Notes, quotes, observations from today’s practice
By Steve Corkran
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012 at 2:35 pm in Oakland Raiders.
The Raiders granted access to the media Tuesday for the second straight week, as they continue their organized team activities in Alameda. What follows is an overview of things gleaned from watching the two-hour practice, as well as post-practice interviews:
Rookie Juron Criner is not a one-practice wonder. Early on in drills, Criner broke toward the sideline on an out route, only to discover that the ball was thrown well off the mark.
No worry. Criner stuck out one hand and stopped the ball and then calmly secured the ball with his other hand, just before he stepped out of bounds.
Add this catch to the growing list of eye-opening plays made by Criner in the month or so since he was selected in the NFL draft.
Running back Darren McFadden shows no lingering effects from the foot injury that forced him to miss the final nine games last season.
On one play, McFadden lined up wide right, put a move on strong safety Tyvon Branch, ran past Branch and into the open field. Carson Palmer’s throw sailed over McFadden’s head, but the play showed that McFadden is all the way back and ready to pick up where he left off last season.
Quarterback Matt Leinart worked almost exclusively with the second-team offense today, with second-year player Terrelle Pryor taking the snaps with the third-team offense.
What’s it mean? Who knows at this point. It’s conceivable that coach Dennis Allen and offensive coordinator Greg Knapp just wanted to see Leinart with the second-team today and that Pryor might get his shot later down the road.
Leinart looked sharp, save a pass that was intercepted on the final play of practice. Pryor was a tad off on some of his throws, but he was accurate enough so that the receivers could make plays on the ball.
Rookie Miles Burris worked at outside linebacker today with the first-team offense, in large part because projected starter Aaron Curry is sidelined with an undisclosed injury.
That’s where Burris will stay for the time being, Allen said. He wants Burris to focus upon learning the nuances of the defense, as well as the outside linebacker spot, before he attempts to convert to the middle or inside.
“Right now, with the learning curve, we’re going to keep him outside linebacker and let him get his feet wet,” Allen said, “and then we’ll figure where he’s at probably closer to training camp, and even closer to the beginning of the season.”
Burris played mostly outside in college. However, he is versatile enough to play anywhere, as he did on occasion at San Diego State.
Middle linebacker Rolando McClain practiced for the second straight day after missing the three practices last week, while in Alabama for his trial on four misdemeanors from a Nov. 30 incident in Decatur, Ala.
He looked to be in fine shape and moving around well. Allen said he isn’t worried about McClain at all, though he said McClain needs to perform better against the pass.
“He’s moving around good,” Allen said of McClain. “Obviously, he had some injuries last year. I’ve been pleased with everything I’ve seen out of Rolando this whole offseason.”
Allen said McClain is “ahead” of where he should be at this point of the offseason.
“He’s done a real good job from a leadership standpoint,” Allen said. “He’s very instinctive. He’s smart out there. He’s taken command of the huddle. Those things I’ve been pleased with. Physically, as you look at him, what he needs to improve on, and he knows this, is a little bit of the pass coverage aspect.”
McClain issued a statement about his legal issue in which he was found guilty on all four counts and sentenced to 180 days in jail. He intends to appeal the sentence and ask for a jury trial, according to his lawyer.
Allen said he and the Raiders will wait for the legal process to play out before deciding whether to mete out any punishment.
“Well, really, right now, as we look at it, Rolando’s part of our family, he’s part of our team,” Allen said. “We’re going to let the whole process play out before we do anything and once the whole legal proceedings are finished then we’ll determine what if any action we need to take.”
McClain did not field any questions from the media. The fact he emerged to issue the statement is another example of general manager Reggie McKenzie and Allen being serious about players being accountable.
Moving forward, Allen said that he has spoken with his players about how he and the Raiders expect them to comport themselves.
“We’ve talked to all the players about that,” Allen said, “and all the players understand what we expect out of them. And the thing we’ve also got to understand is that we’re starting anew. We’re not going to take into account past sins necessarily for everybody’s actions. But everybody knows what the standard is around here and we’re going to expect people to uphold that standard.”
The following six players were not in attendance today, either because of injury, personal reasons, contractual issue or the choice to miss what is a voluntary practice: punter Shane Lechler, kicker Sebastian Janikowski, defensive tackles Tommy Kelly and Richard Seymour, and fullbacks Marcel Reece and Manase Tonga.
Allen said Tonga underwent surgery on his knee and won’t be back until mid-June, at the earliest.
The following 10 players were here but did not practice: Wide receivers Thomas Mayo, Brandon Carswell, Eddie McGee, Louis Murphy and Denarius Moore, safety Mike Mitchell, center Stefen Wisniewski, defensive end Matt Shaughnessy, Curry and offensive lineman Zach Hurd.
The Raiders practiced in helmets that don’t have the iconic shield on each side. It’s likely that Allen is using that as a motivational ploy.
“We just started off that way,” Allen said. “If anything, we’ll all earn the right to wear that symbol.”
There you go.
Impressive sight of the day: former Raiders guard Steve Wisniewski doing numerous push-ups on the sideline as the players performed running drills early in practice. It appears as if Wisniewski could throw on a uniform right now and nail down a starting spot.
Cornerback Ron Bartell said he has healed from the neck injury that forced him to miss all but one game last season, when he was with the St. Louis Rams.
Bartell said he isn’t at greater risk of further injury as a result of his broken neck and that he is eager to validate the Raiders signing him this offseason.
“I’ve been completely (healed) and 100 percent since about March,” Bartell said. “I feel great. The injury happened early in the year. I didn’t get a lot of wear and tear on my body because I played one game, so I feel fresh, new spirit, just excitement to help get this team back to where it should be. So, I’m just ready to play ball.”
Bartell and fellow newcomer Shawntae Spencer are the projected starters at cornerback this season. Bartell said he is just trying to make the most of his opportunity.
“To have the type of injury I had, just from that standpoint, just being able to get back out on the field and compete, that’s all I can ask for,” Bartell said. “Another chance, another opportunity to play again. The way I look at it, the chips will fall where they may. They’re going to put whoever they feel is best for the job out there on the field. If I’m one of those guys, then more power to me. If not, I’ll play my role.”
Bartell is a big fan of defensive coordinator Jason Tarver’s scheme, he said, because it places players in position to make plays.
As for his experience, Bartell said he and Spencer are doling out advice to the younger players such as DeMarcus Van Dyke and Chimdi Chekwa.
“I just try to show them what it’s like to be a pro, how to approach practice, how to study film, how to take care of your body, some of the little things that I picked up along the way from a lot of the veterans that I was able to play with,” Bartell said. “So, if I’m able to rub off on them that way, it will be positive for them.”
Spencer was part of a 49ers team last year that made the precipitous jump from mediocre team to Super Bowl contender in one season.
He said the talent was there with the 49ers before last season. The key was, getting a coach and coaching staff to harness that talent.
Given that, Spencer said he doesn’t see any reason the Raiders can’t make the same kind of leap, as long as they cut down the penalties and turnovers.
Just looking at it here, you can ask leaguewide, the Raiders are always the most talented team. Size wise, speed wise, skills wise and things like that but it’s just changing the culture, being disciplined, doing the little things right,” Spencer said.
Spencer said Allen and his staff are preaching details, discipline and working hard. That has Spencer and others feeling confident about what lies ahead.
“Once you do those things, it all comes down to the game,” Spencer said, “but if you’re beating yourself before the ball’s even snapped, you don’t have a chance. So that’s what he’s really been preaching and that’s what everyone’s buying into right now. We got a great attendance at OTAs and we had a great attendance thus far through the offseason programs, so I think the whole building, everyone should be optimistic.”
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May 22nd, 2012 at 2:37 pm
Hi..
May 22nd, 2012 at 2:42 pm
If 33 year old Pau Gasol & his 17 & 10 will net Scola & Lowry..
I can only imagine what 23 year old Ryan Anderson & his 16 & 7 could get us… #Sarcasm
May 22nd, 2012 at 2:49 pm
909RaiderLifer Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 2:34 pm
O.K. I’ll bite, just this one time…
I have been a Laker fan for as long as I’ve been a Raider fan.. I do back to the days of: Jerry, Elgin, and Wilt…
THE problem with the Lakers, rests solely on the shoulders of ONE man….
His name is Dr. Jerry Buss. Mainly for allowing his very inempt son Jim, within 100 miles of El Segundo, (team hq) let alone run/ruin the franchise…
Only when Dr. Buss pulls himself away from the poker tables at the Bicycle Casino, long enough to realize his idiot of a son is running “his” team straight into the toilet.. It’s just going to get worse….
Playoffs? …….HA! Nevermind a Championship….
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Sorry for the re-post.. But I will blame Cork, for putting up a new thread. Right when I hit submit comment….
May 22nd, 2012 at 2:49 pm
68.J Hill Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 2:30 pm
Dakota,
I think Dragic breaking out and Lowry getting hurt may have them revisiting that.
And so what if Houston is going after Howard too? Of course they would want him over Gasoft. What’s your point?
Are you suggesting that Howard will end up in Houston because they’ll settle for Scola and a draft pick instead of Bynum and Gasoft?
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I think you are mixing me up with someone else….I have never said anything about Howard to Houston.
May 22nd, 2012 at 2:51 pm
Dragic is a free agent, and Portland is gonna be all over that apparently..
May 22nd, 2012 at 2:53 pm
Leinart looked sharp, save a pass that was intercepted on the final play of practice.
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Corkran said that secondary sucks, but they still picked off Leinart?
LOL
May 22nd, 2012 at 2:54 pm
I think the thing we’ve also got to understand is that we’re starting anew. We’re not going to take into account past sins necessarily for everybody’s actions. – DA
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this is what Reggie & Dennis are thinking. It didn’t happen under our watches. same thing with Underwood
everybody gets a clean slate since 01/05/2012 (the day Reggie was hired as Raiders GM)
so, really?
DHB is the only guy on thier crap list with that DUI arrest last month – yikes!!
May 22nd, 2012 at 2:56 pm
I think there are some Raider fans who think that we are going to have a 53 man roster compiled of perfect citizens, who are all great locker room guys.
Need to be realistic.
May 22nd, 2012 at 2:56 pm
If not Scola straight up to free up space for a backup bigman Kris Humphries, Carl Landry, or Spencer Hawes, a wing shooter/s like Nick Young and/or Novak, and a PG that can play some D if Sessions opts out like Raymond Felton
Felton
Bryant
World Peace
Scola
Bynum
bench
Blake
Young
Novak
Humphries
May 22nd, 2012 at 2:57 pm
inonewordraider Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 2:56 pm
If not Scola straight up to free up space for a backup bigman Kris Humphries, Carl Landry, or Spencer Hawes, a wing shooter/s like Nick Young and/or Novak, and a PG that can play some D if Sessions opts out like Raymond Felton
Felton
Bryant
World Peace
Scola
Bynum
bench
Blake
Young
Novak
Humphries
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Holy Cap Space Batman!!?!?
There is no mathematical equation where any of that is possible.
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:01 pm
The Raiders practiced in helmets that don’t have the iconic shield on each side. It’s likely that Allen is using that as a motivational ploy.
“We just started off that way,” Allen said. “If anything, we’ll all earn the right to wear that symbol.”
There you go.
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Uhh, Coach that is not a “symbol”
“That” is an identity, and a way of life…
Get with the program. Coach..
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:17 pm
909RaiderLifer Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 2:49 pm
909RaiderLifer Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 2:34 pm
O.K. I’ll bite, just this one time…
I have been a Laker fan for as long as I’ve been a Raider fan.. I do back to the days of: Jerry, Elgin, and Wilt…
THE problem with the Lakers, rests solely on the shoulders of ONE man….
His name is Dr. Jerry Buss. Mainly for allowing his very inempt son Jim, within 100 miles of El Segundo, (team hq) let alone run/ruin the franchise…
Only when Dr. Buss pulls himself away from the poker tables at the Bicycle Casino, long enough to realize his idiot of a son is running “his” team straight into the toilet.. It’s just going to get worse….
Playoffs? …….HA! Nevermind a Championship…
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Sure enough, here come the Laker excuses….
Back to the Raiders (WHAT REALLY COUNTS HERE)
Criner appears to be doing it like Denarius Moore did last year….if only we could find a standout like that on defense. McClain is moving well, so thats a plus, but how much of a distraction is this going to be?
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:19 pm
909RaiderLifer Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:01 pm
The Raiders practiced in helmets that don’t have the iconic shield on each side. It’s likely that Allen is using that as a motivational ploy.
“We just started off that way,” Allen said. “If anything, we’ll all earn the right to wear that symbol.”
There you go.
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Uhh, Coach that is not a “symbol”
“That” is an identity, and a way of life…
Get with the program. Coach..
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As garbage as this team was last year, particularly in the finale, theyre lucky they have their names on the back of the jersey. GREAT. Any kind of motivation…especially with this bunch of underachievers…dont even start with the “rookie head coach” crap.
Get these guys accountable in any way necessary or get em the hell out of here.
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:20 pm
Inonewordraider Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 2:56 pm
If not Scola straight up to free up space for a backup bigman Kris Humphries, Carl Landry, or Spencer Hawes, a wing shooter/s like Nick Young and/or Novak, and a PG that can play some D if Sessions opts out like Raymond Felton
Felton
Bryant
World Peace
Scola
Bynum
bench
Blake
Young
Novak
Humphries
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How about “IF” they couldve made some three pointers. They shot better at Thunder Alley afterwards….
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:24 pm
Quarterback Matt Leinart worked almost exclusively with the second-team offense today, with second-year player Terrelle Pryor taking the snaps with the third-team offense.
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You out there, JFB?
I think this may stay this way for a year or 2. And I really don’t see it as a bad reflection on Pryor. Knapp obviously thinks Leinart can run his system and is someone he’s taking a liking to.
I think our QB situation is solid 1 thru 3.
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:25 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 2:53 pm
Leinart looked sharp, save a pass that was intercepted on the final play of practice.
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Corkran said that secondary sucks, but they still picked off Leinart?
LOL
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And Leinart is still ahead of Pryor….so what does that tell you about Pryor?
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:25 pm
J Hill Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:24 pm
Quarterback Matt Leinart worked almost exclusively with the second-team offense today, with second-year player Terrelle Pryor taking the snaps with the third-team offense.
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You out there, JFB?
I think this may stay this way for a year or 2. And I really don’t see it as a bad reflection on Pryor. Knapp obviously thinks Leinart can run his system and is someone he’s taking a liking to.
I think our QB situation is solid 1 thru 3.
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I agree..
When’s the last time we could say we were solid 1-3?..
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:26 pm
Its bad on Pryor that a NFL vet of 5 years with a better pedigree is ahead of him on the depth chart?..
Come on..
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:29 pm
WRs at the beg of the season:
1- DHB
2- Moore
3- Ford
4- Criner
5- LM
WRs at the end of the Season:
1- Moore
2- Criner
3- DHB
4- Ford
5- LM
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:29 pm
So what will it be like next year when Phil Jackson is coaching LeBron, Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami?
I will be forced to hate Phil again.
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:30 pm
The Lakers owe Kobe/Bynum/Gasol 61.8 Million next year.
The NBA cap last year was 58.044
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:34 pm
Fakers??!!
We are talking about the Fakers?!?
Baseball earlier and now Fakers!
You Monkeys need to stop.
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:35 pm
This site would crash and burn if it weren’t for external football banter…
Freaking pumpkin toss…
Nothing about the O-line huh?
Can’t wait for full padded practice…Miller vs. Parsons…we haven’t had a true back up center since Dan Turk.
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:37 pm
Pat Riley and Phil Jackson together????
Yeah, right!
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:37 pm
J Hill Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:37 pm
Pat Riley and Phil Jackson together????
Yeah, right!
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This.
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:40 pm
24.J Hill Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:37 pm
Pat Riley and Phil Jackson together????
Yeah, right!
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Why not? After 2005 no one thought Phil and Kobe could co-exist.
If Riley is too puzzy to coach, and his great free agent team is about to fall apart, why not bring in the best coach in NBA history?
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:40 pm
I have heard Phil Jackson to the Nets though..
And if they get the #1 pick in the lottery its being packaged for Dwight.
Phil/DWill/D12
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:41 pm
Dakota Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:40 pm
24.J Hill Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:37 pm
Pat Riley and Phil Jackson together????
Yeah, right!
+++++++++++++++
Why not? After 2005 no one thought Phil and Kobe could co-exist.
If Riley is too puzzy to coach, and his great free agent team is about to fall apart, why not bring in the best coach in NBA history?
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Phil Jackson isnt the best coach in NBA history.
He never coached a team that wasnt stacked without ‘retiring’..
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:43 pm
DennisAllensVisor Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:26 pm
Its bad on Pryor that a NFL vet of 5 years with a better pedigree is ahead of him on the depth chart?..
Come on..
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It isn’t bad…its practical to have a backup that knows the system…
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:44 pm
If I owned the Heat, I would fire Pat Riley if he stood in the way of use hiring Phil Jackson and winning a crapload of titles with Jackson, Lebron, Wade and Bosh.
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:44 pm
Gasoft will be traded.
Bynum isn’t going anywhere unless it’s for Howard straight up.
Lakers will ride Kobe for ticket sales and anxiouly await the cap room that comes when his contract expires.
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:44 pm
RaiderSam Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:43 pm
DennisAllensVisor Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:26 pm
Its bad on Pryor that a NFL vet of 5 years with a better pedigree is ahead of him on the depth chart?..
Come on..
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It isn’t bad…its practical to have a backup that knows the system…
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Ya, but people are using that to say Pryor isnt good enough etc..
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:47 pm
J Hill Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:44 pm
Gasoft will be traded.
Bynum isn’t going anywhere unless it’s for Howard straight up.
Lakers will ride Kobe for ticket sales and anxiouly await the cap room that comes when his contract expires.
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Why not dump Gasol in the Howard trade to free up ALL the cap space?.. Get a 1st rounder out of it.
Kobe & Dwight will attract anyone to come play with them..
Thats my point.
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:47 pm
Pryor isn’t good enough to be relied upon to be our backup QB right now…..he is, for all intents and purposes, a rookie.
He is a 3rd string developmental QB at this stage. Nothing more.
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:47 pm
So you think Orlando would take Davis over Bynum?
Isn’t Davis Marcus Camby at best?
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:49 pm
Because you would have to take on Turkoglos contract to make that happen, so where is the cap room?
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:49 pm
J Hill Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:47 pm
So you think Orlando would take Davis over Bynum?
Isn’t Davis Marcus Camby at best?
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Ya, not saying I agree.. But ya.
Especially if they get MarShon Brooks with it.
I think Davis is Ben Wallace..
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:50 pm
J Hill Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:49 pm
Because you would have to take on Turkoglos contract to make that happen, so where is the cap room?
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Amnesty Artest.
Turk’s contract has a team option that basically ends after this year…
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:51 pm
Would have to bring a 3rd team in to involve Gasoft involved and a PG is a MUST as a return. Even if it’s a top 10 pick that nets us a good PG out of the draft.
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:52 pm
J Hill Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:51 pm
Would have to bring a 3rd team in to involve Gasoft involved and a PG is a MUST as a return. Even if it’s a top 10 pick that nets us a good PG out of the draft.
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Like Portland… Felton?
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:52 pm
Brooks?
Drawing a blank on who that is.
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:55 pm
Artest at 7 million is a bargain. More interested in dumping your boy Barnes. I like Ebanks defense and length a little more.
Don’t like Felton. I’d take Dragic over Felton.
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:57 pm
Predictions:
Moore: 70+ catches & 1000 yards
DHB: 55+ catches & 750+ yards
Criner: 45 + catches & 500 yards
Ford: 35+ catches & 500+ yards
Reece: 35 catches & 350+ yards
DMAC: 50+ catches & 500 yards, and 250+ carries for over 1250 yards
TEs: 35 catches & 350 yards
Palmer throws for 4000+ yards, 27 TDs and 16 INTs.
May 22nd, 2012 at 4:03 pm
#1-4 rushing
#6-10 passing
May 22nd, 2012 at 4:04 pm
WR projections?
Do you think Ford is going to get hurt again, or are you thinking those guys will just beat him out?
May 22nd, 2012 at 4:09 pm
Those guys will get more catches IMO. Ford will get a lot of trick plays, reverse, he will return, and play WR. He will be productive, but the other guys will have more catches.
May 22nd, 2012 at 4:17 pm
Going to be interesting to see the depth chart. Streeter, Criner, Ausberry, McGee??.?
A lot of new weapons for Palmer.
May 22nd, 2012 at 4:19 pm
Moore is the best WR on the roster, DHB was our most productive WR last season, and I think Criner has better hands than Ford. I like Ford more than DHB, but there is more than one way to use him, and I don’t want the coaching staff to use him too much and risk getting him injured again or too tired to perform at a high level.
Ford: 35+ catches, 16+ carries, and full time returner.
May 22nd, 2012 at 4:21 pm
I would also like to see him try returning punts.
May 22nd, 2012 at 4:23 pm
Deuce,
Chris Broussard just said on Sportscenter that Gasoft could indeed land Scola and Lowry. Mentioned Dragic’s emergence.
May 22nd, 2012 at 4:26 pm
J Hill,
Only works if Blake goes with him.
Actually, any trade for the Lakers MUST include Blake!!!
May 22nd, 2012 at 4:28 pm
I think we are going to have to wait and see how the offense is going to look, O.
Assuming everyone is helth
May 22nd, 2012 at 4:30 pm
Raiders seem to be standing behind McClain here:
What does this communicate to the team?
It communicates that it doesn’t matter what you do as long as you are viewed to have ability “we” here in Oakland stand behind you,as you are part of the family.
What kind of a joke statement is this?
A FAMILY?
How is this a FAMILY?
Does anyone here get paid for being in their FAMILY?
What about the men and women who served this FAMILY for 33 years who we just let go?
This stinks REGGIE…..and YOU KNOW IT!
I stand behind this team and always will, but that does not mean I have to agree with all decisions made.
I feel it is vital to openly disagree whenever necessary.
This decision is the WRONG choice in my opinion, and in time will show to be a flaw in judgement by our General Manager.
May 22nd, 2012 at 4:31 pm
…… Everyone is healthy, I think DMac is going to have a lot of receiving yards.
Will we run 2 TE sets or motion DMac out of the backfield to a WR spot?
Those things could cut down the opportunities for the 3rd and 4th WRs on the depth chart.
May 22nd, 2012 at 4:36 pm
Backstageatapuppetshow
I feel it is vital to openly disagree whenever necessary.
This decision is the WRONG choice in my opinion, and in time will show to be a flaw in judgement by our General Manager.
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I’ll bet dollars to donuts, you didn’t say that when Al was alive.
May 22nd, 2012 at 4:37 pm
A few positions I’m not worried about are QB, WR, RB, FB, OL, DT, FS, SS, and LB.
I worry about CB, NT, and speed rushing DEs.
We need to stop the run, and the only NT on the roster is Ivey. With Manning and Rivers in the division, we must be able to defend the pass well by having a good pass rush & a secondary able of making plays and creating TOs.
May 22nd, 2012 at 4:41 pm
I think our 3rd down defense is going go be much better which will give our offense more possessions.
Not to worried about our defense with the new HC and DC putting an emphasis on the last line of defense.
May 22nd, 2012 at 4:41 pm
J,
I think we will see a lot of 3 WR formations with DMAC and Reece or a TE (mainly Reece I hope).
May 22nd, 2012 at 4:44 pm
J Hill Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 4:41 pm
I think our 3rd down defense is going go be much better which will give our offense more possessions.
Not to worried about our defense with the new HC and DC putting an emphasis on the last line of defense.
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If our 3rd down D is not improved, I’d consider the new scheme a failure.
Painting with a broad brush, but 3rd down has been a problem for years.
May 22nd, 2012 at 4:45 pm
Biggest change I am starting to see is accountability. The hope that can take hold is high. And I agree with Spencer, that makes a big difference. Not in one big way but in hundreds, thousands of little ways….
May 22nd, 2012 at 4:46 pm
I think our entire defense will improve from last season due to the new coaching staff, but is it going to be enough?
Our defense needs to be above avg, create more TOs, which will allow our offense to get more opportunities to score. Our offense is the strength of the team (STs too), so we just need our defense to be above avg.
May 22nd, 2012 at 4:47 pm
We have enough talent on defense to be above avg IMO.
May 22nd, 2012 at 4:47 pm
The Raiders should use McFadden in multiple sets and motions.
It will mess with the d coordinaters minds.
May 22nd, 2012 at 4:49 pm
Koolkell,
I disagreed with Mr. Davis privately, not publicly. Mr. Davis earned my respect and I feel that public discontent was a disrespectful way to disagree.
I contacted Mr. Davis minutes after draft Rolondo McClain and said he made a mistake…..
So since I’m not interested in money….I guess you owe me some doughnuts….
May 22nd, 2012 at 4:52 pm
Raider O Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 4:47 pm
We have enough talent on defense to be above avg IMO.
$$$$$$$
If we have a good scheme.
May 22nd, 2012 at 4:52 pm
Raider O Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 4:47 pm
We have enough talent on defense to be above avg IMO.
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I really don’t know O.
I’d take a 16th rank as of today.
The question becomes how did Al affect the performance, and how will new, presumably better coaches do without Al looking over their shoulders.
May 22nd, 2012 at 4:53 pm
Later Gents. It’s time for Sushi. No ODB, real sushi (Japanese food).
Long Live The ODB!
May 22nd, 2012 at 4:53 pm
Defense is all about accountability…
May 22nd, 2012 at 4:54 pm
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May 22nd, 2012 at 4:54 pm
If our offense is as strong as you suggest, simply getting off the field on 3rd downs say 2 more times per game in the second half could translate to at least 2 more 3 min drives.
Adding 6 minutes to our time of possession would HUGE!
May 22nd, 2012 at 4:55 pm
Evening Len!
May 22nd, 2012 at 4:57 pm
It’s not just about the scheme Len. Discipline, accountability, and playing smart were issues too.
I have to go bro, but maybe we can continue this chat later. Wife wants a date night (I blame RR).
Later bro.
May 22nd, 2012 at 4:58 pm
J Hill Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 4:55 pm
Evening Len!
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J Hill,
How you doin!
Grillin out back these days?
May 22nd, 2012 at 5:01 pm
J Hill Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 4:54 pm
If our offense is as strong as you suggest, simply getting off the field on 3rd downs say 2 more times per game in the second half could translate to at least 2 more 3 min drives.
Adding 6 minutes to our time of possession would HUGE!
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Yep.
It’s always about giving the O another opportunity.
May 22nd, 2012 at 5:02 pm
Not as much as I should.
Was at a birthday party this past weekend and got to man the grill.
May 22nd, 2012 at 5:03 pm
Raider O Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 4:57 pm
It’s not just about the scheme Len. Discipline, accountability, and playing smart were issues too.
I have to go bro, but maybe we can continue this chat later. Wife wants a date night (I blame RR).
Later bro.
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LOL! Date night, Nice!
Agree about all of the football stuff as well.
May 22nd, 2012 at 5:05 pm
Len,
I also agree with Lefty and Young B about our 2nd half offense needing to get in the end zone.
Hopefully Palmer going through a training cmp and McFadden being healthy takes care of that.
May 22nd, 2012 at 5:10 pm
J Hill Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 5:02 pm
Not as much as I should.
Was at a birthday party this past weekend and got to man the grill.
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Ha!
At least you got that far.
The Spring weather in the Bay inspired the wife. She’s had me “landscaping” for the last 4 weekends.
I built a greenhouse and almost finished with a 60′ retaining wall. lol
I managed enough time to tip a few, but I’ve been so wiped out, the grill was not in the cards.
I’ll scrape the dust off the grill this weekend.
Grilled meat and beer. FTW!
May 22nd, 2012 at 5:14 pm
J Hill Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 5:05 pm
Len,
I also agree with Lefty and Young B about our 2nd half offense needing to get in the end zone.
Hopefully Palmer going through a training cmp and McFadden being healthy takes care of that.
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Adjustments.
Quality players make it easier, but if the D adjusts to what was working….we gotta be smarter.
If Healthy, this O is LOADED.
I feel very comfortable with that side of the ball.
Love what I’m hearing about Criner, Jones, Goodman, Palmer, Ausberry, and McFadden.
May 22nd, 2012 at 5:21 pm
After reading Corks observations about Taiwan, I really want to see this kid in open space.
May 22nd, 2012 at 5:22 pm
Heading Home,
Later fellas.
May 22nd, 2012 at 5:37 pm
Thanks Mr. Cork for the OTAs updates, I really enjoyed reading. My bad, I missed your Live Chat today. I want to know more about how Jack Crawford is coming along…..I am truly impressed with his rugby background and P.S.U. pedigree. I think Crawford may be a starter. I am thrilled about Criner….something to look forward to since my Lakers bombed out last night. Good looking out Steve.
May 22nd, 2012 at 5:40 pm
We’ve talked to all the players about that. And I think all the players understand what we expect out of them. And I think the think we’ve also got to understand is that we’re starting anew. We’re not going to take into account past sins necessarily for everybody’s actions. But I think everybody knows what the standard is around here and we’re going to expect people to uphold that standard.
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It’s right there.
Don’t think that the Raiders will pass on players (fa’s) who have done bad things BEFORE they come to the Raiders.
So low character guys are welcome but if they mess up after they become Raiders, they’re in trouble.
But didn’t Dennis say they are only wanting to being on high character…never mind.
That’s basically what he’s saying
May 22nd, 2012 at 5:40 pm
Looks like the team has a good communicator at coach.
Hopefully Mclain doesn’t do too much suspension/jail time
MLB might be a little tricky this season
As for the Lakers, now that Sessions has more experience and Brown will have a whole offseason to implement his offense, I think the Lakes should do better next year
May 22nd, 2012 at 5:41 pm
23.Lowdown_in_Beijing Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 3:35 pm
This site would crash and burn if it weren’t for external football banter…
Freaking pumpkin toss…
Nothing about the O-line huh?
Can’t wait for full padded practice…Miller vs. Parsons…we haven’t had a true back up center since Dan Turk.
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Right now most fans are focused on Defense. I can’t blame them.
I would hope the new Reggime understands how important the Center position is.
May 22nd, 2012 at 5:43 pm
I hope so RT….but I must say I’m not too impressed with Coach Brown.
May 22nd, 2012 at 5:47 pm
What would you like to have seen from Brown, Goldie?
May 22nd, 2012 at 5:54 pm
Steve bringin the heat! Great job!
May 22nd, 2012 at 5:58 pm
RaiderLen Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 5:21 pm
After reading Corks observations about Taiwan, I really want to see this kid in open space.
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Saw him at EW. Completely out classed everyone but think hes one of those rare athletes who can translate to the pros. Just that good. You think D Moore is smooth? Jones glides and always falls forward for positive yds.
Blocking? Recieving? A work in progress…
May 22nd, 2012 at 6:01 pm
This is the reality.
What DA and Reggie have been saying about only wanting ‘high character guys’ is just a pr statement in trying to show how things are going to be different from the Al Davis past. In reality, by the signing of Underwood and the commitment to McClain they are playing semantics and utilizing loop holes in their original stance.
They know they can’t build a great team with nothing but ‘high character guys’, but they want to appear they are committed to it.
They are not. They are taking advantage of the fact the guys they drafted just happen to be ‘players of faith’.
I’m not saying that’s a bad thing, but I admit the commitment to such high standards at first sounded good. In reality, it’s an idealistic pipedream.
When push comes to shove they are gonna take the best players they can get…period.
‘We don’t want to punish players for past sins’. Pleeeeeze. We’re not idiots.
It sounds like i’m being critical but i’m actually happy they will bring in whomever they think will help the Raiders win.
That’s a good thing, but i’m not buying the b.s.
May 22nd, 2012 at 6:03 pm
J Hill Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 5:47 pm
What would you like to have seen from Brown, Goldie
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Hey J….I would like to see Mike Brown demand more discipline from our Lakers. There was zero discipline, he also left Steve Blake in the game too long. Why was Jordan Hill playing? Jordan was suppose to be practice help not playoffs help. Brown needed to demand more from Gasol and Bynum. I don’t like Brown’s coaching…he must implement a better game plan.
May 22nd, 2012 at 6:06 pm
@ 90
Great Post Johnny!
May 22nd, 2012 at 6:08 pm
Eddie Borsilli
@Borsilli
Raiders have traded for CB Mike Jenkins, formerly of the Cowboys
May 22nd, 2012 at 6:15 pm
Jordan Hill was playing because he was MUCH better than McRoberts and Murphy.
Steve Blake was in the game because Sessions was that bad. at least Blake can hit an outside shot.
Who would you like to see instead of Brown? And you really think that guy can get Kobe to pass the ball inside in the last 2 minutes?
May 22nd, 2012 at 6:16 pm
Wicked cool! Mike Jenkins traded to the Raiders. Thanks for the news Tricky. Now, if we can sign Osi…I’ll like our chances.
May 22nd, 2012 at 6:22 pm
Mike Jenkins, eh?
I thought the Reggime liked his draft picks?
May 22nd, 2012 at 6:23 pm
A DB with some actual “RECENT” playing time added to the roster.
WHO KNEW?
The McClain decision is still a major mistake…but this addition to the Defense will help me sleep at night.
Great Job Reggie!
May 22nd, 2012 at 6:25 pm
I think the trade is a fake on Twitter…we’ll have to wait and see…
It makes sense….so that probably means it isn’t true!
May 22nd, 2012 at 6:26 pm
Reports about the trade are being retracted.
Fake Twitter account.
May 22nd, 2012 at 6:30 pm
J Hill Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 6:15 pm
Jordan Hill was playing because he was MUCH better than McRoberts and Murphy.
Steve Blake was in the game because Sessions was that bad. at least Blake can hit an outside shot.
Who would you like to see instead of Brown? And you really think that guy can get Kobe to pass the ball inside in the last 2 minutes?
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Nah J…Coach Brown needed to let Sessions loose. Whenever Sessions broke loose with a hot hand, Coach took him out and put Blake in. Blake’s D is awful plus he’s inconsistent. Also, Mike Brown didn’t put Matt Barnes in the game enough. We need more dawgs on our team. Matt Barmes is a dawg that can play tough D and make shots if left in the game long enough. Why did we let Kapono go? Kapono was the 3 point shooter we desperately needed. Kobe should not be shooting 3’s. Mitch should’ve tried to sign Brandon Lee. Brandon Lee is a phenomenal 3 point shooter plus he plays tough D…he gave the Lakers a fit while playing for the Knicks a couple of years ago. We need to fire Mitch K. and hire Jerry West again.
May 22nd, 2012 at 6:34 pm
J…I would’ve like to see Larry Brown be our coach but inforunatley he is coaching college. I say bring the Zen master back…although I know it may not happen. If Coach Brown dealt with Lebron then he could handle Kobe Bean…no excuses.
May 22nd, 2012 at 6:36 pm
unfortunately Larry Brown is coaching college.
May 22nd, 2012 at 6:38 pm
B. Shaw would’ve been a better coach than Mike B.
May 22nd, 2012 at 6:59 pm
Well Mike Brown and his contract aren’t going anywhere, so it is what is is with him.
His game plan had us in a position to be up 3-1 against OKC, but the players choked the last 2 min of games 2 and 4.
I disagree with you on Sessions and Barnes. Ty Lawson and Westbrook absolutely abused Sessions. session missed several layups and couldn’t buy and outside shot. I was wondering if Barnes was hurt, he ws playing so bad. Stupid lackadaisical turnovers and couldn’t hit his 3 point shots.
I would have like to see Brown go to the pick and roll with Kobe and Gasoft. Put Blake in the corner to stretch the floor and hit the open 3. But howmcanyou do that with Gasoft being so damn passive?
May 22nd, 2012 at 7:06 pm
realtruraider Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 2:51 pm
Its not surprising that all the McClain haters are not liking his statement, anything he would of said you would find something wrong with it, but it is what it is and he cannot and shouldn’t talk about it until its resolved.
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How about this:
“I apologize to the Raiders’ organization, Nation and fans for the negative impact and publicity my actions have brought. Hopefully, all matters will be resolved quickly and in a way that I can prove my worth to all parties involved – especially the Organization, Nation and fans. I look forward to contributing to the team in the most constructive and selfless manner as possible, in our efforts to reach the playoffs and the Superbowl.
I thank all who have faith in me and will work for all who don’t have faith in me, to be the best player and person I can possibly be.”
May 22nd, 2012 at 7:10 pm
@Matt Williamson ESPN
Is M Jenkins a #Raiders? I assume they gave up little-if true. But excellent addition….Tons of talent
48 minutes ago
May 22nd, 2012 at 7:15 pm
RT @AdarnSchefter: Mike Jenkins has been traded to the #Raiders, per source close to #Cowboys · Twitter · 13 mins ago
May 22nd, 2012 at 7:18 pm
Josh Dubow @JoshDubowAP
Contrary to tweets from fake account Raiders have not traded for Mike Jenkins
May 22nd, 2012 at 7:18 pm
Fake tweet. Ain’t no trade it seems.
May 22nd, 2012 at 7:18 pm
Wouldn’t make sense. We need much more help now at LB than DB.
May 22nd, 2012 at 7:21 pm
Maverick….you are incorrect…DB is our weakest position…especially when one considers the QBs in our division….
factor in that none of them played any meaningful snaps last season…and you’ll see the crack in your statement!
May 22nd, 2012 at 7:31 pm
#109 –
I believe twitter feeds like I believe that Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton are both virgins … that went out the window a long time ago, bro!
May 22nd, 2012 at 7:44 pm
Barnes wasnt hurt. He’s just awful.. Blake too. The Lakers need a great 6th man..
May 22nd, 2012 at 7:47 pm
Dont worry guys, our lbs and dbs both suck…
May 22nd, 2012 at 7:48 pm
J Hill Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 6:59 pm
Well Mike Brown and his contract aren’t going anywhere, so it is what is is with him.
His game plan had us in a position to be up 3-1 against OKC, but the players choked the last 2 min of games 2 and 4.
I disagree with you on Sessions and Barnes. Ty Lawson and Westbrook absolutely abused Sessions. session missed several layups and couldn’t buy and outside shot. I was wondering if Barnes was hurt, he ws playing so bad. Stupid lackadaisical turnovers and couldn’t hit his 3 point shots.
I would have like to see Brown go to the pick and roll with Kobe and Gasoft. Put Blake in the corner to stretch the floor and hit the open 3. But howmcanyou do that with Gasoft being so damn passive?
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Mike Brown never keep Sessions in long enough to stay hot. If you notice….whenever we had a decent lead…Sessions was in the game…then for some odd reason Mike Brown takes Sessions out, puts Blake in(and every single time) we lose the lead. If Sessions has a hot hand let him loose and KEEP HIM IN THE GAME. Blake will hit a hot 3 every now and again but it’s a little too late. As for Gasol, just as Phil Jackson said we have the wrong brother. Gasol baby brother is tougher than he is. I appreciate the 2 Championships Pau help bring to our Lakers but he needs to change his technique. The only player Gasol plays tough D against is Kevin Garnett. If possible We need to build heavily around Capt. Kobe Bean. Also, I think Barnes injured his ankle the other night but when healthy he plays tough D just like Rick Fox…we need more players like them. Mike Brown never let Barnes warm up on the floor long enough that could be a reason he injured his ankle. Let the tough guys play…get rid of the pansies.
May 22nd, 2012 at 7:48 pm
Anyone know what Ivy League scholl camp fodder QB Kyle went to?
May 22nd, 2012 at 7:51 pm
Com’on man, please clean up all the basketball talk in here, or I will have no choice but to edit every fckng basketball comment and sent it ass bound. Just cuz the Lakers lost and the Dubs are bailing aint no hoot to give a rats terd about. Please clean this sh1t up in here. Thanks in advance.
May 22nd, 2012 at 7:53 pm
No you all got me so upset with all this basketball talk that I’m just gonna clock out and head off for some boogie woogie time, and celebrate the upcoming Raidah Super Bowl victory.
May 22nd, 2012 at 7:54 pm
lol
May 22nd, 2012 at 8:07 pm
Baker Laker Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 7:48 pm
Anyone know what Ivy League scholl camp fodder QB Kyle went to?
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Brown University, D1. The Brown Bears. Rhode Island. Seventh oldest school in the nation.
May 22nd, 2012 at 8:13 pm
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d829440bf/article/under-pressure-mark-sanchez-faces-impossible-task?module=HP11_content_stream
Oh my my Oh hey hey, Sanchez must learn how a QB must play. Teboe time for the Jets, silver and black for the Sanchez man. Oh hell yeah!
May 22nd, 2012 at 8:15 pm
Thunder 106 Lakers 90 Ouch!
May 22nd, 2012 at 8:21 pm
Why would the Raiders want Mark Sanchez?
May 22nd, 2012 at 8:23 pm
98.backstageatapuppetshow Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 6:25 pm
I think the trade is a fake on Twitter…we’ll have to wait and see…
It makes sense….so that probably means it isn’t true!
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Dang. People who make those fake trade posts should be hung up by their testicles.
BTW: Thanx puppetshow.
May 22nd, 2012 at 8:25 pm
We DO need hep at the CB postition and that’s even if Bartell and Spencer work out for us.
If anything..we need depth there.
We may have seen last of Mitchell. I’m just getting that feeling.
May 22nd, 2012 at 8:26 pm
BTW: I realize Mitchell is NOT a CB, I just mean we need help w/ entire secondary.
May 22nd, 2012 at 8:27 pm
Hey DJ..
May 22nd, 2012 at 8:28 pm
During 2011 there were three instances that disgusted me so severely that I wound up concluding many of my posts with a ‘SLOW MUST GO’ insignia by season’s end.
The ‘BuffJog’, the ‘FuneralFkUp’ and the ‘StaffWhiff’ were a lethal combination of lack of hustle, lack of character and incredibly inept play that led me to the ‘SLOW MUST GO’ point of no return.
In a time span encompassing over 4 decades of avidly rooting for the Raiders there have been few players that pissed me off more than Slow did last season.
There have been plenty of players I thought weren’t any good, but few that I couldn’t bear seeing adorning the S&B.
Anthony Whoresett and JaMoron were two guys that couldn’t have been booted soon enough to please me.
Couldn’t stand those turds.
I never thought Jason Campbell was a good player and knew the Raids had to move on from him if they ever wanted to have real success. But at least I knew he was trying.
Well, the 2011 season is behind us and sadly it doesn’t appear that RM has brought in anyone that would be considered an immediate improvement over Slow.
The organization appears content at this point to let the legal process play out and give Slow a chance at redemption.
Probably the right thing to do.
However, I think it’s a mistake counting on Slow at all.
I think RM should have brought in a veteran inside LB.
I’m hoping Slow can turn things around.
I’ll be happy if he makes any contribbution at all in 2012.
I just don’t want to see any more jogging, whiffing or idiotic criminal behavior.
Slow is on my ish list and it’s going to take a helluva an effort to get off it.
Of course, what I think doesn’t matter.
He just has to do enough to earn the trust of DA and RM.
May 22nd, 2012 at 8:31 pm
Fortunately RoMo’s appeal is up to the Coaching staff.
May 22nd, 2012 at 8:44 pm
I was expecting DA to show McClain some love today, but this went far beyond my expectactions, I’m glad we are not giving up on the kid just yet and I’m definitely pulling for him.
“Rolando is part of our family and we’re going to let the whole process play out before we do anything,” Allen said.
“Then we’ll determine what, if any, actions we take.”
“He has taken command of the huddle,” Allen said.
“He is moving around really good.
I have been pleased with everything I have seen of Rolando this whole offseason.”
“No, he is not behind at all,” Allen said.
“He is actually ahead. He is really smart and undertstands the (new) defense really well.”
May 22nd, 2012 at 8:53 pm
We are hearing more and more from DA and are starting to get a better feel for what he’s all about.
I realize coaches act one way to the media and can be totally different with the players but he seems like he just loves everybody.
It’s hard for me to imagine him being all hard azz with the players and calling them to task from what i’ve seen and heard of the way he talks about….everyone.
There’s too many first hand accounts of him being a stern taskmaster though so I guess we’re just seeing the “friendly” side of DA.
May 22nd, 2012 at 8:57 pm
Miami Heat!
May 22nd, 2012 at 9:03 pm
The ‘BuffJog’, the ‘FuneralFkUp’ and the ‘StaffWhiff’ were a lethal combination of lack of hustle, lack of character and incredibly inept play that led me to the ‘SLOW MUST GO’ point of no return.
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Official names where McCheese blew it…ROFLMAO
May 22nd, 2012 at 9:04 pm
The ‘BuffJog’, the ‘FuneralFkUp’ and the ‘StaffWhiff’
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Of the three, I am not sure which one is the most disguisting?
May 22nd, 2012 at 9:06 pm
Slow is on my ish list and it’s going to take a helluva an effort to get off it.
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Agreed…I would like to see major improvement over the course of the first few games…
May 22nd, 2012 at 9:09 pm
I would imagine that when we run a 3-4 McCheese will excel, as he is a ilb.
May 22nd, 2012 at 9:11 pm
For everyone clamoring for snachez question;
1. does he fit the wco offese knapp runns with the boots rolls and such.
2. Will he be coontent with being the backup?
May 22nd, 2012 at 9:14 pm
Hey cork good job the last couple of days with the info.
I also read the Q/A on the live session.
Interesting takes…
Like what I am hearing about Taiwan Jones.
May 22nd, 2012 at 9:16 pm
Thec Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 9:04 pm
The ‘BuffJog’, the ‘FuneralFkUp’ and the ‘StaffWhiff’
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It sounds like the song titles of a Glenn Miller album.
Track # 2 having the ‘Warning: Explicit Content” disclaimer.
May 22nd, 2012 at 9:18 pm
Track # 2 having the ‘Warning: Explicit Content” disclaimer.
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hahahahaha Yeah, play at your own risk…
May 22nd, 2012 at 9:21 pm
What nut job post the fake twitter trade rumor on mike jenkins fame went all the way to the NFL website.
May 22nd, 2012 at 9:22 pm
Regardless of my mixed feelings on McClain the thing I was worried about was the uncertainty of “Will he be suspended THIS year?” “What if he goes to jail”? etc. etc.
Looks like regardless of what happens he wil eb our guy THIS YEAR at least and we don’t have to worry about who we’re gonna get to fill that key role of MLB.
The way the coaches are raving about him….supporting him….he’s our guy at MLB.
May 22nd, 2012 at 9:26 pm
141.Thec Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 9:21 pm
What nut job post the fake twitter trade rumor on mike jenkins fame went all the way to the NFL website.
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I know. Ticks me off some doofus could pull that off. It’s one thing for Dakota to post some fake trade on here but for the Jenkins hoax to get so much play?
At least they shut down the guys account. Which probably doesn’t mean much.
May 22nd, 2012 at 9:26 pm
One of the lst full practices of the season and all you clowns can talk about is Kobe and Gasol? Sad, really sad.
May 22nd, 2012 at 9:30 pm
Darn SB…why ya gotta call us clowns? Don’t forget we are Raiders fans too. lol Come on good buddy.
May 22nd, 2012 at 9:32 pm
Don’t take it personally, Goldie. I just hate the flakers and I am glad they went down hard.
May 22nd, 2012 at 9:32 pm
This talk of Sanchez seems like a real stretch. Why is there any serious talk about this?
He just signed a huge contract with NYJ.
Even IF Jets wanted to get rid of him Reggie would not wanna pay that kind of money for a backup.
No way.
May 22nd, 2012 at 9:32 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 8:53 pm
We are hearing more and more from DA and are starting to get a better feel for what he’s all about.
I realize coaches act one way to the media and can be totally different with the players but he seems like he just loves everybody.
It’s hard for me to imagine him being all hard azz with the players and calling them to task from what i’ve seen and heard of the way he talks about….everyone.
There’s too many first hand accounts of him being a stern taskmaster though so I guess we’re just seeing the “friendly” side of DA.
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right now the practices are voluntary so he does love anyone willing to show up and work at this point.
I have a feeling things will change when camp starts.
May 22nd, 2012 at 9:34 pm
ok SB.
May 22nd, 2012 at 9:39 pm
Wasbanned,
Yeah. Hadn’t thought of that.
New coach coming into brand new situation might come in concerned a bit of how many guys are gonna be all in with new regime.
I guess it’s the “honeymoon faze”.
May 22nd, 2012 at 9:53 pm
I guess it’s the “honeymoon faze”.
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Or the first week of school…
DA will put a boot in the azz of slackers no doubt…
May 22nd, 2012 at 9:56 pm
Question, why in the hell did player stop wearing knee, thigh, and hip pads????
I noticed it during games however, when did they stop?
As violent as football is, they should be wearing armor.
May 22nd, 2012 at 9:58 pm
Marcus Allen wore minimum padding. Been going on for a while.
May 22nd, 2012 at 9:59 pm
Yeah.
Everything we’ve heard from guys who have played for him say he is a coach who demands alot and doesn’t accept slacking off.
He seems to be getting a little concerned about Reece.
Am I correct that if Reece holds out we still hold the cards for next year too?
Doesn’t he almost HAVE to report?
May 22nd, 2012 at 10:00 pm
One has to wonder about DA, due to his ardent praise of McClain today. Is DA really that blind? It sounds like the same misrepresentations Hue the Pimpin Magnificent peddled about McDumbo before the start of last year’s season.
Disgusting…..
May 22nd, 2012 at 10:05 pm
What would make anybody call Hue Jackson a “Pimp”?
I know, he’s black. Never mind.
May 22nd, 2012 at 10:08 pm
Regardless of Reggie and DA’s talk of only wanting “high character guys” it’s my opinion when push comes to shove they will bring on anyone who they think will help them win more football games.
I’m ok with that. They see something in McClain apparently. More than what i’ve seen but hey what do I know.
May 22nd, 2012 at 10:13 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 10:05 pm
What would make anybody call Hue Jackson a “Pimp”?
I know, he’s black. Never mind.
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KK,
We have been through that. There are white pimps, Asian pimps, Arab pimps, Eskimo pimps – pimps to suit every stripe and color. Color is irrelevant, while the qualifications to be a pimp are universal.
Please do not your “racist mind filter” shut out your sense of reason. Soon I’ll assign that moniker to DA, same as Hue.
The real question is: why were both HC’s singing the praises of a pretender, like a pimp does when he is trying to sell the services of a broken down, under-performing lady specializing in pleasure?
May 22nd, 2012 at 10:14 pm
DJ Johnny,
You are in Wisconsin ?
May 22nd, 2012 at 10:21 pm
Hardline, I had gone to bed before you you asked me that the other night. I’m in Chicago metro area. I do go to Wisconsin alot though.
Wisconsin is the “fun” destination for Chicago people.
I actually used to work in Milwaukee as well.
I was in a bar in Wausau, Wi. the night Favre played his 1st game AGAINST GB.
There were alot of angry Packer fans after that one. Lol.
I became a psychotic Raider fan at a very young age.
May 22nd, 2012 at 10:23 pm
You people can’t help yourselves.
May 22nd, 2012 at 10:26 pm
DJ,
I am surprised you are not a Bears fan. I hear there is some protest on the streets there due to the NATO conference.
May 22nd, 2012 at 10:28 pm
I’ve got a problem with polkadot pimps though.
Can’t trust “those people”.
May 22nd, 2012 at 10:30 pm
The strip clubs in Wisconsin.?
May 22nd, 2012 at 10:38 pm
162.Hardline Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 10:26 pm
DJ,
I am surprised you are not a Bears fan. I hear there is some protest on the streets there due to the NATO conference.
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Well it sure would’ve been an easier ride to be Bears fan i guess..at least the last 9 or so yrs. but I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Chicago is a place with an interesting vibe. Downtown is different than the burbs and other parts of the city.
Chicago is pretty electric. Seems to be a lightning rod for controversy and poitical “emotionalism”.
You’ve got the Democratic national convention of ‘68 and protests during Vietnam, The Gulf War, etc.
Alot of corruption here as you know.
May 22nd, 2012 at 10:44 pm
“political emotionalism” = protest by people of your political opposition. When it’s your side, it’s “revolution”.
May 22nd, 2012 at 10:44 pm
164.KoolKell Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 10:30 pm
The strip clubs in Wisconsin.?
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Oh, so you are familiar with one of the states more popular attractions.
No. I’m not into strip clubs myself. Just not into that scene.
There are alot of them though. They have the full nudity so it makes them very popular.
May 22nd, 2012 at 10:45 pm
I’ve met a lot of people from Chicago, they never bring up the politics of the city. Ever. Just brag on how fun it was, and say how much they miss it.
May 22nd, 2012 at 10:46 pm
Kell, a white guy has to sink pretty low to be called a pimp. A black guy only needs to make a shrewd business move or two.
May 22nd, 2012 at 10:49 pm
Hardline, I believe u mentioned once that u live near Venice Beach? I went there two yrs. ago and watched the Chargers lose to…someone and the crowd there were vehememtly anti Chargers.
This place was right on the corner before u hit the beach. It was painted blue…had an outside 2nd floor deck and had a seafood name. Are u familiar with that place?
May 22nd, 2012 at 10:49 pm
Yeah, I’m a knowledgable feller.
May 22nd, 2012 at 10:50 pm
Racial stereotypes, Sully.
May 22nd, 2012 at 10:56 pm
#168,
Really? Seems like everybody we’ve known that moves to Cali from here brags on how much they love it there and how we should move there too.
I mean this sincerely when I say aot of the people I met in Venice Beach were some of the coolest folks I’ve ever met.
May 22nd, 2012 at 11:00 pm
Biggest thing friends and relatives who have moved to Cali from here say they miss is the weather changes.
My aunt who lives in Anaheim says that you can go to the mountain to experience the snow so she doesn’t miss that.
May 22nd, 2012 at 11:12 pm
Well, it looks ike i’m the blog killer for tonight.
Fare well gents. May ye bask in Raider happiness.
May 22nd, 2012 at 11:15 pm
DJ,
I know that seafood place. It’s close to the Venice Pier.
Originally I am from northern Cal and I miss the change in seasons, but I have to say, I really like the warm beaches here. I don’t mind the cold since I can dress for it. It’s been awhile since I was in Chicago. It was in mid-January, and very cold, but still I had a good time.
May 22nd, 2012 at 11:16 pm
It’s late there DJ. Hope you don’t have to get up too early.
May 22nd, 2012 at 11:26 pm
Ima pimp master who got babes galore
when I holla they spread’em on the floor
You know big daddy sure do like the cash
but the babes are hotter than the monster mash
YO HOLLA FOR THE PIMP DADDY
LETS GET PIMPIN WITH THE LIMPIN PIMP MASTER
May 22nd, 2012 at 11:28 pm
Yeah. Almost 1:30. I’ll get up around 8am if i’m lucky.
So u know the place. Lotta young people. I remember it was SD vs. Jets in playoffs.
If u had fun it was probably downtown i’m guessing.
Just like you can’t paint the whole state of Cali. with a wide brush, same thing with Chicago, or state of Ill.
You go 2 hrs. south of Chi. and they’re talking with country accents. Like in Bloomington.
I’m sure in Cali. Barstow is far different from San Diego and the wine country from San Jose etc.
May 22nd, 2012 at 11:28 pm
We got some man love goin in here tonight. You know the Pimp Master can smell it. There be some man love cookin. Your Pimp Master can smell it.
May 22nd, 2012 at 11:32 pm
So….
- McClain is ahead despite being away and called smart and a leader by the coach
- Gio is all-in
- DMAC seems back to last year’s form
- Criner is still making the OTA highlight reel
- Leinart looked pretty sharp
- Spencer is excited about the direction/leadership of the team
- and coach DA is making the guys earn the right to wear the patch
Good things.
May 22nd, 2012 at 11:35 pm
test 1 2 3 testing
May 22nd, 2012 at 11:36 pm
testing 1 2 testing
Can you hear me in the back?
May 22nd, 2012 at 11:40 pm
Bring back Tom “pimp hand” Cable. He never got a fair shake. He was told to go and shake a leg. Now he’s got a jimmy-leg I hear, but its all good. Give the man with the pimp hand another round.
May 22nd, 2012 at 11:49 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 10:05 pm
What would make anybody call Hue Jackson a “Pimp”?
I know, he’s black. Never mind.
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KoolKell Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 10:23 pm
You people can’t help yourselves.
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Sullivan44 Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 10:46 pm
Kell, a white guy has to sink pretty low to be called a pimp. A black guy only needs to make a shrewd business move or two.
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KoolKell Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 10:50 pm
Racial stereotypes, Sully.
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You never seemed to get upset when folks made reference to Tom Cable’s “pimp hand”…
You two just can’t help yourselves, can you? Your day is not complete without some race baiting, is it?
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:21 am
Just read what McClain said.
Is it me or does it make no sense at all?
What a total freaking eejit.
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:44 am
Neil B..
then I guess its you, because it makes perfectly sense to me..
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:17 am
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May 23rd, 2012 at 3:17 am
[...] Notes, quotes, observations from today’s practice The Raiders granted access to the media Tuesday for the second straight week, as they continue their organized team activities in Alameda. What follows is an overview of things gleaned from watching the two-hour practice, as well as post-practice int… [...]
May 23rd, 2012 at 4:21 am
Sullivan44 Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 10:45 pm
I’ve met a lot of people from Chicago, they never bring up the politics of the city. Ever. Just brag on how fun it was, and say how much they miss it.
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I live in Chicago, wish I didn’t. I would love to live in Northern California like most of you guys. The weather in Chicago sucks, the people suck, and it is one of the most corrupt cities in the country.
May 23rd, 2012 at 4:46 am
Just read what McClain said.
Is it me or does it make no sense at all?
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No, it makes no sense at all. Why even bother issueing a statement that is a poorly worded non-statement.
What is an apology for bad publicity? Does that statement imply any wrongdoing on his part? no.
Does that statement imply any atonement on his part or consent that retribution must follow? Nope.
What purpose did it have. “My bad…Raiders Org. I shouldn’t have….have…have….what is the word I’m looking for….Oh nevermind. My bad….”
WTF?
May 23rd, 2012 at 5:43 am
From Silver and Black Pride site…
Standouts
The bright spot this week is David Ausberry. He was Matt Leinart’s favorite target and he was hauling in every type of catch thrown his way. Just once, he went out for a Palmer pass and didn’t stop on his route in the proper place and Palmer threw it to where he was supposed to have been. But his overall body of work on Tuesday more than made up for the lapse. Read more about Ausberry’s day here.
Rod Streater continues his work as a favorite to hang on to a roster spot among the undrafted free agents on this team. He makes some fine catches and if not for a Twitter jynx that caused him to drop a leaping sideline grab, he would have had a near flawless day catching the football.
Newcomer QB Kyle Newhall-Caballero is a decent size at 6-3 but next to a 6-5 Palmer, 6-5 Leinart, and 6-6 Pryor, he looks short. He is also has a thin frame at 214 pounds which has him outweighed by his fellow QB’s by between 15 and 20 pounds. That being said, he throws a pretty good ball. Most passes were nice spirals with some velocity on them and I didn’t see any passes sail or dive.
Safety Curtis Taylor has looked good in drills overall. He is making a case for a roster spot as a reserve safety and special teams player. The team ran two minute drills at the end of practice and he intercepted Matt Leinart on the final play. Lasting impressions are good.
Standing out in a negative way was Darren McFadden. The team is clearly making efforts to get him in open space in a receiver role. He couldn’t track a long sideline pass from Palmer that was placed in stride. He was extremely disappointed in himself after that one. He later let a ball go right through his hands from Terrelle Pryor and dropped another pass from Palmer that was right in his hands.
May 23rd, 2012 at 5:49 am
A couple of points from the above article…
Corkran viewed it as a Palmer over-throw, but Levi Damien viewed it as McFadden’s fault.
Corkran talked up McFadden, at least from the perspective of coaches, but Damien points out McFadden was a bit lackluster.
Corkran intimated that Pryor is taking only 3rd team reps, but if Pryor is throwing passes to McFadden, then it sounds like the back-up QBs are getting 1st and 2nd team reps as well.
The 4th string QB is also getting reps, so it makes sense that Leinart and Pryor are getting 1st and 2nd team reps.
May 23rd, 2012 at 5:51 am
Maybe that’s what the Raiders or their Agents told DHB and McClain to say, specially since both will plead not-guilty.?
Notice DHB’s “apology” went the same way:
“I just kind of regret bringing bad attention to the team, for the most part,” Heyward-Bey said.
“Want to let the fans know that I’m here, working hard, trying to get on the same page with Carson and looking forward to the season.”
Rolando:
“I’m aware of the bad publicity that I’ve given the Raiders.
I talked with Coach Allen. I have the support of the Raiders, my teammates, as well as the coaching staff. I apologize for the bad publicity that has been put out there.
It is a legal process so I can’t talk much about it…”
May 23rd, 2012 at 5:51 am
Heat, baby!
May 23rd, 2012 at 5:52 am
Good stuff GG,
I never really thought about it, but it looks like we got a bunch of trees at QB if our 4th stringer is the short one at 6′3″ tall. Remember the days of Gradkowski?
May 23rd, 2012 at 5:53 am
As far as I’m concerned, as long as they apologize on the field by playing well, starting with their work on OTAS’s, Training Camp and the season, I could care less about their statements.
May 23rd, 2012 at 5:54 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 5:51 am
Heat, baby!
Ummm, Haslim and Pippen BETTER get suspended today!
May 23rd, 2012 at 5:55 am
Curtis Taylor picked off Leinart, LOL
sign of things to come
May 23rd, 2012 at 5:55 am
Apologizing for “bad publicity” sounds like a way to say I am not guilty.
May 23rd, 2012 at 5:55 am
On that note…
Good Morning Nation!!!
Kings in the Stanley Cup!
May 23rd, 2012 at 5:57 am
Rookie Miles Burris credited McClain for helping him in Tuesday’s OTA practice.
“There was one defense that was really spotty in my mind and I had a hard time with it,” Burris said.
“He was showing me around. It was good communication because I was able to know what I was doing because he was talking about it with me.
“He’s got a great football mind so it’s good to be in there with him and with other people like that that are talking it up all the time and helping you out.”
May 23rd, 2012 at 5:59 am
Ummm, Haslim and Pippen BETTER get suspended today!
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http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2012/05/22/heat-pacers-physical-turns-flagrant/
why ??
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:01 am
Isn’t new Reggime’s motto accountability? How does McClain’s statement in any way reconcile his actions to the harm he’s caused this organization?
Definition of ACCOUNTABILITY
the quality or state of being accountable; especially : an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one’s actions
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:04 am
Apologizing for “bad publicity” sounds like a way to say I am not guilty.
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I’d say it almost sounds defiant. Certainly not remorseful. And his actions regardless of what slip of tongue he’s trying to avoid deserve some sort of contrition.
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:05 am
Guest123.
I’m sorry, but what harm has McClain caused this organization?.
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:07 am
Because that was a hit in the face hard! It looked like retaliation to me for what happened to Wade, and Pippen had his arm clearly out to closeline whoever that was on the Pacers!
Yes, it was a physical game but come on now…especially that one…you can’t do that!
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:09 am
Marley,
We are tabbed by the media as the most dysfunctional organization and routinely mocked as a team going nowhere. It’s been like that for many years. Finally we are heading in the right direction and we give the media more ammo to carve us up again.
Rolando’s actions regardless if done pre or post Reggime change, do harm to the Raiders Shield, especially that threat he made back in March under Reggie’s watch.
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:09 am
Anyways, that is for the NBA to decide…
So McClain is helping out Burris? Is that good or bad?
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:11 am
From Jerry McDonald:
“The Decatur Daily reported, however, a jury trial wouldn’t take place until six to nine months after McClain’s arraignment, which has yet to be set.
There is still the matter of whether the NFL will suspend McClain under its personal conduct policy.
League spokesman Greg Aiello said after McClain’s conviction that the NFL would let the legal process run its course before deciding whether to impose discipline.”
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:11 am
So McClain is helping out Burris? Is that good or bad?
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good I think. A handoff of the baton?
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:14 am
backstageatapuppetshow Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 7:21 pm
Maverick….you are incorrect…DB is our weakest position…especially when one considers the QBs in our division….
factor in that none of them played any meaningful snaps last season…and you’ll see the crack in your statement!
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Look at it this way – Our DBs have played at a fairly high level in the past in other places before gettng injured. If they’re really healthy, then we have two good starters with young guys with big learning curves behind them.
Our LBs don’t have any that have proven to be really solid at this level. Curry was considered a massive bust before and wasn’t ever above middle-of-the pack with us last year. Everyone in this blog is saying McClain is a liability on the field, and he might not be with us the whole season. Who’s starting the weak side? What kind of depth is there? Our back-up MLB has been majorly injured since he’s been drafted really not seeing the regular seasons.
I’d say that any of our Secondary is better than any of our LBs in comparrieson to the others at their respective positions. I.e. You’d say maybe McClain is playing like the 23rd (random example) best MLB in the league.
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:14 am
It seems like McClain must have a photographic-memory for him to be so good at learning playbooks so quickly with so little time on the field due to decatur and court visits, but still be ahead of other LBs as per Dennis Allen.
Probably why they ‘love’ him, as he has the memory retention to be a tactical leader on the field. Just a matter of his own passion to play football vs being a gangsta, etc.
Also, he might have great memory retention and film smarts, but executing or not on the field is another issue too. With him fully healed this year, if he still goes out 1/2 speed it’s not the injury from 2011 then, but his own passion level and/or ability to execute.
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:17 am
Guest123.
We are tabbed by the media as the most dysfunctional organization and routinely mocked as a team going nowhere. It’s been like that for many years. Finally we are heading in the right direction and we give the media more ammo to carve us up again.
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Come on man, the media? really? … I’m more interested in what the team thinks, specially Reggie and DA.
And do you think any other team in the NFL would handle things differently?.
I don’t think so, once the trial is over, we’ll see where McClain stands and by that time we’ll also have a better idea on how McClain fits with the new Defense, his play next year will go a long way toward determiming his future here.
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:18 am
@ Hwnrdr
yes – Dexter Pittman nailed Lance Stephenson
yes – Udonis Haslem nailed Tyler Hansbrough
so what ???
Haslem received a bloody gash over his right eye in Game 4, thanks to an errant Louis Amundson elbow
Hansbrough smothered Dwyane Wade on a drive to the basket and opened a cut above his right eye
if you’re gonna suspend somebody, make it all 4 players. not just the two that play for the Heat – you hater!!
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:20 am
Were the Raiders ever some model citizen organization?
The outrage over a fight amongst friends?
Misdemeanor charges?
So effin what man!
Are we really looking for a Disney image?
Completely ignoring the coaches comments about how’s he doing on the field and class room, and ignoring how the rookie is thanking 55 is just crazy.
He’s a Raider and is getting treated like a Donkey.
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:20 am
how can ANYBODY waste so much time defending McClain?
he sucks on the football field and he sucks as a person off of it
The End
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:21 am
#210…
Therefore, going by that, the Raiders will apparently not cut him this season, he’ll be a given this season to lift his game, passion, execution, and THEN Reggie and Dennis will decide whether he’s worth holding onto or not AFTER the re-trial.
If he is mediocre on the field (regardless whether he gets convicted or not 6 months from now (even if for a reduced time), they’ll cut/trade him before season’s end to avoid the future bigger cap hit and salary to be paid to him.
But if he plays like a Lewis/Willis and gets convicted, they will probably hold onto him and just hope they can wise him up thru the help of team chaplain Napolean Kauffman.
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:26 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
how can ANYBODY waste so much time defending McClain?
he sucks on the football field and he sucks as a person off of it
The End.
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Make sure you send that to Reggie and specially DA who just gave a glowing review of McClain.
Nobody in this blog had as much nice things to say about 55 as DA, then again, no one in this blog is an NFL Head Coach and no one spends any time around McClain.
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:27 am
if McClain becomes some stud MLB for us, great!
right now all I know is that he’s on his 3rd different HC, 3rd different DC & 3rd different LB Coach. had stem cell treatment for his busted up knees. stinks in pass coverage at OTA’s
anybody see a Pro Bowler in the making, here?
to me? doesn’t look good for him, even if he does get cleared on all charges from his off-the-field antics
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:28 am
Rockstar, LOL, come on man, not hating…ok, yes that gash in game 4 was bad, but the Wade one…it looked like he was going for the ball…so that one is questionable! So, lets say 3 of them?
Also, I do not hate the Heat! If they win it all, then good for them…just not a fan of LeBron! But I like Wade!
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:28 am
POST-214,219.NICE POST BOB.GOOD MORNING TO EVERYONE..
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:29 am
Make sure you send that to Reggie and specially DA who just gave a glowing review of McClain.
Nobody in this blog had as much nice things to say about 55 as DA
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@Marley
have you ever heard to say that Reggie & Dennis are incapable of making mistakes?
they are ROOKIES!
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:30 am
Come on man, the media? really? … I’m more interested in what the team thinks, specially Reggie and DA.
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@ Marley,
I’m interested in seeing proof of Reggie’s credo of “accountability”. Not legal maneuverings and dancing around the whole question of right and wrong. It’s unfortunate and your right in that it’s not specific to just the Raiders, but it’s what the world has come to these days. We’re so worried about guarding our words from bloodsucking lawyers that we end up not saying anything anymore.
I’ll patiently wait for the other shoe to drop and for Reggie to punish McClain accordingly, but his actions and words (even if at the prodding of the Raiders Org) tells you all you need to know about him. Actions speak louder than words, but the right words could have helped him. His comment really should have been “no comment”.
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:31 am
Whats up Dirt Lot? What A’s game were you thinking of going to? I guess we have till end of September?
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:32 am
just not a fan of LeBron!
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@Hwnrdr
if you hate the best player in the NBA (MVP), i’m guessing you’re not rooting for his team to win
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:33 am
League spokesman Greg Aiello said after McClain’s conviction that the NFL would let the legal process run its course before deciding whether to impose discipline.”
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It was amazing to me, to see so many quality posters on here thinking he was going to get suspended for a year, right away, etc.
No suspension this year, probably 2 games next year.
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:34 am
Guest123.
Fair points, as usual.
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:35 am
WILL HAVE TO LOOK AT THE SCHEDULE A LITTLE HARDER HWNRDR. R SATURDAY GAMES GOOD 4 U ?
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:37 am
DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:35 am
WILL HAVE TO LOOK AT THE SCHEDULE A LITTLE HARDER HWNRDR. R SATURDAY GAMES GOOD 4 U ?
Actually thos are the best for me.
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:37 am
I think the thing we’ve also got to understand is that we’re starting anew. We’re not going to take into account past sins necessarily for everybody’s actions. – DA
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@G123 (repost)
this is what Reggie & Dennis are thinking. It didn’t happen under our watches. same thing with Underwood
everybody gets a clean slate since 01/05/2012 (the day Reggie was hired as Raiders GM)
so, really?
DHB is the only guy on thier crap list with that DUI arrest last month – yikes!!
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:40 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:32 am
just not a fan of LeBron!
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@Hwnrdr
if you hate the best player in the NBA (MVP), i’m guessing you’re not rooting for his team to win
LOL, I don’t hate him, but yeah you got me…not rooting for them. But I take my hat off and give credit where it is due! If they advance to win it all again, against a Boston team that pretty much owned them in the season (And you know I hate Boston), then I will stand up and applaud them!
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:41 am
There will be some punishment by the league. It may have been overreaction to guess at the number of games, but this whole thing will be an issue until McClain does his time both to the state of Alabama and the league.
But let’s assume he’s done his time, and is back with a clean slate and wearing #55 on the field. This whole event has claimed at least one OTA from him with the new defensive coordinator, Tarver. And it’s easy to project it will claim further OTA’s, practices, games, etc. This is the last thing McClain needed coming off a poor showing in the first two years of his career. He needs to get back on track and time within the system. All this legal stuff is a distraction to him and to the team.
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:42 am
I see my choice for Head Coach was present yesterday at OTA’s and chatting it up with Reggie and Clinkscales, make sure you keep Davis Shaw’s number close Reggie, just in case.
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:43 am
everybody gets a clean slate since 01/05/2012 (the day Reggie was hired as Raiders GM)
so, really?
DHB is the only guy on thier crap list with that DUI arrest last month – yikes!!
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RRS, go ahead and add RoMac to the crap list too for his threat to his homie last March.
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:44 am
Davis Shaw? Tell me more Marley…
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:48 am
More from S&B Pride…
The Raiders are rolling out new schemes on both sides of the ball this year with the new coaching staff in place. And while the offensive scheme is well-known-West Coast offense with zone blocking-the defense has been somewhat of a mystery.
The thinking up to this point is the Raiders will play a mixture of the 4-3 and 3-4 with more of a zone scheme in the secondary. The term defensive coordinator Jason Tarver and head coach Dennis Allen have used to describe it is “multiple”. That word doesn’t really explain exactly what they intend to do and is ambiguous by design.
But whatever the specific defensive style they deploy, or rather combination of styles, the Raiders defensive backs are liking what they see.
Star-divide
“This new defense we’ve got gives us more opportunities to make plays,” Says strong safety Tyvon Branch. “We’re not as predictable as we have been in years before… Defense as a whole, the concepts, we got some good stuff”
You must assume what he means when he says the Raiders won’t be as predictable is they won’t be such a strict man defense as they had for nearly their entire existence. Opposing teams always knew what to expect. That statement suggests at very least a steady dose of zone defense.
Also suggesting a more zone style are the type of corners the team brought in. Ron Bartell and Shawntae Spencer are known to be solid zone corners. So expectedly, they are very excited at what Tarver and Allen have cooked up for them. He and Branch had similar things to say about the defense.
“I love the scheme. I love the scheme,” said Bartell. “It’s a multiple-look scheme, it puts a lot of different people in positions to make plays. Some schemes are predicated upon D-line, some are on linebackers, some are on secondary play, but it puts everybody, on every level of the defense, it gives you the opportunity to make plays. It gives guys the chance to show their versatility. So, from that standpoint, I’m excited. Coach Tarver, he’s a young, energetic coordinator, we’ve got some good DB coaches, a young staff, so it’s just a lot of excitement right now. From that standpoint, we’re just ready to get everybody on the same page and see what happens.”
Getting everyone on the same page is of utmost importance. But to do that, they need everyone to be on the right track. That track in Oakland is a new one and it starts with discipline. Shawntae Spencer understands and respects coach Allen’s emphasis on discipline.
“I tell you what, man, it’s ‘do it or come stand next to me. Or go home’, you know what I mean? And that’s just what it is. It’s very in your face as far as Coach Allen, very, very instrumental on the defense, especially with the secondary, he’s a secondary coach, he knows what it looks like, what it’s supposed to look like and that’s what he’s demanding from us… You hear different things, you know, when I came in, about previous staffs and things like that and how different this one is. It’s no nonsense. It doesn’t matter who you are or what you’ve done. They want everyone to embrace the team concept and playing together and playing within each scheme.”
Thus far most of the defensive players have bought into the team’s new direction along with the new scheme. One possible exception may be Rolando McClain although his transgressions happened prior to the new regime’s arrival.
As for McClain or anyone else who isn’t onboard, as Spencer pointed out, “do it… or go home”.
From the sounds of it, there is no reason why anyone on this team should have trepidation about conforming to the new scheme. Whatever it may be at any given play during the course of a game.
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:49 am
not rooting for them. But I take my hat off and give credit where it is due! If they advance to win it all again, against a Boston team that pretty much owned them in the season (And you know I hate Boston), then I will stand up and applaud them!
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Hwnrdr = stand up guy!
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:51 am
As for McClain or anyone else who isn’t onboard, as Spencer pointed out, “do it… or go home”.
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I like this Spencer already!
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:51 am
And it’s easy to project it will claim further OTA’s, practices, games, etc
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Not this season
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:52 am
RRS, go ahead and add RoMac to the crap list too for his threat to his homie last March
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good point, G123
maybe he told Reggie & Dennis that never happened?
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:54 am
ROCKSTAR,NOT QUITE AS WINDY IN YOUR PART OF THE COUNTRY AS IT WAS THIS TIME LAST YEAR HUH ?
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:55 am
Guest123.
I meant David Shaw.
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:57 am
Marley #202
by the way, I know Curry was out and Burris started in his place.
isn’t that a MLB’s job to make sure guys are lined up properly and know their assignment?
that’s his job. It’s not like he’s staying after practice with the rookies or working with them prior to OTA’s (like Palmer). come on bro. don’t polish a turd
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:57 am
#239…
That’s another point we haven’t touched on before. All the Raiders are buying into the new regime, schemes, etc, it’s more of a team pulling together now, they’re all accountable. If someone, some high-priced player with an attitude problem is not putting in, not pulling with the rest of the teammates, then that person will become a lockerroom cancer (like McClains arrest last season was on the eve of the Miami game). And I am sure DA/RM will put the team ahead of the individual if the players have problems with McClain in any on-field or off-field way.
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:59 am
This is good.
“It’s different having a head coach watching everything you do,” defensive tackle Tommy Kelly said.
“We’ll run a play, and coach (Jason) Tarver will make his point, then Allen will add his point. It’s like having two defensive coordinators.”
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:01 am
NOT QUITE AS WINDY IN YOUR PART OF THE COUNTRY AS IT WAS THIS TIME LAST YEAR HUH ?
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@Dirt Lot
you must be referring to the Joplin tornado. what a tragedy. our hospital (among others) received patients from that St Johns that got completely destroyed
you’d be amazing at all the heroic stories. We had some strong winds in Podunk, too. my wife’s grandparents had their carport wrapped around a telephone pole like a burrito. worse we got was some hail damage. got a new roof out of the deal
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:01 am
Rockstar.
Get over it.
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:02 am
Guest123 and Neil B
excuse me guys, but dont you have any clue of whats happening.. Reggie is very much concerned about how Raiders are perceived.
When DHB got arrested for DUI, he said the exact same thing. “sorry for the bad pub” I’m sure we gonna hear that even more. They both have been to the principals office, and get told Reggie doesnt want bad pub..
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:03 am
“We’ll run a play, and coach (Jason) Tarver will make his point, then Allen will add his point. It’s like having two defensive coordinators.”
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@Marley
funny. wasn’t DB Coach Johnny Lynn (Giants) a DC before as well?
3 DC’s!
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:05 am
Reggie is very much concerned about how Raiders are perceived.
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@LMN
que Hue Jackson “obviously”
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:07 am
ROLANDO HAD MORE PASSES DEFENDED THAN ANY OTHER LINBACKER IN THE LEAGUE LAST YEAR.
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:09 am
J Hill Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 4:23 pm
Deuce,
Chris Broussard just said on Sportscenter that Gasoft could indeed land Scola and Lowry. Mentioned Dragic’s emergence.
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I would have no problem with this if it didnt come from Chris Broussards mouth..and wasnt on ESPN..lol
The same guy who GUARANTEED citing ’sources’ Lebron was going to Chicago.
GUARANTEED citing ’sources’ Dwight was going to LA a month before trade deadline.
You get the point…
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:10 am
ROLANDO HAD MORE PASSES DEFENDED THAN ANY OTHER LINBACKER IN THE LEAGUE LAST YEAR.
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@Bells
so you dont agree with Dennis Allen that he sucks in pass coverage ??
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:11 am
So with what Tommy Kelly says as it being weird having the coach watch the practices…what the heck were they doing in years past?
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:11 am
Q: Any reason no emblems on helmet?
A: We just started off that way. If anything, we’ll all earn the right to wear that symbol.
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interesting
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:12 am
Chris Broussard just said on Sportscenter that Gasoft could indeed land Scola and Lowry. Mentioned Dragic’s emergence.
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@DAV & Jhill
this would be awesome!!
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:13 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:10 am
ROLANDO HAD MORE PASSES DEFENDED THAN ANY OTHER LINBACKER IN THE LEAGUE LAST YEAR.
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@Bells
so you dont agree with Dennis Allen that he sucks in pass coverage ??
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Your being sarcastic?…right?
Or did Allen tell you this off the record?..
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:14 am
So with what Tommy Kelly says as it being weird having the coach watch the practices…what the heck were they doing in years past?
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@hwnrdr
playing Madden, like us!
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:15 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:12 am
Chris Broussard just said on Sportscenter that Gasoft could indeed land Scola and Lowry. Mentioned Dragic’s emergence.
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@DAV & Jhill
this would be awesome!!
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LOL.. beware anything Broussard says bro..
Just about as legit as Sully saying it
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:17 am
LA KIIIIINGS!!!!!
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:17 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:14 am
So with what Tommy Kelly says as it being weird having the coach watch the practices…what the heck were they doing in years past?
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@hwnrdr
playing Madden, like us!
LOL, I guess so, huh?
Just read a tweet that the Raiders secondary enjoying new scheme?
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:19 am
Dakota Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:17 am
LA KIIIIINGS!!!!!
Beat #’s 1, 2, and 3…and now have to play #1 in the East? Gotta give it to them. Almost missed the Playoffs, then all of a sudden played the best hockey out of everyone in the playoffs!
Go LA Kings!
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:19 am
Dakota Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:17 am
LA KIIIIINGS!!!!!
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YESSIR!!
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:19 am
beware anything Broussard says bro..
Just about as legit as Sully saying it
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@DAV
anybody > Sully !!
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:21 am
255.hwnrdr Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:11 am
So with what Tommy Kelly says as it being weird having the coach watch the practices…what the heck were they doing in years past?
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Coaching the offense, you know the HC wasn’t allowed near the defense.
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:23 am
Hwnrdr,
I’d like to watch some hockey, but it seems like many of their games are on some NBC sports channel that I don’t have….I did catch one game on MSNBC and a couple on NBC and the NHL channel.
Too bad it isn’t on ESPN anymore. I would rather watch Hockey than college softball or bowling or some of the other crap they have on these days.
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:23 am
Bartell @ PFT
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/23/raiders-ron-bartell-i-wont-wear-leg-pads-so-im-saving-fine-money/
thoughts ??
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:26 am
That is true, Bcz…
Dakota, I hear ya…I don’t even see any games on tv, but also, not sure where to look!
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:27 am
Isn’t there a Lakers site where you guys can discuss hoops? This is a Raiders site!
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:28 am
If these players want to retire and than sue the league, if guys like Bartell and others don’t want to wear pads, screw fining them the league should sue them.
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:28 am
Rockstar, I thought I read this morning from Jerry that the new ruling doesn’t bode well with The Raiders…is it only Bartell?
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:29 am
Zoogleea Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:27 am
Isn’t there a Lakers site where you guys can discuss hoops? This is a Raiders site!
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And you are who, again?
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:30 am
Im not getting what the big deal is with the thigh/knee pads?..
Restricts movement or what?..
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:30 am
Metta called Coach Brown a fat azz!
lol….Metta telling it like it is!
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:31 am
Dakota Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:30 am
Metta called Coach Brown a fat azz!
lol….Metta telling it like it is!
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RON! ARTEST!!!
Do NOT call that TARD Metta World Peace!!
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:32 am
Heard Brian Shaw will be coaching the Magic next year and he will smooth the road for the Magic to trade Dwight for Bynum straight up. B-Shaw worked quite a bit with Bynum on his game over his first 6 years in the NBA.
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:33 am
LOL, when did he say that? that’s funny!
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:34 am
Dakota, I still don’t know if that is a good idea or not. I am still a believer of if Bynum can stay healthy, I rather have him over Howard!
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:34 am
Dakota Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:32 am
Heard Brian Shaw will be coaching the Magic next year and he will smooth the road for the Magic to trade Dwight for Bynum straight up. B-Shaw worked quite a bit with Bynum on his game over his first 6 years in the NBA.
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Heard Shaw also. DeVos family loves him.
Although the Dwight trade talk is with Knicks & Nets now. They are more willing to take back Turkoglu..
Mavs outside shot too..
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:36 am
hwnrdr Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:34 am
Dakota, I still don’t know if that is a good idea or not. I am still a believer of if Bynum can stay healthy, I rather have him over Howard!
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LOL..
Im still holdin out hope that DHB is better than Nicks too…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:37 am
Hey I guess its Mike Goodson’s birthday!
Sorry, just changing up the convo…
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:37 am
“And you are who, again?”
A Raiders fan who doesn’t care about the Lakers!
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:37 am
Deuce, I never said better, I said who I’d rather have! But if it happens it happens!
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:38 am
Zoogleea Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:37 am
“And you are who, again?”
A Raiders fan who doesn’t care about the Lakers!
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Regardless, its sports talk.
Its May 23rd bro, not much to talk about football wise..
We covered a lot already, you can read through the old stuff if you want??
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:39 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:10 am
ROLANDO HAD MORE PASSES DEFENDED THAN ANY OTHER LINBACKER IN THE LEAGUE LAST YEAR.
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@Bells
so you dont agree with Dennis Allen that he sucks in pass coverage ??
Not what coach said. Never said he sucks. Every player has something he needs to work on and “needs to work on” is alot different than ’sucking’.
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:39 am
Interesting how there are no photos of McClain on the latest round of pix for OTAs
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:40 am
Will the Ws fans still cheer for the san francisco warriors?
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:40 am
281.DennisAllensVisor Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:34 am
Dakota Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:32 am
Heard Brian Shaw will be coaching the Magic next year and he will smooth the road for the Magic to trade Dwight for Bynum straight up. B-Shaw worked quite a bit with Bynum on his game over his first 6 years in the NBA.
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Heard Shaw also. DeVos family loves him.
Although the Dwight trade talk is with Knicks & Nets now. They are more willing to take back Turkoglu..
Mavs outside shot too..
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Are you really going to accept Amare from the Knicks for Dwight? Or Brook Lopez from the Nets? And the Mavs almost have no one under contract next year.
So the second best center in the NBA isn’t good enough huh?
Bynum has an attitude, so does Dwight, but put Bynum on a team where he is the main option and he is going to be an offensive monster. No question Dwight is a better defender, but Bynum’s offensive moves are much more refined….he just doesn’t touch the ball enough due to Kobe and Brown and some of the other idiots in LA.
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:40 am
hwnrdr Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:37 am
Deuce, I never said better, I said who I’d rather have! But if it happens it happens!
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IDK whats worse, thinking he is better or admitting he isnt and wanting the lesser player…
Thats just weird brother!!!
I hate Howard.. And actually like Bynum. IDK why.
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:41 am
There is this picture of McClain at OTAs from S/B Pride…
http://cdn2.sbnation.com/entry_photo_images/4117839/IMG_9307_large_JPG.jpg
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:42 am
Metta called Coach Brown a fat azz!
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Brown is a coach, not a player.
so what if he’s fat?
Artest is dumb.
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:42 am
I’m pumped up about the Silver and Black on Ice!!
Goood Morning Raider Nation!
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:43 am
As for Bartell’s comments on PFT…
I like my own comments on that on PFT.
Also, S/B Pride again with an article about Bartell’s comments…
I haven’t posted a story on Silver and Black Pride in quite a while, but after going through the regular Raiders news this morning I felt I had to comment on this topic.
Jerry McDonald wrote an interesting article for the Bay Area News Group yesterday about the new leg-pad rules the NFL wants to mandate starting in the 2013 season, and reaction from some of the Raiders players. For the most part, the rule did not seem to go over well with the Raiders’ defensive players. For example, new cornerback Ron Bartell was quoted as saying:
“Personally, I won’t be wearing them…So I’d better put some fine money away. It takes away from the speed of the game. Hip pads, knee pads, thigh pads. They’re not going to stop you from tearing an ACL. It may stop a couple of soft-tissue injuries, but a knee pad isn’t going to stop a guy from blowing out a knee.”
Linebacker Travis Goethel also commented:
“I hate that. I don’t want that at all. I don’t like having anything restricting my movement in my legs. If you get hit in the thigh it really doesn’t do too much to help you out.”
What stands out most to me is the self-centered approach these players are taking to the issue. Look at the quotes – it’s all about “this isn’t going to help me”, “this isn’t going to protect me”, “this is going to slow me down.” By taking this approach, these Raiders players have put themselves squarely in the category of players who don’t care about player safety and are unwilling to change the way they play the game in the interest of keeping all those who play it healthy. Steelers linebacker James Harrison may be the leader of that group, but he just found new members with Ron Bartell and Travis Goethel.
To Bartell and Goethel – you have to realize that the pads aren’t just for your own protection, they are also for the protection of the running back or wide receiver you’re barreling down on. If you’re trying to make a tackle and wind up slamming your knee or thigh into the guy’s helmet, the padding may be the difference between a hard hit and a concussion. Your flippant indignation toward the health and well-being of your fellow NFL players puts you on the wrong side of this issue, and for that, what you should have said was nothing.
Silver and Black Pride, what are your thoughts on the NFL’s attempts to make the game safer and the players’ response?
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:44 am
Dakota Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:40 am
281.DennisAllensVisor Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:34 am
Dakota Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:32 am
Heard Brian Shaw will be coaching the Magic next year and he will smooth the road for the Magic to trade Dwight for Bynum straight up. B-Shaw worked quite a bit with Bynum on his game over his first 6 years in the NBA.
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Heard Shaw also. DeVos family loves him.
Although the Dwight trade talk is with Knicks & Nets now. They are more willing to take back Turkoglu..
Mavs outside shot too..
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Are you really going to accept Amare from the Knicks for Dwight? Or Brook Lopez from the Nets? And the Mavs almost have no one under contract next year.
So the second best center in the NBA isn’t good enough huh?
Bynum has an attitude, so does Dwight, but put Bynum on a team where he is the main option and he is going to be an offensive monster. No question Dwight is a better defender, but Bynum’s offensive moves are much more refined….he just doesn’t touch the ball enough due to Kobe and Brown and some of the other idiots in LA.
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Dude. Im not making the decisions lol…
The Knicks package would be Chandler & Amare or Anthony.
The Nets package is dependant on them getting a top 3 pick in this years lottery.
It would be 2-3 1st rounders and a combo of Humphries/Marshon Brooks or Morrow.
The Mavs will amnesty Haywood and dumb Marion to take Turk with Dwight..
Just what I read man..
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:47 am
293.RaiderRockstar Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:42 am
Metta called Coach Brown a fat azz!
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Brown is a coach, not a player.
so what if he’s fat?
Artest is dumb.
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You mean Metta? Metta is just calling it like it is! How can the head coach call out the players for a lack of discipline when he can’t even control himself at Golden Corral?
You want me to defend the pick and roll? Shut your mouth fatty!
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:47 am
PFT hasn’t updated to include my second comment, but it is…
Not quite like the seat-belt analogy.
These thigh/knee pads are being touted as preventative measures against concussions, not against soft tissue injuries to those regions. Players wear helmets and shoulder-pads for the same reason, to minimize concussions. But helmet to helmet hits and shoulder to helmet hits still produce concussions. With or without the safety device.
The point is, football is a high impact sport. If someone’s head strikes another’s knee or hip at high velocity, it will cause a concussion or concussion-like symptoms.
The only way to minimize such injuries is to take the impact out of the sport….which NO ONE wants.
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:48 am
The Mavs will amnesty Haywood and dumb Marion to take Turk with Dwight..
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For what in exchange? A trunk of Dirk jerseys? They have no one to trade!
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:48 am
If you call Ron Artest “Metta” I know all I need to about you..lol
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:49 am
Gotta run for a bit!
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:49 am
Dakota Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:48 am
The Mavs will amnesty Haywood and dumb Marion to take Turk with Dwight..
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For what in exchange? A trunk of Dirk jerseys? They have no one to trade!
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Some of the PS3s in the Locker Room??
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:51 am
267.Dakota Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:23 am
Hwnrdr,
I’d like to watch some hockey, but it seems like many of their games are on some NBC sports channel that I don’t have….I did catch one game on MSNBC and a couple on NBC and the NHL channel.
Too bad it isn’t on ESPN anymore. I would rather watch Hockey than college softball or bowling or some of the other crap they have on these days.
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NBC Sports network is the old Versus channel. If you have cable or satellite you have it.
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:51 am
Id take Beaubois, Mahinmi…man… Dallas has nothing.
Maybe they have some 1st rounders stored up?.. Nope they gave 1 to LA for Odom..
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:52 am
You want me to defend the pick and roll? Shut your mouth fatty!
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LOL @ Dakota
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:52 am
Too bad when you need to carry gun around your friends.
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:57 am
296. Hahaha..fatty
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:58 am
Shawntae Spencer understands and respects coach Allen’s emphasis on discipline.
“I tell you what, man, it’s ‘do it or come stand next to me. Or go home’, you know what I mean? And that’s just what it is. It’s very in your face as far as Coach Allen, very, very instrumental on the defense, especially with the secondary, he’s a secondary coach, he knows what it looks like, what it’s supposed to look like and that’s what he’s demanding from us… You hear different things, you know, when I came in, about previous staffs and things like that and how different this one is. It’s no nonsense. It doesn’t matter who you are or what you’ve done. They want everyone to embrace the team concept and playing together and playing within each scheme.”
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music to my ears.
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:03 am
@DAV
where do you and Dakota get your NBA contract info?
how do you know who will be a free agent next season?
also, does the NBA have anything similar to the NFL like a franchise tag? do they have RFA’s or ERFA’s?
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:04 am
Spotrac will give you nba contracts too Rock
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:09 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:03 am
@DAV
where do you and Dakota get your NBA contract info?
how do you know who will be a free agent next season?
also, does the NBA have anything similar to the NFL like a franchise tag? do they have RFA’s or ERFA’s?
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I stick to the local beat writers, like we do here.
The NBA doesnt have a franchise tag, they have this thing that the ‘home’ team can offer the max contract, more than any other team.
There’s a few “exceptions”
The MLE or mid level exception is something teams that arent a certain % over the cap can use. Its like 4.5 million that they can use toward a contract more divided up.
There’s a few other exceptions, its really complicated as they deal with %’s and luxury tax.
Every dollar over the cap is paid twice.
So for instance when the Magic matched the Bulls offer to Redick a couple years ago, he was offered a total of 15 million. We ended up paying 30 cuz we were over that cap.
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:11 am
Its dumb if you ask me, they need to adopt something similar to the NFL.
Cant do MLB cap, cuz the Lakers & Knicks would dominate..
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:15 am
Spotrac will give you nba contracts too
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thats right, thanks Bcz!
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:17 am
As a Laker fan, I was happy with the old cba..lol
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:19 am
Marks hair Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:17 am
As a Laker fan, I was happy with the old cba..lol
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I bet you were lol..
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:23 am
@Dakota & DAV
http://www.spotrac.com/free-agents/nba/2012/dallas-mavericks/
if this is correct … these guys are all UFA’s ?
Kelenna Azubuike
Brian Cardinal
Vince Carter
Yi Jianlian
Jason Kidd
Ian Mahinmi
Jason Terry
Delonte West
under contract:
Beaubois, Rodrigue
Haywood, Brendan
Jones, Dominique
Marion, Shawn
Nowitzki, Dirk
Odom, Lamar
Wright, Brandan
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:23 am
If im the Lakers:
Trade Gasol & Blake to Houston for Lowry & Courtney Lee.
Sign Garnett.
Trade Bynum to Orlando for Howard & Earl Clark.
Amnesty Artest.
Sign Odom.
Re-sign Hill & Sessions.
PG – Lowry / Sessions
SG – Kobe / C. Lee
SF – Odom / Ebanks
PF – Garnett / Clark
C – Howard / Hill
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:26 am
If im Orlando:
Trade Howard & Turk to the Knicks for Chandler & Amare.
sign Barnes.
Pray.
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:32 am
@DAV
would Orlando want Vince Carter, Jason Kidd, Jason Terry or Delonte West ??
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:34 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:32 am
@DAV
would Orlando want Vince Carter, Jason Kidd, Jason Terry or Delonte West ??
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No, No, Maybe & No.
We had Carter, traded him to the Suns.
I hate Otis Smith.
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:38 am
HOT!~ 05-23-12: WITH GOETHEL WHO CAN TELL?
“Is he a legitimate starter over McClain? Can he stay healthy? Lets find out…”
http://www.raidernationstation.com/ones_to_watch
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This makes it sound like Goethel’s all hype and not very good…hmm how would we know? He hasn’t been healthy enuff to tell but I think after reading this, keeping McClain may have been a good idea.
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:40 am
Earl Clark, the Lefty from UNLV?
Is he still in the league?
I like the moves though, Deuce!
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:41 am
@RNS
regarding Travis Goethel:
“He appears to have the potential to start.”
-Steve Corkran (live chat)
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:43 am
J Hill Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:40 am
Earl Clark, the Lefty from UNLV?
Is he still in the league?
I like the moves though, Deuce!
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Nah Clark is from Maryland.
Long lanky can defend 3’s & 4’s..
Id want to keep him but I was doin moves assuming I was the Lakers..
He’d help out against the Thunder more than Artest..
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:43 am
What’s the difference between Kobe saying Gasol needs to be more aggressive and Larry Bird calling his team soft in the 80’s and now calling the Pacers soft?
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:43 am
I believe the lakers trade exemption from the odom trade is good for a calander yr. So they can use it in a trade this offseason. Along with the amnesty they have options..
Barnes has to go, blake, macjump, & murphy..
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:44 am
Heat = cry babies and the deserter (queen Janes)..
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:45 am
Good day nation.
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:45 am
324. Nothing. Bird & kobe are similar compeditors..
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:45 am
307.wasbanned Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:58 am
Shawntae Spencer understands and respects coach Allen’s emphasis on discipline.
“I tell you what, man, it’s ‘do it or come stand next to me. Or go home’, you know what I mean? And that’s just what it is. It’s very in your face as far as Coach Allen, very, very instrumental on the defense, especially with the secondary, he’s a secondary coach, he knows what it looks like, what it’s supposed to look like and that’s what he’s demanding from us… You hear different things, you know, when I came in, about previous staffs and things like that and how different this one is. It’s no nonsense. It doesn’t matter who you are or what you’ve done. They want everyone to embrace the team concept and playing together and playing within each scheme.”
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music to my ears.
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Yeah. Me too, but if that’s the case why is Seymour able to do his own routine away from the team and it’s all good?
I realize these workouts are “voluntary” which might explain the leeway there.
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:45 am
That whole bench has to go…lol
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:46 am
inonewordraider Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:43 am
What’s the difference between Kobe saying Gasol needs to be more aggressive and Larry Bird calling his team soft in the 80’s and now calling the Pacers soft?
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Larry Bird was an all out team player. He trusted his teammates.
Bird is the most sucessful NBA player ever.
He is an NBA genius.
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:46 am
What’s up O? I was chatting with my cousins in Ohio at teh time of “The Decision”…oooh, they were pi**ed!
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:47 am
Amnesty turk. Sign willams..
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:48 am
Earl Clark, the Lefty from UNLV?
Is he still in the league?
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LOL….your thinking of Keon Clark.
Not in the league, and he was in one of those local Las Vegas magazines when I lived there talking about being borderline homeless, not having enough money to hire a lawyer, all about less than 3 years after making like 8 million dollars in a year.
He also smoked weed at halftime of every game he played, according to him, and never played sober.
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:48 am
Bird had teammates he could trust! Big difference there…when it becomes the one man show…hard to disagree! However…who’s really at fault there?
And shouldn’t you rephrase that a little…most successful NBA person ever!
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:49 am
Marks hair Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:43 am
I believe the lakers trade exemption from the odom trade is good for a calander yr. So they can use it in a trade this offseason. Along with the amnesty they have options..
Barnes has to go, blake, macjump, & murphy..
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Trade exemptions cant be added with a player in a trade.
They can only be added to draft picks to acquire a player..
So its’d have to be Pick/Trade Exemption for PLAYER.
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:50 am
330. Pretty much.lol
We can keep hill
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:50 am
Marks hair Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:47 am
Amnesty turk. Sign willams..
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Cant amnesty someone acquired in a trade..
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:50 am
Heat = cry babies
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@Kentucky
how so?
they just dominated the Pacers and physically beat the snot out of’em
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:51 am
Thats a shame..
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:52 am
hwnrdr Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:48 am
Bird had teammates he could trust! Big difference there…when it becomes the one man show…hard to disagree! However…who’s really at fault there?
And shouldn’t you rephrase that a little…most successful NBA person ever!
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Anyone else been MVP, won rings, coach of the year & executive of the year??…
Nope.
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:52 am
OLB: Curry & Wheeler, Burris
MLB: McClain, Goethel
Get Over it!
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:52 am
I see what you mean. Player/Person.
Gotcha!!
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:52 am
I can’t wait for the next insightful article from Kawakami.
His last one on the Raiders told us not to count on McClain being back with the Raiders.
Bet he’d like to have that one back.
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:53 am
Raider O Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:52 am
OLB: Curry & Wheeler, Burris
MLB: McClain, Goethel
Get Over it!
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Agreed. Not even a discussion at this point.
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:53 am
wtf? lakers again? can’t you guys find a laker site to chat on?
For the record, i’m a casual lakers fan myself. but i come here for Raiders news
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:53 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:52 am
I see what you mean. Player/Person.
Gotcha!!
I almost posted then I saw this one
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:53 am
336. That could bring a nice player
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:55 am
Marks hair Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:53 am
336. That could bring a nice player
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Usually a bad contract too.
Lakers should make a run at Josh Smith..
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:55 am
Marks hair Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:45 am
324. Nothing. Bird & kobe are similar compeditors..
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I just think it’s interesting no one called out Bird who was a part of the “soft” c’s who went on to beat the Lakers that series and built the “soft” Pacers who’s fate is to be determined but Kobe is considered selfish and a bad teammate when after calling out Pau twice these playoffs Gasol had his best two games
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:55 am
SR Raider Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:53 am
wtf? lakers again? can’t you guys find a laker site to chat on?
For the record, i’m a casual lakers fan myself. but i come here for Raiders news
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Most Laker fans are casual ones lol…
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:55 am
Do you guys think that Criner is gonna have a great rookie year?
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:56 am
Dominated the Pacers?!?! Really!?!?
The series is tied at 2-2 with the Pacers (a team no one thought will make it that far)
Heat= Cry Babies!!
Heat = New Fakers!!
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:56 am
I can’t wait for the next insightful article from Kawakami.
His last one on the Raiders told us not to count on McClain being back with the Raiders.
Bet he’d like to have that one back.
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@DJG
Kawakami assumed Reggie & Dennis would make good on all their promises prior to OTA’s and McClain being found guilty on all 4 charges by the judge in AL. A bunch of Raider fans did too
Kawakami wasn’t the only guy who fell for that b.s.
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:56 am
Raider O Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:56 am
Dominated the Pacers?!?! Really!?!?
The series is tied at 2-2 with the Pacers (a team no one thought will make it that far)
Heat= Cry Babies!!
Heat = New Fakers!!
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Its actually 3-2 Heat.
And the Pacers have been blown out 2 times in a row..
But im rootin for em!
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:57 am
Stop complaning about the conversation… And try starting one. We’ll join in.
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:57 am
Hwnrdr,
Predictions:
Moore: 70+ catches & 1000 yards
DHB: 55+ catches & 750+ yards
Criner: 45 + catches & 500 yards
Ford: 35+ catches & 500+ yards
Reece: 35 catches & 350+ yards
DMAC: 50+ catches & 500 yards, and 250+ carries for over 1250 yards
TEs: 35 catches & 350 yards
Palmer throws for 4000+ yards, 27 TDs and 16 INTs.
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:57 am
hwnrdr Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:55 am
Do you guys think that Criner is gonna have a great rookie year?
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Only if injuries happen early.
I think he’ll have his bright spots similar to what Ford did..
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:58 am
The series is tied at 2-2 with the Pacers
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@Kentucky
I take it you didn’t watch the game last night or even knew there was one ??
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:01 am
Its actually 3-2 Heat.
And the Pacers have been blown out 2 times in a row..
But im rootin for em!
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Thank you. I don’t watch the eastern conference POs since they are irrelevant.
Finals = Spurs vs OKC!
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:02 am
Criner might get noticed.. Without AL, guys should have to prove themselves to new coaches.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:02 am
RR,
I took your advice bro, and took the wife out (Date Night). lol
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:02 am
Indiana wins the next game after Birds comments
2012-2013 Lakers Roster
Lowry/Blake
Kobe/Nick Young
Artest/Novak
Scola/Hill
Bynum
=
A team that is talented and get’s after it
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:03 am
I don’t watch the eastern conference POs since they are irrelevant
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@Kentucky
you hate on the Heat, then admit you never watch them play?
LOL!
one of those scorned LeBron James lovers, upset that he didn’t stay in Cleveland, it appears
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:03 am
I took your advice bro, and took the wife out (Date Night).
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yeah, boy!
work it O. work it
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:04 am
inonewordraider Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:02 am
Indiana wins the next game after Birds comments
2012-2013 Lakers Roster
Lowry/Blake
Kobe/Nick Young
Artest/Novak
Scola/Hill
Bynum
=
A team that is talented and get’s after it
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Where does the money come from to get Nick Young??.. And Novak cannot play 3.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:06 am
Raider O Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:01 am
Its actually 3-2 Heat.
And the Pacers have been blown out 2 times in a row..
But im rootin for em!
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Thank you. I don’t watch the eastern conference POs since they are irrelevant.
Finals = Spurs vs OKC!
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co-sign
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:07 am
you hate on the Heat, then admit you never watch them play?
LOL!
one of those scorned LeBron James lovers, upset that he didn’t stay in Cleveland, it appears
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
I Hate the Heat and Fakers, so why would I be interested in watching them play?
Yes I’m upset that Queen Janes deserted his city and State. Loser Pu$$y who will never win a ring.
Durant = Best player in the league.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:12 am
Based on my cousins comments to me about that…I’d have to say the whole state of Ohio is VERy upset about it…personally I don’t blame him for wanting to chase a championship. After all, isn’t that what all athletes want? However, he did not have to do “The Decision”…that’s my only gripe about that whole thing! I was like, really?
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:13 am
Lebron was set up..
He could have had Bosh go to Cleveland.
He could have been a King.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:13 am
Although I did hear that if the Heat don’t win it all this year that they will trade Wade and Bosh…is any of that true? That woudl leave James in the same situation that he was in Cleveland.
O, do you think that Cleveland will ever take him back?
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:14 am
I Hate the Heat and Fakers, so why would I be interested in watching them play?
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@ Kentucky
the same reason I watch Laker games, to root for the other team!!
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:14 am
Morning/afternoon peoples!
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:15 am
hwnrdr Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:13 am
Although I did hear that if the Heat don’t win it all this year that they will trade Wade and Bosh…is any of that true? That woudl leave James in the same situation that he was in Cleveland.
O, do you think that Cleveland will ever take him back?
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There were talks in the last off-season of a Dwight to Miami for Lebron trade.. Wade/Bosh/Dwight = Scary.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:15 am
if the Heat don’t win it all this year that they will trade Wade and Bosh
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LOL!!
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:16 am
Hwnrdr,
It’s not just about him leaving, but the way he did it too.
Pu$$y!!!!!!!
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:18 am
Andrew Bynum said “I’m not sure” when asked about his future with the Lakers.
The Lakers have a team option on Bynum for just over $16 million next season, but Los Angeles has already said they’ll look into extending his contract. After averaging 18.7 points, 11.8 rebounds and 1.9 blocks during a breakout season, it’s not going to be easy to come together on a new deal. Bynum also said that he would “definitely want to be a Laker,” but acknowledged that it’s up to the team and that he’ll “play anywhere.” The Lakers have until June 30 to exercise the option on Bynum’s current contract.
Source: ESPN LA
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Bogut for Bynum???????????????
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:18 am
Never Hwnrdr.
That Pu$$y shouldn’t be allowed in the great state of Ohio. Let him go to Mich!
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:19 am
The days are getting closer to that Sonics-Heat Finals.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:19 am
@ Kentucky
the same reason I watch Laker games, to root for the other team!!
$$$$$$$$$$$$$
LOL
You are a true Faker Hater.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:20 am
I remember when the Sonics had S Kemp and The Glove GP.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:21 am
49ers agreed to a contract extension with P Andy Lee.
Beat writer Matt Maiocco expects the deal to be in the range of $4 million annually, which is unheard for any punter not named Shane Lechler. To Lee’s credit, he’s certainly in Lechler’s class — and a major reason why the 49ers boasted one of the strongest special teams units of the past decade in 2011. Pro Football Focus rated Lee as the second-best punter in the NFL last season, just ahead of Lechler.
Source: Matt Maiocco on Twitter
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Two of the best punters in football getting cashed out.
Thoughts????
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:22 am
Raider O Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:20 am
I remember when the Sonics had S Kemp and The Glove GP.
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Schrempf.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:22 am
Raider O Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:20 am
I remember when the Sonics had S Kemp and The Glove GP.
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I was a big time fan of those two.
Don’t forget Perkins, Mcmillan, and Detlef Shrempf shooting the 3’s.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:22 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:41 am
@RNS
regarding Travis Goethel:
“He appears to have the potential to start.”
-Steve Corkran (live chat)
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“Ten years of experience tells me the Chargers are done.”
-Steve Corkran (live chat)
Kawakami said McClain’s gone. RNS said he stays.
Its obvious you never read the article or you’d have knowledge on the subject.
I hope Goethel’s the next Lawrence Taylor or Patrick Willis…but looking at what he brings?
Like it said, hes looks more like Ricky Brown than Greg Biekert.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:23 am
Pro Football Focus rated Lee as the second-best punter in the NFL last season, just ahead of Lechler
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Lechler = 3rd best punter in football?
Lee > Lechler ??
PFP = trash!
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:23 am
DMAC,
It’s ridiculous.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:23 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:23 am
Pro Football Focus rated Lee as the second-best punter in the NFL last season, just ahead of Lechler
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Lechler = 3rd best punter in football?
Lee > Lechler ??
PFP = trash!
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Who’s # 1?
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:23 am
trade Kobe for Detlef Shrempf !!
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:24 am
383. Detlef!!!
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:25 am
389. lol!
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:26 am
Didn’t Lee have a higher gross, net and Inside 20 punts than Lechler last year?
I love Shane, but Lee clearly outkicked him last year.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:26 am
I hope Goethel’s the next Lawrence Taylor or Patrick Willis
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wow, RNS!
I was just hoping to get a good backup MLB who is also a beast on special teams
if Goethel becomes the next Brian Urlacher, color me impressed
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:27 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:23 am
trade Kobe for Detlef Shrempf !!
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lol
Trade Kobe for Sarunas Marciulionis!
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:28 am
Andy Lee:
50.9 gross, 44.6 net, 28 Inside 20 for an Inside 20 percentage of 35%.
Shane Lechler:
50.8 gross, 40.9 net, 9 inside 20 for an Inside 20 percentage of 11.5%
Not even close really.
Restructure Shane!!!
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:28 am
Didn’t Lee have a higher gross, net and Inside 20 punts than Lechler last year?
I love Shane, but Lee clearly outkicked him last year.
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Yeah, but who finished with more TDs?
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May 23rd, 2012 at 9:32 am
Lechler is the best punter in the league, but no K/ P is worth that kind of money.
$4-6 is way too much!
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:35 am
Sonics had a great team. Too bad they couldn’t win it all.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:36 am
397. Its not too much for the greatest punter to ever play the game. EVER.
Some fans don’t remember what it was like b4 Lechler Seabass
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:37 am
Shane’s 8 fair catches was tied with Moorman for last in the league.
Outkicking the coverage, yet still doesn’t have the highest gross in the league?
I am warming up to Raider O and telling him to take a 30-50% paycut or take a hike.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:37 am
Restructure Shane
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Exactly.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:40 am
You know its a slow day when guys are calling for Shane to take a paycut lol..
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:41 am
Andy Lee:
50.9 gross, 44.6 net, 28 Inside 20 for an Inside 20 percentage of 35%.
Shane Lechler:
50.8 gross, 40.9 net, 9 inside 20 for an Inside 20 percentage of 11.5%
Just Fire Baby Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:37 am
Shane’s 8 fair catches was tied with Moorman for last in the league.
Outkicking the coverage, yet still doesn’t have the highest gross in the league?
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Great Punter = Luxury that we can’t afford.
He is only as good as his STs players and defense, and our defense/ STs are not that good.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:42 am
I am warming up to Raider O and telling [Lechler] to take a 30-50% paycut or take a hike.
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@JFB
I want to see a 90% improvement in McClain’s play on the field and a 80% improvement in his off-the-field decision making
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:42 am
Man, you look at these stats, and you got guys like Brandon Fields of Miami.
7th round pick, makes 400K a year (8% of Shane’s salary) and has a higher net and inside 20 percentage (best in the NFL actually), and is only off 1.5 yards on the gross.
Really?
We are getting rooked!!!
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:42 am
Thank you LA Kings for knocking off Vancouver and Phoenix…Stanley Cup parade in Tinseltown this year.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:42 am
You know its a slow day when guys are calling for Shane to take a paycut
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exactly, DAV!
haha.
if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:44 am
Those stats tell us 2 things:
1- Shane kicks have no hang time, which is not true.
2- Shane’s STs players are not making enough plays, which I think is the problem with Shane’s stats compares to Lee.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:45 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:26 am
I hope Goethel’s the next Lawrence Taylor or Patrick Willis
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wow, RNS!
I was just hoping to get a good backup MLB who is also a beast on special teams
if Goethel becomes the next Brian Urlacher, color me impressed
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Tactic chosen: Deflect, attempt re-focus, exaggerate but thats okay, I’ll buy in cuz my argument is strong.
Fact is many annointed Goethel the STARTER over McClain in each of the last two seasons…until he got hurt…in each of the last two seasons.
Sounds to me like others have expectations higher than yours.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:46 am
1- Shane kicks have no hang time, which is not true.
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When your tied for dead last in the NFL in fair catches, something is wrong.
Andy Lee had the same exact 78 punts on the year, had a higher gross, and twice the fair catches.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:46 am
Where does the money come from to get Nick Young??.. And Novak cannot play 3.
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he’ll take a paycut to the play in his hometown, same way he did it for the Clippers. This is wishful thinking because I highly doubt rockets will do Gasol for Scola and Lowry so more likely:
Sessions/Blake
Kobe/Nick Young
Artest/Novak
Scola/Hill
Bynum
Other free agents on the Radar:
Kris Humphries
Carl Landry
Spencer Hawes
Randy Foye
Raymond Felton
Mo Williams
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:46 am
Rooked!!!!
Fkn rooked I say!!
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:47 am
Goethel might become a solid starter for us yet. Dude was a tackling machine in college. The next Patrick Willis?…I kind of doubt that.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:48 am
You People are funny.
We can’t afford to sign good FAs, We can’t offer our own players LT contracts, but our punter has a $5.65 cap hit, and you don’t see a problem.
Btw, our Punter has above avg stats.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:48 am
Goethel sucks.
You think RoMac looks slow, wait until the slow white guy with the bad back starts chasing after people.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:49 am
400.Just Fire Baby Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:37 am
Shane’s 8 fair catches was tied with Moorman for last in the league.
Outkicking the coverage, yet still doesn’t have the highest gross in the league?
I am warming up to Raider O and telling him to take a 30-50% paycut or take a hike.
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Had nothing to do with how Shane punts, our coverage units blew donkey balls last year. Why fair catch it if you can get a decent return out of the deal.
Shane still holds the NFL records for highest gross and net averages in NFL history, and I am pretty sure for the longest punt in history.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:49 am
I was just reading rotoworld for some fantasy info. They have RGIII rated over C.Palmer. I realise they are talking fantasy #’s but that still doesn’t make sense to me. Palmer will probaly have 1000 more yards that RGIII this year.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:49 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:46 am
Rooked!!!!
Fkn rooked I say!!
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
LOL
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:49 am
How much did the Dolphins pay Reggie Roby, in today’s dollars?
I would offer Shane that.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:50 am
People who bish about things like Lechler are often people who actually see maybe two or three games a year.
Anyone one who watches every single game and remembers what it was like b4 them.
Theres a line between pure stats and reality. They can only tell you so much and can be manipulated anyway you like.
Some use stats like a lamp post. Some for support. Others for illumination.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:50 am
414.Raider O Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:48 am
You People are funny.
We can’t afford to sign good FAs, We can’t offer our own players LT contracts, but our punter has a $5.65 cap hit, and you don’t see a problem.
Btw, our Punter has above avg stats.
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Its the last year of Shanes deal, cutting him would save us nothing, and maybe the guy isn’t willing to do a new deal right now. Maybe the org just isn’t concerned with it at the moment, they are worrying about building the team not about the best punter in history making a few bucks too much.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:51 am
#415: How much of Goethel have we gotten to see? And yeah, I guess he has no chance of beating out any of those “great tacklers” who started at LB for us last season…LMAO.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:51 am
417.HairyBush Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:49 am
I was just reading rotoworld for some fantasy info. They have RGIII rated over C.Palmer. I realise they are talking fantasy #’s but that still doesn’t make sense to me. Palmer will probaly have 1000 more yards that RGIII this year.
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Because of the rushing numbers RGIII will put up.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:52 am
Fact is many annointed Goethel the STARTER over McClain in each of the last two seasons…until he got hurt…in each of the last two seasons.
Sounds to me like others have expectations higher than yours
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@RNS
care to name names ??
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:52 am
414. Lechler, Bey, probably others will or have restructured so not a huge deal actually.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:52 am
Shane still holds the NFL records for highest gross and net averages in NFL history,
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Not sure if that is true or not (sounds right) but Andy Lee is about .8 yards off his career net and 1.9 yards off his gross.
I love watching Shane, but honestly I never looked at punting stats before, and I expected him to be at the top of every list.
Instead, he was not at the top of ANY list last year, and actually dead last in one.
Rooked!!!
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:54 am
Goethel might become a solid starter for us yet. Dude was a tackling machine in college
How much of Goethel have we gotten to see? And yeah, I guess he has no chance of beating out any of those “great tacklers” who started at LB for us last season
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co-signed, Canuck!
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:54 am
How much of Goethel have we gotten to see?
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I watched him against Pitt 2 years ago, and he looked like he was running in quick sand.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:55 am
People who bish about things like Lechler are often people who actually see maybe two or three games a year.
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LOL!!
Dude, there isn’t A SINGLE PERSON on here who only watches 2-3 games a year.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:55 am
Depending on how his appeal goes,Romac might not even go to court until after the season…If Reggie and DA like what they see and hear from him, he’ll be on the roster.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:55 am
Not sure if that is true or not (sounds right) but Andy Lee is about .8 yards off his career net and 1.9 yards off his gross.
I love watching Shane, but honestly I never looked at punting stats before, and I expected him to be at the top of every list.
Instead, he was not at the top of ANY list last year, and actually dead last in one.
Rooked!!!
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His gross was 1/10th of a yard off of Lee last year, so they are punting the same distance, but Lechlers net is way lower which clearly supports my statement that our coverage units sucked, coverage units force fair catches too.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:55 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:54 am
How much of Goethel have we gotten to see?
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I watched him against Pitt 2 years ago, and he looked like he was running in quick sand.
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He did look slow after his injury.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:56 am
People who bish about things like Lechler are often people who actually see maybe two or three games a year.
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Most of us watch EVERY game 2-3 times!
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:56 am
I watched [Goethel] against Pitt 2 years ago, and he looked like he was running in quick sand.
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@JFB
he was playing hurt, as a rookie, out of position and he had a crappy DC
sound familiar?
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:57 am
he was playing hurt, as a rookie, out of position and he had a crappy DC
sound familiar?
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Poor Rolando
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:57 am
#428: Based on that “in-depth” scouting report…
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:58 am
Anyone know how block punts work for punting net and average?
Like, if you were punting from the 30 and it is blocked and returned for a TD, is that a -30 net on the kick?
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:59 am
bcz24 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:51 am
417.HairyBush Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:49 am
I was just reading rotoworld for some fantasy info. They have RGIII rated over C.Palmer. I realise they are talking fantasy #’s but that still doesn’t make sense to me. Palmer will probaly have 1000 more yards that RGIII this year.
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Because of the rushing numbers RGIII will put up.
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I know different leagues having different scoring systems but in mine there is definetley an emphisis on the QB. It used to be the RB was the best. Even if RGIII does run for 500 yards I still think Carson will throw for a 1000 more yards than he does. Who knows, Carson may even get a 100 yards rushing this year with all the bootlegs.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:59 am
Or when a punt is returned for a TD, is that a negative loss on the net?
I would think it has to be.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:00 am
Anyways, gotta jet.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:00 am
433. I would seriously dispute “most of us”
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:02 am
Monte Poole on McClain:
Through his first two seasons in Oakland, the middle linebacker — the team’s first-round pick in 2010, taken eighth overall — has shown a low aptitude for leadership and been mostly unproductive.
He’s often out of position, usually invisible at key moments and generally unwilling to publicly hold himself accountable. He has exhibited many of the characteristics new Raiders management — general manager Reggie McKenzie and coach Dennis Allen — have made clear are unwelcome.
Monte Poole:
Through his first two seasons in Oakland, the middle linebacker — the team’s first-round pick in 2010, taken eighth overall — has shown a low aptitude for leadership and been mostly unproductive.
He’s often out of position, usually invisible at key moments and generally unwilling to publicly hold himself accountable. He has exhibited many of the characteristics new Raiders management — general manager Reggie McKenzie and coach Dennis Allen — have made clear are unwelcome.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:03 am
bcz24 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:56 am
People who bish about things like Lechler are often people who actually see maybe two or three games a year.
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Most of us watch EVERY game 2-3 times!
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I am deinetley in the camp of fans who watch all games several times. If our payroll wasn’t so tight I probaly wouldn’t bish. I love Lechler and respect what he does I just don’t know if I can convince myself of how much he truly changes the outcome of the game. I sure wouldn’t mind a good CB in place of his salary.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:04 am
404.RaiderRockstar Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:42 am
I am warming up to Raider O and telling [Lechler] to take a 30-50% paycut or take a hike.
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@JFB
I want to see a 90% improvement in McClain’s play on the field and a 80% improvement in his off-the-field decision making
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I’d feel better if he was only shooting people 20% of the time.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:05 am
HOT!~ 05-23-12: WITH GOETHEL WHO CAN TELL?
“Is he a legitimate starter over McClain? Can he stay healthy? Lets find out…”
http://www.raidernationstation.com/ones_to_watch
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RR,
The RNS article is on your side.
RNS is challenging all these “Goethel’s a starter” articles and asking if the 6-2, 240 lber has been seriously over sold.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:05 am
I think Goethel has the talent but no experience as he has had injury problems his whole career.
No way of knowing what he is capable of but if McClian get convicted and then suspended by the league then we may find out.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:05 am
I’d feel better if he was only shooting people 20% of the time.
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lol
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:07 am
#446: Bingo!…You just summed the situation up perfectly.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:08 am
#447: Kind of like, the odd murder is okay but if it becomes a habit…
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:10 am
Well, back to the analog world…Have a great one Nation…Tell Kell I said Hi.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:10 am
People who bish about things like Lechler are often people who actually see maybe two or three games a year.
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Since you are the expert on watching games, can you please tell us how many games did Lechler win us last season or the past decade? share your wisdom please.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:10 am
inonewordraider Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:46 am
Where does the money come from to get Nick Young??.. And Novak cannot play 3.
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he’ll take a paycut to the play in his hometown, same way he did it for the Clippers. This is wishful thinking because I highly doubt rockets will do Gasol for Scola and Lowry so more likely:
Sessions/Blake
Kobe/Nick Young
Artest/Novak
Scola/Hill
Bynum
Other free agents on the Radar:
Kris Humphries
Carl Landry
Spencer Hawes
Randy Foye
Raymond Felton
Mo Williams
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Dude. Young was traded to the Clippers, he didnt take any type of cut.
He’s one of the better young SGs in the game, he can stay in his home town and start for more money. Lakers have no leverage.
And again, Novak cant play the 3.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:12 am
Raider O Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:10 am
People who bish about things like Lechler are often people who actually see maybe two or three games a year.
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Since you are the expert on watching games, can you please tell us how many games did Lechler win us last season or the past decade? share your wisdom please.
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Against the Browns last year?..
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:12 am
The Lakers can have D. Wright. He can play the 3.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:14 am
DMAC Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:12 am
The Lakers can have D. Wright. He can play the 3.
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Literally.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:14 am
Plus he’s from LA.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:15 am
Lechler Records:
Gross average career: 1st 47.29yards
Net Average career: 3rd 38.65 (Zoltan Meesko of the pats is actually first in this, but he only has 2 years instead of Lechlers 11)
Gross average season: 2nd 51.14 (2009)
Net average season: 1st 43.85 (2009)
Not too bad. I would totally agree that Andy Lee is 1b to Shanes 1a, no argument. People get hung up on Shanes CAP number of 5.65 this year and fail to realise Shane is only making like 2 million this year, the rest of the cap hit is from the big bonus Al gave him, there is no way of getting out of that cap hit.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:16 am
Broncos traded for Chris Gronkowski…where was he after getting released by NE? Or am I thinking of the wrong person…
I know NE had the Gronkowski brothers in at one time, but only Rob remained…like I said, unless am I thinking of the wrong person…who did they trade with? Goodell?
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:17 am
I don’t think its a matter of how many games Lechler has won for us.
I would look at it another way:
How many games has he kept us in because of his ability to make the opposing teams start deep in their own territory on most drives.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:18 am
437.Just Fire Baby Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:58 am
Anyone know how block punts work for punting net and average?
Like, if you were punting from the 30 and it is blocked and returned for a TD, is that a -30 net on the kick?
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I think it only counts if the ball crosses the LOS, also I don’t they give you a negative net, just 0 if goes for a TD.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:18 am
I cant believe were even discussing Lechler in this manner.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:19 am
Against the Browns last year?..
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LOL
Yes he did, but I was talking about punting.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:19 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:18 am
I cant believe were even discussing Lechler in this manner.
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Is it a taboo subject? lol
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:20 am
452. I could but its clear you wouldnt understand and time is finite. Not much to waste.
Field position is very important.
Pinning a team deep makes their O have to drive farther and in theory, with a solid D, keeps them pinned shortening the field for your O, giving them more opportunity to score and hence win.
We don’t have a solid D.
Lechler is the best punter EVER. Not exactly his fault and again his contract has or will be restructured so kind of a mute point.
Go Raiders!~
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:20 am
Silverandblack666 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:17 am
I don’t think its a matter of how many games Lechler has won for us.
I would look at it another way:
How many games has he kept us in because of his ability to make the opposing teams start deep in their own territory on most drives.
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Very true, but only to give way to our schitty D and give up a 99 yard TD drive to lose the game.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:21 am
Broncos traded for Chris Gronkowski…where was he after getting released by NE? Or am I thinking of the wrong person…
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@hwnrdr
his brother is in New England
Chris was undrafted in 2010. signed by Cowboys, they cut him. Indy picked him up off waivers. was their property until today
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:22 am
458. Very niiize Bcz24!
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:22 am
Thanks Rockstar…I thought he went no where after NE released him…
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:23 am
How many games has he kept us in because of his ability to make the opposing teams start deep in their own territory on most drives.
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Not according to the stats.
He is a great punter, but useless without good STa play and a good defense.
Like I said, he is a luxury that we can’t afford.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:23 am
Hwnrdr
Broncos acquired FB Chris Gronkowski from the Colts in exchange for CB/KR Cassius Vaughn.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:24 am
Gotcha…thanks DMAC!
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:24 am
You know it’s a slow day when we are talking about Gronk, Not even the good one. lol
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:24 am
452. I could but its clear you wouldnt understand and time is finite. Not much to waste.
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Translation: I don’t know what I’m talking about, and I can’t think of any examples.
WEAK!
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:25 am
heard on the news the other day that sugar makes people stupid.
could this explain why the same guys who want to keep McClain and defend him relentlessly, want to get rid of the best punter in the league [who has been a Raider for 11+ years. future HOF'er. 7x Pro Bowler] ??
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:26 am
Lechler is the best punter EVER. Not exactly his fault and again his contract has or will be restructured so kind of a mute point.
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His contract has not and CAN NOT be restructured. He is in the final deal of his contract and MOST of the cap hit is prorated signing bonus. We could offer him a NEW contract but we will still see the cap hit from his previous bonus. Too many people dont understand what the term ‘restructure’ a contract means. Restructuring just means that you turn salary into bonus so you can spread the cap hit out over multiple years instead of 1. If you have only one year on the deal then you CANT spread the hit out over multiple years, you can add years to the contract, but then this is no longer a restructuring.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:27 am
Some of You People fail to understand that a great punter doesn’t translate to better field position unless he has a good STs unit.
Great field position means nothing, if you have the worst defense in the league.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:28 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:25 am
heard on the news the other day that sugar makes people stupid.
could this explain why the same guys who want to keep McClain and defend him relentlessly, want to get rid of the best punter in the league [who has been a Raider for 11+ years. future HOF'er. 7x Pro Bowler] ??
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I want to keep McClain & Lechler
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:29 am
How many people think MM is done and WON’T make the team?
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:29 am
Great field position means nothing, if you have the worst defense in the league
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@Kentucky
isn’t that why Reggie hired Allen & Tarver to replace Jackson & Bresnahan?
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:29 am
DMAC Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:29 am
How many people think MM is done and WON’T make the team?
How about Murphy?
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:31 am
Raider O Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:24 am
452. I could but its clear you wouldnt understand and time is finite. Not much to waste.
$$$$$$$$$
Translation: I don’t know what I’m talking about, and I can’t think of any examples.
WEAK!
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No, you just edited out the part where I DID give you logic and reason and fact but you clearly don’t appreciate those do you? Thats why you edited my full response.
Now THAT is “weak”.
Thanks for proving my point about “wasting time”
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:31 am
isn’t that why Reggie hired Allen & Tarver to replace Jackson & Bresnahan?
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I’d be more than happy if our D can rank somewhere around 18th-19th this season.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:32 am
DMAC Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:29 am
How many people think MM is done and WON’T make the team?
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Im starting to think that…
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:32 am
Heres what I posted and you edited Raider O…
RAIDER NATION STATION http://www.raidernationstation.com/ Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:20 am
452. I could but its clear you wouldnt understand and time is finite. Not much to waste.
Field position is very important.
Pinning a team deep makes their O have to drive farther and in theory, with a solid D, keeps them pinned shortening the field for your O, giving them more opportunity to score and hence win.
We don’t have a solid D.
Lechler is the best punter EVER. Not exactly his fault and again his contract has or will be restructured so kind of a mute point.
Go Raiders!~
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:32 am
Right there with you O and JFB,
We no longer have an offense that has no chance of scoring more than 17 pts.
I don’t expect a bunch of 3 and outs.
Same with the damn kicker. We will be in the end zone or close to the red zone. We don’t need a guy who can nail 70 yard kicks.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:33 am
How many people think MM is done and WON’T make the team?
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@DMAC
Mitch is making peanuts. why kick him off the team unless you’ve got somebody better in OTA’s , camp & preseason?
I don’t see another SS on the roster to back up Branch. he’s heading into YR#4 with only 7 career starts under his belt.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:33 am
DMAC Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:31 am
isn’t that why Reggie hired Allen & Tarver to replace Jackson & Bresnahan?
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I’d be more than happy if our D can rank somewhere around 18th-19th this season.
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If our offense can maintain or actually improve that will be a whole lot easier..
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:34 am
hwnrdr Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:29 am
DMAC Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:29 am
How many people think MM is done and WON’T make the team?
How about Murphy?
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Moore
DHB
Ford
Criner
are all locks IMO
He’ll have to battle it out w/ the others, but I do think he’s makes the team.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:34 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:25 am
heard on the news the other day that sugar makes people stupid.
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here i thought it was the weed that made me stupid,
thank God its sugar !!!!
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:34 am
476. Again, kudos Bcz!~
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:35 am
Now our offense is so good that Lechler & Jano are not needed??!!!?!
Wow.. Thats hilarious.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:35 am
487. Knee flaring up again. Don;t know if its the same one he messed up pre seaosn last yr.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:36 am
Its really mind boggling that Shanes NFL record highest single season net average came in 2009, the year with the MOST punts in his career (more punts usually equals lower net average)
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:37 am
Peace out Nation!~ Off to lunch!
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:37 am
We no longer have an offense that has no chance of scoring more than 17 pts.
I don’t expect a bunch of 3 and outs.
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@Jhill
I’m guessing you weren’t one of the many Raider fans in here whining and complaining when we hired Greg Knapp to run the offense? saying his offense was boring & predictable and saying that Al Saunders will take over the play calling duties by Week 3? saying Palmer isn’t a fit in the WCO & DMAC isn’t a fit in the zbs?
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:37 am
I am kind of surprised how much emphasis RM and DA put on good character players then they sign the wife beater from Green Bay and let the McClain incident slide.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:37 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:33 am
How many people think MM is done and WON’T make the team?
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@DMAC
Mitch is making peanuts. why kick him off the team unless you’ve got somebody better in OTA’s , camp & preseason?
I don’t see another SS on the roster to back up Branch. he’s heading into YR#4 with only 7 career starts under his belt.
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Its not about the $$$ RRS. It’s about wasting a spot. I was high on MM, but reality has kicked in. He isn;t very good IMO.
+ He seems to be injury prone.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:38 am
Silverandblack666 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:37 am
I am kind of surprised how much emphasis RM and DA put on good character players then they sign the wife beater from Green Bay and let the McClain incident slide.
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They should stay away from Ray Lewis too huh…
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:38 am
heard on the news the other day that sugar makes people stupid.
here i thought it was the weed that made me stupid,
thank God its sugar !!!!
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LOL @ Mike!
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:42 am
Did the Raiders pick up any undrafted SS’s?
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:42 am
Im pulling for MM34 to make the team.
I think we need to stop trying to play him at LB and cover 2 S. Let the kid play SS and let’s see what he can do.
He didn’t have a training camp last year and was hurt.
Clean slate.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:43 am
What up J Heezy?
Can’t holla at your playa patna no more?
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:43 am
I was high on MM, but reality has kicked in. He isn;t very good IMO.
+ He seems to be injury prone.
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@DMAC
you could make that same argument for about half the players on the roster – not just Mitch!
a bunch of players are getting a shot at redemption under the new coaching staff. I’d like to see #34 in the box knocking a RB’s head off when Tyvon needs a breather, gets hurt or has a safety blitz as his assignment
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:43 am
RR,
Who said we should cut Lechler? I think most people agree that he needs to restructure.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:44 am
@DMAC
you could make that same argument for about half the players on the roster – not just Mitch!
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Don’t feel like typing so much.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:46 am
Wassup wit cha DMAC!
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:48 am
Did the Raiders pick up any undrafted SS’s?
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@DMAC
Nope – Matt Giordano, Brandon Underwood, Curtis Taylor & Aaron Henry are all free safeties imo
Chimdi Chekwa has been working exclusively at cornerback in OTA’s, too
if Mitchell is hurt … who is the backup SS to Branch in OTA’s?
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:49 am
“They should stay away from Ray Lewis too huh…”
I did not know Ray was a free agent looking to play for the Raiders?
Seriously lame point there dude!
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:49 am
J Hill Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:46 am
Wassup wit cha DMAC!
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Another day, another $$ mayne.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:49 am
“heard on the news the other day that sugar makes people stupid.”
That’s why we use Salesforce as our CRM instead of Sugar!
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:50 am
Who said we should cut Lechler? I think most people agree that he needs to restructure.
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not Steve Corkran. it’s a non-issue
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:50 am
who is the backup SS to Branch in OTA’s?
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Thats my ?????????
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:51 am
Silverandblack666 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:49 am
“They should stay away from Ray Lewis too huh…”
I did not know Ray was a free agent looking to play for the Raiders?
Seriously lame point there dude!
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If he was, we would have to turn him away because he made a boo-boo in the past.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:52 am
504.Raider O Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:43 am
RR,
Who said we should cut Lechler? I think most people agree that he needs to restructure.
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AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!! For the last time, we CAN NOT ASK SHANE TO RESTRUCTURE HE IS IN THE LAST YEAR OF HIS CONTRACT!!!!!!
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:53 am
Deuce,
Yes, I do think our offense is way past needing 6 million dollar kickers.
Id take the 7th rd guy and pay the edge rusher instead.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:53 am
RNS,
Let me know when you post an example of how Shane won us a game, and don’t use the Browns game as an example. Passing the ball is a little different than punting.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:53 am
I think the whole thing with good character guys is that it starts now…the argument is that McClain allegedly threatened the defendant! If that is true, then that is where the argument with Reggie wanting character guys/clean slate, but oops!
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:54 am
Bcz24 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:52 am
AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!! For the last time, we CAN NOT ASK SHANE TO RESTRUCTURE HE IS IN THE LAST YEAR OF HIS CONTRACT!!!!!!
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Actually, we can. It would involve tearing up his old contract and signing him to a new one that’s more cap friendly. Of course, he won’t agree to this unless the total amount of money he’s receiving stays the same, but it can be done.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:54 am
Why is Pryor on the team?? He got in trouble before..
Tommy Kelly..DUI
oh, McFadden has like 8 kids..
DHB…DUI
Richard Seymour is dirty…
Lamar Houston curses a lot..
Huff parties..
Cut them all!!!
Reggie you are a liar!!!!
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:54 am
!!!!!!!!!!!!! For the last time, we CAN NOT ASK SHANE TO RESTRUCTURE HE IS IN THE LAST YEAR OF HIS CONTRACT
$$$$$$$$$$$$$
He can do something to lower his cap hit. You tell me since you are the expert.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:55 am
J Hill Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:53 am
Deuce,
Yes, I do think our offense is way past needing 6 million dollar kickers.
Id take the 7th rd guy and pay the edge rusher instead.
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Until its week 17 and we need a 61 yard FG to get us into the playoffs..
Then were back to square 1.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:56 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:54 am
Why is Pryor on the team?? He got in trouble before..
Tommy Kelly..DUI
oh, McFadden has like 8 kids..
DHB…DUI
Richard Seymour is dirty…
Lamar Houston curses a lot..
Huff parties..
Cut them all!!!
Reggie you are a liar!!!!
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Seabass is a member of the Green Party.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:57 am
516.Raider O Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:53 am
RNS,
Let me know when you post an example of how Shane won us a game, and don’t use the Browns game as an example. Passing the ball is a little different than punting.
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Wait, running is different than passing, so if CP3 rushed a TD in to win a game would that not count as CP3 winning the game? I am confused, who cares HOW a player makes an impact, so long as he DOES make an impact.
You are preaching for nothing anyways O, the only thing we could do to get out from Shanes cap hit is to cut him (save about 3.5 million, then we need to sign a punter, so that will give us 3 mill in space… yeah you sure can sign some real game changers for that)… that would be dumb. To cut the best punter in history, while he is still in his prime over 3 million bucks.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:58 am
ctually, we can. It would involve tearing up his old contract and signing him to a new one that’s more cap friendly. Of course, he won’t agree to this unless the total amount of money he’s receiving stays the same, but it can be done.
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Then its not a restructure. How many times do I have to explain it.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:59 am
And I think the only way he gets cut is if that punter we signed has a stellar performance in TC and Preseason…but even then, I’d be skeptical…
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:00 am
For the last time, we CAN NOT ASK SHANE TO RESTRUCTURE HE IS IN THE LAST YEAR OF HIS CONTRACT!!!!!!
Actually, we can. It would involve tearing up his old contract and signing him to a new one that’s more cap friendly. Of course, he won’t agree to this unless the total amount of money he’s receiving stays the same, but it can be done
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Bcz & Duck
isn’t that called a contract extension?
why not “extend” him?
in the range of $4 million annually for anything past this season (like Andy Lee just got)
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:00 am
“DennisAllensVisor Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:54 am
Why is Pryor on the team?? He got in trouble before..
Tommy Kelly..DUI
oh, McFadden has like 8 kids..
DHB…DUI
Richard Seymour is dirty…
Lamar Houston curses a lot..
Huff parties..
Cut them all!!!
Reggie you are a liar!!!!”
You are missing the point here. RM and DA are the ones who said this NOT me. They put that information out there I am simply asking why they would say one thing and do another.
Its not a matter of what I condone or accept those are their words.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:00 am
LOL!
Lechler at risk for his job now?..
Priceless.
Marquette King will be on the practice squad.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:00 am
ctually, we can. It would involve tearing up his old contract and signing him to a new one that’s more cap friendly. Of course, he won’t agree to this unless the total amount of money he’s receiving stays the same, but it can be done.
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Besides, giving him a new contract with a bigger bonus to lower his cap hit is the same nonsense that Al used to do… kick the cap can down the road. We are getting out of doing things like that guys, so that in 3 years we dont find ourselves 40 million over the cap having to cut a bunch of guys and push more money down the road.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:02 am
Deuce, I never said that…I was continuing on to what Bcz was posting…no way Lechler gets cut!
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:02 am
Silverandblack666 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:00 am
“DennisAllensVisor Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:54 am
Why is Pryor on the team?? He got in trouble before..
Tommy Kelly..DUI
oh, McFadden has like 8 kids..
DHB…DUI
Richard Seymour is dirty…
Lamar Houston curses a lot..
Huff parties..
Cut them all!!!
Reggie you are a liar!!!!”
You are missing the point here. RM and DA are the ones who said this NOT me. They put that information out there I am simply asking why they would say one thing and do another.
Its not a matter of what I condone or accept those are their words.
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Its a matter of assuming you know what their guidelines and intentions are.
Too many Raider fans assume they know what goes on behind closed doors.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:02 am
in the range of $4 million annually for anything past this season (like Andy Lee just got)
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Sure… we could do that (guess what his salary is this year)
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:02 am
Bcz24
Can’t Shane just restructure?
LMAO!!!!!!!!!
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:03 am
hwnrdr Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:02 am
Deuce, I never said that…I was continuing on to what Bcz was posting…no way Lechler gets cut!
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LOL, ok, im just saying its rediculous either way.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:04 am
Besides…remember that pooch kick that Seabass kicked that actually got us the ball back?
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:04 am
So who’s our back-up SS w/ MM being sidelined?
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:04 am
Sup fellas,
Finally moving back to the overpriced People’s Republic of California (yes that’s how people view CA outside of the state). Holy cow wtf happened to the housing market? Here we go again.
Warriors – sucked they didnt move to the South Bay but it was a good move for them to SF. There’s more money there.
Raiders – hell yeah baby. RM and Allen are going to make this a very good team this year. Happy they dont allow them to wear the Raider logo until they earned it.
MM34 – sad to see this Al Davis project is about to end. I was a big fan but there was a reason why he never got first team all conf in college. You need awards to go with youtube hilites.
McClain – What? You really think Allen was going to diss a first round draft pick? They may have to prop him up to get trade value.
How about them Lakers baby???? LMFAO.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:04 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:03 am
hwnrdr Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:02 am
Deuce, I never said that…I was continuing on to what Bcz was posting…no way Lechler gets cut!
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LOL, ok, im just saying its rediculous either way.
I hear ya bro!
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:04 am
You are missing the point here. RM and DA are the ones who said this NOT me. They put that information out there I am simply asking why they would say one thing and do another.
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Underwood served his time, does he not deserve another chance? Should he have gotten the death penalty for his misdemeanors?
They can’t do anything to Romac until his appeal has run its course. I assure you if he is still guilty after the appeals they will punish him severely.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:06 am
My problem with McClain is not what he did or is accused of doing.
The issue I have with McClain is that he took time off for a funeral, while everyone else was busting their ass getting ready for the Miami game he was at a friends house fighting instead of mourning with his family or studying film of the Dolphins defense.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:06 am
What’s up AIG? You think moving to SF for the Warriors is good? Still up in the air about that one! there true fans are in Oakland…do you think they lose the fan base (not all of course) like how the Raiders lost theres? I know its only across the Bay, but…
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:06 am
RM and DA are the ones who said this NOT me. They put that information out there I am simply asking why they would say one thing and do another.
Its not a matter of what I condone or accept those are their words.
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@silver
saying whatever sounds good to the media. thats what Reggie & Dennis were doing. so naturally, when the opportunity comes thier way to make good on thier words, Monte Poole & Tim Kawakami [and countless others] assume they will honor it. unfortunately, not gonna happen.
Reggie & Dennis = egg on face right now to the fans, the media and the other players in the locker room.
now if McClain gets cleared of all charges, avoids suspenion by the league and rips it up on the field this season – all will be forgiven & forgotten. What are the chances of that happening ??
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:06 am
532.bcz24 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:02 am
in the range of $4 million annually for anything past this season (like Andy Lee just got)
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Sure… we could do that (guess what his salary is this year)
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Give up? Ok… his salary is… wait for it… 3.8 million!!!! The rest is in the form of bonuses that Al paid him to keep his salary down the first couple of years on the contract so we could afford Nnamdi.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:07 am
I have to agree with that scenario right there, 666!
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:07 am
what does the second highest paid punter make this season?
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:09 am
Actually, good move by the 9ers! Until there D and special teams show otherwise!
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:09 am
Reggie & Dennis = egg on face right now to the fans, the media and the other players in the locker room.
now if McClain gets cleared of all charges, avoids suspenion by the league and rips it up on the field this season – all will be forgiven & forgotten. What are the chances of that happening ??
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What if they cut him over this, and he is exhonerated in court later this year. The WHOLE rest of the team would resent Reggie and DA for not believing McClain. You are innocent until proven guilty… so they have to wait for the appeals process to play out.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:10 am
536????
Any takers??
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:10 am
545.Marks hair Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:07 am
what does the second highest paid punter make this season?
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Shane IS the second highest paid punter this season at 3.8 million, Andy Lee gets 4 million
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:10 am
DMAC Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:10 am
536????
Any takers??
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Aaron Henry.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:10 am
Most teams would love to have one of the Lakers “bad years”.lol
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:11 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:10 am
DMAC Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:10 am
536????
Any takers??
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Aaron Henry.
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Is that his natural position or is he being converted?
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:12 am
Marks hair Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:10 am
Most teams would love to have one of the Lakers “bad years”.lol
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“Cry me a river!”
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:12 am
Marks hair Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:10 am
Most teams would love to have one of the Lakers “bad years”.lol
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IDK.
Fans ya, most team owners want to be the top 4 or bottom floor.
Luxury Tax in the NBA is TURRIBLE.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:13 am
548.DMAC Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:10 am
536????
Any takers??
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Aaron Henry and Chaz Powell are on the roster listed as Safeties, they are probably filling in for Mitch while he is out of OTAs.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:13 am
What if they cut him over this, and he is exhonerated in court later this year. The WHOLE rest of the team would resent Reggie and DA for not believing McClain. You are innocent until proven guilty… so they have to wait for the appeals process to play out
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good point, Bcz
McClain was able to convince Hue Jackson, Reggie McKenzie & Dennis Allen he did nothing wrong … just not the judge in Alabama who had the actual facts of the case, police report & witnesses
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:13 am
DMAC Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:11 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:10 am
DMAC Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:10 am
536????
Any takers??
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Aaron Henry.
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Is that his natural position or is he being converted?
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He has played both safety positions.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:13 am
3.8 isnt too bad..
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:14 am
Thanx Bcz24 & Deuce
You think these dudes have a shot to take that back-up spot from MM?
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:14 am
McClain was able to convince Hue Jackson, Reggie McKenzie & Dennis Allen he did nothing wrong … just not the judge in Alabama who had the actual facts of the case, police report & witnesses
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Lucky for him convincing the judge means nothing, his attorney will have to convince a jury of his peers.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:15 am
GREEN PARTY RULES !!!!
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Seabass is a member of the Green Party.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:16 am
“Underwood served his time, does he not deserve another chance? Should he have gotten the death penalty for his misdemeanors?”
WOW what a dram queen! The death penalty for a misdemeanor do you exaggerate like that on every topic?
LMAO
Does your wife wear the pants in your relationship?
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:18 am
DMAC Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:14 am
Thanx Bcz24 & Deuce
You think these dudes have a shot to take that back-up spot from MM?
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I have Henry making the team. I dont know about Powell though. Have to see him in camp/pre-season.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:19 am
Lets be real here people if you or I got busted for a similar offense we would NOT keep our jobs!
PERIOD!
So I think we can all agree that if you are an NFL player and you are convicted of murder, beating your wife, rape, killing animals, drugs etc. you can keep your job. Its not that way in the corporate world.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:20 am
@bcz
anybody know what Harvey Steinberg’s track record is?
he’s from Denver, CO (yikes!!)
perhaps a Bronco fan?
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:21 am
With that being said there is more forgiveness in the NFL than in the real world for crimes.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:22 am
Silverandblack666 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:21 am
With that being said there is more forgiveness in the NFL than in the real world for crimes.
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Maybe we’re just smarter criminals.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:23 am
Anybody want to give McClain’s attorney a letter, fax or phone call ??
http://www.superlawyers.com/colorado/lawyer/Harvey-A-Steinberg/613d79f2-2dae-49e4-91b2-5b8610a98f4b.html
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:23 am
Who don’t get arrested.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:24 am
542-you assume everyone thinks as you do which I can assure you is not the case.Neither DA nor RM have ‘egg on their face’ as far as I and many others feel.I seriously doubt the players feel that way either.Not everyone takes what people say so literally as some on here.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:24 am
I am not the GM of an NFL team I do not set the rules. I am merely a fan who pays money to watch the games. I never once said that I want good character players, RM and DA said that.
I do not judge people for making mistakes as I have made many in my life.
What I do judge a player by is his commitment to his craft and his play on the field. Which is why I am not sold on McClain!
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:25 am
Harvey Steinberg looks like Jon Lovitz, lol
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:26 am
“542-you assume everyone thinks as you do which I can assure you is not the case.Neither DA nor RM have ‘egg on their face’ as far as I and many others feel.I seriously doubt the players feel that way either.Not everyone takes what people say so literally as some on here.”
Maybe you are a youngster but us older guys used to live by our word. Our word used to mean something. Deals used to get done by a handshake and your word meant something.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:27 am
I do judge a player by is his commitment to his craft and his play on the field. Which is why I am not sold on McClain!
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exactly, silver!
Lefty needs to get an exe exam
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:27 am
How bout this 3 team trade:
Grizzlies : Pau Gasol & Iguodala
Lakers : Rudy Gay
76ers : Zach Randolph
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:28 am
POST-571,WELL SAID..
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:29 am
That is the old way of doing it! I wish people still lived by that! Now days, many get burned! Bridges burned is very bad!
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:29 am
Lakers : Rudy Gay
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@DAV
how many Laker fans in here would buy that jersey?
I can think of at least 3
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:29 am
Rudy Gay? Ummm…
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:30 am
Hey Rockstar…I hope I’m not one of your 3…
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:30 am
Bcz24 I hope you know I was being sarcastic and not trying to start shlt with you.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:31 am
A Gay Laker?
Wouldn’t be the 1st.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:32 am
DMAC Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:31 am
A Gay Laker?
Wouldn’t be the 1st.
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Well done sir, well done.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:33 am
In all seriousness, that looks like a good trade for all teams involved.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:33 am
573-LMFAO-I’m older than you are.As I said some of you take things too literally when someone says something.Obviously,you and Rock took what they said to mean they were going to field a team of choir boys.That isn’t realistic and won’t happen.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:33 am
562.Silverandblack666 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:16 am
“Underwood served his time, does he not deserve another chance? Should he have gotten the death penalty for his misdemeanors?”
WOW what a dram queen! The death penalty for a misdemeanor do you exaggerate like that on every topic?
LMAO
Does your wife wear the pants in your relationship?
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I was mearly making a point, you made it sound like we shouldn’t bring in Underwood because of his past issues, all I exaggerated to hammer the point home that you are over-reacting about the ‘wife beater’ being signed. Its not just you, DA and RM said at the draft that they are focusing on high character guys, and all the sudden if they sign a guy with a speeding ticket they are hypocrites and they cant be trusted…
And I am not married.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:33 am
Hey now, we are out of the playoffs, just like your team…leave it alone!
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:33 am
Media votes Tyson Chandler DPOY [joke]
Coaches vote Dwight Howard 1st team NBA at Center.
LOL!..
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:35 am
Where was Chandler at this year?
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:35 am
hwnrdr Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:35 am
Where was Chandler at this year?
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Knicks.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:35 am
If Rudy Gay were playing for the San Francisco Warriors, I bet he’d be the #1 selling jersey in San Fran!!
Anyone?
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:35 am
566.Silverandblack666 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:21 am
With that being said there is more forgiveness in the NFL than in the real world for crimes.
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Yes, as long as you are an NFL player who helps you win more football games.
I have a feeling people would be less forgiving of Ray Lewis’s transgressions if he wasn’t such a great player.
This is where alot of guys have trouble with McClain; he hasn’t merited any special consideration.
-His play on the field has been “average” AT BEST.
-IMO he comes off as cocky and indignent with the media when he says “i’m not talking with media anymore”. Then he aquiesces and agrees to grace us with some lame paragraph of cliche’s when he does actually bless us with a “statement” (last yr.).
When that went on last yr. the problem I had was that it seemed he thought he was this big time playmaker.
He bragged about how the SEC is like playing in the NFL.
But he’s our guy at MLB it appears and Reggie and DA apparently see alot of potential with him so I have no choice but to hope their right.
Guys do deserve 2nd chances. I agree with that.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:36 am
r8eray Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:35 am
If Rudy Gay were playing for the San Francisco Warriors, I bet he’d be the #1 selling jersey in San Fran!!
Anyone?
OUCH!
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:36 am
I do judge a player by is his commitment to his craft and his play on the field. Which is why I am not sold on McClain!
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I agree. I am no longer a McClain supporter. Rock paid me $5 to change my opinion and I saw the rays of Podunkian light…
Doesn’t change my opinion that the powers that be on our team shouldn’t do anything to McClain until the legalities run their course… unless they cut him for just plain sucking ON the field that is…
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:36 am
hwnrdr Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:33 am
Hey now, we are out of the playoffs, just like your team…leave it alone!
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Sorry Hwnrdr
You know I had to throw that 1 in there.
lol
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:36 am
Rockstar,
Why would you want to contact McClain’s attorney?
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:37 am
Whut up beyotches!
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:37 am
I get it. Good one.
I wonder how many jerseys guys like DaCody Fagg (Fla. St.) or Brad Smelley (Ala.) are gonna sell?
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:37 am
r8eray Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:35 am
If Rudy Gay were playing for the San Francisco Warriors, I bet he’d be the #1 selling jersey in San Fran!!
Anyone?
*his fellow 6th graders chuckle…
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:38 am
Its all good DMAC…I heard B’s take on The Warriors moving to SF…what do you think about that? With 4 more years in Oracle, Lacob never to show his face in Oakland again?
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:38 am
How bout when the Grizzlies drafted Kevin Love.. for a second they had Gay & Love together….
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:38 am
“The Raiders practiced in helmets that don’t have the iconic shield on each side. It’s likely that Allen is using that as a motivational ploy.
“We just started off that way,” Allen said. “If anything, we’ll all earn the right to wear that symbol.”
There you go.”
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Served!
Come to work to work, not just get paid. Dudes, there is a new Sheriff in town. His name is Dennis Allen if you need him.
Earn that Shield.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:38 am
Raidernationdave Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:37 am
Whut up beyotches!
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What up hoe!
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:40 am
DMAC Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:38 am
Raidernationdave Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:37 am
Whut up beyotches!
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What up hoe!
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Same ol’ same ol’. Just looking to move some Korean iron before the day is out!
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:40 am
Wait, running is different than passing, so if CP3 rushed a TD in to win a game would that not count as CP3 winning the game? I am confused, who cares HOW a player makes an impact, so long as he DOES make an impact.
$$$$$$$$$$
Bcz,
How often does a punter pass for a TD?
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:41 am
Mark’s Hair, I’ll give you that. I remember when the Lakers didn’t make the playoffs in ‘06 or whatever, and Jeannie Buss was all confused at the draft lottery, didn’t know where to sit, etc. She’d never been there.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:41 am
The NFL players, and famous people in general ‘typically’ get more lenient sentancing… because they can afford the best legal representation. They are millionaires. They can afford to fight the battle as long as it takes to get a favorable outcome.
Mike Vick would not agree with that theory, he did nearly 2 years in jail AND lost 100 million dollars in income! His codefendants didnt lose money like him, nor would you or I if convicted of the same crimes (you or I probably wouldnt even get jail time for dog fighting). He DID lose his job (of course he is still talented and was able to secure a new job in the same industry).
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:41 am
hwnrdr Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:38 am
Its all good DMAC…I heard B’s take on The Warriors moving to SF…what do you think about that? With 4 more years in Oracle, Lacob never to show his face in Oakland again?
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Maybe Larry Ellison will buy the Hornets now and move them to Oakland.
That would be crazy!
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:42 am
Raider O Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:40 am
How often does a punter pass for a TD?
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Once a year?
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-fantasy/09000d5d8232f4f1/K-Lechler-to-TE-Boss-35-yd-pass-TD-4th-down-conversion
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:42 am
Raidernationdave Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:40 am
DMAC Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:38 am
Raidernationdave Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:37 am
Whut up beyotches!
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What up hoe!
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Same ol’ same ol’. Just looking to move some Korean iron before the day is out!
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Fa’sho
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:42 am
Has anyone read a book about the Raiders called The Good The Bad The Ugly by Steve Travers?
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:45 am
Bcz,
How often does a punter pass for a TD?
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Not very, but Lechler is capable, and it did lead us to victory last year.
Of course we cant give you examples of specific punts that changed a game, but you cant tell me winning the field position battle in a game is not important, especially if our defense does improve.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:46 am
Once a year? Interesting, so Shane has 10-12 TD passes in his career?
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:46 am
Wow…I guess no one finds this stuff funny…
http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/7963138/high-school-graduate-denied-diploma-temporarily-tim-tebow-pose
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:47 am
D. Allen took the Raider emblem off the helmets, and told them they’d come back when they started practicing better? Awesome! Perfect. That should have been done years ago.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:49 am
I’ll humor you for a minute O… do some research, tell me who you would sign for the $3 million you could save by cutting lechler, or if you offer him a new contract with a reduced salary (not that he would accept that) tell me what you are willing to pay him, and what you would do with the money you saved. Remember 1.8 mill of his 5.6 cap hit is bonus money that will count towards our cap no matter what.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:50 am
Bcz, dig deeper. Prisons weren’t designed to put criminals in jail. They’re designed to make a profit. And they do so by lobbying for bills that target the poorest and darkest citizens, because there’s less political risk. It’s not that rich peoples’ lawyers keep the out of jail, it’s more than the system is actively targeting the poor, not the rich.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:51 am
Bcz,
What’s Shane’s gross punting avg? What is his net avg?
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:52 am
618.Raider O Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:51 am
Bcz,
What’s Shane’s gross punting avg? What is his net avg?
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Career, or just last year
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:52 am
whats up there O ??
any good words today ?? lol lol lol
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:53 am
Career it is 47.29 gross (#1 in NFL History) and 38.65 net (#3 in NFL history)
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:55 am
After all of the dust settles from the steroid era, one athlete is jailed. Marion Jones. She had a good lawyer. Bottom line is, someone had to go down. Since all of these athletes are rich, what’s the next best thing, with the least political risk?
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:56 am
What knowledgable fans we have that comment on here.We have someone who wants to cut the best long snapper in the game for no reason.We have another who wants to cut arguably one of the best punters in the history of the game to save a minimal amount of money that won’t help sign squat.The list goes on and on.SMH.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:56 am
I’ll humor you for a minute O… do some research, tell me who you would sign for the $3 million you could save by cutting lechler,
$$$$$$$$$
Hmmmm let’s see.
1- offer Reece a LT contract.
2- sign better CBs that we couldn’t afford so we ended up with Bartell and Spencer.
3- sign a NT
4- sign a RT
Our team is so great that we don’t need help, and we are doing so well in terms of cap space that we don’t to save $3 million.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:57 am
Whatever elected officials are remotely involved with throwing Roger Clemens in jail will not get reelected. Guaranteed. Not the same scenario with Marion Jones.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:58 am
Last year Bcz.
Lefty,
Show me one post that said we should cut Lechler. You shouldn’t lie. It’s a bad habit.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:59 am
ODB,
LOL
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:59 am
NFL to mandate knee and thigh pads for players
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-mandate-knee-thigh-pads-players-2013-193053822.html
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:00 pm
1- offer Reece a LT contract.
2- sign better CBs that we couldn’t afford so we ended up with Bartell and Spencer.
3- sign a NT
4- sign a RT
Our team is so great that we don’t need help, and we are doing so well in terms of cap space that we don’t to save $3 million.
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So with 3 million dollars you want to sign FOUR players (one of whom has already been offered a contract, and has no choice but to sign it or not play in the NFL)
So AT BEST we are getting these guys $750k a piece… for $750 you cant find a CB RT or NT that would even crack the roster!
Not to mention PISSING the whole team off by cutting a captain and team leader over 3 million bucks.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:01 pm
What did the Bears offer Bush? Around $3 million.
Denver offered Portet what? Around $3 million.
Who cares about $3 million?
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:02 pm
Raider O ain’t gonna be happy until Shane Lechler plays for free….or at least food stamps!
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:02 pm
Bcz,
Yes! That’s exactly what I want. Offer all those positions and players $3 million.
lol
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:02 pm
626.Raider O Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:58 am
Last year Bcz.
Lefty,
Show me one post that said we should cut Lechler. You shouldn’t lie. It’s a bad habit.
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But it isn’t lying. You said you dont want to pay lechler what he is making, I already explained to you the flaw in your theory since lechler is in the final year of his contract, therefore since the only way out of his salary is to cut him we have to assume that is what you want. This is not lying.
Explain to me the contract you would offer Lechler right now to reduce his cap hit.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:02 pm
Terry Porter?..lol
apples and oranges man.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:03 pm
Lechler was a steal in the 5th round. Jano was a pure waste. He hasn’t even come close to warranting his number one draft selection. Not even close. No point in going over the players that could have been drafted instead of him and the difference it could have made, because we’ve had that discussion several times. Anyone can google 2000 draft and read it over again, just to cringe. And, it’s not hindsight. Anyone with a brain knew back in 2000 that Jano was a waste of a first rounder. And don’t even try to blame Gruden. If it was Gruden’s pick, Jano would have been traded to Tampa right along with him.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:03 pm
Raider O Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:46 am
Once a year? Interesting, so Shane has 10-12 TD passes in his career?
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Notice the question mark at the end of the question Raider O? I was axing rhetorically.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:04 pm
1-4 are options!!
Was it really that difficult for you to understand that? I guess I should be more clear about.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:05 pm
Portet
Classic!!!!!
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:05 pm
I don’t see a flaw in my theory. I see I chose the wrong term. I should have said extension and not restructure. The logic is still the same and it’s flawless!
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:06 pm
1-give Reese an LT contract.You have no idea what he has been offered.
2-there are plenty of ‘better’ CBs just standing on every corner waiting for a job-NOT
3-we already have 2-3 on our roster according to our HC-unnecessary
4-We have a young guy we drafted last year,plus last years starter-unnecessary
It seems whenever Reg has really wanted someone he has gotten him.And he hasn’t had to do what Davis used to do and everyone on here hated(mortgage the future) to do it.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:06 pm
632.Raider O Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:02 pm
Bcz,
Yes! That’s exactly what I want. Offer all those positions and players $3 million.
lol
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So you were then saying we should give one of those 4 options the 3 million we save be cutting lechler.
Reece has earned a contract for 3 mill a year?
Who better than Bartell or Spencer at CB were you getting for 3 mill a year?
Do you know the average salary of DTs?
The best RT available (Eric Winston) got something like 7 million this year
So, tell me WHICH free agents would you have targeted with Lechlers money
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:07 pm
Coach Jason Garrett stated adamantly Wednesday that the Cowboys will not trade disgruntled CB Mike Jenkins.
We’ll see. The Cowboys were open to doing a deal on draft weekend. They didn’t get the compensation they wanted, but a cornerback-desperate team could come calling closer to or during training camp. Dallas’ plan for Jenkins, for now, appears to be keeping him on the roster as a No. 4 corner despite his trade demand. In the current scenario, Jenkins would serve as depth in 2012, hit free agency in 2013, and net the Cowboys a compensatory draft pick in 2014.
Source: Todd Archer on Twitter
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:07 pm
some of you take things too literally when someone says something.Obviously,you and Rock took what they said to mean they were going to field a team of choir boys.That isn’t realistic and won’t happen.
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good point, Lefty
you crusty old man. LOL
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:08 pm
I am no longer a McClain supporter. Rock paid me $5 to change my opinion and I saw the rays of Podunkian light…
Doesn’t change my opinion that the powers that be on our team shouldn’t do anything to McClain until the legalities run their course… unless they cut him for just plain sucking ON the field that is…
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Bcz = stud blogger. print that
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:09 pm
639.Raider O Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:05 pm
I don’t see a flaw in my theory. I see I chose the wrong term. I should have said extension and not restructure. The logic is still the same and it’s flawless!
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Ok. So, tell me Mr O. You offer Lechler a contract for 1 million a year, he refuses and says he will happily play out the final year of his current deal at 3.8 mill salary. What do you do?
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:10 pm
Here’s a little A’s news
Athletics manager Bob Melvin said Wednesday that the team is not “locked into” activating Manny Ramirez on May 30.
Ramirez is eligible to join the A’s on May 30, but the team wants him to get around 40 at-bats in the minors and show that he can produce offensively. He’s 3-for-8 with two walks over his first three games with Triple-A Sacramento.
Source: Jane Lee on Twitter
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:11 pm
So you were then saying we should give one of those 4 options the 3 million we save be cutting lechler.
Reece has earned a contract for 3 mill a year?
$$$$$$$$$$
I said what I said. If you can’t understand it, then ask for help, but stop trying to tell me what I’m saying.
Options: we can offer a LT deal to Reece, but I didn’t say we should pay him 3 million.
We can sign 2 players for $3, 1 player, or 3 players around the vet min.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:13 pm
How much is Bush making this year?
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:13 pm
575. No
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:14 pm
Tyson Chandler, the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year, landed on the league’s All-Defense second team.
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How the fk do you win D. player of the year and land on an all-D 2nd team?
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:15 pm
Raider O ain’t gonna be happy until Shane Lechler plays for free….or at least food stamps!
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agreed, dave
O wants Lechler to have to mow the lawn, wash the jerseys and serve grub in the cafeteria too!
Shosama Lechler = beast, Kentucky!!
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:17 pm
I go to lunch and you guys are doing contract negotiations without me?
you guys need a hillbilly beancounter!
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:17 pm
DMAC Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:14 pm
Tyson Chandler, the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year, landed on the league’s All-Defense second team.
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How the fk do you win D. player of the year and land on an all-D 2nd team?
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Media is who voted him DPOY.
Coaches know Dwight is the best. Thats why he got those votes.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:18 pm
Bcz,
Let me make it simple for you.
We can sign players like Bush, Portet, and Bartell who are making around $3 per year, or we can sign 2 players for $1.5 milluon, or we can sign 3 players for the vets min like Wheeler.
We can use that money to help offer LT contracts to Bryant and Reece.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:18 pm
Marks hair Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:13 pm
575. No
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You must be high.
Sessions
Kobe
Gay
Garnett
Bynum
That is a extremely talented 5.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:19 pm
DennisAllensVisor Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:17 pm
DMAC Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:14 pm
Tyson Chandler, the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year, landed on the league’s All-Defense second team.
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How the fk do you win D. player of the year and land on an all-D 2nd team?
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Media is who voted him DPOY.
Coaches know Dwight is the best. Thats why he got those votes.
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Its a fk’n joke man.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:20 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:03 pm
Lechler was a steal in the 5th round. Jano was a pure waste. He hasn’t even come close to warranting his number one draft selection. Not even close. No point in going over the players that could have been drafted instead of him and the difference it could have made, because we’ve had that discussion several times. Anyone can google 2000 draft and read it over again, just to cringe. And, it’s not hindsight. Anyone with a brain knew back in 2000 that Jano was a waste of a first rounder. And don’t even try to blame Gruden. If it was Gruden’s pick, Jano would have been traded to Tampa right along with him.
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Here’s all the dudes drafted after Jano in the first rd. of the 2000 draft:
NYJ Chad Pennington QB
Shaun Alexander RB
Stockar McDougle T
Sylvester Morris WR
Chris McIntosh T
Rashard Anderson DB
Ahmed Plummer DB
Chris Hovan DT
Erik Flowers DE
Anthony Becht TE
Rob Morris LB
R. Jay Soward WR
Keith Bulluck LB
Trung Canidate, RB
Wow, I don’t know how we ever got along without Stockar McDougle!!!!!!!
Dumbazz.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:20 pm
Raider O ain’t gonna be happy until Shane Lechler plays for free….or at least food stamps!
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hell i will do it for a couple cold beers and some buds !!!
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:21 pm
We can use that money to help offer LT contracts to Bryant and Reece
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@Kentucky
what if Reggie doesn’t want to offer long term contracts to Branch, Reece & Bryant?
btw, we can restructure DHB, Kelly & McFadden any time we like to save some coin and sign more players
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:21 pm
Stef Curry for Bynum.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:22 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:15 pm
Raider O ain’t gonna be happy until Shane Lechler plays for free….or at least food stamps!
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agreed, dave
O wants Lechler to have to mow the lawn, wash the jerseys and serve grub in the cafeteria too!
Shosama Lechler = beast, Kentucky!!
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$!
Lol. Go to south America and get a punter for free meals.
You People….
We can’t afford to sign good FAs. We had to sign 2 CBs that didn’t play last season due to our cap situation, but you are fine with a punter having a $5.65 cap hit.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:22 pm
Ah, shucks! Al could’a had Trung Canidate????!!!! That old guy was fck’in senile!
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:23 pm
Yep. That pretty much sums it up for me.
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Raider O Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:22 pm
Lol. Go to south America and get a punter for free meals.
You People….
We can’t afford to sign good FAs. We had to sign 2 CBs that didn’t play last season due to our cap situation, but you are fine with a punter having a $5.65 cap hit.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:24 pm
Bartell > Routt
Instant upgrade if you asked me.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:25 pm
I think we could of done better than Spencer, but I’m hoping Chekwa steps his game up for that #2.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:25 pm
what if Reggie doesn’t want to offer long term contracts to Branch, Reece & Bryant?
$$$$$$$$$$$$$!
That’s a different story. Reece is one of the best FBs in the game, and Bryant is a solid player, so I assumed that he was interested.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:25 pm
Here’s all the dudes drafted after Jano in the first rd. of the 2000 draft
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@Dave
Janikowski is going on his 13th season with the Raiders. He’s our all-time leading scorer. Pro Bowler.
he’s one of the few 1st rounders Al Davis drafted that actually panned out. I don’t care if he was overdrafted, he produced!!
Actually, he’s still producing
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:26 pm
DMAC Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:24 pm
Bartell > Routt
Instant upgrade if you asked me.
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Routt is so delusional that he actually thinks there’s such a thing as a ‘Chiefs Nation’
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:26 pm
655. You didnt say garnett would come to LA for rons money.. Thats a stretch, but a good 5 if both things happen.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:26 pm
No one asked you!
lol
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:26 pm
The Raiders have hired the former 49er security chief as their security chief. Is the 49er security better than the Raiders? I thought it was worse overall.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:28 pm
666
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:28 pm
660. You wish
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:28 pm
Sully’s a dumbazz if he thinks the Jano pick was a waste. Only one dude picked in that 1st rd. after Jano is still playing and that Anthony Becht and I can’t imagine how we got along without him frankly.
Al Davis must’a been on crack that day!
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:28 pm
The 2 CBs we signed are just the type of players RM seems to lookfor and are the same type of players Davis used to look for-high risk but also very high reward type guys.Big name FAs don’t always equate into good players.Haven’t you been paying attention the last 10 or so years?
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:28 pm
Marks hair Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:26 pm
655. You didnt say garnett would come to LA for rons money.. Thats a stretch, but a good 5 if both things happen.
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Garnett would go to LA for cheap IMO.
He’s made a ton of money already.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:29 pm
Raider O Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:26 pm
No one asked you!
lol
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Hey!
Your still on your 3 day suspension from the Green Party!
You have no say.
lol
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:29 pm
Qodrn1 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:26 pm
The Raiders have hired the former 49er security chief as their security chief. Is the 49er security better than the Raiders? I thought it was worse overall.
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Actually the fans are worse overall. Bunch of clowns. We shouldn’t let it reflect on him. Probably a tough spot.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:29 pm
671. It was worse at the preseason games.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:30 pm
Marks hair Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:28 pm
660. You wish
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You wish you had a PG.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:30 pm
Things I have learned this week:
If you steel Fuentes baseball glove, you will spend the night in jail.
The Angels slugger spent a fair amount of time with Tony LaRussa and now seems able to hit a bit in the American League. Thanks a bunch, Tony.
Allergies this season really suck. My ears feel like they are going to explode.
The Tudors series will be broadcast this weekend completely on BBC America. This will keep wives/girlfriends quite busy.
It is supposed to rain on Friday.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:31 pm
We can’t afford to sign good FAs. We had to sign 2 CBs that didn’t play last season due to our cap situation, but you are fine with a punter having a $5.65 cap hit.
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Bartell was the 5th ranked CB in the NFL in 2010, if he is 80% after the injury he will still be an upgrade over anything we had.
Spencer lost his starting gig due to injury, but he is also better the anyone we had last year except routt (when he wasnt mugging people or forgetting the endzone needs to be defended)
These are SOLID CB signings, to get anyone better would have cost FAR more than we could have afforded even if we DID cut Lechler.
We all think it sucks that Lechlers cap hit is 5.65 million but I have tried 100 ways to Sunday to explain to you that there is NO WAY to fix it without either cutting him OR playing kick the cap can down the road JUST like Al did, which is why we are even having this discussion right now
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:31 pm
We can’t afford to sign good FAs. We had to sign 2 CBs that didn’t play last season due to our cap situation, but you are fine with a punter having a $5.65 cap hit.
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@ Kentucky
who says Leinart, Goodson (traded), Schmitt, Brisiel, Tollefson, Wheeler, Bartell & Spencer weren’t quality signings ??
none of them has played a down for us yet!!
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:31 pm
If you listen close enough you can hear Steph Curry roll his ankle again..
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:32 pm
Lefty,
Glad to see you debating and not trying to make fun of people (fans) and their opinions.
The 2 CBs are high risk/ high reward guys, but do you think it was a good idea to gamble with your 2 starting CBs? They didn’t play last season. Bartell was injured, and Spencer was benched.
Is that the best option/ fix for a bad secondary and defense?
I know I know! And DA know more than us combined, but we can still debate their actions.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:33 pm
(when he wasnt mugging people or forgetting the endzone needs to be defended)
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LOL
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:34 pm
676. Sure but he could go miami, orlando, the other LA.. Im just saying gas for gay currently, no.. If we get another good big, then maybe..
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:34 pm
Big name FAs don’t always equate into good players. Haven’t you been paying attention the last 10 or so years?
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OOoof!
Lefty drops the knowledge bomb on Raider O
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:34 pm
Does anyone really think SF will support a basketball team? Assuming one was idiot enough to build a stadium on a pier over the water in earthquake country.
I seem to remember even quake proof structures did not fare that well during the last quake. Clearly, the stadium will be on earth fill.
I also don’t think Oakland fans will go to SF. Really dumb idea and location. Building in SF is now worse than owning land in Berkeley.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:34 pm
@ Kentucky
who says Leinart, Goodson (traded), Schmitt, Brisiel, Tollefson, Wheeler, Bartell & Spencer weren’t quality signings ??
none of them has played a down for us yet!!
$$$$$$$$$$
We did well for a team THAT DIDNT HAVE ENOUGH CAP SPACE!!
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:36 pm
We did well for a team THAT DIDNT HAVE ENOUGH CAP SPACE!!
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time to give Reggie a standing O ??
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:36 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:34 pm
Big name FAs don’t always equate into good players. Haven’t you been paying attention the last 10 or so years?
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OOoof!
Lefty drops the knowledge bomb on Raider O
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Hold on though!
Are you guys trying to triple team my brother from another mother and fellow Green Party member?
Got your back O Dog!
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:36 pm
My son attends a programming class where he is learning to program in a language basically no one uses. Don’t you just love paying for university courses?
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:37 pm
680. Theres like 20 great pgs. & like 4 great 7 footers.. Ill keep bynum, thanx..
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:38 pm
688.Marks hair Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:34 pm
676. Sure but he could go miami, orlando, the other LA.. Im just saying gas for gay currently, no.. If we get another good big, then maybe..
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I agree….just say no to that deal.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:38 pm
Marks hair Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:37 pm
680. Theres like 20 great pgs. & like 4 great 7 footers.. Ill keep bynum, thanx..
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Will then you should be happy w/ ONLY playoff appearances from here on out.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:39 pm
690.Raider O Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:34 pm
@ Kentucky
who says Leinart, Goodson (traded), Schmitt, Brisiel, Tollefson, Wheeler, Bartell & Spencer weren’t quality signings ??
none of them has played a down for us yet!!
$$$$$$$$$$
We did well for a team THAT DIDNT HAVE ENOUGH CAP SPACE!!
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I agree! I am actually glad we are finding players who don’t get our cap space all locked up for the future when there those “can’t miss” type of players in the draft to build around.
Right now we are going after players who may have a high upside and if they don’t. We can cut them and not break the bank. After the Walker, Hall, Kelly, and Russell deals I am thrilled.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:40 pm
Dmac, will you still follow the Sf Ws?
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:40 pm
I already know DMAC.
Don’t trip. It’s all good. O Can’t lose.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:40 pm
Marks hair Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:40 pm
Dmac, will you still follow the Sf Ws?
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I’m a little pissed off right now, but yes.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:41 pm
Marks hair Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:34 pm
676. Sure but he could go miami, orlando, the other LA.. Im just saying gas for gay currently, no.. If we get another good big, then maybe..
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If you really think about it. Gasol isnt a fit.
You need a stretch 4 like KG or even Ryan Anderson.
And if your honest Gasol isnt that valuable anymore.
Getting old, cant defend. Soft. 38 MILLION DOLLARS on contract.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:41 pm
697.DMAC Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:38 pm
Marks hair Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:37 pm
680. Theres like 20 great pgs. & like 4 great 7 footers.. Ill keep bynum, thanx..
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Will then you should be happy w/ ONLY playoff appearances from here on out.
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PGs do not win championships….not since the days of Magic and Thomas anyhow…..Rondo was just a roll player on the 2008 Celtics, and the only Finals MVP I can think of since Magic and Thomas is T. Parker.
PGs do not win championships.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:41 pm
Rockstar,
It’s not uncommon for a kicker to play for 10 plus years and be a high scorer. The only way for a kicker to justify being a first round pick is to kick 60 yarders to win playoff games.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:42 pm
DMAC…stop taking cheap shots at LA! 13 years, 7 appearances, 5 titles! We’ll be back, and sooner than most think…lol
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:42 pm
I would watch the NBA if they actually played defense.
But to watch a bunch of tall fast guys running up and down the court scoring 110 points per game is kind of eating too much ice cream, eventually you get sick.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:42 pm
We did well for a team THAT DIDNT HAVE ENOUGH CAP SPACE!!
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IMO,we did well period-caps space or no.Overpaying for overpriced players whose original teams didn’t want them is not a great way to run a team as we’ve witnessed the last too many years.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:42 pm
696. Thats right….. I forgot how amazing the Lakers pg play has been for their last 5 nba titles… We’ll never get back now!!!(sarcasum)
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:42 pm
Dakota Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:41 pm
697.DMAC Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:38 pm
Marks hair Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:37 pm
680. Theres like 20 great pgs. & like 4 great 7 footers.. Ill keep bynum, thanx..
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Will then you should be happy w/ ONLY playoff appearances from here on out.
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PGs do not win championships….not since the days of Magic and Thomas anyhow…..Rondo was just a roll player on the 2008 Celtics, and the only Finals MVP I can think of since Magic and Thomas is T. Parker.
PGs do not win championships.
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Of course they don’t win championships, but you need a solid one to win it. Didn’t you just learn that after the beat down by the Sonics?
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:43 pm
696.DMAC Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:38 pm
Marks hair Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:37 pm
680. Theres like 20 great pgs. & like 4 great 7 footers.. Ill keep bynum, thanx..
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Will then you should be happy w/ ONLY playoff appearances from here on out.
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Bynum has all the measurables and no heart.
He is a part time 7 footer making full time dollars.
Howard is a pain in the @$$ but if I could trade Bynam, Gasol and who ever else to the Magic, with the exception of Mamba, it is a done deal!!! See ya!!Would’nt want to be ya!!!
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:43 pm
Qodrn1 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:36 pm
My son attends a programming class where he is learning to program in a language basically no one uses. Don’t you just love paying for university courses?
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They’re probably using it just to teach him logic. Programming is about logic and design first, language second.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:43 pm
oops wouldn’t!
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:44 pm
hwnrdr Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:42 pm
DMAC…stop taking cheap shots at LA! 13 years, 7 appearances, 5 titles! We’ll be back, and sooner than most think…lol
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No cheap shots. I just think YOU Laker fans need a legitimate PG to make something happen w/ the squad you have now.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:44 pm
I like what Reggie is doing this season, but I don’t agree with 2 moves.
1- fixing the CB situation be signing 2 players that didn’t play last season is too much of gamble. One of them was benched.
2- allowing a punter to have a $5.65 cap hit when you need more cap space to sign better/ more FAs.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:45 pm
Sandusly44 is back acting like he has a tad bit of football knowledge when in reality he is only an expert in low self esteem and sexual deviant behavior.
You failed as a script writer and now you are failing as a semi-pro blogger.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:45 pm
@Sully
compared to other Al Davis 1st rounders, Seabass was very productive.
I don’t care about the position he plays or what other teams might have done
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:46 pm
Solid yes. But trading bynum for not solid steph curry.. No WAY! Kid has no D. And weak joints..
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:47 pm
I agree DMAC…I’ve been screaming that all year long!
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:47 pm
you are failing as a semi-pro blogger
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@silver
whoa whoa whoa.
who ever called Sully a semi pro ??
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:48 pm
Lefty12 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:42 pm
We did well for a team THAT DIDNT HAVE ENOUGH CAP SPACE!!
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IMO,we did well period-caps space or no.Overpaying for overpriced players whose original teams didn’t want them is not a great way to run a team as we’ve witnessed the last too many years.
$$$$$$$$$
I’m saying we could have done better without having to overpay for big name FAs, if we had more cap space. We don’t have to sign the best CB in FA, but we can also do better than 2 players who didn’t play last season (one was benched by his original team).
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:49 pm
Qodrn1 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:36 pm
My son attends a programming class where he is learning to program in a language basically no one uses. Don’t you just love paying for university courses?
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Really depends on the language. Is it assembler, or cobol. Moreover, once you learn a language it is much easier to learn the others….
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:49 pm
Well, RRS, compared to most of Al Davis’s picks, just about any pick would seem genius. Can’t argue with your logic there. But you still don’t waste a 1st round pick on a kicker unless he is superman. Not one playoff game won on Jano’s account. Only a few reg. season games, and early in the season at that. Jano has never been clutch. Hell he wouldn’t even be worth a 2nd round pick. He’s a late rounder. Shawn Alexander or Keith Bulluck would have been far more beneficial to us in the past decade. We could have just kept Nedney and gotten Jano’s results.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:49 pm
“@silver
whoa whoa whoa.
who ever called Sully a semi pro ??”
Good point!
How about a wanna be semi pro blogger?
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:49 pm
Thec Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:49 pm
Qodrn1 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:36 pm
My son attends a programming class where he is learning to program in a language basically no one uses. Don’t you just love paying for university courses?
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Really depends on the language. Is it assembler, or cobol. Moreover, once you learn a language it is much easier to learn the others….
Agrred! What’s up Thec?
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:51 pm
701. I said before the yr. scola & lowry for gas.. But there might be a few different scenarios this offseason..
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:51 pm
Al Davis got us to 5 Super Bowls and he did not do it through poor drafting or by making bad decisions.
I think any owner would relish the opportunity to make it to the big game that many times during the span of ones life.
Get a clue!!
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:52 pm
Marks hair Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:51 pm
701. I said before the yr. scola & lowry for gas.. But there might be a few different scenarios this offseason..
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Like Gasol’s extremely decimated value lol
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:53 pm
Funny, Mark…I heard Paul is a FA now…don’t really have time to research all that, but that is what I heard! The trade didn’t go down, but what about a FA signing?
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:53 pm
Al Davis = ZERO Super Bowl victories without players that Ron Wolf drafted.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:54 pm
We all think it sucks that Lechlers cap hit is 5.65 million but I have tried 100 ways to Sunday to explain to you that there is NO WAY to fix it without either cutting him OR playing kick the cap can down the road JUST like Al did, which is why we are even having this discussion right now
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
That’s your opinion, but I doubt those are the only 2 options. What about an incentive deal that could be worth up to..? How does that work against the Cap?
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:54 pm
Marks hair Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:46 pm
Solid yes. But trading bynum for not solid steph curry.. No WAY! Kid has no D. And weak joints..
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They both have them bum ass ankles/knees. Its perfect.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:55 pm
Ron Wolf has won a Super Bowl without any help from Al Davis. Al Davis has never won a Super Bowl without help from Ron Wolf. Think it’s pretty obvious who’s really to credit for the Raiders’ success in the ’70s and ’80s. Waddya think?
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:55 pm
I dont think its decimated.. People can look at the games where he played agressively and realize he’s still better than most 7 footers in the game.. Still under 30..
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:57 pm
Thec Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:49 pm
Qodrn1 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:36 pm
My son attends a programming class where he is learning to program in a language basically no one uses. Don’t you just love paying for university courses?
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Really depends on the language. Is it assembler,
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I think you mean Assembly.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:57 pm
727. I thought he extended when he got to la..
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:58 pm
DMAC Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:40 pm
Marks hair Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:40 pm
Dmac, will you still follow the Sf Ws?
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I’m a little pissed off right now, but yes.
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How about the Raiders when they move to L.A.?
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:59 pm
Chris Paul picked up a 1 year player option when he was traded to the Clippers, making him a Clipper in 2012-13.
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:59 pm
730. Haha. Perfect for you guys..
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:59 pm
LA RAAAAAAIDERS!
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:00 pm
LA KIIIIINGS!
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:01 pm
r8eray Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:58 pm
DMAC Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:40 pm
Marks hair Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:40 pm
Dmac, will you still follow the Sf Ws?
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I’m a little pissed off right now, but yes.
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How about the Raiders when they move to L.A.?
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LMAO
2 funny!
It won’t happen, but I would say yes.
I’m a 80’s baby.
I grew up a LA Raider fan.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:02 pm
We could have just kept Nedney and gotten Jano’s results.
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think so, Sully?
4 teams ditched Nedney after we did. no Pro Bowls. currently out of the league
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:03 pm
LA Kings make me think of ’80s gangsta rap. All I can think of is DOC and Eazy wearing the Kings hats in Funky Enough video.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:04 pm
Looks like oaklands gonna be a baseball town..
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:04 pm
Yeah and Ron Wolf is an owner of what team?
I thought so.
Your severely retarded and delusional if you think Al Davis did not have veto power over Mr Wolf’s decisions.
Wake up loser you almost believe your own lies.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:04 pm
hwnrdr Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:53 pm
Funny, Mark…I heard Paul is a FA now…don’t really have time to research all that, but that is what I heard! The trade didn’t go down, but what about a FA signing?
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Paul? Who? CP3?.. Not a FA.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:04 pm
Marks hair Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:55 pm
I dont think its decimated.. People can look at the games where he played agressively and realize he’s still better than most 7 footers in the game.. Still under 30..
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Gasol turns 33 in July.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:05 pm
Marks hair Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:57 pm
727. I thought he extended when he got to la..
I just read Dakota’s post…I apologize…I heard he didn’t sign, but he must have!
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:06 pm
And, RRS,
Jano hasn’t done crap for us. High scorer? Duh, he’s a kicker. Any kicker that plays for a team for 10 years is going to be their high scorer. So that’s a desperate, disingenuous argument right off the bat. Nedney, a slough of journeyman kickers, doesn’t matter. Any of them could have done what Jano did, sans Jano’s record tier last year… in week one. And we didnt’ even make the playoffs anyway. Chris Hovan would have given us a better chance to win football games than Jano. Let alone Bulluck or S. Alexander. And it’s not hindsight. Everyone said then the Raiders should have taken Alexander.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:06 pm
Kings went back to their Raider-like black and white uniforms and started winning again…..no coincidence.
Now the Raiders just need to get back to LA to regain their winning ways too.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:06 pm
hwnrdr Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:05 pm
Marks hair Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:57 pm
727. I thought he extended when he got to la..
I just read Dakota’s post…I apologize…I heard he didn’t sign, but he must have!
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Yea, the Clippers wouldnt do the trade without his commitment to the extra year..
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:07 pm
If McClain is not going to trial for another 7-9 months, doesn’t that mean he will be our stating MLB this season?
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:07 pm
Sf had nedny for yrs.. And he outplayed jano during that span. Jano was a classic waste of draft value pick. A good player that we could have had much later..
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:08 pm
Go Clippers!
Go Cavs!
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:09 pm
752.Raider O Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:07 pm
If McClain is not going to trial for another 7-9 months, doesn’t that mean he will be our stating MLB this season?
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At least until coach Allen gets an up close look and Slowlando McLazy in action….
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:09 pm
Dakota Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:06 pm
Kings went back to their Raider-like black and white uniforms and started winning again…..no coincidence.
Now the Raiders just need to get back to LA to regain their winning ways too.
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You need to get back to your Mullett and stop at your local Super Cuts.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:10 pm
Again, since some are in denial:
Al Davis = ZERO Super Bowl victories without Ron Wolf’s help.
Ron Wolf = HAS won a Super Bowl without Al Davis’s help.
Simple math.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:10 pm
Gas 33, oops..
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:10 pm
Sully, you are such a retard. Shaun Alexander has been to as many SB’s as Jano has! Jano actually has more playoff wins!
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Sullivan44 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:49 pm
Well, RRS, compared to most of Al Davis’s picks, just about any pick would seem genius. Can’t argue with your logic there. But you still don’t waste a 1st round pick on a kicker unless he is superman. Not one playoff game won on Jano’s account. Only a few reg. season games, and early in the season at that. Jano has never been clutch. Hell he wouldn’t even be worth a 2nd round pick. He’s a late rounder. Shawn Alexander or Keith Bulluck would have been far more beneficial to us in the past decade. We could have just kept Nedney and gotten Jano’s results.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:11 pm
Which makes having RMac a real joy!
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Sullivan44 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:10 pm
Again, since some are in denial:
Al Davis = ZERO Super Bowl victories without Ron Wolf’s help.
Ron Wolf = HAS won a Super Bowl without Al Davis’s help.
Simple math.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:12 pm
Simple math.
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From a simple man !!!
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:13 pm
Ouch!
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R8ER MIKE Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:12 pm
Simple math.
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From a simple man !!!
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:13 pm
Jano has more playoff wins than Alexander sitting on the bench and watching Gruden and Gannon dice defenses apart, not even needing him. Thanks for reminding me, Dave.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:14 pm
“Sully, you are such a retard. Shaun Alexander has been to as many SB’s as Jano has! Jano actually has more playoff wins!”
I know there is no sense trying to communicate logically with a brain dead twit.
Al Davis had his hand in every decision ever made by this organization for the last 50 years regardless of who was one of his many employees over that time span.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:14 pm
Metta World Peace is owed $15 million over the next two seasons, and could be a target for the Lakers’ amnesty clause.
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Wow!
Was Al D also the GM of the Lakers?
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:14 pm
Deron Williams would reportedly be open to signing with the Lakers this summer, but his “preference” is for the Nets.
D-Will is hoping that the newly-minted Brooklyn Nets can improve their roster enough to compete in the East, in which case he’d be the star of an NYC team with huge media exposure/marketing opportunities. If a deal with L.A. were to be discussed, it would have to involve a sign-and-trade. May. 23 – 3:42 pm et
Source: SI.com
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:16 pm
LOL ODB.
Long Live The ODB!
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:16 pm
765.DMAC Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:14 pm
Metta World Peace is owed $15 million over the next two seasons, and could be a target for the Lakers’ amnesty clause.
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Wow!
Was Al D also the GM of the Lakers?
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He signed with the Lakers for the standard MLE….and without him we probably do not win the 2010 title….money well spent.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:18 pm
Here is a laugh for you all at the expense of a delusional brainless twit names Sandusky44:
Al Davis was a tyrannical leader who had to have control over every aspect of the Raiders organization. He bucks the system and will not conform.
YET SOMEHOW…..Ron Wolf is responsible for the wins!
LMAO
Really????
Now that is some humor!
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:18 pm
Again, for you know who.
Al Davis = NOT ONE SINGLE SUPER BOWL VICTORY WITHOUT RON WOLF’S HELP. NOT ONE.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:19 pm
Cut Condo!
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:19 pm
I would rather have kept Ariza, but he wanted more than the standard MLE, he wanted a home town bonus, so out the door he went and in came the head case Metta World Peace…FKA Ron Ron.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:19 pm
Meanwhile,
Ron Wolf = WON SUPER BOWL IN ‘96-97 SEASON, WITHOUT A SHRED OF HELP FROM AL DAVIS.
So, do your own math.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:19 pm
Dakota Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:16 pm
765.DMAC Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:14 pm
Metta World Peace is owed $15 million over the next two seasons, and could be a target for the Lakers’ amnesty clause.
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Wow!
Was Al D also the GM of the Lakers?
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He signed with the Lakers for the standard MLE….and without him we probably do not win the 2010 title….money well spent.
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No.
You can thank D.J. Mbenga for that one.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:20 pm
Hey, guys, when are you going to copy and paste one of my comments and post it under someone else’s name, making it look like I’m cross posting? Going to try to win this unwinnable argument a little long? Or you gonna go to the nuclear option pretty quick here?
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:21 pm
MBENGA!!!!! That is the missing piece to the championship teams…..shoot, or should I say missing link?
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:23 pm
Dakota Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:21 pm
MBENGA!!!!! That is the missing piece to the championship teams…..shoot, or should I say missing link?
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Should of never let him walk.
lol
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:26 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:13 pm
Jano has more playoff wins than Alexander sitting on the bench and watching Gruden and Gannon dice defenses apart, not even needing him. Thanks for reminding me, Dave.
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Scoreboard MF’er.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:27 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:19 pm
Meanwhile,
Ron Wolf = WON SUPER BOWL IN ‘96-97 SEASON, WITHOUT A SHRED OF HELP FROM AL DAVIS.
So, do your own math.
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Ron Wolf’s Q = Brett Favre
Al’s Q’s = Billy Jo Hobart, Vince Evans, Jeff George
enough said.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:27 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:19 pm
Cut Condo!
$$$$$$$$$$$$$
He wants to cut Condo.
I want us to give Lechler a good deal that is cap friendly, so he can retire a Raider.
You People can’t see the difference?
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:28 pm
Ron Wolf has never won a super bowl by himself.
He has never played a down in the NFL he is not John Elway he is not Tom Brady.
He was a part of our organization a part of our overall team.
Jim Plunkett won 2 super bowls here he did not win one with SF or New England is that his fault.
Seriously your argument is lacking of any substance.
We all know that Al was a control freak so was he asleep for 5 years when Wolf was here?
You are grasping at straws to somehow try and discredit what Al Davis accomplished.
When they did the special on NFLN on AL Davis life did they say he only won when he had a certain GM?
I understand your hate and disdain for Al and for Amy Trask you should be jealous of Amy as she has accomplished more in a short period of her life than you ever will in your entire pathetic life.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:29 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:13 pm
Jano has more playoff wins than Alexander sitting on the bench and watching Gruden and Gannon dice defenses apart, not even needing him. Thanks for reminding me, Dave.
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How did the Raiders manage all these years without Rob Morris?
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:30 pm
Favre didn’t win that SB by himself. Reggie White helped too.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:30 pm
hwnrdr, whats good Bruh… all is OK in the land of the so called living.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:31 pm
BREAKING NEWS!
Broncos suck!
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:31 pm
Not to mention she probably has a bigger tool than Sully!
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Silverandblack666 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:28 pm
I understand your hate and disdain for Al and for Amy Trask you should be jealous of Amy as she has accomplished more in a short period of her life than you ever will in your entire pathetic life.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:33 pm
Infallible math.
Will repeat as necessary.
Ron Wolf = has one a Super Bowl without Al Davis’s help.
Al Davis = has never won a Super Bowl without Ron Wolf’s help.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:33 pm
@G123
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/23/winslow-sued-for-allegedly-trashing-rental-house/
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:33 pm
I think you mean Assembly.
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In the industry it is know as assembley, or assembler.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:35 pm
Because a couple of people are in so much denial they need it tattooed on their forehead:
Al Davis has never won a Super Bowl without Ron Wolf’s help.
Ron Wolf has, on the other hand, won a Super Bowl without Al Davis’s help.
This is infallible math. Can’t be refuted, just like 2+2=4 can’t be refuted. You can avoid it, but you can’t argue against it. But it’s fun to watch a couple of people in here try.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:35 pm
Raider O Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:30 pm
Favre didn’t win that SB by himself. Reggie White helped too.
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If you are talking about my post I am just stating the fact. Who would you rather have at the most important position, Farve or Billy Jo Hobart?
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:36 pm
@Seymour Bush
trade Matt Leinart for Billy Joe Hobert!!
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:36 pm
Artest is not going anywhere.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:37 pm
Dakota Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:31 pm
BREAKING NEWS!
Broncos suck!
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Yeah, I heard that just got announced today.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:37 pm
Thec Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:33 pm
I think you mean Assembly.
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In the industry it is know as assembley, or assembler.
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Really? Never heard of assembley. Only assembly. But maybe we’re splitting hairs. You a programmer, Thec?
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:37 pm
I have no disdain for Amy Trask. Don’t believe she’s made one single pivotal decision in her entire career with the Raiders. In fact, have a feeling her real career with the Raiders starts now. Up until last year, she did what Al said. Now she really is in charge of marketing this team. Mark sees a lot in her, that’s why he kept her. No reason for me not to see a lot in her as well.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:38 pm
NFLPA filing a lawsuit against the NFL for collusion and a secret $123 million dollar salary cap in the supposed uncapped year of 2010, citing the punishment by the NFL of four teams, the Saints, Raiders, Redskins and Cowboys, for not following the NFL’s directives.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:39 pm
I agree with your post Seymour Bush. Favre and Reggie were great/ HOF players.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:40 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:37 pm
I have no disdain for Amy Trask. Don’t believe she’s made one single pivotal decision in her entire career with the Raiders. In fact, have a feeling her real career with the Raiders starts now. Up until last year, she did what Al said. Now she really is in charge of marketing this team. Mark sees a lot in her, that’s why he kept her. No reason for me not to see a lot in her as well.
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Amy’s always worked behind the scenes. What pivotal decision were you looking for her to make Sully? Did she whiff on the JaBustus Russell bobble-head?
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:42 pm
Dave,
Name one pivotal decision that you can say for certain that Amy Trask made behind the scenes or otherwise. I’ll wait.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:43 pm
Amy works behind the scenes. You mean like the janitors?
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:43 pm
Sully….be honest. Are you sure you ain’t bent cause Amy has bigger balls than you?
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Sullivan44 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:37 pm
I have no disdain for Amy Trask. Don’t believe she’s made one single pivotal decision in her entire career with the Raiders. In fact, have a feeling her real career with the Raiders starts now. Up until last year, she did what Al said. Now she really is in charge of marketing this team. Mark sees a lot in her, that’s why he kept her. No reason for me not to see a lot in her as well.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:43 pm
Dakota Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:19 pm
I would rather have kept Ariza, but he wanted more than the standard MLE, he wanted a home town bonus, so out the door he went and in came the head case Metta World Peace…FKA Ron Ron.
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Ariza can defend better today than Artest. Lakers still win that ring with Ariza.
Ariza signed for 5/33 with the Rockets. He’s making less than the 7/yr Artest is.
Bad move.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:44 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:42 pm
Dave,
Name one pivotal decision that you can say for certain that Amy Trask made behind the scenes or otherwise. I’ll wait.
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Why would I care? Is anything that Amy is doing specifically related to the team winning a SB?
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:44 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:36 pm
@Seymour Bush
trade Matt Leinart for Billy Joe Hobert!!
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haha. You mean Leinert AND CASH, for a 50 year old Billy Jo.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:44 pm
I’m not going to be party to your classless banter. I’ll say that I think Amy Trask is a beautiful and intelligent woman. And now that she has a chance to actually hone her marketing skills, she may wind up being an award winning executive. She has no chance for that working “behind the scenes” for Al Davis and fetching his coffee.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:45 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:42 pm
Dave,
Name one pivotal decision that you can say for certain that Amy Trask made behind the scenes or otherwise. I’ll wait.
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Last year Amy was the author of free tickets for 1 game for all season ticket holders while they lasted. Add to that the numerous 2 for 1 ticket offers in at least 3-4 games. The net result was sellout games in all cases and televised games for the locals. That was a smart decision and will pay future dividends.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:46 pm
Yeah, I didn’t think you’d give an example. Amy worked “behind the scenes”. lol. That could mean anything, including janitorial duties. She’s much better off now, that’s for sure.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:46 pm
Id hate to think it, but the Lakers might have won the series with the Thunder this year with Ariza guarding Durant.
Glad they chose Ron.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:46 pm
Reggie White was the best DL at that time, and he was one of the elite players in the league. People always talk about Favre, but they don’t talk about RW.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:46 pm
Yes, that’s what I really desire for the Raiders – A first-class marketing department! Damn the SB titles!!!
Dunce!
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Sullivan44 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:44 pm
I’m not going to be party to your classless banter. I’ll say that I think Amy Trask is a beautiful and intelligent woman. And now that she has a chance to actually hone her marketing skills, she may wind up being an award winning executive. She has no chance for that working “behind the scenes” for Al Davis and fetching his coffee.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:47 pm
Oh, Amy was responsible for a freebie ticket deal! Sounds brilliant. Never been done before… Like I said, those are the kinds of things she did under Al’s regime. Now she’ll actually be an executive.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:48 pm
Well, the Raiders haven’t had a Super Bowl title since before you were born, Davey. So marketing accolades is about all there is.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:48 pm
I miss Ariza…always thought that was a dumb move! Probably would have won it all last year as well…wait, not sure what happened between Gasol’s girlfriend and whatever the heck happened last year!
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:48 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:46 pm
Yeah, I didn’t think you’d give an example. Amy worked “behind the scenes”. lol. That could mean anything, including janitorial duties. She’s much better off now, that’s for sure.
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In that she does “nothing” that impacts the direction of the team on the field I would certainly say what she does, just like a janitor or another ‘office hack’, is “behind the scenes.”
That is of course if you think she secretly drafted JaWalrus!
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:49 pm
Article, Gasol trade’s that could happen:
-Gasol & Goudelock for Scola & Kevin Martin
-Gasol & Blake for Nash & Frye
-Gasol, Bynum & 1st round picks for Howard, Redick & Big Baby
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:49 pm
Sully= masterbating with sandpaper.
slightly amusing but highly irritating !!!!!
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:50 pm
Amy implemented a buy one get one ticket deal. So basically she was to Al what a PTA mom is to a 2nd grade class. That was then. Now, she’ll be treated like an adult, and really be put in charge of serious decisions. I look forward to the new era of her life. I’m sure she does as well.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:50 pm
Because a couple of people are in so much denial they need it tattooed on their forehead:
Al Davis has never won a Super Bowl without Ron Wolf’s help.
Ron Wolf has, on the other hand, won a Super Bowl without Al Davis’s help.
This is infallible math. Can’t be refuted, just like 2+2=4 can’t be refuted. You can avoid it, but you can’t argue against it. But it’s fun to watch a couple of people in here try.
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Fact Bill Parcells has never won a SuperBowl without Bill Bellicheck as an assistant coach. Bill Bellicheck has won SuperBowls without Bill Parcells. This must prove that Bill Parcells is not a good football coach…
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:50 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:48 pm
Well, the Raiders haven’t had a Super Bowl title since before you were born, Davey. So marketing accolades is about all there is.
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I was born in ‘62 so in that sense you are correct. The Raiders won no Super Bowls in 1960-1962.
Tool.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:51 pm
Touche’ for the douche’
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DutchRaider77 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:50 pm
Because a couple of people are in so much denial they need it tattooed on their forehead:
Al Davis has never won a Super Bowl without Ron Wolf’s help.
Ron Wolf has, on the other hand, won a Super Bowl without Al Davis’s help.
This is infallible math. Can’t be refuted, just like 2+2=4 can’t be refuted. You can avoid it, but you can’t argue against it. But it’s fun to watch a couple of people in here try.
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Fact Bill Parcells has never won a SuperBowl without Bill Bellicheck as an assistant coach. Bill Bellicheck has won SuperBowls without Bill Parcells. This must prove that Bill Parcells is not a good football coach…
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:51 pm
I think Amy was responsible for those sellouts last year.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:51 pm
We had a good team with Gannon, and we played in the SB in 2003.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:53 pm
Any blogger (Sandusky44) who thinks that ONE single person won a super bowl by themselves clearly has shown their low football IQ.
Players, coaches, front office management, owners and even the trainers are all part of what we call a TEAM.
Ron Wolf was one small part of an overall team. Al Davis was a meddling owner who had to have his hand in everything including managing Ron Wolf.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:53 pm
In San Diego. I was talking so much crap to those Discharged Wagon Hoppers.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:53 pm
If Ron Wolf was here Gruden & the Bucs wouldnt have made the Super Bowl, resulting in 5 Gannon INTs..
Derp Derp.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:55 pm
Since one dumb ass is still in denial:
Al Davis has NEVER won a Super Bowl without Ron Wolf’s help.
Ron Wolf HAS won a Super Bowl without Al Davis’s help.
Some people try so hard to believe or disbelieve something that they’re willing to deny simple math in doing so. All you can do is grab your pop corn and watch. lol.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:56 pm
“We had a good team with Gannon, and we played in the SB in 2003.”
I personally think we had a better team than Tampa that year but we got out coached by Gruden……or was it RON WOLF disguised as Coach Gruden?
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:56 pm
Try Some Reality Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:37 pm
Thec Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:33 pm
I think you mean Assembly.
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In the industry it is know as assembley, or assembler.
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Really? Never heard of assembley. Only assembly. But maybe we’re splitting hairs. You a programmer, Thec?
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Sorry Bruh, typo should Aassembly, or assembler.
No I am not a code head, just been invloved with technlogy a long time…
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:56 pm
If Ron Wolf didnt go to GB the Packers would never have won another SB..
Derp Derp..
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:56 pm
666-Any blogger (Sandusky44) who thinks that ONE single person won a super bowl by themselves clearly has shown their low football IQ.
Players, coaches, front office management, owners and even the trainers are all part of what we call a TEAM.
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Too bad those that vote for the Hall of Fame don’t realize this.All we hear now-a-days when discussing whether someone should make the hall is how many titles do they have.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:56 pm
R8ER MIKE Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:49 pm
Sully= masterbating with sandpaper.
slightly amusing but highly irritating !!!!!
$$$$$$$$$$!
LMAO
Only you (ODB) thinks masterbating with sandpaper is amusing.
Long Live The ODB.
Still LMAO
You are a freak bro, but you are still a member of The Green Party!
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:57 pm
Silverandblack666 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:56 pm
“We had a good team with Gannon, and we played in the SB in 2003.”
I personally think we had a better team than Tampa that year but we got out coached by Gruden……or was it RON WOLF disguised as Coach Gruden?
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Gruden didnt even have to coach that game..
He knew the answers to the test already..
OR was it Ron Wolf?!?!?!?
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:57 pm
McClain makes me pine for Rob Holmberg…heck, even Rob Fredrickson.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:58 pm
Sorry Bruh, typo should Aassembly, or assembler.
No I am not a code head, just been invloved with technlogy a long time…
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I still cant get it right…Assembly.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:58 pm
Al Davis isn’t the only non-player to basically lobby his way into the HOF. Just because Wolf doesn’t have the recognition doesn’t mean he doesn’t deserve it.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:59 pm
I did not know that Ron Wolf was our Coach, Trainer QB, DC, MLB and owner all those years.
I must have been on vacation during those glory years!
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:59 pm
Too bad those that vote for the Hall of Fame don’t realize this.All we hear now-a-days when discussing whether someone should make the hall is how many titles do they have.
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Thats even misleading because Plunk and Flores should be in.
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:59 pm
803.DennisAllensVisor Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:43 pm
Dakota Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:19 pm
I would rather have kept Ariza, but he wanted more than the standard MLE, he wanted a home town bonus, so out the door he went and in came the head case Metta World Peace…FKA Ron Ron.
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Ariza can defend better today than Artest. Lakers still win that ring with Ariza.
Ariza signed for 5/33 with the Rockets. He’s making less than the 7/yr Artest is.
Bad move.
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Ariza 5 years $33 million
Artest 5 years just under $34 million
And Ariza wanted more from the Lakers than what was offered, so it was his call. He didn’t feel appreciated, so fk him.
Haven’t seen Ariza on many playoff teams over the past 3 years….
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:59 pm
What was Ron Wolf’s 40 time??..
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:01 pm
DennisAllensVisor Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:59 pm
What was Ron Wolf’s 40 time??..
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Like some QB’s decided not to throw, He decided not to run the 40…
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:01 pm
Thec,as well as a few other ex-Raiders.The list is fairly long.
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:02 pm
All joking aside, if Bill Polian didn’t shank that FG against the Giants, the Bills would have won 20 straight Super Bowls.
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:02 pm
I think that Ron Wolf is a man of many disguises.
For all we know he is Bill Parcells, Bill Bellicheck, Mike Holmgren, Bill Cower, John Gruden, Tom Coughlin and OJ!!!!
No I take that back he cant be OJ because the glove does not fit!
Maybe he is the Wizard of OZ too!!!!
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:02 pm
Dakota Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:59 pm
803.DennisAllensVisor Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:43 pm
Dakota Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:19 pm
I would rather have kept Ariza, but he wanted more than the standard MLE, he wanted a home town bonus, so out the door he went and in came the head case Metta World Peace…FKA Ron Ron.
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Ariza can defend better today than Artest. Lakers still win that ring with Ariza.
Ariza signed for 5/33 with the Rockets. He’s making less than the 7/yr Artest is.
Bad move.
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Ariza 5 years $33 million
Artest 5 years just under $34 million
And Ariza wanted more from the Lakers than what was offered, so it was his call. He didn’t feel appreciated, so fk him.
Haven’t seen Ariza on many playoff teams over the past 3 years….
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Ariza single handedly beat the Magic in the Finals.
He eliminated Turk.
And I havent seen Iguodala on many playoff teams either.. He must suck too?
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:02 pm
831.lefty12 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:56 pm
666-Any blogger (Sandusky44) who thinks that ONE single person won a super bowl by themselves clearly has shown their low football IQ.
Players, coaches, front office management, owners and even the trainers are all part of what we call a TEAM.
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Too bad those that vote for the Hall of Fame don’t realize this.All we hear now-a-days when discussing whether someone should make the hall is how many titles do they have.
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I agree with Lefty. Put Tim Brown on the 49ers straight out of college and Jerry Rice on the Raiders and we would probably look at them very differently.
It is not Tim Brown’s fault that he had like 7 different HCs and many many different starting QBs.
Timmy is a HOFer!
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:04 pm
“What was Ron Wolf’s 40 time??..”
Well that’s all speculation because if he is actually Usain Bolt he might have a good 40 time……but if is also Bill Walsh he might not have that great of a 40 time.
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:06 pm
“I agree with Lefty. Put Tim Brown on the 49ers straight out of college and Jerry Rice on the Raiders and we would probably look at them very differently.
It is not Tim Brown’s fault that he had like 7 different HCs and many many different starting QBs.
Timmy is a HOFer!”
Didn’t Timmy have like 15 different QB’s throughout his career here?
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:06 pm
Former NFL general manager Ron Wolf worked under Davis twice during his career. He felt honored to have worked for a man like Davis. In an earlier interview this author had with Wolf, he elaborated. “I think that I was blessed with [working for Davis] because he was energetic…so smart,” recalled Wolf. “In those days, if you were in a pro football operation, you ran the operation entirely from a business sense and from a coaching sense. He had that capability. We are talking about George Halas’, Paul Brown’s, people of that ilk who could do that and Al was in that vein. The same vein. Brilliant man. He took the time to train me. I am very, very fortunate to have been under his tutelage.”
Davis influenced Wolf. “I think that most of how I did things was a result of working for Al Davis,” Wolf said. “There were several things I would never incorporate or operate the way he did because my personality is not like his, but as far as learning work ethic and certainly the evaluation process, that would be all Al Davis.”
In a statement to this author for this article, Wolf summed up his feelings:
“Can you imagine having an opportunity to learn from a legendary figure such as Al Davis? This was my good fortune to say the least. He taught me every aspect of pro football from an organizational standpoint, scouting & personnel, signing, building a team, etc.
I accompanied him to New York when he was named Commissioner of the American Football League and returned with him after the merger to the Oakland Raiders when the Raiders became a force in football for many decades, the 70s & 80s. I left in 1990 after 25 years under his tutelage and I am deeply and forever grateful for him giving me an opportunity to learn under him.
His accomplishments are too lengthy to mention but he was as a dynamic force in pro football as George Halas and Curly Lambeau were in their era.
My thoughts are prayers are with Carol, his wife and Mark, his son.
My wife and I are deeply saddened by his passing but his legacy and image will forever loom large in the annuals of the game he helped make the best in the USA.”
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:07 pm
Tim Brown was a great/ future HOF player, but he is no Jerry Rice.
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:08 pm
But he(Timmy) didn’t win a Super Bowl.How ridiculous is that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:08 pm
“What was Ron Wolf’s 40 time??..”
I think I have figured this out now……when he is disguised as Mike Holmgren his 40 time is 6.45.
Now when he wears his mario manningham disguise he runs about 4.5.
We all know he has to be mario manningham because the Giants never won a Super Bowl without Ron Wolf!
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:09 pm
Like I said, Ariza chose to leave the Lakers. He wanted a home team bonus instead of giving a home team discount. He will regret it for the rest of his life. The Lakers moved on and won without him, while he has become a nobody on a nobody team.
Always better to be marginal on the Lakers than marginal on other teams.
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:11 pm
In fact I think it was Ron Wolf who is responsible for ending the Vietnam war!
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:12 pm
Didn’t Ron wolf alone tear down the wall in Germany during 1990?
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:13 pm
850.Raider O Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:07 pm
Tim Brown was a great/ future HOF player, but he is no Jerry Rice.
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No, he is actually better than Jerry Rice. Let him catch passes from Montana and Young for the bulk of his career and his numbers would have been better than Jerry’s considering he was pretty close to Jerry despite playing for a dog schyyyyyt team with dog shyyyyt QBs and HCs for the majority of his career.
I love Jerry Rice….but he is no Tim Brown!
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:13 pm
Maybe it wasn’t Roger Waters I was watching perform the Wall last week in San Francisco….it was in fact Ron Wolf!!
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:14 pm
McClain makes me pine for Rob Holmberg…heck, even Rob Fredrickson.
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LOL!!
#55 is in an exclusive club of excellent LB’s drafted by Al Davis:
Slade Norris
Darnell Bing
Cody Spencer
Andre Sommersell
JoJuan Armour
Travian Smith
Sedric Clark
Mike Morton
Matt Dyson
James Folston
Brian Jones
Aaron Wallace
A.J. Jimerson
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:14 pm
No, he didn’t do that other stuff….Ron Wolf invented the internet.
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:14 pm
Ariza single handedly beat the Magic in the Finals.
He eliminated Turk.
And I havent seen Iguodala on many playoff teams either.. He must suck too?
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you obviously fail to realize the importance of having a physical presence who conistently gives it his all and brings a level of toughness to your team. You also must have not seen many Laker games late in the season because Metta World Peace is one of the best defenders of all time and still has as quick of hands as anyone in the league
Metta World Peace > Ariza
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:15 pm
Dakota Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:09 pm
Like I said, Ariza chose to leave the Lakers. He wanted a home team bonus instead of giving a home team discount. He will regret it for the rest of his life. The Lakers moved on and won without him, while he has become a nobody on a nobody team.
Always better to be marginal on the Lakers than marginal on other teams.
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The Lakers won 1 without him yes.
My point is the Lakers still win THAT one and probably more WITH him..
The Lakers handled his contract poorly thru the media.
Didnt make a guy who just got you a ring feel important.
The regret is on both ends.
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:16 pm
“No, he didn’t do that other stuff….Ron Wolf invented the internet.”
So Ron Wolf is actually Al Gore!
Got it, thanks Dakota!
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:17 pm
If I had to pick between Ron Wolf running the Raiders, or Al Davis, say, in 1984…..I think I would go with Ron Wolf lol.
Anyone who says different is just lying, or is plain stuuuuuuupid.
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:18 pm
Did he ask for another spank? I think he did.
Once again:
Al Davis: Never won a super bowl without Ron Wolf’s help.
Ron Wolf: Has won a super bowl without Al Davis’s help.
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:18 pm
inonewordraider Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:14 pm
Ariza single handedly beat the Magic in the Finals.
He eliminated Turk.
And I havent seen Iguodala on many playoff teams either.. He must suck too?
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you obviously fail to realize the importance of having a physical presence who conistently gives it his all and brings a level of toughness to your team. You also must have not seen many Laker games late in the season because Metta World Peace is one of the best defenders of all time and still has as quick of hands as anyone in the league
Metta World Peace > Ariza
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LOL!! Comedy.
Doesnt matter how fast your hands are when your feet are getting slower by the day.
You play defense with you feet.
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:19 pm
Seth Smith jack.Good job!
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:19 pm
Silverandblack666 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:16 pm
Thank you sir may I have another?
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:23 pm
Parker is pitching a hell of a game.Another young gem acquired by BB.
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:23 pm
“If I had to pick between Ron Wolf running the Raiders, or Al Davis, say, in 1984…..I think I would go with Ron Wolf lol.
Anyone who says different is just lying, or is plain stuuuuuuupid.”
Damn Dakota you are good!
I kind of remember Al Davis being a “behind the scenes” kind of owner. He let his coaches coach, and he let his management team do as they see fit, a very hands off kind of owner.
Its a wonder he got any accolades at all I mean it was never him, it was always his underlings who made things happen in the Raiders organization.
So here we have Sandusky44 saying that Amy Trask can now finally do her job without the meddling of Al Davis but for some strange reason Ron Wolf never had to deal with a meddling owner looking over his shoulder.
No wonder Ron Wolf won the Nobel peace prize!
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:24 pm
Ron Artest holds Paul Pierce to 6-14 shooting for 13 points in game 6 and 5-15 for 18 points in game 7 of the 2010 finals.
Ariza was burned by Pierce in the 2008 finals when he had a chance to guard him. No reason to believe the bigger Pierce wouldn’t have worked over Ariza again.
Sorry DAV, you are wrong about this.
It is one thing to slow down Turkeylugeeeee, but quite another to stop Paul Pierce.
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:26 pm
wait…he does that?
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:26 pm
Yep, he wants another. Bend over, Kevin Bacon, here it comes.
Al Davis has never won a Super Bowl without Ron Wolf’s help.
Ron Wolf HAS won a Super Bowl without Al Davis’s help.
Your ass must to be purple by now.
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:26 pm
If it wasn’t for Ron Wolf stopping Hitler in his tracks who knows where we would be now.
I think Ron Wolf should stop playing QB for the Packers and start fixing this economy!
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:26 pm
No, he is actually better than Jerry Rice. Let him catch passes from Montana and Young for the bulk of his career and his numbers would have been better than Jerry’s considering he was pretty close to Jerry despite playing for a dog schyyyyyt team with dog shyyyyt QBs and HCs for the majority of his care.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Tim was a better athlete.
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:27 pm
Happy Birthday Mike Goodson!
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RB Mike Goodson, who came to the Raiders from Carolina in a March trade, is battling Taiwan Jones for the backup job behind Darren McFadden. He said the Raiders’ offense and zone blocking scheme are a great fit for his skills. “I love it,” Goodson said. “It’s fast. It’s open. We’ve got the zone working. It’s kind of like a one cut and go deal. I think it plays to my advantages. Make one move and get up-field. Use your speed.”
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:28 pm
You guys remember when Sandusky44 had a huge man crush on Gruden.
Now our little demented blogger has grown up and likes older men as he is suckling the sack of Ron Wolf….after all he did cause the fall of the Soviet Union!
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:28 pm
Dakota Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:24 pm
Ron Artest holds Paul Pierce to 6-14 shooting for 13 points in game 6 and 5-15 for 18 points in game 7 of the 2010 finals.
Ariza was burned by Pierce in the 2008 finals when he had a chance to guard him. No reason to believe the bigger Pierce wouldn’t have worked over Ariza again.
Sorry DAV, you are wrong about this.
It is one thing to slow down Turkeylugeeeee, but quite another to stop Paul Pierce.
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What about the games before that when Pierce went off? They dont count?
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:29 pm
This was your spanking and it must have hurt real bad because I see you are still butt hurt!
DutchRaider77 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:06 pm
Former NFL general manager Ron Wolf worked under Davis twice during his career. He felt honored to have worked for a man like Davis. In an earlier interview this author had with Wolf, he elaborated. “I think that I was blessed with [working for Davis] because he was energetic…so smart,” recalled Wolf. “In those days, if you were in a pro football operation, you ran the operation entirely from a business sense and from a coaching sense. He had that capability. We are talking about George Halas’, Paul Brown’s, people of that ilk who could do that and Al was in that vein. The same vein. Brilliant man. He took the time to train me. I am very, very fortunate to have been under his tutelage.”
Davis influenced Wolf. “I think that most of how I did things was a result of working for Al Davis,” Wolf said. “There were several things I would never incorporate or operate the way he did because my personality is not like his, but as far as learning work ethic and certainly the evaluation process, that would be all Al Davis.”
In a statement to this author for this article, Wolf summed up his feelings:
“Can you imagine having an opportunity to learn from a legendary figure such as Al Davis? This was my good fortune to say the least. He taught me every aspect of pro football from an organizational standpoint, scouting & personnel, signing, building a team, etc.
I accompanied him to New York when he was named Commissioner of the American Football League and returned with him after the merger to the Oakland Raiders when the Raiders became a force in football for many decades, the 70s & 80s. I left in 1990 after 25 years under his tutelage and I am deeply and forever grateful for him giving me an opportunity to learn under him.
His accomplishments are too lengthy to mention but he was as a dynamic force in pro football as George Halas and Curly Lambeau were in their era.
My thoughts are prayers are with Carol, his wife and Mark, his son.
My wife and I are deeply saddened by his passing but his legacy and image will forever loom large in the annuals of the game he helped make the best in the USA.”
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:30 pm
Peace Out Nation!
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:30 pm
Or the fact that Ariza avg’d 5.6 minutes in that 08 Finals vs the Celtics lol…
Kinda forgot to mention that part..
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:33 pm
Al Davis has never won a Super Bowl without Ron Wolf’s help.
Ron Wolf HAS, on the other hand, won a Super Bowl without Al Davis’s help.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdFLPn30dvQ
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:33 pm
877.DennisAllensVisor Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:28 pm
Dakota Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:24 pm
Ron Artest holds Paul Pierce to 6-14 shooting for 13 points in game 6 and 5-15 for 18 points in game 7 of the 2010 finals.
Ariza was burned by Pierce in the 2008 finals when he had a chance to guard him. No reason to believe the bigger Pierce wouldn’t have worked over Ariza again.
Sorry DAV, you are wrong about this.
It is one thing to slow down Turkeylugeeeee, but quite another to stop Paul Pierce.
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What about the games before that when Pierce went off? They dont count?
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Oh, you mean the 2 for 11 and 10 points in game 2? Or the 15 points in game 3? Or the 19 points in game 4?
Artest shut him down for 5 of 7 games.
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:36 pm
Dakota Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:33 pm
877.DennisAllensVisor Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:28 pm
Dakota Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:24 pm
Ron Artest holds Paul Pierce to 6-14 shooting for 13 points in game 6 and 5-15 for 18 points in game 7 of the 2010 finals.
Ariza was burned by Pierce in the 2008 finals when he had a chance to guard him. No reason to believe the bigger Pierce wouldn’t have worked over Ariza again.
Sorry DAV, you are wrong about this.
It is one thing to slow down Turkeylugeeeee, but quite another to stop Paul Pierce.
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What about the games before that when Pierce went off? They dont count?
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Oh, you mean the 2 for 11 and 10 points in game 2? Or the 15 points in game 3? Or the 19 points in game 4?
Artest shut him down for 5 of 7 games.
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Paul Pierce avg’d 20.5 PPG that season…
Artest knocked him down to 19.0 in the Finals…
WOW… Shut him down!!!!!! #sarcasm
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:36 pm
“Ron Artest holds Paul Pierce to 6-14 shooting for 13 points in game 6 and 5-15 for 18 points in game 7 of the 2010 finals.”
If that was Ron wolf he would have held him to 1 point!
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:37 pm
Im sorry.
Pierce avg’d 18.3 PPG that Season..
He avg’d 19 that Finals series..
So………………………………..
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:38 pm
Michael Jordan only won his championships with Phil Jackson as a coach…..(Phil Jackson is really Ron wolf) Jordan without Jackson would have never won anything.
(Sarcasm making fun of Sandusky44)
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:41 pm
And remember everyone, only unfunny dorks have to explain their jokes and denote that they’re sarcasm.
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:42 pm
Good to see Melvin didn’t bring in Balfour in a tie game.
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:42 pm
Lets vote!!!!
Vote #1 if you think that Ron Wolf taught Al Davis everything he knows about winning football games.
Vote #2 if you think that Ron Wolf was a student of the game under Al Davis who took what he learned from Al to win a championship somewhere else.
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:45 pm
It wasnt ariza gets paid or ron gets paid. It was ariza or odom. they kept odom. Ron was a mle his first yr in la.
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:46 pm
Was 888 sarcasm or was he serious? He didn’t denote!
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:47 pm
110 pitches and Weaver comes out for the ninth.Scoccia obviously doesn’t believe in the pitch count BS.If his guy still has it he’ll let him go.
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:48 pm
lefty12 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:01 pm
Thec,as well as a few other ex-Raiders.The list is fairly long.
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Truth
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:49 pm
Wolf told Buss to draft Magic over Bird and came up with the idea of Showtime!!
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:50 pm
Remind me where Ariza is again? Oh yeah, he is a nobody on a nobody team.
Wake me when he does something significant.
In 10 years no one will remember Trevor Ariza’s name…Ron Ron aka Metta will live forever!
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:50 pm
Hair and DAV,you two are both in the anti McClain,cut him now crowd,right?Yet you back Kobe.Interesting.
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:50 pm
I like RM aproach to stocking up on players that are here to compete for a roster spost.
I like the aquisition of QB Kyle Newhall-Caballero. He has the looks of a Matt Flynn, whom I presume RM had a say in drafting him in GB.
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:51 pm
Anyone know why Sully crossed the road?
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His toungue was stuck in the chicken….
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:52 pm
lefty12 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:50 pm
Hair and DAV,you two are both in the anti McClain,cut him now crowd,right?Yet you back Kobe.Interesting.
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Im for McClain.
Anti Lakers. FYI.
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:52 pm
LMAO at 893
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:52 pm
890.Marks hair Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:45 pm
It wasnt ariza gets paid or ron gets paid. It was ariza or odom. they kept odom.
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Wrong.
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:53 pm
Dakota Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:50 pm
Remind me where Ariza is again? Oh yeah, he is a nobody on a nobody team.
Wake me when he does something significant.
In 10 years no one will remember Trevor Ariza’s name…Ron Ron aka Metta will live forever!
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LOL. Only a Laker fan.
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:54 pm
Hair and DAV,you two are both in the anti McClain,cut him now crowd,right?Yet you back Kobe.Interesting.
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@Lefty
hate both of them!!
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:54 pm
“Anyone know why Sully crossed the road?
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His toungue was stuck in the chicken….”
Very funny!
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:54 pm
DAV-Sorry,the way you’ve been carrying on about them for the last couple of hours,I got the feeling you were one of their fans.
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:54 pm
Wolf told Davis to draft Marcus Allen, leading to Al’s 3rd Super Bowl victory, and his last.
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:55 pm
Al Davis’s last Super Bowl victory: 1983
Wolf’s last: 1996
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:57 pm
Lefty,
Slowlando McLazy will eventually be cut due to his performance on and off the field…..Kobe may be a douche, but he is an all-time great douche, I mean player!
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:59 pm
Slowlando McLazy will eventually be cut due to his performance on and off the field…..Kobe may be a douche, but he is an all-time great douche, I mean player!
***
co-signed, Dakota!
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:59 pm
“Wolf told Davis to draft Marcus Allen, leading to Al’s 3rd Super Bowl victory, and his last.”
Since when was Al Davis ever an order taker?
I and many others in here know that he was the one giving orders not taking them.
Nice try but you failed miserably once again!
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:00 pm
nite gents & trolls
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:01 pm
People telling Al Davis what to do and him rolling over to do just that.
LMFAO that has to be the most amusing thing I have ever read in here.
Oh man I am seriously LMAO
I need a break after that one!
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:03 pm
Remember when Pete Rozelle told Al he could not move his team to LA.
Yeah Al rolled over and immediately complied!
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:04 pm
If McClain is cut due to his performance I have no quarrels with it.I just find it interesting that some on here are calling for him to be cut because of what happened in Alabama yet support Kobe.
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:07 pm
I for one am glad Wolf recommended we draft M.Allen.It showed he was doing is job well which is what he was getting paid to do.
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:08 pm
900. Not wrong. . They wanted the 3 bigs more than ariza .. Odom got paid. Ariza left.. Ron was a second option..
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:09 pm
And I dont want to cut romac.. I just think he deserves to go to jail..
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:10 pm
No, Lefty, you see, Wolf had nothing to do with drafting Marcus Allen. It was all Al Davis. That’s why Al loved Marcus so much, and favored him over the rest of the team his entire career here.
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:12 pm
If kobe was guilty, id want him to pay his dues too.
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:12 pm
The legitimate reasons I could see McClain cut are because of poor work ethic, not giving 100% and lack of film study.
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:14 pm
Marks Hair Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:12 pm
If kobe was guilty
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Yeh,right.And OJ was innocent too.
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:14 pm
Sandusky44 we all know that you think Al Davis was a meek submissive man who let others run him over.
We were all wrong and the great Sandusky is right as usual!
Case closed!
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:15 pm
917. Ha nice.. I was at the game when marcus came home to La with the qweefs.. The crowd was soo pizzed at AL.. The sky boxes were pelted with food and drink all day..
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:16 pm
Mark, in ‘95? Chiefs at Raiders? I was there too. The stadium roared when Marcus was introduced. Al ate nothing but s#it that day.
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:17 pm
666-I don’t believe any of those are in question.By all accounts he does those well.It would have to be he just isn’t that good.
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:20 pm
OJ had a mountain of physical evidence against him. Kobe had all the physical evidence on his side.. Easy call there.. OJ Mclain is a bad kid.. Maybe he can be scared strait.
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:22 pm
“666-I don’t believe any of those are in question.By all accounts he does those well.It would have to be he just isn’t that good.”
I would agree with you 100% he is the product of being in a great defense on a very good SEC team. Take him out of that environment and he is sucking wind.
Not sure why everyone is so quick to listen to Saban talk about one of his players and believe him. We all know that Saban lied to Miami.
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:24 pm
923. Still have the stub somewhere.. The crowd beat the shlt out of qweef fans all day.. It was crazy.. I thought it was 94 though..
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:25 pm
Wow, you people still Lynching Rolando McClain. The coaches have said they are happy with him, So stfu, alredy
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:27 pm
Tim Brown was a punk who signed an offer from the MF Broncos! Retired with TB!
Always ran OB instead of downfield…ran shotty routes.
Not a HOFer and nowhere near Rice.
Dakota just swings on the popes jock.
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:28 pm
No one is “Lynching” anyone.
Stop being so dramatic KK.
He hasn’t played well the last 2 years.
For that we are bashing his ability to play MLB and or his skills, not a public hanging……there is a big difference.
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:29 pm
The Condo era is the worst in Raider history!
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:29 pm
OJ evidence gathered by a police department that’s proven to be racist. “The Glove” was found by Furhman, who entered OJ’s house without a warrant. Granted, that’s typical for homicides. But nonetheless, you have a known racist who is now a talking head on a right wing, racist news network having been a lead investigator in the OJ case, it puts a dark cloud over the credibility of the investigation. I really don’t know if OJ killed Nicole and Ron, and don’t care. Murders happen almost every day in LA. Kids are murdered in LA. I really don’t know for sure OJ killed them, and personally I have no problem with him.
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:30 pm
Ariza doesn’t get the Lakers past Dallas or OKC and that’s the only thing that matters. Phil Jackson once called Ron Artest one of the 5 best players in the NBA… Phil wanted Ron
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:30 pm
Lynching.lol
he’ll probably get probation.. If he did that shlt to my kid id go samuel l jackson on that thug..
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:30 pm
So…did Coach Allen remove the shield from DMACs walking boot?
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:30 pm
Silverandblack666 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:28 pm
No one is “Lynching” anyone.
Stop being so dramatic KK.
He hasn’t played well the last 2 years.
For that we are bashing his ability to play MLB and or his skills, not a public hanging……there is a big difference.
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DA had noting but compliments to say about McClains football ability. Get over it.
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:33 pm
George Lynch > Ariza
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:33 pm
914.lefty12 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:04 pm
If McClain is cut due to his performance I have no quarrels with it.I just find it interesting that some on here are calling for him to be cut because of what happened in Alabama yet support Kobe.
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It is just what pushed many over the edge on McClain. First his on the field performance, then, in the middle of a playoff push he goes to a funeral and starts shooting at people….can’t you see why that pushed some over with McClain?
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:34 pm
932. He wrote a book explaning how he killed them… He attacked her many times before and threatened her life.. OJ did it…
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:35 pm
DA had noting but compliments to say about McClains football ability. Get over it.
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He did say he needed to step up against the pass KK, but I am in his corner. I really could care less about his personal issues. Its his business. I just want a beast in the middle.
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:35 pm
KK all of a sudden takes Raider statements as gospel lol
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:35 pm
Silverandblack666 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:28 pm
No one is “Lynching” anyone.
Stop being so dramatic KK.
He hasn’t played well the last 2 years.
For that we are bashing his ability to play MLB and or his skills, not a public hanging……there is a big difference.
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DA had noting but compliments to say about McClains football ability. Get over it.
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So you disagree with Monte Poole’s analysis of McClain’s play from last year and think he was just lynching McClain b/c he is black? Also DA didn’t say that “Physically, as you look at him, what he needs to improve on, and he knows this, is a little bit of the pass coverage aspect.”
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:37 pm
916.Marks hair Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:08 pm
900. Not wrong. . They wanted the 3 bigs more than ariza .. Odom got paid. Ariza left.. Ron was a second option..
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Not how it went down. The Lakers signed Ron Ron to replace Ariza long before Odom finally succumbed and re-signed with the Lakers. Two different matters entirely. Odom took a pay cut to stay with the Lakers. Artest took Ariza’s money and his spot.
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:37 pm
Kobe was COMPLETELY innocent.
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:38 pm
These A/A Athletes making tons of money, drives some white folk crazy.
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:38 pm
Very amusing watching S&B666 leading the drop-kicking of MR up and down the blog. Meanwhile, MR uses the tried and true Nazi tactic of repeating a falsehood until it seems true.
Will MR finally admit to SeaBass’ value when he breaks the FG distance mark this year? I wonder.
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:38 pm
The players on our squad that ppl outside of the circle have heard of:
Palmer-known for quitting on the Bengals, thought of as washed up or never was
Leinart-known for being a bust
Pryor-thought to be a future bust
Seymour-outsiders might still consider him a stud although obviously on the decline
Mcfadden-known for his injuries
DHB-used whenever you argue with a non Raider fan they bring him and Jamarcus up
under the radar again….. can we finally get over the hump?
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:38 pm
“Is he a legitimate challenger to start over McClain? Can he stay healthy?”
WITH GOETHEL, WHO CAN TELL?
05-23-12 3:38 am pac
Even with news that embroiled MLB Rolando McClain still has full club endorsement questions remain at the core of Oaklands second level.
Chief among them, 3rd yr LB Travis Goethel.
With the news of McClain’s conviction on 4 misdemeanor counts for an Alabama assault arrest many including Bay Area reporter Tim Kawakami had McClain all but shipped off from Oakland.
That meant the core of Oaklands new hybrid 4-3, 3-4 defense would likely be manned by Goethel and others.
With yesterdays open endorsement by the new powers that be meaning McClain’s clearly back in the fold, Goethel might not have to take center stage but hes likely to figure prominently.
Is that a good or a bad thing?
INJURY BUG
Hes been bitten with season ending injuries in pre season two years in a row but flashing enough promise in pre season to challenge Rolando McClain for the starting MLB job.
Thats impressive considering in 2010, McClain was taken 8th overall in the first round and Goethel was taken 182 picks later in round 6.
Unfortunately the former ASU standouts rookie season was derailed by unexpected back surgery in October of 2010, effectively washing out his year.
Goethel was healthy as the strike shortened 2011 off season program began and again impressed. Some had him slated for a starting slot at WLB but a torn ACL on August 23rd cost him the entire year.
FLASHES
Goethel seems like a Reggieballer but has he been over sold?
Hes got a high motor, instinct for the ball and is a solid tackler which helps make up for the 6-2, 240 lb Linebackers average speed and athleticism but one wonders what kind of football shape Goethel can be in after sitting out for 2 years in a row back to back.
The truth is Goethel did see time in 8 games his rookie year but had little input, struggled with reads, diagnosis and in coverage.
In short, he looked a step slow and in over his head. He’ll have a full off season to get coached up, we just hope he survives it.
Some have compared Goethel to former Raider great Greg Biekert but the 6-2, 255 lb “Biek” was not only an instinctual LB, he was crazy smart and almost never over ran plays or jumped the wrong gap.
Biekert is the reason for Peyton Manning often spouting gibberish at the LOS to confuse the D. Biekert deciphered Manning during a game and un-nerved the wily signal caller so badly it changed the way Manning played the game.
Right now Goethel reminds us more of LB Ricky Brown whose claim to Raider infamy was lining up against QB Joe Flacco and getting burned ona deep pass from Troy Smith in the Wild cat formation. That and having more concussions than Super Dave Osbourne.
In college, he made up for his smallish size with guile and instincts but will that be enough to carry the smaller LB through at this level if hes not yet up to speed physically?
For some it can take the entire next season to recover from a torn ACL. Goethel has yet to get up to speed, nor even prove he can play at the next level.
Challenging McClain or anyone else for a starting slot, especially in a 4-3, 3-4 hybrid D like new DC Jason Tarver is implementing, will be a daunting task.
If Goethel pulls it off we’ll be the first to celebrate his remarkable feat with horrible puns like “Goethel it on the Mountain!”.
We hope stays healthy and was worth the wait.
His Nation needs him.
http://www.raidernationstation.com/ones_to_watch
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Makes it seem like may hes not a sure thing…lol!
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:39 pm
“DA had noting but compliments to say about McClains football ability. Get over it.”
This is true but its not game time yet this is OTA’s.
Maybe he looks good in practice but he needs to be a good film study to be a good MLB in today’s game.
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:42 pm
930.Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:27 pm
Tim Brown was a punk who signed an offer from the MF Broncos! Retired with TB!
Always ran OB instead of downfield…ran shotty routes.
Not a HOFer and nowhere near Rice.
Dakota just swings on the popes jock.
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I always knew you were a 49ers fan!
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:42 pm
Kobe and OJ, eh?
Im curious what you think Kobe is guilty of, Lefty.
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:42 pm
“These A/A Athletes making tons of money, drives some white folk crazy.”
Why the racial comments I just don’t get it?
No one was implying or saying anything about the money he makes we are talking about his ability to be a successful MLB in this league.
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:44 pm
These A/A Athletes making tons of money, drives some white folk crazy
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Good Lord, are you serious? Who? Every post I have seen that wants McClain cut wants to replace him with another Free Agent African American MLB. You even called McClain a thug on this site!
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:44 pm
“PlunkforHOF Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:38 pm
Very amusing watching S&B666 leading the drop-kicking of MR up and down the blog. Meanwhile, MR uses the tried and true Nazi tactic of repeating a falsehood until it seems true.
Will MR finally admit to SeaBass’ value when he breaks the FG distance mark this year? I wonder.”
funny isn’t it Plunk?
To think that Al Davis took orders and rolled over like a submissive dog is so amusing. I am pretty sure he was the puppeteer pulling the strings not the puppet.
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:45 pm
Silverandblack666 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:39 pm
“DA had noting but compliments to say about McClains football ability. Get over it.”
This is true but its not game time yet this is OTA’s.
Maybe he looks good in practice but he needs to be a good film study to be a good MLB in today’s game.
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The whole thrust of DA comments were how quickly and well Rolando has picked up the New Raider Defense. C’mon dude, keep up.
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:45 pm
952.J Hill Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:42 pm
Kobe and OJ, eh?
Im curious what you think Kobe is guilty of, Lefty.
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Guilty of sleeping with an easy chick looking to score a pay day is what he was guilty of…..
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:48 pm
Dakota-I find what Kobe did to be much more appalling than what McClain did.
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:49 pm
To think that Al Davis took orders and rolled over like a submissive dog is so amusing. I am pretty sure he was the puppeteer pulling the strings not the puppet.
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How many times did Ron Wolf say Coach Davis was his mentor and a mover and shaker of the NFL? MR can’t see past his hatred to admit this.
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:49 pm
952.J Hill Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:42 pm
Kobe and OJ, eh?
Im curious what you think Kobe is guilty of, Lefty.
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Guilty of sleeping with an easy chick looking to score a pay day is what he was guilty of…..
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C’Mon Dakota this was all Kobe’s fault! If he was classy he would have given her a nice gift basket and a Limo ride like Jeter does with his hookups.
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:49 pm
OK, so maybe Chucky B was a good part of the reason McClain sucked so bad last year.
But seriously even if you are taking bad angles, whiffing and not shedding blocks you can at least show some hustle out there!
He was always jogging down field after he whiffed on a tackle.
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:50 pm
958.lefty12 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:48 pm
Dakota-I find what Kobe did to be much more appalling than what McClain did.
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Having sex with an easy chick is much more appalling than firing a gun near a person’s head?
Interesting. To each their own.
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:52 pm
961.Silverandblack666 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:49 pm
OK, so maybe Chucky B was a good part of the reason McClain sucked so bad last year.
But seriously even if you are taking bad angles, whiffing and not shedding blocks you can at least show some hustle out there!
He was always jogging down field after he whiffed on a tackle.
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Must have had bad coaching the prior year, and also back in college, because those were issues Charlie Casserly noticed while watching tape on McClain…..
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:52 pm
JHill-i believe he raped that chick.Physically assaulted her at the very least and then bought his way out of it.I won’t argue about it because charges were dropped,but I still believe he was guilty.
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:53 pm
Yeah, Plunkett, I’ll admit to Seabass’s value when he breaks the record, then muffs the potential game winners the following 3 weeks, and the Raiders miss the playoffs again. Sure. I’ll give him his props.
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:54 pm
“How many times did Ron Wolf say Coach Davis was his mentor and a mover and shaker of the NFL? MR can’t see past his hatred to admit this.”
You said it. To think that Ron Wolf barked out orders and Al Davis submissively complied is pretty funny.
Most of us could see that Mr Davis was a proud, hard headed man who liked to run things his way. A true rebel never conforming. I just don’t see how anyone could call him an order taker.
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:55 pm
Plunk,
Ron Wolf could say that Al Davis invented the game, doesn’t change the fact that Wolf won a SB without Al’s help, while Al never won one without Wolf’s help. The facts speak louder than Wolf’s lip service. He’s a class guy. He doesn’t burn bridges. But the facts clearly state that Wolf was a better GM than Al Davis.
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:56 pm
Did you know that, Ron Wolf is the man responsible for sliced bread?…..
And, world renowned for his tireless research on the subject of mousetrap technology?…..
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:57 pm
“Must have had bad coaching the prior year, and also back in college, because those were issues Charlie Casserly noticed while watching tape on McClain…..”
I was trying to give him the benefit of the doubt there Dakota!
I mean lets just say that it was all Chucky B’s fault. Just imagine that for a minute….still there is a matter of hustle and desire.
But like KK said he has a clean slate with DA and has another chance to show why he was picked so high.
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:59 pm
909RaiderLifer Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:56 pm
Did you know that, Ron Wolf is the man responsible for sliced bread?…..
*a few courtesy claps from the audience…
May 23rd, 2012 at 4:01 pm
Some Raider fans hate Ron Wolf. We know why.
May 23rd, 2012 at 4:04 pm
The disciples of Buckley of course conveniently forget National Review’s position on civil rights. Let us remember Buckley’s comments on how the whites in the South have a right to government-enforced segregation because they are “the advanced race”
“The central question that emerges—and it is not a parliamentary question or a question that is answered by merely consulting a catalog of the rights of American citizens, born Equal—is whether the White community in the South is entitled to take such measures as are necessary to prevail, politically and culturally, in areas in which it does not predominate numerically? The sobering answer is Yes—the White community is so entitled because, for the time being, it is the advanced race.”
-William F. Buckley
May 23rd, 2012 at 4:04 pm
-Al Davis absolutely deserves to be in Hall of Fame for all he did for the NFL. That is undisputed by anyone that matters.
-Ron Wolf IS a genius.
-Ron Wolf credits Al Davis for being an integral part of what he learned about football. Hard to dispute HIS OWN WORDS. Those who think he’s lying about that should go up to Ron Wolf and tell him so and see what happens.
-Ron Wolf DID help turn the Packers into what they became in the 90’s and what they still are today.
Why can’t it be that BOTH Al AND Ron Wolf are worthy of praise for what they have both accomplished individually and collectively?
May 23rd, 2012 at 4:07 pm
I don’t care if Ron Wolf credits Al Davis for the forward pass and the open field tackle.
Bottom line is, the facts say Ron Wolf is a better GM than Al Davis. One could win a super bowl without the other, and it wasn’t Al.
May 23rd, 2012 at 4:09 pm
No quotes, Ron Wolf’s or otherwise, change the facts. Wolf could win the SB without Al. Al could not win it without Wolf.
May 23rd, 2012 at 4:10 pm
It appears as though Rolando will be playing this season.
That’s a positive in my book.
DA and Reggie can take Him for a test drive and then make a determination as to how He fits in…or out.
Rolando is a mixed bag at this point in my mind.
Hi football IQ according to those that have coached him.
Questionable off field behavior which I’m willing to allow for the indiscretion of youth.
Played hurt last season, but appeared to lack hustle in pursuit.
A by product of injury, or lack of heart? IDK
May 23rd, 2012 at 4:11 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:53 pm
Yeah, Plunkett, I’ll admit to Seabass’s value when he breaks the record, then muffs the potential game winners the following 3 weeks, and the Raiders miss the playoffs again. Sure. I’ll give him his props.
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I am absolutely keeping this, and when it proves untrue I will post it again and again and again to shut your little mealy mouth up.
May 23rd, 2012 at 4:13 pm
I can’t argue that becuz I have such enormous respect for Ron Wolf and it’s obvious what he did for GB.
I see those cheeseheads up in Wisconsin and feel like telling them Lombardi had nothing to do with why you’re puffing your chest about your team and what they’ve done since heck…1992?
They need to put a statue up of Ron Wolf and name a street after him like they did with Holmgren.
I’m just glad he is at least somewhat a part of what Raiders are doing now. However minimal his involvement is.
May 23rd, 2012 at 4:16 pm
Plunket, it was sarcasm. What good is it if Jano breaks some record if the team isn’t winning? You only draft a kick in the first round if he wins games for you with his foot. Jano has not done that, at least not nearly enough to warrant a 1st round draft pick. I honestly can’t remember the last time he won a game for us. He should be doing it routinely. There is no reason teams like Indy and NE have had great FG kickers to ice games for them through the years. Our FIRST ROUND DRAFT PICK FG KICKER should be second to none, and an icon in the league. Tha’ts the only way to justify it.
May 23rd, 2012 at 4:18 pm
When you consider Jano’s lack of clutch FGs, I’d say he justifies a 4th round/beyond pick, or walk on. At best. He doesn’t even justify a 3rd round pick. A team taking him in the first round? Nuts.
May 23rd, 2012 at 4:20 pm
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — Of all the falsehoods told about President 0bama, the biggest whopper is the one about his reckless spending spree.
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/0bama-spending-binge-never-happened-2012-05-22
May 23rd, 2012 at 4:22 pm
I don’t think anyone disputes that Al left alot to be desired as GM of the team the last decade but it’s not fair to indict his entire existence when he was the owner of a team that won 3 SB’s in 7 yrs. That’s pretty good.
If he made the decision to hire the right people (ala Wolf) then he deserves credit for that.
May 23rd, 2012 at 4:22 pm
0bama is more fiscally conservative than Ronald Reagan. He will campaign on that. Romney is unwanted by his own party. A generic candidate. He’s a write-in candidate with good hair.
May 23rd, 2012 at 4:24 pm
Pointing out Ron Wolf was a better GM than Al Davis does not “indict” Al Davis’s “entire existence”.
May 23rd, 2012 at 4:25 pm
I remember when Al drafted Jano 1st rd. I also remember our previous kicker missing at least a few clutch fg’s that could’ve won games for the Raiders.
Al was sick of losing games due to a lame azz kicker.
Was it Cole Ford?
May 23rd, 2012 at 4:25 pm
It simply reveals that Al Davis was not nearly as good of a GM as he led fans to believe via marketing of his image and the team’s image.
May 23rd, 2012 at 4:27 pm
SNB666 is one of the Raider fans who fell victim to Al Davis’s marketing. The facts show that Al Davis took credit for a lot of scouting and acquisitions he had little or nothing to do with.
May 23rd, 2012 at 4:28 pm
0bama spending spree, never happened
http://images1.dailykos.com/i/user/6/Federal_spending.jpeg
May 23rd, 2012 at 4:29 pm
Al is god.
May 23rd, 2012 at 4:29 pm
Pointing out Ron Wolf was a better GM than Al Davis does not “indict” Al Davis’s “entire existence”.
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I hear ya. Exaggerated a bit.
May 23rd, 2012 at 4:30 pm
943. Right ron took arizas money & spot.. But that was after ariza asked for a raise that would make signing odom impossible.. They chose odom…
May 23rd, 2012 at 4:31 pm
Al Davis was AFL commissioner when Ron Wolf drafted much of the core of the ’70s team. Al was busy with lawsuits when Bruce Allen and Gruden did most of the acquisitions in the late ’90s. The closest Al ever got to being the GM he wanted people to believe he was, was when he was away from the team headquarters!
May 23rd, 2012 at 4:33 pm
• In the 2009 fiscal year — the last of George W. Bush’s presidency — federal spending rose by 17.9% from $2.98 trillion to $3.52 trillion. Check the official numbers at the Office of Management and Budget.
• In fiscal 2010 — the first budget under 0bama — spending fell 1.8% to $3.46 trillion.
• In fiscal 2011, spending rose 4.3% to $3.60 trillion.
• In fiscal 2012, spending is set to rise 0.7% to $3.63 trillion, according to the Congressional Budget Office’s estimate of the budget that was agreed to last August.
• Finally in fiscal 2013 — the final budget of 0bama’s term — spending is scheduled to fall 1.3% to $3.58 trillion. Read the CBO’s latest budget outlook.
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http://articles.marketwatch.com/2012-05-22/commentary/31802270_1_spending-federal-budget-drunken-sailor
May 23rd, 2012 at 4:34 pm
984. Na. We had nedney kicking great that yr.. He was much more cluch than jano.. I still dont believe in jano in big moments..
May 23rd, 2012 at 4:44 pm
Nedney kicked the game winner against KC in ‘99, last game of the season. The game many argued was the beginning of the Gruden/Gannon winning era. We had our kicker.
May 23rd, 2012 at 4:45 pm
Scenario:
We take the field in 2000 with Shawn Alexander backing up Wheatley, being a part of our “committee” of running backs. Our FG kicker is Joe Nedney. Bad scenario?
May 23rd, 2012 at 4:46 pm
DennisAllensVisor Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:59 pm
What was Ron Wolf’s 40 time??..
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I didn’t know one timed their chug on a 40. I thought good sippin’ beer was meant to enjoy!
May 23rd, 2012 at 4:47 pm
We know what Gruden wanted.
May 23rd, 2012 at 4:52 pm
Scenario:
We take the field in 2000 with Shawn Alexander backing up Wheatley, being a part of our “committee” of running backs. Our FG kicker is Joe Nedney. Bad scenario?
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Sully,
Is Jano really one of the biggest disappointments taken in 1st round since the 2000 draft? Top 10? I understand you don’t take a kicker in the 1st round, but I think a lot of teams would of traded their terrible 1st round pick for Jano.
Also, if we are talking time machine scenarios you would waste it on the Jano 1st round pick? I would rather have the Raiders traded Randy Moss to GB for Aaron Rogers and a 7th round pick and taken Calvin Johnson instead of Russell.
May 23rd, 2012 at 4:55 pm
Nein Nein Nein
May 23rd, 2012 at 4:56 pm
I just read on Wikipedia that although Thomas Edison is credited with inventing the phonograph he really gave Ron Wolf all the credit.
“It was a heck of an invention,” Edison said. “Ron was a huge part in getting the needle ‘just right.’ If it wasn’t for some of the major adjustments he made, and the materials he brought in for the phonograph I don’t know how we would have gotten over the top,” Edison recalled. Edison went on to say, “Don’t know how we would have done with out Ron.”
May 23rd, 2012 at 4:57 pm
We know what Gruden wanted.
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An example was Sebastian Janikowski, whom the Raiders took with the 17th pick in 2000, Gruden’s third year. The kicker was in trouble with the law so often at Florida State that Raiders tackle Lincoln Kennedy said, “When I heard all that, I knew he was a Raider.”
The Raiders considered him the best kicker entering the NFL since Morten Andersen in 1982, Gruden said. “We had gone 8-8 the two years before that, and we lost a lot of games because of field goals,” he said.
Janikowski, a native of Poland, faced a threat of deportation when he was charged with trying to bribe a police officer who had arrested one of his friends outside a Tallahassee nightclub. He was acquitted but not until two months after the draft.
Gruden indicated the Raiders thought Janikowski was a risk worth taking, and the kicker is now their all-time leading scorer.
Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/04/21/SPQA176EJ7.DTL#ixzz1vjxuslVx
May 23rd, 2012 at 5:01 pm
Jano has made the “Kicker” position fun to watch. TBS, Nedney was doing just fine, it’s not like we had Scott Norwood.
Alexander would have been a great pick. We would never have had L. Jordan.
Then again, Jano’s wide load has kept me laughing for a decade.
May 23rd, 2012 at 5:05 pm
Lol. Edison actually did take credit for inventions made by employes..
May 23rd, 2012 at 5:19 pm
YO LA KING HOMIES REPRESENT LORD STANLEY
Dang, I cruise into the blog after an amazing 2 Kewl 4 Skool rehearsal to get my brahs pumped about the Silver & Black on Ice going to the Finals, and KrappyRat is trolling politics
Don’t worry nerds, the old troll won’t get in our way of having a hella cool time on the blog diggity
Got an announcement coming soon that’s going to take away your blue balls
But for now, I gots to get on the pot for a mega-dump and crank out a few new lyrics. This new jam has been in my head all day, but I was so high I kept forgetting the melody
That’s right, this one has melody
SHIZZLE FRESH
May 23rd, 2012 at 5:22 pm
Who let the Monkeys out?
Oohhh
Ehhh
Ahh ahh
May 23rd, 2012 at 5:23 pm
Lefty,
I happen to agree that he may have physically assaulted her. Think she was down for 99% of what was going down, and probably set it up. I don’t think she had any idea he was going to, uh……
Well we all know where it went wrong.
May 23rd, 2012 at 5:25 pm
please don’t call the kings or the spurs the ” silver and black” its bad enough they stole our colors. But a catch phrase too?
May 23rd, 2012 at 5:27 pm
She was banging fools all nite.. Set up.. Sex after rape.. Whatever.
May 23rd, 2012 at 5:29 pm
The Silver & Black on Ice is one of the Beeech Dawg’s many hot catch phrases that have patents pending
But the one I’m leaning towards using on my new secret Kings side project is -
THIS AIN’T YO MOMMA’S ICE CAPADES
Hella fresh, word
May 23rd, 2012 at 5:42 pm
So how do you guys feel about DMac ranking at #60 on NFL Network’s top 100 Players? Champ Bailey said he’s the best back in the league.
May 23rd, 2012 at 5:44 pm
The Ghost of Al Davis Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 11:49 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 10:05 pm
What would make anybody call Hue Jackson a “Pimp”?
I know, he’s black. Never mind.
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KoolKell Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 10:23 pm
You people can’t help yourselves.
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Sullivan44 Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 10:46 pm
Kell, a white guy has to sink pretty low to be called a pimp. A black guy only needs to make a shrewd business move or two.
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KoolKell Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 10:50 pm
Racial stereotypes, Sully
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KK and Sullivan44
You are reverse race-baiting again guys. You both have your “reverse race blinders” on and cannot see reality.
Hue is not a pimp, but that would be his dream occupation:
1) he’s loud and misrepresents his product knowing full well he lied to the fans and Nation: he know the Raiders would never make the playoffs and admitted that in his last interview.
2) manipulates others strictly for his own benefit: again insisting in his last interview he needed more power in the org and more input in choosing the GM.
3) acts in a narcissistic manner wearing pin stripe suits, jewelry, donning manicured nails while his team goes down the tube.
4) manipulated an old man in the throes of dementia to take Cable’s spot and produced no more than Cable.
5) he probably drives a Cadillac.
This is pimp behavior, except Hue wasn’t pimpin girls, but a football team. A black ReggieMac recognised Hue for what he was, and promptly fired him. I love Reggie’s new regimen; am I racist ? I think not!
My suggestion to you is to analyze pimp behavior for what it is, and get over the race card you two inevitably project, since your race obsessed opinions are skewered and false.
May 23rd, 2012 at 5:46 pm
Sully,
As for you: quit feeling sorry for yourself sitting there in Sacto, in which you claim you are “trapped.”
1) Get out on the street and go to work;
2) Save your money and move to SF or LA.
3) You see yourself as a victim and have created an intricate victimology universe: everyone else is racist.
4) You have a lot of learn, brah. Now get up, get out and go learn it!
May 23rd, 2012 at 5:48 pm
Talent and skills. Yeah I think Dmac is #1 in the league.
But durability is everything when it comes to greatness. Dmc will be fogotten if he doesnt stay healthy way more.
May 23rd, 2012 at 5:53 pm
I didn’t say he raped he MH.
I think, well its been proven that she set the whole encounter up.
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:00 pm
The other guy was comparing kobe to oj though.lol I had to step up..
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:03 pm
Yo Hardliggiy
Need your input on some new 2 Kewl 4 Skool lyrics. Been working these out in the john while I lay an epic turd egg
All about what every dude in high school has been through – perving on a hot babe in the gym shower, jacking off in class, getting busted, then blaming it on the guidance counselor
Check it:
Just caught a glimpse of Sally Smith’s boobs
Then spanked one out without any lube
Hey Principal, don’t get your feathers ruffled
So what if I got caught doing the 4 Knuckle Shuffle?
At this point in the live show the other members of 2K4S will start River Dancing while I do my Pac Man impression
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:03 pm
Yeah. I remember thinking we really needed a kicker when we got Jano. Like Gruden, alot of us (i would assume) knew we needed someone to take over those duties.
How did Nedney do with Raiders?
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:08 pm
Nedney was great that yr.. It made using a 1st on jano that much worse.
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:10 pm
I looked it up.
Michael Husted was our kicker for the first 13 games of ‘99 before being replaced by Nedney.
He made 21-30 fga’s.
That is NOT very good.
He also missed alot of clutch ones, hence the desire to get someone better.
Was 1st round for Jano a stretch? Maybe, but in hindsight alot of folks have come around that it didn’t turn out to be the bad move it may have seemed at the time to be.
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:14 pm
Beech,
Keep cranking out those hits.
2K4S touching the hearts of our nations youth with positive influence.
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:19 pm
Beeech Dawg,
“Just caught a glimpse of Sally Smith’s boobs
Then spanked one out without any lube
Hey Principal, don’t get your feathers ruffled
So what if I got caught doing the 4 Knuckle Shuffle?”
Lyrics are tight, my man, not much there to throw off the beat. As a weak alternative only, here is another possible rendition:
“Caught a straight glimpse of Sally’s boobs
Then speanked one out without any lube,
Principal please don’t get your freathers ruffled
Cuz I just got caught doing the 4 Knuckle Shuffle.”
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:25 pm
Hardline, you’re such an ignorant tool.
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:28 pm
KK, why does your cracker wife allow you to troll this blog 18 hours a day?
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:30 pm
Hardline, I guess you and Dumb Beeech are about 13 years old masterbaiting goobers.
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:31 pm
Yo DJ & Hardliggity
Big Ups 4 holding down the PM Posse while I rehearsed with 2K4S
I hope you Blog Brahs are Kings fans because I’ve got a hella dope new project I’m launching for the blog brahs, nerds, dorks and zeros
Working out some kinks but I should unleash the madness tomorrow, just want to make sure you dudes are down with the LA “They Ain’t Yo Momma’s Ice Capades” Kings
WIZZLE FRESH
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:31 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 4:33 pm
• In the 2009 fiscal year — the last of George W. Bush’s presidency — federal spending rose by 17.9% from $2.98 trillion to $3.52 trillion. Check the official numbers at the Office of Management and Budget.
• In fiscal 2010 — the first budget under 0bama — spending fell 1.8% to $3.46 trillion.
• In fiscal 2011, spending rose 4.3% to $3.60 trillion.
• In fiscal 2012, spending is set to rise 0.7% to $3.63 trillion, according to the Congressional Budget Office’s estimate of the budget that was agreed to last August.
• Finally in fiscal 2013 — the final budget of 0bama’s term — spending is scheduled to fall 1.3% to $3.58 trillion. Read the CBO’s latest budget outlook.
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http://articles.marketwatch.com/2012-05-22/commentary/31802270_1_spending-federal-budget-drunken-sailor
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Dems failure is thinking unreasonable people can be swayed with reason, facts.
Repubs tend to be “faith” based which means emotional, which means manipulatable since they often eschew facts, logic and reality despite blatant obvious proof.
This means frankly, flatly, they are insane.
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:31 pm
KKmunster, you wife left you 10 years ago so dont bother answering #1023. My bad I forgot…
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:33 pm
KrappyRat the Troll Nerd, please stop harassing and stalking upstanding bloggers, or you will leave us no choice but to report your actions to Becker and have you permanently banned
Just kidding, we wouldn’t actually do something so sad and pathetic.
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:34 pm
Nnumdi, did you see a prison inmate nearly beat pres purp lips in a primary?
lmao
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A Texas prisoner, listed as Inmate No. 11593-051, received 69,766 votes, a surprising 41% of the total, showing that many West Virginians would vote for just about anyone other than 0hbama, regardless of their status as a felon. 0hbama still won the primary, with 59% of the vote.
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:36 pm
Nothing gives a po-azzed cracker more satisfaction and gratification, than sitting on their porch, with their pickup truck and chickens inthe front yard, while moralizing about the character of rich black athletes.
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:38 pm
KKmunster, since you are calling people here “cracker” on a daily basis is it ok for us to call you the N word ?
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:40 pm
The Mitt and The Reggie are both going to do a great clean-up-job over the next 4 years.
Just sit back and enjoy it
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:41 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:31 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 4:33 pm
• In the 2009 fiscal year — the last of George W. Bush’s presidency — federal spending rose by 17.9% from $2.98 trillion to $3.52 trillion. Check the official numbers at the Office of Management and Budget.
• In fiscal 2010 — the first budget under 0bama — spending fell 1.8% to $3.46 trillion.
• In fiscal 2011, spending rose 4.3% to $3.60 trillion.
• In fiscal 2012, spending is set to rise 0.7% to $3.63 trillion, according to the Congressional Budget Office’s estimate of the budget that was agreed to last August.
• Finally in fiscal 2013 — the final budget of 0bama’s term — spending is scheduled to fall 1.3% to $3.58 trillion. Read the CBO’s latest budget outlook.
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http://articles.marketwatch.com/2012-05-22/commentary/31802270_1_spending-federal-budget-drunken-sailor
——————
Dems failure is thinking unreasonable people can be swayed with reason, facts.
Repubs tend to be “faith” based which means emotional, which means manipulatable since they often eschew facts, logic and reality despite blatant obvious proof.
This means frankly, flatly, they are insane.
MistaBrown Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:34 pm
Nnumdi, did you see a prison inmate nearly beat pres purp lips in a primary?
lmao
______
A Texas prisoner, listed as Inmate No. 11593-051, received 69,766 votes, a surprising 41% of the total, showing that many West Virginians would vote for just about anyone other than 0hbama, regardless of their status as a felon. 0hbama still won the primary, with 59% of the vote.
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Proves my point handily.
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:42 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:25 pm
Hardline, you’re such an ignorant tool.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
KK,
Stop already. You know nothing about me at all – life and political views etc. You project being a reverse racist, wearing reverse racist blinders.
Maybe you are different, am not sure.
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:43 pm
Enjoy the night Raider Nation!~
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:45 pm
Shane and Seabass will be under different pressures this year, if Mark Davis doesn’t have the same woody for them as his dad did.
I get the sense The Reggie is a value guy, and those guys have to be lights out just to provide “value” with their contracts and/or draft pick.
Any slip-ups this year would not be wise.
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:46 pm
Hardline,
KK/MR is trolling you.
My advice, talk at him not with him. Treat him for what he is.
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:47 pm
DutchRaider77 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 2:06 pm
Former NFL general manager Ron Wolf worked under Davis twice during his career. He felt honored to have worked for a man like Davis. In an earlier interview this author had with Wolf, he elaborated. “I think that I was blessed with [working for Davis] because he was energetic…so smart,” recalled Wolf. “In those days, if you were in a pro football operation, you ran the operation entirely from a business sense and from a coaching sense. He had that capability. We are talking about George Halas’, Paul Brown’s, people of that ilk who could do that and Al was in that vein. The same vein. Brilliant man. He took the time to train me. I am very, very fortunate to have been under his tutelage.”
Davis influenced Wolf. “I think that most of how I did things was a result of working for Al Davis,” Wolf said. “There were several things I would never incorporate or operate the way he did because my personality is not like his, but as far as learning work ethic and certainly the evaluation process, that would be all Al Davis.”
In a statement to this author for this article, Wolf summed up his feelings:
“Can you imagine having an opportunity to learn from a legendary figure such as Al Davis? This was my good fortune to say the least. He taught me every aspect of pro football from an organizational standpoint, scouting & personnel, signing, building a team, etc.
I accompanied him to New York when he was named Commissioner of the American Football League and returned with him after the merger to the Oakland Raiders when the Raiders became a force in football for many decades, the 70s & 80s. I left in 1990 after 25 years under his tutelage and I am deeply and forever grateful for him giving me an opportunity to learn under him.
His accomplishments are too lengthy to mention but he was as a dynamic force in pro football as George Halas and Curly Lambeau were in their era.
My thoughts are prayers are with Carol, his wife and Mark, his son.
My wife and I are deeply saddened by his passing but his legacy and image will forever loom large in the annuals of the game he helped make the best in the USA.”
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Awesome post. I’m sure it was all Al who had the wherewithall to pick up Plunkett too, typical Al M.O. How cool was that that Al saw some good play left in the great Jim Plunkett.
Why people still diss Al is way beyond me. The mans achievements clearly outweigh any faults he may have had. I guess some just expected him to be a Saint or some kind of super hero, even tho he was only human. But he was one hell of a achiever. Big time.
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:50 pm
First ever post to site. I have to disprove fool kell.
Becare of believing manipulated data from political agendized hacks.
This is from the gov’t own site.
Would be even worse if it weren’t for the Fed artificially lowering rates buy buying bonds with printed money (61% of all treasuries last year actully).
The Fed knows that when rates get back to 5% we are Greece.
Now can we get back to Raider football. Please!!!
http://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/graph/?id=FYONET
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:52 pm
The Mitt? LMAO
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:56 pm
I just wish Al could have had some of his success and “Just Win Baby” moments for the late twenties/early thirties fan base.
I got none of that, but I still respect everything he had accomplished. Things were clearly getting better and whose to say Al wouldn’t have hired The Reggie in a year or two if he could have kept ticking.
Funny, the biggest Al “bashers” (Sully and KoolKell) are a combined 100 years old I bet.
Attention needing diva’s!!
Print that!
May 23rd, 2012 at 6:56 pm
Yep Forever Raider, the wing nuts don’t believe anything unless it comes from Rush Limbaugh.
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:02 pm
Race Baiting?
Have fun monkeys!
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:10 pm
Forever Raider, KoolKell must be getting paid to shill for the government, just ignore him.
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:25 pm
Twocents who’s paying your dumbass?
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:26 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 10:08 pm
Regardless of Reggie and DA’s talk of only wanting “high character guys” it’s my opinion when push comes to shove they will bring on anyone who they think will help them win more football games.
I’m ok with that. They see something in McClain apparently. More than what i’ve seen but hey what do I know.
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Allen’s handling of the McClain situation is called “protecting the team’s investment,” nothing more or less. What are they going to do, start bad mouthing him? Doesn’t make any business sense. Either he pulls his act together or they get what they can for him next year.
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:31 pm
Biekert is the reason for Peyton Manning often spouting gibberish at the LOS to confuse the D. Biekert deciphered Manning during a game and un-nerved the wily signal caller so badly it changed the way Manning played the game.
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Biekert deciphering Manning’s play calling ‘code’ at the LOS is the single most impressive display of defensive brainpower that I’ve seen on an NFL field.
Beikert’s intelligence, which was quickly disseminated to the rest of the defense at halftime, was directly responsible for a fabulous Raider come from behind victory.
That really was one to remember. Peyton Manning being outsmarted.
Too bad Beikert isn’t on the staff anymore, he might have been of assistance to RoJogger McWhiff.
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:32 pm
Awesome post. I’m sure it was all Al who had the wherewithall to pick up Plunkett too, typical Al M.O. How cool was that that Al saw some good play left in the great Jim Plunkett.
Why people still diss Al is way beyond me. The mans achievements clearly outweigh any faults he may have had. I guess some just expected him to be a Saint or some kind of super hero, even tho he was only human. But he was one hell of a achiever. Big time.
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Some of you guys are just obtuse. The issue with Al was that he didn’t know when to quit, wouldn’t modernize the operation, and nearly drove the franchise into the ground altogether. So let’s simplify it for all of you: Al 1963-1986, very very good! Al 1987-2010 not so good!
A wise man knows when to quit. He couldn’t quit and wouldn’t take sound advice from folks who genuinely has his best interest, as well as the team’s best interest at heart. What’s more, Al didn’t give a schit about the fans he disappointed with his decidedly unwise corporate management practices over the past 25 years.
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:34 pm
Ohio, I’m hoping they see more than just the investment when it comes to McClain.
I’d like to think they really feel he can be good this yr.
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:43 pm
I appreciate your (Ohio) assessment cuz it sounds like you’re not just “hating” on the guy when you acknowledge he did have his success, yet faltered toward the end. I would go further and give him credit for the resurgence of the late 90’s early 2000’s though as well. Of course some will say Gruden, but someone had to hire him and that was Al.
When it comes to the national media depicting him as some delusional fool I take issue with it cuz hey… he might be a crazy uncle…but he’s MY crazy uncle.
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:52 pm
Ohio,
What about 1990-1994 and 1999-2002? Those were good years too as I remember. Art did well after we fired Shanahan, and we also did well with Gannon & Gruden.
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:55 pm
Let’s face it. It was sad seeing Al up in the press box with a towell on his lap catching what I guess to drool. He was sick. Even more reason he should’ve given up the reigns. For intents and purposes we had an 80+ yr. old man in a motorized cart serving as not only our GM, but our defensive coordinator as well.
I love fun, weird stuff like that if…we were winning…then it would’ve been beyond cool. Kind of Davros from Dr. Who commanding his Daleks in the quest of world domination. But…the win loss record just did not support that it was a good thing.
I won’t say how I reacted when I watched the “tribute” to his life on NFLN…let’s just say it was almost like a family member passing.
We have our issues with family and when they pass…you tend to focus on the good.
I’d like to try and continue to do that.
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:12 pm
FK’in classic!!
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DJ Johnny Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:55 pm
Let’s face it. It was sad seeing Al up in the press box with a towell on his lap catching what I guess to drool. He was sick. Even more reason he should’ve given up the reigns. For intents and purposes we had an 80+ yr. old man in a motorized cart serving as not only our GM, but our defensive coordinator as well.
I love fun, weird stuff like that if…we were winning…then it would’ve been beyond cool. Kind of Davros from Dr. Who commanding his Daleks in the quest of world domination. But…the win loss record just did not support that it was a good thing.
I won’t say how I reacted when I watched the “tribute” to his life on NFLN…let’s just say it was almost like a family member passing.
We have our issues with family and when they pass…you tend to focus on the good.
I’d like to try and continue to do that.
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I always thought Al was kind’a like Mr. Burns.
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:14 pm
Keep mind that Al really went hard for Sean Payton and nearly hired him too….that is until Sean got an offer he couldn’t refuse from N.O.
The old GOAT knew football.
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DJ Johnny Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 7:43 pm
I appreciate your (Ohio) assessment cuz it sounds like you’re not just “hating” on the guy when you acknowledge he did have his success, yet faltered toward the end. I would go further and give him credit for the resurgence of the late 90’s early 2000’s though as well. Of course some will say Gruden, but someone had to hire him and that was Al.
When it comes to the national media depicting him as some delusional fool I take issue with it cuz hey… he might be a crazy uncle…but he’s MY crazy uncle.
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:15 pm
Long live Al. Did it his way. For better or worse. Right or wrong. And that’s what made Al Al.
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:19 pm
We are fans/ customers, and Al was the majority owner of a business. The man can do what he wants with his own business. All we can do as fans is to stop supporting his product, or find a different product/ team to support.
You People forget that the NFL is a business.
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:21 pm
Brahs, just got into a full on rap battle with this stuck up teenage chick in the elevator
I was like “lobby please” and she was like “why you frontin’?” and then it was on
Ended up giving her a verse on my upcoming solo album, Wrecks N Effect, signing paper work with the Certified Platinum Posse in the living room
Yo, that’s how J Lo was discovered, keepin’ it real
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:25 pm
“This new defense we’ve got gives us more opportunities to make plays,” Says strong safety Tyvon Branch. “We’re not as predictable as we have been in years before… Defense as a whole, the concepts, we got some good stuff”
……………
plus a young talented O
equals justifiable hope. 9 wins or bust!
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:35 pm
Brahs, just got into a full on rap battle with this stuck up teenage chick in the elevator
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
LOL Beeech.
Green Party Rules!
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:42 pm
Haha Haha Haha Green Party Rules, Haha Haha Haha..
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:46 pm
Can’t believe some of you “monkeys” are married with children.
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:53 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:46 pm
Can’t believe some of you “monkeys” are married with children.
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Ouch dude. Why all the hate?
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:54 pm
http://www.nfl.com/top100/2012?module=HP11_cp#video=09000d5d82949d8b
Get it while it last. DMAC top story at the nfl site.
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:57 pm
Thunder 106
*Lakers 90
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:59 pm
Wow. I just cant believe it. The *Lakers were destroyed by the ex Sonics. My how times have changed.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:00 pm
An Oklahoma small town hands to the Hollywood/LA/*Lakers, even Hollywood couldn’t have written a more perfect script.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:06 pm
Green Party > Dem or Rep Party > Twocents’ Party!
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:09 pm
KrappyRat is just bitter because he wasn’t given an exclusive invitation to the 2 Kewl 4 Skool Awesome Time Fan Club
KrappyRat, I’m still interested in hiring you for half minimum wage to wander on stage wasted at the next 2K4S concert so we can blast you into the lodge level with smelly green slime
The audience will go nuts and you’ll be able to instantly improve your “unemployed depressed realtor” rep
That’s called a win/win old buddy
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:11 pm
Raider O Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:06 pm
Green Party > Dem or Rep Party > Twocents’ Party!
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How about the “Lets Party”.
“IF I’M ELECTED, THERE WILL BE A PARTY IN EVERY MANS GARAGE. BUT TONIGHT MY FELLOW PARTIERS, WE WILL PARTY THE EX-SONICS VICTORY OVER THE HOLLYWOOD/LA/*LAKERS. SO YA’LL PARTY DOWN AND VOTE FOR ME. G’NITE”
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:22 pm
Is it true the *Lakers are still going to have the victory parade even tho they lost? Some hollywood types had already arranged a NBA championship victory parade. So rather than let the festival go to naught, they decided to have it anyway. Was one hollywood type overheard uttering a comment like, ‘whos gonna know the difference?’. Odd.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:23 pm
The Lakahs lost. Get ova it.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:28 pm
Dumb Beeech
When you get your party boat out of Arby’s kitchen sink, let me know.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:33 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:28 pm
Dumb Beeech
When you get your party boat out of Arby’s kitchen sink, let me know.
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You need to join the ‘Lets Party’ and chill. Lose the anger and the hate man. We’re all about partying. We have no political agenda. We are free from that. We leave politics for the politicians. Thats their job. They politic. Thats what they do. We party, thats what we do.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:33 pm
The best thing about that
Ron “got a SB without Al the Don” Wolf
vs.
Al “The Blueprint for Ron’s success” Davis
debate (if I may use the term so loosely)
is that…..
RAIDER REGG LEARNED FROM BOTH OF ‘EM EXCLUSIVELY!!!!!!
Here’s to Reggie Mac winning 5+ SB’s and surpassing both of them!
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:34 pm
I didn’t know one had to be married to have kids. – signed Antonio Cromartie
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/new-york-jets-antonio-cromartie-wife-expecting-twins-total-of-12-kids-8-different-women-041712
That’s “Mr. 12 kids wit 8 diff’ent hoes” if you need him fellas.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:40 pm
KrappyRat, I’m still interested in hiring you for half minimum wage to wander on stage wasted at the next 2K4S concert so we can blast you into the lodge level with smelly green slime
$$$$$$$$$$$$
LMAO Beeech. Can we yell Green Party Rules too!
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:40 pm
KrappyRat, how about I let you audition to do some old man rapping at our next live show, for laughs
I know you’ve got a little 1940’s style flow somewhere in those knickers.
I could even hire 4 homies in tuxes to sway behind you chanting “Sham A Lama Ding Dong”
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:51 pm
1075.Raidernationdave Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:34 pm
I didn’t know one had to be married to have kids. – signed Antonio Cromartie
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/new-york-jets-antonio-cromartie-wife-expecting-twins-total-of-12-kids-8-different-women-041712
That’s “Mr. 12 kids wit 8 diff’ent hoes” if you need him fellas.
—
You’re just picking on him cuz of his color.
(kidding).
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:51 pm
Dumb Beeech
Take it easy on your hand.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:57 pm
Beech,
You give so much of yourself trying to help people.
I’m going to nominate you for the “Musical Artists Humantarian Award.”
It’s about time your benevolence is recognized.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:00 pm
O Dawg, I’m counting on you and the other 2K4S homies to stock the tour bus with sticky greens and ice cold Zimas
Don’t worry – we just bought a brand new copy of Juwanna Man on DVD for the after party
Yo, check this rhyme, pretty much sums the 2K4S attitude, word
Gettin’ hella high with my sweet blog homies
The Dodgers shoulda signed Fielder to replace James Loney
Yo, gettin’ faded on margs, girl, I insist
Now bust your own rhyme ’bout Krappy gettin’ dissed
PLAYA HATIN’ NOT PROPEGATIN’
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:01 pm
His color is green.
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DJ Johnny Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:51 pm
1075.Raidernationdave Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:34 pm
I didn’t know one had to be married to have kids. – signed Antonio Cromartie
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/new-york-jets-antonio-cromartie-wife-expecting-twins-total-of-12-kids-8-different-women-041712
That’s “Mr. 12 kids wit 8 diff’ent hoes” if you need him fellas.
—
You’re just picking on him cuz of his color.
(kidding).
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:09 pm
DJ Johnny, that’s funny the Certified Platinum Posse is always telling me I deserve awards
Then I’m always like YO – get your hands off my stripper’s rack and stop smoking all my weed, dang
But seriously, I have no idea why Krappy is turning down the opportunity to take his “blog personality” to the big stage
Parents of the parents who go with their children’s kids will almost be old enough to dig Krappy’s dope Turn-Of-The-Century flow
Will probably even get a few sweet phone numbers stuffed down his overalls
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:18 pm
Updated 2012 NFL Calendar
July 22: Deadline for unsigned UFA to sign with new clubs.
July 22: Deadline for transition players to sign with new clubs.
Jul 26: Teams may open Training Camp
August 5 — Pro Football Hall of Fame Game, Canton, Ohio.
Aug. 13: Preseason: Dallas at Oakland, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Aug. 20: Preseason: Philadelphia at New England, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Aug. 28: Roster cutdown to 80 players
Sept. 2: Roster cutdown to 53 players.
September 5, 9-10 — Kickoff 2012 Weekend.
Sep 25: Waiver claims ranked by 2012 season standings
Oct 30: (4:00 PM ET) (depending on NFLPA endorsement)
- Trade Deadline
- Waiver System applicable for all Veteran Players
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:21 pm
Ahhh yes Raiderdave.
I used to work with a guy named “Johnny B” and we used to do a bit about a made up African American character who’d call up and claim racism in regard to various “every day” comments we would make. Kind of like Eddie Murphys character in Bowfinger. It was hilarious.
Sometimes it’s just best to laugh stuff off and not take ourselves or others too seriously.
Some people just can’t hep but be obsessed with trying to play the victim in any circumstance.
There are a few of those types on this blog.
Some also refuse the hand of friendship when it’s extended to them and think they are too “cool” to say “thanks for having my back” when someone sticks up for them.
These ones are delusional in that they think becuz they have been on a freaking football blog for a long time they are in some elite class of people and have an inflated sense of self importance.
They think it’s cool to be rude and standoffish.
Hey. It’s a dam football blog…not the Senate.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:33 pm
Your description of the rap battle on the elevator reminds me of Lotto vs. Eminem on 8 Mile.
You know the guy who played Lotto’s name is Calvin Broadmoose or something.
He played that one part that lasted maybe two minutes and hasn’t been heard of since.
That was a movie I did not even think of watching. It came on one night on Starz..and every night for about a year afterword. I liked it alot.
They played Secretariot every night as well but that’s another story.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:37 pm
I used to work with a guy named “Johnny B” and we used to do a bit about a made up African American character who’d call up and claim racism in regard to various “every day” comments we would make.
……
A bit about KK? Sweet. Must have been hilarious.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:40 pm
If it was the senate it would at least be more entertaining!! Big up’s DJ Johnny….at least you know I hate green!! Blue and Gold, Red and Gold, Orange and gay ass Blue and any other color that ain’t Silver & Black!!!
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:41 pm
Not nearly as hilarious as your post!!!! Fck’in classic!!
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Bad News Dude Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:37 pm
I used to work with a guy named “Johnny B” and we used to do a bit about a made up African American character who’d call up and claim racism in regard to various “every day” comments we would make.
……
A bit about KK? Sweet. Must have been hilarious.
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:51 pm
1084 cont. on that note, I’m out ’til late July when there’s some football news to talk about.
Respects to all Raider Regg supporters.
Enjoy bearing witness to the dawn of a dynasty.
JUST WIN BABY!!!
2012 – 9+ wins / wildcard
SB by 2015
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:00 pm
Beeech Dawg,
“Gettin’ hella high with my sweet blog homies
The Dodgers shoulda signed Fielder to replace James Loney
Yo, gettin’ faded on margs, girl, I insist
Now bust your own rhyme ’bout Krappy gettin’ dissed.”
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Dawg,
These lyrics are down, racehorse, that is if you can really belt them out!
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:06 pm
KK running, his blinders in a fog,
Trollin for me, even hates beeech dawg,
Reverse racism, he won’t change,
Keeps scratchin and scratchin, seems deranged.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:10 pm
Sully44, what can I say?
Trapped in Suckramento, eating filet,
Cant see the forest for the trees,
Race and revolution are his disease.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:10 pm
Hardline,
Impressive.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:13 pm
Hendu, Hindu, where are you now?
Under your rock eating things that crawl?
You’re undergunned and totally outmanned,
When you are ready to crash, wash that left hand.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:16 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:10 pm
Hardline,
Impressive.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
DJ,
Thanks, lol. In a former life I used to write screen plays and produce documentaries, and write and produce sound tracks too. So I have have had some practice.
Am nowhere near as good as the Dawg, though.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:16 pm
Projections; a lot more fun than pc banter:
September 2nd surprise cut will be….
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:20 pm
Hardline,
Really?
I’d love to hear more about that.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:29 pm
Hardliggity,
I know this isn’t the forum for this but do you know anybody or someone from an agency who are ever looking for voice guys?
If so, i’ll post a link to my stations website where u can email me.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:33 pm
well, I scrolled like through 50 posts and saw maybe two with Raider content.
Off season I know. No restraint.
Carry on fellows…
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:36 pm
It’s late. I’m gonna hit the hay. Hardline, don’t mean to impose on ya. I joined this service that’s supposed to help with that but it hasn’t done much.
I’ll tell ya more sometime.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:50 pm
1100. Try the a.m
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:59 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 4:25 pm
It simply reveals that Al Davis was not nearly as good of a GM as he led fans to believe via marketing of his image and the team’s image.
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This also simply reveals that people will never let the man rest in peace.
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:59 pm
Marks hair Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:50 pm
1100. Try the a.m
+++++++
AM = “Great tase”
PM = “Less Filling”
May 24th, 2012 at 12:01 am
Raidernationdave Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:59 pm
Marks hair Says:
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:50 pm
1100. Try the a.m
++++++++
Err…
AM = “Tastes Great!”
PM = “Less Filling!”
I must be high.
May 24th, 2012 at 12:04 am
Just saw video of A.I. being introduced before tonight’s playoff game with the Celtics.
Awkwaaaaaaard!
May 24th, 2012 at 3:32 am
I woke up ealry bored so I came up with some rap for KK
to play at the Beech. Feel free to come up with some better ones
Im the KK
living in the bay bay
picking my nose
hiding from my ho
Im the KK
here to play play
Tolling aint a crime
and I aint got a dime
Im the KK
Wish I had a JJ
I piss on Al
He aint my pal
Im the KK
Aint no way way
A lick of sense?
Not me, Hit the fence
Im the KK
Blowing all the way way
I think Real estate would sell
If white was the color of my cells
May 24th, 2012 at 5:16 am
Im the KK
Wish I had a payday
Whats my game Kicking rocks
Whats my shame blowing socks
May 24th, 2012 at 5:42 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
May 24th, 2012 at 5:56 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S.
May 24th, 2012 at 5:56 am
Hwnrdr, you got your wish!
http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2012/05/23/haslem-pittman-out-for-game-6/?ls=iref:nbahpt1
Haslem will miss tonight’s game.
Pittman out 3 games
more minutes for Howard & Jones = puke
May 24th, 2012 at 5:58 am
Good Morning Hwnrdr, DIRT-LOT, RaiderRockstar
May 24th, 2012 at 6:01 am
Haslem played pretty well the last 2 games.
somebody else has to step up and produce off the bench
Miller, Cole, Harris?
May 24th, 2012 at 6:01 am
Plunketthead Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 5:16 am
Im the KK
Wish I had a payday
Whats my game Kicking rocks
Whats my shame blowing soc
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Plunk
No offense bro but leave the rappin to Beech. Kid Rock and Eminem. Your takes in this blog are usually pretty good but your lyrics are wack. You need some mentoring from Beech and the Platinum Posse,
May 24th, 2012 at 6:02 am
nice to see the 76ers get that win. inspired by my boy Allen Iverson!!
hopefully Philly can close out that series on Saturday
May 24th, 2012 at 6:05 am
Good Morning Guest, Rockstar, Dirt Lot!
Haslem out for tonights game, but i still think that the tandem of Wade/LeBron can take them as long as Miller, and whoever else makes there shots!
However, Bird just called The Pacers soft…and even spelled it out…S-O-F-T! Interesting to see how that young team of Granger and Smith come out tonight! And Granger and Smith are both hurt!
May 24th, 2012 at 6:06 am
Danny Granger’s ankle is a bigger concern for Indy than having to worry about who’s gonna guard Haslem imo
Heat = winners tonight
May 24th, 2012 at 6:06 am
THEY SHOULD SHUT THE ENTIRE NBA DOWN FOR ABOUT 6 YEARS,TEACH THESE GUYS A LESSON..
May 24th, 2012 at 6:06 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 6:02 am
nice to see the 76ers get that win. inspired by my boy Allen Iverson!!
hopefully Philly can close out that series on Saturday
That was interesting to see…glad that he did inspire them and I hope they close them out!
But, it will be hard, being that it is a game 7 in Boston!
May 24th, 2012 at 6:07 am
It was good to see Iverson get dressed up for the event last night!!!
Nothing screams 40 year old dad, like your hat turned sideways, with a giant chain around your neck and your pants around your thighs.
May 24th, 2012 at 6:07 am
So any AMers going to start it off with a lyrical flow this morning, lol?
May 24th, 2012 at 6:08 am
in other football-related news…
Aaron Wilson @RavensInsider
Source: Raiders work out defensive back Cletis Gordon: http://bit.ly/KBbf6y
May 24th, 2012 at 6:08 am
LOL, JFB…not I
May 24th, 2012 at 6:08 am
Cletis Gordon? Interesting!
May 24th, 2012 at 6:10 am
Indy’s only chance = Roy Hibbert 30 points, 20 rebounds
May 24th, 2012 at 6:10 am
Hibbert is gonna half to step up, but should be a little easier without Haslem there!
May 24th, 2012 at 6:12 am
it will be hard, being that it is a game 7 in Boston!
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true, I fully expect Boston to win.
however – Philly taking it to 7 games is impressive to me and I think Boston may come in a little cocky & overconfident. They’ve been here before. wiley ole vets, ya know?
May 24th, 2012 at 6:14 am
Morning all…
Lol at the beatdown 666 and others gave MR yesterday.
May 24th, 2012 at 6:15 am
if Turiaf & Anthony can manage to contain Hibbert, Miami will not only win this game … but probably beat them by 20+ points imo
West isn’t doing anything against a much smaller Battier, either
Go Heat!!
May 24th, 2012 at 6:18 am
Raiders work out defensive back Cletis Gordon
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did one of our CB’s get injured?
if we’re gonna pay somebody the vet minimum to compete at CB, why not re-sign CJ37 or Sheppard?
both of those guys are better than Cletis Gordon!!
May 24th, 2012 at 6:19 am
I think CJ signed with the Jets.
May 24th, 2012 at 6:21 am
Yes but Turiaf and Anthony will have to stay outta foul trouble! Remember, the refs aren’t gonna let anything slide tonight!
May 24th, 2012 at 6:22 am
No he didn’t, CJ just visited them.
May 24th, 2012 at 6:23 am
I think CJ signed with the Jets.
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@Marley
CJ37 visited the Jets last month, but didn’t sign
May 24th, 2012 at 6:24 am
Turiaf and Anthony will have to stay outta foul trouble!
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@Hwnrdr
true, but that goes for everybody on both teams imo
May 24th, 2012 at 6:25 am
I agree! Should be an interesting game tonight!
May 24th, 2012 at 6:26 am
Heat HAVE to win tonight to want to be Finals champs.
The Western teams may be better, are certainly deeper, and are getting 4-5 days off all the time during the playoffs.
May 24th, 2012 at 6:27 am
former Bears DT’s Tommie Harris & Anthony Adams are available
interested?
May 24th, 2012 at 6:30 am
Heat HAVE to win tonight to want to be Finals champs
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@JFB
Heat have all the momentum going into this game. Indy is injured & slumping right now. Bird calling them soft isn’t going to be enough to get the win tonight imo.
Getting better play from Indy’s bigs might be though
James & Wade will get their points. tonight’s game is all about defense & rebounds for Miami
May 24th, 2012 at 6:32 am
No thanks, Seymour, Kelly, Bryant and Houston should get a ton of reps inside … let Bilukidi, Ivey and/or Hamilton develop.
May 24th, 2012 at 6:35 am
Damn shame Tommie Harris got the injury bug and than what happened to his family.
He was an absolute beast for a few years.
May 24th, 2012 at 6:38 am
Dam A’s…why is it everytime they go into extra innings they lose? oh well…bring on the Yanks!
May 24th, 2012 at 6:41 am
Kelly Gregg is 35 years old.
he’s been an absolute beast at NT since 2002
8 or 9 seasons was the main reason Baltimore’s interior D-Line was stout versus the run
worth a look as a 1-year stopgap??
would allow us to go 3-4 on occassion during the year in the event Ivey fails to impress in camp & preseason
May 24th, 2012 at 6:49 am
3-4 defense =
Houston-Kelly-Seymour
Wheeler-McClain-Goethel-Curry
could move Curry to ILB and play ShoNasty or Burris at OLB?
maybe Ivey makes the team and could be 3-4 nose?
Tollefson or Bryant fit someplace?
what do you guys think, if we go “multiple” and line up at 3-4 sometimes? what would that look like?
May 24th, 2012 at 6:51 am
What I’ve read about Ivey is that he’s really a longshot to make the team, probably a practice squad guy if anything. I don’t see any big plans for him.
May 24th, 2012 at 6:53 am
@G123
is Ivey eligible for the practice squad?
I don’t know how many games he’s been active or how many years he’s been in the league …
May 24th, 2012 at 6:57 am
I missed the Lechler talk yesterday, so I just wanted to add something.
Asking how many games Lechler won for us misses the point completely.
Punters don’t win games, Punters put you in position to win games, defense and offense need to finish out.
Take last year vs Detroit, with the game on the line and a Playoff berth at stake, Lechler punts with 2:27 left and pins Detroit at their own 2 yard line, huge play.
Or the Chicago game,4th quarter, Bears just kicked a FG to make it 18-10 and the Raiders offense goes 3 and out, momentun is changing, Lechler punts from his own 10 yard line with Devin Hester waiting at around his own 35, Lechler booms an 80 yarder and the stadium goes wild, a momentum killer for the Bears.
May 24th, 2012 at 6:59 am
guest123 Says:
What I’ve read about Ivey is that he’s really a longshot to make the team, probably a practice squad guy if anything. I don’t see any big plans for him.
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I agree, could not make it as a back-up NT and was released from two 3-4 teams already, maybe a Terdell Sands kind of tease.
May 24th, 2012 at 7:03 am
49ers locked up punter Andy Lee for 6 years for $20M. I know Lechler is overpaid, but as his age, we are no position to match a similar extension.
May 24th, 2012 at 7:04 am
Just to be clear about post 1147, Lechler did a great job under pressure, then the Defense came in and gave up points after his huge kicks but that’s not on Lechler, hopefully the DA-Tarver led D won’t waste Lechler’sefforts anymore.
May 24th, 2012 at 7:05 am
HGDaddy Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 6:08 am
in other football-related news…
Aaron Wilson @RavensInsider
Source: Raiders work out defensive back Cletis Gordon: http://bit.ly/KBbf6y
——————–
How is it that this Ravens insider always has the scoop on us?
Good Morning Raider Nation!
May 24th, 2012 at 7:08 am
About Lechler’s age, Jeff Feagles punted for the NYG team that won the SB in 2007 and made the Pro Bowl at 41, retired at 44, I think Lechler has a few years left.
May 24th, 2012 at 7:12 am
Couldn’t agree more that Lechler has a few years left. But I wouldn’t offer a 6 year extension, that’s all.
May 24th, 2012 at 7:13 am
Why can’t Corkran just post something, the weather, anything so we don’t have to load the page with over 1150 comments, my phone struggles after 600…
May 24th, 2012 at 7:15 am
maybe a Terdell Sands kind of tease
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@Marley
I don’t pretend to know anything about Ivey, but this is only his 3rd year in the NFL – with his 3rd different position coach and DC (like McClain)
no injuries or off-the-field baggage
ready to close the book on one Raider, but not another?
May 24th, 2012 at 7:17 am
I agree Marley. Some times my internet explorer just times me out without refreshing. Some intern should make a post as OTJ training even it’s amateur quality.
May 24th, 2012 at 7:18 am
Are there still OTA’s today?
May 24th, 2012 at 7:19 am
Rockstar.
I sincerely hope Travis Ivey becomes the next Vince Wilfork, happy?.
Get over McClain already man.
May 24th, 2012 at 7:24 am
Maybe McClain will assult somebody in practice today and we can have a new post!
May 24th, 2012 at 7:25 am
49ers locked up punter Andy Lee for 6 years for $20M. I know Lechler is overpaid, but as his age, we are no position to match a similar extension.
About Lechler’s age, Jeff Feagles punted for the NYG team that won the SB in 2007 and made the Pro Bowl at 41, retired at 44, I think Lechler has a few years left.
Couldn’t agree more that Lechler has a few years left. But I wouldn’t offer a 6 year extension, that’s all.
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Marley & G123
Lechler will turn 36 before the season starts. I have no problem paying him $4 million per season.
In fact, I’d offer him a 2-year $8 million deal as soon as our season is over… might even be able to give him a contract extension before that
May 24th, 2012 at 7:25 am
As the crickettes rub their legs together…
So goes the Sounds of Silence!
With Memorial Day weekend upon us…what is the plans?
May 24th, 2012 at 7:26 am
I sincerely hope Travis Ivey becomes the next Vince Wilfork
-Marley
printed!!
May 24th, 2012 at 7:28 am
With Memorial Day weekend upon us…what is the plans?
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@hwnrdr
my wife’s brother is getting married on Saturday.
I’m the best man. my wife is a bridesmaid. our son is the ring bearer.
$500 cash is the wedding gift. better than a toaster, right?
May 24th, 2012 at 7:30 am
I’d lock Lechler up for the exact same contract he is coming off of, 4 years 16 mill, NO BONUS though, straight 4 mill salary every year, if he declines at the end we can just cut him, and that will make him happy to retire a raider.
May 24th, 2012 at 7:31 am
Rockstar.
Thrown in a # 55 jersey for your bro…
May 24th, 2012 at 7:31 am
$500 is a very nice gift!
May 24th, 2012 at 7:31 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 7:28 am
With Memorial Day weekend upon us…what is the plans?
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@hwnrdr
my wife’s brother is getting married on Saturday.
I’m the best man. my wife is a bridesmaid. our son is the ring bearer.
$500 cash is the wedding gift. better than a toaster, right?
LOL, anything is better than a toaster, unless that toaster can do amzing stuff
May 24th, 2012 at 7:32 am
I’d lock Lechler up for the exact same contract he is coming off of, 4 years 16 mill, NO BONUS though, straight 4 mill salary every year, if he declines at the end we can just cut him, and that will make him happy to retire a raider.
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Bcz can speak for me in all matters concerning Shane Lechler!
May 24th, 2012 at 7:33 am
But $500…hey, that is a very good gift! I invited one person, who brought her brother, and his 3 kids…we got $20…lol…hey its the thought that counts right?
May 24th, 2012 at 7:33 am
anything is better than a toaster, unless that toaster can do amzing stuff
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@hwnrdr
pop tarts = amazing ??
May 24th, 2012 at 7:35 am
Later….
May 24th, 2012 at 7:36 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 7:33 am
anything is better than a toaster, unless that toaster can do amzing stuff
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@hwnrdr
pop tarts = amazing ??
Only the chocolate fudge!
May 24th, 2012 at 7:36 am
Thrown in a # 55 jersey for your bro…
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only if he wants to ruin his wedding night. Bro won’t be able to hit anything with that jersey on.
May 24th, 2012 at 7:36 am
@hwnrdr
my wife’s brother is getting married on Saturday.
I’m the best man. my wife is a bridesmaid. our son is the ring bearer.
$500 cash is the wedding gift. better than a toaster, right?
******
I always give cash… figure out what the meal costs per plate and that is an acceptable gift (2x the amount obviously if you bring a guest)
May 24th, 2012 at 7:36 am
Sorry bout that
Wake and bake is making me silly
May 24th, 2012 at 7:38 am
Unless the wedding you are attending has MORE than $250 a plate dinners than that is a VERY generous gift rock… DEFINITELY inviting you and the wife to my wedding (although you have a better chance of finding a Unicorn, than me getting married) LOL
May 24th, 2012 at 7:40 am
Plunketthead Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 7:36 am
Sorry bout that
Wake and bake is making me silly
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As long as you dont try to rap no more we are good. Don’t blame that shvt on the green,
May 24th, 2012 at 7:41 am
I agree Bcz…that is the way I learned it! Dinner/Lunch x 2…that is why I was laughing when my friend came with a party of 5 and only gave $20…I wish the plates were only $4…lol
May 24th, 2012 at 7:42 am
Or should I say $2?
May 24th, 2012 at 7:43 am
I love this blog! Political insight at night from KK and wedding etiquite from the A.M. crew. Raider fans rule and we are well rounded, LOL
May 24th, 2012 at 7:44 am
Or should I say $2?
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BK Doublecheese and small coke please.
May 24th, 2012 at 7:44 am
Bla
May 24th, 2012 at 7:48 am
zzzzzzzzzzzzzz
May 24th, 2012 at 7:49 am
Thrown in a # 55 jersey for your bro…
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@Marley
he’s in the Navy, was stationed with a bunch of Marines at Camp Lejeune. Now at Scott AFB. been on 3 deployments. cares nothing about football, basketball, etc.
all about hunting, fishing, trapping, gigging and the likes. probably owns a thousand guns and is currently building a cabin down by the river – close by Raider O’s new rented property to use for “harvesting crops”
May 24th, 2012 at 7:50 am
only if he wants to ruin his wedding night. Bro won’t be able to hit anything with that jersey on.
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LOL @ G123!
May 24th, 2012 at 7:51 am
Id rather have greg for a year than ivey at nt..
May 24th, 2012 at 7:52 am
guest123 Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 7:44 am
Or should I say $2?
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BK Doublecheese and small coke please.
Right? If only BK does weddings…LOL
May 24th, 2012 at 7:54 am
McFadden #60 in the top 100 list.
What a joke….he should be #1!!!!
DRAFT MCFADDEN!
May 24th, 2012 at 7:54 am
you have a better chance of finding a Unicorn, than me getting married
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come on, Bcz
don’t be like ROG!
I enjoyed being single, but it pales in comparison to being married with a kid
beer, smokes and one night stands = temporary happiness.
marriage = lifetime of happiness (long as you pick the right chick!)
May 24th, 2012 at 7:55 am
Just to be clear about post 1147, Lechler did a great job under pressure, then the Defense came in and gave up points after his huge kicks but that’s not on Lechler, hopefully the DA-Tarver led D won’t waste Lechler’sefforts anymore.
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I think that is the point a little for the other side of the debate.
Booming 80 yard punts is great, but if on the backend you have Lito Sheppard off his couch in coverage, it doesn’t matter.
If given the option, I will take a 46 yard punt and some fresh NFL-level bodies in the secondary, as opposed to an 80 yard punt, with hacks all around on defense.
Shane is attempting to cover up our many defensive deficiencies, I would rather our quality defense cover up our below average punter.
May 24th, 2012 at 7:55 am
Gooooo 76ers!
May 24th, 2012 at 7:57 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 7:54 am
you have a better chance of finding a Unicorn, than me getting married
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come on, Bcz
don’t be like ROG!
I enjoyed being single, but it pales in comparison to being married with a kid
beer, smokes and one night stands = temporary happiness.
marriage = lifetime of happiness (long as you pick the right chick!)
I agree!
May 24th, 2012 at 7:57 am
If only BK does weddings…LOL
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@hwnrdr
that would be hilarious
a Burger King catered wedding just screams “redneck”
at our wedding we just did cake & punch
4 years later my sister gets married and serves everybody choice of prime rib or chicken marsala – just had to show me up!!
May 24th, 2012 at 7:59 am
marriage = lifetime of happiness (long as you pick the right chick!)
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I also agree!!!
May 24th, 2012 at 8:01 am
We had the option green chile/blue cheese filets, green chile/pepperjack chicken, or some veggie dish.
It was like $80 a head, including the appetizers.
The family wanted a cash bar, but I insisted on buying my boys a keg of Bud, since they were all flying from Cali to New Mexico, I couldn’t stick them with an $8 cocktail when they got here.
I think the Marriot charged us $300 for the keg, lol.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:02 am
Shane is attempting to cover up our many defensive deficiencies, I would rather our quality defense cover up our below average punter.
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He had 28 punts inside the 20 last year, and we don’t have guys like Lito Sheppard playing gunner this year. Why not give our defense (with ANOTHER new coordinator and scheme) a better chance to get off the field. I went through this with O at length yesterday. There is no way to lower Lechlers cap number without cutting him, and THAT will only save us 3 mill… I mean who out there right now that can be had for 3 mill is WORTH giving up the best punter ever?
May 24th, 2012 at 8:03 am
Dang…. I was just telling someone the a.m crew is so much less boring than the p.m. but sombodys wedding made me a liar again…
May 24th, 2012 at 8:04 am
The family wanted a cash bar, but I insisted on buying my boys a keg of Bud, since they were all flying from Cali to New Mexico, I couldn’t stick them with an $8 cocktail when they got here
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My brother got married on Maui. You gotta have an open bar if you have a destination wedding! LOL Im not paying 2000 to GET to your wedding, giving you a few hundy AND buying my own drinks! Dude I dont like ANYONE that much.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:04 am
Mine was $25 a head…Hawaiian food at its best
Couldn’t afford an open bar, so we gave everyone 2 tickets for a free cocktail or drink. I only opened it up for my wife, her matron of honor, and my best man!
May 24th, 2012 at 8:05 am
Bcz24,
I agree that we can’t do anything about Shane this season, and that is fine. I don’t hate the guy, I actually love watching him kick.
But after 10+ years, I am ready to pay a punter 500K and see just HOW BAD the alternative is, and add another body or two to the defense.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:07 am
You gotta have an open bar if you have a destination wedding!
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It was only a destination for my friends and some of the fam.
All her family and friends were in ABQ. It was the only part of the wedding planning I had any part in, making sure my buddies could get hammered on the cheap.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:08 am
As long as you pick the right chick..lol
You know the divorce rate right?
You guys look real happy aftrr losing your wife, kids, house, money & dog to the “right chicks”
May 24th, 2012 at 8:10 am
Oh, and at this point we dont even know how much of Lechlers contract is guaranteed for the year… he may already be fully guaranteed, which would make this entire convo moot
May 24th, 2012 at 8:12 am
Raiders: Dream/nightmare scenarios
By Matt Williamson | ESPN.com
Yes, the start of training camps is two months away, but it’s never too early to consider the coming season. A look at the best-case and worst-case scenarios for the Raiders in 2012.
Dream scenario (9-7): Maybe the Raiders get the Carson Palmer whom the last staff envisioned, and he regains his form from years ago. Although the tight end position is a nightmare, Oakland’s core of young wide receivers could burst onto the scene this season. Denarius Moore could be a superstar, and Juron Criner could be an ideal complement. Switching schemes can be dicey, but the Raiders’ offensive line looks better off in going to a zone-blocking scheme, and should be especially improved on the interior. Oakland also absolutely must cut down on penalties, and drastically reducing such mistakes seems like a reasonable and reachable goal. Also, only four teams threw more interceptions than the Raiders last season. Reducing picks along with having a exceptional pair of kicking specialists could greatly aid Oakland in winning the hidden-yardage battle.
Nightmare scenario (4-12): The Raiders have poor depth. They are also breaking in a new head coach and new schemes. As the season goes along, their depth will surely be tested — and I don’t expect it to respond kindly. Oakland absolutely needs Darren McFadden to stay healthy this season. Of course, that has been a problem for its spectacular running back. When healthy, few in this league produce like McFadden, but the right tackle position looks like a trouble area. There also could be a drop-off coming on defense. The defensive line overall is strong, but where are the top edge pass-rushers and top cover men? In a passing league, that is a massive problem in my eyes. The best I can forecast for Oakland is to have great luck with injuries and sneak into the playoffs as a wild-card team, while their nightmare scenario could be selecting in the top five of next year’s draft.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:15 am
Talking next year and beyond Bcz.
It seems pretty clear that Shane is do a pay-cut next offseason in FA, whether he signs with us or anyone else.
I just don’t feel like having the highest paid punter in the NFL is worth much of anything, unless he is FAR AND AWAY better than everybody else, which he is not.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:15 am
Marks hair Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 8:08 am
As long as you pick the right chick..lol
You know the divorce rate right?
You guys look real happy aftrr losing your wife, kids, house, money & dog to the “right chicks”
LOL, she can take my house, only so my kids will be sheltered, but taking away rights for my kids? I’m sorry, NO ONE will ever take that away!!!
May 24th, 2012 at 8:16 am
Oh…you guys wanna brag about wedding plates?
Mine was right outside the Chapel next to the Howard Johnson Hotel, a Cuban Restaurant on Las Vegas Blvd.
Know anything about that?
May 24th, 2012 at 8:17 am
A happy wife is a happy life!
May 24th, 2012 at 8:18 am
Id rather have a top 5 pick than go 8-8
May 24th, 2012 at 8:18 am
9-7 is our dream scenario? More like 11-5.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:18 am
Maybe we should ask Ray Guy to take a cut too??..
May 24th, 2012 at 8:19 am
I’ll take 9-7 and a playoff berth!
May 24th, 2012 at 8:19 am
Marks hair Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 8:18 am
Id rather have a top 5 pick than go 8-8
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Id rather have a top 5 pick, due to injuries, than go 8-8..
May 24th, 2012 at 8:19 am
Ray,
Was is the Little Wedding Chapel from the Hangover?
May 24th, 2012 at 8:19 am
Attn: Steve Corkran and/or Jon Becker
can we get a new post that just says:
“Raiders work out defensive back Cletis Gordon”
with maybe like 3 sentences about him and a comment about him being potentially added for camp fodder?
May 24th, 2012 at 8:21 am
Dream scenario (9-7):
Nightmare scenario (4-12):
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strongly disagree
dream scenario = 19-0
nightmare scenario = 0-16
May 24th, 2012 at 8:22 am
This page is loading slower than my internal client account page, which usually take forever.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:22 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 8:21 am
Dream scenario (9-7):
Nightmare scenario (4-12):
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strongly disagree
dream scenario = 19-0
nightmare scenario = 0-16
There you go! Dream BIG! Hey, you either win it all or lose it all!
May 24th, 2012 at 8:23 am
Y’all have bad dreams. 15-4 is definitely possible if everything comes together
May 24th, 2012 at 8:25 am
Actually…taking a page out of the NE book…
Dream Scenario 19-0
Nightmare 18-1
May 24th, 2012 at 8:25 am
Nice post HGDaddy and I do think you are on the mark.
With a new coaching staff, a new system and lack of depth it could unravel fast and get ugly.
Mcfadden and Palmer will be the deciding factors on offense as to how well we will do but the run D is suspect and the secondary is our weakness could be a long season with teams scoring a ton of points on us.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:25 am
the tight end position is a nightmare
-Matt Williamson
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Bo Scaife, Visanthe Shiancoe & Jeremy Shockey are available in free agency if nobody in the current 4 steps up in camp or preseason. I’m not concerned. Palmer has talked up Ausberry & doesn’t throw much to his TE’s anyway
May 24th, 2012 at 8:27 am
My dream scenario:
I open up my FOREX account to see that the dollar has gained 300 pips on the Euro and I cashed in!!!!
May 24th, 2012 at 8:28 am
Silverandblack666 Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 8:27 am
My dream scenario:
I open up my FOREX account to see that the dollar has gained 300 pips on the Euro and I cashed in!!!!
NICE! In my Mike Tyson voice!
May 24th, 2012 at 8:29 am
where are the top edge pass-rushers and top cover men? In a passing league, that is a massive problem in my eyes.
-Matt Williamson
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we couldn’t afford them in free agency and we didn’t have any high draft picks!!
Poor Reggie.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:30 am
Look at Tampa’s new offense. It looks a lot like the Raiders scheme. Running the ball to set up the deep throws and hardly use the TE’s.
Why do we need a noted TE? I say we don’t. Ausberry is ready step up his game and bulk up to improve his blocking. I just don’t see the “TE position being a nightmare” as a big deal.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:30 am
Top 5 picks aren’t even a nightmare anymore. Yeah it sucks you had a bad year, but gone are the days where bad years bred bad years, where top 5 picks cost you 50-60 million dollars, 20+% of your salary cap. Now you get a stud or you cut him loose after 4 years and it cost you 5 mill per…
May 24th, 2012 at 8:30 am
I believe The Reggie will get just us much production from our TE unit from last year, at about 20% of the cost.
Welcome to the New Era.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:31 am
Obviously our coaching staff isn’t concerned about our TE position… they made no attempt to address it what so ever, and there were plenty of guys to be had on the cheap (still are)
May 24th, 2012 at 8:31 am
Ausberry bulked up to 265. Im really rooting for him. If shannon sharp could block in this offense so can aus.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:31 am
F’k a high draft pick. I want playoffs an championships
May 24th, 2012 at 8:33 am
Not sure what to make of Ausberry.
Yeah he gets talked up amongst the staff and media, but I only saw him get about 3 throws last year in preseason, and he dropped one. With Boss hurt, Soup loving to throw to the TE’s and all, and still didn’t get much run.
He may be great, he may be John Madsen 2.0
May 24th, 2012 at 8:34 am
JFB, The Little White Chapel across the street from Talk of the Town!!
May 24th, 2012 at 8:38 am
We can get our pass rush out of Shaunnessy and Houston on the edge, I know Houston gets a bad rap for lack of sacks, but they guy had more qb pressures and hits in the last 2 years than any lineman on our team and if I remember correctly he is in the top 3 in the NFL in those metrics. We know Kelly and Seymour can put the pressure up the middle, and I think the new staff is going to find that long lost mysterious wonder of CONSISTANCY that has plagued this team since the dawn of team. Plus with our new ‘multiple’ looks we should be able to get pressure from more than just our line.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:38 am
Remember, tight ends are a big part of Knapps offensive philosophy. That’s why he mentioned some concern in that area.
The fact they’ve not pursued Scaife or Shockey suggest they think we’ll be ok there.
Or…they don’t like Scaife or Shockey…who used to be pretty good TE’s.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:39 am
Scaife was pretty good?
I must of fell asleep that day..
May 24th, 2012 at 8:45 am
Talk of the Town, lol
That’s a place to where they don’t mop the floors but instead the walls.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:45 am
Good day nation.
We dont need more TEs. I think we will run a lot of 3 WR formations with DMAC and Reece.
RR,
3-4 defense:
DE: Houston/ Bryant
NT: TK/ ?
DE: Seymour/ Bryant
OLB: Shaughnessy
ILB: Curry/ Goethel
ILB: McClain
OLB: Wheeler/ Burris
May 24th, 2012 at 8:48 am
T1236.DennisAllensVisor Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 8:39 am
Scaife was pretty good?
I must of fell asleep that day..
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“What Bengals like about newly signed TE Bo Scaife: Good receiver and blocker. Very athletic. Excellent route runner.”
Of course that’s a PR statement from the Bengals.
The fact he’s out there to be had by us might say they don’t in fact love him as much as the above statement suggests.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:48 am
Houston
Kelly
Seymour
Burris / Burress
Curry / Goethel
McClain
Wheeler / Tollefson
Shaughnessy playing OLB? No thanks.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:53 am
Let’s face it. Any FA that’s still available is probably not a world beater…wife beater maybe.
Shockey for some reason has dropped off, but N.O had Jimmy Graham so Shockey became expendable.
He seemed to have decent yr. sharing duties in Carolina, but is obviously not a long term answer for the Raiders…on his last legs.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:55 am
3 WR formations will allow us to take advantage of having 4 capable WRs (Moore, DHB, Criner, and Ford), and DMAC and Reece at RB is a nightmare to defend. DMAC can catch well, and Reece can catch and play FB/ RB/ TE/ WR.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:55 am
2011 Raiders defense:
27th ranked pass defense. 251 passing yards allowed per game. Tied with Buffalo at 3rd worst in points allowed per game at 27.1. 31 pass TD’s allowed, 2nd worst in the NFL.
Raiders ranked 15th in sacks with 39. Ranked 12th in INT’s with 18.
opposing QB’s only completed 53.9 % of their passes against us (3rd best in the league behind Houston & Baltimore!). opposing team’s QB rating 81.3 (11th best in the league).
27th ranked run defense. 136 rushing yards allowed per game. dead last in yards per carry at 5.1. tied with Cards & Redskins for 7th worst in rushing TD’s allowed at 15. 3rd worst in the league with 3 forced fumbles. 3rd worst in the league with 5 runs over 40 yards. 2nd worst in the league with 24 runs over 20 yards.
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thoughts ???
May 24th, 2012 at 8:57 am
If all these guys who signed one yr. deals with Raiders have great yrs. doesn’t that make things messy trying to extend them next yr.?
May 24th, 2012 at 8:58 am
We only forced 3 fumbles all year last year? How much did we get, and also, how many fumbles were forced on us?
May 24th, 2012 at 8:58 am
Burris and Wheeler at OLB in 3-4?! No thank you. I like to have an OLB who weighs more than 235 pounds.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:02 am
Our best pass rusher (Shaughnessy) not in your 3-4 formation but you have tollefson?
May 24th, 2012 at 9:02 am
1243,
You know what that tells me? The Raiders consistently would give up the “big play”, which is something the “bend not break” defense is designed to stop.
GB allowed the most passing yards IN NFL HISTORY last year and went 15-1. Not to suggest that means giving up massive yds.is a good thing.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:03 am
Raider O Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 8:58 am
Burris and Wheeler at OLB in 3-4?! No thank you. I like to have an OLB who weighs more than 235 pounds.
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Like Burris.. 246. Von Miller? 245.
Wheeler is light.
I like my OLBs to be able to run.
I see you suscribe to the theory that 4-3 DE’s translate to 3-4 OLB’s..
Brayton & Irons agree.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:04 am
1246.Raider O Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 8:58 am
Burris and Wheeler at OLB in 3-4?! No thank you. I like to have an OLB who weighs more than 235 pounds.
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O, I think Burris is listed at 246.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:04 am
Raider fans still pissed about losing Routt, Eugene, Boyd, CJ37 & Sheppard from the secondary or Moss, Scott, Groves, Wimbley & Henderson from the front seven?
Not me.
I wish we had better special teamers.
Ricky Brown, Sam Williams, Bruce Davis II & Hiram Eugene were aces in this area and they were all ousted.
former Raider ST beast Isaiah Ekejiuba is also available in free agency!
I hope Steve Hoffman & Keith Burns have something to work with this year …
May 24th, 2012 at 9:05 am
Raider O Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 9:02 am
Our best pass rusher (Shaughnessy) not in your 3-4 formation but you have tollefson?
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Our best DE pass rusher, yea.
That doesnt mean he can do it standing up as an OLB.
Tollefson can play both. Done it before.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:05 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 8:55 am
2011 Raiders defense:
27th ranked pass defense. 251 passing yards allowed per game. Tied with Buffalo at 3rd worst in points allowed per game at 27.1. 31 pass TD’s allowed, 2nd worst in the NFL.
Raiders ranked 15th in sacks with 39. Ranked 12th in INT’s with 18.
opposing QB’s only completed 53.9 % of their passes against us (3rd best in the league behind Houston & Baltimore!). opposing team’s QB rating 81.3 (11th best in the league).
27th ranked run defense. 136 rushing yards allowed per game. dead last in yards per carry at 5.1. tied with Cards & Redskins for 7th worst in rushing TD’s allowed at 15. 3rd worst in the league with 3 forced fumbles. 3rd worst in the league with 5 runs over 40 yards. 2nd worst in the league with 24 runs over 20 yards.
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thoughts ???
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The sky’s the limit once you’ve hit bottom – Raidernationdave, 2012
May 24th, 2012 at 9:06 am
Let me guess… “Did you see Shaughnessy drop into coverage and get that INT in the pre-season against the Niners?”…
May 24th, 2012 at 9:07 am
Is it your guys’ understanding that DA is implementing what could be called a “bend not break” defense?
May 24th, 2012 at 9:07 am
thoughts ???
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Biggest problem = consistancy (and discipline)
You force the leagues QBs to have the worst completion percentage in the league, yet allow the most yards and TDs… Means you stop them, stop them, stop them then let them get a 60 yard score.
Same thing on run defense, chart a game for us and you probably see runs that look like this yardage wise, -2, 0, 3, -2, 38, 3, 2, 27, 1, 0… etc. We stop them dead or hold them to minimal gains, or let them run 30 yards.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:08 am
We only forced 3 fumbles all year last year?
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@Hwnrdr
that stat fell under “run defense” at NFL.com so it’s entirely possible we only forced 3 fumbles on RB’s – doesn’t say how many we recovered.
The only way I know of to see how many fumbles we had is to look up each individual player on NFL.com under “player stats” and I’m not going to take all the time to do that.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:09 am
I dont care where our Defense ranks, as long as we can win football games.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:10 am
in 2010 we were in the bottom 3 in rushing defense, AND lead the league in tackles for a loss. Its that inconsistancy that kills us, I can’t find the stat again but I bet we were in the top 10 again last year in TFL
May 24th, 2012 at 9:11 am
Biggest problem = consistancy (and discipline)
You force the leagues QBs to have the worst completion percentage in the league, yet allow the most yards and TDs… Means you stop them, stop them, stop them then let them get a 60 yard score.
Same thing on run defense, chart a game for us and you probably see runs that look like this yardage wise, -2, 0, 3, -2, 38, 3, 2, 27, 1, 0… etc. We stop them dead or hold them to minimal gains, or let them run 30 yards.
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co-signed, Bcz
May 24th, 2012 at 9:11 am
I hear ya!
May 24th, 2012 at 9:12 am
We have led the WORLD in big plays given up, I know that.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:12 am
24, 20+ carries on the year?
Holy cripes that’s almost one every half!!!
May 24th, 2012 at 9:12 am
bcz24 Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 9:10 am
in 2010 we were in the bottom 3 in rushing defense, AND lead the league in tackles for a loss. Its that inconsistancy that kills us, I can’t find the stat again but I bet we were in the top 10 again last year in TFL
Marshall vs Bresh?
May 24th, 2012 at 9:13 am
The reason i bring up the “bend don’t break” defense is despite the fact the Denver D under DA’s command ranked 20th in total defense, they are considered to be the sole reason Tebow was put in position where he could have half a chance of working his “magic” late in the 4th.
I haven’t looked it up but I wonder if most of the big yardage against Denver was more at the beginning of the yr. and DA made adjustments in the latter half to amuch improved squad.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:13 am
Duplicate comment detected; it looks as though you’ve already said that!
Morning/afternoon peoples!
May 24th, 2012 at 9:14 am
Rock,
Team stats will have that under game stats or turnovers.
New company internet eyes in the sky will not let me go to ESPN or NFL webpages anymore.
But the blog, drudge report and yahoo finance are still in play!!!
May 24th, 2012 at 9:14 am
1264.hwnrdr Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 9:12 am
bcz24 Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 9:10 am
in 2010 we were in the bottom 3 in rushing defense, AND lead the league in tackles for a loss. Its that inconsistancy that kills us, I can’t find the stat again but I bet we were in the top 10 again last year in TFL
Marshall vs Bresh?
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I think that yr. we were 2nd in sacks as well. Go figure.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:14 am
Burris is listed at 235. That’s his playing weight. It’s listed on our roster, so look it up.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:15 am
Whats up DMAC?
May 24th, 2012 at 9:15 am
without doing any research, I can remember every time we went up against a stud RB, it was a pattern of stopping him for minimal gain for stretches and then…
Boom! 74 yard TD run. maybe not always but it sure seemed that way.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:15 am
I dont care where our Defense ranks, as long as we can win football games.
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@DAV
you’ve got a point. if McFadden stays healthy or Mike Bush actually produced in ANY of the last 6 games on the schedule last season we win the AFC West regardless of how pathetic the defense was. add in a new coaching staff to correct the penalties and a full offseason for Carson Palmer. add Criner to Palmer’s arsenal or WR’s
Offense could be good enough to get us the AFC West crown, even if the defense remains pathetic
[please dont respond to this comment with anything about Peyton Manning, thank you]
May 24th, 2012 at 9:16 am
What up Hwnrdr
We need those bats to wake the fk up!
May 24th, 2012 at 9:16 am
I hope homeboy is not 235 pounds, or it looks like we drafted a special teams ace and not much else.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:16 am
DMAC Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 9:16 am
What up Hwnrdr
We need those bats to wake the fk up!
I know right?
May 24th, 2012 at 9:17 am
guest123 Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 9:15 am
without doing any research, I can remember every time we went up against a stud RB, it was a pattern of stopping him for minimal gain for stretches and then…
Boom! 74 yard TD run. maybe not always but it sure seemed that way.
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Always that way to me 2.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:18 am
I think I might have had a recalculation of sorts on Terrell Pryor.
I will wait until I see him throw at least 25 passes before I make a decision one way or another, but I think TP being a 3rd round pick, benchwarmer for a year maybe two, was the best thing to ever happen to him.
Keep a seat on the bandwagon warm for me O!!!!
May 24th, 2012 at 9:20 am
without doing any research, I can remember every time we went up against a stud RB, it was a pattern of stopping him for minimal gain for stretches and then…
Boom! 74 yard TD run. maybe not always but it sure seemed that way.
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Agreed, G123
the Raiders run defense was excellent against the Jags in 2010 without McClain. two big runs (one from MJD, one from Jennings) made it look like they trampled all over us. We still could have won the game if not for the Boller interception and JFORD fumble on kick return
yes – even with that putrid 5 safety defense courtesy of Marshall we could have won it!
May 24th, 2012 at 9:21 am
Raider O Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 9:14 am
Burris is listed at 235. That’s his playing weight. It’s listed on our roster, so look it up.
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Cant. Im at a place of work.
Regardless, he is an OLB.
Wheeler listed as 240.. Burris 235. Cool with me.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:21 am
Peyton Manning (neck surgeries) is participating fully in Broncos OTAs.
Multiple reports claim Manning’s velocity has returned, although we won’t get a clear picture until preseason rolls around. OC Mike McCoy has indicated that his terminology will remain, while Manning has “bought in” to a drastically revised Broncos offense that has old Indianapolis elements. Manning has played 13 seasons in the NFL. His teams have finished in the top eight in pass attempts nine times, and not once has his offense ranked lower than 15th.
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OPERATION NECK SNAP!
May 24th, 2012 at 9:21 am
1260.RaiderRockstar Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 9:11 am
Biggest problem = consistancy (and discipline)
You force the leagues QBs to have the worst completion percentage in the league, yet allow the most yards and TDs… Means you stop them, stop them, stop them then let them get a 60 yard score.
Same thing on run defense, chart a game for us and you probably see runs that look like this yardage wise, -2, 0, 3, -2, 38, 3, 2, 27, 1, 0… etc. We stop them dead or hold them to minimal gains, or let them run 30 yards.
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co-signed, Bcz
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When we’d be in 3rd and long situations on D…I didn’t think….I KNEW…they would get the 1st down…or worse.
Even when we had SD deep only down 31-26 and still had a chance if we could make ONE DAM STOP…I had no faith whatsoever they would hold them. No matter how the Black Hole roared their support. No matter how much they held up their hands exhorting the crowd….they weren’t stopping jack squat.
THAT more than anything is what we need to see stopped.
Drove me freaking nuts.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:22 am
can’t wait to watch Pryor play during the preseason.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:22 am
It is not always the case with the big-play.
I remember plenty of games where we were bleed to death.
Last Colts game was that way, Patriots did whatever they wanted with us I seem to remember, Tebow and Denver ran a million times and seemed to get 6-7 yards every time.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:24 am
Vegas
Whats wrong w/ 235?
May 24th, 2012 at 9:24 am
two big runs (one from MJD, one from Jennings
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Ahhh yes, the Jennings run, where the great “Missile” Mike was positioned in the middle of the field, ran to the wrong side of the field for whatever reason, was never blocked, yet never found a way to get within 15 yards of the RB.
Stellar play as usual Mr. Missile!!!
May 24th, 2012 at 9:24 am
Tebow and Denver ran a million times and seemed to get 6-7 yards every time.
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@JFB
thankfully Tebow is out of the AFC West and we can claim the division!
May 24th, 2012 at 9:26 am
1279,
You’re right. Stand corrected.
He was listed at 246 at the combine though that’s what we were basing it on.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:27 am
Whats wrong w/ 235?
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For a slow white guy trying to play OlB in the NFL, quite a bit.
I am sure he can gain some weight though over his career.
I just don’t see how adding a 235 pound, rookie OLB from San Diego State as part of the recipe to fix our run D.
Pass D yes. Depth, absolutely. ST’s, seems that way. Run D, TBD.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:27 am
56 Burris, Miles LB 6-2 236 23 R San Diego State
May 24th, 2012 at 9:28 am
Think we could trade Murphy to the Bears? Good chance that Knox could miss the season.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:28 am
What’s up?
Anyone posting from their mom’s basement today?
Shooting for 2000 comments…
Let’s make it happen
Give us your insights on the U.S. economy, Exchange your personal messages here.
Let’s start the new Facebook AND Twitter. Make it all part of the RAIDERS mystique: only team worth $10 billion+.
Pay the salaries. Win the games. Fight for championships.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:28 am
Strange dream last night. Found myself at Raider HQ talking with Richard Seymour as he was making his way to a team meeting. He knew I posted in this blog, but thought I was one of his bigger haters in here and was teasing me about it. I told him I usually post about the offense. lol
May 24th, 2012 at 9:29 am
who cares what Burris weighs?
he’s a 4th round rookie.
wasn’t your last 4th round LB Slade Norris?
if Burris can tackle and make a few plays on special teams, he’s a keeper. Nobody is expecting him to start [this year, anyway]
May 24th, 2012 at 9:29 am
DJ,
I know you are new, but you will realize that the O is always right.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:29 am
Im gonna go out on a limb and say strength & knowledge mean more than weight.. Just a hunch.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:30 am
Exchange your personal messages here.
Let’s start the new Facebook AND Twitter. Make it all part of the RAIDERS mystique: only team worth $10 billion+.
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LOL! Often times it does seem like Facebook in here.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:31 am
Im gonna go out on a limb and say strength & knowledge mean more than weight.. Just a hunch.
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@DAV
McClain has all 3 and he still sucks!
re-sign Frantz Joseph !!!
May 24th, 2012 at 9:31 am
Heck..that 42 yd. run courtesy of Mike freaking Tolbert on SD’s last drive was a back breaker.
Rivers could drop back….lay out a blanket, turn on a TV and watch the Lonesome Dove mini series, then calmly get up and toss it up to one of his big receivers while our “pass rush” was busy playing patty cake with the o-line men. Couldn’t stop the pass yet couldn’t stop Tolbert from running for 42 yds. to basically put the dagger in.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:32 am
I think Facebook is mainly used by teenagers with stupid comments like “I just ate a burrito – yummmm!”
May 24th, 2012 at 9:33 am
I think as Raiders fans we should start a false campaign of smack talk about how the Broncos are going to crush the Steelers. Put fake quotes out by Peyton Manning, how Troy P. is overated and should retire. I think Al would be proud and would be a great way to honor his memory!
May 24th, 2012 at 9:33 am
wasn’t your last 4th round LB Slade Norris?
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Yikes!!!
May 24th, 2012 at 9:34 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 9:32 am
I think Facebook is mainly used by teenagers with stupid comments like “I just ate a burrito – yummmm!”
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Yep, those are the type of comments I’m referring to. See that in here more than I’d like to.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:34 am
He’s no Styker Sulak
May 24th, 2012 at 9:35 am
@Dutch
Willis McGahee called James Harrison a fruitcake?
you better post that on twitter so Schefter or LaConfora can get a hold of it
May 24th, 2012 at 9:35 am
Vegas,
Burris is not slow. He ran a 4.6 40.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:36 am
Rock,
You telling me you never posted “just ate the buck I shot this weekend, yuummmmm!!!!!”?
May 24th, 2012 at 9:37 am
Burris is not slow. He ran a 4.6 40.
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Isn’t that about the same time as our MLB that we affectionately call “Slow”?
May 24th, 2012 at 9:38 am
@Dutch
Willis McGahee called James Harrison a fruitcake?
you better post that on twitter so Schefter or LaConfora can get a hold of it
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That’s the spirit!
May 24th, 2012 at 9:38 am
@Dutch
Ryan Clady said that Lawrence Timmons & LaMarr Woodley are the most overrated LB’s in the league?
oh snap!
May 24th, 2012 at 9:38 am
Our best DE pass rusher, yea.
That doesnt mean he can do it standing up as an OLB.
Tollefson can play both. Done it before.
$$$$$$
It doesn’t mean he can’t!
May 24th, 2012 at 9:38 am
1290.DutchRaider77 Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 9:28 am
Think we could trade Murphy to the Bears? Good chance that Knox could miss the season.
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We ask for Michael Bush back in return.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:39 am
I don’t think RoMac’s “slowness” comes from his 40 time.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:39 am
Burris will be a future stud!
I’m a believer.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:40 am
Rock,
You telling me you never posted “just ate the buck I shot this weekend, yuummmmm!!!!!”?
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LOL @ JFB
nope. have posted pictures of the animals I shot though
May 24th, 2012 at 9:40 am
Vegas,
Yes, but I don’t think McClain is slow.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:41 am
Raider O Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 9:38 am
Our best DE pass rusher, yea.
That doesnt mean he can do it standing up as an OLB.
Tollefson can play both. Done it before.
$$$$$$
It doesn’t mean he can’t!
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By that logic we should throw Desmond Bryant back there too.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:42 am
I don’t think McClain is slow
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@Kentucky
not compared to a hairy ape like you!
May 24th, 2012 at 9:42 am
One good thing about Burris joining the Raiders this year, is that the new staff probably won’t ask him to cover a WR 40 yards down the field.
Hopefully the days of Kirk Morrison covering Brandon Marshall and Rolando McClain covering Devon Bess and Megatron are behind us.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:42 am
My real name is Arman Sheilds.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:44 am
I don’t think RoMac’s “slowness” comes from his 40 time.
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Yeah, I am pulling for Rolando, with the same confidence that I buy that Lotto ticket on Fridays. But, I do wonder if the injection of Fat cells (stem cells) will work out. Dude did say he was in a lot of pain when he ran.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:44 am
Desmond Bryant?!
Is that the guy who plays DE, DT, and may play NT too?
Btw smart guy. I was using your logic.
LOL
May 24th, 2012 at 9:44 am
HAPPY THIRSTY THURSDAY NATION
and all the Green Party !!!!
May 24th, 2012 at 9:44 am
That’s what I’m talking about. When the comments start to add up, and reach 1000+, scrolling down past the political he-said, she-said crap is way out of line.
I ate a silver and black taco last night, but I’m not telling anyone. I’m still worried about the LB corp and the CB.
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 9:32 am
I think Facebook is mainly used by teenagers with stupid comments like “I just ate a burrito – yummmm!”
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Yep, those are the type of comments I’m referring to. See that in here more than I’d like to.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:46 am
This Hairy ape can out run you. Isn’t sad? A 225 pound hairy ape can out run you “white boy”.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:47 am
Raider O Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 9:44 am
Desmond Bryant?!
Is that the guy who plays DE, DT, and may play NT too?
Btw smart guy. I was using your logic.
LOL
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We need a CB too… What ya say?
Doesnt mean he cant right??
May 24th, 2012 at 9:48 am
Every year, with every team, there is on draft pick who is a slug who never amounts to squat.
I vote this season it will be the UK dude from Penn State. A little too much John Amaechi in him for my liking.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:48 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 9:44 am
HAPPY THIRSTY THURSDAY NATION
and all the Green Party !!!!
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Lighters out!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Salute!!!!!!!!
May 24th, 2012 at 9:49 am
Is “white boy” the same as “cracker?”
Do crackers poop cracker jacks? You can have the prize.
Graham crackers pass through your system faster.
But in the end, it is all equal to sh1t anyway.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:50 am
So according to a PFT article, some former player is going to come out and do an interview and profess his gayness, I guess.
So who is it going to be? A kicker? White or black? What if it is a Raider?
May 24th, 2012 at 9:50 am
Raider O Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 9:46 am
This Hairy ape can out run you. Isn’t sad? A 225 pound hairy ape can out run you “white boy”.
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Donkey Kong Jr vs Mario?
May 24th, 2012 at 9:50 am
Good morning beyotches!
May 24th, 2012 at 9:51 am
Raidernationdave Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 9:50 am
Good morning beyotches!
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Morning hoe!
May 24th, 2012 at 9:52 am
At CB, didn’t Bartell have neck surgery as well?
May 24th, 2012 at 9:53 am
Can you tell Me why Shaugnessy can’t play OLB? Have you seen him play OLB before? Are you his trainer, do you know something we don’t?
We all watched him drop in coverage and get an INT, so what have you seen that makes him unable to play OLB?
May 24th, 2012 at 9:53 am
If we think there is a chance that Peyton will get hurt with his neck, you got to think a defensive player stands even a greater chance of reinjury.
Bring in Cletus!!!
May 24th, 2012 at 9:54 am
Did Shonasty catch the INT with his hands though or his body?
No body-catchers allowed!!!
(sarcasm)
May 24th, 2012 at 9:55 am
This Hairy ape can out run you. Isn’t sad? A 225 pound hairy ape can out run you “white boy”.
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@Kentucky
hey man, i’m only 25 lbs lighter and a few years younger. don’t kow if I’ve ever beat anybody in a footrace though. Used to run a lot on the treadmill, but not much since moving to Podunk. I don’t think there’s a gym within 20 miles of the house and running on dirt & gravel sucks
I might outrun you if the conservation agent was chasing me!?
May 24th, 2012 at 9:57 am
Is “white boy” the same as “cracker?”
$$$$$$$
I hope not. I was joking with RR.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:57 am
I choose not to run
May 24th, 2012 at 9:58 am
No body-catchers allowed!!!
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Fk body catchers!
We need body snatchers!
May 24th, 2012 at 9:58 am
Raider O Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 9:53 am
Can you tell Me why Shaugnessy can’t play OLB? Have you seen him play OLB before? Are you his trainer, do you know something we don’t?
We all watched him drop in coverage and get an INT, so what have you seen that makes him unable to play OLB?
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IDK, he’s never played it.
And the last time we threw a 6′5 270 pound guy out there it didnt go so well..
He dropped in a zone blitz from the DE position and fooled Alex Smith, so he can play OLB? AWESOME. Why arent you a GM yet!?!
May 24th, 2012 at 9:58 am
Kentucky calling me “white boy” is much different than Kell calling me “cracker” …
just sayin’
May 24th, 2012 at 10:00 am
LOL RR.
Did you gain weight? I thought you were 185-190 pounds, or was that your playing weight. Didn’t you say you used to play WR at HS?
May 24th, 2012 at 10:00 am
Used to run a lot on the treadmill, but not much since moving to Podunk. I don’t think there’s a gym within 20 miles of the house and running on dirt & gravel sucks
I might outrun you if the conservation agent was chasing me!?
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You mean to tell us that all that squirrel chasing hasn’t made you quicker?
lol
May 24th, 2012 at 10:03 am
DJ Johnny Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 9:07 am
Is it your guys’ understanding that DA is implementing what could be called a “bend not break” defense?
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Its Davis’ theorum revised. We’re going to continue Davis’ D but hoepfully with an emphasis on making D plays. Something we haven;t done for years…
RNS “Davis Myths Exposed pt.2″
05-19-12
“As far as those who bash the supposedly Defensive minded Davis’ under performing defenses, perhaps they simply don’t understand his philosophy.
Others have started to come around.
The top 3 winningest teams last year (NYG,NE and GB ) all featured some of the “worst” defenses statistically (27th, 31st and 32nd) and cater to the Davis theorum that yds between the 20s don’t matter.
This “radical” type of defense is nothing new but has been taken to another level thanks to the advent of “Moneyball” type analytics for the NFL.
Davis and his system certainly wasn’t perfect and relied on a gamblers chance of the big defensive play. Give take, bend but don’t break and set yourself up to make decisive game changing plays.
Sounds crazy right?
Davis’ type of D is predicated on players making big plays (without playmakers thats something Oaklands D has repeatedly failed to do.) and big making big plays when it counts.
For example, Green Bay had an amazing 31 interceptions last season.
The Giants stock piling pass rushers and applying natural 4 man pressure is Davis 101.
Even though computer access has been readily available for decades, only recently have data teams come to realize the genius of Davis’ seemingly bizzaro approach to the game.
Only in recent years have franchises come to embrace the asymetrical tactics Davis knew instinctually.”
http://www.raidernationstation.com/exclusives
May 24th, 2012 at 10:03 am
IDK, he’s never played it.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
But that didn’t stop you from arguing that he can’t!
You are so smart, maybe you should be the GM smart guy.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:04 am
Lester Hayes played what position in college? What did he play in the NFL?
May 24th, 2012 at 10:04 am
Raider O Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 9:53 am
Can you tell Me why Shaugnessy can’t play OLB? Have you seen him play OLB before? Are you his trainer, do you know something we don’t?
We all watched him drop in coverage and get an INT, so what have you seen that makes him unable to play OLB?
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IDK, he’s never played it.
And the last time we threw a 6′5 270 pound guy out there it didnt go so well..
He dropped in a zone blitz from the DE position and fooled Alex Smith, so he can play OLB? AWESOME. Why arent you a GM yet!?!
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Isn’t it about scheme? Mario Williams played OLB in the Texans 3-4, you don’t think Shaunessy is as athletic as Williams?
May 24th, 2012 at 10:05 am
Did you gain weight? I thought you were 185-190 pounds, or was that your playing weight. Didn’t you say you used to play WR at HS?
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@Kentucky
yeah – gained 15 lbs over the course of my 5 year marriage. i’m right around 200 lbs now. still wouldn’t consider myself fat at 6′1″
I never played HS football. my sport was basketball (I played Power Forward). I didn’t score much, but I dominated the paint in terms of defense & rebounds. was good enough to start and you could always count on me for 6-8 points and the occassional 3 pointer [because dues would leave me open out there, lol] pretty sad, but I was like Shaq at the free throw line
May 24th, 2012 at 10:05 am
Raider O Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:03 am
IDK, he’s never played it.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
But that didn’t stop you from arguing that he can’t!
You are so smart, maybe you should be the GM smart guy.
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Thats your defense? lol..
nice..
May 24th, 2012 at 10:07 am
RR,
I like to have fun, but I’m not racist. I don’t mind joking about color and ethnicity, but I don’t like insults.
I don’t like to race bait, and I’m not trying to get sympathy for my race/ ethnicity. Just having some fun.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:07 am
You mean to tell us that all that squirrel chasing hasn’t made you quicker?
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@DMAC
after I get home from work I chase my 18 month old son around the house a lot when the wifey is cooking dinner. my awareness has improved like a million percent too, since he likes to destroy everything in his path
May 24th, 2012 at 10:07 am
Sorry, I tried copying that down and made a few erros. My bad not theirs.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:08 am
DutchRaider77 Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:04 am
Raider O Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 9:53 am
Can you tell Me why Shaugnessy can’t play OLB? Have you seen him play OLB before? Are you his trainer, do you know something we don’t?
We all watched him drop in coverage and get an INT, so what have you seen that makes him unable to play OLB?
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IDK, he’s never played it.
And the last time we threw a 6′5 270 pound guy out there it didnt go so well..
He dropped in a zone blitz from the DE position and fooled Alex Smith, so he can play OLB? AWESOME. Why arent you a GM yet!?!
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Isn’t it about scheme? Mario Williams played OLB in the Texans 3-4, you don’t think Shaunessy is as athletic as Williams?
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Mario Williams played 4 games at OLB in the 3-4.
And no Matt isnt near the athlete Mario Williams is. IMO.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:08 am
Raiders are really praying for Shaughnessy to be the pass rush guy. That and a lot more blitzing. I believe it will work out OK, at least by mid season when the coaches have things figured out
May 24th, 2012 at 10:09 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:07 am
You mean to tell us that all that squirrel chasing hasn’t made you quicker?
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@DMAC
after I get home from work I chase my 18 month old son around the house a lot when the wifey is cooking dinner. my awareness has improved like a million percent too, since he likes to destroy everything in his path
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I hear ya.
Got 2 toddlers at home 2.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:09 am
@ N21
RNS sucks (the writers & website) , not the blogger!
May 24th, 2012 at 10:09 am
Matt Shaughnessy out in the flats, Jamal Charles just caught a dump off.. Doesnt end well..lol..
May 24th, 2012 at 10:10 am
1342. If you look up “cracker” its a horrible thing to say and imo worse than the N word.
Most of those Floridian crackers btw moved to Texas
May 24th, 2012 at 10:11 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:09 am
Matt Shaughnessy out in the flats, Jamal Charles just caught a dump off.. Doesnt end well..lol..
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Until Burris comes out of nowhere and knocks him flat out. Yeah it will happen
May 24th, 2012 at 10:11 am
DMAC Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 9:51 am
Raidernationdave Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 9:50 am
Good morning beyotches!
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Morning hoe!
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Playin’ my role! Whoring myself to any potential buyers of Korean iron. 25% + 10%.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:11 am
Most of those Floridian crackers btw moved to Texas
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you talkin’ bout 4eva?
or Lex & Terry?
May 24th, 2012 at 10:11 am
DutchRaider77 Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:04 am
Raider O Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 9:53 am
Can you tell Me why Shaugnessy can’t play OLB? Have you seen him play OLB before? Are you his trainer, do you know something we don’t?
We all watched him drop in coverage and get an INT, so what have you seen that makes him unable to play OLB?
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IDK, he’s never played it.
And the last time we threw a 6′5 270 pound guy out there it didnt go so well..
He dropped in a zone blitz from the DE position and fooled Alex Smith, so he can play OLB? AWESOME. Why arent you a GM yet!?!
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Isn’t it about scheme? Mario Williams played OLB in the Texans 3-4, you don’t think Shaunessy is as athletic as Williams?
$$$$$$$$$$
Shhhh
Do you know that Mario didn’t play OLB before?
Based on DAV’s logic (lack of), 6′6 290 pound DEs can’t play OLB unless they played that position before.
He is so Smart!
May 24th, 2012 at 10:12 am
1357. So don’t read it. lmao! Juding by your so called football knowledge its clear you don’t!
lmao!
Have a good day “star”
May 24th, 2012 at 10:13 am
Raider O Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:04 am
Lester Hayes played what position in college? What did he play in the NFL?
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Hayes was a LB at Texas A&M. CB in the NFL. Nasty dude.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:14 am
RR,
I’m starting to think women (wife) do that on purpose. Get you fat, so they feel secure about themselves. You will also die younger if you had health issues like being overweight.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:15 am
Judging by your so called football knowledge its clear you don’t!
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Ouch, N21!
RNS = football knowledge ??
pfft
May 24th, 2012 at 10:15 am
Raider O Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:11 am
DutchRaider77 Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:04 am
Raider O Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 9:53 am
Can you tell Me why Shaugnessy can’t play OLB? Have you seen him play OLB before? Are you his trainer, do you know something we don’t?
We all watched him drop in coverage and get an INT, so what have you seen that makes him unable to play OLB?
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IDK, he’s never played it.
And the last time we threw a 6′5 270 pound guy out there it didnt go so well..
He dropped in a zone blitz from the DE position and fooled Alex Smith, so he can play OLB? AWESOME. Why arent you a GM yet!?!
____________________________________________________
Isn’t it about scheme? Mario Williams played OLB in the Texans 3-4, you don’t think Shaunessy is as athletic as Williams?
$$$$$$$$$$
Shhhh
Do you know that Mario didn’t play OLB before?
Based on DAV’s logic (lack of), 6′6 290 pound DEs can’t play OLB unless they played that position before.
He is so Smart!
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Your right. Anyone can play anywhere cause hey, they havent failed at it before.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:17 am
Don’t see Shonasty at OLB. Leave him up front
May 24th, 2012 at 10:18 am
I figured it out, Raider O is Grant Irons..
Sup man how you been? Coaching at any level?
May 24th, 2012 at 10:18 am
U know what I love? The fact that haters bash RNS but never dispute the actual content because you CAN’T.
Year after year article after article they are right 95% of the time and many times waay b4 the bigs.
I read Silver and Black Pride, Autumn Wind, Raider Nation Times, all of those sites and no ones better. Thats why I keep reading, learning and enjoying. I opened up my mind to the fact that consistnetly they are the best on the net aside from IBA thats why I read, thats why I laugh at people who so obviously DON’T read it. It allows me to smoke their stupid azzes with knowledge I get from there…
lol!
May 24th, 2012 at 10:19 am
@ Kentucky
they fatten us up like pigs going in for the slaughter?
lol
I always thought chicks were cool with their husbands gaining a few so that other ladies wouldn’t check them out as much, hit on them, seduce them, etc
no chick with a ring wants her hubby humpin the younger secretary. you know what i’m saying?
I also think thats why a lot of chicks want kids right away. even if you get divorced eventually, that chick is a part of your life forever. (unless you’re a deadbeat dad)
May 24th, 2012 at 10:20 am
Raidernationdave Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:13 am
Raider O Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:04 am
Lester Hayes played what position in college? What did he play in the NFL?
+++++++++
Hayes was a LB at Texas A&M. CB in the NFL. Nasty dude.
$$$$$$$$$$$!
Thank you!
If a College LB can play CB in the NFL and be great at it, then why can’t a DE play OLB in 3-4?
I’m not saying Matt will be able to play OLB, but I’m not going to rule it our because he didn’t play the position before.
Curry was a QB before he was converted to WR. It happens all the time.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:21 am
My mother in law does that to her dogs…fatten them up because, “they have feelings too”
May 24th, 2012 at 10:22 am
If a College LB can play CB in the NFL and be great at it, then why can’t a DE play OLB in 3-4?
I’m not saying Matt will be able to play OLB, but I’m not going to rule it our because he didn’t play the position before.
Curry was a QB before he was converted to WR. It happens all the time.
$$$$$$$$$
I’m sure this simple enough even you can understand it.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:22 am
This is 2012.
There isnt a college LB who can come in to the NFL and play CB.
Please.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:23 am
Your right. Anyone can play anywhere cause hey, they havent failed at it before.
$$$$$$$$$!
LMAO
May 24th, 2012 at 10:23 am
Good morning Nation!
Nnamdi played Safety to CB. Hybrids are nothing new. Hewritt Dixon comes to mind. but I think just cuz Mario was able to play DE/LB doesn’t mean others can.
Hes pretty remarkable.
I can’t remember if the Mad Stork always played LB?
Go Raiders!~
May 24th, 2012 at 10:23 am
I figured it out, Raider O is Grant Irons..
Sup man how you been? Coaching at any level?
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bwahahahahahahaha!!
@DAV
don’t you think O would be reppin Notre Dame (like Dakota) instead of OSU, then?
check out yo boy!!
http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/001/203/680/71646842_display_image.jpg?1313653017
May 24th, 2012 at 10:24 am
And Michael Bush was a QB…blah blah blah.
There is a reason Curry wasnt a QB in the NFL, he sucked at it.
He just happened to be a great athlete and could catch also.
I liked you Grant Irons, but your reaching.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:25 am
This is 2012.
There isnt a college LB who can come in to the NFL and play CB.
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hey man, Jerome Boyd was a college LB that made the transition to NFL safety!
LOL
May 24th, 2012 at 10:25 am
Mario Williams played 4 games at OLB…. 4 GAMES!! THATS IT.
Then he was deemed expendable and signed elsewhere to play DE…
May 24th, 2012 at 10:26 am
Burris is not slow. He ran a 4.6 40.
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Isn’t that about the same time as our MLB that we affectionately call “Slow”?
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Sure, McClain ‘ran’ about a 4.6
The question is, what’s his ‘jog’ time ?
I’d estimate it took him 7.8 secs to cover 40 yards jogging after Fred Jax in Buffalo.
Someone mentioned the back-breaking Tolbert run, watch Rojoggo McWhiff on that play.
Two or three Raiders are struggling to either put Tolbert down or knock him out of bounds at the end of the run…
Takes Rojoggo about 10 seconds to arrive to help – and when he does get there, he reluctantly gets involved. “What? I actually have to hit him ?”
Heck, we’re lucky he got there at all.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:26 am
RR,
I wish I was told all that before I got married.
LOL
May 24th, 2012 at 10:26 am
Just went to RNS and the one word I think of is loud. Didn’t see to much original or useful analysis in there. Like Silver and Black Pride better
May 24th, 2012 at 10:26 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:25 am
This is 2012.
There isnt a college LB who can come in to the NFL and play CB.
***
hey man, Jerome Boyd was a college LB that made the transition to NFL safety!
LOL
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Matthew Stafford doesnt agree with you..
May 24th, 2012 at 10:26 am
O = Grant Irons
DAV = Travian Smith
RRS = Tyler Brayton
???
May 24th, 2012 at 10:28 am
1379. Bleacher report?! lmfao!!! Oh my gawd, thats so funny RR!
Honestly sir, I like you and you’re posts.
U just go on hating RAIDER NATION STATION…
Oh mercy, lmao!
May 24th, 2012 at 10:28 am
Nnamdi21 Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:18 am
U know what I love? The fact that haters bash RNS but never dispute the actual content because you CAN’T.
Year after year article after article they are right 95% of the time and many times waay b4 the bigs.
I read Silver and Black Pride, Autumn Wind, Raider Nation Times, all of those sites and no ones better. Thats why I keep reading, learning and enjoying. I opened up my mind to the fact that consistnetly they are the best on the net aside from IBA thats why I read, thats why I laugh at people who so obviously DON’T read it. It allows me to smoke their stupid azzes with knowledge I get from there…
lol!
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RNS is garbage!
lol
May 24th, 2012 at 10:29 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:26 am
O = Grant Irons
DAV = Travian Smith
RRS = Tyler Brayton
???
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I’ll be Travian.. He had a nice Nova with IROCS.. I can dig that..
May 24th, 2012 at 10:29 am
SR Raider Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:26 am
Just went to RNS and the one word I think of is loud. Didn’t see to much original or useful analysis in there. Like Silver and Black Pride better
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I like SBP too. Good source. Welcome to he board btw. Convenient its your first post ever.
Not suspicious at all…
May 24th, 2012 at 10:30 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:25 am
Mario Williams played 4 games at OLB…. 4 GAMES!! THATS IT.
Then he was deemed expendable and signed elsewhere to play DE…
$$$$$$$
WOW!!
Don’t let the facts get in the way of your argument.
He had 5 sacks in 4 games!!! If he stayed healthy, he was on pace to have 20 sacks.
Expendable?!?!? Was that it or they couldn’t afford him. Why did they release their starting RT and RG?
May 24th, 2012 at 10:31 am
Slowlando ran 4.69 at his Pro Day. Must’a been the gun in his waistband that slowed him down.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:32 am
Jhill is definately McClain!
Sully = Kiffin
Kell = Shell
Armond = Hue Jax
JFB = Al Davis 30 years ago
Bcz = Madden
Hwnrdr = Albert Lewis
Dirt Lot = Sam Adams
Debo = JaMarcus
Mike = Marinovich
silver = Gannon
ROG = Crockett
Lefty = Norv
Dakota = Flores
who else?
what else?
May 24th, 2012 at 10:32 am
Hey RNS, may have asked this b4 but you’re not with RNS officiallly are you?
If U are what do you think of all the haters?
May 24th, 2012 at 10:33 am
Sully = Kiffin
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Butt-buddies
May 24th, 2012 at 10:33 am
Nnamdi,
I’m Not a fan of RNS, but it has potential. They need to improve their writing skills, and modify the website to establish more credibility with readers.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:34 am
SR Raider Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:26 am
I like SBP too. Good source. Welcome to he board btw. Convenient its your first post ever.
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Welcome to you too. I’ve been on since 2007 or so, but hey, who’s counting?
May 24th, 2012 at 10:34 am
Nnamdi21 Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:32 am
Hey RNS, may have asked this b4 but you’re not with RNS officiallly are you?
If U are what do you think of all the haters?
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Not a hater.
Theres a reason why we all come here instead.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:35 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:32 am
Jhill is definately McClain!
Sully = Kiffin
Kell = Shell
Armond = Hue Jax
JFB = Al Davis 30 years ago
Bcz = Madden
Hwnrdr = Albert Lewis
Dirt Lot = Sam Adams
Debo = JaMarcus
Mike = Marinovich
silver = Gannon
ROG = Crockett
Lefty = Norv
Dakota = Flores
$$$$$$$$$
ROGLMAO
May 24th, 2012 at 10:36 am
G123 = Tim Brown
DMAC = Garner
DJG = CWood
Marks Hair = Cable
N21 = Herrera
correction:
Sully = Randy Hanson
May 24th, 2012 at 10:36 am
Miles Burris ran 4.63 in his Pro Day
May 24th, 2012 at 10:36 am
Nams, I’m not. I used to be GoodOle00 on here but RMR whats his face blog troll started hacking me using GoodOle to post his mental vomit.
The only way I could post here without him being a c*** was to use RNS and say nice things.
He hates both soooo much! lol!
Have a good day!
May 24th, 2012 at 10:37 am
Raider O Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:30 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:25 am
Mario Williams played 4 games at OLB…. 4 GAMES!! THATS IT.
Then he was deemed expendable and signed elsewhere to play DE…
$$$$$$$
WOW!!
Don’t let the facts get in the way of your argument.
He had 5 sacks in 4 games!!! If he stayed healthy, he was on pace to have 20 sacks.
Expendable?!?!? Was that it or they couldn’t afford him. Why did they release their starting RT and RG?
—-
Your amazing Grant. Or do you prefer Mr. Irons?..
I said he played 4 games. That IS A FACT.
I said he was deemed expendable, or according to the Dictionary, able to be sacrificed to acheive an objective.
He was replaced easily in the lineup with no drop off. By a rookie. EXPENDABLE. FACT.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:38 am
DMAC Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:34 am
Nnamdi21 Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:32 am
Hey RNS, may have asked this b4 but you’re not with RNS officiallly are you?
If U are what do you think of all the haters?
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Not a hater.
Theres a reason why we all come here instead.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DMAC is the real RNS!?
May 24th, 2012 at 10:39 am
RaidersRockstar = Giordano?..lol Had to
May 24th, 2012 at 10:39 am
Beeeeecham = Romanowski
Marley = Jerry Rice
Dell = Ron Wolf
Dave = Kerry Collins
Mr Brown = Janikowski
Sey Bush = Wheatley
May 24th, 2012 at 10:40 am
Paul G back at it.
Raiders’ Taylor ‘picking’ his spots at safety
May be old news, but WTF….
ALAMEDA — For a defensive player, does it get any better than closing a practice with an interception?
“Oh yeah,” Raiders safety Curtis Taylor said with a smile and an exhale, “it’s always good to end with a pick, especially in a two-minute drill. Had an opportunity to capitalize on (it) so, I made a play on it.”
Yes, Taylor might be a longshot to make the team, but the way he reacted in a zone coverage and stepped in front of Matt Leinart’s pass had to open some eyes, even in a May OTA practice session.
But this is what practicing in helmets and shorts more than two months before training camp opens in Napa is all about — the opportunity to open eyes, get that invite and make the team. A year ago, fringe players had even more of a hurdle to overcome in that the lockout kept them further out of sight and that much more out of mind.
“Anytime you get an opportunity to get a rep on defense, offense, special teams, that’s giving you a shot to make the team,” Taylor said. “You’re still progressing so, you couldn’t ask for a better opportunity…couldn’t ask for a better situation.”
A seventh-round draft pick of the 49ers out of LSU in 2009, Taylor saw time in seven games as a rookie before a hip strain ended his season. He played in five games in 2010 before a torn quadriceps ended his second season. He was among the last players cut by the 49ers in 2011 and spent the winter working out, looking for another shot.
Signed to a reserve-future contract by the Raiders on Jan. 6, the 6-foot-2, 210-pounder could seemingly be a physical presence in the mold of a Mike Mitchell and could conceivably replace Jerome Boyd on the 53-man roster. Taylor has been getting more reps at strong safety, but …
“With our safeties, they’re interchangeable,” Taylor said. “Because you may be on the other side, you may have to run with the strong guys around, so it’s good to know both positions, so it really doesn’t matter.
“I’m just one of the rare few, just a little bit bigger than everybody else. But it still don’t mean anything.”
But first things first. He already has a familiarity with new Raiders defensive coordinator Jason Tarver from their time together across the Bay.
“It’s a different organization, a lot of changes have been made in the last, what, six months?” Taylor said of the Raiders. “But the defense is familiar, some of the same stuff we ran with the 49ers so, I feel like if you can get the opportunity to get out here and practice on the field, you have an opportunity to make the team. So, that’s what I’m going on.”
That, and ending practice with a pick.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:40 am
RaidersRockstar = Giordano?..lol Had to
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I’ll take that, DAV!
he made more plays than Brayton (who I was formerly assigned to)
May 24th, 2012 at 10:41 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:39 am
RaidersRockstar = Giordano?..lol Had to
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You should be proud of that one RRS.
lol
May 24th, 2012 at 10:42 am
1403. Sickening. Some people need a life. Have to mention that I’m pretty sure IBA gets paid for each and every post we put on here for them so yeah, the hateful, racist RMR / every troll could very well be working for IBA…
And apperently DMAC is RNS…
May 24th, 2012 at 10:43 am
DAV,
I’m done bro. You remind me of my wife. You like to argue, so you ignore facts and commonsense.
Shaughnessy can’t play OLB! He never played before, so he will not be able to play a new position. That is unheard of today’s NFL.
A 4-3 RDE playing 3-4 OLB?!?! That’s madness!
May 24th, 2012 at 10:43 am
re: Curtis Taylor
the 6-foot-2, 210-pounder could seemingly be a physical presence in the mold of a Mike Mitchell and could conceivably replace Jerome Boyd on the 53-man roster. Taylor has been getting more reps at strong safety
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@DMAC
weren’t you asking this question yesterday ??
there’s your answer !!
May 24th, 2012 at 10:44 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:43 am
re: Curtis Taylor
the 6-foot-2, 210-pounder could seemingly be a physical presence in the mold of a Mike Mitchell and could conceivably replace Jerome Boyd on the 53-man roster. Taylor has been getting more reps at strong safety
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@DMAC
weren’t you asking this question yesterday ??
there’s your answer !!
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Yeah I know.
lol
Taylor may kick MM to the curve.
Ya never know.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:44 am
I’m done bro. You remind me of my wife. You like to argue, so you ignore facts and common sense.
***
LOL!!
May 24th, 2012 at 10:45 am
1408. So DMAC is Paul G now?! lol!
This is the reason I don’t read others because they think and interview with a camp scrub is “newsworthy”.
I do agree Safety is a spot of contention. I don’t Taylor’s going to make the final team or even the 80 coming up.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:46 am
Raider O Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:35 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:32 am
Jhill is definately McClain!
Sully = Kiffin
Kell = Shell
Armond = Hue Jax
JFB = Al Davis 30 years ago
Bcz = Madden
Hwnrdr = Albert Lewis
Dirt Lot = Sam Adams
Debo = JaMarcus
Mike = Marinovich
silver = Gannon
ROG = Crockett
Lefty = Norv
Dakota = Flores
$$$$$$$$$
ROGLMAO
::::::::::
Raider O = Matuszak
RR = Alzado
May 24th, 2012 at 10:46 am
Nnamdi21 Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:45 am
1408. So DMAC is Paul G now?! lol!
This is the reason I don’t read others because they think and interview with a camp scrub is “newsworthy”.
I do agree Safety is a spot of contention. I don’t Taylor’s going to make the final team or even the 80 coming up.
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Get off my nutz son!
May 24th, 2012 at 10:46 am
I wouldn’t care if Curtis Taylor was the 4th safety on the depth chart, especially since MM34 isn’t available.
Dennis Allen said Mitch (knee) would be out for quite some time, maybe he starts on the PUP list?
May 24th, 2012 at 10:47 am
Dirty Raccoon = Jack Tatum
May 24th, 2012 at 10:51 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:47 am
Dirty Raccoon = Jack Tatum
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Nooooo. Raccoon is Huge bro 6′5+ 300+.
Raccoon = Seymour or R Russell.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:52 am
D* Russell.
RIP D Russell.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:53 am
RIP Jack Tatum. Miss that guy
May 24th, 2012 at 10:54 am
Raccoon,
Just like JM, I enjoy breakfast of champs!
May 24th, 2012 at 10:54 am
Jhill is definately McClain!
Sully = Kiffin
Kell = Shell
Armond = Hue Jax
JFB = Al Davis 30 years ago
Bcz = Madden
Hwnrdr = Albert Lewis
Dirt Lot = Sam Adams
Debo = JaMarcus
Mike = Marinovich
silver = Gannon
ROG = Crockett
Lefty = Norv
Dakota = Flores
who else?
what else?
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Mistic = Jason
May 24th, 2012 at 10:54 am
Nams, don’t know, Taylor could make the squad with special teams.
DMAC getting upset with us…maybe he IS Raider Nation Station?!
Ever notice how the haters almost NEVER discuss or dare dispute anything RNS writes? All they can manage is the weak grade school grammar nazi routine.
“Its not visually pleasing to me.” or “The syntax and occasional spelling error means the datas no good.”
People…
I think we can all agree though that Steve and Jerry are All Pro.
No one else is even on the same level.
Have a gr8 day Nation! Work to do!
May 24th, 2012 at 10:55 am
Jack Tautum was a Buckeye and a Raider!
He is my favorite Raider.
RIP Tatum!
May 24th, 2012 at 10:55 am
Raccoon is Huge bro 6′5+ 300+.
***
Attn: O
Dirty Raccoon = Ted Washington ??
May 24th, 2012 at 10:56 am
Mistic = Jason
***
agreed
RM99 = DHB
May 24th, 2012 at 10:56 am
RAIDER NATION STATION http://www.raidernationstation.com/ Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:54 am
Nams, don’t know, Taylor could make the squad with special teams.
DMAC getting upset with us…maybe he IS Raider Nation Station?!
Ever notice how the haters almost NEVER discuss or dare dispute anything RNS writes? All they can manage is the weak grade school grammar nazi routine.
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Upset?
lol
I don’t give a fk about RNS!
It’s laughable.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:58 am
Raider O Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:43 am
DAV,
I’m done bro. You remind me of my wife. You like to argue, so you ignore facts and commonsense.
Shaughnessy can’t play OLB! He never played before, so he will not be able to play a new position. That is unheard of today’s NFL.
A 4-3 RDE playing 3-4 OLB?!?! That’s madness!
—-
Cool story bro..
May 24th, 2012 at 10:58 am
Peace out. U 2
You know, I thought about it and maybe those saying Lechler may be getting paid too might have a point.
Lechler is one of the all time best but if King could come on for a fraction…AND you could get something out of Lechler like picks, trades…
I wonder how much the 9er5s paid for Lee is it?
May 24th, 2012 at 10:59 am
What about Dell?
Dell = Todd Christensen
May 24th, 2012 at 10:59 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:32 am
Jhill is definately McClain!
Sully = Kiffin
Kell = Shell
Armond = Hue Jax
JFB = Al Davis 30 years ago
Bcz = Madden
Hwnrdr = Albert Lewis
Dirt Lot = Sam Adams
Debo = JaMarcus
Mike = Marinovich
silver = Gannon
ROG = Crockett
Lefty = Norv
Dakota = Flores
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LMFAO !!! this is some funny stuff !!!
May 24th, 2012 at 11:00 am
I didnt even know Grant Irons was married??…
May 24th, 2012 at 11:00 am
Lechler is one of the all time best but if King could come on for a fraction…AND you could get something out of Lechler like picks, trades…
***
has any team traded for a punter, ever?
May 24th, 2012 at 11:02 am
DMAC Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:56 am
RAIDER NATION STATION http://www.raidernationstation.com/ Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:54 am
Nams, don’t know, Taylor could make the squad with special teams.
DMAC getting upset with us…maybe he IS Raider Nation Station?!
Ever notice how the haters almost NEVER discuss or dare dispute anything RNS writes? All they can manage is the weak grade school grammar nazi routine.
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Upset?
lol
I don’t give a fk about RNS!
It’s laughable.
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NINE MINUTES EARLIER…
DMAC Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:46 am
Nnamdi21 Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:45 am
1408. So DMAC is Paul G now?! lol!
This is the reason I don’t read others because they think and interview with a camp scrub is “newsworthy”.
I do agree Safety is a spot of contention. I don’t Taylor’s going to make the final team or even the 80 coming up.
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Get off my nutz son!
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Lol! I’m jus bustin balls…nuthin meant. Have a solid afternoon and glad your foots healed up. That Lis Franc can be a career ender.
Run for 1,800 this season brah!
May 24th, 2012 at 11:03 am
RR,
Raccoon = Shell or Upshaw
May 24th, 2012 at 11:03 am
1463. Thats a good question RR! I don’t know…
May 24th, 2012 at 11:04 am
Boom. Now lemme tell you, you go this way, he goes this way… lol
I hope I am the Madden from the 60’s, not the Madden from today. hahaha
May 24th, 2012 at 11:05 am
Nnamdi21 Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:03 am
1463. Thats a good question RR! I don’t know…
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your from the future?!!?
Please, tell me.. Is Matt Shaughessy a 3-4 OLB?!?!
May 24th, 2012 at 11:05 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:39 am
Beeeeecham = Romanowski
Marley = Jerry Rice
Dell = Ron Wolf
Dave = Kerry Collins
Mr Brown = Janikowski
Sey Bush = Wheatley
+++++++++++++
Dave who? Best not have my name in yo’ mowf ’bout that POS Kerry Collins. LOL!
May 24th, 2012 at 11:05 am
Dexter McCluster is working as the first-team slot receiver in this week’s OTAs.
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We’re going need someone solid covering the slot, but who will it be??????
May 24th, 2012 at 11:06 am
Margarine was hired specifically to hold Lechler’s jock strap. I hear he can’t even hold that.
May 24th, 2012 at 11:06 am
revised:
Jhill = McClain
Sully = Randy Hanson
Kell = Shell
Armond = Hue Jax
JFB = Al Davis 30 years ago
Bcz = Madden
Hwnrdr = Albert Lewis
Dirt Lot = Sam Adams
Debo = JaMarcus
Mike = Marinovich
silver = Gannon
ROG = Crockett
Lefty = Norv
Dakota = McFadden
HairyBush = Arman Sheilds
Beeeeecham = Romanowski
Marley = Jerry Rice
Dell = Ron Wolf
Dave = Kerry Collins
Mr Brown = Janikowski
Sey Bush = Wheatley
G123 = Tim Brown
DMAC = Garner
DJG = CWood
Marks Hair = Cable
N21 = Herrera
O = Grant Irons
DAV = Travian Smith
RRS = Giordano
SR Raider = Tyler Brayton
Mistic = Jason Camp
RM99 = DHB
Dirty Raccoon = Ted Washington
May 24th, 2012 at 11:07 am
DMAC Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:05 am
Dexter McCluster is working as the first-team slot receiver in this week’s OTAs.
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We’re going need someone solid covering the slot, but who will it be??????
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Matt Shaughnessy.. WHAT? You tellin me he cant?!?! WHY?!?
May 24th, 2012 at 11:07 am
1439. Apparently the answer RR is yes. Carolina traded troubled punter Todd Saubraun to the Broncos
May 24th, 2012 at 11:08 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:05 am
Nnamdi21 Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:03 am
1463. Thats a good question RR! I don’t know…
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your from the future?!!?
Please, tell me.. Is Matt Shaughessy a 3-4 OLB?!?!
$$$$$$$$$$
LMAO
That’s funny!
May 24th, 2012 at 11:08 am
Nnamdi21 Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:07 am
1439. Apparently the answer RR is yes. Carolina traded troubled punter Todd Saubraun to the Broncos
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Didnt he have Diabetes?
May 24th, 2012 at 11:08 am
Raider O Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:08 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:05 am
Nnamdi21 Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:03 am
1463. Thats a good question RR! I don’t know…
—-
your from the future?!!?
Please, tell me.. Is Matt Shaughessy a 3-4 OLB?!?!
$$$$$$$$$$
LMAO
That’s funny!
—-
It’s all love O.
I appreciate a good debate that makes us think..
May 24th, 2012 at 11:09 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:08 am
Nnamdi21 Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:07 am
1439. Apparently the answer RR is yes. Carolina traded troubled punter Todd Saubraun to the Broncos
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Didnt he have Diabetes?
++++++++
Sickle cell! LOL!
May 24th, 2012 at 11:09 am
Ok, why am I Albert Lewis…?
May 24th, 2012 at 11:10 am
good catch, N21
On May 19, 2005, Sauerbrun was traded to the Denver Broncos for punter Jason Baker and a 7th round draft pick in the 2006 draft – WIKI
what could we get for Lechler, then?
May 24th, 2012 at 11:10 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:05 am
Nnamdi21 Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:03 am
1463. Thats a good question RR! I don’t know…
—-
your from the future?!!?
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My quantum manipulation is top secret but no, Matt Shaughnessy is NOT a 3-4 LB. He is however a well rounded edge setting, run stuffing, block shedding, multi-faceted pass rushing 3 down DE…
May 24th, 2012 at 11:11 am
RRS,O, strong work sirs !!!
May 24th, 2012 at 11:11 am
Raidernationdave Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:09 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:08 am
Nnamdi21 Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:07 am
1439. Apparently the answer RR is yes. Carolina traded troubled punter Todd Saubraun to the Broncos
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Didnt he have Diabetes?
++++++++
Sickle cell! LOL!
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Herpes
May 24th, 2012 at 11:12 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:10 am
good catch, N21
On May 19, 2005, Sauerbrun was traded to the Denver Broncos for punter Jason Baker and a 7th round draft pick in the 2006 draft – WIKI
what could we get for Lechler, then?
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Gah, dude, I have no idea…I’ll give the Steve Cork response: “Whatever a team will pay”
May 24th, 2012 at 11:12 am
why am I Albert Lewis?
***
he was a stud!
rather be D Hall or L Brown?
hehe
May 24th, 2012 at 11:13 am
1456. He had a scorching case of “Saubraun”
May 24th, 2012 at 11:13 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:12 am
why am I Albert Lewis?
***
he was a stud!
rather be D Hall or L Brown?
hehe
LOL, ok, I’ll leave it alone!
May 24th, 2012 at 11:13 am
Mike = Marinovich
***************
lol lol lol
sounds about right !!
May 24th, 2012 at 11:13 am
RRS
Thanx bro
Garner was a fk’n stud!
May 24th, 2012 at 11:14 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:13 am
Mike = Marinovich
***************
lol lol lol
sounds about right !!
LOL
May 24th, 2012 at 11:15 am
hwnrdr Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:13 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:12 am
why am I Albert Lewis?
***
he was a stud!
rather be D Hall or L Brown?
hehe
LOL, ok, I’ll leave it alone!
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Naw man.
Hwnrdr is more like Plunkett.
May 24th, 2012 at 11:16 am
Giants signed franchise player P Steve Weatherford to a five-year, $12.75 million contract.
The deal will reportedly include around $4 million “up front.” The 29-year-old Weatherford averaged a career best 45.7 yards per punt (with a 39.2 net punting average) last season, and most importantly, he did not kick to DeSean Jackson.
Mar 16 – 12:56 PM
Source: Profootballtalk on Twitter
May 24th, 2012 at 11:17 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:13 am
Mike = Marinovich
***************
lol lol lol
sounds about right !!
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C’mon ODB.
No one from the Green Party are loser.
Your more like “the snake”
May 24th, 2012 at 11:18 am
come on, DMAC
everybody knows Plunk = Plunkett
LMN = Rod Coleman
ABP = Eric Barton
JLofty = Todd Christiansen
May 24th, 2012 at 11:19 am
It’s all love O.
I appreciate a good debate that makes us think..
$$$$$$$$$$$$
Same here bro.
May 24th, 2012 at 11:20 am
DMAC Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:17 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:13 am
Mike = Marinovich
***************
lol lol lol
sounds about right !!
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C’mon ODB.
No one from the Green Party are loser.
Your more like “the snake”
*********************
that will work too !!
and i am even left handed !!
RRS, would you be so kind as to change me to “the snake”. please and thank you.
Green Party Rules !!!
May 24th, 2012 at 11:21 am
more like “the snake”
***
Mike = Stabler? I like it, nice work DMAC!
Duck = Flores
YA = Rod Woodson (the player, not the coach!)
May 24th, 2012 at 11:21 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:20 am
DMAC Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:17 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:13 am
Mike = Marinovich
***************
lol lol lol
sounds about right !!
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C’mon ODB.
No one from the Green Party are loser.
Your more like “the snake”
*********************
that will work too !!
and i am even left handed !!
RRS, would you be so kind as to change me to “the snake”. please and thank you.
Green Party Rules !!!
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FK yeah!
lol
May 24th, 2012 at 11:22 am
BSJ = Condo, LOL
May 24th, 2012 at 11:22 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:22 am
BSJ = Condo, LOL
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Priceless!
May 24th, 2012 at 11:23 am
After turning in what was arguably the best season by a punter in NFL history, the 49ers’ Andy Lee will receive a well-deserved raise.
Lee, 29, who was in the final year of a contract that would have paid him a base salary of $1.1 million this season, will receive a six-year contract extension that will keep him in San Francisco through 2018. Lee’s agent, Eddie Edwards, declined to provide financial details of the extension.
“He loves what’s going on out there and he just wants to be a part of it,” Edwards said.
Lee and Oakland’s Shane Lechler are regarded as the NFL’s best punters. Lechler will earn a base salary of $3.8 million this season.
May 24th, 2012 at 11:24 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:22 am
BSJ = Condo, LOL
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lmao !!!
May 24th, 2012 at 11:24 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:16 am
Giants signed franchise player P Steve Weatherford to a five-year, $12.75 million contract.
The deal will reportedly include around $4 million “up front.” The 29-year-old Weatherford averaged a career best 45.7 yards per punt (with a 39.2 net punting average) last season, and most importantly, he did not kick to DeSean Jackson.
Mar 16 – 12:56 PM
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Niiiize! Great job RR…
Work beckons…have a great day Raiders!
May 24th, 2012 at 11:25 am
Here is a listing of the available free agent corners, in order by their ranking (high to low):
Drew Coleman, CB, Jaguars. Age: 29
Chris Johnson, CB, Raiders. Age: 32.
Benny Sapp, CB, Vikings. Age: 31
Alan Ball, CB, Cowboys. Age: 27
Kelly Jennings, CB, Bengals. Age: 29.
Justin Tryon, CB, Giants. Age: 28
Lito Sheppard, CB, Raiders. Age: 31.
Elbert Mack, CB, Buccaneers. Age: 26.
Rod Hood, CB, Rams. Age: 30.
Justin King, CB, Rams. Age: 25
Bryant McFadden, CB, Steelers. Age: 30.
Justin King, CB, Rams. Age: 25.
Dante Hughes, CB, Chargers. Age:
Andre Goodman, CB, Broncos. Age: 34
Will Blackmon, CB, Giants. Age: 27.
Nate Jones, CB, Patriots. Age: 30
Donald Strickland, CB, Jets. Age: 31
Michael Coe, CB, Giants. Age: 28.
Frank Walker, CB, Cowboys. Age: 31.
Brandon McDonald, CB, Lions. Age: 27.
Reggie Corner, CB, Bills. Age: 28
Bruce Johnson (RFA), CB, Giants. Age: 24.
Cletis Gordon, CB, Panthers. Age: 29.
May 24th, 2012 at 11:26 am
DMAC Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:17 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:13 am
Mike = Marinovich
***************
lol lol lol
sounds about right !!
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C’mon ODB.
No one from the Green Party are loser.
Your more like “the snake”
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
I have to agree with DMAC. ODB = The Snake!
I still think ODB = Marinovich is funny.
May 24th, 2012 at 11:26 am
Mindless drone:
Shane Lechler is overpaid. Blah, blah, blah. – Raider O
May 24th, 2012 at 11:27 am
Kelly Jennings, CB, Bengals. Age: 29.
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Maybe he can resurrect his career here.
May 24th, 2012 at 11:29 am
Btw,
GREEN PARTY RULES!!
May 24th, 2012 at 11:30 am
revised:
Jhill = McClain
Sully = Randy Hanson
Kell = Shell
Armond = Hue Jax
JFB = Al Davis 30 years ago
Bcz = Madden
Hwnrdr = Albert Lewis
Dirt Lot = Sam Adams
Debo = JaMarcus
silver = Gannon
ROG = Crockett
Lefty = Norv
Dakota = McFadden
HairyBush = Arman Sheilds
Beeeeecham = Romanowski
Marley = Jerry Rice
Dell = Ron Wolf
Dave = Kerry Collins
Mr Brown = Janikowski
Sey Bush = Wheatley
G123 = Tim Brown
DMAC = Garner
DJG = CWood
Marks Hair = Cable
N21 = Herrera
O = Grant Irons
DAV = Travian Smith
RRS = Giordano
SR Raider = Tyler Brayton
Mistic = Jason Camp
RM99 = DHB
Dirty Raccoon = Ted Washington
Plunk = Plunkett
LMN = Rod Coleman
ABP = Eric Barton
JLofty = Todd Christiansen
Mike = Stabler
Duck = Flores
YA = Rod Woodson (the player, not the coach!)
BSJ = Condo
***
any questions?
May 24th, 2012 at 11:31 am
Hmmm, according to WalterFootball’s rankings Marcel Reece is the top FA fullback. Their take on him:
“Marcel “Matchup Nightmare” Reece is one of the top fullbacks in the NFL. He does everything really well.”
Interesting take on him, I dont think he blocks ‘really well’, he isn’t horrible but he isn’t great either
May 24th, 2012 at 11:32 am
Alan Ball is an intriguing FA to me… if he can handle the inside roll I think he could be a very nice addition as a nickle.
May 24th, 2012 at 11:33 am
Give Lechler a contract extension!
May 24th, 2012 at 11:34 am
Who is Darren Mcfadden? Mcfadden20?
May 24th, 2012 at 11:35 am
Who is Darren Mcfadden?
***
Dakota!
M20 = Taiwan Jones
May 24th, 2012 at 11:36 am
Dakota = Rathman
May 24th, 2012 at 11:36 am
Raider O should be Lechler!!!!
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RaiderRockstar Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:30 am
revised:
Jhill = McClain
Sully = Randy Hanson
Kell = Shell
Armond = Hue Jax
JFB = Al Davis 30 years ago
Bcz = Madden
Hwnrdr = Albert Lewis
Dirt Lot = Sam Adams
Debo = JaMarcus
silver = Gannon
ROG = Crockett
Lefty = Norv
Dakota = McFadden
HairyBush = Arman Sheilds
Beeeeecham = Romanowski
Marley = Jerry Rice
Dell = Ron Wolf
Dave = Kerry Collins
Mr Brown = Janikowski
Sey Bush = Wheatley
G123 = Tim Brown
DMAC = Garner
DJG = CWood
Marks Hair = Cable
N21 = Herrera
O = Grant Irons
DAV = Travian Smith
RRS = Giordano
SR Raider = Tyler Brayton
Mistic = Jason Camp
RM99 = DHB
Dirty Raccoon = Ted Washington
Plunk = Plunkett
LMN = Rod Coleman
ABP = Eric Barton
JLofty = Todd Christiansen
Mike = Stabler
Duck = Flores
YA = Rod Woodson (the player, not the coach!)
BSJ = Condo
***
any questions?
May 24th, 2012 at 11:37 am
1485.Raider O Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:33 am
Give Lechler a contract extension!
******
Now we are on the same page.
May 24th, 2012 at 11:37 am
Raidernationdave Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:36 am
Raider O should be Lechler!!!!
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Yes
Green Party members are all studs!!!
May 24th, 2012 at 11:39 am
Jhill = McClain
Sully = Randy Hanson
Kell = Shell
Armond = Hue Jax
JFB = Al Davis 30 years ago
Bcz = Madden
Hwnrdr = Albert Lewis
Dirt Lot = Sam Adams
Debo = JaMarcus
silver = Gannon
ROG = Crockett
Lefty = Norv
Dakota = McFadden
HairyBush = Arman Sheilds
Beeeeecham = Romanowski
Marley = Jerry Rice
Dell = Ron Wolf
Dave = Kerry Collins
Mr Brown = Janikowski
Sey Bush = Wheatley
G123 = Tim Brown
DMAC = Garner
DJG = CWood
Marks Hair = Cable
N21 = Herrera
O = Grant Irons
DAV = Travian Smith
RRS = Giordano
SR Raider = Tyler Brayton
Mistic = Jason Camp
RM99 = DHB
Dirty Raccoon = Ted Washington
Plunk = Plunkett
LMN = Rod Coleman
ABP = Eric Barton
JLofty = Todd Christiansen
Mike = Stabler
Duck = Flores
YA = Rod Woodson (the player, not the coach!)
BSJ = Condo
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What a silly waste of time, AM Crew.
May 24th, 2012 at 11:39 am
RR,
I don’t want to be Grant Irons.
May 24th, 2012 at 11:39 am
Raider O should be Lechler!!!!
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@Kentucky
you’re the best in the U.S. at what you do and we’re glad to have you
so, how about a pay reduction?
May 24th, 2012 at 11:40 am
What a silly waste of time, AM Crew
***
agreed, Kell
thanks for your response
May 24th, 2012 at 11:40 am
Who’s Stuart Schweigert?
May 24th, 2012 at 11:40 am
Green Party is for Kids, Fun lists are a waste of time, but Race Baiting and being ignorant is much more fun.
May 24th, 2012 at 11:44 am
Pay reduction?!
Can I get paid under the table?
May 24th, 2012 at 11:46 am
Who’s Stuart Schweigert?
***
Ummm, how about DEATHROW 55
May 24th, 2012 at 11:46 am
The next person to post is Jay Schroeder.
May 24th, 2012 at 11:47 am
Bcz24 Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:37 am
1485.Raider O Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:33 am
Give Lechler a contract extension!
******
Now we are on the same page.
$$$$$$$$$$$
But you still think its a bad idea, correct? What about incentives? Do they count against the cap?
May 24th, 2012 at 11:47 am
What is some loser, slow, white dude that everyone thought was the second coming of Van McElroy until he was actually seen playing, Alex?
++++++++
DMAC Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:40 am
Who’s Stuart Schweigert?
May 24th, 2012 at 11:48 am
Damn you O Dog.
Your now Schroeder!
May 24th, 2012 at 11:48 am
Raider O = Jay Schroeder
May 24th, 2012 at 11:50 am
Thec? Tatum?
May 24th, 2012 at 11:50 am
backstageatapuppetshow = Wiz II
909 = Veldheer
Exla = Gene Upshaw
morilla = jack tatum
Hardline = howie long
May 24th, 2012 at 11:51 am
Thec = Eric Allen?
May 24th, 2012 at 11:52 am
You People are wasting your time. You should try race baiting, talking politics, and drinking 40s of malt liquor. You should also try being racist and insulting other posters.
You should also post your personal info and pictures of your wife, and don’t forget to list every place you traveled to. Don’t forget to copy and paste from wiki, and keep re posting the same ignorant post.
One more thing, don’t forget to snitch!
That’s Fun!!!
May 24th, 2012 at 11:52 am
R.I.P Eric Turner
May 24th, 2012 at 11:53 am
Thec = JFORD, naturally
May 24th, 2012 at 11:53 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:53 am
Thec = JFORD, naturally
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Damn
I did forget that one
May 24th, 2012 at 11:54 am
LOL DMAC.
May 24th, 2012 at 11:54 am
Raider O = TP
May 24th, 2012 at 11:56 am
revised:
Jhill = McClain
Sully = Randy Hanson
Kell = Shell
Armond = Hue Jax
JFB = Al Davis 30 years ago
Bcz = Madden
Hwnrdr = Albert Lewis
Dirt Lot = Sam Adams
Debo = JaMarcus
silver = Gannon
ROG = Crockett
Lefty = Norv
Dakota = McFadden
HairyBush = Arman Sheilds
Beeeeecham = Romanowski
Marley = Jerry Rice
Dell = Ron Wolf
Dave = Eric Allen
Mr Brown = Janikowski
Sey Bush = Wheatley
G123 = Tim Brown
DMAC = Garner
DJG = CWood
Marks Hair = Cable
N21 = Herrera
O = Jay Schroeder
DAV = Travian Smith
RRS = Giordano
SR Raider = Tyler Brayton
Mistic = Jason Camp
RM99 = DHB
Dirty Raccoon = Ted Washington
Plunk = Plunkett
LMN = Rod Coleman
ABP = Eric Barton
JLofty = Todd Christiansen
Mike = Stabler
Duck = Flores
YA = Rod Woodson (the player, not the coach!)
BSJ = Condo
backstageatapuppetshow = Wiz II
909 = Veldheer
Exla = Gene Upshaw
morilla = jack tatum
Hardline = howie long
Thec = JFORD
Alex7 = Stuart Schweigert
DEATHROW 55 = Derrick Gibson
May 24th, 2012 at 11:57 am
Raider O Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:52 am
You People are wasting your time. You should try race baiting, talking politics, and drinking 40s of malt liquor. You should also try being racist and insulting other posters.
You should also post your personal info and pictures of your wife, and don’t forget to list every place you traveled to. Don’t forget to copy and paste from wiki, and keep re posting the same ignorant post.
One more thing, don’t forget to snitch!
That’s Fun!!!
++++++++++++++
In the immortal words of Rodney King, “Ca-ca-ca-ca-can’t, can’t we all get along?”
Now bring on the white transgendered hookers.
May 24th, 2012 at 11:57 am
You People are wasting your time. You should try race baiting, talking politics, and drinking 40s of malt liquor. You should also try being racist and insulting other posters.
You should also post your personal info and pictures of your wife, and don’t forget to list every place you traveled to. Don’t forget to copy and paste from wiki, and keep re posting the same ignorant post.
One more thing, don’t forget to snitch!
That’s Fun!!!
***
@Kentucky
this sounds familiar, strange
May 24th, 2012 at 11:58 am
Oh my…
What did I start… LOL!!
May 24th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
Still no new post.. Sigh
May 24th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
RR,
Interesting. I wonder why?
May 24th, 2012 at 12:02 pm
DAV,
Be more careful next time especially in the offseason and during slow days.
May 24th, 2012 at 12:03 pm
@Kentucky
I can’t wait for a self-admitted cross posting troll cousin humper to question my line of work!!
May 24th, 2012 at 12:04 pm
Raider O Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 12:02 pm
DAV,
Be more careful next time especially in the offseason and during slow days.
—-
Ya. Sorry man lol..
May 24th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
RRS is Plunk me or Plunketthead?
May 24th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
exactly, DAV
it’s all your fault!
by the way, I agree with Bcz…
Alan Ball wasn’t bad for Dallas, I’d at least bring him in for a visit/tryout
May 24th, 2012 at 12:07 pm
lol @ BSJ=Condo
May 24th, 2012 at 12:07 pm
RR,
Your line of work, my education level, and he likes to watch Garcia run in tights!! Do you remember that one?
LOL
May 24th, 2012 at 12:07 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
exactly, DAV
it’s all your fault!
by the way, I agree with Bcz…
Alan Ball wasn’t bad for Dallas, I’d at least bring him in for a visit/tryout
—-
Him & Pat Lee can battle it out for the 5th CB spot..
May 24th, 2012 at 12:08 pm
Sully = Cole Ford
May 24th, 2012 at 12:08 pm
McCann also..
May 24th, 2012 at 12:09 pm
is Plunk me or Plunketthead?
***
Plunketthead. sorry
PlunkforHOF = Jim Otto
May 24th, 2012 at 12:10 pm
Raider O Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 12:07 pm
RR,
Your line of work, my education level,
————————————–
What’s good for the Goose is good for the Gander, O’Monkey. Since you question everyone ability to understand Politics/Economics.
May 24th, 2012 at 12:10 pm
Love it
May 24th, 2012 at 12:11 pm
Ok. Nessy is not an olb..
And why was I stuck with cable?
May 24th, 2012 at 12:11 pm
@Kell
that was cool of Prez BO to visit Joplin, Mo
May 24th, 2012 at 12:13 pm
Sully = Robbins
May 24th, 2012 at 12:13 pm
why was I stuck with cable?
***
@Marks Hair
Tom Cable
Lane Kiffin
Bill Callahan
pick one
May 24th, 2012 at 12:13 pm
Whats up Plunk? Long time no see in here…
May 24th, 2012 at 12:14 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 12:11 pm
@Kell
that was cool of Prez BO to visit Joplin, Mo
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Really? wow.
May 24th, 2012 at 12:15 pm
Change Sully to bipolar Robbins
May 24th, 2012 at 12:15 pm
Hellllloooooo!
BSJ = Southwick or Vance Mueller
Go Oxy Tigers!
May 24th, 2012 at 12:16 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 12:15 pm
Hellllloooooo!
BSJ = Southwick or Vance Mueller
Go Oxy Tigers!
=========
Sorry buddy!
Votes are in already.
May 24th, 2012 at 12:16 pm
I agree KK. I should stop doing that. I do it as a joke most of the time, but it can be hurtful to some people.
May 24th, 2012 at 12:16 pm
@Kell
did you know about that??
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5h4BU-fd5pIPTLBUbpkKci202WHlw?docId=144167b30c6642c38546c63e9277c048
May 24th, 2012 at 12:17 pm
@ RR
How about go FK yourself? How bout that?
May 24th, 2012 at 12:18 pm
Lol
Steve Alford = Mophandle Greene
May 24th, 2012 at 12:18 pm
RRS……
…and the British ?
May 24th, 2012 at 12:19 pm
The list is cool but I suggest you make LMN Napoleon Kaufman
May 24th, 2012 at 12:20 pm
Marks hair Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 12:17 pm
@ RR
How about go FK yourself? How bout that?
***********************************
Sounds kinda like Cable !!
lol lol lol
May 24th, 2012 at 12:20 pm
BHP/Priesttj = Herrera
May 24th, 2012 at 12:20 pm
Trolls trolling with insults…. Have fun with that..
May 24th, 2012 at 12:20 pm
DMAC Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 12:15 pm
Change Sully to bipolar Robbins
$$$$$$$$$$$
It makes me sick, but it’s funny too.
LOL perfect!
May 24th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
Norv-LOL.That is pretty low Rock,but at least I know where we stand.
May 24th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
@Marks Hair
you may also choose between:
Chaz Schilens
TJ Housh
Carlos Francis
Johnnie Morant
Doug Gabriel
Alvis Whitted
James Jett
Rocket Ismael
I think that’s more than fair!!
May 24th, 2012 at 12:22 pm
What about Corky and Jerry?
Corky = D. Hall?
Jerry = Biekert?
May 24th, 2012 at 12:22 pm
That was fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuny!
++++++++
Marks hair Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 12:17 pm
@ RR
How about go FK yourself? How bout that?
May 24th, 2012 at 12:23 pm
ROFLMAO ODB!!!
Long Live The ODB!
May 24th, 2012 at 12:24 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 12:16 pm
@Kell
did you know about that??
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5h4BU-fd5pIPTLBUbpkKci202WHlw?docId=144167b30c6642c38546c63e9277c048
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Yeah, I saw his speech there on TV.
May 24th, 2012 at 12:25 pm
Dakota = Beuerlien
May 24th, 2012 at 12:26 pm
Jerry =Frank Middleton
May 24th, 2012 at 12:26 pm
McIntosh visiting the Jets..
May 24th, 2012 at 12:26 pm
That’s cold!
++++++++
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
@Marks Hair
you may also choose between:
Chaz Schilens
TJ Housh
Carlos Francis
Johnnie Morant
Doug Gabriel
Alvis Whitted
James Jett
Rocket Ismael
I think that’s more than fair!!
May 24th, 2012 at 12:27 pm
RRS
Change Sully to Robbins and let Corky get Hanson.
May 24th, 2012 at 12:27 pm
fans are getting angry, we better put a lid on this !!
DAV – you gonna hold yourself accountable, or go the McClain route?
May 24th, 2012 at 12:27 pm
Plunk, you can be Plunk with me. I will share
But Otto is super too
May 24th, 2012 at 12:27 pm
Norco Bob = Cole Ford
May 24th, 2012 at 12:28 pm
Jerry =Frank Middleton
****
LOL!!
does that make Cork, Mo Collins?
May 24th, 2012 at 12:28 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 12:27 pm
Norco Bob = Cole Ford
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Great choice Condo!
May 24th, 2012 at 12:29 pm
Don’t the Brits get to play this game?
May 24th, 2012 at 12:29 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 12:27 pm
fans are getting angry, we better put a lid on this !!
DAV – you gonna hold yourself accountable, or go the McClain route?
—-
I cant comment on it right now, but it will all clear up..
May 24th, 2012 at 12:29 pm
McIntosh visiting the Jets..
***
thats his 4th team this offseason. If they pass too, must be something fishy
injury, attitude, etc
May 24th, 2012 at 12:29 pm
neilb Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 12:29 pm
Don’t the Brits get to play this game?
========
Neilb = British Bulldog or the rookie form Pen St.
May 24th, 2012 at 12:30 pm
Bo = Joe Aska = Blind to the greatness of McFadden!
May 24th, 2012 at 12:30 pm
Neil = Lincoln Kennedy
May 24th, 2012 at 12:30 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 12:29 pm
McIntosh visiting the Jets..
***
thats his 4th team this offseason. If they pass too, must be something fishy
injury, attitude, etc
—-
Possibly. But it does take 2 to tango, so they say.
May 24th, 2012 at 12:30 pm
Dakota Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 12:30 pm
Bo = Joe Aska = Blind to the greatness of McFadden!
==============
Nice!
May 24th, 2012 at 12:31 pm
Bo = Joe Aska = Blind to the greatness of McFadden!
***
LOL!
Aska wasn’t blind though, just had a glass eye
May 24th, 2012 at 12:31 pm
Neilb = British Bulldog or the rookie form Pen St.
jack Crawford!
May 24th, 2012 at 12:31 pm
Sully should be that Valley dude who Al stole the team from.
Only one other person hates Al as much as MR
May 24th, 2012 at 12:31 pm
Dakota Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 12:30 pm
Bo = Joe Aska = Blind to the greatness of McFadden!
========
…..But he’s already Condo, cuz he like to spread em’!
May 24th, 2012 at 12:32 pm
Race-baiting
1. Baiting a racial group;
2. Baiting people, using racially-inflammatory issues or stereotypes.
Note: Some people consider making accusations of racism where there are likely none to be race-baiting. This is tricky because it hinges on the viewpoint of the person who is judging whether or not racism is involved. It is possible to underestimate the possibility of racism. Thus some people say people are using the race card when they are legitimately concerned that racism is a factor. Using the race-card in and of itself is not race-baiting. Using the race-card in order to bait people is race-baiting.
Is action against racism race-baiting if it’s done in order to increase political action? I don’t think so.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Race-baiting
May 24th, 2012 at 12:32 pm
I’ll take that.We Brits enjoy being in the trenches.
May 24th, 2012 at 12:32 pm
nobody wants to claim Tyvon Branch?
HAHA!
May 24th, 2012 at 12:32 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:47 am
Dirty Raccoon = Jack Tatum
Raider O Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:51 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:47 am
Dirty Raccoon = Jack Tatum
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Nooooo. Raccoon is Huge bro 6′5+ 300+.
Raccoon = Seymour or R Russell.
::::::::::
Probably more like D Rus than Big Ted, but I accept the title.
I played DL for the South Sac Vikings from the time I was 10 until highschool. I played DT in HS and a little C, then I played C at Chico for 2 years.
May 24th, 2012 at 12:33 pm
he’s already Condo, cuz he like to spread em’!
***
Ooof, direct hit
nice work DMAC
May 24th, 2012 at 12:33 pm
Cork = Joe Aska
May 24th, 2012 at 12:34 pm
Kell,
do laugh at any of the crap in here???
seem like a pretty serious guy.
hilarious banter in here, at times
May 24th, 2012 at 12:35 pm
Race Baiting = People that don’t have a pair.
++++++++++++++
KoolKell Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 12:32 pm
Race-baiting
1. Baiting a racial group;
2. Baiting people, using racially-inflammatory issues or stereotypes.
Note: Some people consider making accusations of racism where there are likely none to be race-baiting. This is tricky because it hinges on the viewpoint of the person who is judging whether or not racism is involved. It is possible to underestimate the possibility of racism. Thus some people say people are using the race card when they are legitimately concerned that racism is a factor. Using the race-card in and of itself is not race-baiting. Using the race-card in order to bait people is race-baiting.
Is action against racism race-baiting if it’s done in order to increase political action? I don’t think so.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Race-baiting
May 24th, 2012 at 12:35 pm
I love the Condo abuse…
We know any AM guys in a wheelchair to be McBunion?
May 24th, 2012 at 12:36 pm
No one what Marcus?
May 24th, 2012 at 12:37 pm
I hear the Brits just enjoy being in tight places that stink.
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neilb Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 12:32 pm
I’ll take that.We Brits enjoy being in the trenches.
May 24th, 2012 at 12:37 pm
OK, I want to be Kaufman.
May 24th, 2012 at 12:37 pm
“want”
May 24th, 2012 at 12:38 pm
Corkran = Palmer
Becker = Houston
May 24th, 2012 at 12:39 pm
Dave LOL!!
May 24th, 2012 at 12:39 pm
Raidernationdave Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 12:35 pm
Race Baiting = People that don’t have a pair.
———————————–
Wow, that’s deep.
May 24th, 2012 at 12:42 pm
If someone called you a pickle KK would you be upset? No? Why? Cause you ain’t a pickle right?
So if someone was to “bait your race” is there really a need to answer back if it isn’t true?
May 24th, 2012 at 12:42 pm
What is this new list?
May 24th, 2012 at 12:42 pm
I’m Scottish and I like being in tight places that stink too!
May 24th, 2012 at 12:44 pm
You’re a “cracker” Raidernationdave!
Yep! Damn straight!
May 24th, 2012 at 12:44 pm
I’ve noticed Rock hasn’t been added to the list.I’d like to suggest M.Millen-Detroit GM.
May 24th, 2012 at 12:44 pm
Raccoon = D Russell.
Another guy from Chico? God help us.
May 24th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
RR = M Millen (LOL Lefty)
Vegas = Gradkowski
May 24th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
lefty12 Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 12:44 pm
I’ve noticed Rock hasn’t been added to the list.I’d like to suggest M.Millen-Detroit GM.
RRS = Giordano
May 24th, 2012 at 12:50 pm
How do you set-up wi-fi in a basement?
May 24th, 2012 at 12:52 pm
JR Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 12:50 pm
How do you set-up wi-fi in a basement?
****************************
The same as you do in any other room. Do you have a wireless router? if yes, where is it located? How far from basement? More information about what you have set up & what you want to do would help.
May 24th, 2012 at 12:54 pm
Dan78=Hostetler
May 24th, 2012 at 12:55 pm
Thanks JB,
I’ll get back to you when I find out the information.
May 24th, 2012 at 1:11 pm
?? WTF ??
everybody leave for lunch ???
May 24th, 2012 at 1:11 pm
Shoot! Hardline got Howie Long. I’m still thinking.
May 24th, 2012 at 1:13 pm
Or they’re all in the green room!
May 24th, 2012 at 1:13 pm
Ok, then. I’m Frank Hawkins. Old school.
May 24th, 2012 at 1:15 pm
hwnrdr Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:13 pm
Or they’re all in the green room!
***********************************
not for another 6 minutes east coast time !!
May 24th, 2012 at 1:15 pm
Intrepid aka Purvisman. No subterfuge here.
May 24th, 2012 at 1:16 pm
Or I’ll go split personality with Purvisman as Jack Squirek.
May 24th, 2012 at 1:16 pm
R8ER MIKE Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:15 pm
hwnrdr Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:13 pm
Or they’re all in the green room!
***********************************
not for another 6 minutes east coast time !!
LOL!
May 24th, 2012 at 1:18 pm
Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks fractured the fifth metatarsal of his right foot this morning during the team’s second OTA (organized team activity) workout. Nicks suffered the injury early in practice as he was running a route during individual drills in the Timex Performance Center field house.
*******
Injuries already coming in OTA’s
May 24th, 2012 at 1:21 pm
PUFF PUFF PASS my Green Party brothers !!
its 4:20 east coast time !!!
May 24th, 2012 at 1:21 pm
Whats the list for?
May 24th, 2012 at 1:22 pm
Yup, it’s 4:22…
working overtime today….
May 24th, 2012 at 1:25 pm
1586.RaiderRockstar Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 12:34 pm
Kell,
do laugh at any of the crap in here???
seem like a pretty serious guy.
hilarious banter in here, at times
—
Much too cool. Seeing as he’s a long time poster on a football blog and all.
May 24th, 2012 at 1:27 pm
r8eray Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:21 pm
Whats the list for?
I guess it was for fun! Too lazy to scroll up and memory is shot these days…lol
May 24th, 2012 at 1:31 pm
A judge ruled Tuesday that a mixed-martial artist accused of murdering and mutilating his friend in 2010 is mentally competent to stand trial. After reviewing evaluations by a pair of psychiatrists, Del Norte County Superior Court Judge William Follett determined Jarrod Gaylen Wyatt is both capable of understanding the criminal proceedings against him and of assisting his attorney in mounting his defense. Follett consequently reinstated criminal proceedings in the case, setting a Sept. 10 trial date. Wyatt, 27, was arrested at a residence in Klamath in the early morning hours of March 21, 2010, and stands accused of killing Taylor Powell, 21, by ripping his still-beating heart from his chest after gruesomely beating and torturing Powell, his friend and sparring partner.
http://www.insidebayarea.com/crime-courts/ci_20700878/northern-california-mma-fighter-competent-stand-trial-gruesome
May 24th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks fractured the fifth metatarsal of his right foot this morning
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dang, sad news for the G-Men!
May 24th, 2012 at 1:38 pm
1596 and 1597:
just say “No” to being a master baiter!!
May 24th, 2012 at 1:40 pm
Patriots worked out free agent OTs Stephon Heyer and Brandon Keith as well as free agent G/C Jamey Richard.
Following Matt Light’s retirement, the Patriots lack experienced depth at tackle. Heyer or Keith could be signed in case Marcus Cannon isn’t ready for the swing role.
Related: Patriots
Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter
May 24th, 2012 at 1:41 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks fractured the fifth metatarsal of his right foot this morning
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dang, sad news for the G-Men!
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Fk the G-Men.
No one showed us sympathy for our injuries last year.
May 24th, 2012 at 1:42 pm
Marcus Cannon isn’t ready for the swing role.
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Schit, I wouldn’t either.
May 24th, 2012 at 1:44 pm
Agree 100% DMAC
May 24th, 2012 at 1:44 pm
lol tbone
May 24th, 2012 at 1:47 pm
Raiders TE David Ausberry is working primarily with his “hand in the dirt” at OTAs.
Coach Dennis Allen believes the converted wide receiver “definitely has the ability to” become an every-down tight end, and the Raiders are serious about making it happen long-term. Ausberry has gained 20 pounds to aid in blocking, though he remains on the raw side. While we aren’t expecting much fantasy value in 2012, Ausberry makes for a decent Dynasty stash.
Source: CSN Bay Area
May 24 – 3:06 PM
May 24th, 2012 at 1:48 pm
Good thing Bruce Wayne, well his name wasn’t Bates!
I don’t think Alfred will call him Master!
May 24th, 2012 at 1:48 pm
1501.Raider O Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:47 am
Bcz24 Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:37 am
1485.Raider O Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:33 am
Give Lechler a contract extension!
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Now we are on the same page.
$$$$$$$$$$$
But you still think its a bad idea, correct? What about incentives? Do they count against the cap?
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Nah O I am all about extending Lechler, the problem is, it won’t lower his cap hit this year. He isn’t signing an extension for less than 4 mill per year, and he already has 1.8 in cap hit this year that no matter what we do is still there. Only option we have is to extend him with a heavy signing bonus to lower the cap hit, but in 3-4 years we will be in the same boat with him having a 5-6 mill cap hit.
May 24th, 2012 at 1:49 pm
MO HIZZLE TO MY FIZZLE, WHUT UP BLOG DORKS
Yo, that list is straight up silly. Laughed so hard I pooped a whole falafel into my swim trunks
There’s gotta be a deranged janitor with a weight problem on the Raider’s staff for KrappyRat
Can’t leave the old fool out, he’ll run to his gal pal Becker and whiny/sob until the whole blog is banned
Yo, got 2 Kewl 4 Skool rehearsing on the Reggae Party Boat, I’ll tell you all about after I finish macking on this Subway Melt
BACON AND AVOCADO IN THE HIZZY
May 24th, 2012 at 1:50 pm
hwnrdr Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:48 pm
Good thing Bruce Wayne, well his name wasn’t Bates!
I don’t think Alfred will call him Master!
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?? if God didnt want you to masterbate he would have made your arms shorter ??
May 24th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
1627.DMAC Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:42 pm
Marcus Cannon isn’t ready for the swing role.
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Schit, I wouldn’t either.
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Lol. The NFL mandates that teams can only dress 7 olineman, so 5 starters and you usually have ’swing tackle’ that will come in if either tackle goes down, and a ’swing guard’ that will come in if any of the interior 3 go down.
May 24th, 2012 at 1:54 pm
Bcz-I doubt that is what he was referring to.
May 24th, 2012 at 1:55 pm
R8ER MIKE Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:50 pm
hwnrdr Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:48 pm
Good thing Bruce Wayne, well his name wasn’t Bates!
I don’t think Alfred will call him Master!
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?? if God didnt want you to masterbate he would have made your arms shorter ??
no wonder T Rex was an angry SOB!
May 24th, 2012 at 1:56 pm
I don’t know about u guys, but i’m gonna be glued to Raiderstv.com on Saturday when our beloved Swarco Raiders of the “european league” make their debut agasint the Prague Panthers.
Prague is going down…and HARD!!!
May 24th, 2012 at 1:56 pm
Sully should be that Valley dude who Al stole the team from. Only one other person hates Al as much as MR
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How about Kawakami?
Sully = Kawakami
May 24th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
Sully=Shanahan
May 24th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
Swarco Raiders?
Never knew they existed.
May 24th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
1634.R8ER MIKE Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:50 pm
hwnrdr Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:48 pm
Good thing Bruce Wayne, well his name wasn’t Bates!
I don’t think Alfred will call him Master!
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?? if God didnt want you to masterbate he would have made your arms shorter ??
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He said to the Israelites, If God didnt want you to masterbate he would have made your arms shorter– Exodus 20:3-17
May 24th, 2012 at 2:00 pm
LOL LOL , Hwnrdr and Dutch !!
May 24th, 2012 at 2:01 pm
oh damn .. time for buds and beers !!!
May 24th, 2012 at 2:02 pm
R8ER MIKE Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:01 pm
oh damn .. time for buds and beers !!!
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Peace ODB.
Green Party fk’n rules!!!!!!!!
May 24th, 2012 at 2:03 pm
“How about Kawakami?
Sully = Kawakami”
Sully = John Wayne Gacy
May 24th, 2012 at 2:04 pm
I said to the Israelites, stop the freaking hate and war mongering you idiots we are sick of it– Toby 20:6-66
May 24th, 2012 at 2:04 pm
1641.DMAC Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
Swarco Raiders?
Never knew they existed.
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To be honest with you, I didn’t either lol.
You can’t stop the Swarco Raiders…you can only hope to contain ‘em.
May 24th, 2012 at 2:04 pm
Raidernationdave Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:36 am
Raider O should be Lechler!!!!
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RaiderRockstar Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:30 am
revised:
Jhill = McClain
Sully = Randy Hanson
Kell = Shell
Armond = Hue Jax
JFB = Al Davis 30 years ago
Bcz = Madden
Hwnrdr = Albert Lewis
Dirt Lot = Sam Adams
Debo = JaMarcus
silver = Gannon
ROG = Crockett
Lefty = Norv
Dakota = McFadden
HairyBush = Arman Sheilds
Beeeeecham = Romanowski
Marley = Jerry Rice
Dell = Ron Wolf
Dave = Kerry Collins
Mr Brown = Janikowski
Sey Bush = Wheatley
G123 = Tim Brown
DMAC = Garner
DJG = CWood
Marks Hair = Cable
N21 = Herrera
O = Grant Irons
DAV = Travian Smith
RRS = Giordano
SR Raider = Tyler Brayton
Mistic = Jason Camp
RM99 = DHB
Dirty Raccoon = Ted Washington
Plunk = Plunkett
LMN = Rod Coleman
ABP = Eric Barton
JLofty = Todd Christiansen
Mike = Stabler
Duck = Flores
YA = Rod Woodson (the player, not the coach!)
BSJ = Condo
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HairyBush= Napolean Kaufman
May 24th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:04 pm
1641.DMAC Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
Swarco Raiders?
Never knew they existed.
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To be honest with you, I didn’t either lol.
You can’t stop the Swarco Raiders…you can only hope to contain ‘em.
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They went 7-1 last season.
lol
May 24th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
“SR Raider = Tyler Brayton
Mistic = Jason Camp
RM99 = DHB
Dirty Raccoon = Ted Washington
Plunk = Plunkett
LMN = Rod Coleman
ABP = Eric Barton
JLofty = Todd Christiansen
Mike = Stabler
Duck = Flores
YA = Rod Woodson (the player, not the coach!)
BSJ = Condo
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HairyBush= Napolean Kaufman”
SilverandBlack666 = Carson Palmer
Print it!
May 24th, 2012 at 2:15 pm
1650.DMAC Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:04 pm
1641.DMAC Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
Swarco Raiders?
Never knew they existed.
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To be honest with you, I didn’t either lol.
You can’t stop the Swarco Raiders…you can only hope to contain ‘em.
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They went 7-1 last season.
lol
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They are our “sister” team over there. They even hang the “Just Win Baby” banner up at their games.
May 24th, 2012 at 2:17 pm
May 24th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
“SR Raider = Tyler Brayton
Mistic = Jason Camp
RM99 = DHB
Dirty Raccoon = Ted Washington
Plunk = Plunkett
LMN = Rod Coleman
ABP = Eric Barton
JLofty = Todd Christiansen
Mike = Stabler
Duck = Flores
YA = Rod Woodson (the player, not the coach!)
BSJ = Condo
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HairyBush= Napolean Kaufman”
SilverandBlack666 = Carson Palmer
Print it!
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I call dibs on Bill King!
May 24th, 2012 at 2:20 pm
Swarco Raiders Tirol
Founded 1992
League Austrian Football League
Based in Innsbruck, Austria
Team colors Black and Silver
Head coach Shuan Fatah
Championships 2004, 2006, 2011
Website http://www.raiders.at/
The Swarco Raiders Tirol, is a semi-professional American football club based in Innsbruck, Austria. Founded in 1992, the Raiders since has become one of Austria’s and Europe’s most dominant American Football clubs, winning the Eurobowl title three times (2008, 2009 & 2011) and the EFAF Cup once (2004). Playing in the Austrian Football League (AFL), the team has won the league championship twice, in 2004 and 2006, and losing the bowl game multiple times to their main competitors, the Vienna Vikings and Graz Giants.
May 24th, 2012 at 2:22 pm
Shuan Fatah=Tom Flores.
May 24th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
N21 = N21
May 24th, 2012 at 2:40 pm
DAVIS MYTHS EXPOSED PT.2
05-19-12
The notion that the game passed Davis by was at the time of his passing less and less true. If you look at the last 2 seasons you’ll see double digit teams throwing for 4-5 thousand yards. So much for the myth of the “dated” Davis vertical game.
In fact, Davis’ vision of football has become the vogue and purposely so by the Leauge to drive up scores and make the game more exciting.
That was always a Davis point.
As far as those who bash the supposedly Defensive minded Davis’ under performing defenses, perhaps they simply don’t understand his philosophy.
Others have started to come around.
The top 3 winningest teams last year (NYG,NE and GB ) all featured some of the “worst” defenses statistically (27th, 31st and 32nd) and cater to the Davis theorum that yds between the 20s don’t matter.
This “radical” type of defense is nothing new but has been taken to another level thanks to the advent of “Moneyball” type analytics for the NFL.
Davis and his system certainly wasn’t perfect and relied on a gamblers chance of the big defensive play. Give take, bend but don’t break and set yourself up to make decisive game changing plays.
Sounds crazy right?
Davis’ type of D is predicated on players making big plays (without playmakers thats something Oaklands D has repeatedly failed to do.) when it counts.
For example, Green Bay had an amazing 31 interceptions last season.
The Giants stock piling pass rushers and applying natural 4 man pressure is Davis 101.
Even though computer access has been readily available for decades, only recently have data teams come to realize the genius of Davis’ seemingly bizzaro approach to the game.
Only in recent years have franchises come to embrace the asymetrical tactics Davis knew instinctually.
The sheer genius of Al Davis is on display every sunday. His influence can be seen on the field, in the stands and not just with Raiders but League wide. Even the way the game is played and is developing right now is a direct result of one of the most hated and beloved men to ever grace the sport.
May 24th, 2012 at 2:50 pm
Yo, just kicking back on the Reggae Party Boat with a virgin Pina Colada (gotta tighten up the abs for Summer) and came up with a new dope 2 Kewl 4 Skool jam called “Your Smile Gets An A+”
It’s a showcase for Alan, the “All American Golden Boy with Small Ding A Ling” personality.
He needed a feature song, maybe now he’ll stop getting hysterical in the bathroom all morning and ruining his pube ‘do
Check it, this jam is off the hook -
Baby, baby, I kinda like your breasts
Got a smile so white, you must brush with Crest
Girl, your face rocks, anyone can see
But you’re kinda boring, so personality gets a “C”
Can easily see Miley Cyrus rocking some Daisy Dukes in the video, word
May 24th, 2012 at 2:50 pm
Tebow Throws Two Int’s in Three Tries:
Mark Sanchez was sharp in the New York Jets’ first session of organized team activities open to the media, while backup Tim Tebow threw two interceptions in a three-play span.
While it’s only May, and the Jets have made it clear that Sanchez is the starting quarterback, it was an encouraging performance. The play of the day was Sanchez’s 80-yard toss to speedy second-round draft pick Stephen Hill.
Tebow, acquired in March to be Sanchez’s backup, was picked off by Bart Scott and then newly signed Yeremiah Bell two plays later. Tebow, who also was used as the personal protector on the punt team, says he was running a new set of plays for the first time.
May 24th, 2012 at 2:51 pm
Nice post 21
May 24th, 2012 at 2:56 pm
340 more and it’s 2000
May 24th, 2012 at 2:58 pm
N21 = RNS sponsor?
May 24th, 2012 at 2:58 pm
trade McClain for Tebow!
May 24th, 2012 at 2:59 pm
Not many coaches, after experiencing the strange vortex of Raiders weirdness, sign up for another tour of duty with the team. But Knapp did after seeing how McKenzie was restructuring the organization to be far less weird. Allen also had worked as an assistant coach alongside Knapp for two seasons in Atlanta, where he had juiced up the Falcons’ offensive numbers.
http://www.insidebayarea.com/mark-purdy/ci_20691342/mark-purdy-raiders-offensive-coordinator-greg-knapp-needs
May 24th, 2012 at 3:01 pm
“They knocked my socks off,” Knapp said. “The new infrastructure here, the way they’re setting it up for not just now but long term, the philosophy to get players that are football players and not focus as much on the speed and size components … it wasn’t hard to make up my mind.”
May 24th, 2012 at 3:03 pm
So I can be prepared,again I ask what are the qualifications of a MUP? What has to happen to a player to be a MUP?
May 24th, 2012 at 3:06 pm
1665. Especially because he was a lowly QB Coach in Houston.
May 24th, 2012 at 3:06 pm
Knapp listed three ways we’ll know if his game plan is working.
“One, if we are not having negative running plays,” he said.
“Two, if we’re not in third-and-long situations.
“Three, if we’re getting explosive passing gains — and the barometer we use for that is 16 yards or more.”
May 24th, 2012 at 3:10 pm
KrappyRat, not only are you cut and pasting an article, but an old article we’ve all read.
Don’t you have anything useful to do around the house while KrappyWife is working?
Sowing, perhaps?
May 24th, 2012 at 3:12 pm
Cardinals signed OLB Quentin Groves.
With the relatively unproven Sam Acho and O’Brien Schofield scheduled to start at outside linebacker, the Cardinals are looking for experienced depth. Groves, a 2008 second-round pick, hasn’t recorded a sack since his rookie season. He won’t be guaranteed a roster spot
May 24th, 2012 at 3:26 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 3:06 pm
Knapp listed three ways we’ll know if his game plan is working.
“One, if we are not having negative running plays,” he said.
“Two, if we’re not in third-and-long situations.
“Three, if we’re getting explosive passing gains — and the barometer we use for that is 16 yards or more.”
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The ONLY way our offense will not progress DRAMATICALLY is if the scheme does not fit the personnel.
Last year, our QB came in off the couch with no timing, no practice, no knowledge of the system etc. halfway through the season. WE lost our starting RB and two starting WRs for much of the season. Still were towards the top of the league.
How we tell if it’s working is if we’re in the top 5.
May 24th, 2012 at 3:49 pm
NEW POST
May 24th, 2012 at 6:35 pm
R8eray Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 3:49 pm
LAST PLACE!!
May 24th, 2012 at 10:09 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 10:05 pm
What would make anybody call Hue Jackson a “Pimp”?
I know, he’s black. Never mind.
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Sullivan44 Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 10:46 pm
Kell, a white guy has to sink pretty low to be called a pimp. A black guy only needs to make a shrewd business move or two.
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2 guys keeping Racism alive and well!
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