Bartell, Spencer like what they see in new team
By Steve Corkran
Thursday, May 24th, 2012 at 3:42 pm in Oakland Raiders.
The Raiders released veteran cornerbacks Stanford Routt and Chris Johnson this offseason in hopes of upgrading positions they deemed as problem spots last season.
In turn, they signed a host of veterans, including Ron Bartell and Shawntae Spencer, with the intent of not looking back. Bartell and Spencer are the projected starters for now.
Both say they like the Raiders new scheme, the coaching staff and the chance to play for a new organization. Both players battled through injury-plagued seasons last year, but they say they are healthy now and ready to validate the Raiders’ signing them this offseason.
Here are the transcripts from both players after Tuesday’s practice in Alameda:
SHAWNTAE SPENCER
Was staying in the Bay Area a factor in coming to the Raiders?
“There was several determining factors. That was one of them. I’ve grown quite fond of the Bay Area. I’m familiar with it and it’s always tough up and moving to a new city, learning a new city, and then all the other factors that play into being with a new organization. That was one of the factors, the other was just being reunited with Jonnie Lynn and Jason Tarver and, you know, I’m pretty familiar with the scheme. There’s some things that he’s changed and some things that he’s added in and things like that but that really helped me out as far as the learning curve coming in and being able to be on top and play fast.”
What happened in SF last year?
“I sustained a hamstring injury last year in training camp which kept me out pretty much 3 weeks of training camp so it’s understandable that when you got a new coaching staff and things like that they gotta be able to see you, you know what I mean, you gotta put your resume out there and I didn’t get a chance to do that because of the hamstring injury was so bad. You know, you take the good with the bad, you learn from it and move on.”
What’s it like coming here and having a opportunity?
“Oh, like I said man, it’s a great atmosphere. It’s funny because, a lot of familiar faces. I know a lot of the players, I know a lot of the staff and seeing yesterday, Fred Formosa as the head of security and he was in San Francisco my whole career except last year and things like that. So many familiar faces just all around the building from the video department to the PR and things like that so the adjustment hasn’t been that difficult for me.”
What has to happen for a team to go from the team the Niners were to the year they had?
“San Francisco’s team was loaded. They walked into a great situation. If you look at the talent over there as far as the defensive side of the ball and the offensive side of the ball. It was one of those situations where it never came together in the previous years. And this year the defense clicked, the offense played well and special teams played well and it came together. So, just looking at it here, you can ask league wide, 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. The turnovers, the penalties, you have to eliminate those things to be competitive in this league. You can’t beat yourself so starting there and starting with learning what coach Allen demands out of each play. Running through the ball, being sound in your assignments and things like that. Once you do those things it all comes down to the game 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 OTA’s and we had a great attendance thus far through the offseason programs so I think the whole building, everyone should be optimistic.”
What are you seeing as far as a change in culture here?
“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. And I’m sure it’s the same on the offensive side of the ball with the OC and that entire staff over there. It’s no nonsense. 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.”
You know Bartell before this?
“Aw, man, it’s funny because me and Ron might be the two oldest guys here and our birthdays are the exact same day, same year. We got a lot of mutual friends from, you know, Walt Harris who I played with and I know he trained with in Arizona. Nate Clemons and Ron are good friends and Nate and I are good friends so we hit it off right away and the same with Huff. Just a lot of guys that I’ve played with from Terrail Lambert, I’ve played with Curtis Taylor, you know, just familiar with so many others guys. So the transition for me was so very, very smooth.”
You and Ron are in a similar situation. He is excited for the fresh start, you too?
“Yeah, it’s a breath of fresh air. I know that’s something that prior to leaving San Francisco that at the end of the season I sat down and talked to Trent Baalke about and he was gracious enough and nice enough to say ‘you know what let’s do this in a timely manner instead of dragging it out until, you know, August and then releasing me and all that other stuff. So I do appreciate that on his behalf. It was something that for both sides, all parties involved, it was the best thing, it was time. As far as my situation, I’m not too familiar with Ron’s other than he hurt his neck, things like that. But just hearing him talk, he’s so happy, so relieved and things like that. That’s a lot. It means a lot, you know.”
RON BARTELL
Q: How is your neck doing?
A: “Yeah, yeah, I feel great. I’m 100 percent. I feel great and I’m just happy to be back on the field. It’s the first time I’ve ever been injured. You get banged up a lot in this game, but it’s the first injury I’ve ever had where I’ve had to miss a significant amount of time. Luckily for me, it was not a simple injury but a straightforward, or fracture, and everything healed up fine. I’m just ready to play ball and I’m happy to be back.”
Q: Did doctors tell you that you’re predisposed to greater injury as a result of the neck injury last season? Any reservations?
A: “No, no, no, I don’t have any fear at all. The funny thing about it is, when I had the injury, I didn’t actually know that I had fractured my neck. It felt more like a stinger. I walked off corner of the field under my own power and I was actually about to check back into the game, and they just held me out since the game was pretty much over. We didn’t find out that I had the fracture until I got the C-T scan. So, I never had to go through that anxiety of getting carted off the field or losing feeling or paralysis or anything. So, from that standpoint, I never had to experience it. For me, once I got the clearance, I’m fine, I’m ready to go.”
Q: When did you feel all the way back?
A: “The fracture healed, and I was in a brace from the time of the injury, which was after the first game, from September to mid-December, came out of the brace, and they said the fracture had healed. After that, it was just the point of getting back the range of motion and strength. That took about a month or two. So, I would say I’ve been completely (healed) and 100 percent since about March. 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.”
Q: What’s your impressions about what this defense is going to be like?
A: “I love the scheme. I love the scheme. 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.
Q: What’s it like walking into a situation where you have a great opportunity to be a starter?
A: “For me, being in my eighth year, being in St. Louis seven straight years and to see guys come and go, 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. 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.”
Q: Is it invigorating coming to a new team, new scheme, different part of the country?
A: “Yeah. There definitely was some reservation at first because you’re somewhere for such a long time, especially in this business you’re at one place for seven years, you got reservations about moving on. But, for me, it’s a good situation, it’s a good opportunity. There’s some guys on the staff that I’m familiar with, a chance to be around some fresh faces, some young, energetic guys, a whole new city, a whole new part of the country, a new organization, so it brings some excitement for me. I’m looking forward to it.”
Q: Describe your style of play?
A: “Consistency. I’m a consistent football player. You know what you’re going to get from me week in, week out. I’m going to challenge guys, I’m going to challenge wide receivers and I’m going to be where I’m supposed to be. Just having a guy in a room – we have a lot of young guys – so just to have a guy in the room who has played a lot of snaps, a lot of football, seen a lot of variety of things and just be able to bring a calming influence into the room, that’s what my strengths are. Hopefully, I can help us rank a little big higher in that pass defense, but we’ll see what happens.”
Q: Are you and Shawntae Spencer taking a mentoring role with the young defensive backs?
A: “(We’re) Old men if you let everyone else tell it. Yeah, yeah, me and Shawntae played a lot of football in this league, we started a lot of games, been in a lot of battles. We got some young guys, DeMarcus Van Dyke, Chimdi (Chekwa), a lot of young guys who haven’t played much football. I’m just trying to give them a little tidbits here and there. I don’t want to step on a coach’s toes because it’s their job to coach. 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. So, if I’m able to rub off on them that way, it will be positive for them.”
Q: What’s your take on the owners voting to make hip and knee pads mandatory beginning with the 2013 season. Your thoughts?
A: “I won’t be wearing them in 2013, 2014, 2015. 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 I don’t see it as a big deal about a knee pad. A knee pad isn’t going to stop a guy from blowing out a knee. So, me, personally, I won’t be wearing them, so I guess I just better put some fine money away.”
Q: It’s possible that the NFLPA will have a say in the matter at some point, given this wasn’t collectively bargained?
A: “Yeah, I would hope so. We’re the ones that have to play the game. I understand making the game safe. I’m all for the players’ safety but, at the same time, a thigh pad or a knee pad, if you get a helmet to the knee, you’re going to blow your knee. I don’t think a knee pad is going to stop that from happening. I’ve seen plenty of guys tear their knees before wearing knee pads. We have to abide by the rules, so hopefully they can work things out and keep things the way they are.”
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May 24th, 2012 at 3:45 pm
uno!
May 24th, 2012 at 3:46 pm
dos
May 24th, 2012 at 3:47 pm
tres
May 24th, 2012 at 3:47 pm
quatro
May 24th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
I GOT 5 ON IT!
May 24th, 2012 at 3:49 pm
Sorry DMAC!
May 24th, 2012 at 3:51 pm
!siete!
May 24th, 2012 at 4:02 pm
ocho
May 24th, 2012 at 4:08 pm
tacos
May 24th, 2012 at 4:09 pm
dime
May 24th, 2012 at 4:09 pm
janikowski
May 24th, 2012 at 4:09 pm
gannon
May 24th, 2012 at 4:10 pm
anyone else wondering how long these guys will hold up? if they make it the season we might have a good d
May 24th, 2012 at 4:13 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 4:14 pm
hope chekwa’s able to challenge for a starting spot. that would be great news for the secondary.
May 24th, 2012 at 4:15 pm
SR Raider Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 4:10 pm
anyone else wondering how long these guys will hold up? if they make it the season we might have a good d
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They are fairly durable, the question is what kind of pass rush are we going to generate losing our best outside rusher? That is going to put a LOT of pressure on the corners and safeties.
May 24th, 2012 at 4:17 pm
You’ll see a lot more pressure from linebackers and safeties in the new defense. Pass rush will come from many different places. And don’t count Shaughnessy out just yet
May 24th, 2012 at 4:18 pm
I have a feeling the pass rush will be better overall, with multiple fronts, and less predictability.
May 24th, 2012 at 4:21 pm
Yo Blawg Dawgs
Just got a SIZZLIN’ Bj from this totally wasted stripper on the Reggae Party Boat. Tricked her into thinking she was servicing Dolf Lundgren, holla
Now for a tasty shrimp cocktail and a few pinches of Skoal between the cheek and gums
Dat’s just how dem big dawgs bark
WOOF WOOF MEOW
May 24th, 2012 at 4:22 pm
20!
May 24th, 2012 at 4:26 pm
Dumb Beeech
You masturbating again?
May 24th, 2012 at 4:28 pm
Anybody here pay to be an ESPN insider?
The Rumors section has a story:
“Raiders eyeing a CB, Another addition could be made to their roster.”
Curious to see who it could be?
May 24th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
KrappyRat, don’t you have a political link to post?
Or how about listing all the cities you’ve visited?
Either one is good for a laugh
May 24th, 2012 at 4:31 pm
Just got a SIZZLIN’ Bj from this totally wasted stripper
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You mean wasted transvestite stripper. But hey, you go girl!
May 24th, 2012 at 4:36 pm
I think the Raiders are going to be a LOT more watchable from here forward. Man we’ve been consistently inconsistent for so long I almost forget what we used to be like….
DOMINATING!
May 24th, 2012 at 4:37 pm
Don’t sweat it Dutch. They are just rumor mongering to keep the “Insiders” from revolting.
Probably that Dallas guy. And no more substanciated than the fake tweet a day or so ago….
May 24th, 2012 at 4:39 pm
@JLofty
Your right, while back someone was posting all the ESPN insider stories about the Raiders. Just like getting somthing for free while screwing the dirty rat.
May 24th, 2012 at 4:40 pm
Who is this great pass rusher you are speaking of SeymourJokeGlen?
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Seymour Bush Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 4:15 pm
They are fairly durable, the question is what kind of pass rush are we going to generate losing our best outside rusher? That is going to put a LOT of pressure on the corners and safeties.
May 24th, 2012 at 4:42 pm
Bust, please leave the comedy to professionals
Bad form to use the same lame cross-gender joke at every opportunity. That’s how Carlos Mencia got dropped from Comedy Central.
Instead try inserting an awesome pun, like this:
Dang Beeeech Diggity, that stripper probably wasn’t Dolph LundGRINNING when she gave you that BJ
May 24th, 2012 at 4:43 pm
KK the Clown, yesterday it was cracker this cracker that, today it’s masterbating?
Remind us again how you hate name calling, racial slurs, and blog trolling.
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KoolKell Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 4:26 pm
Dumb Beeech
You masturbating again?
May 24th, 2012 at 4:44 pm
Bye groves!
May 24th, 2012 at 4:47 pm
@Dutch
Cletis Gordon.
Journeyman.
May 24th, 2012 at 4:48 pm
Never watch porno when you are eating Cheetos! !!
I had to learn this lesson the bard way!!
May 24th, 2012 at 4:51 pm
R8ER MIKE Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 4:48 pm
Never watch porno when you are eating Cheetos! !!
I had to learn this lesson the bard way!!
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Imagine what damage the hot and spicy one’s would do. lol
May 24th, 2012 at 4:52 pm
@Dutch
Cletis Gordon.
Journeyman.
__________________________________________________
Thank you!
Just a camp body…
May 24th, 2012 at 4:56 pm
MistaBrown Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 4:40 pm
Who is this great pass rusher you are speaking of SeymourJokeGlen?
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No one said “great” pass rusher Jamista. You still don’t know how to read do you? You had the 4th grade neighbor kid read it to you didn’t you?
May 24th, 2012 at 4:58 pm
R8, Cheetos can do serious visual damage to your weiner-dog, but I’ve found that Funyuns go great with most MiLF porn
I also highly suggest snapping into a Slim Jim if you’re spanking it to exotica from the Orient
Trust me on this
WIZZLE
May 24th, 2012 at 4:58 pm
The same what now biachi? Biachi you have been riding the same old tired jokes longer than Bob Hope did. And Bob ran those same jokes into the ground for 80 years.
May 24th, 2012 at 5:01 pm
PeymourJokeGlen, who is this outstanding pass rusher you are speaking of whom we will miss?
Just answer the question without your mental patient remarks, ok ?
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Seymour Bush Says:
No one said “great” pass rusher Jamista. You still don’t know how to read do you? You had the 4th grade neighbor kid read it to you didn’t you?
May 24th, 2012 at 5:01 pm
Have to try it Beeech. At least my pecked wont turn orange again!
May 24th, 2012 at 5:05 pm
Seriously biachi, you need a new schtick. The 4th graders on this blog still think you’re funny, but once they get past 6th grade even they think it’s pretty played out.
Here’s a suggestion, instead of that “rising rap star” thing maybe you could do the roll of fat, tired, internet troll who is wasting his life on a cot in his step dads garage, getting high on the oil drippings. It’s the roll you were born to play.
May 24th, 2012 at 5:05 pm
Bust, please try not to pass out from the stress
I’m offering you free comedy gold, now it’s up to you to use it properly.
Think of it like Obi Wan giving away the secrets of The Force to an Ewok
May 24th, 2012 at 5:06 pm
40.R8ER MIKE Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 5:01 pm
Have to try it Beeech. At least my pecked wont turn orange again!
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You think you have problems….mine is shaped like a curly fry from Arby’s.
May 24th, 2012 at 5:08 pm
LMFAO Dj
May 24th, 2012 at 5:10 pm
Damn I must still be a 4th grader cause I think Beseech is cool and funny as he11
May 24th, 2012 at 5:10 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 5:06 pm
40.R8ER MIKE Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 5:01 pm
Have to try it Beeech. At least my pecked wont turn orange again!
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You think you have problems….mine is shaped like a curly fry from Arby’s.
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I could have used your help last weekend.
I had to rent a power auger from Home Depot to dig post holes. LOL
May 24th, 2012 at 5:11 pm
Or maybe I’m high!
May 24th, 2012 at 5:12 pm
Green Party Rules!!!
May 24th, 2012 at 5:12 pm
Yo Blog Brahs & Krappy/Bust
The guests are arriving on my Reggae Pary Boat, gotta go change into a fresh jock strap and holla at some shorties
See the PM Posse tonight, will give a recap and lay down a few wizzle fresh raps I’ve been working on
Hope my box of Magums lasts until we dock, word
May 24th, 2012 at 5:13 pm
R8ER MIKE Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 5:11 pm
Or maybe I’m high!
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Have some Cheetos, it will mello you out.
May 24th, 2012 at 5:15 pm
Pictures from OTAs!
http://www.raiders.com/media-vault/photo-gallery/Organized-Team-Activities—May-24/bd4753c8-38d0-42a7-b372-29d5a5612a1c#9064fc91-4ca4-4037-a60a-0140a9356fee
May 24th, 2012 at 5:18 pm
Raider Len, I would’ve been happy to help you out.
May 24th, 2012 at 5:19 pm
R8ER MIKE Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 4:48 pm
Never watch porno when you are eating Cheetos! !!
I had to learn this lesson the bard way!!
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I had a friend who once used tanning lotion as lube. His dick turned orange.
May 24th, 2012 at 5:21 pm
45.R8ER MIKE Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 5:10 pm
Damn I must still be a 4th grader cause I think Beseech is cool and funny as he11
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I’m with ya.
People are taking things way too seriously on here sometimes.
I’ve come on here and vented on people once in a while…and it isn’t cool to do so.
Guys need to shake hands and make up.
May 24th, 2012 at 5:23 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 5:18 pm
Raider Len, I would’ve been happy to help you out.
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LOL,
Appreciate it.
May 24th, 2012 at 5:25 pm
I must say the caveat that sometimes guys say stuff that makes it tuff to put away the gloves.
May 24th, 2012 at 5:25 pm
Anybody here coming out this way for Rolling Thunder this weekend?
A group of us are meeting at Fort Washington Harley to start the ride.
May 24th, 2012 at 5:27 pm
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 5:19 pm
R8ER MIKE Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 4:48 pm
Never watch porno when you are eating Cheetos! !!
I had to learn this lesson the bard way!!
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I had a friend who once used tanning lotion as lube. His dick turned orange.
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Haha,
Kind of a risk / reward scenario.
May 24th, 2012 at 5:28 pm
Masturbating and Weed. That’s all some of you Losers know. No wonder Raider fans are thought of the way they are.
May 24th, 2012 at 5:28 pm
lol sorry I’m a redneck. please explain caveat
May 24th, 2012 at 5:30 pm
Sounds like the corner’s are improved ATt least there attitude is correct a menter ship skoo ceckwa and DVD before they leave cause Reggie won’t give them big deals like other teams will when they see how good they are so it’s a win win
May 24th, 2012 at 5:30 pm
KK try it sometime. MAYBE it ail make you less of a yuppie d1ckhead fuk
May 24th, 2012 at 5:32 pm
R8ER MIKE Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 5:30 pm
KK try it sometime. MAYBE it ail make you less of a yuppie d1ckhead fuk
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I sure as hell don’t want to be like you.
May 24th, 2012 at 5:34 pm
R8ER MIKE Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 5:30 pm
KK try it sometime. MAYBE it ail make you less of a yuppie d1ckhead fuk
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I sure as hell don’t want to be like you. And I don’t think you do either, but you’re stuck.
May 24th, 2012 at 5:41 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 5:28 pm
Masturbating and Weed. That’s all some of you Losers know. No wonder Raider fans are thought of the way they are.
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Not in that specific order.
May 24th, 2012 at 5:41 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 5:28 pm
Masturbating and Weed. That’s all some of you Losers know. No wonder Raider fans are thought of the way they are.
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You’re right Kell.
Only Raider fans spank it and smoke.
You never in your life have done either, right?
Lighten up.
May 24th, 2012 at 5:42 pm
Geez so-called grown men, talking to each other about how they masturbate. Really?
May 24th, 2012 at 5:43 pm
RaiderLen, I thought better of you, seriously.
May 24th, 2012 at 5:45 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 5:42 pm
Geez so-called grown men, talking to each other about how they masturbate. Really?
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Not really.
Just a reference to spanking it and cheetos.
Which is an old joke, by the way.
Others played along.
Harmless.
May 24th, 2012 at 5:45 pm
Barring injuries to multiple key players:
I strongly believe that we will be a MUCH IMPROVED team this season and will CHALLENGE for the division title.
Why? Because we missed the playoffs last year by one game, and our defense was arguably the worst in the entire league!
Our defense will be vastly improved this season and our offense should be much smoother with a full off season for Palmer, and a healthy D Mac.
The problem with the AFC West is that, Denver and KC have improved as well, so it’s going to be a dogfight!
But the AFC West suddenly looks to be one of the powerhouses in the NFL
Go Raiders! Can’t wait for football season to start!
May 24th, 2012 at 5:46 pm
KK you could NEVER be like me.
for one you would need friends
Two you would need to be cool
Three you would have to stop being a raciest
And forth and most important
You would have to stop being a yuppie d1ckhead fuk.
May 24th, 2012 at 5:47 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 5:43 pm
RaiderLen, I thought better of you, seriously.
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Thanks Kell,
I see it as harmless banter.
I’m not offended by it, and don’t perceive it to be anything more.
May 24th, 2012 at 5:47 pm
RaiderLen Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 5:45 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 5:42 pm
Geez so-called grown men, talking to each other about how they masturbate. Really?
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Not really.
Just a reference to spanking it and cheetos.
Which is an old joke, by the way.
Others played along.
Harmless.
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Not everybody just the dummies, being played by that Troll.
May 24th, 2012 at 5:49 pm
ArmChair GM Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 5:45 pm
Barring injuries to multiple key players:
I strongly believe that we will be a MUCH IMPROVED team this season and will CHALLENGE for the division title.
Why? Because we missed the playoffs last year by one game, and our defense was arguably the worst in the entire league!
Our defense will be vastly improved this season and our offense should be much smoother with a full off season for Palmer, and a healthy D Mac.
The problem with the AFC West is that, Denver and KC have improved as well, so it’s going to be a dogfight!
But the AFC West suddenly looks to be one of the powerhouses in the NFL
Go Raiders! Can’t wait for football season to start!
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I’m with you 100% Armchair.
I think this Team can make some noise.
May 24th, 2012 at 5:54 pm
Three you would have to stop being a raciest
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Dumb mfkr can’t even spell racist.
May 24th, 2012 at 5:54 pm
60.R8ER MIKE Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 5:28 pm
lol sorry I’m a redneck. please explain caveat
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Caveat means “disclaimer” bascially. I could’ve just said that instead of trying to sound smart. Lol.
May 24th, 2012 at 5:57 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 5:54 pm
60.R8ER MIKE Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 5:28 pm
lol sorry I’m a redneck. please explain caveat
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Caveat means “disclaimer” bascially. I could’ve just said that instead of trying to sound smart. Lol.
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Oh!, I thought a caveat was some sort of fish egg rich people ate…lol
May 24th, 2012 at 5:58 pm
Just Kidding.
May 24th, 2012 at 6:01 pm
Hey do ya’ll and everybody. Great things on the horizon for da Raidahs. All the mutha fckin dissin Coach Davis has taken on this blog makes me wanna puke. The man set the table for this great franchise, and if some of ya’ll wanna eat at it, show some mutha fckin manners and respect, like most here do.
Peace out ya’ll.
May 24th, 2012 at 6:03 pm
P.S. Seems like someone in here needs to lose the anger and the hate. ‘Where’s the love ya’ll? I dont know.’
*Black Eyed Peas
May 24th, 2012 at 6:04 pm
Wow.. I really try not to pay much attention to, nor comment about you Kell.. but the depth of your hippocracy really is stunning.
May 24th, 2012 at 6:06 pm
77.RaiderLen Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 5:57 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 5:54 pm
60.R8ER MIKE Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 5:28 pm
lol sorry I’m a redneck. please explain caveat
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Caveat means “disclaimer” bascially. I could’ve just said that instead of trying to sound smart. Lol.
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Oh!, I thought a caveat was some sort of fish egg rich people ate…lol
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Just Kidding.
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Ha. What about the great talk show host of the 70’s “Dick Caveat”? Ok…lame I admit.
May 24th, 2012 at 6:07 pm
I’d like to dedicate this song to all the haters for keepin all the hate goin, yeah, and send it out to share the love. Peace ya’ll and enjoy the music.
BLACK EYED PEAS
“Where Is The Love?”
What’s wrong with the world, mama
People livin’ like they ain’t got no mamas
I think the whole world addicted to the drama
Only attracted to things that’ll bring you trauma
Overseas, yeah, we try to stop terrorism
But we still got terrorists here livin’
In the USA, the big CIA
The Bloods and The Crips and the KKK
But if you only have love for your own race
Then you only leave space to discriminate
And to discriminate only generates hate
And when you hate then you’re bound to get irate, yeah
Madness is what you demonstrate
And that’s exactly how anger works and operates
Man, you gotta have love just to set it straight
Take control of your mind and meditate
Let your soul gravitate to the love, y’all, y’all
People killin’, people dyin’
Children hurt and you hear them cryin’
Can you practice what you preach
And would you turn the other cheek
Father, Father, Father help us
Send some guidance from above
‘Cause people got me, got me questionin’
Where is the love (Love)
Where is the love (The love)
Where is the love (The love)
Where is the love, the love, the love
It just ain’t the same, always unchanged
New days are strange, is the world insane
If love and peace are so strong
Why are there pieces of love that don’t belong
Nations droppin’ bombs
Chemical gasses fillin’ lungs of little ones
With ongoin’ sufferin’ as the youth die young
So ask yourself is the lovin’ really gone
So I could ask myself really what is goin’ wrong
In this world that we livin’ in people keep on givin’ in
Makin’ wrong decisions, only visions of them dividends
Not respectin’ each other, deny thy brother
A war is goin’ on but the reason’s undercover
The truth is kept secret, it’s swept under the rug
If you never know truth then you never know love
Where’s the love, y’all, come on (I don’t know)
Where’s the truth, y’all, come on (I don’t know)
Where’s the love, y’all
People killin’, people dyin’
Children hurt and you hear them cryin’
Can you practice what you preach
And would you turn the other cheek
Father, Father, Father help us
Send some guidance from above
‘Cause people got me, got me questionin’
Where is the love (Love)
Where is the love (The love)?
Where is the love (The love)?
Where is the love, the love, the love?
I feel the weight of the world on my shoulder
As I’m gettin’ older, y’all, people gets colder
Most of us only care about money makin’
Selfishness got us followin’ our wrong direction
Wrong information always shown by the media
Negative images is the main criteria
Infecting the young minds faster than bacteria
Kids wanna act like what they see in the cinema
Yo’, whatever happened to the values of humanity
Whatever happened to the fairness in equality
Instead of spreading love we’re spreading animosity
Lack of understanding, leading us away from unity
That’s the reason why sometimes I’m feelin’ under
That’s the reason why sometimes I’m feelin’ down
There’s no wonder why sometimes I’m feelin’ under
Gotta keep my faith alive till love is found
Now ask yourself
Where is the love?
Where is the love?
Where is the love?
Where is the love?
Father, Father, Father, help us
Send some guidance from above
‘Cause people got me, got me questionin’
Where is the love?
Sing with me y’all:
One world, one world (We only got)
One world, one world (That’s all we got)
One world, one world
And something’s wrong with it (Yeah)
Something’s wrong with it (Yeah)
Something’s wrong with the wo-wo-world, yeah
We only got
(One world, one world)
That’s all we got
(One world, one world)
May 24th, 2012 at 6:10 pm
81.PlunkforHOF Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 6:04 pm
Wow.. I really try not to pay much attention to, nor comment about you Kell.. but the depth of your hippocracy really is stunning.
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Please correct your spelling of “hypocrisy” before Kell calls you a “dumb m’fker”.
May 24th, 2012 at 6:10 pm
Ha. What about the great talk show host of the 70’s “Dick Caveat”? Ok…lame I admit.
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LOL…NICE!
I’m way old enough to remember Dick Cavett!
May 24th, 2012 at 6:11 pm
Dj.. like I care..lol
May 24th, 2012 at 6:11 pm
PlunkforHOF Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 6:04 pm
Wow.. I really try not to pay much attention to, nor comment about you Kell.. but the depth of your hippocracy really is stunning.
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You just got to fight hate with love. We’re all brothers and sisters here on this good earth, and to many people try and fight hate with hate. We need to share the love. Man is the only hater in all of Gods creation, but not all men. We must stop the hatin, and dig what Reggie Mac is doin. Yeah.
May 24th, 2012 at 6:13 pm
86.PlunkforHOF Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 6:11 pm
Dj.. like I care..lol
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Ha. I know. I was trying to be funny again.
May 24th, 2012 at 6:14 pm
lol now I am a dumb mfkr and a troll.
at least I have friends a real job a family that
loves me.
other than hate what do you have KK???
May 24th, 2012 at 6:15 pm
There ya go Rotund.
May 24th, 2012 at 6:16 pm
Mike, the man needs some good sticky tree to mellow out.
May 24th, 2012 at 6:16 pm
and I am down with Rotund as well
May 24th, 2012 at 6:17 pm
Never a truer word spoken Plunks.
May 24th, 2012 at 6:17 pm
In order for the Love to be real, Hate has to be an option.
May 24th, 2012 at 6:18 pm
Rotund Amen brother.
May 24th, 2012 at 6:20 pm
94.RaiderLen Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 6:17 pm
In order for the Love to be real, Hate has to be an option.
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An option all too freely exercised on this blog at times.
May 24th, 2012 at 6:22 pm
PlunkforHOF Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 6:16 pm
and I am down with Rotund as well
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Awesome! Hate and stressin out go hand in hand. Think about it. When your happy and not hatin, your stress free. Now granted last year late in the season our D was 5 alarm type stressin, but when you don’t hate, you get over it. Thats why Coach Davis never made me diss him, cuz I loved him and the Raidahs, tho admittedly it was tring at times. But hate? Never. The Good Book does not allow it.
May 24th, 2012 at 6:23 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 6:20 pm
94.RaiderLen Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 6:17 pm
In order for the Love to be real, Hate has to be an option.
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An option all too freely exercised on this blog at times.
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Agreed.
I prefer the love angle.
I don’t always practice it, but it’s my preferred path.
May 24th, 2012 at 6:25 pm
RaiderLen Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 6:17 pm
In order for the Love to be real, Hate has to be an option.
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Absolutely. An option I chose not to engage in. The beauty of free will. Not easy when the world tries to suck you into all the hate, but none the less an option if we choose.
May 24th, 2012 at 6:26 pm
Hey, so… does anyone know are the Raider’s OTA over?
I’m concerned about DMoore, my fav new Raider not practicing. Does anyone know why? Hammy? Lingering something from last year? Inquiring Plunk needs to know.
May 24th, 2012 at 6:32 pm
I know what is bothering our good ole pal. He’s been on this blog for a long time and he’s used to chatting with guys who are probably not here anymore, or don’t get on as much and this new breed of weed smokers, masturbators, and guys with wang’s shaped like curly fries, bugs him cuz he can’t really relate to that kind of “humor”.
Guys that preach tolerance should learn to practice it.
I’m sure I can’t relate to some of his jokes..or what he thinks is funny, but i’m not gonna come on here and call him a “loser” for it.
I can’t relate to 90% of what kids today watch on TV or listen to, and quite frankly it bugs me too.
May 24th, 2012 at 6:33 pm
PlunkforHOF Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 6:26 pm
Hey, so… does anyone know are the Raider’s OTA over?
I’m concerned about DMoore, my fav new Raider not practicing. Does anyone know why? Hammy? Lingering something from last year? Inquiring Plunk needs to know.
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I think he said something like…in the 3rd person…D Moore plays when D Moore feels like it…
He went on to say he’d play opening Day only if the game was a sell out.
D Moore don’t play to sparse crowds…lol
Seriously, it has to be a minor deal.
May 24th, 2012 at 6:33 pm
R8ER MIKE Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 6:17 pm
This years team will be even worse than last years!!!
May 24th, 2012 at 6:34 pm
PlunkforHOF Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 6:16 pm
Man I agree!!!!
May 24th, 2012 at 6:34 pm
100.PlunkforHOF Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 6:26 pm
Hey, so… does anyone know are the Raider’s OTA over?
I’m concerned about DMoore, my fav new Raider not practicing. Does anyone know why? Hammy? Lingering something from last year? Inquiring Plunk needs to know.
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I didn’t know that. Now i’m worried too. Help…
May 24th, 2012 at 6:39 pm
DJ I am smelling what your stepping in and will try to do a better job.
With that said. I am sorry if offended anyone. Even you KK.
May 24th, 2012 at 6:42 pm
PlunkforHOF Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 6:26 pm
Hey, so… does anyone know are the Raider’s OTA over?
I’m concerned about DMoore, my fav new Raider not practicing. Does anyone know why? Hammy? Lingering something from last year? Inquiring Plunk needs to know.
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-The WRs that are stepping forward are, in part, able to do so because there are a lot of injuries at that position. During the OTA sessions, the Raiders were carrying 12 WRs on the roster. 5 of them were sidelined by injuries.
Allen was dismissive of the injuries being anything serious, calling them soft tissue (i.e. bruises, muscle strains or strains, etc) injuries. However, it creates a definite lack of depth at the position.
The sidelined wide receivers were UDFAs Thomas Mayo and Brandon Carswell, former practice squad player Eddie McGee, second year player Denarius Moore and veteran Louis Murphy.
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/recapping_this_weeks_ota_session/10863206
May 24th, 2012 at 6:45 pm
106,
I don’t think you said anything out of line.
It’s cool of you to say that even though your words will not be returned by person in question.
Good on ya bloke.
May 24th, 2012 at 6:52 pm
Thanks DJ. Nice of you to say that.
May 24th, 2012 at 6:54 pm
Call me old fashioned, but I would rather read and engage in a good ol political debate than this nonsense.
I’m all for humor, but fake raps and 5 nuckle shuffle talk?
Come on now
May 24th, 2012 at 6:54 pm
Good night NATION. and my Green Party brothers!!!!!
May 24th, 2012 at 6:57 pm
Did Danny Granger just say he went to U New Mexico because it had the best civil engineering program in the country?
Interesting.
May 24th, 2012 at 7:02 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 6:57 pm
Did Danny Granger just say he went to U New Mexico because it had the best civil engineering program in the country?
Interesting.
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The Government needed a nearby crop of engineers for all of the underground bases out there.
lol
May 24th, 2012 at 7:07 pm
Pacers are falling apart.
Looks the pressure is getting to them, and the moment finally got to big for them.
I worry about that with us this year. Can we handle the big-boy moment?
Last year, no dice. Face-plant against Green Bay, home loss with the playoffs on the line.
May 24th, 2012 at 7:10 pm
However, we don’t have one of the worst coaches in NFL history this year, so we should be OK.
Hue Jackson…..lol.
How can any human regress massively with their home record, in the division and with penalties, compared to Tom frkn Cable?
May 24th, 2012 at 7:14 pm
I can’t believe you guys fell for Hue Jackson!!!
“Hue Jack City” “Huge Action”……and on and on.
There is a reason he can’t keep a job with an organization for more than 3 years.
May 24th, 2012 at 7:18 pm
I fell for Shell part 2, Norvell Turner, Lance Kiffen, Tom “knock out” Cable, Hue “aint my toe’s pretty” Jackson, and now Dennis ” I’m a hard ass” Allen.
Yep, I’m always the optimist.
May 24th, 2012 at 7:27 pm
I was part of the “I’m in” motto or whatever it was with Kiffin. Guilty as charged.
But at least it was obvious he was a good coach, and will continue to be so for awhile.
Hue, is a hack.
Dennis Allen is going to be awesome.
May 24th, 2012 at 7:30 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 7:27 pm
I was part of the “I’m in” motto or whatever it was with Kiffin. Guilty as charged.
But at least it was obvious he was a good coach, and will continue to be so for awhile.
Hue, is a hack.
Dennis Allen is going to be awesome.
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I Hear ya JFB.
I have confidence in DA.
Not just DA, but the Team assembled by Reggie in support of DA.
May 24th, 2012 at 7:31 pm
I think our defensive minds are creative enough to mask to a large degree the major lack of quality we have in the middle (LBs) of our defense. It’s the only area I don’t feel we have high potential. Our CBs can be good if they stay healthy. Our Safeties are athletic freaks that I think our new defense will take way better advantage of. Our D-Line is solid across the board and has more depth than probably any position we have. Our line backing corps is think as hell and not even really strong at the top.
But, maximizing the strengths of each player is what a good coordinator will do and put them in the position to do what they can do best.
May 24th, 2012 at 7:34 pm
I don’t think Hue Jackson was a terrible Head Coach. Green Maybe
May 24th, 2012 at 7:38 pm
Hue Jackson proved to be no better than Tom Cable record-wise, and worse in eliminating locker room destractions and installing discipline.
In the “install discipline” category, he was the worst coach in NFL history.
Facts don’t lie
May 24th, 2012 at 7:39 pm
Len, I was in with all of ‘em too.
I don’t dislike Hue nearly as much as a lot of guys here.
Personally, i loved what he said at the end of the year and I thought the players deserved every word of it.
It WAS a “joke”.
Hue wanted to win as much as we did.
The way he went about it is in question. That’s just my mumble opinion and I know it is not shred by many.
May 24th, 2012 at 7:39 pm
…yes…my “mumble” opinion. Ha.
May 24th, 2012 at 7:39 pm
Any Head Coach going 8-8 in last year’s circumstances, can’t be all that bad.
May 24th, 2012 at 7:40 pm
I give up. I can’t type.
May 24th, 2012 at 7:41 pm
You just saw something Lebron gets away with all the time.
Just Tivo’d that last amazing, hanging shot he just made.
Problem? He jumped, and his feet is CLEARLY all the way on the ground before he releases the ball.
Should be a travel. He does it all the time.
May 24th, 2012 at 7:41 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 7:34 pm
I don’t think Hue Jackson was a terrible Head Coach. Green Maybe
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Hue was green for sure. Any 1st time NFL head coach is.
Hue was great for the media, which I respect, but His personality doesn’t seem to fit with Reggie’s.
If Al were alive, I believe Hue would still be here.
The NFL marketplace has placed a value on Hue, just as it did Shell, Turner, Kiffen, and Cable.
Value is subject to change, but as of today….
May 24th, 2012 at 7:45 pm
Any Head Coach going 8-8 in last year’s circumstances, can’t be all that bad.
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Well, than how come nobody even let him interview for a HC job, and he didn’t get the one OC job he interviewed for?
May 24th, 2012 at 7:46 pm
I love the “Hue was green” argument, yet going into the 2011 season, he was praised as being the “real” HC the year before and the only reason for Cable’s 8-8 season.
Dennis Allen is actually “greener” than Hue, as a HC and with the Raiders.
He will be fine, and win more than 8 games this year.
May 24th, 2012 at 7:49 pm
JFB, one thing don’t necessarily equal the other. And you don’t know the details either. All I have to go on is what he did with the Raiders.
May 24th, 2012 at 7:49 pm
I think a true look at the job a HC is doing, is how his team finishes the year, and he the team was as compared to the beginning of the year.
Cable’s teams got better as the year went along.
Hue’s 2011 team might have lost to Stanford by seasons end.
May 24th, 2012 at 7:50 pm
All I have to go on is what he did with the Raiders.
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I agree.
He improved nothing and was fired by a sane GM.
May 24th, 2012 at 7:51 pm
DA has the good fortune to be working fora new professional Raider Organization.
May 24th, 2012 at 7:58 pm
What kind of coach can’t go for a must-have 2 point conversion with 5 minutes to go in a week 15 game, because he is too busy celebrating and finding a camera to fist-pump into?
And than, doesn’t even own at in the after-game presser, as if it was the right call?
Moron
May 24th, 2012 at 8:04 pm
Who is our Nickle Corner?
&
Why am I the only one asking this question.
We have two Pro Bowl QB’s (Rivers & Manning) in our division and each of those opponents will have our Nickle Corner on the field the majority of the snaps in those games…..
Reggie…get to work! If you and Coach Allen think Huff can play the Nickle you didn’t watch enough film from last season….
Get on the phone….
May 24th, 2012 at 8:22 pm
JFB,
You could add the game where if we kick the fg it secures the win and instead he goes for the TD.
All coaches make mistakes but that was a real head scratcher.
I don’t think he was as insincere as alot of guys think.
You’d think he’d be able to get a better gig than secondary “assistant” with the Bengals.
I guess all that power grab stuff came back to bite him. And also some of those questionable decisions.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:25 pm
JFB is right. How many times have I said on this blog it is about improvement. Improvement as a person, as a player, as a unit, as a team. You are either getting better, or getting worse. Finishing the season 1-4 is getting worse.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:25 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 7:27 pm
I was part of the “I’m in” motto or whatever it was with Kiffin. Guilty as charged.
But at least it was obvious he was a good coach, and will continue to be so for awhile.
$$$$$$$$
I disagree Vegas. I think Kiffin was avg at best, and he was/ is a spoiled little B…h!
May 24th, 2012 at 8:27 pm
I liked Hue, but he was a salesman. He made a lot of promises, but he didn’t deliver.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:28 pm
Hue was the total Over-promise and under-deliver type of guy.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:30 pm
I still can’t believe we allowed Denver and Tebow to win the division.
-Our defense was sorry, worst DC in the NFL, but the HC deserves some blame too.
-We couldn’t score when we had to, and we couldn’t stop people from scoring.
-We led the league in penalties and yards.
-bad roster management..
May 24th, 2012 at 8:30 pm
You could add the game where if we kick the fg it secures the win and instead he goes for the TD.
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LOL.
Just read that for a second. You can kick a FG and secure a win, or go for a TD (a much less likely probability of succeding) and……..also secure a win.
Hue probably splits 10’s at the BlackJack table.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:31 pm
Jackson was in over his head. It took me a while to figure this out but the only reason Al brought in Jackson was because of Carson Palmer.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:32 pm
Hue = Cable = good position coach, but he is not a HC!
May 24th, 2012 at 8:34 pm
Hue probably splits 10’s at the BlackJack table.
$$$$$$$$$
LMAO
I did that once. I was drunk as a skunk and I was feeling lucky.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:35 pm
Al brought in Jackson for Carson Palmer?
May 24th, 2012 at 8:36 pm
Wait….I thought you didn’t drink or gamble?
A weak moment I see!!!
It’s OK, we all have them.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:37 pm
Tom Cable is a good coach. Go back and look at that 09 -10 teams and he had NO ONE. And he still won games.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:38 pm
Seymour,
Al Died before we made the trade.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:39 pm
I honestly think if Hue were white or named Howard Jackson instead of Hue Jackson, people wouldn’t have liked him as much.
Same with Buster Posey (and I am a Giants fan). If he was Mike Posey, half the baseball world would barely notice. But he is Buster Posey, so it is just cool to talk about him.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:40 pm
Tom Cable had no one, yet Hue Jackson inherited a powerhouse?
May 24th, 2012 at 8:40 pm
Vegas,
I used to drink and gamble. I love to gamble, but I became more religious after my daughter was born. I decided to stop drinking and gambling so I can save the money for her college education.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:41 pm
Al knew Palmer was going to be available and Jackson had coached him since high school. And jackson couldn’t coach a paper bag in a check out line. Its the only thing that makes sense.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:42 pm
#151 = Race Baiting Attack, yes? Or at least it would if I’d posted it.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:43 pm
Tom Cable is the man, Hue Jackson is the man, and I just ate a can of beans that are lookin for a way out.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:43 pm
Vegas,
I loved betting on the Raiders. I lost a grand on the Raiders/Seattle game when we missed that FG before we drafted Jano.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:44 pm
#154 = Wild speculation.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:44 pm
Remember the 09 team had Jamarcus, two rookies and Mario Henderson. The 11 team had Palmer, Veldheer, and a more seasoned receiving corp.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:46 pm
I rarely bet on the Raiders, and even rarer but sometimes I bet against them on teaser/parlay cards at times.
I spent many, many long days in sports books all over the strip, and never meant any border-line wise guy who played pro football for anything other than fun.
College football and baseball, and maybe college basketball, were the games that people beat the house on.
Pro Football is a cash cow for the books.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:47 pm
How is it wild speculation? Palmer declared his availability. It was widely known Palmer was on the open market.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:47 pm
Hue and Cavle were below avg HCs. We gave KC and Denver the division the last 2 years.
Cable: 6-0 in the division, and you manage to finish 8-8?!?
Hue: all you had to do is win one the last game for the division, but you finish your season 1-4?!?!
They both Suck!
May 24th, 2012 at 8:49 pm
Race Baiting Attack,
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Jezus don’t be such a puzzy!!!
“Attack”? Black dudes from South Central have a perceived coolness to them that white dudes from Martinez don’t. Not an attack, just the truth.
And it sold on some of the Nation, including morons like yourself who went all drool rag on Hue Jackson.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:51 pm
I enjoyed betting on football, but I made more money betting on baseball. I used to work with an ex ball player who used to give me great advice, and I took care of him.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:52 pm
Seymour Bush
Al Davis hired Jackson as Head Coach because………..he knew the Bengal/Palmer situation…………
Wild speculation. period
May 24th, 2012 at 8:53 pm
I was sold at first too, but there were no results. I also thought he got too cute with his lay calling as an OC, and he continued to do that last season.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:54 pm
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8295260a/article/men-in-black-the-best-alltime-raiders?module=HP11_content_stream
All the Raiders are great. My vote goes to Bo Jackson and Al Davis. Plunkett gets top dog cuz he was the key to two SB victories. Al Davis saw Plunk was available so he snatched him up. Lester Hayes was the greatest. No other team has the history, the legends, the myths, the color, the popularity than the Raiders. Al Davis should have a award or something in honor of him for all he did for football. How about a library for football studies named the Al Davis Library of Football History: The Makings of Football in the United States of America.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:55 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 8:52 pm
Seymour Bush
Al Davis hired Jackson as Head Coach because………..he knew the Bengal/Palmer situation…………
Wild speculation. period
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Coach new everything. Might be more truth to it than a wild speculation.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:56 pm
Seymour,
Think about it bro. Wasn’t JC Al’s guy? Didn’t he also draft TP?
You are suggesting that Al knew JC was going to get hurt (that’s the reason why we traded for CP), and he knew that M Brown was welling to trade him.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:57 pm
#163 = Racial Stereotypes in stereo. Just saying, If I’d posted something anywhere near that, every Caucasian on this blog, would have called me all kinds of race-baiting so and so’.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:57 pm
You know thats right.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:58 pm
You People talking about race again! Why am I not surprised.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:58 pm
Sure KK. And Stanford hired Jack Elway because he was the best football coach available. Had nothing to do with the fact that John Elway was available.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:59 pm
Yeah KoolKell, because I am so sure you would EVER say that a guy would be less popular if he were white.
You only cut one way, and it is plain as day to see.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:59 pm
Hey do, hey do. We only talk Raider football here. Nothing more, nothing less. We all fish in the same bowl.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:59 pm
Seymour
Apples and Oranges.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:00 pm
You know that’s right.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:00 pm
You know thats right
May 24th, 2012 at 9:01 pm
You know that’s right
May 24th, 2012 at 9:01 pm
Hey baby You know thats right.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:02 pm
You know thats right. Word.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:02 pm
May 24th, 2012 at 9:03 pm
Sure KK apples and oranges. Do you wanna buy the High Street Bridge? I have the deed right here….
May 24th, 2012 at 9:04 pm
JFB whenever a black man responds to undue racial stereotypes, he’s accused of race-baiting.
I never base my football judgement on color. But, I do respond to you peoples stereotypes many times.
It’s cool, I understand it. Just trying to reveal it.
Btw, is the McClain Lynching party over?
May 24th, 2012 at 9:04 pm
Just saw M. Bush interviewed on CSN Chicago. He says he wishes he could’ve been the featured back somewhere but he’s ready to play when his number is called.
Or something like that.
Sometimes it’s hard to keep all those cliches in order.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:04 pm
Gettin my groove on.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:06 pm
You got that right.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:08 pm
I be gettin it going. You know thats right.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:13 pm
Really like what I hear from Bartell and Spencer, they seem like a couple of solid pros, hope they can stay healthy.
Dennis Allen:
“That’s the great thing about when you bring in some veteran guys — it gives you a little bit of time for some of these young guys to really develop who I think got a chance to be good players ….. And I am specifically talking about DeMarcus Van Dyke and Chimdi Chekwa.”
DA sounds excited about the kids too, if Bartell-Spencer can remain healthy and DVD-Chekwa can pick thing up quickly, CB may turn from area of concern to a strenght.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:15 pm
I’m not sold on Spencer & Bartell. Our starting CBs didn’t play last season.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:21 pm
O.
Are you not sold on their health or on their skill level?.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:21 pm
I’m also not buying what Spencer is selling. He said he didn’t play last season because the new coaching staff didn’t see him play early due to his injury?
He is a vet, they know what he is capable of, and they chose to bench him.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:23 pm
I’m not sold on Bartell’s health, and I’m not sold on Spencer’s skills. I don’t mind gambling on one CB, but I feel we are taking too much risk.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:34 pm
Raider O Says:
I’m also not buying what Spencer is selling. He said he didn’t play last season because the new coaching staff didn’t see him play early due to his injury?
He is a vet, they know what he is capable of, and they chose to bench him.
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Fair point, but he did start every game for them in 2009-2010 and obviously Jason Tarver is familiar with his game and probably had a hand in signing him.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:40 pm
I like it, Seymour. Yes,O, JC was kind of Als guy, but he didn,t have many options at that point. Many of us got on the Gradkowski bandwagon given that we had no alternative, but he wasn’t an Al type of QB. And Al knew Pryor was raw. Not being one of those who think Al was an idiot or even suffering dementia, this scenario is anything but “wild speculation”.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:53 pm
Damn you dudes were doin’ some serious jawin’ – sold two cars since 6.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:53 pm
Bob,
I hope Chekwa can become a starter this season.
Bartell had 8 INTs in 6 years, and I didn’t count last year due to his injury. He also had 3 years with 0 INTs. Spencer had 11 INTs in 7 years (didn’t count last year), and 7 of them in seasons.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:53 pm
YO PM PARTY PATROL N FULL EFFECT
Gettin’ wizzle with the Triple P, bringing Showtime to the Late Night Blog, whut whut
Yo, the Reggae Party Boat docked a few hours ago and I’ve been rubbing down these two hammered beach volleyball players with extra virgin olive oil in my waterbed
Put on the Titanic soundtrack and the hizzies were ready to get LOOSE
Yo, been working on some sweet new jokes for my new stand up side project, Insane in the Beeech Brain
Should be headlining clubs any day now, call Ticketmaster for show times
You know how the Beeeech Diggity rolls, holla back
May 24th, 2012 at 9:58 pm
Branch is not a ballhawk, and Huff is solid but he is not great.
We need players in the secondary that can create TOs! Rivers and Manning are in our division.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:00 pm
LOL
I would pay good money to watch you do stand up.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:06 pm
Yo O Dawg
Need a hook up for the sticky greens in SD. Will heading down there with the Certified Platinum Posse next weekend to meet with some important booking agents
Gotts to get hella high so I can get my tan on by the pool, need my 12 pack bronzed for Summer lovin’
Yo, check out this joke I’ve been perfecting -
Hey what a great audience, thanks for all the love. Any of you love surfing the INTERNET? (pause for tons of applause) Man, I’m just sick of getting junk mail from the Super Bowl MVP. You know – Eli SPAMming? (pause even longer for applause and hysterical laughter)
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!
May 24th, 2012 at 10:10 pm
Hopefully this new defense and less predictability can create some turnovers.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:16 pm
Krappy, the proper way to tell that joke is:
Hey folks, thanks for coming out tonight, what a great audience. Have you heard the Raiders brought in a pastry chef as their defensive coordinator? It’s true, I’m just hoping that our defense is less predictable and can create some APPLE turnovers
Sincerely,
Insane in the Beeech Brain
May 24th, 2012 at 10:17 pm
LOL Beeech!
Anytime bro. The Sticky is on me for you and your Posse.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:23 pm
Raider O Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 8:56 pm
Seymour,
Think about it bro. Wasn’t JC Al’s guy? Didn’t he also draft TP?
You are suggesting that Al knew JC was going to get hurt (that’s the reason why we traded for CP), and he knew that M Brown was welling to trade him.
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You are proving my point. Al KNEW he had to have a Q. Everyone knew Carson Palmer was going to come on the market. Carson Palmer was not going to retire from the game at the age of 31. Carson is one of those “loves the game” guys. Hue Jackson has known Carson since grade school. It’s the only thing that makes sense.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:23 pm
“I pity the fool who disses 2Kew4Skewl”
-Mister T.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:30 pm
Cornfucious say man who have two johnsons have double trouble.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:31 pm
Cornfucious say man with one ball shoot solo.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:32 pm
Anybody care that Quentin Groves is gone?
May 24th, 2012 at 10:32 pm
Cornfucious say back door man like rear entry.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:33 pm
You are proving my point. Al KNEW he had to have a Q. Everyone knew Carson Palmer was going to come on the market. Carson Palmer was not going to retire from the game at the age of 31. Carson is one of those “loves the game” guys. Hue Jackson has known Carson since grade school. It’s the only thing that makes sense.
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Let’s go with your scenario and assume “it’s the only thing that makes sense”, so how come Al didnt trade for Palmer earlier that season? How come it had to be done after JC’s injury?
May 24th, 2012 at 10:35 pm
Yo DJ
PM Party Patrol N Full Effect
That Mister T quote is hella tight! Now all we gotta do is give Krappy a mohawk down at the barbershop, get him a muscle tee and teach him how to sneer
The we trot him out at 2K4S shows, repeating the line “I’m Mr. Tee, buy my shirts, dummies!”
Can make tons of $ tricking parents into thinking they’re buying their kids gear from the original
May 24th, 2012 at 10:35 pm
I don’t care that he is gone, but I do think he would be a good fit in our new hybrid scheme. He is not a 4-3 LB, and he is too small to play DE. He is not a starter, but he can contribute on defense and STs.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:41 pm
Cornfucious say man with two brains has to think twice.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:43 pm
Cornfucious say man with kinky girlfriend busy all the time working out the kinks.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:48 pm
We can have the new Mr. T go in a dunk tank and give kids the joy of throwing grapefruits that hit the target and down he goes…amid much laughter of course.
We charge $1,000 a throw. 3 throws minimum.
If they score 3 in a row we can give the kids “I dunked a Mr. T impersonator at a 2K4S show and all I got is this lousy t-shirt”…shirt.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:48 pm
Palmer wasn’t really available at that point, but Al figured after the season he would be. So roll the dice with JC and Hue for 2011 and hopefully Palmer in 2012. With Hue he figured to have the inside track and probably had this figured before hiring Hue as OC. Even if Cable had stayed, it would have ,hopefully, played out the same. Remember, we’re talking about a football genius here used to thinking 2+ years ahead and hoping to still be around.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:48 pm
Raider O Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:33 pm
You are proving my point. Al KNEW he had to have a Q. Everyone knew Carson Palmer was going to come on the market. Carson Palmer was not going to retire from the game at the age of 31. Carson is one of those “loves the game” guys. Hue Jackson has known Carson since grade school. It’s the only thing that makes sense.
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Let’s go with your scenario and assume “it’s the only thing that makes sense”, so how come Al didnt trade for Palmer earlier that season? How come it had to be done after JC’s injury?
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I don’t think they were going to trade for Palmer. I think they were going to make a run at Palmer after the season. But the Raiders were 4-2 at the point Campbell got hurt and playing fairly well. The Raiders thought inking Palmer would be the ticket to the playoffs. So they pulled off the deal early, with no other competition going for Palmer.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:49 pm
Intrepid is 100% correct.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:50 pm
this genius thought 2+ years ahead when he hired Cable and wanted to draft Leinert, right?
May 24th, 2012 at 10:55 pm
Beech,
We could do a surprise show and have the fake Mr. T come out and say “I pity the fool who doesn’t bring their credit cards to the stage right now and drop them in this big box”.
After everyone dutifully does Mr. t’s bidding you have the band go up and announce they forgot their instruments and the show is cancelled. Then have ‘em smile and wave goodbye.
Tell them if they have any complaints to call the 900 number; which is the fat chick hotline # of course that charges 45.00 per minute.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:56 pm
He11, with Als approval, Hue was probably already in talks with Bengals when JC went down. Even for a 1st and 2nd, that deal happened awfully fast after Brown had said Palmer not playing anywhere this year. I’m telling you, Seymour nailed this one. Can’t believe I didn’t think of it.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:59 pm
Al Davis hired a HC on the prospect of Carson Palmer at some point?
I give Al more credit than that.
May 24th, 2012 at 11:01 pm
There is one big problem with the theory, though, Seymour. Sully says Al could never have conceived of this without Ron Wolfe here to guide him. Hah!
May 24th, 2012 at 11:02 pm
No, he hired an OC on that prospect.
May 24th, 2012 at 11:08 pm
Intrepid & Seymour,
Too many assumptions in your theory, but it’s a possibility.
May 24th, 2012 at 11:08 pm
Oh so he hired Hue Jack 2 years in advance, on the prospect of getting the inside track on Palmer?????
Gee it was worse than I thought.
May 24th, 2012 at 11:10 pm
DJ those are obviously excellent ideas that will bring in the cash we need for weed and hos
If we’re going to do the credit card in the bag plan, it’s best that I’ll pretend I’m a magician and make the bag disappear in a huge cloud of smoke
Then I’ll be like “Thanks for coming to the magic show, not the 2K4S concert that’s happening down the street”. Of course everyone will go running for the show forgetting about their cards
I’d also like to set up the hotline so everyone who calls gets reverse billed for my hot new comedy CD, tentatively titled “Chuckle City, USA”
May 24th, 2012 at 11:13 pm
“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. And I’m sure it’s the same on the offensive side of the ball with the OC and that entire staff over there. It’s no nonsense.”
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Awesome…
May 24th, 2012 at 11:15 pm
Al DID love his USC QB’s so it’s no stretch to think Al may have been pining for him.
It’s plausible he could’ve hired Hue with the thought in the back of his mind that he might use that Hue/Carson connection at some point to help land him.
May 24th, 2012 at 11:16 pm
I’m a fan of Occam’s razor. All/ other things being equal, simplest solution/ explanation is best.
May 24th, 2012 at 11:17 pm
Now that i think of it didn’t Al pass on Leinart when he had the chance?
May 24th, 2012 at 11:17 pm
No wonder the Raiders were so bad for so many years.
May 24th, 2012 at 11:19 pm
You people!
May 24th, 2012 at 11:19 pm
Beech,
Yes. It was a rough draft plan. I knew you’d be able to fill in the blanks.
May 24th, 2012 at 11:22 pm
I think some of you could use a one week break from the blog…get some perspective and chill out a bit.
Just sayin! Kk?
May 24th, 2012 at 11:29 pm
Dakota, I’m fine, thank you very much. We come from different perspectives, get ova it.
Any football takes?
May 24th, 2012 at 11:31 pm
Smh. Sad to watch someone lose their grip.
May 24th, 2012 at 11:35 pm
Whatever Dakota, If I were you I wouldn’t worry about it. Lol.
If you have an issue with me lets hear it
May 24th, 2012 at 11:35 pm
Raider O Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:16 pm
I’m a fan of Occam’s razor. All/ other things being equal, simplest solution/ explanation is best.
======================DJ Johnny Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:15 pm
Al DID love his USC QB’s so it’s no stretch to think Al may have been pining for him.
It’s plausible he could’ve hired Hue with the thought in the back of his mind that he might use that Hue/Carson connection at some point to help land him.=================Accept that one possibility,O, and the rest does play out simply and logically.
May 24th, 2012 at 11:58 pm
SUMMARY for the Morning Crew./////////////////////////////Seymour Bush Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 8:31 pm
Jackson was in over his head. It took me a while to figure this out but the only reason Al brought in Jackson was because of Carson Palmer.////////////////////
Raider O Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 8:38 pm
Seymour,
Al Died before we made the trade.
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May 24th, 2012 at 8:41 pm
Al knew Palmer was going to be available and Jackson had coached him since high school. And jackson couldn’t coach a paper bag in a check out line. Its the only thing that makes sense.
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May 24th, 2012 at 8:56 pm
Seymour,
Think about it bro. Wasn’t JC Al’s guy? Didn’t he also draft TP?
You are suggesting that Al knew JC was going to get hurt (that’s the reason why we traded for CP), and he knew that M Brown was welling to trade him.
/////////////////Intrepid Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 9:40 pm
I like it, Seymour. Yes,O, JC was kind of Als guy, but he didn,t have many options at that point. Many of us got on the Gradkowski bandwagon given that we had no alternative, but he wasn’t an Al type of QB. And Al knew Pryor was raw. Not being one of those who think Al was an idiot or even suffering dementia, this scenario is anything but “wild speculation”.//////////////////Seymour Bush Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:23 pm
Raider O Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 8:56 pm
Seymour,
Think about it bro. Wasn’t JC Al’s guy? Didn’t he also draft TP?
You are suggesting that Al knew JC was going to get hurt (that’s the reason why we traded for CP), and he knew that M Brown was welling to trade him.
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You are proving my point. Al KNEW he had to have a Q. Everyone knew Carson Palmer was going to come on the market. Carson Palmer was not going to retire from the game at the age of 31. Carson is one of those “loves the game” guys. Hue Jackson has known Carson since grade school. It’s the only thing that makes sense.//////////////Raider O Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:33 pm
You are proving my point. Al KNEW he had to have a Q. Everyone knew Carson Palmer was going to come on the market. Carson Palmer was not going to retire from the game at the age of 31. Carson is one of those “loves the game” guys. Hue Jackson has known Carson since grade school. It’s the only thing that makes sense.
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Let’s go with your scenario and assume “it’s the only thing that makes sense”, so how come Al didnt trade for Palmer earlier that season? How come it had to be done after JC’s injury?/////////////Intrepid Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:48 pm
Palmer wasn’t really available at that point, but Al figured after the season he would be. So roll the dice with JC and Hue for 2011 and hopefully Palmer in 2012. With Hue he figured to have the inside track and probably had this figured before hiring Hue as OC. Even if Cable had stayed, it would have ,hopefully, played out the same. Remember, we’re talking about a football genius here used to thinking 2+ years ahead and hoping to still be around.//////////Seymour Bush Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:48 pm
Raider O Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:33 pm
You are proving my point. Al KNEW he had to have a Q. Everyone knew Carson Palmer was going to come on the market. Carson Palmer was not going to retire from the game at the age of 31. Carson is one of those “loves the game” guys. Hue Jackson has known Carson since grade school. It’s the only thing that makes sense.
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Let’s go with your scenario and assume “it’s the only thing that makes sense”, so how come Al didnt trade for Palmer earlier that season? How come it had to be done after JC’s injury?
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I don’t think they were going to trade for Palmer. I think they were going to make a run at Palmer after the season. But the Raiders were 4-2 at the point Campbell got hurt and playing fairly well. The Raiders thought inking Palmer would be the ticket to the playoffs. So they pulled off the deal early, with no other competition going for Palmer.//////////Intrepid Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:56 pm
He11, with Als approval, Hue was probably already in talks with Bengals when JC went down. Even for a 1st and 2nd, that deal happened awfully fast after Brown had said Palmer not playing anywhere this year. I’m telling you, Seymour nailed this one. Can’t believe I didn’t think of it.//////////////Intrepid Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 11:01 pm
There is one big problem with the theory, though, Seymour. Sully says Al could never have conceived of this without Ron Wolfe here to guide him. Hah!
May 25th, 2012 at 12:38 am
This was not reported on the 11pm edition of Sports Center on ESPN. Gee, I wonder why?
Tossing interceptions in OTA’s is not nearly as exciting as telling the world that Timmy’s the “personal protector” on punt coverage. Oy!
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/football/nfl/05/24/jets.qbs.ap/index.html
May 25th, 2012 at 12:45 am
Not if he likes the kinks he ain’t. He always on the hunt for more.
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Cornfucious Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:43 pm
Cornfucious say man with kinky girlfriend busy all the time working out the kinks.
May 25th, 2012 at 3:17 am
[...] Bartell, Spencer like what they see in new team The Raiders released veteran cornerbacks Stanford Routt and Chris Johnson this offseason in hopes of upgrading positions they deemed as problem spots last season. In turn, they signed a host of veterans, including Ron Bartell and Shawntae Spencer, wi… [...]
May 25th, 2012 at 4:27 am
New idea for a Cheetos commercial (actually a variation on a theme):
Beech Dawg, knocking on Albert Bigelow Paine’s front door. he notices some cheesy 70’s funk eminating from inside:
Beech Dawg: Hey, Paine; Hey, Bigelow. I’m finally here. Open the door
Albert Bigelow Paine: Naw, big Dawg, can’t come to the door right now. . .
Beech Dawg now notices the sound of panting, partially covered up by the aforementioned 70’s cheesy funk sounds. . .
Beech Dawg: Come now, man. The Reggae party Boat’s double parked @ the drydock. Let me In!. . . Hey, y’all partyin’ in there?
Albert Bigelow Paine: Naw, no partying going on here. . .
Beech Dawg: I can totally here you!
Cheetos Tiger, panting loudly, outta breath; Yes, we know!
Albert Bigelow Paine finally lets the Beech Dawg in. They sit on the couch. Beech Dawg notices the garbage can next to the couch heaped full of moist towlettes: Gross, dude. Y’all got something to eat?
The Cheetos Tiger hands over a half eaten bag of Cheetos: here ya go, Big Dawg.
Beach Dawg, leerily leaning away, hands in the air in protest: No thanks, I’ll pass. Beach Dawg gets up to leave.
Albert Bigelow Paine: Ya leaving so soon, Big Dawg?
Beech Dawg: Just going to stop @ the AM/PM for some Cheetos. Can I pick up something for y’all?
Albert Bogelow Paine: Yeah, Big Dawg. How ’bout some Chesterfield Kings? Your Kools wont’quite cut it. . .
May 25th, 2012 at 5:23 am
Rockstar, I got dibs on Napolean Kaufman for “the list”
May 25th, 2012 at 5:29 am
Who was Bruce Campbell on the list?
May 25th, 2012 at 5:44 am
Raider O Says:
I’m not sold on Spencer & Bartell. Our starting CBs didn’t play last season.
I’m not sold on Bartell’s health, and I’m not sold on Spencer’s skills. I don’t mind gambling on one CB, but I feel we are taking too much risk.
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Of course any long time Raider fan would feel some concern over our starting backfield crew. We have become used to Al Davis fielding at least one “stud” CB or sometimes two. Now we put our faith in some unwanted castoffs who hardly played at all last year and hope the coaching can get them up to speed. It’s a lot to ask, and there will be a learning curve. But each of these guys are vets who understands Allen’s and/or Tarver’s system and are somewhat comfortable in it. They are healthy and playing with a chip on their shoulder, and each has something to prove. They also have a mature attitude and have bought into Reggie and Allen’s credo of accountability.
Put another way, I don’t see how they could not improve on last year’s undisciplined, overpaid, under-motivated crew. And they aren’t long term answers, but they should bring some new professionalism, work ethic, and discipline within the scheme. It’s the start of a new era, and don’t expect this will be a top defense right away. Maybe at best it will be mediocre, but at least we should see the end of players out of position, yelling at each other and finger pointing on and off the field. So that the next generation of Raiders in future drafts come in and see the example of the old guard and follow it.
May 25th, 2012 at 5:54 am
Good Morning Nation and Happy Aloha Friday!
May 25th, 2012 at 5:59 am
Cardinals signed OLB Quentin Groves.
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good for him. I wish him the best of luck
May 25th, 2012 at 6:00 am
I agree with O in regards to the two DB’s.
However I disagree that we took on too much risk with them, being on very reasonable one year deals.
The risk, IMO, was in not brniging anyone else in (Pat Lee and Underwood don’t appear to be in the running for much defensive playing time).
May 25th, 2012 at 6:00 am
Aloha kakahiaka
May 25th, 2012 at 6:02 am
Found some disturbing data on CB Shawntae Spencer from his last season as a starter in SF (2010) at pro football focus:
“The 49ers had a massive problem with giving up big plays in 2010. Spencer was a big part of that.
Targeted almost an identical number of times in the two seasons (77 compared to 76), Spencer gave up 13 more completions (54 to 41) and three more TDs (four compared to one).
His problems were only exacerbated by struggles against the run where he ranked second worst of all CBs and missed an alarming 14 tackles (third worst).
70.1% percent of the balls thrown in his direction are completed for an opposing QB rating of 93.8; a number most NFL quarterbacks would be very happy with.”
May 25th, 2012 at 6:03 am
252. That would signal a lack of confidence in last year’s rookies, Chekwa & DVD. I think it’s too early to give up on them by burying them on the depth chart. It’s time to sink or swim with them and then decide to cut bait. Too much already invested.
May 25th, 2012 at 6:05 am
I like Chekwa and wouldn’t be suprised at all if he is a week 1 starter, however, I don’t think DVD is going to amount to anything.
May 25th, 2012 at 6:07 am
256. good post. I am in full agreement.
May 25th, 2012 at 6:08 am
After reading last night’s comments, There must have been a lot of drinking going on. I can’t believe someone actually said Al hired Hue to get the inside track on Palmer.
May 25th, 2012 at 6:09 am
Facebook is going to get CRUSHED on Tuesday when they start allowing options trading on it.
Shorts are 3-1 compared to longs.
May 25th, 2012 at 6:10 am
Yeah, Spencer can talk all he wants, but I have seen many highlight films were he was toasted!
May 25th, 2012 at 6:11 am
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 6:08 am
After reading last night’s comments, There must have been a lot of drinking going on. I can’t believe someone actually said Al hired Hue to get the inside track on Palmer.
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Besides that I do not think I will be eatin any Cheetos any time soon either!!
May 25th, 2012 at 6:11 am
Who do we think has sold more jerseys as a Raider:
-Soup in his two years
-Palmer already
Just curious, because I often looked and paused crowd shots during games, and I never once saw someone wearing a Jason Campbell jersey.
Doesn’t move the needle like Palmer does, either right or wrong.
May 25th, 2012 at 6:11 am
POST-253,GAZUNTITE..
May 25th, 2012 at 6:12 am
Miami Heat = beasts of the East!
May 25th, 2012 at 6:14 am
The moment got too big for the Pacers eventually. Lights were just a tad too bright.
Same thing happened to us last year, with Soup in the Pats game, the whole team the Green Bay game, and Hue down the stretch of the season.
Let’s hope that Dennis Allen and Carson Palmer have a more cerebral approach to this season.
May 25th, 2012 at 6:15 am
Heat have the most pathetic bench of any team that made the NBA playoffs.
Last night:
Pacers bench = 13 pt’s
Heat bench = 19 pt’s
plus only 12 pt’s from Hibbert?
LOL!!
Indy had no chance
May 25th, 2012 at 6:18 am
I remember that slaughter last year at Green Bay. We all knew we were heavy underdogs, and outgunned and wounded. But the deer-in-the-headlights looks on the Raiders sidelines and Hue’s slumped shoulders showed how far we had to go, even if we had made the playoffs. Not ready for primetime, and not deserving either.
May 25th, 2012 at 6:19 am
Heat lost 1 game to the Knicks, 2 games to the Pacers, and [if Boston prevails against Philly] could lose 3 games in the next series.
Overall, they will make the NBA Finals. they have too much talent not to.
May 25th, 2012 at 6:19 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
I like Chekwa and wouldn’t be suprised at all if he is a week 1 starter, however, I don’t think DVD is going to amount to anything.
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Vegas.
That seems to be the consensus around here, but I wonder where does it come from?.
We started Van Dyke for 4 games last year and this is how he did:
“Despite being targeted regularly by teams that have tried to avoid throwing at the more-accomplished Stanford Routt, Van Dyke is holding his own.
He has allowed just 10 completions on 26 passes thrown toward him so far this season, according to STATS LLC.
That’s the eighth-best rate of any cornerback who has had at least 20 passes thrown his way.”
- DVD started 1/4th of the season early last year and he was not a liability by any means.
We’ve all seen rookie CB’s thrown into the fire and get picked on severely by NFL teams, that was not the case with DVD, as the numbers show, he more than held his own.
It’s too bad he injured his hammy and was never able to completely get back, he would have helped.
May 25th, 2012 at 6:20 am
Jesusraiderjim Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 6:11 am
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 6:08 am
After reading last night’s comments, There must have been a lot of drinking going on. I can’t believe someone actually said Al hired Hue to get the inside track on Palmer.
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Besides that I do not think I will be eatin any Cheetos any time soon either!!
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LOL, that was some random weirdness.
May 25th, 2012 at 6:20 am
DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 6:11 am
POST-253,GAZUNTITE..
LOL…Guest was saying good morning!
Rockstar, congrats on The Heat winning last night, but even they had to admit, and I think Wade said it during the post game interview, that Indiana had no business “almost” taking that series to game 7! Gave them a good run for the money! I loved how LeBron kept saying, “Coach Spo”…
May 25th, 2012 at 6:21 am
U COULD HAVE TURNED OFF THE TELEVISION AFTER THE 1ST PLAY FROM SCRIMMAGE IN THAT GREEN BAY GAME.OUTCOME WAS OBVIOUS..
May 25th, 2012 at 6:22 am
But the deer-in-the-headlights looks on the Raiders sidelines and Hue’s slumped shoulders showed how far we had to go,
Not having that demeanor alone should help us win some games. Need to have a winning mentallity. I even saw that look on C.P’s face a few times.
May 25th, 2012 at 6:23 am
Dennis Allen keeps bringing up how talented DVD and Chekwa are, I would not be surprised to see DVD emerge as a starter when it’s all said and done, or Chekwa but his injuries go back to Ohio State, his ability to stay healthy is a big concern for me.
May 25th, 2012 at 6:24 am
I think Boston will take it! However, it is theres to lose also! I will give credit if Philly does take game 7 (because, well…you know how I feel about Boston)…however, if that happens! they most likely will get swept (overpowered) by LeBron and Wade!
May 25th, 2012 at 6:25 am
Chris Bosh: ‘I’m Healing at a Very Fast Rate’
Chris Bosh is encouraged by his speedy recovery from an abdominal strain injury, and thinks he’ll soon be able to suit up again for the Miami Heat, should they advance past the Indiana Pacers. From ESPN: “I’m just hoping that everyone can keep doing what they’re doing and extend the season,’ Bosh said.
Thursday, May 24th, 2012 at 10:25 am
May 25th, 2012 at 6:26 am
I KNOW HWNRDR.WHAT’S ISLAND LINGO 4 “MORE WHISKEY PLEASE”?
May 25th, 2012 at 6:29 am
“Hey Brah, some moa…” LOL
May 25th, 2012 at 6:30 am
go 76ers!!
May 25th, 2012 at 6:30 am
won’t that be confused with “Samoa”?
May 25th, 2012 at 6:32 am
go 76ers!!
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I used to love the sixers back in the day. That was in Julius Erving’s time. Never much cared for Iverson though, sorry I always thought he was a punk.
May 25th, 2012 at 6:36 am
Anyone but the Heat. Go Celtics.
May 25th, 2012 at 6:38 am
DR.J & MOSES MALONE..
May 25th, 2012 at 6:39 am
guest123 Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 6:32 am
go 76ers!!
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I used to love the sixers back in the day. That was in Julius Erving’s time
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I remember some epic battles with the Celts back in the day too. Tellin our age LOL!
May 25th, 2012 at 6:40 am
guest123 Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 6:30 am
won’t that be confused with “Samoa”?
Yes, but the word for more is moa in Hawaii; not Hawaiian…lol
May 25th, 2012 at 6:41 am
coffee is on me today, fellas
drink up
Gabby – get in here girl !!
May 25th, 2012 at 6:41 am
DR.J & MOSES MALONE
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Yep, now they only play up the rivalry between Bird and Magic and have a ton of retrospective pieces on that era, but loved the Dr J vs the Boston Celtics era in the late 70’s and early 80’s just as much if not more.
May 25th, 2012 at 6:43 am
The funny thing is I remember when basketball was almost dead…until Magic and Bird revival!
Dr J was awesome, though!
May 25th, 2012 at 6:43 am
moa wekeke please bra
May 25th, 2012 at 6:44 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 6:41 am
coffee is on me today, fellas
drink up
Gabby – get in here girl !!
Thanks Rockstar! Need it this morning
May 25th, 2012 at 6:44 am
Iverson had who to work with?
Samuel Dalembert, Tyrone Hill, Aaron McKie & Eric Snow?
LOL!!
Kobe Bryant had Shaq in his prime for 8 friggin years
next question please
May 25th, 2012 at 6:44 am
guest123 Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 6:43 am
moa wekeke please bra
LOL
May 25th, 2012 at 6:44 am
WASNT MEURECE CHEEKS ON SOME OF THOSE 6ER TEAMS?
May 25th, 2012 at 6:45 am
Yes Iverson was the one man show there, pretty much!
May 25th, 2012 at 6:46 am
JaWalrus needs this guy for a workout partner!!
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/25/cardinals-dt-nick-eason-drops-40-pounds-down-to-282/
May 25th, 2012 at 6:46 am
WATCH IT HWNRDR,THIS IS A FAMILY PROGRAM.PG-13
May 25th, 2012 at 6:46 am
yup, I remember Mo Cheeks
May 25th, 2012 at 6:48 am
Raider fans will not like this:
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/25/patrick-willis-says-randy-moss-has-been-unbelievable/
May 25th, 2012 at 6:48 am
Yep, Maurice Cheeks was on the Sixers and remember Darryl Dawkins? The first guy who kept shattering the glass backboards before they changed their design. He was on there too. Doug Collins and Henry Bibby too.
May 25th, 2012 at 6:49 am
I was watching NFLN last night. They had a show called The Top 10 Teams Who Never Won the SB.
Of course, the greatest is #1…NE in 2007!
May 25th, 2012 at 6:49 am
DVD is clearly the better prospect at corner. Just needed to add 15 lbs.
Don’t understand the hate towards him either, Marley.
I remember the Houston game where he made the game saving play on a ball thrown to their punt returner, and the refs screwed him with a late flag.
Saw a lot of potential with him.
I like Chekwa to move to S. Seems a little stiff as a CB, IMO
May 25th, 2012 at 6:49 am
Daryl Dawkins…wow! Forgot about him!
May 25th, 2012 at 6:50 am
YEP,DAWKINS AND THOSE MONSTER DUNKS..
May 25th, 2012 at 6:54 am
Sir Charles used to be fun to watch. Wasn’t he with the 76ers also?
May 25th, 2012 at 6:57 am
I haven’t given up yet on DVD. But his first year was full of plays I recall where he had his man covered like a blanket and didn’t bother to turn back and pick up the ball. He seems to lack instincts to know when to flip his hips and make a play on the ball. He seems to rely too much on his speed ~ which is very very good. But any good QB like a P. Rivers will throw to a spot for a tall receiver and DVD will be out of position or too late to react to make a play.
I don’t know if anything can be done about his instincts. I think you either have them or your don’t.
May 25th, 2012 at 7:11 am
J Hill.
I think maybe some guys were stuck with his pre-season struggles and never moved on.
But the fact is he started 4 games and played well, specially for a rookie who was supposed to be a raw, developmental project, I don’t recall people complaining about his play as a starter, he was not a liability out there coverage wise.
Again: “Van Dyke is holding his own. He has allowed just 10 completions on 26 passes thrown toward him so far this season, according to STATS LLC.
That’s the eighth-best rate of any cornerback who has had at least 20 passes thrown his way.”
If you were to project those numbers into a full season, DVD would give up 40 completions over 16 games or 2.5 per.
Now DVD gets a DB coach at heart as his Head Coach, as well as two veteran DB Coaches in Johnnie Lynn and Clayton Lopez to tune his game up, I expect big things from DVD in the upcoming years, starting next season.
May 25th, 2012 at 7:13 am
hwnrdr Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 6:54 am
Sir Charles used to be fun to watch. Wasn’t he with the 76ers also?
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yup, Hersey Hawkins, Johnny Dawkins, Armen Gilliam, and Manute Bol played with him.
May 25th, 2012 at 7:14 am
306. I see your point and it’s fair, but it’s also a small sample size to project future success. The injury was a bummer, but he’s got to prove himself over more than a 26 pass sequence.
May 25th, 2012 at 7:15 am
DVD was a rookie 3rd rounder last season, 6′1″ with speed to burn. your typical Al Davis pick that didn’t do much in college. Rod Woodson compared the guy to Duane Starks.
active for 14 games last season, starting 4.
13 tackles, 4 passes defensed and 1 INT
“DeMarcus Van Dyke ran a 4.28 40-yard dash at the 2011 NFL Scouting Combine, which tied him for the third-best ever”
May 25th, 2012 at 7:19 am
Ford, DVD, Taiwan Jones, McFadden who wins this race?
1.
2.
3.
4.
May 25th, 2012 at 7:19 am
As far as pressure on the QB, I’m sure DA and Tarver are cooking up some creative ways to get to the QB besides natural DL pressure.
And they have some tools to work with, back in 2010 Branch and Huff had 4 sacks apiece and just last year McClain had 5 himself, I’m sure Curry and Wheleer can be sent after the QB as well as Miles Burris.
May 25th, 2012 at 7:20 am
guest123 Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 7:19 am
Ford, DVD, Taiwan Jones, McFadden who wins this race?
1.
2.
3.
4.
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DHB is not in the race?
May 25th, 2012 at 7:22 am
Didn’t Ford say that hands down he was the fastest? I know Taiwan is fast also. I have younger friends that went to highschool with him (and Sterling Moore) and they all said that the guy was unbelieably fast!
May 25th, 2012 at 7:22 am
Chimdi Chekwa was a rookie 4th rounder last season. 6′0″ with a 4.40 forty time.
active for 4 games last season, starting 1.
8 tackles, 2 passes defensed and 0 INT’s
nfldraftscout.com had him the 11th rated CB last April
May 25th, 2012 at 7:22 am
312. Sorry, Add king Darrius for RRS. My bad.
May 25th, 2012 at 7:24 am
if you played for the Raiders at CB under Al Davis, you had to be tall & fast.
DVD & Check fit the bill.
We’ll find out this season if they can play football
May 25th, 2012 at 7:27 am
Add king Darrius for RRS. My bad
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@G123
King Darrius isn’t interested in foot races. He’s interested in being the Raiders #1 WR again this season. YR4 = 1,000 yards
and in the offseason, he’s interested in a little drinky drink
May 25th, 2012 at 7:27 am
DVD and Chekwa have too much potential to bury them in the depth chart. Let Spencer and Bartell hold the fort till they are ready to take over. It’s a good mix of youth and experience. Just right. It may not pay off immediately, but we have to wait and see how this plays out. Patience is key.
May 25th, 2012 at 7:28 am
Ford, DVD, Taiwan Jones, McFadden who wins this race?.
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DHB is not in the race?.
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What about Terrelle Pryor and his 4.36?.
May 25th, 2012 at 7:29 am
Of all the “speed” Raiders, DHB looks the slowest in pads. Now his breakaway speed after the catch is very impressive, but off the line he seems stiff looking. But maybe it’s his size that makes it look that way.
May 25th, 2012 at 7:30 am
What about Terrelle Pryor and his 4.36?.
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We have to limit the race to get them all on the same track. McFadden’s 4.33 is the threshold imo.
May 25th, 2012 at 7:32 am
Don’t forget Tyvon Branch, but he may have slowed down a bit.
“Branch’s size and speed were more than evident at the NFL combine in Indianapolis when he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.31 seconds.”
May 25th, 2012 at 7:34 am
@G123
King Darrius is a CB’s worst nightmare now that he has a legit QB and talented players at WR opposite him.
can’t go dime package with DMAC in the backfield, even in single back sets
he’ll be single covered. break a tackle. burn down the sideline 60 yards for a score
May 25th, 2012 at 7:35 am
Good day nation.
I like the 2 young CBs, and they have potential to be starters this season. I agree with Bob, people think DVD wasn’t that good, but his burn rate was low. It was lower than Chekwa’s. Most people complain about DVD’s ball skills, but that can be fixed IMO.
Vegas,
Too much risk in terms of ability and not value/ money.
May 25th, 2012 at 7:36 am
What’s up O?
May 25th, 2012 at 7:37 am
GOOD MORNING NATION !!!
HAPPY FRIDAY !!
May 25th, 2012 at 7:37 am
Guest123,
#249, Excellent post.
May 25th, 2012 at 7:37 am
Rockstar.
I don’t want to be Jerry Rice, I respect the man but he’s a 49ers icon.
I’ll take Freddy Biletnikoff instead, if available, if not I’ll take “Mad Stork” Ted Hendricks or Dave Casper, would not mind Willie Brown, Cliff Branch or Mike Haynes either.
Now those are Raider loyalty.
May 25th, 2012 at 7:38 am
What’s up Mike?
May 25th, 2012 at 7:38 am
Most people complain about DVD’s ball skills, but that can be fixed IMO.
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Raider O,
How can ball skills be fixed? Do you agree or disagree that mostly ball skills correlate to football instincts?
May 25th, 2012 at 7:39 am
I agree Bob! That is why I never bought anything Rice when he was here!
May 25th, 2012 at 7:40 am
322. I agree T. Branch and his 4.31 was overlooked. Wonder if he can still run that time these days?
May 25th, 2012 at 7:40 am
Guest123.
DVD may never become a ballhawk, but as long as he’s blanketing his man and taking him out of the game, I’ll be happy.
May 25th, 2012 at 7:40 am
Hwnrdr,
Enjoying the rain bro. I like it when it rains, but it doesn’t get too cold. I love CA.
May 25th, 2012 at 7:41 am
Later.
May 25th, 2012 at 7:41 am
Isn’t that what Bartell is also? His INTs weren’t there but he could blanket his guy!
May 25th, 2012 at 7:41 am
Long Live The ODB.
May 25th, 2012 at 7:41 am
Raider O Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 7:40 am
Hwnrdr,
Enjoying the rain bro. I like it when it rains, but it doesn’t get too cold. I love CA.
Its raining down South?
May 25th, 2012 at 7:42 am
RRS, I am honored with the T. Brown reference, but I grew up a Cliff Branch fan. Always loved #21. Should be a HOF.
May 25th, 2012 at 7:44 am
* Royalty.
May 25th, 2012 at 7:45 am
Guest123,
He did well covering his player, but he had trouble locating the ball sometimes to make a play. You can teach/ coach/ fix that, but I don’t think he is going to be a ballhawk.
May 25th, 2012 at 7:48 am
Hwnrdr,
Not too much. I love it man. The sound, the smell of the soil, and I enjoy wearing jackets.
May 25th, 2012 at 7:49 am
RR,
I want to be TP or Bo Jackson!
May 25th, 2012 at 7:50 am
RR,
Or my Favorite Raider Jack Tatum who is also a Buckeye.
May 25th, 2012 at 7:51 am
DVD gets a DB coach at heart as his Head Coach, as well as two veteran DB Coaches in Johnnie Lynn and Clayton Lopez to tune his game up, I expect big things from DVD in the upcoming years, starting next season.
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@Marley
I like this. I’m not going to waste any time talking up or talking down DVD and/or Check because they were mid-round selection rookies last year and we’ve seen so little of them. I do have hope that they’ll be able to contribute this season in some way though, due to the factors you’ve mentioned. Defensive minded HC. a DC that is going to put his players in a position to make plays. vet CB’s to help these youngsters along. vet position coaches, one of which is a former DC. I don’t know that either of these cats will start for us one day or become stars in the NFL. At this point, I don’t think they’re expected to. Like Pryor, the staff just wants to see them get better every day.
Tarver knows Spencer from San Fran. knows Bartell from playing against him in that division. They don’t have to be world beaters. They are system fits that just have to be “good enough”. bend but dont break, right?
a secondaries best friend is a legit pass rush and I think the mad scientist is gonna cook up some wild stuff to attack opposing QB’s aroudn the league.
Also note that Allen & Tarver were both D-Backs in college. they played the position. Allen won the Super Bowl as DB Coach for the Saints. I don’t think they’d be talking up our secondary AT ALL if it was a hot piece of trash, unless it was just a confidence booster. I think we would have signed Andre Goodman weeks ago and drafted a DB or two
May 25th, 2012 at 7:52 am
hey fellas, the list is dead…
somebody else want to take that on?
I’ll be happy to pass the torch
May 25th, 2012 at 7:53 am
whats happin there O and Hwnrdr.
ready for the long weekend ?
we are going to have the first offical party
of the summer. fire up the grille, tap the keg
and PARTY !! and of course all of my Green Party
brothers are invited !!
May 25th, 2012 at 7:53 am
Iverson & dr. j were good. But not as good as kobe. Clearly..
May 25th, 2012 at 7:54 am
T. Branch and his 4.31 was overlooked. Wonder if he can still run that time these days?
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that was before he had shoulder surgery, bulked up & played 4 years in the league
he’s probably fast “for a strong safety” though
May 25th, 2012 at 7:56 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 7:53 am
whats happin there O and Hwnrdr.
ready for the long weekend ?
we are going to have the first offical party
of the summer. fire up the grille, tap the keg
and PARTY !! and of course all of my Green Party
brothers are invited !!
Oh heck yeah! Probably taking the kids to see MIB3 tomorrow, firing up the grill on Sunday with a refrigerator full of beer and drinks, and my friends are djing…and to top it off…I got the ok yesterday to take Tuesday off! Gotta love it!
May 25th, 2012 at 7:58 am
Sweet Hwnrdr !! plus an extra day off !!
May 25th, 2012 at 8:01 am
Dr J was a revolutionary player. Before he came along, they were playing 5 man half court pass the ball to the open guy and there was no great finisher.
He changed the game all by himself. You saw other players stand and gasp as he made those whirlwhind behind his back dunks. It was acrobatics no one had seen before. He was one of a kind, and everyone after him just emulated what he started. I throw Jordan and his less talented shadow kobe in there as well as followers to what Dr J started.
May 25th, 2012 at 8:04 am
that was before he had shoulder surgery, bulked up & played 4 years in the league
he’s probably fast “for a strong safety” though
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You see that kick he almost housed last year? Looks pretty fast… period, no qualifying statements needed! LOL
May 25th, 2012 at 8:06 am
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. The turnovers, the penalties, you have to eliminate those things to be competitive in this league. You can’t beat yourself – Spencer
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couldn’t agree more!
May 25th, 2012 at 8:09 am
You see that kick he almost housed last year? Looks pretty fast… period
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@Bcz
look at the context of the convo, we’re talking about who would win a footrace. I never said Branch was slow. I just don’t think he could compete with the likes of Taiwan Jones, et al
by the way, your boy Hue Jax didn’t even know TB could return kicks!!
ask me, Hue! I could have told you that
May 25th, 2012 at 8:10 am
ODB,
Not ready yet. I have to get more trees,
May 25th, 2012 at 8:12 am
Couldn’t you just go to Oceanside and literally collect them, O? I know times have changed much in 20 years, but…
May 25th, 2012 at 8:13 am
That’s far bro. It’s like an hour away.
Btw, what do you mean you can just collect them? They grow wild!
May 25th, 2012 at 8:14 am
Yeah yeah. Someone else created fire first.. Kobe was still better.. And Jordan was alot better..
May 25th, 2012 at 8:14 am
Do the niners fans have a blog like this too from Mercury News? Or we the only obsessed fans out there?
May 25th, 2012 at 8:15 am
by the way, your boy Hue Jax didn’t even know TB could return kicks!!
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Everyone was to infatuated with JFord’s returning prowess.
May 25th, 2012 at 8:16 am
Dr. J and Larry Bird getting in a fist-fight in the NBA playoffs and not get suspended at all, makes a mockery of a 3 game suspension for Pittman and all this over-reaction that we see.
I want the league back to when superstars punched each either, and the league didn’t bat an eye!!!
Could you imagine if Paul Pierce and Lebron squared off on the court next week? Stern might suspend them for 25 games, lol.
May 25th, 2012 at 8:16 am
Raider O Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 8:13 am
That’s far bro. It’s like an hour away.
Btw, what do you mean you can just collect them? They grow wild!
When I was there, I could literally just walk outside and find someone selling…like I said, that was 20+ years ago…
May 25th, 2012 at 8:17 am
Do the niners fans have a blog like this too from Mercury News? Or we the only obsessed fans out there?
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If they did, it should be Tim Kawakami who runs it if anybody. He’d set the perfect tone for Whiner fans.
May 25th, 2012 at 8:17 am
Raider O Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 8:10 am
ODB,
Not ready yet. I have to get more trees,
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no problem O , i got that covered too !!!!
May 25th, 2012 at 8:17 am
That is true, JFB! I heard even hockey is cutting down on fighting…they still let them, but how much longer?
May 25th, 2012 at 8:18 am
All you hourly azz-holes get Monday off.
Not for this sales guy. No shifts in sales as they say.
Light day with the market closed, but plenty of work to do and I am sure a handful of retiree’s will be calling.
May 25th, 2012 at 8:19 am
Could you imagine if Paul Pierce and Lebron squared off on the court next week? Stern might suspend them for 25 games, lol.
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Stern’s turned this game into a game of Pssxies. No wonder I gave up watching the NBA.
May 25th, 2012 at 8:19 am
362.Just Fire Baby Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 8:16 am
Dr. J and Larry Bird getting in a fist-fight in the NBA playoffs and not get suspended at all, makes a mockery of a 3 game suspension for Pittman and all this over-reaction that we see.
I want the league back to when superstars punched each either, and the league didn’t bat an eye!!!
Could you imagine if Paul Pierce and Lebron squared off on the court next week? Stern might suspend them for 25 games, lol.
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The continued puzzification of America (RIP Carlin)
May 25th, 2012 at 8:19 am
LOL Hwnrdr. It’s CA. There is someone selling on every corner/ street.
May 25th, 2012 at 8:19 am
Yup, I’m off Monday
May 25th, 2012 at 8:20 am
I thik the leagues should have listened to Carlin…lol…
May 25th, 2012 at 8:20 am
I hope our d-line can resist the urge to go after stats and jump early.. Everybody is gonna seem more disiplined before the real games start, but will it carry over..
May 25th, 2012 at 8:20 am
Raider O Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 8:19 am
LOL Hwnrdr. It’s CA. There is someone selling on every corner/ street.
LOL, ok, true…
May 25th, 2012 at 8:20 am
Ron Artest and Stephen Jackson punching innocent 150 pound white guys in the stands kind of ruined the whole NBA fighting thing, lol.
At least Kobe and Reggie Miller took a few swings at each other!!
May 25th, 2012 at 8:20 am
339.guest123 Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 7:42 am
RRS, I am honored with the T. Brown reference, but I grew up a Cliff Branch fan. Always loved #21. Should be a HOF.
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Cliff was at a KMart outside San Fran a month ago signing autographs to benefit March of Dimes (or some other cause).
My friend (who was on vacation out there) got me a signed autograph.
They talked about Al Davis cuz my friend didn’t know what else to talk with him about.
He said Cliff just kept on talking with him.
He’s a Cowboy fan but he told Cliff that he’s a legend from his youth etc. and Cliff was really appreciative.
May 25th, 2012 at 8:21 am
Q: Describe your style of play?
A: “Consistency. I’m a consistent football player. You know what you’re going to get from me week in, week out. I’m going to challenge guys, I’m going to challenge wide receivers and I’m going to be where I’m supposed to be.
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this and he’s been 100% since March ??
Bartell > Routt
May 25th, 2012 at 8:24 am
Cliff was at a KMart outside San Fran a month ago signing autographs to benefit March of Dimes (or some other cause).
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He comes to a Wal-Mart here in Albuquerque about 3-4 times a year to benefit the local children’s hospital.
Got some good quotes from him the last few years, and some cool facebook photos!!!
And he still looks like he could burn Herm Edwards if he needed to.
May 25th, 2012 at 8:24 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 8:20 am
Ron Artest and Stephen Jackson punching innocent 150 pound white guys in the stands kind of ruined the whole NBA fighting thing, lol.
At least Kobe and Reggie Miller took a few swings at each other!!
Don’t forget Jermaine O’neal!
May 25th, 2012 at 8:26 am
ODB,
One of those days bro I will come see you at the compound, and I’m not bringing my grandmother.
May 25th, 2012 at 8:27 am
My favorite nba fight was shaq slapping down that center.. One slap tko!
May 25th, 2012 at 8:27 am
I asked Cliff about DHB two years ago and he told me the hardest part in the NFL is getting open, and he gets open. This was before his breakout 2011 season.
Asked him about Jamarcus (he had a signed pic of him, it was going for $10, by far the cheapest on the table). Got the mandatory no comment.
Got a signed pic of him scoring a TD against the Eagles, roasting Herm Edwards. Asked him about it, and he said they singled up Herm all day and roasted him.
That pic sits right above my office phone, next to my official World Series dirt placard from the Giants World Series.
May 25th, 2012 at 8:28 am
Raider O Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 8:26 am
ODB,
One of those days bro I will come see you at the compound, and I’m not bringing my grandmother.
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LMFAO !!!!!
May 25th, 2012 at 8:28 am
Ron Artest and Stephen Jackson punching innocent 150 pound white guys in the stands kind of ruined the whole NBA fighting thing, lol.
$$$$$$$$
That was great!
May 25th, 2012 at 8:29 am
Cliff’s favorite Bay-Area athlete?
Barry Bonds
May 25th, 2012 at 8:29 am
All you hourly azz-holes get Monday off.
Not for this sales guy. No shifts in sales as they say.
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LOL @ JFB
wedding tomorrow doesn’t really count as being a “day off” in my book, gotta show up for pictures at 9:30am and it takes an hour to get there. Waking up at 7am most likely
probably spending every second of the day chasing my boy around to make sure he doesn’t smash the wedding cake, tip chairs over, laugh or cry hysterically while walking down the isle
glad to have Monday off.
May 25th, 2012 at 8:30 am
That was great!
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The great part was that the guy who actually threw the cup that hit Ron, let Ron run right past him and punch the librarian looking dude, than once everyone was bottled up, came from the blind side and got a couple of dinks in on Ron-Ron.
That guy is my hero.
May 25th, 2012 at 8:32 am
Yes JFB, and that ws when O’Neal came from the other side and knocked his a** out!
May 25th, 2012 at 8:32 am
Just read that HBO has been turned down by the Texans, 49ers, Seachickens, Donkeys, Falcons, Jets and Viqueens…..and they want a team in place for Hardknocks by June 1st.
One team has been asking HBO to film them…..the Jags, but HBO has been holding out for a better team.
lmfao
Jags? Talk about a snooooooozefest! Better than nothing I guess.
May 25th, 2012 at 8:36 am
Saw a piece on Rodman last night! Hard to believe the “worm” is 51!
May 25th, 2012 at 8:36 am
387.Just Fire Baby Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 8:30 am
…and punch the librarian looking dude, than once everyone was bottled up…..
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I ain’t proclaimin to be an Engleesh majhor Vegas, but youre use of THAN where THEN should be yoused kind of makes my teath huuurt! Now what I meen?
May 25th, 2012 at 8:38 am
I have a severe inability to type the word then.
J Hill is always on my case about it.
May 25th, 2012 at 8:39 am
Yes JFB, and that ws when O’Neal came from the other side and knocked his a** out!
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I thought O-Neal punched the chubby dude in the jersey that ran on the court.
Not the same dude that threw the cup and punched Ron in the stands.
But yes, that dude got flattened!!!!
May 25th, 2012 at 8:40 am
Teams saw what HBO did with the Jets and want no part of it.
Jags could use the exposure.
Raiders (with Al Davis) would have been a fascinating series.
Never would’ve happened.
May 25th, 2012 at 8:40 am
@Hwnrdr
Rodman at 51 > Dexter Pittman, Juwan Howard, James Jones, etc …
May 25th, 2012 at 8:40 am
I remember when Cliffy would fly down the sidelines, stutter step post and break off Herms ankles and explode downfield for a perfectly thrown pass from Plunkett. Herm would just sulk as Cliff jogged into the endzone.
May 25th, 2012 at 8:40 am
Dakota,
It’s not his fault. He is a Chico grad.
Btw Vegas, Raccoon attended Chico too.
May 25th, 2012 at 8:41 am
The Jaguars is about as boring of a team as you could find.
But, Hard Knocks usually finds some personal story on some fringe roster guys that is usually pretty interesting.
And of course, Gabbert’s hair!!!
May 25th, 2012 at 8:42 am
Raccoon attended Chico too.
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I didn’t “attend” Chico, I ran that Mthrfkr!!!
May 25th, 2012 at 8:43 am
390.hwnrdr Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 8:36 am
Saw a piece on Rodman last night! Hard to believe the “worm” is 51!
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I thought a fitting way for Rodman to go out in his last game would’ve been to angrily pick up a referee and body slam him to the court. And then take off his uniform and walk off wearing diapers while flipping off the crown…escorted by two vegas showgirls.
May 25th, 2012 at 8:44 am
And of course, Gabbert’s hair!!!
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which looks like “little house on the prairie”, he needs some light blue ribbons in it.
May 25th, 2012 at 8:44 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 8:39 am
Yes JFB, and that ws when O’Neal came from the other side and knocked his a** out!
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I thought O-Neal punched the chubby dude in the jersey that ran on the court.
Not the same dude that threw the cup and punched Ron in the stands.
But yes, that dude got flattened!!!!
Could be, memory is not that great anymore!
May 25th, 2012 at 8:44 am
In what was perhaps his highlight of Tuesday’s open-to-the-media practice, Ausberry beat middle linebacker Rolando McClain across the middle.
In what was perhaps his highlight of Tuesday’s open-to-the-media practice, Knapp/Palmer/Joe Theisman with a broken leg/ ANYONE—- beat middle linebacker Rolando McClain across the middle.
May 25th, 2012 at 8:46 am
Marley responds to every one of my negative McClain comments, but declines #345 about the DB’s ??
I guess calling him the blog’s “Jerry Rice” was a big insult!
May 25th, 2012 at 8:46 am
If they ever put O’Neal and Artest on the same team again…That would be funny just to watch!
May 25th, 2012 at 8:47 am
Just watched that Pacers/ Pistons fight again.
Still LMAO.
May 25th, 2012 at 8:47 am
392.Just Fire Baby Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 8:38 am
I have a severe inability to type the word then.
J Hill is always on my case about it.
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Al least you have the pesky there vs their, you’re vs your and we’re vs were down!
The one that really bugs me is when people say “I could care less!” Okay, so then go ahead and care less. The proper phrase is “I could NOT care less”.
But who am I to talk? My typing is atrocious, as so is my sentence structure….I blame years of using spell check.
May 25th, 2012 at 8:47 am
Ausberry beat middle linebacker Rolando McClain across the middle
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good find, Lowdown
anybody surprised?
McClain sucks in pass coverage – Dennis Allen
May 25th, 2012 at 8:48 am
McClain sucks in pass coverage – Dennis Allen
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link?
lol
May 25th, 2012 at 8:49 am
LOL Vegas.
I’m sure you had fun, but i still think you should ask for a refund.
May 25th, 2012 at 8:50 am
LOL, Chico is a big college party town!
May 25th, 2012 at 8:51 am
Don’t forget that our beloved Swarco Raiders of the european league open their season against Prague Panthers tomorrow live on Raiders.com.
Don’t know bout u guys, but I know what I’M watching.
May 25th, 2012 at 8:52 am
SDSU is a party school too, but they still manage to educate students.
May 25th, 2012 at 8:53 am
Me thinks Slowlando McLazy suck! He suck real bad! He no good! He make no play! He blocked by cheerleader! He blocked by shadow! He too blocked by sunlight too!
May 25th, 2012 at 8:53 am
Raider O Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 8:52 am
SDSU is a party school too, but they still manage to educate students.
Oh, I DO know about that one as well!
May 25th, 2012 at 8:54 am
SDSU is a party school too, but they still manage to educate students.
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At least we graduate and head on out. It is a professional mill, nobody stays there.
We don’t have career students (AHEM)
May 25th, 2012 at 8:55 am
Has SDSU ever made Playboy’s top 10 party schools?
I would be suprised if they haven’t, but Chico State is in there about every other year.
May 25th, 2012 at 8:56 am
LOL
May 25th, 2012 at 8:57 am
And besides, nobody is smart enough up there for graduate school anyways, lol
May 25th, 2012 at 8:57 am
Good Morning Raider Nation!
May 25th, 2012 at 8:57 am
Swarco Raiders have guys who’s goal is to be on the practice squad for the practice squad.
But first they must prove their worth on the European gridiron.
May 25th, 2012 at 8:59 am
The best thing to happen to me for Chico State, is that I was much crazier at 15-16 years old than when I was 22.
By the time I was 22, I just wanted to catch a cool buzz, buy some girls some shots, sell a few bags of grass, and go home and puff a garcia-vega and maybe get in some tail.
At 15, I wanted to do acid, meth and smoke a pound of dirt-weed on my Saturday night.
May 25th, 2012 at 8:59 am
Btw, I really enjoy being a student. MBA next, and THEN PHD.
I want to get my MBA from a UC college (I like UCLA and UCI).
Education is fun!
May 25th, 2012 at 9:01 am
Btw, I really enjoy being a student.
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I still have recurring nightamres of when I need to go to class to take a final, and I can’t find my shoes or pants, can’t walk, just can’t seem to find a way to make it down to school.
May 25th, 2012 at 9:02 am
I would venture to guess that the Swarco Raiders defense would have been better than ours last season …
May 25th, 2012 at 9:03 am
Do these “Swarco’s” have to pay the Raiders royalties to use their name?
May 25th, 2012 at 9:03 am
I was stupid when I was 15/16. I didn’t even graduate HS. I had to get a GED!
May 25th, 2012 at 9:03 am
RR,
I would’ve taken ‘em in the 4th quarters of the SD and Detroit games.
They couldn’t have done any worse actually.
May 25th, 2012 at 9:05 am
426.Just Fire Baby Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 9:03 am
Do these “Swarco’s” have to pay the Raiders royalties to use their name?
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Not sure. Raiders.com was promoting them.
In the pic they show, you see the “Just Win Baby” sign in the background too.
May 25th, 2012 at 9:06 am
When I was 16, I bought a 2 yo Altima, I had a great system, and all I wanted to do was have sex, drink, and do drugs. I also worked a lot. Too bad I worked at a liquor store. lol
May 25th, 2012 at 9:09 am
My advance degree is from the school of life! You can learn a lot when you are hunting perdiz in Uruguay, or riding a bull in Evora, Portugal, or dodging the authorities to get in to see Chernobyl, or climbing in the East African Mountains, or riding a train through inland China!
That is how you really learn!
Or did I just dream that?
May 25th, 2012 at 9:10 am
I think all NFL teams have have a “sister team” in that league.
Swarco was 7-1 last yr. and have won two “Euro” Bowls I think.
Swarco is one of the “Euro Elite” lol.
May 25th, 2012 at 9:10 am
I still have my Altima.
May 25th, 2012 at 9:12 am
“Euro” Bowls????
That sounds nasty.
May 25th, 2012 at 9:14 am
White Devil,
Destroying countries and Govs while working for the CIA and pretending to be an art dealer or student is not considered traveling.
May 25th, 2012 at 9:16 am
424.Just Fire Baby Says:
I still have recurring nightamres of when I need to go to class to take a final, and I can’t find my shoes or pants, can’t walk, just can’t seem to find a way to make it down to school.
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When I was a kid I had a dream where I usually ended up in class in just my undies, and I had to ask the entire class if I could borrow a pencil and some paper because I forgot mine at home.
Then in college, I used to dream that I was enrolled in a course that I forgot about (or skipped) until the last day, and then I had to take a test to pass the class and I had not studied.
I still have that one once in a while.
May 25th, 2012 at 9:17 am
435.Raider O Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 9:14 am
White Devil,
Destroying countries and Govs while working for the CIA and pretending to be an art dealer or student is not considered traveling.
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…..but it is an education!
May 25th, 2012 at 9:23 am
427.Raider O Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 9:03 am
I was stupid when I was 15/16. I didn’t even graduate HS. I had to get a GED!
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I was terribly bored with high school and had a hard time getting there my senior year… they let me walk across the stage and sent me a letter afterwards saying I would not be receiving a diploma. I went and took me GED and got one of the highest scores in the state. Its kind of ridiculous that I scored a 1300 on the SATs, but have GED… and 2 college degrees. LOL
May 25th, 2012 at 9:26 am
Then in college, I used to dream that I was enrolled in a course that I forgot about (or skipped) until the last day, and then I had to take a test to pass the class and I had not studied.
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I’d have this dream a lot too. Usually in summer when classes were out and weak up in a cold sweat.
May 25th, 2012 at 9:28 am
Here was a prediction of mine from November 4, 2009….did I get any of it right, or did the two 8-8 seasons save some of us?
November 4th, 2009 at 10:03 am
Yep, we are going bat sheet…. A few more years of losing and this might happen:
Dakota goes insane and burns down the team HQ with gas soaked McFadden jerseys
LMN rejects Denmark and moves to the USA
Vegas bets his life savings against the Raiders…and the Raiders finally win
Rockstar starts a possum restaurant
KK joins the Daughters of the Confederacy
Jhill becomes a Chargers fan
4eva overdoses on weed…somehow
Chris in NY jumps off the newly constructed towers
Raider O is sentenced to 5 years in the state penitentiary for assault with the BushMaster 5000
Oakglenn attempts to kill Mistabrown and escapes
Mistabrown enters protective custody
Priesttj is locked in a padded cell after he is declared certifiably insane and can now only utter the following words “I really thought Cable was Madden-like!”
Exla moves to the desolate parts of Northeast South Dakota and lives like the Unabomber, writing his memoirs
MR comes out of the closet
Ricochet marries MR
Alisgod still hits women
Lefty12 kneecaps Russell…even after Russell had been cut by the Raiders
May 25th, 2012 at 9:30 am
I did have an all-nighter cram session for a mid term test at 8:10 in the morning, and woke up check pushed against my textbook at 8:37 the next morning, rode my bike thru red lights to class, & took the test starting at 8:41, did as much as I could in 19 minutes and still passed with a 67, course curve was a 66. I don’t think my heart could take that kind of jolt anymore.
May 25th, 2012 at 9:31 am
Bcz,
When I moved here, they thought I was smart, so they put me in advanced classes. Not a good idea for someone who never studies anything in English before. I struggled, so I lost interest. When I was a SR, I got kicked out of school, and I had to attend an adult school. I got kicked out of the adult school, so I had to get a GED.
May 25th, 2012 at 9:32 am
Rockstar starts a possum restaurant
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I wish, Dakota
2 years later = still at this hellhole
May 25th, 2012 at 9:32 am
Dakota, I remember that…lol…what do you think?
May 25th, 2012 at 9:33 am
ROFLMAO Dakota!
May 25th, 2012 at 9:34 am
Sounds like a Direct TV commercial.
May 25th, 2012 at 9:36 am
this was my favorite:
“Vegas bets his life savings against the Raiders…and the Raiders finally win”
LOL!
May 25th, 2012 at 9:38 am
When I moved here, they thought I was smart, so they put me in advanced classes. Not a good idea for someone who never studies anything in English before. I struggled, so I lost interest. When I was a SR, I got kicked out of school, and I had to attend an adult school. I got kicked out of the adult school, so I had to get a GED.
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I kind of had the reverse problem, I was in advanced classes but they were not challenging, and in turn boring. My parents tried repeatedly to get the district to skip me grades, but they wouldn’t. I also had a problem with doing homework. Every teacher I asked told me that the purpose of homework was to prepare you for the tests, to make sure you had a grasp of the material. I aced most tests, so my theory was, if I ace the test, I don’t need to do the homework, as my test scores have proven that I mastered the material. The disapproved of my response.
May 25th, 2012 at 9:38 am
As far as pressure on the QB, I’m sure DA and Tarver are cooking up some creative ways to get to the QB besides natural DL pressure.
And they have some tools to work with, back in 2010 Branch and Huff had 4 sacks apiece and just last year McClain had 5 himself, I’m sure Curry and Wheleer can be sent after the QB as well as Miles Burris.
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The fact that we’re discussing ‘creative’ ways to get to the QB rather than having confidence that we can apply natural pressure should be setting off some alarm bells.
Not saying that a DL of MattS, RS, TK and LH can’t apply natural pressure but it would appear to be lacking an outside, speed rushing DE.
Talking about someone you feel could reliably deliver 10+ sacks and consistent hurries.
As an aside, someone mentioned dating themselves by reminiscing about Dr. J and the Sixers.
This dinosaur is old enough to have seen Julius and the Virginia Squires play against the Nets in a tent in Long Island.
Those old ABA games were classic.
May 25th, 2012 at 9:38 am
@Dakota
can we get a new one, including a few of our more recent highly esteemed semi pro’s ??
surprised BSJ wasn’t on that old one!!
May 25th, 2012 at 9:39 am
#440: Good stuff…Here’s my own take on where Kell will be in 2 years:
Kell finally meets “The Man” who has been holding him back all his life and decides he likes him…He subsequently burns all of his Homey the Clown paraphernalia.
May 25th, 2012 at 9:40 am
@Bcz
even back then you were a defiant know-it-all !!
lol
May 25th, 2012 at 9:41 am
As an aside, someone mentioned dating themselves by reminiscing about Dr. J and the Sixers.
This dinosaur is old enough to have seen Julius and the Virginia Squires play against the Nets in a tent in Long Island.
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Loved the beach ball sized afro on Dr J back then and the red, white and blue basketball!
May 25th, 2012 at 9:43 am
Rockstar,
I think I will let the classic stand on its own. I am against Hollywood-style remakes!
May 25th, 2012 at 9:43 am
@Dakota
Thec, M Lonetree & Br1en (ROG) should have made that old list too imo
May 25th, 2012 at 9:43 am
Dr. J was the best…Dude could hang in the air forever.
May 25th, 2012 at 9:43 am
LMAO RR.
May 25th, 2012 at 9:44 am
I am against Hollywood-style remakes!
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fair enough. you’ve got a point
it’s never as good as the original
May 25th, 2012 at 9:45 am
Why about Clyde ( the glide ) Drexler?
May 25th, 2012 at 9:46 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 9:40 am
@Bcz
even back then you were a defiant know-it-all
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Yeah… pretty much. LOL, I usually backed it up though. I remember all the way back to 7th grade in American History I disagreed with the teacher about something, and he said “If you can prove me wrong, I will let the whole class go to lunch right now” (this was the period before our lunch period)… I opened the text book, highlighted the line that proved me right, set it on his desk, and the whole class went to lunch 20 minutes early. Needless to say, he didn’t like me much after that.
May 25th, 2012 at 9:47 am
#459: Clyde was great indeed O but Dr. J’s launches from the top of the key are forever implanted on my consciousness.
May 25th, 2012 at 9:48 am
Bcz,
You said you have 2 college degrees? What do you mean? Double major, AA and BA, BA and MA?
May 25th, 2012 at 9:48 am
Dakota Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 9:28 am
Here was a prediction of mine from November 4, 2009….did I get any of it right, or did the two 8-8 seasons save some of us?
November 4th, 2009 at 10:03 am
Yep, we are going bat sheet…. A few more years of losing and this might happen:
Dakota goes insane and burns down the team HQ with gas soaked McFadden jerseys
LMN rejects Denmark and moves to the USA
Vegas bets his life savings against the Raiders…and the Raiders finally win
Rockstar starts a possum restaurant
KK joins the Daughters of the Confederacy
Jhill becomes a Chargers fan
4eva overdoses on weed…somehow
Chris in NY jumps off the newly constructed towers
Raider O is sentenced to 5 years in the state penitentiary for assault with the BushMaster 5000
Oakglenn attempts to kill Mistabrown and escapes
Mistabrown enters protective custody
Priesttj is locked in a padded cell after he is declared certifiably insane and can now only utter the following words “I really thought Cable was Madden-like!”
Exla moves to the desolate parts of Northeast South Dakota and lives like the Unabomber, writing his memoirs
MR comes out of the closet
Ricochet marries MR
Alisgod still hits women
Lefty12 kneecaps Russell…even after Russell had been cut by the Raiders
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Funny! I like the KK one! lol
May 25th, 2012 at 9:50 am
455.RaiderRockstar Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 9:43 am
@Dakota
Thec, M Lonetree & Br1en (ROG) should have made that old list too imo
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Fine:
M Lonetree sells out Mother Earth and begins work with an natural gas company fracking the hell out of Florida
Thec goes on a hunger strike and loses 150 lbs, and then donates his old jerseys to fat chicks in Houston
Brien marries Joe Montana’s daughter, Elizabeth, and gets a 49er tattoo on his lower back
May 25th, 2012 at 9:51 am
I miss 4eva.
Free 4eva!! I hope all is well with that dude and his beloved dog Roxy.
May 25th, 2012 at 9:52 am
What is richochet’s new handle?
May 25th, 2012 at 9:53 am
What happened to Florida Pete? Think he finally hooked up with maria Sharapova?
May 25th, 2012 at 9:53 am
Dr. J’s launches from the top of the key are forever implanted on my consciousness.
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It was like he had helium shoes and glided on air. It was so smooth how he’d set up the defender and dunk on them, and you are right he’d spend so much time air bound, it was like he was thinking about his choice of dunk while he was doing it. Like he could suspend time mid flight. No one like Dr J.
May 25th, 2012 at 9:53 am
You guys remember when 4eva got caught up in the PM crew’s nonsense that one night and went OFF? I believe he was banned for about 2 weeks or so…
I agree O
Free 4eva!
May 25th, 2012 at 10:00 am
Chris in NY jumps off the newly constructed towers
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I think this almost happened this offseason with the Hue firing!!
May 25th, 2012 at 10:02 am
You guys remember when 4eva got caught up in the PM crew’s nonsense that one night and went OFF?
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I believe he blamed it on the Stella’s he drank that night, and than tried to blame me because I told them it was a decent beer, and he acted like it was liquid acid or something.
Me thinks our buddy wasn’t a frequent drinker
May 25th, 2012 at 10:02 am
Florida Pete = You People
Hwnrdr,
I used to enjoy chatting with 4eva. Good people. Reminds of people from OHIO!
May 25th, 2012 at 10:03 am
LOL Vegas. I remember.
May 25th, 2012 at 10:03 am
Florida Pete was awesome, and funny as hell
May 25th, 2012 at 10:04 am
Raider O Says:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:33 pm
You are proving my point. Al KNEW he had to have a Q. Everyone knew Carson Palmer was going to come on the market. Carson Palmer was not going to retire from the game at the age of 31. Carson is one of those “loves the game” guys. Hue Jackson has known Carson since grade school. It’s the only thing that makes sense.
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Let’s go with your scenario and assume “it’s the only thing that makes sense”, so how come Al didnt trade for Palmer earlier that season? How come it had to be done after JC’s injury?
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Think Seymour’s right. They weren’t going to trade for Palmer while Davis was alive.
Davis had publicly backed JC as “the next Plunkett”. Chopping him off at the knees with a block buster trade for Palmer, a trade so big it necessitated Palmer as the starter mind you, could’ve been a disaster and an indicator JC would be riding pine if resigned as a best case scenario.
I think ultimately, the Palmer deal will favor Oakland bcuz JC wasn;t up to it. Hes not a starter.
With DMC and the best-2nd best ground game he barely got it done and had some serious mind farts too often.
Palmer’s it. Lets roll…
May 25th, 2012 at 10:06 am
HairyBush Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 9:52 am
What is richochet’s new handle
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Tim Kawakami
May 25th, 2012 at 10:07 am
Nnamdi21 Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 10:06 am
HairyBush Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 9:52 am
What is richochet’s new handle
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Tim Kawakami
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Or for you Tea partiers out there:
Tim Kawa-commie
Ah HA!!! Explains alot…
May 25th, 2012 at 10:08 am
M Lonetree sells out Mother Earth and begins work with an natural gas company fracking the hell out of Florida
Thec goes on a hunger strike and loses 150 lbs, and then donates his old jerseys to fat chicks in Houston
Brien marries Joe Montana’s daughter, Elizabeth, and gets a 49er tattoo on his lower back
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nice, Dakota!!
no love for BSJ?
that should be an easy oen for you
May 25th, 2012 at 10:08 am
guest123 Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 8:01 am
Dr J was a revolutionary player. Before he came along, they were playing 5 man half court pass the ball to the open guy and there was no great finisher.
He changed the game all by himself. You saw other players stand and gasp as he made those whirlwhind behind his back dunks. It was acrobatics no one had seen before. He was one of a kind, and everyone after him just emulated what he started. I throw Jordan and his less talented shadow kobe in there as well as followers to what Dr J started
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Truth…go back and look at the windmill over michael cooper…Original posterization…
1 NATION
May 25th, 2012 at 10:09 am
Chris in NY jumps off the newly constructed towers
I think this almost happened this offseason with the Hue firing!!
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@JFB
we dumped his boy Bruce Campbell, too [yikes]
May 25th, 2012 at 10:09 am
Nnamdi21 Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 10:06 am
HairyBush Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 9:52 am
What is richochet’s new handle
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Tim Kawakami
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Rich had to be one of the media guys.
May 25th, 2012 at 10:12 am
we dumped his boy Bruce Campbell, too [yikes]
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I also think he is a big Missile Mike guy.
Chris in NY needs an easy layup or something to get back in the groove.
May 25th, 2012 at 10:14 am
Whut up beyotches!!
May 25th, 2012 at 10:14 am
Nnamdi21 Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 10:06 am
HairyBush Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 9:52 am
What is richochet’s new handle
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Tim Kawakami
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lol
May 25th, 2012 at 10:14 am
Chris in NY needs an easy layup or something to get back in the groove
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Agreed, JFB
since last season ended, he seems to be in a funk like DWade in Game 3 versus Indiana
May 25th, 2012 at 10:15 am
Or he needs to use my method. Indorse more than a few players to minimize mistakes and increase his chances of being right. lol
May 25th, 2012 at 10:15 am
Spurs vs OKC seems like a great matchup, but honestly, I will be suprised if I watch 10% of the series.
No sizzle.
May 25th, 2012 at 10:16 am
I didn’t have a problem with Richochet.
He put all the trolls & haters in place
Gotta respect that
May 25th, 2012 at 10:17 am
Or he needs to use my method. Indorse more than a few players to minimize mistakes and increase his chances of being right. lol
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The Power in Numbers
(Great book BTW)
May 25th, 2012 at 10:18 am
Or he needs to use my method. Indorse more than a few players to minimize mistakes and increase his chances of being right. lol
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thats your method, Kentucky?
you stole it from me!!
re-sign JLH and trade McRussell55 to Buffalo for Kirk Morrison!
May 25th, 2012 at 10:18 am
4eva was a big Franz Joseph guy, lol.
But he wanted us to take Lamar Houston in the 1st round that draft year, so kudo’s to him.
May 25th, 2012 at 10:19 am
Dude needs size. Speed kills but DVD has no size. I have seen flashes of skills but the dude needs size. Did I mention DVD needs size?
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Just Fire Baby Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 6:05 am
I like Chekwa and wouldn’t be suprised at all if he is a week 1 starter, however, I don’t think DVD is going to amount to anything.
May 25th, 2012 at 10:19 am
CJ37 was my MUP on Ted’s list…
btw, what ever happened to Big Ted?
somebody smashed him for failing to deliver that autographed Blackstock pic ??
May 25th, 2012 at 10:20 am
4eva was a big Franz Joseph guy
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he wasn’t the only one, right Kentucky?
May 25th, 2012 at 10:21 am
As far as DVD, I am of the belief that you can teach a guy to be in the right place, but you can’t teach good ball-playing instincts.
So thus I would rather have a guy who makes plays on the ball when he is in position, but he is just not in the right position all the time, compared to someone like DVD who is always in the right position but never does anything with it.
May 25th, 2012 at 10:22 am
Bwaaaaahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!
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McRussell55
May 25th, 2012 at 10:22 am
LOL RR.
May 25th, 2012 at 10:22 am
Dude needs size. Speed kills but DVD has no size. I have seen flashes of skills but the dude needs size. Did I mention DVD needs size?
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@DAV
DVD is tall with big hands, faster than a cheetah and leaps like Spider-Man..
he’s just thinner than most of your wives
May 25th, 2012 at 10:23 am
The MUP list was well-done and orchestrated, and we even had a point system for awhile (a loosely regulated one but one never-the-less).
May 25th, 2012 at 10:24 am
We haven’t seen Terrapin around in awhile.
He was a big Hue, MM34 and Bruce Campbell guy as well.
Did hit with DHB though.
May 25th, 2012 at 10:25 am
GREAT Book Vegas. I need to read it again.
May 25th, 2012 at 10:25 am
Intersting Kobe video
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/25/kobe-bryant-song-the-kobe-that-we-used-to-know_n_1545688.html
May 25th, 2012 at 10:26 am
interesting*
May 25th, 2012 at 10:26 am
We haven’t seen Terrapin around in awhile.
He was a big Hue, MM34 and Bruce Campbell guy as well.
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truth!
hopefully these guys make it back by preseason.
obviously the draft wasn’t much incentive to talk Raiders for a few of the wiley ole vet bloggers
May 25th, 2012 at 10:28 am
I think a bunch of you dudes should read:
‘What Color is Your Parachute?’ by Richard Nelson Bolles
May 25th, 2012 at 10:29 am
C’mon…
DVD has great coverage skills, but he couldn’t locate the ball most of the time, and made plays on the WR and not the ball. He is not going to be a ballhawk, but he is going to be a good CB IMO. He had a low burn rate.
May 25th, 2012 at 10:30 am
462.Raider O Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 9:48 am
Bcz,
You said you have 2 college degrees? What do you mean? Double major, AA and BA, BA and MA?
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I have 2 associates actually… I got my associates in Business Management, but never finished my BA because my I got my associates for free since my mom is an employee at the university, but her benefits would cover the other 2 years (and I didn’t want to pay). Then when I was 25 I decided I wanted learn how to build NASCAR engines, so I got a degree in automotive technology… which I don’t use unless my car breaks down. LOL
May 25th, 2012 at 10:33 am
I decided I wanted learn how to build NASCAR engines, so I got a degree in automotive technology…
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Bcz = loud mouthed PODUNK new yorker ??
May 25th, 2012 at 10:33 am
I liked the play when he jumped for the ball and almost had the pick before the WR snatched it from him because DVD didn’t attack the ball. He still showed me good hips, improved ball skills, and great leaping ability.
Potential is there, and he can improve his ball skills by learning how to look for the ball, and still manage to cover well. It’s not easy, but we have two young guys and 2 vets, so he has time to develop.
May 25th, 2012 at 10:36 am
While we are taking a trip down memory-lane, he is a good one:
http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2009/03/23/raiders-score-thanksgiving-mnf-games/#comments
I wanted to trade down from #7 to #17, pick up Gholston and draft DHB. (post 20)
Then a DT in round 2 (stud GM!!!)
Some good back and forth though
May 25th, 2012 at 10:36 am
Has Reggie fired any more Davis dunces yet?
May 25th, 2012 at 10:36 am
Bcz = loud mouthed PODUNK new yorker
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Not Podunk… I lived in NC for 2 years, and lets just say, they were not fond of my Yankee personality.
May 25th, 2012 at 10:37 am
@Bcz
Am I eating bbq beaver at your wedding in a few years?
May 25th, 2012 at 10:38 am
Richochet was just another unemployed troll.
May 25th, 2012 at 10:38 am
I liked the play when he jumped for the ball and almost had the pick before the WR snatched it from him because DVD didn’t attack the ball.
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He jumped backwards away from the ball!!!!!
That was the worst play all year!!
May 25th, 2012 at 10:39 am
Richochet was just another unemployed troll
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@Sully
in other words, he was one of your many personalities?
May 25th, 2012 at 10:39 am
478.RaiderRockstar Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 10:08 am
M Lonetree sells out Mother Earth and begins work with an natural gas company fracking the hell out of Florida
Thec goes on a hunger strike and loses 150 lbs, and then donates his old jerseys to fat chicks in Houston
Brien marries Joe Montana’s daughter, Elizabeth, and gets a 49er tattoo on his lower back
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nice, Dakota!!
no love for BSJ?
that should be an easy oen for you
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Bo Schembechler Jackson quits his job selling weapons of mass destruction and decides to take advantage of his remaining college eligibility and walks on to the Michigan basketball program. The program is so bad that he makes the team, but before the season starts he fails a drug test for PEDs and ends up entering the seminary where he is eventually forced to turn tricks for the Pope.
May 25th, 2012 at 10:40 am
Did Bcz really tell people he had 2 degrees, but was talking about associate degrees? SMH
May 25th, 2012 at 10:41 am
Double major at Sac City college, communications and bowling.
May 25th, 2012 at 10:42 am
513.RaiderRockstar Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 10:37 am
@Bcz
Am I eating bbq beaver at your wedding in a few years?
++++++++++++++++
THAT might give the bride a yeast infection!
May 25th, 2012 at 10:43 am
Bcz,
Those are good and useful degrees. Your Business degree can help your career, and your automotive degree can decrease your expenses. It can also be a great hobby. I like old cars, but I’m not willing to pay for the restoration. You can buy old cheap cars and restore them.
Old American cars are the best! God bless America.
Lincoln suicide doors, Cadillacs, muscle cars, Chevy pickups with corvette engines, chopped cars, off-road, etc…
May 25th, 2012 at 10:45 am
Am I eating bbq beaver at your wedding in a few years?
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Nah, but there is a good chance there will be sushi there. My bro owns a few sushi restaurants, and unless I have a destination wedding he is providing food! LOL… this is of course all hypothetical since I am never getting married.
May 25th, 2012 at 10:45 am
@Sully
you can get a degree in Wii bowling?
who knew?
May 25th, 2012 at 10:45 am
Hard Knocks is deciding what team they’re going to do today. The Raiders would be awesome. That would be hilarious if they did the Raiders and Al Davis wasn’t mentioned once throughout the series.
May 25th, 2012 at 10:47 am
583.KoolKell Says:
March 24th, 2009 at 9:49 am
none of you suckas no anything about football!
586.KoolKell Says:
March 24th, 2009 at 9:51 am
Brailen Edwards plays like he has super glue on his hands, sign him up.
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LOL….
May 25th, 2012 at 10:47 am
THAT might give the bride a yeast infection!
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@Dakota
Bcz says i’m not eating beaver, i’m eating tuna!
May 25th, 2012 at 10:47 am
I like when a reporter asked Joe Namath if he majored in underwater basket weaving.
Joe’s response:
“nah man. Journalism, it was much easier.”
May 25th, 2012 at 10:47 am
It can also be a great hobby. I like old cars, but I’m not willing to pay for the restoration. You can buy old cheap cars and restore them.
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Truthfully, I am big into engines, and electronics. I like the newer cars better.
May 25th, 2012 at 10:47 am
He jumped backwards away from the ball!!!!!
That was the worst play all year!!
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
I know, but he made a play on the ball, which showed improvement in his ball skills. You can teach him to jump forward and attack the ball instead of waiting for it, but you can’t teach speed, hips, and leaping ability.
May 25th, 2012 at 10:51 am
He jumped backwards away from the ball!!!!!
That was the worst play all year!!
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
I know, but he made a play on the ball, which showed improvement in his ball skills. You can teach him to jump forward and attack the ball instead of waiting for it, but you can’t teach speed, hips, and leaping ability.
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Kentucky reminds me of Al Davis, with comments like this
no wonder he always says “I miss Al”
May 25th, 2012 at 10:52 am
Enough with the hips talk!!!!
May 25th, 2012 at 10:54 am
Those hips don’t lie… lol I guess DVD is now Shakira
May 25th, 2012 at 10:55 am
@Bcz
Shakira probably weighs as much as DVD …
May 25th, 2012 at 10:55 am
Newer cars are small and made of plastic, aluminum, fiber glass, and carbon fiber.
Give me a nice old and big steel car with a good V8 and I’m ready to go. I miss my father’s 1983 New Yorker and 1974 Impala (4dr).
May 25th, 2012 at 10:57 am
Shakira is like 40 something and still smoking.
May 25th, 2012 at 10:57 am
JFB & Kentucky
I would venture to guess that Sully knows more about a man’s hips than anybody on the blog… why don’t you guys ask him about DVD?
May 25th, 2012 at 10:58 am
Shakira is a member of MENSA with a genius IQ. And yes those hips don’t lie. Awesome!
May 25th, 2012 at 11:00 am
If there were a Hot chick draft, Shakira is in the green room.
Along with Kim K, Scarlett J, Kate Upton, Brooklyn Decker, Beyonce and of course MY WIFE
May 25th, 2012 at 11:01 am
Kentucky reminds me of Al Davis, with comments like this
no wonder he always says “I miss Al”
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Exactly. Al in my mind is football. I grew up listening to my father talk about Lamonica, Fred B, Casper, Tatum, Al, and the greatness if Al and the Raiders. I researched Al when I got older, and I was impressed with the man, and he is one of my role models.
Al = Raiders = Football
I miss AL
May 25th, 2012 at 11:01 am
I applied to and was invited to join MENSA. I found out that there are required meetings, so I declined. Thought about looking into that again though..
May 25th, 2012 at 11:02 am
I used to have a ‘74 GMC muscle truck
miss the heck outta that thing.
I had two trucks at the time, living on my own in Cali and some dude knocked on my door at 8am on a Saturday and asked me if he could buy it. Didn’t even have a for sale sign on that sucker. was killing me on gas, though. he took it for a spin, brought me cash a few hours later … strange the way that whole thing played out. I originally bought it from some rich old dude in Granite Bay who was the original owner and kept the receipts for every part, service & oil change
May 25th, 2012 at 11:02 am
If there were a Hot chick draft,
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If there were a hot chick draft I would fail to get my pick in the alotted time. LOL
May 25th, 2012 at 11:03 am
RIP AL.
May 25th, 2012 at 11:05 am
@Bcz
I would like to see you debate biochemistry and molecular biology with Jason Tarver some time …
May 25th, 2012 at 11:05 am
bcz24 Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 11:02 am
If there were a Hot chick draft,
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If there were a hot chick draft I would fail to get my pick in the alotted time. LOL
LOL, good one!
May 25th, 2012 at 11:10 am
hot chick draft sounds good, but my wife is a dead ringer to a young Pat Benetar. I’m lucky.
May 25th, 2012 at 11:13 am
Sullivan44 Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 10:45 am
Hard Knocks is deciding what team they’re going to do today. The Raiders would be awesome. That would be hilarious if they did the Raiders and Al Davis wasn’t mentioned once throughout the series.
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It would be hilarious if MR had one post where Al Davis wasn’t mentioned once.
May 25th, 2012 at 11:14 am
my wife is a dead ringer to a young Pat Benetar. I’m lucky.
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@G123
nice work!!
my wife is like a cross between Courtney Thorne-Smith & Meg Ryan
young versions, obviously. with long hair
May 25th, 2012 at 11:15 am
So…Bush is showing unexpected skills as a Receiver?
May 25th, 2012 at 11:16 am
Yes, Courtney Thorne-Smith was hotter when she was younger!
May 25th, 2012 at 11:18 am
about 3 seconds after the season ended, I was over Mike Bush and was ready to tell him “kick rocks”
I said Reggie should make him a reasonable take it or leave it offer. It appears he didn’t even receive that!
May 25th, 2012 at 11:18 am
If there were a hot chick draft I would fail to get my pick in the alotted time. LOL
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Looking for cheap middle round gems that ‘produce.’
May 25th, 2012 at 11:21 am
Mike Bush = http://www.google.com/imgres?q=twinkle+toes+flintstone&um=1&hl=en&biw=1024&bih=1113&tbm=isch&tbnid=-qDSQEX2TZQhgM:&imgrefurl=http://www.myspace.com/flintstonefred/photos/2239895&docid=4clYA2omWH6KkM&imgurl=http://a4.ec-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/42/364eb810b95541efa44275d176335fef/l.jpg&w=445&h=297&ei=g82_T6HyBo6g8gTPy4CnCw&zoom=1
May 25th, 2012 at 11:21 am
Dude when you quote me don’t use DAV please. DennisAllensVisor goes by that.
Please use RND if you can. That I know.
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RaiderRockstar Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 10:22 am
Dude needs size. Speed kills but DVD has no size. I have seen flashes of skills but the dude needs size. Did I mention DVD needs size?
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@DAV
DVD is tall with big hands, faster than a cheetah and leaps like Spider-Man..
he’s just thinner than most of your wives
May 25th, 2012 at 11:23 am
Raidernationdave Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 10:19 am
Dude needs size. Speed kills but DVD has no size. I have seen flashes of skills but the dude needs size. Did I mention DVD needs size?
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Just Fire Baby Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 6:05 am
I like Chekwa and wouldn’t be suprised at all if he is a week 1 starter, however, I don’t think DVD is going to amount to anything.
May 25th, 2012 at 11:23 am
bcz24 Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 11:02 am
If there were a Hot chick draft,
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Betty White in the first round !!
May 25th, 2012 at 11:26 am
Dude needs size. Speed kills but DVD has no size. I have seen flashes of skills but the dude needs size. Did I mention DVD needs size?
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@RND
DVD is tall with big hands, faster than a cheetah and leaps like Spider-Man..
he’s just thinner than most of your wives
May 25th, 2012 at 11:26 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 11:23 am
bcz24 Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 11:02 am
If there were a Hot chick draft,
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Betty White in the first round !!
I thought it was a draft, not Free Agency! LOL
May 25th, 2012 at 11:27 am
556.R8ER MIKE Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 11:23 am
bcz24 Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 11:02 am
If there were a Hot chick draft,
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Betty White in the first round* !!
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*1934 Hot Chick Draft
May 25th, 2012 at 11:34 am
A group of cows broke up a party in MA and went for the beer. Sound like Raider Nation cows to me. Here is the story URL:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/47563336
May 25th, 2012 at 11:46 am
548. Nice!
My wife was kind of a dirty blonde when we married, Honeymooning in Cancun, she got asked by Australian tourists if she was Kylie Minogue. Now that she has black hair, it’s Pat B all the way.
May 25th, 2012 at 11:47 am
Mornin folks..
May 25th, 2012 at 11:52 am
morning DAVisor
May 25th, 2012 at 11:55 am
Thanks dude!
My first wife had a motor-booty similar to DVD’s.
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RaiderRockstar Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 11:26 am
Dude needs size. Speed kills but DVD has no size. I have seen flashes of skills but the dude needs size. Did I mention DVD needs size?
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@RND
DVD is tall with big hands, faster than a cheetah and leaps like Spider-Man..
he’s just thinner than most of your wives
May 25th, 2012 at 11:56 am
Hwnrdr Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 11:26 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 11:23 am
bcz24 Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 11:02 am
If there were a Hot chick draft,
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Betty White in the first round !!
I thought it was a draft, not Free Agency! LOL
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
LOL
Not even FA! She is retired.
May 25th, 2012 at 11:57 am
Hey now, maybe Mike is bringing her out of returement!
May 25th, 2012 at 11:59 am
I wonder if ya gotta blow the dust off Betty’s snatch b4 the Top Fuel car hits the pits?
May 25th, 2012 at 12:01 pm
Just outta curiosity I’ve seen some gma’s playin’ lap dance, bouncing on the net.
Getting old sucks.
May 25th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
1 NATION
May 25th, 2012 at 12:07 pm
What’s up Thec? Been a bit quiet in here as of late! It’s Friday, WTH…
May 25th, 2012 at 12:09 pm
hwnrdr Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 11:57 am
Hey now, maybe Mike is bringing her out of returement!
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lol lol lol
sorry but I got to watch what I say in here.
I guess sometime I upset some folks !!
(lol like I give a sh1t !! )
May 25th, 2012 at 12:10 pm
LOL, Mike, remember all of that GILF talk in here that got many upset…
May 25th, 2012 at 12:16 pm
lol .. yep, that was it Hwnrdr !!
guess some people cant take a joke.
May 25th, 2012 at 12:17 pm
well that and i guess nobody smoked weed or
talked about it untill i showed up !!
May 25th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
speaking of GILTF
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-z43IzouuxrA/TuXkzHcUU9I/AAAAAAAAFBs/3ShrFgKGQsE/s1600/Elisha-Cuthbert-Best-Pictures-4.jpg
May 25th, 2012 at 12:22 pm
I smoke weed Mike
May 25th, 2012 at 12:24 pm
Silverandblack666 Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 12:22 pm
I smoke weed Mike
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GREEN PARTY RULES !!
May 25th, 2012 at 12:25 pm
STONERS! I AM SURROUNDED BY STONERS!
May 25th, 2012 at 12:25 pm
Bong hits for everyone!
May 25th, 2012 at 12:26 pm
Dudes, one would need some serious load from bong hits to even begin to think of tapping Betty White.
May 25th, 2012 at 12:27 pm
Sapp fired from Inside the NFL!
People still watch that show? It must be on where they show hockey games, because I never see it anymore….used to be on HBO.
May 25th, 2012 at 12:31 pm
Showtime.
May 25th, 2012 at 12:31 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 10:45 am
Hard Knocks is deciding what team they’re going to do today. The Raiders would be awesome. That would be hilarious if they did the Raiders and Al Davis wasn’t mentioned once throughout the series.
========================
The late/great Al Davis has been dead 8 months, and still from the grave he owns MR. Now that is hilarious.
May 25th, 2012 at 12:31 pm
Inside the NFL is on Showtime now…I know, weird!
Anyways, speaking of bong hits…
“All I need is some cool buds and some tasty waves…”
LOL
May 25th, 2012 at 12:32 pm
Dakota Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 12:27 pm
Sapp fired from Inside the NFL!
People still watch that show? It must be on where they show hockey games, because I never see it anymore….used to be on HBO.
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Does he get unemployment?
May 25th, 2012 at 12:33 pm
Wow…Drexl, what’s up, dude?
May 25th, 2012 at 12:35 pm
585.Raidernationdave Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 12:32 pm
Dakota Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 12:27 pm
Sapp fired from Inside the NFL!
People still watch that show? It must be on where they show hockey games, because I never see it anymore….used to be on HBO.
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Does he get unemployment?
+++++++++++++++
Hope he doesn’t get food stamps…..dude may eat us into a worse recession!
May 25th, 2012 at 12:36 pm
He’s not too smart, would probably eat the actual food stamps..
May 25th, 2012 at 12:37 pm
What made me upset about Sapp is when he was asked how does it feel to be a Raider and he said he is just a Buc in Silver and Black! GTFO!
May 25th, 2012 at 12:40 pm
10 minutes ago – by Eric Gilmore
LB Travis Goethel, who suffered a season-ending knee injury in training camp last season, said he’s been a full participant in OTAs. “It’s the longest I’ve been out of football since I (started) playing football, so coming back this time, it was a little different. But I feel like I’ve caught back up already.”
Oakland Raiders RapidReports | All National Football League RapidReports
May 25th, 2012 at 12:42 pm
hwnrdr Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 12:33 pm
Wow…Drexl, what’s up, dude?
=================
Starting to catch that football fever!
May 25th, 2012 at 12:43 pm
Now that was truly funny….
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DennisAllensVisor Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 12:36 pm
He’s not too smart, would probably eat the actual food stamps..
May 25th, 2012 at 12:44 pm
Saw a dude at a bar the other day wearing Sapp 99. Couldn’t have been a real Raider fan.
May 25th, 2012 at 12:45 pm
“Cops in the northwestern Indiana city of Valparaiso say a gunman is holding an unknown number hostages in a real estate office, prompting officers to block off the surrounding area.”
Did KK go to some realtor seminar in Indiana?
May 25th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
Raidernationdave Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 12:44 pm
Saw a dude at a bar the other day wearing Sapp 99. Couldn’t have been a real Raider fan.
—-
Exactly.
I feel bad just having my Randy Moss hanging in the closet.
I was deployed overseas when we got him and paid over 200 for the authentic.
*sad face*
May 25th, 2012 at 12:50 pm
Unbelievable rain/snow mix here in Reno today.. I’ll bet JLofty has snow at his pad.
May 25th, 2012 at 12:52 pm
What’s up Plunk? I did hear that it was supposed to snow in the Sierra’s! Anything good this weekend?
May 25th, 2012 at 12:54 pm
Resting up from last weekend, played a two-day benefit show. I’m worried about this snow for my vegetables and baby tree already in the ground.. Might have to do some covering up.
May 25th, 2012 at 12:55 pm
Hows by you?
May 25th, 2012 at 12:56 pm
Betty White:
1934 Hot Chick Draft
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Ummm, LA
she was born in 1922, so she would have been 12 years old in 1934
sick bastard!
May 25th, 2012 at 12:58 pm
Travis Goethel a full participant in OTAs??
cool. glad that knee is back to 100% like Bartell’s neck and DMAC’s foot!
May 25th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
PlunkforHOF Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 12:55 pm
Hows by you?
All good…gonna resta little tonight, then pretty much party this weekend!
May 25th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
Be cool to see Goethel & McClain inside of a 3-4..
I think Burnett will make an impact as the OLB..
May 25th, 2012 at 1:00 pm
Have a blast… I gotta work, but its all good
May 25th, 2012 at 1:01 pm
I’m actually off on Tuesday as well…so one extra day to recoop!
May 25th, 2012 at 1:01 pm
So Raider 1st OTA is over… when are they back again? Anyone know offhand?
May 25th, 2012 at 1:07 pm
BEEECH DIGGITY MEMORIAL DAY BLOW OUT BASH IN FULL EFFECT
Yo, huge weekend at the Beeech Pad! My 27th Annual Extreme Panty Jam is set to go off, the Simply Red cover band is setting up near the hot tub and my abs have been tanned to adult film star perfection
Been marinating flank steak in Chianti the Certified Platinum Posse swiped from Olive Garden yesterday, holla. Give our bbq the authentic taste of Tuscany, whut whut
Planning on unleashing some new classic comedy from my side project Insane in the Beeech Brain. This is material that may or may not appear on my upcoming live album, “Chuckle City, USA”
Depends on how many chuckles the jokes get. Just keeping it real
GALLAGHER REPRESENT MO WATERMELON
May 25th, 2012 at 1:07 pm
June 4-7th I believe.
May 25th, 2012 at 1:07 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 12:56 pm
Betty White:
1934 Hot Chick Draft
***
Ummm, LA
she was born in 1922, so she would have been 12 years old in 1934
sick bastard!
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lol … shes 40 years older then me !!
what does that say about me !!! lol lol lol lol
May 25th, 2012 at 1:09 pm
I agree with Alex Smith
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/25/jon-beason-to-alex-smith-keep-cam-newtons-name-out-of-your-mouth/
you people all thought I was a hater for saying Newton is overrated and that Pryor will be better than him!
turns out I’m not the only one who thinks this
May 25th, 2012 at 1:12 pm
shes 40 years older then me !!
what does that say about me
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@Mike
that your babysitter must have breastfed you when mom was at work?
explains the fascination with much older chicks
May 25th, 2012 at 1:12 pm
Lol.. Cam Newton isnt overrated bro..
Put him on the 49ers and theyre at LEAST in the Super Bowl last year.
May 25th, 2012 at 1:13 pm
hwnrdr Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 12:07 pm
What’s up Thec? Been a bit quiet in here as of late! It’s Friday, WTH…
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Whats going on Brother? Tookk today off to start my 4 day weekend. How are things in the Bay?
May 25th, 2012 at 1:15 pm
lol.. you might be on to something there RR…..
hey wait my sister was my babysitter !!!!
May 25th, 2012 at 1:16 pm
I know its waaayyyy early however, you guys need to start thinking about MUP pick for this year.
May want to look at upgrading the scoring system.
May 25th, 2012 at 1:17 pm
you might be on to something there RR…..
hey wait my sister was my babysitter !!!!
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LOL!
Mike, thats only acceptable in Sully’s family
May 25th, 2012 at 1:19 pm
you guys need to start thinking about MUP pick for this year.
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@Thec
feels weird doing that without Big Ted around.
Free Ted!!
May 25th, 2012 at 1:19 pm
latest RAIDER signing?
https://twitter.com/ErinEx/status/198192579228073985
May 25th, 2012 at 1:20 pm
this is awesome
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/25/mike-vanderjagt-investigated-for-grabbing-kid-who-taunted-him/
May 25th, 2012 at 1:20 pm
feels weird doing that without Big Ted around.
Free Ted!!
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Agreed
May 25th, 2012 at 1:43 pm
have a great holiday weekend NATION !!
be safe.
and if cant be safe, be careful.
and if you cant be careful, have bail money !!!!!
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May 25th, 2012 at 1:43 pm
Mike Vanderjagt shouldn’t have grabbed the kid by the throat. he should have KICKED him in the nuts!
you’re a kicker, man. do what you do best!
May 25th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
RR, the more hilarious way to tell that joke is:
Hey folks, thanks for coming out tonight. Did you all try the chicken fingers, they’re clucking great! (pause for laughter, applause)
Speaking of chickens, any of you hear about the NFL kicker who grabbed some kid who was taunting him by the throat? (audience will look around shrugging)
Hey Vanderjagt (tug at your tie), you’re a kicker, man! Do what you do best and kick him in the NUTZ! (get a nice drink of water during standing ovation)
Sincerely,
Insane in the Beeech Brain
May 25th, 2012 at 1:54 pm
thanks, Beeech Dawg !!
my comedy act needs work, I know …
May 25th, 2012 at 2:07 pm
RRS,
Read post 565 from that olf thread JFB posted.
LMFAO
May 25th, 2012 at 2:19 pm
609.R8ER MIKE Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 1:07 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 12:56 pm
Betty White:
1934 Hot Chick Draft
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Ummm, LA
she was born in 1922, so she would have been 12 years old in 1934
sick bastard!
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lol … shes 40 years older then me !!
what does that say about me !!! lol lol lol lol
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Sh;t I assumed she was at least 100.
May 25th, 2012 at 2:21 pm
583.KoolKell Says:
March 24th, 2009 at 9:49 am
none of you suckas no anything about football!
586.KoolKell Says:
March 24th, 2009 at 9:51 am
Brailen Edwards plays like he has super glue on his hands, sign him up.
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@Jhill
this one ??
May 25th, 2012 at 2:23 pm
This is one reason why I never buy jerseys. I feel for all those dumb bastards that got Russell 2 hanging in the closet.
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DennisAllensVisor Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
Raidernationdave Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 12:44 pm
Saw a dude at a bar the other day wearing Sapp 99. Couldn’t have been a real Raider fan.
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Exactly.
I feel bad just having my Randy Moss hanging in the closet.
I was deployed overseas when we got him and paid over 200 for the authentic.
*sad face*
May 25th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
Are condoms optional at that point? Just askin’
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LA to TheBay Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 2:19 pm
609.R8ER MIKE Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 1:07 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 12:56 pm
Betty White:
1934 Hot Chick Draft
***
Ummm, LA
she was born in 1922, so she would have been 12 years old in 1934
sick bastard!
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lol … shes 40 years older then me !!
what does that say about me !!! lol lol lol lol
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Sh;t I assumed she was at least 100.
May 25th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
Raidernationdave Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
Are condoms optional at that point? Just askin’
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Hell nah, always wear the Jim Hat unless that’s your lady.
Betty White’s probably been around the block like 800 times anyway.
I can’t think of much worse news then… “I got the Clap from Bettie White.”
May 25th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 26th, 2009 at 8:37 am
only a Raider fan would think Burgess has any more trade value than a 4th or 5th round pick. he’s going to be 31 years old, he’s oft injured, he’s disgruntled and he can’t play the run.
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I was wrong!!
thanks for the two 3rd rounders, Pats
May 25th, 2012 at 2:29 pm
I knew a chick named Shawntae once.
May 25th, 2012 at 2:31 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 26th, 2009 at 8:31 am
We have zero chance at 8 wins or beating Sandy Eggo with Cornbread Green in the starting lineup!
“Mop Handle” just can’t seem to get the job done …
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got this one right, though !!
we got to 8-8 and beat SD the year after we dumped RT Green
May 25th, 2012 at 2:33 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:02 am
I thought Russell bought his maternity clothes at GAP ?
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LOL!
May 25th, 2012 at 2:35 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:39 am
Dakota,
i bet Russell rolls out of the pocket like a 3 toed sloth. can’t wait until preseason when I can see it with my own eyes!
May 25th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
LMFAO seriously!!
Note to self: Wear a hat every time you do someone over 100.
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LA to TheBay Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
Raidernationdave Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
Are condoms optional at that point? Just askin’
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Hell nah, always wear the Jim Hat unless that’s your lady.
Betty White’s probably been around the block like 800 times anyway.
I can’t think of much worse news then… “I got the Clap from Bettie White.”
May 25th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
I like 2 year old comments too, JFB
May 25th, 2012 at 2:38 pm
Dakota Says:
March 20th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
My fear is Al taking a WR in round 1 and a S in round 2.
Might as well pack it in for 2009 through 2010 if that happens.
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My worst fears were realized!
May 25th, 2012 at 2:39 pm
Dumbass! You gonna let a kid play you like that play’a?
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Former NFL kicker Mike Vanderjagt has been suspended from his middle school coaching job after he was accused of grabbing and screaming at a student, apparently because the child taunted Vanderjagt over his missed field goal in the Colts’ loss to the Steelers in the 2005 playoffs.
The Naples News reports that Vanderjagt is a part-time coach at a middle school in Marco Island, Florida, but that he was suspended from that position when the school’s dean of students called the police to say that Vanderjagt had been witnessed grabbing a student by the throat. According to the police report, a student was taunting Vanderjagt by yelling “wide left, wide left,” and Vanderjagt walked up to him, grabbed him by the throat and started cursing at him. Both the student involved (who apparently didn’t realize that Vanderjagt’s miss against the Steelers was actually wide right) and another student who witnessed the incident told police the same story.
That sounds a bit like what got Bobby Knight fired from a much higher-profile coaching job, and it’s unsurprising that Vanderjagt’s side of the story is similar to Knight’s story when he got fired at Indiana: Knight said he was simply trying to teach a young man to respect his elders, and Vanderjagt said that he decided he had had enough after students had been taunting him about missed field goals for months.
Vanderjagt said he did nothing more than put his hand on the child’s shoulder at the base of his neck to hold him in place while talking to him, and he had no intention of hurting or threatening the student. Police forwarded their report to the state’s attorney’s office, which decided not to press charges. It will be up to the principal to decide when or if Vanderjagt is reinstated to coaching.
Vanderjagt spent eight years in Indianapolis and had some very good seasons but is remembered by many for that miss against the Steelers, which was his last kick with the Colts before spending one final NFL season with the Cowboys. He’s also remembered for being famously roasted by Peyton Manning, who called him a “liquored-up” “idiot kicker.” The always reliable Wikipedia says that Vanderjagt is currently working as a pizza delivery man.
May 25th, 2012 at 2:41 pm
House slupper? Band warm up’s?
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HGDaddy Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 1:19 pm
latest RAIDER signing?
https://twitter.com/ErinEx/status/198192579228073985
May 25th, 2012 at 2:41 pm
Betty White around the block 80 times? She’s a successful woman, not some rural piece of trailer trash.
May 25th, 2012 at 2:43 pm
He’s also remembered for being famously roasted by Peyton Manning, who called him a “liquored-up” “idiot kicker.”
May 25th, 2012 at 2:44 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 2:41 pm
Betty White around the block 80 times? She’s a successful woman, not some rural piece of trailer trash.
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That door knob hasn’t been turned over nearly as much as you have been Sully!
May 25th, 2012 at 2:47 pm
Dave,
Betty White is an extremely successful woman. She’s a millionaire. Maybe even a billionaire. She’s not some piece of trailer trash from the midwest, south, or rural areas in general. Because rural trailer trash women are known to get around. Betty white is sophisticated and successful.
May 25th, 2012 at 2:47 pm
i’m out. have a great 3 day weekend gents!!
y’all be safe
May 25th, 2012 at 3:03 pm
NFL32 will talk about who has the most improved defense in the AFC west shortly
May 25th, 2012 at 3:04 pm
Next episode of Gangland is “Raider Nation”. Brien and Beech Dawg provide commentary.
May 25th, 2012 at 3:06 pm
How in the fu*k would you know Sully? For all you know BW is as kinky as a $3 bill and easier than spending one. I’ve been with some so-called “sophisticated” women that would turn you out faster than sch*t goes through a goose!
Know your place dude!
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Sullivan44 Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 2:47 pm
Dave,
Betty White is an extremely successful woman. She’s a millionaire. Maybe even a billionaire. She’s not some piece of trailer trash from the midwest, south, or rural areas in general. Because rural trailer trash women are known to get around. Betty white is sophisticated and successful.
May 25th, 2012 at 3:21 pm
Dave,
We both know you’ve never been out with a sophisticated woman. You’ve probably never been out with any woman. And, you’re the one who has no right to speak about Betty White. She’s successful. She’s sophisticated. She’s not trash. You have her mistaken for those southern or midwestern trailer trash chicks whose pictures you jerk off to. Know your place.
May 25th, 2012 at 3:39 pm
James Inhofe Says the Bible Refutes Climate Change
Senator James Inhofe (R-OK) appeared on Voice of Christian Youth America’s radio program Crosstalk with Vic Eliason yesterday to promote his new book The Greatest Hoax: How the Global Warming Conspiracy Threatens Your Future, where he repeated his frequent claim that human influenced climate change is impossible because “God’s still up there.” Inhofe cited Genesis 8:22 to claim that it is “outrageous” and arrogant for people to believe human beings are “able to change what He is doing in the climate.”
May 25th, 2012 at 3:45 pm
What is today’s topic?
May 25th, 2012 at 3:47 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 3:04 pm
Next episode of Gangland is “Raider Nation”. Brien and Beech Dawg provide commentary.
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Funny, but Brien is a poser and Beeech is just a nerd.
May 25th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
In his address to the Family Research Council’s Watchmen on the Wall conference, retired General turned anti-Muslim activist Jerry Boykin claimed that Satan is behind growing secularism of the West and seeks to replace Christianity with Islam. He warned America not to follow in the footsteps of Europe, which he said will indisputably soon have a Muslim majority:
May 25th, 2012 at 3:49 pm
Most of the people on gangland are posers and nerds. There’s a rumor that some of the guys they use on that show with the bandannas over their faces and the disguised voices, etc., are actors.
May 25th, 2012 at 3:50 pm
I believe that Sullivan.
May 25th, 2012 at 3:53 pm
WingNut Claims Theory of Evolution Leads To Same Sex Marriage:
Criticizing the theory of evolution is not just one of a variety of Religious Right priorities, but is central to their cause as many social conservatives believe that evolutionary thought is the culprit behind much-despised notions like secular government, feminism and moral relativism. As leading young earth creationist Ken Ham explained at the Family Research Council’s Watchmen on the Wall conference, belief in a non-literal interpretation of Genesis is even responsible for President 0bama’s support for marriage equality:
http://www.rightwingwatch.org/
May 25th, 2012 at 3:56 pm
Slow day at the office Kell?
May 25th, 2012 at 4:03 pm
Limbaugh: “What Have We Learned About 0bama From His Own Books? … He Admits To Hating White People”
http://mediamatters.org/mmtv/201205180014
May 25th, 2012 at 4:03 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 3:39 pm
James Inhofe Says the Bible Refutes Climate Change
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All you need to know about Climate Change is that Jamista Clown doesn’t believe it. Therefore climate change must be true because Jamista has never been right about anything.
May 25th, 2012 at 4:10 pm
Anybody who doesn’t recognize climate change is flat out retarded. The reasons can be debated forever. But climate change has been drastic in the past couple of decades. Almost every region sees different weather patterns now.
May 25th, 2012 at 4:10 pm
Despite Being Warned, Right-Wing Media Buy Into The “BS” Claims About 0bama’s Spending Record
WSJ’s MarketWatch: Federal Spending Under 0bama Has Increased At The Lowest Rate Since The 1950s
http://mediamatters.org/research/201205240001
May 25th, 2012 at 4:12 pm
In Sacramento this past winter there were just a few truly cold days when the sun was out. Every other day the sun was out, it was warm. Almost 70. Spring weather. Didn’t matter if it was December, January, February. If the sun was out, it was warm. That is not normal for Sacramento. Used to always be cold in the winter, sun or rain.
May 25th, 2012 at 4:15 pm
Obamma’s opposition will talk about everything but their candidate, Mitt Romney. Their strategy is to run a generic candidate, basically just try to get as many people as possible to vote against Obamma, and hope that they wont even think about who they’re actually voting for. Think Obamma’s going to let Mitt Romney slip through the cracks when the campaign heats up?
May 25th, 2012 at 4:15 pm
The weather in Chicago is strange too. It was 90 the other day. It’s going to be 90 + again this Sunday, and it isn’t even June.
May 25th, 2012 at 4:19 pm
People think everything’s normal because there’s still storms. In the winter, it’s supposed to be cold. Even when the sun’s out. Exception of course would be warm regions, So Cal, deserts, Fla., etc.
May 25th, 2012 at 4:24 pm
The Famous “Bikini Graph”
http://www.randirhodes.com/pages/rrnews.html?feed=393046&article=9665370
May 25th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
Yeah, Kell, I think the reason Obamma’s not boasting on this real employment numbers is because he’s saving it for the nuclear option. He doesn’t want to look desperate. As long as he’s running against Romney, he has all the real estate in the world. There’s almost no way he can lose. Close polls are misleading. Romney is flat out unlikeable, guys like him never win the presidential election. John Kerry was polling neck in neck with Bush most of summer, ‘04.
May 25th, 2012 at 4:31 pm
May 22, 2012 5:52 p.m. – by Eric Gilmore
TE David Ausberry, who played WR at USC, weighed 250 pounds last year as a rookie after switching positions. This year he’s up to 265 pounds, making him better equipped to block in the trenches and compete for the starting job that opened when the Raiders released Kevin Boss. “That’s what I’m trying to do,” Ausberry said. “If I get a chance to get out there, I will get it.”
Oakland Raiders RapidReports | All National Football League RapidReports
May 25th, 2012 at 4:35 pm
Obamma is charismatic. Likeable, by nature. Just like Bush, Clinton, Reagan, Nixon, Kennedy…. Only people who don’t like Obamma are his haters, a lot of them white supremacists to some degree or another. People dislike Mitt Romney because they’re annoyed by his personality. It’s a different kind of dislike. Obamma has a winning personality by nature. Romney has a losing personality by nature. Obamma is the guy who always gets chosen in a pick up game. Romney is the guy nobody wants, and the last team to pick has to take him.
May 25th, 2012 at 4:48 pm
Your right Sully, your mom wasn’t very sophisticated!
All kidding aside Sully who named you hall monitor for this week so you could defend BW’s honor to begin with?
Besides, I don’t know if you know this or not but I was joking around regarding BW. I could give a rip what she knows or doesn’t know about the sack or how to even hold one but I have my suspicions.
May 25th, 2012 at 4:49 pm
Old boxes.
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Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 3:45 pm
What is today’s topic?
May 25th, 2012 at 4:50 pm
Dave, Sully rules this blog. Don’t give him any lip.
May 25th, 2012 at 4:52 pm
I’ll give all he can handle.
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Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 4:50 pm
Dave, Sully rules this blog. Don’t give him any lip.
May 25th, 2012 at 4:53 pm
“Dave, Sully rules this blog.”
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I doubt he’s mastered the tool between his legs yet let alone this blog.
May 25th, 2012 at 4:53 pm
Dave,
You have your suspicions of Betty White because you’re a pervert with the wrong idea about pretty much everything.
Meanwhile, nobody needs a suspicion of trailer trash chicks from the midwest and south, or your typical rural redneck chicks. They’re ALL filthy.
May 25th, 2012 at 4:59 pm
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 4:50 pm
Dave, Sully rules this blog. Don’t give him any lip
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lol.. the sockpuppet loves his master
May 25th, 2012 at 5:02 pm
I am the King’s Hand.
May 25th, 2012 at 5:03 pm
And….?
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Sullivan44 Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 4:53 pm
Dave,
You have your suspicions of Betty White because you’re a pervert with the wrong idea about pretty much everything.
Meanwhile, nobody needs a suspicion of trailer trash chicks from the midwest and south, or your typical rural redneck chicks. They’re ALL filthy.
May 25th, 2012 at 5:04 pm
Sully your new handle with me will forever be: “Hall Monitor.”
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Sullivan44 Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 4:53 pm
Dave,
You have your suspicions of Betty White because you’re a pervert with the wrong idea about pretty much everything.
Meanwhile, nobody needs a suspicion of trailer trash chicks from the midwest and south, or your typical rural redneck chicks. They’re ALL filthy.
May 25th, 2012 at 5:06 pm
LMFAO!
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PlunkforHOF Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 4:59 pm
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 4:50 pm
Dave, Sully rules this blog. Don’t give him any lip
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lol.. the sockpuppet loves his master
May 25th, 2012 at 5:08 pm
The Hall Monitor says, “Don’t talk bad about Betty White.”
Must be some weird mother-son complex.
May 25th, 2012 at 5:21 pm
Dave,
There’s no reason to talk bad about Betty White. Everyone knows she’s successful and an icon, and someone that just about every woman would want to be like in their golden years. Only someone with serious issues just picks Betty White out of a hat and starts making bizarre claims about her sex life. What sick moron even thinks like that? Porn addicts like you.
May 25th, 2012 at 5:23 pm
Good evening my GREEN PARTY brothers. O .Dave. Plunk.
lol this is too much. Sully and his sockpuppet and KK.
Who’s going to have a melt down first?
May 25th, 2012 at 5:28 pm
Yo Sully. I am the one that has the steaming undies for Betty White
he11 for that matter any one of the Golden Girls gone wild will work!!!
May 25th, 2012 at 5:43 pm
You gotta know that in her heyday Rue McClanahan was the shiizle! Garden hose/golf ball.
I wonder how many times Dustin Hoffman hit that?
http://www.vintageculture.net/rue-mcclanahan-19342010/
May 25th, 2012 at 5:47 pm
Necrophilia is extremely overrated. However, Necrophilia means never having to say you’re sorry!
What’s the definition of necrophilia? Cracking open a cold one!
May 25th, 2012 at 5:51 pm
Hopefully the Raider’s secondary will more alive on the field than my ex-wife was in bed!
May 25th, 2012 at 6:01 pm
ROFLMFAO Dave!!
Crack one open lol lol lol
May 25th, 2012 at 6:01 pm
Still lmao!!
May 25th, 2012 at 6:03 pm
Atta girl Betty! Tramp!
http://alflamont.blogspot.com/2007_09_01_archive.html
May 25th, 2012 at 6:05 pm
Hehe! That sh*t was funny!
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R8ER MIKE Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 6:01 pm
ROFLMFAO Dave!!
Crack one open lol lol lol
May 25th, 2012 at 6:06 pm
Great site Dave!!
Makes me want her more!!! Lol lol
May 25th, 2012 at 6:09 pm
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 5:02 pm
I am the King’s Hand.
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No,Your the nancyboi who threw a little girly hissy fit, crying and wetting your panties about how much this blog sucked, proclaiming that you would never post again.
That lasted what? One and a half days?
May 25th, 2012 at 6:10 pm
I’m detecting a lot of jealousy in here tonight. Sullivan gets all the attention because he is the alpha dog of this blog.
May 25th, 2012 at 6:35 pm
Yeah and some people here who shall remain nameless, (i.e. Sully, AKA “Hall Monitor”) want to tell me BW was a “good girl”!
I’ve been with girl that want to photo’d and those that don’t. The girls that wanted to be photo’d were always the best.
May 25th, 2012 at 6:36 pm
Female dogs are not “alpha” dogs ABP.
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Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 6:10 pm
I’m detecting a lot of jealousy in here tonight. Sullivan gets all the attention because he is the alpha dog of this blog.
May 25th, 2012 at 6:36 pm
*girls
May 25th, 2012 at 6:41 pm
You Trolls need to get a Life.
May 25th, 2012 at 6:57 pm
Long Live The ODB!
Funniest dude here by far!
May 25th, 2012 at 6:57 pm
New idea for a Cheetos commercial (actually a variation on a theme):
Beech Dawg, knocking on Albert Bigelow Paine’s front door. he notices some cheesy 70’s funk eminating from inside:
Beech Dawg: Hey, Paine; Hey, Bigelow. I’m finally here. Open the door
Albert Bigelow Paine: Naw, big Dawg, can’t come to the door right now. . .
Beech Dawg now notices the sound of panting, partially covered up by the aforementioned 70’s cheesy funk sounds. . .
Beech Dawg: Come now, man. The Reggae party Boat’s double parked @ the drydock. Let me In!. . . Hey, y’all partyin’ in there?
Albert Bigelow Paine: Naw, no partying going on here. . .
Beech Dawg: I can totally here you!
Cheetos Tiger, panting loudly, outta breath; Yes, we know!
Albert Bigelow Paine finally lets the Beech Dawg in. They sit on the couch. Beech Dawg notices the garbage can next to the couch heaped full of moist towlettes: Gross, dude. Y’all got something to eat?
The Cheetos Tiger hands over a half eaten bag of Cheetos: here ya go, Big Dawg.
Beach Dawg, leerily leaning away, hands in the air in protest: No thanks, I’ll pass. Beach Dawg gets up to leave.
Albert Bigelow Paine: Ya leaving so soon, Big Dawg?
Beech Dawg: Just going to stop @ the AM/PM for some Cheetos. Can I pick up something for y’all?
Albert Bogelow Paine: Yeah, Big Dawg. How ’bout some Chesterfield Kings? Your Kools wont’quite cut it. . .
May 25th, 2012 at 7:13 pm
thanks O I try!!
maybe I can get it on the Beeech Diggity Dawgs new comedy tour!!!
lol lol lol
May 25th, 2012 at 8:27 pm
What are you seeing as far as a change in culture here?
“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.
….
This is the 4th time I’ve read this quote and it makes me smile every time.
May 25th, 2012 at 8:32 pm
Seems like the Raiders may actually be working like a real NFL franchise.
May 25th, 2012 at 9:18 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 6:41 pm
You Trolls need to get a Life.
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Trollin Trollin Trollin
Keep the doobies rollin
Rawhide
When I hear the sound of puffin
I’ll be lookin for a muffin
Or something else to snack on
Trollin Trollin Trollin
Droolin Droolin Droolin
RaawwwwwwwwHIDE!
May 25th, 2012 at 9:19 pm
May 25th, 2012 at 9:20 pm
May 25th, 2012 at 9:32 pm
This used to be a site you could come to and almost always discuss Raider football.Not anymore.Too bad.
May 25th, 2012 at 9:37 pm
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-mini-camps/09000d5d82953f95/Tebow-vs-Sanchez?module=HP11_content_stream
so when sanchez gets replaced by tebow, anybody think he’ll defect to the raiders? i do. anybody that can eat a hotdog on the sidelines has to have a bit of comfort level and the coliseum, and sanchez does. how bout a usc qb reunion. dig it. we already got two hiesman qbs’. i says move pryor to half back/tight end and let the guy play every down. why keep him of the field? doesn’t add up. he could pass out of the backfield, run the wc, be a deep threat as a te. sh1t, the possibilities are endless.
May 25th, 2012 at 9:43 pm
lefty12 Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 9:32 pm
This used to be a site you could come to and almost always discuss Raider football.Not anymore.Too bad.
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i talk raider football with ya. do you think pryor as a tight end could be a deep threat? or in the backfield as a half back who can pass with other options could work? why are they keeping him off the field? he is a very versatile athlete who needs to be out there most of the fckng time. does not make any sense to me whatsover.
May 25th, 2012 at 9:48 pm
testing 1 2 3 testing
May 25th, 2012 at 10:04 pm
707.lefty12 Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 9:32 pm
This used to be a site you could come to and almost always discuss Raider football.Not anymore.Too bad.
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I jumped on earlier and saw what was going on and decided to take leave and check back later.
Now it’s a wasteland, with only the fading smoke of the fires left in the wake.
I’m over dramatizing when it’s really very simple. Way too many diks here anymore. Bunch of freaking ego-maniacs who are delusional enough to think they matter.
I can be a dik too but decide not to. It’s easy to write stuff that will pizz people off or throw out good cutdowns and insults. It really is very easy and alot of guys do it just to feel a false sense of importance.
One of these days i’ll show you guys how easy it really is.
Till then, I wish all of you the happiest of happinesses.
May 25th, 2012 at 10:16 pm
Whats up Raider fans and others. Had to split for rehearsal for a bit.. DJ, evenings in here are always troll-heavy.. it used to be not as bad. The AM crew is really where this blog has some interesting Raider talk. Sometimes actual football is discussed here at night, but it takes a Herculian effort to not feed the trolls.
May 25th, 2012 at 10:35 pm
AM is getting almost as bad.Actually some of the best conversations I’ve had have been around this time and later.DJ,I know is a good fan but I don’t like the way he encourages the BS by some who believe they are funny and NEVER talk Raiders.To each his own!
May 25th, 2012 at 11:05 pm
Looking forward to visiting training camp sometime in July – date to be determined. This visit is a perk for paying for my Club season tickets before the end of the year. The last time I visited camp was back in 68 or 69. Met Ken Stabler, Pete Banazak, Heweritt Dixon, Jim Otto, Ben Davidson, Warren Wells and a bunch of other old time Raiders. This new visit should be interesting. I’d really like to meet Carson Palmer, DMac, our new O-line, Big Sey, D-Wow, and maybe some of the new rookies that will make it.
May 25th, 2012 at 11:35 pm
707.lefty12 Says:
May 25th, 2012 at 9:32 pm
This used to be a site you could come to and almost always discuss Raider football.Not anymore.Too bad.
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It’s a good point, but one can only re-hash the same issues with the same themes 10,000,000 times, before other topics arise. To this point everything that can be said about the Raiders……has been said. So discussing off subject topics is understandable.
Things will settle down once preseason begins. I am sure of it.
May 25th, 2012 at 11:48 pm
Hardline,you make a good point.In the old days Jerry would give us a new post more often and it kept people on topic.Now we are lucky to get anything every other day and get close to or over a 1000 comments regularly.Corkran just doesn’t put as much effort into this as Jerry used to and the quality of the site shows.
May 25th, 2012 at 11:49 pm
And suffers.
May 25th, 2012 at 11:53 pm
Also,because of the childish behavior of so many and the constant barrage of personal attacks,many of those that liked to chat about the team no longer regularly log on.
May 26th, 2012 at 12:02 am
Lefty
Hardline has it right. We’ve done beat that dead horse so much, all that’s left is ‘burger. The limited number of new draftees also limits the discussion. On top of that, the trolls just make it unpleasant to hang around. I agree with your Jerry vs. Steve assertions. I’m sure the regulars will return when there’s something new to talk about.
May 26th, 2012 at 12:29 am
JB,I agree,that is why I mentioned Steve and Jerry.Jerry used to feed the blog a bone and even if it was old news or trivial,at least it gave people something to exchange ideas about.
May 26th, 2012 at 3:43 am
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May 26th, 2012 at 6:34 am
Free El Dirty!
May 26th, 2012 at 7:06 am
AM is getting almost as bad
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Blasphemy!!!!
May 26th, 2012 at 7:21 am
AM crew may go off the beaten track at times, but at least it’s friendly and often time fairly funny.
May 26th, 2012 at 7:30 am
Or unfairly funny.
May 26th, 2012 at 7:32 am
What the hell you doing up and posting on the weekends?
May 26th, 2012 at 7:40 am
Too hangover to sleep lol. You?
May 26th, 2012 at 7:41 am
Married and go to bed at 10pm
May 26th, 2012 at 7:43 am
And wife is not keeping the love alive, so to speak. Looks like a long day in the yard.
May 26th, 2012 at 7:44 am
You think The Reggie is as impressed with Condo’s snapping prowess and feathered bangs as Al was?
May 26th, 2012 at 7:48 am
How come we never taught Chris Morris how to snap?
Seems like the perfect role for the backup center, and he was a ZBS guy.
May 26th, 2012 at 7:59 am
Lol. Vegas throwing BSJ a bone.
May 26th, 2012 at 8:02 am
I think it is time to train an actual backup to replace Condo. I nominate Goethel.
May 26th, 2012 at 8:02 am
1-ON-1 WITH RAIDERS QB CARSON PALMER
Thursday, May 24, 2012, 3:24pm
Last year was a roller-coaster for veteran QB Carson Palmer, and it changed him as a person and a player.
In a 1-on-1 interview at Raiders OTAs, he detailed the pressure associated with last season’s blockbuster deal with the Bengals, explained the challenges and excitement of learning Oakland’s new West Coast offense, analyzed the receiving corps, and shared his opinion that running back Darren McFadden could be used as a receiver if the team had to go that route.
Kate Longworth: What a difference a year makes. Take me through the last 6-to-9 months and how it has shaped and changed you as a person and a player.
Carson Palmer: It’s been wild. You know, when you first get to a new place, new offense, new teammates, new everything — there’s a lot of catching up to do, obviously. And to be in the same place, same teammates, another new offense and kind of new regime, it’s just so nice to be able to take a break and sort of absorb it all as far as the offense is concerned, and the new schemes, terminology and all those things. It’s just nice to really have an opportunity to sit down, study it, digest it and go out on field and practice it and then learn from the mistakes — the good, the bad, all those things you make on the field and really let the plays and offense really settle in and really get a chance to understand what you are doing offensively.
[RELATED: Carson Palmer career stats]
KL: How much time did you spend going over last year, or because things are so different, do you just let that go, be the past and start over this year?
CP: I definitely spent a lot of time looking at myself on film, not necessarily what we were doing as a whole because the offense is completely new, completely different. But just try to pick up on little things to work on in January, February, March. Technical things as far as playing the position of quarterback goes, and trying to get those kind of sharpened up … the little things I might have given away with my eyes, or with certain reads or certain technique things — sharpening those things up coming in to OTAs and hopefully having already improved on those things so I can get ahead with the new offense.
KL: You already have a head start when comparing to last year. Now do you feel “I can fine tune the player I am” because I imagine last year you felt like you were playing catch up?
CP: This has been offense. It’s a brand new offense. Everything is different. The run game is different, the terminology is different, routes are completely different, there’s really not anything that kind of carries over from last year so it’s a whole new learning process for all of us on offense. It’s been great to study it together, and watch it on film and really watch the success of the Houston Texans — where [offensive coordinator Greg] Knapp came from. And to just see for myself — see guys wide open, running certain routes, see a defense’s confusion on film. It’s been really good for us as an offensive group to really study the Houston Texans and see how these things can correlate to what we have personnel-wise on offense.
[RELATED: Carson Palmer 2011 game logs]
KL: Knowing last year that one of your reflections was wishing you had more 1-on-1 time with [former coach] Hue Jackson, how would you describe your relationship with Coach Knapp?
CP: Very personal. He’s in every single meeting. He runs the offense meetings, he does the install, he’s in on the QB meetings. We meet very often, and really get the chance to get to know him as a play-caller, get to know him as a coach and get to know him on a personal level. But also get to know why he likes certain plays in certain situations, in certain field positions, in certain points of game, certain downs and distances, so that as you are on the field and plays are being called, you kind of have a little bit of a hint with things you have learned in the offseason with things he likes to do in different situations.
KL: Coach [Dennis] Allen has said you’re going to run this style of offense but it’s also based around your strengths out there. What would you say are your strengths?
CP: I have been playing this position in this league for a long time so I understand certain aspects of defenses and how to decipher things very early. Being around a lot of different guys, I got a really good feel for what we have personnel-wise offensively, certain strengths, certain things. There are different receivers that like the ball in different places on a number of routes. Being around the league for a long time, playing the game for a long time, having that veteran experience is huge for me.
KL: And as you dive into this new playbook, what’s it been like for you to have Matt Leinart joining the team? Obviously he is familiar with this offense and you are familiar with him. What have been some advantages of that addition for you?
CP: Well, he’s been in this offense for years. He understands it. There’s always questions you can ask your coach, your coordinator. But then there are times where they are coaching or they are on the field doing something, and just being able to quickly bounce a question off a guy who has been in the pocket and actually run the offense, is really nice. The experience he has in his years with this offense, is something that’s just easy for myself and Terrelle Pryor and even different receivers, to be able to ask him, either when a coach is busy or when a question comes up and hits your head. He’s got so much experience in it, it’s obviously very comforting having him around.
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KL: It’s so early when you are talking 2012 season but for me, watching all the practices last year, ending the season and then just seeing a few this season, it seems like the chemistry is coming along between you and your receivers. Would you agree, and who is standing out to you?
CP: We’ve been bitten by the injury bug recently, especially at the receiver position. But obviously Jacoby Ford has been on the field a ton and he’s made a bunch of plays. I haven’t really played a whole lot with him because he was injured last year but he and I have a real good rhythm going. Darrius Heyward-Bey and I have really been clicking. We spent a lot of time together this offseason. And then obviously, Denarius Moore has been obviously a big playmaker and a very special talent. He’s had a little bit of an injury thing. But it’s been good for other guys because there have been rookies and draft picks and free agents, guys getting forced into different situations that normally would be standing on the sideline watching. So it’s great when you do get dinged up here and there because you give other guys experience and it’s also good to see can they can play — you figure that out early. It doesn’t take to training camp to see if a guy can win in certain coverages against the starting defense when he’s a rookie. So it’s been good for us. But as far as the chemistry is coming, it’s really been a great opportunity for us to be on the same page and just work, and work and work.
KL: When you talk about the health of this team, I’ve got to imagine there’s a big sigh of relief when you see (Darren) McFadden out on the field. What kind of excitement does he bring to you when you think about how dynamic this offense can be with him healthy?
CP: Yeah, this offense can be really difficult to stop and difficult to prepare for. Obviously he can run the ball really well, everybody knows that. But if we had to, we can line him up at receiver and play a game with him at receiver. He understands the game so well. He understands zone, and man-reads and running routes. He catches the ball as good as any receiver and seeing what he can do in the screen game is really going to take his game to the next level because he is so explosive with the ball in his hands. If we can get him space between himself and the next defender and have an offensive line pulling out in the screen, he’s the type of guy that can score from anywhere on the field.
KL: And obviously the Raiders sacrificed a lot to get you here and show you they want you as their QB — now do you feel any extra pressure to show you belong here and this is the right direction to go?
CP: Absolutely … absolutely. I have been playing QB for a long time and I understand the pressure side of it. That’s one of my favorite parts of the position is the pressure you are in week in, week out, offseason, during the season, postseason. That’s why I started playing the position a long time ago, is that I enjoy that part of it. There are so many little things that come with this position and pressures are one of the best parts of it. But I definitely feel the pressure and I think every quarterback in this league feels a tremendous amount of pressure. It’s just part of the deal, it comes with the territory.
KL: So can you use that outside chatter to fuel your success out on the field?
CP: I could, I guess, if I wanted to spend time listening to it, responding to it, or whatever … but I am so busy with what we are doing as an offense and what I am trying to do as a quarterback that I am not worried about what’s going on outside. I am worried what’s going on in our building, on our team and especially on our offense.
KL: So how do you think you go out there and prove this was the right direction for the Raiders?
CP: Winning games.
KL: Any goals you’ve set? Playoffs obviously I know are a goal the minute you step on the field, but what are some of the bench marks you’ve set for yourself?
CP: I’ve never really set personal goals for myself as far as yardage is concerned, touchdowns and all of that. I want to win every time I step on the field. I want to throw a ton of touchdown passes. But if the touchdown pass isn’t there I want to throw the check-down to McFadden and see him get first downs and get out of bounds. As far as team goals, we haven’t really talked about that. We’ve been so focused installing the new offense, defense, special teams but there’s no reason our goals shouldn’t be to step on the field and win every game. It hasn’t been done very often but we are going to set our goals high. We expect greatness with what we are doing. All the time we are putting in out here and in the weight room and all these things, there’s no reason not to shoot for the stars.
KL: When you look back on your career is the best of Carson Palmer still to come? Obviously, the years help in learning the game, but also it takes a toll on the body. Where are you at as an athlete?
CP: I feel like the best is yet to come. Physically, I only played in a handful of games last year. This is going on 10 years, but my rookie year I didn’t play at all. I didn’t take one snap. My body is feeling great. The new strength staff is doing a phenomenal job and I am doing a lot of things I haven’t done since college. I feel stronger than ever and I am in as good as shape as I have ever been in. I want to play for a long time. I don’t at all look like or feel like this is the twilight of my career. This is a fresh start, a new beginning and I have a lot of football in me.
KL: What are fans going to see of this new regime?
CP: A disciplined football team that plays hard through the whistle, that understands their assignments and is willing to do whatever it takes to win. That’s something Coach Allen has come in and preached. The first thing he talked about is we’re going to be a disciplined football team and discipline sets you up for so many positive things down the line — but first and foremost disciplined team.
KL: What are your thoughts on Terrelle Pryor? What have you seen from him?
CP: Terrelle has been awesome. He’s pushed me every single day. He’s been my workout partner, study partner and he’s so gifted, so athletic. He wants to be great, so bad. It’s been really fun to have a young guy push me. For myself, selfishly, I look at it that way, but Terrelle’s got so much potential, so much talent. I am happy to see a guy come in with that much athletic ability that works just as hard, and puts in the time to really understand the game, the position adn what he’s called to do leadership wise, what he’s called to do bringing younger guys along that are older than him. I am excited about Terrelle’s future.
May 26th, 2012 at 8:03 am
Is Chris Morris in the league?
May 26th, 2012 at 8:05 am
We have a media friendly regime and two beat bloggers but fewer posts than ever. I think IBA take this blog for granted.
May 26th, 2012 at 8:15 am
Well we went from having one sponsor, the gummy bear lady.
Than Jerry peaked it, to where the livechats were sponsored by Levi’s or McDonalds, and all kinds of ads up top.
Now, it is bare, no sponsors, and things may just blow away in the next year or two.
May 26th, 2012 at 8:25 am
Do you remember the great “Is the gummy bear lady hot” debate?
May 26th, 2012 at 8:47 am
I do and she was
May 26th, 2012 at 8:51 am
Too bad more politicians didn’t sample the herb.
May 26th, 2012 at 8:55 am
So, no shields on the helmets until you earn it. Nice.
Did they take the shield off DMAC’s walking boot too?
May 26th, 2012 at 8:57 am
I hear he’s been wearing “super slider snow skates” during the OTAs.
May 26th, 2012 at 9:02 am
BSJ,
What is your REALISTIC expectation of number of touches from scrimmage for Darren?
So far he has went 142, 125, 270, 132 in his 4 years.
Not good. We need at least 300. MJD has had over 350 the last 3 years. Foster had 330 while missing 3 games last year (and almost 400 the year before).
May 26th, 2012 at 9:04 am
Further to #739: Don’t worry Kell…We’ll take it easy on you seeing as how it will be your first time smoking the magic bush…Just a few deep hits from the vaporizer to start off.
May 26th, 2012 at 9:06 am
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz…
May 26th, 2012 at 9:11 am
DMAC: 250 carries 1250 yards, and 50 catches 500 yards.
May 26th, 2012 at 9:12 am
250 carries is not a lot. It’s less than 16 carries per game.
May 26th, 2012 at 9:13 am
250 carries is not a lot. It’s less than 16 carries per game.
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He’s 0 for 4 doing that though, and twice he didn’t even do half that.
Year 5 has to be the break-out health year for Darren.
May 26th, 2012 at 9:14 am
I don’t expect 16 healthy games from him, but if he could be like Foster last year, and give us 13 fully healthy games as a workhorse (plus two awesome playoff games), that would be ideal.
May 26th, 2012 at 9:17 am
His 1st 2 years don’t count. I remember Fat Monkey was very impressed with Fargas, and he gave him more carries than DMAC & Bush.
May 26th, 2012 at 9:18 am
As for those concerned about the ZBS against power teams, the Houston Texans and their ZBS we are obviously tring to mimic, last year they ran for 25 more yards THAN ANY OTHER TEAM HAS EVER ran against the Ravens in a playoff game, on the road no less with a rookie QB.
May 26th, 2012 at 9:18 am
I expect about 8 games and 200 touches max, although he is in a contract year with a new GM…he may realize he is being labeled as fragile and unwilling to hulk up. Either way I predict he in gone next year.
May 26th, 2012 at 9:20 am
He hasn’t played a full season since he was drafted, so expecting him to stay healthy for an entire season is asking too much. I hope he can do it.
May 26th, 2012 at 9:20 am
He will sign elsewhere as a FA and everyone will be saying WHY DIDN’T WE GET ANYTHING FOR HIM?
And Dakota will blame Cable.
May 26th, 2012 at 9:21 am
Whut up Raider fans?
May 26th, 2012 at 9:21 am
Good morning Raider Nation!~ Hope you all have a good week end and God Bless our troops and those who wait for them…
May 26th, 2012 at 9:22 am
25 carries per game? I don’t think so. That’s a lot.
May 26th, 2012 at 9:22 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
May 26th, 2012 at 9:18 am
I expect about 8 games and 200 touches max, although he is in a contract year with a new GM…he may realize he is being labeled as fragile and unwilling to hulk up. Either way I predict he in gone next year.
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Great prediction. He may be gone before camp!
May 26th, 2012 at 9:23 am
Raider O Says:
May 26th, 2012 at 9:11 am
DMAC: 250 carries 1250 yards, and 50 catches 500 yards.
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I think he’s gonna be utilized a little differently this year.
May 26th, 2012 at 9:23 am
He is not going anywhere. He is the best player on the team, and he will be 25 yo next year.
May 26th, 2012 at 9:24 am
I hope he can too Mustafa. I also hope Condo becomes another Clay Matthews but I ain’t predicting it.
May 26th, 2012 at 9:24 am
McFragile and McSlow might both be gone before camp
May 26th, 2012 at 9:25 am
Was DMAC our best player last year?
May 26th, 2012 at 9:25 am
Again O, I don’t expect 16 healthy games. That is just not very likely in todays NFL for RB’s.
But can we get 10 fully healthy games AS A WORKHORSE, 3 somewhat dinged games, and 3 Sundays where he wears sweatpants?
In 4 years, he has 9 total touches in our Week 17 games. That won’t slice it.
May 26th, 2012 at 9:28 am
Preppie,
I understand the logic behind your Condo rants. It’s a roster spot that can be used to add another player who will play more snaps, and have a bigger impact on the team, so I don’t care if they keep Condo.
May 26th, 2012 at 9:30 am
Preppie,
No!! It was Condo.
Yes he was!
May 26th, 2012 at 9:33 am
I think most fans don’t expect him to stay healthy for a full season, but I do expect 13 games from him. He is not a workhorse! He is 6′2 215 and has a history full of injuries (in the NFL).
Not a workhorse.
May 26th, 2012 at 9:33 am
I would love to know what DMAC’s agent is telling him.
Every game he sits this year will knock a couple mil off his next signing bonus.
May 26th, 2012 at 9:34 am
I don’t have a problem with a specialist being strickly a long-snapper.
I just got a problem with his salary.
When we are at our best, he is on the sidelines flicking his hair, getting ready to snap an extra point (that 99% of the league yearly can do for less pay).
May 26th, 2012 at 9:34 am
DMAC: 15-16 carries and 4-5 catches per game.
May 26th, 2012 at 9:36 am
3 STs players have a $10 million cap hit. 8% of the cap for 3 STs players?!
May 26th, 2012 at 9:41 am
Dave,
I think McClain and DMAC are not going anywhere. McClain is the best LB on the roster, and DMAC is the best player on the team.
May 26th, 2012 at 9:42 am
Well a FG kicker is a much higher value and importance to the team than the other two, so I have no beef with Seabass.
Shane will not make what he is making this year in FA or with us moving forward, so that should somewhat correct itself in the years ahead.
Not sure what to do with JonBon CondoJovi. Got to think that The Reggie is kind of working on a backup plan moving forward, but we shall see.
May 26th, 2012 at 9:44 am
We are counting down the top 500 classic rock songs of all time.
Queen-We Will Rock You is # 305. Seems low to me.
May 26th, 2012 at 9:47 am
I thought Condo’s salary is around $1 million this season. I agree Vegas, and that’s why I don’t complain about Jano. He scores points, and he can kick a 65 yard FG. He is a weapon. A punter is a different story, his stats also depend on the strength of his STs unit.
May 26th, 2012 at 9:47 am
Cool, keep me posted DJ. I love lists.
I bet SteppenWolf only gets Born to Be Wild in, when they should have at least 3-4 songs in there.
Are the Black Crowes considered “classic” Rock?
One bourbon, one scotch and one beer is in my top 10.
May 26th, 2012 at 9:47 am
JonBon CondoJovi.
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Ha. That is good.
May 26th, 2012 at 9:53 am
I painted Black, somebody to love, welcome to the hotel CA, anything from Pink Floyd and Led zeppelin.
May 26th, 2012 at 9:56 am
Don’t forget Jimi Hendrix!
May 26th, 2012 at 9:56 am
JFB,
Born to be wild is in there…I saw Steppenwolf on their “One Last Howl” tour two yrs. ago???
Black Crowes IS considered Classic Rock and I see they are in there too.
The list seems all screwed up. For instance they have Mr. Crowley from Ozzy ranked 30 songs higher than ‘The Cradle Will Rock’ from Van Halen.
Same guys that do this list must do those Top 10 lists on NFLN.
May 26th, 2012 at 9:58 am
All along the Watchtower, Castle’s made of sand, and Hey Joe would be in mine.
Hey Joe might be too bluesy though. His stuff with the band of gypys and Buddy Miles was awesome (I think only a couple of live albums) but I doubt it makes any list.
May 26th, 2012 at 9:59 am
O,
Hotel California # 6 all time.
May 26th, 2012 at 10:00 am
Black Crowes and the J. Geils band are two of the most underrated bands IMO.
May 26th, 2012 at 10:01 am
Another gay list?
May 26th, 2012 at 10:02 am
Top Gay artists of all time:
-Freddie Mercury- Queen
-Rob Halford- Judas Priest
-Elton John
May 26th, 2012 at 10:03 am
Lol
May 26th, 2012 at 10:06 am
Trying to plan the yearly game with my father. We decided on the Steeler game and I have a feeling there are going to be a lot of Pittsburg fans in attendance. All of the early AM plane tix are sold out already. In May! Ive never seen this before.This is nuts. Maybe it’s just Raider fans wanting to see that game, but I also know the Steelers travel strong.
May 26th, 2012 at 10:08 am
First comes the lists. next up people will be talking tebo & farvewatch…
May 26th, 2012 at 10:09 am
I was thinking the Steelers game, but I was worried the dirt would still be on the field.
We have decided on the Denver Thursday night game, which is week 15 I believe, which is always a little dicey with our beloved Raiders, in case they are 6-8 at the time.
May 26th, 2012 at 10:11 am
Hey Joe is one of my favorites.
RIP Jimi.
May 26th, 2012 at 10:11 am
I am happy Tebow is out of the division to be quite frank.
There was just something weird going on with them, and he can take all that good ju-ju to the AFC East as far as I am concerned.
May 26th, 2012 at 10:16 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
May 26th, 2012 at 10:09 am
I was thinking the Steelers game, but I was worried the dirt would still be on the field.
We have decided on the Denver Thursday night game, which is week 15 I believe, which is always a little dicey with our beloved Raiders, in case they are 6-8 at the time.
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The Denver game was our first choice but the latest Soutwest flys out is 9:30 PM.
May 26th, 2012 at 10:18 am
http://www.GiveLechleraRaise.com
May 26th, 2012 at 10:19 am
I have this weird feeling that Peyton will NOT be the same Peyton everyone is used to.
May 26th, 2012 at 10:22 am
If your gonna talk jimi you have to mention little wing and manic depression…
May 26th, 2012 at 10:23 am
794. That feeling is from the kool aid…
May 26th, 2012 at 10:30 am
Manic is sweet; basically everything but Purple Haze and Foxy lady.
I got a 6 song live Band of Gypys album, with machinegun, changes and a few other bad azz tunes.
May 26th, 2012 at 10:40 am
DJ Johnny Says:
May 26th, 2012 at 10:19 am
I have this weird feeling that Peyton will NOT be the same Peyton everyone is used to.
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Replace “have this weird feeling” with “hope”, and I believe you.
May 26th, 2012 at 10:41 am
I think I have all his stuff.
May 26th, 2012 at 10:45 am
Weird how Hendrix, Morrison, Joplin died so young of drug overdoses/alcoholism, when so many of those ’80s hairspray bands partied much harder and lived on.
May 26th, 2012 at 11:22 am
The Hair Bands did the groupie thing and were much more public with their partying, but I would bet that Joplin could drink Nicki Sixx under the table no problem.
May 26th, 2012 at 11:26 am
I’m the Lizard King, I can do anything!!
May 26th, 2012 at 11:27 am
Run with me!
May 26th, 2012 at 11:28 am
Sullivan44 Says:
May 26th, 2012 at 10:45 am
Weird how Hendrix, Morrison, Joplin died so young of drug overdoses/alcoholism, when so many of those ’80s hairspray bands partied much harder and lived on.
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I don’t know. Those guys drank bud light and did cheap cocaine.
May 26th, 2012 at 11:30 am
Who’s Joplin?
May 26th, 2012 at 11:32 am
LMAO Raider O
May 26th, 2012 at 11:43 am
Yo DJ
Did 2 Kewl 4 Skool’s hit “Cafeteria Crush” make the top 5?
I’m pretty sure “D.O.A.L (Duece of a Lifetime)” was disqualified because it’s more of a dance/club single
May 26th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
801=money.
May 26th, 2012 at 12:35 pm
Blog Brahs, Nerdos & GooberDorks
The Beeech Diggity was up half the night with the Certified Platinum Posse gettin’ hella high on skunk weed and practicing some hot new stand up comedy material
Will drop some gems on the blog after I take this bong rip and give my nads a nice hot soak in the jacuzzi
Holy crud, the Certified Platinum Posse are all passed out in my waterbed and spooning in their underwear!
Gots to get a shot of this for TMZ, word
May 26th, 2012 at 1:35 pm
What no love for Lynyrd Skynyrd. Or Rush
May 26th, 2012 at 1:43 pm
How about the Stones too.
May 26th, 2012 at 1:44 pm
R8
I was at Lynyrd Synyrd concert a long time ago and started macking on these two smokin’ hot 22 year old babes with teased hair and mini skirts
We got wasted on booze and dry humped in the alley while the band rocked the encore
My bad, that was Winger
May 26th, 2012 at 1:48 pm
2 cars out and it ain’t even 2 yet!
May 26th, 2012 at 1:48 pm
Rock Bottom – UFO
May 26th, 2012 at 1:49 pm
That cuz Sixx is like 4 foot nothing!
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Just Fire Baby Says:
May 26th, 2012 at 11:22 am
The Hair Bands did the groupie thing and were much more public with their partying, but I would bet that Joplin could drink Nicki Sixx under the table no problem.
May 26th, 2012 at 1:50 pm
Neil Young > Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Though I can’t deny the greatness of Freebird.
May 26th, 2012 at 1:54 pm
R8ER MIKE Says:
May 26th, 2012 at 1:43 pm
How about the Stones too.
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Exile on Main St. on vinyl is perfection.
May 26th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
807.The Beeech Dawg Says:
May 26th, 2012 at 11:43 am
Yo DJ
Did 2 Kewl 4 Skool’s hit “Cafeteria Crush” make the top 5?
I’m pretty sure “D.O.A.L (Duece of a Lifetime)” was disqualified because it’s more of a dance/club single
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Cafeteria Crush is # 3 on the “Hot Pop” format.
I think Firehouse is still picketing outside the record studio cuz we didn’t honor the “Cease and Desist” order…thinking it was a rip on “Love of a Lifetime”.
May 26th, 2012 at 2:04 pm
817.Breaking_Black Says:
May 26th, 2012 at 1:54 pm
R8ER MIKE Says:
May 26th, 2012 at 1:43 pm
How about the Stones too.
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Exile on Main St. on vinyl is perfection.
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Yes. They recorded that record while holed up in a mansion they rented on the French Riviera in like a 3 week heroin influenced marathon. At least Keith was on a binge from what I remember reading.
May 26th, 2012 at 2:06 pm
Latest is Redskins pursuing Mike Jenkins.
I hope this isn’t something Reggie will regret not going after.
May 26th, 2012 at 2:10 pm
DJ, here’s a great new Insane in the Beeech Brain joke you can use on air, I’ll waive all royalties
Hey folks, glad you all tuned in for the huge Memorial Day Weekend Countdown! Coming in at #214 (drum roll) … The one and only Sweet Pickle! Wait a minute (pretend you’re listening to your engineer on your headset), I guess there’s been a misunderstanding. I thought we were doing the Vlassic Rock countdown! (press the button where the audience groans)
Get it folks, not CLASSIC Rock but VLASSIC Rock, like the popular brand of pickle (press the button where the audience cheers)
Broham, you can ride this joke all the way to the bank and beyond
May 26th, 2012 at 2:14 pm
Thanks Beech. I appreciate you waving the royalites.
I don’t have an engineer though that runs things we have to press all the buttons ourselves.
Cheapo Cumulus.
May 26th, 2012 at 2:16 pm
Rush has a career above and beyond every other band in the world.
The end
May 26th, 2012 at 2:19 pm
MistaBrown Says:
May 26th, 2012 at 2:16 pm
Rush has a career above and beyond every other band in the world.
The end
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Guess you’ve never heard of Salt N Pepa
I’d get on them booties hella quick
May 26th, 2012 at 2:21 pm
Rush = 40 years of music and still relevant
May 26th, 2012 at 2:22 pm
DJ, mix in a little Benny Goodman on that countdown so KrappyRat has something he and his walker can groove to
May 26th, 2012 at 2:22 pm
MistaBrown Says:
May 26th, 2012 at 2:16 pm
Rush has a career above and beyond every other band in the world.
The end
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I’d say The Beatles did more in a decade than any other band has in their whole career.
May 26th, 2012 at 2:25 pm
Triumph is the “other” great Canadian band.
May 26th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
Rush has out lasted every other band in the planet and done laps around them.
May 26th, 2012 at 2:28 pm
Triumph was a Canadian band but NOT a great one.
May 26th, 2012 at 2:34 pm
You dudes want some great Canadian rock, buy a few copies of Michael Buble’s Christmas Album
Can’t tell you how hot strippers get when you pump that in the limo
May 26th, 2012 at 2:47 pm
Opinions are like a**holes. Everyone has one and they all stink.
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MistaBrown Says:
May 26th, 2012 at 2:28 pm
Triumph was a Canadian band but NOT a great one.
May 26th, 2012 at 2:49 pm
Breaking_Black Says:
May 26th, 2012 at 1:50 pm
Neil Young > Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Though I can’t deny the greatness of Freebird.
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Beauty in the ear in the listener I suppose.
Skynyrd has dozens of songs that I’d rather listen to.
May 26th, 2012 at 2:50 pm
I like Rush better as an old guy than I did when I was young.
Saw them at Winterland as I recall. Waaay back in the day.
May 26th, 2012 at 3:04 pm
I could have sworn the Gummi Bear lady was on another Raiders blog…maybe RaiderBeat?
All I know is that they tried making it a paid subscription service, at which point everyone laughed at them.
May 26th, 2012 at 3:57 pm
Neil Young is a god.
May 26th, 2012 at 3:58 pm
MistaBrown Says:
May 26th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
Rush has out lasted every other band in the planet and done laps around them.
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I don’t mind Rush. But I think you overrate them greatly.
May 26th, 2012 at 4:06 pm
Let’s give it up for Boz Scaggs!
May 26th, 2012 at 4:11 pm
My Dad likes Boz Scaggs. Wasn’t he a Raider fan?
May 26th, 2012 at 4:50 pm
The Beeech Dawg Says:
May 26th, 2012 at 2:34 pm
You dudes want some great Canadian rock, buy a few copies of Michael Buble’s Christmas Album
Can’t tell you how hot strippers get when you pump that in the limo
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Yep. Buble gets the non ghetto classy ladies wet! hahaha
May 26th, 2012 at 4:51 pm
Rush——> the most overrated rock band, ever.
May 26th, 2012 at 4:58 pm
Give it up for Diana Ross and the Supremes, Smokey Robinson, The Four Tops, Buffalo Springfield, and the great Jimi Hendrix. Now the Mothers of Invention were ahead of their times, but Zappa could zap. Boz is fckng legit. Who’s Rush anyway?
May 26th, 2012 at 5:01 pm
Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaang! Bust out the good sch*t!
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Crusty Leaker the 3rd Says:
May 26th, 2012 at 4:58 pm
Give it up for Diana Ross and the Supremes, Smokey Robinson, The Four Tops, Buffalo Springfield, and the great Jimi Hendrix. Now the Mothers of Invention were ahead of their times, but Zappa could zap. Boz is fckng legit. Who’s Rush anyway?
May 26th, 2012 at 5:08 pm
841.PlunkforHOF Says:
May 26th, 2012 at 4:51 pm
Rush——> the most overrated rock band, ever.
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I’m not sure why you say this. I think they should be in the Rock N Roll hall of fame. I know you play so I’m Just interested in hearing your thoughts on that comment.
May 26th, 2012 at 5:09 pm
Betty White? She must be a Raidah fan. She bein talked about on this blog? OK. She be gettin her freak groove on and bustin some nuts. Hell yeah.
May 26th, 2012 at 5:12 pm
RFL: All of their songs sound the same, and to me are boring.. The singer sounds like a teenager on a helium binge… The drummer is very good.
May 26th, 2012 at 5:18 pm
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-top-ten/09000d5d81f40bde/Top-10-Uniforms-The-Silver-Black?module=HP11_content_stream
May 26th, 2012 at 5:18 pm
Well Plunk, I gotta disagree but everyone has there own opinion.
You ever listen to Steve Morse?
May 26th, 2012 at 5:19 pm
The name sounds familiar…
May 26th, 2012 at 5:23 pm
YO Dawg Beeech, all that smoke in here is driftin this way. What say you pass that bonger over here. Ol Puff the magic dragon is waitin for a toke.
May 26th, 2012 at 5:45 pm
Plunk, Youtube Steve Morse. He’s a bad “shut yo fkn mouth” guitar player.
May 26th, 2012 at 6:04 pm
Crusty Leaker the 3rd Says:
May 26th, 2012 at 4:58 pm
Give it up for Diana Ross and the Supremes, Smokey Robinson, The Four Tops, Buffalo Springfield, and the great Jimi Hendrix. Now the Mothers of Invention were ahead of their times, but Zappa could zap. Boz is fckng legit. Who’s Rush anyway?
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Tracks of my tears is one of my favs. I love the Delfonics, Supremes, Four Tops, Sam & Dave, Stylistics, Barbara Lewis, The Dells, Intruders..lol, too many to name but of course, Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Stevie, and the Temptations. “Aint nobody comin to see you Otis!” Lol
May 26th, 2012 at 6:23 pm
Rush = Jamie Moyer
Mad props for sticking around forever, but you were never anywhere near the top of your profession EVER.
May 26th, 2012 at 6:30 pm
Terry Bozzio was a bad azz mutha fkr.
May 26th, 2012 at 6:31 pm
RFL: Did he take Ritchie Blackmore’s place in Deep Purple?
May 26th, 2012 at 6:44 pm
Yeah Plunk, I think he’s been with Deep Purple for about 15 years. He’s still touring with them. But he started out with the Dixie Dregs, and has his own band Steve Morse Band.
Search Steve Morse Tumeni notes.
May 26th, 2012 at 6:45 pm
I watched some of the YouTube stuff.. he definitely rips it up.
May 26th, 2012 at 6:59 pm
826.The Beeech Dawg Says:
May 26th, 2012 at 2:22 pm
DJ, mix in a little Benny Goodman on that countdown so KrappyRat has something he and his walker can groove to
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I’ve been off air for awhile now. My shift was 10-2 central.
I left off at song # 211-”Wind Cries Mary” -Hendrix.
You wouldn’t believe this list. “She Sells Sanctuary” by The Cult ranked ahead of “Flirtin w/ Disaster” by Molly Hatchett on greatest classic rock songs of all time.
The formula for ranking this is based on many things..and i’m not even a fan of Molly Hatchett but ‘Flirtin w/ Disaster” is a song that has gotten a ton of airplay as compared to that song by The Cult.
May 26th, 2012 at 6:59 pm
Pryor keeps on plugging away, reaches out to Rich Gannon
Big feature on Terrelle Pryor Sunday. He does not see himself as a No. 3 quarterback, and not really even a No. 2 for that matter, but admits that he has a lot to learn from starter Carson Palmer.
Pryor has worked extensively with new Raiders quarterback coach John DeFilippo this offseason and has also reached out to Raiders greats of the past. He called Rich Gannon up and hopes to work out with the former quarterback and further pick his brain.
“I called him and he gave me some wisdom on the game of football,” Pryor said.
Gannon, now a TV analyst for CBS, said he would like to get together with Pryor, but they haven’t been able to schedule anything yet.
As for Pryor, he keeps plugging away.
Scouts have questioned his throwing mechanics, but Pryor said it’s just a matter of getting his footwork down.
“I work with the best, I work with Carson every day,” Pryor said. “I think the biggest thing is to keep working on my feet and getting my footwork done because sometimes it’s not consistent. When it’s consistent, I make perfect throws. When it’s not, sometimes it’s not the best drive. So I just have to keep working on that and getting better at it.”
Pryor said Palmer will constantly point out things on film, even with passes that are completed.
“He’s like, ‘Look where your left foot was, your pointer foot, it was turned inside.’ And I was throwing the ball across the field,” Pryor said. “So little things like that that he does all the time. That’s a big help just to hear it from him. He’s taking all his time to give a word for me to get better.”
Palmer said Pryor welcomes criticism, even asks for it.
“He just wants to get better every day,” Palmer said. “It’s fun to be around a young guy like that that’s champing at the bit to get in there and get reps and wants to steal your reps.”
May 26th, 2012 at 7:02 pm
Since the blog is slow
My main baby is a 1990 Les Paul Standard.
100 WT Carvin MTS tube amp.
4-12 Carvin 1/2 stack and a 2-12 cab with Celestion vin 30s.
I’ve gone back to stomp boxes…Tube Screamer and H20 for delay.
May 26th, 2012 at 7:03 pm
TP seems to be doing and saying all the right things.
May 26th, 2012 at 7:09 pm
Guitars:
Gibson ES-335
G&L ASAT Telecaster
Strat assembled from various sources(known as “The Playacaster”)
Couple of acoustics
Amps:
Marshall Lead Combo w/12″ Celestion
Behringer modelling amp
May 26th, 2012 at 7:10 pm
860.Raiders for life Says:
May 26th, 2012 at 7:02 pm
Since the blog is slow
My main baby is a 1990 Les Paul Standard.
100 WT Carvin MTS tube amp.
4-12 Carvin 1/2 stack and a 2-12 cab with Celestion vin 30s.
I’ve gone back to stomp boxes…Tube Screamer and H20 for delay.
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Cool. I’ve got a Cort (circa 1980) Flying V with the various d-boxes. Peavey SP 5-G’s with standard power amp 400 watt.
May 26th, 2012 at 7:11 pm
Some may have wondered if it was pretense, just saying it. But he’s reached out to Gannon, he’s constantly hounding Palmer and Leinart, who mention how he welcomes criticism so he can improve, etc.
Clearly, he’s taking it seriously, and putting in a lot of work. Guys like DHB and Pryor who start off with latent ability but lack refined skill, but work their tails off in the face of all the mockery/criticism are admirable and also what our team needs, seeing workaholics like that who take nothing for granted and compete to take your job.
May 26th, 2012 at 7:12 pm
Raiders for life,
They ranked Angus Young over Randy Rhoads on the R. Stone top 100 of all time.
Steve Vai?
Brad Gillis?
Carlos Cavazo?
May 26th, 2012 at 7:15 pm
Reggie McKenzie speaks at length
Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 12:07 by CohnZohn
Here is the transcript of a long interview I did with Reggie McKenzie a few days ago. I found him open, charming, smart. I hope you do, too. My column on McKenzie will run later today on the PD website and tomorrow in the paper. If you find any typos in this transcript, be kind to me. I typed a lot of words.
Where were you born?
Knoxville, Tenn.
What street did you grow up on?
Lilac Avenue. It was a house, small little house. I want to say it was close to 1,000 square feet. It was small for three boys and Mom and Dad. One story. There was a little basement that was more used for storage until Mom went down there and knocked it out and painted walls so we could hang out down there. You could do something in that basement. It was a small home compared to what I’m living in now.
When you say living in now, do you mean Green Bay?
In Green Bay.
Are your parents still living?
My dad is. My mom passed my last season when I was a player here (1988). But my dad’s still living
What was your mom’s name?
Janie.
What did she do for a living?
She was pretty much a housewife but she was a daycare school teacher. She worked in the elderly home to help out. Most of her work was more teaching. She was a Sunday school teacher, she was giving of herself more so than going from nine to five working at some office somewhere. Dad was a social worker.
What is your dad’s name?
Sam.
Does he still live on Lilac?
Same house.
What are your brothers’ names and what do they do?
My twin brother is Raleigh and he’s now a college scout with the Raiders. And my younger brother of two years is a (he hesitates to get this right), he is – I call him the mad scientist – but he is a lab technician – for fear of getting it wrong I’m going to not say a whole lot about it – he works for the Oak Ridge National Laboratories.
May I say he’s a scientist?
Yes.
And what’s his name?
Samuel.
What is your wife’s name?
June.
Your wife’s a lawyer?
Yes.
And you have how many kids?
Four.
What high school did you go to?
Austin-East. It was actually two high schools merged, East High and Austin High.
I read you were the valedictorian. Does that mean you studied hard?
Absolutely. (He laughs.)
Why?
That’s the only way I knew how. I really didn’t have to be told. That’s one thing from an early age it was ingrained. But my folks didn’t have to say, ‘If you don’t study hard,’ or ‘If you don’t make A’s and B’s you won’t play,’ they didn’t have to tell us that. Looking back, it was a competitive thing, me and my brother competitive thing and within the class. A couple of students that were good I wanted to be better than them. That’s how it really got started, to tell you the truth. I remember the second grade, there was a little contest and getting second place.
What was the contest?
We were going from print to cursive writing. It was doing it all correctly and neatly and seeing who did it the best. They gave us a couple of days. It came down to me and this girl and she beat me.
It didn’t feel good?
No. (He laughs.) I came in second.
Are you still proud of being the valedictorian?
Yes.
Clearly proud of it?
Clearly.
What was your college major?
Business management. Personnel management, actually.
Why?
I wanted to go into business because my brother and I, we always talked about running a business together. He majored in marketing and I majored in management. See what we can do after college. I also thought about education. We always talked about teaching and coaching high school. Matter of fact, when I went to get my masters I went in education administration.
You have a masters?
Well, no I didn’t finish because when Ron Wolf called me up to Green Bay I was – I kick myself to this day – I only had another semester and I should have finished.
At what school was that?
Tennessee.
When you were in the NFL – I know you did not have a long career – you got hurt, right?
My knee. Tore my ACL, MCL.
Were you a good football player?
Yes. I was good. I don’t think I was great by any stretch but I thought I was a good solid football player.
What grade would you put on a good solid football player – A, B, C, D – like that.
I would say good solid football player B-minus, C-plus. A good solid football player. I thought from an overall career, that’s what I’d give myself. A couple of years, I thought I was a B player.
Were you the kind of player you now would like to draft?
Yes.
Tell me why.
The qualities I thought I brought to the table were – this is just outside of numbers – my football intelligence, instincts were good. I thought my ability to learn was really good. I thought my work ethic, my toughness were good. From a physical standpoint, I thought I was a power player. I played with good strength. I played the game physical. I thought I was an above average athlete in regards to speed, quickness, explosiveness. I was better than average but I don’t think I was special in speed, quickness, even size. I was just solid 6-2, 244 pound linebacker. I wasn’t nothing special when you see a 6-3, 6-4, 255 that runs 4.5. I wasn’t one of those guys.
Reggie, when you saw guys like that when you were a player, what did you feel about them?
Well, I felt like, ‘Woo, this guy he’s pretty athletic. This guy can run.’ Now, when those guys had instincts, made the great plays because he felt it, he understood the scheme we were playing, had ability to understand the game and play with the instincts, you knew when a guy was special at any position. I did have a chance to play with some of those guys.
You didn’t hold it against them?
No. No. I looked at them like, ‘I’m glad he’s on my team.’
I get the impression you work very hard now. How many hours a day do you work?
A lot. I get here early in the morning, usually around 7:15. I stay late. The fact that I’m here by myself now. I’m here till 9:30. My wife calls, (he whispers) ‘Go home.’ Things need to get done, need to get thought out, planned out. I can get on the phone (at night) talk to guys around the league, agents. You can spend some of the late hours working the communication part of it and catching up on information on the internet or that’s been emailed to me, inter-office stuff. You can get a lot done when everybody else is gone and everybody’s not knocking on my door and needs to see me. It’s different being a general manager than being a director of pro personnel and director of football operations. I didn’t have to be called upon to answer some of the things I am now.
What do you think about during the day?
There’s a lot. Main thing I do think about every day, ‘How can we get this thing one step better?’ Whether it’s hiring one more equipment person, whether it’s hiring a security guy, whether it’s bringing in a new scout, whether it’s adjusting someone’s responsibilities, whether it’s upgrading the football fields, upgrading the computer system or phone system, whatever it is, I’m thinking ‘I want to be proactive and not reactive.’ Being reactive is going to take you back a step or two. I don’t want to be behind. I’m trying to think ahead.
It brings you back to that test in the second grade. You don’t want to come out second.
Yep, you want to win. At the end of the day on Sunday, when you’re reading the ticker you want to see Raiders scoring more than their opponent. “W”. Raiders “W.”
Eventually will you bring your family out here?
Yes, by this time next summer for good. It’s a long-distance-type deal right now. They come out a few times and vice versa I go see them whenever I can, but they’ll be out here. We need to get them to stay in school one more year and we’ll get them out here.
So, the reasoning is for your children?
Yes. I didn’t want to put that all on my wife to handle everything at the house with the move. It would have been way too much. And I didn’t want any resentment towards Daddy for picking them up and getting them out here. The way we’re doing it is perfect. They’re into so much, especially my two sons who are left at the house now. My daughters are just finishing freshman and sophomore year in college, so they’re away from the house. My sons are 15 and 12 and they are just finishing ninth and seventh grade.
Do you sometimes get lonely?
Yes, but how technology is now with FaceTime and Skype. You can see their face instead of just hearing them on the phone. You can see expressions. That helps.
When you came in you had to let people go, you had to, I guess, in the real world you call it firing. Are you a hard guy?
Hard heart? No. Not even close. When change comes, unfortunately, people kind of go along with that change. When I had to let some guys go, that’s not an easy thing to do, but when you’re trying to put your stamp on things, you want to surround yourself with certain people and ideas, and the system I want to create and move towards a different culture. From being here early and assessing things, it was different from how I wanted to do it. Some things needed to change.
Do you worry you will do a good job?
Of course. I don’t dwell on it. I try not to play the what-if game from the standpoint of wins and losses. But I do want to make sure that I understand that it’s a game of wins and losses and how our team is going to respond to both and prepare. That’s my hope is to make sure that we’re always working towards winning and if I can add a guy here or make an adjustment here in communication with the coach or what we’re doing as a system, whatever thing we can improve we’ll try to do that if it’s going to help us win. When you’re winning those decisions are even better. We want to build for the long haul. I didn’t want to try to do a quick fix. But even in this building (process) it’s not a rebuilding. When you hear rebuilding it’s OK you know you’re going to lose a lot of games but you’re trying to get better for the future. I don’t like that whole rebuilding statement because unfortunately people look at it as you’re looking to lose this year to get better next year. And that’s not what we’re doing. We want to win this year and we want to win early and often and we’re trying to put our team in that situation to where we can win early and often. Hopefully, we do.
May 26th, 2012 at 7:18 pm
If TP didn’t envision himself as having the potential to be the starter, no one including the tools here, would want him around.
The kid will one day lead this team.
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GG Says:
May 26th, 2012 at 6:59 pm
Pryor keeps on plugging away, reaches out to Rich Gannon
Big feature on Terrelle Pryor Sunday. He does not see himself as a No. 3 quarterback, and not really even a No. 2 for that matter, but admits that he has a lot to learn from starter Carson Palmer.
Pryor has worked extensively with new Raiders quarterback coach John DeFilippo this offseason and has also reached out to Raiders greats of the past. He called Rich Gannon up and hopes to work out with the former quarterback and further pick his brain.
“I called him and he gave me some wisdom on the game of football,” Pryor said.
Gannon, now a TV analyst for CBS, said he would like to get together with Pryor, but they haven’t been able to schedule anything yet.
As for Pryor, he keeps plugging away.
Scouts have questioned his throwing mechanics, but Pryor said it’s just a matter of getting his footwork down.
“I work with the best, I work with Carson every day,” Pryor said. “I think the biggest thing is to keep working on my feet and getting my footwork done because sometimes it’s not consistent. When it’s consistent, I make perfect throws. When it’s not, sometimes it’s not the best drive. So I just have to keep working on that and getting better at it.”
Pryor said Palmer will constantly point out things on film, even with passes that are completed.
“He’s like, ‘Look where your left foot was, your pointer foot, it was turned inside.’ And I was throwing the ball across the field,” Pryor said. “So little things like that that he does all the time. That’s a big help just to hear it from him. He’s taking all his time to give a word for me to get better.”
Palmer said Pryor welcomes criticism, even asks for it.
“He just wants to get better every day,” Palmer said. “It’s fun to be around a young guy like that that’s champing at the bit to get in there and get reps and wants to steal your reps.”
May 26th, 2012 at 7:20 pm
I know for a fact an average guy like Carlos Cavazo (Quiet Riot) can be made to sound like a virtuoso in a good studio if you have a good tech, AND alot of time.
You can overlap, do over licks umpteen million times etc. etc. till it sounds perfect.
The real test is how these guys play live…imho.
May 26th, 2012 at 7:20 pm
I have an “air”!
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Raiders for life Says:
May 26th, 2012 at 7:02 pm
Since the blog is slow
My main baby is a 1990 Les Paul Standard.
100 WT Carvin MTS tube amp.
4-12 Carvin 1/2 stack and a 2-12 cab with Celestion vin 30s.
I’ve gone back to stomp boxes…Tube Screamer and H20 for delay.
May 26th, 2012 at 7:20 pm
I recently got the Behringer Bolgera 5 wt tube amp. It’s pretty good for the price.
Good to know there are some players on this blog.
I would love to have a 335. I have a 1956 Gibson ES-100 I think. (not worth much, it was considered a practice guitar) But still semi accustic/electric and sounds great. fun to play.
May 26th, 2012 at 7:23 pm
Thanks for that post GG.
May 26th, 2012 at 7:27 pm
You’re welcome.
Now, back to Max Payne 3, to finish it off and sell it back to the store.
May 26th, 2012 at 7:29 pm
TP will be the first successfully developed Raider QB since 1968.
May 26th, 2012 at 7:32 pm
Hope you’re right about that KK
Sure would be a good sign that the new Regimme is heading in the right direction.
May 26th, 2012 at 7:48 pm
Yep
May 26th, 2012 at 9:00 pm
865.DJ Johnny Says:
May 26th, 2012 at 7:12 pm
Raiders for life,
They ranked Angus Young over Randy Rhoads on the R. Stone top 100 of all time.
Steve Vai?
Brad Gillis?
Carlos Cavazo?
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Wow, I’m thinking Mark Knpofler
May 26th, 2012 at 9:23 pm
Woops, Knopfler.
Angus is a bad mo fro.
Randy died before his time and was battling with Ed in the early 80’s.
Trower
Jimmy
Clapton
Page
Schenker
It’s a long list and hard to put a #1
May 26th, 2012 at 9:27 pm
:; ya’ll know it.
May 26th, 2012 at 9:29 pm
Owen Schimitt sounds like he may be a bruiser.
May 26th, 2012 at 9:34 pm
I don’t play, but IMHO Slash is great. I will always remember him playing the Godfather’s theme song.
May 26th, 2012 at 9:37 pm
The Tracks of My Tears
Smokey Robinson
People say I’m the life of the party
Cause I tell a joke or two
Although I might be laughing loud and hearty
Deep inside I’m blue
So take a good look at my face
You’ll see my smile looks out of place
Just look closer, it’s easy to trace
The tracks of my tears
I need you, need you
Since you left me if you see me with another girl
Seeming like I’m having fun
Although she may be cute she’s just a substitute
‘Cause you’re the permanent one
Outside, I’m masquerading
Inside, my hope is fading
Just a clown, oh yeah since you put me down
My smile is my make-up I wear since my break-up with you
Chorus
May 26th, 2012 at 9:45 pm
I thought it was called “tears of a clown”
May 26th, 2012 at 9:47 pm
880.Raider O Says:
May 26th, 2012 at 9:34 pm
I don’t play, but IMHO Slash is great. I will always remember him playing the Godfather’s theme song.
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Yep, add Slasho to the top 100 great rock guitar players of all time.
May 26th, 2012 at 9:51 pm
876.Raiders for life Says:
May 26th, 2012 at 9:00 pm
865.DJ Johnny Says:
May 26th, 2012 at 7:12 pm
Raiders for life,
They ranked Angus Young over Randy Rhoads on the R. Stone top 100 of all time.
Steve Vai?
Brad Gillis?
Carlos Cavazo?
###############################
Wow, I’m thinking Mark Knpofler
877.Raiders for life Says:
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I was just throwing some metal guys to see what u thought of ‘em.
May 26th, 2012 at 10:36 pm
Morning all.
I seem to have awakened a little early on this Sunday morning.
May 26th, 2012 at 10:39 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 26th, 2012 at 7:29 pm
TP will be the first successfully developed Raider QB since 1968.
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Terrell Prior is going to be the next Kenny Stabler?!
LMFAO!
You were at sea too long KK and you shouldn’t have drunk that fuk’n sea water.
May 26th, 2012 at 10:51 pm
GG Says:
May 26th, 2012 at 6:59 pm
Pryor keeps on plugging away, reaches out to Rich Gannon
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Snake didn’t keep on “plugging away” so much as he worked on downing the shot and when he reached out it was for the nearest blonde but when the game started, he was ready.
May 26th, 2012 at 10:52 pm
WBA finished 10th England. Surprised? They sucked big at home! WTF is up with that? 2 more @ home would have put them 6th I think.
May 26th, 2012 at 10:55 pm
Got 2 out today. Used 03 5.0 ‘Stang & 2010 Govt Motors Cobalt.
May 26th, 2012 at 11:41 pm
Carson Palmer is really saying all the right things…and DOING all the right things.
-Leader
-Great size and arm strength
-Decent mobility
-Tremendous attitude
-Showed flashes of being an “elite” QB in a bad situation in Cincy
-Loves being a Raider
-Enjoys and relishes pressure. Does not shrink from it but embraces it
I like everything about him.
I was a fan of Carsons BEFORE he became a Raider and you can bet I am all in with him now.
We’re lucky to have him.
May 26th, 2012 at 11:55 pm
Very right, DJ Johnny.
Palmer is not only leading, but happy to mentor his back-ups. Something the likes of Manning, Brady, Favre, etc refuse to do. A real team player, a very at peace attitude in himself.
May 27th, 2012 at 1:20 am
If the Raiders get just 3-4 solid, productive years out of CP3 they will be back in the playoffs competing for championships. Is it possible CP3 could get all Rich Gannon with it?
RG is well respected in Raider history. Can you imagine what CP3’s lore would be like going up against Rivers & Manning and beating them? Large. RG never did anything that.
Stones dude. Stones.
May 27th, 2012 at 4:19 am
A question for people….
Did you ever in the past envision Palmer as a Raider? Or any other players at the time (like Moss, Sapp, etc), or anyone else we currently have that were once on other teams, like Curry, Leinart, Seymour, etc?
What players from the past did you envision being Raiders one day, but never did?
What players did you envision being Raiders on draft day but ended up elsewhere?
Lastly, what current players on other teams do you envision being Raiders one day in the future?
May 27th, 2012 at 4:29 am
For example, just to name a few for me….
I always thought Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart would end up at the Raiders one day. I also knew Terrelle Pryor would surely be drafted by Al Davis.
I always thought Ben Roethlisberger would end up a Raider, but it’s unlikely he ever will.
Always thought Randy Moss would end up a Raider.
I always thought, and I bet Al wanted to, draft Jason Pierre-Paul instead of Rolando McClain, but it was an instance where he probably listened to his coaches. He’s always hungering for freakishly athletic players, and not afraid to draft them early if they’re projects.
I never envisioned Peyton Manning becoming a Bronco, even when he was down to his final three choices, it just never seemed ‘appropriate’ or whatever him ending up a Bronco.
May 27th, 2012 at 5:37 am
I always thought Albert Haynesworth would wind up a Raider.
May 27th, 2012 at 6:17 am
You know Al would have loved to see Deion Sanders wear the S&B.
May 27th, 2012 at 6:22 am
RAIDERMAN99 Says:
May 27th, 2012 at 5:37 am
I always thought Albert Haynesworth would wind up a Raider.
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Im thankful he didnt, but I regret we signed sapp and not Marcus Stroud.
May 27th, 2012 at 7:43 am
Timmy Kurkijian just said on ESPN radio that the Oakland A’s started 5 guys in the lineup yesterday who were hitting below .200, which is the first time in MLB history to happen at Memorial Day weekend or later.
LOL
May 27th, 2012 at 8:04 am
Morning all…
May 27th, 2012 at 8:09 am
I did envision a likely scenario of Palmer joining the Raiders later in his career.
Former Heisman and #1 overall, big strong arm, somwehat of reclamation project (although less of one than Plunkett, Gannon and Soup).
Al would have made the deal, only he would have been able to bring that price down a tad, IMO.
May 27th, 2012 at 8:17 am
I figured Michael Vick was a future Raiders experiment, for sure.
May 27th, 2012 at 8:28 am
I always wanted Colt Brennan over Jamarcus Russell, it came one day, but he took just a few snaps in pre-season.
When thinking of current NFL players who could become Raiders, it’s now a whole different dynamic, looking for Reggie type players not Al type players.
Maybe Pierre Thomas. But probably gotta look for 3rd stringers and practice squad players from around the league that Reggie has his eyes on. Like the Calhoun types. Reggie not into blockbuster trades or high-profile expensive FA signings (not for a few years anyway).
May 27th, 2012 at 8:29 am
Al likes his QB’s to be big, tall and strong and stay in the pocket, so not sure if Vick would fit that mold.
May 27th, 2012 at 8:30 am
I am sure The Reggie will like to find some top-shelf guys eventually, we just didn’t have the cap flexibility to do so this year, without sacrificing the future.
Thankfully he wasn’t willing to do so. Give it a year or two, and The Reggie will be a major player in FA.
May 27th, 2012 at 8:32 am
#903, yep, why Carson (and Leinart) was always a monty for the Raiders. Tall, big arm, USC, heisman, former #1. Just by strange fate that it happened after Al’s death.
Worth noting Al apparently did try to sign Vick and McNabb, with Goodell/Dungy steering Vick elsewhere and McNabb (thank god) throwing a tanty refusing.
May 27th, 2012 at 8:35 am
Al also wanted Steve Young and Aaron Rodgers when they were still back-ups. And Elway. He knows his QBs, tho generally too late. I wonder if he ever considered Dan Marino, and why he didn’t draft him.
May 27th, 2012 at 8:39 am
I am not a big Mick Vick fan, so I am glad that didn’t work out.
Since after that crazy MNF game where he had 6 TD’s, he has been a very average to below average QB. 2 more total TD’s than total turnovers, losing record, etc.
Don’t be suprised if Kafka filles in for a dinged up Vick this year and the offense looks better.
May 27th, 2012 at 8:41 am
Since after that crazy MNF game where he had 6 TD’s, he has been a very average to below average QB. 2 more total TD’s than total turnovers, losing record, etc.
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And that’s over a 19 game stretch, which I think holds more water than the 7 great games he played before that.
May 27th, 2012 at 8:41 am
Also glad Vick didnt come here. And I agree JFB, Vick’s form has steadily decreased, showing signs again of that old Vick uncomfortable in the pocket.
May 27th, 2012 at 8:44 am
Mike Vick is the Vince Carter of the NFL.
Will make the craziest highlight look easy, make plays nobody can, than screw up plays nobody does, gets hurt all the time, and is waaaaaay better at the beginning of the year than the end of it.
May 27th, 2012 at 8:48 am
I wanted Vick when he was allowed to return to the NFL, I thought AD would be the only guy willing to take a chance on him, it was a risk worth taking I figured, if he couldn’t play anymore you get rid of him and move on, but if he returned to form you have a valuable asset to trade or play.
May 27th, 2012 at 8:50 am
Vick was a risk worth taking when he came out of the clink, but not after the Eagles gave him a $100 million dollar contract.
Good luck with that one Philly, you will need it.
May 27th, 2012 at 10:09 am
JFB..
yup Kafka has ‘it’ since the draft I’ve been rooting for him, I really like how he handles himself..”backup for now, my time will come”
May 27th, 2012 at 10:17 am
If you haven’t heard of Tosin Abasi, check him out.
http://m.youtube.com/?rdm=4oyf0zyyw&reload=3#/watch?v=ihqT1aA4Q88
May 27th, 2012 at 10:28 am
LMN,
I knew a Kafka comment would lure you out!!!!
May 27th, 2012 at 11:10 am
Hope we stay away from players that play from alabama, or from alabama….Nick Fairley the current bama player to get into trouble with the law…
What is up with guys from bama???
May 27th, 2012 at 11:14 am
Thec Says:
May 27th, 2012 at 11:10 am
Hope we stay away from players that play from alabama, or from alabama….Nick Fairley the current bama player to get into trouble with the law…
What is up with guys from bama???
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Yeah, what is wrong with football players from bama?
Signed, Rae Carruth
In all seriousness, football players specifically and athletes generally have been coddled and expect to be above the law. You see this in every college town in America and more so in the bigger program towns.
May 27th, 2012 at 11:17 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
May 27th, 2012 at 8:50 am
Vick was a risk worth taking when he came out of the clink, but not after the Eagles gave him a $100 million dollar contract.
Good luck with that one Philly, you will need it.
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If you saw Mike play his first year out of the nick, that was when they gave him the $100mm contract not before. And that was after he was sitting around playing dominoes for two years. Vick is an extraordinary talent. I would have liked him here, but this is such an animal rights area, I doubt he would have been able to get off the flight without a bad scene.
May 27th, 2012 at 11:29 am
Sorry, but Kafka is doomed by his name; easily the most depressing, un-victorious author in Western literature.
May 27th, 2012 at 11:49 am
One thing the Raiders need to do this season is make sure to stay around .500. If they can pull off 9-7 with a tough schedule in McKenzie and Allen’s first year, it will be noted by players around the league and they’ll be see as an attractive franchise, especially since there’s going to be more roster turnover next year. If they fall to 5-11, it will be a much different prospect.
May 27th, 2012 at 11:56 am
What the oddsmakers say:
Opening night line:
CHARGERS
RAIDERS -1
Over and under for Raider wins 2012: 7
May 27th, 2012 at 11:59 am
Whut up Beeeeyotches!!!
May 27th, 2012 at 1:19 pm
Over and under for Raider wins 2012: 7
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You are dealing with a rookie head coach. And rookie head coaches like rookie players will make rookie mistakes. (See Kiffin, Lame; Cable, Tom; and Jackson, Hue)
May 27th, 2012 at 1:31 pm
I seem to recall a recent rookie head coach that did a fantastic job his first year. He was 10-6 and went to the playoffs. Dude went to the Super Bowl his next year. Dude’s finished first in his division 3 out of 5 years.
The dude is Mike Tomlin.
If he could do it ANYONE can!
May 27th, 2012 at 1:33 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
May 27th, 2012 at 7:43 am
Timmy Kurkijian just said on ESPN radio that the Oakland A’s started 5 guys in the lineup yesterday who were hitting below .200, which is the first time in MLB history to happen at Memorial Day weekend or later.
LOL
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Fire Billy Beane and shoot the owners. They are all disgraces. Major league baseball should step in and move the team, move it to the Pacific Coast league where it belongs.
May 27th, 2012 at 1:42 pm
Raidernationdave Says:
May 27th, 2012 at 1:31 pm
I seem to recall a recent rookie head coach that did a fantastic job his first year.
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So did Harbaugh last year. Harbaugh did an absolutely masterful job of getting the Whiners to the win column. But he inherited arguably the best defense in football. Tomlin comes from perhaps the most stable organization in the NFL. Those things help.
May 27th, 2012 at 2:08 pm
Look at what the Harbaugh’s have done! Sexy Rexy went to two championships back-to-back. Mooch, Holmgren had success early. It can and will happen.
May 27th, 2012 at 2:10 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
May 27th, 2012 at 1:42 pm
So did Harbaugh last year. Harbaugh did an absolutely masterful job of getting the Whiners to the win column. But he inherited arguably the best defense in football. Tomlin comes from perhaps the most stable organization in the NFL. Those things help.
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No doubt!
Hopefully under RMac and DA the Raiders can and will become a ’stable’ organization. I actually think we are beginning to see that happen right before our very eyes!
May 27th, 2012 at 3:02 pm
Niner fans are going to get a rude awakening when Harbaugh starts dismantling their defense to make the Niners an offensive team, and they wind up being a 6 win team. All they had to do was get the right OC for Singletary, and they would have had the same season last year. 2011 Niners were basically Singletary’s defense with improved offensive playcalling. Nothing more.
May 27th, 2012 at 3:03 pm
Niners are 7-9 this year. Raiders are 9-7. Mark it.
May 27th, 2012 at 3:06 pm
Anybody else read The NFL Network ticker say: RB Michael Bush turns coaches’ heads as a pass catcher.
May 27th, 2012 at 3:24 pm
The sting of McFadden leaving and being a superstar elsewhere would be worse than whatever sting there is watching Bush become a productive player elsewhere. We couldn’t afford them both. It was the right decision.
May 27th, 2012 at 3:33 pm
No one cares about Michael Bush anymore.
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Breaking_Black Says:
May 27th, 2012 at 3:06 pm
Anybody else read The NFL Network ticker say: RB Michael Bush turns coaches’ heads as a pass catcher.
May 27th, 2012 at 3:35 pm
MB went to the greener pastures of Chicago for the same pay he would have gotten from Oakland. His loss. The Raiders will finish with a better W/L record than the Bears.
Book it!
May 27th, 2012 at 3:35 pm
You trolls need to learn to speak for yourselves, not everybody else.
May 27th, 2012 at 3:36 pm
I’m very interested in Mike Bush’s career.
May 27th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
Dave you’re way too serious about it. It’s a business. It’s not war.
May 27th, 2012 at 3:47 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 27th, 2012 at 3:35 pm
You trolls need to learn to speak for yourselves, not everybody else.
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May 27th, 2012 at 3:51 pm
The only players I truly root for are Raiders but it seems kind of insecure to feel hatred towards Michael Bush. I still feel confident about our offense without Bush and he went to a team who’s success is almost completely irrelevant to The Raiders.
Now had he went to a division rival or somewhere like new england, different story.
May 27th, 2012 at 3:51 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 27th, 2012 at 3:35 pm
You trolls need to learn to speak for yourselves, not everybody else.
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Okie Dokie
May 27th, 2012 at 4:02 pm
I’m happier with the McFadden-Jones-Goodson backfield. The speed, the home-run threat. A number of Bush plays could’ve gone the whole way if that trio above were carrying it.
The team needs a short-yardage/goalline guy still, but that could be McFadden (if he proves durable) or a FB like Reece or Schmitt, or Lonyae Miller if someone like Goodson or Schmitt ends up not making the cuts.
May 27th, 2012 at 4:04 pm
I hope the Niners don’t improve on last years record and become the team that sweeps the Bay Area.
May 27th, 2012 at 4:04 pm
Further on my point…M.Bush was never that short-yardage bulldozer. He was basically a bigger bodied, slower-footed every-down finesse tailback. Rather have Taiwan rise to that #2 role and see him progress than stunt his development harboring McFadden-Bush still. Plus, the dollars situation with Bush forced our hands too.
May 27th, 2012 at 4:13 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
May 27th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
Dave you’re way too serious about it. It’s a business. It’s not war.
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Michael Bush is no longer an Oakland Raider. Other than scoring on Denver, Kansas City, or San Diego there is nothing MB can do for the Raiders….period.
This is why I don’t ‘care’ about MB anymore. Hey, hope he has a great life and he ain’t the baby makin’ fool Antonio Cromartie is.
That said, *uck the Chicago Bears and Michael Bush.
May 27th, 2012 at 4:16 pm
I don’t ‘hate’ Michael Bush. I don’t ‘care’ about Michael Bush as a football player anymore. He ain’t a Raider, he’s a Chicago Bear. *uck the Chicago Bears.
May 27th, 2012 at 4:18 pm
As I said, No one cares about Michael Bush anymore.
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KoolKell Says:
May 27th, 2012 at 3:36 pm
I’m very interested in Mike Bush’s career.
May 27th, 2012 at 4:26 pm
The only Raider I have ever “followed” after their days of being a Raider is Charles Woodson.
‘Chuck “D”‘ has always been one of the most talented players around. Love me some ‘Chuck “D”‘. It’s fun to watch him work.
May 27th, 2012 at 4:37 pm
Dave, *uck you troll.
May 27th, 2012 at 4:47 pm
May I give an example? Of course I can.
Marcel Reese is a local boy from Hesperia a scant 5 miles from Victorville. He went to Hesperia HS.
I don’t root for Marcel because a local boy, I root for Marcel because he is a member of the Oakland Raiders. If our favorite son, local boy signed with anyone else I’m no longer obligated to “root” for him. In fact if he signed with SD, KC or Denver all bets would be off.
I ‘like’ football.
I am a passionate Oakland Raider fan.
May 27th, 2012 at 4:48 pm
Well at least you knew what I meant!
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KoolKell Says:
May 27th, 2012 at 4:37 pm
Dave, *uck you troll.
May 27th, 2012 at 4:52 pm
Dave you ain’t no football fan, you’re a troll.
May 27th, 2012 at 5:18 pm
Sticks and stones KK, sticks and stones.
May 27th, 2012 at 5:24 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
May 27th, 2012 at 10:28 am
LMN,
I knew a Kafka comment would lure you out!!!!
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Bwahahhahaha well you sure know me, LOL
May 27th, 2012 at 5:35 pm
You’re right KK. I’m not a “football” fan. I am an Oakland Raiders fan. I would hope you would know the difference but that is certainly debatable.
As for the troll part well I guess it takes one to know one as they say.
May 27th, 2012 at 5:42 pm
Dave, I was going to Raider games when Al Davis was the Head Coach in 64′ I don’t need to pander to the crowd.
May 27th, 2012 at 5:46 pm
Oooooooh, step back!!
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KoolKell Says:
May 27th, 2012 at 5:42 pm
Dave, I was going to Raider games when Al Davis was the Head Coach in 64′ I don’t need to pander to the crowd.
May 27th, 2012 at 5:52 pm
That’s right baby, step back.
May 27th, 2012 at 5:58 pm
Mike Bush has been a pivotal Raider. Hating on him now is classless.
May 27th, 2012 at 5:59 pm
Classless= Troll
May 27th, 2012 at 6:03 pm
Young Pootbutt Raider Fans:
No need to act like a sterotype to prove you’re a fan.
May 27th, 2012 at 6:13 pm
I wanted us to draft M Bush, he was a good Raider, but I’m not interested in his career. He is backup RB who plays for the Bears. I wish him the best, abs im glad he went to a goid team. I do like the Browns, Bears, and GB. The Fans own the team in GB.
May 27th, 2012 at 6:13 pm
And I’m glad he went to a good team….
May 27th, 2012 at 6:19 pm
I heard yesterday that the Bears are concerned about Forte’s knees.
He has not shown up for OTA’s.
Bush said in regard to Forte “I haven’t even met the guy yet”.
Forte is mad the Bears signed Bush; sees it as a lack of respect since they haven’t offered him a long term deal, yet are paying Bush good $ and multiple yrs.
Bush may see more playing time than originally thought if Forte plays hardball with Bears, although he’ll lose alot of $ if he sits out enirely which I don’t see happening.
May 27th, 2012 at 6:22 pm
I’m looking up at the previous posts and I see nothing that is meriting the angry name calling.
May 27th, 2012 at 7:06 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
May 27th, 2012 at 6:22 pm
I’m looking up at the previous posts and I see nothing that is meriting the angry name calling.
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I made a simple statement. I said, “No one cares about Michael Bush anymore.” It’s obvious I’m on a blog about Raider football. Michael Bush is no longer a member of the Oakland Raiders. When I said, “No one cares about Michael Bush anymore” it was meant in the context of his football career.
The fact I even have to explain myself is absolutely spooky. I am a fan of the Oakland Raiders. I could give a rats-*ss about any of the other 31 NFL franchises.
So with that said understand this last point:
*uck the Chicago Bears and Michael Bush. If and when the Bears and MB play Oakland I will NOT be interested in MB’s career except for how many yards he is held to and how many times the Raider defense makes him fumble NOR will I reminisce about how he failed to gain more than 75 yards in any of the games he played while McFragile was out last year.
Sniff his drawers if you must but I’ve moved on. You should too if you call yourself a Raiders fan.
May 27th, 2012 at 7:06 pm
no meriting required for grumpy old bastards :p
May 27th, 2012 at 7:39 pm
Oy, vey!
May 27th, 2012 at 7:44 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 27th, 2012 at 6:03 pm
Young Pootbutt Raider Fans:
No need to act like a sterotype to prove you’re a fan.
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Fo Sho. Just got to get jiggity.
May 27th, 2012 at 7:46 pm
Sniff his drawers if you must but I’ve moved on. You should too if you call yourself a Raiders fan.
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Search them too for that elusive eleven pound duece if you must, but movin on is real. If it aint Raider, it aint Raider.
May 27th, 2012 at 7:48 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 27th, 2012 at 5:42 pm
Dave, I was going to Raider games when Al Davis was the Head Coach in 64′ I don’t need to pander to the crowd.
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Sweet. I dont pander to the crowd but sometimes I gander to the crowd.
May 27th, 2012 at 8:19 pm
This thread is as old as the left over cottage cheese in my fridge.
May 27th, 2012 at 8:37 pm
Sniff his drawers if you must but I’ve moved on. You should too if you call yourself a Raiders fan.
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LMAO. I’m the one that brought up Michael Bush so I feel like responding. I think the problem was because you spoke in hyperbole saying “NO ONE cares about MB.” You should have just kept it at YOU, Radernationdave, doesn’t care about MB. I understand where you’re coming from, especially if you really don’t keep up with ANY other NFL news other than Raiders related stuff. But there are discussions in here that have absolutely nothing to do with FOOTBALL period. So I don’t really see it being a big deal to bring up a recent Raider that just left. NO ONE is sniffing drawers.
And by the way, So you don’t keep up with ANY other football news other than the Raiders?
May 27th, 2012 at 9:06 pm
Breaking_Black I follow the NFL all the time. I am a Raider fan meaning I don’t ‘root’ for dude’s that ain’t Raiders. Do admire the athletes that make up the NFL? Sure.
Do you think I ‘root’ for Calvin Johnson when the Texans play the Raiders. Nope. As a matter of fact I want someone to take his head off. Do you think I ‘root’ for Calvin Johnson when the Texans aren’t playing the Raiders. Nope. While I admire his athletic ability, I could give a rip what he does.
“I think the problem was because you spoke in hyperbole saying “NO ONE cares about MB.””
I think the problem was people interjected stupid comments after the one I made. MB ain’t a Raider. Let’s move on.
May 27th, 2012 at 9:07 pm
Raiderdave,
I didn’t think you said anything meriting the name calling especialy since this IS a Raider blog and other teams should be fair game for blasting.
May 27th, 2012 at 9:12 pm
I only root for the Raiders. Sure there are 31 other teams, but only one Raider team. Why should I care about the other teams when I care only for the Raiders? Go figure.
May 27th, 2012 at 9:16 pm
I’ll find it difficult to root for Bush when it seems he kind of shunned us.
For me, it’s easier to root for a former Raider who wanted to still be here but was cut. I think hey, his heart was in the right place.
I still don’t get why Jason Campbell was in such an all fire hurry to go to Chicago to be a backup to Cutler. He must not think very highly of himself.
May 27th, 2012 at 9:18 pm
I have a hunch T.O. is gonna wind up in Seattle. Not a gut feeling or a psychic revelation, just a hunch. Maybe just for some lunch? Or a Sunday brunch? Could even be for a nestles crunch. But most likely with the Oceanhawks, you know I meant Seahawks.
May 27th, 2012 at 9:22 pm
975.Mr Jiggity Jiggles Says:
May 27th, 2012 at 9:12 pm
I only root for the Raiders. Sure there are 31 other teams, but only one Raider team. Why should I care about the other teams when I care only for the Raiders? Go figure.
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Everyone has their one team they root for..their main team but take the Super Bowl for instance. We all watch it and we all have a team we’d rather see win over the other.
There’s some teams I will ALWAYS root against. My disdain for them makes it fun for me to watch them lose.
May 27th, 2012 at 9:29 pm
I only ‘root’ when it comes to fantasy football leagues. Playing FF ends up meaning one takes a greater interest in the career of non-Raider players.
As always, Raiders > FF. But it’s still worthwhile keeping abreast of players league-wide/college-wide. For future drafts, and future possible trades/FA acquisitions.
Players who were once or recently Raiders but then left, yes, I agree with Dave in general…don’t “care” about them.
May 27th, 2012 at 9:30 pm
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/05/26/SP961OO8GI.DTL#ixzz1w5H75jrB
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guess that solves any questions of desire for the game of football.. he’s living, breathing and shting it day in, day out … i have confidence that he’ll be a very good QB in the next couple of years. if Leinart stays healthy and is not needed, i see this trio we have stay for the next few years even… which for now, is comforting.
May 27th, 2012 at 9:33 pm
With my last line…basically, like, following your team (Raiders) is very myopic and year by year. So whomevers on the Raiders roster THIS season, spend a lot of time analyzing, watching, “caring” about. Whereas, say, Michael Bush, he might’ve say been a good Raider, left with respect to the org, etc, it’s not like hatred/dislike for him now, just one is focused so much on Raiders and Raider football, finding your personal favorite or new favorite Raider players, so there’s just no time/inclination to maintain some M.Bush fandom as such.
May 27th, 2012 at 10:06 pm
Lol, now I feel like I gotta clear up what I mean by “care”. I really don’t care about what MB’s end result is unless he’s playing for us. I don’t know the guy, he’s not cutting me a check or married to any of my sisters.
I just brought it up for conversation because we’re all familiar with the guy.
All opinions on MB are fair game. I think if there’s one thing that all of us care about just as little as bush, its each other’s opinions.
May 27th, 2012 at 10:07 pm
Raidernationdave Says:
May 27th, 2012 at 9:06 pm
Breaking_Black I follow the NFL all the time. I am a Raider fan meaning I don’t ‘root’ for dude’s that ain’t Raiders. Do admire the athletes that make up the NFL? Sure.
Do you think I ‘root’ for Calvin Johnson when the Texans play the Raiders. Nope. As a matter of fact I want someone to take his head off. Do you think I ‘root’ for Calvin Johnson when the Texans aren’t playing the Raiders. Nope. While I admire his athletic ability, I could give a rip what he does.
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Calvin Johnson plays for the Texans? I’d swear he played for the Lions
May 27th, 2012 at 10:10 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
May 27th, 2012 at 9:16 pm
I’ll find it difficult to root for Bush when it seems he kind of shunned us.
For me, it’s easier to root for a former Raider who wanted to still be here but was cut. I think hey, his heart was in the right place.
I still don’t get why Jason Campbell was in such an all fire hurry to go to Chicago to be a backup to Cutler. He must not think very highly of himself
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DJ,
Bush probably has only 3 or 4 yrs left in the league, if he follows the pattern of other big backs who left the Raiders in FA. So if he can parlay that into $12M, and, if he watches his money without paying support to a half dozen baby’s mamma, he can live well.
Also I think he was probably tired of the Raiders. Of course siging with the Bears has its downfalls too. Jay Cutler is no sterling example of a QB since his greatest talent is folding at the critical moments in the most important games, normally by a minor injury. The sooner the Bears release Cutler, the better they will be.
No one seems to realize it but the most glaring weakness of the Raiders now is their running game. I have made a large bet on the fact DMAC will go down in or before game 8, for the season, and never play for the Raiders again. If that be the case, the Raiders will be fit to be tied, since they don’t have a Michael Bush calibre back, but a skinny legged Taiwan Jones completely unproven in the NFL. This Goodson guy lurking in the shadows – who knows about him ??
If Hue Jackson had not completely mismanaged his players and play calling last year Bush would have done well. However, Jackson made Bush and the Raiders a one dimensional as he preened in front of the camera and neglected his game duties.
Jason Campbell is definitely a 2nd stringer, and one wonders why he bolted so quickly. I am still amazed at how many posters here we sure and be damned that JC was the best thing since Jim Plunkett. Then once he signed as a back up one day entering free agency, the JC lovers shut up completely.
May 27th, 2012 at 10:22 pm
reaking_Black Says:
May 27th, 2012 at 10:06 pm
I think if there’s one thing that all of us care about just as little as bush, its each other’s opinions.
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Awww, don’t say that. I genuinely care about everyone’s opinions.
May 27th, 2012 at 11:00 pm
teams i hate in order:
1- Patriots
2- Broncos
3- Steelers
4- Chargers
5- 49ers
6- Chiefs
teams i root for in order:
1- My beloved Oakland Raiders, be a raider til i die..
2- any team not listed in the “hate” section
May 27th, 2012 at 11:03 pm
i am a huge fantasy football player, dont know about you guys.. but im definitely picking up OAK RB Goodson, DMoore, and Palmer this year. all three will probabably be backup options at first until im sold on knapps offense..
May 27th, 2012 at 11:05 pm
why no posts from jerry? where the he11 is everyone? did this website shutdown without us realizing it? im so drunk and confused
May 27th, 2012 at 11:05 pm
I agree with most of the guys .. If you ain’t with the Raiders then fukkk u … Only follow current Raiders but if the guy really wanted to be part of the nation but some how team couldn’t do it then I follow that person too sumwhat but it’s all bout Raiders fuk the rest
May 27th, 2012 at 11:06 pm
no posts in three fuc#%ng days.. rediculous.
May 27th, 2012 at 11:07 pm
With me, I love/respect all teams’ histories, their HOFers, great players, coaches, owners, personalities. The history and characters of the NFL.
Likewise, I love watching as many NFL games as I can every week, will watch back replays and famous games, videos from the past too. Doesn’t matter which two teams are playing, or on what occasion (pre-season, regular season, playoffs), I love watching it all.
From year to year there might be soft-spot reasons to root for a team to win (like playoffs/bowls), like barracking for the Panthers to beat Patriots, Seahawks to beat Steelers. Or feeling sorry for a team like Detroit, Cleveland, rooting for them to win their divisions, see some change in the divisions.
But when it comes to actually supporting a team, and come hell or highwater, only the Raiders.
May 27th, 2012 at 11:09 pm
GG well said.. like you read my mind man, crazy.
May 27th, 2012 at 11:09 pm
F**ckkkk Jerry and fukkkkk Steve and f***ck u 2 Sandusky 44
May 27th, 2012 at 11:10 pm
GG Says:
May 27th, 2012 at 11:07 pm
With me, I love/respect all teams’ histories, their HOFers, great players, coaches, owners, personalities. The history and characters of the NFL.
Likewise, I love watching as many NFL games as I can every week, will watch back replays and famous games, videos from the past too. Doesn’t matter which two teams are playing, or on what occasion (pre-season, regular season, playoffs), I love watching it all.
From year to year there might be soft-spot reasons to root for a team to win (like playoffs/bowls), like barracking for the Panthers to beat Patriots, Seahawks to beat Steelers. Or feeling sorry for a team like Detroit, Cleveland, rooting for them to win their divisions, see some change in the divisions.
But when it comes to actually supporting a team, and come hell or highwater, only the Raiders.
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Well said man ^**£ Code black keepin it real
May 27th, 2012 at 11:10 pm
summertime sucks big balls because there is no football
i hate the summer it is anti-football and thats not cool.
May 27th, 2012 at 11:12 pm
GG = Post of the Month!!!!!
May 27th, 2012 at 11:14 pm
lol, we read each others minds. Yeah, even NCAA, CFL, XFL, USFL, Arena, etc. Love the history and characters of every league, team.
I also pick teams across sports/leagues to represent all the different regions lived, or sentimental attachments in those regions.
May 27th, 2012 at 11:14 pm
JRaider.
For the what it’s worth category, my most “hated” are (in order):
1-Cowboys
2-Broncos
3=Chargers
4-Chiefs
5-Steelers
6-Patriots
7-Dolphins
May 27th, 2012 at 11:18 pm
Johnny-
nice list man i forgot all about the cowboys.. even though they are starting to kinda remind me of the raiders from about 10 years ago.. its wierd, jerry=al and so on.. kinda. might just be the alcahol talking lol
May 27th, 2012 at 11:19 pm
GG-
yeah man, i love all football as well, but i cant stand the summertime with nothing to watch but baseball and golf
august cant come soon enough for me..
May 27th, 2012 at 11:26 pm
If there’s any teams I ‘hate’ the most it’d be the NFL corporate hub teams. The teams the NFL gives a helping hand to, eases up on flags or off-field penalties, things like Mara with a hand in things etc. Teams like Giants and Patriots, and Steelers. All owners with ties with Goodell.
I guess more broadly, the whole “there are 31 teams in the NFL and then there are the Raiders” thing. Our organization for so consistently long has been a maverick singular iconic rebellious thing. Great to see we have stability/professionalism now with Reggie etc. But ideally I still want Reggie, Mark and Dennis to still adapt that professionalism and accountability, that new demand for high-character players, and still develop that traditional Raider chip on the shoulder, that singularity amongst 31 other teams.
May 27th, 2012 at 11:29 pm
#1000….
Yep, in total agreement there. It’s unbearable. The new USFL should be up and running in 2013 to provide fans with football during this period. Usually this is a good period of time to catch up on other things, hobbies, outdoors, fix things, spend some extra time on family or whatever, etc, because when the season is underway it’s living and breathing football and fantasy football.
May 27th, 2012 at 11:34 pm
Code Black
May 27th, 2012 at 11:58 pm
J-Raider Says:
May 27th, 2012 at 11:05 pm
why no posts from jerry? where the he11 is everyone? did this website shutdown without us realizing it? im so drunk and confused
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Haven’t you realized, they get they’re posts from us?
May 28th, 2012 at 1:43 am
Code Blacking all night all day
May 28th, 2012 at 5:02 am
not surprised the Celtics made it this far, just hope Miami can take them ..
Go Heat !!
May 28th, 2012 at 5:04 am
Spurs took game 1, lets hope OKC can bounce back
May 28th, 2012 at 6:24 am
Damn…22 seconds left and the Spurs up by 10, OKC makes 3 mostly uncontested threes (followed by Spurs free throws) so it’s SA by 6 with 3 sconds left when Harden makes that last, meaningless 3 at the buzzer killing my Spurs -5.5 under 205 parlay!…at least I had a straight bet on the under as well, still would have been nice to collect on both.
May 28th, 2012 at 6:29 am
I guess I can’t complain since OKC was up 5 with about 9 minutes left, at that point it didn’t look like I had a chance.
May 28th, 2012 at 6:38 am
Bad beat Bob!!!
That’s why I hated playing the NBA, you could get your money pulled right out of your hands with some meaningless last second shot.
Money Mayweather drops six figures on hoop games all the time, but only first half bets, and straight moneyline on the game.
That’s the way to do it, but I don’t really have 150K to put on a -260 Moneyline, LOL
May 28th, 2012 at 6:52 am
Good morning NATION
Happy Memorial day!!
May 28th, 2012 at 6:54 am
JFB.
Yeah, I don’t bet NBA regular season games, but for some reason I’ve always made some money during the playoffs but truth is, I do it for fun mostly and only if I’m certain I’ll watch the game (which means less betting as years go by) so I can be entertained and curse and cheer, you know how it goes.
May 28th, 2012 at 7:17 am
I do know how it goes.
Took me about a year and half to get used to watching and enjoying games without having “fired” on the game.
For me it was always baseball, and the college bowls where I would win.
I had my little “bible” (a few index cards of notes) on different strategies on baseball.
Home teams never get swept in double-headers, always take the home team +1.5 if the pay is even or better, and my favorite was the WHIP rule (a big hit in the brokerage office I worked in).
Look at the last 5 starts of each pitcher, and take their combined whip, and if it is over 3, take the over.
We calculated it hit close to 65% of the time.
May 28th, 2012 at 7:22 am
Also:
-Never play knuckle ball games (could be 2-1 or a 12-10 game)
-Only take a road -1.5 runline if pay was in the +135 to +150 range (value; below is no value; above is a loser bet)
-Day games in Wrigley were about the only time you could honestly think the Cubs would win (usually Fridays)
-On Sundays get a paraly with the last leg being the ESPN game, and take the team +1.5. If you get to that game with the parlay in action, hedge the other team to win, and hope they win by 1 and hit both (and of course, send someone to cash in one of the two tickets; Vegas doesn’t like hedgers)
May 28th, 2012 at 8:36 am
Good Day Nation.
Long live the ODB.
May 28th, 2012 at 8:39 am
That’s why I didn’t bet on the NBA. Football and baseball only. I miss gambling and drinking, but I don’t miss losing/ wasting my money.
May 28th, 2012 at 8:49 am
What’s up my Green Party brother?
waiting for a couple of my buds to show up
and it off to D.C. for Rolling Thunder.
May 28th, 2012 at 8:51 am
Damn you than, I got to go meet with some police officers here shortly (for work).
May 28th, 2012 at 8:53 am
Happy Memorial Day. God Bless the troops and the commander in chief!
May 28th, 2012 at 8:54 am
Bob Marley’s had to go to gamblers anonymous for his “gambling for fun” 7 times.
May 28th, 2012 at 8:59 am
ODB,
NICE! Have fun at the Rally bro. Can I be part of the rally with a Dirt bike?
May 28th, 2012 at 9:04 am
GG,
The Raiders’ chip on the shoulder with the NFL was only special of they were winning. Any owner can sit there and snub the rest of the league while losing week after week. It’s only meaningful if it translates to success. And in the past 25 years, Al Davis and his chip on his shoulder have been the antithesis of success in the NFL. Without those few Gruden years, the past 25 years for the Raiders would have been perhaps the worst 25 year run for any sports franchise in history.
May 28th, 2012 at 9:08 am
When the new Raider organization starts to see success, we may very well find the mystique being alive and well, which could mean that the mystique was really about an underdog city, and a fan base from mostly the working class and the poor, overcoming the odds. Perhaps Al never really had much to do with it.
May 28th, 2012 at 9:29 am
God bless the USA!
May 28th, 2012 at 9:38 am
Weather in Chicago sucks. Yesterday it was 98 degrees. Today it is 93. Next Thursday it will be a high of 57.
May 28th, 2012 at 9:39 am
Fire Cork! 1 post in 6 days! With a new GM and coach and OTAs!
Kick rocks slackass!
May 28th, 2012 at 9:40 am
Paine, I hear ya. Raining on us soon.
May 28th, 2012 at 9:59 am
Pryor called Rich Gannon up and hopes to work out with the former quarterback and further pick his brain.
“I called him and he gave me some wisdom on the game of football,” Pryor said.
Gannon, now a TV analyst for CBS, said he would like to get together with Pryor, but they haven’t been able to schedule anything yet.
Palmer said Pryor welcomes criticism, even asks for it.
“He just wants to get better every day,” Palmer said. “It’s fun to be around a young guy like that that’s champing at the bit to get in there and get reps and wants to steal your reps.”
Q: What are your thoughts on Terrelle Pryor? What have you seen from him?
Palmer: Terrelle has been awesome. He’s pushed me every single day. He’s been my workout partner, study partner and he’s so gifted, so athletic. He wants to be great, so bad. It’s been really fun to have a young guy push me. For myself, selfishly, I look at it that way, but Terrelle’s got so much potential, so much talent. I am happy to see a guy come in with that much athletic ability that works just as hard, and puts in the time to really understand the game, the position adn what he’s called to do leadership wise, what he’s called to do bringing younger guys along that are older than him. I am excited about Terrelle’s future.
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Pryor will be a better NFL player than Cam Newton.
How many times have I said this ??
May 28th, 2012 at 10:04 am
Cam Newton = Jeff George
Terrelle Pryor = Steve Young
May 28th, 2012 at 10:07 am
Raiders finally accepting Gannon’s help! More positive change.
May 28th, 2012 at 10:08 am
Fat chance RRS
May 28th, 2012 at 10:10 am
last OTA notes:
It was a big day for tight end David Ausberry, who was drafted in the seventh round as a wide receiver last year but now is a full-blown tight end at 265 pounds. Ausberry caught several passes, including one medium-deep route over middle linebacker Rolando McClain.
“I was doing a lot of the same things last year, but now it’s pretty much hand in the dirt,” Ausberry said. “There were a lot of formations where I am split out wide, but now it’s more about being a real tight end. It feels pretty good.”
Darren McFadden, Taiwan Jones and Mike Goodson all looked comfortable during a run-heavy team session where the Raiders worked on their zone scheme.
“I love it. It’s fast, it’s open, we’ve got the zone working,” Goodson said. “It’s kind of like a one-cut-and-go deal. I think it plays to my advantages. Get in there and make one move and get up field, use your speed.”
Defensive end Matt Shaughnessy did not practice as he rehabs his surgically repaired shoulder. Raiders coach Dennis Allen said Shaughnessy probably won’t practice until training camp, but should be at full strength then.
Others who were on site rehabbing injuries were center Stefen Wisniewski and safety Mike Mitchell. Fullback Manase Tonga is also rehabbing from minor knee surgery.
Fullback Marcel Reece continued to stay out of OTAs, looking for a new contract and declining to sign his tender as an exclusive rights free agent.
“He needs to get in here pretty soon,” Allen said. “He needs to get caught up to what we’re doing.”
Players who didn’t practice because of “soft tissue” injuries included tackle Zach Hurd and wide receivers Denarius Moore, Louis Murphy, Thomas Mayo, Eddie McGee and Brandon Carswell.
Those who were not present Tuesday included defensive tackle Richard Seymour, defensive tackle Tommy Kelly (personal matter), punter Shane Lechler and kicker Sebastian Janikowski.
http://www.insidebayarea.com/raiders/ci_20681863/raiders-ota-notes-dennis-allen-says-rolando-mcclain
May 28th, 2012 at 10:12 am
Just spent the last 4 days working in this heat – now that I’m off work it’s forecast heavy thuder showers.
May 28th, 2012 at 10:14 am
….or even “thunder”!!
May 28th, 2012 at 10:31 am
Yeah, I meant Andre actually. Seen one ‘beast’ of a receiver named Johnson and you’ve seen em all!
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Just Win Baby Says:
May 27th, 2012 at 10:07 pm
Raidernationdave Says:
May 27th, 2012 at 9:06 pm
Breaking_Black I follow the NFL all the time. I am a Raider fan meaning I don’t ‘root’ for dude’s that ain’t Raiders. Do admire the athletes that make up the NFL? Sure.
Do you think I ‘root’ for Calvin Johnson when the Texans play the Raiders. Nope. As a matter of fact I want someone to take his head off. Do you think I ‘root’ for Calvin Johnson when the Texans aren’t playing the Raiders. Nope. While I admire his athletic ability, I could give a rip what he does.
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Calvin Johnson plays for the Texans? I’d swear he played for the Lions
May 28th, 2012 at 10:40 am
Bwhahahahahahahahaha
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RaiderRockstar Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 10:04 am
Cam Newton = Jeff George
Terrelle Pryor = Steve Young
May 28th, 2012 at 10:44 am
As painful this is to see and hear it actually is truth. AD tried desperately to return the Silver & Black to it’s former glory through free agency ‘home runs’ the last 10-12 years and all it did was turn the Raiders into a place to get played.
Things in Oaktown are changing.
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Sullivan44 Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 9:04 am
GG,
The Raiders’ chip on the shoulder with the NFL was only special of they were winning. Any owner can sit there and snub the rest of the league while losing week after week. It’s only meaningful if it translates to success. And in the past 25 years, Al Davis and his chip on his shoulder have been the antithesis of success in the NFL. Without those few Gruden years, the past 25 years for the Raiders would have been perhaps the worst 25 year run for any sports franchise in history.
May 28th, 2012 at 10:45 am
Comparing TP to a guy who came into the league with a law degree is like comparing Christian rock to Zeppelin.
May 28th, 2012 at 10:47 am
“Comparing TP to a guy who came into the league with a law degree is like comparing Christian rock to Zeppelin.”
LMAO
Good one
May 28th, 2012 at 10:49 am
Very good analogy BSJ!
May 28th, 2012 at 10:49 am
Trade Dmac for Christian Rock!
May 28th, 2012 at 11:12 am
You know I appreciate some of the comments I’ve read so far. Be it known from this day forward that I do not ‘hate’ Michael Bush. I hope for the best for him in fact.
However in the future if he steps on the field to play against the Silver & Black I hope he gets busted in the mouth so hard that his grandkids are born f*ckin dizzy.
May 28th, 2012 at 11:19 am
Comparing TP to a guy who came into the league with a law degree is like comparing Christian rock to Zeppelin.
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Preppie,
Ooh la la! Law degree! A monkey with a certificate is still a monkey.
May 28th, 2012 at 11:23 am
Raidernationdave. Still scorned that Michael Bush jilted him for another lover.
May 28th, 2012 at 11:27 am
I hope we beat the Bears whenever we play them again. But I don’t particularly hope any player gets hit especially hard, and possibly injured. That’s weird.
May 28th, 2012 at 11:44 am
Hehehehehe! Miracle of miracles Sully told a funny!
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Sullivan44 Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 11:23 am
Raidernationdave. Still scorned that Michael Bush jilted him for another lover.
May 28th, 2012 at 11:48 am
Sully when I said the next time that MB plays “against the Silver & Black I hope he gets busted in the mouth so hard that his grandkids are born f*ckin dizzy” do you think I was being facetious maybe…just a little? Or do you really think I’d like to see him maimed for life?
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Sullivan44 Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 11:27 am
I hope we beat the Bears whenever we play them again. But I don’t particularly hope any player gets hit especially hard, and possibly injured. That’s weird.
May 28th, 2012 at 11:56 am
Who btw? Oh, you were being facetious.
MB didn’t go to another ‘lover’. He is ‘whoring’ his body out to whomever will pay him to do so. It’s kinda similar to what I do. I’ve ‘whored’ my mind out to the dealer that is willing to pay me the percentage they pay me, 20 and 10 in this case.
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Sullivan44 Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 11:23 am
Raidernationdave. Still scorned that Michael Bush jilted him for another lover.
May 28th, 2012 at 12:09 pm
There is a very good article on Raider Nation Times about Goethel.It is the type of article we used to get here when Jerry was here instead of Corkran.
FREE JERRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 28th, 2012 at 12:09 pm
We need to boycott this blog for a week or so , the reality is if we keep on coming here even after complaining Steve won’t give a sh!t until everyone stops coming all together
May 28th, 2012 at 12:12 pm
Agreed.
Trade DMAC, Condo and Ring!
May 28th, 2012 at 12:12 pm
Why don’t one of you guys who does that twitter thing ask Corkran what is going on?Or does he also ignore that?
May 28th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
No new post I see.
This is when the blog drops into politics, clownery (which I admittedly engage in on occasion) and other subjects.
I guess there’s nothing new to report on but the “powers that be” should understand this is what happens when we have nothing new to talk about.
Kudos to the posters who try to keep it going with different takes and what not.
May 28th, 2012 at 12:22 pm
Mcfadden20. Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 12:09 pm
Steve won’t give a sh!t until everyone stops coming all together
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It looks as if he doesn’t give a sh!t now.He has been slow to post on here ever since he got this gig,like it is too much trouble for him-except when he has his chats where he answers the same 5 questions over and over.
May 28th, 2012 at 12:23 pm
I’m sure someone has commented, but I have not seen ONE SINGLE comment about Quentin Groves leaving.
I know. I don’t care either.
May 28th, 2012 at 12:26 pm
M DAY PARTY TIME AT THE BEEECH PAD, HOLLA
Yo Blog Wizzles, the party is heating up at the penthouse, already dropped a hot and spicy poo log after a night of puffing weed and slamming Flaming Hot Cheetos
The Ring of Fire is alive and well, nerds
Yo, already got 4 Spearmint Rhino babes lezzing out in the jacuzzi, gots to remember to santize that bad boy this week. Clorox in the house, y’all
Rasta Ganja will be jamming pretty soon, I’ll hit up the blog with an update after I change into my XXXL jock strap and bronze up the abs
STOMACH CRUNCHIN’ AND RUG MUNCHIN’
May 28th, 2012 at 12:28 pm
1054.lefty12 Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 12:22 pm
Mcfadden20. Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 12:09 pm
Steve won’t give a sh!t until everyone stops coming all together
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It looks as if he doesn’t give a sh!t now.He has been slow to post on here ever since he got this gig,like it is too much trouble for him-except when he has his chats where he answers the same 5 questions over and over.
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THAT right there is my irritant on those chats. I ask him good questions…i think and he ignores them…whatever.
-How does Pryor look?
-How’s Carson look?
-How does McClain look?
-Do you Raiders going 4-3 or 3-4?
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I may be slow, but i’ve somehow picked up that Raiders will have multiple defensive sets. Cuz I’ve heard that at least a thousand times.
Maybe I should ask the Corker that ? on the next chat and then he’ll post it and i’ll feel better.
May 28th, 2012 at 12:31 pm
Flaming Hot Cheetos?
Thanks for the tip.
I gonna go to a family thing now. Should be fun…i guess.
May 28th, 2012 at 12:32 pm
DJ,the article I mentioned above outlines how Reggie has gotten rid of one dimensional players-specificly LBs-and gotten more athletic,versatile players like Burris and Phillips.It mentions how Burris and Goethel are very similar players-high motor guys who are better athletically than originally believed.
May 28th, 2012 at 12:33 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
No new post I see.
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Dont u know with this 3-4 holiday Steve and Jer have “holiday” obligations, which I’m sure would make their posts a little “blurry”. So rather than sound a little tipsy so to speak, they just say piss on it.
Well anyway, I’m back off to the car wash to watch the cars go in dirty and come out clean. Truly amazing.
May 28th, 2012 at 12:36 pm
Dave,
It’s “made a funny”, not “told a funny”.
The implication is that someone who isn’t normally funny finally makes a funny joke, like a potty training toddler finally “makes a poop” without mommmy’s help. Get it? I’d say someone who doesn’t even get that probably isn’t funny enough to use the phrase. Wuddya think?
May 28th, 2012 at 12:40 pm
Brahs, just got word from the Cerified Platinum Posse that a few high powered entertainment execs are coming to the party to scout Rasta Ganja!
This is awesome news, because I’ve got a hot new jam that will blow away the entire industry
It’s all about how I’ve gotten high with celebrities, then I list all the celebrities by name
Yo, the Billboard Charts have never heard anything like this
Just gotta poop out some music for it in the next 15 minutes and we’ll be signing that deal before Papa John’s arrives
May 28th, 2012 at 12:42 pm
lefty12 Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 12:22 pm
Mcfadden20. Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 12:09 pm
Steve won’t give a sh!t until everyone stops coming all together
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It looks as if he doesn’t give a sh!t now.He has been slow to post on here ever since he got this gig,like it is too much trouble for him-except when he has his chats where he answers the same 5 questions over and over.
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The problem here is , Iba appointed a Niners fan for a Raiders blog
May 28th, 2012 at 12:46 pm
#1049…
Thanks for posting about ‘The Raider Nation Times’. Hadn’t seen that before. Pretty cool site.
May 28th, 2012 at 12:49 pm
Oh, if only we could all be as pretentious and self-important as you are Sully! Did your butt-hole hairs really curl at that? Fricken amazing.
May 28th, 2012 at 1:08 pm
Exactly. Bookmarked.
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GG Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 12:46 pm
#1049…
Thanks for posting about ‘The Raider Nation Times’. Hadn’t seen that before. Pretty cool site.
May 28th, 2012 at 1:19 pm
That Times site kind of reminds me of the old days here when Jerry was on top of topics and would makes posts similar to those on the Times site-insight articles and opinion pieces.We don’t seem to get those from Corkran.
May 28th, 2012 at 1:25 pm
Blog Brahs, just got my mack on with this wasted strippers (nob slobbed, nads gargled, 69 position achieved), now it’s time to bust these new lyrics
Rasta Ganja is jamming an smooth instrumental reggae jam on the balcony and the ladies are getting hella loose
Might have to do an emergency run to Walgreen’s for another box of Magnums
This jam – where I name all the celebrities I’ve gotten high with – is tentatively called “All The Celebrities I’ve Gotten High With”
Gonna seal up that record deal, no doubt, mo fizzle
Will drop some lyrics on the blog in a minute, gotta drop another steamy hot turd log first
Them Flamin’ Hot Cheetos may rest but they never quit
REPRESENT FREE LIVIN’ ON DRINKIN’
May 28th, 2012 at 1:28 pm
Sex is like fishing
The less you get
The more you lie
May 28th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
I just discovered Raider Nation Times a few days ago myself; I was searching what has happened to Warren Wells and discovered their article on him; read other articles on current Raiders.
I was very intrigued by the Raider Nation Times website will be a faithful reader.
May 28th, 2012 at 1:38 pm
LeftNut you’ve been dropping those wack lyrics on the blog for months. No legitimate record label will ever sign you unless you have more material
Time to stop throwing yourself a pity party and get to your nearest strip club for some inspiration.
You could have a demo by Thurs, holla
May 28th, 2012 at 1:46 pm
Yep, I’ve bookmarked Raider Nation Times as well.
For Raider news/chat, I basically just visit here. There’s a million good forums out there, from people who peeled off the RFnet site. But there are too many forums to keep abreast of, continuity with.
My RSS feeds are just Ibabuzz, SFGate, Silver & Black Pride, Raider Take blog, Thoughts from the Dark Side, and now Raider Nation Times.
A couple of very good non-Raider sites I lurk on too are…
The National Football Post: nationalfootballpost.com
and Football Pros: footballpros.com
National Football Post has a billion cool sections, one in particular is Matt Bowen’s Inside the Playbook, where he breaks down plays, formations, concepts etc in coach-speak.
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/inside-the-playbook.html
May 28th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
Sorry,Biotch Dogg, I don’t find your repetitive BS entertaining or funny either.I guess you do provide some entertainment for some though,although I don’t see it.
May 28th, 2012 at 2:00 pm
LeftNut, you probably just need to party harder to pull yourself out of your nerd funk
I’ve known a lot of blog dweebs and zeros who started partying with the Beeech Diggity and soon found themselves surrounded by wasted strippers and getting high on sticky green ganja
It’s a lifestyle, brah, but you first gotta want to put in the effort, mo swizzle
May 28th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
Well Raider fans one thing that is fun is seeing Carson Palmer and Darren McFadden in the same backfield.
May 28th, 2012 at 2:29 pm
YO BRAHS
Just got into some serious Double Trouble – two babes on my weiner-dawg and nads at the same time.
Serious Shorty Action (SSA).
Luckily for them I drank a banana and apricot smoothie this am, so I’ve got the natural power to maintain major manhood for hours.
Yo, the important industry reps will be here soon and I gots to finish those Rasta Ganja lyrics. I’ll finish up with these babes, toke a doobie and see what kind of hot lyrics I can krap out
MO FLY FIZZLE FRESH OFF THE HIZZLE CHAIN
May 28th, 2012 at 2:33 pm
Any of you A’s fans want to tell me WTF is on the side of Coco Crisp’s neck?
It looks like a tattoo with a piercing in the middle of it.
Pretty gay in general, but especially when you are hitting .140.
May 28th, 2012 at 2:46 pm
I know not of this “A’s” team you speak. Unless you are talking about the team that’s ownership has moved the team to the minor leagues.
May 28th, 2012 at 2:47 pm
Don’t know what it is but I wish we’d get rid of him.People say Manny is a cancer,but I don’t see him being any worse than Crisp.Plays half-heartedly and sulks.Now they have Cespedes playing LF in his rehab so pacify Crisp.Also,he is playing soooooo bad,he has little to zero trade value.Another brilliant move by Beane-keep Crisp and let Willingham walk.
May 28th, 2012 at 2:49 pm
Wilingham scored the GW run I believe today, while Crisp made a crucial out in the 9th.
Cook got the loss, but that was some bad luck. Couple of close walks, than a blooper down the line.
May 28th, 2012 at 2:50 pm
Yo, just busted these dope lyrics to “All the Celebrities I’ve Gotten High With, Mon”
This hot new Rasta Ganja joint will surely get us a huge record deal. I’m talking up front cash and a signing party in Cancun. That’s in Mexico.
Check it, then Tweet it out to your homies -
The Beeech Dawg owns a Party Boat and fancy cars
But he’s also gotten high with Hollywood’s biggest stars
When I drop this list, Rasta Ganja will achieve fame
So pay attention TMZ while I drop these names …
(then there’s a drum roll and a bunch of african ladies start chanting “ooo la la lala, ooo la la lala”)
Shaquille O’Neal
Tom Arnold
Gary Shandling
Larry “Grandma Ma” Johnson
Tony Gwynn
The Rock
(more names coming after I come up with another verse)
May 28th, 2012 at 2:53 pm
Too bad today was the day Cook had to give up his first runs of the year.Oh well,at least they were competitive today.Pretty sad when that is all we have to look forward to.
May 28th, 2012 at 2:58 pm
The A’s should start a new trend.Beane could be the GM for the pitching staff,and a co-GM could be in charge of getting position players.Then maybe the team could get some players that hit over .250 and then not trade them for some more young arms.
May 28th, 2012 at 2:59 pm
Another brilliant move by Beane-keep Crisp and let Willingham walk.
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Exactly. ANOTHER idiotic move by Beane. Beane would not be employed by any other team in baseball. Beane makes Al Davis look like a perennial executive of the year.
May 28th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
Not trying to throw dirt on the grave here, but the A’s are starting guys in the lineup who if they were waived, probably wouldn’t get picked up by anybody.
Reddick knocked another one out though. He is a stud.
May 28th, 2012 at 3:13 pm
Oh well,at least they were competitive today.Pretty sad when that is all we have to look forward to.
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During the Jamarcus Russell era, I was pretty stoked if we only lost by a touchdown, especially a road game.
That was always the worst, when by the second half it was clear as day the other team wasn’t even trying their hardest, yet we still couldn’t do anything.
May 28th, 2012 at 3:20 pm
Imagine a conversation between Wolfe and Selig:
S:Hey,Lee,how’s tricks?
W:Great Bud,everything is going as planned.We keep losing,the profits keep getting better,and our attendance keeps declining.Our sham about moving to San Jose knowing it would never be allowed and driving down attendance is working great.Pretty soon we’ll be able to move the team out of the area just as we planned.
S:Good to hear,Lew.Keep up the good work.
May 28th, 2012 at 3:24 pm
Brahs …. HUGE Beeech Diggity news -
The industry reps just checked out Rasta Ganja and left almost immediately laughing hysterically!
Obviously means they love our sound and can’t believe they discovered us before the other major labels
This is hella sweet, gonna bust a few bong rips in the bedroom and then crank up the PARTYDUDE 8000 to celebrate. This party is going ALL NIGHT LONG
Probably better reserve those round trip 1st class tixs to Cancun, holla
May 28th, 2012 at 3:33 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
Not trying to throw dirt on the grave here, but the A’s are starting guys in the lineup who if they were waived, probably wouldn’t get picked up by anybody.
Reddick knocked another one out though. He is a stud.
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What I find incredulous is if we put some of the posters on this BLOG out there, we would probably get a hit or two which is how many the A’s get.
May 28th, 2012 at 3:33 pm
Go get it Dawg…and don’t forget us little people on the blog when you’re the “toppermost of the poppermost”.
May 28th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
Yo MC Winnipeg bringing the Manitoba Heat
Homie, you gotta be hyped about the Silver & Black on Ice going after Lord Stanley’s Cup. Redemption for ‘93, Hrudy Style
Came up with a HOT BRAND NEW Kings catch phrase, patent pending obviously – “This Ain’t Yo Momma’s Ice Capades”
The hos go crazy when I whisper this in their ear during a BJ
Brah, you should hang with the PM Party Patrol, we get down on the blog after hours, gots to keep it real
May 28th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
What I find incredulous is if we put some of the posters on this BLOG out there, we would probably get a hit or two which is how many the A’s get.
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As long as they don’t throw me any changeups, I think I could get you a hit or two a week.
May 28th, 2012 at 3:50 pm
That phrase is real Beeech…Been rooting for the Kings since they clobbered the hated Canucks…Be seeing ya on the PM blog…Got a couple of Eskimo pies coming in 20 mins…That’s Eskimo with a capital E…They love Cheezies…Go Kings!!!
May 28th, 2012 at 3:50 pm
And I am convinced that with a 1-2 month training session to knock the rust off, I would have a better outfield arm than Coco.
May 28th, 2012 at 3:51 pm
Good evening NATION!!!!!
and all of my Green Party Brothers!!
Great ride to D.C.
Great food music and people.
if you ride it is well worth the trip
it something everyone should experience
ar least once in their life.
May 28th, 2012 at 3:52 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 3:50 pm
And I am convinced that with a 1-2 month training session to knock the rust off, I would have a better outfield arm than Coco.
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That’s my feeling exactly. Pay me $2.5mm and I could go out there and not hit my weight too.
May 28th, 2012 at 3:52 pm
JFB,a newborn has a better arm than Crisp.He has a difficult time reaching the cut-off even when Pennington runs half way into the outfield.
May 28th, 2012 at 3:54 pm
JFB,a newborn has a better arm than Crisp.
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Him and Johnny Damon are/were the worst!!!
How you can be in the big leagues and have a worst hose than a JV outfielder?
May 28th, 2012 at 3:54 pm
Greetings Mike…Some fine lime green tree going round up here…Could solve Kell’s troubles in a jiffy.
May 28th, 2012 at 3:58 pm
When I watch some of these guys try and throw it amazes me how terrible some big league ball players are in the outfield.Weak arms and scatter arms.When one of them makes an accurate throw it is a big deal.
May 28th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
Lol I hear ya brother!!
now the rides done I am getting ready to
start a forest fire!!!!!
May 28th, 2012 at 4:01 pm
The thing is they can do something most of us can’t-hit a curve,hit an off-speed pitch.It’s all about hitting.Maybe someday B.Beane will realize this.
May 28th, 2012 at 4:01 pm
#1102: Right on!…Keep the tree burnin’ and the rubber on the road.
May 28th, 2012 at 4:29 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 3:54 pm
Greetings Mike…Some fine lime green tree going round up here…Could solve Kell’s troubles in a jiffy.
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It comes as a suppository?
May 28th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
You will never see a motorcycle parked outside of a psychiatrist office!!!
May 28th, 2012 at 4:31 pm
It frees your mind and soul!!
May 28th, 2012 at 4:32 pm
The thing is they can do something most of us can’t-hit a curve,hit an off-speed pitch.
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I could never hit the change-up.
Couldn’t imagine trying to gear up for 94 mph, yet still get wood on 83 with some late movement.
May 28th, 2012 at 4:48 pm
An 83 mph change? Really?
May 28th, 2012 at 4:55 pm
R8ER MIKE Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
You will never see a motorcycle parked outside of a psychiatrist office!!!
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R8ER MIKE Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 4:31 pm
It frees your mind and soul!!
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well thats one way to see it, or you could see it like this; people who drive motorcycles are too stup1d to seek help..
point in case, helmet law..
May 28th, 2012 at 4:55 pm
The dudes that get me are the pitchers that knock the fleas off a fly’s *ss with 100mph heat and then throw a 72 mph floater.
That’s pitching!
May 28th, 2012 at 4:56 pm
83 mph change is pretty common for guys throwing in the 90’s.
Rob Nenn threw a 92mph slider, lol.
Usually 8-10 mph off the fastball. And it really just hits the breaks a few feet before the plate, and adds a 3 inch dip to the left or right for good measure.
No thank you.
May 28th, 2012 at 4:57 pm
LMN is always rockin’ some serious comments.
May 28th, 2012 at 5:03 pm
Change-up speeds are routinely 12-15% slower on average than a pitchers best fast ball. A guy that throws 95 would have a change-up with a speed of about 83 mph.
May 28th, 2012 at 5:47 pm
?? So people that ride are stupid??
interesting.
May 28th, 2012 at 5:51 pm
La Milicia Negra Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 4:55 pm
R8ER MIKE Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
You will never see a motorcycle parked outside of a psychiatrist office!!!
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R8ER MIKE Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 4:31 pm
It frees your mind and soul!!
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well thats one way to see it, or you could see it like this; people who drive motorcycles are too stup1d to seek help..
point in case, helmet law..
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Or, people in America appreciate their freedom and choice, so when the gov claims that helmets are for your safety and making it a law, then the gov is interfering with your rights/ freedom/ choice in some people’s view. Same as saying we should all buy health insurance.
May 28th, 2012 at 5:54 pm
Vehicle insurance is different, because driving is not a right. It’s a privilege.
May 28th, 2012 at 5:58 pm
Still LMFAO!!!!
May 28th, 2012 at 5:59 pm
What’s next? Forcing people to use condoms to protect them from STDs?!
May 28th, 2012 at 6:08 pm
O. good evening sir.
Have a nice holiday?
I did. My stupid friends and my wife and I
went for a stupid ride today with another
1000s of other stupid people to D.C.
stupid Rolling Thunder!!! just stupid!!!
lol lol lol
May 28th, 2012 at 6:14 pm
Good evening ODB,
I’m glad you had fun bro. It was a good weekend.
LOL
Don’t feel bad. I’m stupid too.
May 28th, 2012 at 6:17 pm
Green Party, vote no on Condom law!
May 28th, 2012 at 6:24 pm
Helmet law, Gay Marriage/ union, forcing people to buy health insurance, etc… Sad! Henry David Thoreau is turning/ rolling in his grave.
May 28th, 2012 at 6:28 pm
Condom Law!
Help us help you!
We are trying to protect you from yourself.
HIV and other STDs kill, and they cost tax payers money when patients get treated without insurance.
Solution: Condom Law!
May 28th, 2012 at 6:48 pm
“Vehicle insurance is different, because driving is not a right. It’s a privilege.”
Not so….Driving is actually a constitutional right the government wants you to think its a privilege so they can keep taking more money from us, hence DMV.
May 28th, 2012 at 6:57 pm
Raider O Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 5:59 pm
What’s next? Forcing people to use condoms to protect them from STDs?!
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You know, there’d be a lot less abortions in this country if every time a man impregnated a woman a castration took place in lieu of the abortion. Just my opinion mind you so don’t freak.
May 28th, 2012 at 7:21 pm
You know, there’d be a lot less abortions in this country if every time a man impregnated a woman a castration took place in lieu of the abortion. Just my opinion mind you so don’t freak.
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Before I’d get a snip snip I’d make sure somebody had there ducks in a row. Abortion is murder so lets think about it it before we take the plunge gentlemen. A dive into the deep abyss without a plan can only lead to trouble. Just make sure you don’t lose your brain when the trouser snake stands tall. Could spell disaster if your johnson goes rogue.
May 28th, 2012 at 7:24 pm
Silverandblack666 Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 6:48 pm
“Vehicle insurance is different, because driving is not a right. It’s a privilege.”
Not so….Driving is actually a constitutional right the government wants you to think its a privilege so they can keep taking more money from us, hence DMV.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Are you Seymour Bush?
Btw, can you explain how driving is a constitutional right please?
May 28th, 2012 at 7:26 pm
Raidernationdave Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 6:57 pm
Raider O Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 5:59 pm
What’s next? Forcing people to use condoms to protect them from STDs?!
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You know, there’d be a lot less abortions in this country if every time a man impregnated a woman a castration took place in lieu of the abortion. Just my opinion mind you so don’t freak.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Let’s make premarital sex a crime!!
May 28th, 2012 at 7:30 pm
“Are you Seymour Bush?
Btw, can you explain how driving is a constitutional right please?”
I think it would make more sense for you to defend your stance on letting the government dig deeper into our pocketbooks!
May 28th, 2012 at 7:33 pm
May 28th, 2012 at 7:33 pm
Raider O Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 5:51 pm
La Milicia Negra Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 4:55 pm
R8ER MIKE Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
You will never see a motorcycle parked outside of a psychiatrist office!!!
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R8ER MIKE Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 4:31 pm
It frees your mind and soul!!
_______________________________________________________
well thats one way to see it, or you could see it like this; people who drive motorcycles are too stup1d to seek help..
point in case, helmet law..
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Or, people in America appreciate their freedom and choice, so when the gov claims that helmets are for your safety and making it a law, then the gov is interfering with your rights/ freedom/ choice in some people’s view. Same as saying we should all buy health insurance
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Raider O Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 6:24 pm
Helmet law, Gay Marriage/ union, forcing people to buy health insurance, etc… Sad! Henry David Thoreau is turning/ rolling in his grave.
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if a motorcyclist were driving on a closed circuit without helmets and were crashing their brainless skulls, I wouldnt have a problem…
but when they are crashing, because they cant control their bikes, into a familycar and that family’s lives are ruined for having blood and brain matter all over their screen.. then its a problem..
I guess DUI laws are stup1d too? why not drive around drunk, “heck its not my problem that kindergarten were walking there”
seatbelts? “its my freedom to crash my head into the dashboard and become a vegetable,”
traffic lights? “no government should tell me when I should drive or not, its my business”
Government should just go away, right? who needs police? army? hospitals? schools ?etc
Yeah lets go back to when we paid our taxes in hens and pigs, lets go measure length i bodyparts, calender days as 2x 12 hours, volume based on old cups, pots and bowls oh and weight/mass lets measure that in handful of grains and use a 12th scale…
because modern science is stup1d and the 10th scale is just plain dumb, yeah when the smallest possible size was the length of a thumb, better times – no helmet laws then.
oh wait a minute, you guys still measure things like in the “good ole days” I forgot that :/
May 28th, 2012 at 7:34 pm
I think it would make more sense for you to defend your stance on letting the government dig deeper into our pocketbooks!
$$$$$$$$$$
Interesting! You made the statement, but you can’t back it up with anything? No credibility.
Driving a vehicle is not part of the constitution. You say it is, but you can’t prove it.
May 28th, 2012 at 7:40 pm
if a motorcyclist were driving on a closed circuit without helmets and were crashing their brainless skulls, I wouldnt have a problem…
but when they are crashing, because they cant control their bikes, into a familycar and that family’s lives are ruined for having blood and brain matter all over their screen.. then its a problem..
$$$$$$$$$
LOL
Really? Their lives are ruined because they had a car accident.
May 28th, 2012 at 7:42 pm
weak comeback
May 28th, 2012 at 7:44 pm
LMN,
You should look up Henry David Thoreau. There is a lot about American politics and gov that you don’t/ can’t understand.
May 28th, 2012 at 7:45 pm
I’m not interested in debating the subject with you since you don’t know what you are talking about.
May 28th, 2012 at 7:48 pm
If you seek your rights from a politician or a bureaucrat, you will find that you have none.
By the way, how many of you signed the Constitution?
May 28th, 2012 at 7:51 pm
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
May 28th, 2012 at 7:58 pm
Raider O…
again weak, I DO know who Henry David Thoreau were.. and if you think his Ideas were so great, then you would wish you back to 1860-90’s
why not live in todays society and stop focusing on all those american farts, they cant help with todays problems.
but I listed a few cases, that you neglected, or oversaw on purpose, because you KNOW you dont have a real and true Thoreau answer to them.
weak, plain weak.. we wouldnt have a society without the government, we wouldnt have plural progress without government.. those who doesnt like government should join hands, get their money together and find some land to buy and start their anarchy state.. I hear there are still some room in the Amazons…
Good night gents.. im going to bed!
May 28th, 2012 at 8:03 pm
Like I said, I’m not interested in debating the subject with you since I don’t think you know what you are talking about. You claim to know who HDT, but you can’t tell the difference between a good gov and a gov being involved in issues that don’t concern them like moral issues (gay marriage)?
That’s exactly why I refuse to discuss American politics and gov with you.
Have a good night LMN.
May 28th, 2012 at 8:05 pm
LMN, spoken like a true statist. You would have been quite comfortable in Nazi Germany.
May 28th, 2012 at 8:06 pm
again weak, I DO know who Henry David Thoreau were.. and if you think his Ideas were so great, then you would wish you back to 1860-90’s
$$$$$$$$
We should ignore great ideas because they are from the past.
LMAO
May 28th, 2012 at 8:08 pm
Correction!
You aren’t driving on “YOUR” road you are driving on the STATES road and the STATE has the RIGHT of saying who drive’s on the STATES road.
Traveling unencumbered is a right. For that God gave you two legs. Driving is a privilege.
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Silverandblack666 Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 6:48 pm
“Vehicle insurance is different, because driving is not a right. It’s a privilege.”
Not so….Driving is actually a constitutional right the government wants you to think its a privilege so they can keep taking more money from us, hence DMV.
May 28th, 2012 at 8:11 pm
Nope! Not at all.
Let’s simply eliminate the nuts of dude’s that refuse to care for that which they assisted in making.
If you got the balls to knock a chick up then have the balls to father that which you help create.
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Raider O Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 7:26 pm
Raidernationdave Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 6:57 pm
Raider O Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 5:59 pm
What’s next? Forcing people to use condoms to protect them from STDs?!
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You know, there’d be a lot less abortions in this country if every time a man impregnated a woman a castration took place in lieu of the abortion. Just my opinion mind you so don’t freak.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Let’s make premarital sex a crime!!
May 28th, 2012 at 8:12 pm
The state can also tell you where and when you can walk.
May 28th, 2012 at 8:16 pm
Car insurance is about protecting the other drivers.
IF you want, you don’t have to cover yourself or your car. But YOU MUST have liability insurance.
Seems pretty simple and obvious to me.
No need to drag the constitution into it.
May 28th, 2012 at 8:17 pm
The state can also tell you where and when you can walk.
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I vote for George Zimmerman to uphold this law.
May 28th, 2012 at 8:17 pm
I kid I kid!!!
May 28th, 2012 at 8:20 pm
It takes 2 to party, but only one decides to keep/ have an abortion. I don’t agree that the other person has to support that decision for 18 years. I thought we value equal rights in this country.
I think abortion is wrong except for a few cases such as health concerns and rape.
May 28th, 2012 at 8:21 pm
Are you that slow, you cannot google this yourself?
Driving on American Roads is a Constitutional Right,
not a State-Granted ‘Privledge’
http://educate-yourself.org/cn/drivingisrightnotprivledge07apr05.shtml
May 28th, 2012 at 8:21 pm
Car insurance is about protecting the other drivers.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Exactly.
May 28th, 2012 at 8:22 pm
People can’t or won’t regulate themselves so ‘da gubmint’ gotz to do it fo ‘em yo!
The fact of the matter is YOU signed every fricken Constitutional right and protection over to the STATE when you accepted their rules of engagement and took on the persona the STATE issued you through the Social Security System.
Thus because you have accepted all that the STATE decides to direct you in you have a choice. Do what they tell you to do when it comes to driving an automobile or walk.
The choice is yours.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_personality
Don’t be a dumb*ss O when it come to this sh*t. You are waaaaay over your head.
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Raider O Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 7:40 pm
if a motorcyclist were driving on a closed circuit without helmets and were crashing their brainless skulls, I wouldnt have a problem…
but when they are crashing, because they cant control their bikes, into a familycar and that family’s lives are ruined for having blood and brain matter all over their screen.. then its a problem..
$$$$$$$$$
LOL
Really? Their lives are ruined because they had a car accident.
May 28th, 2012 at 8:23 pm
I don’t agree that the other person has to support that decision for 18 years
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Only if you make money.
If you don’t make squat, you can tell everyone to screw off, and what can they do? They aren’t going to lock you up, and you don’t have any “Wages” to attach to.
May 28th, 2012 at 8:25 pm
“You aren’t driving on “YOUR” road you are driving on the STATES road and the STATE has the RIGHT of saying who drive’s on the STATES road.”
REALLY
And just who gave the state money for the roads?
Weak sauce there buddy. You are going to have to do better than that.
May 28th, 2012 at 8:27 pm
Twocents Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 8:12 pm
The state can also tell you where and when you can walk.
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True dat!
May 28th, 2012 at 8:28 pm
Dave,
If you want me to take you seriously, you have to stop using isults and start using commonsense.
May 28th, 2012 at 8:29 pm
We have rights that protect us from the states and gov.
May 28th, 2012 at 8:31 pm
Not you too SB666?
You brought up an interesting point and one that needs to be addressed. You axed, “And just who gave the state money for the roads?”
Um, the FEDERAL RESERVE BANK did!
It loaned the government the money.
And you know what else…?
You and everyone else is on the hook the the debt the government is racking up!
So here’s my question if you think it “your money.”
Who’s name is on it?
+++++Silverandblack666 Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 8:25 pm
“You aren’t driving on “YOUR” road you are driving on the STATES road and the STATE has the RIGHT of saying who drive’s on the STATES road.”
REALLY
And just who gave the state money for the roads?
Weak sauce there buddy. You are going to have to do better than that.
May 28th, 2012 at 8:31 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 8:23 pm
I don’t agree that the other person has to support that decision for 18 years
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Only if you make money.
If you don’t make squat, you can tell everyone to screw off, and what can they do? They aren’t going to lock you up, and you don’t have any “Wages” to attach to.
$$$$$$$$
lol
May 28th, 2012 at 8:32 pm
Wow, lot’s of rookie WR’s on the roster for now. Could get interesting.
May 28th, 2012 at 8:32 pm
Raider O Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 8:28 pm
Dave,
If you want me to take you seriously, you have to stop using isults and start using commonsense.
Raider O Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 8:29 pm
We have rights that protect us from the states and gov.
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Um, no you don’t.
There have been many legal rulings that state just the opposite.
May 28th, 2012 at 8:32 pm
Insults*
May 28th, 2012 at 8:33 pm
Later Nation.
May 28th, 2012 at 8:37 pm
The problem is the way they have it now is set up to take money from us every year. Even private roads are policed and taxed.
A potion of your home owners taxes does go to local parks and street repair water sewer police and fire dept’s.
Hi ways and freeways have been built and rebuilt over and over many times. Every time I drive up or down the I5 or the 280 or the 101 there is construction.
Those roads that you are talking about have been rebuilt 100 times over by tax money and you know that.
May 28th, 2012 at 8:39 pm
Sorry O. It’s just that it cracks me up that so many people believe what they learned in civics class. Hey I did too once. Used to vote, the whole good gubmint BS, etc., etc.
It simply ain’t that way.
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Raider O Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 8:28 pm
Dave,
If you want me to take you seriously, you have to stop using isults and start using commonsense.
May 28th, 2012 at 8:48 pm
If something is taxed it is not owned. If it was financed by the STATE for any reason and no matter who is responsible for the debt incurred (you Mr. John Q. Public), then technically it is owned by by another, in this case the STATE.
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Silverandblack666 Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 8:37 pm
The problem is the way they have it now is set up to take money from us every year. Even private roads are policed and taxed.
A potion of your home owners taxes does go to local parks and street repair water sewer police and fire dept’s.
Hi ways and freeways have been built and rebuilt over and over many times. Every time I drive up or down the I5 or the 280 or the 101 there is construction.
Those roads that you are talking about have been rebuilt 100 times over by tax money and you know that.
May 28th, 2012 at 8:49 pm
“Those roads that you are talking about have been rebuilt 100 times over by tax money and you know that.”
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Nope. Debt.
May 28th, 2012 at 8:56 pm
It’s things like this that get dumas8es in trouble for believing everything they hear on the internet.
The fact of the matter is no one has the right to get behind the wheel of an automobile and drive it as they see fit unless it is on there own property, property that was bought not with fake, phoney and worthless fiat currency, better known as FEDERAL RESERVE NOTES, but actual and real physical gold (of course, even then the STATE taxes that property, making it theirs).
Please, stop this non-sense. You wanna drive a car it’s a privilege, not a right.
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Silverandblack666 Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 8:21 pm
Are you that slow, you cannot google this yourself?
Driving on American Roads is a Constitutional Right,
not a State-Granted ‘Privledge’
http://educate-yourself.org/cn/drivingisrightnotprivledge07apr05.shtml
May 28th, 2012 at 8:59 pm
Dave,
It’s all good bro. I’m not an idealist, but I know my rights, and I realize what my gov is doing. I don’t like it, I don’t play the game, and I’m not interested in it.
May 28th, 2012 at 9:04 pm
Btw, I still think this is one of the best countries in the world, and that’s why I choose to live here. Every country/ system has it’s flaws.
May 28th, 2012 at 9:32 pm
I’m in the game, by design, not choice.
BTW, one of these days, this country will be one of the ‘last places’ you’d want to be.
May 28th, 2012 at 9:33 pm
WWIII will not be pretty. There will be no prisoners.
May 28th, 2012 at 9:34 pm
That’s what makes ‘American’ football so great. No other game on earth simulates warfare the way ‘American’ football does.
May 28th, 2012 at 9:40 pm
Raidernationdave Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 9:32 pm
I’m in the game, by design, not choice.
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Let me explain.
It was someone else’s idea that people would become “voluntary” slaves to the STATE rather than “forced indentured servants.”
Uh?
The 14th Amendment prohibits forced slavery. It says nothing about being a “willing participant.” I, along with everyone else, was ‘duped’ into being a “voluntary servant” to the STATE for the STATE’S means.
Play the game.
May 28th, 2012 at 9:41 pm
May 28th, 2012 at 9:41 pm
Gee, I think my buzz is wearing off.
May 28th, 2012 at 9:44 pm
BTW, I should have said 13th Amendment and not the 14th. My bad.
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Raidernationdave Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 9:40 pm
Raidernationdave Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 9:32 pm
I’m in the game, by design, not choice.
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Let me explain.
It was someone else’s idea that people would become “voluntary” slaves to the STATE rather than “forced indentured servants.”
Uh?
The 14th Amendment prohibits forced slavery. It says nothing about being a “willing participant.” I, along with everyone else, was ‘duped’ into being a “voluntary servant” to the STATE for the STATE’S means.
Play the game.
May 28th, 2012 at 9:45 pm
You, the individual, are a corporation.
“In part based on the principle that legal persons are simply organizations of natural persons, and in part based on the history of statutory interpretation of the word “person”, the U.S. Supreme Court has repeatedly held that certain constitutional rights protect legal persons (like corporations and other organizations). Santa Clara County v. Southern Pacific Railroad is sometimes cited for this finding because the court reporter’s comments included a statement the Chief Justice made before oral arguments began, telling the attorneys during pre-trial that “the court does not wish to hear argument on the question whether the provision in the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution, which forbids a State to deny any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws, applies to these corporations. We are all of the opinion that it does.” Later opinions misinterpreted these pre-argument comments as part of the legal decision.[7] As a result, because of the First Amendment, Congress may not make a law restricting the free speech of a corporation, a political action group or dictating the coverage of a local newspaper,[8] and because of the Due Process Clause, a state government may not take the property of a corporation without using due process of law and providing just compensation. These protections apply to all legal entities, not just corporations.”
May 28th, 2012 at 9:49 pm
Raidernationdave Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 9:45 pm
You, the individual, are a corporation.
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No, you misinterpreted that article. Natural persons are one thing, legal persons are another. Legal persons, are corporations. Natural persons, of which you and I are, are not.
May 28th, 2012 at 9:51 pm
Unless that ‘entity’ accepts “money”, i.e. ‘debt instruments’ from the STATE.
Then ALL bets are off.
BTW, it’s extremely helpful to know that YOU, Mr. Individual, are a “legal entity.” If you didn’t know this then it’s easy to say, “I should be free to ride my motorcycle without a helmet.”
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“As a result, because of the First Amendment, Congress may not make a law restricting the free speech of a corporation, a political action group or dictating the coverage of a local newspaper,[8] and because of the Due Process Clause, a state government may not take the property of a corporation without using due process of law and providing just compensation. These protections apply to all legal entities, not just corporations.”
May 28th, 2012 at 9:54 pm
Raidernationdave
Stop sucking the teet of the government and stop buying everything they are selling you.
They made it a privilege so they could charge you money for it and so they could take it away and charge you more money to get your privilege back.
You may be legally right here in California right now but there are states that consider driving a constitutional right.
May 28th, 2012 at 9:54 pm
Gee, then maybe you could kindly explain to me why every ‘legal’ document with YOUR NAME on it come in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS?
Everything. From water bills, credit cards to court documents is in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS.
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Seymour Bush Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 9:49 pm
Raidernationdave Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 9:45 pm
You, the individual, are a corporation.
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No, you misinterpreted that article. Natural persons are one thing, legal persons are another. Legal persons, are corporations. Natural persons, of which you and I are, are not.
May 28th, 2012 at 9:56 pm
Silverandblack666 Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 9:54 pm
Raidernationdave
Stop sucking the teet of the government and stop buying everything they are selling you.
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I work full time. 60-80 hrs. a week. The only teets I’m suckin’ are my girlfriends.
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They made it a privilege so they could charge you money for it and so they could take it away and charge you more money to get your privilege back.
You may be legally right here in California right now but there are states that consider driving a constitutional right.
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Which one’s? The last time I checked the UCC was fairly standard across the land.
May 28th, 2012 at 9:59 pm
One can drive a car “lawfully” on any road in the country just not “legally.”
I hope you understand the difference.
May 28th, 2012 at 10:00 pm
Whats this?
Georgia to eliminate the drivers license?!
The General Assembly (of Georgia) finds that:
(1) Free people have a common law and constitutional right to travel on the roads and highways that are provided by their government for that purpose. Licensing of drivers cannot be required of free people because taking on the restrictions of a license requires the surrender of an inalienable right;
(3) Where rights secured by the Constitution of the United States and the State of Georgia are involved, there can be no rule making or legislation that would abrogate these rights. The claim and exercise of a constitutional right cannot be converted into a crime. There can be no sanction or penalty imposed upon an individual because of this exercise of constitutional rights;
May 28th, 2012 at 10:02 pm
You missed my point.
The government took away your “right” to drive and made it a privilege so they could take more money from you.
Was my point.
May 28th, 2012 at 10:04 pm
And?
People “surrendered” any claims of inalienable right when they signed for the strawman persona created by the ALL CAPITAL LETTERS name on their birth certificate instead of their ‘common law’ name.
People in Georgia are idiots.
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Silverandblack666 Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 10:00 pm
Whats this?
Georgia to eliminate the drivers license?!
The General Assembly (of Georgia) finds that:
(1) Free people have a common law and constitutional right to travel on the roads and highways that are provided by their government for that purpose. Licensing of drivers cannot be required of free people because taking on the restrictions of a license requires the surrender of an inalienable right;
(3) Where rights secured by the Constitution of the United States and the State of Georgia are involved, there can be no rule making or legislation that would abrogate these rights. The claim and exercise of a constitutional right cannot be converted into a crime. There can be no sanction or penalty imposed upon an individual because of this exercise of constitutional rights;
May 28th, 2012 at 10:05 pm
Silverandblack666 Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 10:02 pm
You missed my point.
The government took away your “right” to drive and made it a privilege so they could take more money from you.
Was my point.
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And?
May 28th, 2012 at 10:05 pm
Driving being a “Right” is my opinion not a California law. I am not debating that.
May 28th, 2012 at 10:09 pm
SB666 you ain’t one of them thar “Tea Partiers” is you son? We got one guy runnin’ for office in these parts with the slogan, “Patriot, not a Politician.”
Does this dumbass not know that the mere attempt at being elected for office makes one a politician and that politics are part of the game?
May 28th, 2012 at 10:10 pm
Great! If it’s a right then you know have to listen to what the STATE tells you about seat belts, or headlights.
It is after all a “right” in your mind.
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Silverandblack666 Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 10:05 pm
Driving being a “Right” is my opinion not a California law. I am not debating that.
May 28th, 2012 at 10:12 pm
Great! If it’s a right then you DON’T have to listen to what the STATE tells you about seat belts, or headlights.
It is after all a “right” in your mind. Best wishes on that.
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Silverandblack666 Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 10:05 pm
Driving being a “Right” is my opinion not a California law. I am not debating that.
May 28th, 2012 at 10:13 pm
I do not belong to any party if I did it would be the GREEN party.
You are trying to start a debate and I am just not interested.
Good night Raider fans.
May 28th, 2012 at 11:04 pm
Looks like Rachael Nichols of BSPN needs to ease off on the buffet line.
Just sayin’
May 28th, 2012 at 11:10 pm
Well Seymour? I’m waiting.
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Raidernationdave Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 9:54 pm
Gee, then maybe you could kindly explain to me why every ‘legal’ document with YOUR NAME on it come in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS?
Everything. From water bills, credit cards to court documents is in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS.
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Seymour Bush Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 9:49 pm
Raidernationdave Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 9:45 pm
You, the individual, are a corporation.
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No, you misinterpreted that article. Natural persons are one thing, legal persons are another. Legal persons, are corporations. Natural persons, of which you and I are, are not.
May 28th, 2012 at 11:34 pm
Anybody can drive a car so long as they are not drunk. Thats why insurance is so bad, because of all the drunk driving accidents. If there was no alchohol, insurance rates would be about 10% of what they are now. Someone has to be protected from ‘influenced’ drivers. Can’t blame the insurance companies one bit. Their hands are tied. As always, we all share the burden. People abuse their rights when they drink and drive. Because you dont have the right to drink and drive, but you do it anyway. Not a good thing. And if you get caught drinking and driving, I hope you lose your driving privalege, get a mandatory two year out patient order, and have to do two years of AA. Maybe someday when the insurance companies are convinced there is absolutely no drinking and driving, then our rates will come down. But til then, it is what it is got to be.
May 28th, 2012 at 11:36 pm
new post
May 28th, 2012 at 11:40 pm
Must be a slow day at the office over at ibabuzz.
This message was sent from my iPhone 4S.
May 28th, 2012 at 11:46 pm
REPOST, REPEAT: REPOST
(or, it’s been a long time, like goin on six days, since there was a new story. I mean, com’on, we are at the doorstep of preseason and the should be enough buzz to make your head spin)
REPOST, REPEAT REPOST (for those of you who missed it)
Bartell, Spencer like what they see in new team
By Steve Corkran
Thursday, May 24th, 2012 at 3:42 pm in Oakland Raiders.
The Raiders released veteran cornerbacks Stanford Routt and Chris Johnson this offseason in hopes of upgrading positions they deemed as problem spots last season.
In turn, they signed a host of veterans, including Ron Bartell and Shawntae Spencer, with the intent of not looking back. Bartell and Spencer are the projected starters for now.
Both say they like the Raiders new scheme, the coaching staff and the chance to play for a new organization. Both players battled through injury-plagued seasons last year, but they say they are healthy now and ready to validate the Raiders’ signing them this offseason.
Here are the transcripts from both players after Tuesday’s practice in Alameda:
SHAWNTAE SPENCER
Was staying in the Bay Area a factor in coming to the Raiders?
“There was several determining factors. That was one of them. I’ve grown quite fond of the Bay Area. I’m familiar with it and it’s always tough up and moving to a new city, learning a new city, and then all the other factors that play into being with a new organization. That was one of the factors, the other was just being reunited with Jonnie Lynn and Jason Tarver and, you know, I’m pretty familiar with the scheme. There’s some things that he’s changed and some things that he’s added in and things like that but that really helped me out as far as the learning curve coming in and being able to be on top and play fast.”
What happened in SF last year?
“I sustained a hamstring injury last year in training camp which kept me out pretty much 3 weeks of training camp so it’s understandable that when you got a new coaching staff and things like that they gotta be able to see you, you know what I mean, you gotta put your resume out there and I didn’t get a chance to do that because of the hamstring injury was so bad. You know, you take the good with the bad, you learn from it and move on.”
What’s it like coming here and having a opportunity?
“Oh, like I said man, it’s a great atmosphere. It’s funny because, a lot of familiar faces. I know a lot of the players, I know a lot of the staff and seeing yesterday, Fred Formosa as the head of security and he was in San Francisco my whole career except last year and things like that. So many familiar faces just all around the building from the video department to the PR and things like that so the adjustment hasn’t been that difficult for me.”
What has to happen for a team to go from the team the Niners were to the year they had?
“San Francisco’s team was loaded. They walked into a great situation. If you look at the talent over there as far as the defensive side of the ball and the offensive side of the ball. It was one of those situations where it never came together in the previous years. And this year the defense clicked, the offense played well and special teams played well and it came together. So, just looking at it here, you can ask league wide, 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. The turnovers, the penalties, you have to eliminate those things to be competitive in this league. You can’t beat yourself so starting there and starting with learning what coach Allen demands out of each play. Running through the ball, being sound in your assignments and things like that. Once you do those things it all comes down to the game 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 OTA’s and we had a great attendance thus far through the offseason programs so I think the whole building, everyone should be optimistic.”
What are you seeing as far as a change in culture here?
“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. And I’m sure it’s the same on the offensive side of the ball with the OC and that entire staff over there. It’s no nonsense. 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.”
You know Bartell before this?
“Aw, man, it’s funny because me and Ron might be the two oldest guys here and our birthdays are the exact same day, same year. We got a lot of mutual friends from, you know, Walt Harris who I played with and I know he trained with in Arizona. Nate Clemons and Ron are good friends and Nate and I are good friends so we hit it off right away and the same with Huff. Just a lot of guys that I’ve played with from Terrail Lambert, I’ve played with Curtis Taylor, you know, just familiar with so many others guys. So the transition for me was so very, very smooth.”
You and Ron are in a similar situation. He is excited for the fresh start, you too?
“Yeah, it’s a breath of fresh air. I know that’s something that prior to leaving San Francisco that at the end of the season I sat down and talked to Trent Baalke about and he was gracious enough and nice enough to say ‘you know what let’s do this in a timely manner instead of dragging it out until, you know, August and then releasing me and all that other stuff. So I do appreciate that on his behalf. It was something that for both sides, all parties involved, it was the best thing, it was time. As far as my situation, I’m not too familiar with Ron’s other than he hurt his neck, things like that. But just hearing him talk, he’s so happy, so relieved and things like that. That’s a lot. It means a lot, you know.”
RON BARTELL
Q: How is your neck doing?
A: “Yeah, yeah, I feel great. I’m 100 percent. I feel great and I’m just happy to be back on the field. It’s the first time I’ve ever been injured. You get banged up a lot in this game, but it’s the first injury I’ve ever had where I’ve had to miss a significant amount of time. Luckily for me, it was not a simple injury but a straightforward, or fracture, and everything healed up fine. I’m just ready to play ball and I’m happy to be back.”
Q: Did doctors tell you that you’re predisposed to greater injury as a result of the neck injury last season? Any reservations?
A: “No, no, no, I don’t have any fear at all. The funny thing about it is, when I had the injury, I didn’t actually know that I had fractured my neck. It felt more like a stinger. I walked off corner of the field under my own power and I was actually about to check back into the game, and they just held me out since the game was pretty much over. We didn’t find out that I had the fracture until I got the C-T scan. So, I never had to go through that anxiety of getting carted off the field or losing feeling or paralysis or anything. So, from that standpoint, I never had to experience it. For me, once I got the clearance, I’m fine, I’m ready to go.”
Q: When did you feel all the way back?
A: “The fracture healed, and I was in a brace from the time of the injury, which was after the first game, from September to mid-December, came out of the brace, and they said the fracture had healed. After that, it was just the point of getting back the range of motion and strength. That took about a month or two. So, I would say I’ve been completely (healed) and 100 percent since about March. 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.”
Q: What’s your impressions about what this defense is going to be like?
A: “I love the scheme. I love the scheme. 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.
Q: What’s it like walking into a situation where you have a great opportunity to be a starter?
A: “For me, being in my eighth year, being in St. Louis seven straight years and to see guys come and go, 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. 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.”
Q: Is it invigorating coming to a new team, new scheme, different part of the country?
A: “Yeah. There definitely was some reservation at first because you’re somewhere for such a long time, especially in this business you’re at one place for seven years, you got reservations about moving on. But, for me, it’s a good situation, it’s a good opportunity. There’s some guys on the staff that I’m familiar with, a chance to be around some fresh faces, some young, energetic guys, a whole new city, a whole new part of the country, a new organization, so it brings some excitement for me. I’m looking forward to it.”
Q: Describe your style of play?
A: “Consistency. I’m a consistent football player. You know what you’re going to get from me week in, week out. I’m going to challenge guys, I’m going to challenge wide receivers and I’m going to be where I’m supposed to be. Just having a guy in a room – we have a lot of young guys – so just to have a guy in the room who has played a lot of snaps, a lot of football, seen a lot of variety of things and just be able to bring a calming influence into the room, that’s what my strengths are. Hopefully, I can help us rank a little big higher in that pass defense, but we’ll see what happens.”
Q: Are you and Shawntae Spencer taking a mentoring role with the young defensive backs?
A: “(We’re) Old men if you let everyone else tell it. Yeah, yeah, me and Shawntae played a lot of football in this league, we started a lot of games, been in a lot of battles. We got some young guys, DeMarcus Van Dyke, Chimdi (Chekwa), a lot of young guys who haven’t played much football. I’m just trying to give them a little tidbits here and there. I don’t want to step on a coach’s toes because it’s their job to coach. 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. So, if I’m able to rub off on them that way, it will be positive for them.”
Q: What’s your take on the owners voting to make hip and knee pads mandatory beginning with the 2013 season. Your thoughts?
A: “I won’t be wearing them in 2013, 2014, 2015. 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 I don’t see it as a big deal about a knee pad. A knee pad isn’t going to stop a guy from blowing out a knee. So, me, personally, I won’t be wearing them, so I guess I just better put some fine money away.”
Q: It’s possible that the NFLPA will have a say in the matter at some point, given this wasn’t collectively bargained?
A: “Yeah, I would hope so. We’re the ones that have to play the game. I understand making the game safe. I’m all for the players’ safety but, at the same time, a thigh pad or a knee pad, if you get a helmet to the knee, you’re going to blow your knee. I don’t think a knee pad is going to stop that from happening. I’ve seen plenty of guys tear their knees before wearing knee pads. We have to abide by the rules, so hopefully they can work things out and keep things the way they are
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May 28th, 2012 at 11:48 pm
1200
Can I get a 1500
May 28th, 2012 at 11:50 pm
Hey Seymour!
http://www.nomoretyranny.org/strawman.htm
May 28th, 2012 at 11:52 pm
I don’t understand the point of reposting when we’re already posting in the comment thread of the article that’s being reposted. I mean it’s the first thing you see when you click on the page.
May 29th, 2012 at 12:16 am
I think GK’s offense is going to rely on multiple sets where McFragile is bought out of the backfield in motion or even as a slot receiver.
May 29th, 2012 at 4:06 am
1204 and counting……….
…..need a football fix.Time to have a look at the games I’ve got on tape.
May 29th, 2012 at 4:45 am
Media pundits are wasting no time ripping the Raiders a new one. Get used to these hack jobs.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82966492/article/raiders-dennis-allen-has-lots-of-problems-to-fix-
Under Pressure: Dennis Allen
We thought about naming first-time unknown defensive coordinator Jason Tarver the man under pressure. Tarver must transition from the college game, but in reality is this will be coach Dennis Allen’s defense. And he’s got all kinds of problems.
1. Oakland’s projected started cornerbacks are Ronald Bartell and Shawntae Spencer. Both players are 30 years old and were released by their previous teams. The Raiders figure to change from their decades-old approach of cornerback and the pieces from the previous regime don’t necessarily fit.
2. Starting middle linebacker Rolando McClain hasn’t performed to his draft level and he’s facing 180 days in prison. If McClain has to go to jail during the season, untested third-year player Travis Goethel is projected to start. The other starting linebackers are Aaron Curry and free agent pickup Philip Wheeler. There are a lot of moving parts here. There aren’t many difference makers.
3. The defensive line should lead the way, but it’s worth noting Richard Seymour and Tommy Kelly are not exactly ascending players. Seymour is the consummate pro but he can’t be expected to dominate at age 33. Seymour is set to make $15 million, a figure worthy of a dominating player. Kelly will make $6 million.
4. Allen would love to show 3-4 fronts this year, but he doesn’t yet have the personnel to do it.
5. This is a defense is transition. We know Allen is creative, but there are no easy answers with a cornerback group as shaky as this one. This team finished 29th in both points and yards allowed last year.
We wouldn’t expect much improvement from the group this year, which will be tough to take for a defensive-minded coach like Allen.
May 29th, 2012 at 4:53 am
Pryor reaches out to Gannon
Raiders quarterback Terrelle Pryor has worked extensively with new Raiders quarterback coach John DeFilippo this offseason and has also reached out to Raiders greats of the past. He called Rich Gannon up and hopes to work out with the former quarterback and further pick his brain according to Vittorio Tafur of the San Francisco Chronicle.
“I called him and he gave me some wisdom on the game of football,” Pryor said.
Gannon, now a TV analyst for CBS, said he would like to get together with Pryor, but they haven’t been able to schedule anything yet.
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Wonder what Gannon’s angle is anyway? He’s was Al’s whipping boy for the last decade, and yet he comes back for more helping out the Silver and Black. I think that for now, Pryor should stick to words of wisdom from the current coaching staff and Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart. He should narrow his sphere of influence and work on getting better on a few specific things each day. He needs to trust his own leadership to help him develop.
May 29th, 2012 at 5:05 am
I agree with the article about our CB’s.
We need these old, banged up vets to play their best ball of their career, and our youngsters to REALLY step up this year, JUST to be decent.
My biggest concern for the whole team.
May 29th, 2012 at 5:11 am
Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter
It means nothing but is interesting: Nick Fairley and JaMarcus Russell grew up about one block apart in Mobile, Ala., and were HS teammates.
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I wouldn’t be so sure about that meaning nothing. Those Alabama boys don’t seem to bright.
May 29th, 2012 at 5:14 am
I’m concerned about Spencer even though I like his attitude. This is from PFF from last season:
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Shawntae Spencer was a permanent starter opposite Clements (1048 snaps) but his substandard level of play was only exceeded by Rodgers-Cromartie and Trufant (-7.9). Allowing the worst completion rate for a starter in the division (70.1%) and missing the most tackles (14) it wouldn’t surprise me if new head coach John Harbaugh looked for a replacement next season.
May 29th, 2012 at 5:16 am
And then Bartell looks really good in comparison, but he’s coming off neck surgery so…..?
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Rams #1 Ron Bartell was the best shutdown corner in the division with a +4.5 grading in coverage and allowing only a 75.9 passer rating, only beaten by his team-mate Bradley Fletcher (67.4). He also only allowed a 52.1% completion rate which again, was only beaten by Fletcher (51.2%). His main weakness was the fact he didn’t get a single interception in 2010, but on the opposite side Fletcher grabbed a division leading four. Being a good cover corner normally restricts a players fantasy value and Bartell is no exception as he only averaged 3.7 tackles a game.
May 29th, 2012 at 5:18 am
So all told Bartell and Spencer, COMBINED, were average at best, when they were 2 years younger and less banged up.
Better stock up on the Captain Morgan this season.
May 29th, 2012 at 5:19 am
From CSN Bay Area:
DeMarcus Van Dyke — Oakland had high hopes for the lithe Van Dyke, the fastest player at the Combine, in drafting him out of Miami in the third round. Listed generously at 180 pounds, the rookie had trouble with the bigger, more physical receivers in the league. Which is to say, most of them. His lone interception came against Matt Cassel in the Raiders’ 28-0 loss to Kansas City on Oct. 23. Van Dyke surrendered one TD and had a burn rate of 43.8.
and
Chimdi Chekwa — Promising fourth-round draft pick dislocated his shoulder on the first day of padded practice in camp and was then shuffled between cornerback and safety before a hamstring injury ended his season. He was put on IR on Nov. 17 after appearing in four games and starting one. He was targeted 14 times and gave up nine completions, including a touchdown. He later underwent shoulder surgery.
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Somebody has to step up in this secondary. We got Rivers and Manning to make us pay if we don’t.
May 29th, 2012 at 5:25 am
Are we ever going to get a new article?
What does Corky do with his time besides sip martinis with Kawakami?
May 29th, 2012 at 5:27 am
Corky has been binge drinking all week. He goes on these benders sometimes. We just have to deal with it.
May 29th, 2012 at 5:28 am
Looking at our secondary, I don’t blame Corky for sipping on the Captain Morgan overtime.
May 29th, 2012 at 5:30 am
What happens if we get dinged up?
DVD has the body to break down immediately and was hurt on and off last year. Chekwa ended up on IR after a month of Pro football. Bartell was on IR last year, and Spencer was hurt and is old for a DB.
About ZERO chance these 4 stay healthy, and probably about 50/50 that at least 1 goes on IR at sometime.
May 29th, 2012 at 5:34 am
What happens if we get dinged up?
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Agreed. But you need to change that to
What happens WHEN we get dinged up?
We’ll be SOL is what we’ll be.
May 29th, 2012 at 5:38 am
CJ37 is banged up always, but not sure why we can’t bring him back on the cheap.
I’d take him as a 3rd-5th option at DB.
May 29th, 2012 at 5:39 am
The D will be better this coming season for the simple reason that Chuck has gone.
May 29th, 2012 at 5:40 am
And our safeties, outside of Huff, aren’t all that hot in coverage either.
Branch gets burned frequently, Missile Mike is hopeless in coverage, and Gio has that Italian luck to him, but he can’t realistically cover anyone either.
YIKES!!!!
This morning’s coffee is not tasting so good, lol.
May 29th, 2012 at 5:40 am
I miss the old days of Lester Hayes and Michael Haynes and stickum.
May 29th, 2012 at 5:43 am
Regarding safety burn rate:
I am optimistic that the new defensive scheme will not put them in as many situations to fail as the old outdated and predictable scheme.
May 29th, 2012 at 5:44 am
We may miss the old days of Chris Carr and Chris Johnson
May 29th, 2012 at 5:44 am
I don’t want CJ37 back anymore, he’s washed up. Also don’t want MM34 back neither. Both can kick rocks.
May 29th, 2012 at 5:45 am
I miss the old days of Lester Hayes and Michael Haynes and stickum.
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Can just remember that time.
McDaniels and Washington the last best pair we had?
May 29th, 2012 at 5:45 am
Missing Chris Carr and Chris Johnson? These really are desperate times!
May 29th, 2012 at 5:45 am
I think DBs will be better because of coaching and scheme. Although, I do not feel confident in them stopping Manning and Rivers.
May 29th, 2012 at 5:48 am
Manning will be on I.R. by the time we play Denver.
May 29th, 2012 at 5:50 am
It seems everyone is naming Spencer and Bartell week #1 starters, but at their age and injury history, I hope they make them earn it. And if something doesn’t look right in TC and preseason, have the balls to cut either if need be.
Secondary is going to be a group of physical cover corners with little in the way of ballhawk skills. Don’t expect a lot of INT’s this year.
May 29th, 2012 at 5:53 am
Heat, baby!!
May 29th, 2012 at 5:55 am
This morning’s coffee is not tasting so good, lol
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Yeah, I’m gargling with listerene & rinsing out coffee cup. Let’s try this again.
May 29th, 2012 at 5:57 am
The offense will be great this year!!!!
Mmmmm………..creme brulee flavored creamer
May 29th, 2012 at 5:58 am
This will be our best O-line in years.
When you have a Savage like Carlisle as a potential reserve, you are on to something.
May 29th, 2012 at 6:01 am
If the defense doesn’t gel and we can get them off the field, that O-line won’t matter for much. We’ll be one-dimensional. We just need to somehow be mediocre on defense. Even inconsistent but improving would be welcome!
May 29th, 2012 at 6:05 am
creme brulee and french vanilla are my fav’s with my starbucks.
May 29th, 2012 at 6:06 am
This will be our best O-line in years.
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Can be only as good as it’s weakest link = Barnes.
May 29th, 2012 at 6:08 am
Media pundits are wasting no time ripping the Raiders a new one. Get used to these hack jobs.
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@G123
I agree with everything said in that article. Here is what I don’t agree with
“We wouldn’t expect much improvement from the group this year”
obviously they didn’t see the 2011 Defense!
obviously they don’t think new management or coaching makes a difference!
May 29th, 2012 at 6:13 am
@RRS,
The info in that article is correct, and it gives us a reason to remain a little pessimistic. A lot has to happen to change the defense. Just changing coaches doesn’t fix things. The players have to execute when all is said and done. It is a grim outlook with not a whole lot of added pieces to get fired up about.
But what makes it a hack job imo, is that it points to zero improvement and maybe even regression as a base assumption by the author. Why the assumption of no improvement? Based on what inside knowledge?
The media just loves to rip us and if you notice, they aren’t balanced at all, just showing the negatives.
May 29th, 2012 at 6:14 am
CJ37 is banged up always, but not sure why we can’t bring him back on the cheap.
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Agreed!
if CJ37 doesn’t get hurt last year or have that family tragedy, we’re in the playoffs.
simple as that
May 29th, 2012 at 6:17 am
Things to do.
Later Raiders.
May 29th, 2012 at 6:20 am
The media just loves to rip us and if you notice, they aren’t balanced at all, just showing the negatives.
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@G123
you’re right. this is nothing new
Raiders are the NFL team everybody loves to hate.
the media will love us when we start winning. tons of fans will come out of hiding. we’ll have a bunch of new bloggers in here off the bandwagon. just the way it works
the Raiders have been so bad for so long, the media is in “we’ll have to see it to believe it” mode. Can’t say I blame them. They hated the Lions, before the Lions became a playoff team. The Raiders look good every year on paper, but fail to meet expectations. Every year a columnist picks the Raiders as the “surprise team” to make some noise in the AFC, then gets clowned when the actual games are played and the season ends.
May 29th, 2012 at 6:20 am
Sure wouldn’t mind Sterling Moore being in the DB rotation these days.
SMH
But hey, let’s keep Nick Miller and Bruce Campbell on the opening day 53!!!!!
May 29th, 2012 at 6:21 am
Don’t forget Chuck Bresnahan had been out of the NFL for 3 years, no wonder we fielded one of the League’s worst defensive units since the merger, you can’t come out of nowhere and expect to match wits with today’s Offensive Coordinators, specially when you weren’t all that good to begin with.
Chuck’s gone and that’s the single most important reason for hope when it comes to Defense, I’m certain DA and Tarver will have this Defense playing better than last year.
May 29th, 2012 at 6:25 am
Our projected starting corners barely played at all last year, both 30, banged up history. And the hope is Bresh is gone?
I want to sip the kool-aid, but I’ve also got to see it.
May 29th, 2012 at 6:25 am
@Marley
hate to say this, because I have much love & respect for Al Davis.
but him being gone allowed us to bring in a legit GM & coaching staff. to get rid of the bloated contracts. to quit shooting ourselves in the foot with the cap. to start working on a new stadium. etc etc
please don’t just blame everything on Chuck Bresnahan. thats very short sighted and downright ignorant. Chuck was dealt a pretty lousy hand last season, if you recall
May 29th, 2012 at 6:28 am
I believe that Chuck B did a horrible job of putting people in places to enhance their strengths and limit their weaknesses, but to RR’s point, what strengths did Lito, Jerome Boyd, MM34 and Jarvis Moss have to put in place?
May 29th, 2012 at 6:29 am
Rockstar.
I blame Bresnahan for sucking, he can’t coach an NFL Defense, didn’t like him the first time around and cetainly not last year.
But ultimately it was Al Davis who gve him the job, so it was Al’s fault, that goes without saying.
May 29th, 2012 at 6:32 am
what strengths did Lito, Jerome Boyd, MM34 and Jarvis Moss have to put in place?
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Injuries forced these guys into situations out of their comfort zone. Ideally, they are reserves at best and looking at their salaries, were paid as reserves. If Al Davis didn’t go bidding against himself and throw mega millions at his guys, Routt Wimbley, Seymour… there would have been money to get some better quality reserves.
May 29th, 2012 at 6:36 am
Dennis Allen took a very weak defense in the Broncos and improved them enough to compete for the AFC West behind a fluky running QB that barely attempted 8 passes in one game. That offense was bad, but the defense kept them in it.
If Allen can do that for the Raiders, keep them in games, the offense has the firepower to explode and take over. But Allen’s got to repeat his performance on the D same as last yr.
May 29th, 2012 at 6:37 am
I need a fix, C’mon Steve the 3 day weekend is over! lol
May 29th, 2012 at 6:38 am
Guest123.
1249…well said.
May 29th, 2012 at 6:40 am
I think Reggie and Dennis are going to scour the cuts made around the league for CBs. There’s the 90 down to 80 or whatever, and then the 80 down to 53. They’ll also look to poach CBs put on practice squads.
It is a legitimate worry, the CBs.
May 29th, 2012 at 6:43 am
Is it safe to say that this is weakest incumbent defensive backfield in the modern era for the Raiders?
Maybe ever?
Certainly they have a ton of question marks.
May 29th, 2012 at 6:53 am
Ok, I have a boredon fighter. Let’s put together our All time best Raider team on both offense and defense. The players can be fron any era and had to play for the Raiders for at least 1 season. (Sorry D’angelo that rules you out). It will be intersting to see the difference in opinions.
May 29th, 2012 at 6:54 am
*boredom
*from
forgive typos it’s early
May 29th, 2012 at 7:03 am
Dennis Allen took a very weak defense in the Broncos and improved them enough to compete for the AFC West
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@G123
DA also had Elvis Dumervil back (who spent all of the previous season on I.R.) and the Donkeys brass drafted Von Miller
Allen didn’t face the same challenges the previous Denver DC did. he had better personnel and a well respected HC
May 29th, 2012 at 7:05 am
Dennis Allen faced a similar challenge last year with Denver.
“Allen improved the Broncos’ defense from a dismal 2010 that saw the team finish at, or near, the bottom of the league’s rankings in every major defensive category, including points, yards allowed per game and sacks.
The Broncos finished 20th in yards allowed per game this past season (357.8), 24th in points allowed per game (24.4) and tied for 10th in sacks (41).”
- As you can see by the numbers, it wasn’t a stellar Defense by any means, but I’ll settle for a similar improvement next season.
Weird how Denver’s Defense had 5 games where they allowed 40 plus points and 5 games where they allowed 13 or less.
May 29th, 2012 at 7:09 am
Bunkley also made a huge impact. wasn’t there in 2010
May 29th, 2012 at 7:10 am
@RRS,
I still hold that our returning DL is a strength that will only play better with better coaches and scheme. Shaughnessey returning healthy will be huge for the entire defense. The LB crew will only get better if develop a replacement for McClain, and the CB’s are a mystery so far.
Bottom line is I don’t see that Denver crew any better in overall talent than our returning defense.
And as Marley said, if we can get a string of 13 point or less games, even if it’s inconsistent, we got a shot at the division if the breaks go our way.
May 29th, 2012 at 7:13 am
I’m glad to have Dennis Allen as our Head Coach, but that Broncos defense from last season was so overrated it’s ridiculous. Allen gets way more credit than he deserves.
May 29th, 2012 at 7:16 am
But the Bronco D was waaaaay better than the Raiders. That D kept Denver in all those Tebow ‘miracle’ games.
I am alarmed when I think back to what New Eng. did to DA’s D in the playoffs though.
They were beaten bad on every level.
May 29th, 2012 at 7:19 am
I don’t know who is “overrating” the 2011 Broncos defense, but it’s fair to say Allen got them to play to their potential or close to it. It wasn’t elite, but he made do with the talent he inherited.
The book’s still out on Allen though. Other than last year, what string of success has he had in the league? Tarver is another guy with zero notable NFL credentials to be a DC. There’s a helluva lot to prove.
May 29th, 2012 at 7:19 am
the Bronco D was waaaaay better than the Raiders
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@DJG
Allen > Bresnahan ?? yes
Donkey’s personnel > Raiders personnel ?? yes
Dennis Allen had much more to work with than Chuck Bresnahan
May 29th, 2012 at 7:24 am
Dumervil, Miller, & Bailey etc… that much better than the Raiders defense last yr? I don’t think so…… when you account for all the injuries. I’d take both teams healthy and call them even.
May 29th, 2012 at 7:26 am
I watched a lot of the Bronco’s last year, and really their defense was only good for about 2 months in the middle of the season.
They sucked at the beginning, and then at the end of the year.
Probably were a little winded from having to get all those stops to cover the offense.
They almost gave up 450 yards passing to Christian Ponder for crying out loud!!!
May 29th, 2012 at 7:27 am
The book’s still out on Allen though. Other than last year, what string of success has he had in the league? Tarver is another guy with zero notable NFL credentials to be a DC. There’s a helluva lot to prove.
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@G123
Agreed. both guys are known as being young, energetic, disciplined, bright defensive minds with excellent coaching mentors … have a ton of potential
here in Oakland, we know potential doesn’t always translate into success. I’m holding our hope for both of these rookie coaches. Knapp was a failed OC in Seattle & Oakland (previous stint) who is looking for a shot at redemption. Heck, Reggie McKenzie is a rookie GM!
What are the chances we go 4-for-4 with these unproven cats?
May 29th, 2012 at 7:28 am
Von Miller is a HOF type player. Seriously.
We don’t have anyone on defense that is playing at a Pro Bowl level (not counting Seymour, who got his berth on name only).
I wouldn’t be suprised if Miller become the fastest player to 100 sacks in NFL history.
May 29th, 2012 at 7:32 am
I really liked what Allen did with Von Miller last year though.
He didn’t just rush him off the blind-side, he rotated him around, even sent him up the A gap sometimes, and played to his versatility.
May 29th, 2012 at 7:35 am
“when you account for all the injuries”
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@G123
I’m glad you brought that up. that often gets overlooked
2011 Raiders defense:
ShoNasty = injured
McClain = injured
Seymour = injured
Huff = injured
CJ37 = injured
Henderson = injured
Chekwa = injured
Goethel = injured
Nnamdi Asomugha leaves in free agency (#1 CB in the NFL)
Al Davis dies midseason and Hue Jackson mandates a change from the strict man2man defense with 4 man rush.
but yeah – Chuck Bresnahan had a Ravens or Steelers defense to work with. he just sucks at coaching, right?
btw, the Raiders couldn’t stuff the run for 8 YEARS before Chuck B was hired. We didn’t fix the problem, but he certainly didn’t create it either. Plus he didn’t make the personnel decisions.
Blame the penalties and lack of roster depth on Hue Jackson!
May 29th, 2012 at 7:37 am
Blame the penalties and lack of roster depth on Hue Jackson!
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Done and done
May 29th, 2012 at 7:37 am
RR,
Yeah, DA had more to work with. I didn’t watch every denver game but it seems they were much better in the clutch. Raiders were horrible in those situations.
Even the game we won at Arrowhead you just knew KC was gonna that late TD to tie it.
May 29th, 2012 at 7:43 am
too many irish coffees and trips to the nail salon!
May 29th, 2012 at 7:45 am
…and empty rhetoric about becoming a bully!!!
May 29th, 2012 at 7:45 am
too many irish coffees and trips to the nail salon!
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LOL, hey
one thing I’ll say about Hue Jackson: he was pretty animated
made for a good press conference. loved the trash talk and predictions. loved the promises he made, always seemed to say all the right things; all the things I wanted to hear
problem is, he couldn’t deliver. Hue Jax = Prez BO
May 29th, 2012 at 7:49 am
I wonder if Hue Jackson actually used the words “hope and change” with Jeff Fisher when he interviewed for the Rams OC gig ??
May 29th, 2012 at 7:50 am
anybody seen Hwnrdr & Dirt Lot?
arrested??
May 29th, 2012 at 7:51 am
I wish Prez BO had a “build a bully” campaign! I’d hold him to that!
May 29th, 2012 at 7:56 am
@G123
Boss, Routt, Wimbley, Scott, Satele, Schilens, Campbell & Bush finding new teams in free agency = cash for clunkers?
hehe
May 29th, 2012 at 7:58 am
always seemed to say all the right things; all the things I wanted to hear
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The signs of a good salesmen.
Hue should go sell Buicks.
May 29th, 2012 at 8:02 am
If Hue was as good a salesman as he thinks he is, he’d have a lot better jobs lined up than bucket-boy for the Bengals secondary. Don’t ya think?
May 29th, 2012 at 8:03 am
Hue should go sell Buicks.
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@JFB
he’s got a pretty good job right now. paid top dollar to pour gatoraid for Mark Carrier & Darrin Simmons in Cincy
May 29th, 2012 at 8:04 am
If Hue was as good a salesman as he thinks he is, he’d have a lot better jobs lined up than bucket-boy for the Bengals secondary. Don’t ya think?
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“Hey Hue, get over here. the water bottle for Pacman Jones is empty!!”
May 29th, 2012 at 8:05 am
Sales are good for sales, but when leading, coaching, managing, etc, I prescribe to the talk softly and carry a big stick approach.
May 29th, 2012 at 8:13 am
Initially, Jackson had expressed disappointment in McClain’s conduct, but after talking to him and conducting his own “fact-finding,” he said he thought McClain was caught in the wrong place “at the wrong time.”
If the NFL suspends the second-year linebacker, who played on Alabama’s 2009 national championship team and was the eighth pick in the 2010 draft, Jackson said he would “come down hard” on him because “that would mean that someone’s not being truthful.”
In the meantime, he said, “I’m taking a stand behind my player.”
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Rolando’s part of our family, he’s part of our team
-Dennis Allen
is this what you’re referring to, JFB?
May 29th, 2012 at 8:14 am
Here’s the Vegas line for AFC West 2012-2013 regular season wins:
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Even
Chargers 9.5
-120
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-135
Beoncos 9
+115
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-120
Chiefs 7.5
Even
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-110
Raiders 7.5
-110
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Somewhat surprising to me that SD is favored to win more games than Denver.
Thought the addition of Manning would have made the Mules favorites to win the division.
Have to figure they’d have liked to put up 9.5 for the Mules but for some reason they’re afraid of the ‘wise guys’ whacking the under.
There’s some smart money out there that isn’t buying into Manning being ready or lasting the season.
May 29th, 2012 at 8:17 am
I told you guys about Facebook today. First day they can take short option orders, and while the market is up 150 points, they are getting crushed again.
That’s why they pay me the big bucks!!!!
May 29th, 2012 at 8:18 am
is this what you’re referring to, JFB?
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Exactly.
Hue’s quote is full of “I’s” and what he is going to do and all about himself while DA’s quote is all about the team.
May 29th, 2012 at 8:20 am
Hue wasnt a great salesman or promoter… Raider fans are just starving for a winner. We all knew we were close. Those games would have sould out with any head coach..
May 29th, 2012 at 8:22 am
That’s why they pay me the big bucks!!!!
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
LOL
I enjoy reading your posts a lot except the ones about baseball.
May 29th, 2012 at 8:24 am
I enjoy reading your posts a lot except the ones about baseball.
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Dammit!!!
That is maybe my best subject, lol.
May 29th, 2012 at 8:24 am
What’s up with the FB lawsuit? I know the underwriters and FB were sued over IPO. That can’t be good for the stock.
May 29th, 2012 at 8:26 am
I’d not be surprised if facebook dies like myspace inside this decade. Anything you touch in there is an invitation for spyware and malware. Twitter is already attempting similar privacy stealing measures. I’m very turned off to the new “timeline”, and it all offers too much exposure for my tastes.
May 29th, 2012 at 8:27 am
What’s up with the FB lawsuit?
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I think there are 2. One about hiding revenue projections until after the IPO, and the 2nd against the firms for not executing orders properly.
People put in buy orders at $40, and they executed them at $41 and change and just gave them a “woops” excuse.
May 29th, 2012 at 8:27 am
Im still wondering how were gonna stop the run with our misfit toys out there..
May 29th, 2012 at 8:30 am
Im still wondering how were gonna stop the run with our misfit toys out there..
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Easy.
We are going to try like hell to score 40 points a game.
May 29th, 2012 at 8:32 am
LOL Vegas. I love this country. LinkedIn did the same thing.
May 29th, 2012 at 8:33 am
That didnt work out so well last yr..
May 29th, 2012 at 8:34 am
That’s why people need to do fundamental analysis, and that’s why they should pay me the big bucks.
May 29th, 2012 at 8:34 am
That didnt work out so well last yr..
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We finished 16th in scoring in the NFL last year, so if we can sneak into the top 5, it should be a tad more successful.
May 29th, 2012 at 8:35 am
Never buy IPO’s until at least the week before (buy on the rumor sell on the news) the first quarterly earnings come up.
Having sold some before, they are complete scams.
May 29th, 2012 at 8:40 am
Can we get a new post? SsGo!!
May 29th, 2012 at 8:41 am
At least the page refreshes OK.
Back in the day, after 1300 posts, you had to type your comment in a word document than cut and paste it into here, to save from going crazy.
May 29th, 2012 at 8:45 am
Bigger concern this offseason:
A) Rookie staff, GM, owner, etc
B) Secondary
C) Depth
D) inexperience
E) QB/turnovers
F) Division seemingly getting better
I vote for B
May 29th, 2012 at 8:45 am
A lot of bashing of our secondary here.
Am I the only one that thinks we will be better than we have been in a long time?
The simple line up and beat your man approach is gone. It is archaic. It was too easy to beat. Even good DB’s looked bad in our previous system because they were asked to cover for far too long.
We are going to be running a modern multiple set defensive front that will be sending pressure from unpredictable places. That is going to do wonders for our secondary.
In previous years this wasnt possible because we had such poor linebacker play. Our LB play will be better this year, and that will do wonders for our D-line. Just look at how good our D-Line and LB corps were back in the days of Tatum, Hayes, and others. Our glory years of DB play was supported by some unreal talent up front. Our new scheme will do wonders. Every time weve ran a modern scheme in recent memory (only twice) we’ve had a top defense. But unfortunately Al tired of the system and it was never allowed to stay in place. Al put together some very talented teams for us in the past, our scheme just sucked. This year will be different. Al/Gut talent + DA’s scheme and what you will have is a very good defense.
Now, as for our secondarys health concerns, those are very valid.
May 29th, 2012 at 8:47 am
I don’t understand why people complain about the number of comments and blame that on Steve or Jerry …
If Becker deleted every comment that wasn’t Raiders related or even football in general, we’d have like 400 comments here and the page refreshing wouldn’t be an issue imo
do your part by avoiding topics of senseless crap!!
May 29th, 2012 at 8:49 am
A lot of bashing of our secondary here.
Am I the only one that thinks we will be better than we have been in a long time?
$$$$$$$$!
Yes Riff. I’m not sold on our CBs, and I think our Ss are avg.
May 29th, 2012 at 8:49 am
aye-aye RRS !!
May 29th, 2012 at 8:49 am
#1304
Good post and agree with most of it.
But I do think that schemes and systems can work defensively for the first 57 minutes of a game, but when it comes crunch-time, no huddle, Peyton Manning in shotgun driving to win the division, SOMEONE has to step up and make a play, and not depend on out-maneuvering them.
May 29th, 2012 at 8:50 am
do your part by avoiding topics of senseless crap!!
$$$$$$$$
I like talking about trees, bush, and Betty White.
May 29th, 2012 at 8:50 am
RR = Cork apologist
May 29th, 2012 at 8:51 am
Long Live The ODB!
May 29th, 2012 at 8:52 am
What promise is there that the LB play will be better? Or that the secondary will respond to the coaching? A hope and a prayer?
I agree that secondary is primary concern, especially with the way the league is churning out 5000 yard passers like they used to churn out 1000 yard rushers.
May 29th, 2012 at 8:54 am
lol lol.. whats happin O ?
May 29th, 2012 at 8:54 am
When you look at our division, it is going to tough to outthink these guys defensively.
Peyton may be the best thinking man’s QB ever. Do we think we can get by on strategy against him? Not I.
Rivers and Turner have a lot of holes to poke them on, but being able to defeat and outthink a defense in November is not one of them.
Someone has to emerge as a playmaker. Be at a Safety flying around, a DB locking down a WR for key stretches, or someone providing consistant pressure on the pocket.
May 29th, 2012 at 8:55 am
when it comes crunch-time, no huddle, Peyton Manning in shotgun driving to win the division, SOMEONE has to step up and make a play….
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and this secondary really doesn’t have any “ballhawks” to make a play to stop a Peyton. In that situation, they can make a bunch of plays that only delay the inevitable late winning TD.
May 29th, 2012 at 8:56 am
I think, unfortunately, our hope defensively at times will be to bait the team into a drive-killing holding penalty.
May 29th, 2012 at 8:56 am
im more worried about stopping the run . It sounds like we’re gonna play alot of zone to keep all eyes on the ball, but we need to stop alot more of those 5 & 6 yd carries for about 2yds.. Elite qbs can tear up a zone if thers no pressure. And theres no pressure if you cant stop the run with the front 7..
May 29th, 2012 at 8:57 am
Bigger concern this offseason:
A) Rookie staff, GM, owner, etc
B) Secondary
C) Depth
D) inexperience
E) QB/turnovers
F) Division seemingly getting better
I vote for B
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@JFB
I know you’re one of those guys who always points out “it’s a passing league” and that is why the secondary is uber important to you … but I’m sick and tired of teams running the ball against us. enough is enough. tired of shooting ourselves in the foot with stupid penalties as well. correct these issues and we’re golden in my book.
your D-Backs are only as good as your pash rush. Tarver will apply the pressure. from D-Line, linebacker or DB. maybe none, one or maybe all 3. you never know. our defense isn’t predictable anymore. That bodes well for every defensive player we’ve got. we’ll attack. we’ll disguise some things. we’ll make some plays. we’ll act instead of react.
Biggest concerns of mine are the health of Palmer & McFadden, consistant play & turnovers
May 29th, 2012 at 8:57 am
The playmakers on defense are going to have to be on the line, forcing pressure and creating opportunities for the secondary. I don’t see the secondary on their own using natural 4 man pressure making the plays that stop elite QB’s.
May 29th, 2012 at 8:59 am
Another day = another $ & another tree
It’s a great life!
May 29th, 2012 at 9:00 am
RRS,
I have hopes that the run defense will improve in that we won’t be getting gouged by broken plays up the gut that end up being breakaway runs. I expect the discipline and gap control to improve under Tarver/Allen. I hope.
May 29th, 2012 at 9:01 am
ODB,
Don’t forget to vote no on Condom Law!
Don’t be stupid. Protect yourself from Betty White and her STDs!
May 29th, 2012 at 9:02 am
im more worried about stopping the run
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agreed with Marks Hair
@JFB
how is your offense going to score 40 points, when your opponent is controlling the clock and field position keeping your O on the sideline? forcing us to pass when Knapp is a run-first coordinator?
Palmer going pass-happy chucking the ball downfield Air Coryell style like last season = INT’s
May 29th, 2012 at 9:02 am
Bigger concern this offseason:
A) Rookie staff, GM, owner, etc
B) Secondary
C) Depth
D) inexperience
E) QB/turnovers
F) Division seemingly getting better
I vote for B
$$$$$$$$$$$
B
May 29th, 2012 at 9:02 am
Raider O Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 9:01 am
ODB,
Don’t forget to vote no on Condom Law!
Don’t be stupid. Protect yourself from Betty White and her STDs!
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LMAO !! put me down for a no vote O !!!!
May 29th, 2012 at 9:06 am
Our weakest unit is our defense, they can’t stop the run, and They can’t stop the pass. I don’t think we added enough players to change that, but we did improve the coaching staff.
If our offense plays well and they should, then we need our defense to be avg – above avg, and we need TOs.
May 29th, 2012 at 9:10 am
Hey guys,
I’m just saying … don’t complain about the number of comments if you’re straying off-topic
Thats like whining about a clogged drain after pouring bacon grease down it!
Steve Corkran does a fine job. If you don’t like him, get the heck outta here pansies
May 29th, 2012 at 9:11 am
LOL ODB.
Green Party Rules!
May 29th, 2012 at 9:12 am
Steve needs to post more often.
May 29th, 2012 at 9:13 am
I would venture to guess that most of the dudes talking down the secondary have never actually seen Bartell or Spencer play. Think the book is already written on the two mid-round selection kids we drafted last season …
Also probably the guys praising Branch & McClain for their cover skills, LOL
May 29th, 2012 at 9:14 am
Steve needs to post more often.
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no, trolls need to comment less often
May 29th, 2012 at 9:15 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 9:10 am
Hey guys,
I’m just saying … don’t complain about the number of comments if you’re straying off-topic
Thats like whining about a clogged drain after pouring bacon grease down it!
Steve Corkran does a fine job. If you don’t like him, get the heck outta here pansies
$$$$$$$$$$$$
Try to take your own advice and focus more on talking football. You are contributing to the problem (according to you, we have a problem).
May 29th, 2012 at 9:17 am
Try to take your own advice
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Ummmm, i’m not complaining about the number of comments or Steve Corkran.
so your point is, what exactly?
May 29th, 2012 at 9:17 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 9:14 am
Steve needs to post more often.
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no, trolls need to comment less often
$$$$$$$$$$
Keep contributing to the problem, and then complain that others.
Podunkian logic = weird!
May 29th, 2012 at 9:19 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 9:17 am
Try to take your own advice
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Ummmm, i’m not complaining about the number of comments or Steve Corkran.
so your point is, what exactly?
$$$$$$$
This my point! You are contributing to the problem. Try to take your own advice and focus on talking about football only.
May 29th, 2012 at 9:20 am
Complaining ABOUT* others.
May 29th, 2012 at 9:22 am
O,
do you have the ability to understand and comprehend the stuff that you read? I think you do.
try reading my comments again before issuing a pre-meditated response. Thank you
May 29th, 2012 at 9:23 am
If our “playmakers” are going to be our D-line, than they need to do more than force pressure and help out the secondary.
They need big sacks on 3rd down and force some turnovers.
May 29th, 2012 at 9:25 am
Steve Corkran does a fine job.
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Very, very debatable.
What happened to all those sponsors Jerry wrangled? We had McDonalds and Levi’s for the live chats, banners running along the top.
Once Steve hopped aboard, they all bailed as well. Not even the gummy bear lady doesn’t want anything to do with him!!!
May 29th, 2012 at 9:26 am
Eric Allen & Charles Woodson
May 29th, 2012 at 9:26 am
RR,
It depends on what I’m reading. You People post some weird stuff, and some of that crap I don’t understand.
Example: telling people to focus on football, and then posting 4+ consecutive comments that have nothing to do with football.
May 29th, 2012 at 9:28 am
@JFB
I know you’re one of those guys who always points out “it’s a passing league” and that is why the secondary is uber important to you … but I’m sick and tired of teams running the ball against us.
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I am sure we all are sick of it, but it is what it is.
I think some scheme and better offense, with some improvement from youngsters like Rolando, Bryant, Curry etc, can at least get us manageable against the run.
What do we have to hope on for our pass defense? Scheme is great, but let’s be real, we aren’t outscheming Rivers and Norv, Peyton, Brees and the Falcons next year, AT THE VERY LEAST. That’s 6 games.
May 29th, 2012 at 9:28 am
RR,
I like you bro, but you do that a lot. Learn to take your own advice.
May 29th, 2012 at 9:29 am
I really don’t care if the posts hit 2000+, but there has to be some news of note to share since last Thursday. Running this site can’t be a part time job?
May 29th, 2012 at 9:29 am
Morning/afternoon peoples!
May 29th, 2012 at 9:29 am
I would support IBA, charging a few dollars a month for this page to register, and limiting the number of members.
Shat gets a little weird in here at times, and sad to say that charging $3 a month would change things, but I bet it would.
May 29th, 2012 at 9:31 am
Morning D-Mac!!!
(I never do that)
What’s up with Coco’s neck stud? With him being unable to hit the ball out of the infield, his limp-wristed noodle-arm, and now a jewel in his neck, I think we may have our first transgender MLB player.
May 29th, 2012 at 9:31 am
telling people to focus on football, and then posting 4+ consecutive comments that have nothing to do with football
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@Kentucky
I’m talking to the people who complain about the number of comments and/or Steve Corkran [which doesn't include me]
I think it includes you, or you wouldn’t have bothered to respond
if YOU PEOPLE really think Cork is doing a lousy job, why don’t you e-mail him? be sure to include your blogger ID. why make Becker filter it out later?
no stones. It’s like the people who talk trash behind people’s backs, but wont say it to their faces. cowards
May 29th, 2012 at 9:33 am
DMAC.. GOOD DAY SIR !!
whoops almost went off topic.
GO RAIDERS !!!!
there is that better RRS ???
May 29th, 2012 at 9:34 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 8:47 am
I don’t understand why people complain about the number of comments and blame that on Steve or Jerry …
If Becker deleted every comment that wasn’t Raiders related or even football in general, we’d have like 400 comments here and the page refreshing wouldn’t be an issue imo
do your part by avoiding topics of senseless crap!!
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 9:14 am
Steve needs to post more often.
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no, trolls need to comment less often
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 9:17 am
Try to take your own advice
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Ummmm, i’m not complaining about the number of comments or Steve Corkran.
so your point is, what exactly?
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 9:22 am
O,
do you have the ability to understand and comprehend the stuff that you read? I think you do.
try reading my comments again before issuing a pre-meditated response. Thank you
$$$$$$$
Take your own advice bro. That’s all I’m saying.
May 29th, 2012 at 9:35 am
Do your part RR.
May 29th, 2012 at 9:36 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 9:31 am
Morning D-Mac!!!
(I never do that)
What’s up with Coco’s neck stud? With him being unable to hit the ball out of the infield, his limp-wristed noodle-arm, and now a jewel in his neck, I think we may have our first transgender MLB player.
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What up Vegas.
We talk hardball brother!
Yeah, that little gay ass jewel has been there since last season.
Puke!
but anyways, Coco should of never been brought back. WTF was Beane thinking in signing this guy to a 2 year $14 million????????
Time to cut him.
He could of brought back Willingham for 3 years/$21 million.
May 29th, 2012 at 9:37 am
there has to be some news of note to share since last Thursday
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@G123
go look at the twitter accts for Steve & Jerry
apparently, there isn’t. I mean, we worked out that 29 year old sack of trash DB last week. He wasn’t signed.
do we need a new post about that?
do we need to have Steve post links to other journalists articles with their opinions, like Jerry used to?
that was stupid imo. If I want to read what Monte Poole or Tim Kawakami think, I’ll go to their websites
May 29th, 2012 at 9:37 am
All I said is Steve needs to post more often, if you think that’s complaining, then you should take your other advice and try to understand/ comprehend what you are reading.
May 29th, 2012 at 9:37 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 9:33 am
DMAC.. GOOD DAY SIR !!
whoops almost went off topic.
GO RAIDERS !!!!
there is that better RRS ???
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What up ODB!
How was your International BBQ day sir?
May 29th, 2012 at 9:41 am
I usually take the MLK approach, but we should settle this little beef, w/ an ol’ school Royal Rumble!
May 29th, 2012 at 9:42 am
Should be a slow week in general. Raiders are one of only 4 teams off this week.
May 29th, 2012 at 9:42 am
Rumble in the Jungle!
May 29th, 2012 at 9:43 am
Steve needs to post more often, if you think that’s complaining
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O,
if you’re cool with Steve and the number of comments, why did you waste your time responding to what I said?
It didn’t apply to you!!
May 29th, 2012 at 9:46 am
Checked in late in hopes of a new post. oh well. Did you AM crew guys know?
Bartell, Spencer like what they see in new team
Just checkin!
May 29th, 2012 at 9:47 am
RR,
Like I told you before:
1- I’m already wasting my time here, and that’s why I come here. Free time to waste.
2- I like to defend people from hypocrisy. I watched too many superhero movies this weekend. lol
May 29th, 2012 at 9:47 am
DMAC Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 9:37 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 9:33 am
DMAC.. GOOD DAY SIR !!
whoops almost went off topic.
GO RAIDERS !!!!
there is that better RRS ???
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What up ODB!
How was your International BBQ day sir?
************************************
LIKE THE WAY THE COACHING STAFF IS ALL WORKING TOGETHER.
had a great weekend DMAC. got in a ton of riding .
and still had time to knock down a few cold beers and
burn up a tree or two !!
and how was your holiday?
May 29th, 2012 at 9:48 am
1348.RaiderRockstar Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 9:31 am
telling people to focus on football, and then posting 4+ consecutive comments that have nothing to do with football
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@Kentucky
I’m talking to the people who complain about the number of comments and/or Steve Corkran [which doesn't include me]
I think it includes you, or you wouldn’t have bothered to respond
if YOU PEOPLE really think Cork is doing a lousy job, why don’t you e-mail him? be sure to include your blogger ID. why make Becker filter it out later?
no stones. It’s like the people who talk trash behind people’s backs, but wont say it to their faces. cowards
—
I think anybody that actually posts a complaint against Cork is taking some sort of reasonable risk just by doing that.
People aren’t gonna e-mail Cork or Becker directly for fear of being banned if they do.
Guys are excited about the upcoming season and like coming here for updates/breaking news etc.
I’ve started going other places for that becuz of the lack of info being posted here.
I don’t know if less posting here will affect the bottom line or not but that will be the consequence of not providing the information that alot of guys here are wanting.
I still wanna come here and chat about Raiders stuff though, but I need to go elsewhere if i’m looking for more extensive coverage.
Maybe the “powers that be” are fine with that.
May 29th, 2012 at 9:49 am
IBA should charge for this site. There are people here who use this site as their own chat room, and I doubt they ever visit the sponsors. They’re using this webspace for their own personal use, for free. And not only that, they have an entitled attitude about it. They think that just because it’s a blog based on the Raiders, that it belongs to them. Time to charge some rent.
May 29th, 2012 at 9:49 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 9:47 am
DMAC Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 9:37 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 9:33 am
DMAC.. GOOD DAY SIR !!
whoops almost went off topic.
GO RAIDERS !!!!
there is that better RRS ???
==========
What up ODB!
How was your International BBQ day sir?
************************************
LIKE THE WAY THE COACHING STAFF IS ALL WORKING TOGETHER.
had a great weekend DMAC. got in a ton of riding .
and still had time to knock down a few cold beers and
burn up a tree or two !!
and how was your holiday?
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Pretty laid back man.
Didn’t do too much.
Got some much needed rest and of course, I also burned up a tree or two.
lol
May 29th, 2012 at 9:50 am
LOL @ JRJ!
thanks for the breaking news, bro
May 29th, 2012 at 9:52 am
They should charge RaiderRockStar $50/month to post here. He’d pay it, too.
May 29th, 2012 at 9:53 am
Did you AM crew guys know?
Bartell, Spencer like what they see in new team
Just checkin!
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LMAO!!
See that’s funny, and in a few words.
Not this Beecher act, who needs 150 words, and still isn’t even funny.
May 29th, 2012 at 9:53 am
I wouldn’t pay schit to blog. We would just have to blog it up at home games.
May 29th, 2012 at 9:54 am
D-Mac,
That’s the thing about Beane that is so irratiting.
He crys poor, yet everytime he decides to man up and spend, he does so in shockingly horrible fashion.
Jermaine Dye, Chavez, Ben Sheets, Coco, I am sure there is plenty of others.
May 29th, 2012 at 9:54 am
C’mon Sonics! Time to steal the next game.
May 29th, 2012 at 9:56 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 9:54 am
D-Mac,
That’s the thing about Beane that is so irratiting.
He crys poor, yet everytime he decides to man up and spend, he does so in shockingly horrible fashion.
Jermaine Dye, Chavez, Ben Sheets, Coco, I am sure there is plenty of others.
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Def. some iffy signings.
Would you trade to bring Youk to SF?
He could play some at 1st for you guys.
May 29th, 2012 at 9:56 am
A lot of blogs delete every single comment that isn’t a direct response to the current blog entry, and don’t allow any kind of discussion that doesn’t pertain directly to the blog entry. You guys are lucky. IBA has basically let you guys use this as your own chatroom, to hang out every day and chat with fellow Raider fans about just about anything you want. Once they can determine that you guys aren’t visiting the sponsors and patronizing those businesses, they’re cleaning house.
May 29th, 2012 at 9:56 am
I like to defend people from hypocrisy
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was I being a hypocrit?
the stuff I said didn’t apply to me and apparently it didn’t apply to you either.
I call that miscommunication. you started harping on me before you understood what I was trying to say. I’m ok with it
by the way, Kentucky … I love this line
“Ooh la la! Law degree! A monkey with a certificate is still a monkey”
I thought of Rolando McClain when I first read it, though
May 29th, 2012 at 9:57 am
They could be creative, and charge a few bucks, and than say half the proceeds go to the charity that Bilentikoff had, or the Oakland Boys and Girls Club or something.
May 29th, 2012 at 9:57 am
Sullivan44 Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 9:56 am
A lot of blogs delete every single comment that isn’t a direct response to the current blog entry, and don’t allow any kind of discussion that doesn’t pertain directly to the blog entry. You guys are lucky. IBA has basically let you guys use this as your own chatroom, to hang out every day and chat with fellow Raider fans about just about anything you want. Once they can determine that you guys aren’t visiting the sponsors and patronizing those businesses, they’re cleaning house.
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WE WON’T MISS YOU!
May 29th, 2012 at 9:58 am
Sullivan44 Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 9:52 am
They should charge RaiderRockStar $50/month to post here. He’d pay it, too.
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maybe they should pay RRS !!
he has some very intresting post and comments.and some of the articles he find to cut/paste are well worth the read. keeps the blog going when it is slow.
might not always agree with him but he does a fine job.
RaiderRockstar.. keep up the good work sir !!
May 29th, 2012 at 9:58 am
Vegas,
Beeech has his moments. I was LMAO at his rap battle with a teenage girl that he met in the elevator.
May 29th, 2012 at 9:58 am
Would you trade to bring Youk to SF?
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I think the Greek God of walks is on the downside of his career.
But Belt needs to sack up and quite being Jack Snow 2.0, with a bunch of singles.
May 29th, 2012 at 9:58 am
They should charge RaiderRockStar $50/month to post here
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why, Sully?
because I offend you, when I call you out and it hurts your feelings?
May 29th, 2012 at 9:59 am
RR,
Why so angry?
I’m not an internet marketing expert but have heard that although the majority of site users on a given site will not click on any sponsors etc. that there is a certain number that will. It’s a numbers game.
This site is what it is and i’m glad it’s here. As Sully points out, nobody’s paying anything to be here so we probably should just enjoy it for what it is.
I have complained a bit about the lack of updates but i admit i probably shouldn’t.
Raiders.com to me used to be a place i wouldn’t go for ANY information cuz I thought anything there would be just sanitized company line type stuff, but i admit since Al’s passing it seems less so. Maybe it’s just an incorrect perception, but it just seems that way.
May 29th, 2012 at 10:02 am
1330.RaiderRockstar Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 9:13 am
I would venture to guess that most of the dudes talking down the secondary have never actually seen Bartell or Spencer play. Think the book is already written on the two mid-round selection kids we drafted last season …
Also probably the guys praising Branch & McClain for their cover skills, LOL
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What up RR?
These two are not the long term answer, but the question is will they play better than CJ and Routt. I think if healthy they may have a good chance. I am saying this never seeing either one of these guys play, but CJ was out most of last season. Routt hurt us more than help in my opinion. Both are cheeper and both give us a chance to sign another big time DB down the road if it does not work out with the rookies. Sounds like a better situation to me already.
You don’t find to many rookies like Woodson or Champ Bailey that can just come into the league and dominate. It takes time to learn how to live on the NFL island. So our rookies will have that time to develop.
I watched Chekwa play in college plus OSU does a good job of getting DBs ready for the NFL. So I expect good things out of that guy. DVD will see, he was not a starter at Miami , but that does not mean he can’t develop into a reliable DB. Will have to see how it works out.
May 29th, 2012 at 10:02 am
might not always agree with him but he does a fine job
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thanks, Mike. right back at ya!
wait, did you hear that I had an autographed Betty White nude photo from 1947?
is that why you’re being nice to me?
May 29th, 2012 at 10:02 am
Rockstar,
They should charge you because you would pay it! Just smart business sense. Maximum profit. They know you couldn’t live without this blog.
May 29th, 2012 at 10:03 am
RR,
Harping on you?!
You take things too seriously bro. I enjoy messing with you. That’s it.
May 29th, 2012 at 10:03 am
nobody’s paying anything to be here so we probably should just enjoy it for what it is.
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co-signed, DJG!
May 29th, 2012 at 10:04 am
Raider Mike,
You obviously don’t understand business. RRS needs this blog more than they need him. He couldn’t live without at it. He would probably pay up to $50 a month to post comments here, possibly more. They’re just letting money get away by not charging him.
May 29th, 2012 at 10:04 am
Raiders.com to me used to be a place i wouldn’t go for ANY information cuz I thought anything there would be just sanitized company line type stuff, but i admit since Al’s passing it seems less so. Maybe it’s just an incorrect perception, but it just seems that way.
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There seems to be a more friendlier tone AD, A.D.
May 29th, 2012 at 10:05 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 10:02 am
might not always agree with him but he does a fine job
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thanks, Mike. right back at ya!
wait, did you hear that I had an autographed Betty White nude photo from 1947?
is that why you’re being nice to me?
**************
lol.. you have one too !!
May 29th, 2012 at 10:05 am
“you couldn’t live without this blog”
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LOL @ Sullivan44
this coming from the guy who gets banned all the time and comes back with a different User ID ??
May 29th, 2012 at 10:07 am
I enjoy messing with you and Vegas (Chico).
I like to compete with Dell, Vegas, and Preppie about finance.
I like to talk crap about Preppie’s team and his ghetto state Mich.
Priceless!
May 29th, 2012 at 10:08 am
CJ was out most of last season. Routt hurt us more than help in my opinion. Both [Bartell & Spencer] are cheeper and both give us a chance to sign another big time DB down the road if it does not work out with the rookies. Sounds like a better situation to me already
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Agreed, CJL. excellent comment!
May 29th, 2012 at 10:08 am
Don´t worry guys. It´s Tuesday.
Today steve wake up and start typing quickly FIVE POSTS!.
Then he will post once in 6 or more days.
May 29th, 2012 at 10:09 am
Kentucky … I love this line
“Ooh la la! Law degree! A monkey with a certificate is still a monkey”
I thought of Rolando McClain when I first read it, though
May 29th, 2012 at 10:09 am
Here let me throw a bone to you boys before you kill each other in another off season dog fight! Decent update in Silver and black form last weeks practice.
http://www.silverandblackpride.com/2012/5/22/3037453/raiders-second-ota-standouts-and-sit-outs#storyjump
May 29th, 2012 at 10:09 am
RaiderRockstar,
I’ve said this before that you deserve kudos for coming up with those draft lists and other “prediction’ lists you do throughout the season.
It’s alot of effort that has not gone uunnoticed or appreciated.
It’s true about some blogs being places that don’t allow for the type of “free forming” that goes on in here.
We should be grateful for the lack of scrutiny in regard to off-topic stuff.
At least some us. I know there’s more than a few guys who’d cut out every from of clownery or political discussion.
May 29th, 2012 at 10:09 am
That’s it! I will start calling Vegas Chico.
LOL
May 29th, 2012 at 10:10 am
Rockstar, I’ll admit. This place is addicting. But I could live without it. I’ve gone weeks at a time without posting a single comment here. A lot of people here are fun to mess with. I can’t help it. They’re just so dumb that arguing with them is like taking candy from a baby. But at the end of the day, if they turned off the lights here, I’d be cool with it. You, on the other hand, would freak out. You LIVE here. You actually keep a schedule here, checking out at the same time every day. From work, you allege. But I can’t think of any job that would let someone just jerk around on the internet all day. I’m pretty sure you’re a stay at home dad and your wife is the bread winner, and your sudden exit at the same time every afternoon is in anticipation of your wife coming home and catching you on the computer when you’re supposed to be doing the dishes.
May 29th, 2012 at 10:10 am
RR,
Does he have a certificate?
May 29th, 2012 at 10:13 am
Btw, McClain is 22 yo with 2 years of NFL experience.
May 29th, 2012 at 10:13 am
OK here’s an old/new post for you readers!!!!!!
(At least give me credit for trying)
ALAMEDA — The key to the Raiders successfully switching back to a zone-blocking scheme this season under returning offensive coordinator Greg Knapp?
Look no further than right guard. That’s where Mike Brisiel, who is intimately familiar with the system after running with it for five seasons in Houston, is setting up shop for the Raiders.
“Yeah, it’s an offensive lineman-friendly scheme,” Brisiel said recently. “We work the ball around, not all seven-step drops. You don’t have to hold up all the time for pass protection. All offensive linemen like the run-first mentality, so that’s good.”
Even as there are new wrinkles to it.
“Every coach has their things that they like to stick to,” Brisiel added. “Coach Knapp is no different. He has a little bit different mentality than Coach (Gary) Kubiak. But the base plays, schematically it’s kind of the same. But terminology has changed a little bit. Everybody is picking it up good. It’s awesome because everybody is so hungry to succeed and working their butts off.”
Perhaps none hungrier than Brisiel himself.
Besides knowing he is being counted on to help the offensive line with the transition, Brisiel was one of the first “name” free agents to sign with the new regime of general manager Reggie McKenzie and coach Dennis Allen, inking his contract on March 16 for a reported five years and $20 million.
This after breaking his right leg last Dec. 11 and finishing the game. Brisiel did, however, miss the Texans’ next three games before returning for the playoffs.
A hamstring issue kept the 6-foot-5, 300-pound veteran out of the Raiders’ first OTA session, but he was back for Week 2. Just in time for his new linemates to lean on him for knowledge in a more practical setting, even if it was just in helmets and shorts.
“It’s good if they have any questions,” he said. “I’m familiar with the scheme so they can bounce anything they’ve got to ask me, bounce it off me. I get to tell them a little bit and then we can go try it out on the field.
“As an offensive lineman we really have a good core (of) plays we run. Everything is kind of, I’m trying to explain this right, everything is based on a certain thing that we stick to. We stick to our base plays, but a lot of different formations and what not. Really, as an offensive lineman, our base mentality stays the same for most of the run plays.”
Perhaps Brisiel’s biggest pupil, literally and figuratively, is the Raiders’ top draft pick as Tony Bergstrom learns how to play left guard and compete with 12-year vet Cooper Carlisle after lining up at right tackle in college at Utah.
“Good guy,” Brisiel said of the rookie. “Keeps his mouth shut. Comes to work every day. He’s going to succeed.”
Talent, of course, rules the day, and Brisiel was an integral part of a Texans rushing attack that was second in the NFL in rushing with 150 yards per game. In Houston, he blocked for Arian Foster. In Oakland, it will be for Darren McFadden.
And both Brisiel and McFadden know Knapp well.
“He’s a heck of a coach,” Brisiel said of Knapp. “He’s very knowledgeable about the system. He’s been in it a long time. The mental aspect of the game, he explains everything very simple where you can understand it.
“Playbooks are pretty fat in the NFL…he just does a good job of making it understandable. I’ve been with coaches that are all X’s and O’s. He incorporates a lot of things and he makes it easy to pick up…Coach Knapp’s main thing is, he understands physical mistakes but he doesn’t really tolerate the mental (mistake) so you have to get into your book and show him you understand the plays and are getting better. You never make a mistake twice. He’s just a really good players coach.”
Some would say Brisiel is a coach in the trenches.
May 29th, 2012 at 10:14 am
Sullivan44 Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 10:10 am
….But I can’t think of any job that would let someone just jerk around on the internet all day….
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lol .. my job does !!!
May 29th, 2012 at 10:14 am
Oh yeah, shout out to Paul G!
May 29th, 2012 at 10:15 am
I’m still very surprised that we didn’t go after ANY vet TE’s to fit this offense. Biggest weakness on the O IMO.
http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/44230/ranking-the-afc-west-tight-ends
May 29th, 2012 at 10:15 am
Does he have a certificate?
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@Kentucky
not that I know of.
A monkey who plays football for the Raiders, fires a gun next to his friend’s head and goes unpunished … is still a monkey!
May 29th, 2012 at 10:15 am
CJLegend,
Thanks for that link.
I love hearing about Raider receivers who catch “everything thrown at them”.
I’ll take that anyday over “speed guys” given the choice between the two.
Palmer throws…receiver catches. Very simple,
May 29th, 2012 at 10:16 am
5 days with no new post…maybe we can make a week! Long offseason as usual
May 29th, 2012 at 10:16 am
***Chill it is the off season!!****
Bet! What the heck do you guys want Steve to report? There is nothing going on, what can he do about that? Not to mention it is after a holiday. Did you want them to report that former Raiders put flowers on Al’s tombstone yesterday for Memorial Day? You want pics and stuff of the flowers? I mean come on? really?
It is like this every year on the blog. This is not new this time of year! Go play some John Madden or something.
May 29th, 2012 at 10:16 am
Something like Work!!!
May 29th, 2012 at 10:17 am
Mike, there are no jobs out there today so lenient as to let their employees play around on the internet their entire shift. Every company is looking for places to cut back. The office jockeys that screw around all day were the first to go, years ago.
May 29th, 2012 at 10:17 am
This place is addicting. But I could live without it. I’ve gone weeks at a time without posting a single comment here. A lot of people here are fun to mess with. I can’t help it. They’re just so dumb that arguing with them is like taking candy from a baby. But at the end of the day, if they turned off the lights here, I’d be cool with it.
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LOL!
try leaving for a few weeks, tard. that has never happened
May 29th, 2012 at 10:18 am
1406.DJ Johnny Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 10:15 am
CJLegend,
Thanks for that link.
I love hearing about Raider receivers who catch “everything thrown at them”.
I’ll take that anyday over “speed guys” given the choice between the two.
Palmer throws…receiver catches. Very simple,
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Plus, these guys are doing it w/o a DHB price tag! ; )
May 29th, 2012 at 10:18 am
“Good guy,” Brisiel said of the rookie. “Keeps his mouth shut. Comes to work every day. He’s going to succeed.”
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Who will start for us at LG?
Coup or Berg?
May 29th, 2012 at 10:19 am
RR,
Top 10 pick, 22 yo, and he has 2 years of NFL experience. I don’t care if he raped MR, I’m not ready to give up on him.
May 29th, 2012 at 10:20 am
1404.SaintKaufman Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 10:15 am
I’m still very surprised that we didn’t go after ANY vet TE’s to fit this offense. Biggest weakness on the O IMO.
http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/44230/ranking-the-afc-west-tight-ends
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That link from CJ talks about Ausberry being a stud at camp. I know we’ve heard it before…camp studs who do nothing in reg season, but it sounds encouraging.
This more than any other yr. is one of those years where I have no idea what this team will do.
It could be 5-11 and it could be 11-5.
I’m being glass full with everything, but i really have no clue what we’re really gonna see.
One could make case for either scenario playing out.
May 29th, 2012 at 10:21 am
Raider O Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 10:19 am
RR,
Top 10 pick, 22 yo, and he has 2 years of NFL experience. I don’t care if he raped MR, I’m not ready to give up on him.
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Ouch!
Me either.
lol
May 29th, 2012 at 10:21 am
Tony Bergstrom
“Good guy,” Brisiel said of the rookie. “Keeps his mouth shut. Comes to work every day. He’s going to succeed.”
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awesome, thanks DMAC!
May 29th, 2012 at 10:22 am
RRS
1413?
May 29th, 2012 at 10:22 am
I don’t care if he raped MR
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@Kentucky
MR wouldn’t mind, either!
May 29th, 2012 at 10:23 am
ROMAC is younger than some of the kids we drafted this year. He is 4 years younger than our 26 yo rookie OL.
He is not going anywhere. Get over it!
May 29th, 2012 at 10:24 am
LOL DMAC & RR.
May 29th, 2012 at 10:24 am
Palmer or Pryor??
Goethel or McClain??
Rockstar or Sullivan??
Don’t choose for America, chose for the Raiders…
XXX in 2012!!!
May 29th, 2012 at 10:24 am
I’m Joking MR.
May 29th, 2012 at 10:25 am
I think our starting DB’s are going to be better than our cast from last season, but w/ the league going more w/ a slot receiver, who will our nickel back?
It’s a critical position IMO.
May 29th, 2012 at 10:25 am
Who will start for us at LG?
Coup or Berg?
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@DMAC
Carlisle for LG (barring injury) this year
Tony Bergstrom will start next season
May 29th, 2012 at 10:25 am
DJ Johnny Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 9:59 am
I’m not an internet marketing expert but have heard that although the majority of site users on a given site will not click on any sponsors etc.
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I’ve long thought that this site should have Raider and NFL ads down at the bottom – where the last comment is. That’s where I spend most of my time. And, yet, the margin is white and no one is trying to sell me Raider gear at a lower price. Opportunity lost.
May 29th, 2012 at 10:27 am
Who cares about LG? I’m worried about RT.
May 29th, 2012 at 10:27 am
who will our nickel back?
It’s a critical position IMO.
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DVD & Chekwa will compete for the job
if Bartell gets re-injured or Spencer gets demoted, it’s natural to assume the 4th CB gets a shot at nickel corner
May 29th, 2012 at 10:28 am
Raider O Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 10:27 am
Who cares about LG? I’m worried about RT.
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Hey!
I’m trying to spark a conversation you hairy animal!
lol
May 29th, 2012 at 10:28 am
@Kentucky
Barnes at RT > McClain at MLB
May 29th, 2012 at 10:28 am
The Contra Costa Times expects Khalif Barnes to be the Raiders’ starting right tackle.
Barnes wasn’t a shoo-in to keep his job when he re-signed in March, but the Raiders didn’t draft any tackles. Barnes struggled mightily last season and is an odd fit for Oakland’s new zone-blocking scheme. Joseph Barksdale might get a look, but he’s another blocker with heavy feet and poor system fit. Right tackle could be a major trouble spot for the Raiders this year.
Related: Joseph Barksdale
Source: Steve Corkran on Twitter
May 29th, 2012 at 10:29 am
Are we fked at RT?
May 29th, 2012 at 10:29 am
I’m trying to spark a conversation you hairy animal!
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Raider O = George of the Jungle ?
May 29th, 2012 at 10:29 am
Barnes just false started because his name was mentioned in a blog comment
May 29th, 2012 at 10:30 am
Position I worry about:
1- CB
2- NT
3- RT
4- Speedy edge rusher
5- backup RB
6- TE
May 29th, 2012 at 10:30 am
RRS, I know you’re mad. It’s because what I said is true, and you know it. No job in America today would allow an employee to be online for recreational purposes as much as you are. You’re a stay-at-home Mr. Mom. And you check out at “5pm, podunk time” every single day because that’s about the time the pants-wearing wifey comes home. You know this is true. That’s why you’re starting to get mad. You haven’t even tried to refute it yet. You’re just getting mad, making posts about me getting “raped”? lol. And, that’s a fitting, freudian slip. the uncomfortable reminder that your wife wears the pants brings on feelings of misogyny.
May 29th, 2012 at 10:30 am
LMAO DMAC!
May 29th, 2012 at 10:31 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 10:29 am
I’m trying to spark a conversation you hairy animal!
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Raider O = George of the Jungle ?
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O Dog = Donkey Kong Jr
May 29th, 2012 at 10:32 am
Raiderrockstar’s wife wears the pants, probably works a professional, corporate job, heck she’s probably a liberal. That would explain his hateful politics. Rockstar’s basically married to Hillary Clinton.
May 29th, 2012 at 10:33 am
I guess no chat w/ Cork today.
May 29th, 2012 at 10:34 am
Dan78 Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 10:33 am
I guess no chat w/ Cork today.
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Replaced by “chat by Sean Sully”
May 29th, 2012 at 10:34 am
@DMAC
Barnes knew the ZBS before we acquired him in free agency [from the Jags]. then he got more familiar with it in 2009 & 2010 under Tom Cable.
May 29th, 2012 at 10:35 am
Hairy people think I’m real hairy. That’s not good! Can’t surf without a rash guard. It’s like waxing my chest.
May 29th, 2012 at 10:35 am
Dan78 Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 10:33 am
I guess no chat w/ Cork today.
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No leave now. We have plenty of semi’s in the building.
lol
May 29th, 2012 at 10:37 am
Who will cover slot receivers is my main concern??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
May 29th, 2012 at 10:38 am
Where is Beech when you need him.
May 29th, 2012 at 10:38 am
Who will cover slot receivers is my main concern
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@DMAC
DVD & Chekwa will compete for the job
if Bartell gets re-injured or Spencer gets demoted, it’s natural to assume the 4th CB gets a shot at nickel corner
May 29th, 2012 at 10:38 am
I don’t mind being a house husband/ dad, if the wife is making good money or has a great career. Its difficult to provide for an entire family with one income.
May 29th, 2012 at 10:39 am
It will be probably between Chekwa & DVD
May 29th, 2012 at 10:39 am
ESPN’s Chris Mortensen reported Friday that the Chiefs have “no concerns whatsoever” about Jamaal Charles’ ACL recovery.
“Chiefs tell me no concerns whatsoever,” Mort reported on ESPN 32. “… They expect him certainly to be ready for training camp. They’re excited about him.” Though Charles is sitting out OTAs, all signs point to him returning fully in camp. Mort also noted new Chiefs OC Brian Daboll’s success with a somewhat similar player in Reggie Bush last year with the Dolphins. Bush set career highs in carries (216) and rushing yards (1,086) in Daboll’s scheme.
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OPERATION KNEE CRACKER!
May 29th, 2012 at 10:40 am
DMAC,
Spencer. I think Chekwa or DVD will start at some point this season.
May 29th, 2012 at 10:40 am
Whut up Naaaaaation!
May 29th, 2012 at 10:40 am
Raider O Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 10:38 am
Its difficult to provide for an entire family with one income.
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Tell me about it!
May 29th, 2012 at 10:41 am
I was hoping for Check to start over Spencer.
May 29th, 2012 at 10:41 am
Raidernationdave Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 10:40 am
Whut up Naaaaaation!
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What up hoe!
May 29th, 2012 at 10:43 am
Mike Brisel = 2012 MUP
May 29th, 2012 at 10:43 am
DMAC,
That’s why you need to find ways to increae your income without having to work another job. Apt complex in the MW/ south is a good idea, if you have the credit and the DP.
May 29th, 2012 at 10:44 am
Raider O Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 10:43 am
DMAC,
That’s why you need to find ways to increae your income without having to work another job. Apt complex in the MW/ south is a good idea, if you have the credit and the DP.
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Yeah, I know. That’s why I get my side hustle on 2, but I rather deal w/ another property and make easy $$$.
May 29th, 2012 at 10:44 am
DMAC,
Or you can try selling cars for extra income. Go to the auction (police), buy a car, and sell it later for a profit.
May 29th, 2012 at 10:45 am
who will our nickel back?
It’s a critical position IMO.
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Mike Huff
Hey, Hue has to get at least one-thing right!!!
May 29th, 2012 at 10:46 am
Raider O Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 10:44 am
DMAC,
Or you can try selling cars for extra income. Go to the auction (police), buy a car, and sell it later for a profit.
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Me and the wifey were just talking about that. I have my homeboy mechanic down the street who gets down 2.
May 29th, 2012 at 10:47 am
The only reason Huff isn’t/wasn’t playing corner, is because he couldn’t hang in Al’s throw you on an island defense.
He will play well in a zone friendly system.
May 29th, 2012 at 10:47 am
I think DJ did that with a Corolla, and he made a few grand from ONE sale.
May 29th, 2012 at 10:47 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 10:45 am
who will our nickel back?
It’s a critical position IMO.
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Mike Huff
Hey, Hue has to get at least one-thing right!!!
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Huffy in the slot and Gio up top??
May 29th, 2012 at 10:48 am
Bartell, Spencer, and Huff at CB. That scares me!
May 29th, 2012 at 10:50 am
Whut up Beyotch!
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DMAC Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 10:41 am
Raidernationdave Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 10:40 am
Whut up Naaaaaation!
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What up hoe!
May 29th, 2012 at 10:52 am
As for the DBs, Routt was so bad last year that cutting him was a great decision.
To sweeten the deal, he signed with KC!
KC lost Carr and is replacing him with Routt!
May 29th, 2012 at 10:52 am
#1315, Guest123
Guest123 Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 8:55 am
when it comes crunch-time, no huddle, Peyton Manning in shotgun driving to win the division, SOMEONE has to step up and make a play….
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and this secondary really doesn’t have any “ballhawks” to make a play to stop a Peyton. In that situation, they can make a bunch of plays that only delay the inevitable late winning TD.
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The reason our LB play will be improved is because of Burris and Wheeler. Big upgrades in the “between the ears” dept. This will unlock RoMac as well.
We dont have any “ballhawks” because we dont blitz. Our defenders have had to play too conservative in the past because we ask them to create “coverage sacks”. 3-4 seconds is too long in this league. So our DB’s got put in crappy situations where if they tried to play aggressive, they often ended up with lots of pass interference.
It was a lose-lose situation to be in no matter how talented we were. Our D was too vanilla and our LB’s were good of athletes (too dumb) to play their position effectively. Thus we never got enough pressure on the QB, our D-line was easy to prep for despite its talent, and our DB’s were left out on islands to fend for themselves.
Things WILL be different this year. Our biggest concern should be DMac’s health. He’s the difference right now between being a AFC title threat and maybe sitting at home for the playoffs.
May 29th, 2012 at 10:53 am
Dolphins will be on Hard Knocks
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/29/dolphins-will-be-on-hard-knocks/
May 29th, 2012 at 10:53 am
Huffy in the slot and Gio up top??
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Playoffs!!
May 29th, 2012 at 10:55 am
He’s the difference right now between being a AFC title threat and maybe sitting at home for the playoffs.
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I hope not, because I am not taking those odds.
Goodson will be relied upon heavily in 2012.
May 29th, 2012 at 11:00 am
I hope my seats are close enough to talk schit to Routt this season.
May 29th, 2012 at 11:01 am
With T. Branch underneath? The Raiders only real question mark then is the corners. Gotta hope DVD puts on a few more lbs. and Chekwa continues to improve.
May 29th, 2012 at 11:02 am
I look at like this:
We improved our coaching staff, but we replaced our 2 CBs (Routt & CJ) with 2 players who didn’t plays last season. Bartell had a serious neck injury, and Spencer was benched. Another thing I worry about is TOs or lack of TOs. Branch had 2 INTs in 3 years, Huff had 9 INTs in 6 seasons, Spencer had 7 the last 5 seasons (didn’t include last year), and Bartell had 0 INTs in years before his injury last year.
May 29th, 2012 at 11:02 am
is this the way Dennis Allen should be acting right now?
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/29/jim-schwartz-is-angry-and-disappointed-with-lions-off-field-problems/
regarding McClain’s incident and DHB’s DUI …
May 29th, 2012 at 11:04 am
and Bartell had 0 INTs in years before his injury last year.
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Bartell will be our Nnamdi this year. Great cover corner, but lacks the int’s.
May 29th, 2012 at 11:06 am
Say hi to “Toast” for me too when you see him DMAC!
May 29th, 2012 at 11:06 am
Raidernationdave Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 11:06 am
Say hi to “Toast” for me too when you see him DMAC!
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Will do.
May 29th, 2012 at 11:10 am
@DMAC
will you bring toast with you to the game, to throw at Stan Routt?
that would be hilarious… Unless he goes all “Ron Artest” on you!!
May 29th, 2012 at 11:10 am
The Raiders have a little play room with the cap, in spite of my boy Raider O wants to pay Lechler minimum wage, so come cut down some things may open up to sign another CB.
May 29th, 2012 at 11:12 am
RR, you guys should dress as toast. Here is a costume for you:
http://myfutureme.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/142206277_ec317e29d2_o.jpg
May 29th, 2012 at 11:12 am
Raidernationdave Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 11:06 am
Say hi to “Toast” for me too when you see him DMAC!
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I hear “toast” i think of Elvis Patterson.
said they caled him toast not because he was burned so often, but because he was “the toast ” of the town !!
lol lol lol
May 29th, 2012 at 11:12 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 11:10 am
@DMAC
will you bring toast with you to the game, to throw at Stan Routt?
that would be hilarious… Unless he goes all “Ron Artest” on you!!
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Nice idea, but I don’t think Routt would even make it past the 3rd row.
lol
May 29th, 2012 at 11:17 am
you guys should dress as toast. Here is a costume for you:
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LOL, I like it ABP!
May 29th, 2012 at 11:17 am
MEX_GHOST Says: Your comment is awaiting moderation.
May 29th, 2012 at 10:37 am
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I post one or twice a month and this is wath I get. This is wath I post:
Those sites are blocked for me. Is it too hard you copy-paste the text? Can you do it? please!
Yeah I know, I´m really at work.
Ooohh may be the gramatical fail!!!.
May 29th, 2012 at 11:17 am
WE DONT NEED ANOTHER DB (unless you are saying so for health reasons, which are valid)
We need pressure on the QB.
That starts with stopping the run (can you say improved LB play?)
Stopping the run forces predictable passing situations. Predictable passing situations equals defenders with their ears pinned back and agressive play calling. And then our DBs can dictate.
We will get turnovers if we pressure the QB. Timely blitzing and smart LB play is what Im calling for and I think we will get it.
Branch, Huffy, and Gio are all ball hawks… because lord knows, they arent big hitters. They will get the chance to make plays this year.
May 29th, 2012 at 11:18 am
Throwing burnt toast at Routt would be the funniest thing ever. I cant wait.
May 29th, 2012 at 11:19 am
2010
According to STATS, Inc’s data, only five cornerbacks with 50 or more targets had a lower Burn Percentage (completions allowed) than Bartell’s 45% (45 out of an even 100). Those five cornerbacks happened to be Darrelle Revis(notes), Stanford Routt(notes), Antonio Cromartie(notes), Tramon Williams(notes), and …. Brandon Carr.
May 29th, 2012 at 11:19 am
@DMAC
if I go to the OAK/KC game at Arrowhead, I’m going to make a huge sign that says ” pass interference #26 “
May 29th, 2012 at 11:22 am
MEX_GHOST Says: Your comment is awaiting moderation.
May 29th, 2012 at 10:37 am
I post one or twice a month and this is what I get.
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LOL, hey Mex
at least you didn’t get hit with the “oops! you’re typing too fast” error msg
May 29th, 2012 at 11:22 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 11:19 am
@DMAC
if I go to the OAK/KC game at Arrowhead, I’m going to make a huge sign that says ” pass interference #26 “
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Sweet!
I would love to go to Arrowhead or Donkeyland all Raidered out!
May 29th, 2012 at 11:25 am
Raidernationdave Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 11:10 am
The Raiders have a little play room with the cap, in spite of my boy Raider O wants to pay Lechler minimum wage, so come cut down some things may open up to sign another CB.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
As Vegas likes to say, it’s all about value.
Lechler’s gross avg is great (2nd last year with 50.8, Lee from SF had 50.9), but his net avg is 40.9, and we allowed 593 yards in punt returns. Wisest on the Bfl in yards allowed.
I don’t see the value in having a great punter with a $5.75 million cap hit, if our STs can’t cover and stop people.
May 29th, 2012 at 11:28 am
Looks like the thread is going to break 1500; that’s pretty ripe. I guess this is what the off season is supposed to feel like, though.
I wonder how that Safety from Wisconson is doing. Someone on the comments board was really psyched about him but I don’t remember hearing much on him from OTAs.
May 29th, 2012 at 11:28 am
Worst in the NFL* in yards allowed….
May 29th, 2012 at 11:28 am
I have a great deal of confidence in the direction that DA is taking this team. The interview he did on NFLN that was part of the article on the defense showed me a dude that has a purpose and a well planned approach.
I truly think this team can surprise a lot of people this year.
May 29th, 2012 at 11:30 am
Raider O Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 11:28 am
Worst in the NFL* in yards allowed….
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Our special teams coverage could of played much better. Cutting Hagan didn’t help the cause.
May 29th, 2012 at 11:31 am
People like to complain about Cork, but Jerry did the same thing.
We had threads that exceeded 1500 posts, and once we had close to 2K posts.
May 29th, 2012 at 11:32 am
Hey O! Just havin’ fun wit ya brah! It’s all good. We agree to disagree.
May 29th, 2012 at 11:32 am
DMAC,
Roster management was an issue last season.
May 29th, 2012 at 11:32 am
Cutting Hagan was one of the dumber things Hue did. I cant think of a dumber one off the top of my head.
May 29th, 2012 at 11:34 am
Maybe they’re dead!!!!!! OMG!!!!!! Maybe they pulled a Thelma & Louise!!!!!!
May 29th, 2012 at 11:36 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 11:22 am
MEX_GHOST Says: Your comment is awaiting moderation.
May 29th, 2012 at 10:37 am
I post one or twice a month and this is what I get.
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LOL, hey Mex
at least you didn’t get hit with the “oops! you’re typing too fast” error msg
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No!. That will be a mockery!! LOL
May 29th, 2012 at 11:37 am
They may be getting probed by aliens
May 29th, 2012 at 11:38 am
How about the toes of your feet?
http://frontrow.espn.go.com/2011/12/espn-the-mag-raiders-hue-jacksons-commitment-to-excellent-nails/
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Raider Riff Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 11:32 am
Cutting Hagan was one of the dumber things Hue did. I cant think of a dumber one off the top of my head.
May 29th, 2012 at 11:38 am
I type like rolando tacles.
May 29th, 2012 at 11:40 am
LOL MEX_GHOST!
May 29th, 2012 at 11:46 am
How about the toes of your feet?
http://frontrow.espn.go.com/2011/12/espn-the-mag-raiders-hue-jacksons-commitment-to-excellent-nails/
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Raider Riff Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 11:32 am
Cutting Hagan was one of the dumber things Hue did. I cant think of a dumber one off the top of my head.
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How about Sterling Moore? We weren’t so flush with CBs that we had guys who were good enough to start for the Pats in the SB…
May 29th, 2012 at 11:47 am
*With the distinct possibility that the special teams will see significant changes in personnel the year it is more important now than ever to have experienced leadership in the kicking game. We need your support!
There are certain members of our Nation that want to vote us out of office because they think we are over paid hacks that can be replaced by inexperienced rookies or has been hack free agents that will work for mere pennies.
This season the special teams of the Raiders needs veteran leadership more than ever and we thank you for your support.
*Paid for the Committee Jano, Lechler, & Condo
May 29th, 2012 at 11:48 am
Sterling Moore was released in July, so you can’t blame that on Hue.
May 29th, 2012 at 11:50 am
Sterling Moore was released in July, so you can’t blame that on Hue.
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09/03/2011 Waived: TE Kevin Brock, DE Mason Brodine, DB Stevie Brown, DT Jamie Cumbie, LB Chris Francis, LB Bani Gbadyu, DT Derrick Hill, DE Tommie Hill, WR Chad Jackson, LB J Leman, CB Walter McFadden, WR Eddie McGee, CB Sterling Moore, P Glenn Pakulak, G Alex Parsons, RB Louis Rankin, FB Manase Tonga
May 29th, 2012 at 11:52 am
You are right DR77. My bad.
May 29th, 2012 at 11:52 am
Stevie Brown?
Forgot about that dude.
Had a few battles w/ others over……..
Gio > Brown
May 29th, 2012 at 11:53 am
Btw, Al died in October.
May 29th, 2012 at 11:59 am
Sterling Moore was originally signed by Oakland as a rookie free agent (7/28/11) … Released by Oakland (9/3/11)… Signed by Oakland to the practice squad (9/4/11) …Released by Oakland from the practice squad (9/26/11) … Signed to the Patriots practice squad (10/5/11) … Signed by the Patriots to the 53-man roster from the practice squad (10/15/11) … Released by the Patriots (10/17/11) … Signed to the Patriots practice squad (10/19/11) … Signed by the Patriots to the 53-man roster from the practice squad (11/9/11) … Released by the Patriots (12/10/11) … Signed to the Patriots practice squad (12/14/11) … Signed by the Patriots to the 53-man roster from the practice squad (12/23/11).
http://www.patriots.com/team/roster/Sterling-Moore/d0c262ee-4d17-46f7-88db-caede1360eaa
May 29th, 2012 at 12:02 pm
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Wasn’t HueJaxCity coach then? I think he was.
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Raider O Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 11:48 am
Sterling Moore was released in July, so you can’t blame that on Hue.
May 29th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
I got 1516 problems, but a b!tch ain’t one!!!
May 29th, 2012 at 12:08 pm
Good looking out Dutch.
Sterling Moore was indeed a HORRIBLE personel move by us.
Hagan was responsible for some great long runs by DMC dont forget. He was a great downfield blocker.
Sterling Moore, Stevie Brown, and Hagan are all guys that I wish we still had.
May 29th, 2012 at 12:10 pm
Gio > Brown
Brown > Boyd
May 29th, 2012 at 12:11 pm
Hue was the coach, but you can also argue that AL was the GM and he was still making the final decisions on roster mgmt.
May 29th, 2012 at 12:14 pm
O we can only speculate and say Moore’s departure was on AD and HJC.
May 29th, 2012 at 12:15 pm
I’ll blame Chuck Bres. for not recognizing a pretty decent talent.
May 29th, 2012 at 12:20 pm
Really No Chat or Update
May 29th, 2012 at 12:20 pm
O for all we know HueJax could have asked Sterling if he could put lotion on his toes and when Moore rebuffed Hue he cut him.
May 29th, 2012 at 12:23 pm
There’s only one man directly responsible for exposing Sterling Moore after his stellar preseason. Al Davis. He and he alone is the shot-caller. He tried to get cute and save one of his scholarship players and it backfired bigtime.
May 29th, 2012 at 12:39 pm
1463.Raider O Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 10:47 am
I think DJ did that with a Corolla, and he made a few grand from ONE sale.
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I did.
If you can buy one of those cars cheap you CAN resell them. Especially in down economy where everyone needs a car but can’t afford to spend alot.
I received TONS of calls. I should have/could have held out for more than i got.
May 29th, 2012 at 12:50 pm
09/26/2011 Released DB Sterling Moore; Signed DB Ron Parker to practice squad
http://www.raiders.com/team/transactions.html
this happened under Al’s watch
May 29th, 2012 at 12:52 pm
01/03/2012 Signed DT Jamie Cumbie, OL Zach Hurd, DE Carl Ihenacho, NT Travis Ivey, DB Terrail Lambert, WR Eddie McGee, RB Lonyae Miller, and G Alex Parsons to reserve/future contract
12/19/2011 Signed NT Travis Ivey to practice squad
12/17/2011 Placed CB Chris Johnson on the Reserve/Non-Football Illness list; signed DE Mason Brodine to the active roster
12/07/2011 Signed RB Lonyae Miller and LB Carl Ihenacho to the practice squad
12/06/2011 Released TE Kevin Brock and LB J Leman
11/17/2011 Signed DB Bryan McCann and placed CB Chimdi Chekwa on Injured Reserve
11/15/2011 Signed DB Terrail Lambert to practice squad
11/10/2011 Waived S Chinedum Ndukwe
11/10/2011 Signed S Jerome Boyd to active roster
11/02/2011 Waived WR Derek Hagan
11/01/2011 Signed WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh
10/31/2011 Signed CB Lito Sheppard
10/25/2011 Waived K Dave Rayner
10/22/2011 Signed K Dave Rayner, waived DB Ron Parker
10/19/2011 Signed S Jerome Boyd to practice squad
10/19/2011 Signed OL Zach Hurd to practice squad
10/19/2011 Placed DE Matt Shaughnessy on Injured Reserve
10/18/2011 Acquired QB Carson Palmer via trade with Cincinnati in exchange for undisclosed draft choices
10/18/2011 Signed S Chinedum Ndukwe, waived S Jerome Boyd and released RB Nic Grigsby from the practice squad.
10/17/2011 Waived DB Joe Porter
10/14/2011 Waived LB Bruce Davis II
10/13/2011 Acquired LB Aaron Curry via trade with Seattle in exchange for undisclosed draft choices
10/08/2011 Placed LB Ricky Brown on Injured Reserve; Signed FB Manase Tonga to active roster
http://www.raiders.com/team/transactions.html
this happened under Hue’s watch
May 29th, 2012 at 12:53 pm
So the Sterling Moore debacle was Al’s deal.
I know cuz he started for the Pats in the SB and did make a couple of big plays for them that it seems like a slam dunk blown deal, but there is some debate as to how effective S.Moore really was.
May 29th, 2012 at 12:58 pm
Sterling Moore isn’t some world beater CB … but he was better than Ron Parker & Joe Porter
I know you can’t predict injuries, but we could have really used Moore when CJ37 & Chekwa got hurt. Was pretty sad trying to make the playoffs with Lito & DeMarcus [opposite Routt] last season imo
May 29th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
Sterling Moore made one great play for the Pats in knocking the winning TD out of Lee Evans hands in the AFC Championship game. 2 other plays he got credit for would have been SURE penalties in the silver and black, and no one mentioned that he was abused by the ravens badly in that game, people only remember that one play he made. He was pretty invisible in the Super Bowl.
May 29th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
SWARCO Raiders Reach Eurobowl Semifinals
Posted May 26, 2012
By Sebastian Stolz
aaThe SWARCO Raiders, sister-team of The Oakland Raiders, took a step towards defending their Eurobowl crown.
Our beloved Swarco Raiders hammered Prague on Saturday 56-14.
May 29th, 2012 at 1:00 pm
agreed with Bcz.
Sterling Moore = average cb
still, the Raiders could have used “average” in the secondary last year!!
May 29th, 2012 at 1:02 pm
question:
would Jerome Boyd be a starter in the Austrian Football League ??
May 29th, 2012 at 1:05 pm
No question. Sterling Moore was a nice prospect. With the train wreck that was our secondary late last year we surely could have used him. I just get annoyed with some of the semi-pro’s that act like we let the next Nnamdi or Revis go.
May 29th, 2012 at 1:08 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 1:00 pm
agreed with Bcz.
Sterling Moore = average cb
still, the Raiders could have used “average” in the secondary last year!!
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Yep. And I have a feeling Moore would have fit in pretty well with the new defensive scheme, too. Sure, he’s not a Top 10 CB or anything close to that right now, but how often can a team count on finding even capable players for the price of a UDFA?
Al cut him the first time, but Hue had plenty of chances to sign Moore to the active roster if he really wanted him.
May 29th, 2012 at 1:10 pm
The SWARCO Raiders, sister-team of The Oakland Raiders, took a step towards defending their Eurobowl crown.
Our beloved Swarco Raiders hammered Prague on Saturday 56-14.
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@DJG
which member of this team will be signed to replace Rolando McClain by midseason ??
Schilcher, Christoph
Wurzer, Peter
Rinner, Mario
James, Chris
Rutzinger, Peter
Margreiter, Philipp
Hackl, Julian
Schöpf, Julian
Seeber, Fabian
Bertsch, Christoph
Hueter, Florian
May 29th, 2012 at 1:12 pm
As long as we’re talking European players… if the Raiders still have a first-round pick after this season, I hope they take a long look at Bjoern Werner, DE from FSU.
May 29th, 2012 at 1:16 pm
1536.RaiderRockstar Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 1:10 pm
The SWARCO Raiders, sister-team of The Oakland Raiders, took a step towards defending their Eurobowl crown.
Our beloved Swarco Raiders hammered Prague on Saturday 56-14.
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@DJG
which member of this team will be signed to replace Rolando McClain by midseason ??
Schilcher, Christoph
Wurzer, Peter
Rinner, Mario
James, Chris
Rutzinger, Peter
Margreiter, Philipp
Hackl, Julian
Schöpf, Julian
Seeber, Fabian
Bertsch, Christoph
Hueter, Florian
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You forgot to mention Vienese phenom LaJarcus Hitler..i think he has a good chance.
May 29th, 2012 at 1:16 pm
Pete Prisco did a list of who he thought the top 100 players in the NFL are. Interestingly the only Raider was Jared Veldeer an #89.
May 29th, 2012 at 1:17 pm
You forgot to mention Vienese phenom LaJarcus Hitler..i think he has a good chance.
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LaJarcus sounds too much like Jamarcus, It does’nt bode well for him lol.
May 29th, 2012 at 1:19 pm
Al cut him the first time, but Hue had plenty of chances to sign Moore to the active roster if he really wanted him.
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YA = correct, as always
Released by the Patriots (12/10/11) … Signed to the Patriots practice squad (12/14/11)
May 29th, 2012 at 1:22 pm
Pete Prisco did a list of who he thought the top 100 players in the NFL are. Interestingly the only Raider was Jared Veldeer an #89.
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wow, HB. thats crazy
kudos to Al Davis & Tom Cable for finding this kid at Hillsdale
May 29th, 2012 at 1:24 pm
we finally placed CJ37 on the Reserve/Non-Football Illness list 12/17.
we couldn’t have done that a few days earlier to bring in Sterling Moore??
May 29th, 2012 at 1:24 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 1:22 pm
Pete Prisco did a list of who he thought the top 100 players in the NFL are. Interestingly the only Raider was Jared Veldeer an #89.
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wow, HB. thats crazy
kudos to Al Davis & Tom Cable for finding this kid at Hillsdale
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It would be great if he continues to improve and we have a solid LT for the next decade!
May 29th, 2012 at 1:25 pm
Cable better not try to lure him to Seattle when Veldeer’s contract is up!
May 29th, 2012 at 1:26 pm
1539.HairyBush Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 1:16 pm
Pete Prisco did a list of who he thought the top 100 players in the NFL are. Interestingly the only Raider was Jared Veldeer an #89.
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It’s amazing how the national media views our players.
I agree that Veldheer is pretty good but I heard Hub Arkush of PFW say until latter part of the season he had Seymour as a possible “def. player of the yr”.candidate.
Also, with all the games he missed I was surprised to see McFadden ranked # 60 in “100 best players of 2011″.
Or…Walter Football (schmucks imo.) say we were gonna be bad this yr. because we have new def. coor. with different schemes etc.
Yeah. Wouldn’t wanna mess with that clutch defense we had.
May 29th, 2012 at 1:27 pm
RR, Did you ever finish your list of bloggers that are compared to Raiders players?
May 29th, 2012 at 1:29 pm
1533.RaiderRockstar Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 1:02 pm
question:
would Jerome Boyd be a starter in the Austrian Football League ??
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Special teams backup at best. Lol.
May 29th, 2012 at 1:34 pm
Did you ever finish your list of bloggers that are compared to Raiders players?
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nah man. I dropped that. too many bloggers getting upset about who they were assigned to
May 29th, 2012 at 1:40 pm
Cable better not try to lure him to Seattle when Veldeer’s contract is up!
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@HB
thankfully, Veldheer has 2012 & 2013 to prove to Reggie he deserves a premier LT contract!!
2014 = UFA
May 29th, 2012 at 1:41 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 1:34 pm
Did you ever finish your list of bloggers that are compared to Raiders players?
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nah man. I dropped that. too many bloggers getting upset about who they were assigned to
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Still lmao over BSJ=Condo !!!
May 29th, 2012 at 1:43 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 1:02 pm
question:
would Jerome Boyd be a starter in the Austrian Football League ??
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Austrian or Australian?
May 29th, 2012 at 1:44 pm
Thank god for taking al in… He was killing me.
May 29th, 2012 at 1:45 pm
@RND
Austrian, like the Swarco Raiders
May 29th, 2012 at 1:50 pm
Looks like someone has a case of the mondays…
May 29th, 2012 at 1:54 pm
Thank god they figured this out!!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-18247680
May 29th, 2012 at 1:54 pm
Oh, oh, oh….right, right, right. I’m high. Carry on.
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RaiderRockstar Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 1:45 pm
@RND
Austrian, like the Swarco Raiders
May 29th, 2012 at 1:55 pm
Pats dumped WR Anthony Gonzalez..
think he’ll reunite with Peyton Manning in Denver??
May 29th, 2012 at 1:56 pm
Didnt we sign a guy 4 or 5 days ago? How about a post that says we signed a guy.. like 4 or 5 days ago.
May 29th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
Cam Newton is overrated … still
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/29/cam-newton-says-he-was-a-bad-teammate-last-year/
May 29th, 2012 at 2:01 pm
@Marks Hair
you want a whole thread devoted to the signing of undrafted camp arm, Kyle Newhall-Caballero ???
May 29th, 2012 at 2:02 pm
A multi million dollar grat to figure why beer bubbles sink. Great use of my tax dollar, thanx…
May 29th, 2012 at 2:03 pm
Grant
May 29th, 2012 at 2:05 pm
1561. YES
its painfully slow to post after like 1000 posts.
May 29th, 2012 at 2:08 pm
Q: What about the new QB (Newhall-Caballero)?
A: I don’t think we bring in anyone that’s just for charity. We bring in guys that we think have a chance to compete and have a chance to be decent football players. And that’s what I think about him. That was the plan all along, to bring in a 4th quarterback. We wanted to bring 4 to camp, to make sure we did have 4 arms and I think Kyle will do a nice job there
Q: What does he do well, what do you like about Kyle Newhall-Caballero?
A: I think he’s smart, he’s athletic and he’s got a strong arm.
http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2012/05/22/coach-allen-transcript-after-tuesdays-practice/
there you go brah!!
May 29th, 2012 at 2:10 pm
Hey RRS,
Heard someone was putting themselves in as N Kaufman?? WTH, man?
May 29th, 2012 at 2:14 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
The Raiders shouldn’t even be rated except against high school teams.
May 29th, 2012 at 2:17 pm
SaintKaufman,
I take no responsibility or the words or actions of others. I cancelled the list in short order, because many bloggers weren’t pleased with the Raider player of my choosing [with help from the support staff Green Party reps]
May 29th, 2012 at 2:17 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 1:12 pm
As long as we’re talking European players… if the Raiders still have a first-round pick after this season, I hope they take a long look at Bjoern Bork.
May 29th, 2012 at 2:20 pm
Alright, alright.
Well, whoever hasn’t been in here for a long time should be Reece! What the hell is that dude thinking??
May 29th, 2012 at 2:23 pm
In other breaking news I signed up for S.I. and got me a sweet little Raider wind breaker. Just got back from the mail box and found a package that said sorry we ran out of the jackets so we hope you like this replacement gift. Well I think it’s gonna be some lame ass thing from another team, but NO. Much to mey delight it was a sweet ass long sleeve NFL Raider shirt. Great day to be a Raider fan. Just wanted ti share with the blog Brahs, better than the non news IMO
May 29th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
whoever hasn’t been in here for a long time should be Reece! What the hell is that dude thinking??
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Fullback Marcel Reece continued to stay out of OTAs, looking for a new contract and declining to sign his tender as an exclusive rights free agent.
“He needs to get in here pretty soon,” Allen said. “He needs to get caught up to what we’re doing.”
May 29th, 2012 at 2:30 pm
MistaBrownStains Says:
May 22nd, 2012 at 9:25 am
Oh I see..You fools are still looser Raider fans!!!!!
May 29th, 2012 at 2:31 pm
Jesusraiderjim Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 2:23 pm
In other breaking news I signed up for S.I. and got me a sweet little SEAHAWK wind breaker. Just got back from the mail box and found a package that said sorry we ran out of the jackets so we hope you like this replacement gift. Well I think it’s gonna be some lame ass thing from another team, but NO. Much to mey delight it was a sweet ass long sleeve NFL Seahawk shirt. Great day to be a Seahawk fan. Just wanted ti share with the blog Brahs, better than the non news IMO
May 29th, 2012 at 2:38 pm
Have any of you Bay Area guys checked the police blotter to see when Steve and Jerry can expect a bail hearing? Or checked the morgue? Anything?
You guys are mostly entertaining to follow, but a new post would be sweet.
Come back Steve. Almost all is forgiven.
May 29th, 2012 at 3:21 pm
Dumb question, but may I ask how do I e-mail Cork and/or moderator?
Not to complain about lack of updates but for something else more obvious.
May 29th, 2012 at 3:27 pm
Ok I am merely posting to provide some luck/paradigm shift that will drive a new post. Heck anything….
May 29th, 2012 at 3:42 pm
@DJ Johnny:
You can find the requisite information by searching the blog for “Reminder to keep comments respectful” entry. I tried to post it for you but it says my comment is awaiting moderation. What irony…
May 29th, 2012 at 3:49 pm
Called Direct TV to order the NFL Sunday ticket Friday
Its on sale for like $199.00
after my order was placed I asked to speak with
customer service to see if I had any up grades
Long story short I wound up getting $20.00 a month
credit on my bill. Looks like free Sunday ticket for me!!!!!
May 29th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
Dangit. Well that didn’t work. Maybe I need to give it more tiempo…
May 29th, 2012 at 4:14 pm
1551.R8ER MIKE Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 1:41 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 1:34 pm
Did you ever finish your list of bloggers that are compared to Raiders players?
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nah man. I dropped that. too many bloggers getting upset about who they were assigned to
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Still lmao over BSJ=Condo !!!
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Yes, I wanted Tom Flores but someone else take him first.
May 29th, 2012 at 4:22 pm
Too funny. T.O. gets cut by IFL team. I hope Reggie doesn’t get conned by this joker and sign him.
May 29th, 2012 at 4:24 pm
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/
May 29th, 2012 at 4:25 pm
I think Steve and Jerry found a time machine and went back time like Bill and Ted.
May 29th, 2012 at 4:25 pm
R8ER MIKE Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 3:49 pm
Called Direct TV to order the NFL Sunday ticket Friday
Its on sale for like $199.00
after my order was placed I asked to speak with
customer service to see if I had any up grades
Long story short I wound up getting $20.00 a month
credit on my bill. Looks like free Sunday ticket for me!!!!!
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Bro that is good action but I liked my free Raider gear story much better. See1573 Free stuff is GREAT!!!!
May 29th, 2012 at 4:27 pm
BREAKING NEWS!
Recently I checked out Season of the Witch from the library. It was really bad. Stay tuned for updates.
May 29th, 2012 at 4:29 pm
This is ridiculous: C’mon Jerry and Corky, get with the program. You don’t post anything for 5 days and you wonder why the troops get restless.
You are journalists. Now do your job. I could set forth 10 of your size articles in a few hours standing on my head.
Shame on you both !
May 29th, 2012 at 4:29 pm
Hope they are having a most excellent adventure.
Come on blog dude. Guess all we can look forwaed to now is a Beech Dog update. Spearmint Rhino strippers, doobies and the Party Dude 8000
Hatfields and McCoys on history channel Deadliest catch tonight also Woo Woo!
May 29th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
I need my Beeech Dawg fix.
May 29th, 2012 at 4:32 pm
If Steve and Jerry don’t want to do their jobs, we can get our news from Bill Williamson:
http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/44431/blogger-blitz-options-for-rolando-mcclain
May 29th, 2012 at 4:33 pm
No blog post in 5 days is like getting stuck in my state and watching the corn grow.
May 29th, 2012 at 4:33 pm
Oakland free-agent offensive tackle Stephon Heyer has signed with the Jets. He started two games for the Raiders in 2011.
May 29th, 2012 at 4:33 pm
Yeah
Dawgs new smash hit “Famous stars I smoked green with” is off the chain! IMO
May 29th, 2012 at 4:34 pm
Now I see TO has been released from the semi-pro team. Dude just can’t get it straight. Better to stay completely away from him.
May 29th, 2012 at 4:40 pm
Dennis Rodman was sentenced to 108 hrs of community service in connection with his conviction on child support violations. He faces contempt charges also on back support of $800k he owes in arrears, and most likely will serve jail time.
His babies’ mamas, are also culpable here. Rodman was paying $45k per child per month when he was a player. Now he is broke and that’s unconsionable. So Rodman’s babies’ mamas think they can just feed out of his trough the rest of their lives. His x-wife is also entitled to spousal support.
If I were the court I would sentence Rodman’s hags to jail time for being refrigerator sized whor.s, who think they can make money without working, which is the case of almost all women in their class.
May 29th, 2012 at 4:43 pm
The courts got this crap all wrong anyway. the money, especially if it is a large sum should be put in a trust that the mama ho’s can’t touch
May 29th, 2012 at 4:43 pm
45k per child. Kiss my ass that is just stupid and wrong.
May 29th, 2012 at 4:44 pm
Jim Raider swag is always cool. Even better when its free!!!
May 29th, 2012 at 4:46 pm
Mike
I was pretty pumped. Nice to get a mistake in my favor for a change. Plus I love S.I. anyway. The articles they did on Seau were great.
May 29th, 2012 at 4:47 pm
jesusraiderjim Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 4:43 pm
45k per child. Kiss my ass that is just stupid and wrong.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
RaiderJim,
That trash should only receive $750/mo. Why is it Rodman’s fault they got nigg.. rich and squandered millions of his money.
I love to meet them on Jerry Springer and kick their butts personally!
May 29th, 2012 at 4:52 pm
Breaking News: Cork and Jerry spotted in the trunk of Hue Jac’s pink Cadillac.
May 29th, 2012 at 4:56 pm
Yeah! We passed 1600! I think we can get to 3000 this time.
May 29th, 2012 at 5:22 pm
@1591-Albert
No! Anyone but Bill Williamson. The guy writes like a 4th grader and is a Donkey homer. Just because we’re desperate doesn’t mean we have to go that far.
May 29th, 2012 at 5:22 pm
Cork must have really tied one on this time.
Jer’s still BB’Qing. There not letting go of the long weekend.
May 29th, 2012 at 5:26 pm
C’mon Cork, nothing? Throw us a bone
May 29th, 2012 at 5:30 pm
Maybe Cork is the guy who had his face eaten by that naked dude.
May 29th, 2012 at 5:30 pm
Maybe they’re getting mani-pedis?
May 29th, 2012 at 5:31 pm
It may be time to file a missing person’s report.
May 29th, 2012 at 5:32 pm
What is Spearmint Rhino anyway?
May 29th, 2012 at 5:35 pm
Maybe Cork is the guy who had his face eaten by that naked dude
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Or…Cork was the naked guy and Jer was the victim. That would explain a lot.
May 29th, 2012 at 5:40 pm
Huuummm. Haven’t heard from Beeech Jerry or Steve.
Must have been one he11 of party!!!
May 29th, 2012 at 5:41 pm
Jerry is Beeech Dawg.
May 29th, 2012 at 5:42 pm
JLofty its a strip club
May 29th, 2012 at 5:44 pm
What is Spearmint Rhino anyway?
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It’s a little gamey tasting and greasy. But when cooked the right way it is delicious.
And you have minty fresh breath.
May 29th, 2012 at 5:44 pm
iowaraider Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 4:33 pm
No blog post in 5 days is like getting stuck in my state and watching the corn grow.
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Corn is more interesting
May 29th, 2012 at 5:50 pm
I guess I’m gonna go wash my socks.
May 29th, 2012 at 6:14 pm
About time RFL.
Nothing gonna happen this week. OTAs resume June 4 and will be followed by a full-team mandatory mini-camp.
At best Paul G. will catch up with some of the guys and coaches this week.
May 29th, 2012 at 6:17 pm
http://www.csnbayarea.com/football-oakland-raiders/raiders-talk/Projecting-Raiders-starters-after-two-OT?blockID=715876&feedID=7638
May 29th, 2012 at 6:53 pm
Nothin’ happenin’ … maybe now T.O. will have a little time to spend with his kids!!
May 29th, 2012 at 7:10 pm
Someone should take on Corky about his lack of posting for 5 days in the live chat tomorrow. Or is that live chat postponed too ?
May 29th, 2012 at 7:45 pm
Time to go fishing…
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May 29th, 2012 at 8:15 pm
Hey maybe someone can help me.
My only internet connection is via this so called smart phone and I don’t see a refresh button so when I need to go back to the top I can hit the back arrow button to get new posts but then to get back to the end of the thread I have to scroll down and with 1500 plus comments it is a body. (Not complaining about lack of posts, though it would be nice, I understand that there’s not a lot to report) so the question is how do I better navigate the comments cause when they get real long like now its a pain in the rumper! If it makes any diff- I have an Android phone.
May 29th, 2012 at 8:16 pm
JesusJim,
The long-sleeve shirt is probably better.
I have the SI windbreaker. Kind of cool, but has a a fairly big red SI on one shoulder, and no pockets.
Hate windbreakers with no pockets.
May 29th, 2012 at 8:33 pm
I’m hummin the theme song to jeopardy right now.
May 29th, 2012 at 8:38 pm
Alright since no one else wants to talk Raider football I will. Just got done looking at some scouting reports and they had Lucas Nix ranked in the top 90 players. They had Nix rated above Bergstrom. And we got him for nothing. Good one Reggie.
May 29th, 2012 at 8:59 pm
Arkraider: If you click on “Leave a comment” under the post on the main page, it should skip you right to the end of the comments list.
May 29th, 2012 at 9:03 pm
ArkRaider if you go to the “menu” button, between the back and home buttons on your droid, you should have a “refresh” function there.
May 29th, 2012 at 9:06 pm
Meanwhile, I see Terrell Owens was just cut by the Allen Wranglers of the IFL…
May 29th, 2012 at 9:15 pm
Hopefully TO has saved all his money and can now move on with his life. hehehehe.
May 29th, 2012 at 9:40 pm
No the big dumb-azz is broke and owes 4 babies’ mommas million in child support arrears.
May 29th, 2012 at 10:00 pm
I’m gonna guess that he was released because of his attitude more than his skills.
You’d think his drawing power alone would make him an asset to a minor league team.
May 29th, 2012 at 10:12 pm
I’m giving up trying to post until this gets fixed. I type the words and they don’t show up until after a wait of a few seconds.
I know it’s not my computer cuz the same thing was happenning earlier from my other computer.
So.. I bid you all adieu.
May 29th, 2012 at 10:34 pm
jimmy page
May 29th, 2012 at 10:35 pm
jimi hendrix
May 29th, 2012 at 10:35 pm
alvin lee
May 29th, 2012 at 10:36 pm
rory gallagher
May 29th, 2012 at 10:37 pm
ritchie blackmore
May 29th, 2012 at 10:38 pm
micheal schenkar
May 29th, 2012 at 10:39 pm
rock bottom baby
May 29th, 2012 at 10:41 pm
i turned 16 took lsd, next thing i knew i was 21
May 29th, 2012 at 10:42 pm
richard thompson
May 29th, 2012 at 10:44 pm
pete townsend, greatest guitarist who wasn’t a great guitarist
May 29th, 2012 at 10:45 pm
neil young, 2nd greatest guitarist who wasn’t a great guitarist
May 29th, 2012 at 10:50 pm
i’m no. 3 but you never heard me unless you bailed on oingo boingo at madam wongs and went upstairs to listen to rough edges
May 29th, 2012 at 10:52 pm
brand new cadillac
May 29th, 2012 at 10:53 pm
i’m going home
May 29th, 2012 at 10:54 pm
by helicopter
May 29th, 2012 at 10:55 pm
live at el macombo
May 29th, 2012 at 10:55 pm
stevie was awesome
May 29th, 2012 at 10:57 pm
i’m a million miles away
May 29th, 2012 at 10:57 pm
rory
May 29th, 2012 at 11:00 pm
steve morse? maybe
May 29th, 2012 at 11:00 pm
beatles suck
May 29th, 2012 at 11:02 pm
#1 #2 best rock bands of all time
May 29th, 2012 at 11:03 pm
according to me #1 zeppelin #2 the who
May 29th, 2012 at 11:06 pm
according to my dearly departed friend, steve, # 1the who, #2 led zeppelin
May 29th, 2012 at 11:09 pm
top 5, got shaky maybe stones, deep purple
May 29th, 2012 at 11:10 pm
beatles be lucky to make my top 50
May 29th, 2012 at 11:11 pm
white album had a couple good tunes
May 29th, 2012 at 11:12 pm
crest of a wave
May 29th, 2012 at 11:12 pm
well did you ever
May 29th, 2012 at 11:14 pm
(i said )well did you ever
May 29th, 2012 at 11:15 pm
did you ever wake up with them bullfrogs on your mind?
May 29th, 2012 at 11:19 pm
Alex Lifeson
May 29th, 2012 at 11:21 pm
o sh1t now i have to plug my speakers into this old laptop, bring up itunes, tell my better half to stay in bed, and crank up the bullfrog blues(courtesy of rory gallagher rip)
May 29th, 2012 at 11:23 pm
debo wrong spelling but i was an early rush fan(caress of steel)
May 29th, 2012 at 11:40 pm
As much as I love the Raiders and expect them to go to the super bowl, here is my list of concerns, in order of appearence:
1) defense
refs still out to get Raiders
2) special teams
3) rookie new coach
4) depth, if any, at the corner back position
5) the O-line
6) romac
7) janos’ big leg dont get rusty
9) new QB
10) Knapps new offense with new QB
11) Can DMAC stay healthy for a full season
12) depth at QB position
13) run defense
14) 2nd man in the backfield
15) janos’ ability to fake and the run and/or pass
16) rookie GM
17) defense secondary
18) DHB
19) sell outs
20) fullback position
21) two minute drill
22) audibles
23) Broncos
24) on sides kick
25) 3rd and long
26) can Palmer ride the pocket
27) tight end
28) KC
29) too many men on the field
30) can the D prevent 99 and 1/2 yard scoring drives
31) Seymour and Kelly
32) coin flip
33) red zone, both offense and defense
34) turnovers
35) offensive yacs
36) proper use of timeouts
37) east coast games
38) injuries
39) Shonasty
40) false starts
41) team moral
42) off field behavior
43) game management by the QB and the HC
44) man to man coverage
45) bad press
46) Dolphins
47) Janos’ big leg from 67 yards or more
48) cold weather
49) Chargers
50) manicures and pedicures
If the Raiders can fix these problems, we gonna be droolin over the Lombardi and the victory parade. Raiders can do it, the just need to address these issues.
May 29th, 2012 at 11:41 pm
Intrepid Says:
May 29th, 2012 at 11:23 pm
debo wrong spelling but i was an early rush fan(caress of steel)
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Same here. Hemispheres and Fly by Night as well.
May 29th, 2012 at 11:49 pm
You know we goin to git down and funky when we git to Naworleans. People ya’ll neeed to chill cuz dem Raidahs goin to be fly. Badasses second generation.
May 29th, 2012 at 11:52 pm
Visit my Raidah booster club site and git wit it.
http://www.GrandDaddyFunkersticAndTheBonerExpress.com
Come on in and git dirty.
May 29th, 2012 at 11:55 pm
May 29th, 2012 at 11:57 pm
I see that goofball nutsac professor was in here spouting his 9er garbage. Probably in between fluffing assignments.
May 30th, 2012 at 12:01 am
I also worry how quick moral can decay if the Raiders don’t get off to an 5-1 start. Preseason will tell it all. I know some don’t buy into that, but last year I studied the preseason and knew were gonna collapse in the end. Were not built to get to the finish line. But with the new order of business now, I think we can make it.
May 30th, 2012 at 12:07 am
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May 30th, 2012 at 12:08 am
test
May 30th, 2012 at 12:08 am
New Post Please!
May 30th, 2012 at 12:20 am
Dude, when the (deleted) is there gonna be a (deleted) new post. This (deleted) is so (deleted) I can’t even (deleted) in the morning, can’t (deleted) (deleted) when it comes (deleted) to (deleted) my own (deleted) breakfast. Almost two (deleted) thousand (deleted) comments and this (deleted) (deleted) place goes (deleted) like a (deleted) man and his (deleted) one (deleted) nut. If I had to (deleted) find a (deleted) (deleted) bare (deleted) without a (deleted) place to (delted), I’d still be (deleted) like a dog (deleted) (deleted) (deleted). This is (deleted). Get a (deleted) new post please. (deleted) thank you.
May 30th, 2012 at 12:57 am
i did go listen to bullfrog blues, and then, i’m going home,and then, stray cat strut, and then matty groves,and then, brand new cadillac, and then, i’m a million miles away but there is not one of you who knows rory gallagher but i had a 40 oz pabst blue ribbon while listening and i am happy and content.
May 30th, 2012 at 1:06 am
and now i’m going to make sure i’ve no baby (cria) llama to attend to and smoke one more and drink one more and say good nite
May 30th, 2012 at 3:09 am
ROCK LOBSTER!!
May 30th, 2012 at 3:43 am
No News is good news?….
May 30th, 2012 at 4:28 am
ill be working later so ill pre-post numero 2000
May 30th, 2012 at 4:59 am
Football season hurry up and get here!!!!!
May 30th, 2012 at 5:35 am
Some people always neglect Dave Gilmour from the list of top guitarists of all-time. He’s top 5 imo.
May 30th, 2012 at 5:49 am
Might have a look at our 2nd string QB tonight.Got the ‘06 Rose Bowl on disc.
May 30th, 2012 at 5:54 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
I guess, nothing happened…NOTHING? Seriously? Mark didn’t fart in his sleep? Anything?
ANyways….how was your guys weekend?
Coffee and Breakfast on me…Gabby, come on down!
May 30th, 2012 at 5:58 am
did we miss out??
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/29/samuel-creates-stir-in-first-practice-with-falcons/
May 30th, 2012 at 5:59 am
Coffee and Breakfast on me…Gabby, come on down!
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awesome, thanks Hwnrdr!
busy day today. hate to eat & run
May 30th, 2012 at 6:00 am
I see that someone,I won’t say his name,has a book coming out soon.I just want to know does it come with it’s own crayons or do you have to buy your own.
May 30th, 2012 at 6:00 am
Since we can’t get any stories here. I guess we will have to resort to Bleacher Report.
Raiders 9 most frustrating players:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1201442-the-9-most-frustrating-players-on-the-oakland-raiders-roster
May 30th, 2012 at 6:01 am
did we miss out??
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The old Al Davis system would have been a disaster for Asante, but in a zone, read and react system, that dude is a playmaker.
Still gives up a lot of yards though.
May 30th, 2012 at 6:11 am
Should we just hop it over to the previous thread so we can type easier?
May 30th, 2012 at 6:22 am
GOOD IDEA JFB.OR ANOTHER BLOG EVEN…
May 30th, 2012 at 6:24 am
LOL
May 30th, 2012 at 6:27 am
So the last thread has 1600 posts too.
When’s the last time that happened?
I think this blogosphere’s Sun might be running out.
May 30th, 2012 at 6:51 am
Carson was on that list.Might have been true last season but I don’t think it will be said the coming season.
May 30th, 2012 at 6:52 am
Just to push it a little closer to 1700.
ROCK LOBSTER!!
May 30th, 2012 at 6:54 am
1698
May 30th, 2012 at 6:55 am
1699
May 30th, 2012 at 6:55 am
1700! woo hoo! I win the prize!
May 30th, 2012 at 7:01 am
Maybe steve can do a follow up story on what John Herrera is doing with himself lol
May 30th, 2012 at 7:02 am
David Gilmour and Jimmy Herring
and
Best Band is certainly Pink Floyd
and on a Raider note
I got BIG money on the Raiders vs. Steelers game, week 3!
May 30th, 2012 at 7:14 am
1703
May 30th, 2012 at 7:14 am
Steve should have a chat with Herrera.I’m sure it would be of some interest.
May 30th, 2012 at 7:15 am
Game of Thrones is awesome!
May 30th, 2012 at 7:16 am
Steve should host a live chat debate between Herrera and Kawakami.
May 30th, 2012 at 7:16 am
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
May 30th, 2012 at 7:15 am
Game of Thrones is awesome!
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I’ve been wanting to watch it!
May 30th, 2012 at 7:17 am
Mandatory furlough again?
May 30th, 2012 at 7:22 am
Who needs a Ballhawk like Asante?!
He has more picks in the last 3 years (19) than Branch & Huff combined for their entire career. He has more INTs the last 3 years than Bartell and Spencer combined.
We don’t need TOs! We have the best punter in the game, and we also have the worst STs unit allowing the most yards with 593 yards!
You People make me sick!
May 30th, 2012 at 7:22 am
Dakota Says:
May 30th, 2012 at 7:17 am
Mandatory furlough again?
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At least Jerry told us when his mandatory furlough was.
Us addicts need to prepare for these long droughts lol
May 30th, 2012 at 7:25 am
GOOD MORNING NATION !!!!!
May 30th, 2012 at 7:27 am
We could ask The Raider Nation Times to open a forum there for us to all sign up and chat there like we do here…everything from Raiders to all the other unrelated stuff.
May 30th, 2012 at 7:34 am
Wow. Refusing to start a new thread.. Lame.
May 30th, 2012 at 7:36 am
PFT isn’t the bees-knees or anything, but what it does well is constantly provide articles about NFL in general, keeps the hits/traffic coming even when there’s nothing going on.
There has been a week’s break till the Raiders get back together, so I guess this is why this site hasn’t been updated. But…
This Ibabuzz Raiders site could aim to do something like PFT does but geared towards the Raiders, just constantly provide grabs, rumors, info, interviews, even during down-time.
And/Or…we could still try to ask Raider Nation Times for a forum section for us?
May 30th, 2012 at 7:36 am
Later Raiders.
Have a great Wednesday everyone.
May 30th, 2012 at 7:37 am
Dam…when do you guys think this will hit 2000? No live chat? LOL
May 30th, 2012 at 7:39 am
I bet the w’s loose to the maccabi brazan haifa in the preseason..
May 30th, 2012 at 7:40 am
I guess because Raider Nation Times is kinda like a PFT for the Raiders already. Their site would update to post a link to whatever Ibabuzz posts here, so we wouldn’t be missing any update that happened here. Just we’d have a more functional forum (if they agreed), where we could quote, see who’s online, have avatars, facebook tags we could add each other, and we could still come here for live chats etc.
? Dunno just throwing some ideas out there.
May 30th, 2012 at 7:42 am
1714. Sports writers are notoriously lazy..
May 30th, 2012 at 7:43 am
Any posters who have the time and inclination should start posting their own articles…Oh wait…That’s basically what we’ve been doing.
And “Intrepid”: I very well know who Rory Gallagher is…Fantastic blues rock guitarist.
May 30th, 2012 at 7:45 am
How about miami to do hard knocks? Thats enough for a new thread. Soo lazy.
May 30th, 2012 at 7:45 am
Finally a new post!
May 30th, 2012 at 7:46 am
Ha ha…Made ya look.
May 30th, 2012 at 7:51 am
1718. No way im friending all these nutballs..lol
May 30th, 2012 at 7:53 am
GOOOOOOOOO LA KINGS!!!!
May 30th, 2012 at 7:54 am
TPryor was on Late Hits on Sirius last night, they could post a transcript of that…. or even just a post to say he was on there at this point.
May 30th, 2012 at 7:55 am
Polish death camps? Really Mr. President? Really?
May 30th, 2012 at 7:55 am
LMAO!!!! TO is our WR????? Yeah, all you TO lovers we really need TO. Dude gets cut from a semi-pro team? Whatttttt?????
http://espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/story/_/id/7984924/terrell-owens-cut-indoor-football-team-loses-ownership-share
May 30th, 2012 at 7:56 am
Oh yeah Go Kings!!!…Been rooting for them from the moment they started clobbering the Canuckleheads.
May 30th, 2012 at 7:56 am
#1724…
haha yeah.
May 30th, 2012 at 7:57 am
1722.CanuckRaider Says:
May 30th, 2012 at 7:45 am
Finally a new post!
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D@mn you got me!
May 30th, 2012 at 7:58 am
TO hit the wall. He’s done..
May 30th, 2012 at 7:58 am
#1731 + #1732: Sorry dudes…Some jerk had to do it and I fit the bill.
May 30th, 2012 at 8:01 am
Id love a tp transcript.. Wtf
May 30th, 2012 at 8:01 am
LMAO!!!! TO is our WR????? Yeah, all you TO lovers we really need TO. Dude gets cut from a semi-pro team? Whatttttt?????
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I don’t know man, he was cut because he wouldn’t travel and play in 2 upcoming road games, which was in his contract to begin with. He told them he is focusing on his return to the NFL and would only play in certain HOME games. I’m not defending TO’s character, but if the guy had a contract to play in certain games and they cut him because he wouldn’t play in other games, then he isn’t wrong they are.
May 30th, 2012 at 8:03 am
Signing TO would be a mistake. Let the young guys grow together. Team Obliterator would do more harm than good.
May 30th, 2012 at 8:03 am
Iba needs to hire a few of us semi-pro’s to keep this place going. Hell if they gave me a press pass to a single Raiders game in Oakland I would post for free!
May 30th, 2012 at 8:03 am
TO will be found under a freeway overpass buck-naked within six months…You heard it here.
May 30th, 2012 at 8:05 am
#1738: “…I would post for free”…Hate to tell you this but…Ah, nevermind.
May 30th, 2012 at 8:07 am
Can Beeech and Kell come out to play?
May 30th, 2012 at 8:10 am
1738. As long as he’s not high on bath soaps eating another naked guys face..
May 30th, 2012 at 8:12 am
We can only hope not Mark.
May 30th, 2012 at 8:13 am
Have a great one Nation!
The boy who cried “new post”
May 30th, 2012 at 8:17 am
Fking bath soaps man.. Turns people into savage beasts.
May 30th, 2012 at 8:20 am
Wheres the nba talk? Dav was bashing my reasoning behind my spurs win pretty easy prediction… 0-2
May 30th, 2012 at 8:26 am
1739.CanuckRaider Says:
May 30th, 2012 at 8:05 am
#1738: “…I would post for free”…Hate to tell you this but…Ah, nevermind.
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I realize I already do post for free… I meant I would do Steve’s job, which he gets paid for.
May 30th, 2012 at 8:27 am
The Spurms swept the first 2 rounds too right? Has any team ever swept all three rounds on its way to the finals?
May 30th, 2012 at 8:30 am
bcz24 Says:
May 30th, 2012 at 8:27 am
The Spurms swept the first 2 rounds too right? Has any team ever swept all three rounds on its way to the finals?
Never…I think the Lakers and Bulls have a 15-1
May 30th, 2012 at 8:31 am
Wait, sorry…I think 2001 Lakers (before 7 game series for first round) went 11-0
May 30th, 2012 at 8:34 am
They lost game 1 to Allen Iverson’s monster game (48 points), then won the rest! They are the closest to a complete sweep…
May 30th, 2012 at 8:35 am
Bcz,
The Lakers did it, but I think that was when the first round was a best of five series.
May 30th, 2012 at 8:37 am
Those were good times
May 30th, 2012 at 8:38 am
Dakota Says:
May 30th, 2012 at 8:35 am
Bcz,
The Lakers did it, but I think that was when the first round was a best of five series.
Yup, 2001~
May 30th, 2012 at 8:55 am
Good morning/afternoon peoples!
May 30th, 2012 at 8:55 am
C’mon Sonics!
Step ya game up!
May 30th, 2012 at 8:58 am
DMAC… good day sir !!
May 30th, 2012 at 9:01 am
are the Spurs going to sweep OKC, too?
hot dang!
May 30th, 2012 at 9:02 am
Ok, I’m bringing back the prizes and goodies.
1st semi to reach 1800 receives an authentic autographed Daryl Blackstock Topps football card.
May 30th, 2012 at 9:06 am
You People make me sick!
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LOL, good morning to you too Kentucky!
May 30th, 2012 at 9:07 am
CanuckRaider Says:
May 30th, 2012 at 8:07 am
Can Beeech and Kell come out to play?
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I think that we have all come to the realization that Beeech and KoolKell are really Steve and Jerry.
May 30th, 2012 at 9:19 am
I’m down with the old timer Spurs showing the Heat how a real team wins.
May 30th, 2012 at 9:20 am
Slow day. Like it or not, here ya go.
Projecting Raiders starters after two OTAs. (Paul G.)
Under new head coach Dennis Allen, the Raiders have had a voluntary veteran mini-camp, a rookie mini-camp and two weeks of voluntary OTAs (they are off this week but return for a third week of OTAs next week).
So with all of that as a backdrop, why not take a look at what the Raiders’ starting lineup might be if the season started today? A few names might jump out at you as being, to quote general manager Reggie McKenzie, “out of whack,” but keep in mind this is all based on attendance and players’ current health. Yes, it truly is “if the season started today.”
So yeah, what better time to take a look into that certain silver and black crystal ball…
OFFENSE
QB — Carson Palmer (there’s no question this is his team now)
RB — Darren McFadden (as always, looks phenomenal in May)
FB — Owen Schmitt (has only has one week of OTAs under his belt, but it’s one more than Marcel Reece)
WR — Darrius Heyward-Bey (arrest for DUI puts the pressure on DHB to perform ASAP)
WR — Denarius Moore (solidly spectacular, or spectacularly solid?)
Slot — Jacoby Ford (seems healed but could be pushed by rookie Juron Criner)
TE — David Ausberry (added bulk without sacrificing touch)
LT — Jared Veldheer (will the ZBS agree with him protecting Palmer’s blind side?)
LG — Cooper Carlisle (going to be pushed to the extreme by rookie Tony Bergstrom)
C — Alex Parsons (getting all-important reps with Stefen Wisniewski still recovering from shoulder surgery)
RG — Mike Brisiel (helping fellow linemen learn the nuances of ZBS)
RT — Khalif Barnes (thinned down and ready for all comers)
DEFENSE
DE — Lamaar Houston (needs to step up his production in all-important third season)
DT — Tommy Kelly (not all that excited about potentially playing some nose tackle in 3-4 looks)
DT — Desmond Bryant (of course this is Richard Seymour’s spot, but he has yet to make an OTA)
DE — Dave Tollefson (and this is Matt Shaughnessy’s position, but we won’t see him until Napa)
WLB — Aaron Curry (was also seeing reps at middle linebacker, hmmm.)
MLB — Travis Goethel (with suspension looming for McClain, Goethel is next best option on roster)
SLB –Philip Wheeler (energy and excitement with aplomb)
CB — Shawntae Spencer (physical veteran should feel reborn with move across the bay)
CB — Ronald Bartell (ridiculous physical specimen who will add physicality to position)
FS — Michael Huff (remember when the rumor was that Huff was going to switch to cornerback?)
SS — Tyvon Branch (growing into role of a team leader on defense)
May 30th, 2012 at 9:21 am
RR,
LOL
As you can tell, I wanted us to trade for him, but we don’t have the cap room because our punter has a $5.65 million cap hit.
Don’t worry, he is the best punter of the game! Too bad we have the worst STs unit in the game too. They allowed 593 yards last season.
Let’s see, a PB CB and a Ballhawk with 19 INTs the last 3 years for $6 million, or the best punter in the game and a sorry STs unit?
Good Morning.
May 30th, 2012 at 9:23 am
I don’t know man, he was cut because he wouldn’t travel and play in 2 upcoming road games, which was in his contract to begin with. He told them he is focusing on his return to the NFL and would only play in certain HOME games. I’m not defending TO’s character, but if the guy had a contract to play in certain games and they cut him because he wouldn’t play in other games, then he isn’t wrong they are.
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co-signed with Bcz. Terrell Owens may only have a year or two left, but he most certainly would be a Top 4 WR on any NFL team in the league.
Anybody thinking T.O. would be outplayed by all 4 [DHB, Moore, Ford & Criner] Raider wides is seriously drinking the Kool-Aid
his production is needed, but his mouth isn’t. I don’t like the fact that Owens even signed with the Allen Wranglers to begin with. I don’t like the fact that he tried the reality TV show or appeared on Dr Phil. Even if he did no wrong, being cut by the IFL looks bad on a resume!
I wish Owens would just shut up and play ball. I like the fact that he gets it done on the field. he’s a workout warrior and is willing to show our youngsters the ropes. Palmer called him a great player and a great teammate, but said there wasn’t room on the Raiders roster. I guess he likes Murphy as our 5th and McGee, Calhoun or Streater [pick one] as our 6th!
May 30th, 2012 at 9:28 am
I wanted us to trade for him, but we don’t have the cap room
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@Kentucky
We could have found a way to trade for Samuel, if we wanted to. I don’t think money was the main issue. It never is. We could have restructured a few more contracts [McFadden, Heyward-Bey, Kelly, etc] and made it happen.
Reggie & Dennis are comfortable with Bartell & Spencer as starters and youngsters DVD & Chekwa backing them up …
get over it!!
May 30th, 2012 at 9:37 am
RR,
I like Reggie and DA, but try to remember that they are both rookies at their new positions. Expect some mistakes.
Samuel and Bartell with Spencer competing with DVD and Chekwa would have been ideal.
I worry about the CB position and lack of TOs from the secondary. Our Ballhawk is Gio, so excuse me for being uncomfortable.
May 30th, 2012 at 9:40 am
Our Ballhawk is Gio, so excuse me for being uncomfortable.
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LOL, fair enough. and good points
Kentucky – you have every right to be concerned and I appreciate having you on the blog. you’re a funny dude
I don’t think you should get all riled up about the secondary until you’ve seen them take the field. Same with JFB. Just because you’re getting roasted in Madden by Manning & Rivers doesn’t mean thats the way it’ll happen when the actual games are played.
May 30th, 2012 at 9:42 am
And before Riff starts talking about the pass rush, and how much that will help create TOs, let me remind you that we were top 3 2 years ago in sacks, but we didn’t have a lot of TOs.
May 30th, 2012 at 9:51 am
Another way to create turn overs are to get our linemen to bat down balls at the line of scrimmage and try to make a play on them.
As tall as our linemen are, they should be able to knock down at least 2-3 balls a game, but it doesn’t happen? Why not?
What was that game last year where the D’line batted down hella balls?
May 30th, 2012 at 9:53 am
O, Why are people calling you Kentucky? I thought you were from Ohio.
May 30th, 2012 at 9:56 am
@Kentucky
a secondary’s best friend is the pass rush. Look at the G-Men for example. pass rushers are a MUST in this league and that’s exactly why they always cash in during free agency or get drafted so high in April. even one dimensional guys like a one-trick pony or a guy that sucks against the run. If you can get after the QB, you are wanted.
your example from a few years ago was under Al Davis defense. a Allen/Tarver hybrid scheme should look much different than that. Let’s wait & see. you might be surprised.
May 30th, 2012 at 10:01 am
LOL RR. I don’t get roasted in Madden regardless of who I have on my roster. Btw, I haven’t played in over 5+ months.
Let me explain it more RR:
Say Bartell and Spencer were playing well, Bartell had 0 INTs the last 2 years before he got injured (I know DMAC, he is like Nnamdi), and Spencer had 5 last 2 years before he was benched, Branch had 2 the last years, and I think Huff has 5-6 last 2 seasons.
That’s an avg of 5 INTs per season total from all these players.
May 30th, 2012 at 10:07 am
O Dog
Not many ball hawkers on the team w/ the exception of Gio. lol (its true)
The D needs to gang tackle and force turn overs by stripping their opponents.
We should be collecting at least one fumble a game from Mathews and the DisChargers.
May 30th, 2012 at 10:07 am
DJ,
I’m from SD CA, but I also lived in Ohio and KY. Ohio is my second home, and KY was my 1st US experience, but it was brief (6-8) months.
May 30th, 2012 at 10:12 am
O, Ok I got it.
May 30th, 2012 at 10:13 am
That’s an avg of 5 INTs per season total from all these players
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@Kentucky
you’re assuming we’re gonna see the same Bartell who played for the Rams, the same Spencer who played for San Fran and the same Huff & Branch who played for Marshall & Bresnahan [under Al Davis]
I don’t think thats fair or accurate. McKenzie has never been a GM before. Allen has never been a HC before. Tarver has never been a DC before. none of our players have played under these coaches for this team in this capacity. Tarver was asst LB coach in SF when Spencer was a starting CB for them!
May 30th, 2012 at 10:15 am
KY was my 1st US experience
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O is called “Kentucky” because he has roots in Podunk
Podunkers unite!
May 30th, 2012 at 10:22 am
if McClain gets a clean slate and you guys are assuming he’s going to help stuff the run, shed blockers, cover better, make plays behind the LOS, force fumbles, etc … why can’t we imagine Huff & Branch doing the same?
time for some INT’s from Mike & Tyvon !!
McClain’s problems were due to poor coaching, right?
isn’t that who gets all the blame?
if that’s true, I’m expecting miraculous transformations for EVERYBODY on defense, not just that turd we’ve got who happens to wear #55
May 30th, 2012 at 10:29 am
The 15-1 2011 GB Packers gave up the most passing yards in NFL HISTORY.
Is this what the “new” NFL is supposed to look like?
It did come back to burn them against NYG in the playoffs.
May 30th, 2012 at 10:32 am
1777.RaiderRockstar Says:
May 30th, 2012 at 10:15 am
KY was my 1st US experience
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O is called “Kentucky” because he has roots in Podunk
Podunkers unite!
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I used to live in Clarksville,Tennessee. Is that “podunk”?
May 30th, 2012 at 10:35 am
I used to live in Clarksville,Tennessee. Is that “podunk”?
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@DJG
with a population that exceeds 132k ?
I’m not sure man. I think compared to many of the city slickers in here yes – that would be fitting
welcome to the club!!
May 30th, 2012 at 10:36 am
So much for Oakland becoming ‘Green Bay West’. Outside of Underwood and Pat Lee we have hardly seen any evidence of this GB West.
May 30th, 2012 at 10:36 am
DMAC & RR,
I understand your points, and I agree that the DL can play better and help the secondary, and I agree that the new coaching staff have their own new scheme.
IMHO you can’t teach a guy to become a Ballhawk. You can improve his awareness and coverage skills, but you can’t teach a guy to be ED Reed. Bartell and Spencer are 30 yo Vets who played for different coaches and schemes, but the results are similar.
May 30th, 2012 at 10:38 am
Thanks RR. I feel privalaged. When I lived there it was under 50k.
Weird people there though.
What is “podunk” in Cali.? Barstow?
May 30th, 2012 at 10:38 am
@DJG
in the census taken 12 years ago, Clarksville was 68% white
expect some racial slurs from Sully and/or Kell
May 30th, 2012 at 10:42 am
Our d is still a mess.. We need to be the healthiest team in the nfl to make the playoffs this yr.
May 30th, 2012 at 10:42 am
RR,
I enjoyed living in “Podunk”. People are easy going, friendly, the food is great, and I love southern and MW women, they know how to treat a man. I like the accent too.
May 30th, 2012 at 10:43 am
Oh fudge the same thread
May 30th, 2012 at 10:44 am
1785.RaiderRockstar Says:
May 30th, 2012 at 10:38 am
@DJG
in the census taken 12 years ago, Clarksville was 68% white
expect some racial slurs from Sully and/or Kell
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Yes. I know it’s my fault too lol.
May 30th, 2012 at 10:45 am
What is “podunk” in Cali.?
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@DJG
209, baby!
May 30th, 2012 at 10:45 am
new post. live chat today !!
May 30th, 2012 at 10:45 am
New post suckas
May 30th, 2012 at 10:49 am
I’ve moved around alot throughout this great land. Clarksville was when I was a little kid. Lotta “kin” down there. Our fam has a weird Tennessee-Chicago connection.
This is the kind of stuff you risk getting from me when there’s no new posts.
The nite crew has not been taking the lack of new posts very well.
May 30th, 2012 at 10:51 am
And yet dumb ole DJ keeps on posting away.
May 30th, 2012 at 11:10 am
But we’re only 5 away from 1800
May 30th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
The Judge Says:
May 30th, 2012 at 7:02 am
David Gilmour and Jimmy Herring
and
Best Band is certainly Pink Floyd—————————–best? never. damn good, though. are you familiar with syd barrett? one of these days boy.
June 1st, 2012 at 8:06 am
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November 26th, 2012 at 1:16 am
The Raiders are now 3 – 8. Looks like what they saw didn’t come to fruition. That game today with the Bengals was pretty sorry. They threw all over us. Andy Dalton was looking like Aaron Rodgers today.