Raider Nation Celebration all lined up
By Steve Corkran
Thursday, July 12th, 2012 at 12:40 am in Oakland Raiders.
Those who wish to get their first look at the 2012 Raiders in a game have to wait until Aug. 13, when the Raiders kick off their exhibition season with a home game against the Dallas Cowboys.
However, the Raiders will provide a sneak peek at the 2012 Raiders on Aug. 12 at the Oakland Coliseum as part of Raider Nation Celebration day.
The event runs from 1 p.m.-4 in Parking Lot B on the south side of the Coliseum complex. Here is the press release issued by the Raiders:
The Oakland Raiders will celebrate the start of football this year with the Raider Nation Celebration on Sunday, August 12 from 1 – 4 p.m. at O.co Coliseum, in parking lot “B,” which is located on the south side of the Coliseum Complex.
This family-friendly event is free and open to the general public and takes place one day before the Oakland Raiders kick off the 2012 campaign in the national spotlight, hosting the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night, August 13.
The Raiders have hosted variations of this fan rally since 1998 at a number of locations throughout Oakland, including Jack London Square, Frank Ogawa Plaza and the Coliseum.
The Raider Nation Celebration will be highlighted by the introduction of first-year coach Dennis Allen and the 2012 Raiders and Raiderettes.
The event will also feature an interactive Kid’s Zone as well as autograph opportunities with Raider Legends and Raiderettes.
A number of exclusive opportunities – locker room tours for season ticket holders and a food tasting for suite holders – will also be part of this year’s Raider Nation Celebration.
Those attending the Raider Nation Celebration will be able to shop at special on site Raider Image, the team’s official store, and food and alcohol-free beverage concessions stands will be available to fans.
There will also be the opportunity for fans to select tickets for Raider games in what stacks up to be a challenging, exciting 2012 schedule. The Raiders also open the 2012 regular season in prime time, hosting AFC West rival San Diego Chargers on Monday night, September 10, in the second half of the ESPN double-header.
For more information on the Silver and Black, please log on to www.raiders.com, “LIKE” the Raiders on Facebook (www.facebook.com/Raiders) and follow the Raiders on Twitter (twitter.com/Raiders @RAIDERS).
[You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.]
July 12th, 2012 at 12:41 am
July 12th, 2012 at 12:59 am
anyone else going to pre training camp withdrawal?
July 12th, 2012 at 1:17 am
Will be there with my son. Cant wait. I guess this the perk of being in this overpriced bay area.
July 12th, 2012 at 1:41 am
Please share this video with all Raider Fans on all social media websites:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBxTAPgm41k&feature=g-upl
July 12th, 2012 at 4:18 am
Cant wait to see what coach allen cooked for this season!
July 12th, 2012 at 5:37 am
I’m crossing my fingers, and hoping that I can attend Raider Nation Celebration. It sounds like a great time. I’ll be right at home. Like a fish going back to its bowl.
July 12th, 2012 at 5:50 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Morning Guest, AIG, and others…
Weird how they are gonna hold it in B Lot on the Hegenberger side! Where are they gonna make us park???
Guest, I’ll try to be there as well.
July 12th, 2012 at 5:54 am
Hwnrdr, I hope to see you there. If I can make it (it’s not in my hands) I’m going to rent a car and drive up from San Jose. I can’t remember the parking layout. It’s been so long. Do you think maybe parking at a Bart station and taking the Bart is maybe a better idea?
July 12th, 2012 at 5:59 am
the Raiders will provide a sneak peek at the 2012 Raiders on Aug. 12 at the Oakland Coliseum as part of Raider Nation Celebration day
***
wish I could attend
July 12th, 2012 at 6:00 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S.YES,PARKING AND WHAT TIME LOTS OPEN ?
July 12th, 2012 at 6:02 am
U GIONG TO COWBOY GAME HWNRDR ?
July 12th, 2012 at 6:03 am
Good morning Rockstar, yes it would be cool if you could come too. I’m know I’ll be in San Jose sometime the 2nd week of August, but someone else is paying and making the arrangements and I still don’t know. It would suck if they flew me back a day before or after Raider Nation Celebration. Not in my hands.
July 12th, 2012 at 6:07 am
Guest, not sure. Hoping that when we get our season tix, there will be a better idea of parking situations. BART wouldn’t be a bad idea, but I’m wondering if they will let us park in A and D.
Dirt Lot, I plan on going to that Monday nighter. Are you going? I know Brien and Bob will be there, not sure about DMAC and others.
Rockstar, it would be cool if you could come to that.
July 12th, 2012 at 6:11 am
HAD NOT PLANNED ON THAT GAME BUT WILL NOW BE ATTENDING.
July 12th, 2012 at 6:16 am
I’m so thirsty for Raider football. The last time I went to a Raider game was back in the 90’s. Even to see preseason football will be a huge treat.
I had tickets in my hands for the Raiders at Bucs back in 08, and missed that game regretably.
I’m dying to see it live again!
July 12th, 2012 at 6:21 am
Cork posting at 12:40am ?
July 12th, 2012 at 6:26 am
I cant wait to see a legit defense on the field. The offense is going to score if the Def comes together we can make some noise!
July 12th, 2012 at 6:28 am
Sup draft is today at 1:00 PM EST, It will be interesting to see where Josh Gordon goes. 21 teams including the Raiders went to his pro day. I think they will be drawing straws and breaking out tiebreakers for who gets to spend their 3rd round pick to get him. The good news is that bubble sorts everybody’s 3rd round pick up a slot.
July 12th, 2012 at 6:32 am
I cant wait to see a legit defense on the field. The offense is going to score if the Def comes together we can make some noise!
*******
Me too. There are so many new faces on defense I’ve yet to see in Silver and Black. Should be fun to see firsthand the debuts of Weaver, Spencer, Bartell, Tollefson, Burris and a first look at the new Tarver schemes. I’m sure they will still be pretty vanilla, but it will be fun to see anyway.
July 12th, 2012 at 6:35 am
Sup draft is today at 1:00 PM EST, It will be interesting to see where Josh Gordon goes
***
@G123
he probably should go to the Browns (they have NOBODY at wr) , but my guess is the Redskins will get him
July 12th, 2012 at 6:37 am
I’m so thirsty for Raider football. The last time I went to a Raider game was back in the 90’s. Even to see preseason football will be a huge treat.
***
co-signed, Jimbo
last game I went to live in Oakland was a preseason game against the Cardinals with McCown & Walter at QB !!
July 12th, 2012 at 6:39 am
Russell still hadn’t signed his contract yet, Culpepper didn’t play [wasnt signed yet, or just signed a few days before that game?]
I think Booty was the 3rd stringer, but he didn’t get in the game.
McCown – 1st half
Walter – 2nd half
July 12th, 2012 at 6:40 am
reality just slapped me in the face, I haven’t seen the Raiders play in 5 years !!
July 12th, 2012 at 6:44 am
I was at that game! I think we blasted Leinhart and then Kurt Warner came in and blasted us….hence Warner shortly being named the starter and then on to the SB!
July 12th, 2012 at 6:46 am
I cant wait to see a legit defense on the field. The offense is going to score if the Def comes together we can make some noise!
*******
Me too. There are so many new faces on defense I’ve yet to see in Silver and Black. Should be fun to see firsthand the debuts of Weaver, Spencer, Bartell, Tollefson, Burris and a first look at the new Tarver schemes. I’m sure they will still be pretty vanilla, but it will be fun to see anyway.
======================
I think that sentiment is shared all around. It’s easy to forget that we didnt’ have Shaugnessey for 13 games last year, and we talk so much about the rookies and scheme that Tollefson’s name hasn’t been thrown around. He’s coming from a championship team and good coaching. I like his attitude. He says “You gotta EARN the right to rush the passer. You do that by STOPPING the run.” We’re going to have Hunger, desire to prove, players feeling like they get to shine finally, and guys excited about playing defense; which to me is the important part. THEY’RE EXCITED…..which makes ME excited.
July 12th, 2012 at 6:47 am
I know you mentioned Tollefson Guest, but most don’t.
July 12th, 2012 at 6:49 am
@Hwnrdr
I found it !!
http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2007081106/2007/PRE1/cardinals@raiders#tab=analyze
I guess Coldpecker did play ??
July 12th, 2012 at 6:52 am
I was at that game! I think we blasted Leinhart
***
Leinart went 5/11 for 50 yards with guys like Boldin, Fitz & Bryant Johnson at WR
sounds about right, lol
July 12th, 2012 at 6:54 am
Wow, I don’t remember that Culpepper played….lol
July 12th, 2012 at 6:55 am
Tollefson is just a depth guy.
the good thing is, we needed depth!!
July 12th, 2012 at 7:09 am
So much of our defense would have looked better if guys would JUST TACKLE…..Stop flying around the “F”ing ball and taking bad angles…Shed a block or two. You can only blame scheme so much. IF we get more exotic this year disguising blitzes, multiple fronts, and what-not, the boys still NEED to tackle somebody for it to work….GET IN THE RUCOUS…Swarm to the damned ball. I wanna see some savages out there.
July 12th, 2012 at 7:10 am
The way I understand the Sup draft rules, they break all 32 teams into 3 groups and give them common seeds, bottom feeders getting in group one, middle of the pack teams are in group two and playoff teams in group three.
July 12th, 2012 at 7:22 am
Tollefson is just a depth guy.
the good thing is, we needed depth!!
**********
I don’t disagree. But I think Tollefson is going to be a big factor this year rotating in with Lamarr Houston and bringing fresh heat on passing downs. Not that I take it as some kind of slight to Tollefson, but I have him as my MUP Raider.
July 12th, 2012 at 7:22 am
So much of our defense would have looked better if guys would JUST TACKLE…..Stop flying around the “F”ing ball and taking bad angles…Shed a block or two. You can only blame scheme so much. IF we get more exotic this year disguising blitzes, multiple fronts, and what-not, the boys still NEED to tackle somebody for it to work….GET IN THE RUCOUS…Swarm to the damned ball. I wanna see some savages out there.
********
Oh heck YEAH! Well said…I want to see this too!
July 12th, 2012 at 7:36 am
theghostronin79 Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 6:47 am
I know you mentioned Tollefson Guest, but most don’t.
**********
I’ve been very excited about Tollefson since we signed him. I admit it’s hard to gage what he brings to the table, but I have gone on record many times that I think he’s going to pay fast dividends. I think he may be the most key signing this offseason. But every time I mention him it’s a buzzkill in here. Is it only me?
July 12th, 2012 at 7:41 am
The Dwightmare continues
July 12th, 2012 at 7:42 am
every time I mention him it’s a buzzkill in here. Is it only me?
===================
Naw, not just you. His name just brings alot of indifferent shoulder shrugs I think. I didn’t know you thought that way about him because I do too. I been looking around wondering “Why isn’t anyone talking about this man?”
July 12th, 2012 at 7:48 am
Yesterday, I got flamed on all sides for throwing some mild critisism of Lamarr Houston. To be fair, I think the scheme change is going to help Houston rebound, but I think Tollefson is going to help him and help each other get max pressure on the QB. Wimbley’s departure created a void that I expect Tollefson/Houston will fill. At least I hope.
July 12th, 2012 at 7:54 am
nobodys talking about tollifson because most ppl have never heard of him.
July 12th, 2012 at 7:57 am
That right there could be right, Mark. I remember him in 07, and then winning a SB with The Giants!
July 12th, 2012 at 7:59 am
Marks hair Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 7:54 am
nobodys talking about tollifson because most ppl have never heard of him.
________________________________________________________
of course we have, maybe you havent since you cant spell his name, but he was a great guy and we lost him to NYG, meanwhile he have been winning a few rings, being a rotational guy on the great NYG d-line
but chris clemons is still the guys im most sad we lost of these two guys..
July 12th, 2012 at 8:01 am
No one is talking about toffelson because he started 2 games in 5 seasons, has 10 career sacks (5 last season in his best season), and he is a backup DE.
July 12th, 2012 at 8:01 am
I think we’re really gonna struggle against good offenses. I dont trust our d-line, secondary or lbs..
July 12th, 2012 at 8:04 am
Marks hair Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 8:01 am
I think we’re really gonna struggle against good offenses. I dont trust our d-line, secondary or lbs..
_________________________________________________________
I dont trust our O-line, if we’ll get under 1000yds penalties we’ll be lucky
July 12th, 2012 at 8:05 am
Who cares who starts the game at DE? The game isn’t about having an entrenched starter playing every down. The Giants showed how its done. Rotating fresh bodies constantly. Tollefson’s 5 sacks as a reserve shows how he can affect a game with limited snaps. And the side product is it give Houston needed rest and lights a fire under him as well.
July 12th, 2012 at 8:05 am
we need clever o-line men, and too many of ours are borderline stupid..
July 12th, 2012 at 8:05 am
No one is talking about toffelson….. lol
Tollefson
July 12th, 2012 at 8:06 am
Wimbley’s departure created a void that I expect Tollefson/Houston will fill. At least I hope.
=====================
Yes, and I’m also expecting Burris to also be a part of that. Seems like his specialty was rushing the passer kinda like Clay Mathews (Not comparing the 2 obviously). There’s TONS of tape of Burris screaming off the end “shedding blocks” and burrying the QB. So many tackles for loss or no gain too. Great persuit.
July 12th, 2012 at 8:06 am
Guest123..
I totally agree..
July 12th, 2012 at 8:06 am
41. Your right. 10 career sack guys dont draw my intrest unless theyre on my team.. Sounds like he was with us for a week or two. I hope he’s better this time around.
July 12th, 2012 at 8:06 am
Having a healthy Sho at RDE is going to be huge as well. The QB will have no quarter to hide as they swarm in on all sides.
July 12th, 2012 at 8:07 am
I’m not getting too excited over backup DE with 10 career sacks in 5 seasons.
July 12th, 2012 at 8:08 am
how old is Toofersin?
July 12th, 2012 at 8:08 am
Oh, I talked to my phone, and it spelled it wrong. Samsung didnt know who he was either.
July 12th, 2012 at 8:09 am
LHOUSTON should be playing inside…
July 12th, 2012 at 8:09 am
Marks hair Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 8:08 am
Oh, I talked to my phone, and it spelled it wrong. Samsung didnt know who he was either.
_________________________________________________________
of course not, its a danish name =)
July 12th, 2012 at 8:10 am
come on chris anker, push push you wuss, let go of those brakes!
July 12th, 2012 at 8:10 am
finally he’s back in front, total yoyo thing he has going on
July 12th, 2012 at 8:10 am
Wimbley’s departure created a void that I expect Tollefson/Houston will fill. At least I hope.
================================================
Wishful thinking, in my opinion.
I like Houston and think he’s going to have a solid season and career.
I just don’t think he’s a very adept edge rusher and doubt he ever will be.
Doesn’t have the lithe frame or body type of the typical speed rusher.
That’s not a knock on Lamar, anymore than it would be a knock on Kam if he was expected to play DT.
I think Houston is best suited as a DT. Some say he isn’t stout enough. I disagree. I think he’s incredibly strong and can hold down the middle.
Houston has extremely good lateral pursuit. He’s got quick feet and a good burst. But he is not someone I envision as being a terribly effective edge rusher in the NFL.
The Raids absolutely need someone to emerge as an edge or speed rusher. Despite his inconsistency, KW came closest to filling that role on this team. I think you’re right on the money when you state his departure has left a void that has yet to be filled.
July 12th, 2012 at 8:10 am
La Milicia Negra Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 8:05 am
we need clever o-line men, and too many of ours are borderline stupid..
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Veldheer, wiz, CC and MB are borderline stupid?
Interesting.
July 12th, 2012 at 8:10 am
I’m also expecting Burris to also be a part of that. Seems like his specialty was rushing the passer kinda like Clay Mathews (Not comparing the 2 obviously). There’s TONS of tape of Burris screaming off the end “shedding blocks” and burrying the QB. So many tackles for loss or no gain too. Great persuit.
*********
It would be an awesome surprise if Burris was a Clay Mathews type. All that tape though was against lesser competition. I expect it will take awhile before he passes Ro on the depth chart. It’s hard to expect much of rookies. At least Tollefson has some proven track history. I’m rooting for Burris to get his shot but am easing off any expectations. I hope that I am pleasantly surprised.
July 12th, 2012 at 8:10 am
the great thing is, 4 teams were interested in Tollersyn.
yet the highest offer he got was 2 mil per season as a 6th man
July 12th, 2012 at 8:13 am
Thec Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 8:09 am
LHOUSTON should be playing inside
*********
I disagree. Plays lighter than his weight. Limited motor. He should dominate at LDE, but he’s not an everydown player. At least he doesn’t look like one from what I remember last year.
July 12th, 2012 at 8:14 am
@ Kentucky
I’m pretty sure Shane Lechler could rack up 10 sacks in 5 seasons ..
my man Condo would be another Jared Allen!!
July 12th, 2012 at 8:14 am
What’s up LMN?
July 12th, 2012 at 8:14 am
I dont trust our d-line, secondary or lbs..
+++++++++
With McCheese as the starting mike i also have concerns…
Lets hope the young general patton and his staff can coach him up.
July 12th, 2012 at 8:14 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 8:10 am
the great thing is, 4 teams were interested in Tollersyn.
yet the highest offer he got was 2 mil per season as a 6th man
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Because he is a backup DE with 10 career sacks in 5 seasons, and he had 5 last season, so he had 5 sacks in 4 years. I rather have T Scott.
July 12th, 2012 at 8:15 am
62. Bingo 2 mil for a de isnt much..
July 12th, 2012 at 8:16 am
RR,
Don’t forget Lechler can punt and pass too.
LOL
July 12th, 2012 at 8:16 am
Raider O Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 8:10 am
La Milicia Negra Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 8:05 am
we need clever o-line men, and too many of ours are borderline stupid..
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Veldheer, wiz, CC and MB are borderline stupid?
Interesting.
____________________________________________________
Veldheer makes to many mistakes, he needs to step up, wiz, is overhyped because of his uncle he hasnt done anything yet, CC is a true fighter and clever..
I assume MB is Mike Brisiel ? if so, he wasnt a raider last year so i wasnt talking about him..
Khalif Barnes, waste of money, my refrigerator is smarter than him..
July 12th, 2012 at 8:17 am
guest123 Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 8:13 am
Thec Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 8:09 am
LHOUSTON should be playing inside
*********
I disagree. Plays lighter than his weight. Limited motor. He should dominate at LDE, but he’s not an everydown player. At least he doesn’t look like one from what I remember last year.
+++++++
RM99 as usual gets it…Post 59 says i all.
July 12th, 2012 at 8:18 am
yet the highest offer he got was 2 mil per season as a 6th man
**********
well obviously no one is going to pay him starters money as a rotational guy, right? So the salary is on par with his value. You can play the same game talking about 1000 yard rushers like Cedric Benson who are still on the street looking for a vet min contract. It’s supply/demand. Money paid means nothing in terms of overall value to the team.
July 12th, 2012 at 8:18 am
hwnrdr Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 8:14 am
What’s up LMN?
______________________________________________________
not much, watching my guy fight for the polkadots, but I think its futile
July 12th, 2012 at 8:18 am
Khalif Barnes, waste of money, my refrigerator is smarter than him..
You mean that he cannot hold ice cold beer…dam, lol
July 12th, 2012 at 8:19 am
I rather have T Scott
***
@Kentucky
Reggie didn’t lose any sleep after one-dimensional situational pass rushers like Wimbley, Groves, Moss & Scott walked in free agency
I don’t think Allen & Tarver have a place for those dudes. Seems like we want to be more disciplined versus the run.
July 12th, 2012 at 8:20 am
guest123 Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 8:18 am
yet the highest offer he got was 2 mil per season as a 6th man
**********
well obviously no one is going to pay him starters money as a rotational guy, right? So the salary is on par with his value. You can play the same game talking about 1000 yard rushers like Cedric Benson who are still on the street looking for a vet min contract. It’s supply/demand. Money paid means nothing in terms of overall value to the team.
Agreed!
July 12th, 2012 at 8:21 am
I’m rooting for Burris to get his shot but am easing off any expectations. I hope that I am pleasantly surprised.
========================
Yes, time will certainly tell. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t expect good things from him. That’s the “Fan” in me more than the objective stance I think. He seems to have the instincts which we know are UN-coachable….I keep thinking that guys like Urlacher, and Zack Thomas came from New Mexico State, or someting like that…Lesser competition..
COMON’ BURRIS, BE THAT GUY ! ! !
July 12th, 2012 at 8:21 am
Don’t forget Lechler can punt and pass too.
***
@Kentucky
yet you’d still tell him to kick rocks so you could bring in 46 year old Tom Tupa @ vet minimum !!
July 12th, 2012 at 8:21 am
I like the defensive changes, but its not like tarver is inventing the blitz, or the zone.. Our undisiplined players need to make life changes, and other guys need to pray for more talent.. The d still bothers me..
July 12th, 2012 at 8:22 am
Patton is going to take a hard look at the rook MBURRIS. Hope is is good enough to prempt mccheese.
July 12th, 2012 at 8:23 am
-Veldheer is a solid LT on his way to becoming great.
-Wiz was ranked as the 18th best G according Vegas and his article (can’t remember the site) and he was a rookie. You think he is overrated.
-CC wasn’t bad.
-Barnes is trash.
-MB had a great career in Houston, and he is considered one if the best G I’m ZBS/ league.
I disagree.other than RT, our OL is solid.
July 12th, 2012 at 8:23 am
I agree that Houston may not have the body/frame to be an edge rusher. But he has value holding the edge on run plays. That’s more his bread and butter. So it’s good to have a situational pass rushing DE like Tollefson and wean off Houston’s snaps, getting better pressure and keeping Houston fresh.
July 12th, 2012 at 8:23 am
What’s up Thec…heading up for August 13th agaisnt Dallas?
July 12th, 2012 at 8:24 am
Money paid means nothing in terms of overall value to the team.
***
true, G123
look at the WR corps
Moore, Ford, Criner, Murphy & Streater all on rookie contracts making peanuts. same with the TE’s
still waiting for Shiner to sign his contract by the way … and somebody to emerge at TE (in 2 weeks)
July 12th, 2012 at 8:25 am
One of the best Gs in ZBS…
July 12th, 2012 at 8:25 am
Post 81, I agree. Our OL with the exception of Barnes is solid. Not really a primary concern as of now.
July 12th, 2012 at 8:25 am
pray for more talent.. The d still bothers me..
++++++++
With McChesse starting as mike the QB of the D….
That alone is cause for MAJOR concern.
July 12th, 2012 at 8:27 am
hwnrdr Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 8:23 am
What’s up Thec…heading up for August 13th agaisnt Dallas?
++++++++++
Whats good Brother… It all depends on if I will be traveling…
July 12th, 2012 at 8:27 am
I would tell any kicker with a $5.75 million cap hit to kick rocks.
July 12th, 2012 at 8:29 am
The defense is a huge concern.
But what is going to be fun for me to watch is seeing Tarver’s mad scientist mix of schemes and seeing live what the term “multiple” is reffering to. It’s all in the abstract now. I can’t visualize it. Seeing the Raids lined up differently, mixing it up. I’m sure it will cause opposing OC’s to scratch their heads wondering who this team is that looks so different from the last 5 decades.
July 12th, 2012 at 8:30 am
Cant blame lech.. Al overpays…
July 12th, 2012 at 8:31 am
I believe it was 1363 yds in penalties, NO our o-line is not solid, its strong yup, but to be solid they need to make fewer mistakes…
no need for a o-line man who is great in 6-7 plays and then make a fatal mistake and everything gained is lost due to penalties..
Mike Briesel is helluva a key to us having a great year on offense. But both Veldheer and Wiz needs to step up and make fewer mistakes.
July 12th, 2012 at 8:31 am
hwnrdr Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 8:18 am
Khalif Barnes, waste of money, my refrigerator is smarter than him..
+++++++++++
How many TV’s have been destroyed by banes and his drive killing penalties????
July 12th, 2012 at 8:32 am
Houston & ShoNasty hitting QB’s will happen. Seymour & Kelly too. Don’t forget Dave & Desmond off the bench
D-Line will be the strength of this team in 2012
as Bcz always states, getting after the QB has never been an issue. stuffing the run is, and the DL isn’t even that bad at it. We just have to start playing with some CONSISTENCY !!
quit taking plays off & quit with the friggin penalties
July 12th, 2012 at 8:32 am
Thec Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 8:31 am
hwnrdr Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 8:18 am
Khalif Barnes, waste of money, my refrigerator is smarter than him..
+++++++++++
How many TV’s have been destroyed by banes and his drive killing penalties????
That is true!
July 12th, 2012 at 8:33 am
How many TV’s have been destroyed by banes and his drive killing penalties????
*******
I have a TV out in my back porch that still wont work, so count at least one if you are keeping score. No more watching the game in the pool with beer bottles.
July 12th, 2012 at 8:33 am
if we lean back and is satisfied with a unit, we will never win the west again, we need to demant more an more of our units, even if they are nephews of stars, have played good and so on. we need to demand more of them, then they will demand more of themselves..
thats why I like Coach Allen and Reggie..
July 12th, 2012 at 8:34 am
@G123
what jersey did you end up getting, with a number in the 30’s ??
July 12th, 2012 at 8:34 am
Seeing the Raids lined up differently, mixing it up. I’m sure it will cause opposing OC’s to scratch their heads wondering who this team is that looks so different from the last 5 decades.
++++++++++
Patton will not be takin any schit from players or anybody…
McCheese will get a boot shoved up hiz azz.
Best move the org made…
July 12th, 2012 at 8:34 am
quit taking plays off & quit with the friggin penalties
***********
I have great faith in Dennis Allen to correct the culture that has led to these issues.
July 12th, 2012 at 8:35 am
Khalif Barnes should be on the commercials for Zantac, because he gives every Raider fan heartburn …
July 12th, 2012 at 8:35 am
Thec Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 8:31 am
hwnrdr Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 8:18 am
Khalif Barnes, waste of money, my refrigerator is smarter than him..
+++++++++++
How many TV’s have been destroyed by banes and his drive killing penalties????
________________________________________________________
exactly, thats what I mean about we in need of clever O-linemen
July 12th, 2012 at 8:35 am
Levi Damien pointed out that Houston was second in the NFL at being held by opposing linemen.
July 12th, 2012 at 8:36 am
The oline isnt perfect, but its hardly a major concern..
July 12th, 2012 at 8:36 am
Levi Damien pointed out that Houston was second in the NFL at being held by opposing linemen.
***
Levi got that from an SI article 4 months ago, like the rest of us
July 12th, 2012 at 8:38 am
Khalif Barnes should be on the commercials for Zantac, because he gives every Raider fan heartburn …
**********
for me his name makes me reach for the pepto and down it with excedrin.
July 12th, 2012 at 8:40 am
Im thinking of going with an away colors wiz jersey
July 12th, 2012 at 8:40 am
for me his name makes me reach for the pepto and down it with excedrin.
++++++++++
ROFLMAO….I call him Banes, as he is a bane to the NATIONS offense
July 12th, 2012 at 8:41 am
A pep rally, way too cool.
July 12th, 2012 at 8:42 am
I would be willing to debate that there is a good likelihood Desmond Bryant is one of our best D-lineman next year.
All this talk of Tollefeson or whatever, Houston, Big Dick and TK, Bryant might make more of an impact than any of them.
July 12th, 2012 at 8:42 am
what jersey did you end up getting, with a number in the 30’s ??
*******
Ugh! Still waiting. She’s teasing me. My birthday’s coming up though. Fathers day had its perks though, I can’t complain. She did get a nice silver and black workout suit that has its own charm. She’s coming around to realization that it’s a Raider household.
July 12th, 2012 at 8:43 am
Marks hair Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 8:36 am
The oline isnt perfect, but its hardly a major concern..
________________________________________________________
of course it is, 2/3 of the rushing yards equals how many yards we got in penalties..
July 12th, 2012 at 8:43 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 8:42 am
I would be willing to debate that there is a good likelihood Desmond Bryant is one of our best D-lineman next year.
+++++
Agree 100… He is an “IT” guy. We missed him big time.
July 12th, 2012 at 8:44 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 8:42 am
I would be willing to debate that there is a good likelihood Desmond Bryant is one of our best D-lineman next year.
_______________________________________________________
I agree, he is a star in the making, hope we can lock him up with a loooong contract
July 12th, 2012 at 8:44 am
I would be willing to debate that there is a good likelihood Desmond Bryant is one of our best D-lineman next year.
======================
I think it will be HIS best year for sure. I think we’ll hear his name called plenty of times. So, I guess I might have to agree with that.
July 12th, 2012 at 8:44 am
Seems to me that we’re leaning heavily on improved coaching and scheme to improve the defense.
I do not discount this factor.
However, IMO there are 3 crucial things which must happen for the Defense to make a significant improvement.
1. McLame has to play better.
2. Bartell has to hold down one corner and play well.
3. An edge rusher must emerge.
Even if all three of these things happen, I still don’t see this unit as being confused with anything close to dominating (especially against the run), but I think it would be respectable.
If none of the three occur, this defense could be worse than the 2011 disaster.
All the coaching and scheming in the world won’t work if you don’t have the personnel to make it happen.
July 12th, 2012 at 8:46 am
Time to go back to shadow mode….
The only NATION in sports wear the Silver and Black
July 12th, 2012 at 8:47 am
Jared Veldheer actually had more penalties than Barnes last year.
As a factual addition to the argument.
July 12th, 2012 at 8:48 am
1. McLame has to play better.
2. Bartell has to hold down one corner and play well.
3. An edge rusher must emerge.
***********
Agree with 1.
Disagree with 2. I think the scheme won’t be so much about Bartell shutting down one receiver or side. It won’t rely so much on any one guy as much as distribute the responsibilities within the scheme or play.
Sort of agree with 3. Not just one edge rusher, but multiple edge rushers must emerge. I don’t think having to rely on a one-trick pony will get us anywhere close to the consistent pressure needed to kill drives and plant QB’s in the grass. We need to be “multiple”.
July 12th, 2012 at 8:49 am
Thec Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 8:46 am
Time to go back to shadow mode….
The only NATION in sports wear the Silver and Black
Amen Brother!
July 12th, 2012 at 8:51 am
in need of clever O-linemen
***
@LMN
according to JFB, Barksdale is as clever as they come (so was Kwame Harris)
July 12th, 2012 at 8:53 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 8:47 am
Jared Veldheer actually had more penalties than Barnes last year.
As a factual addition to the argument.
________________________________________________________
I know, thats why he needs to step up. I believe though he had more snaps than barnes, but I guess Barnes infected him with stupidness..
I like both Valdheer, he could be a star, but only if he cut down on mistakes.
Wiz get a lot of love from the nation, rather undeserved. he did well, but only because of his uncle. Wiz needs to make a name of his own and not piggyride his uncle’s career..
July 12th, 2012 at 8:55 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 8:51 am
in need of clever O-linemen
***
@LMN
according to JFB, Barksdale is as clever as they come (so was Kwame Harris)
______________________________________________________
based on what? Kwame Harris and Khalif Barnes was bad pickups from the start, and i’ve said so, they had names and high draft picks and thats it, evidence on the field was both was stupid.
July 12th, 2012 at 8:55 am
Wiz only played well because of his Uncle?
Huh?..
July 12th, 2012 at 8:56 am
Ugh! Still waiting. She’s teasing me
***
@G123
Fathers Day was almost a month ago.
thats like Reggie waiting until Jan 24th to hire a HC !!
moves in slow motion??
[meant with no disrespect]
July 12th, 2012 at 8:58 am
moves in slow motion??
*********
July 12th, 2012 at 8:58 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 8:55 am
Wiz only played well because of his Uncle?
Huh?..
_____________________________________________________
sorry, its hard to type and follow the finish of otdays stage..
I meant, he only has so much love form the nation because of his uncles career, he need to make his own, had it been any other player whom had done the same thing as wiz2 people wouldnt even mention him..
July 12th, 2012 at 8:59 am
the red flame! 1 KM togo
July 12th, 2012 at 9:00 am
Allen is known for his aggressive “bend but don’t break” defensive play calling that gives up a lot of yards, but also forces many sacks and turnovers. In 2009 in New Orleans, the Saints ranked 3rd in interceptions despite giving up 321 yards per game. Allen’s Broncos were in the bottom half of yards allowed, ranked 23rd, but were 5th in the league in sacks – WIKI
***
@DAV
sounds like DA is looking for the type of players you made fun of last week … “playmakers”
in other words, he wants impact plays. tackles for a loss, passes defensed, forced fumbles, sacks & INT’s
basically the opposite of what Tyvon Branch offers, which is just a bunch of tackles (see back of baseball card)
July 12th, 2012 at 9:00 am
Don’t hate on lil Wiz because of his Uncle’s name. If he sucks on the field, take him to the woodshed. But he’s been better than advertised especially given he played hurt all last season. Lil Wiz is a HOMBRE!
July 12th, 2012 at 9:02 am
Stage? Who is owning the frogs, Lance or LeMond?
July 12th, 2012 at 9:02 am
PFF graded out Wiz 2.0 as a stud guard and one of the worst centers in football.
I always said from the jump (before we drafted him) that he doesn’t have the career experience at center to be worth much of a darn there for a few years.
He has STILL not played 16 games at center, between HS, college, and the NFL.
Don’t like the on-the-job training stuff.
July 12th, 2012 at 9:03 am
I don’t read, “bend but don’t break” as something different than what Branch provides. He actually complements it. He tackles well and keeps the play between the 20s. That whole philosophy rides on making the play in the red zone. Even if Branch doesn’t make the impact plays, he’s still a huge part of Allen’s “bend/not break” defense.
July 12th, 2012 at 9:04 am
guest123 Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 9:00 am
Don’t hate on lil Wiz because of his Uncle’s name. If he sucks on the field, take him to the woodshed. But he’s been better than advertised especially given he played hurt all last season. Lil Wiz is a HOMBRE!
_________________________________________________________
i dont hate on him, I just dont like nationers love him more than he deserve, had his name been joe whateverson no one would buy a jersey with his numbers. people love the legacy, let him stand on his own, take of the wiz #1 colored glasses of and then judge him, but most cant.. and thats what I hate..
July 12th, 2012 at 9:06 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 9:00 am
Allen is known for his aggressive “bend but don’t break” defensive play calling that gives up a lot of yards, but also forces many sacks and turnovers. In 2009 in New Orleans, the Saints ranked 3rd in interceptions despite giving up 321 yards per game. Allen’s Broncos were in the bottom half of yards allowed, ranked 23rd, but were 5th in the league in sacks – WIKI
***
@DAV
sounds like DA is looking for the type of players you made fun of last week … “playmakers”
in other words, he wants impact plays. tackles for a loss, passes defensed, forced fumbles, sacks & INT’s
basically the opposite of what Tyvon Branch offers, which is just a bunch of tackles (see back of baseball card)
—-
I dont know how comfortable I am with you implying the Saints defense was his.
He has been a DC for 1 year of his NFL life.
And im prettttty sure if you ask every DC in the NFL they will say their #1 goal it to turn the ball over.
July 12th, 2012 at 9:06 am
And to be clear, Giordano is not a ‘playmakuh’
But I know its hard to hear sarcasm over the internet.
July 12th, 2012 at 9:07 am
I believe PFF graded-out Wiz’s start at center in week 17 as one of the worst performances at center all year by anybody.
Rather harsh, but that’s a non-biased 3rd party opinion.
July 12th, 2012 at 9:08 am
Matty Magnificent has an uncanny ability to have QB’s throw the ball right to him.
Until otherwise, I ain’t rocking that boat.
July 12th, 2012 at 9:11 am
Instead of trading for Palmer, we should have brought Gradkowski back.
Now there’s a ‘playmakuh’..
July 12th, 2012 at 9:13 am
I honestly think Bruce Gradkowski can line up and play the Free Safety position just as effective as Giordano. We wouldnt even notice a difference.
And I also think Giordano could line up and play QB just the same too.
LOL
Playmakuh’s..
July 12th, 2012 at 9:15 am
Giordano is not a ‘playmakuh’
***
so our leader in INT’s last year was re-signed as a camp body ??
doubtful
July 12th, 2012 at 9:17 am
The Bruce certainly wouldn’t have shat the bed like Boller did.
Still get a chuckle out of all the Boller fans we had in here last offseason, and everyone who said the backup QB is the backup “who cares”?
“He can make all the throws” “he has years of experience” “he is waaaay better than Gradkowski”.
Boller over the last 4 years or so, has like 8 TD’s to 24 turnovers, lol.
July 12th, 2012 at 9:18 am
Boller over the last 4 years or so, has like 8 TD’s to 24 turnovers, lol
_________
but he has a pretty wife!
July 12th, 2012 at 9:18 am
I keep seeing refernces to how new schemes will help us win.
The only material differences we have from this year to last is better players. Shaugnessy, Macfadden, Tolleffson, Spencer, Bartell, Brisiel, Wheeler and a full camp for Carson is why we could have a good season.
Shell, Bresnahan, Fox, Turner, Marshall, Lance, Jackson etc. all have had success elsewhere with their schemes(Shell/Bresnahan had great success their first time with the Raiders as well) because they had good players.
Players are 80% of the game.
Guys like Sapp, Moss, Deangelo Hall, JR, Javon Walker, Warren, Wilson, etc. killed this team by stealing cap money with little or no production. Just because they made the team does not mean they should be in the NFL.
Even Nnamdi was far overpaid for what he produced. (Ask Eagle fans).
After 2002, Mr. Davis made some big mistakes, that with a salary cap, became fatal for this franchise.
Don’t be surprised to see some more “name” cuts during camp. Players must execute relative to their compensation otherwise they will be cut. (Ask Routt).
July 12th, 2012 at 9:21 am
Good post Charlie. If that is the case, then Rolando McClain should be on suicide watch.
July 12th, 2012 at 9:25 am
This is a big leap for me, because I constantly devalue the RB position, but the most important Raider next year is D-Mac.
I do devalue RB’s beause they are always hurt, rarely give you 3-4 peak years, and 90% of them can be replaced rather cheaply without much dropoff, if any.
However, Darren is part of that 10%. You can’t, or at least shouldn’t, revolve your team around a RB in today’s NFL, but you can certainly ride a hot-hand at RB for a few months and have them dominate games and bring home wins.
Darren has the ability to be the best player on the field when plays, for either team.
Few guys in this league can say that. We need him healthy if we really want to fancy ourselves as making a playoff run.
Sure we can go 8-8 with or without him, but we don’t stand a chance going 11-5 without him.
July 12th, 2012 at 9:28 am
So I am pretty much locked and loaded for that Thursday night game against the Donkeys.
Just hope Rolando is still starting and not being held in some county pookie in Alabama at that time, so I can rock the double-nickle on gameday!!!
July 12th, 2012 at 9:28 am
146. I agree but I think it boils down to we need a healthy CP3 and DMC if we want to compete for the playoffs. That’s our 2-headed monster. We lose either for an extended period, and the team could go to sleep early and not get up off the mat.
Can’t underestimate the value of CP3, but DMC has to be the team MVP if we are going anywhere.
July 12th, 2012 at 9:31 am
True Vegas.
DMAC is our one and only menace to victory.
July 12th, 2012 at 9:32 am
DMAC is our one and only menace to victory.
***
BSJ is warming up to Condo?
good work fellow bloggers!!
July 12th, 2012 at 9:32 am
“I keep seeing refernces to how new schemes will help us win.
The only material differences we have from this year to last is better players. Shaugnessy, Macfadden, Tolleffson, Spencer, Bartell, Brisiel, Wheeler and a full camp for Carson is why we could have a good season.”
I have been saying that in here all off season in fact I have a few sayings I use for this subject matter.
Its not the X’s and the O’s its the willies and the Joe’s.
Or
A poor craftsman always blames his tools. (Huff complaining about the scheme)
July 12th, 2012 at 9:32 am
45.guest123 Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 8:05 am
Who cares who starts the game at DE? The game isn’t about having an entrenched starter playing every down. The Giants showed how its done. Rotating fresh bodies constantly. Tollefson’s 5 sacks as a reserve shows how he can affect a game with limited snaps. And the side product is it give Houston needed rest and lights a fire under him as well.
—
An overlooked observation.
To me, it appeared our D was getting tired and worn out late in games…you know…when opposing offenses could do whatever the heck they wanted whenever they wanted and it cost us games.
With fresh guys coming in rotation it will hopefully keep guys energized enough to make some stops when we really need ‘em.
July 12th, 2012 at 9:32 am
I don’t read, “bend but don’t break” as something different than what Branch provides.
============================
Totally agree. Branch will chase a guy the entire length of the field and drag him down at the 5. Then we’re forcing a field goal instead of giving up 6 on his effort alone. He’s such a sure tackler too. If he gets his hands on somebody, they’re going down.
July 12th, 2012 at 9:33 am
Antawn Jamison has said he might sign for the vet minimum to play with the Lakers.
July 12th, 2012 at 9:33 am
We all know that Talluffzen will be a factor.
July 12th, 2012 at 9:35 am
Its not the X’s and the O’s or the willies and Joe’s…it’s the beyotches and hoes with elongated toes.
July 12th, 2012 at 9:39 am
Antawn Jamison has said he might sign for the vet minimum to play with the Lakers.
***
@DAV
Ray Allen & Rashard Lewis to the Heat.
Lakers are a non-factor, sorry
July 12th, 2012 at 9:39 am
With fresh guys coming in rotation it will hopefully keep guys energized enough to make some stops when we really need ‘em.
=======================
Rotation will be KEY in this whole thing. I live in Oregon and love the Ducks…. Chip Kelley has such a successful offense because he rotates O-Linemen and RB’s as much as other teams rotate D-Line. It’s a recipie for success.
Our D was getting so whipped around in 2nd halves.
July 12th, 2012 at 9:40 am
Shaugnessy and Wheeler will be difference this year and if Lamar Houston plays like we know he can I think those three alone will make a huge impact on the D!
July 12th, 2012 at 9:40 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 9:39 am
Antawn Jamison has said he might sign for the vet minimum to play with the Lakers.
***
@DAV
Ray Allen & Rashard Lewis to the Heat.
Lakers are a non-factor, sorry
—-
I just wanna mess your hair up & give you a noogy.. lol..
July 12th, 2012 at 9:41 am
Dwight Howard to the Heat in exchange for Anthony, Battier, Miller, Allen & Lewis ??
oh yeah, plus that future 1st rounder we got from Philly on draft day …
sounds like better than what the Nets are offering!
July 12th, 2012 at 9:43 am
I just wanna mess your hair up & give you a noogy
***
DAV = Uncle Ted ??
July 12th, 2012 at 9:43 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 9:41 am
Dwight Howard to the Heat in exchange for Anthony, Battier, Miller, Allen & Lewis ??
oh yeah, plus that future 1st rounder we got from Philly on draft day …
sounds like better than what the Nets are offering!
—-
What if they do this trade, and then trade LeBron to the Bobcats.
LOL…
RRS rockin a Bobcat jersey…nice.
July 12th, 2012 at 9:43 am
159.Silverandblack666 Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 9:40 am
Shaugnessy and Wheeler will be difference this year and if Lamar Houston plays like we know he can I think those three alone will make a huge impact on the D!
—
Yeah. Maybe some have forgotten what a stud Shonasty was shaping up to be.
Al got that one right.
July 12th, 2012 at 9:45 am
“Its not the X’s and the O’s or the willies and Joe’s…it’s the beyotches and hoes with elongated toes.”
LMAO
July 12th, 2012 at 9:46 am
Darko Miliic to be amnestied.
July 12th, 2012 at 9:46 am
Yeah. Maybe some have forgotten what a stud Shonasty was shaping up to be
.
=================
It IS easy to forget because he wasn’t a factor last year. He may as well not have been on the team as far as D performance was concerned. He had all the makings to be a BEAST last year. He’s at the forefront of my mind heading into 2012. He will create MUCH havok I forsee.
July 12th, 2012 at 9:47 am
Yeah. Maybe some have forgotten what a stud Shonasty was shaping up to be.
————-
Not I. He didn’t get that nickname for no reason.
July 12th, 2012 at 9:47 am
I was watching the SB replay of the GB v. Steelers game and wondered how much I was looking at (with GB) are we possibly gonna see with our beloved Raiders.
Their D seemed alot better that yr. than it was this past season.
This past season GB gave up the most passing yds. in NFL history…and they STILL go 15-1. But…they were exposed when it mattered most against NYG.
July 12th, 2012 at 9:48 am
168.The Big Banana Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 9:47 am
Yeah. Maybe some have forgotten what a stud Shonasty was shaping up to be.
————-
Not I. He didn’t get that nickname for no reason.
—
I knew the Big Banana was on it…
July 12th, 2012 at 9:48 am
DJ Johnny Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 9:48 am
168.The Big Banana Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 9:47 am
Yeah. Maybe some have forgotten what a stud Shonasty was shaping up to be.
————-
Not I. He didn’t get that nickname for no reason.
—
I knew the Big Banana was on it…
—-
Umm… PAUSE.
July 12th, 2012 at 9:48 am
I think in a pinch, with a healthy D-Mac and an improved defense, Terrell Pryor can run around and be athlete at help lead the wagon for a month if need be.
That’s the thing with these uber-athletes at QB (like Tebow last year) if you can keep it close and make it a one-possession game, they can run around, pick up 25 yards on a scramble and get you in FG position to win the game.
On a whole season, it won’t work. 3 minutes to go in a game, it does.
July 12th, 2012 at 9:49 am
I think it was injuries and a loss of someone on that D-Line that messed up GB this past year!
July 12th, 2012 at 9:51 am
trade LeBron to the Bobcats.
LOL…
RRS rockin a Bobcat jersey…nice.
***
@DAV
I dont wear jerseys, but I would root for them!
If he can take the Cavs to the Finals, he can take Charlotte there too ..
Darko to Lakers ??
July 12th, 2012 at 9:51 am
This is a big leap for me, because I constantly devalue the RB position, but the most important Raider next year is D-Mac.
==============================================
Look before you leap.
DMAC is probably the 2nd most important Raider.
Palmer is the most important.
In fact, if Palmer goes down – season over. That is, unless Pryor is ready to be the backup, because I guarantee you Matty Lice isn’t going to win a single game.
Raids losing DMAC would be a huge blow. Losing Palmer is almost certainly a mortal blow.
Unless we can trade to get Grads back.
July 12th, 2012 at 9:54 am
Condeaux is a menace to the Raider brand. He belongs on Glee.
July 12th, 2012 at 9:55 am
Trade to get Gradkowski back lol…
July 12th, 2012 at 10:02 am
I am big on the Wiz although I was/am leary of him being “forced” in at center.
Our Oline has sucked for some time now. No names and has beens and never was’s so we take a third round rookie and not only does he start but we expect him to play two positions, one which is the hardest position to play and he has no experiance.
He is tough and smart and he loves to play fooball and scrap. And he is multitalented.A great pick in Al’s last draft.
He also has to live up to his uncle. That is not easy especially when that uncle is also the coach. Little Wiz has to work twice as hard but like the great Tom Cable once said
Iron strengthens iron and thats why little Wiz will be a pro bowler this year.
PS LMN have you no shame?
July 12th, 2012 at 10:02 am
Lotta talk about the big star running back not being needed anymore to be successful.
Look at GB. Starks and Ryan Grant…average right?
NYG? Jacobs (3.8 ypc) and Bradshaw.
New Eng. Benjarvis Green-Ellis (3.8 ypc.) and Danny Woodhead?
Saints? Pierre Thomas (not a big name runner…but not bad either) and Sproles?
You look at what some of the teams with the BIG NAME gamebreakers did last yr. and you see teams like Minn. with Peterson not doing well at all..(although he was injured…by Raiders) but they weren’t going anywhere anyway.
Chris Johnson of Tenn.? They didn’t do much either.
This isn’t to say having a gamebreaker is a BAD thing but times are changing.
We DO have a gamebreaker in DMAC.
The only evidence we can glean from what a Reggie McKenzie administration will look like is what we can see from what GB has done these past yrs.
It’ll be interesting to see how much value Reggie will place in keeping DMAC around at contract time.
It would seem by looking at GB that they don’t place much importance on having the “star” gamebreaking RB..rather capable guys who can complement the all important passing game.
July 12th, 2012 at 10:02 am
I’m rooting for Andy Dalton to get knocked out for the year so the Great Gradkowski can prove to the world he’s a player.
Also rooting for Cutler to get knocked out and for Jason Campbell to be exposed as a scrub.
Of course, there’s one week that Grads is going to get his butt whupped.
July 12th, 2012 at 10:04 am
@DJJohnny
Its all pieces of a puzzle.
A lot of those teams that have the great RB dont have anything else.
A lot of those teams who dont have the Great RB, have great QBs or defense.
No exact science.
July 12th, 2012 at 10:04 am
I can agree from the standpoint that Carson Palmer is the most important Raider from a risk point of view. We can do without DMAC and still get by with a quality passing attack. The dropoff to the backup QB is much greater than the dropoff to backup RB.
That being said, if DMC goes down for an extended period, I doubt we can scramble to make the playoffs. He’s the centerpiece.
July 12th, 2012 at 10:04 am
176.Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 9:54 am
Condeaux is a menace to the Raider brand. He belongs on Glee.
—
Condo should be dragged outside the NAPA facility and presented before a firing squad.
July 12th, 2012 at 10:05 am
RAIDERMAN99 Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 10:02 am
I’m rooting for Andy Dalton to get knocked out for the year so the Great Gradkowski can prove to the world he’s a player.
Also rooting for Cutler to get knocked out and for Jason Campbell to be exposed as a scrub.
Of course, there’s one week that Grads is going to get his butt whupped.
——–
Lol. Co-signed.
July 12th, 2012 at 10:06 am
NIKE is removing Paterno’s name off its child care center on the Nike campus.
July 12th, 2012 at 10:08 am
DJ Johnny Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 10:04 am
176.Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 9:54 am
Condeaux is a menace to the Raider brand. He belongs on Glee.
—
Condo should be dragged outside the NAPA facility and presented before a firing squad.
LOL, He’ll probably show them his arse and hike the ball in the air and run!
July 12th, 2012 at 10:08 am
Nicola Batum has signed the 4/46.5 offer sheet from the T’Wolves.
Blazers have 3 days to match.
July 12th, 2012 at 10:08 am
Almost all great RB’s need a decent Oline, (unless your name is Barry Sanders or Earl Campbell) in front of them and most all RB’s can run behind a great Oline.
July 12th, 2012 at 10:08 am
I don’t think there’s any other fan base in sports that rips a guy so mush just for playing hard and having a good year. On behalf of the Raiders Nation, I apologize, Matt Giordano. I don’t understand it, myself. Just keep playing great for the Raiders. A lot of us fans have noticed and appreciate it.
July 12th, 2012 at 10:08 am
I ran into a young soldier here at the hospital, who is recovering from burns on his face and arms, and he happened to be wearing a Raider’s cap. He hadn’t been able to track the off-season much, for obvious reasons. I walked with the guy for a bit and filled him in on RM and DA and the new direction of the team, it was cool to see the guy smile from ear to ear. His mom walked behind us saying “you guys and your football”lol.
July 12th, 2012 at 10:09 am
I wish no ill will on Soup Campbell. I hope that if he gets a chance in Chicago, he puts together his best ball and game manages them to the playoffs. Soup left it all on the field for the Raiders, and has to apologize to no one. Especially shameful is the way he was treated when Hue got his new toy in CP3. The comments Soup endured were out of line and he was a class act through it all.
Having said all that, I’m so glad he’s gone and we truly have a “real QB” in Carson Palmer.
July 12th, 2012 at 10:09 am
FIRST ROUND of Supplemental draft is over. No Picks.
July 12th, 2012 at 10:10 am
Can they sweep PS clean enough without shutting down the program?
IMHO shut it down
July 12th, 2012 at 10:12 am
You think of how dangerous DMAC CAN be on just a simple dump off play. My goodness.
It’d be great if we actually had to be concerned that we are scoring too quickly.
That qucik strike capability of GB with Rodgers and Co. was down right scary.
I’m crossing my fingers that alot of GB’s success was due to Reggie having alot to do with it.
July 12th, 2012 at 10:13 am
FIRST ROUND of Supplemental draft is over. No Picks.
******
hardly breaking news
July 12th, 2012 at 10:14 am
I agree with most of what is being said.
Success on defense starts with the Dline.
We still have a big problem in that area. Shaugnessey and Tollefson will help but this is an area where we have overrated players.
Kelly is not very good. Certainly not worth his salary.
Seymour is now a situational player who misses most practices. Neither came to the voluntary workouts which ought to tell us something.
Seymour and Kelly get dominated by good Olines. They completely dissappear (Seymour gets thrown out rather that suffer further embarrasment.) They pad their stats against undermanned or injured fronts. (Last years two San Diego games were perfect examples).
Mclain needs to improve as well but the DT’s need to do their jobs and they have not. Without Ngata, Ray Lewis threatened to retire.
At this moment I think our DT’s and Dmac’s health our this teams biggest concerns.
July 12th, 2012 at 10:16 am
189.Sullivan44 Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 10:08 am
I don’t think there’s any other fan base in sports that rips a guy so mush just for playing hard and having a good year. On behalf of the Raiders Nation, I apologize, Matt Giordano. I don’t understand it, myself. Just keep playing great for the Raiders. A lot of us fans have noticed and appreciate it.
—
The guy made some plays…
There’s always gonna be the inevitable and unfortunate comparison to Stuart Schweigert or other lame white guys…”too slow” etc. but Giordano was pretty good imo.
July 12th, 2012 at 10:21 am
Lol at knocking Gio for leading the team in big plays at his position. As our good friend O would say….YOU PEOPLE
July 12th, 2012 at 10:21 am
So is TB33 going to be extended by the 16th?
yes/no?
July 12th, 2012 at 10:22 am
I’d like to see a 7th, maybe even a 6th used for Lumpkin.
July 12th, 2012 at 10:22 am
I wish no ill will on Soup Campbell. I hope that if he gets a chance in Chicago, he puts together his best ball and game manages them to the playoffs. Soup left it all on the field for the Raiders, and has to apologize to no one. Especially shameful is the way he was treated when Hue got his new toy in CP3. The comments Soup endured were out of line and he was a class act through it all.
Having said all that, I’m so glad he’s gone and we truly have a “real QB” in Carson Palmer.
=============================================
Yeah, I guess you’re right.
Really don’t want anything bad, like a serious injury, to happen to JC.
I think JC gave it his all and there’s no reason to be vindictive.
Just that I still think he’s a scrub and will be exposed as such if Cutler goes down.
July 12th, 2012 at 10:25 am
Cleveland takes Josh Gordon in the 2nd round!
July 12th, 2012 at 10:26 am
FIRST ROUND of Supplemental draft is over. No Picks.
***
forget Josh Gordon , re-sign JLH !!
July 12th, 2012 at 10:26 am
Cleveland got their guy.
July 12th, 2012 at 10:26 am
Just that I still think he’s a scrub and will be exposed as such if Cutler goes down.
—————–
Despite the fun we had debating Grads vs Soup in here, truth is neither is equipped to lead a team to greatness. They are both where they should be and we now have a ‘real QB’ as you said.
July 12th, 2012 at 10:26 am
I’m really amazed he went that high. Cleveland is going to suck for eternity.
That’s all great news for us as our 2nd round pick just bubble sorted by one spot.
July 12th, 2012 at 10:27 am
Bobcats finalizing deal with Ramon Sessions.
July 12th, 2012 at 10:27 am
I’d like to see a 7th, maybe even a 6th used for Lumpkin
***
why ??
not sold on Goodson & Jones?
DAV, meet G123 !!
July 12th, 2012 at 10:28 am
What good does it do to reach on a 2nd round sup if you have no QB? Good ole Cleveland. Bless their heart!
July 12th, 2012 at 10:30 am
Cleveland takes Josh Gordon in the 2nd round!
I’m really amazed he went that high. Cleveland is going to suck for eternity.
***
now all they need to do is sign both Owens & Burress in FA, and trade a 4th rounder to us for Louis Murphy
Gordon isn’t going to make or break that lousy WR corps!
July 12th, 2012 at 10:30 am
I agree Rockstar. Our backfield is set. I like what I see.
DMAC, Jones, Goodson, Schmitt, Reece.
Don’t want more, don’t need more. They will will be weekly rentals and/or camp fodder. We’re good already. Reggie did his homework filling out the RB card.
July 12th, 2012 at 10:33 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 10:27 am
I’d like to see a 7th, maybe even a 6th used for Lumpkin
***
why ??
not sold on Goodson & Jones?
DAV, meet G123 !!
—-
Larry Lumpkin is a LB..
July 12th, 2012 at 10:36 am
Bobcats working on S&T with Pacers for DJ Augustin
July 12th, 2012 at 10:38 am
Cleveland has a 28 yo rookie QB who is going to “learn” the WCO, a stud rookie RB, decent OL, and the awe inspiring group of Massoquoi, Little, and Gordon. Go ahead and pencil them into the top of the draft board for 2013.
July 12th, 2012 at 10:38 am
DJ Sully Fresh is back, how is the FBI investigation going? I still have not got a call from them or the CIA for emailing you.
Not sure its one of their top priorities protecting a blog troll DJ tosser but hey you never know.
July 12th, 2012 at 10:38 am
If they pan out, Browns have a really good nucleus of offensive weapons.
QB Weeden
RB Richardson
WR Gordon
WR Little
WR Benjamin
TE Cameron
July 12th, 2012 at 10:39 am
sorry, DAV
I was thinking of Kregg Lumpkin …
July 12th, 2012 at 10:40 am
One of the things about JC that drove me nuts…
It seemed like a given that the Raids would blow a time-out or two on their first possession with him at the helm.
I’d like to blame that on Hue, but that nonsense ended immediately when Palmer stepped in.
One curiosity of the 2011 season…
Pretty early on, Palmer was running the no huddle with what appeared to be excellent command. It was almost Manningesque. All of a sudden, that facet of the offense disappeared.
Don’t know why, but we rarely saw the no huddle towards the end of the year.
Kind of baffling, isn’t it ?
July 12th, 2012 at 10:41 am
Blake Griffin hurt his knee at Team USA scrimmage & is heading back to LA to be examined by team Doctors.
July 12th, 2012 at 10:42 am
as JFB points out, Jason Campbell is a pretty lousy QB in November & December …
is Cutler goes down, it better be EARLY in the season and it better not be a season-ending injury.
otherwise they’ll be watching the playoffs at home on the couch, like Minnesota
July 12th, 2012 at 10:42 am
If they pan out, Browns have a really good nucleus of offensive weapons.
QB Weeden
RB Richardson
WR Gordon
WR Little
WR Benjamin
TE Cameron
__________________________________________________
No Josh Cribbs mention? Just doesn’t fit any position on Offense? Overhyped?
July 12th, 2012 at 10:43 am
“One curiosity of the 2011 season…
Pretty early on, Palmer was running the no huddle with what appeared to be excellent command. It was almost Manningesque. All of a sudden, that facet of the offense disappeared.
Don’t know why, but we rarely saw the no huddle towards the end of the year.
Kind of baffling, isn’t it ?”
You hit the nail on the head and one of Palmer’s great strengths is the ability to make a read at the LOS.
I too have often wondered why that was good point!
July 12th, 2012 at 10:43 am
If they pan out, Browns have a really good nucleus of offensive weapons.
QB Weeden
RB Richardson
WR Gordon
WR Little
WR Benjamin
TE Cameron
*******
on paper looks good, but too many “ifs” to expect this to meet the expectations in Cleveland.
July 12th, 2012 at 10:43 am
DutchRaider77 Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 10:42 am
If they pan out, Browns have a really good nucleus of offensive weapons.
QB Weeden
RB Richardson
WR Gordon
WR Little
WR Benjamin
TE Cameron
__________________________________________________
No Josh Cribbs mention? Just doesn’t fit any position on Offense? Overhyped?
—-
Was thinking in terms of rookies/2nd year guys.
July 12th, 2012 at 10:44 am
Don’t know why, but we rarely saw the no huddle towards the end of the year.
=======================
I think we’ll see it ALOT more this year. Especially with him having a “FIRM” grasp of the offense and a complete offseason to get on page with his teammates. Good things are about to happen.
July 12th, 2012 at 10:45 am
Pretty early on, Palmer was running the no huddle with what appeared to be excellent command. It was almost Manningesque. All of a sudden, that facet of the offense disappeared.
Don’t know why, but we rarely saw the no huddle towards the end of the year.
Kind of baffling, isn’t it ?
__________________________________________________
Love to see the no huddle with McFadden and Reece moving all over the field. We could go from and I-3 Receiver set to five wide! Really screw with the defense!
July 12th, 2012 at 10:45 am
You People keep giving me credit for “You People” and I appreciate it, but I got it from Florida Pete.
Free Florida Pete and 4eva. WTF is going on in Florida?
July 12th, 2012 at 10:47 am
HUGE NEWS FROM THE BEEECH DIGGITY DAWG
Yo Blog Goobers and Zeros
My hot international pube ‘do from Japanese styling legend Masahiro Yakamoto held up over night!
That’s right nerds, now I can proudly display my epic ‘do by the pool while I do my late morning squats
Getting ready to 2x team a few skanks from Outback Steakhouse that came home with me last night then send Steve Nash an invite to my next bean bag penthouse orgy
You know homie can run the pick and roll all day, holla
July 12th, 2012 at 10:48 am
Also, this means that our 3rd-round pick next April just moved up by one.
July 12th, 2012 at 10:48 am
Btw, who is talking crap about Gio?
A backup S who led the team in INTs?
You People…..lol
July 12th, 2012 at 10:49 am
Don’t know why, but we rarely saw the no huddle towards the end of the year.
Kind of baffling, isn’t it ?
———–
Yes, it is. That no huddle was very effective.
July 12th, 2012 at 10:49 am
RaiderDuck Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 10:48 am
Also, this means that our 3rd-round pick next April just moved up by one.
—-
It means that all picks after the Browns 2nd, move up by 1 lol..
July 12th, 2012 at 10:50 am
Good Question….what ever happened to Florida Pete? I heard on numeros accounts that possibly, 4eva dropped off the face of the blogging earth, but…
July 12th, 2012 at 10:51 am
Btw, who is talking crap about Gio?
A backup S who led the team in INTs?
***
@Kentucky
the same guy that ALWAYS does. he beats that drum daily
July 12th, 2012 at 10:52 am
what is it? 5 more weekends to go to finally see the 2012 Raiders! Couldn’t come sooner!
July 12th, 2012 at 10:53 am
Howdy Nation!
Checkin’ in from the East Coast. Trying to find Colin Cowherd so I can hang him up on a pole!
July 12th, 2012 at 10:53 am
Raider O Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 10:45 am
You People keep giving me credit for “You People” and I appreciate it, but I got it from Florida Pete.
———
Ah. Well, that’s ok. You use it most often in here, so it’s become yours. Good lookin out for Florida Pete, tho.
July 12th, 2012 at 10:54 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 10:49 am
RaiderDuck Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 10:48 am
Also, this means that our 3rd-round pick next April just moved up by one.
—-
It means that all picks after the Browns 2nd, move up by 1 lol..
==============================================
Of course, but it still means Reggie will have one more player to choose from.
July 12th, 2012 at 10:54 am
what is it? 5 more weekends to go to finally see the 2012 Raiders! Couldn’t come sooner
===============
Yeah, but just over 2 until camp. We’ll start getting a SLEW of information on a daily basis. That will help us trudge through until Dallas comes to town.
July 12th, 2012 at 10:55 am
theghostronin79 Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 10:54 am
what is it? 5 more weekends to go to finally see the 2012 Raiders! Couldn’t come sooner
===============
Yeah, but just over 2 until camp. We’ll start getting a SLEW of information on a daily basis. That will help us trudge through until Dallas comes to town.
True Dat!
July 12th, 2012 at 10:56 am
Florida Pete is a super nerd
Yo, if any of you see a fat unemployed realtor chasing Bubba Paris around Alameda, call Brian the Genital at Long John Silver’s.
The poor kid will have to pick his grandpa up and give him a good diaper changing
Still can’t believe the old fool tried to dry hump Randy Moss in the Safeway parking lot
July 12th, 2012 at 10:57 am
I like the Browns, but they need a new GM. Holmgren is a good coach and that’s it.
July 12th, 2012 at 10:58 am
Speaking of Dallas, i’ll tell you all right now – by far the worst color man OF ALL TIME is in Dallas: former never-has-been QB Babe Laufenberg. If you’ve never heard him before, tune in during the Raiders game next month. As much money as Jerry Jones has, you’d think he could get someone who could at least speak and think semi-coherently … not just another Ricky!
July 12th, 2012 at 10:58 am
One thing I really like and can relate to about Reggie’s first Raider draft pick Tony Bergstrom.
In a recent interview was asked what his X-box handle was. He said something like… “honestly, I’ve not played a video game for a year”. But go and see Wang’s interview and he’s a “gamer”. I like my rookie O-linemen to have football as their hobby, not childish video games. Well said Bergstrom, well said.
July 12th, 2012 at 11:00 am
Bottom line — Bergstrom is a “baller” … truly more of what we really need!
July 12th, 2012 at 11:04 am
TBB,
FP was trying to charge me a .25 royalty fee every time I used it.
lol
July 12th, 2012 at 11:06 am
Beeech,
Nerds can be fun too.
July 12th, 2012 at 11:07 am
Lol, O.
July 12th, 2012 at 11:08 am
RR,
I wish we can get that level of production from all our backups.
Gio = STUD
July 12th, 2012 at 11:14 am
I rather have the players play video games than play Gangsters (McClain), play in Vegas (Walker), play with alcohol (DHB), play with Viagra (LM and who knows what else he was playing with), etc….
July 12th, 2012 at 11:16 am
Mr. & Mrs. Raider Nation Blog Supporter…..
You have a brand new, bouncing article!
July 12th, 2012 at 11:16 am
I have a turtle right now that’s just dying to take a swim!
July 12th, 2012 at 11:18 am
Whut up HO?
July 12th, 2012 at 11:21 am
Id hate to see what you guys think when I actually talk crap about a player.
I havent ‘talked crap’ about Giordano.
July 12th, 2012 at 11:21 am
Anyone here been to a past Raider Nation Celebration?
July 12th, 2012 at 11:22 am
Raider O Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 11:14 am
I rather have the players play video games than play Gangsters (McClain), play in Vegas (Walker), play with alcohol (DHB), play with Viagra (LM and who knows what else he was playing with), etc….
———–
Lol. True this.
July 12th, 2012 at 11:22 am
7th round of the Sup is underway. Lumpkin maybe?
July 12th, 2012 at 11:23 am
I have a turtle right now that’s just dying to take a swim!
***
@RND
all this talk of the Browns?
speaking off #2
JaMarcus Russell deserves a shot at QB in Cleveland … right Debo?
July 12th, 2012 at 11:23 am
Or a future one…lol. Not sure why I wrote ‘past’.
July 12th, 2012 at 11:24 am
Saints, Seahawks Only Teams to Show Up at Larry Lumpkin’s Pro Day
July 12th, 2012 at 11:25 am
Lumpkin had academics problems at Carson-Newman. And his position coach at his first school, Alabama A&M, called the linebacker out for being undisciplined and missing both practices and parts of meetings while he was part of their program.
zero teams that showed up for his first workout on July 8.
July 12th, 2012 at 11:27 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 11:23 am
I have a turtle right now that’s just dying to take a swim!
***
@RND
all this talk of the Browns?
speaking off #2
JaMarcus Russell deserves a shot at QB in Cleveland … right Debo?
———
How’s the purple drank scene in Cleveland? Tell him to pack his no doz and get on that plane!
July 12th, 2012 at 11:28 am
Id hate to see what you guys think when I actually talk crap about a player.
I havent ‘talked crap’ about Giordano.
***
DAV waiting for training camp tweets. if McFadden makes Giordano look like a chump in the open field and breaks his ankles (like he did to Branch in OTA’s) we’ll never hear the end of it !!
July 12th, 2012 at 11:29 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 11:28 am
Id hate to see what you guys think when I actually talk crap about a player.
I havent ‘talked crap’ about Giordano.
***
DAV waiting for training camp tweets. if McFadden makes Giordano look like a chump in the open field and breaks his ankles (like he did to Branch in OTA’s) we’ll never hear the end of it !!
—-
No, cause unlike most in here, my agenda isnt to be right. My agenda is whats best for the Oakland Raiders.
July 12th, 2012 at 11:29 am
here is JR’s claim to fame:
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Russell housed around a dozen evacuees who had fled the flooding in New Orleans, including New Orleans singer Fats Domino, in his off-campus apartment
July 12th, 2012 at 11:32 am
Per La Canfora, the Supplemental Draft is now over. Nobody selected except for Gordon. I’d still like to see Reggie go after Lumpkin as a UDFA.
July 12th, 2012 at 11:33 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 11:23 am
I have a turtle right now that’s just dying to take a swim!
***
@RND
all this talk of the Browns?
speaking off #2
JaMarcus Russell deserves a shot at QB in Cleveland … right Debo?
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
JaBustus?! No Thank you!
July 12th, 2012 at 11:34 am
Where is Harvey Unga anyway?..
July 12th, 2012 at 11:35 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 11:29 am
here is JR’s claim to fame:
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Russell housed around a dozen evacuees who had fled the flooding in New Orleans, including New Orleans singer Fats Domino, in his off-campus apartment
————
Evacuees – “he took us in and gave us purple punch”
July 12th, 2012 at 11:37 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 11:34 am
Where is Harvey Unga anyway?
==========================================
Still in Chicago, and still buried on the depth chart.
July 12th, 2012 at 11:37 am
Didnt they say darco milic was “mana from heaven”?lol
July 12th, 2012 at 11:37 am
Marks hair Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 11:37 am
Didnt they say darco milic was “mana from heaven”?lol
—-
I like Darko. Feel bad for him..
July 12th, 2012 at 11:38 am
LOL TBB!
July 12th, 2012 at 11:40 am
BTW, if anyone’s heard of the big Yahoo! leak (400,000+ accounts with their plaintext passwords published this morning), Sucuri Labs has a search box to see if your account was included. The company seems legit, so:
http://labs.sucuri.net/?yahooleak
July 12th, 2012 at 11:41 am
I would have liked gordon in the 3rd.. Beeeww…
July 12th, 2012 at 11:44 am
I guess my little DirecTv thing went viral lol…
July 12th, 2012 at 11:44 am
He’s 7 ft tall. He’ll be ok. +He got overpaid twice now..
July 12th, 2012 at 11:45 am
RaiderDuck Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 11:40 am
BTW, if anyone’s heard of the big Yahoo! leak (400,000+ accounts with their plaintext passwords published this morning), Sucuri Labs has a search box to see if your account was included. The company seems legit, so:
http://labs.sucuri.net/?yahooleak
————–
Thanks for the link bro, glad mine is good to go.
July 12th, 2012 at 11:46 am
So the Dwightmares gonna last till mid season huh? Boy did he Fk up..
July 12th, 2012 at 11:46 am
Whut up ma beyotch!!!
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Raider O Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 11:18 am
Whut up HO?
July 12th, 2012 at 11:48 am
The next deuce I drop will have a higher IQ than JaBustus.
July 12th, 2012 at 11:48 am
Marks hair Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 11:46 am
So the Dwightmares gonna last till mid season huh? Boy did he Fk up..
—-
Nope.
He’ll be gone by the start of camp.
I expect the Rockets to get it done, their gonna amnesty Scola to make more room for contracts.
July 12th, 2012 at 11:49 am
Wherever this tool finally winds-up DH is guaranteed to drop a huge do-do right in the middle of the locker room.
++++++++++++++++++++++++
Marks hair Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 11:46 am
So the Dwightmares gonna last till mid season huh? Boy did he Fk up..
July 12th, 2012 at 11:52 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 11:23 am
I have a turtle right now that’s just dying to take a swim!
***
@RND
all this talk of the Browns?
speaking off #2
JaMarcus Russell deserves a shot at QB in Cleveland … right Debo?
__________________________________________________
Cleveland? WTF! What kid ever dreams about growing up and being the QB for the Cleveland Browns! Totally beneath him…
July 12th, 2012 at 11:54 am
Cleveland? WTF! What kid ever dreams about growing up and being the QB for the Cleveland Browns! Totally beneath him…
Brady Quinn!
July 12th, 2012 at 11:55 am
JaWalrus can go play “pitch-and-catch” with T.O.!!
July 12th, 2012 at 11:55 am
New Post!
July 12th, 2012 at 11:55 am
The great J. Russell is waiting until Peyton Manning goes down, Elway has Russell on Speed dial already, so it will be pretty easy.
July 12th, 2012 at 11:56 am
284 and 285 –
Answer: Bernie Kosar
July 12th, 2012 at 12:39 pm
It’s too bad the XFL is now defunct. JaFatass to “He Hate Me” would off been the kind hook-up!
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Marks hair Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 11:46 am
So the Dwightmares gonna last till mid season huh? Boy did he Fk up..
July 12th, 2012 at 12:42 pm
Of course the UFL could use a talent like JaJellydonut! I can just hear JaPurpleDrank now, “I’m taking my talents to….(drumroll)…Omaha!
July 14th, 2012 at 11:17 am
[...] The rest of the article can be found here: Inside the Oakland Raiders [...]