Live Raiders chat today at 1 p.m.
By Jon Becker
Wednesday, July 25th, 2012 at 11:05 am in Oakland Raiders.
Steve Corkran will answer your Raiders questions today at 1 p.m. during a pre-training camp live chat.
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July 25th, 2012 at 11:06 am
Woot!
July 25th, 2012 at 11:07 am
What dumb question will Krappy ask ?
July 25th, 2012 at 11:14 am
3 Chainz!!
July 25th, 2012 at 11:16 am
#4?
July 25th, 2012 at 11:17 am
To this day I wonder what was contained in the last half of every book I was given in school from third grade arithmatic to algebra and geometry. Even other classes like English and science.
We never ever finished a book, most we were lucky to get halfway through
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
And that’s why my kid is home schooled.
July 25th, 2012 at 11:18 am
Ravens just signed Darrly Blackstock too..
First Ricky Brown, now Blackstock…
Is Travian Smith available??
July 25th, 2012 at 11:20 am
Houston-Ivey-Seymour
ShoNasty-Curry-55-Wheeler
DVD-Bartell
Branch-Huff
Top 10 defense!
July 25th, 2012 at 11:21 am
No kid left behind = smart kids stuck repeating the easy chapters till the Krappys of the world understand the chapter
July 25th, 2012 at 11:22 am
Seymour-Kelly-Ivey-ShoNasty
Curry-55-Wheeler
DVD-Bartell
Branch-Huff
Top 10 defense!
July 25th, 2012 at 11:23 am
J Hill Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 11:20 am
Houston-Ivey-Seymour
ShoNasty-Curry-55-Wheeler
DVD-Bartell
Branch-Huff
Top 10 defense!
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Ahhh
The ol’ Shaughnessy can play OLB thing..
July 25th, 2012 at 11:26 am
Houston
TK
Seymour
Shaughnessy
McClain
Curry/ Wheeler
Burris
Bartell
DVD/ Chekwa
Huff
Branch
July 25th, 2012 at 11:27 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 11:18 am
Ravens just signed Darrly Blackstock too..
First Ricky Brown, now Blackstock…
Is Travian Smith available??
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I think they’re still mad that we took Burris DAV. After we drafted him, I read a few comment sections and their fans were pissed.lol
July 25th, 2012 at 11:28 am
Houston
Ivey
Seymour
Burris
McClain
Curry
Goethel
July 25th, 2012 at 11:28 am
“No kid left behind = smart kids stuck repeating the easy chapters till the Krappys of the world understand the chapter”
LMAO
However Krappy will be the first in line for an enema and a glass of Metamucil.
July 25th, 2012 at 11:29 am
“Ravens just signed Darrly Blackstock too..”
LMAO camp fodder!
Blackstock couldn’t tackle a drunk Lindsey Lohan!
July 25th, 2012 at 11:29 am
Im not putting Shaughnessy or Wheeler as an OLB in a 3-4.
Nope.
July 25th, 2012 at 11:29 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 11:18 am
Ravens just signed Darrly Blackstock too..
First Ricky Brown, now Blackstock…
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Neither will make it out of camp….
Since they like Raider LB’s wonder what we can get for McCheese???
July 25th, 2012 at 11:30 am
Event begins on 4:00 PM yesterday
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The event begins on 4:00 PM yesterday? What is up with that? That sounds like the next thing the conservatives will do with elections. The election will be held a month ago. Ooops, too bad, our crooked guy won.
July 25th, 2012 at 11:31 am
Silverandblack666 Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 11:28 am
“No kid left behind = smart kids stuck repeating the easy chapters till the Krappys of the world understand the chapter”
LMAO
However Krappy will be the first in line for an enema and a glass of Metamucil.
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LMFAO!!!
Just a matter of time before he shows his old @$$ on here!
July 25th, 2012 at 11:31 am
Ivey is the only true NT on this current Raids roster for a 3-4 alignment. If he goes down no more 3-4 unless we add another true NT for depth.
July 25th, 2012 at 11:33 am
Damn, the only work I have to do all day is at 3pm here, right when the chat starts. Guess I’ll read through it from the crib.
July 25th, 2012 at 11:33 am
Thec Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 11:31 am
Ivey is the only true NT on this current Raids roster for a 3-4 alignment. If he goes down no more 3-4 unless we add another true NT for depth.
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It wont be run so much that Ivey going down would be that big of a deal.
Kelly, Houston & Seymour could fill in.
July 25th, 2012 at 11:34 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 11:18 am
Ravens just signed Darrly Blackstock too..
First Ricky Brown, now Blackstock…
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wonder if Blackstock will get his buddy Chuckie B a job there too ??
July 25th, 2012 at 11:35 am
Ravens wanted Burris. That’s well documented. They seem to know a thing or two about linebackers.
Although picking up Blackstock makes me question that assertion.
July 25th, 2012 at 11:37 am
DJ Johnny Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 11:35 am
Ravens wanted Burris. That’s well documented. They seem to know a thing or two about linebackers.
Although picking up Blackstock makes me question that assertion.
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Not very many important signings happen on July 25th.
Which goes with my idea that there is nothing available that we NEED.
July 25th, 2012 at 11:37 am
Silverandblack666 Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 11:29 am
“Ravens just signed Darrly Blackstock too..”
LMAO camp fodder!
Blackstock couldn’t tackle a drunk Lindsey Lohan!
OUCH! LOL, maybe because she is always locked up somewhere…
July 25th, 2012 at 11:38 am
Someone please ask Cork if he thinks the Raiders will go with more of a 3/4 or 4/3?
Then ask if Raiders will pick up Cedric Benson?
Then ask how many wins he expects the Raiders to have this yr.?
I’ve only heard those questions asked a thousand times and I need to hear ‘em again.
Thanks.
July 25th, 2012 at 11:43 am
DJ Johnny Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 11:38 am
Someone please ask Cork if he thinks the Raiders will go with more of a 3/4 or 4/3?
Then ask if Raiders will pick up Cedric Benson?
Then ask how many wins he expects the Raiders to have this yr.?
I’ve only heard those questions asked a thousand times and I need to hear ‘em again.
Thanks.
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LMAO Yeah, or is DMAC completely healthy yet Cork?
July 25th, 2012 at 11:44 am
Ravens just signed Darryl Blackstock too..
First Ricky Brown, now Blackstock…
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both good special teamers
oh yeah, and they can man the MLB spot just as well as McBusto!!
July 25th, 2012 at 11:44 am
I’m so fuggin ready for camp to start!
July 25th, 2012 at 11:46 am
408! What’s up man?
July 25th, 2012 at 11:48 am
Since they like Raider LB’s wonder what we can get for McCheese???
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@Thec
I would trade 23 year old Rolando McClain to Baltimore in exchange for a 37 year old Ray Lewis or a 30 year old Suggs with a torn ACL
July 25th, 2012 at 11:49 am
408, what up mayne?
July 25th, 2012 at 11:51 am
wonder if Blackstock will get his buddy Chuckie B a job there too ??
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@Mike
Ravens already have a former Raider coach, coaching up the LB’s … Don Martindale !!
July 25th, 2012 at 11:52 am
hwnrdr
waiting for my fix! Is everybody playing nice in here?
July 25th, 2012 at 11:52 am
Torn Achilies, but ya.
July 25th, 2012 at 11:53 am
but Chuck B would probably take a job assisting Teryl Austin & Jerry Rosburg in Baltimore, which is what Hue Jax is doing in Cincy …
July 25th, 2012 at 11:54 am
I would trade 23 year old Rolando McClain to Baltimore in exchange for a 37 year old Ray Lewis or a 30 year old Terrell Suggs with a torn achilles
better, DAV ?
July 25th, 2012 at 11:55 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 11:54 am
I would trade 23 year old Rolando McClain to Baltimore in exchange for a 37 year old Ray Lewis or a 30 year old Terrell Suggs with a torn achilles
better, DAV ?
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Atta boy.
July 25th, 2012 at 11:56 am
DAV corrected my abbreviation with a misspelled word, lol
we’re all a bunch of dorks in here!
July 25th, 2012 at 11:56 am
Anybody know if Mike McNeil is healthy yet??? Maybe we could get him cheap and have him play RT.
July 25th, 2012 at 11:56 am
Whassup Nation!! Has Peyton’s arm fallen off his body yet? (oh wait, training camp isn’t quite underway yet)
July 25th, 2012 at 11:57 am
Someone should ask Corky why it is that the beat reporters of blog titled ‘Inside the Oakland Raiders’ never break a story on the Raiders.
Why is it that ProFootballTalk, Schefter, and even a blog like the Raven Insider ALWAYS beat Jerry and Cork to a story ?
Either someone is not doing his job or he’s not really an insider.
July 25th, 2012 at 11:57 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 11:56 am
DAV corrected my abbreviation with a misspelled word, lol
we’re all a bunch of dorks in here!
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ACL isnt an abbreviation for an Achilles
July 25th, 2012 at 11:59 am
408RAIDER Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 11:52 am
hwnrdr
waiting for my fix! Is everybody playing nice in here?
Today so far…lol
July 25th, 2012 at 11:59 am
It wont be run so much that Ivey going down would be that big of a deal.
Kelly, Houston & Seymour could fill in.
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None of the above could anchor a 3-4
July 25th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
1. Someone please ask Cork if he thinks the Raiders will go with more of a 3/4 or 4/3?
2. Then ask if Raiders will pick up Cedric Benson?
3. Then ask how many wins he expects the Raiders to have this yr.?
I’ve only heard those questions asked a thousand times and I need to hear ‘em again.
Thanks.
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@DJG
1. this is better than asking for an update on the McClain situation
2. add Ryan Grant, EJ Henderson, Plaxico Burress & Terrell Owens to the list
3. this is better than complaining about the number of comments under each post or whining about them not being quick enough with updates
July 25th, 2012 at 12:02 pm
ACL isnt an abbreviation for an Achilles
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lol, see what I mean??
it’s like you have to have a doctorate to blog here!
July 25th, 2012 at 12:02 pm
Thec Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 11:59 am
It wont be run so much that Ivey going down would be that big of a deal.
Kelly, Houston & Seymour could fill in.
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None of the above could anchor a 3-4
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Were not running the 3-4 as our base defense. LOL..
They can play NT enough to be in the mix.
Ivey isnt THAT good. Come on..
July 25th, 2012 at 12:02 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 12:02 pm
ACL isnt an abbreviation for an Achilles
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lol, see what I mean??
it’s like you have to have a doctorate to blog here!
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LOL.
Just holding you to the same standards you hold others.
July 25th, 2012 at 12:04 pm
FedEx guy just delivered season tickets! It’s ON, baby
July 25th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
SR Raider Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 12:04 pm
FedEx guy just delivered season tickets! It’s ON, baby
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What players are on the tickets?
July 25th, 2012 at 12:06 pm
Just holding you to the same standards you hold others.
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@DAV
commitment to excellence, I get ya
unfortunately i’m no Morrison, Higgins, Heyward-Bey or Huff !!
i’m more of a “every so often” playmaker like Giordano
July 25th, 2012 at 12:06 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 11:38 am
Someone please ask Cork if he thinks the Raiders will go with more of a 3/4 or 4/3?
Then ask if Raiders will pick up Cedric Benson?
Then ask how many wins he expects the Raiders to have this yr.?
I’ve only heard those questions asked a thousand times and I need to hear ‘em again.
Thanks.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
DJ,
Lol, you are a funny guy. I am serious!
July 25th, 2012 at 12:06 pm
Good that means I should be getting mine either today or tomorrow as well
July 25th, 2012 at 12:06 pm
San Luis Obispo (SLO) should change it’s name to Ronaldoville.
July 25th, 2012 at 12:07 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 12:06 pm
Just holding you to the same standards you hold others.
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@DAV
commitment to excellence, I get ya
unfortunately i’m no Morrison, Higgins, Heyward-Bey or Huff !!
i’m more of a “every so often” playmaker like Giordano
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So you give up as much as you take? lol..
I hear ya man.
Camp needs to start!
July 25th, 2012 at 12:09 pm
San Luis Obispo (SLO) should change it’s name to Ronaldoville.
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LOL @ 99.
I like this one-liner from you better (yesterday):
“McLame in the Pro Bowl ?
They’d have to rename it the Slo Bowl.”
bwahahahahaha!!
July 25th, 2012 at 12:11 pm
So you give up as much as you take?
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@DAV
I didn’t say I was Branch. I said Giordano!!
July 25th, 2012 at 12:13 pm
Geez, do we need Ronaldo to make myself and others here eat some crow, or what ?
C’mon McLame, prove me wrong.
July 25th, 2012 at 12:15 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 12:11 pm
So you give up as much as you take?
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@DAV
I didn’t say I was Branch. I said Giordano!!
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LOL..
Rrrrrright.
July 25th, 2012 at 12:16 pm
Voula Papachristou (Greek) , banished from the Olympics ??
dang. any of you unmarried guys want to comfort her?
July 25th, 2012 at 12:16 pm
McClain was by far the best LB the year he came out.Why is it so hard to believe that with some proper coaching he can’t become the player the old man thought he was when he drafted him?
July 25th, 2012 at 12:17 pm
DennisAllensVisor Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
SR Raider Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 12:04 pm
FedEx guy just delivered season tickets! It’s ON, baby
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What players are on the tickets?
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No players; black tickets with white shield. Silver helmet and numbering. Also has opponents logos in their true colors. Printing looks good, though the paper quality could be better
July 25th, 2012 at 12:18 pm
lefty12 Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 12:16 pm
McClain was by far the best LB the year he came out.Why is it so hard to believe that with some proper coaching he can’t become the player the old man thought he was when he drafted him?
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Because this blog is filled with people who over exaggerate everything and refuse to see anything other than what backs up their opinion.
Durr…
July 25th, 2012 at 12:18 pm
@Lefty
going with our “gut” , like Reggie!
July 25th, 2012 at 12:19 pm
this blog is filled with people who over exaggerate everything and refuse to see anything other than what backs up their opinion.
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@DAV
why do I feel as if you’re speaking to or about me ??
Hmmmm…..
July 25th, 2012 at 12:20 pm
Raiders also threw in a pretty cool tailgate apron in this year’s kit
July 25th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
if Carrie Prejean would marry Kyle Boller …
would Voula Papachristou marry Matt Leinart ??
July 25th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 12:19 pm
this blog is filled with people who over exaggerate everything and refuse to see anything other than what backs up their opinion.
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@DAV
why do I feel as if you’re speaking to or about me ??
Hmmmm…..
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Guilt? Conviction?
IDK? I was really speaking about the majority of people, nobody specific.
July 25th, 2012 at 12:22 pm
speaking of …
Kyle Boller works out for the Titans
Rotoworld.com – 13 hours ago
July 25th, 2012 at 12:22 pm
Were not running the 3-4 as our base defense. LOL..
They can play NT enough to be in the mix.
Ivey isnt THAT good. Come on..
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Who said we were running this a s base????
Who said Ivey being good?
Ivey goes down, you have no one on this current roster that cann anchor a 3-4 alingment, we need depth, that is the point…
July 25th, 2012 at 12:23 pm
Because this blog is filled with people who over exaggerate everything and refuse to see anything other than what backs up their opinion.
Durr
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bingo.They call him Slo.I’d like to see anyone on here get a high ankle sprain and then try not only to play but take the hits an NFL player takes regularly.
July 25th, 2012 at 12:23 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 12:16 pm
Voula Papachristou (Greek) , banished from the Olympics ??
dang. any of you unmarried guys want to comfort her?
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Since she got kicked out for racists comments, I’m sure there are plenty here who would like to comfort her.
She is fine though.
July 25th, 2012 at 12:23 pm
RAIDERMAN99 Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 12:06 pm
San Luis Obispo (SLO) should change it’s name to Ronaldoville.
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then he can become Mayor…How fitting.
July 25th, 2012 at 12:24 pm
Guilt? Conviction?
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@DAV
I was being sarcastic, sorry.
know it’s hard to tell on the net
July 25th, 2012 at 12:24 pm
I’ll read Cork’s chat hoping to get some new info or insight into what’s going on in Raider Land.
Can’t say that’s really happened yet, but you never know.
What I do find interesting is when Corky actually offers an opinion or takes a stand on something.
So far, the two instances that stand out most have been:
DHB is the 6th best WR on the roster
and
The Raids will destroy SD week 17, the Bolts have mailed it in.
Steve, I think you’re doing a great job regularly updating this blog and keeping the post count under 2,000. I’ll be waiting for the next transaction or story regarding the Raids that you break.
Keep up the good work.
July 25th, 2012 at 12:25 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 12:16 pm
Voula Papachristou (Greek) , banished from the Olympics ??
dang. any of you unmarried guys want to comfort her?
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I’ll take that job.
July 25th, 2012 at 12:25 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 12:24 pm
Guilt? Conviction?
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@DAV
I was being sarcastic, sorry.
know it’s hard to tell on the net
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Yea, internet & texting are the hardest to get sarcasm across..
July 25th, 2012 at 12:25 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
if Carrie Prejean would marry Kyle Boller …
would Voula Papachristou marry Matt Leinart ??
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Who knows man, he’d have to show her the hot-tub time machine and take it from there.
July 25th, 2012 at 12:25 pm
Thec,the HC has already said Kelly can play the nose.I’m sure he meant in certain situations and not on a regular basis.
July 25th, 2012 at 12:26 pm
lol @77. So true
July 25th, 2012 at 12:26 pm
Thec Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 12:22 pm
Were not running the 3-4 as our base defense. LOL..
They can play NT enough to be in the mix.
Ivey isnt THAT good. Come on..
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Who said we were running this a s base????
Who said Ivey being good?
Ivey goes down, you have no one on this current roster that cann anchor a 3-4 alingment, we need depth, that is the point…
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So why have depth at a position you arent going to need much?
You dont carry 2 NT’s for a scheme you will run 20-30% of the time.
Thats the point of the others being able to fill in.
That is all.
July 25th, 2012 at 12:26 pm
Pietrus will not play for veteran minimum, so goodbye Boston
Watson says Deron Williams better point guard than Derrick Rose
Minnesota now may be frontrunner to land Kirilenko
Delonte West reaches one-year deal to return to Mavericks
Celtics reach one-year deal to bring back Keyon Dooling
Report: Robin Lopez about to be sent to Hornets in 3-team trade
July 25th, 2012 at 12:27 pm
LOL, The Hot Tub Time Machine!
July 25th, 2012 at 12:27 pm
lefty12 Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 12:25 pm
Thec,the HC has already said Kelly can play the nose.I’m sure he meant in certain situations and not on a regular basis.
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Yeah Left i got that also from Patton, and thats what worries me, however they know far better than me.
July 25th, 2012 at 12:30 pm
So why have depth at a position you arent going to need much?
You dont carry 2 NT’s for a scheme you will run 20-30% of the time.
Thats the point of the others being able to fill in.
That is all.
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I agree with that DAV however, we run the risk of not being solid that 20-30% if Ivey goes down. Our dline is OK with base however, I am scared of Kelly anchoring the 3-4, which is what Patton has suggested.
July 25th, 2012 at 12:32 pm
Question:
how many comments will Steve field from Raiders fans freaked out and scared about the secondary, namely the corner position ??
My guess = 3 or 4
July 25th, 2012 at 12:33 pm
hwnrdr Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 12:27 pm
LOL, The Hot Tub Time Machine!
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Between the hot-tub and the Heisman trophy, I’d hope Matt could pull her..lol
July 25th, 2012 at 12:35 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 12:32 pm
Question:
how many comments will Steve field from Raiders fans freaked out and scared about the secondary, namely the corner position ??
My guess = 3 or 4
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That seems like a fair guess, could end up being 5 or 6 easily though.lol
July 25th, 2012 at 12:35 pm
26 minutes until Corkran drops a few knowledge bombs on us !!
July 25th, 2012 at 12:39 pm
Have to run gents, hope the chat provides some insight!
July 25th, 2012 at 12:40 pm
26 minutes until Corkran drops a few knowledge bombs on us !!
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In the words of Bart Scott – CAN’T WAIT !
Have to love those knowledge bombs and kick rocks retorts.
July 25th, 2012 at 12:50 pm
TxRaider210 Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 12:33 pm
hwnrdr Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 12:27 pm
LOL, The Hot Tub Time Machine!
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Between the hot-tub and the Heisman trophy, I’d hope Matt could pull her..lol
Mr party Man could probably do it! LOL
I used to always wonder what it would be like going back to high school days! But then again, that would be scary…
July 25th, 2012 at 1:15 pm
If anybody else is having formatting issues, the chat is correctly formatted here:
http://www.insidebayarea.com/raiders/ci_21155466/live-chat-inside-oakland-raiders-wednesday-1-p
July 25th, 2012 at 1:20 pm
the chat never provide some insight.lol
July 25th, 2012 at 1:33 pm
Packers released Charlie Peprah.. had 5 INTs last season.
July 25th, 2012 at 1:33 pm
Same lame questions same lame answers…
July 25th, 2012 at 1:46 pm
I finally looked at Cork’s chat..
One question about if Phillip Buchanan would come back..
The other about the concussion lawsuits…
REALLY?!?!?
July 25th, 2012 at 1:46 pm
I like Steve. He is funny.
July 25th, 2012 at 1:51 pm
Ok, now let’s be realistic of our expectations. As long as the following doesn’t happen again, I think we can contend for the division:
1) We don’t trade for a QB mid season who was retired
2) DMAC doesn’t get hurt
3) Our defense doesn’t give up multiple 99 yard drives
4) we don’t break the record for penalties
Add our new coach, a full training camp, there’s no reaso we can’t win our division!
July 25th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
Patriots cut Joseph Addai
July 25th, 2012 at 2:01 pm
RAMIREZ IN TRUE BLUE DODGER STYLE
Yo the Big Blue Wrecking Krew is back, word
Hanley taking care of business down the middle, setting the table for Ethier and pimp daddy Kemp, you KNOW we’re talking pennant now, holla
Wrap up that deal for Dempster and it’s time to start shining Lasorda’s belly
Probably bust out a Rasta Ganja-style Dodger jam pretty soon, after I finish eating out my new stripper girlfriend’s va-jay-jay
Guess letting a hizzy wax the PARTYDUDE 8000 counts as going steady, whatevs
July 25th, 2012 at 2:03 pm
I feel bad for Dodger fans.
Nah, nevermind. Here’s to another late season collapse!!
July 25th, 2012 at 2:12 pm
Yo, just got news my luxury box at Dodger Stadium is reserved for this year’s World Series
When we win our 7th World Championship, I plan to celebrate by letting 7 strippers shine my weiner-dog and nads with their tongues
For 7 hours (or 7 minutes, depending on how sore my nads get)
Then I’ll probably fill the hot tub with Moet Chandon
BALLIN’
July 25th, 2012 at 2:15 pm
There’s gonna be alota of releasing of players in the next few days…
Chubby Checker is a wise man for waiting (licking his chops)..
July 25th, 2012 at 2:19 pm
Yo R8
Just toked a phat bowl and humped the poop out of this Chinese stripper
My weiner is kinda smelling like Mongolian Beef, holla
PM PARTY POSSE N FULL EFFECT
July 25th, 2012 at 2:21 pm
It is nice having an open roster spot right now for the new coaching staff to fill.
July 25th, 2012 at 2:25 pm
You would think Adddai has more gas in the tank. He is only 6 years in.
July 25th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
Packers released SS Charlie Peprah.
Peprah received a $50,000 workout bonus in the spring and was due only $1 million in base salary. The move is a big surprise on the first day of training camp, although Peprah missed all of OTA season with knee woes and might not have been healthy. A 14-game starter in 2011, Peprah intercepted five passes and recorded 94 tackles. The Packers may turn to M.D. Jennings at strong safety, assuming they don’t just move Charles Woodson there full time.
Source: Jason Wilde on Twitter
I’m sure Chubby Checker is looking into that.
Dude had 5 INT. and 94 TKLS. in 2011!!!
Good for a back-up…?
July 25th, 2012 at 2:28 pm
RaiderDuck that is so funny what you have as your moniker link because that is one of my bookmarked pages on my google chrome browser. I love that site (god is imaginary) especially the paragraph about amputees.
July 25th, 2012 at 2:30 pm
RaiderDuck click on my moniker now….
July 25th, 2012 at 2:31 pm
Unbelievable!!! I offer to buy Corkran drinks at the Cincy game and they put the comment under moderation. Also asked if the Davis’s still had the condo in Desert Hot Springs with the engraved glass doors. Again comment under moderation. Richard Craniums.
July 25th, 2012 at 2:41 pm
Peprah could be a good back up!
July 25th, 2012 at 2:47 pm
Steve I hate this new chat format, I cant view the transcript!!!!!
July 25th, 2012 at 2:48 pm
Go Doyers! Think Blue!!!
July 25th, 2012 at 2:49 pm
Hawaiian, I’m sure he’ll wait a few more weeks before he starts his frenzy signing…
July 25th, 2012 at 2:50 pm
Falcons will release MLB Lofa Tatupu!!
July 25th, 2012 at 2:58 pm
Yo, Plaschke just laid it DOWN in the Times on Dodger Mania steppin’ back to the main stage
Ramirez is the bat we needed to knock off the Phils & Yanks, represent ring #7
Pretty soon we’ll have the Purple & Gold and The Big Blue Wrecking Krew hanging banners
Now just waiting on the Raiders to return to their LA turf to complete the triangle of perfection
Yo, Spearmint Rhino in FULL EFFECT
July 25th, 2012 at 2:58 pm
r8eray Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 2:49 pm
Hawaiian, I’m sure he’ll wait a few more weeks before he starts his frenzy signing…
I agree Ray…or none at all!
July 25th, 2012 at 3:00 pm
Isnt lofa done for the yr?
July 25th, 2012 at 3:01 pm
Yeah devilr8er, I just got a new phone and thought it just didn’t support the format. Good to know it’s them.
July 25th, 2012 at 3:01 pm
Marks hair Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 3:00 pm
Isnt lofa done for the yr?
Yup, with a torn pectoral!
July 25th, 2012 at 3:02 pm
The only way the Falcons release Tutupu is if he has nothing left. They lost Lofton in free agency which they did not expect, so they need Tutupu badly.
July 25th, 2012 at 3:02 pm
Lofas done for the year
July 25th, 2012 at 3:04 pm
Tutupu is a nerd
Just keeping it real
July 25th, 2012 at 3:04 pm
If he tore a pec then forget it.
July 25th, 2012 at 3:05 pm
Hello peprah, bye bye mm34
July 25th, 2012 at 3:07 pm
Bros, just dialed up No Doubt’s performance on the Teen Choice awards and spanked one out
Gwen Stefani has still got it, word
July 25th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
Peprah is not really starter quality. But I would still love for him to push Mitchell to the dustbin.
July 25th, 2012 at 3:10 pm
I dont want addai. He runs like a bltch..
July 25th, 2012 at 3:16 pm
Addai sucks, all depends on Peprah’s knee issues I’d imagine.
July 25th, 2012 at 3:19 pm
did anyone notice that Bain sounds like henry kissinger in batman rises? Or henry killinger to you hipsters… This is my magic murder bag..
July 25th, 2012 at 3:21 pm
After reading up on Peprah more, looks like maybe he could push MM34 out. Get it done Reggie!!
July 25th, 2012 at 3:23 pm
Marks hair Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 3:19 pm
did anyone notice that Bain sounds like henry kissinger in batman rises? Or henry killinger to you hipsters… This is my magic murder bag..
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Haven’t seen it yet man, but Kissinger is as douchey as they come imo.lol
July 25th, 2012 at 3:29 pm
It was kind of strange.. Bain is supposed to be a mexican wrestler.. In the books..
July 25th, 2012 at 3:33 pm
Marks hair Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 3:29 pm
It was kind of strange.. Bain is supposed to be a mexican wrestler.. In the books..
LOL, right? Not no League of Shadows guy!
July 25th, 2012 at 3:34 pm
Ramirez isnt going to be enough…
July 25th, 2012 at 3:38 pm
Kirelinko gets 10 mil a yr.. Wow.. Everybody gets 10 mil a yr this offseason..
July 25th, 2012 at 3:40 pm
Yo, picture of Hanley in Dodger Blue, kicking it in the clubhouse giving the “We’re #1″ sign is all over facebook
Tonight is going to be sick, just ordered take out from Hong Kong Wok
The Moo Shu Pork may smell funny, but it’s Ahhh Soooo good in my tummy
CAN’T STOP THE HUSTLE OF MY BOY BILL RUSSEL
July 25th, 2012 at 4:33 pm
998.Raider O Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 10:52 am
Btw, Congrats DK.
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Thanks buddy!
July 25th, 2012 at 4:34 pm
Ridley is going to be the man in NE this year.
I think he will do well enough to be a 7th-8th round pick sleeper in FFL drafts!
July 25th, 2012 at 4:37 pm
Sooooo….which former Raiders should take over as East Coast Drama Queen Tierny co host on The Drive on 95.7FM?
Lincoln Kennedy, Jon Ritchie or Rod Woodson??
I think it will come down to Kennedy and Woodson.
Ritchie sounds like he is stoned and is kinda boring to listen to on the radio.
July 25th, 2012 at 4:40 pm
Opposition info:
In each of the first 49 seasons the Chiefs played in Kansas City, their fans had a wide selection of veteran players to root for. In season number 50, they won’t have that opportunity.
When they get to training camp Thursday at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, the Chiefs will have the league’s youngest roster. They are the only NFL team to begin camp with no player older than 30 years.
They have six players who are 30: quarterback Matt Cassel, offensive lineman Ryan Lilja, wide receiver Terrance Copper, defensive lineman Amon Gordon, safety Abram Elam and punter Dustin Colquitt. Other than Cassel, none of those players could be considered essential to the success of the Chiefs this year, so they will be counting on their many younger players to carry them.
“This is kind of the way it’s going in the NFL: young, fast, athletic guys,” said Copper, used by the Chiefs mainly on special teams. “It’s definitely a blessing if you can stay in the league for awhile.”
No team has embraced a youth movement like the Chiefs, but it’s difficult to say whether that’s a good thing for them or a negative. Many of the teams generally considered to have legitimate Super Bowl aspirations are heavy with players 30 and over. New England has 13, Baltimore 10 and Pittsburgh nine.
Then again, the Green Bay Packers have just four, so there’s no one way to build a Super Bowl contender.
Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/07/21/3716473/chiefs-roster-is-young-at-heart.html#storylink=cpy
July 25th, 2012 at 4:41 pm
Carson Palmer… Raiders will make the playoffs… McKenzie agrees….
I like it…..
July 25th, 2012 at 4:42 pm
Barring injuries, I’m hoping Reggie doesn’t sign any other FAs.
Those on the Raiders’ roster now need the reps, with new coaching staff, repetitions & continuity are needed this training camp.
July 25th, 2012 at 4:43 pm
HOLLA
July 25th, 2012 at 4:46 pm
Their inexperience could show up most where the Chiefs can afford it the least: on their offensive line. Winston, Lilja and Albert are veterans, but Hudson is in his first season as a starter and right guard Jon Asamoah, 24, is in his second.
“Casey brought a lot to the table,” Lilja said. “He brought an element of toughness, and that set a tone for everybody. He brought a lot of experience. He knew what was going to happen before it happened. He didn’t get surprised out there. He can still play, so having him gone hurts.
“But he was here for two years, and he rubbed off on guys. We’ve got a good group in the offensive line room. We don’t have a ton of experience. It’s a young room now. But that’s just the nature of the business.”
The Chiefs last year lost two of their leaders when Vrabel retired and guard Brian Waters was released. This year, two more are out. Jones and Wiegmann became free agents, and the Chiefs didn’t re-sign them.
The season might hinge on whether the Chiefs can find players willing to take their place in the locker room. After drafting plenty of players who were captains of their college teams, they have several candidates.
But leading a group of pros is a big step, and it’s this kind of thing that can keep a coach tossing and turning at night. So Crennel, before the Chiefs finished offseason practice last month, was already compiling a list.
“Matt Cassel, by the nature of being the quarterback, is a leader,” Crennel said. “Eric Winston is going to be a leader. Steve Breaston is a quiet leader. I think Boss is going to be a leader in a quiet way. So we have some guys who have some experience, and they know about winning and how a team should be run, and they’ll be able to help the young guys we have.”
Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/07/21/3716473/chiefs-roster-is-young-at-heart.html#storylink=cpy
July 25th, 2012 at 4:49 pm
146.RaiderRetribution Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 4:42 pm
Barring injuries, I’m hoping Reggie doesn’t sign any other FAs.
Those on the Raiders’ roster now need the reps, with new coaching staff, repetitions & continuity are needed this training camp.
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I disagree.
We need a vet MIKE/MLB to show these young kids the ropes in that LB corp and lead them and teach them how to be pros. EJ HENDERSON would be a good pickup IMO.
I also think Cedric Benson would be a good pickup on the cheap as well.
July 25th, 2012 at 4:50 pm
Gonna be some good ball coming out of the Afc west this year…. Can’t wait…
July 25th, 2012 at 4:50 pm
Elway was wrong for lettin Tebow go. The dude was a competitor and won games. So he aint your pretty boy typical QB, bfd. But that is good for Raider football cuz I don’t see Manning as the dude. I think Allen is smart enough to game plan against him. Plus it would be nice to expose the bonehead move. But bottom line, a big plus for us. broncos can suck it.
July 25th, 2012 at 4:51 pm
Damn … Those A’s are ball’n ..
July 25th, 2012 at 4:57 pm
That Donk Oline better might make Manning wish he’d gone somewhere else …
July 25th, 2012 at 5:01 pm
The Donk oline might… Typo …
July 25th, 2012 at 5:09 pm
There were some decent ?’s on the chat. Nation is getting its CAMP face on. Nice…
July 25th, 2012 at 5:34 pm
The questions were better than the answers…
July 25th, 2012 at 6:03 pm
Otah Fails physical at NY
July 25th, 2012 at 6:08 pm
Romac
Slo-lando
Turdlando
Mayor McCheese
McBust
Ronaldo
Rolando World Peace
etc.
can we meet in the middle on one name?lol
July 25th, 2012 at 6:14 pm
That Donk Oline might make Manning wish he’d gone somewhere else …
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Or maybe Manning’s ability to make calls at the LOS, read a defense, be decisive, and get rid of the ball will make the Mule line look a lot better.
July 25th, 2012 at 6:16 pm
There were some decent ?’s on the chat. Nation is getting its CAMP face on. Nice…
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Yup. Just had a chance to read it.
Corky did a nice job too. Seriously.
July 25th, 2012 at 6:19 pm
I’m really pulling for Burris to take a starting job this pre-season over Curry or 55.
July 25th, 2012 at 6:20 pm
Romac
Slo-lando
Turdlando
Mayor McCheese
McBust
Ronaldo
Rolando World Peace
etc.
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Don’t forget McLame.
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can we meet in the middle on one name?lol
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Why limit ourselves ?
July 25th, 2012 at 6:23 pm
RAIDERMAN99 Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 6:20 pm
Romac
Slo-lando
Turdlando
Mayor McCheese
McBust
Ronaldo
Rolando World Peace
etc.
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Don’t forget McLame.
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can we meet in the middle on one name?lol
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Why limit ourselves ?
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You could be right, but if he stinks it up, I’ll take Rolando World Peace.lol
July 25th, 2012 at 6:28 pm
Ronaldo McLame McCheese might wind up having more names than JaMoronJaBustusJaWalrus.
July 25th, 2012 at 6:28 pm
Slownaldo World Cheese!
July 25th, 2012 at 6:37 pm
The possibilities are endless, I tell ya.
Slow, if we didn’t love you, we wouldn’t bother.
Uh, never mind.
July 25th, 2012 at 6:39 pm
Mayor McCheese, missed that one
July 25th, 2012 at 6:52 pm
Lakers trade the artist formerly known as Ron Artest to Orlando.
Raids trade Ronaldo to Orlando for World Peace and convert Meta to TE.
Fetta Cheese World Peace makes the Slo Bowl.
July 25th, 2012 at 6:55 pm
LMAO@168
nice scenario man!
July 25th, 2012 at 6:58 pm
I’m out gents, have a good one!
July 25th, 2012 at 7:06 pm
I’m watchin the NFL Network and I see a clip of Manning walking into the Mule facilities.
Can’t help but notice his posture and the way he holds his head up. Guy still doesn’t look right to me.
Gonna see if I can find a voodoo Peyton Manning bobble head doll and keep snapping it’s head back and forth.
July 25th, 2012 at 7:23 pm
Jamarshmellow Russell is opening up a fine dining establishment with his last few bucks.
Gonna call it the Gravy Hut. The house special is Cheesegravy fries but they make a mean gravy waffle with cheese, fried chicken dipped in gravy, gravy burgers.
Thursday is all you can eat fried catfish and gravy
July 25th, 2012 at 7:28 pm
Hehehehehe!
Of course we could just wait for Sho’Nasty to do it!
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RAIDERMAN99 Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 7:06 pm
I’m watchin the NFL Network and I see a clip of Manning walking into the Mule facilities.
Can’t help but notice his posture and the way he holds his head up. Guy still doesn’t look right to me.
Gonna see if I can find a voodoo Peyton Manning bobble head doll and keep snapping it’s head back and forth.
July 25th, 2012 at 7:59 pm
I wonder what the dessert menu will include?
Purple Drank Jello cups?
Purple Drank Ice cream?
Purple Drank upside/down cake?
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Plunketthead Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 7:23 pm
Jamarshmellow Russell is opening up a fine dining establishment with his last few bucks.
Gonna call it the Gravy Hut. The house special is Cheesegravy fries but they make a mean gravy waffle with cheese, fried chicken dipped in gravy, gravy burgers.
Thursday is all you can eat fried catfish and gravy
July 25th, 2012 at 8:13 pm
EJ would be a solid pick DKNIGHT, Goodson & Jones have a higher ceiling than Benson.
WRs to deep for Plaxico don’t need his tumor on the team.
Next year we could be front runners for top FAs next offseason, if we maintain cap space.
July 25th, 2012 at 8:18 pm
PMy earlier post didn’t post,
About an hour or so ago,
I read on Raider Nation Times that Skip Thomas died.
July 25th, 2012 at 8:41 pm
T-minus 22 minutes and counting for the first real bong hit in almost a week.
Had to smoke the ganja from a pipe at my bro’s. So unsophisticated!
July 25th, 2012 at 8:42 pm
You left out JaDonut.
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RAIDERMAN99 Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 6:28 pm
Ronaldo McLame McCheese might wind up having more names than JaMoronJaBustusJaWalrus.
July 25th, 2012 at 8:50 pm
176.RaiderRetribution Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 8:18 pm
PMy earlier post didn’t post,
About an hour or so ago,
I read on Raider Nation Times that Skip Thomas died.
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Good ole’ # 26 I believe?
Rip Skip.
July 25th, 2012 at 8:51 pm
I’m leaving tomorrow and taking the family camping for the next 7 days……Please DO NOT make any transactions until I return.
I hope the 1st week is all physicals and team meetings. I will have no access to anything.
July 25th, 2012 at 8:57 pm
They need to put up a more flattering pic of Reggie than the one for the Monte Poole article.
He looks like he’s in the throes of a major stroke.
July 25th, 2012 at 8:59 pm
180.Raiders for life Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 8:51 pm
I’m leaving tomorrow and taking the family camping for the next 7 days……Please DO NOT make any transactions until I return.
I hope the 1st week is all physicals and team meetings. I will have no access to anything.
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Pray u don’t come back to the news that Carson, DMAC and Branch have torn acl’s and are out for the season.
Just trying to be funny…and I just realized that isn’t very funny.
July 25th, 2012 at 9:00 pm
177.Raidernationdave Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 8:41 pm
T-minus 22 minutes and counting for the first real bong hit in almost a week.
Had to smoke the ganja from a pipe at my bro’s. So unsophisticated!
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You show that bong who’s boss.
July 25th, 2012 at 9:09 pm
Man all that talk about the Gravy Hut is making me hungry.
I used to own (with some partners) a restaurant that had a bad reputation. It was nicknamed the Scarf and Barf but featured a one of a kind burger. A horse meat and horse raddish special. Most folks wouldn’t eat it but there was some clientele that would drive a hundred miles for it. Eventually the health department shut us down.
Now we are just about to finance a Slow Food drive thru (as opposed to fast food). You drive up, place your order and wait 30 minutes. Weather or not the wait is worth it we won’t know, but we will cook your food slow, and without all the nasty fire retardants and preservatives that go into tube food. While you wait for your food you can go to the ‘drive in’ feature. Watch a movie just like the drive in theatres that are slowly being torn down around the country. All the movie features will be our own choice.
But I’ll be at all the Raidah games and come Nawleens time, we will be closed for business.
July 25th, 2012 at 9:18 pm
What bout bringing in Charlie Peprah for some competition??? Melvin Bullitt?????
July 25th, 2012 at 9:31 pm
Huge kudos to all the East Bay Loyalists. How about them A’s. Wow. When does camp start for us?
July 25th, 2012 at 10:32 pm
right here Aig!
who is this A’s team? unbelievable. Cespedes is on the hook for 4 years isn’t he? 39mill? what a steal for the best hitter in the league, batting .500+ since the break? this kid didn’t even get proper coaching growing up, so he’s still has a huge ceiling. ridiculous.
hero of the year: Rowdy Reddick! BB had better not even think about trading him
still pissed about Ramirez .. standard case of getting outbid by someone else.. and since i’m a Giants fan as well, F THE SMURFS!
July 25th, 2012 at 10:35 pm
i may actually buy a couple of jerseys if i know they’ll actually be around for more than 1 season.
trying not to get carried away. their collective batting avg is around .230, which is awful … they need bats in the in-field ..
July 25th, 2012 at 10:36 pm
Raiders camp starts Sunday! w00t!
camp battles are going to be on point this year.
July 25th, 2012 at 10:50 pm
Yo X,
Anytime you have solid pitching, you dont have to have the best hitting team in the league. Them Dodgers stole one Championship from us purely on pitching in the 88 Series. I’m not a diehard MLB guy but, when I do, I follow the A’s. They have a solid pitching rotation and crew there. They will compete for many years. Yes, BB is a genius for Cespedes and Reddick acquisitions.
July 25th, 2012 at 11:58 pm
“Matt Cassel, by the nature of being the quarterback, is a leader”
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Quite an endoresement there, Crennel. So he’s a leader just because of the position he plays? Um, no. JaJellyRoll also played QB and he was no leader. Great to hear, though. Queefs coach says his QB is a leader because he plays QB. lol
July 26th, 2012 at 12:26 am
2012 Season tickets arrived today. It’s NFL football time again. About damn time!
July 26th, 2012 at 1:21 am
Talk about bad luck! Why would Crybaby Palmer and Spuds talk about the Raiders are a playoff team for this season or any other season! Spuds blew off chances of our beloved team ever making it to the post season with the QBs we have (crybaby and thrown away Leinart)2-14 record. Pryor has chance of winning more games than these losers! Then kicking HueJack to the curb, to bring in an enemy coach from the Broncos also may hurt us. Dream big again but fail. I think with Rich Gannon worjing with Terrell this year and the off-season for 2013. I may see forward progress? No way this team makes to the play-offs this year or next with the leadership we have now!!
July 26th, 2012 at 1:38 am
I hope our mentality of hard work changes…just saw this article. Shows why 49ers turned it around last year, and the difference between some of our holdover players that hopefully will change….
..Look at the difference in attitude in the tweets…
http://www.csnbayarea.com/07/24/12/Pre-camp-tweets-from-49ers-Raiders/landing.html?blockID=745619&feedID=2801
July 26th, 2012 at 2:19 am
Other names for #55:
Don’t forget about the following –
Slo-ran-do
No-can-do
Bro-lan-do
July 26th, 2012 at 2:21 am
RE Post #171:
Manning was walking slowly into camp — I didn’t think they would be going “full speed” for another few days! Guess I was wrong …
July 26th, 2012 at 2:32 am
Mike Huff is happy to be playing in a ‘real’ defense now.
In 6 years with the Raids, he’s accumulated the mind boggling totals of 5.5 sacks, 9 interceptions and 0 TDs.
Awesome.
July 26th, 2012 at 3:17 am
[...] just get that clear right now. The league is no more concerned with player saf more… Live Raiders chat today at 1 p.m. – ibabuzz.com 07/25/2012 Steve Corkran will answer your Raiders questions today at 1 p.m. [...]
July 26th, 2012 at 3:23 am
Does KoolKell ever have a thought that he didn’t get from someone else?
July 26th, 2012 at 3:26 am
McLain Asylum
July 26th, 2012 at 3:33 am
I hope M Huff backs up his mouth with on the field performance…his mouth wrote the cheque…hope his play cashes it.
July 26th, 2012 at 3:41 am
KoolKell Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 4:46 pm
What someone else said…
July 26th, 2012 at 3:42 am
KoolKell Says:
July 25th, 2012 at 4:40 pm
What someone else said…
July 26th, 2012 at 5:32 am
The one takeaway from Cork’s chat was that the REGGIE had set up a late starting camp to set back and wait for other’s camps to shed some players to the free agent market for him to grab them cheap. Interesting way to run business, but it may lead to an opportunistic signing. Still upset that we didn’t go after a TE like Shiancoe when we had a chance. By the time our camp starts, it wouldn’t surprise to see at least some major injury in another teams camp.
July 26th, 2012 at 5:43 am
SAME HERE POST-192..
July 26th, 2012 at 5:45 am
HOLLA DUDES
any dudes know what day it is? my girlfriend goes for a job interview if its friday. just took out the garbage but i missed the truck by about a minute. you know its gonna cook out there today. the beeechams aint got nuthin to hide.
FIZZLE WIZZLE DIZZLE PIZZLE
July 26th, 2012 at 5:48 am
Was watching the Carson Palmer, ESPN piece and wanted to see if anyone else noticed one thing.
Early they were asking him about how difficult last year was or whatever, and they show a quick sideline shot of him, Hue and Kyle Boller.
And Boller is looking like he is trying to help him with some playcalls, and gives him the international “smoking a joint” sign, TWICE!!!!
Was that Hue Jackson’s audible at the LOS signal?
“Blue, 27, urkle purple, set go!!”
July 26th, 2012 at 5:52 am
As a rule, I avoid ESPN like the plague, so I didn’t see that Carson Palmer highlight. Still I doubt that Hue and Boller were using pothead audible signals. That’s too bizzare.
July 26th, 2012 at 5:53 am
And Boller is looking like he is trying to help him with some playcalls, and gives him the international “smoking a joint” sign, TWICE!!!!
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I saw it. I thought he might have been picking hair out of his teeth. But who knows, the whole team seemed a little off last year.
July 26th, 2012 at 5:57 am
Boller put the fore finger and the thumb together, and went to his mouth like he was smoking.
I really don’t think it could have been anything else.
110% being serious here. I will try to find a link
July 26th, 2012 at 6:03 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Is Training Camp this Sunday?
July 26th, 2012 at 6:08 am
Monday is first practice.
July 26th, 2012 at 6:09 am
After watching Seymour’s pre-season sideline interview last year and another one I saw on ESPN later on, I’m convinced he was stoned out of his mind during both.
Not buzzed. Stoned.
Glassy eyed, stupid grin, forgetting what he said at the beginning of a sentence before he got to the end stoned.
Hey, if you’re gonna get high during games, at least do a drug that’ll make you a violent maniac.
Seymour should try smoking crystal meth instead of purple.
July 26th, 2012 at 6:10 am
Pat Kirwan @PatKirwanCBS
I was told Raider line coach Steve Wisniewski has cleared out his office and left the Raiders, Frank Pollack on own as o- linecoach
July 26th, 2012 at 6:12 am
Interesting on Wiz.
So all those calls for how great it was to have Rod Wood, Biekert and Steve Wiz on the staff were a tad premature last year.
Neither one stuck around or made any impact.
July 26th, 2012 at 6:12 am
Wiz! What happened?
July 26th, 2012 at 6:19 am
Discord amongst the staff ?
July 26th, 2012 at 6:22 am
Sure hope little Wiz’s shoulder is coming along OK.
Parsons at C might be a problem.
July 26th, 2012 at 6:23 am
WHERE IS ART SHELL ??
July 26th, 2012 at 6:23 am
People said no more scholarships.
Well, Uncle Wiz was one of those.
July 26th, 2012 at 6:27 am
Former Oakland Raiders cornerback Skip Thomas has died. He died of a heart attack during the weekend.
Thomas played for the Raiders from 1972-77. He was an underrated part of a glamorous secondary in Oakland during its 1970s heyday. Nicknamed “Dr. Death,” Thomas was a terrific cornerback who hit hard. Off the field, he was a key fabric of the wild Raiders of that era and was known for being a major-league character. He was a favorite of Oakland coach John Madden. Thomas was 61.
Our condolences go out to Thomas’ family and to the Raiders.
July 26th, 2012 at 6:28 am
Wonder why the shakeup just a couple days away from start of camp? This can’t be spun as a good thing. Some behind the scenes drama to be certain. I don’t think it’s a reflection on Wiz 2 perse, but I also think that nobody has really discussed the fact he’s coming off surgery and still in process of recovery.
The O-line becomes a questionmark now, and a greater concern today with Wiz leaving.
July 26th, 2012 at 6:29 am
I thank Steve for being a loyal Raider, but he was an asst line coach, without much playing experience in the ZBS, and without much coaching experience in general.
Losing Sanjay Lal will have a greater impact on this team than Steve Wiz.
July 26th, 2012 at 6:31 am
RIP Skip Thomas and family
July 26th, 2012 at 6:32 am
Frank Pollack on own as o- linecoach
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Don’t these guys usually have a couple of assistants ?
July 26th, 2012 at 6:34 am
“THE SOUL PATROL”
July 26th, 2012 at 6:41 am
Too bad for Wiz.
No time for distractions though.
Have to keep it pushin!
July 26th, 2012 at 6:43 am
Used to get a kick out of people here blasting Sanjay Lal’s coaching ability.
As if they ever saw him in action or had any idea what he was about.
I tend to think it has something to do with his name.
Granted, watching Raider WRs colliding and tripping over each other when lined up on the same side, and balls deflecting off of DHB’s hands wasn’t exactly confidence inspiring – but the truth is no one here knows how much of that is attributable to a coaching deficiency or what Lal’s true worth was.
Lal landed another job with ease, so there’s reason to suspect that people that actually know something had a good opinion of him.
July 26th, 2012 at 6:45 am
Lal should get tons of credit for having J Ford and D Moore ready as rookies to contribute.
Lou Murph for that matter as well.
July 26th, 2012 at 6:49 am
RIP Skip Thomas, part of the “Soul Patrol” and Raider tradition.
“…they were one of the most physical, most dominant, meanest, roughest, toughest defenses in football.
Wille Brown was an All-AFL and Pro Bowl cornerback who played in a backfield known as “The Soul Patrol,” a secondary that included safeties Jack Tatum and George Atkinson and that inspired fear in anyone who dared to cross the middle of the field.
Tatum was known as “The Assassin.”
Atkinson was “The Hit Man.”
Cornerback Skip Thomas was “Dr. Death.”
And receivers weren’t so much opponents who had to be stopped as targets to be erased.”
July 26th, 2012 at 6:52 am
Lal was directly tied to DHB as far as the haters go.
Murphy too. A LOT of drops, half efforts, and fumbles from that guy.
July 26th, 2012 at 6:54 am
JLH and his dinginess, lol ….
July 26th, 2012 at 6:54 am
Good Post Bob!
RIP Dr Death! That Soul Patrol was something to watch!
July 26th, 2012 at 6:55 am
I gotta give a lot of credit to Lal for DHB. He got a lot better from year to year. Still a lot of flaws in his game, but Lal was able to minimize them.
July 26th, 2012 at 6:57 am
Is that true about Wiz? I wonder why so close to TC?
July 26th, 2012 at 7:02 am
As far a Old Wiz, probably lacked chemistry with Frank Pollack and decided to leave, good luck to Steve, he coached at Stanford before coming here, I’m sure he’ll find a job soon, maybe across the Bay with Jim Harbaugh…uuughh.
July 26th, 2012 at 7:08 am
I could see him having issues with Pollack too. Especially trying to adapt to the new blocking scheme. Didn’t Wiz have to re-interview for the asst line coach job? Why didn’t they identify the expected changes and decide to make the decision back then? This is really late in the preseason to make a change like this. But he’s just an asst, and those are easily replaceable.
July 26th, 2012 at 7:16 am
LET’S GO RAAAAAAAAAAAIDERS!
First season with structure and accountability since Rich Gannon was cracking skulls!
July 26th, 2012 at 7:27 am
Just checked the Raiders Coach Roster, I still see Steve as our Assistant O-line Coach!
BTW..I believe he could kick Frank’s @$$ with no problem!!
July 26th, 2012 at 7:33 am
The Raiders have hit reset and the future is finally looking bright!
Being a fan for the past 27 years has been frustrating. Mainly because I have wanted our “GM” fired for the past 20 years….I really wish Al would have let go of the GM duties and just let someone else make the calls while he just cut the check….I think that would have been a winning combination; a GM who had a clue plus an owner who was willing to spend every dime to win.
Alas, over the years I grew to understand that Al Davis would rather lose doing it his own way than sit back and watch someone else get the credit for the Raiders getting turned around. I understand that position, I just wish he had done what was right for the team and let go of the areas he could no longer handle.
But now Reggie is up to bat, and so far I like what I see. The only move that really has me scratching my head was the Knapp hiring, but that was most likely Dennis Allen’s call, so I can’t complain about a HC getting a voice in his coordinators since I had wanted Al Davis to do the same thing in the past.
No pick and no salary cap room, so my hope is that our improvement comes directly from having a GM and HC that can now hold the players accountable without interference from above. I think it could happen.
Limited injuries = 10-6 baby!
July 26th, 2012 at 7:39 am
The President ahead of Romney by 6 points in Wall Street Journal poll. I think MB, Brien, JFB, and RRS are having a group hug, which will probably lead to group sex.
July 26th, 2012 at 7:39 am
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/26/raiders-gm-reggie-mckenzie-agrees-they-can-be-a-playoff-team/
This is old news now but I’ll re post it in case some of you guys missed it.
July 26th, 2012 at 7:42 am
Wall Street poll had a 9% swing to more registered democrats than Repubs polled.
Which, if you actually read the Wall Street Journal article, it clearly states that.
July 26th, 2012 at 7:42 am
@ Dakota……Yes, Yes, Yes
July 26th, 2012 at 7:46 am
If Reggie believes, I will believe! So close the last couple years…yes, new coaching staff and a lot of unproven…but, LET’S GO RAIDERS!!!
July 26th, 2012 at 7:50 am
So when you read that article on MSNBC, and where it asks to read the poll here, did you?
Here are the people polled:
Strong Democrat 24
Not very strong Democrat 11
Independent/lean Democrat 11
Strictly Independent 16
Independent/lean Republican 12
Not very strong Republican 7
Strong Republican 16
Other (VOL) 2
Not sure 1
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So it was a poll of 46 D’s, 35 R’s, 16 indie’s and 3 not sure.
July 26th, 2012 at 7:50 am
No poll is entirely accurate, JFB. They all have margins of error. If this had gone the other way, you and MB would be jumping in joy and bragging about it all morning. If The President is doing such a horrible job, Romney should be polling a lot better. Romney is simply unlikeable.
July 26th, 2012 at 7:52 am
A lot of strong Republicans call themselves independent, because they really think they are independent, because they’re retarded. The poll’s accurate. Suck it, JFB.
July 26th, 2012 at 7:52 am
Yep. For the first time In “feels like forever”, I feel some actual confidence. No Kool-aid, just pure certainty that we’re on the right track. I’m not expecting the Super Bowl. But I expect the team and the organization to be better this year than last year, and I believe this marks the spot of our rise back to relevance. We’ll continue to improve and be amongst the usual suspects in the playoff picture and SB conversation in the coming years.
July 26th, 2012 at 7:53 am
So if every R and D polled along party lines, of the 19 “Independents and unsures”, 3 went to BO, 8 to Romeny, and 8 undecided still.
Great news for Mitt.
July 26th, 2012 at 7:55 am
If this had gone the other way, you and MB would be jumping in joy and bragging about it all morning.
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Well Rasmussen does the opposite and has Mitt running at about a 4-5 lead for months now, do you ever hear me talking about it?
I stick to Gallup, clearly the leader in polls, and they have it as a toss-up, and that’s what it is.
July 26th, 2012 at 7:56 am
JFB, a lot of republicans call themselves independent, like you for instance. That’s your guys’ big thing now. Part of that tea party movement I guess. Walks like a duck quacks like a duck. Suck it. President leads Romney big time.
July 26th, 2012 at 7:57 am
It appears Charles Woodson’s much-discussed position change is happening. The 15-year veteran lined up at safety with Green Bay’s base unit to open training camp on Thursday, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
The release of Charlie Peprah on Wednesday by the Packers makes more sense now. Peprah started 15 games last year, but wasn’t that effective and he underwent knee surgery this offseason.
The Packers will likely tell us that Woodson’s role might not really be changing much. He already played some safety from the slot in the team’s “Corner Okie” package.
July 26th, 2012 at 7:57 am
Doesn’t CNN or Fox..MSNBC have a blog for all this political talk?
Just wondering…we don’t want KK on this blog so early in the morning!? Do we?
I SURE AS HELL DON’T!!
July 26th, 2012 at 7:57 am
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82ad26dd/article/charles-woodson-lining-up-at-packers-safety
July 26th, 2012 at 7:59 am
Sorry….I will leave now,lol.
Sully, turn on some CNBC sometime would you? Straight down the middle, no talking points go unchallenged.
July 26th, 2012 at 7:59 am
I don’t normally comment on political stuff here but all I can tell you is my family’s financial life has taken a big hit since out pres. took office.
My overall “quality of life” has droppped significantly (fiscally).
Change is needed. Whether our current leader can do something about it or we need someone new to come in, I am not happy with where i’m at right now.
July 26th, 2012 at 8:00 am
Yes, JFB, you talk about Romney having led in past polls ALL THE TIME! What do you think, we were born yesterday? Now the results go the other way and you try to play coy, like you’re not into politics. lol. How do you know all this stuff then? YOu follow it religiously, and point out every single thing indicates Romney is winning.
July 26th, 2012 at 8:01 am
Romney may not be very likeable, but when that independent voter is staring at that ballot, he is going to be thinking about the schytty economy….not which guy he would rather sit down and have a beer with.
July 26th, 2012 at 8:01 am
DJ Johnny the reason you’re struggling economically is because you’re irresponsible. You’re going to blame the president for that?
July 26th, 2012 at 8:03 am
Dakota, the candidate that people would rather have a beer with always wins. Just the way it is. You know that. You weren’t complaining when Bush won that way, despite being the worst of the two candidates, twice. Karma’s a bittch, isn’t it?
July 26th, 2012 at 8:04 am
Vegas, over at the Wild Horse Golf Course they got $20 specials going on after 4pm…I’m thinking booking a tee time some time this week!
Good deal, right?
July 26th, 2012 at 8:04 am
….back to Raiders talk….
in
3
2
1
Go!
July 26th, 2012 at 8:07 am
R-A-I-D-E-R-S !!!!
R-A-I-D-E-R-S !!!!
R-A-I-D-E-R-S !!!!
July 26th, 2012 at 8:08 am
261.Sullivan44 Says:
July 26th, 2012 at 8:03 am
Dakota, the candidate that people would rather have a beer with always wins. Just the way it is. You know that. You weren’t complaining when Bush won that way, despite being the worst of the two candidates, twice. Karma’s a bittch, isn’t it?
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Not when the economy is crap. The incumbent always loses when the economy is crap.
July 26th, 2012 at 8:10 am
No one deny that Al Davis still has his stamp on this team.
Many of the guys HE drafted are in key positions on the team..heck it’s been less than a yr. since he’s been gone so it makes sense.
I think this yr. we will see what many people dreamed of. Al as the “silent” owner- non meddling, with the team he helped build on the field and a well regarded GM to run the day to day.
July 26th, 2012 at 8:14 am
266.DJ Johnny Says:
July 26th, 2012 at 8:10 am
No one deny that Al Davis still has his stamp on this team.
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Yeah, Reggie still has a lot of work to do to clean out some garbage.
July 26th, 2012 at 8:17 am
Romney is very likable, especially when the alternative is hot burning garbage.
mope & change
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Dakota Says:
July 26th, 2012 at 8:01 am
Romney may not be very likeable
July 26th, 2012 at 8:17 am
260.Sullivan44 Says:
July 26th, 2012 at 8:01 am
DJ Johnny the reason you’re struggling economically is because you’re irresponsible. You’re going to blame the president for that?
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Ok, and all the poor people living in ghettos are irresponsible too. They ALWAYS blame the government.
I’ll take my share of responsibility, but I had nothing to do with creating an economic atmosphere that forced a major merger and eliminated positions.
Note that I am NOT blaming our current president for all my woes, in fact i try to be as positive as possible and know that it is ME who will have to dig myself out of any holes that I may find myself in.
July 26th, 2012 at 8:21 am
Billy Beane must be stopped or its dirt infield for half the football season!
Rebuild Billy! More prospects and projects! You can get at least 3 utility players for Cespedes!
July 26th, 2012 at 8:24 am
You do not fit the mold of a Dem with this attitude of self reliance. It’s time you get on the govt teet! Make 0hbhama proud and get on food stamps and when your unemployment runs out do like others and go on disability with a fake injury.
Remember if you have a successful business “you didn’t build that, someone else did that for you”
Sincerely,
hope & change 2012
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DJ Johnny Says:
July 26th, 2012 at 8:17 am
Note that I am NOT blaming our current president for all my woes, in fact i try to be as positive as possible and know that it is ME who will have to dig myself out of any holes that I may find myself in.
July 26th, 2012 at 8:26 am
Watching the Donco Training Camp on NFL network. Waiting for Manning to grab his neck and collapse!
July 26th, 2012 at 8:27 am
MistaBrown Says:
July 26th, 2012 at 8:21 am
Billy Beane must be stopped or its dirt infield for half the football season!
Rebuild Billy! More prospects and projects! You can get at least 3 utility players for Cespedes!
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For some strange reason I don’t see that happening.
Remember a few months back when Mark Davis mentioned how embarrassing it was to open up the season on national TV playing in dirt?
I’m sure they’ll come up with a way to patch that ish up!
July 26th, 2012 at 8:27 am
MistaBrown Says:
July 26th, 2012 at 8:21 am
Billy Beane must be stopped or its dirt infield for half the football season!
Rebuild Billy! More prospects and projects! You can get at least 3 utility players for Cespedes!
LOL! 13 more wins to go!
July 26th, 2012 at 8:28 am
They just spray paint the dirt kelly green and call it a day.
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R8eray Says:
July 26th, 2012 at 8:27 am
I’m sure they’ll come up with a way to patch that ish up!
July 26th, 2012 at 8:28 am
When it comes time to vote alot of people will ask themselves “Am I better or worse off than I was four yrs. ago”?
To show this isn’t anti democratic rhetoric I am spouting I will add that things were much better economically during the Clinton yrs. for instance.
To be fair, there is only so much ANY president can do.
July 26th, 2012 at 8:30 am
Wiz leaving is concerning.
July 26th, 2012 at 8:33 am
Did anybody see this in The sporting News? Cock sold us out and pihttp://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2012-07-25/oakland-raiders-training-camp-carson-palmer-darren-mcfaddencked us to come in last in the division.
July 26th, 2012 at 8:33 am
http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2012-07-25/oakland-raiders-training-camp-carson-palmer-darren-mcfadden
July 26th, 2012 at 8:34 am
Wiz leaving isn’t as concerning to me as the timing of it, right at the eve of training camp. Will there be any issue with Wiz II coming off injury and working with a staff that doesn’t include his uncle?
July 26th, 2012 at 8:34 am
That isn’t what he said in the chat. i am very disappointed in Stevo. Must be trying out for a BSPN gig. lol
July 26th, 2012 at 8:36 am
WTF?
July 26th, 2012 at 8:37 am
That dirt infield works both ways.
Both teams have to play on it.
Since it’s not going anywhere, it’d be nice to make it work to ur advantage.
Maybe actually practice on dirt? Knowing it’s gonna be there?
If A’s go deep in the playoffs it’ll be there longer than anyone likes and the need for a new stadium will become even more glaring.
They haven’t been able to “patch it over” yet (while the A’s are still playing during the season).
July 26th, 2012 at 8:38 am
Hello Steve Corkran Hello?? Anyone home???
You say on the blog chat that anyone can win the AFC West and you predict we’ll be bottom feeders. Nice! Way to get the support of the Nation!
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Prediction: Fourth, AFC West
Steve Corkran covers the Raiders for the Contra Costa Times and Sporting News.
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WTF is right!
July 26th, 2012 at 8:39 am
guest123 Says:
July 26th, 2012 at 8:34 am
Wiz leaving isn’t as concerning to me as the timing of it, right at the eve of training camp. Will there be any issue with Wiz II coming off injury and working with a staff that doesn’t include his uncle?
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Either way you look at it its concerning.
Timing or not, seems there might be a rift of some people in the building who arent totally on board.
July 26th, 2012 at 8:41 am
Steve did throw us under the bus!!!
http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2012-07-25/oakland-raiders-training-camp-carson-palmer-darren-mcfadden
4th in our division…that conniving POS!
After feeding us all that BS during his live chats?
July 26th, 2012 at 8:41 am
I knew Cork was NO Homer but……DAMN, that’s surprising. He’s gonna hear about this for sure.
July 26th, 2012 at 8:41 am
Well Corkran’s not on board. 4th place in the AFC West is about good for 4 or 5 wins? Maybe 2? Please just tell us how you really feel Cork?
July 26th, 2012 at 8:43 am
Corkran’s last place finish prediction should trump his horrible San Diego prediction. He’ll never live that down. The Nation will be merciless and relentless. Way to stick your neck out there!
July 26th, 2012 at 8:44 am
It seems contradictory to have a possible Top 5 offense and be in your division cellar at the same time. Just doesn’t make sense.
July 26th, 2012 at 8:44 am
Lmao #276. Cork two-timing us.
July 26th, 2012 at 8:45 am
Guess all that hope for the defense and brilliant new multiple defenses and REGGIEBALL is just wishful thinking, eh? Top 10 offense must be a mirage.
July 26th, 2012 at 8:46 am
A good question for Cork on his next chat will be:
Cork, who do you think we take with the #1 overall pick in the 2013 draft?
July 26th, 2012 at 8:47 am
I’m sticking with Jerry, JT the Brick, Vittorio Tafur and Paul Gutierrez!!!
July 26th, 2012 at 8:49 am
Well I ain’t buying it. It’s come out of HIS mouth more than once “Don’t pay attention to Pre-season record predictions.” I’m not swayed……dissappointed? Maybe.
July 26th, 2012 at 8:50 am
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July 26th, 2012 at 8:50 am
Oh yeah, he’s gonna take alot of heat for this, and bet his “live chat” stock plummets.
July 26th, 2012 at 8:52 am
The hater line is getting awfully long. I love it. All pressure on the Donks.
July 26th, 2012 at 8:53 am
Theghostronin79 Says:
July 26th, 2012 at 8:50 am
Oh yeah, he’s gonna take alot of heat for this, and bet his “live chat” stock plummets.
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Cork has never been all that great at predictions. Remember the ‘Boss will have a better year than Miller’ talk? Another Cork special…
July 26th, 2012 at 8:54 am
Wow. 4th place in the west?
If Raiders win the division he’ll never hear the end of it.
Maybe he’s mad at the Raiders for making him look bad with the SD prediction.
July 26th, 2012 at 8:57 am
I don’t think even Indy, Jacksonville or Miami, Cleveland, Tampa, or Miami beatwriters would come out with a prediction for last place, as a pre-season prediction.
July 26th, 2012 at 8:57 am
The hater line is getting awfully long. I love it. All pressure on the Donks.
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OH YEAH…..The pressure fell on them the SECOND Manning stepped in the building. Expectations just blasted through the roof. Anything less than conference Championship for them is gonna be a total loss.
Burn Baby BURN…… I think the Donks will not live up.
And the Raiders will leave alot of teams going “WTF just happened? I thought we were supposed to be playing the Raiders today, and we just got our A$$es Pounded.”
July 26th, 2012 at 8:58 am
By predicting us to be 4th, Cork is basically saying the Raiders suck…period.
On the next chat he should be hammered with questions asking him to explain WHY?…since this is what he really thinks.
No more BS of “well the division is wide open and sure the Raiders can win”. No…tell us all the reasons we suck and don’t sugarcoat it for us.
He’s an unbiased writer so give it to us.
July 26th, 2012 at 8:59 am
Why do you guys get so worked up over predictions? Let them drink up that hater-aid and enjoy the fact that nobody will be expecting anything from our Raiders.
July 26th, 2012 at 9:00 am
Well said DJ Johnny, Cork’s a hater if he can’t back up his comment with some objective analysis.
July 26th, 2012 at 9:01 am
Does it really matter what Steve Corkran picked us to finish?
Honestly?
July 26th, 2012 at 9:01 am
If he picked us to take 1st you guys would be saying how credible he is…
July 26th, 2012 at 9:02 am
Remember everyone getting all Butt Sore when Jerry would predict 5-6 wins at best? Everyone called him a hater but, at least he called it as he saw it with US too. We don’t need to be “Fluffed”. Just be consistent.
July 26th, 2012 at 9:04 am
Why do you guys get so worked up over predictions?
No reason to get worked up if the predictions followed a line of analysis that is consistent. One day earlier in a chat, he tells us we can compete for the division, with it being so “wide-open”, the next we get a report from the same man telling the world we’ll finish dead last. Wow! I’m not upset at the prediciton so much as he should be more consistent. If he wants to blast the Raiders, go on record and give us a bullet list that explains why the 2012 Raiders will suck. That too much to ask?
July 26th, 2012 at 9:04 am
If he picked us to take 1st you guys would be saying how credible he is…
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I don’t think that’s the deal honestly. It’s more that he tells us one thing, then goes and says another. That’s the credibility part. Not that he’s gonna pick us to win it all like a Nation Homer or something. Just shoulda been telling us from the jump, that he didn’t expect much from this years team.
July 26th, 2012 at 9:05 am
Motivation often plays a big role in the NFL. Be happy that all the ‘analysts’ expect the Raiders to suck. All pressure on Denver.
July 26th, 2012 at 9:05 am
#307, no it doesn’t..what does is him feeding us all this BS and then going behind our backs on an other site and saying the opposite.
Principal
If dude thinks we stink then say it to face…tell us how you really feel about our team (not his) and don’t sugarcoat it either!
July 26th, 2012 at 9:06 am
We don’t need to be “Fluffed”. Just be consistent.
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exactly, don’t blow smoke up our a$$es.
July 26th, 2012 at 9:07 am
The big story today is the Wiz thing.
What is going on?
This is a pretty big story…or not. If he left for “personal” issues or a big rift with Reggie and/or DA.
It could be an issue with working with Pollack. Or…maybe he hates the new “scheme”?
Hope we get some insight on this.
July 26th, 2012 at 9:09 am
@Guest #321. Maybe Cork does think its wide open but someone still has to finish last. Perhaps he feels all the West teams will hover around .500 with the Raiders barely finishing last. Doesn’t mean he thinks we’ll be 4-12.
July 26th, 2012 at 9:09 am
The big story today is the Wiz thing.
What is going on?
This is a pretty big story…or not. If he left for “personal” issues or a big rift with Reggie and/or DA.
It could be an issue with working with Pollack. Or…maybe he hates the new “scheme”?
Hope we get some insight on this.
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This story broke hours ago. Jerry wouldv’e confirmed or denied by now.
July 26th, 2012 at 9:11 am
309.guest123 Says:
July 26th, 2012 at 9:04 am
Why do you guys get so worked up over predictions?
No reason to get worked up if the predictions followed a line of analysis that is consistent. One day earlier in a chat, he tells us we can compete for the division, with it being so “wide-open”, the next we get a report from the same man telling the world we’ll finish dead last. Wow! I’m not upset at the prediciton so much as he should be more consistent. If he wants to blast the Raiders, go on record and give us a bullet list that explains why the 2012 Raiders will suck. That too much to ask?
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Yeah, we’re big boys. Not like it’s the first time someone predicted the Raiders to suck…
Tell us why.
Apparently he feels everyone else in the division is that much better…
Again….why?
July 26th, 2012 at 9:11 am
Lol. Why cant steve make a judgment call without getting shlt on? He’s not a raider fan.. He doesnt drink the kool aid..
July 26th, 2012 at 9:12 am
311.The Big Banana Says:
July 26th, 2012 at 9:05 am
Motivation often plays a big role in the NFL. Be happy that all the ‘analysts’ expect the Raiders to suck. All pressure on Denver.
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Good point…let’s embrace it.
July 26th, 2012 at 9:12 am
The Big Banana Says:
July 26th, 2012 at 9:09 am
@Guest #321. Maybe Cork does think its wide open but someone still has to finish last. Perhaps he feels all the West teams will hover around .500 with the Raiders barely finishing last. Doesn’t mean he thinks we’ll be 4-12.
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For sure not 9-7 or 8-8…maybe 7-9 or 6-10!
I say 9-7 with all the changes with a Wild Card!
July 26th, 2012 at 9:13 am
@ Big Banana 315;
But even that doesn’t add up. Cork also said that all 4 teams in the division greatly improved. We would all colllectively cannibalize each other for a 4th place 8-8 or 7-9 team. That’s a load of variables to predict that. More typically last place teams are 4 to 5 win teams.
July 26th, 2012 at 9:13 am
How has he blown smoke up our a$$es?lol
July 26th, 2012 at 9:15 am
318.Marks hair Says:
July 26th, 2012 at 9:11 am
Lol. Why cant steve make a judgment call without getting shlt on? He’s not a raider fan.. He doesnt drink the kool aid..
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That’s all good. So instead of telling us all this warm and fuzzy stuff on the chats he can start telling us how he really feels and we can all respect him for his honest analysis.
July 26th, 2012 at 9:15 am
what happened with wiz?
July 26th, 2012 at 9:16 am
408RAIDER Says:
July 26th, 2012 at 9:15 am
what happened with wiz?
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Cleared his office & left the team.
July 26th, 2012 at 9:17 am
why tho? I love wiz!
July 26th, 2012 at 9:17 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
July 26th, 2012 at 5:48 am
Was watching the Carson Palmer, ESPN piece and wanted to see if anyone else noticed one thing.
Early they were asking him about how difficult last year was or whatever, and they show a quick sideline shot of him, Hue and Kyle Boller.
And Boller is looking like he is trying to help him with some playcalls, and gives him the international “smoking a joint” sign, TWICE!!!!
Was that Hue Jackson’s audible at the LOS signal?
“Blue, 27, urkle purple, set go!!”
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No wonder we were the most penalized team.
July 26th, 2012 at 9:17 am
316.guest123 Says:
July 26th, 2012 at 9:09 am
The big story today is the Wiz thing.
What is going on?
This is a pretty big story…or not. If he left for “personal” issues or a big rift with Reggie and/or DA.
It could be an issue with working with Pollack. Or…maybe he hates the new “scheme”?
Hope we get some insight on this.
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This story broke hours ago. Jerry wouldv’e confirmed or denied by now.
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Are u suggesting this might be abogus story?
July 26th, 2012 at 9:18 am
I think he is honest in his chats.. Did he say we would finsh higher than 4th in a chat?
July 26th, 2012 at 9:18 am
Lol. Why cant steve make a judgment call without getting shlt on? He’s not a raider fan.. He doesnt drink the kool aid..
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That’s why his insight is important, because he DOESN’T drink the Kool-Aid. His prediction of “Dead Last” doesn’t Jive with what he tells us.
Just be straight from the beginning. That’s all
July 26th, 2012 at 9:21 am
330 so before he said we’d finish higher? I havent read that..
July 26th, 2012 at 9:22 am
@ DJ
No, I think the story of uncle Wiz leaving the Raiders is completely legit. But Corkran isn’t nearly as responsive or take ownership of breaking news the way Jerry did.
July 26th, 2012 at 9:22 am
I wouldn’t put to much into Corks prediction….it’s just like the love Fest for Peyton manning I’ve been listening to all morning on the NFL channel… They still gotta play the games…lots of questions about all the afc west teams…. Id be shocked if they picked the Raiders to win the west…. I feel good about the Raiders direction …
July 26th, 2012 at 9:22 am
Wisniewski OLines’ assistant coach cleared out his office, no longer on Raiders coaching staff;
According to Raider Nation Times per cbs sports
July 26th, 2012 at 9:22 am
If it makes any of you feel better I predict we’re going to the Superbowl every year!
July 26th, 2012 at 9:23 am
Guest123 Says:
July 26th, 2012 at 9:13 am
@ Big Banana 315;
But even that doesn’t add up. Cork also said that all 4 teams in the division greatly improved. We would all colllectively cannibalize each other for a 4th place 8-8 or 7-9 team. That’s a load of variables to predict that. More typically last place teams are 4 to 5 win teams.
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It happened just last year. 3 teams 8-8 and 1 team 7-9.
July 26th, 2012 at 9:23 am
Hearing lots of rumors about Wiz (Sr.). Hopefully, we’ll get a new post later today or some type of press release through either NFL Network or Raiders.com
July 26th, 2012 at 9:24 am
Every analyst ive heard or read has us finishing 3rd or 4th in the division.. I think you guys just miss bashing herara, so you gotta go after steve..
July 26th, 2012 at 9:25 am
I’m feeling a 9-7 or 10-6 year. Holla!
July 26th, 2012 at 9:25 am
The 6 week “offseason” is over. What are they on furlough still. We should be getting new blog updates for coaching changes when they happen. Or is that not a newsworthy item?
July 26th, 2012 at 9:25 am
Twitter being down right now isn’t helping…
July 26th, 2012 at 9:26 am
Bring on the chargers!
July 26th, 2012 at 9:26 am
Wiz is still listed as a coach on Raiders.com.
July 26th, 2012 at 9:26 am
My absolute best-case scenario is that DMac has a killer year and makes the Pro Bowl, but then he can’t play in it … but not because he will be injured, but because he will be in the Big Game!!
July 26th, 2012 at 9:27 am
I’m feeling a 9-7 or 10-6 year. Holla!
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YUP! ! !
July 26th, 2012 at 9:27 am
Raidertbone Says:
July 26th, 2012 at 9:23 am
Hearing lots of rumors about Wiz (Sr.). Hopefully, we’ll get a new post later today or some type of press release through either NFL Network or Raiders.com
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If you leave it Steve, you probably won’t hear about it on this web site…but maybe on in other!
July 26th, 2012 at 9:28 am
If this is true, I wonder if Pollack brings in someone as an assistant o-line coach. Wylie would be too weird (and he has no ZBS experience), but maybe a veteran unsigned ZBS lineman as an assistant?
July 26th, 2012 at 9:28 am
On another topic. Im really disapointed that stabler has joined the lawsuit…
I didnt know destroying my body would cause future problems…der..
But the nfl did.. We want money..
July 26th, 2012 at 9:29 am
The longer the hater list, the more targets we have when we start throwing eggs.
July 26th, 2012 at 9:30 am
Which one of you asked about Phillip Buchanon coming back?!?!
Come on, fess up!..
July 26th, 2012 at 9:30 am
#349
… and really bad eggs!!
Drink up. me hearteys, you ho!
July 26th, 2012 at 9:31 am
Yo (damn spellcheck!!)
July 26th, 2012 at 9:31 am
Phillip Buchanon? Wasn’t he President before Abe Lincoln?!!!
July 26th, 2012 at 9:32 am
Lol Tbone, 351 & 352
July 26th, 2012 at 9:33 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
July 26th, 2012 at 9:30 am
Which one of you asked about Phillip Buchanon coming back?!?!
Come on, fess up!..
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Lol, that was pretty bad. A troll, perhaps?
July 26th, 2012 at 9:34 am
Pat Kirwan @PatKirwanCBS
I was told Raider line coach Steve Wisniewski has cleared out his office and left the Raiders, Frank Pollack on own as o- linecoach
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July 26th, 2012 at 9:35 am
If Pat Kirwan says it, that’s good enough for me; now, just waiting on all the juicy details …
July 26th, 2012 at 9:36 am
If this story is true, it’s a little ridiculous that neither Cork, Jerry or even Jon Becker has seen fit to post SOMETHING about it. Were Twitter up, I’d be asking Cork, Jerry and Paul G. about it right now.
July 26th, 2012 at 9:37 am
Jerry & cork ask their own softball stupid questions.. They HAVE to.. Its the same dumb questions..
July 26th, 2012 at 9:39 am
Already problems with the new staff… Sigh..
July 26th, 2012 at 9:44 am
Heard he was just packing to head to Napa! Just a story blown out of proportion!
July 26th, 2012 at 9:48 am
Ryan kalils a goof..
July 26th, 2012 at 9:48 am
r8eray Says:
July 26th, 2012 at 9:44 am
Heard he was just packing to head to Napa! Just a story blown out of proportion!
Anything to cause a stir!
July 26th, 2012 at 9:51 am
Happy Birthday to Taiwan Jones!
July 26th, 2012 at 9:51 am
hwnrdr Says:
July 26th, 2012 at 9:48 am
r8eray Says:
July 26th, 2012 at 9:44 am
Heard he was just packing to head to Napa! Just a story blown out of proportion!
Anything to cause a stir!
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soooo cancel the riot?
July 26th, 2012 at 9:51 am
Hawaiian, that’s all….no detail.
July 26th, 2012 at 9:54 am
riots back on Ray..
http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/45989/steve-wisniewski-out-as-raiders-assistant
July 26th, 2012 at 9:55 am
Shooot! ESPN just reported it and confirmed!
July 26th, 2012 at 9:55 am
But I just got my riot stick out of the cubbord
July 26th, 2012 at 9:56 am
RIP Skip Thomas…
Dr. Death was part of the most dangerous Secondary ever.
1 NATION
July 26th, 2012 at 9:56 am
Twitter’s back up. I just tweeted to Jerry Mac and Cork, asking them what’s going on.
July 26th, 2012 at 9:57 am
Darnit! I guess its truth!
July 26th, 2012 at 9:57 am
Back and forth emotions.. The riot stick is really gonna whale…
July 26th, 2012 at 9:57 am
Steve Wisniewski is no longer a coach with the Oakland Raiders.
A source close to the situation confirmed a tweet from Pat Kirwan of CBS Sports that Wisniewski is no longer the assistant offensive line coach with Oakland. He was going to assist new offensive line coach Frank Pollack. The Raiders are moving to a zone-blocking scheme. Wisniewski was the assistant offensive line coach in Oakland last year and he was considered a bright, young coach.
The source said Wisniewski decided not to coach because he wants spend more time with his family. NFL coaches work upward of 100 hours a week.
Wisniewski, a former Raiders offensive lineman, is expected to work with the Raiders is a lesser capacity, perhaps in a game-day role. Thus, his strong relationship with the team is intact.
His departure from the staff should not impact his nephew, Oakland center Stefen Wisniewski at all. He was a standout at guard as a rookie. He is transitioning to center. The source said Stefen Wisniewski understood his uncle’s decision.
July 26th, 2012 at 9:58 am
ESPN reporting he decided not to coach to spend more time with family, and that his relationship with the team is intact. He’s taking on a lesser role and will be involved in a game-day role.
July 26th, 2012 at 9:59 am
Beat me to it, Ray
July 26th, 2012 at 10:00 am
That is good news to end the riot!
July 26th, 2012 at 10:00 am
Bad sign.. Maybe wiz was on scholarship too? He seemed like he’d make a good coach though.
July 26th, 2012 at 10:03 am
Thanx ray..
Looks like we’re gonna be a man short..
July 26th, 2012 at 10:05 am
I don’t blame Uncle Wiz for leaving that 100 hour a week job. What a grind. Week to week work on Sundays sounds like it would be fun. For asst coach pay, that’s gotta be like fast food worker pay by the hour.
July 26th, 2012 at 10:11 am
Welcome to the new era of the Oakland Raiders… training camp is OPEN TO FANS!!!
http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/More-Fans-Will-Watch-Raiders-Training-Camp/9148ab1d-d5a4-43fe-bdbd-5da00737d4cb
July 26th, 2012 at 10:13 am
Beginning Friday, July 27 at 10:00 a.m., fans wishing to attend a practice in Napa can visit any Raider Image location and receive two tickets…
July 26th, 2012 at 10:13 am
For those who dont know…raiders will be letting hella folks view training camp in napa….all raider image locations starting at 10am giving away free tickets for it…act quickly….cuz im getting in on that move!
July 26th, 2012 at 10:14 am
LOL BCZ beat me to it….and Real Ray at same time! Glad to know Raider fam is on it!
July 26th, 2012 at 10:14 am
Sweet, thanks for the heads up fellas.
July 26th, 2012 at 10:17 am
Wish I lived in Cali… but I am really excited that they are finally opening up to fans. I expect daily reports out of the semi-pros that attend some camp.
July 26th, 2012 at 10:18 am
Brien’s getting pulled over at the first stop light in Napa.
July 26th, 2012 at 10:18 am
I’m saying 10-6 this year gents and we win the division! If anyone goes to watch camp, we expect a live chat immediately following the activities.lol
July 26th, 2012 at 10:19 am
Big time buzz here in the 510!…Folks are encouraged with the A’s bashin as well as the Warriors building a real basketball team…and do I need to add the Raiders?
Ppl reppin hard in the east bay….”How bout dem A’s?”…”Warriors bout to be nice”…..”RAAAAIIIDDDEEEERRRSSSSS”
That is the convo when you see the logos rocked out here!…Great time to be in this place
July 26th, 2012 at 10:19 am
Wow, the iron curtain has fallen.
July 26th, 2012 at 10:20 am
Twitter is down, good, it’s not just me
July 26th, 2012 at 10:20 am
Of course Wiz was a scholarship coach. How many other teams were trying to get him? That’s pretty much the litmus test.
July 26th, 2012 at 10:21 am
For those of you on the fence, this team is becoming a hot ticket so get in while you can. Expect season ticket sales to be up.
July 26th, 2012 at 10:21 am
Corky deserves to be blasted for several things, but picking the Raids to finish last in the AFC West isn’t one of them.
When asked about the Raider chances, all he’s ever said is the division is wide open and the Raids should be in the thick of things.
I’d be willing to bet he figures the Raids to be around 7-9, and that might very well have them in the thick of things all season, while finishing 4th.
You want to blast Corky ?
Blast him for never breaking a story.
Blast him for mistakes like ‘DHB is the 6th best WR on the roster’ or ‘Oakland will destroy SD week 17, the Bolts have mailed it in’.
Most of all, blast him for not regularly updating this blog in order to keep the comment count reasonable. We’ve seen plenty of instances of days without a post from Steve and the comment count exceeding 2k.
July 26th, 2012 at 10:21 am
Bcz24 Says:
July 26th, 2012 at 10:17 am
Wish I lived in Cali… but I am really excited that they are finally opening up to fans. I expect daily reports out of the semi-pros that attend some camp.
TxRaider210 Says:
July 26th, 2012 at 10:18 am
I’m saying 10-6 this year gents and we win the division! If anyone goes to watch camp, we expect a live chat immediately following the activities.lol
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B@uce got yall back! Laptop will be there and I shall drop all I can for yall…hopefully Norco Bob rolls thru and I can meet Mark Davis and take some henny shots
July 26th, 2012 at 10:21 am
Wiz any good at zone blocking? I actually don’t remember. Wiz is a Raider for life, I still have a man crush.
July 26th, 2012 at 10:22 am
We’ll finally get some in depth reporting from practice..
July 26th, 2012 at 10:22 am
Since twitter is down, if my followers are curious, I’m dropping a mean deuce right now(on the clock).
July 26th, 2012 at 10:22 am
Too bad about Wisniewski leaving as o-line coach.
More and more, the Raider mystique of the past is disappearing.
Al, Jack Tatum, Ben Davidson pass away, and then a great guy like this leaves the staff.
Man, the future better start NOW.
July 26th, 2012 at 10:23 am
Sullivan44 Says:
July 26th, 2012 at 10:18 am
Brien’s getting pulled over at the first stop light in Napa.
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Based on what?
Be positive MR….raiders in new era as you wanted and A’s are ballin mayne…learn to be happy
How’s Sac treatin ya?
July 26th, 2012 at 10:24 am
394. Exactly
July 26th, 2012 at 10:24 am
I’m not buying this 100 hours/ week story. He was a coach last year, so he knew the job was very demanding with long hours, so why now? A few days before TC?
I don’t like it!
July 26th, 2012 at 10:24 am
JR Says:
July 26th, 2012 at 10:22 am
Too bad about Wisniewski leaving as o-line coach.
More and more, the Raider mystique of the past is disappearing.
Al, Jack Tatum, Ben Davidson pass away, and then a great guy like this leaves the staff.
Man, the future better start NOW.
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Those guys will never be forgotten…they are always here with us
But we have to start anew..time to bring these new generation of Raiders on up
July 26th, 2012 at 10:24 am
A’s to win World Series, Brien.
July 26th, 2012 at 10:25 am
From Twitter:
Terrelle Pryor @TerrellePryor
Teddy died now my father. I need some prayer forreal !!!!
July 26th, 2012 at 10:25 am
99….you been on war path lately? Everything cool old man?
July 26th, 2012 at 10:27 am
RaiderDuck Says:
July 26th, 2012 at 10:25 am
From Twitter:
Terrelle Pryor @TerrellePryor
Teddy died now my father. I need some prayer forreal !!!!
Oh oh, more distraction as we head to TC?
July 26th, 2012 at 10:30 am
TP,
I’m praying for you and your father.
Buckeyes!!!
July 26th, 2012 at 10:30 am
Uh…Skip Thomas died a year ago. What’s with this breaking news stuff?
Anyhow, speaking of Skip, If anyone ever gets a copy of actual SB 11 telecast, watch when they show a picture of “Dr Death” Skip Thomas, looking like Dru Down with long permed hair. lol. He’s got stunnas on and his head is tilted, too. Just mean muggin. This is 1977! I could just see him and Tatum kicking it in the town.
July 26th, 2012 at 10:30 am
8-8
July 26th, 2012 at 10:30 am
Sullivan44 Says:
July 26th, 2012 at 10:24 am
A’s to win World Series, Brien.
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Whoooooaaaa I like it….and Raiders win AFC West?
No need to ask bout W’s right?
July 26th, 2012 at 10:32 am
Damn TP….we here for ya big dawg…..thats tough
July 26th, 2012 at 10:34 am
I feel bad for TP.
Stay strong TP.
July 26th, 2012 at 10:34 am
Raider O Says:
July 26th, 2012 at 10:30 am
TP,
I’m praying for you and your father.
Buckeyes!!!
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family TP. Turn this tragedy in to inspiration and play your heart out this year!
July 26th, 2012 at 10:34 am
I dont know how this season will go….But if we remain relatively healthy I’m going 9-7 afc west crown…i’m puttin my support behind carson
July 26th, 2012 at 10:35 am
Rough the last year and a half for TP…alot of change in his life being in his early 20s…its tough but this will make him a better man…we shall show our support to him in Napa
July 26th, 2012 at 10:36 am
Inge with his 11th!…a’s 3-0…stay hittin jacks!
July 26th, 2012 at 10:36 am
After they showed that picture of Skip Thomas,
Dandy Don:
“Skip says he doesn’t smile in pictures because every time someone takes a picture of him, they’re taking a piece of his soul. Nice guy, though. I love Skip”
lol. Those were great days.
July 26th, 2012 at 10:37 am
Cp3 does give me hope that i havent had in yrs..
July 26th, 2012 at 10:40 am
Hope the A’s dont peak too soon.. It feels like the moneyball season again.
July 26th, 2012 at 10:40 am
I had hope last season until Al died,JC went down and Hue became Napolean all within a month of each other…but we moving on and 2012 carson is my guy
July 26th, 2012 at 10:42 am
Marks Hair Says:
July 26th, 2012 at 10:40 am
Hope the A’s dont peak too soon.. It feels like the moneyball season again.
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No they peaking at right time…after all star break you must make your push cuz AL playoff races are still tight for everyone….texas is only 5 games up on us and gotta play us hella times end of season
July 26th, 2012 at 10:43 am
Dammit…come on milone! men on 1st and 3rd…1 out with Encarnacion is up
July 26th, 2012 at 10:44 am
Method To My Madness Says:
July 26th, 2012 at 10:40 am
I had hope last season until Al died, JC went down and Hue became Napoleon all within a month of each other…but we moving on and 2012 carson is my guy
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Hue was really put in a weird position. In the history of the NFL, what other head coach has suddenly gained control of an entire franchise midway through a season? Too bad he let it go his head like he did.
July 26th, 2012 at 10:45 am
did anybody notice that bane in batman rises sounds a just like henry kissinger? Or henry killinger, and his magic murder bag..
July 26th, 2012 at 10:50 am
415.Method To My Madness Says:
July 26th, 2012 at 10:34 am
I dont know how this season will go….But if we remain relatively healthy I’m going 9-7 afc west crown…i’m puttin my support behind carson
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I think i’ts gonna take more than 9-7 to win the west.
July 26th, 2012 at 11:09 am
http://lewrockwell.com/paul/paul816.html
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Bernanke gets schooled, yet again.
July 26th, 2012 at 11:10 am
424.RaiderDuck Says:
July 26th, 2012 at 10:44 am
Method To My Madness Says:
July 26th, 2012 at 10:40 am
I had hope last season until Al died, JC went down and Hue became Napoleon all within a month of each other…but we moving on and 2012 carson is my guy
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Hue was really put in a weird position. In the history of the NFL, what other head coach has suddenly gained control of an entire franchise midway through a season? Too bad he let it go his head like he did.
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Hue is confident in his abilities as any coach worth his salt would be.
Nobody seems to give the guy any credit.
1st ever HC gig. All the injuries, losing his boss midseason, his best player (DMAC), his starting QB, his top receivers, and he STILL manages to come away w/out a losing record and guys wanna roast him as a “pimp” and bascially an incompetant boob.
I know i know, if he was so wonderful how come he’s at Cincinnati as a d-backs asst?
Did he make some bad decisions??? Heck yes, but
July 26th, 2012 at 11:12 am
… i’ve seen coaches with 10 yrs. or more under their belt make real bad ones too.
Oh well. We move on confidently with DA.