An Al Davis tradition lives on _ Raiders in Napa
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Friday, July 27th, 2012 at 9:14 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Here’s a sneak preview of some Sunday stuff for print which has already been posted on-line . . .
Raiders embark on first camp without Al Davis
Five questions for training camp
Training camp roster/depth chart
Note: Neglected to post this earlier, but NFL Network reporting third-round pick Tony Bergstrom is locked up. You can expect the same for fifth-rounder Juron Criner, to be announced either Sunday or Monday.
For anyone who thought either wouldn’t be there for Day 1 . . . you worry too much.
The schedule for this weekend: players begin rolling in Saturday, they’ll be buried in meetings Sunday and the first practice (in pads) will be Monday morning. No “dress rehearsal” walk-throughs to get thing started. Thank goodness.
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July 27th, 2012 at 9:25 pm
LOL Chico.
Chicks in Qatar don’t wear skirts?
July 27th, 2012 at 9:26 pm
CODE BLACK 2012
LET IT BEGIN!!!
July 27th, 2012 at 9:34 pm
OPENING NIGHT CEREMONIES IN NAPA
Buzz cuts for all rookies.
July 27th, 2012 at 9:35 pm
For anyone who thought either wouldn’t be there for Day 1 . . . you worry too much.
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Ouch…..Jerry with a shot across the bow
July 27th, 2012 at 9:38 pm
Our D has to be better this year, cuz it can’t be worse that it was last year. How many teams ran over and passed over us? 99 and 99 and a half yards was puke. So with that putrid D we had, we were still close. Very close. Stop a 99 yard drive which we knew wasn’t gonna happen, and we’re in the post season. Stop a 99&1/2 drive and, you guessed it. So this year, judging by how horrible awful our D was last year, I’d say we’re a lock with the new defensive unit and staff we got this year. It’s almost a no brainer.
There were times last year when I just said to myself about the D unit, these guys do not know how to play football. They are absolutely f’ing clueless. And they were. But this year, look for a top ten unit and into the post season.
July 27th, 2012 at 9:43 pm
Beautiful bounce, lol.
July 27th, 2012 at 9:47 pm
Wow, that was a terrible throw, lol.
Looked retarded more than anything.
I’d bet he hasn’t caught a runner stealing all year.
July 27th, 2012 at 9:49 pm
There is going to be a level of accountability on defense that hasn’t been there in a while.
I think we will see missed assignments = benchings.
Wouldn’t be surprised to see a big name cut by The Reggime to drive home a point.
July 27th, 2012 at 9:51 pm
J Hill Says:
July 27th, 2012 at 9:49 pm
There is going to be a level of accountability on defense that hasn’t been there in a while.
I think we will see missed assignments = benchings.
Wouldn’t be surprised to see a big name cut by The Regime to drive home a point.
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McCheese has to be on the top of that list.
July 27th, 2012 at 9:52 pm
Followed closely by Huff24.
July 27th, 2012 at 9:53 pm
So the offense is all Greg Knapp, aka Lane Kiffins offense when he was here……..
July 27th, 2012 at 9:56 pm
KoolKell Says:
July 27th, 2012 at 9:53 pm
So the offense is all Greg Knapp, aka Lane Kiffins offense when he was here……..
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I think it will be a run first intermingled with long bombs instead of check down pases. Similar but different.
July 27th, 2012 at 9:57 pm
Not likely, JB.
On both counts.
July 27th, 2012 at 9:58 pm
I hope so, because the dink & dunk takes 10 – 15 plays executed perfectly, to score a touchdown
July 27th, 2012 at 10:01 pm
I’d be very disappointed if the offense were the same as when Kiffin was here.
I can understand the conservative offense with McClown and Russkall coupled with with rookie WRs. But with the talent he has at his disposal this time around, I think we will see the type of results Knapp got in SF.
July 27th, 2012 at 10:05 pm
I hope we see a lot of different formations.
2 TEs with Reece and DMac in the backfield.
3 and 4 WRs.
DMac and Jones on the field at the same time.
July 27th, 2012 at 10:11 pm
01′ 49ers 3 rd in pts
02′ 49ers 13 in pts
03′ 49 ears 9th in points
Knapp OC San Francisco 01 – 03′
July 27th, 2012 at 10:12 pm
C’mon JFB you weren’t worried. Right?
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Just Fire Baby Says:
July 27th, 2012 at 9:35 pm
For anyone who thought either wouldn’t be there for Day 1 . . . you worry too much.
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Ouch…..Jerry with a shot across the bow
Just Fire Baby Says:
July 27th, 2012 at 9:35 pm
For anyone who thought either wouldn’t be there for Day 1 . . . you worry too much.
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Ouch…..Jerry with a shot across the bow
July 27th, 2012 at 10:15 pm
I’m not sold on Knapp. I agree with J Hill that we have a ton of offensive weapons & we have what I believe is a franchise QB. Topping that off will be a significantly upgraded O-line. If Knapp can’t get us to a top 5 offense, he will have failed in my book.
July 27th, 2012 at 10:16 pm
Ok, JFB.
Gave it 9 strong innings.
I’m about to pass out.
Good game.
July 27th, 2012 at 10:23 pm
“I ain’t playing for peanuts man. Anybody that saw me at practice knows what I can do. If Raiders don’t wanna pay me i’ll just go somehwere else. I gotta eat man”.
July 27th, 2012 at 10:24 pm
We were 9th in offense last year so anything less than that would be a disaster for Knapp.
July 27th, 2012 at 10:32 pm
We were 9th in offense last year so anything less than that would be a disaster for Knapp.
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We were 32nd in defense last year so anything greater than that will be a disaster for Allen.
July 27th, 2012 at 10:39 pm
We don’t believe the Raiders will win the AFC West because of their cornerbacks. Shawntae Spencer and Ronald Bartell are veterans that were cut for a reason last year. DeMarcus Van Dyke and Chimdi Chekwa for the old Oakland scheme and didn’t play well last year. This position is a grab bag, and we’re not sure there are any right answers for coach Dennis Allen.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82adce6e/article/oakland-raiders-have-plenty-of-competition?module=HP11_hot_topics
BRING BACK NAMDI, JUST DO IT REGGIE
July 27th, 2012 at 10:41 pm
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d82ade204/Can-Tim-Tebow-beat-out-Mark-Sanchez-in-camp?module=HP11_content_stream
Riggie should have gotten Tebow instead of Lienhart.
July 27th, 2012 at 10:51 pm
24.Scrotum Rash Says:
July 27th, 2012 at 10:39 pm
We don’t believe the Raiders will win the AFC West because of their cornerbacks. Shawntae Spencer and Ronald Bartell are veterans that were cut for a reason last year. DeMarcus Van Dyke and Chimdi Chekwa for the old Oakland scheme and didn’t play well last year. This position is a grab bag, and we’re not sure there are any right answers for coach Dennis Allen.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82adce6e/article/oakland-raiders-have-plenty-of-competition?module=HP11_hot_topics
BRING BACK NAMDI, JUST DO IT REGGIE
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Has Nnamdi ever played on a team that had a winning record?
July 27th, 2012 at 10:53 pm
23.Scrotum Rash Says:
July 27th, 2012 at 10:32 pm
We were 9th in offense last year so anything less than that would be a disaster for Knapp.
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We were 32nd in defense last year so anything greater than that will be a disaster for Allen.
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I love your name Scrotum Rash but we were actually 29th in defense.
Your point is well taken though.
July 27th, 2012 at 10:56 pm
Namdi was a shut down corner. No use cryin over spilt milk, wasn’t his fault he played during our dog years. But our CB position will be our wink link. Solid everywhere else.
July 27th, 2012 at 10:58 pm
BTW DJ, we may have been 29th with the D, but after the 99 yard meltdown, twice, we were 32nd in my book. Should of been 33rd.
July 27th, 2012 at 10:59 pm
Sorry Scrotum. I get it now. Can’t be any worse than # 32…
Just get us to around average on D.
Interesting that most of the top teams in the league had lousy defenses.
Giants-29th in pass D.
Packers-15 and 1 reg season and worst pass defense in NFL history (most yds. given up)
New England- Weren’t they like 30th in defense?
Could we be overrating the value of a good pass defense? Is that something Reggie is thinking?
Nobody wants “bad” defenses but teams won..and big w/o it last yr.
July 27th, 2012 at 11:06 pm
I should add though that GB’s first 6 players taken in the draft were defensive guys, so apparently they don’t like that whole bad defense thing.
July 27th, 2012 at 11:06 pm
These are but a few questions of the dozens I think most of the Nation might want to ask.
Q: Will there be a primary base defense run or will the defense be hybrid 3-4/4-3?
Q: Is the back-up QB position set or is there going to be a competition between ML and TP?
Q: Can Miles Burris make a huge impact right away and become a force on defense?
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Five questions as the Oakland Raiders begin training camp
By Jerry McDonald
jmcdonald@bayareanewsgroup.com
Posted: 07/27/2012 08:33:29 PM PDT
Updated: 07/27/2012 08:33:30 PM PDT
FIVE QUESTIONS ENTERING TRAINING CAMP
1: Is Carson Palmer still a premiere NFL quarterback? He’ll have an entire training camp this time, but also an entirely new offensive system which will demand versatility.
2:Can Darren McFadden remain healthy? McFadden appeared en route to a 1,500-yard-plus season until a mid-foot ankle sprain. He’s never played more than 13 games in a season.
3: How will new coach Dennis Allen hold players accountable? Allen is promising accountability for a team prone to penalties and mental mistakes. He’ll set the tone in camp.
4:What happens with Rolando McClain? The new regime likes what it’s seen in terms of dedication and work ethic of the disappointing middle linebacker. But there’s a sixth-month jail sentence under appeal.
5: What receiver steps up to join Darrius Heyward-Bey? Last year’s rookie flash Denarius Moore heads the list, but keep an eye on Jacoby Ford and fifth-round pick Juron Criner.
July 27th, 2012 at 11:09 pm
29.Scrotum Rash Says:
July 27th, 2012 at 10:58 pm
BTW DJ, we may have been 29th with the D, but after the 99 yard meltdown, twice, we were 32nd in my book. Should of been 33rd.
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You’re right Scrotum. I’ll take it a step further and say 133rd.
I’ve seen some Raider D’s that were bad but last yr’s. takes the cake. In fact they don’t even deserve to take any cake.
July 27th, 2012 at 11:15 pm
21.DJ Johnny Says:
July 27th, 2012 at 10:23 pm
“I ain’t playing for peanuts man. Anybody that saw me at practice knows what I can do. If Raiders don’t wanna pay me i’ll just go somehwere else. I gotta eat man”.
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BTW that was a Kerry Collins quote…(my best recollection of it).
July 27th, 2012 at 11:18 pm
Raidernationdave Says:
July 27th, 2012 at 11:06 pm
These are but a few questions of the dozens I think most of the Nation might want to ask.
Q: Will there be a primary base defense run or will the defense be hybrid 3-4/4-3?
Q: Is the back-up QB position set or is there going to be a competition between ML and TP?
Q: Can Miles Burris make a huge impact right away and become a force on defense?
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I predict Miles Burris will be a stud. I hope he destroys Peyton Manning. Not that I wanna see him hurt but I can’t help wanting the Raiders to be the team that makes him regret joining Denver.
July 27th, 2012 at 11:23 pm
For anyone who thought either wouldn’t be there for Day 1 . . . you worry too much.
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Haha
July 27th, 2012 at 11:31 pm
For anyone who thought either wouldn’t be there for Day 1 . . . you worry too much.
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Guilty as charged.
Interesting that: Peyton Manning is 36, Drew Brees is 33, Tom Brady turns 35 next week and Eli will be 32 in January but Carson Palmer at 32 is on the “downslide” of his career and washed up.
July 28th, 2012 at 12:10 am
Oh good, the kids are signed. I can go to bed now…
July 28th, 2012 at 12:18 am
im still shocked that a fifth round draft choice is one of 3 unsigned rookies left in the nfl.. criner. wouldnt have thought he would still be unsigned two days before camp starts.
July 28th, 2012 at 12:49 am
well this blog is busy tonight…
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July 28th, 2012 at 12:54 am
Interesting that: Peyton Manning is 36, Drew Brees is 33, Tom Brady turns 35 next week and Eli will be 32 in January but Carson Palmer at 32 is on the “downslide” of his career and washed up.
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Think that might have something to do with the jersey he will be wearing?
July 28th, 2012 at 1:42 am
1: Is Carson Palmer still a premiere NFL quarterback? He’ll have an entire training camp this time, but also an entirely new offensive system which will demand versatility. No and nothing else will my mind!
2:Can Darren McFadden remain healthy? McFadden appeared en route to a 1,500-yard-plus season until a mid-foot ankle sprain. He’s never played more than 13 games in a season. This team needed JCampbell to hold everything together but Spuds let him go to Chicago!
3: How will new coach Dennis Allen hold players accountable? Allen is promising accountability for a team prone to penalties and mental mistakes. He’ll set the tone in camp. Its hopeless because with one defender will cause more penalties aka Seymour!
4:What happens with Rolando McClain? The new regime likes what it’s seen in terms of dedication and work ethic of the disappointing middle linebacker. But there’s a sixth-month jail sentence under appeal. Let him be responsible for himself and let the team cut him!
5: What receiver steps up to join Darrius Heyward-Bey? Last year’s rookie flash Denarius Moore heads the list, but keep an eye on Jacoby Ford and fifth-round pick Juron Criner. DHB isn’t the player this team needs. If the remaining wide outs can remain healthy and let Gannon continue to work with Terrell we could see a better season. Not what crybaby Palmer sees “post season play” not for three years at least. The team woes continues!
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July 28th, 2012 at 2:51 am
TPRYOR in some deep pain.
Loses mentor 4 days ago.
Then 1 day later loses father…
TPRYOR, thoughts and prayers to you and ya family.
July 28th, 2012 at 4:27 am
Where is the Rockstar this morning?
I’ve got a few questions for him. I was reading up on our division rival The Kaaaaannnsaaaasss Ciiiiity Chiefs, when I noticed…and I swear I’m not making this ish up….google it if ya wanna, that the KC Offenive Quality Control coach is a fella named…… Jim Bob Cooter.
Since I assume Mr. Cooter lives in Mizzou, I wanna know if this Podunkian lives anywhere near Rockstar’s neck of the woods.
More importantly, has RRS ever been frog giggin or squirrel huntin with said Jim Bob.
Because The Raider Nation needs to know if a respected member, and founding father of the semi-pros has been, in any way, fraternizing with the enemy.
What sayeth thee, in thy defense, Rockstar? Hmmmm?
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bwahahahahahahaha!!
good one, Buckeye
wait – my bro Jim Bob works for KC ???
why didn’t he tell me?
July 28th, 2012 at 4:31 am
by the way, I took Thursday & Friday off work this week. thats why I wasnt a part of the AM crew.
I did pop in yesterday evening to get up to speed though and found out about Big Wiz!!
in all seriousness, my wife grew up in this town of 300 and her graduating class was like 12, I think. one of the guys she grew up & went to school with K-12 was named Jim Bob, lol
July 28th, 2012 at 4:36 am
Note: Neglected to post this earlier, but NFL Network reporting third-round pick Tony Bergstrom is locked up. You can expect the same for fifth-rounder Juron Criner, to be announced either Sunday or Monday.
For anyone who thought either wouldn’t be there for Day 1 . . . you worry too much.
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Definitely Jery.
I’m worried especially about the OL. Good news to see Bergstrom signed.
July 28th, 2012 at 4:37 am
*Jerry.
July 28th, 2012 at 4:44 am
I’m worried especially about the OL. Good news to see Bergstrom signed.
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the OL held up pretty well last year, but I can see the reason for your concern
1. moving to a strict zbs
2. Wylie & Wiz out as coaches
3. Barnes retained at RT
4. Wiz moved from LG to C
5. Carlisle moved from RG to LG
July 28th, 2012 at 5:06 am
what are the odds Juron Criner goes to Vegas tonight after signing his contract and starts spraying everybody with dom perignon ???
July 28th, 2012 at 5:51 am
Hanley is going to catch one in the ribs for those shenanigans on his home run trot last night.
Giants dugout was not amused.
July 28th, 2012 at 6:00 am
Awwww…
Don’t be like that JFB, lol!
July 28th, 2012 at 6:09 am
Well it was obvious HanRan hasn’t played much meaningful baseball in his time.
You can pose a little at the plate, and go all crazy after you touch home plate.
You don’t make stupid little gestures when you are rounding 2nd.
I’m sure Donny Baseball didn’t like that too much either.
July 28th, 2012 at 6:13 am
You’re acting like he went all Tom Howard on y’all.
The guy is new to a team, and helped them get a big win.
Relax Gigantes already.
July 28th, 2012 at 6:20 am
You’re acting like he went all Tom Howard on y’all.
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I don’t think I have EVER seen a guy in his home run trot (that was not a walkoff), start celebrating at 2nd base.
This is NL West baseball. Teams drill you, or a teammate to get the dugouts attention, for that stuff.
July 28th, 2012 at 6:25 am
But if they do retaliate, they will probably do it on Sunday.
July 28th, 2012 at 7:06 am
No dress rehearsals, lol.
I see what Cable was trying to do, but it didn’t work.
July 28th, 2012 at 7:57 am
DJ Johnny Says:
July 27th, 2012 at 10:51 pm
24.Scrotum Rash Says:
July 27th, 2012 at 10:39 pm
BRING BACK NAMDI, JUST DO IT REGGIE
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Has Nnamdi ever played on a team that had a winning record?
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Pop Warner, maybe…
July 28th, 2012 at 8:19 am
I wonder if we have whats needed to beat the swedes..
July 28th, 2012 at 8:25 am
35. We will be a base 4-3. We’ll probably be in 4-2 & 3-3 nickels more than our 3-4..
42. I guess your not into the new era huh?
July 28th, 2012 at 8:28 am
Marks Hair Says:
July 28th, 2012 at 8:25 am
35. We will be a base 4-3. We’ll probably be in 4-2 & 3-3 nickels more than our 3-4..
42. I guess your not into the new era huh?
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Disagree about the 3-4. We wouldn’t have asked Seymour to drop 15 pounds to play 3-4 DE only to use it as a gimmick. I’m thinking it could be as much as 50/50 this year.
As for “Dcraiderfan,” he’s a hater. ‘Nuff said.
July 28th, 2012 at 8:30 am
Dress rehersals… thats like admiting we’re gonna stink day 1.. Should have tossed the whole season to grab the #1 pick again.. Cable guy. Lame
July 28th, 2012 at 8:36 am
The way I look at it, is we have waaaaay more depth and talent on the D-line as opposed to our LB’s.
So why on earth would we favor a defense (the 3-4) that takes a D-lineman off the field and replace him with a LB?
It’s like saying we are going to take TK, or Houston, or Seymour off the field, and replace him with Burris (if were lucky and have no injuries) or maybe Goethel.
We will switch to a 3-4 look in time, once we get our LB unit up to snuff.
July 28th, 2012 at 8:37 am
48.RaiderRockstar Says:
July 28th, 2012 at 4:44 am
I’m worried especially about the OL. Good news to see Bergstrom signed.
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the OL held up pretty well last year, but I can see the reason for your concern
1. moving to a strict zbs
2. Wylie & Wiz out as coaches
3. Barnes retained at RT
4. Wiz moved from LG to C
5. Carlisle moved from RG to LG
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“I get paid to worry about things i’m not supposed to worry about”
-Wilford Brimley’s character in “The Firm”.
July 28th, 2012 at 8:47 am
I thought Cable was a decent coach actually. He DID help take a 5-11 team and bring us back to some semblance of respectability.
He got made fun of for his appearence and his belly hanging out and some of his thatrical antics on the sideline.
I remember a friend saying Cable was “cute” with his pudgy neck and face and the way he rejoiced after a win or big play.
Problem is that friend who said that is a guy. He was trying to be funny. He said “Awwwww, he’s so cute”.
As a Raider fan do I respond negatively to that or give him an awkward “thank you”?
July 28th, 2012 at 8:50 am
Cable would have found a way to make the playoffs last year, IMO.
July 28th, 2012 at 8:55 am
62. Exactly.. We have no nt, and our lbs dont fit the 3-4 olb description.. Plus why whould you want gothel on the field over bryant or houston? Not to mention the opposition will put us into nickel defenses because our dbs are weak..
July 28th, 2012 at 8:57 am
Wow he took a 5-11 team all the way up to 8-8 in only 2 seasons!! Quick lets rehire the cable guy! What an amazing coach!
July 28th, 2012 at 8:58 am
I like the idea of being creative (especially on 3rd downs), and no doubt we will see some 3-4 looks.
But anywhere close to 50/50, I just don’t see it.
Not this year.
July 28th, 2012 at 9:01 am
We will play a tad of 3-4 this yr to change the culture & teach it to the team.. But eventually we’ll just play our best guys in their best spots..
July 28th, 2012 at 9:02 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
July 28th, 2012 at 8:50 am
Cable would have found a way to make the playoffs last year, IMO.
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You damn right he would of. Cable was not a pretty boy. He didn’t care how he looked or dressed or if he had dirt underneath his fingernails.
Damn, so close and so far.
July 28th, 2012 at 9:03 am
Cable?!?! Really???????
The guy was 6-0 in the division, and still managed to finish 8-8?!?!
I’m glad we fired that fat monkey.
July 28th, 2012 at 9:07 am
Allen and Tarver may feel that between Ivey, Kelly and whomever else, we’ve got enough guys to be OK at nose tackle.
Who knows? We could see some Shaughnessy at 3-4 OLB, like Mario Williams in Houston last year. In this scenario, we’d have Seymour and Bryant at 5-technique DE.
July 28th, 2012 at 9:09 am
Raiderssssss…. Getting closer to knock’n the snot outta the Chokers and Philip Rivers…
July 28th, 2012 at 9:10 am
71. Right?? How quickly they forget..
July 28th, 2012 at 9:12 am
Snessy is not an olb.. Pls no more of that.. M.williams is a special player. And even he’s going back to end where he belongs..
July 28th, 2012 at 9:13 am
The guy was 6-0 in the division, and still managed to finish 8-8?!?!
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The guy who replaced him went 8-8 and still managed to go 3-3 in the division, including 0-3 at home in his division.
July 28th, 2012 at 9:13 am
Kyle Boller camp fodder in San Diego now – too funny.
July 28th, 2012 at 9:16 am
76. The guy who replaced the cable guy sucked too..
July 28th, 2012 at 9:17 am
Raiders!!!!!!!!!@
July 28th, 2012 at 9:18 am
If lienhart goes down, we might call a few losers to.lol
July 28th, 2012 at 9:18 am
76. The guy who replaced the cable guy sucked too..
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Agreed, I just think Cable sucked a tad bit less, which was my original point, that Cable would have found a way to weasle out one extra game last year.
Cable’s teams got better down the stretch of seasons, and Hue’s imploded and fell apart.
July 28th, 2012 at 9:23 am
81. Yeah but cable guy would have just blown some other game so that the strech didnt even matter. Neither guy was qualified or ready for the job.. Hue had some offensive knowlege.. Cable got guys to play hard. But thats about it..
July 28th, 2012 at 9:25 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
July 28th, 2012 at 9:13 am
The guy was 6-0 in the division, and still managed to finish 8-8?!?!
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The guy who replaced him went 8-8 and still managed to go 3-3 in the division, including 0-3 at home in his division.
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He was fired too.
July 28th, 2012 at 9:26 am
New era, im excited about DA. He seems like a good egg, smart.. And reg will give him time to grow. I dont expect a 1 or 2 yr hc this time..
July 28th, 2012 at 9:28 am
Plus I hear DA doesnt beat his wife or employees
July 28th, 2012 at 9:29 am
MH,
Why can’t Shaughnessy play OLB in 3-4, if he is only asked to rush the passer or hold the edge? As long as he is not dropping in coverage, I think he can do it.
July 28th, 2012 at 9:30 am
YO HO HO AND A BOTTLE OF WINE
after i booted that ex old man of mine outta the trailer, i did have an eye for the cable man, but i met holla, my girlfriend. we entertain guests and drink gallo wine. we aint got nuthin to hide.
BIZZLE ZIZZLE DUECE AND GRIZZLE
July 28th, 2012 at 9:33 am
Just remembered whyI quit reading the posts.
July 28th, 2012 at 9:34 am
If all hes doing is stand up rushing all yr long, then its still just a 4-3. he has to play lb like a real lb if its a 3-4.. Your describing a shift of the dl to move nasty into a stand up stance, but the d will catch on that he cant & wont ever cover anybody..
July 28th, 2012 at 9:35 am
2 weeks and we get to see what some of these rooks can do. Can’t wait! It’ll be fun to see Leinart tossing it to Criner and Streater and to see what TP can do. I am ready!
July 28th, 2012 at 9:39 am
#89: Yep…Remember how well trying to make Brayton and that other big guy outside linebackers worked?…LMAO.
July 28th, 2012 at 9:39 am
I meant the o will catch on.. Not the d.
July 28th, 2012 at 9:41 am
Lol lienhert tossing lobs into double coverage only to be stolen by criner you mean..
July 28th, 2012 at 9:43 am
Any competent QB would pop an instant woodie seeing a defensive lineman at OLB.
July 28th, 2012 at 9:43 am
CanuckRaider Says:
July 28th, 2012 at 9:39 am
#89: Yep…Remember how well trying to make Brayton and that other big guy outside linebackers worked?…LMAO.
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That was because Rob Ryan had Brayton and Irons (try to) play standard OLB, as opposed to Allen and Tarver who understand you can’t do that.
July 28th, 2012 at 9:44 am
Sure hope two of Criner, Streater and Carrier can crack the roster…Big red zone targets are sweet.
July 28th, 2012 at 9:44 am
I cant wait to see t.jones tear up the preseason..
July 28th, 2012 at 9:45 am
That was the guy…Irons…And that was embarrasing to say the least.
July 28th, 2012 at 9:47 am
95. They do understand. Which is why nasty wont be playing and olb.. He plays end
July 28th, 2012 at 9:47 am
Hopefully Jones is ready to step up and can stay healthy…Could be quite the weapon with that speed.
July 28th, 2012 at 9:48 am
#99: Yes, we have a real NFL coaching staff now…Look for very good things this year.
July 28th, 2012 at 9:50 am
Health is my biggest concern. We are fragile & not very deep.
July 28th, 2012 at 9:53 am
Injuries are always the wild card and yes, our depth in a few areas leaves something to be desired but I think we’re going to see a major upgrade in intelligence and discipline on the field.
July 28th, 2012 at 9:53 am
New post.
July 28th, 2012 at 9:54 am
We still might add a couple of vets as well.
July 28th, 2012 at 9:55 am
You need the proper personel to run a 3-4 and da is gonna find out real quick that kelly cant handle the nt. Not to mention our lack of lbs..
July 28th, 2012 at 10:22 am
67.Marks hair Says:
July 28th, 2012 at 8:57 am
Wow he took a 5-11 team all the way up to 8-8 in only 2 seasons!! Quick lets rehire the cable guy! What an amazing coach!
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I just said the guy was “decent”, not amazing. By “decent” i mean average and not horrible.
We can do better and i think we have…but we won’t know for sure until we see how it all goes down.
July 28th, 2012 at 11:17 am
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