Van Dyke, McClain, Mitchell spur defense
By Steve Corkran
Tuesday, July 31st, 2012 at 7:21 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Quarterbacks and receivers had their way with defensive backs, for the most part, on the first day of training camp. Tuesday, it was time for the defense to show that they aren’t going to be pushed around all the time.
Middle linebacker Rolando McClain blanketed receivers on short passes over the middle, cornerback DeMarcus Van Dyke shined for the second straight day and backup safety Mike Mitchell punctuated the spirited performance with an interception of Carson Palmer on what appeared to be a well-thrown pass for receiver Juron Criner.
“Yeah, we made a few plays,” coach Dennis Allen said. “Coaches are all perfectionists, so it’s never what you want. I’ve learned over the years that when you walk off the practice field, it’s never as good as you thought it was or never as bad as you thought it was.
“Kind of reserve judgment until we get to watch the tape. It was nice at least to see us make a few plays. Mike Mitchell made a nice play on the interception, so it was nice to see.”
The real proof that the defense is up to the challenge, of course, comes during games. For now, it’s a nice start.
– The Raiders placed punter Shane Lechler (knee) and cornerback Ron Bartell (hamstring) on the non-football-injury list, which means they aren’t able to practice as a result of injuries suffered in non-football-related activities.
The Raiders can activate Lechler and Bartell from the list once they pass a physical and are cleared to practice.
– Second-year player Joseph Barksdale worked at right offensive tackle today, with rookie Tony Bergstrom next to him at right guard. This is in contrast to Monday, when they worked on the left side.
We’re still waiting to see them get some meaningful reps with the first-team unit. Allen said that’s likely to occur at some point in camp.
Until then, the first-team line looks like this, from left to right: Jared Veldheer, Cooper Carlisle, Stefen Wisniewski, Mike Brisiel and Khalif Barnes.
– Mitchell has supplanted Rock Cartwright as the personal protector on punts. For now, at least. Mitchell is fast enough and versatile enough to execute a direct snap off a fake punt, if needed.
– Denarius Moore and Jacoby Ford were the lone two fielding punts Monday. Today, four others joined the fray — Criner, Rod Streater, DeAundre Muhammad and Derek Carrier.
Ford showed no lingering effects from the tweaked left knee he suffered in practice Monday.
– The NFL has implemented a mandatory use of metal detectors for all fans entering the stadium at games this season. As a result, the Raiders are encouraging fans to arrive at least two hours before kick-off to ensure that no one misses any of the game.
Chief executive Amy Trask is confident that the Raiders won’t have any difficulty adjusting to the new procedure aimed at ensuring fans’ safety. Part of that confidence stems from the Raiders being the first team to employ walk-through scanners, which are believed to be faster than hand wands.
– Bartell, Lechler, linebacker Aaron Curry and defensive tackle Travis Ivey were the only four players who missed all of practice.
Running back Mike Goodson (hamstring) and tight end Richard Gordon (hip flexor) suffered injuries in practice today. Their long-term status is unknown right now. They will be evaluated on a daily basis, Allen said.
As for Lechler’s status, Allen said: “I don’t expect it to be any big deal, so I’m not real concerned about it.”
– When asked to rate the performance of Palmer so far, on a scale of 1-10, Allen doled out high praise, as well as high marks.
“Eight, nine,” Allen said. “He’s doing exceptional. He’s got full command of the offense and he’s doing a nice job of running it.”
Seeing Palmer perform at such a high level and in a nice comfort level, in turn, gives Allen peace of mind that the offense is in good hands.
“Absolutely,” Allen said. “You can’t win in this league on a consistent basis (without an reliable quarterback), and we feel good about the one we got.”
Being able to work with his teammates and coaches all year has helped a great deal, Palmer said. Last season, he arrived midway through the season after asking out of the Cincinnati Bengals and not practicing or playing until mid-October.
“It’s (Bill) Parcells that always says, ‘There’s a difference between being in shape and being in football shape, and the only way to get into football shape is to play football,’ ” Palmer said. “When you don’t play football for seven months or whatever it was, it just takes awhile not only for your mind to adjust to the speed of the game but your body to adjust. That was one of the toughest things for me just trying to get caught up with game shape.”
– The Raiders are permitted to throw on pads at practice for the first time Wednesday. Guidelines set forth in the Collective Bargaining Agreement prohibit teams from using pads the first two days of camp.
Allen, for one, is fired up about the prospect of seeing how his players look in pads. All the offseason workouts were conducted without pads, as well, per league rules.
“We’re going to go play football, and that’s the way the game was meant to be played, in pads,” Allen said. “We’ll put ‘em on, we’ll mix it up a little bit, and we’ll find out who’s going to compete when we put the pads on.”
– Allen showed Tuesday that he won’t hesitate to get on his players if they aren’t performing at an acceptable level.
At one point, Allen stopped practice, assembled his players and reminded them about what he expects from them in practice.
“I felt it was necessary to bring them all in together, let ‘em know what I was observing, and give ‘em a chance to get it corrected,” Allen said. “They did a pretty nice job of responding.”
Palmer said it’s not uncommon for their to be a letdown this early in camp, especially with the hot weather.
“Today was not quite what we expected,” Palmer said. “Coach had to get on us a little bit. But yesterday was a good first practice. Today was kind of what you’d expect from a second day, a little bit sluggish.
“We had a couple of guys pull up with some cramping and minor things. Like coach says, there’s no light at the end of the tunnel right now. It’s a grind. We have a double day tomorrow and we just have to keep working.”
– Add Marcel Reece to the list of people impressed by running back Darren McFadden.
“I keep saying it and I’m going to keep saying it; Darren McFadden is the best running back in this league, and he’s going to be that,” Reece said. “I’m excited for him and just for him to show you guys everything he can do.”
– Plays of the day
1. Mitchell’s interception of Palmer.
2. Palmer delivered a perfect strike to Reece on the left sideline, with the ball placed just over the hands of rookie linebacker Miles Burris.
3. Criner turned around Shawntae Spencer, caught the crossing route and continued down the left sideline for a long gain.
4. Spencer and strong safety Tyvon Branch bracketed receiver Eddie McGee on a deep post route, giving McGee no room to make a play on a ball that sailed over his head.
5. Palmer eluded a strong rush, stepped up in the pocket and delivered a strike to receiver Jacoby Ford.
– Quote of the day: “I went home and my mama told me, ‘DeMarcus, I’m your No. 1 fan, but you dropped too many interceptions last year.’ So, this year, I’m trying to work on catching the ball and turning my head when the ball when the ball is in the air.” — Van Dyke on what he felt he needed to work on from his rookie season
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July 31st, 2012 at 7:27 pm
1st
July 31st, 2012 at 7:28 pm
Yessir
July 31st, 2012 at 7:31 pm
Love it!
July 31st, 2012 at 7:32 pm
McClain is going to be a beast this year, alot of haters are going to have to eat crow, yeszir
July 31st, 2012 at 7:34 pm
Bigfoot is a beast. We could use him at most positions, O and D. Take that one to Las Vegas.
July 31st, 2012 at 7:35 pm
Before camp started yesterdy I said DVD > Checkwa, so far thats looking about right, eh
July 31st, 2012 at 7:36 pm
This is a nice quote. What does Seymour’s mother tell him? Way to melt down son? Only 3 offsides flags this week? Way to be a leader?
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– Quote of the day: “I went home and my mama told me, ‘DeMarcus, I’m your No. 1 fan, but you dropped too many interceptions last year.’ So, this year, I’m trying to work on catching the ball and turning my head when the ball when the ball is in the air.” — Van Dyke on what he felt he needed to work on from his rookie season
July 31st, 2012 at 7:38 pm
New scheme= top 10 D
July 31st, 2012 at 7:39 pm
TOP 10 D= PLAYOFFS POSSIBLY SUPER BOWL
July 31st, 2012 at 7:41 pm
I’m geeked!
July 31st, 2012 at 7:41 pm
Lamarr Houston is going to be a force on that D-line too, print it
July 31st, 2012 at 7:41 pm
Haven’t read the article yet,but based on tweets it’s on. Superbowl, baby!
July 31st, 2012 at 7:42 pm
offense will be Juggernaut + much improved D = Media slurpin Nations Balls
July 31st, 2012 at 7:42 pm
trece y quatorce
July 31st, 2012 at 7:43 pm
Lamar Houston for most improved player on the D-line
July 31st, 2012 at 7:43 pm
Eastoaklandraider,
Where did you come up with the following statement???
“a corner cannot always be judged by ints my friend everybody knows how good Nnamdi is except you.”
I agree Darelle Revis is a great corner. He has 18 INT’s in 5 seasons playing with the Jets, almost double the production of Nnamdi. Analyze that my friend.
And I really don’t care whom the media proclaims to be the best 2 corners in the NFL. Reevis may be one but Nnamdi definitely is not.
BTW, I bet you were a JC worshipper, down on your knees praying and supplicating yourself, proclaiming that JC WAS a #1 QB, possibly the second coming of Jim Plunkett.
Funny you, a day after he entered free agency JC signed as #2, Jay Cutler’s backup.
July 31st, 2012 at 7:45 pm
Huff for most improved db followed closely by branch
July 31st, 2012 at 7:46 pm
Eastoaklandraider,
Btw, I am not a hater: I believe overall the Raiders will be rated at # 8 this season, if CP stays healthy.
Raiders may make it into the first round of the playoffs.
July 31st, 2012 at 7:46 pm
Good Evening Nation Gonna be a great year.
July 31st, 2012 at 7:47 pm
NO JC WAS A SCRUB IMO
July 31st, 2012 at 7:48 pm
Jerry McDonald@Jerrymcd
Coach Dennis Allen measured in assessment of Marcel Reece. Could be ticketed as specialty offensive player, rather than every-down FB.
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ummmmm, he will get alot of play at TE I bet
July 31st, 2012 at 7:48 pm
CMON BLACK REVIS HAS BEEN ON A MUCH BETTER DEFENSE. CMON GUY I KNW UR BETTER THAN THAT.
July 31st, 2012 at 7:50 pm
We are set at TE, Im good with Aus and Myers plus Reece getting some play there
July 31st, 2012 at 7:51 pm
Put Nnamdi on a good D like the jets (which the jets tried to do) and he will get more picks
July 31st, 2012 at 7:52 pm
I want to see D Van Dyke enter the conversation with his play.
July 31st, 2012 at 7:52 pm
Jerry McDonald@Jerrymcd
WR Jacoby Ford has been very sure-handed through two-days. No issues with DHB either.
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Wouldn’t expect anything different
July 31st, 2012 at 7:52 pm
and when defenses tried to throw at him one year he responded with 8 picks then the QBs wised up and went after the other guy from then on.
July 31st, 2012 at 7:54 pm
DVD IS ON HIS WAY TO CARRYING THE TORCH AS THE NEXT GREAT RAIDER DB
July 31st, 2012 at 7:56 pm
Im full, Im drinkin to much damn Koolaid
July 31st, 2012 at 8:02 pm
In case you missed it http://www.bonanza.com/listings/Oakland-Raiders-Skull-Buckle-Bottle-Opener-and-Web-Belt-PICK-A-BELT-COLOR-/75352021
July 31st, 2012 at 8:03 pm
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=top%20rated%20corners%20in%20the%20nfl&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CFMQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Farticles%2F925172-nfl-ranking-the-10-best-cornerbacks-not-named-revis-or-asomugha&ei=YpsYUM3kDOHKiwKm9oDQBg&usg=AFQjCNHQ2YR5CdKdnztbtrPqsjYshhOt8A
THIS IS FOR BLACK AND SILVER
July 31st, 2012 at 8:12 pm
Just for fun I’ll chime in on Nnamdi. There’s no doubt that the fact he wasn’t targeted against by opposing QB’s would certainly lessen his opportunities for making int’s.
That being said, I don’t think he is the ballhawk that Revis and other great corners of the past were/are.
He has a skill of keying on a guy and staying with him but not that extra “sense” for the ball that would kick in to put him in position to make an int.
Blackside makes a good point about Revis being a shutdown and STILL making int’s. Simple answer is “Qb’s test Revis more”. That could be true seeing as Revis has had better corners on the otherside like Cromartie for instance and Raiders had…..CJ37 and before that Fabian Washington?
July 31st, 2012 at 8:14 pm
Please, please! Quit relying on what I called yesterday a desperate and stupid method. We blocked them inside their rear. Their rear is blocked. You can go and visit those places. Nothing there, nothing at all. With the help of our GUARANTEED plan you too will go from being a little bush to a thick, mighty confident log in no time! And finally, when all else fails just tell people 1/3 or more of your contingent is HIDDEN and flatly refuse to pull out the whole length. Insist real gentlemen don’t talk about such things in public and that they’ll just have to trust your word as to how massively pulsating enormaronistic the whole she-bag is.
And with that Gentlemen, I bid you a good evening.
July 31st, 2012 at 8:15 pm
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=top%20rated%20corners%20in%20the%20nfl&source=web&cd=4&ved=0CFYQFjAD&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfl.com%2Fnews%2Fstory%2F09000d5d82067df7%2Farticle%2Frespected-veterans-top-list-of-nfls-best-corners&ei=YpsYUM3kDOHKiwKm9oDQBg&usg=AFQjCNF8DnmgvgrKIMKCi63Er0vmF6gRfg
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this is from veterans. plus revis played on a much more aggresive d
July 31st, 2012 at 8:27 pm
31.eastoaklandraider Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 8:03 pm
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=top%20rated%20corners%20in%20the%20nfl&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CFMQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Farticles%2F925172-nfl-ranking-the-10-best-cornerbacks-not-named-revis-or-asomugha&ei=YpsYUM3kDOHKiwKm9oDQBg&usg=AFQjCNHQ2YR5CdKdnztbtrPqsjYshhOt8A
THIS IS FOR BLACK AND SILVER
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Nnamdi IS a guy who has shown he can shutdown the guy he’s covering….done it for yrs. That’s his deal and he does it well. Other “great’ corners have found ways to make int’s…No doubt Nnamdi can cover a guy like a glove. Can’t take that away from him.
You would think with a corner that good that we should have had a decent defense in all those yrs. he was here…OR a winning record.
July 31st, 2012 at 8:27 pm
Difference Between Republicans and Democrats
A Republican and a Democrat were walking down the street when they came to a homeless person. The Republican gave the homeless person his business card and told him to come to his business for a job. He then took twenty dollars out of his pocket and gave it to the homeless person.
The Democrat was very impressed, and when they came to another homeless person, he decided to help. He walked over to the homeless person and gave him directions to the welfare office. He then reached into the Republican’s pocket and gave the homeless person fifty dollars.
Now you understand the difference between Republicans and Democrats
July 31st, 2012 at 8:31 pm
Glad DVD’s moms is paying attention.
DVD has been dropping picks for years now. I didn’t know much about him when we drafted him, so I went through some scouting stuff to read on him, and I will never forget one of his “weaknesses” in one column was his hands.
Said he could have had 20 INT’s at the U in his career if he could catch, instead he had like 4.
July 31st, 2012 at 8:36 pm
Were looking good brothers I’m getting exited about 2 weeks from now some pre season football I’ll take it i I’m interisted to see pryor in garbage time as well as everything else
July 31st, 2012 at 8:38 pm
Glad to seee DVD making Strides but wasn’t chimdi checkwa the better of the 2 and supposidly more polished
July 31st, 2012 at 8:54 pm
39.raider till i die Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 8:38 pm
Glad to seee DVD making Strides but wasn’t chimdi checkwa the better of the 2 and supposidly more polished
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I think Chekwa IS considered the better of the two but it looks like DVD is coming on at camp.
July 31st, 2012 at 8:57 pm
Chance of 0bama winning
69.0%
New York Times
July 31st, 2012 at 9:01 pm
Now if we could just get Ronaldo’s mom to give him advice. Never mind.
Harvey should be shutting out your boys JFB. Defense let him down.
Harvey looks like a keeper. Nice easy motion, very good velocity, good command and control.
July 31st, 2012 at 9:02 pm
DJ,
I agree with you about Nnamdi.
And again I place the Raiders this year as 8th overall, getting into the first round of the playoffs, and that is with or without DMAC.
Once into the 2st round, I am not sure.
July 31st, 2012 at 9:04 pm
Hows it Nation?!~ Day two and Raiders lookin good!~
NEW!~ 07-31-12: DVD PLAYER
“2nd yr Cornerback DeMarcus Van Dyke struggled year one but with a new system in place, the DB with speed to burn could ignite some fires in 2012.”
http://www.raidernationstation.com/2012_pre_season
Have a gr8 Wednesday. Pads will be on!~
July 31st, 2012 at 9:04 pm
the real difference between democrats and republicans:
a democrat and a republican are walking down the street. they see a homeless man with a sign that asks for food and money. says he has fallen on hard times and has developed a drinking problem because he is depressed.
the democrat says he’s concerned. tells him where he can get food and shelter and counseling. gives him 10 bucks and asks the republican, who has more money than the democrat, if he can give him at least a ten and maybe a twenty.
the republican says, no way, i earned it and i’m not giving it to this slob. but i will get him some food for that ten bucks. he tells the homeless man, give me your ten and i’ll get u some food. the man says he would like a sandwich and a drink. the republican man says i’ll be right back. he comes back and he gives the man a half sandwich and a half gone coke. the homeless man says that’s all i got for my ten? the republican says hey, i have to take my profit, quit complaining, don’t u realize how much i helped u? the man bites into his sandwich and realizes it’s moldy and basically poison. the drink tastes foul. the republican says well, i went with a different vendor to save money and make more profit. i got it from the trash. take it easy. the republican goes and gets himself a nice burger, fries, and a coke off his profits.
July 31st, 2012 at 9:23 pm
– Quote of the day: “I went home and my mama told me, ‘DeMarcus, I’m your No. 1 fan, but you dropped too many interceptions last year.’ So, this year, I’m trying to work on catching the ball and turning my head when the ball when the ball is in the air.” — Van Dyke on what he felt he needed to work on from his rookie season
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Good job, Mama!
July 31st, 2012 at 9:23 pm
Rob you forgot the final ending to your story, the secret service come to arrest the republican as the ten dollar bill turned out to be phoney money printed by the democrat.
July 31st, 2012 at 9:25 pm
I’m with Coach Allen…it’s not good enough…..too much optimism…
I want to hear what needs to be improved on….not how good we think we are at this point….
Work these men to death..and see who survives….
Then, maybe, we will have a team.
July 31st, 2012 at 9:26 pm
July 31st, 2012 at 7:52 pm
Jerry McDonald@Jerrymcd
WR Jacoby Ford has been very sure-handed through two-days. No issues with DHB either.
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Hot damn, we should trade him now, maybe be a 6th rounder.
July 31st, 2012 at 9:27 pm
Realtruraider Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 7:48 pm
Jerry McDonald@Jerrymcd
Coach Dennis Allen measured in assessment of Marcel Reece. Could be ticketed as specialty offensive player, rather than every-down FB.
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ummmmm, he will get alot of play at TE I bet
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Maybe. If they’re not looking at Reece as an every-down player, it means they don’t like his blocking, and Knapp’s putting in an offense where the fullback’s job is going to be 90% or more blocking. Expect Schmitt or Tonga to start at FB, with the best UDFA kept around on the Practice Squad.
July 31st, 2012 at 9:29 pm
eastoaklandraider Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 7:39 pm
TOP 10 D= PLAYOFFS POSSIBLY SUPER BOWL
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gints went 9-7 last year, got hot at the right time.
Goal is to get to the tournament…
Once in ANYTHING can happen.
July 31st, 2012 at 9:31 pm
Thec Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 9:26 pm
July 31st, 2012 at 7:52 pm
Jerry McDonald@Jerrymcd
WR Jacoby Ford has been very sure-handed through two-days. No issues with DHB either.
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Hot damn, we should trade him now, maybe be a 6th rounder.
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Lol. Tongue-in-cheek, right?
July 31st, 2012 at 9:32 pm
It appears that DVD, and MM34 is going to shut some mouths…
Wonder if McCheese will join that fraternity???
July 31st, 2012 at 9:33 pm
Lol. Tongue-in-cheek, right?
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Yeah, shootin one across the bow of the Semi’s who beleive we should trade him.
July 31st, 2012 at 9:35 pm
Thec Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 9:33 pm
Lol. Tongue-in-cheek, right?
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Yeah, shootin one across the bow of the Semi’s who beleive we should trade him.
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smh
July 31st, 2012 at 9:36 pm
Going to go to the wayback machine and see where I posted a quote on McCheese being a leader of men.
McCheese is NOT a leader men. He may be a good ilb, Patton may be able to get something out of him.
July 31st, 2012 at 9:37 pm
I had to leave, but now that I’m back I can only say; RAIDERS ALLL THE WAY. Lovin’ my gunslinger QB; Throw them Int’s and get them touchdowns. We are gonna lite it UP. RAIDERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRSSS! Hah. Bring it,puzzy’s
July 31st, 2012 at 9:42 pm
RaiderRetribution Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 9:23 pm
Rob you forgot the final ending to your story, the secret service come to arrest the republican as the ten dollar bill turned out to be phoney money printed by the democrat.
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actually the real end of the story would involve finding out that both the democrat and the republican are in cahoots and both are full of sh!t and don’t know anything about the man’s reality, as they have never lived in the real world.
July 31st, 2012 at 9:43 pm
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
“I have been impressed with Marcel Reece,” Dennis Allen said. “He is an exceptional athlete. His role will be decided when we get pads on.”
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Wow….Reece the hybrid, TBD….
July 31st, 2012 at 9:45 pm
reece not playing FB as a blocker? what a surprise. i’ve been saying for over a year that he’s the worst blocking fb i’ve ever seen in the nfl. he’s a wr playing fb. pretty clear. he’s good with the ball in space but his running between the tackles isn’t anything special either.
July 31st, 2012 at 9:46 pm
Man, I hate injuries. With Bartell being injured and DVD emerging at camp we may be looking at DVD and Chekwa at the corners…Not sure about Spencer. Not hearing good reviews so far.
July 31st, 2012 at 9:46 pm
Steve, good job on the twits. You out did Vic and Paul.
What the h3ll happend to jerry during practice. He lose his phone?
July 31st, 2012 at 9:49 pm
let’s see, al davis was correct about:
veldheer
wiz
ausberry
dhb
moore
dmc
jones
kelly
seymour
shaugnessy
branch
dvd
chekwa
he was incorrect about:
b.campbell
russell
mcclain
wimbley
i’d say the “old man” still knew what he was doing.
July 31st, 2012 at 9:49 pm
Spencer seemed to be hit and miss today per the twits.
Criner ate him up on one play as i recall.
The biggest injury to the O is DMO’s leg. Was having issues today, hopefully nothing serious.
Both sides of the ball were bringing it.
Tommorrow is D Day… Hittin with PADS ON…
July 31st, 2012 at 9:53 pm
– Quote of the day: “I went home and my mama told me, ‘DeMarcus, I’m your No. 1 fan, but you dropped too many interceptions last year.’ So, this year, I’m trying to work on catching the ball and turning my head when the ball when the ball is in the air.” — Van Dyke on what he felt he needed to work on from his rookie season
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I know (cuz I heard him say it when he was miked up) that Rod Woodson was preaching that to the guys back there. I recall CJ37 saying that he needed to do that more two yrs. ago.
I think these guys have known they are supposed to do that all along but for some reason haven’t.
July 31st, 2012 at 9:54 pm
rob_raider Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 9:04 pm
the real difference between democrats and republicans:
a democrat and a republican are walking down the street. they see a homeless man with a sign that asks for food and money. says he has fallen on hard times and has developed a drinking problem because he is depressed.
the democrat says he’s concerned. tells him where he can get food and shelter and counseling. gives him 10 bucks and asks the republican, who has more money than the democrat, if he can give him at least a ten and maybe a twenty.
the republican says, no way, i earned it and i’m not giving it to this slob. but i will get him some food for that ten bucks. he tells the homeless man, give me your ten and i’ll get u some food. the man says he would like a sandwich and a drink. the republican man says i’ll be right back. he comes back and he gives the man a half sandwich and a half gone coke. the homeless man says that’s all i got for my ten? the republican says hey, i have to take my profit, quit complaining, don’t u realize how much i helped u? the man bites into his sandwich and realizes it’s moldy and basically poison. the drink tastes foul. the republican says well, i went with a different vendor to save money and make more profit. i got it from the trash. take it easy. the republican goes and gets himself a nice burger, fries, and a coke off his
profits.
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lol!!!!! Very True
July 31st, 2012 at 9:57 pm
CP’s interview is up on Raiders.com. Turns out DHB’s teammates refer to him as…DHB. Who knew?
July 31st, 2012 at 9:57 pm
Rob 58 post very true
July 31st, 2012 at 9:58 pm
51.Thec Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 9:29 pm
eastoaklandraider Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 7:39 pm
TOP 10 D= PLAYOFFS POSSIBLY SUPER BOWL
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gints went 9-7 last year, got hot at the right time.
Goal is to get to the tournament…
Once in ANYTHING can happen.
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…and GB the yr. before. They had to beat Chi. the last game of season just to get in…then won 3 games on the road and then the SB.
Last 2 SB winners have a combined 19-13 reg season record.
July 31st, 2012 at 10:03 pm
listen to dennis allen talk. i like him. he’s a no bullsh!t guy. u can tell when u hear guys talk what kinda coach they’re gonna be. he’s a defensive minded coach. anyone that ever played knows defensive guys get after it, fly around, they’re intense. offensive guys are finesse guys. they are smart, but they don’t like to get hit. they wanna find a way w/o too much pain. i think allen will get this team playing at its peak in a hurry.
July 31st, 2012 at 10:09 pm
anyone see the profile on criner on the raiders site? in high school he chose football over basketball b/c of an injury he got playing basketball. what? usually the other way around.
July 31st, 2012 at 10:09 pm
I know it’s not fair, but there’s a part of me that always has a resentment for guys on the team who get injured. Like Bartell. C’mon dik face u had a whole yr. off with that broken neck b.s and then Raiders take a chance w/ you and the first thing you do is pull a hamstring before playing a freaking down at camp?
Totally unfair, ridiculous and unmerited? Of course.
July 31st, 2012 at 10:11 pm
Does the blog keep track of scores during the preseason games?
And by the way, if you get hospitalized at Kaiser Hayward, the food is slightly better, they have free WiFi (not that I cared at the time) and the folks in CatScan are very nice.
I can’t believe its practice again; but doesn’t seem quite right without Al. Sigh.
July 31st, 2012 at 10:21 pm
listen to dennis allen talk. i like him. he’s a no bullsh!t guy. u can tell when u hear guys talk what kinda coach they’re gonna be.
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I just finished listening to day 2. I really like Patton. Seems straight not trying to sell ya something.
I also liked the fact that when guys were draggin, he stopped practice and personally licked the whole team in the azz…
July 31st, 2012 at 10:26 pm
personally kicked the whole team in the azz…
July 31st, 2012 at 10:31 pm
Thec Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 10:21 pm
listen to dennis allen talk. i like him. he’s a no bullsh!t guy. u can tell when u hear guys talk what kinda coach they’re gonna be.
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I just finished listening to day 2. I really like Patton. Seems straight not trying to sell ya something.
I also liked the fact that when guys were draggin, he stopped practice and personally licked the whole team in the azz…
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Agree 100%
July 31st, 2012 at 10:35 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 10:09 pm
I know it’s not fair, but there’s a part of me that always has a resentment for guys on the team who get injured. Like Bartell. C’mon dik face u had a whole yr. off with that broken neck b.s and then Raiders take a chance w/ you and the first thing you do is pull a hamstring before playing a freaking down at camp?
Totally unfair, ridiculous and unmerited? Of course.
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He is a vet. It’s super easy to fake an injury like that to buy time away from the monotonous drills they put you through in camp.
Some guys just say “screw it” and pull up lame. A vet thinks these weeks don’t mean much, especially depending on their contract.
Maybe he is fine, doesn’t wanna get hurt…..
Just a viewpoint…..playing devils advocate….
Hope the devil is wrong…but ya never know….
July 31st, 2012 at 10:35 pm
Coaches are ALWAYS trying to sell u something though. People got on Hue for always painting a rosy picture but I don’t know of any HC who doesn’t.
Everyone got mad at Hue for saying he was gonna fix the penalties and he didn’t. What was he gonna say “Hey..i’m gonna try, but it’s really beyond my control or influence to do anything about it”.
I hear alot of the same old cliche’s from DA…”One day at a time”. “We’re just trying to get better”. “We’ve gotta lot of work left to do”. ‘We’re not there yet but I like the progress we’re making”.
That being said, I think he’s the kind of coach we need right now; young, energetic, smart…and most importantly the authority to implement his plan w/o worrying about getting over-ridden.
Beat San Diego. That’s all I care about right now.
July 31st, 2012 at 10:43 pm
Thec Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 10:21 pm
listen to dennis allen talk. i like him. he’s a no bullsh!t guy. u can tell when u hear guys talk what kinda coach they’re gonna be.
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I just finished listening to day 2. I really like Patton. Seems straight not trying to sell ya something.
I also liked the fact that when guys were draggin, he stopped practice and personally licked the whole team in the azz…
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LOL. LICKING the whole team in the azz? that would be b!tch dog maybe. ick.
July 31st, 2012 at 10:43 pm
Beat San Diego. That’s all I care about right now.
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I don’t know why I said that. I worry about everything.
But I would like to beat SD.
July 31st, 2012 at 10:45 pm
how will we better than last year?
1) palmer has a training camp
2) dmc stays healthy
3) set starting wr’s in dhb and moore
4) improved LB play?
5) improved CB play?
1, 2, and 3 seem very likely.
4 and 5 are the real question.
July 31st, 2012 at 10:51 pm
4 and 5 are HUGE ?’s.
July 31st, 2012 at 10:53 pm
Peter King’s Raider Tweets Today:
Peter King @SI_PeterKing
Raider thoughts 1: They’re going to miss Kamerion Wimbley. Who will pass-rush? … Taiwan Jones bursts through holes like Usain Bolt.
Peter King @SI_PeterKing
Raider thoughts 2: Darren McFadden looks good. Told me he’s determined to play 16 games. Dennis Allen hired str+cond coach Al Miller to help
Peter King @SI_PeterKing
Raider thoughts 3: Impressed with Dennis Allen. Hasn’t stampeded on Al legacy, but very clear he’s got to do things his way. Players respond
Peter King @SI_PeterKing
Raider thoughts 4: Carson Palmer–”What he (Allen) has done is take away every obstacle to concentrating on football. Players respect that.”
Peter King @SI_PeterKing
One last Raider note before this dreaded redeye: The place is more welcoming than I ever remember. McKenzie’s allowed fresh air to come in.
Peter King @SI_PeterKing
And I think Carson Palmer will be one of the fascinating stories of the yr. He loves Knapp, loves his weapons. If he fails, it’s his fault.
July 31st, 2012 at 10:56 pm
Did someone say beat sandy eggo. I say humiliate those powder blue poofs.
July 31st, 2012 at 10:56 pm
we’re going to miss wimbley? u mean his 3 sacks in 15 games? idiot. how about the return of shaugnessy? do ur homework moron.
July 31st, 2012 at 10:56 pm
peter king–very bright jackazz
July 31st, 2012 at 10:57 pm
Who’s peter king?
July 31st, 2012 at 10:57 pm
Better coaching is number 1….
The rest of the stuff is on the wire…..
July 31st, 2012 at 10:58 pm
Intrepid Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 10:57 pm
Who’s peter king?
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July 31st, 2012 at 10:59 pm
Intrepid Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 10:57 pm
Who’s peter king?
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Big-name columnist for Sports Illustrated. His “Monday Morning Quarterback” columns in SI.com are pretty much required reading, even if he does get full of himself on occasion. Also: he and Fox Sports columnist Jason Whitlock hate each other.
July 31st, 2012 at 11:00 pm
Pressuring the QB will not be an issue. Can the D finally stop the run?
July 31st, 2012 at 11:00 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 10:51 pm
4 and 5 are HUGE ?’s.
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yeah. i’m just not sold on mcclain. i do think curry showed a lot of aggressiveness and might step up. and wheeler is ok. i really like burris. and i think goethel (if he is the same) and stupar are quality guys.
mcclain will be given every opportunity. i hope he elevates his game.
cb? well, bartell and spencer aren’t bad really. probably better than what we had. but dvd and chekwa could be pretty good. just still young and u know how young corners are.
July 31st, 2012 at 11:00 pm
Johhny, do you realize that worrying is you spending your energy to create what you don’t want?
Why would you go to the store to buy what you didn’t want with the currency/energy to attain what you do want?
July 31st, 2012 at 11:01 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 10:59 pm
Intrepid Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 10:57 pm
Who’s peter king?
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Big-name columnist for Sports Illustrated. His “Monday Morning Quarterback” columns in SI.com are pretty much required reading, even if he does get full of himself on occasion. Also: he and Fox Sports columnist Jason Whitlock hate each other.
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Never heard of him.
July 31st, 2012 at 11:02 pm
Good stuff Duck.
Thanks.
July 31st, 2012 at 11:03 pm
Backstageatapuppetshow Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 11:01 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 10:59 pm
Intrepid Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 10:57 pm
Who’s peter king?
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Big-name columnist for Sports Illustrated. His “Monday Morning Quarterback” columns in SI.com are pretty much required reading, even if he does get full of himself on occasion. Also: he and Fox Sports columnist Jason Whitlock hate each other.
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Never heard of him.
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Does “Sports Illustrated” ring a bell?
July 31st, 2012 at 11:04 pm
San Diego has a NEW Defensive Coordinator….
Anyone in here know more about him other than the fact that his brother (not surprisingly) also coaches in the league?
Based on the fact that he has coached the LB’s in San Diego….seems to me Coach Turner just fired his DC as a means of shedding some responsibility.
San Diego should show us very similar looks to that of last season….IMO
July 31st, 2012 at 11:05 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 11:03 pm
Backstageatapuppetshow Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 11:01 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 10:59 pm
Intrepid Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 10:57 pm
Who’s peter king?
=====================================
Big-name columnist for Sports Illustrated. His “Monday Morning Quarterback” columns in SI.com are pretty much required reading, even if he does get full of himself on occasion. Also: he and Fox Sports columnist Jason Whitlock hate each other.
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Never heard of him.
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Does “Sports Illustrated” ring a bell?
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I must live under a rock someplace….???
July 31st, 2012 at 11:07 pm
RaiderDuck, I’m just kidding buddy….I am aware of Mr. King and his bought and paid for opinion….just piggybacking Intrepid’s great response….
July 31st, 2012 at 11:08 pm
Backstageatapuppetshow Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 11:05 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 11:03 pm
Backstageatapuppetshow Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 11:01 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 10:59 pm
Intrepid Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 10:57 pm
Who’s peter king?
=====================================
Big-name columnist for Sports Illustrated. His “Monday Morning Quarterback” columns in SI.com are pretty much required reading, even if he does get full of himself on occasion. Also: he and Fox Sports columnist Jason Whitlock hate each other.
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Never heard of him.
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Does “Sports Illustrated” ring a bell?
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I must live under a rock someplace….???
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OK. Let’s back up a bit. Do you what a “ball” is?
July 31st, 2012 at 11:08 pm
*know what
July 31st, 2012 at 11:09 pm
if peter king starts off by saying we will miss wimbley, then he has no clue. end of story.
July 31st, 2012 at 11:09 pm
93.backstageatapuppetshow Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 11:00 pm
Johhny, do you realize that worrying is you spending your energy to create what you don’t want?
Why would you go to the store to buy what you didn’t want with the currency/energy to attain what you do want?
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I need a private session….lol. Seriously, i’m reading Neville Goddard right now. I have enuff book knowledge on what u speak to b.s my way through an entire world tour of speaking engagements.
Notice I said ‘b.s my way through’ it.
July 31st, 2012 at 11:09 pm
These journalists bother me when they come to town with their NEW perceptions of an AL DAVIS free environment….
I’m here to let them know that THERE is still EVIL in the world….
Men like Peter King are collectivist pawns with no real morality to speak of IMO.
July 31st, 2012 at 11:10 pm
backstageatapuppetshow Says: Never heard of him.//////////////////////////////////////////////Thank you BSPS. I haven’t either.
July 31st, 2012 at 11:10 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 11:09 pm
93.backstageatapuppetshow Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 11:00 pm
Johhny, do you realize that worrying is you spending your energy to create what you don’t want?
Why would you go to the store to buy what you didn’t want with the currency/energy to attain what you do want?
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I need a private session….lol. Seriously, i’m reading Neville Goddard right now. I have enuff book knowledge on what u speak to b.s my way through an entire world tour of speaking engagements.
Notice I said ‘b.s my way through’ it.
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I BS my way through everything….the thing is….at least I admit it…..
The truth is, we ALL do!
July 31st, 2012 at 11:12 pm
Backstage, Here are the books under my bed right now:
-Eye of the Eye-David Hawkins
-Power of Intention-Wayne Dyer
-Power of Awareness-Neville Goddard
…and some other business motivational books I can’t even tell you what they’re called.
The trick is the implementation.
July 31st, 2012 at 11:13 pm
Backstageatapuppetshow Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 11:07 pm
RaiderDuck, I’m just kidding buddy….I am aware of Mr. King and his bought and paid for opinion….just piggybacking Intrepid’s great response….
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I figured as such, but you never know…
July 31st, 2012 at 11:13 pm
I love Wayne Dyer…
July 31st, 2012 at 11:13 pm
…oh and a Jehovah Witness book my aunt gave me.
July 31st, 2012 at 11:14 pm
read the Bible. u will love it.
July 31st, 2012 at 11:15 pm
The Power of Intention is a PBS program as well as a book:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBdf0sCXYJI
July 31st, 2012 at 11:15 pm
The Bible is a great book too….the fact that they base a religion on it is another story entirely…..IMO
July 31st, 2012 at 11:17 pm
I always invite the Jehova’s in when they come to visit…..someday I hope to have them share my perspective….while I appreciate theirs….
July 31st, 2012 at 11:18 pm
I’m sorry, I realy didn’t and don’t know, and don’t care. About Lester king or whatever.
July 31st, 2012 at 11:21 pm
Raider Football bringing out the true believer in us all. Tell me you beLIEVE.
July 31st, 2012 at 11:21 pm
Intrepid Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 11:18 pm
I’m sorry, I realy didn’t and don’t know, and don’t care. About Lester king or whatever.
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LOL
July 31st, 2012 at 11:21 pm
Backstage, Thanks. I have seen it. In fact I taped it yrs. ago.
Sports and how I deal with it has always been a challenge.
I get way too mad about the results of sporting events. I admit it.
July 31st, 2012 at 11:23 pm
I Have A Dream. And it will come to pass.
July 31st, 2012 at 11:24 pm
has anyone noticed we a some old rookies.
burris 24
efaw 24
caballero 24
powell 24
streater 24
stupar 24
bergstrom 25
i think bergstrom, burris, and stupar will be ahead of the curve for getting playing time as rookies.
July 31st, 2012 at 11:25 pm
Well, it may come down to those passes.
July 31st, 2012 at 11:25 pm
119.Intrepid Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 11:23 pm
I Have A Dream. And it will come to pass.
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Preach on brother.
July 31st, 2012 at 11:27 pm
Backstageatapuppetshow Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 11:15 pm
The Bible is a great book too….the fact that they base a religion on it is another story entirely…..IMO
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no. the book is based on the religion. it was written by witnesses and God. incredible wisdom. but if ur not a believer, i’m not gonna hit u on the head with it. just encourage u to think about it, especially when ur down.
July 31st, 2012 at 11:27 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 11:21 pm
Backstage, Thanks. I have seen it. In fact I taped it yrs. ago.
Sports and how I deal with it has always been a challenge.
I get way too mad about the results of sporting events. I admit it.
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I did as well….I get mad as well….in the moment…which I feel is just fine….I have no problem with my anger……I have accepted it as a response I have from time to time….in fact….I love the way I feel when I am angry…now that I’ve accepted it.
If I didn’t feel discontent and loss…..then the good surprises and feelings wouldn’t feel the way they were meant to….
July 31st, 2012 at 11:31 pm
rob_raider Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 11:27 pm
Backstageatapuppetshow Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 11:15 pm
The Bible is a great book too….the fact that they base a religion on it is another story entirely…..IMO
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no. the book is based on the religion. it was written by witnesses and God. incredible wisdom. but if ur not a believer, i’m not gonna hit u on the head with it. just encourage u to think about it, especially when ur down.
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I agree it is incredible wisdom….but GOD didn’t write it anymore than GOD is writing what I am typing right now….
We can agree to disagree if you want….but why the need to think this conversation is headed to a downturn?
Being a believer, don’t you have faith in your philosophies enough to share them?
July 31st, 2012 at 11:34 pm
And the word BIBLE translated means: The Books….and is a collection of writings from a large period of time….
The book itself is a contradiction….albeit of great wisdom….as you shared…
July 31st, 2012 at 11:37 pm
Old Test is the GOD of justice….New Test is the God of love and forgiveness….
Completely different theologies…
The world today obviously focuses their attention on the latter….the New Testament….which has a wonderful message…
But the wisdom of the Bible is in the morals behind the stories….the meaning….not in the names and places and events…IMO
July 31st, 2012 at 11:38 pm
We’ve endured alot of pain as Raider fans over the yrs. More so than most of the players i think.
July 31st, 2012 at 11:39 pm
I’m 2 hrs. ahead of u guys…have a good night.
July 31st, 2012 at 11:40 pm
All that pain will make the feeling you receive when the reckoning comes all the more sweet….
July 31st, 2012 at 11:41 pm
“The robb’d that smiles, steals something from the thief”
-William Shakespeare-
July 31st, 2012 at 11:41 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 11:39 pm
I’m 2 hrs. ahead of u guys…have a good night.
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Night DJ, I’m out too Nation….film to watch!
July 31st, 2012 at 11:50 pm
Peter King is a certified twit.
The end.
July 31st, 2012 at 11:56 pm
TSR,heard him interviewed earlier today and he had nothing but good things to say about the Raiders.
August 1st, 2012 at 12:04 am
Tollefson will have more sacks for the Raiders this season than Wimbley did last year and will have this season for Tennessee (or Houston).
August 1st, 2012 at 12:06 am
King really likes and claims to be friends with Palmer.He said Palmer is as happy as he has ever seen him and he(King) believes as ready as he has ever been to show he is still an elite QB.Notice that-”Still an elite QB”.The haters just might be in for a very long season.Of course many will come here and say how happy they are but in reality they will be miserable.
August 1st, 2012 at 12:20 am
Interesting, Lefty. I’ve always known him to take pleasure in hating on the Raiders. If so, that’s an about-face for him. Still, his comment that essentially said ‘what will the Raiders ever do without Wimbley’ showed that he lacked some insight.
August 1st, 2012 at 1:27 am
Peter King has always been a Raider hater. Going all the way back to the early 90s.
In his weekly picks, he NEVER picked us. And NEVER had anything good to say.
Just another wannabe who let his ‘agenda’ get in the way of his journalistic integrity.
August 1st, 2012 at 1:29 am
Anyone else notice that Jerry Mac was tweeting our defensive scheme?
This is exactly why Al treated the media like the dogs they are.
August 1st, 2012 at 1:30 am
Please stop with the Gannon hate. He’s the best QB we ever had. Stop it.
Dont bring up SB wins either. SuperBowls are team awards, not individual.
August 1st, 2012 at 1:56 am
Backstageatapuppetshow Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 11:31 pm
rob_raider Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 11:27 pm
Backstageatapuppetshow Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 11:15 pm
The Bible is a great book too….the fact that they base a religion on it is another story entirely…..IMO
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no. the book is based on the religion. it was written by witnesses and God. incredible wisdom. but if ur not a believer, i’m not gonna hit u on the head with it. just encourage u to think about it, especially when ur down.
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I agree it is incredible wisdom….but GOD didn’t write it anymore than GOD is writing what I am typing right now….
We can agree to disagree if you want….but why the need to think this conversation is headed to a downturn?
Being a believer, don’t you have faith in your philosophies enough to share them?
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of course i do. i’m glad to talk with anyone at any time about it. i just didn’t wanna come on too strong like i was preaching at u.
God wrote the Bible in his inspiration to the writers. that’s a bit mystical but i believe all good things come from God.
August 1st, 2012 at 2:02 am
i love rich gannon. he was a great raider and was fantastic while he was here. little problems he’s had over the years aren’t a big deal to me.
same as i love gruden. and all the major players from those years.
i think and always have thought that sapp was a clown and he never felt like a raider to me. just a rental. he never showed gratitude for al davis paying him and helping him make money for a few more years.
some players think it was all them. but in o-bama’s words, he didn’t do that. LOL. actually o-bama really was talking about all the other things that help people along in their business that they didn’t have anything to do with, and sapp was helped along a great deal. he is just too arraogant to realize it.
August 1st, 2012 at 2:03 am
wow–get this. i posted the above with the current president’s name in it and it said “awaiting moderation”. then, on a hunch, i reposted the exact same thing but i hyphenated the prez’s name. no moderation. f#cking big brother!
August 1st, 2012 at 3:06 am
Can you explain to me the stark contrast between the Judeo God of the old testament and the loving God of the new testament? How does an omniscient being change? If God is omniscient why would he roll the dice already knowing the outcome. There is no reason to roll the dice if the outcome is already known.
August 1st, 2012 at 3:11 am
This was a rhetorical question.
August 1st, 2012 at 3:16 am
Peyton Manning is 36. Tom Brady is 35. Drew Brees is 33. Eli turns 32 next week i think. Tony Romo is 32. Carson Palmer is 32.
Why is Carson Palmer always the one who’s “over the hill”?
He’s not.
August 1st, 2012 at 3:18 am
Nite all….again.
August 1st, 2012 at 3:45 am
Because Peyton was playing great football until he got hurt; Brady and Brees have been setting records; Eli just won another superbowl; Palmer declined significantly in play during his last couple of years with the Bengals (injury and aging players around him contributed), quit on them and then had mixed results off of the couch with the Raiders.
That doesn’t mean Palmer wont beast it up this season and prove them all wrong.
Note: I didn’t address Romo because he doesn’t deserve to be anywhere near that list.
August 1st, 2012 at 4:49 am
Peter King is the best football writer on the planet.
And he is not a Raider hater. He once devoted about 3 pages of his MMQB to how great Jamarcus Russell played against the Eagles. He loved Hue Jackson last year in camp as well. His piece on Al’s death was well-written and fair. He will write good things about us this year from his camp experience yesterday as well.
The man gets interviews straight from the horses mouth. He speaks with Palmer directly, and has a 10 year relationship with him. He goes on at halftime of SNF, and says “I just spoke with Drew Brees”, “I just exchanged texts with Rex Ryan”, etc.
The man talks to our players directly, more so than our local guys probably.
HOF writer.
August 1st, 2012 at 5:45 am
Totally agree with Just Fire:
Peter King is fair and objective; in my book, if he says it, it’s pretty much “gold”. Some of the criticism he has doled out to the organization has been warranted, and I agree that the press will have a much different view of the Raiders this year, minus Al, plus Reggie. We’ll see, but that’s what I think …
August 1st, 2012 at 5:51 am
In a day where every scribe tries to tweet out a story to make headlines for themselves, citing unnamed “sources”, Peter King cites his sources.
I don’t agree with everything he says; who does? But a 15 minute segment of Peter King on air, is going to be WAAAAAAAAAY more informative than any other 15 minutue segment with any other football writer.
August 1st, 2012 at 5:53 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Metal Detectors huh? Oh sh!t! LOL
August 1st, 2012 at 5:58 am
Yeah and 2 HOURS before kickoff?
Shouldn’t they open up the parking lot gates a little earlier to compensate for that than?
August 1st, 2012 at 6:01 am
I agree! they open it 5 hours before but there are people there camping out. They should open at 6…but crap, i don’t want to get up at friggen 4 AM! LOL
August 1st, 2012 at 6:03 am
I love Lechler and have stuck up for him during RRS’s crusade against him. But I’d rather have a 5 million dollar RT than a 5 million dollar punter. That backup punter we signed as a camp leg seems to be pretty damn good.
I hate giving up a HOF’er in Lechler but nothing is more important than our O-Line.
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@Riff
if I ever said anything negative about Shane Lechler, it was probably a sarcastic jab at Raider O !!
I never went on a “crusade against him”.
Get your facts straight
August 1st, 2012 at 6:05 am
COME ON HWNRDR,WHAT ELSE U GOT 2 DO.JUST SHOW UP ON FRIDAY NIGHT WITH THE 66TH STREET MOB AND BE OUT OF YOUR MIND BY 1 PM SUNDAY..
August 1st, 2012 at 6:08 am
DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 6:05 am
COME ON HWNRDR,WHAT ELSE U GOT 2 DO.JUST SHOW UP ON FRIDAY NIGHT WITH THE 66TH STREET MOB AND BE OUT OF YOUR MIND BY 1 PM SUNDAY..
LOL, touche’
August 1st, 2012 at 6:09 am
BTW: Not going to the Dallas game! No one can take off of work but me. Gonna save my day off now. You going to the Detroit game on the 25th! We’ll have a crowd then…
August 1st, 2012 at 6:10 am
Running back Mike Goodson (hamstring) and tight end Richard Gordon (hip flexor) suffered injuries in practice today. Their long-term status is unknown right now
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next men up = Lonyae Miller (#3 RB) and Kyle Efaw (#3 TE)
August 1st, 2012 at 6:13 am
Can we please add DVD’s mom to the coaching staff ??
August 1st, 2012 at 6:13 am
CANT REMEMBER THE LAST PRE-SEASON GAME I ATTENDED,WILL BE ATTENDING BOTH IN 2012.WILL C U ON THE 25TH..
August 1st, 2012 at 6:15 am
MM34 makes a few plays in training camp and WHAM, the number of haters dropped from 1,000 to 10
Amazing!!
RRS predicted this …
August 1st, 2012 at 6:18 am
Its gonna be an interesting year, Rockstar! Players that were hated on will be heroes..watch!
August 1st, 2012 at 6:22 am
Players that were hated on will be heroes..watch!
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Agreed, Hwnrdr
Palmer “too many INT’s”
McFadden “injury prone”
Heyward-Bey “not a natural receiver”
Big 3 will take us to the postseason, in essence spitting in the face of those who hated on them!
August 1st, 2012 at 6:23 am
@Hwnrdr
at the same time, I’m hoping the 3 guys that I called out on defense [Seymour, McClain, Branch] step it up and prove me wrong as well !!
August 1st, 2012 at 6:24 am
ROCKSTAR HAS ESP..OR ESPN,OR SOMETHING..
August 1st, 2012 at 6:26 am
I guess you could say I also called out Leinart, Reece & Ford on offense …
August 1st, 2012 at 6:27 am
I WILL JUST BE HAPPY WHEN #20 PLAYS A FULL SEASON AT A HIGH LEVEL.WILL MOST LIKLEY BE HIS CONTRACT YEAR.
August 1st, 2012 at 6:28 am
@Dirt Lot
this is not DMAC’s contract year …
August 1st, 2012 at 6:30 am
WELL,KISS THIS 1 GOOD BY THEN…
August 1st, 2012 at 6:30 am
In all fairness, very few RB’s play a full healthy 16 games this day and age.
I will take a season of 10 healthy games, and 4 “dinged” games for the year, for Darren.
August 1st, 2012 at 6:32 am
LOL, pardon my rudeness DLF
good morning. how’s the family?
August 1st, 2012 at 6:36 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 6:23 am
@Hwnrdr
at the same time, I’m hoping the 3 guys that I called out on defense [Seymour, McClain, Branch] step it up and prove me wrong as well !!
I hear ya!
August 1st, 2012 at 6:41 am
ROCKSTAR,ALL IS GOOD.NO RUDENESS TAKEN.HOPE U CAN MAKE IT BACK “HOME” SOMETIME NEXT FALL.WOULD BE MY PLEASURE 2 MEET YOUR FAMILY,MAYBE BUY U ALL DINNER AND MAKE A GAME 2GETHER..
August 1st, 2012 at 6:55 am
@ Dirt Lot #174
I would be honored
August 1st, 2012 at 6:58 am
health tip of the day:
for a healthy digestive track, be like me!
6:15am bowl of raisin bran with skim milk
8:30am cup of coffee
11:00am banana , ice water
1:30pm sandwich
6:30pm whatever you want for dinner [excluding fast food] , as long as a vegetable is included. no dessert. no seconds.
August 1st, 2012 at 7:00 am
by the way, the olympics are boring
try sexercise
August 1st, 2012 at 7:05 am
I’m about to be forced to go on an extreme shift in diet.
No desserts/sweets is what is going to kill me.
I think sweettarts and Necco wafers have gotten me through all these 3.5 hour drives through rural New Mexico, lol.
August 1st, 2012 at 7:15 am
hwnrdr Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 6:18 am
Its gonna be an interesting year, Rockstar! Players that were hated on will be heroes..watch!
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if they wear Silver&Black they are HEROES !!!
August 1st, 2012 at 7:17 am
oh … Good Morning NATION !!
and my GreenParty brothers !!
August 1st, 2012 at 7:17 am
I see Jacoby Ford has become Rockstar’s latest target.
Kid is a playmaker, every time he touches the ball he’s a threat to make a big play and take it to the house, why would you wanna get rid of him and for what?.
August 1st, 2012 at 7:21 am
Jacoby’s first two years career arc is very similar to Lou Murphy’s. A couple of huge games as a rookie, than a few injuries and less production in year 2.
Let’s hope year 3 does not follow in this pattern.
August 1st, 2012 at 7:23 am
Peter King is good writter and well connected, my only issue with him is that he’s such a homer for the League and Goodell, he protects them like a dog which is a reason he gets some privileged information, other than that he’s a fine journalist and doesn’t consider himself an expert, unlike so many other hacks.
August 1st, 2012 at 7:26 am
if I ever said anything negative about Shane Lechler, it was probably a sarcastic jab at Raider O !!
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Why RR? Why?!
I thought we were friends!
August 1st, 2012 at 7:27 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 7:05 am
I’m about to be forced to go on an extreme shift in diet.
No desserts/sweets is what is going to kill me.
I think sweettarts and Necco wafers have gotten me through all these 3.5 hour drives through rural New Mexico, lol.
I feel ya on that one! I found something that works for me, and I can still eat lunch!
August 1st, 2012 at 7:27 am
Good Morning Mike, O, Bob! Happy Hump Day!
August 1st, 2012 at 7:27 am
LOL @ Raider O
friends dont exchange sarcastic jabs?
no wonder everybody thinks I’m a jerk!!
August 1st, 2012 at 7:30 am
I see Jacoby Ford has become Rockstar’s latest target.
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@Marley
come on now.
go to file. find on this page. then type in “Rockstar” and see what I’ve really been saying about him
August 1st, 2012 at 7:31 am
go to file. find on this page
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What is this language you are speaking?
August 1st, 2012 at 7:33 am
Good Morning My green party brother and Nation.
August 1st, 2012 at 7:36 am
Hwnrdr,
Hump day?!
August 1st, 2012 at 7:40 am
Ford only played 8 games last year and was targeted just 32 times, if healthy and after a full training camp working with with Palmer, I’d expect Ford to post some pretty good numbers as our 3rd WR.
August 1st, 2012 at 7:40 am
RR,
LOL
“you are a Jerk” New Boyz.
August 1st, 2012 at 7:41 am
Gotta run, have a nice day everyone.
August 1st, 2012 at 7:42 am
Raider O Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 7:36 am
Hwnrdr,
Hump day?!
You know…Wednesday,middle of the week…
August 1st, 2012 at 7:43 am
I’m outtie as well.
Raider On
August 1st, 2012 at 7:45 am
if healthy and after a full training camp working with with Palmer, I’d expect Ford to post some pretty good numbers as our 3rd WR.
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Marley,
i’d say thats a fair & reasonable expectation
August 1st, 2012 at 7:47 am
@ Raider O
Quote for Today…
“For every minute you are angry you lose sixty seconds of happiness.”
― Ralph Waldo Emerson
August 1st, 2012 at 7:47 am
Hwnrdr,
not what I was thinking. lol
I thought it was a special day for Humping.
August 1st, 2012 at 7:47 am
hwnrdr Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 7:42 am
Raider O Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 7:36 am
Hwnrdr,
Hump day?!
You know…Wednesday,middle of the week…
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oh damn, i thought we were going to start a Betty White discussion!!!!
August 1st, 2012 at 7:47 am
I always use that quote, Rockstar!
August 1st, 2012 at 7:48 am
According to G123, hump day is on 08/25 !!
August 1st, 2012 at 7:48 am
Raider O Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 7:47 am
Hwnrdr,
not what I was thinking. lol
I thought it was a special day for Humping.
R8ER MIKE Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 7:47 am
hwnrdr Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 7:42 am
Raider O Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 7:36 am
Hwnrdr,
Hump day?!
You know…Wednesday,middle of the week…
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oh damn, i thought we were going to start a Betty White discussion!!!!
LMAO! Hey, it’s still slow, somewhat!
August 1st, 2012 at 7:49 am
i thought we were going to start a Betty White discussion!!!!
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LOL @ Mike
August 1st, 2012 at 7:49 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 7:48 am
According to G123, hump day is on 08/25 !!
Is Mitchell gonna hump Megatron?
August 1st, 2012 at 7:51 am
Is Mitchell gonna hump Megatron?
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@Hwnrdr
since Jerome Boyd is no longer on the team, I imagine it’ll be Rolando World Peace & Curtis Taylor ….
August 1st, 2012 at 7:52 am
Good Day Nation! Finally broke out of the cave-man era and started me a twitter last night. Added about 17 of our Silver and Black and look forward to getting updates during camp!
August 1st, 2012 at 7:53 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 7:51 am
Is Mitchell gonna hump Megatron?
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@Hwnrdr
since Jerome Boyd is no longer on the team, I imagine it’ll be Rolando World Peace & Curtis Taylor ….
LOL…I hope so!
August 1st, 2012 at 7:53 am
TxRaider210 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 7:52 am
Good Day Nation! Finally broke out of the cave-man era and started me a twitter last night. Added about 17 of our Silver and Black and look forward to getting updates during camp!
Welcome to twitter…
@HawaiianRaider
August 1st, 2012 at 7:59 am
RR,
My ex used to say it a lot. lol
August 1st, 2012 at 8:01 am
LMAO @ ODB.
He hears/ reads Hump/ humping, and he starts thinking of Betty White.
That’s why he is an ODB!!!
August 1st, 2012 at 8:01 am
hwnrdr Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 7:53 am
TxRaider210 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 7:52 am
Good Day Nation! Finally broke out of the cave-man era and started me a twitter last night. Added about 17 of our Silver and Black and look forward to getting updates during camp!
Welcome to twitter…
@HawaiianRaider
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Thanks bro I’ll find you later when I get some time…mine is TxRaider94 I’ve only used it from my phone, so still learning how it works.lol
August 1st, 2012 at 8:02 am
No worries Tx!
August 1st, 2012 at 8:04 am
I hate social media. Twitter, FB, etc…
August 1st, 2012 at 8:05 am
Especially twitter. Who cares what you had for lunch?!
August 1st, 2012 at 8:07 am
Yeah man, I don’t have a FB or anything, just wanted to follow our players for good/bad news..
August 1st, 2012 at 8:07 am
Im lovin the constant twitter updates from training camp myself
August 1st, 2012 at 8:09 am
Raider O Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 8:01 am
LMAO @ ODB.
He hears/ reads Hump/ humping, and he starts thinking of Betty White.
That’s why he is an ODB!!!
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lol lol … its true its true !!!
August 1st, 2012 at 8:11 am
I’m not talking about fans getting updates from sports writers. I do the same thing. I’m talking about the people/ players who tweet every single detail of their life.
August 1st, 2012 at 8:12 am
O
Yeah man, as with anything, some people take things over-board.lol
August 1st, 2012 at 8:13 am
Raider O Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 8:11 am
I’m not talking about fans getting updates from sports writers. I do the same thing. I’m talking about the people/ players who tweet every single detail of their life.
That is what I do not do! Just have it as an outlet
August 1st, 2012 at 8:13 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 8:09 am
Raider O Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 8:01 am
LMAO @ ODB.
He hears/ reads Hump/ humping, and he starts thinking of Betty White.
That’s why he is an ODB!!!
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lol lol … its true its true !!!
LOL! Good ol’ Betty White!
August 1st, 2012 at 8:13 am
I’m not talking about fans getting updates from sports writers. I do the same thing. I’m talking about the people/ players who tweet every single detail of their life.
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That’s an easy fix, I used to follow Chad Johnson, Kim Kardashian, Paris Hilton, then I learned my lesson and unfollowed them
August 1st, 2012 at 8:15 am
If I read one more tweet from branch and Huff about Jamba Juice, I will lose it. lol
August 1st, 2012 at 8:17 am
Raider O Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 8:15 am
If I read one more tweet from branch and Huff about Jamba Juice, I will lose it. lol
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Jamba Juice & Chipotle is the greatest combo ever.
With Panda occasionally.
August 1st, 2012 at 8:17 am
Thank you Branch & Huffy for opening my eyes a couple years back!!
August 1st, 2012 at 8:17 am
Oh, that’s nothing O…try reading tweets from Huff during Basketball season and his Mavs! LOL
August 1st, 2012 at 8:19 am
LMAO DAV.
Exactly!
Still LOL
August 1st, 2012 at 8:20 am
Practice in 30 !
August 1st, 2012 at 8:20 am
DeMarcus, listen to your momma!
August 1st, 2012 at 8:21 am
@DAV
I prefer Inta Juice, courtesy of Randy Moss
and
Playmakers vitamin-fortified gummy snacks, courtesy of Jerry Rice
August 1st, 2012 at 8:21 am
Hwnrdr,
Huff and Branch made me hate Twitter. lol
August 1st, 2012 at 8:23 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 8:21 am
@DAV
I prefer Inta Juice, courtesy of Randy Moss
and
Playmakers vitamin-fortified gummy snacks, courtesy of Jerry Rice
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And Bo Jackson power bars?
August 1st, 2012 at 8:24 am
LOL, like I said…when the Mavs won it all…oh boy! I think twitter crashed because of Huffy!
August 1st, 2012 at 8:25 am
Boss01 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 8:13 am
I’m not talking about fans getting updates from sports writers. I do the same thing. I’m talking about the people/ players who tweet every single detail of their life.
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That’s an easy fix, I used to follow Chad Johnson, Kim Kardashian, Paris Hilton, then I learned my lesson and unfollowed them
$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Chad is a funny guy. I would think he had a few interesting tweets.
August 1st, 2012 at 8:26 am
LOL Hwnrdr.
August 1st, 2012 at 8:27 am
mornin fellers…
August 1st, 2012 at 8:28 am
Lol @ the Chinese. Purposefully threw games to draw more favorable matchups in the badminton semis. Dumb about it too. It was so obvious, they just about got booed off the courts and almost got tossed by the ump.
August 1st, 2012 at 8:29 am
Or the Todd Marinovich rolling papers !!
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DennisAllensVisor Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 8:23 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 8:21 am
@DAV
I prefer Inta Juice, courtesy of Randy Moss
and
Playmakers vitamin-fortified gummy snacks, courtesy of Jerry Rice
—-
And Bo Jackson power bars?
August 1st, 2012 at 8:29 am
Boss01 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 8:13 am
I’m not talking about fans getting updates from sports writers. I do the same thing. I’m talking about the people/ players who tweet every single detail of their life.
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That’s an easy fix, I used to follow Chad Johnson, Kim Kardashian, Paris Hilton, then I learned my lesson and unfollowed them
$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Chad is a funny guy. I would think he had a few interesting tweets.
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Dude tweeted during his entire wedding recently, now that’s going overboard
August 1st, 2012 at 8:31 am
Yeah, WTF was up with that from the Chinese?
Mike, Marinovich toilette papers??? LOL
August 1st, 2012 at 8:31 am
Oh shoot, sorry, rolling papers! I guess I got sh!t to do! LOL
August 1st, 2012 at 8:32 am
lol Hwnrdr !!
August 1st, 2012 at 8:41 am
Bo Jackson’s Soon-to-be-Famous BO Burger
Bo Jackson’s career on both the baseball diamond and football field made him a legend. His combination of strength and speed made him unstoppable in both the NFL and Major League Baseball, and that’s not even considering the utter dominance of his character in Tecmo Super Bowl. Now we can add another item to Nike’s list of things Bo knows: culinary excellence. Bo Jackson Signature Foods, a division of N’Genuity Brands, offers some of Bo’s favorite “white tablecloth specialties.”
Bo’s menu of prepackaged meats is fairly extensive, and in addition to his self-titled burgers, he also hawks country-fried steaks, veal, and prime rib. Moreover, his BO-tisserie Heat & Serve Roasted Chicken shows that he’s just as skilled with a pun as a stiff arm. The products are mostly sold to casinos and the military, and Jackson personally approves each dish.
(04/11/2008)
http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/14078
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4 years later, I’ve still never heard of this. lol
August 1st, 2012 at 8:43 am
My bad RRS. I must have mis-read one of your sarcastic remarks and mistook you for whomever it was that wanted us to dump Lechler a while back.
I cant remember who it was I guess. But someone here felt we should get rid of him because he was too expensive.
My bad.
August 1st, 2012 at 8:43 am
R8ER MIKE:
Did you get my message from two days ago? (I have been on and off the blog)
August 1st, 2012 at 8:44 am
whomever it was that wanted us to dump Lechler a while back.
I cant remember who it was I guess. But someone here felt we should get rid of him because he was too expensive.
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@Riff
that was our favorite angry blogger, Raider O
August 1st, 2012 at 8:45 am
Really wouldn’t be surprised at all now if they bring in Ced Benson… I imagine that after only two days of practicing in shells, Goodson has scared the staff with his hammy pull. We don’t need anymore frail RB’s and we know Benson will get the job done if anyone gets hurt.
August 1st, 2012 at 8:45 am
raidertbone Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 8:43 am
R8ER MIKE:
Did you get my message from two days ago? (I have been on and off the blog)
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sorry i did not sir.
kinda in and out of here all day too.
work keeps getting in the way of my blog time !!!
August 1st, 2012 at 8:46 am
Mornin 79, today the pads go on!!
August 1st, 2012 at 8:51 am
R8ER MIKE:
From two days ago (Raiders make it through first day of camp)
Check out Posts #818 and then #40
-tbone
August 1st, 2012 at 8:51 am
#409, not #40 (ima dumbass!)
August 1st, 2012 at 8:54 am
Good Morning Gentlemen!, all the way from Oklahoma. The pads go on today!!!
August 1st, 2012 at 8:55 am
I will trust Reggie’s judgement on dealing with Cedric Benson. He wouldn’t get a whole lot of playing time anyway unless DMac gets injured again and T. Jones falters.
August 1st, 2012 at 8:55 am
RR & Riff,
I didn’t say we should get rid of him, but I did say we should do something about his cap hit, and I suggested an extension.
I’m not an angry blogger. I got nothing but love for You People.
August 1st, 2012 at 8:56 am
Carson throwing deep strikes to #12 and #45…love it..just love it….So guys..who do you think we are trading to Washington for Chris Cooley?
August 1st, 2012 at 8:56 am
jimmyball12 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 8:56 am
Carson throwing deep strikes to #12 and #45…love it..just love it….So guys..who do you think we are trading to Washington for Chris Cooley?
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No one.
August 1st, 2012 at 8:57 am
Has anyone heard if Marcus McNeil is healthy yet?? Would he be willing to play RT??? Gotta be better than Kalif Barnes!!
August 1st, 2012 at 8:57 am
Why again would the Redskins get rid of Cooley? The guys a stud…
August 1st, 2012 at 8:58 am
No Travis Ivey again..
Finding his way off my final 53 man roster.
August 1st, 2012 at 8:58 am
raiderjhawk Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 8:57 am
Why again would the Redskins get rid of Cooley? The guys a stud…
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Fred Davis is the stud. Cooley WAS.
August 1st, 2012 at 8:59 am
Bartell a no go again.
August 1st, 2012 at 8:59 am
I’d definitely trade for Chris Cooley, he’s has very reliable hand, or what if Zach Miller gets cut??? I’d take Zach back for the Veterans Minimum.
August 1st, 2012 at 8:59 am
I’m afraid one of our WR’s is gona go…to washington for cooley..
August 1st, 2012 at 8:59 am
Gordon not in pads, hip injury.
August 1st, 2012 at 9:00 am
259:
Correction – guy USED to be a stud;
now he’s two hitch routes away from being sent to the glue factory!
August 1st, 2012 at 9:00 am
F Zach Miller, dude’s got his bell rung way to many times. he’s one concusion away from never playing again…
August 1st, 2012 at 9:00 am
jimmyball12 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 8:59 am
I’m afraid one of our WR’s is gona go…to washington for cooley..
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Washington doesnt need WRs..
August 1st, 2012 at 9:01 am
Moore might not be practicing either..
August 1st, 2012 at 9:02 am
Our core is better than there’s and has more depth..im sure they would love someone like DHB, FORD, MOORE..now that we have CRINER/STREETER..
August 1st, 2012 at 9:02 am
260:
My new name for Travis is “Travis I-V”
August 1st, 2012 at 9:03 am
Am I the only one thinking Ivey and Bartell might be sitting themselves right off the roster?
August 1st, 2012 at 9:03 am
Really wouldn’t be surprised at all now if they bring in Ced Benson… I imagine that after only two days of practicing in shells, Goodson has scared the staff with his hammy pull. We don’t need anymore frail RB’s and we know Benson will get the job done if anyone gets hurt.
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@ jhawk
yeah, yesterday was a rough day for the Raiders backup RB situation
Goodson hamstrung. Jones dropping balls
Wouldn’t be surprised to see Benson at some point, if these types of things persist
August 1st, 2012 at 9:03 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 8:58 am
No Travis Ivey again..
Finding his way off my final 53 man roster.
$$$$$$$$$
I don’t know why so many people here are high on this guy. I agree that we need a NT, but this guy didn’t do anything to assume he was going to make the final roster.
August 1st, 2012 at 9:04 am
RaiderDuck –
Yep, yep!
August 1st, 2012 at 9:04 am
jimmyball12 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 9:02 am
Our core is better than there’s and has more depth..im sure they would love someone like DHB, FORD, MOORE..now that we have CRINER/STREETER..
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Sorry, your off.
Washington has a very good WR core. Young too, outside of Moss.
August 1st, 2012 at 9:05 am
Benson would be huge..
August 1st, 2012 at 9:06 am
Washington doesnt need WRs..
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true, DAV
Anthony Armstrong
Pierre Garçon
Josh Morgan
Santana Moss
two of five offensive line starters already hurt though!
think Bruce Allen wanted Barksdale ??
August 1st, 2012 at 9:06 am
Santana Moss
Pierre Garcon
Josh Morgan
Leonard Hankerson
Dezmon Briscoe
Not sure they arent better than ours..
August 1st, 2012 at 9:06 am
Redskins have a pretty good, young receiving corps (like the Raiders). Where they’re really hurting is along the offensive line …
August 1st, 2012 at 9:07 am
Let the redskins have Barksdale, im sure we could find someone else..
August 1st, 2012 at 9:08 am
According to sources here in D.C., Redskins were interested in either Carlisle or Barksdale. They also had mild interest in Colin Miller and Ed Wang (both with local ties)
August 1st, 2012 at 9:08 am
Sorry, your off.
Washington has a very good WR core. Young too, outside of Moss.
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I’m off? lol.. How many times in the last ten years has Washington grabbed a bunch of WR’s in the FA and got nothing in return?? Our guys are close to proven..Washington has NEVER proven squat..Yes they have a great WR core on Paper in JULY/AUGUST..lets see how good they are with a rookie QB and a HORRIBLE O-LINE come september..
August 1st, 2012 at 9:10 am
{Plunk’s Prayer}
Dear Lord, please keep our beloved Oakland Raiders free from injury during this practice with pads.
Amen
August 1st, 2012 at 9:10 am
I saw a tweet on Monday that “Nate was told he was going to Philly”…the only Nate I know is our late draft pick, Nate Stupar
August 1st, 2012 at 9:10 am
DHB, FORD, MOORE when healthy…forget about it dude..WASHINGTON is where young talented players go to collect checks..I’ll take our CORE over theirs..lol..any day..
August 1st, 2012 at 9:10 am
jimmyball12 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 9:08 am
Sorry, your off.
Washington has a very good WR core. Young too, outside of Moss.
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I’m off? lol.. How many times in the last ten years has Washington grabbed a bunch of WR’s in the FA and got nothing in return?? Our guys are close to proven..Washington has NEVER proven squat..Yes they have a great WR core on Paper in JULY/AUGUST..lets see how good they are with a rookie QB and a HORRIBLE O-LINE come september..
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What does the last 10 years have to do with this year?
Your off. Its ok, everyone is off every now and then.
August 1st, 2012 at 9:11 am
Good afternoon fellas. Just got in from the rain and soaked eating lunch. I see some of you are on diets.
I can tell you diets don’t work. Take it from Rockstar.
Sexercise is the key. two-a-days…like the pro’s, and you’ll drop the weight fast.
August 1st, 2012 at 9:11 am
August 1st, 2012 at 9:10 am
{Plunk’s Prayer}
Dear Lord, please keep our beloved Oakland Raiders free from injury during this practice with pads.
Amen
What’s up, Plunk! It’s almost time!
August 1st, 2012 at 9:12 am
Tbone, Verizon center sounds like a plan !!
just a short Metro ride from here !!
August 1st, 2012 at 9:12 am
Heard Jay Gruden during the Bengals’ training camp tour a couple of days ago on Sirius. He said there is a HUGE dropoff when Andy Dalton leaves the practice field. Ouch! Bruise better get his act together or he’ll be joining Mama Bruise in the pierogi-making business sooner than later. Lol!
August 1st, 2012 at 9:12 am
Have a feeling Moore’s hamstring is gonna be a problem all year.
August 1st, 2012 at 9:12 am
According to sources here in D.C., Redskins were interested in either Carlisle or Barksdale. They also had mild interest in Colin Miller and Ed Wang (both with local ties)
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We probably wouldn’t net a 7th rounder for BOTH Colin Miller and Ed Wang, Tbone.
Carlisle = “conditional” 7th
Barksdale = 4th or 5th rounder ??
Carlisle was cut and re-signed. didn’t bother to visit any other teams. Wang & Miller were on the street when Reggie called them up to be camp competition
August 1st, 2012 at 9:13 am
“Menacing” McClain = Pure badass!
August 1st, 2012 at 9:14 am
What does the last 10 years have to do with this year?
Your off. Its ok, everyone is off every now and then.
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Off or not, the one CONSTANT factor in washington the past ten years that carries into this year is DANIEL “idiot businessman” SNYDER..and yeah, he’s still there..admit our core is better, and stop arguing for the sake of it..
August 1st, 2012 at 9:14 am
Carlisle is too cheap and needed depth for only a lousy seventh rounder. A player trade might be intruiging, or a draft pick with cash. It’s Coop’s final year probably anyway. He can be sold for the right price.
August 1st, 2012 at 9:14 am
What Hwnrdr!.. I know!.. I’ll be down in Oaktown to see some shows later this month, but making plans for Raider games. The Thur night game is a possibility, among others. Looking forward to seeing my blog brothers again.
August 1st, 2012 at 9:15 am
And yes I’m petrified of MOORE’s hammy..Im scared of all of our injury prone guys..Criner will have a big year..
August 1st, 2012 at 9:15 am
@DAV
Moore might miss 5 or 6 games this year, due to injury. Ford might miss 5 or 6 games too. Lets hope it’s not at the same time
I think rookies Criner & Streater will both see significant playing time this season … and make the most of it!
August 1st, 2012 at 9:15 am
“Menacing” McClain = Pure badass!
******
more like canned a$$
August 1st, 2012 at 9:15 am
jimmyball12 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 9:14 am
What does the last 10 years have to do with this year?
Your off. Its ok, everyone is off every now and then.
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Off or not, the one CONSTANT factor in washington the past ten years that carries into this year is DANIEL “idiot businessman” SNYDER..and yeah, he’s still there..admit our core is better, and stop arguing for the sake of it..
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Sorry, I cant say our core is better.
Im not a homer, so everything the Raiders have I dont assume them to be great.
August 1st, 2012 at 9:16 am
Moore might miss 5 or 6 games this year, due to injury. Ford might miss 5 or 6 games too. Lets hope it’s not at the same time
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link? Source?
August 1st, 2012 at 9:16 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 9:15 am
@DAV
Moore might miss 5 or 6 games this year, due to injury. Ford might miss 5 or 6 games too. Lets hope it’s not at the same time
I think rookies Criner & Streater will both see significant playing time this season … and make the most of it!
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McGee too..
August 1st, 2012 at 9:17 am
Moore might miss 5 or 6 games this year, due to injury. Ford might miss 5 or 6 games too.
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link? Source?
August 1st, 2012 at 9:18 am
Steve Corkran
Former Raiders center Jeremy Newberry taking in practice from the sideline.
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Newberry: Veteran guy, hard worker, played well in the ZBS. We are short an assistant OL coach…
August 1st, 2012 at 9:18 am
Jeremy Newberry watching practice..
August 1st, 2012 at 9:19 am
It’s hard to say our team is better or worse until we at least see them play one game. Till then, we are all either just drinking kool aid or hating.
August 1st, 2012 at 9:21 am
link? Source?
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@G123
Raiders 2011 reg season & 2012 offseason
August 1st, 2012 at 9:23 am
DENNIS ALLEN VISOR:
Im no homer..I’ve doubted our WR core for the past five years no doubt..but last year with DHB coming of age..the emergence of FORD/MOORE..and now the supposed talent of CRINER/STREATER..I don’t need to be a homer to say that our core is one of the strengths of our team..but you go ahead and take an old SANTANA/ GARCON (without Peyton)..If i’m picking my team on the playground I’l take our CORE..What about you?
August 1st, 2012 at 9:23 am
sorry, even though DMo17 started 10 games last year … he was active for 13
JFORD was active for 8, starting 3
August 1st, 2012 at 9:23 am
R8ER MIKE:
Up for a trip to the Greene Turtle, tomorrow lunch?
August 1st, 2012 at 9:23 am
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/01/chaz-schilens-disagrees-with-cromarties-take-on-jets-receivers/
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Well then go out there and prove it Chaz. I think he’ll do very well in NY.
August 1st, 2012 at 9:25 am
296. I doubt we can get anything for cc.. And theres no reason to trade him.
August 1st, 2012 at 9:26 am
jimmyball12 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 9:23 am
DENNIS ALLEN VISOR:
Im no homer..I’ve doubted our WR core for the past five years no doubt..but last year with DHB coming of age..the emergence of FORD/MOORE..and now the supposed talent of CRINER/STREATER..I don’t need to be a homer to say that our core is one of the strengths of our team..but you go ahead and take an old SANTANA/ GARCON (without Peyton)..If i’m picking my team on the playground I’l take our CORE..What about you?
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Well, I could care less about the playground.
On a NFL football field today.. IDK who I would choose.
Too close.
In known commodities, they have the edge.
August 1st, 2012 at 9:26 am
You all want to lose weight. Stop eating crap. Stop cold turkey. No joke. Once you just commit to never ordering food again in a drive thru for awhile, your taste buds change and when you have to go, the smell of it makes you nauseous. All that crap is horrible smelling and makes me queasy now. I used to salivate over that stuff, and now you can’t pay me. Gave up soda pop too, and won’t touch it. It’s funny how your taste buds react to eating healthy foods all the time. You get to be too good for garbage foods anymore.
August 1st, 2012 at 9:27 am
#288:
Two-a-days … like the pros?
You mean pro porn stars, right?
August 1st, 2012 at 9:28 am
Soda pop?.. Please, tell me more about Oklahoma..
August 1st, 2012 at 9:28 am
@G123
how do you lose a taste for garbage crap players like Mike Goodson ??
August 1st, 2012 at 9:29 am
317. In the south, it’s all just called “coke”.
August 1st, 2012 at 9:29 am
Soda pop?.. Please, tell me more about Oklahoma..
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@DAV
funny you mentioned that
in CA I always knew it as “soda”
in MO it’s just called “pop”
but never soda pop!!
August 1st, 2012 at 9:29 am
PlunkforHOF Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 9:14 am
What Hwnrdr!.. I know!.. I’ll be down in Oaktown to see some shows later this month, but making plans for Raider games. The Thur night game is a possibility, among others. Looking forward to seeing my blog brothers again.
Sounds good bro!
August 1st, 2012 at 9:30 am
Guest:
Based on your observation, we can probably all surmise that JaWalrus will never, EVER be nauseous!
August 1st, 2012 at 9:30 am
In the south, it’s all just called “coke”
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trade Wang to the Skins for some coke !!
August 1st, 2012 at 9:30 am
guest123 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 9:29 am
317. In the south, it’s all just called “coke”.
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Yea, IDK. Just foolin..
August 1st, 2012 at 9:31 am
316. No, you don’t have to be a porn star. There is a 5 day break every month, but anyone can do this workout and its fun to do and you get leaner and coupled with a healthy diet, the excess weight sluffs off like magic.
August 1st, 2012 at 9:34 am
Guest123 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 9:26 am
You all want to lose weight. Stop eating crap. Stop cold turkey. No joke. Once you just commit to never ordering food again in a drive thru for awhile, your taste buds change and when you have to go, the smell of it makes you nauseous. All that crap is horrible smelling and makes me queasy now. I used to salivate over that stuff, and now you can’t pay me. Gave up soda pop too, and won’t touch it. It’s funny how your taste buds react to eating healthy foods all the time. You get to be too good for garbage foods anymore.
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Made this same change, Guest. I’m eating healthier and enjoying it more. Not only is it better for you, it tastes better, and feels better afterwards. Grilled King Salmon with grilled veggies and potatoes. Might sound bland to a fast food junkie, but so damn good.
August 1st, 2012 at 9:34 am
I’ll take DHB/FORD/MOORE/CARSON over MORGAN/GARCON/MOSS/RG3……Carson makes them WR’s…In Washington they will remain commodities..THIS YEAR..I’ll take the guys with a VET QB throwin to em..you can take the rookie..THE CORE is only as good as the QB throwing to them..am I wrong??
August 1st, 2012 at 9:37 am
Raidertbone Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 9:27 am
#288:
Two-a-days … like the pros?
You mean pro porn stars, right?
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We’ve done 5 a day, once. Done 4 a day a number of times. Amazing how much vigor you have when healthy.
August 1st, 2012 at 9:38 am
People say pop in Ohio and KY.
August 1st, 2012 at 9:39 am
Oh oh…just saw a tweet that the players are singing along to “We are young” blaring over the loud speaker. Well, it could be a good thing!
August 1st, 2012 at 9:39 am
jimmyball12 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 9:34 am
I’ll take DHB/FORD/MOORE/CARSON over MORGAN/GARCON/MOSS/RG3……Carson makes them WR’s…In Washington they will remain commodities..THIS YEAR..I’ll take the guys with a VET QB throwin to em..you can take the rookie..THE CORE is only as good as the QB throwing to them..am I wrong??
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You bring in too many variables man.. LOL.
I dont care about the QB, OL, water boy.. etc.
My comments have been and are in regards to the WR core period.
August 1st, 2012 at 9:40 am
Raider O Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 9:38 am
People say pop in Ohio and KY.
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And in CO
August 1st, 2012 at 9:40 am
Yep Big Banana,
but the key is health and conditioning. You don’t just decide to do it one day, it takes the prerequisite of good health, good eating, excercise all in a balance. You get to have so much energy, you can do anything. But if you sit on your butt and sip that 44 ounce coke from the gas station or have an extra dunkin donut with your third cup of coffee, you are going home and likely not getting any.
I encourage all you fellow bloggers, make the switch. All that crap is worthless.
August 1st, 2012 at 9:40 am
Well d.moores out for a while.. Fords a smurf.. Streater & criner better be pretty good.. What did we get for murph? A tub of blue cheese?
August 1st, 2012 at 9:42 am
Lol..You win..I tried pulling out all the stops..I stick to my guns though..I’d still go with out core..agree to disagree fellow raider fan..
August 1st, 2012 at 9:42 am
@Banana
4-5 times a day ??
oh, the joys of being self-employed with no kids I guess, eh?
LOL
August 1st, 2012 at 9:45 am
Hwnrdr are u sure it’s not “We are One”???
August 1st, 2012 at 9:48 am
REALLIONAIREB Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 9:45 am
Hwnrdr are u sure it’s not “We are One”???
Had to look again…no, it’s We Are Young
August 1st, 2012 at 9:48 am
@RRS, lol. Not self-employed. Weekends and when on vacation. Especially on vacation. No kids, yes you guessed right there. Thats one of the big reasons we’ve held off on kids so far. Might be time to break down though.
Weekdays once to twice a day. We meet for lunch and sometimes work in a quickie. Lol
August 1st, 2012 at 9:51 am
@Banana
you’re an animal!
August 1st, 2012 at 9:51 am
I wish I could meet at lunch and work in a quickie. I’ve got no chapperones though. No gramma or gramps to babysit 4 kids. I’m used to sleeping 4 hours a night. It’s tough, but I wouldn’t change a thing.
August 1st, 2012 at 9:52 am
Off to a 1 o’clock meeting…busy busy day. Probably check in on the blog in the morning…later
August 1st, 2012 at 9:52 am
I love junk food. Double double animal style from In n’ out and a Peanutbutter shake from Beef n’ bun!!!!
I’m hungry!
August 1st, 2012 at 9:53 am
You hear that talk from Cromartie proclaiming to be jets best 2 nd wr, lol guess who got their feathers ruffled , none other than Glazz Schillins. I liked him when he was a Raider but now he is just raider trash, that’s what I call ex raiders don’t know why just seems to sound right.
August 1st, 2012 at 9:54 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 9:51 am
@Banana
Last place Raiders for sure this year!
August 1st, 2012 at 9:54 am
Bold Predictions
Palmer:top 5 Qb 35td 11ints
RunDmc:rushing title period
Dhb:lead the league in 1st down receptions
Mc55:will spear head a top 10 defense
Huff:will look lik Charles Woodson
Branch: 8 sacks
Jano:breaks the record
Dennis Allen: COY
Nate Stupar defensive ROY
PrintIt!!!!
August 1st, 2012 at 9:56 am
Lefty12 Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 11:56 pm
TSR,heard him interviewed earlier today and he had nothing but awful things to say about the Raiders.Looks like last place for us.
August 1st, 2012 at 9:56 am
I dont like taking 5 showers a day.. But good for you.. Just dont toss a cold bucket of water(kids) on that hot woman you got..
August 1st, 2012 at 9:57 am
Guest123 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 9:52 am
Off to a 1 o’clock meeting with my beloved Seahawks…busy busy day. Probably check in on the blog in the morning…later
August 1st, 2012 at 9:58 am
Guest123 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 9:51 am
I wish I could meet at lunch and work in a quickie with MistaBrownstains. I’ve got no chapperones though. No gramma or gramps to babysit 4 kids. I’m used to sleeping 4 hours a night. It’s tough, but I wouldn’t change a thing.
August 1st, 2012 at 9:58 am
raidertbone Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 9:23 am
R8ER MIKE:
Up for a trip to the Greene Turtle, tomorrow lunch?
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wish i could take a lunch !!
havent left the dealership for lunch since 1989 !!!
will have to make it a weekend if thats cool.
August 1st, 2012 at 9:59 am
Burris would be more realistic and very bold to be defensive ROY over stupar, stupar better hit the weights he looks like a safety.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:00 am
stupar better hit the weights he looks like a safety.
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DR55,
so does Wheeler!
August 1st, 2012 at 10:00 am
OneNationBaby
August 1st, 2012 at 10:05 am
Wheeler has speed and he still has 10 15lbs on stupar
August 1st, 2012 at 10:06 am
More fuel for O’s fire!!!!!! LOL!!!!!
Whut up Beyotch!
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– The Raiders placed punter Shane Lechler (knee) and cornerback Ron Bartell (hamstring) on the non-football-injury list, which means they aren’t able to practice as a result of injuries suffered in non-football-related activities.
The Raiders can activate Lechler and Bartell from the list once they pass a physical and are cleared to practice.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:06 am
Hitting has begun…
August 1st, 2012 at 10:07 am
what up hoe !!!
August 1st, 2012 at 10:08 am
Stupar He is small but he plays with leverage and with nfl coaching he will only better.He was always much smaller than those Big10 off.lineman,and they just cldnt move him.
I love Burris but I think he won’t get as many snaps Stupar but they will both be good if not great Raiiii-Duhhhs
OneNation
UndaGod
August 1st, 2012 at 10:08 am
I hope Barnes has had his “come to Jesus meeting” when it comes to all the bonehead penalties the dude’s good for!
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“Jared Veldheer, Cooper Carlisle, Stefen Wisniewski, Mike Brisiel and Khalif Barnes.”
August 1st, 2012 at 10:09 am
There isnt a LB on the team smaller than Wheeler.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:09 am
Green Party Rules!
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R8ER MIKE Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 10:07 am
what up hoe !!!
August 1st, 2012 at 10:10 am
361
You are correct Sir
August 1st, 2012 at 10:10 am
Huff might tweet about the Mavs alot, but has anyone seen his name being mentioned by Corky in a camp tweet yet ?
Is Mr. Non Impact playing ?
August 1st, 2012 at 10:12 am
hows life in the Korean iron business today ??
August 1st, 2012 at 10:13 am
RAIDERMAN99 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 10:10 am
Huff might tweet about the Mavs alot, but has anyone seen his name being mentioned by Corky in a camp tweet yet ?
Is Mr. Non Impact playing ?
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We’ll find out today.
Non hitting practices dont benefit safeties much.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:13 am
DAV
So these guys can “check” each other, but not hit?
August 1st, 2012 at 10:13 am
Humphrey might make the team, looking good.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:13 am
Pryor Fumbled Snap
Goodson looks good and fast just broke a long one.
Kelly wrecking lil wiz
August 1st, 2012 at 10:14 am
TxRaider210 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 10:13 am
DAV
So these guys can “check” each other, but not hit?
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Today contact starts, no tackling to the ground though.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:15 am
Defense Looking Good
Wheeler uses speed to cut Palmer off would have been a sack
Sho Nasty Stuffs Taiwan in backfield
August 1st, 2012 at 10:16 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 10:14 am
TxRaider210 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 10:13 am
DAV
So these guys can “check” each other, but not hit?
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Today contact starts, no tackling to the ground though.
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Sweet, at least we can see how these fellas block/shed blocks. C’mon Burris!!
August 1st, 2012 at 10:16 am
Reece will have a major impact this yr
August 1st, 2012 at 10:17 am
Just getting the month started. Thinking of making a move to Lompoc. Sometimes I think I wanna bail.
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R8ER MIKE Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 10:12 am
hows life in the Korean iron business today ??
August 1st, 2012 at 10:18 am
PurpleDrank81….
Thanks for all the updates dude!
August 1st, 2012 at 10:18 am
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Van Dyke lays the wood on Mike Goodson.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:18 am
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Jack Crawford busts through for sack of Matt Leinart.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:19 am
Where you getting the updates?
August 1st, 2012 at 10:20 am
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Crawford with second sack of Leinart.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:20 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 10:07 am
what up hoe !!!
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“Give me a ho, if you’ve got your funky bus fare….HO!!”
August 1st, 2012 at 10:20 am
Crawford has 2 sacks in 3 plays
August 1st, 2012 at 10:20 am
Paul Gutierrez@PGutierrezCSN
Denarius Moore sitting this practice out, along with Lechler, Bartell, Curry and Gordon
August 1st, 2012 at 10:21 am
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
5-year vet TE Humphrey off to good start — Saunders praises blocking then a 25-yard catch … Heyward-Bey, Streater nice catches across middle
August 1st, 2012 at 10:22 am
Palmer on the money again with nice passes to DHB and Streater
Goodson having a good practice
August 1st, 2012 at 10:22 am
PurpleDrank81 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 10:20 am
Crawford has 2 sacks in 3 plays
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What up Drak? Yeah he appears to be ballin…
August 1st, 2012 at 10:22 am
Carlisle and Barnes open a big hole for Dmac
August 1st, 2012 at 10:23 am
Yea he appears to be having a good camp so far….Man he’s easily 1 of the ugliest ppl out there but he’s getting it done lol
August 1st, 2012 at 10:23 am
Raidernationdave Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 10:19 am
Where you getting the updates?
I posted a link but got block…Awaiting moderation..
http://twitter.com/CorkOnTheNFL/
August 1st, 2012 at 10:24 am
Once again Marcel Reece is putting on a clinic
August 1st, 2012 at 10:24 am
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
Crawford has broken through a couple of times … Pryor good pass to Criner over middle … Burnett gets blocked into Thursday
August 1st, 2012 at 10:25 am
PurpleDrank81 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 10:24 am
Once again Marcel Reece is putting on a clinic
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are you there, or still getting text feeds????
August 1st, 2012 at 10:25 am
Crawford still being disruptive
Pryor with nice pass to Criner
Burnett getting blocked into next thursday
August 1st, 2012 at 10:26 am
#325: “A workout that’s fun to do”?…No oxymoron there.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:26 am
Im getting Text feeds and Im also on Twitter.
Not getting any work done
August 1st, 2012 at 10:27 am
When the new madden comes out
August 1st, 2012 at 10:27 am
thanks guys !!
keep the posts coming please !!
August 1st, 2012 at 10:27 am
r8eray Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 10:20 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 10:07 am
what up hoe !!!
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“Give me a ho, if you’ve got your funky bus fare….HO!!”
Not the Double Dutch Bus! LOL
August 1st, 2012 at 10:27 am
PurpleDrank81 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 10:26 am
Im getting Text feeds and Im also on Twitter.
Not getting any work done
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Twitter is good. I triagulate between 4 twit accounts as everyone has a diffrent perspective as to what is going on.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:28 am
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
Burris feeling his way out there, a little tentative … fan favorite Barnes taking care of business against Houston … Bryant with pressure
August 1st, 2012 at 10:29 am
So Do I
Levi Damien
Corky
John Dickinson
Paul G
Vic Tafur
August 1st, 2012 at 10:29 am
Not surprising.. Its all about the offense.. The defensive line has to dominate this yr.. They’re definatly the Ds strength.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:30 am
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
“@MrRaider1: @CorkOnTheNFL who’s Crawford working against?” — Varies. At this point, it doesn’t matter. Beating everyone
August 1st, 2012 at 10:30 am
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Very fast pace out here. No messing around.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:30 am
Pryor good pass to Criner over middle
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QB of the future!!
August 1st, 2012 at 10:30 am
Crawford is supposedly beating everyone on the line
August 1st, 2012 at 10:30 am
I got him on follow then. Got it set for mobile updates!
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Thec Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 10:23 am
Raidernationdave Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 10:19 am
Where you getting the updates?
I posted a link but got block…Awaiting moderation..
http://twitter.com/CorkOnTheNFL/
August 1st, 2012 at 10:31 am
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Pryor shows mobility, eludes pressure, threads pass to Duke Calhoun. Pass dropped.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:31 am
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
“@MrRaider1: @CorkOnTheNFL who’s Crawford working against?” — Varies. At this point, it doesn’t matter. Beating everyone.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:31 am
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Terrelle Pryor with nice mid-range pass to Juron Criner.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:32 am
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Palmer connects with Rod Streater. Spencer late again.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:32 am
Man Crawford Is Ugly
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gLA8KFmAhkY/T3JLqHYk5jI/AAAAAAAAC8E/42YE3mJjVwU/s1600/jack+crawford.jpg
August 1st, 2012 at 10:32 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 10:30 am
Pryor good pass to Criner over middle
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QB of the future!!
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Truth
August 1st, 2012 at 10:33 am
Calhoun can’t be dropping too many more of these…
August 1st, 2012 at 10:33 am
Barnes taking care of business against Houston
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yikes, maybe Mr Brown was right about Lamarr ??
August 1st, 2012 at 10:33 am
Raidernationdave Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 10:30 am
I got him on follow then. Got it set for mobile updates!
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Cork is the MAN when it comes to this. Use others to triagulate…
August 1st, 2012 at 10:34 am
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
More scrimmaging later … Ford and Heyward-Bey were starting WRs with Moore out, lined up with Myers at TE
August 1st, 2012 at 10:34 am
PurpleDrank81 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 10:32 am
Man Crawford Is Ugly
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gLA8KFmAhkY/T3JLqHYk5jI/AAAAAAAAC8E/42YE3mJjVwU/s1600/jack+crawford.jpg
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Monster of the midway…
August 1st, 2012 at 10:34 am
http://twitter.com/RaidersBlog
Add this to your guys follows, he’s at camp too.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:35 am
Or is it me?…
August 1st, 2012 at 10:35 am
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Carson Palmer coaching up Pryor. Happens all the time.
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Ford, Criner, Carrier and Muhammad fielding punts.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:35 am
Steve Corkran
Carson Palmer coaching up Pryor. Happens all the time.
just now from Twitter for iPhone
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Good.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:36 am
@CorkOnTheNFL who’s Crawford working against?” — Varies. At this point, it doesn’t matter. Beating everyone.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:36 am
Barnes taking care of business against Houston
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yikes, maybe Mr Brown was right about Lamarr ??
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How many sacks did Barnes give up last year? Ya, Barnes is not bad at blocking
August 1st, 2012 at 10:37 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 10:34 am
http://twitter.com/RaidersBlog
Add this to your guys follows, he’s at camp too.
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I kinda figured you were…Will follow good lookin out.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:37 am
MCClain with diving Break Up Of Pass from Palmer
August 1st, 2012 at 10:38 am
Levi damien sayin Palmer having a rough day
August 1st, 2012 at 10:38 am
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
McClain with diving break up of pass over the middle.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:38 am
Christopher Hansen@RaidersBlog
Huff breaks up long pass. Collides with DVD. Both are okay.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:39 am
Huff Breaks up Long pass….Collides with DVD…Both Are okay
August 1st, 2012 at 10:39 am
Kelly and Wiz gettin Chippy
August 1st, 2012 at 10:39 am
Id be so sweet if crawfords a beast.. Fu¢k you nfl draft!
August 1st, 2012 at 10:40 am
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
McClain in position and Goodson makes him miss.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:40 am
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Desmond Bryant drives Mike Brisiel into the backfield.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:40 am
Players jumping offside everyother snap it seems
August 1st, 2012 at 10:41 am
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Players jumping offsides every other snap, it seems.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:41 am
Huff is at training camp
August 1st, 2012 at 10:41 am
Keep in mind that Carson is very good with the hard count, should only make these guys better.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:41 am
31sSteve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Darren McFadden bounces off Miles Burris. Welcome to the NFL, rookie.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:42 am
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
Huff drops pick in pass drill
August 1st, 2012 at 10:43 am
1mVic Tafur@VicTafur
Wiz not appreciating how Kelly jumping offsides and getting first shot in. Early favorites for first dust-up … nice sideline pass by Pryor
August 1st, 2012 at 10:43 am
Thanks to Thec and Purpledrank81 for posting the tweets!
August 1st, 2012 at 10:44 am
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Palmer having rough day. Throws short of Jacoby on long ball and Huff nearly picks it off.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:44 am
Palmer connects with Ausberry
Al Saunders Elated with Ausberry Catch
August 1st, 2012 at 10:44 am
Christopher Hansen@RaidersBlog
Palmer connects with Ausberry.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:44 am
Id be so sweet if crawfords a beast.. Fu¢k you nfl draft!
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Pretty excited that every draft pick counts now with Reggie in charge!
August 1st, 2012 at 10:45 am
Sounds like Pryor is having a much better day
August 1st, 2012 at 10:45 am
Pryor shows mobility, eludes pressure, threads pass to Duke Calhoun. Pass dropped.
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TP, baby!
August 1st, 2012 at 10:45 am
penalties are in our nature
August 1st, 2012 at 10:45 am
We still look like the most penalized team
August 1st, 2012 at 10:45 am
Yesss TP having a real good day compared to yesterday
August 1st, 2012 at 10:46 am
Al Saunders will be VERY MUCH INVOLVED with this offense.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:47 am
1mPaul Gutierrez@PGutierrezCSN
“@Rynickris: @PGutierrezCSN did DMC smash Burris and keep going or go down too?”kept on keeping on
August 1st, 2012 at 10:47 am
Tommy Kelly is an offside machine. Almost the D’s version of Barnes.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:48 am
4mRaiders RapidReports@CBSSportsNFLOAK
RB Darren McFadden just welcomed rookie LB Miles Burris to the NFL – by running him over.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:48 am
Kelly and Wiz are the favorites for 1st camp fight
August 1st, 2012 at 10:48 am
Our offense is going to be filthy!
Def will catch up by week 9 and then we will start smashing people.
#playoffs
The end
August 1st, 2012 at 10:48 am
Vic Tafur @VicTafur
Wiz not appreciating how Kelly jumping offsides and getting first shot in. Early favorites for first dust-up … nice sideline pass by Pryor
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hahahah. effin Kelly.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:49 am
Jerry needs to be added to the PUP list…dude must have a pulled thumb muscle.
Can’t wait for the pads…OL and FB battles are gonna rock…
“Socialism is Communism but without the need to work”.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:49 am
mope & change
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Lowdown_in_Beijing Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 10:49 am
“Socialism is Communism but without the need to work”.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:50 am
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
“@Clapton_DCheeks: has Derek Carrier done any TE drills?” >> no, strictly a WR
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
“@JAMESMONTFLEURY: how’s Bergstrom holding up?” >> just fine. On second-team line
August 1st, 2012 at 10:50 am
nice sideline pass by Pryor
Palmer connects with Ausberry
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whoop whoop!
August 1st, 2012 at 10:51 am
PurpleDrank81 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 10:48 am
Kelly and Wiz are the favorites for 1st camp fight
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yep, its going down prob today…
August 1st, 2012 at 10:52 am
With all the stuff swirling around him TP is going to be ok.
This will be a testament to his mental fortitude.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:53 am
DHB lets a ball go straight through his hands
August 1st, 2012 at 10:53 am
Jerry needs to be added to the PUP list…dude must have a pulled thumb muscle.
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Ever since he got promted? he doesn’t tweet during pratice, but I do like his tweets later
August 1st, 2012 at 10:54 am
Hoping DHB doesnt turn back into
Drops Hella Balls
August 1st, 2012 at 10:54 am
*promoted
August 1st, 2012 at 10:54 am
Christopher Hansen@RaidersBlog
Spencer pops DHB as ball arrives. Incomplete.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:54 am
38sLevi Damien@LeviDamien
Myers can catch up with long Palmer pass. He layed OUT tho.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:55 am
Derek Carrier strictly a WR
5-year vet TE Humphrey off to good start — Saunders praises blocking then a 25-yard catch
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@G123
still worried about the TE position ??
August 1st, 2012 at 10:55 am
10sLevi Damien@LeviDamien
Burris gets one back from Dmac, stuffing him at the line.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:55 am
Thec Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 10:46 am
Al Saunders will be VERY MUCH INVOLVED with this offense.
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Let’s hope so. He has a great offensive mind.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:55 am
Burris Stuffs Dmac at the line
August 1st, 2012 at 10:55 am
48sVic Tafur@VicTafur
Just heard NFL Network’s Training Camp Live will be here at @Raiders camp Friday
August 1st, 2012 at 10:55 am
Lets go Burris! Yea!
August 1st, 2012 at 10:55 am
Thanx for posting the tweets guys.. Is too hard to monitor multiple twitter feeds on my phone.. You guys rock
August 1st, 2012 at 10:56 am
NFL NETWORK will be doing Camp Live on Friday
August 1st, 2012 at 10:56 am
Let’s hope so. He has a great offensive mind.
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He was kept around for good reason.
Wish he was the OCO, do not want him to walk after next year.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:57 am
Calhoun having a rough day..
Chekwa knocks ball from Calhouns hands
August 1st, 2012 at 10:57 am
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
Duke Calhoun with drop, continues rough day as coaches have been on him a lot
August 1st, 2012 at 10:57 am
Thomas Mayo talking trash after a completion telling defense #ALLDAY
August 1st, 2012 at 10:58 am
31sVic Tafur@VicTafur
Thomas Mayo taking all kinds of smack to defense after catch
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Who? lol
August 1st, 2012 at 10:58 am
I mention Stupar in my comments before but I made an error I meant to say Crawford….
Had them mixed up!!!
August 1st, 2012 at 10:58 am
Christopher Hansen@RaidersBlog
Reece drops one.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:58 am
PurpleDrank81 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 10:55 am
Burris Stuffs Dmac at the line
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Didn’t get trucked this time
August 1st, 2012 at 10:58 am
Uh-Oh Reece Drops his first pass today
August 1st, 2012 at 10:59 am
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
RoMac with nice coverage on Dmac on long ball for incompletion.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:59 am
Romac with nice coverage of Dmac …Incompletion
August 1st, 2012 at 10:59 am
realtruraider Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 10:58 am
PurpleDrank81 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 10:55 am
Burris Stuffs Dmac at the line
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Didn’t get trucked this time
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Cork tweeted that DMAC bounced off of Burris, much different than running over imo.lol
August 1st, 2012 at 11:00 am
Christopher Hansen@RaidersBlog
Streater beats Balck and turns up field.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:00 am
Streater beats Balck*** Turns up field
August 1st, 2012 at 11:00 am
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
Pryor misses McGee there, he’s done better in the pocket than on the move
August 1st, 2012 at 11:00 am
I assume Balck is actually Black
Like Conroy Black
August 1st, 2012 at 11:01 am
I think Burris took it that way that he was run over! Good for Burris!
August 1st, 2012 at 11:01 am
Lotta drops..
August 1st, 2012 at 11:02 am
hwnrdr Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:01 am
I think Burris took it that way that he was run over! Good for Burris!
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hell yeah man, against the best RB in the league!
August 1st, 2012 at 11:02 am
Cork tweeted that DMAC bounced off of Burris, much different than running over imo.lol
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Exaclty, thats why I am traigulating these twits. Each person is watching something diffrent. Thats gives you a better perspective.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:02 am
I hear ya Mark! I’ll take an incompletion, if caused by defense, but a drop, or go through his hands….ugggh!
August 1st, 2012 at 11:02 am
Thec Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 10:59 am
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
RoMac with nice coverage on Dmac on long ball for incompletion.
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RoBeast!!!
August 1st, 2012 at 11:02 am
Thec Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:02 am
Cork tweeted that DMAC bounced off of Burris, much different than running over imo.lol
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Exaclty, thats why I am traigulating these twits. Each person is watching something diffrent. Thats gives you a better perspective.
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The Nation appreciates it Thec!!
August 1st, 2012 at 11:02 am
McClain defintely looks rejuvinated in Allen’s Defense. Playing well in Zonedefense. Almost Picked Palmer, Looks more comfortable
August 1st, 2012 at 11:02 am
Just to clarify,
Twits = Tweets, not the person being followed.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:03 am
DHB will never be a sure handed rcvr.
He is dangerous after the catch so they need to get him the ball with high % passes.
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PurpleDrank81 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 10:53 am
DHB lets a ball go straight through his hands
August 1st, 2012 at 11:03 am
TxRaider210 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:02 am
hwnrdr Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:01 am
I think Burris took it that way that he was run over! Good for Burris!
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hell yeah man, against the best RB in the league!
Yup! Hopefully we hear about good battles going on! Kinda like how Moss and Woodson used to go at it!
August 1st, 2012 at 11:03 am
Yeah, McCheese seems to be handling his business today.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:04 am
PurpleDrank81 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:02 am
McClain defintely looks rejuvinated in Allen’s Defense. Playing well in Zonedefense. Almost Picked Palmer, Looks more comfortable
That’s what I like to hear!
August 1st, 2012 at 11:04 am
That last post was from Chris McClain from SBreport
August 1st, 2012 at 11:04 am
Cork tweeted that DMAC bounced off of Burris, much different than running over imo.lol
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I guess it depends on who your following, but when I hear welcome to the NFL moment, I picture him getting trucked
August 1st, 2012 at 11:05 am
MistaBrown Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:03 am
DHB will never be a sure handed rcvr.
He is dangerous after the catch so they need to get him the ball with high % passes.
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truth…He is not a natural but has talents that can be utilized…
August 1st, 2012 at 11:05 am
Don’t think anyone will be mad if McCheese proves us all wrong!
August 1st, 2012 at 11:05 am
hwnrdr Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:03 am
TxRaider210 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:02 am
hwnrdr Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:01 am
I think Burris took it that way that he was run over! Good for Burris!
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hell yeah man, against the best RB in the league!
Yup! Hopefully we hear about good battles going on! Kinda like how Moss and Woodson used to go at it!
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Yeah bro, if Burris can take a shot from DMAC, ain’t no other RB gonna hit him like that.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:05 am
Streater getting Majority of reps since D.Moore is out
August 1st, 2012 at 11:06 am
Christopher Hansen @RaidersBlog
Streater beats Balck and turns up field.
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Dude seems to be performing as we all have hoped so far for him. Our WR corp is young and stocked. Imagine what we had a few years ago.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:06 am
Exactly Tx! Dam…wish it was game time already! Can’t friggen wait!
August 1st, 2012 at 11:06 am
Cork hasnt tweeted in over 20 minutes somebody call the police
August 1st, 2012 at 11:06 am
Marks hair Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:01 am
Lotta drops..
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Yeah a few too many, lack of concentration when hearing footsteps…lol
August 1st, 2012 at 11:07 am
realtruraider Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:04 am
Cork tweeted that DMAC bounced off of Burris, much different than running over imo.lol
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I guess it depends on who your following, but when I hear welcome to the NFL moment, I picture him getting trucked
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I picture DMAC making contact and bouncing off to the side with his speed, don’t think Burris would get flattened by anyone.lol
August 1st, 2012 at 11:07 am
A Peterson, DMAC, and A Foster will hit like that but that is the top 3 in the NFL.
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TxRaider210 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:05 am
Yeah bro, if Burris can take a shot from DMAC, ain’t no other RB gonna hit him like that.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:07 am
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
“@Raidernate34: How is Palmers arm strength? Does the arm look at all fatigued?” >> not as sharp today, maybe
August 1st, 2012 at 11:07 am
Thec Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:06 am
Marks hair Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:01 am
Lotta drops..
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Yeah a few too many, lack of concentration when hearing footsteps…lol
Don’t wanna hear that! We should be causing footsteps!
August 1st, 2012 at 11:08 am
+ Brandon Jacobs
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MistaBrown Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:07 am
A Peterson, DMAC, and A Foster will hit like that but that is the top 3 in the NFL.
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TxRaider210 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:05 am
Yeah bro, if Burris can take a shot from DMAC, ain’t no other RB gonna hit him like that.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:08 am
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Two players jump offsides on punt. Going to be a work in progress.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:08 am
hwnrdr Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:06 am
Exactly Tx! Dam…wish it was game time already! Can’t friggen wait!
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Me neither man, already seems like the scheme helps, just need time to fix penalties!
August 1st, 2012 at 11:08 am
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Marquette King launching punts on a consistent basis after early shank.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:09 am
Mista
Yeah maybe Jacobs but that’s it.lol
August 1st, 2012 at 11:09 am
DHB is continuing to have a solid training camp…Catching everything that comes his way, with his hands.
He has 1 real drop in camp.
Again from Chris McClain from SB Report
August 1st, 2012 at 11:09 am
1mVic Tafur@VicTafur
@Clapton_DCheeks I think Carrier is ticketed for practice squad
August 1st, 2012 at 11:09 am
King had a punt yesterday hang for 5.2 seconds.wow!
August 1st, 2012 at 11:10 am
517. Paul g. Said dmac put burris on the gound and kept on running.. But thats what dmac does.. Welcome to the nfl
August 1st, 2012 at 11:10 am
Thec Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:08 am
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Marquette King launching punts on a consistent basis after early shank.
THE KING!
LOL, this in no way endorses that I want Lechler gone! But we should be looking for a replacement! Hopefully wae can stash this guy!
August 1st, 2012 at 11:10 am
28sSteve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
McFadden thumped twice on run up the middle. Seemed untaxed.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:11 am
Who thumped him Cork?lol
August 1st, 2012 at 11:11 am
DMAC is nothing but a beast. All his haters should be castrated.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:11 am
TxRaider210 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:09 am
King had a punt yesterday hang for 5.2 seconds.wow!
WOW
August 1st, 2012 at 11:12 am
hwnrdr Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:11 am
TxRaider210 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:09 am
King had a punt yesterday hang for 5.2 seconds.wow!
WOW
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Someone tweeted it yesterday, friggin amazing man!
August 1st, 2012 at 11:12 am
Goodson says “OLE’ to Burris and breaks for a long one
August 1st, 2012 at 11:12 am
Well Peymour Bush & KK informed us Kelly & Seymours job isn’t stopping the run so why wouldn’t any RB not go up the gut ?
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Thec Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:10 am
28sSteve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
McFadden thumped twice on run up the middle. Seemed untaxed.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:12 am
DMAC=best RB in the NFL
August 1st, 2012 at 11:12 am
MistaBrown Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:11 am
DMAC is nothing but a beast. All his haters should be castrated.
I hope he becomes a NIGHTMARE and stay healthy all year!
August 1st, 2012 at 11:13 am
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Jacoby Ford with one of few drops for him so far.
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Defenders aren’t going to want to see Taiwan Jones loose in the secondary. Blazing fast.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:13 am
Goodson Looks sharp..>DVD misses tackle on Jones
August 1st, 2012 at 11:13 am
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Goodson says “Ole!” To Burris and bursts for long run.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:13 am
Someones gonna steal king..
August 1st, 2012 at 11:13 am
http://twitter.com/PGutierrezCSN
August 1st, 2012 at 11:14 am
Christopher Hansen@RaidersBlog
Seymour charges through for would-be sack of Palmer. Palmer keeps it and runs for 5.
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2mChristopher Hansen@RaidersBlog
Goodson looks sharp. DVD misses tackle on Jones. Ford with drop, ball behind him from Palmer.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:14 am
Marks hair Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:13 am
Someones gonna steal king..
I know! Just hoping we can get lucky somehow!
August 1st, 2012 at 11:14 am
51sSteve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Seymour blows past Brisiel, runs down Palmer for sack
August 1st, 2012 at 11:15 am
1mChristopher Hansen@RaidersBlog
Lonyae Miller bursts through huge hole.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:16 am
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Lonyae Miller is an aggressive runner with decent burst and speed. Bush replacement candidate.
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2mLevi Damien@LeviDamien
Seymour was on Palmer quick and then haunts him for twenty yards as if to say “I could have sacked you 3 or 4 times now.
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3mLevi Damien@LeviDamien
Palmer with another off target pass. This time behind Ford. Ford still shoulda caught it but he didn’t.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:16 am
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Crawford gets to Leinart once again.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:17 am
Crawford would have broken both of Lionhearts collarbone’s geez!
August 1st, 2012 at 11:17 am
Christopher Hansen@RaidersBlog
Crawford in the backfield again. Would have been possible strip sack of Leinart.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:17 am
backstageatapuppetshow Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 11:09 pm
These journalists bother me when they come to town with their NEW perceptions of an AL DAVIS free environment….
I’m here to let them know that THERE is still EVIL in the world….
Men like Peter King are collectivist pawns with no real morality to speak of IMO.
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Would somebody please translate this for me?
August 1st, 2012 at 11:17 am
Millertim
August 1st, 2012 at 11:17 am
40sChristopher Hansen@RaidersBlog
Streater with another catch.
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49sChristopher Hansen@RaidersBlog
Jump ball for DHB. DVD is there and DHB can’t get it.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:18 am
Raider O
I like ya dude. Youre a standup guy.
And yeah, a Lechler extension would be good.
The reason everyone is high on Ivey is that he stood out last year. But we didnt need a true NT so he didnt make the roster. He’s supposedly a good 3-4 NT.
Good 3-4 NT’s can come out of nowhere. In fact, most of the good ones did. Which is kinda odd considering their very rare skillset.
But I gotta agree with DAV a bit. Ivey is blowing his chance to make this team. The Visor dont hand out scholarships.
It’s nice to see MM34 playing well. Ive always liked what I saw from the guy.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:18 am
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
DVD continues his lock down of DHB. This time on long ball knock down.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:18 am
Man, Crawford is getting AFTER it today.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:18 am
I was hoping that Crawford was nasty as they want him to be!
August 1st, 2012 at 11:18 am
1mPaul Gutierrez@PGutierrezCSN
DVD breaks up Carson bomb to DHB
August 1st, 2012 at 11:19 am
Christopher Hansen@RaidersBlog
Illegal formation. Allen not very happy. Then they run it and DHB burns Spencer on slant.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:19 am
Lets go DVD! Can we show Spencer the door, I mean bridge?
August 1st, 2012 at 11:19 am
DVD, if you can touch it, catch it buddy!!lol
August 1st, 2012 at 11:19 am
DHB is continuing to have a solid training camp…Catching everything that comes his way, with his hands.
He has 1 real drop in camp.
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kING dARRIUS!
August 1st, 2012 at 11:20 am
I cant wait til we put in Taiwan Jones late in the 3rd when the defense is starting to get a little tired.
He’s gonna make them all look like they are wearing lead boots.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:20 am
ohioraider, whats up Bruh? where ya been?
August 1st, 2012 at 11:20 am
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
DHB runs nice route, freezing Spencer but makes it look harder than it was with gut catch over middle.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:20 am
theghostronin79 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:18 am
Man, Crawford is getting AFTER it today.
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Looks like Burris is 1-1 with DMAC today bro.lol
August 1st, 2012 at 11:20 am
Yay crawford.. Ivey did not excite me..
August 1st, 2012 at 11:20 am
1 new Tweet
1mLevi Damien@LeviDamien
Shaughnessy gets his hands up and bats down Palmer pass at the line.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:21 am
38sLevi Damien@LeviDamien
If you had Branch as first fight, you guessed right.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:21 am
1mVic Tafur@VicTafur
Shaughnessy bats away Palmer pass … first fight is Thomas Mayo and Branch
August 1st, 2012 at 11:21 am
With who?
August 1st, 2012 at 11:22 am
DHB burns Spencer on slant.
DHB runs nice route, freezing Spencer
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Yup
August 1st, 2012 at 11:22 am
42sSteve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Thomas Mayo and Tyvon Branch mix it up in first scuffle of camp. Punches thrown, no one hurt.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:22 am
Ok, nevermind!
August 1st, 2012 at 11:22 am
SORRY GUYS FOR NO UPDATES RITE NOW… Regional Boss just showed up at my Training Center…I’ll try to keep updating
August 1st, 2012 at 11:22 am
we got our first fight!!!
who is this mayo character?
August 1st, 2012 at 11:22 am
first fight is Thomas Mayo and Branch
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LOL!!
Mayo trash talkin’ Mr. Scholarship and he didn’t like it …
August 1st, 2012 at 11:23 am
Dhb looking good over the middle.. His route tree is growing
August 1st, 2012 at 11:23 am
DVD goin hard out there today!
August 1st, 2012 at 11:23 am
51sSteve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
DHB with nice adjustment on jump ball. Van Dyke with tight coverage, though, and breaks it up.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:23 am
Thomas Mayo and Tyvon Branch mix it up in first scuffle of camp. Punches thrown, no one hurt.
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Good stuff, get after it
August 1st, 2012 at 11:24 am
PurpleDrank81 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:22 am
SORRY GUYS FOR NO UPDATES RITE NOW… Regional Boss just showed up at my Training Center…I’ll try to keep updating
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I will keep it going Bruh, no worries.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:24 am
ChikFilA day…
August 1st, 2012 at 11:25 am
Nasty still not getting much pass rush
August 1st, 2012 at 11:25 am
Marks hair Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:20 am
Yay crawford.. Ivey did not excite me..
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Ivey will serve as our NT in the 3-4 alignment.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:25 am
Practice over…Put it in the books.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:26 am
DVD goin hard out there today!
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I know I’ve been real hard on DVD lately. He’s been showing up BIG TIME thus far. Bravo kid……
August 1st, 2012 at 11:26 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:24 am
ChikFilA day…
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Good job with the Twit post…
August 1st, 2012 at 11:27 am
Way to go dvd. Keep spencer & checkwa where they belong..
August 1st, 2012 at 11:27 am
theghostronin79 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:26 am
DVD goin hard out there today!
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I know I’ve been real hard on DVD lately. He’s been showing up BIG TIME thus far. Bravo kid……
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Yeah man I was critical of him too, kid still needs 10-15 lbs imo, but does look good out there.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:28 am
587. If he even makes the team..
August 1st, 2012 at 11:29 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:22 am
DHB burns Spencer on slant.
DHB runs nice route, freezing Spencer
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Yup
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Happy for Darrius, Just be mindful you could “freeze” Spencer.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:29 am
Marks hair Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:25 am
Nasty still not getting much pass rush
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This is a Dualality, a conundrum of sorts.
Guys were making noise on the D, just cant see it through the twits.
Guys like DAV could give a solid impression on what the rush looked like.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:29 am
Thans for all the tweets guys. Following 5 feeds is too much for my phone
August 1st, 2012 at 11:30 am
One thing about McClain is I like his honesty. It is refreshing, even if he is a dick.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:30 am
Marks hair Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:29 am
Thans for all the tweets guys. Following 5 feeds is too much for my phone
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1 NATION
August 1st, 2012 at 11:30 am
Was good nation. No need to follow corks thec purpledrank gt it on lock. And did I see a post that DAV is at camp? If so DAV u da man!
August 1st, 2012 at 11:31 am
Im back guys
August 1st, 2012 at 11:32 am
And Practice is over lmao
August 1st, 2012 at 11:32 am
Thec Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:30 am
Marks hair Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:29 am
Thans for all the tweets guys. Following 5 feeds is too much for my phone
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1 NATION
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Amen.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:32 am
eastoaklandraider Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:30 am
Was good nation. No need to follow corks thec purpledrank gt it on lock. And did I see a post that DAV is at camp? If so DAV u da man!
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what up East? DAV is at camp, he will have great insight.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:33 am
Yea my Dentists Assistant is at camp…Thats how I get my Text’s…
August 1st, 2012 at 11:34 am
Good stuff, the D sounds like it stepped up today with pads on.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:34 am
Lots of drops today. I would summize that it had to do with hearing footsteps, causing lack of concentration.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:34 am
Thec Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:25 am
Marks hair Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:20 am
Yay crawford.. Ivey did not excite me..
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Ivey will serve as our NT in the 3-4 alignment.
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Assuming Allen doesn’t get mad and cut someone who obviously values the buffet line more than his football team…
August 1st, 2012 at 11:36 am
DAV is at camp, he will have great insight.
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Dat SUM-Beee…..Jealous over here
August 1st, 2012 at 11:36 am
DVD, CRAWDOG, Mcheese turning it out so far on the D.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:36 am
Great job consolidating the assorted tweets from the media twits.
Thanks fellas.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:37 am
Did DVD shutdown DHB? By the tweets it sounded like it, on the other hand it sounded like DHB burnt Spencer a few times.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:37 am
Yea the Defense was the star of the day and Rod Streater is showing out….. Criner is pretty quiet
August 1st, 2012 at 11:37 am
Thec Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:36 am
DVD, CRAWDOG, Mcheese turning it out so far on the D.
LOVING IT! Da da dada DA!
August 1st, 2012 at 11:37 am
DVD Shutdown almost everything
August 1st, 2012 at 11:38 am
Assuming Allen doesn’t get mad and cut someone who obviously values the buffet line more than his football team…
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DAV made a good point yesterday that I did not consider. He may have had the conditioning issue becuase he was still concussed, and could not work out.
Will give him the benifit of the doubt.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:38 am
RAIDERMAN99 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:36 am
Great job consolidating the assorted tweets from the media twits.
Thanks fellas.
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1 NATION
August 1st, 2012 at 11:39 am
From what I hear sounds like DHB has been fine tuning his game. May be a true breakout season for him. And if so I will be the first eating crow becuz while I wasn’t on the cut DHB bandwagon I did want crabtree. Looks like AL may have done it again.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:39 am
Vic Tafur @VicTafur
Just heard NFL Network’s Training Camp Live will be here at @Raiders camp Friday
August 1st, 2012 at 11:40 am
Looks like AL may have done it again.
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Mr. Davis could still find talent more often than not.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:41 am
Mr. Davis could still find talent more often than not.
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what we are going to find out is, what would happen if you couple Mr. Davis talent, with a diffrent schematic????
August 1st, 2012 at 11:41 am
EastO
When we drafted DHB over Crabtree I broke my hand punching a stud in my wall….Couldnt feel the Pain because I was so pissed….It took me awhile but I really like DHB..He’s a great guy with even better work ethic….
August 1st, 2012 at 11:41 am
I was super curious about Crawford. Not much known or spoken about him after draft and OTA’s….Gotta get the pads on to know with the big uglies. He’s BEASTING so far. It’s awesome. Cork said he was beating everyone in front of him.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:43 am
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
Allen says Denarius Moore sitting out just precautionary and Bartell and Curry making progress and hopefully back “soon”
August 1st, 2012 at 11:44 am
Great Job Today Thec
August 1st, 2012 at 11:45 am
I picked DHB last year for my MUP, he just keeps getting better. Thats why Im so impressed with DVD, it sounds like he wasn’t giving up anything to DHB or anyone, he was making them work for it.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:45 am
I guess Goodson’s hamstring injury wasn’t serious.
Not only did he practice today, but he broke a few long ones!!
August 1st, 2012 at 11:46 am
Thec Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:25 am
Marks hair Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:20 am
Yay crawford.. Ivey did not excite me..
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Ivey will serve as our NT in the 3-4 alignment.
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hope you are correct with this Thec…
want to see all of our Maryland guys make it !!!
August 1st, 2012 at 11:46 am
For a good analysis of individual performances go to this blog;
http://www.raidersblog.com/
August 1st, 2012 at 11:46 am
Yea Crawford had an awesome day today…
It seems like Palmer was off today
August 1st, 2012 at 11:47 am
PurpleDrank81 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:44 am
Great Job Today Thec
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same to yo Bruh…
1 NATION
August 1st, 2012 at 11:47 am
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
Allen: “McClain did some nice things in pass coverage,” Van Dyke has “been consistent,” & “been pleased with” Crawford — “wants to be good”
August 1st, 2012 at 11:47 am
1 NATION
August 1st, 2012 at 11:48 am
eastoaklandraider Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:39 am
From what I hear sounds like DHB has been fine tuning his game. May be a true breakout season for him. And if so I will be the first eating crow becuz while I wasn’t on the cut DHB bandwagon I did want crabtree. Looks like AL may have done it again
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But then again crabtree is on the whiners with a garbage QB. Maybe if he was on our sqaud with CP3 maybe he breaks out. Just saying.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:48 am
It seems like Palmer was off today
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Pace and fatigue. This is what training camp is for to get your “football legs” under ya.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:50 am
With all of Corks Tweets I feel as if I’m right there. Good job Cork!
August 1st, 2012 at 11:51 am
I’m mildly disappointed in our starting DE combo today … ShoNasty & Houston
How about you guys??
Seymour, Kelly, Bryant & Crawford all making things happen on the D-Line though!
August 1st, 2012 at 11:52 am
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
RT @TWorksJoe: @LeviDamien Which side of the ball won today? — Defense. By wide margin.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:52 am
Paul Gutierrez@PGutierrezCSN
Denarius Moore held out of practice with lingering hamstring from minicamp
August 1st, 2012 at 11:52 am
Just one practice today gents or is there one later?
August 1st, 2012 at 11:53 am
RT @TWorksJoe: @LeviDamien Which side of the ball won today? — Defense. By wide margin.
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Gotta be happy with that.
It’s 2 days in a row now.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:53 am
Levi Damien @LeviDamien
RT @TWorksJoe: @LeviDamien Which side of the ball won today? — Defense. By wide margin.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:53 am
where was Wheeler today?
so far this camp, haven’t heard anything about Goethel & Stupar either …
August 1st, 2012 at 11:53 am
Just one practice today gents or is there one later
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I read that if there’s another, it will be a walkthrough, no pads, and probably no media.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:54 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:51 am
I’m mildly disappointed in our starting DE combo today … ShoNasty & Houston
How about you guys??
Seymour, Kelly, Bryant & Crawford all making things happen on the D-Line though!
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Think it is all part of the whole. Need to get some guys take that was there. Per Levi, the D looked better than the O this practice.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:54 am
618.Raiderbuck Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:39 am
Vic Tafur @VicTafur
Just heard NFL Network’s Training Camp Live will be here at @Raiders camp Friday
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I guarantee you they’ll talk about the Raiders for a few secs. and then switch to breaking news from Jets camp.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:54 am
DVD blanketing dat azz all day, AGAIN!
August 1st, 2012 at 11:54 am
You guys think Curry would be doing better than Burris out there? For some reason I don’t..
August 1st, 2012 at 11:55 am
Goethal and Stupar really arent being mentioned because there not making any significany plays…
August 1st, 2012 at 11:55 am
619. Thec
Yep. I think anyone that questioned Al’s eye for talent was a fool.
It was the way he ran the org and his meddling that bought down his empire.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:55 am
theghostronin79 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:53 am
Just one practice today gents or is there one later
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I read that if there’s another, it will be a walkthrough, no pads, and probably no media.
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Sweet, thanks man. Burris fighting for that job bro!
August 1st, 2012 at 11:55 am
Curry is injured cant be better than Burris if he’s not playing
August 1st, 2012 at 11:55 am
TxRaider210 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:54 am
You guys think Curry would be doing better than Burris out there? For some reason I don’t..
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Very questionable. MBURRIS is a rookie. I would imagine he is processing, rather than reacting.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:56 am
PurpleDrank81 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:55 am
Curry is injured cant be better than Burris if he’s not playing
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Even if healthy, would he do better than Burris?
August 1st, 2012 at 11:56 am
You guys think Curry would be doing better than Burris out there? For some reason I don’t..
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@Tx
against the run?? Yes
against the pass?? No
[ I assume you mean if he was 100% healthy and not playing with a bum knee ]
August 1st, 2012 at 11:56 am
DVD blanketing dat azz all day, AGAIN!
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Gotta say, I did NOT see that coming. I didn’t expect much out of him. Starting to make me feel like a shmuck, and yet, I’m HAPPY about it.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:56 am
realtruraider Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:37 am
Did DVD shutdown DHB? By the tweets it sounded like it, on the other hand it sounded like DHB burnt Spencer a few times.
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BTW, Im a big DHB fan, picked him for mup last year. Im about ready to call DVD the truth, but will wait to see him in preseason. It will be interesting to see what happens when Bartell comes back, will DVD by pass Spencer? So far I would say yes
August 1st, 2012 at 11:57 am
Thec
Good point…and the D can’t take the ball carriers to the ground either.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:57 am
Against the run Curry has an advantage…. Burris having trouble wrapping up…His biggest knock coming into the draft was Run Support but Allen will fix that. I still believe Curry will be the starter but I can see them switching on 3rd downs for sure
August 1st, 2012 at 11:57 am
Raider Riff Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:55 am
619. Thec
Yep. I think anyone that questioned Al’s eye for talent was a fool.
It was the way he ran the org and his meddling that bought down his empire
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Ya know whats funny is teams passed on JCRINER supposedly becuase of his 40 time.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:58 am
weet, thanks man. Burris fighting for that job bro!
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I’m pulling for him BIG TIME…..But like Thec said
MBURRIS is a rookie. I would imagine he is processing, rather than reacting.
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Little more time
August 1st, 2012 at 11:58 am
RR
Maybe Burris will react on the run better with time.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:58 am
what we are going to find out is, what would happen if you couple Mr. Davis talent, with a diffrent schematic???
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Post of the day. Its gonna be a beautiful thing Mr Thec
August 1st, 2012 at 11:58 am
Calling it now…DVD will be the Starter against San Diego
August 1st, 2012 at 11:58 am
D can’t take the ball carriers to the ground
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that explains Burris being “tentative”
August 1st, 2012 at 11:59 am
PurpleDrank81 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:57 am
Against the run Curry has an advantage…. Burris having trouble wrapping up…His biggest knock coming into the draft was Run Support but Allen will fix that. I still believe Curry will be the starter but I can see them switching on 3rd downs for sure
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MBURRIS is a REAL LB no doubt about it.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:59 am
619.
Our team is loaded with talent right now.
Combine that with proper coaching/scheme and we are built for a prosperous decade.
We will be very fortunate once this crop of players is done, if Reggie can continue the success in the draft. He appears qualified for the job so heres to bringing back the 70s and 80s!
August 1st, 2012 at 11:59 am
DVD had his moments last year. Plenty of rookie mistakes, in a lame defense to begin with, but he was usually always stride-for-stride with whoever he was covering.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:59 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:58 am
D can’t take the ball carriers to the ground
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that explains Burris being “tentative”
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Yeah it’s hard to “wrap up” when you’re only allowed to pop the runner…
August 1st, 2012 at 12:00 pm
YO YO YO THE BEEEECH DIGGITY IN THE HIZZY
My homey Snoop Lion following Rasta Ganja’s footsteps into Kingston, Jamaica, MON
Gettin’ hella IRIE, blazing a trail for my other fellow hip hop legends to follow.
Great to know it all started with Rasta Ganja, shout out to my stoney bratha in reggae, Roberto Nesta Marley
Keeping it fresh with a garden salad from Whole Foods. SHould be able to drop a screaming duece-dawg any second, holla
SNOOP LION + RASTA GANJA = 1 LOVE, FIZZLE
August 1st, 2012 at 12:00 pm
Calling it now…DVD will be the Starter against San Diego
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If he’s BALLIN’, So be it. Lock em down
August 1st, 2012 at 12:00 pm
Burris was my sleeper pick in my mock draft… I had in going to the Riaders in the 5th around March or so and Reggie decided to take him the 4th.
I’m pretty sure Reggie should hire me as a talent evaluator for the draft
August 1st, 2012 at 12:00 pm
Maybe Burris will react on the run better with time
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for sure, Tx!
this time next year Burris will be an unquestioned starter, either at WLB or SLB
August 1st, 2012 at 12:00 pm
662.
I nominate Thec for post of the offseason.
August 1st, 2012 at 12:01 pm
Wow typos
August 1st, 2012 at 12:01 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 11:58 am
D can’t take the ball carriers to the ground
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that explains Burris being “tentative”
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Yeah it’s hard to “wrap up” when you’re only allowed to pop the runner…
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Also, cannot imagine Burris wanting to light up McFadden and hurt him.
August 1st, 2012 at 12:01 pm
671
Send Reg the resume bro, the Nation will vouch for you!lol
August 1st, 2012 at 12:02 pm
Raider Riff Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 12:00 pm
662.
I nominate Thec for post of the offseason.
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I nominate him for blog jester….lol
August 1st, 2012 at 12:02 pm
Taiwan just needs a little crease and he’s as good as GONE….
August 1st, 2012 at 12:03 pm
Dutch
Very true..and he surely wouldn’t go after DMAC’s lower body.
August 1st, 2012 at 12:03 pm
MBURRIS is a talented LB no questions asked.
August 1st, 2012 at 12:04 pm
last year Rod Woodson compared DVD to Duane Starks, who was a solid starting CB his first 6 or 7 years in the league (Ravens & Cardinals) …
August 1st, 2012 at 12:04 pm
Post 676 Yea Rick Tittle will too…Haha he asked me the other day why I havent applied to be a draft insider for 95.7 The Game. I put in close to 300 hours a year evaluating college players fopr the draft.
August 1st, 2012 at 12:04 pm
I try not to get too excited about these tweets or read too much into them.
Frankly, I don’t put much stock in many of the tweeter’s observations.
Thought I saw a tweet today about DVD ‘laying out’ somebody (Goodson?).
I’ll believe that DVD is laying out someone,
only when I see that with my own eyes.
Have to take these tweets with a grain of salt.
That said, I’m glad to hear that certain players appear to be playing well and get stoked about the young pups that might help the Raids.
When I hear that Crawford was eating a Matt Lice sandwich all day, I start wondering about things that a tweet can’t resolve.
I start wondering if Crawford might actually be able to rush the QB, when I thought he was drafted primarily as a DE that was stout against the run.
I start wondering who he was abusing.
So, while I’m happy to hear it, I take it with a grain of salt.
Thus far, what pleases me most are the unanimous reports that DVD is looking very good.
I’m not excited about Spencer and hope he isn’t the opening day starter.
August 1st, 2012 at 12:04 pm
A Texans fan at work was telling me Cushing handled DMAC…I told him “before getting busted for juice or after”lol
August 1st, 2012 at 12:04 pm
Very happy with the showing of the “D” thus far.
August 1st, 2012 at 12:05 pm
NOW!~ 08-01-12: PRACTICE OVER, STORY IN 3…2…1
Camp Day Three: Let the hitting begin and we do mean hitting. Tyvon Branch gets into a dust up, Kelly and Wizzer have words plus, Palmer coaches Pryor much more…
http://www.raidernationstation.com/camp_2012_a_new_era_begins
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Hitting!!! Enjoy the day Nation!~
August 1st, 2012 at 12:06 pm
theghostronin79 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 12:04 pm
Very happy with the showing of the “D” thus far.
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Yep me too man, now DA needs to zero in on penalty issues.
August 1st, 2012 at 12:06 pm
See you guys in the morning!
God Bless!
August 1st, 2012 at 12:07 pm
Later DAV be safe
August 1st, 2012 at 12:07 pm
Yep me too man, now DA needs to zero in on penalty issues.
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Got his work cut out for him there.
August 1st, 2012 at 12:08 pm
When I hear that Crawford was eating a Matt Lice sandwich all day, I start wondering about things that a tweet can’t resolve.
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I wonder about this also. Could it be on Lionert???
August 1st, 2012 at 12:09 pm
Trip out to Napa to meet the players today mite be in order when I get off
August 1st, 2012 at 12:09 pm
DA needs to zero in on penalty issues.
Got his work cut out for him there
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in the words in Bcz, referring to Hue Jackson’s way of dealing with the issue “what do you want him to do, yell louder ???”
August 1st, 2012 at 12:09 pm
theghostronin79 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 12:07 pm
Yep me too man, now DA needs to zero in on penalty issues.
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Got his work cut out for him there.
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Yep he sure does…gotta run man I shall return later!
August 1st, 2012 at 12:09 pm
LTR DAV, be safe Bruh
August 1st, 2012 at 12:10 pm
All the people I’ve talked too and have tweeted says that Crawford tearing it up against any1 he was against mainly 2nd team
August 1st, 2012 at 12:10 pm
Thought I saw a tweet today about DVD ‘laying out’ somebody (Goodson?).
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Yeah, he took a lot of heat last year, this is crucial to his development being able to hit, and wrap.
August 1st, 2012 at 12:10 pm
I start wondering if Crawford might actually be able to rush the QB, when I thought he was drafted primarily as a DE that was stout against the run.
I start wondering who he was abusing.
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@RM99
mostly likely guys like Barks, Bergs, Hurd, Parsons & Wang
August 1st, 2012 at 12:10 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
RT @Slampage1212: @LeviDamien Is it the defense playing well or the offense struggling? — bit of both
August 1st, 2012 at 12:11 pm
PurpleDrank81 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 12:04 pm
Post 676 Yea Rick Tittle will too…Haha he asked me the other day why I havent applied to be a draft insider for 95.7 The Game. I put in close to 300 hours a year evaluating college players fopr the draft.
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Wow this guy is dedicated. And I thought I was a sports fanatic.
August 1st, 2012 at 12:11 pm
Niners have Guy Fieri Bbqing for them…..Our guys all tweeting about getting Chipotle and Jamba Juice lol
August 1st, 2012 at 12:13 pm
Niners have Guy Fieri Bbqing for them
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@PD81
I thought he was a Raider fan??
August 1st, 2012 at 12:14 pm
EAST
Evaluating Draft Talent is like my biggest hobby…After my lackluster football career I wanted to become a coach but the money isnt there for me and I have to support my family so I decided to get into researching the draft and now I absolutley love it.
I would be starting my own blog but I dont have the time to properly do it. So I come here and chat it up with the NATION
August 1st, 2012 at 12:15 pm
I’ve always thought he was too…Niners paying him a nice chunk of change I bet
August 1st, 2012 at 12:15 pm
The penalty issue is going to still be difficult to solve.
If the league still hates us even though Al is gone, were f’d. Because its those “Pete Rozell Payback Specials” that we get at the most in-opportune times that are what cost us games.
The pre-snap penalties are annoying. But they arent the whats losing us games. It’s the subjective calls that the refs/league use to manipulate point spreads and outcomes that have been screwing us over the years.
The Gut and the Visor are doing their best to change our image. But it comes down to one thing really, are we still gonna be punished for Al’s court transcretions by bylaws written into Goodell’s contract left behind by Rozell.
August 1st, 2012 at 12:16 pm
Question:
I saw one tweet that said Carlisle & Barnes opened a huge hole for McFadden …
is Cooper back at RG? or Barnes back at LT?
perhaps the guy confused #65 Brisiel with #66 Carlisle ??
August 1st, 2012 at 12:17 pm
It’s camp….Common thing to switch up positions everyonce in awhile….. But Im not a 100% sure
August 1st, 2012 at 12:19 pm
Q: How is Marcel’s [Reece] role different in this offense than what you were doing a last year?
Carson Palmer: I don’t think it’s a whole lot different. He’s such a unique player. He’s not really a fullback, he’s not a tight end, he’s not a receiver. We’re going to split him out and have him run routes, we’re going to have him run screens, he might even run the ball like he did sometimes last year. There’s obviously different terminology and different routes, but for the most part he’s going to be doing a lot of the same things he’s done in the past which is using him as a weapon in the receiving game. He’s going to have to block if he’s going to play fullback once in a while but that’s not what he specializes in. He specializes in giving him opportunities to get the ball in his hands and letting him do his thing.
–well looks like schmitt is our new starting fullback..
August 1st, 2012 at 12:20 pm
Anyone else notice that our old friend Schilens is getting into it with Cromartie haha
August 1st, 2012 at 12:21 pm
Raider talk on PFT:
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/01/unlike-college-matt-leinarts-teaching-carson-palmer-now/
August 1st, 2012 at 12:21 pm
Schmitt or Tonga? Who do you guys pick?
August 1st, 2012 at 12:21 pm
Yessss and I love it…Schilens is a great guy and probally the best beer pong player in the USA. Good Luck in New York Chaz
August 1st, 2012 at 12:25 pm
@ Raider Riff,
Schmitt by far is the better fullback.. remember last year tonga had issues with his blocking.
August 1st, 2012 at 12:26 pm
SCHMITT is a giant weirdo…. Follow him on twitter and you’d be amazed to see some of his weirdo posts
August 1st, 2012 at 12:26 pm
Yo, Crawford needs to straight up eat a ManWich
Cause a sandwich is a sandwich, but a ManWich is a MEAL
Word, got a few hizzies playing beach volleyball down in Venice, gonna do a quick spray tan, mist on a lil Drakkar Noir and go represent
Usually I sport wood through my swim trunks so they know I’m down with setting and spiking
STRAIGHT HIZZLE
August 1st, 2012 at 12:27 pm
honestly though, im more worried about our tight end position than the fullback position. how many teams actually carry two fullbacks on gameday??? all we have is two healthy tightends that really have a shot of making this team..
August 1st, 2012 at 12:31 pm
SCHMITT is a giant weirdo…. Follow him on twitter and you’d be amazed to see some of his weirdo posts
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Concussions? Though I do like a little bit crazy in our Raider FB…
August 1st, 2012 at 12:32 pm
Concussions? Though I do like a little bit crazy in our Raider FB…
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i agree 100%
August 1st, 2012 at 12:40 pm
Glad to hear Demarcus VanDyke realized his primary failing as a youngster. I think he could be good. Kid had good coverage last year when he was getting roasted….
August 1st, 2012 at 12:41 pm
Yep. I think anyone that questioned Al’s eye for talent was a fool.
It was the way he ran the org and his meddling that bought down his empire.
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It wasn’t Al’s meddling that brought down the empire.
That is rubbish.
To start with, it was Al’s team. You can disagree with his micromanagment and overbearing presence in every facet of the operation, but to call that ‘meddling’ is incorrect. Again, it was Al’s team.
What brought down the empire, more than anything else, was a slew of disastrous whiffs on high number one picks.
That and some incredibly bad free agent signings.
Despite his acknowledged eye for talent, Davis missed badly on his top draft picks and FA signings in his latter years.
It’s also hard to deny that he vastly overpaid many players.
What was so great about Al, is that he didn’t give a shiit what anyone thought.
‘Draft a punter in the first ? You’re nuts.’
‘Fk you, I’ll do it MY WAY.’
Al’s way didn’t always work out. When it did, it was genius and a thing of beuaty. When it didn’t, things got very ugly.
My most fervent hope as a Raider fan was that the old man was going to resurrect the Raids, get his 4th Lombardi and have the last laugh.
Man, that would have been so sweet.
I miss Al. Things will never be the same without him.
The Raids go on without Mr. D.
The best way to honor his memory is to kick some azz and get that 4th trophy.
August 1st, 2012 at 12:44 pm
I just ran into Don Manoukians son John. Small world!
August 1st, 2012 at 12:46 pm
Interview with Burris by Corky
He says he was unsure if it was cool to tackle DMAC . He seems confident that he would have been tackled if it was game time
August 1st, 2012 at 12:46 pm
PurpleDrank81 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 12:04 pm
Post 676 Yea Rick Tittle will too…Haha he asked me the other day why I havent applied to be a draft insider for 95.7 The Game. I put in close to 300 hours a year evaluating college players fopr the draft.
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I always wanted to be a GM. I do a dam good job putting a team together on Madden in my fantasy draft and I manage the cap well. Lol.
August 1st, 2012 at 12:48 pm
LOL
August 1st, 2012 at 12:48 pm
99, I agree with a lot of what you wrote.
But he needed to let the coaches do their job. Those FA whiffs and draft whiffs werent so much that they were bad draft picks as they were kids that came into horrible environments. Same with the FA’s.
No FA or rookie should have been expected to excel in the environment that Al created.
Sure, we could have gotten Calvin Johnson instead of Russel. But Calvin Johnson wouldnt be Calvin Johnson had he ended up here. Just look at what we did to Randy Moss and then look at what he still had left.
August 1st, 2012 at 12:49 pm
All that said, I miss Al too.
August 1st, 2012 at 12:50 pm
Riff, Randy quit on us. we didnt quit on him !!!
August 1st, 2012 at 12:52 pm
Yo, free wi-fi here at the volleyball courts, holla
Able to keep you nerds updated on all things Beeech Diggity. Lucky you, huh
Anyway, my Beeech Lawg is at full mast watching these bizzies skip around in their thong bikinis
That’s over 11 inches of mast, fyi
Good thing the Certified Platinum Posse brought a cooler of Snapples, a brother can get parched out in this here sun
FIZZLE
August 1st, 2012 at 12:54 pm
For instance and this is not just hindsight either but I wud have drafted Calvin Johnson (to me no brainer). And I wouldn’t have given Tkelly all that money (no brainer). And there is a host of other moves I would have made that I can’t think of right now.
August 1st, 2012 at 12:56 pm
Allen said Moore being held out of practice was precautionary and Curry and Bartell are making progress and should be back soon.No mention of Ivey.The guy just might have eaten himself off the team.
August 1st, 2012 at 1:00 pm
PurpleDrank81 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 12:11 pm
Niners have Guy Fieri Bbqing for them…..Our guys all tweeting about getting Chipotle and Jamba Juice lol
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Guy Fieri = Steve Corkran = Doing ish behind our backs!
Next time I see that foo (Guy) at a game I’ll make sure I talk ish!
August 1st, 2012 at 1:05 pm
eastoaklandraider Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 12:54 pm
For instance and this is not just hindsight either but I wud have drafted Calvin Johnson (to me no brainer). And I wouldn’t have given Tkelly all that money (no brainer). And there is a host of other moves I would have made that I can’t think of right now
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Oh yeah and when haloti ngata was a FA I would have done whatever it took to sign him even if it meant losing a first rd pick. That guy is the true meaning of a beast.
August 1st, 2012 at 1:07 pm
eastoaklandraider Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 1:05 pm
eastoaklandraider Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 12:54 pm
For instance and this is not just hindsight either but I wud have drafted Calvin Johnson (to me no brainer). And I wouldn’t have given Tkelly all that money (no brainer). And there is a host of other moves I would have made that I can’t think of right now
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Oh yeah and when haloti ngata was a FA I would have done whatever it took to sign him even if it meant losing a first rd pick. That guy is the true meaning of a beast.
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and IF a frog had wings he wouldnt bump his azz when he hops !!
August 1st, 2012 at 1:10 pm
728.The Beeech Dawg Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 12:52 pm
Yo, free wi-fi here at the volleyball courts, holla
Able to keep you nerds updated on all things Beeech Diggity. Lucky you, huh
Anyway, my Beeech Lawg is at full mast watching these bizzies skip around in their thong bikinis
That’s over 11 inches of mast, fyi
Good thing the Certified Platinum Posse brought a cooler of Snapples, a brother can get parched out in this here sun
FIZZLE
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PMPP Represent….beyotches…
August 1st, 2012 at 1:11 pm
and IF a frog had wings he wouldnt bump his azz when he hops !!
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Link?
August 1st, 2012 at 1:11 pm
Hindsight is great but when we did it the drafting of the Bust,it was something that had to be done.We had no QB and he was the only one thought to be a possible decent choice in that class.Getting a great WR would have been nice,but the reality is WRs are easier to find than franchise QBs.
August 1st, 2012 at 1:13 pm
Beech,
I played the 2K4S classic “I’m not tardy, you’re just late…beyotch” at a party last weekend.
Let me tell you…not a dry eye in the place.
August 1st, 2012 at 1:14 pm
PurpleDrank81 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 12:46 pm
Interview with Burris by Corky
He says he was unsure if it was cool to tackle DMAC . He seems confident that he would have been tackled if it was game time
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Being that he played in SD and how they treat LT down there. I’ll give him the pass on this one.
August 1st, 2012 at 1:14 pm
735.DonManoukiansNeighbor Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 1:11 pm
and IF a frog had wings he wouldnt bump his azz when he hops !!
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Link?
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LMAO. Classic DonManoukinas neighbor right there.
August 1st, 2012 at 1:14 pm
The Beeech Dawg Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 12:52 pm
Yo, free wi-fi here at the volleyball courts, holla
Able to keep you nerds updated on all things Beeech Diggity. Lucky you, huh
Anyway, my Beeech Lawg is at full mast watching these bizzies skip around in their thong bikinis
That’s over 11 inches of mast, fyi
Good thing the Certified Platinum Posse brought a cooler of Snapples, a brother can get parched out in this here sun
FIZZLE
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yep. this post says a lot. first, he doesn’t have internet at home. second, and this is really telling, he walks around at the beach leering at the girls and getting a hard-on. uh-huh. the weirdo who creeps all the girls out. sounds exactly right.
August 1st, 2012 at 1:15 pm
733 this is east as your GM if the nation could only be so lucky.
August 1st, 2012 at 1:15 pm
lol lol Don !!
August 1st, 2012 at 1:18 pm
b#tch dog, always licking his balls
applying for jobs at all of the malls
an internet partier, raising the roof
but we all know he’s a reality goof
sitting alone in his hole-y underpants
coming up with his ridiculous rants
smoking his make-believe dope
he likes to be tied up with a rope
an S&m creep in a leather mask
beating off to pictures of amy trask
a little pathetic middle aged guy
remembering that one time the cool guys let him get high
August 1st, 2012 at 1:19 pm
Glad to see that DVD had a good day. I was just talking him up the other day.
August 1st, 2012 at 1:22 pm
Rob give it a rest. Your solution is worse than the problem…
August 1st, 2012 at 1:24 pm
Raider Riff Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 12:48 pm
99, I agree with a lot of what you wrote.
But he needed to let the coaches do their job. Those FA whiffs and draft whiffs werent so much that they were bad draft picks as they were kids that came into horrible environments. Same with the FA’s.
No FA or rookie should have been expected to excel in the environment that Al created.
Sure, we could have gotten Calvin Johnson instead of Russel. But Calvin Johnson wouldnt be Calvin Johnson had he ended up here. Just look at what we did to Randy Moss and then look at what he still had left.
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I hear you Riff and appreciate where you’re coming from.
I just can’t agree with the idea that it was a ‘horrible environment’ that caused bums like Gallery and JaMoron to fail.
I think it was the whiffs on top picks like them that created/perpetuated the losing and ‘horrible environment’.
I think Davis’ ‘meddling’ with the coaches is somewhat exaggerated.
To be sure, Davis was a tough cat to work for. Wanted things done his way, demanded unquestioned loyalty and had the final word on everything.
But Davis wanted to WIN more than anything.
Doubt he appreciated Gruden’s dink and dunk offense. He lived with it, bcz it won and was the way to go with Gannon’s noodle arm.
As Davis often said, he’d rather be right than consistent.
Some people say the catalyst for the Raider catastrophe was Davis trading Gruden.
I prefer to think that trading Gruden was the correct move and whiffing (almost completely) on the draft pick bounty that was obtained in exchange for him was the real catastrophe.
I don’t entirely discount the ‘horrible environment’ argument you make when it comes to being a Raider coach. Tough, tough job under Al.
But I don’t agree at all that the ‘horrible environment’ contributed to the failure of a guy like Gallery. Just a lousy pick that helped perpetuate the losing environment. I think Calvin Johnson would have done fine and JaMoron was a lost cause from the start.
Good discussion though, you’ve got some interesting takes.
August 1st, 2012 at 1:25 pm
jlofty–haha. i know. i have a weakness for making fun of that guy. i’m sure it’s borderline as annoying as the b!tch dog himself. sorry about that.
August 1st, 2012 at 1:26 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 1:13 pm
Beech,
I played the 2K4S classic “I’m not tardy, you’re just late…beyotch” at a party last weekend.
Let me tell you…not a dry eye in the place.
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PMPP IN FULL EFFECT
Yo DJ, gots to keep that jam pumping
The more you play it, the more the crowd is moved to tears
We need to set up a gang meeting this week, what’s Hardliggity’s schedule?
August 1st, 2012 at 1:26 pm
So you think Reece will be our Gronkowski at TE this year? Seems like the perfect roll for him.
August 1st, 2012 at 1:26 pm
lefty12 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 1:11 pm
Hindsight is great but when we did it the drafting of the Bust,it was something that had to be done.We had no QB and he was the only one thought to be a possible decent choice in that class.Getting a great WR would have been nice,but the reality is WRs are easier to find than franchise QBs.
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Lefty CJ is not just any WR as everybody can see now. Plus he was the best player in the draft
August 1st, 2012 at 1:29 pm
And what makes a GM job so hard anyway long hrs?
August 1st, 2012 at 1:30 pm
Nob, stop apologizing / kissing up to bloggers you admire, geez
Add that to:
1) Your legendary defeat in the blog rap off
2) Your desire to post your losing rap over and over for me and my blog brahs to laugh at
3) Declaring yourself an “Actual Cool Guy”
It’s been quite a week of humiliations and embarrassments at the hands of the Beeeech Diggity Dawg!
Thanks, nerd
BIG DAWG SALUTE WOOF WOOF MEOW
August 1st, 2012 at 1:32 pm
raiderman—great post—u said it very well.
i think most nfl people respected al davis tremendously. but when a great mind ages, it can be tough to find good people willing to be ur 2nd in command. most gifted coaches want to be in charge. it’s the ego part of being talented. so some guys, like sean payton, were intrigued and wanted to talk with him, but they wanted it to be their show, so they couldn’t commit. al needed to loosen his grip and trust other good people more, just so he could get them on board. a good captain delegates. but it was hard for him because he so identified himself as the raiders. i’ve always thought the “toxic environment” angle was way overblown. missing out on those draft picks u mentioned, overpaying for some free agents, bringing in some coaches who didn’t have it, and of course, JaRassic. those led to several bad years. but the team is on the right path, and a lot of it has to do with al davis and what he did recently.
August 1st, 2012 at 1:36 pm
b!tch dog. as a courtesy to the group and because i find u boring, i’m done with u. i made great sport of u and u look like an idiot. that’s enuff for me. i’m ignoring u now, little b!tch dog. go away and bark at someone else’s door. maybe someone will play w/ u. bye, stupid little mongrel.
August 1st, 2012 at 1:36 pm
99,the environment had a lot to due with it,especially Gallery.Until Cable made him a G every coach moved him around.Shell thought he could be a LT and moved him there for 1 season before he was moved again the following year.Also,almost every 1st rd pick that Davis made was considered a sure thing when he picked them including Gallery.When judging a draft,often how it came out in the later rounds is a better assessment than just looking at the 1st rd.If 1st rd picks were sure things the Raiders wouldn’t have been able to have 2,3,4,or5 from other teams on the roster at the same time.
August 1st, 2012 at 1:37 pm
how’d gallery and miller do in seattle? hmm?
August 1st, 2012 at 1:39 pm
DVD should start turning those batted passes in to picks with some more practice! Yeeaauuhh
August 1st, 2012 at 1:40 pm
rob_raider Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 1:36 pm
b!tch dog. as a courtesy to the group and because i find u boring, i’m done with u. i made great sport of u and u look like an idiot. that’s enuff for me. i’m ignoring u now, little b!tch dog. go away and bark at someone else’s door. maybe someone will play w/ u. bye, stupid little mongrel.
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HaHa, sweet! Thanks for your notice of surrender!
And totally hilarious to see you cower to the demands of the bloggers you worship, too funny
Don’t worry, Nob, I’ll keep bagging on you to my heart’s content. It’s much more fun when there’s no lame rebuttal, anyway
WRECKS N EFFECT IN FULL EFFECT
August 1st, 2012 at 1:45 pm
Gallery is through-too many injuries.Same with Zack-too many concussions.But Gallery always did as asked when he played here and never complained even though they never let him settle into 1 position until the end.A lot of guys would have complained to no end and made demands-he never did.For that alone I give the guy credit.BTW,he isn’t the 1st ’sure thing’ LT to not succeed and he won’t be the last.
August 1st, 2012 at 1:48 pm
It’s great news about DVD performing well the past few days, we need someone to step up and secure those corner spots.
Kinda sad that his mom has to point out his obvious flaws in his game. lol
That was my biggest issue with him, not locating or making a play on the ball. Hopefully he works hard to get ball instincts down, by watching the wr’s eye and body movement.
His size is a bit concerning in run support, let the best man win that cb spot!
August 1st, 2012 at 1:48 pm
Wow! This is B.S! Nothing is tax free anymore. I though money earned over seas was tax free?
For instance: Americans who win bronze will pay a $2 tax on the medal itself. But the bronze comes with a modest prize—$10,000 as an honorarium for devoting your entire life to being the third best athlete on the planet in your chosen discipline. And the IRS will take $3,500 of that, thank you very much.
There are also prizes that accompany each medal: $25,000 for gold, $15,000 for silver, and $10,000 for bronze.
Silver medalists will owe $5,385. You win a gold? Timothy Geithner will be standing there with his hand out for $8,986.
August 1st, 2012 at 1:51 pm
I know, that sucks Don!
August 1st, 2012 at 1:51 pm
lefty12 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 1:45 pm
Gallery is through-too many injuries.Same with Zack-too many concussions.But Gallery always did as asked when he played here and never complained even though they never let him settle into 1 position until the end.A lot of guys would have complained to no end and made demands-he never did.For that alone I give the guy credit.BTW,he isn’t the 1st ’sure thing’ LT to not succeed and he won’t be the last.
Well said, Lefty!
August 1st, 2012 at 1:53 pm
DVD should start turning those batted passes in to picks with some more practice! Yeeaauuhh
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Shoot man, PICKS would be fantastic. Right now I’ll take a batted pass any day of the week over getting torched. Keep hearing his name over and over again…..and I like it.
August 1st, 2012 at 1:55 pm
It would be better to have your teammate punch you and say you got robbed of the medal. lol
August 1st, 2012 at 1:56 pm
theghostronin79 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 1:53 pm
DVD should start turning those batted passes in to picks with some more practice! Yeeaauuhh
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Shoot man, PICKS would be fantastic. Right now I’ll take a batted pass any day of the week over getting torched. Keep hearing his name over and over again…..and I like it.
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Yeah man he is looking instinctual out there, my only concerns were size and turning his head quicker, but he seems to have fix the last part.
August 1st, 2012 at 1:58 pm
Don’t know how many DB’s make me yell at my TV “Dude turn the fk around before the ball hits your last name!”lol
August 1st, 2012 at 1:59 pm
I never realized they got prize money for winning.
August 1st, 2012 at 2:00 pm
Don,
I don’t how it works for the Olympics, but I know if you live abroad for 11/12 months (spend a month in the US), you don’t have to pay taxes up to $98,500.
August 1st, 2012 at 2:00 pm
If DVD were to gain even 10lbs, it may help him against the bigger receivers imo.
August 1st, 2012 at 2:00 pm
Yeah man he is looking instinctual out there, my only concerns were size and turning his head quicker, but he seems to have fix the last part.
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definately had my concerns with size. Gotta carry some more weight to get involved in the “Ruckous” in run support. Can’t just throw an arm out there when you got a guy like Steven Jackson turning the corner at you. Plus I worried about bigger physical receivers tossing him around.
August 1st, 2012 at 2:01 pm
99,the environment had a lot to due with it,especially Gallery.Until Cable made him a G every coach moved him around.Shell thought he could be a LT and moved him there for 1 season before he was moved again the following year.Also,almost every 1st rd pick that Davis made was considered a sure thing when he picked them including Gallery.When judging a draft,often how it came out in the later rounds is a better assessment than just looking at the 1st rd.If 1st rd picks were sure things the Raiders wouldn’t have been able to have 2,3,4,or5 from other teams on the roster at the same time.
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Lefty, agree with you entirely that a really good draft is dependent on ‘hitting’ in the later rounds. Think the Raids generally did well in that respect.
Just very very hard to overcome whiffing on the 2nd overall pick, like Gallery.
When Gallery was selected it was to be a dominant LT for a decade. He was never envisioned as a G. He was only moved there when it became obvious he was a turnstile as a T. He wasn’t moved around due to a horrible environment. He was moved around bcz he couldn’t perform at the position he was drafted to fill.
If it was a matter of environment we’d expect to see a nbr 2 overall, like Gallery, or a nbr 1 overall, like JaMoron, move on to another team and a better environment and show something.
That hasn’t been the case.
Sure, Gallery was a consensus ‘can’t miss’. Sure, the Raids desperately needed a franchise QB and JaMoron was the top rated QB.
Still doesn’t absolve Al for making the mistake of drafting them.
A mistake is a mistake and those were two very costly ones.
August 1st, 2012 at 2:01 pm
Blog Brahs, after a few leisurely days of creaming Nob Raider all across the blog, he’s predictably surrendered to the Beeech Dawg and accepted his life of humble minion-hood
Plus he said he was too weak to respond to my epic disses, so I’ll be bagging on him freely, for all of our shared shared enjoyment
The PM Party Patrol is INDEED in full effect
Yo, speaking of my huge boner-dawg, just got a beach volleyball hizzy to give me a dry, salty handy.
Will have soak the ‘ol boy in aloe vera the rest of the day, but it was worth it, holla
August 1st, 2012 at 2:03 pm
theghostronin79 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 2:00 pm
Yeah man he is looking instinctual out there, my only concerns were size and turning his head quicker, but he seems to have fix the last part.
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definately had my concerns with size. Gotta carry some more weight to get involved in the “Ruckous” in run support. Can’t just throw an arm out there when you got a guy like Steven Jackson turning the corner at you. Plus I worried about bigger physical receivers tossing him around.
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Exactly man, but maybe the coaches don’t want extra weight to hurt his speed..he’ll have to be extra nasty and jam guys off the line imo.
August 1st, 2012 at 2:03 pm
58 pm
Don’t know how many DB’s make me yell at my TV “Dude turn the fk around before the ball hits your last name!”lol
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yeah that too. Playin so much “Man coverage” left our DB’s with their backs to the QB too often, and just flat out chasing guys around the field.
August 1st, 2012 at 2:04 pm
79
At least the zone scheme should help the D watch the QB and react more.
August 1st, 2012 at 2:05 pm
That’s what we’re all hoping.
did you get eyeballs on a jersey yesterday? I couldn’t gt to the mall myself.
August 1st, 2012 at 2:06 pm
I’m not just critical of our DB’s, lots of them don’t turn the head on timing routes imo.
August 1st, 2012 at 2:07 pm
99-agreed those were very costly but how can you say taking someone like Gallery,who everyone said was a sure thing,can’t miss 10-15 year franchise LT was a mistake.He was the proper pick he just didn’t pan out.That isn’t the fault of the person that picked him.
August 1st, 2012 at 2:07 pm
79
Didn’t peep the jersey yet, Friday is payday so gonna check it out Saturday with the ol lady.
August 1st, 2012 at 2:09 pm
Right on man…. gonna be bored tomorrow with no practice to follow.
August 1st, 2012 at 2:15 pm
79
Yeah no kidding, but Friday NFL network will be there I think. Seems like the kid Burris is not overplaying, which I think is smart of him to stay in the play.
August 1st, 2012 at 2:17 pm
Raiderrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Crust Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 5:54 pm
Intrepid Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 5:28 pm
Raider Riff Says:
July 31st, 2012 at 4:04 pm
Brining in Kerry Colins was the first mistake that led to the Gannon era unraveling.////////////////////////////////////////Maybe.That and his head coach (Norv). But he was a bit of a gunslinger and I’ve been dying for one of those ever since. Well, Grads was a gunslinger; just couldn’t sling it very far.
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JaMarcus was a slinger. He can throw the ball 85 yards from his knees. Strongest arm to ever play the game. To bad his agent extorted all that moolah outta Al.////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////He might have been able to sling it, but a gunslinger has a mindset of “I can’t lose”. They do all the time of course but that’s not the point. Favre could have gimped his way to a first down on the last play of his last game in the playoffs and pulled up and threw an incompletion instead. And I loved him for it.
August 1st, 2012 at 2:17 pm
Raidernationdave Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 10:06 am
More fuel for O’s fire!!!!!! LOL!!!!!
Whut up Beyotch!
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– The Raiders placed punter Shane Lechler (knee) and cornerback Ron Bartell (hamstring) on the non-football-injury list, which means they aren’t able to practice as a result of injuries suffered in non-football-related activities.
The Raiders can activate Lechler and Bartell from the list once they pass a physical and are cleared to practice.
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LOL
Whut up HO?
August 1st, 2012 at 2:20 pm
79
Yeah no kidding, but Friday NFL network will be there I think. Seems like the kid Burris is not overplaying, which I think is smart of him to stay in the play.
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Oh yeah, absolutely. I figured it was more, him being cautious than “Not” making the play. He’ll HIT when it matters. Important thing is that he’s getting in the right position now.
August 1st, 2012 at 2:22 pm
Beech,
I’ve seen hardliggity sometimes around 10ish or so at night.
August 1st, 2012 at 2:23 pm
99-agreed those were very costly but how can you say taking someone like Gallery,who everyone said was a sure thing,can’t miss 10-15 year franchise LT was a mistake.He was the proper pick he just didn’t pan out.That isn’t the fault of the person that picked him.
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Yes it is. The buck stopped with Al.
It was up to Al to make the determination that what everyone was projecting Gallery to be, was wrong.
That was Al’s responsiblity.
Heck, why have a scouting department or a GM when all you need is Kiper’s and McShay’s draft guide.
Nope, it doesn’t work that way.
If Kiper and the entire world loved Gallery, it was still Al’s job to make the final and correct call. Trade down. Take someone else.
Buck stopped with Al and he missed on that pick.
Can’t say it was the correct pick when it turned out not to be.
We have the benefit of hindsight. Al didn’t. Al had the right intention, but got the wrong result. Can’t get around that.
August 1st, 2012 at 2:23 pm
79
Very true man, how about Crawford going off today man, geez! Dude is gonna be a player for the Raiders, but Curry needs to get healthy or Burris will take his job imo.
August 1st, 2012 at 2:27 pm
You all be cool, Nation!
See ya back in the morning!
August 1st, 2012 at 2:27 pm
DJ, I’ve been working mostly on amazing Rasta Ganja jams, now that Snoop Lion has followed our lead into the reggae frontier
Now is the ultimate time to capitalize on his publicity and put more cash/money into the PMPP secret overseas trust (aka my wallet)
But there are some 2K4S concepts I’m working on as well, most notable this incredible jam where we all get kneed in the nads on stage by our mothers
COMIN ATCH N FULL FORCE
August 1st, 2012 at 2:28 pm
Yeah, totally stoked about Crawford. didn’t know much about him but highly curious. gotta get the pads on the big boys before you see what they can offer. It doesn’t much matter WHO he was abusing anyway. The fact is we kept hearing his name in the viscinity of the QB. That makes me smile.
August 1st, 2012 at 2:30 pm
Later Hwnrdr!
August 1st, 2012 at 2:30 pm
Later Hwnrdr
August 1st, 2012 at 2:31 pm
theghostronin79 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 2:28 pm
Yeah, totally stoked about Crawford. didn’t know much about him but highly curious. gotta get the pads on the big boys before you see what they can offer. It doesn’t much matter WHO he was abusing anyway. The fact is we kept hearing his name in the viscinity of the QB. That makes me smile.
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Yep, he seemed to be in Leinart’s face a lot, Craw faced tough competition in college man, could be the real deal.
August 1st, 2012 at 2:33 pm
We’ll just have to agree to disagree as I don’t see it the same as you.If I want to buy the fastest car made,do my research,and find that 1 car is superior to any other,buy it but it turns out to be a lemon that isn’t my fault,I picked the proper car.I just got a bad 1.Maybe not a great analogy,but that is how I see it.
August 1st, 2012 at 2:35 pm
Yep, he seemed to be in Leinart’s face a lot, Craw faced tough competition in college man, could be the real deal.
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yeah for real. Plus you ever see pics of him going through drills? His face looks like somebody just threw his Mamma down on the sidewalk and He’s goin to Kill ‘em…LOL…….Intense.
August 1st, 2012 at 2:37 pm
theghostronin79 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 2:35 pm
Yep, he seemed to be in Leinart’s face a lot, Craw faced tough competition in college man, could be the real deal.
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yeah for real. Plus you ever see pics of him going through drills? His face looks like somebody just threw his Mamma down on the sidewalk and He’s goin to Kill ‘em…LOL…….Intense.
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No schyt man! When we first got him I thought he’d be a mean m’fkr, glad he has the mental aspect down. Add in some trash talk and tackles will be scared.lol
August 1st, 2012 at 2:39 pm
new post
August 1st, 2012 at 3:03 pm
Levi Damien @LeviDamien
Seymour was on Palmer quick and then haunts him for twenty yards as if to say “I could have sacked you 3 or 4 times now. ////////////////////////////////////////////////////// That’s what I’m talking about.
August 1st, 2012 at 3:54 pm
– Allen talked about players taking short-cuts in discussing Crawford. A follow-up question along those lines elicited a rather pointed response that every player on the roster should digest.
“Doesn’t take long,” Allen said, when asked how long it takes to spot players taking short-cuts. “It doesn’t take long. It sticks out like a sore thumb, and those are usually the guys that don’t last very long. And if they do make it for a little while, you’re always looking to replace them.”