Crawford stands out on first day of padded practice
By Steve Corkran
Wednesday, August 1st, 2012 at 2:35 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Training camp means different things to different players. For instance, quarterback Carson Palmer is using the time to better learn the offense and get in synch with his receiving corps. A rookie such as defensive end Jack Crawford is just trying to find a way to make the 53-man roster.
Crawford took a huge step toward doing just that Wednesday by spending a great deal of time in the backfield, frustrating offensive linemen and harassing the quarterback.
Defensive players are prohibited from touching quarterbacks in practice. However, it’s safe to say that Crawford would have sacked Matt Leinart three times in a game setting.
“I’m pleased with Jack,” Raiders coach Dennis Allen said. “Jack, obviously, he’s a young player, so he’s still learning the game, but he’s a big guy that’s got athleticism, and he wants to be good. And if you have athleticism and some football instincts and you’re willing to work to get there, then he’ll, at some point, be a player for us.”
Crawford is bright enough to realize that one good practice does not a successful NFL player make. Yet, it’s a nice start to a fledgling career and a great way to stand out among 89 players.
“It’s a lot of pressure,” Crawford said. “Coming in as a rookie, nothing’s safe; that’s how I feel. There’s nothing guaranteed in this league, so you really have to go and play every single play like it’s your last. At the end of the day, you don’t know how many plays you’re going to have left.”
One of the things that stands out about Crawford, Allen said, is that he takes care of business all the time. He isn’t content just being a part of an NFL camp.
“He’s willing to do the things that are necessary to be good,” Allen said. “And in my experiences, some guys are willing to go that extra to really be good and some guys are looking for some shortcuts to take. They want to be good but they’re not willing to pay the price to be good. And he’s one of those that’s willing to pay the price to be good.”
– Suffice, it’s going to take more than showing cut-ups of practice, lectures and lip service for the Raiders to shed their penchant for committing penalties.
On Wednesday, several players jumped offsides, especially in one-on-one pass-protection drills. Defensive tackle Tommy Kelly jumped offsides twice without the ball being snapped. Defensive end Lamarr Houston jumped three times in a span of a few snaps in the same drill.
Worse, two players jumped offsides on a punt, with one player being way offsides when the ball was snapped.
“It’s part of the process,” Allen said. “That’s what happens when guys begin to get tired. They lose their focus a little bit, and that’s the thing that we’ve got to continue to push through. I’ve been pleased with the penalty situation overall, but we still got to keep working on it.”
The Raiders set league records for penalties and yards penalized last season. Allen has said all along that remedying that situation is a huge priority. Then again, so did Hue Jackson, Tom Cable, Lane Kiffin, Art Shell, Norv Turner and Bill Callahan.
Time will tell.
– The play might have gone unnoticed on a day that featured a countless number of plays. Yet, to those who have watched wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey throughout his NFL career, it passes as a glaring sign of just how far he has come since he arrived as the No. 7 pick of the 2009 NFL draft.
The play came late in practice, when quarterback Carson Palmer spotted Heyward-Bey in single coverage against second-year cornerback DeMarcus Van Dyke. Palmer is famous for exploiting such matchups.
Sure enough, Palmer threw up the ball for Heyward-Bey to make a play on. As it turned out, the pass was underthrown by a bit.
In the past, it wasn’t uncommon for Heyward-Bey to stick to the route, regardless the location of the ball. This time, Heyward-Bey broke off his route, positioned himself well and leaped for the ball.
Never mind that the ball fell incomplete. It’s another sure sign that Heyward-Bey is maturing as a receiver and becoming a more well-rounded player.
“He’s improved as a receiver, as a total receiver,” Allen said. “His route running’s better, he’s catching the ball cleaner. His blocking has been good. We’re going to ask our receivers to do a lot of things. He’s really our most veteran receiver, so we’re expecting him to stand up and be a leader for us.”
– 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.”
– Wide receiver Denarius Moore was held out of practice as a “precautionary” measure, Allen said, because of lingering effects from a hamstring injury Moore suffered in June.
It was believed that Moore would be at or near 100 percent when training camp rolled around. If so, he reinjured his hamstring Tuesday, when he looked limited.
Fortunately for the Raiders, Moore has plenty of time to recover. Also, it now gives younger receivers such as Rod Streater, Juron Criner and Duke Calhoun more opportunities to shine.
– Punter Shane Lechler (knee), cornerback Ron Bartell (hamstring), linebacker Aaron Curry (knee) and defensive tackle Travis Ivey (conditioning) missed practice for a third straight day. Tight end Richard Gordon (hip) also sat out. Allen said all are making progress. Running back Mike Goodson (hamstring) returned to practice after getting hurt Tuesday.
– Through three days, the same five guys have worked with the first-team offensive line: Jared Veldheer, Cooper Carlisle, Stefen Wisniewski, Mike Brisiel and Khalif Barnes.
Joseph Barksdale and Tony Bergstrom worked with the second-team line once again, with Barksdale mostly at right tackle and Bergstrom at left guard.
Allen said both players are being asked to practice on both sides of the line so that they become more versatile and, by extension, more valuable as backups.
– Today’s practicde was pretty fast-paced, with very little wasted time between plays and the quarterbacks not using all the time on the play clock.
– Every player has his welcome-to-the-NFL moment. For rookie linebacker Miles Burris, it came on a play in which veteran running back Darren McFadden bolted around right end and toward the sideline.
Burris moved in, laid a hit on McFadden and watched as McFadden bounced off and continued around the corner.
“I was a little tentative on, ‘Do I hit 20 or not? How does this go?’ ” Burris said.
Burris is pretty certain that he would have made the play in a game.
“Yeah, I would like to think that anybody with a ball in their hands, I would get him down,” Burris said.
– Terrelle Pryor, no doubt, is Oakland’s most-athletic quarterback. Evidene of that came on a play in which Pryor was pressured up the middle.
Pryor sensed the rush, rolled out left and delivered a strike to Calhoun. The pass was dropped. However, it served notice that Pryor can do things that not all quarterbacks are capable of doing.
Overall, Pryor looked sharp in his limited snaps. On another play, he noticed rookie Criner streaking across the middle and placed the ball right on line.
– Let the record show that the first training camp scuffle occurred on the third day, with strong safety Tyvon Branch and rookie Thomas Mayo exchanging blows, while Branch was atop Mayo.
No one got hurt after the brief skirmish, with players stepping in and breaking up things before they got out of hand.
“It was nothing like that,” Branch said, when asked if he was setting the tone for the defense. “It was out of character for me. It’s just camp. The first day of pads, everybody’s amped up. Just a little camp squabble. Nothing major. We just got into it.”
– Curry said he suffered his knee injury during an offseason workout and that he exacerbated the injury by trying to be a “tough guy” and play through the pain.
Now, he is heeding the advice of team athletic trainers and waiting until his knee is sound enough to resume practicing. In the interim, he is spending his time walking around the field, mentoring younger players and assuming a coaching role.
“I’m the best coach on the field,” Curry said. “Guys can feel comfortable to come to me to ask questions, which requires me to do all my homework on the defense, especially at my position. I can coach everything about linebackers in this defense.
“So, I’m just taking pride right now. I’m trying to outcoach coach (Jason) Tarver, I’m trying to outcoach coach (Johnnie)Holland on our position. Being a player, players will be more comfortable approaching another player with questions because they don’t have to worry about being evaluated.”
Give Curry an A for finding a way to contribute, even though he isn’t able to suit up and play right now. It’s not uncommon for injured players to shut it down and show up again when they’re healthy.
– Quote of the day
“They can’t talk or bark yet. Their opinions don’t count yet.” — Kelly on calling rookies pups
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August 1st, 2012 at 2:38 pm
1 NATION
August 1st, 2012 at 2:42 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 2:44 pm
Overall, Pryor looked sharp in his limited snaps. On another play, he noticed rookie Criner streaking across the middle and placed the ball right on line.
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Looks like he is on a fast track to seattle, right JFB.
August 1st, 2012 at 2:44 pm
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August 1st, 2012 at 2:45 pm
not quite…lol
August 1st, 2012 at 2:45 pm
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August 1st, 2012 at 2:46 pm
it served notice that Pryor can do things that not all quarterbacks are capable of doing.
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Thats why we should get rid of him asap.
August 1st, 2012 at 2:46 pm
Almost…lol
August 1st, 2012 at 2:46 pm
Prediction 7-9 – Book it. Look at our schedule…
August 1st, 2012 at 2:47 pm
outlandish…lol
August 1st, 2012 at 2:47 pm
Ah ha, so Burris did slightly hit McFadden and he bounced off, but far from getting trucked over.lol
August 1st, 2012 at 2:47 pm
MBURRIS is a REAL LB
August 1st, 2012 at 2:49 pm
I hear the Raiders have the most travel miles on their schedule this year.
August 1st, 2012 at 2:49 pm
Thec
And he’s learning from the best RB in the league.
August 1st, 2012 at 2:50 pm
TxRaider210 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 2:49 pm
Thec
And he’s learning from the best RB in the league.
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DMAC is hard no doubt.
August 1st, 2012 at 2:52 pm
Looking forward to seeing how our talent works with the new schematics.
today D beat the O however, I suspect the O was fatigued, and hearing footsteps.
August 1st, 2012 at 2:52 pm
Thec Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 2:50 pm
TxRaider210 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 2:49 pm
Thec
And he’s learning from the best RB in the league.
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DMAC is hard no doubt.
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Sounds like Goodson and Reece are raisin’ hell too
August 1st, 2012 at 2:53 pm
Reece had a good day, Goodson is a surprise. TJONES better step his game up, Goodson shined today no doubt.
August 1st, 2012 at 2:54 pm
CRAWDOG was POD…
August 1st, 2012 at 2:54 pm
I like that the D, even at a disadvantage, still managed to contain the O somewhat.
August 1st, 2012 at 2:56 pm
D shining is very suprising, typically it takes them time to catch up to the O.
August 1st, 2012 at 2:57 pm
Calhoun had a rough one today, needs to bounce back.
August 1st, 2012 at 2:58 pm
Yeah that’s the truth, even without full-on tackling in effect. Can’t wait for them to beat up on Dallas.
August 1st, 2012 at 3:00 pm
Dang, Mayo fighting with Branch makes me wish he could play DB, dude is right for the build.
August 1st, 2012 at 3:00 pm
Excited about TP, seems to be working thru all the personal stuff. Had a good day, expect more of the same thru camp.
August 1st, 2012 at 3:01 pm
Man, say what you want about Tommy Kelly (and I often do), but he’s far and away the best interview on this team:
http://blog.sfgate.com/raiders/2012/08/01/tommy-kelly-on-allen-cracking-the-whip-being-detailed-oriented-old-cats-and-pups/
August 1st, 2012 at 3:02 pm
Which is an easier transition?
Switch from WR to CB, or CB to WR???
August 1st, 2012 at 3:03 pm
Thec
I’d have no clue..lol
August 1st, 2012 at 3:04 pm
Different takes by different writers.Jerry mentioned in his write-up of practice that Pryor would often follow a good play with a dud.
BTW,did some research and Ivey isn’t on the pup list but the nfi list meaning the concussion he suffered at the OTAs aren’t the reason he is being held out.He is being held out only due to conditioning.
August 1st, 2012 at 3:06 pm
TK is a funny fella
August 1st, 2012 at 3:10 pm
That quote about players taking shortcuts shows why, even if Wimbley had been re-signed, he might have been a late cut. 2011 Wimbley was the epitome of “I GOT A SACK! WOOHOO! Well, I can relax for the next month now.”
August 1st, 2012 at 3:11 pm
TJONES better step his game up.
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Don’t worry about that.
There’s only one thing that can derail the Taimonster.
Injury.
The coaches must teach this kid how to give up on a run when in the grasp, quit struggling, live to blow up the defense next play.
Keep Taiwan healthy and give him some touches and he’s gonna leave mouths agape.
Jaw dropping explosiveness and pure speed.
There is no substitute.
Speed kills and Taiwan is going to be an executioner deluxe.
Bernard Hopkins got nothing on Taiwan Jones.
August 1st, 2012 at 3:13 pm
Another thing Jerry(maybe it was PG from comcast) mentioned in his article was Allen talked about how the run game was getting the best of things early,but as practice went along,the defense got better against the run.
August 1st, 2012 at 3:14 pm
TxRaider210 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 2:47 pm
Ah ha, so Burris did slightly hit McFadden and he bounced off, but far from getting trucked over.lol
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Raiders RapidReports@CBSSportsNFLOAK
RB Darren McFadden just welcomed rookie LB Miles Burris to the NFL – by running him over.
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Isn’t it strange that two people watching the same thing see something different? It seems to happen alot in the tweets and reporting etc. lol
If he did get trucked, I don’t look at it as a really bad thing, I mean its DMC we are talkin about. He didn’t get run over by Jones or Goodson.
August 1st, 2012 at 3:16 pm
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Yeah I know, just pointing out that Burris wasn’t able to really get him, but DMAC will truck anyone.
August 1st, 2012 at 3:17 pm
Ya’ll heard anything on the quality/reviews on the Nike gameday jers?
August 1st, 2012 at 3:20 pm
I would have loved to see Kam Wimbley in Tarver and Allen’s system. But it would have been financially crippling to keep him, and he was a streaky player. Personally, I’m hoping that Wheeler and Burris are up to the task. Wheeler was a solid pass-rusher in college, so maybe a more aggressive defensive scheme than the one he was in with the Colts will play to his strengths.
My biggest concern with the defense at this point is that even if the best case scenario plays out and DVD grabs the #2 CB role and Bartell stays healthy all season, Spencer is the #3 CB and “next man up”. Extremely worrying, since Spencer has never been a standout player.
I mean, is Kelly Jennings that much worse? At least he’s younger and, at this point, probably just as cheap. Have to wonder how that guy doesn’t have a job yet. And the Raiders could definitely use more young, able bodies to compete at CB.
August 1st, 2012 at 3:22 pm
YA-did you intentionally omit Chekwa?
August 1st, 2012 at 3:24 pm
Burris was no doubt probably tentative like he said, no one wants to be the guy known for hurting DMC in training camp, he is the star of this team. He sounds pretty confident he would of got him down though, I like that. Curry better get healthy quick or he might just get left behind the rook
August 1st, 2012 at 3:25 pm
Unintentional, but I’m not entirely sold on Chekwa yet. I think he’s still pretty raw and has a little injury baggage of his own. Plus I haven’t seen enough of him to know if he’s fluid enough to hold up in the slot and defend the middle of the field.
August 1st, 2012 at 3:28 pm
To me, Chekwa moves more like a safety. He’s a little stiff, which worries me if he’s going to have to match up against shifty slot guys.
He did pretty well as a boundary corner, but defending the middle of the field is a different beast.
August 1st, 2012 at 3:29 pm
Question.Could Huff be the guy to cover the slot if we find that we are deep at safety with a young guy or two showing they can play?
August 1st, 2012 at 3:29 pm
The importance of TP snagging the backup QB position from Matt Lice can not be overstated.
If Palmer goes down, it is essential that the Raids do NOT go with Matt Lice. You can not win games with Matt Lice floating his helium balloon interceptions. I don’t give a damn what Corky or anyone else says about his pretty balls.
He sucks. Period.
TP, the Nation needs you, baby.
Even if you’ve got to win games with your legs right now, you’re still on deck.
Got faith in you. Rooting for you. Get it together, man. I know you can do it.
August 1st, 2012 at 3:31 pm
lefty12 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 3:29 pm
Question.Could Huff be the guy to cover the slot if we find that we are deep at safety with a young guy or two showing they can play?
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Seems like the coaching staff likes Curtis Taylor, so it wouldn’t surprise me to see them move Huff or Branch to the slot in certain situations, and have Taylor come in at safety.
August 1st, 2012 at 3:35 pm
Thec Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 2:46 pm
it served notice that Pryor can do things that not all quarterbacks are capable of doing.
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Thats why we should get rid of him asap.
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Huh? Sarcasm I hope
August 1st, 2012 at 3:35 pm
Disagree on your Leinart assessment.We are luckey to have him and there is no way Pryor will be able to be the BU this year.I’m rooting for the guy as he is a Raider,but he is far from being NFL ready at this point.
August 1st, 2012 at 3:36 pm
*lucky
August 1st, 2012 at 3:37 pm
In 6 years Mike Puff has 5.5 sacks, 9 picks, and 0 TDs.
Hey Puff, time to man up and deliver, now that you’re in a ‘real’ defense.
Not holding my breath.
August 1st, 2012 at 3:38 pm
Thec & PD81—-> semi-pros of the day.. thanks for the tweet feeds!
August 1st, 2012 at 3:40 pm
Don’t know if anyone else watches any of the women’s volleyball but that Hodge chick for us is amazing.
August 1st, 2012 at 3:40 pm
99 MHuff will step up bigtime this year. Book it.
August 1st, 2012 at 3:41 pm
Pryor might not be ready yet, but Matt Lice will NEVER be ready.
Matt Lice = Waste of time.
August 1st, 2012 at 3:41 pm
I like Gio at FS just a tad more than Huffy, experienced vet with good closing speed imo.
August 1st, 2012 at 3:42 pm
%@-you are mistaken my fellow Raider brethren.
August 1st, 2012 at 3:43 pm
*99
August 1st, 2012 at 3:44 pm
If Tarver can utilize Huff the way Marshall did in 2010, the Raiders will be in good shape.
I expect Huff and Branch to be a big part of the Raiders’ pass rush this season.
August 1st, 2012 at 3:44 pm
I like many others think I could do the job of GM. What makes their job so hard anyway? Is it dealing with Agents,long hrs or crunching numbers. Feedback pls.
August 1st, 2012 at 3:46 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 3:28 pm
To me, Chekwa moves more like a safety. He’s a little stiff, which worries me if he’s going to have to match up against shifty slot guys.
He did pretty well as a boundary corner, but defending the middle of the field is a different beast.
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Agree 100%
August 1st, 2012 at 3:49 pm
You know we all would love to be GM’s but by far 1 of the best talent evaluators I’ve ever talked to on this blog is YOUNG AMERICAN…..
YA for Assistant GM
August 1st, 2012 at 3:49 pm
Alright Gents, I’ll have to catch ya on the Flip….I’m off. Today was a good day.
August 1st, 2012 at 3:49 pm
I do not want to see Huff or Branch at corner. They need to stay right where they are.
No more safeties posings as corners!!!!
August 1st, 2012 at 3:50 pm
Later 79
August 1st, 2012 at 3:52 pm
I like many others think I could do the job of GM. What makes their job so hard anyway? Is it dealing with Agents,long hrs or crunching numbers. Feedback pls.
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Yep, the 3 things you mentioned are a pain in the azz but a requisite to getting the job done.
More importantly, can you judge talent ?
And often overlooked, can you put a TEAM together ?
Not enough to be able to identify talent.
There has to be a vision. A plan.
This ain’t checkers.
August 1st, 2012 at 3:54 pm
That’s right JLofty’s camp MUP gets a shout out on day 1 of camp practice. Yes I mean with pads, “real” practice.
That and DVD seems to be playing better.
Goes to show: “Even a blind squirrel…”
August 1st, 2012 at 3:56 pm
Haha ‘preciate it, PD.
Been doing some studying, keeping myself busy on slow days at work.
Matt Bowen writes some pretty informative articles that breaks down how particular plays/formations work. Those are a very cool resource.
I’m thinking of getting the NFL Rewind package so I have access to All-22 film of every game. I feel like without having access to that, it’s hard to really KNOW anything or evaluate particular players.
I’ve missed this place. I love getting my football nerd on with likeminded folks.
August 1st, 2012 at 3:58 pm
RAIDERMAN99 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 3:52 pm
I like many others think I could do the job of GM. What makes their job so hard anyway? Is it dealing with Agents,long hrs or crunching numbers. Feedback pls.
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Yep, the 3 things you mentioned are a pain in the azz but a requisite to getting the job done.
More importantly, can you judge talent ?
And often overlooked, can you put a TEAM together ?
Not enough to be able to identify talent.
There has to be a vision. A plan.
This ain’t checkers.
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Seems to me if your knowledgeable enough about the game and you love it as much as I do it shouldn’t be that difficult. Most decisions are no braines imo.
August 1st, 2012 at 3:59 pm
Yep…I knew it. I said Crawford may be one of our solid starters. J. Crawford has a rugby back ground and rugby is tougher than football…plus he seems eager to learn. I know it’s only one good practice but he can only get better with patience, hard work and practice. I’m pulling for ya crawford! But then again what do I know because I am only a lil Nicky fan. lol Hey Mr. Steve…Thanks for thee update…I wanted to know how Crawford was coming along. You da Man, Cork!
August 1st, 2012 at 4:01 pm
And often overlooked, can you put a TEAM together ?
Not enough to be able to identify talent.
There has to be a vision. A plan.
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Indeed. Many talented players chase a paycheck from an overzealous team, only to disappear in a system that does not fit their strengths.
It’s like Nnamdi going to Philly, and then they decide to play a primarily zone-based scheme where Nnamdi STILL doesn’t track the opponent’s best receiver. As if they learned nothing from his days in Oakland.
It’s easy to find pieces when you have money to burn. The key is putting those pieces in the right situation.
August 1st, 2012 at 4:02 pm
Later 79 have a good one!
August 1st, 2012 at 4:05 pm
You have to read all the scribes write-ups because even though they all watch the same thing they all see things different.
August 1st, 2012 at 4:06 pm
I’m also out.Later fellow Raiderites.
August 1st, 2012 at 4:07 pm
See ya, Lefty.
August 1st, 2012 at 4:10 pm
Take care, Lefty
August 1st, 2012 at 4:11 pm
Can’t help but feel every day Prior spends trying to be a QB is another day lost making him an All-Pro TE.
August 1st, 2012 at 4:11 pm
TK is a funny fellow. He is. I love it.
August 1st, 2012 at 4:11 pm
What’s up ballers?
August 1st, 2012 at 4:13 pm
Pryor, ha
August 1st, 2012 at 4:13 pm
Later Lefty
August 1st, 2012 at 4:13 pm
It’s a great day to be a Raiders fan. Isn’t it?!
Of course it is.
It’s also amazing how many people are quick to jump on the DVD bandwagon all of a sudden:
J Hill Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 3:46 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 3:28 pm
To me, Chekwa moves more like a safety. He’s a little stiff, which worries me if he’s going to have to match up against shifty slot guys.
He did pretty well as a boundary corner, but defending the middle of the field is a different beast.
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Agree 100%
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Go back 9-12 months ago…and you’ll see how many people in here had DVD listed as a failed draft pick already. The majority of posters in here even had Chekwa annointed the next Raiders great-CB-to-be. Now Chekwa’s a better Safety??
Of course, a few among us actually see DVD’s and Chekwa’s improving mechanics and immense talent, and have been anxiously awaiting their respective maturation into NFL-quality Players. It’s waaaaay too early to start saying either kid can’t be a NFL CB. Ask Nnamdi.
The Old Man may just have left the Raiders with some more GREAT young CB’s. Time and hard work will tell. Now, if either kid has a few bad days, we’ll see how many people jump-off their wagons…long before they should be given-up on.
August 1st, 2012 at 4:16 pm
It’s a great day to be cooking some crystal.
August 1st, 2012 at 4:29 pm
al always picks good corners, speed is the most important asset ask shawntae spencer..
August 1st, 2012 at 4:34 pm
Go back 9-12 months ago…and you’ll see how many people in here had DVD listed as a failed draft pick already. The majority of posters in here even had Chekwa annointed the next Raiders great-CB-to-be. Now Chekwa’s a better Safety??
Of course, a few among us actually see DVD’s and Chekwa’s improving mechanics and immense talent, and have been anxiously awaiting their respective maturation into NFL-quality Players. It’s waaaaay too early to start saying either kid can’t be a NFL CB. Ask Nnamdi.
The Old Man may just have left the Raiders with some more GREAT young CB’s. Time and hard work will tell. Now, if either kid has a few bad days, we’ll see how many people jump-off their wagons…long before they should be given-up on.
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Chekwa has always been stiff-hipped. Stiff-hipped guys tend to fare better as boundary corners, because they can use the sideline. See, for instance, Browning and Sherman, the starting CBs for the Seahawks.
Nickel corners, however, need to be able to cover the middle of the field. And they’re usually matched up against the Wes Welkers of the world – guys who can change direction quickly, and tend to be matchup nightmares.
Maybe DVD is the best man for that job. But if Spencer ends up being a liability (like he has been for most of his career) and Bartell gets hurt again, the Raider defense will probably struggle.
Speaking for myself, I always acknowledged DVD’s potential. Many around here wrote him off immediately, but if you watched him play last season you could see that even if a WR made a catch on him, DVD was mirroring his man stride-for-stride. It was just a matter of awareness – knowing when the ball is coming, reading the receiver’s eyes, etc.. I thought it would take him a few seasons to put that all together, but early reports from camp seem to indicate he’s well on his way.
August 1st, 2012 at 4:39 pm
Hey Walter, why u let jessie whoop the hell out of u. And when u gonna back hand that old lady of urs?
August 1st, 2012 at 4:40 pm
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nice post
August 1st, 2012 at 4:43 pm
I think Chekwa will turn out to be a great DB, just hope he’s not hampered by that collegiate injury anymore..shoulder I think.
August 1st, 2012 at 4:44 pm
Chekwa is on my list of guys with “potential”, just show us the game.
August 1st, 2012 at 4:48 pm
If Chekwa was better suited to be a Safety project, he would’ve been drafted either later than the 4th…or as a Safety.
Frankly, we don’t need a 5′ 10″ / 185 lb safety….and I don’t know if he has the frame to carry another 20-lbs and still cover an NFL WR.
It says here that both DVD and Chekwa make it as CB’s in this here League.
And, YA — Keep up the good work in here.
August 1st, 2012 at 4:53 pm
I don’t think he’s a safety project, but he moves more like a safety than a corner. Not as fluid as most of his counterparts. I expect him to play well on the outside – hopefully he’ll play well enough to allow DVD to shift to the slot in nickel looks. That’s contingent on Bartell staying healthy though.
Spencer is just a guy. He has some familiarity with Tarver, which is a good thing, but he doesn’t offer much as far as upside goes. If he sees the field a lot in 2012, I hope the Raider pass rushers play up to their potential.
August 1st, 2012 at 4:55 pm
Chekwa is 6 ft 195lbs
August 1st, 2012 at 4:56 pm
15 lbs of muscle, Chekwa could play safety imo
August 1st, 2012 at 5:03 pm
Chekwa is an agent’s 6-footer. Don’t believe the hype…he’s been listed at 5′11″ also.
There are lots of NFL “6-footers” who are far less than that height. Big difference in adding 15-20 lbs to a 5′10″ frame, compared to a true 6′ frame.
August 1st, 2012 at 5:03 pm
So if i read it correctly, it took bey 3years to figure out that if the ball is not on “target” he should adjust his pattern accordingly. Am i the only one who thinks that this is f-up?
August 1st, 2012 at 5:07 pm
Big Pep Says:
So if i read it correctly, it took bey 3years to figure out that if the ball is not on “target” he should adjust his pattern accordingly. Am i the only one who thinks that this is f-up?
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If he’s figured it out now, then I don’t care. An 80 reception, 1000 yard, 12 TD season will quickly erase any memories of his slow start.
August 1st, 2012 at 5:09 pm
@RaidingTexas; I agree
August 1st, 2012 at 5:20 pm
Not all 19-20yr old juniors who get drafted are ready to play in the NFL. They probably got by on talent a lot in their youth and may need some coaching up.
Heyward-Bey got drafted where he did because he was a gifted physical specimen with speed and size and a terrific work ethic. Can’t coach speed, can’t (always) coax size (see Chimdi, Chekwa above) so he got picked as a project by a guy not afraid to reach for someone he wanted…
All you can do now is wait and hope he blossoms into a natural, fluid pass catcher who can make Defenses pay…
August 1st, 2012 at 5:22 pm
Only thing I worry about with the Raider WRs is durability. Ford and Moore are by far the most dynamic guys on the depth chart, but so far their development has been stunted by their inability to stay on the field. None of the injuries seem too serious, but little nagging ones can be just as detrimental if they pop up often enough to keep a player on the sidelines.
Seems like DHB’s route running has been improved, which is very necessary for him to be effective in a WCO. Now he just needs to be more consistent fighting for the ball. A few games last season (the GB one in particular), he let DBs outwork him to the football. That can’t happen in a passing game built on timing routes.
August 1st, 2012 at 5:22 pm
word
August 1st, 2012 at 5:24 pm
80/1000/12 TD’s would be amazing for DHB…but not out of the question.
There is no replacement for experience, as we see over and over at WR. Unless a Player is supremely athletically superior to his peers (and even then, no guarantees)…it takes a long time to get it, especially at QB, WR and CB, where nuance is often more important than strength.
This year, I think we’re going to see a big jump in the self-esteem of Rolando McClain…and I think a coinciding jump in his on-field self confidence will result in improvement like we saw in DHB last year. Well…that’s if jail time/suspension doesn’t take away recent gains.
August 1st, 2012 at 5:25 pm
Defensive tackle Tommy Kelly jumped offsides twice without the ball being snapped. Defensive end Lamarr Houston jumped three times in a span of a few snaps in the same drill.
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Pretty safe to assume that Coach Allen was proding those two a little with his “cutting corners” comment.
Think about it though. If you are a DT, and you jumping offsides and trying to jump the snap count, how much more selfish does it get?
You take way the practice snap to the O-line, the offense as a whole, and your other defenders from defending a play, just so you can cheat the system a little and make a “play”, in your eyes only really.
Idiots.
August 1st, 2012 at 5:26 pm
DHB is most effective outside the 20’s, rather than inside them.
So 80 and 1200 I can see without question.
12 TD’s? Not likely.
August 1st, 2012 at 5:28 pm
I wasn’t imagining when I saw DHB continue to drop too many passes and fail to adjust to deep balls last season.
He made some good plays but this guy still has issues.
He doesn’t drop as many as he did the yr. before…so that’s progress for sure.
It still seems like he was jumping to catch a ball in hsi breadbasket…when he didn’t have to, but no doubt this guy has size, speed and strength and I, like you guys, hope this is his breakout year.
August 1st, 2012 at 5:29 pm
Idiots.
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Bulldogs and Longhorns. What do you expect?
August 1st, 2012 at 5:31 pm
If DHB gets singled a lot, he’ll get 10+ TD’s.
If DeMoore doesn’t get healthy soon, and JFord keeps having scary “nicks,” DHB will be doubled all game long, all year long.
August 1st, 2012 at 5:33 pm
I like Tommy Kelly, he seems like a decent dude and is no-doubt a premier pass-rushing DT.
But let’s face it, his “style” of play just doesn’t seem to jive with the new organizational philosophy.
Already bucking the NT thing in the press, jumping offsides and “cutting corners”. Not to mention an “out-of-whack” contract.
August 1st, 2012 at 5:36 pm
I brought up this point on DHB last year, and we will see that it holds true moving forward.
It is absolutely true, that most WR’s take 2-3 years to flourish, just as DHB did (and Cliff Branch, Roddy White, Dwayne Bowe, Gregg Jennings and plenty of others.)
However, it is also true almost all of those that waited until year 3 to thrive, really peaked in year 3. Find the guys that waited until their 3rd year to emerge, and that look at year 3’s production compared to the rest of their career.
Year 3 is about as good as it gets, stats wise.
So, here is to hoping DHB bucks the trend, and continues to ascend in year 4.
August 1st, 2012 at 5:36 pm
They fix the defense yet?
Time for football again!!!!
August 1st, 2012 at 5:37 pm
The best thing I’ve heard about DA so far? Him immediately recognizing that players were losing intensity in practice, so he stops practice immediately and reiterates to all the players what he expects from them. Great to see from a rookie head coach.
August 1st, 2012 at 5:39 pm
Yes, DJJohnnyFever, you were imagining things.
DHB made great strides (literally and figuratively) last year in getting to the ball. He had a few dropped passes. All WR’s do, and DHB wasn’t even a high risk in that regard last year.
Typically, when called upon last season, DHB made it to the right spot, and made the catch he was supposed to make. Now…it wasn’t necessarily graceful sometimes, but he got it done.
There are/were other WR’s on the Team who dropped balls at extremely critical moments last year, and their initials weren’t DHB.
It would be nice if DHB took the next step, and became a GREAT WR while he still has the chance. He’s got the ability to, and he’s shown he has the desire to.
August 1st, 2012 at 5:42 pm
And that’s not a knock on DHB. If he can be a year-in, year-out, 60-75 catch, 1000-1150 yard, 5-7 TD guy, that is great.
Just guys that go in the 100, 1300, 10 TD range, usually have done so by now in their career.
August 1st, 2012 at 5:43 pm
jack crawford–great to hear he’s rushing well. i knew he could play the run. and he has the size and athleticism. could displace houston, who might be better at DT. and allen mentioned the “short cuts” while talking about crawford. could it be pointed at houston?
dhb–still getting better. this guy will have a big year.
criner/moore–wondering if criner might end up starting
OL–it would be nice if he mentioned who else was on the 2nd unit, but good to know barksdale is being used on both sides. means he is in their plans after all.
burris–i got something very different from this. he moved in and came up to make the hit. yep. aggressive. he says he like to think he would make the tackle on anyone with the ball in a game. love it. he’s a seek and destroy guy.
pryor–continues to get me ecited to see him in a game.
curry–must be worried about losing his job. wants to stay visible. that means the other LB’s are making an impression.
August 1st, 2012 at 5:43 pm
This team has a good shot this year. The defense should be better simply by subtraction of dead weight and a more robust defensive scheme.
Offense was already good…and with DMAC has the potential to be really good.
August 1st, 2012 at 5:45 pm
Fk man, we may as well give China the keys to the world. They’re dominating everything from the textile industry to synchronized diving. I should’ve taken Mandarin in college.
August 1st, 2012 at 5:45 pm
Lots of talk about Criner, but it seems like we hear Streater’s name on the tweets making more plays.
Is he getting more reps too and that’s why, or is he making more plays with the same (roughly) reps?
August 1st, 2012 at 5:46 pm
I think we got China in hoops though, lol
August 1st, 2012 at 5:48 pm
@SnBODST
Agreed. I think the pundits are overreacting to the lack of draft picks and turnover in coaching. I believe if this team stays healthy, it can compete for a playoff spot.
August 1st, 2012 at 5:50 pm
streater is similar to criner. they look very similar on their reels. but criner had the better college career.
August 1st, 2012 at 5:50 pm
I feel like TK had an offsides penalty in every game last season.
August 1st, 2012 at 5:50 pm
If they clone Yao Min and roll out five of him on the court, we may lose that edge!!!
August 1st, 2012 at 5:51 pm
i could them starting criner, a drafted guy. it would be rare for a UFA to start at WR.
August 1st, 2012 at 5:54 pm
I agree, Vegas.
The fact is, DHB has now reached the level where he will PROBABLY get 60-75 catches/1000-yards/7-ish TD’s each of the next few years, as long as he’s on the field. I don’t think anybody sees him regressing, and that’s all good for us.
DHB will never get 100 receptions in this Offense…but 75-yards per game could be achieved w/ 4-5 catches per. When drafting a 1st-round WR, you can only hope he gives you those kinds of numbers.
August 1st, 2012 at 5:55 pm
“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.”
This is why things will be different in Oakland, if not now/yet then soon.
This is why the possibility of reducing penalties is real (finally).
This is why the D will be better.
August 1st, 2012 at 6:02 pm
rob_raider Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 5:43 pm
criner/moore–wondering if criner might end up starting
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Nobody on the Raiders beats-out DeMoore to start, unless he’s hurt.
Very excited to see what Sreater and Criner can do. Rookies with a knack for the football and natural receiving instincts do it for me every time.
August 1st, 2012 at 6:03 pm
I don’t think we’ll see Criner starting in 2012 unless there are injuries. More likely, he’ll be built into certain packages – particularly in the red zone.
Criner doesn’t need to be a starter to have an impact.
August 1st, 2012 at 6:11 pm
Streater has been more impressive than Criner in camp so far..
August 1st, 2012 at 6:15 pm
DHB burns Spencer on slant…
I don’t think I’ve seen Raiders do a slant since Brown.
Last time I did a slant? Noon.
I see all the starters starting and backups spreading their wings aroung week 8.
August 1st, 2012 at 6:18 pm
Unless Calhoun turns it around, it looks like Streater and McGee will grab the final 2 WR roster spots, behind DHB, Moore, Ford, and Criner. But there’s plenty of offseason to go.
Honestly, I’m like a kid on Christmas Eve. So different than the feeling of anxiety and dread that usually accompanies the beginning of the season, especially once roster cuts start rolling around…
August 1st, 2012 at 6:36 pm
raiders must pla real nfl defense this year! tired of watching de la salle tackle better than the raiders. technique and discipline is all they need to work on. as much as i wish he would get it based on talent tommy kelly could go too. he gets paid a lot of money for a little of production. no reason to continue to watch him give other first downs and drive continuing penalties. he is not that good. any 10 sack seasons? 15 sack season? no, expendable peroid.
August 1st, 2012 at 6:41 pm
our recievers are fine. in houston it was andre johnson and who?????? exactly nobody at all jacoby jones kevin walters please these guys were bums. our receivers are superior on every level. this offense is based on the run. the o line will have the most say about how we fare. but really like i said earlier this season is about the defense. our offense is set. our special tems is a perrienial best unit in the league. even our kickoff and punt coverage teams improved last year and i dont see why we cant get better being as this team is so young and this unti was primarily the youngsters. defense defense defense thats all that matters
August 1st, 2012 at 6:44 pm
“They can’t talk or bark yet. Their opinions don’t count yet.” — Kelly on calling rookies pups
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Like yours count…you fuggin suck Kelly
August 1st, 2012 at 6:45 pm
73rdraider Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 6:36 pm
raiders must pla real nfl defense this year! tired of watching de la salle tackle better than the raiders. technique and discipline is all they need to work on. as much as i wish he would get it based on talent tommy kelly could go too. he gets paid a lot of money for a little of production. no reason to continue to watch him give other first downs and drive continuing penalties. he is not that good. any 10 sack seasons? 15 sack season? no, expendable peroid.
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Never had pleasure of meetin ya…but dammit you got it right…Kelly fuggin sucks…defense wouldnt miss him if he was sent on….can Jack Crawford play at LDE so we can slide Lamarr inside?
August 1st, 2012 at 6:46 pm
I have a very strange feeling that Moore and Ford will spend most of their time injured this year. You can’t be THAT fragile and continue in the NFL. I doubt Reggie will keep them around injured and benched after this season.
To me it looks like Streator, Criner, and DHB. DHB needs no repeat perfomances which in simulataneous games he dropped 3 passes (GB), and where he fumbled the ball away on the 8 yd line with 8 seconds left in the game (Cleveland), essentially losing the games for us.
August 1st, 2012 at 6:46 pm
73rdraider Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 6:41 pm
our recievers are fine. in houston it was andre johnson and who?????? exactly nobody at all jacoby jones kevin walters please these guys were bums. our receivers are superior on every level. this offense is based on the run. the o line will have the most say about how we fare. but really like i said earlier this season is about the defense. our offense is set. our special tems is a perrienial best unit in the league. even our kickoff and punt coverage teams improved last year and i dont see why we cant get better being as this team is so young and this unti was primarily the youngsters. defense defense defense thats all that matters
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Knapp does run the ball alot but dont think he and the Houston OC are the same…Knapp was qb coach he had nada to do with the structure of the offensive scheme
defense is not all that matters….ask the 49ers of 2011
August 1st, 2012 at 6:47 pm
Kelly needs to go, and next year Seymour. They are dead weight.
August 1st, 2012 at 6:49 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 5:45 pm
Lots of talk about Criner, but it seems like we hear Streater’s name on the tweets making more plays.
Is he getting more reps too and that’s why, or is he making more plays with the same (roughly) reps?
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Not even worried bout it…Criner is just fine…watch when preseason games are played….this aint camp where you got a thousand times to catch one pass
August 1st, 2012 at 6:49 pm
Blackandsilverside Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 6:47 pm
Kelly needs to go, and next year Seymour. They are dead weight.
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YES…someone buy this man a beer…he knows what the fk he is talking about
August 1st, 2012 at 6:49 pm
we need to run a 3-4 defense and a 4-3 defense and also give multiple looks that look 3-4 but are 4-3 and vice versa. you know a real defense. unlike what we been playing with players like kamerion wimbley running down the feild? why? that is retarded to blitz matt g with wimbley playing safety? what? why? fake defense, that’s what that is. we dont need tk we dont need michael huff big names who make a lot of dough and continuosly give up big plays and big penalties. step it up or get cut is the new way things are moving and good get in line or good riddance.
August 1st, 2012 at 6:50 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 6:03 pm
I don’t think we’ll see Criner starting in 2012 unless there are injuries. More likely, he’ll be built into certain packages – particularly in the red zone.
Criner doesn’t need to be a starter to have an impact.
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No matter how…once he starts he wont relinquish that spot YA
August 1st, 2012 at 6:52 pm
73rdraider Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 6:49 pm
we need to run a 3-4 defense and a 4-3 defense and also give multiple looks that look 3-4 but are 4-3 and vice versa. you know a real defense. unlike what we been playing with players like kamerion wimbley running down the feild? why? that is retarded to blitz matt g with wimbley playing safety? what? why? fake defense, that’s what that is. we dont need tk we dont need michael huff big names who make a lot of dough and continuosly give up big plays and big penalties. step it up or get cut is the new way things are moving and good get in line or good riddance.
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Um hella teams dont use multiple fronts and its still an NFL defense
I agree we dont need Huff or Kelly…we been sucking with them
August 1st, 2012 at 6:52 pm
Multiple offside penalties before the ball has even been snapped? Just get rid of him. It’s a big salary bite to give up but just choke on it for a minute, cough and swallow it. We’ll be fine.
August 1st, 2012 at 6:53 pm
Frankly….I’m done with DTs that are over 30 and over paid….aint no hunger for the game really…just hunger for the buffet table
Kelly needs to be shipped out or he needs to get a high ankle sprain
Seymour will get hurt at some point again and make the excuse he wasnt 100 pct again
August 1st, 2012 at 6:55 pm
Blackandsilverside Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 6:52 pm
Multiple offside penalties before the ball has even been snapped? Just get rid of him. It’s a big salary bite to give up but just choke on it for a minute, cough and swallow it. We’ll be fine.
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Yep…he aint worth that kind of coin since he is always apart of a bad defense no matter what position he plays
We should eat that contract and get piece of mind knowing we dont have a slacker like Kelly in Oakland anymore
One dimensional player…sucks vs the run and is only above avg vs the pass….bye Rick Ross….huah!
August 1st, 2012 at 6:56 pm
Kelly gives the best post game interview. Keep him, ship Seymour to Buffalo for a case of Blue Moon’s.
August 1st, 2012 at 6:56 pm
Kelly, Huff, Seymour: just meat hanging from the carcass of AD’s world. If some of the late round rookies step up, let’s say “sayanara baby.”
August 1st, 2012 at 6:57 pm
Knapp does run the ball alot but dont think he and the Houston OC are the same…Knapp was qb coach he had nada to do with the structure of the offensive scheme
defense is not all that matters….ask the 49ers of 2011
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no, knapp was not the oc in houston but he does run the same system as proof in 2009 in oakland when he was lane kiffins oc. our system will be very similar he came from the shannahan gary kubiak school of zone offense. but he has way more weapons in this case than in oakland 09( see jamarcus russel and justin fargas mike williams) sf would kill to have our weapons on offense despite what jim harbaugh would like anyone to beleive
August 1st, 2012 at 6:57 pm
MistaBrown Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 6:56 pm
Kelly gives the best post game interview. Keep him, ship Seymour to Buffalo for a case of Blue Moon’s.
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Yeah and he does not much during the game….i hate hearing him talk…its embarrassing…Seymour aint schit either…just collecting a check
August 1st, 2012 at 6:59 pm
B, if you have a business you didn’t build that! Someone else did.
Sincerely,
Marxism, Socialism, and Imcompetence
August 1st, 2012 at 7:00 pm
73rdraider Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 6:57 pm
Knapp does run the ball alot but dont think he and the Houston OC are the same…Knapp was qb coach he had nada to do with the structure of the offensive scheme
defense is not all that matters….ask the 49ers of 2011
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no, knapp was not the oc in houston but he does run the same system as proof in 2009 in oakland when he was lane kiffins oc. our system will be very similar he came from the shannahan gary kubiak school of zone offense. but he has way more weapons in this case than in oakland 09( see jamarcus russel and justin fargas mike williams) sf would kill to have our weapons on offense despite what jim harbaugh would like anyone to beleive
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houston OC doesnt run the same offense as Kiffin….kiffin ran the pure wco like gruden did except he had a shotgun to his…thats the only difference….those offenses never challenged the defense unlike Houstons
SF would kill to not have Alexis Smith at qb
August 1st, 2012 at 7:01 pm
MistaBrown Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 6:59 pm
B, if you have a business you didn’t build that! Someone else did.
Sincerely,
Marxism, Socialism, and Imcompetence
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LMAO…..you opening the flood gates…im sure a rebuttal will come from somewhere
August 1st, 2012 at 7:02 pm
Chick Fil A’s all around the country had lines around the corner and some completely ran out of chicken….lol
Thank you Radical Left Wing Libtard Media & moron Politicians!
lmfao
August 1st, 2012 at 7:02 pm
Um hella teams dont use multiple fronts and its still an NFL defense
I agree we dont need Huff or Kelly…we been sucking with them
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what i meant was that we dont tackle or blitz on 3rd and long just to give a qb 5 seconds while backing off of receivers. i think i can speak for most raiders fans when saying the amount of third and longs that are converted on us is alarming. im basically saying we nedd to play real tough ball not just talk it or get a roughing penalty or two
August 1st, 2012 at 7:05 pm
I just saw Peymour Glen’s short bus pull up to the curb.
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Method To My Madness Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 7:01 pm
LMAO…..you opening the flood gates…im sure a rebuttal will come from somewhere
August 1st, 2012 at 7:07 pm
MistaBrown Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 7:02 pm
Chick Fil A’s all around the country had lines around the corner and some completely ran out of chicken….lol
Thank you Radical Left Wing Libtard Media & moron Politicians!
lmfao
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AS you know we belong to the klan Mista
August 1st, 2012 at 7:09 pm
73rdraider Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 7:02 pm
Um hella teams dont use multiple fronts and its still an NFL defense
I agree we dont need Huff or Kelly…we been sucking with them
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what i meant was that we dont tackle or blitz on 3rd and long just to give a qb 5 seconds while backing off of receivers. i think i can speak for most raiders fans when saying the amount of third and longs that are converted on us is alarming. im basically saying we nedd to play real tough ball not just talk it or get a roughing penalty or two
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I agree….but one thing I’m not a fan….never can be considered one…Raiders bigger than football…but I grok what you saying man…..schit got frustrating…the last game vs SD was rough
August 1st, 2012 at 7:09 pm
houston OC doesnt run the same offense as Kiffin….kiffin ran the pure wco like gruden did except he had a shotgun to his…thats the only difference….those offenses never challenged the defense unlike Houstons
SF would kill to not have Alexis Smith at qb
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i was saying greg knapp run a similar offense. not kiffin i only mentioned that knapp was the oc. and he could not expand his playbook with jamarcus russell running it and barley grasping the same plays we saw all year long. so yea knapp does run a zone blocking system which we ran under kiffin and yes he will run a very similar system to what you see in houston. we will run a lot of stretch plays to the outside with cutbacks an option and then playaction off of that
August 1st, 2012 at 7:10 pm
MistaBrown Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 7:05 pm
I just saw Peymour Glen’s short bus pull up to the curb.
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Method To My Madness Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 7:01 pm
LMAO…..you opening the flood gates…im sure a rebuttal will come from somewhere
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LOL Glenn vs Mista…the battle of all blog battles
August 1st, 2012 at 7:11 pm
73rdraider Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 7:09 pm
houston OC doesnt run the same offense as Kiffin….kiffin ran the pure wco like gruden did except he had a shotgun to his…thats the only difference….those offenses never challenged the defense unlike Houstons
SF would kill to not have Alexis Smith at qb
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i was saying greg knapp run a similar offense. not kiffin i only mentioned that knapp was the oc. and he could not expand his playbook with jamarcus russell running it and barley grasping the same plays we saw all year long. so yea knapp does run a zone blocking system which we ran under kiffin and yes he will run a very similar system to what you see in houston. we will run a lot of stretch plays to the outside with cutbacks an option and then playaction off of that
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WE dont need to run that version of the ZBS i tell ya…Cable’s version was all pssy!…and once we get carlisle’s btch ass off the line we will be fine….im just worried when we get inside the redzone…how will the zbs work then cuz that is where it has difficulties
August 1st, 2012 at 7:14 pm
My A’s lost again today….lord…as soon as Lew Wolff got into the announcer booth last nite we started losing….fk that old man!….he was dissing Oakland and Mayor Quan basically saying he would rather not lose 40 million than win a World Series!….man Major League Baseball are you listening? Get this guy outta baseball…he isnt about the game he is only about high rise condos and strip malls…..someone needs to kill that old man and his son…Fisher you can go too!
August 1st, 2012 at 7:15 pm
….im just worried when we get inside the redzone…
Isn’t that where Tonga comes in?
August 1st, 2012 at 7:17 pm
There was a football convo going on here, till the blog bullies came in needing attention.
August 1st, 2012 at 7:17 pm
B@uce, I went to college with that man’s son. I think you are taking the whole sports thing a little far.
I’m an A’s fan, not happy with the way things have been, but none of those are reasons to kill a man…
August 1st, 2012 at 7:17 pm
In the day, the Raiders were bigger than the NFL. When they came onfield you could smell the fear. It was alleged that AD was a charter member of the Hell’s Angels.
Their paramount talent was winning, just getting it done.
August 1st, 2012 at 7:17 pm
JLofty Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 7:15 pm
….im just worried when we get inside the redzone…
Isn’t that where Tonga comes in?
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WEll I think schmitt who is also a real blocking FB will be the guy….but a FB can only do so much….if a dline busts through what can a FB do at that point?
remember 07 and 08 when we ran ball well? we still struggled in redzone…..oren oneal and justin griffin were the FBs
August 1st, 2012 at 7:17 pm
Method To My Madness Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 7:14 pm
My A’s lost again today….lord…as soon as Lew Wolff got into the announcer booth last nite we started losing….fk that old man!…
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Right on. When did tar and feathering go out of style? That’s what should happen to that old POS if he ever steps foot in the town.
August 1st, 2012 at 7:19 pm
Now the tar and featherin’, that I can get behind!
August 1st, 2012 at 7:20 pm
KoolKell Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 7:17 pm
There was a football convo going on here, till the blog bullies came in needing attention.
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Kell…let it go man…..you are the main one who comes in here fking with ppl….we can look back since this blog started to prove this!
You see I’ve been talking football….scroll up…becuz I think you are alot like women….you only pick and choose certain things to pay attention to….not the entire picture
August 1st, 2012 at 7:24 pm
Criner and Ausberry will hopefully help in the RZ….
Heck keeping DMcF on the field will be most of it. Palmer not doing anything stupid will the rest…
August 1st, 2012 at 7:25 pm
JLofty Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 7:17 pm
B@uce, I went to college with that man’s son. I think you are taking the whole sports thing a little far.
I’m an A’s fan, not happy with the way things have been, but none of those are reasons to kill a man…
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Um taking away the team by doing your best to sabotage schit and talk bad on the area…i can read thru his condescending tone…he is a liar and never tried to stay in Oakland…attendance went down immediately as soon as he took over and the tarp fiasco is garbage…and contrary to popular belief he purposely didnt want beane to make a move so the A’s wouldnt be in postseason…he is the lady from Major League the movie
Yes if he trying to take team away from my city….he needs to die…and if his son is…then he needs to die….they wont even talk to the city…Fred Blackwell told me himself!
August 1st, 2012 at 7:26 pm
WE dont need to run that version of the ZBS i tell ya…Cable’s version was all pssy!…and once we get carlisle’s btch ass off the line we will be fine….im just worried when we get inside the redzone…how will the zbs work then cuz that is where it has difficulties
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well sorry to sound like an ahole last post but what im saying in short is i think our offense will be fine and i think we will do better in the redzone. i do beleive in carson palmer and dmac if he’s healthy. and i also think that will happen. just like my a’s i think the raiders will surprise and excel this year. the difference is because of talent i think the raiders can take it further
August 1st, 2012 at 7:27 pm
KK Munster and his retarded sidekick Peymour Glen arrive on time. Nothing like a tr0II party on a Wed night!
August 1st, 2012 at 7:28 pm
73rd…naw bruh im with ya on that….i do thinkthe offense will be able to do some things no doubt….still need a TE and RT and need cooper carlisle to be sat down,cut or injured
August 1st, 2012 at 7:28 pm
Truth.
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Method To My Madness Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 7:20 pm
You see I’ve been talking football….scroll up…becuz I think you are alot like women….you only pick and choose certain things to pay attention to….not the entire picture
August 1st, 2012 at 7:29 pm
JLofty Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 7:24 pm
Criner and Ausberry will hopefully help in the RZ….
Heck keeping DMcF on the field will be most of it. Palmer not doing anything stupid will the rest…
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To be honest I dont see Ausberry getting time over Myers due to blocking and not knowing how to play TE
But we shall see…I’m waiting for September so we can get this show on the road
August 1st, 2012 at 7:30 pm
KK, if you have a business you didn’t build that. Someone else did that! You didn’t build those roads & bridges that lead to the barbershop, we did that for you.
Sincerely,
Teleprompter reader in Chief
August 1st, 2012 at 7:30 pm
Its ridiculous Kell….now Mista and I are the blog bullies? We werent talking football? The posts by us say otherwise so again…what is your malfunction Private Pyle?
August 1st, 2012 at 7:31 pm
Private Pyle
lmao
You know KK never comes in here calling people crackers or Sand Monkey’s, right KK?
August 1st, 2012 at 7:31 pm
Method To My Madness Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 7:25 pm
Um taking away the team by doing your best to sabotage schit and talk bad on the area…i can read thru his condescending tone…he is a liar and never tried to stay in Oakland…
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This is true. Lew Wolff is a pathogical liar. He bought the team when they were 4 games away from the World Series. He said he was going to increase payroll. He cut payroll. He said he was not moving the team. He immediately went to move the team. He then blamed the A’s fans as Brien said, the fans saw right thru him.
He met Larry Baer and Pete Magowan at the Top of the Mark in the city right as they were closing the deal. Baer asked Wolff point blank if he was going to try to take the team to San Jose and Wolff told him no right to his face. Then within weeks had his eyes on San Jose. The man is a pathological liar. Kind of like Jamista Clown.
August 1st, 2012 at 7:32 pm
JAMISTA CLOWN!!!!
August 1st, 2012 at 7:32 pm
Is there a Chick Fil A in the bay????? I feel like im missing out
August 1st, 2012 at 7:32 pm
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August 1st, 2012 at 7:34 pm
How are the Cleveland Browns looking this year Jamista?? Are they going to be a “thorn in the side of that division”?? Remember how you were glossing them. Then they went 4-12.
August 1st, 2012 at 7:34 pm
One being built in Mountain View but libtards are trying to block it…you know because they are tolerant and understand other people’s point of view.
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PurpleDrank81 Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 7:32 pm
Is there a Chick Fil A in the bay????? I feel like im missing out
August 1st, 2012 at 7:35 pm
I don’t know i’ll ask yer mum when I roll off her tonight.
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Seymour Bush Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 7:34 pm
How are the Cleveland Browns looking this year Jamista??
August 1st, 2012 at 7:35 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 7:17 pm
Method To My Madness Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 7:14 pm
My A’s lost again today….lord…as soon as Lew Wolff got into the announcer booth last nite we started losing….fk that old man!…
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Right on. When did tar and feathering go out of style? That’s what should happen to that old POS if he ever steps foot in the town.
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Tar and Feather? Naw he deserves worse…you crap on my city that I love unconditionally…you crap on the good people here who have taught me alot about the game of baseball…then you crap on any effort the city makes to get you the great stadium you want…..we already got proof of you hating Oakland in the 1980s as you tried to get the W’s to move to SJ…and when they didnt what happened? You sold your shares! I love sports and I love my teams….damn that POS….San Jose isnt a big league place…but i do like their women lol
August 1st, 2012 at 7:35 pm
MistaBrown Says:
Chick Fil A’s all around the country had lines around the corner and some completely ran out of chicken….lol
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OK, so 0.5% of the country ate some chicken sandwiches today. Meanwhile, the other 99.5% of the country wasn’t told what they should do in response to this. So they did nothing. What does that tell you?
August 1st, 2012 at 7:36 pm
Man, Chik-fil-A. That there’s good eeetin’s huh Jamista! And they spell just like you!!
August 1st, 2012 at 7:37 pm
MistaBrown Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 7:35 pm
I don’t know i’ll ask yer mum when I roll off her tonight.
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Naaa, that’s yer own mum your banging. Makes sense why you’re a brain dead inbred hick.
August 1st, 2012 at 7:38 pm
PeymourDouche, you are obviously for same-sex marriage so Im sure you are protesting Chick Fil A’s freedom of speech.
Well they sold out of chicken so thank you for your work!
lol
August 1st, 2012 at 7:38 pm
Of course your ma was probably downin’ a gallon of Thunderbird every day she was pregnant with you. She thought it would fire up the blood line but it made you dumb as a post.
August 1st, 2012 at 7:39 pm
Peymour, since you and KK strolled in here together why dont you both tell us how Seymour & Kelly’s job isn’t stopping the run.
Retarded a$$ mope…
lol
August 1st, 2012 at 7:39 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 7:31 pm
Method To My Madness Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 7:25 pm
Um taking away the team by doing your best to sabotage schit and talk bad on the area…i can read thru his condescending tone…he is a liar and never tried to stay in Oakland…
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This is true. Lew Wolff is a pathogical liar. He bought the team when they were 4 games away from the World Series. He said he was going to increase payroll. He cut payroll. He said he was not moving the team. He immediately went to move the team. He then blamed the A’s fans as Brien said, the fans saw right thru him.
He met Larry Baer and Pete Magowan at the Top of the Mark in the city right as they were closing the deal. Baer asked Wolff point blank if he was going to try to take the team to San Jose and Wolff told him no right to his face. Then within weeks had his eyes on San Jose. The man is a pathological liar.
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Exactly…..he can go to hell with charcoal in his pockets
Cant roll wit ya on the MistaBrown thing….yall are grown men so I’ll let yall handle it….he my dawg
August 1st, 2012 at 7:40 pm
PeymourLeDouche, did you know prez O’s stance on gay marriage was the same as Chick Fil A’s just 6 months ago before he flip flopped for political reasons.
The Libtard left, you gotta luv it!
August 1st, 2012 at 7:41 pm
MistaBrown Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 7:38 pm
PeymourDouche, you are obviously for same-sex marriage so Im sure you are protesting Chick Fil A’s freedom of speech.
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Who cares about same sex marriage right now? Why don’t you go back to your dumpster and see if you can find your conservative thief’s tax returns. Or his “open files” on the 02 Salt Lake Olympics. Why won’t he release his records? Because they’re criminal. That’s why.
August 1st, 2012 at 7:42 pm
lol @ the psycho babble!!!
hahaha
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Seymour Bush Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 7:41 pm
Who cares about same sex marriage right now? Why don’t you go back to your dumpster and see if you can find your conservative thief’s tax returns. Or his “open files” on the 02 Salt Lake Olympics. Why won’t he release his records? Because they’re criminal. That’s why.
August 1st, 2012 at 7:42 pm
Come on Jamista Romney’s thieving tax returns have to be in your dumpster somewhere.
August 1st, 2012 at 7:42 pm
These dumb fkrs will go on about Chik FilA for the next hr.
August 1st, 2012 at 7:43 pm
Anyhow…I have a a date with the hot tub…..yall be cool
CODE BLACK 2012
August 1st, 2012 at 7:43 pm
Peymour, you are living proof Liberalism is a mental disorder.
The end
August 1st, 2012 at 7:44 pm
MistaBrown Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 7:42 pm
lol @ the psycho babble!!!
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Yeah, I didn’t think you would understand simple English. See #186 and #188.
August 1st, 2012 at 7:45 pm
KoolKell Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 7:42 pm
These dumb fkrs will go on about Chik FilA for the next hr.
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Kell….let it go man…life is too short….why you so mad? Al Davis is gone and we are in a new era of the Raiders….also Barry O is prez and prolly gonna win this close race vs Romney….you have sold million dollar homes and flew all over the globe…..why in the fk are you so mad?
Answer please and I shall view it tomorrow
Thanks in advance,
B@uce
August 1st, 2012 at 7:45 pm
Romney has more money unaccounted for in the 2002 Salt Lake Olympics than Solyndra. But hell, dat der, gay thing, it roonen da country.
August 1st, 2012 at 7:48 pm
Good to see that ignorant unpleasantness has left. As soon as Jamista Clown shows up the collective blog IQ plummets 75 points.
August 1st, 2012 at 7:49 pm
Answer please and I shall view it tomorrow
Thanks in advance,
B@uce
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Does that mean the Trolls are gone?
August 1st, 2012 at 7:49 pm
Jamista Clown must have gone to ask his mom how the Browns are looking this year.
August 1st, 2012 at 7:54 pm
KK the CLown,
Chick Fil A had record sales today thanks to Libtards like you and your bff PeymourGlen.
Make yourself a prune juice cocktail and kick your feet up old man.
August 1st, 2012 at 7:57 pm
Wow you finished with your mom already you brain dead hick? You don’t have much stamina do you?
August 1st, 2012 at 7:58 pm
MistaBrown Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 7:54 pm
KK the CLown,
Chick Fil A had record sales today thanks to Libtards like you and your bff PeymourGlen.
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I could care Less, BrownStains. Who does?
August 1st, 2012 at 7:58 pm
Only the conservatives can try to shift the focus from Romney’s blatant lack of any qualifications and hourly scandals to Chik-fil-a. Unbelievable really.
August 1st, 2012 at 7:59 pm
Lets take a look at who supports prez Hussein.
-Hugo Chavez
-Bigots
-Racist
-Russia
-Communist China
-Illegal Aliens
-Welfare recipients
-Food Stamp recipients
-MR, KK, Seymour Bush.
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I would be embarrassed to be on that list.
August 1st, 2012 at 8:04 pm
Imagine Barry Hussein running the Olympics.
lmfao
Str8 into the ground just like the economy!
August 1st, 2012 at 8:04 pm
You’re all over that list BrownStains.
August 1st, 2012 at 8:06 pm
MistaBrown Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 7:59 pm
Lets take a look at who supports prez Hussein.
-Hugo Chavez
-Bigots
-Racist
-Russia
-Communist China
-Illegal Aliens
-Welfare recipients
-Food Stamp recipients
-MR, KK, Seymour Bush.
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I would be embarrassed to be on that list.
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Actually every single person you listed has a higher standard of living than you do. But hey, that upper class tax cut has got to start filtering down to your dumpster any day now right?
August 1st, 2012 at 8:06 pm
Short memories in effect around here. Economy was 18 feet underground by the time Barry took over, with George and Dick still digging furiously.
August 1st, 2012 at 8:10 pm
RaidingTexas Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 8:06 pm
Short memories in effect around here. Economy was 18 feet underground by the time Barry took over, with George and Dick still digging furiously.
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Exactly. And name one thing, ONE THING, the conservatives have done to improve the economy. Even the Federal Reserve Chief lambasted them for doing nothing. And idiots like jamista clown want to give them more power? It boggles the mind.
August 1st, 2012 at 8:10 pm
Method To My Madness Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 6:53 pm
Frankly….I’m done with DTs that are over 30 and over paid….aint no hunger for the game really…just hunger for the buffet table
Kelly needs to be shipped out or he needs to get a high ankle sprain
Seymour will get hurt at some point again and make the excuse he wasnt 100 pct again
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Get ya weight up not ya hate up Meth. Kelly should have been a pro bowler led all Dt in sacks and seymour dominated before his injury. Some of u cats r just straight haters and really dnt knw shcit bout this game couldn’t even coach a pee wee team.
August 1st, 2012 at 8:17 pm
MistaBrown Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 8:04 pm
Imagine Barry Hussein running the Olympics.
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Na, rather have him running the country. If Romney ran the country like he is running his campaign would we have scandals, money lost, scandals, lies, secrecy, scandals, lies, pissed off allies, scandals, and more scandals.
August 1st, 2012 at 8:20 pm
Lowdown_in_Beijing Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 6:15 pm
DHB burns Spencer on slant…
I don’t think I’ve seen Raiders do a slant since Brown.
Last time I did a slant? Noon.
I see all the starters starting and backups spreading their wings aroung week 8.
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Since Rich Gannon’s Day’s in the Silver and Black….why, you don’t see enough in Beijing?
Lol….
August 1st, 2012 at 8:37 pm
Mista Brown,
Righto sport: sorry you don’t have clue as to what you are alleging.
Let’s take the trade deficit that we’ve run with the master race, China. At $300B per month (totals $3.6T per yr) X 10 years. Can ya do the math Brilliante???
I think that equals $36T. Hmmmmm….so what did your GW Bush do about it, save sit on his hands?? What did the so-called “conservatives” do about it while most of our manufacturing went to China? They did…..nothing, lol, except speechify, “let capitalism reign.”
Well, now pal, we have nothing to sell. Even our Olympic costumes are made in China with no one barely protesting.
All we have to do, O’bama and your darling presumptive Republican Presidential candidate, is send China a policy order that for every import dollar that is lost and export dollar must be gained.
And if you are too smart to know this, for every export dollar that comes in the multiplier is $3 dollars, meaning that $36T now unfolds into our economy as $104T.
It can, will and has to be done. But not with the numb nut Republicans who can only see as far as the green slime, perpetrated by them, runs through and debases our already ailing economy.
Any questions Brilliante ?? Doubtful….
August 1st, 2012 at 8:43 pm
Mista Brown,
And Btw, don’t even try to take me on genius. You don’t have the smarts or the facts to best me. For every welfare bum, ghetto-ized refrigerator sized baby producer, illegal alien with an anchor child, I can read off tags for right-wing, neo-con, corrupt, war-on-women stupid Republican players and their dog spot.
The economy and the future of America is a bi-partisan issue that you are probably too dense to understand.
Just don’t even try it Brown, cause I’ll put you down, every time!
August 1st, 2012 at 9:05 pm
TK and Houston had 5+ penalties today, and TK was happy with his performance?!
August 1st, 2012 at 9:19 pm
And for you Palmer haters here is what he did the last three games of the season last year after he got into “football shape”
76 for 109 1,021 yards 4 TD’s 3 Int’s. 70% completions for 9.36 yards/attempt. That is pretty damn good if you asked me.
August 1st, 2012 at 9:20 pm
I’m really impressed with TP, he was able to focus on football, and he had a good day.
Go Buckeyes!
August 1st, 2012 at 9:24 pm
Evening O!
Impressed with the reports on Pryor. Hope he keeps it up.
As for the offsides, 1st day of hitting, I’m surprised there weren’t more with guys anxious to get after it.
August 1st, 2012 at 9:25 pm
3 sacks from the rookie???
I wonder which OT he was abusing?
August 1st, 2012 at 9:41 pm
J Hill,2nd and 3rd stringers according to Jer’s written article,but you have to dominate those guys to get your shot against the 1s.
August 1st, 2012 at 9:46 pm
YO DUDES
Holla my girlfriend just dumped me cuz she got jealous because I rolled a deuce in the kitchen sink. A big fat stanky steamin deuce. She said I only did it to impress her mums. Why else wood I have done it. Dumb assed bltch. Fck her I’m goin out tonight. Missus B gonna get down, dirty and nasty.
JUST KEEPIN IT REAL
August 1st, 2012 at 9:54 pm
Nice to see Crawford making an impression. We desperately need pass rushers.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:06 pm
Thanks, Lefty.
Still, it’s encourging.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:31 pm
Less than two weeks til we get to see some of these guys in action. Should be interesting…..
August 1st, 2012 at 10:38 pm
Blackandsilverside Says:
August 1st, 2012 at 6:47 pm
Kelly needs to go, and next year Seymour. They are dead weight.
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yes, our pro-bowl DT’s are awful. we should cut them and i’m sure no other team would snap them up. meanwhile, mcclain is the future. of course no one in football agrees with this but……
i really think all of this anti-kelly and anti-seymour stuff comes from not knowing who to blame for the poor run defense, so they just blame the line. they’re closest to the backfield so it must be them right?
au contraire mon frere. if u record the games and watch each guy, u will see kelly and seymour getting double teamed or clogging lanes with a 300 pound lineman attached to them, while mcclain, wimbley, and groves continually stood and watched, or took of to the wrong lane, or let a defender come to them and danced with them. the linebackers are supposed to lead teams in tackles. our safeties have for years. it’s the linebackers guys. period.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:41 pm
the players and coaches and insiders all feel kelly and seymour are top tier guys. they aslo feel that mccain has sucked. and groves has sucked. and wimbley is a one-dimensional guy. and u wonder why the run defense was bad? name the top run stuffing defenses and then look at their LB’s. lots of tackles? now look at our stats. good LB’s w/ lots of tackles? nope.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:48 pm
top run defenses last year:
49ers (bowman 143 willis 97)
ravens (lewis 95 mcclain 84)
dolphins (burnett 106 dansby 103)
texans (cushing 114 ryans 64)
bears (briggs 105 urlacher 102)
raiders (mcclain 99 wimbley 63)
August 1st, 2012 at 10:51 pm
2010
mcclain 85 wimbley 58 (kelly 60 seymour 48)
August 1st, 2012 at 10:51 pm
bad LB’s = bad run defense
kelly and seymour? very good.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:59 pm
Rob_Raider,
Maybe so…..
August 1st, 2012 at 11:07 pm
Q: How much teaching can actually go on out there when you actually put the pads on for the first time?
Coach Allen: A lot; that’s our job.
love this guy so far.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:10 pm
i have been very down on mcclain but looking at the numbers above gives me hope. i did remember him making more plays at times last year but now i see he went from 85 tackles his rookie year (not very good) to 99 last year (not bad). if he jumps up to say 100-120 this year, he’ll have had a pretty nice year. maybe there’s hop with him.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:20 pm
curry would have had 67 tackles if u prorate his time with the raiders to 16 games. so he did slightly better than wimbley, but it’s still not good. i think burris would easily have 85-100 tackles.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:24 pm
Predictable defense equals bad defense.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:26 pm
Week 2 will say alot about this team. If they can stay focused and win at MIA after a late monday night game followed by a cross country trip regardless of how good MIA is expected to be, I’ll be impressed.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:28 pm
from pro footbal focus:
In the defensive walkthrough period, when bringing in nickel personnel, safety Matt Giordano entered in place of rookie linebacker Miles Burris (who had been manning the weak side linebacker spot while Aaron Curry sat with a knee injury). Giordano slotted in opposite Tyvon Branch while Michael Huff slid to cover the slot. No idea if that changes when CB Ron Bartell returns (DeMarcus Van Dyke and Shawntae Spencer were the left and right corners in this drill, respectively).
August 2nd, 2012 at 2:34 am
When Crawford was picked I came on here and told you guys that I thought it was a smart pick-and not just because he came from England.
The scouting and coach reports on this guy indicated that he was a very promising player due to his sheer athletic ability while Wiz Jr also recommended him as a football player.
He now has to make that athletic ability work in the NFL which is not that easy.
You can bet that this guy is going to have an intense desire to succeed.
I have no idea why Crawford is saying that the Raiders are always on in the UK though since they are NEVER fuk’n on and SKy Sports-who have the rights- ALWAYS show Bellicheat and the Patriots.
August 2nd, 2012 at 2:48 am
I’ve backed McClaine since he got here but he sure hasn’t been the effective player that he was in college.
Apart from playing in a 3-4 in college though he also got the kind of direction and discipline from the head coach that a player that young needs.
Things have always been loose on great Raider teams-just ask Snake-but as Al got older discipline got too loose.
I’m hoping that Allen is good for this guy and he plays the way he can.
August 2nd, 2012 at 5:25 am
Raider O,
Youre wrong about taxes overseas.
I live overseas. Ive worked overseas.
It’s pretty simple. You pay taxes where your residence is. If you are an American citizen and are living abroad (residency still technically is USA), then all money earned is subject to USA tax codes.
The great thing about living overseas, is that the company paying you isnt responsible for reporting your income so the IRS doesnt know it exists. Money earned this way usually ends up in a “offshore account”. Tax free.
If you get residency in another country, you have to pay the taxes there. No matter your citizenship. For instance, Im a American citizen, but if I get residency here in Italy like I have the option to do, I can travel back to the USA at any time, and work for any period of time, and never have to pay USA taxes again.
The USA tho is threatening embargo’s and tightening the grip on the rest of the world. Most “offshore countries” such as Luxembourg or Switzerland will no longer accept American passports to open accounts. Too much heat from the iron fist of America. Lots of pressure.
Public banks in Switzerland wont even sit down and talk with you. A private bank will at least explain it all.
Granted, I was told by one bank manager in Switzerland told me that if I had at least 1 million to deposit and was willing to pay an additional $150k, they would open a private offshore account for me.
You can still hide money, its just really really expensive to do.
For $350k you can buy citizenship in some Caribbean countries (and that comes with $350k worth of land). Then you have a passport that can get you a bank account anywhere. And you are not subject to any taxes as some of these countries dont have any income taxes. This is the best way to go. Gain residency and a second form of citizenship (dual citizenship is legal contrary to popular opinion) in one of these offshore havens for $350, get some beachfront property, and never pay taxes again no matter where you live, even the USA.
August 2nd, 2012 at 5:32 am
Most Europeans I know in Europe have offshore accounts in Switzerland, Belgium, or Luxembourg. They earn European money from a European company. They have residency in their respective country. They are due to pay taxes for that said country.
Yet they ALL have secret accounts that they hide a good portion of their income in. America is really the only country pressuring the offshore havens. And to be honest, America is the only country powerful enough to do so.
Tax evasion is a misdemeanor in most places here. It carries a small fine.
That is why socialism is so expensive here (40% income taxes plus really high sales taxes, etc). It would be a lot cheaper without people skipping out and the usual politicians embezzeling funds.
And for the record, Im not a Socialist at all. Im just pointing out the facts.
August 2nd, 2012 at 5:51 am
@244
Europe’s socialism is Far different than America’s facism.
August 2nd, 2012 at 5:51 am
Now that that’s out of the way, Good day Nation!lol
August 2nd, 2012 at 5:56 am
Defensive tackle Tommy Kelly jumped offsides twice without the ball being snapped. Defensive end Lamarr Houston jumped three times in a span of a few snaps in the same drill.
Worse, two players jumped offsides on a punt, with one player being way offsides when the ball was snapped
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blame the refs! darn zebras!
August 2nd, 2012 at 5:58 am
Heyward-Bey is maturing as a receiver and becoming a more well-rounded player.
“He’s improved as a receiver, as a total receiver,” Allen said. “His route running’s better, he’s catching the ball cleaner. His blocking has been good. We’re going to ask our receivers to do a lot of things. He’s really our most veteran receiver, so we’re expecting him to stand up and be a leader for us.”
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King Darrius!
August 2nd, 2012 at 6:00 am
King Darrius, refining his skills!
August 2nd, 2012 at 6:08 am
Terrelle Pryor, no doubt, is Oakland’s most-athletic quarterback. Evidene of that came on a play in which Pryor was pressured up the middle.
Pryor sensed the rush, rolled out left and delivered a strike to Calhoun. The pass was dropped. However, it served notice that Pryor can do things that not all quarterbacks are capable of doing.
Overall, Pryor looked sharp in his limited snaps. On another play, he noticed rookie Criner streaking across the middle and placed the ball right on line.
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Raiders future franchise QB !!!
August 2nd, 2012 at 6:13 am
Doesn’t seem like we have a 4th QB, so Pryor should see a ton of reps, in the first and last preseason games.
He will be playing against MY FUTURE competition (insurance/financial guys) not his, so he should excel.
August 2nd, 2012 at 6:14 am
Curry is spending his time walking around the field, mentoring younger players and assuming a coaching role.
“I’m the best coach on the field,” Curry said. “Guys can feel comfortable to come to me to ask questions, which requires me to do all my homework on the defense, especially at my position. I can coach everything about linebackers in this defense.
“So, I’m just taking pride right now. I’m trying to outcoach coach (Jason) Tarver, I’m trying to outcoach coach (Johnnie)Holland on our position. Being a player, players will be more comfortable approaching another player with questions because they don’t have to worry about being evaluated.”
Give Curry an A for finding a way to contribute, even though he isn’t able to suit up and play right now. It’s not uncommon for injured players to shut it down and show up again when they’re healthy.
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LOL!!
Curry is a cool guy. Been a fan since we traded for him
August 2nd, 2012 at 6:14 am
DMAC tweeted last night…Da homie Miles Burris doin a great job out there everybody jus blowin up tha situation.
Probably in reference to him allegedly “trucking” Burris..
August 2nd, 2012 at 6:18 am
@JFB
4th QB is Kyle Newhall-Caballero.
Doesn’t sound like he’s gotten any reps in OTA’s or camp yet though. Maybe they just want this kid to learn the offense, in case a QB gets injured he can step in and claim the #3 QB job
perhaps Palmer is given a “veterans” day off later down the road, I imagine KNC would get at least a few reps. He’s a camp arm, so if 1 QB is sore, he would fill in and assume the reps of a 3rd qb
August 2nd, 2012 at 6:19 am
if Miles Burris knew #20 was fair game, I don’t think he would have got trucked. wouldn’t have been hesitant
still counts as a “rookie moment” though
August 2nd, 2012 at 6:26 am
is Robert Meachem 100 % ???
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/02/meachem-goes-down-in-chargers-practice/
August 2nd, 2012 at 6:28 am
Good Morning Nation!
No practice today…so, boring day I guess!
August 2nd, 2012 at 6:30 am
Can Mark Jackson make the W’s winners?
http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/02/mark-jackson-has-good-players-in-golden-state-now-can-he-lead-them-to-wins/
August 2nd, 2012 at 6:34 am
Bulls interested in Tracy McGrady
Darko Milicic is playing in NBA next season
Roger Mason agrees to deal with New Orleans Hornets
Magic Johnson still thinks the Lakers need a shooter
C.J. Miles close to decision… and it could be Lakers
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slow time for NBA News too, Hwnrdr!
August 2nd, 2012 at 6:38 am
Newhall-Cabalero huh?
Don’t think he will get any more than the Colt Brennan treatment.
Brennan was another blog champion in here. People had him pegged to make a run at maybe the starting gig, and he was given the option to throw one pass in the preseason, and he took a sack, lol.
August 2nd, 2012 at 6:45 am
I guess, Rockstar! Slow all around!!!
Brennan threw 2 passes,a nd one was complete…but I don;t think he was given a fair shot…and I’m not saying that because I am from Hawaii! Cable gave Boller that whole second half I believe…on the last preseason game!
August 2nd, 2012 at 6:46 am
I remember the Bears preseason game, when he came in and handed it off a bunch of times.
Then in the red zone, they allowed him to drop back, and he took a sack.
August 2nd, 2012 at 6:50 am
Quote for Today…
“Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: “What! You too? I thought I was the only one.”
― C.S. Lewis
August 2nd, 2012 at 6:51 am
Yeah and after all of that, he gets into an argument with his girlfriend back home and they crash into a revine and nearly destroyed his back!
August 2nd, 2012 at 6:52 am
Who could have guessed that Hwnrdr would come running to Colt Brennan’s defense?
Thats like me with Morrison & Higgins
or Debo with JaWalrus
or JFB with Gradkowski & Giordano
or Raider O with Frantz Joseph & Rolando World Peace
August 2nd, 2012 at 6:55 am
Thats like me with Morrison & Higgins
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RR LMAO
Bring back Captain Kirk and Johnny Lee!!
August 2nd, 2012 at 6:58 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 6:50 am
Quote for Today…
“Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: “What! You too? I thought I was the only one.”
― C.S. Lewis
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Give the hardest job to the laziest man,
and he will find the easiest way to do it !!
-ODB !!!
August 2nd, 2012 at 6:59 am
GOOD MORNING NATION !!
and my GreenParty brothers !!
August 2nd, 2012 at 7:03 am
Good morning R8ER, Hwnrdr, and Tx……Yes, it will be a slow day without practice but, supposedly a live chat at noon.
August 2nd, 2012 at 7:03 am
Give the hardest job to the laziest man,
and he will find the easiest way to do it !!
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nice, Mike!
August 2nd, 2012 at 7:06 am
theghostronin79 Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 7:03 am
Good morning R8ER, Hwnrdr, and Tx……Yes, it will be a slow day without practice but, supposedly a live chat at noon.
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Mornin 79, yeah hopefully we get some good stuff from Cork later on..
August 2nd, 2012 at 7:08 am
Wasn’t that a Henry Ford quote?
Something like to find the most efficient process, find the laziest worker.
August 2nd, 2012 at 7:11 am
lol .. that works too JFB .
words to live by !! lol lol lol
August 2nd, 2012 at 7:13 am
Good Morning A.M. Crew!
August 2nd, 2012 at 7:14 am
I think we should revise it slightly to be:
“To find the most likely candidate for a promotion, check the blog entries for the best multi-tasker”
August 2nd, 2012 at 7:15 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 6:52 am
Who could have guessed that Hwnrdr would come running to Colt Brennan’s defense?
Thats like me with Morrison & Higgins
or Debo with JaWalrus
or JFB with Gradkowski & Giordano
or Raider O with Frantz Joseph & Rolando World Peace
or r8eray with Nnamdi & C. Woodson
August 2nd, 2012 at 7:17 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 7:08 am
Wasn’t that a Henry Ford quote?
Something like to find the most efficient process, find the laziest worker.
Yes it is.
August 2nd, 2012 at 7:18 am
theghostronin79 Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 7:03 am
Good morning R8ER, Hwnrdr, and Tx……Yes, it will be a slow day without practice but, supposedly a live chat at noon.
Good Morning 79
August 2nd, 2012 at 7:30 am
It’s tempting to jump to conclusions after only 3 days, but I won’t. I am however glad to hear that the Defense has been presenting themselves. I already KNOW that our offenes has alot of firepower and is GONNA score points, so I’d much rather hear that our D is giving them fits.
August 2nd, 2012 at 7:31 am
Jumping to conclusions from practice tweets is what we do in here, lol.
August 2nd, 2012 at 7:32 am
Good morning raiderfans. So far so good with camp – no major injuries, and Tommy Kelly complaining that the whip is being cracked. August at last
August 2nd, 2012 at 7:33 am
theghostronin79 Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 7:30 am
It’s tempting to jump to conclusions after only 3 days, but I won’t. I am however glad to hear that the Defense has been presenting themselves. I already KNOW that our offenes has alot of firepower and is GONNA score points, so I’d much rather hear that our D is giving them fits.
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You’re right man, the D is the main concern for DA right along with penalties.
August 2nd, 2012 at 7:33 am
LOL JFB
August 2nd, 2012 at 7:34 am
Interesting debate…who do you think is the G.O.A.T.?
http://espn.go.com/olympics/summer/2012/swimming/story/_/id/8222710/2012-olympics-phelps-greatest-ever-debate
August 2nd, 2012 at 7:34 am
Wut it do A.M crew
New Orleans stand up
OneNation
UndaGod
August 2nd, 2012 at 7:37 am
Jim Thorpe
August 2nd, 2012 at 7:41 am
Jumping to conclusions from practice tweets is what we do in here, lol.
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Trust me, I want to…….DVD the man, Crawford the man…….Then I’m like “No, wait, just back up.” Just hang on for Dallas and see some Trench Warfare. I’ll be cross examining these preseason games like a damn final exam or something.
August 2nd, 2012 at 7:44 am
Why is everybody so worried if Burris got truck or did he just pull up!!!Anyone with any football knowledge knows from watching Burris in college knows if this was a live game their is no pulling up when Burris is full throttle!!!
Besides,he knew if he would have knock RunDmc to the ground,he just may have bought his self a one way ticket to DA & RMac dog house,and I cld just see bloggers in here wanting the kids head…Me included
But let’s see when it’s Ryan Matthews coming round that end,and we will see what the pup iz made of
OneNation
UndaGod
August 2nd, 2012 at 7:47 am
Mornin’ Nation!
Catching up on yesterday’s action (and posts) – from the East Coast.
August 2nd, 2012 at 7:47 am
Players need to spend the day thinking about moving after the ball is snapped.
August 2nd, 2012 at 7:47 am
I think we should revise it slightly to be:
“To find the most likely candidate for a promotion, check the blog entries for the best multi-tasker”
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Exactly, JFB!!
co-signed
August 2nd, 2012 at 7:50 am
Jumping to conclusions from practice tweets is what we do in here
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and we insult people that dont agree with our opinions !!
August 2nd, 2012 at 7:52 am
“There are two cardinal sins from which all others spring: impatience and laziness”.
-Franz Kafka (1884-1924)
August 2nd, 2012 at 7:52 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 5:56 am
Defensive tackle Tommy Kelly jumped offsides twice without the ball being snapped. Defensive end Lamarr Houston jumped three times in a span of a few snaps in the same drill.
Worse, two players jumped offsides on a punt, with one player being way offsides when the ball was snapped
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blame the refs! darn zebras!
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It’s a conspiracy.
August 2nd, 2012 at 7:54 am
Dennis Allen referred to Heyward-Bey as a leader and he’s been the starter at every OTA & camp practice. DA praised his route running, catching ability & blocking skills. Called him a complete receiver.
Yet 95% of Raider Nation IBA semi pro’s dont even think he’s one of our Top 4 WR’s
LOL!!
August 2nd, 2012 at 7:54 am
I’m sorry but Tommy Kelly has been pretty good the last to years.I not 100% sure but I think he led the league in sacks and pressures 4rm the Dt spot.He is leaps and bounds better than he was in his 1st couple of years here.Do I still think he needs to be better??? “PhuckinRight”
But I think he will be ok and fresh all year with the depth we have at d-line
And I don’t think any DT ever had 15 sacks in a season!
Correct me if I’m wrong…maybe 10… MAYBE!!!
August 2nd, 2012 at 7:54 am
To find the best multi-tasker, find the person with the most blog entries/tweets who still gets his/her work done and is eligible for a promotion at the end of the day …
August 2nd, 2012 at 7:55 am
I think Wiz II was about to punch Tommy Kelly in the mouth yesterday for committing so many pre-snap penalties, NMD
Little Wiz showing leadership already in YR2
August 2nd, 2012 at 7:57 am
Yet 95% of Raider Nation IBA semi pro’s dont even think he’s one of our Top 4 WR’s
LOL!!
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Really? This is not accurate. If you had said top 3, then maybe you’d have a point. But certainly consensus IBA blog opinion has Bey in the top 4.
August 2nd, 2012 at 7:57 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 7:50 am
Jumping to conclusions from practice tweets is what we do in here
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and we insult people that dont agree with our opinions !!
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no we dont you ole podunker !! wanna fight about it ??
lol lol lol
August 2nd, 2012 at 7:57 am
295. I think most fans know dhb is our best reciver. Theres just a loud minority out there booing him..
August 2nd, 2012 at 7:58 am
Several years back, Terdell Sands was my primary guy on the chopping block, and we got rid of his fat a#$%;
The next year, it was Gerard Warren; same thing happened;
The next guy on my list was none other than Mr. Tommy Kelly. I will be the first to admit that I have changed my mind on him, starting after the game with the infamous “pants falling down” episode. I am impressed that he has lost weight, stepped up his work ethic and his game.
August 2nd, 2012 at 7:59 am
DHB = leader and #1 receiver on the team. Period.
August 2nd, 2012 at 7:59 am
Mike, lol!
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:01 am
John Randle had 15 sacks one year, and over 10 sacks almost every year.
But, he is in the HOF, lol.
At this stage with TK, we have to look at the benefit of sacrificing some pass-rush, for some gap control.
If The Reggie feels he can get good trade off there, he may look at TK as a camp casualty, especially with his “out-of-whack” contract.
I don’t think he will, because I don’t the trade-off is there, at least not yet.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:01 am
in 2008, Kelly signed a seven-year, $50.5 million contract with $18.125 million in guarantees and $25.125 million in the first three years
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TK has started every game since signing this contract, and has 20 sacks over the past 4 seasons (64 games)
you guys are cool with an average of 1 sack every 3 games ??
Al Davis made him the highest paid DT ever !!
and you know what a “force” he’s been against the run, lol
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:01 am
Sure enough, Palmer threw up the ball for Heyward-Bey to make a play on. As it turned out, the pass was underthrown by a bit.
In the past, it wasn’t uncommon for Heyward-Bey to stick to the route, regardless the location of the ball. This time, Heyward-Bey broke off his route, positioned himself well and leaped for the ball.
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Never mind that the ball fell incomplete. [yes, let's not worry about that, shall we?]
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It’s another sure sign that Heyward-Bey is maturing as a receiver and becoming a more well-rounded player.
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So Cork is making rationalizations to brew up some funny tasting koolaid for Darrius lovers. He didn’t catch the ball, but boy did he look good NOT CATCHING it. That’s some PROGRESS baby! That’s gonna show up well in the stat sheet someday under the category of “pretty incompletions”.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:02 am
I know alot of you are speculating Moore to be our #1 receiver
(even myself) but with DHB’s emergence in camp…I don’t see
that happening anytime soon.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:03 am
Horse ballet at the olympics today.. Sigh.. Thats a sport..
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:04 am
Puhlease. DMo17 is far and away our best wideout, and only going into his second season he’s bound to take the next leap in his route running to cement his standing. He’s going to be this team what Andre Johnson is to the Texans.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:06 am
I think Wiz II was about to punch Tommy Kelly in the mouth yesterday for committing so many pre-snap penalties, NMD
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Not for the penalties per se, but because TK was jumping snap counts in the 3rd day of practice, to try to “make a play” and show-off, at the expense of everyone else on the field.
We need people to line up and play, and practice.
It would be like running an early season practice for the Heat, and having Mario Chalmers chuck up all kind’s of 3’s before facilitating any offense.
The other teammates and defenders don’t get any practice. That was what TK did, an extremely selfish act in my eyes, and judging by coach Allen’s “cutting corners” comment, it seems his eyes too.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:07 am
@G123
Yes. I said Top 4.
I think many Raider fans would like to see Streater or McGee overtake King Darrius , but it’s not going to happen. Probably some liked Louis Murphy more than him too!
Almost every Raider fan on this blog has DHB behind Moore, Ford & Criner. It’s a joke
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:07 am
It’s funny to me that 3 days into it and not even game one of the preseason in the books and people are making wholesale judgments and annointing future stars and comeback players of the year. This blog is too fluid and needs some perspective.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:08 am
307. From what Ive read dhbs only dropped one ball. tops in camp with ford.. He’s our most consistant & complete wr.. Same as last yr.. Only better cause dhb is the hardest worker in the wr group..
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:09 am
Almost every Raider fan on this blog has DHB behind Moore, Ford & Criner. It’s a joke
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I agree with this statement. It still puts Bey in the top 4. I don’t see Streater or McGee better than Bey and I don’t think that a significant pct of bloggers here do either.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:09 am
It’s funny to me that 3 days into it and not even game one of the preseason in the books and people are making wholesale judgments and annointing future stars and comeback players of the year. This blog is too fluid and needs some perspective.
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@G123
your boys Goodson & Leinart are shining though, aren’t they ??
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:10 am
theghostronin79 Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 7:41 am
Jumping to conclusions from practice tweets is what we do in here, lol.
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Trust me, I want to…….DVD the man, Crawford the man…….Then I’m like “No, wait, just back up.” Just hang on for Dallas and see some Trench Warfare. I’ll be cross examining these preseason games like a damn final exam or something.
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LOL No question that the D should be improved over previous seasons, as DA is spending lots of time with them. I could see Crawford giving Orton hell in that Dallas game.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:11 am
This blog is too fluid and needs some perspective.
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That sound boring as $h!t!!!!!
Seriously though, people make predictions and get to come in here and claim victory or get pointed out as wrong in that regard.
After years in here, that’s what makes the back and forth so fun with the Semi’s.
It’s the party poopers that come in and think Raider fans are ACTUALLY rooting against Raider players, so they can be “right” on here, that spoils everything, IMO.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:11 am
Raider fans rooting for King Darrius (#1 WR) to fail = AGENDA
if DHB sucks, the Raiders aren’t winning ballgames. he’s our best wide receiver. period
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:12 am
310. D.wow needs to 1. Get more consistent. 2. get healthy 3. put on some muscle so he can stay healthy.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:12 am
your boys Goodson & Leinart are shining though, aren’t they ??
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Rockstar, thank you!
for proving my point. Three days into it and you’d think someone should be run outta town for a bad day. At least wait till we see a game against Dallas to start to make any judgments. I’ll hold myself to that standard too.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:14 am
if DHB sucks, the Raiders aren’t winning ballgames. he’s our best wide receiver. period
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This statement is one big AGENDA. And completely FALSE.
Ask anyone and they will tell you, the season rides completely on the play and health of Darren and Carson.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:15 am
Carson yes, Darren no.
We can win without Darren, if everyone chips in a little.
No Carson, and we are SOL.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:16 am
322. True.. But if dhb goes down you’ll see more ints..
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:16 am
Is it too soon to order a custom Lionheart, Craw-Daddy or Van Damme?lol
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:17 am
You just got to watch out for the Priest’s of the blogosphere, who make 8,000 predictions, and after they go about 7,900 wrong and 100 right, they tell you all about the 100 right ones and how much smarter they are than everyone else.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:18 am
Seriously though, people make predictions and get to come in here and claim victory or get pointed out as wrong in that regard.
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I don’t understand personally the thrill of being proven right even if my team fails. I don’t understand how this reasoning works. I want the Raiders to win every game and every player to be all-pro level performers. Team always trumps players.
Is there a kewpie doll or other door prize for being the most accurate hater on the board? If so, I want nothing to do with claiming any prize. On Sunday, I root for all players in S&B. Yes, even McCheeze.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:19 am
Liono scares me. If cp3 gets hurt we’re fu¢ked..
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:20 am
guest123 Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:18 am
Seriously though, people make predictions and get to come in here and claim victory or get pointed out as wrong in that regard.
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I don’t understand personally the thrill of being proven right even if my team fails. I don’t understand how this reasoning works. I want the Raiders to win every game and every player to be all-pro level performers. Team always trumps players.
Is there a kewpie doll or other door prize for being the most accurate hater on the board? If so, I want nothing to do with claiming any prize. On Sunday, I root for all players in S&B. Yes, even McCheeze.
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I’d have to agree man, all players have their weak areas, but the Team goal to win a SB comes first for me.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:20 am
326. But thats evrrybody ive met…
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:21 am
323. I don’t think we get far without Darren. And by what I mean by that is what you consider a successful season? Just making it to the playoffs or going deep with a chance to win it all in the Super Bowl.
Without Darren, I don’t think we can even contend, much less go deep. But that’s not my definition of a successful season anyway.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:22 am
Palmer gonna rock it like a Swede this year.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:22 am
Klas Tjorborn Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:22 am
Palmer gonna rock it like a Swede this year.
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LMAO, if that’s a good thing, I’m with it!
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:22 am
DMC 20 will run good like coach Allen wants him to!
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:23 am
TxRaider, Swedes know how to rock it crazy!
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:24 am
Klas Tjorborn Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:23 am
TxRaider, Swedes know how to rock it crazy!
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LOL Hopefully Carson has a few Swedish friends who taught him the swagger!
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:24 am
I don’t understand personally the thrill of being proven right even if my team fails.
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Come on man, it’s not a “thrill” but if you have an HONEST opinion, you can’t think all 53 guys are future Pro Bowlers.
Look at the Jamarcus situation. Most people in here hated him, rightfully so.
But it’s not like when Jamarcus was facing a 3rd and 13, me and other Jamarcus haters were like “Come on, sack him, make him fumble, HE FUMBLED, YEEEESSS!!!!”
But after the game, the people that told us that he was going to fine and we were being too harsh on him, and compared his first few years to Elway’s, were going to hear about it.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:25 am
Aint no swagger like a Swedish swagger.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:25 am
Dmac is our mvp
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:26 am
And by what I mean by that is what you consider a successful season?
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Well, being a 32 year old Raider fan, I have watched the Raiders for about 25 years, and they have made the playoffs in about 7 of them.
So yes, losing in the first round of the playoffs is a MASSIVELY successful season to me.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:26 am
Klas Tjorborn Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:25 am
Aint no swagger like a Swedish swagger.
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If CP3 isn’t aware of that, you ought to notify him via twitter.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:28 am
When the Raiders start winning playoff games, somewhat frequently, I will up my standards accordingly.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:28 am
Whos sweedens best band?
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:30 am
Marks hair Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:28 am
Whos sweedens best band?
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Couldn’t tell you bro, but Hasselhoff Owns Europe!lol
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:31 am
Yeah John Randle was a DE DT hybrid he was a once in a lifetime DL who lined up every spot on the D-line and had the motor to match it
I wldnt just label Mr.Randle a DT JustFireBaby
But I get yo drift!!!
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:31 am
340. That doesnt sound like success to me.. Sounds just like last yr with a couple of breaks.. I want improvment & discipline. that would be a successful season for me…
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:32 am
I don’t mean to sound too pessimistic, I am optimistic that we can make a run for our division this year, and have a decent chance of winning it.
Anything after that is house money in my eyes.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:33 am
When’s the New Madden come out???
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:33 am
337. So all the blog armchair GM’s can take shots after the game and say “I told you so-&-so sucked. I’ve been saying this from day one, blah blah blah..” and “why doesn’t Al Davis read this blog and specifically my comment and make changes?”
But I understand the need to vent and express opinions. It’s all part of being a fan and with that goes some passion, some of it misguided, but still it’s good to hear.
Everyone should have an open mind to have their mind changed though, and I won’t get too far down on anyone drinking the JaMarcus koolaid. After all, there was so much hope and a high draft pick. I think we all really wanted him to succeed. I did too.
If anyone that I have been critical proves me wrong, I’ll gladly accept it and give props, and likewise I get no satisfaction from them playing poorly. It doesn’t make me any more accurate in my assessments.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:35 am
I’ve watched one Super Bowl game, and 3 AFC championship games in my time.
In 3 of the 4 games, the team was pretty much a no-show. Throw in the last month of last season in the no-show category as well.
Until they play their best in big games, like they did in the 70’s, I remain HOPEFUL we can make a playoff run, but that is more hope than belief.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:36 am
losing in the first round of the playoffs is a MASSIVELY successful season to me.
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I’m sorry to hear that. It’s sad that the younger generation can’t remember what it was like to always be talked about as Super Bowl contenders. I know it’s a process, and I probably only expect what you consider a MASSIVELY successful season as a minimum expectation for success. I’m always thinking Super Bowl man.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:36 am
313.guest123 Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:07 am
It’s funny to me that 3 days into it and not even game one of the preseason in the books and people are making wholesale judgments and annointing future stars and comeback players of the year. This blog is too fluid and needs some perspective.
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If Raiders punt on the 1st series against Dallas in a couple weeks people will be calling for Knapp to be fired. If they give up a touchdown in the 1st quarter than Tarver should be canned. If they lose the game then DA should be fired.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:37 am
Everyone should have an open mind to have their mind changed though,
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Absolutely, no evidence = new opinions
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:38 am
if DHB sucks, the Raiders aren’t winning ballgames. he’s our best wide receiver. period
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AHhhhhhh no…..
This will be a take what the D gives you offense.
Who ever is in single will get the rock.
I beleive top Wr will be determined game by game as we have a lot of game changers.
1 game it may be DHB, one game DMO, another CRINER, one game JFORD.
Example, DHB could blow up one game, next opponent watchs the film and decide to roll coverage to him the next game and his stats are suck. However, someone else on the teams stats rises because they were in single’s.
I do not beleive we will not have 1 guy with huge numbers, at WR.
I am hoping that CP spreads it around, this is by far better for the NATION as not to rely on 1 guy.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:38 am
It doesn’t make me any more accurate in my assessments.
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I disagree.
When Rolando balls this year, I am going to tell you, you couldn’t locate a stud LB if he held a gun to your head.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:39 am
Leinert looks like a bad Marinovich..
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:40 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 6:13 am
Doesn’t seem like we have a 4th QB, so Pryor should see a ton of reps, in the first and last preseason games.
He will be playing against MY FUTURE competition (insurance/financial guys) not his, so he should excel.
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that being the case, why arent you in camp?
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:41 am
I’ve never been a big TK advocate. Was astounded by the contract Al signed him to, especially since he was coming off a knee injury.
IMO, TK played pretty well last season. Big time run stuffer or a guy that’s going to excel as a NT ? No.
But TK got his share of tackles, pressures and sacks.
More importantly to me, he played hard. Didn’t show a strak of laziness.
He made a hustle play in the 4th quarter in Houston, pursuing a RB all the way to the sideline that really stood out to me. Could have pulled a McLain and given up on the tackle, but TK showed some motor and heart.
In the same game, TK’s late sack of Schaub, proved to me that he was still bringing it late in the game.
Likewise, against Detroit, his late sack and strip of Stafford, which resulted in AC’s touchdown (Go for 2, Hue !), showed he was up to the moment and playing tough. Wish 55 had been able to do the same a few mins later.
TK might have been the best Raid DLineman last year.
Have to give credit where credit is due.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:42 am
I am hoping that CP spreads it around, this is by far better for the NATION as not to rely on 1 guy.
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ding ding ding! Winner winner chicken dinner!
CP3 should spray darts all over the field to as many different receivers he can get the ball to. It’s very frustrating to the defense when they attempt to stop one or two guys and Palmer finds the 4th or 5th read.
This style of play is like Drew Brees in New Orleans. You never know which receiver is going to be the star of the day. One day it’s Devery Henderson, the next week it’s Lance Moore, and the next it’s Marques Colston, and odd week it’s Meachem. Pretty frustrating for fantasy football players, but great for real NFL. Divide and conquer, and maximize talent accross the board.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:44 am
When Rolando balls this year, I am going to tell you, you couldn’t locate a stud LB if he held a gun to your head.
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lol, I don’t see that happening. But I’ll be gentle to you when I’m proven right.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:46 am
One problem with the Drew Brees comparison for CP3 though. We don’t have any Jimmy Graham’s on our roster.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:47 am
I think 55 will improve in the zone scheme on D, need to see that guy get vocal and pump up teammates also.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:48 am
that being the case, why arent you in camp?
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I am out getting a leg up on my future competition, lol
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:49 am
RRS,
I’ll never understand the DHB hate that has gone on here. In fact, their is a lot of hate that has been too much for my tolerance. It is why I check out from time to time.
And if Palmer does take a veteran’s day off, you can bet Pryor will be taking the 2nd QB reps and the 3rd QB reps if he’s given the chance. He wants all the work he can get. And I’d give it too him. Let him get in a rhythm.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:50 am
And if Palmer does take a veteran’s day off, you can bet Pryor will be taking the 2nd QB reps and the 3rd QB reps if he’s given the chance.
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I’ll take that bet.
If Palmer has a day off, Pryor isn’t getting EVERY snap in practice.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:50 am
Guest123 dropping knowledge!
Nice to see the smarter semi’s around here. 123 is very high on my “credibility list”
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:51 am
JFB, I said “if given the chance”.
He’s the kinda kid that would welcome it.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:51 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:48 am
that being the case, why arent you in camp?
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I am out getting a leg up on my future competition, lol
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lol
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:52 am
He wouldnt get “every”. Leinart would be taking the 1st team snaps.
Adding the 3rd team snaps to the load of 2nd team snaps in this mock scenario wouldnt be that much more of a load. Plus, its not like we’d wear out his arm.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:53 am
Well, I would hope EVERY player not as a starter would welcome it.
I don’t like Leinart, and I hope Pryor passes him.
But their is a depth chart for a reason, and they practice for a reason. If Leinart is the #2 on the depth chart (I hope he isn’t) he needs to take more reps than the #3 to be ready just in case.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:53 am
366. Thanks Raider Riff! Good day sir.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:54 am
Marks Hair Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:28 am
Whos sweedens best band?
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The Hives rock it like garage boys! Ace of Base was boss in the day.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:56 am
When Rolando balls this year, I am going to tell you, you couldn’t locate a stud LB if he held a gun to your head.
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See ? This is why, even though I think JFB is wrong and Ronaldo will have another lackluster disappointing year, you’ve got to love the putting it on the line prediction.
It’s not -IF- Rolando balls, it’s -WHEN- Rolando balls.
Best of all, when Ronaldo sucks azz, JFB will be here to take his ‘I told you so’ medicine and eat crow like a man.
Makes this blog can’t miss drama.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:57 am
Ace of Base…now that’s taking it back!
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:58 am
Honestly I didn’t like Leinart either coming in. I looked at him as a stopgap backup QB in the new REGGIME transition. A QB to throwaway after his disposable use. Burn ‘em and churn em.
But I’m willing to have my mind changed. If Leinart can somehow channel his energy into proving the haters wrong and work to maximize his talent, I’m climbing aboard. If he can help the Nation with a fresh new and humble attitude, there’s no downside in it. And there’s no reason to play Leinart off as the viallain to TP’s hero. Let them play this out on the field where the real work put in usually pays off.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:58 am
I believe we all do, 99! Well, okay there are a few who would still argue circumstance!
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:59 am
I ain’t going anywhere 99.
But, being 110% completely honest, I REALLY do think he will be one of our 2-3 best players on defense, and look the part, of a stud ILB.
I really believe this. I don’t think his play has been as bad as advertised on here.
If he stinks, I’ll take the medicine and try to come up with some catchy Slo-gans (pun intended)
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:01 am
Ace of Base
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I saw the sign….I saw the sign…
Good stuff, back in the day. But not taking it back far enough. You can go back to ABBA, or Scorpions (but I think they are German, aren’t they?)
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:01 am
RoMac is solid as an IKEA book shelf.
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:02 am
If he stinks, I’ll take the medicine and try to come up with some catchy Slo-gans (pun intended)
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lol
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:02 am
Scorpions are Germans. Too ugly to be Swedes.
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:03 am
ABBA, yes…Scorpions were from Germany!
But darn good rock band from the 70’s
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:04 am
Raider Riff Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 5:25 am
Raider O,
Youre wrong about taxes overseas.
I live overseas. Ive worked overseas.
It’s pretty simple. You pay taxes where your residence is. If you are an American citizen and are living abroad (residency still technically is USA), then all money earned is subject to USA tax codes.
The great thing about living overseas, is that the company paying you isnt responsible for reporting your income so the IRS doesnt know it exists. Money earned this way usually ends up in a “offshore account”. Tax free.
If you get residency in another country, you have to pay the taxes there. No matter your citizenship. For instance, Im a American citizen, but if I get residency here in Italy like I have the option to do, I can travel back to the USA at any time, and work for any period of time, and never have to pay USA taxes again.
The USA tho is threatening embargo’s and tightening the grip on the rest of the world. Most “offshore countries” such as Luxembourg or Switzerland will no longer accept American passports to open accounts. Too much heat from the iron fist of America. Lots of pressure.
Public banks in Switzerland wont even sit down and talk with you. A private bank will at least explain it all.
Granted, I was told by one bank manager in Switzerland told me that if I had at least 1 million to deposit and was willing to pay an additional $150k, they would open a private offshore account for me.
You can still hide money, its just really really expensive to do.
For $350k you can buy citizenship in some Caribbean countries (and that comes with $350k worth of land). Then you have a passport that can get you a bank account anywhere. And you are not subject to any taxes as some of these countries dont have any income taxes. This is the best way to go. Gain residency and a second form of citizenship (dual citizenship is legal contrary to popular opinion) in one of these offshore havens for $350, get some beachfront property, and never pay taxes again no matter where you live, even the USA.
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Dude,
I know this for a fact. I used to live/ work abroad in 05 & 06.
It’s a way to avoid double taxation on your income (less than $91400). The only thing I was wrong about is the amount.
“First, an individual who is a bona fide resident of a foreign country or is physically outside the United States for an extended time is entitled to an exclusion (exemption) of part or all of their earned income (i.e. personal service income, as distinguished from income from capital or investments.) That exemption is $91,400 for 2009, pro-rated.[5] (See IRS form 2555.)
Second, the United States allows a foreign tax credit by which income taxes paid to foreign countries can be offset against U.S. income tax liability attributable to foreign income. This can be a complex issue that often requires the services of a tax advisor. The foreign tax credit is not allowed for taxes paid on earned income that is excluded under the rules described in the preceding paragraph (i.e. no double dipping).” wiki
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:04 am
370.Just Fire Baby Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:53 am
Well, I would hope EVERY player not as a starter would welcome it.
I don’t like Leinart, and I hope Pryor passes him.
But their is a depth chart for a reason, and they practice for a reason. If Leinart is the #2 on the depth chart (I hope he isn’t) he needs to take more reps than the #3 to be ready just in case.
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I would be pumped if Pryor beat out Lienart for the #2 with all his natural ability. That would only mean he developed a stronger passing game and may live up to his draft pick.
I also hope Lienart matures in the system as a decent back up. Never forget that Monday night game he had aginst Chicago his rookie year with the Cardinals. He ripped tat defense apart. Must be work ethic! But maybe he can mature second year in the system.
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:05 am
Slo-gans ? LMAO.
Slo-mania.
McLainsanity.
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:05 am
I think in just scheme alone we will improve tremendously on D
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:06 am
Didn’t Leinart in that Bears game throw a pick 6 and also fumble that was also returned for a TD?
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:07 am
Klas Tjorborn Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:01 am
RoMac is solid as an IKEA book shelf.
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Lmao!
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:08 am
Riff,
Maybe you should hire someone to help you with taxes.
Btw, I was right, and you were wrong.
I win! lol
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:08 am
Honestly I didn’t like Leinart either coming in. I looked at him as a stopgap backup QB in the new REGGIME transition. A QB to throwaway after his disposable use. Burn ‘em and churn em.
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AND, as far as Pryor goes…It’s going to be on HIM to be the next bridge on the other side of the “Gap”. If he’s not panning out after preseason, I bet you the eyes of the ORG are gonna start shifting to yet Another USC Quarterback named Barkley….
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:08 am
Klas Tjorborn Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:54 am
Marks Hair Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:28 am
Whos sweedens best band?
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Meshuggah
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:09 am
Klas Tjorborn Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:02 am
Scorpions are Germans. Too ugly to be Swedes.
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I must say…those Swedes sure are easy on the eyes.
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:09 am
I would like to go skiing and smoke bongs with Leinart. Not so much be my QB.
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:09 am
Matty Lice is a popgun, helium ball tossing, injury waiting to happen, interception machine, LOSER.
The Raids are out of their minds if they give him any more snaps than the bare minimum required to be ready, at the expense of trying to develop TP.
Matt Lice = Complete waste of time.
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:10 am
Palmer’s got what, 1 year left after this one….or 2 on his contract? I can’t remember.
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:15 am
Rich Gannon @RichGannon12
Get the sense our guy Plex could wind up in OAK. Likes the idea of pairing with Carson Palmer “who throws the deep ball as well as anyone.”
Steve Corkran @CorkOnTheNFL
Been saying for months that #Raiders and Plaxico Burress marriage makes perfect sense. Brings leadership, experience, big-play ability.
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:16 am
Palmer is signed thru 2014.
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:18 am
Gotchya thanks
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:19 am
I don’t want Plex. Criner will prove himself able to do everything he can do and we only have so many WR spots. Plex will pout and b!tch the second he gets less than 8 targets a game. He’s not going to be happy with the logjam of wideouts we already have.
Reggie, Please save the cap space for a notable cut tight end instead.
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:20 am
Rich Gannon @RichGannon12
Get the sense our guy Plex could wind up in OAK. Likes the idea of pairing with Carson Palmer “who throws the deep ball as well as anyone.”
Steve Corkran @CorkOnTheNFL
Been saying for months that #Raiders and Plaxico Burress marriage makes perfect sense. Brings leadership, experience, big-play ability.
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Does bringing in the shooter help us short or long term? Are we a WR away from the SB?
Would prefer that the younggins get the reps.
This is going to cost someone a spot if it happens.
Short term fix, vs long term soulution.
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:20 am
I don’t want Plex. Criner will prove himself
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Same here. I’ve been high on Criner since we drafted him. Even before his OTA standout’s
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:20 am
man, it’s good to have a vet WR in the game to calm the young guns down during critical situations. However, not sure how much Plax can help considering how much of a head case he was during his prime days.
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:21 am
If Matty Lice wasn’t surrounded by an all-star cast in Norm Chow’s system at USC, and instead played for someone like Rutgers – he might have gone undrafted.
He is so overrated, it’s pathetic.
When you get run out of town, and the team that dumped you has to panic and pick up a Kevin Kolb, that could be a sign you suck.
Houston didn’t want his sorry ass either.
Greg Knapp is the only thing keeping Lice in the league.
That won’t be for long either.
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:21 am
Riff,
You should consider working in Dubai, no income tax there, and you don’t have to pay taxes here unless you are making more than $91400.
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:23 am
I don’t know about any of you but, I got this nasty fear that I can’t shake, that the Reggime isn’t going to retain DMAC because of his injury history. I know he does us Zero good when he’s in sweats on the sideline, but when he’s “Tip Top”, he’s irreplaceable.
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:24 am
Question, why do we keep using the term “VET WR” when we have “VET WT” on the team?
Its not like we are fielding 7-8 rooks at WR.
Veteran WR’s
DMO
DHB
JFORD
CALHOUN
Hybrid WR
Reece
Point is we allready have vets.
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:25 am
Are we a WR away from the SB?
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Sure we are. Who’s to say we’re not? Been a lot of one year turn-arounds in the league. We weren’t bottom feeders last year, were we? Look what the 49ers did last year, getting so close to a Super Bowl run after being a joke franchise for so long.
What do the players themselves expect from this season? To play out a string of 16 games and go golfing. Or maybe a 17th game and call it a success? I don’t get that kind of thinking. Why do we play the game?
Herman Edwards voice: We…PLAY….to…WIN….the….GAME!
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:25 am
He is so overrated, it’s pathetic.
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Barkely is another that is waaaayyy overated.
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:26 am
Point is we allready have vets.
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Yes we do. Folks forget that, just cause these guys are young, doesn’t make them any less “veteran” of the League.
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:27 am
guest123 Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:25 am
Are we a WR away from the SB?
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Sure we are. Who’s to say we’re not? Been a lot of one year turn-arounds in the league. We weren’t bottom feeders last year, were we? Look what the 49ers did last year, getting so close to a Super Bowl run after being a joke franchise for so long.
What do the players themselves expect from this season? To play out a string of 16 games and go golfing. Or maybe a 17th game and call it a success? I don’t get that kind of thinking. Why do we play the game?
Herman Edwards voice: We…PLAY….to…WIN….the….GAME!
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Guest, that was not my point. Us picking up the shooter, is not going to make us any more of a contender than we allreaady are.
Moreover, the way this team is currently constructed, org, schematic, talent that we could get into the tournament and make a serious run to the SB.
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:28 am
I have this funny feeling too about Plax! We’ll see though
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:28 am
Rich Gannon @RichGannon12
Get the sense our guy Plex could wind up in OAK. Likes the idea of pairing with Carson Palmer “who throws the deep ball as well as anyone.”
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Gannon has even less of an idea about what personnel moves the Raids might make than Corky.
That is to say, less than zero.
LMAO at ‘get the sense’, ‘could wind up’.
What he means is that he thinks Plax would like to play for the Raids.
He has no idea if Reggie is interested or not.
Gannon is full of crap.
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:29 am
my hope is the shooter never wears the S&B.
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:29 am
I think T.O. signs with Jets at some time in future days. That’s a combo like Peanut Butter and Lingonberry Jam!
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:31 am
Us picking up the shooter, is not going to make us any more of a contender than we allreaady are.
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@Thec,
If that’s your point, then I wholeheartedly agree. Raiders are going to stun everyone this year. Even most of the blog semis. They can do it, but like coach Patton says, nobody can take any shortcuts. It’s a new day in the Nation, and you can positively feel the vibe going on right now.
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:31 am
WTF is the shooter going to tell guys like DHB and JFORD???? Gun safety protocol, and club etiquette?
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:31 am
anybody they bring in right now is on a try out basis nothing else, roster spot is not going to be gauranteed, so if they want to give PLaxico a chance and see what he can do , I’m all for it .. GO RAIDERS!!
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:32 am
I think that was the best quote of the day yesterday! No one takes short cuts! Love it!
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:33 am
mcfadden20. Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:31 am
anybody they bring in right now is on a try out basis nothing else, roster spot is not going to be gauranteed, so if they want to give PLaxico a chance and see what he can do , I’m all for it .. GO RAIDERS!!
What’s up dude? been awhile
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:33 am
guest123 Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:31 am
Us picking up the shooter, is not going to make us any more of a contender than we allreaady are.
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@Thec,
If that’s your point, then I wholeheartedly agree. Raiders are going to stun everyone this year. Even most of the blog semis. They can do it, but like coach Patton says, nobody can take any shortcuts. It’s a new day in the Nation, and you can positively feel the vibe going on right now.
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That is it Guest. I truly beleive when this team does get to the tournament this year, no one will want to play them.
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:33 am
Watching the NFL network, they actually didn’t blame the Raiders for Jacheeseburger mes. They actually blamed JaCheeseburger.
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:34 am
Raiderbuck Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:33 am
Watching the NFL network, they actually didn’t blame the Raiders for Jacheeseburger mes. They actually blamed JaCheeseburger.
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BRL and his drug habits undid him. dumb fcker…
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:35 am
I don’t mind Plex coming to Oakland, as long as he doesn’t screw up the locker room.
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:35 am
theghostronin79 Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:23 am
I don’t know about any of you but, I got this nasty fear that I can’t shake, that the Reggime isn’t going to retain DMAC because of his injury history. I know he does us Zero good when he’s in sweats on the sideline, but when he’s “Tip Top”, he’s irreplaceable.
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I’d venture to guess that if DMAC stays healthy for at least 12 games this year, they’ll resign him. Now if he doens’t make it half a season, it’s anyone’s guess..
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:37 am
doesn’t*
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:37 am
He has no idea if Reggie is interested or not.
Gannon is full of crap.
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Agreed, he should pipe down.
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:39 am
Lombardi goes out of his way to appear being fair and impartial to the Raids.
Also attempts to give the impression he knows what’s going on in Alameda.
Doesn’t want to come off as being bitter or having sour grapes about Al canning him.
You can still tell he doesn’t like the organization and wants the Raids to fail.
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:39 am
No Plex please! We don’t need that idiot. He shot himself in the leg!
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:39 am
Gannon is beating the dead horse carcass that the semi’s left alone a while back. I don’t take anything he says to heart; he does have the Raiders ranked 25th.
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:40 am
Raiderbuck Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:33 am
Watching the NFL network, they actually didn’t blame the Raiders for Jacheeseburger mes. They actually blamed JaCheeseburger.
WOW! Sapp wasn’t talking I’m taking…
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:42 am
if Palmer does take a veteran’s day off, you can bet Pryor will be taking the 2nd QB reps and the 3rd QB reps if he’s given the chance. He wants all the work he can get. And I’d give it too him. Let him get in a rhythm.
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@Riff
I think if Palmer gets a day off, Leinart will start in camp … and probably throw 4 or 5 INT’s … and the defense would probably have at least 6 “would be” sacks on him
But hey, he throws a pretty football once in a blue moon and knows the offense.
Pryor would get all the QB2 and QB3 reps.
Kyle Newhall-Caballero = camp fodder
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:42 am
hwnrdr Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:40 am
Raiderbuck Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:33 am
Watching the NFL network, they actually didn’t blame the Raiders for Jacheeseburger mes. They actually blamed JaCheeseburger.
WOW! Sapp wasn’t talking I’m taking…
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Nope it wasn’t him LOL
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:42 am
No Plex please! We don’t need that idiot. He shot himself in the leg!
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complete dumbazz…
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:43 am
I’m not sure what DA was referring to by ‘taking shortcuts’.
Can anyone here give me an example of a ’shortcut’ ?
Or which player(s) he might have been referring to ?
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:43 am
Gannon should learn to keep his trap shut where it comes to the Raiders. He’s clearly not following the team very closely.
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:43 am
Interesting that Reece twitter page now has him listed as “Oakland Raiders Utility (full back/ H-back).” So will we see Reece function as C. Cooley did under Joe Gibbs (Al Saunders was the OC)?
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:43 am
Raiders dont need any more WR’s
Sincerely,
Carson Palmer (2 months ago)
… but that was before we traded Murphy and DMo17 got “nicked”
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:45 am
@431, no AGENDA there!
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:45 am
@Dutch
Reece is a utility player, thats right.
RB/FB/WR/TE.
We will move him around to exploit mismatches
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:46 am
The Big Banana Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:43 am
Gannon should learn to keep his trap shut where it comes to the Raiders. He’s clearly not following the team very closely.
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No kidding, he should quit while he’s behind, but instead he’ll inch closer to the Nation’s “line in the sand”lol
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:48 am
@G123 #438
it’s just a prediction. don’t get your panties in a bunch. We all know you have a mancrush on #7
Should I make the politically correct statement of “I hope he proves me wrong” to make you feel better ??
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:50 am
Gannon needs to shut his mouth. He talks garbage like a Norwegian.
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:51 am
Thec Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:42 am
No Plex please! We don’t need that idiot. He shot himself in the leg!
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complete dumbazz…
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Exactly bro.
We can’t find anyone better than a 35 yo dumbazz who shot himself in the leg?
STFU Gannon.
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:52 am
NEW!~ 08-02-12: MARCEL REECE: WEAPON OF CHOICE
The versatile hybrid WR/FB should be a fixture in returning OC Greg KNapp’s offense and if hes smart he’ll make “the most dangerous FB in football early and often his “weapon of choice”.
http://www.raidernationstation.com/exclusives
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:54 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ7z57qrZU8
Weapon of Choice hehe
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:55 am
Gannon’s a tool. Tries to slink his way back in after Davis dies. Like we don’t remember the smack he talked about us for years after he left.
It’d be like Warren Sapp comin round wantin to coach up / whine about how bad he had it to our young D guys.
Gannon ranked us 25th the day after visiting us.
Pfft…
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:55 am
No examples of a ’shortcut’ ?
I honestly don’t know what DA meant by that.
Someone speculated it was about TK jumping offsides trying to get a lick in and grabbing some attention.
I don’t think that’s what DA meant at all.
I think what DA was referring to, and did not express very well, is guys trying to get by on their natural talent and not putting in the work to be the best they can be.
Think he was complimenting The Craw on his work ethic and putting some other guys on notice that raw talent isn’t enough on THIS team.
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:55 am
N21 returns to the blog, but only to pimp the RNS website again ??
ugh!
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:55 am
445. Uh U can go with this…
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:57 am
448. Yeah, had nothing to do with the season starting…
Some of us have lives we enjoy…
Have a good day and roll Nation roll!
Pretty simple rock “star” don’t like it? Don’t click on it!~
Peace!
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:58 am
NEW!~ 08-02-12: MARCEL REECE: WEAPON OF CHOICE
The versatile hybrid WR/FB should be a fixture in returning OC Greg KNapp’s offense and if hes smart he’ll make “the most dangerous FB in football early and often his “weapon of choice”.
http://www.raidernationstation.com/exclusives
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:59 am
http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/depthchart/OAK
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These fellas seem to update the chart every few days..
August 2nd, 2012 at 10:00 am
hwnrdr Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:33 am
mcfadden20. Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:31 am
anybody they bring in right now is on a try out basis nothing else, roster spot is not going to be gauranteed, so if they want to give PLaxico a chance and see what he can do , I’m all for it .. GO RAIDERS!!
What’s up dude? been awhile
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nothing much dude, just excited for football season to start, whats good with u
August 2nd, 2012 at 10:04 am
mcfadden20. Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 10:00 am
hwnrdr Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:33 am
mcfadden20. Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:31 am
anybody they bring in right now is on a try out basis nothing else, roster spot is not going to be gauranteed, so if they want to give PLaxico a chance and see what he can do , I’m all for it .. GO RAIDERS!!
What’s up dude? been awhile
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nothing much dude, just excited for football season to start, whats good with u
Nothing really! Just can’t wait for football….but it is coming! Soon! We all should be happy
August 2nd, 2012 at 10:07 am
TK has started every game since signing this contract, and has 20 sacks over the past 4 seasons (64 games)
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20 sacks from a DT over 4 years, is pretty damn good actually
August 2nd, 2012 at 10:09 am
RAIDERMAN99 Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:55 am
No examples of a ’shortcut’ ?
I honestly don’t know what DA meant by that.
Someone speculated it was about TK jumping offsides trying to get a lick in and grabbing some attention.
I don’t think that’s what DA meant at all.
I think what DA was referring to, and did not express very well, is guys trying to get by on their natural talent and not putting in the work to be the best they can be.
Think he was complimenting The Craw on his work ethic and putting some other guys on notice that raw talent isn’t enough on THIS team.
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99, I think what you’re saying about what DA meant regarding shortcuts can, in fact, apply to TK. Rather than thinking about it in the sense of TK wanting to cheat to get in the backfield, we can think of it as TK not applying himself enough to avoid those penalties. Maybe he’s not doing it purposefully, but he’s also not focusing enough to stop the behavior,
Also, think back to his comments regarding playing the nose. That can’t sit well with the general.
That being said, even if he is one of those guys DA was referring to, we have to roll with him cuz that’s the best we’ve got.
August 2nd, 2012 at 10:11 am
455.realtruraider Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 10:07 am
TK has started every game since signing this contract, and has 20 sacks over the past 4 seasons (64 games)
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20 sacks from a DT over 4 years, is pretty damn good actually
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But the sack statitstic is overrated. Is that what he’s supposed to do?
Guys say he’s a “good run stuffer”, than how come we haven’t “stuffed the run” for years? Is he the only guy stuffing that run?
Raiders were 2nd in the NFL in sacks two yrs. ago and still ranked 27th(?) in the league in overall D. That’s why I say sacks can be overrated stat.
August 2nd, 2012 at 10:16 am
Don’t be surprised if Burris supplants Curry as the starter due to Curry not practicing.
They always say “he’ll be fine it’s just a hammy or nick” or whatever then you don’t see a guy for weeks.
We’ve all heard coaches lessening severity of injuries.
August 2nd, 2012 at 10:20 am
Live chat at 12noon today w/ Cork.
Good opportunity to ask him his true feelings about the Raiders….since he picked ‘em to finish dead last in division.
August 2nd, 2012 at 10:21 am
BTW: Is there any difference in picking a team to finish “dead last” or 4th in west?
At the end of the day it’s the same thing; “dead last” just sounds more severe.
August 2nd, 2012 at 10:24 am
I happen to think that Plaxico probably has something left and could help the Raids.
Here’s the thing about signing guys like Plaxico, Haynesworth, Ocho, T.O. -
More often than not, these moves don’t work out.
The important thing to keep in mind is that it’s OK if these guys flop, so long as it doesn’t cost anything in the way of draft picks or much in cash.
I can see taking those gambles. It’s basically a free shot at possibly adding someone that can help.
When Bellicek does this, everyone says it’s a good move and if this guy can’t play for Bill and the Patsies, he’s almost certainly done.
If the Raids try it, everyone says it’s a sign the Raids are weak and it’s unlikely the guy can play anymore or thrive in that environment.
It’s all BS, and wasn’t always this way.
There was a time when Al made Oakland THE place a troubled, or approaching the end, player would come to salvage his career.
Paid some big dividends too.
August 2nd, 2012 at 10:27 am
Browns got sold today for more than $1 billion. That’s BBBBillion with a B!
If a joke loser start-up expansion franchise like Cleveland is worth that, Mark Davis’s storied 3-time Super Bowl Champion, team of the decades has to be worth at least $2B, right?
August 2nd, 2012 at 10:28 am
Yep, not only did Plex shoot himself in the leg…. He went to prison for shooting himself….pretty lame… …
August 2nd, 2012 at 10:30 am
Your prison rep takes a hit when you shoot yourself in the leg. “what you in here for Brah?…. um, er, uh, I shot myself in the leg. (pause) BWHAHAHWHAHAHA!!!
August 2nd, 2012 at 10:31 am
Out of all these “has been” receivers the one I would take a flier on would be Plaxico. He’s a huge target and hasn’t shown evidence that he can’t hold on to the ball.
Red zone.
August 2nd, 2012 at 10:32 am
No sense in talking about Plax or any other “has been” as I don’t see Reg even considering it.
Speaking of “has beens” what about Cedric Benson? He’s gotta be sweating it out right now.
August 2nd, 2012 at 10:37 am
Good opportunity to ask him his true feelings about the Raiders….since he picked ‘em to finish dead last in division.
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@ Johnny,
I think he’ll conveniently evade this question for the usual questions on the blog. rinse/repeat.
August 2nd, 2012 at 10:40 am
The org is into HIGH Character guys, not characters.
The shooter will never dawn the Silver and Black.
August 2nd, 2012 at 10:43 am
468. I’d like to believe that but the signing of Brandon Underwood and the smokescreen interest in Cedric Benson has me thinking otherwise. I don’t blame the new regime for putting up with the Rolando McClain’s of the world, they have little choice. But it’s not all High Character guys from the new REGGIME.
August 2nd, 2012 at 10:45 am
Thec Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 10:40 am
The org is into HIGH Character guys, not characters.
The shooter will never dawn the Silver and Black.
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Agreed man, no losers allowed on the New Raiders!
August 2nd, 2012 at 10:47 am
Where is the we need a WR talk coming from?
Why the hell do we need the shooter?
August 2nd, 2012 at 10:49 am
No sense in talking about Plax or any other “has been” as I don’t see Reg even considering it.
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I’ll guarantee you he’s considering every move possible.
What moves he’ll make is anoyone’s guess, but if he’s NOT considering every option, he’s not doing his job.
If a guy comes at a reasonable price, doesn’t cost any draft picks, and might help – Reggie would have to be a fool not to think about it.
He might conclude the guy is done, can’t help, could be a bad influence or hinder the development of a younger prospect, but he sure as sht should be considering every possibility to improve the team.
August 2nd, 2012 at 10:50 am
Thec Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 10:47 am
Where is the we need a WR talk coming from?
Why the hell do we need the shooter?
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Don’t think Plax would even make it inside the Coliseum, with new metal detectors and all..
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:06 am
Why the hell do we need the shooter?
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You might be asking the same question soon about Ronaldo McShooter.
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:06 am
my picks for potential surprises to make the roster:
colin miller–brawling center
zach hurd–rangy tackle
lonyae miller–big back
carl ihenacho–speed rusher
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:06 am
Miles Burris needs to grow long flowing locks today. I want my linebackers to look like Medieval Nordic warriors.
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:07 am
473.TxRaider210 Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 10:50 am
Thec Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 10:47 am
Where is the we need a WR talk coming from?
Why the hell do we need the shooter?
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Don’t think Plax would even make it inside the Coliseum, with new metal detectors and all..
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Honestly, I don’t have a problem that he was carrying a gun for “protection.” Crazy as it sounds many athletes have been robbed. My problem is that he drank a bottle of tequilla with his friends and then was walking around with a handgun that is known to have safety issues tucked into his pants gangster style. Holster?
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:08 am
http://www.csnbayarea.com/football-oakland-raiders/raiders-talk/Raiders-CHAT-with-Paul-Gutierrez—-12-n?blockID=750299&feedID=2801
Raider chat with Paul G at noon!
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:09 am
DJ Johnny Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 10:20 am
Live chat at 12noon today w/ Cork.
Good opportunity to ask him his true feelings about the Raiders….since he picked ‘em to finish dead last in division
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I sent him a tweet the other day about this, he sent me one back sayin he didn’t make that prediction, it was the editors or something. I told him he’s off the hook for now, but once he has his next chat the Nation is going to want answers.
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:10 am
Dutch
I have no problem with Plax protecting himself either, regardless of NY’s lame laws. He clearly has money to afford a holster and maybe even range classes, but he chose the thuggish route.lol
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:12 am
Paul G or Cork? A Charger fan or a Bears fan. I will go with Cork the Bears fan.
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:13 am
I think about Plax’s shooting incident and imagine Clint Eastwood staring down a nimrod criminal and squinting, “A man’s gotta know his limitations”
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:13 am
realtruraider Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:12 am
Paul G or Cork? A Charger fan or a Bears fan. I will go with Cork the Bears fan.
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LOL We should tell Cork the Bears will win their division this year, maybe put the whammy on em.
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:15 am
Miles Burris needs to grow long flowing locks today. I want my linebackers to look like Medieval Nordic warriors.
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I prefer my linebackers being muddy, bloody and missing teeth.
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:15 am
he didn’t make that prediction, it was the editors or something.
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not buying it. still on the hook until he publically calls for a retraction by that editor and asks for and receives an apology for the mixup. Till then, he owns that “4th place in the AFC West” prediction.
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:16 am
why is the chat moved?
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:20 am
guest123 Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:15 am
he didn’t make that prediction, it was the editors or something.
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not buying it. still on the hook until he publically calls for a retraction by that editor and asks for and receives an apology for the mixup. Till then, he owns that “4th place in the AFC West” prediction.
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Agreed! kick rocks pal!
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:26 am
BEEECH DIGGTY REPRESENT MO FRESH FLAVA
Yo Blog Brahs, after a full week of slapping lil Nob Raider all over the blog, he finally wrote a letter of surrender yesterday.
Now your boy – the Beeech Dawg – can bag on him freely without any of those pesky, lame responses
Gotta admit, I’m a little sad he won’t be posting his losing blog rap for us all to laugh at. That will be missed, fo shizzle
But victory, as usual, belongs to the PM Party Patrol and all my Blog Brohams. Once again, keeping my nerd minions under foot so the blog is a safe, happy place for our families
SHOUT OUT TO SNOOP LION< MY HOMEY WIT REGGAE FLAVA
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:26 am
Another Moron…DUI
The Tennessee Titans wide receiver was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated at about 3:30 a.m. in Fort Campbell, Ky., while trying to enter a military base, according to Fort Campbell public information officer Bob Jenkins. Britt failed a field sobriety test and was charged with DUI when he refused a Breathalyzer test, the Nashville Tennessean reported.
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:27 am
Dang, I just noticed the first two pre-season games are only 4 days apart..wtf
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:29 am
TxRaider210 Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:27 am
Dang, I just noticed the first two pre-season games are only 4 days apart..wtf
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I saw that too, it sux
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:29 am
Dang, I just noticed the first two pre-season games are only 4 days apart..wtf
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You think that mostly the scrubs will play the AZ game? Wonder how they will divide playing time with such a short time in between games?
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:29 am
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:27 am
Dang, I just noticed the first two pre-season games are only 4 days apart..wtf
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Oh yeah dude, that’s crazy…..
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:30 am
I have no problem with Corky if he chose the Raids to finish last in the AFC West.
I would have a problem if he did, and lied about his editors adding that.
All I’ve ever seen Corky say in his chat is that the Raids will be in the thick of things.
It’s possible they could be in the thick of things, finish 7-9 and in last place.
Almost happened last year.
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:30 am
RE #475:
Love the guys you listed; however, don’t see any of them making the team this year. Maybe Miller and Ihenacho on the Practice Squad.
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:32 am
Buck, Dutch and 79
That is nuts to have a Monday and Friday game, no rest at all. Arizona will be seeing lots of our back-ups imo, time for TP to shine.
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:32 am
Second teamers will probably start against ‘Zona. Doubt we’ll even see DMAc or CP3 at all for that one …
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:33 am
Game 2 will belong to the 2nd and 3rd teamers I bet.
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:33 am
Can we pepper cork with questions on the depth of the CB position? Want to know how he thinks Pat Lee, Underwood and etc will shake out.
Last time I asked him how the CBs looked he answered “defensive.”
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:33 am
Expect the AZ game to be a time management test for DA, just run a lot and get out of there healthy.
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:33 am
Way to make heads roll, Beech Dawg!
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:34 am
I would have a problem if he did, and lied about his editors adding that.
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@99
Such an accusation of the editors who published his prediciton is slander if he’s lying, or else it begs the question why wouldn’t Cork aggressively seek a retraction for the inaccuracy.
Sloughing it off as an inaccuracy by the editor with no follow-up is irresponsible and puts Cork in no-mans land and his credibility up in the air.
Either way, Cork’s got some splainin to do. No hiding behind a tweet and sweeping this under the rug. Come out and face the fire and extinguish it with facts or kick rocks!
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:34 am
DutchRaider77 Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:33 am
Can we pepper cork with questions on the depth of the CB position? Want to know how he thinks Pat Lee, Underwood and etc will shake out.
Last time I asked him how the CBs looked he answered “defensive.”
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LMAO! Oh yeah, Cork is gonna get a barrage of questions.
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:34 am
Guest123 Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:08 am
http://www.csnbayarea.com/football-oakland-raiders/raiders-talk/Raiders-CHAT-with-Paul-Gutierrez—-12-n?blockID=750299&feedID=2801
Raider chat with Paul G at noon!
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I’ll be on Guti’s chat….I let you guys take care of business, Cork deserves an ear full!!
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:36 am
To be honest with you, I’d rather NOT see alot of DMAC and Palmer anyway. They just need a few reps to get the game speed back. TP, Jones, Bergs, Barks, Aus, Criner and Co will need the work. Likewise on D. Burris, Stups, CrawDaddy, Bilu, and Ivey if healthy.
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:36 am
Buck, Dutch and 79
That is nuts to have a Monday and Friday game, no rest at all. Arizona will be seeing lots of our back-ups imo, time for TP to shine.
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Yeah, I am going to the Dallas game. I hope they save Leinart to play most of the Arizona game. It would kinda make sense. Hope we see a lot of Pryor in Oakland.
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:37 am
GOT THE TURSDAY NIGHT GAME IN DECEMBER.THOSE R THE KILLERS IN THE REGULAR SEASON..
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:37 am
theghostronin79 Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:36 am
To be honest with you, I’d rather NOT see alot of DMAC and Palmer anyway. They just need a few reps to get the game speed back. TP, Jones, Bergs, Barks, Aus, Criner and Co will need the work. Likewise on D. Burris, Stups, CrawDaddy, Bilu, and Ivey if healthy.
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Yep yep, sounds like the right protocol to be bro; need to see these young dudes get after it.
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:39 am
Regarding the 4 day layoff between games…
I suspect they will field a Varsity unit and a JV unit team on both days. Players would be on a “pitch count” like in baseball with plays counted. It’s nuts to play like that. Like asking a starting pitcher to start both ends of a doubleheader.
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:39 am
Dutch
I would guess in AZ we see Lionheart and TP, DA may try to kill the clock that game, via Pryor’s feet.
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:41 am
Lots to do, lots to watch. I can’t wait. I’m more jacked up about this preseason than I think I ever have been before, and I don’t even give 2 turds about the score either. Just goin’ play by play, watching position, tracking, angles, and pursuit.
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:43 am
GOT THE TURSDAY NIGHT GAME IN DECEMBER.THOSE R THE KILLERS IN THE REGULAR SEASON..
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At least that one is in the Black Hole…..
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:47 am
Never understood the Thursday night game.
Don’t get me wrong, I want to see as much NFL football as possible, but Thursday night ?
Not enough recovery time, huge disadvantage if you’ve got to travel.
Why not Saturday night ? Scared of pissing off the NCAA and going up against their games ?
The only Thursday the NFL should be scheduling is Thanksgiving.
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:49 am
theghostronin79 Says:
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:41 am
Lots to do, lots to watch. I can’t wait. I’m more jacked up about this preseason than I think I ever have been before, and I don’t even give 2 turds about the score either. Just goin’ play by play, watching position, tracking, angles, and pursuit.
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Same here man, we can bet that Dallas will leave their starters out there too long, maybe long enough for the D to punish them.
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:49 am
513. i disagree, i love the Thursday night games. gives you some good NFL football close to the weekend.
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:53 am
chat started
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:56 am
I love them too, just don’t think they’re very practical. Surprised the players didn’t fight against them in the CBA.
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:57 am
Thought Corks was at Noon. Is it not?
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:58 am
TxRaider210 Says: chat started///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////Not yet.
August 2nd, 2012 at 12:04 pm
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_21218299/live-chat-oakland-raiders-thursday-at-noon
August 2nd, 2012 at 12:07 pm
Paul G’s also got a chat going right now: http://www.csnbayarea.com/football-oakland-raiders/raiders-talk/Raiders-CHAT-with-Paul-Gutierrez—-NOW?blockID=750299&feedID=2801
August 2nd, 2012 at 12:12 pm
Hey, Cork. You suck. So does your new format and your new idiot it guy. Maybe I don’t want a facebook account to talk about the Raiders. Kick rocks, pal. Without shoes.
August 2nd, 2012 at 12:15 pm
Bold Prediction (on 8/2/12):
First 20 cuts from camp:
1. Kilgore
2. Muhammad
3. Haslam
4. Dorsey
5. Carmona
6. Kurn
7. Knapp
8. Hamilton
9. Black
10. Burnett
11. Howell
12. Powell
13. Newhall-Caballero
14. Session
15. Nix
16. Wang
17. Carrier
18. Efaw
19. Humphrey
20. Ivey
I’m no GM and I don’t know exactly what they’re looking for in terms of depth charts, but from what I’ve seen and heard so far, I’m going out on a limb here.
August 2nd, 2012 at 12:44 pm
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