Mitchell ready to bust out in fourth season
By Steve Corkran
Sunday, August 5th, 2012 at 1:53 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Mike Mitchell isn’t afraid to look in the mirror. He is comfortable in his own skin, living the life he wants to lead and staying true to his upbringing in Kentucky, where his father taught him the value of hard work.
Yet, deep down inside, Mitchell covets an opportunity to be an every-down player, someone who sees the field more than as a situational player and on special teams.
“There’s no doubt in my mind, there’s a lot of teams that I would be starting for,” Mitchell said, “but we have these things called contracts, and mine isn’t up yet.”
Mitchell makes it clear that he loves playing for the Raiders. He’s just talking about the frustration that comes with being stuck behind starting safeties Tyvon Branch and Michael Huff.
For now, Mitchell is biding his time, working on his craft and finding a way to make the Raiders defense better. If that means playing a backup role, so be it.
“I love those guys,” Mitchell said of Branch and Huff. “They’re great dudes. We just do a good job of pushing each other every day. I try to make Ty and Huff better every day and them vice versa. Without saying too much, there’s a little bit of politics that goes into everything, but we’re just trying to make each other better. That doesn’t affect our friendship. We’re all going to get what we deserve.”
As for the defense, Mitchell said he and his defensive mates are going to get plenty of opportunities to make plays in first-year coordinator Jason Tarver’s multiple scheme.
“I really love the defense right now, and I’m not just saying that,” Mitchell said.
In part, Mitchell loves Tarver’s defense because it resembles the one he played in at Ohio, when he was a heat-seeking safety bearing down on receivers and ballcarriers every game.
In other words, Tarver’s system is very safety-friendly. Enough so to make Mitchell’s eyes widen and his voice to quicken when talking about what he envisions happening.
“It gives the safeties a lot of freedom, a lot of top-down room, so you will see some big hits because we’re always coming down on the ball, you never know where we’re coming from, we’re getting a chance to blitz,” Mitchell said. “I love this defense. I can’t say that enough.”
Raiders coach Dennis Allen has singled out Mitchell more than once early on in camp for his impressive play. Mitchell flashed several times the first three days, and he has been nothing short of standout so far.
“He’s got some speed, he’s got some talent,” Allen said. “Obviously, he’s a little bit behind in terms of knowing the scheme and knowing the system but for the first couple of days of seeing him out here, no pads on, he’s done a nice job.”
Mitchell missed some time during the offseason workouts because of a knee injury. However, he is at 100 percent and making a case for more playing time.
Mitchell said he still doesn’t have a firm grasp of how he is going to be used this season. He is quite certain that the Raiders defense is going to flourish.
“Whatever role the coaches decide for me, that’s the role that I’m going to play,” Mitchell said. “I just know that the first couple of days that we’ve had a chance to play football, I’ve been making a pretty decent amount of plays in this defense. I love this scheme. Coach Tarver, it’s unbelievable, we’re coming from everywhere. I’m not trying to give away too much detail, but the way everything works, man, top-5 defense.”
[You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.]
August 5th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
MM34 = 2012 stud
August 5th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
2?
August 5th, 2012 at 1:59 pm
Mitchell ready to bust out? Sure. And I am ready to bust out the waiver wire.
August 5th, 2012 at 2:02 pm
Lets go Missile Mike!!!
August 5th, 2012 at 2:02 pm
Lefty12 Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 1:50 pm
A DT’s first responsibility is the run….you guys who wanna use TK’s stat sack is pointless….
===================
Not in the defense the Raiders used to play.That is what many don’t understand.Under Davis their responsibility was primarily to get after the passer.
*******************************8
Not true…not true at all….So Sam Adams and John Parella were pass rushers? How about Grady Jackson?
Watch the scramble for answers lol
August 5th, 2012 at 2:02 pm
PlunkforHOF-a lot of the negative nellies are returning.Too bad after all the optimism that has been shown by the Nation so far this year.
August 5th, 2012 at 2:05 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 1:46 pm
Method To My Madness Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 1:39 pm
A DT’s first responsibility is the run….you guys who wanna use TK’s stat sack is pointless….
=======================================
And while that DT is playing run, Tom Brady, Aaron rodgers, Ben Rothleisberger, Peyton Manning, Eli Manning, Phillip Rivers et al, are picking the secondary to pieces like a hungry vulture. What you say is true, it was just true in 1983. Not 2012.
************************
Glad you using QBs who diced up those pass rushing DTs of ours you love so much…hahahahahahahahaha hilarious schit Glenn
was 2002 with ADAMS and PARELLA 1983? lol
August 5th, 2012 at 2:05 pm
Top 5 D! Mitchell handing the kool-aid, and I’m drinkin’ some.lol
August 5th, 2012 at 2:05 pm
That is why Grady was allowed to leave-he couldn’t get to the QB.Same with Adams.Parella could and was kept until age got the best of him.If just plugging the middle was so important to Davis both would have been resigned.Or are you going to try and say the old guy couldn’t resign them?LMFAO
August 5th, 2012 at 2:06 pm
Josh Reddick with a deep blast! 4-1 A’s….assh–es blew it yesterday with me Dell and Dmac there viewing it….Cook sucks…but we gotta win today…big series with Angels and then on road in chitown upcoming
August 5th, 2012 at 2:07 pm
Trade Huff now!
August 5th, 2012 at 2:08 pm
Lefty12 Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 2:05 pm
That is why Grady was allowed to leave-he couldn’t get to the QB.Same with Adams.Parella could and was kept until age got the best of him.If just plugging the middle was so important to Davis both would have been resigned.Or are you going to try and say the old guy couldn’t resign them?LMFAO
*************************
Last time Raiders were good was when those guys were starting…Grady was allowed to leave because we got Parella and then Adams….come now man
If plugging the middle was important to Al we wouldnt have struggled the way we have on defense the last decade…..you telling me the DT play vs the run has been acceptable? LMFAO
August 5th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
Backstageatapuppetshow Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 2:07 pm
Trade Huff now!
*************
So you think Aaron Henry can be our FS?
August 5th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
BTW,B,good job Friday.You put your biases in your back pocket and gave an informative,unbiased report.Thanks.Also,Cook does suck.
August 5th, 2012 at 2:11 pm
On paper you’ve got an overall 6th pick in Huff, an overall 2nd pick in Curry and another high 1st rounder in McClain, and well regarded Seymour.
Have they played like studs? No, but to say the defense is devoid of ‘talent’ per se is not entirely accurate.
Add in Shonasty and Goethel who are certainly not untalented.
August 5th, 2012 at 2:11 pm
I think Gio can play FS pretty dang well.jmo
August 5th, 2012 at 2:12 pm
Glad you using QBs who diced up those pass rushing DTs of ours you love so much…hahahahahahahahaha hilarious schit Glenn
was 2002 with ADAMS and PARELLA 1983? lol
=============================
The top 3 passing teams in the league last year went a combined 40-7 during the regular season. That is an .850 winning percentage. The World Champion NY Giants were last, LAST!!!!!! in the league in rushing during the season. Of the top three passing teams, Green Bay was 27th!!!!! in the league in rushing and still went 15-1.
So, what does this all mean? What it means is by having your DT’s primary concern be run defense, you are going to lose 100% of the time. Because I can absolutely GUARANTEE YOU, that DC’s had their DT’s play the pass, and against good passing teams, they still lost 85% of the time.
August 5th, 2012 at 2:12 pm
I’m telling you TO THE GUY THAT RAN THE TEAM DTs that got after the QB were more important.Pressure up the gut is the QBs worst nightmare.
August 5th, 2012 at 2:14 pm
was 2002 with ADAMS and PARELLA
=================================================
2002 was 11 years ago. In NFL terms that is like saying we still live in the bronze age.
August 5th, 2012 at 2:14 pm
Lefty12 Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
BTW,B,good job Friday.You put your biases in your back pocket and gave an informative,unbiased report.Thanks.Also,Cook does suck.
**********************
LOL….well Thec told me the bloggers wanted unbiased stuff…but for some reason I knew that call was administered by you…I called it like I saw it…we all know the ons I dont like but from what I saw from practice…its obvious who the week 1 starters are
Cook is a bum….some ppl were mad at me at the game because I booed his ass….like are you stuck up snobs(we sat on first deck basically behind the dugout)serious? The city is fighting to keep its teams and we need to win yet you wanna get on me for bashing a guy who has blown 5 out of his last 6 in the heat of summer? KISS MY ASS is what I said….damn a family environment…my East Bay family will suffer if they move whileyour rich ass can afford to go to SJ
August 5th, 2012 at 2:14 pm
The defense has to try to get to average. I think the coaches will scheme to the players on the roster. I also think the standard of excellence when it comes to things like penalties and missed assignments will increase…
If they can cut down the penalties…with this offense…that will net a win or two right there.
As for the DTs…..(Rome wasn’t built in a day)
August 5th, 2012 at 2:15 pm
Milone gave up big 2 run jack to Encarnacion…great 4-3…someone on 95.7 said our young pitchers will start wilting in August and we need our vets back bad….he is lookin right
August 5th, 2012 at 2:16 pm
Cook is a bum <—–suprised no one in the town has took a crack at him…He needs to get run the F@K outta the town.
August 5th, 2012 at 2:16 pm
Lefty12 Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 2:12 pm
I’m telling you TO THE GUY THAT RAN THE TEAM DTs that got after the QB were more important.Pressure up the gut is the QBs worst nightmare.
************
I never said it wasnt to Al did I? I also said Al stubborn attitude towards having a run stuffer, especially a young one hurt this defense more than he could ever know
What pressure op the gut? Oh on weak ass olines….color me unimpressed
August 5th, 2012 at 2:17 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 2:14 pm
was 2002 with ADAMS and PARELLA
=================================================
2002 was 11 years ago. In NFL terms that is like saying we still live in the bronze age.
******************************
The defense was different in 2002 from the last few years? lol
August 5th, 2012 at 2:17 pm
McCarthy will be back next week and Anderson might not be that far behind.
August 5th, 2012 at 2:18 pm
Today is a big day. First day of football with the Saints and Cardinals.
Real guys tackling each other etc.
Sean Payton will be in an airplane sending flying messages.
One will say “Hey guys don’t forget i’m still the coach”.
August 5th, 2012 at 2:18 pm
Thec Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 2:16 pm
Cook is a bum <—–suprised no one in the town has took a crack at him…He needs to get run the F@K outta the town.
*************
You get paid 480 K a year to get 3 outs in a ballgame without giving up lead….please he needs to be booed…and I sure as hell did it
August 5th, 2012 at 2:19 pm
SnB Offense Defense Specialteams Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 2:14 pm
The defense has to try to get to average. I think the coaches will scheme to the players on the roster. I also think the standard of excellence when it comes to things like penalties and missed assignments will increase…
If they can cut down the penalties…with this offense…that will net a win or two right there.
As for the DTs…..(Rome wasn’t built in a day)
****************
Great to see you back SnB…..Rome will be built next year when Seymour and Kelly are gone….a good amount of ppl in Napa agreed with me
August 5th, 2012 at 2:19 pm
JB6427@JB6427
Seated first row 40 yard line.
August 5th, 2012 at 2:20 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Players getting loose, crowd quite vocal. pic.twitter.com/HBEzHffM
August 5th, 2012 at 2:21 pm
Lefty12 Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 2:17 pm
McCarthy will be back next week and Anderson might not be that far behind.
***************
Great!
Oh man the game was fun yesterday…the crowd loved my Bernie dance as you know only the B@uce can entertain a crowd like that lmao
August 5th, 2012 at 2:21 pm
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
Sunday’s fan gathering at @Raiders camp seems to be loudest of weekend. Must have come up on the Wine Train
August 5th, 2012 at 2:21 pm
Thec Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 2:20 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Players getting loose, crowd quite vocal. pic.twitter.com/HBEzHffM
***************
My dawg Norco Bob is in the house!
August 5th, 2012 at 2:21 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Fans at #Raiders are stoked as per usual.
August 5th, 2012 at 2:21 pm
The defense was different in 2002 from the last few years? lo
===========================================
Last years defense was much different from the 02 defense. But the 02 defense had better players.
August 5th, 2012 at 2:22 pm
JB6427@JB6427
View from our. Seat. http://img.ly/lFnC
August 5th, 2012 at 2:22 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Had ambulance and fire truck to end practice yesterday. They greet us to begin practice today.
August 5th, 2012 at 2:22 pm
Don’t forget we have THREE guys who didn’t play last yr. that will help with the rush that everyone says we don’t have.
-Tollefson
-Shonasty
-Burris (my kool aid pick to click)
August 5th, 2012 at 2:23 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
“@jraider1297: @CorkOnTheNFL How’s the weather?? It looks like you are going to die from the heat!!” — Bullies don’t sweat.
August 5th, 2012 at 2:23 pm
Thec Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 2:21 pm
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
Sunday’s fan gathering at @Raiders camp seems to be loudest of weekend. Must have come up on the Wine Train
*************************
Yeah Friday was laid back for most part….well we know I was loud…Corkran was most definitely talking about me when he said everyone is a coach
But think about it….of course saturday and sunday will be the loudest….for obvious reasons
August 5th, 2012 at 2:23 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Officials presiding over practice. Whistles and flags at the ready. Behave, boys.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
56sSteve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Another beautiful day in Napa. Wow! as Hubert might say. pic.twitter.com/4tVMPxEh
August 5th, 2012 at 2:23 pm
All good B! — Best time of the year right now….
Coaches will tape over some of the weaknesses on the defense and get them to serviceable.
Offense will bring it if DMAC and receivers stay healthy…..O-Line is a little of concern because changing scheme to zone blocking…..
August 5th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
Method To My Madness Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
Backstageatapuppetshow Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 2:07 pm
Trade Huff now!
*************
So you think Aaron Henry can be our FS?
_______________________________________
No, but Matt Gio can.
August 5th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
Norco Bob <—- Is a G….True Raider
August 5th, 2012 at 2:26 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Eddie McGee not practicing again. Sore hamstring.
August 5th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 2:21 pm
The defense was different in 2002 from the last few years? lo
===========================================
Last years defense was much different from the 02 defense. But the 02 defense had better players.
**************
You musta been on that wine train lol…….we ran Al’s defense with A’s DC….Glenn come on you know better
August 5th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Denarius sighting. Not wearing pads or helmet.
Collapse Reply
Retweet
Favorite
2:26 PM – 5 Aug 12via UberSocial for BlackBerry · Details
1mLevi Damien@LeviDamien
No sign of Denarius or McGee in receivers.
August 5th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Denarius Moore is not practicing, from the look of things. Not wearing his helmet.
Expand Reply
Retweet
August 5th, 2012 at 2:28 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 2:22 pm
Don’t forget we have THREE guys who didn’t play last yr. that will help with the rush that everyone says we don’t have.
-Tollefson
-Shonasty
-Burris (my kool aid pick to click)
*****************************************
Yeah they should help I think
August 5th, 2012 at 2:28 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Good idea to shut down Denarius. He has been very limited anyway. No sense in risking re-aggravation of that hammy.
August 5th, 2012 at 2:29 pm
Wow, my posts are being posted. Must be the words I am using. Maybe they won’t let me say Jamista Clown anymore.
August 5th, 2012 at 2:29 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Richard Gordon is back at practice after battling hip issue, lower leg infection.
August 5th, 2012 at 2:29 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Richard Gordon is back practicing.
August 5th, 2012 at 2:30 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Mark Davis makes his way on to the field.
August 5th, 2012 at 2:31 pm
SnB Offense Defense Specialteams Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 2:23 pm
All good B! — Best time of the year right now….
Coaches will tape over some of the weaknesses on the defense and get them to serviceable.
Offense will bring it if DMAC and receivers stay healthy…..O-Line is a little of concern because changing scheme to zone blocking…..
******************************
ZBS sucks to me…I’ll never like it….its weakness is inside the 20…and redzone we have had trouble with
Yeah Allen and Tarver will try and mask the weakness of the defense
August 5th, 2012 at 2:32 pm
Tommy Milone is making me sick! bases loaded with 2 outs after we had 2 outs with no men on!
He better not let Yunel Escobar smack him or we may lose another one
August 5th, 2012 at 2:32 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
RT @FAILCOPTER16: @LeviDamien Who? — fan in crowd both times. Woman fell yesterday. Guy today, Heat related.
August 5th, 2012 at 2:33 pm
I bet Dmoore doesnt play in preseason until det game
Well Streater and Criner get more reps…thats a good thing
August 5th, 2012 at 2:33 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Official patrolling the sideline. pic.twitter.com/eBC7MInh
August 5th, 2012 at 2:34 pm
Thanks milone…now we down 5-4!……Melvin get this bum outta here
August 5th, 2012 at 2:35 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
No sign of Travis Ivey today. Allen was clearly not happy with his conditioning issues when asked yesterday.
August 5th, 2012 at 2:35 pm
It was never about Mitchell lacking the skill to be a starter in this league…it was about him not staying healthy. He’s had plenty of opportunties to play but he can’t even get on the field.
August 5th, 2012 at 2:35 pm
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
Fan’s son was asked by Raiders if they could do anything for him and he said “win”
Expand
2mVic Tafur@VicTafur
Fan who passed out here before practice is doing fine now, Raiders say. …
Collapse Reply
Retweet
Favorite
2:33 PM – 5 Aug 12via Tweetbot for iOS · Details
August 5th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
Method To My Madness Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 2:31 pm
SnB Offense Defense Specialteams Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 2:23 pm
All good B! — Best time of the year right now….
Coaches will tape over some of the weaknesses on the defense and get them to serviceable.
Offense will bring it if DMAC and receivers stay healthy…..O-Line is a little of concern because changing scheme to zone blocking…..
******************************
ZBS sucks to me…I’ll never like it….its weakness is inside the 20…and redzone we have had trouble with
Yeah Allen and Tarver will try and mask the weakness of the defense
_______________________________________________
I don’t agree that it sucks….it has its place…..but yes, its weakness is inside the redzone when the space decreses and the number of men increases….
Hopefully, they implement some man blocking plays for the scoring area.
August 5th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
Ivey = corner cutter Allen was talking about.
August 5th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
Thec Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 2:35 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
No sign of Travis Ivey today. Allen was clearly not happy with his conditioning issues when asked yesterday.
************
He blew it
Well it looks like we have no real run stuffer on the team for 2012….dont this at all
August 5th, 2012 at 2:37 pm
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
Meanwhile, on the field, D. Moore being held out (as is McGee) but TE Gordon returns to practice. No sign of Curry or Bartell on the side
August 5th, 2012 at 2:38 pm
Milone giving up 5 runs the last two innings….in middle of playoff race….Gosh I hate Melvin at a manager at times…..he too laid back and allows pitchers to stay in too long….this is why Grady Little didnt win a WS title in 2003
August 5th, 2012 at 2:38 pm
lefty12 Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
Ivey = corner cutter Allen was talking about.
+++
Needs a couple of boots to kic him in hiz lazy azz
August 5th, 2012 at 2:39 pm
Gutierrez ought to chime in pretty soon to tell us practice has started.
August 5th, 2012 at 2:39 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Officials presiding over practice. Whistles and flags at the ready. Behave, boys.
August 5th, 2012 at 2:40 pm
Backstageatapuppetshow Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
Method To My Madness Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 2:31 pm
SnB Offense Defense Specialteams Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 2:23 pm
All good B! — Best time of the year right now….
Coaches will tape over some of the weaknesses on the defense and get them to serviceable.
Offense will bring it if DMAC and receivers stay healthy…..O-Line is a little of concern because changing scheme to zone blocking…..
******************************
ZBS sucks to me…I’ll never like it….its weakness is inside the 20…and redzone we have had trouble with
Yeah Allen and Tarver will try and mask the weakness of the defense
_______________________________________________
I don’t agree that it sucks….it has its place…..but yes, its weakness is inside the redzone when the space decreses and the number of men increases….
Hopefully, they implement some man blocking plays for the scoring area.
****************
They better employ some power blocking
August 5th, 2012 at 2:40 pm
method? No run-stuffer for 2012? You do realize it’s August 5th, right? Something called cuts and free-agent signings will help out plenty of teams.
Also, why did you assume Ivey would be a run-stuffer? because he’s fat?
August 5th, 2012 at 2:43 pm
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
Replacement officials out here today to help nip this penalty problem in the bud
August 5th, 2012 at 2:45 pm
anyways guys…check ya later…..gotta go burn one and see if A’s can not ruin my weekend
Stay solid
CODE BLACK 2012
August 5th, 2012 at 2:46 pm
Actually if the replacement officials work the games this year our penalties will probably go way down.No more preconceived notions entering games.
August 5th, 2012 at 2:46 pm
How hot is it out there?
August 5th, 2012 at 2:47 pm
Alex7 Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 2:40 pm
method? No run-stuffer for 2012? You do realize it’s August 5th, right? Something called cuts and free-agent signings will help out plenty of teams.
Also, why did you assume Ivey would be a run-stuffer? because he’s fat?
*******************8
AlexisMR…yeah i heard this same BS the last few seasons and after preseason cuts and such no run stuffer thans actually young and hungry to succeed
Run stuffers are generally fat…especially since there is talk of doing 3-4 at times
Now go piss off and jump onto one of your many aliases
August 5th, 2012 at 2:48 pm
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
WRs Ford and Heyward-Bey working with first team, and Streater and Criner on second team. OL same as always
August 5th, 2012 at 2:50 pm
Let Moore heal 100% … no lingering b.s into the season
Ivey screwed up…he’s not meeting standard and I am sure he will rolled on out of here….too bad…the Raiders need a guy in the middle to occupy blockers on the run….
Penalties will come down with greater accountiblity demanded by a defensive minded head coach and staff
August 5th, 2012 at 2:51 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Dave Tollefson getting his jog on. pic.twitter.com/9bUSeHrH
View photo Reply
Retweet
Favorite
1mSteve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
The man fans adore: Tommy Kelly. pic.twitter.com/wQldayHI
August 5th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
27sLevi Damien@LeviDamien
RT @doubledee229: @LeviDamien can hamilton play NT or what’s plan B or C — remains to be seen
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
1mLevi Damien@LeviDamien
Tommy Kelly likes his space when warming up.
August 5th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
Allen said he might plug in Bergstrom and Barksdale on first team OL at some point to give them a taste but looks like starting five is se
August 5th, 2012 at 2:53 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Look at the big fellas airing it out. pic.twitter.com/p8iQhx9S
August 5th, 2012 at 2:53 pm
So is Houston or Bryant starting at DE? Houston right?
August 5th, 2012 at 2:53 pm
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
“@twonYBAB: how has Chekwa been doing so far? Better than Spencer?” >> Chekwa hasn’t stood out good or bad this week
August 5th, 2012 at 2:54 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
To recap Denarius, Curry, Bartell, Ivey, Bartell, Lechler not practicing. Gordon is back at practice.
August 5th, 2012 at 2:55 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Full-stretch mode going on. pic.twitter.com/fCossJnM
August 5th, 2012 at 2:56 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
RT @MyR8daZ: @LeviDamien I’m talking about the big dude wearing #82 in white What do you know about him. Batman next time — big blocking TE
August 5th, 2012 at 2:57 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Coaches waiting to start work. pic.twitter.com/EhiCSVyC
August 5th, 2012 at 2:59 pm
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
Bartell now out watching practice. Back from hamstring injury Monday? We’ll see
August 5th, 2012 at 2:59 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
One final jog, time for drills. pic.twitter.com/p7pXmLyZ
August 5th, 2012 at 3:01 pm
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
“@doubledee229: could huff play CB n move giordano to FS permanently” >> no. Tarver has big plans 4 Branch and Huff at safety. More blitzes
August 5th, 2012 at 3:01 pm
Good job Thec! You da man
August 5th, 2012 at 3:02 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Being kept about 70 yards from the action right now. Questions, anyone? pic.twitter.com/RryKp5wW
August 5th, 2012 at 3:03 pm
TxRaider210 Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 3:01 pm
Good job Thec! You da man
+++++=
YW Bruh…1 NATION
August 5th, 2012 at 3:06 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
“@jtommy22: @CorkOnTheNFL how is Palmer doing? Any chemistry with the WRs?” — Great chemistry. Palmer looks sharp.
Expand
41sSteve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
“@SERKIT: @CorkOnTheNFL Who’s your starting corners going into week 1?” — Bartell and Van Dyke.
August 5th, 2012 at 3:08 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
“@DWalkRed14: @CorkOnTheNFL roles for Goodson. Jones???” — Situational players, fighting for playing time/touches.
August 5th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
“@RaidersFan223: @CorkOnTheNFL Is there any chance that both Criner and Streater DON’T make the final 53?” — Not as of right now.
August 5th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
“@RaiderLocz: @CorkOnTheNFL whos looking better Palmer or Lienert?” — Come on, man! Palmer’s the man.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
44sSteve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
“@KDawson89: @CorkOnTheNFL so is Pryor looking like he can develop into a starting nfl QB?” — Working hard, don’t see enough yet.
August 5th, 2012 at 3:11 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Sure-handed Criner with another catch. pic.twitter.com/SvGc36Hj
August 5th, 2012 at 3:11 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Brandon Carswell goes from falling on his face during press man drills to dropping pass in passing drills.
August 5th, 2012 at 3:12 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
“@murphydandan: @CorkOnTheNFL Any news on Mike Mitchell? Haven’t heard anything about him past few days.” — Read my blog for Mitchell post.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
1mSteve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Receivers drill in full swing. pic.twitter.com/ETIrGGPR
View photo
August 5th, 2012 at 3:14 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
DT Travis Ivey waived.
August 5th, 2012 at 3:14 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
#Raiders have officially waived Travis Ivey.
August 5th, 2012 at 3:15 pm
The org is not taking any Schit from players…
August 5th, 2012 at 3:15 pm
YO DODGER BLUE SKY HIGH DREAMS
whut up blog goofs
Getting my swerve on here at the Beeech Pad, dropped a hella wet duece this am and left it in the bowl to surprise the stripper I porked last night
Heard a scream of “No, no, no … the humanity” then she jumped out the living room window and ran straight for the 405
Yo, guess that’s why they call it the blues
August 5th, 2012 at 3:15 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Ron Bartell has passed his physical. Can practice as early as Wednesday.
August 5th, 2012 at 3:16 pm
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
Raiders announce they have waived Ivey
August 5th, 2012 at 3:16 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
CB Ron Bartell passed his physical, has three-day acclimation period. Can return Wednesday.
August 5th, 2012 at 3:16 pm
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
Bartell clears physical and will be back at practice on Wednesday
August 5th, 2012 at 3:17 pm
Ivey gone=sending message-no cutting corners!
August 5th, 2012 at 3:17 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Jacoby Ford going through the paces. pic.twitter.com/mBpXDlcg
View photo Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 3:17 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
The #Raiders now have 88 players on the roster with 90 players allowed.
August 5th, 2012 at 3:17 pm
JB6427@JB6427
Sorry Raider Nation, the heat got me & I ended up in the Napa ER. That really sucks!
Expand Reply
Retweet
August 5th, 2012 at 3:18 pm
Take care JB…. 1 NATION
August 5th, 2012 at 3:18 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Quarterbacks working with coach Flip. pic.twitter.com/iuBwOSix
August 5th, 2012 at 3:19 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Heyward-Bey taking a breather. pic.twitter.com/iT8VWhna
August 5th, 2012 at 3:19 pm
Take care JB.
August 5th, 2012 at 3:20 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
“@rstewartwest: @CorkOnTheNFL Pathetic. Ivey had custom made spot on roster and he blew it because of conditioning?! Wow. — Agreed.
August 5th, 2012 at 3:21 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
RT @koolaid6one9: @LeviDamien when Bartell comes back, Spencer takes bench? — we’ll see
August 5th, 2012 at 3:21 pm
Bartell returns Wednesday, for the folks earlier who said he was old and that was the cause of the injury.
August 5th, 2012 at 3:21 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Rod Streater fighting to get off the line of scrimmage. pic.twitter.com/KGyZQHlL
August 5th, 2012 at 3:22 pm
Ivey <—-Idiot, and biggest loser.
August 5th, 2012 at 3:23 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
The lonely existence of a long-snapper — Jon Condo. pic.twitter.com/Ic9JGOJf
August 5th, 2012 at 3:24 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
“@cs_foodie: @CorkOnTheNFL DHB looks gunned up this year. Did he put on some gym weight?” — Big man, no doubt. Looks about the same.
August 5th, 2012 at 3:24 pm
Ivey can spend all the time he wants eating and playing video games.
You get a chance like that and throw it away…wow
Good job by coaches…no need to keep guys not trying to get better
August 5th, 2012 at 3:26 pm
I love Mitchell’s enthusiasm about a top 5 D but I’m just hoping for top 10-12 to start. Maybe they can get tp a top 5 at some point, 2013 or 2014. Anything over 29th say 15th would be huge! I like the player quotes everyone seems fired up and hopeful. Liking it! Can’t wait for Nov 25th and a meeting with Huebert. I bet his mani pedi will look great.
August 5th, 2012 at 3:26 pm
One thing I’m liking in the few pictures I’ve seen of the team…they look like they are all in shape. Last couple years I have been upset at the lack of conditioning and the 2nd half meltdowns showed it.
‘Fatigue makes cowards of us all’ – Looks like we’ll have none of that crap with this regime.
Buh Bye Ivey
August 5th, 2012 at 3:26 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Fans groan as ball sails through hands of Jacoby Ford.
Collapse Reply
Retweet
Favorite
3:25 PM – 5 Aug 12via Twitter for iPhone · Details
1mSteve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Carson Palmer, a man at ease. pic.twitter.com/xi1njhtn
View photo
August 5th, 2012 at 3:26 pm
I’d like to thank Ivey though.He made it easy for the staff to show they wouldn’t stand for anyone who ‘cut corners’.Message delivered.
August 5th, 2012 at 3:28 pm
Cervantes Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 3:26 pm
One thing I’m liking in the few pictures I’ve seen of the team…they look like they are all in shape. Last couple years I have been upset at the lack of conditioning and the 2nd half meltdowns showed it.
‘Fatigue makes cowards of us all’ – Looks like we’ll have none of that crap with this regime.
Buh Bye Ivey
++++++++
Good observation. The org has demanded that each player come in at a certain weight.
August 5th, 2012 at 3:28 pm
Agreed 132.
Seven days and you can’t get yourself into football shape? Not even enough to practice?
August 5th, 2012 at 3:28 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Matt Leinart takes his turn. pic.twitter.com/LPATNFUD
View photo Reply
Retweet
Favorite
1mSteve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Got to love the follow through. pic.twitter.com/JqkD800Y
August 5th, 2012 at 3:30 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Ford atones with fingertip grab. Fans roar approval.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 3:30 pm
Ivey looked like a pretty cool bro
I’d consider him for the PM Party Patrol but he’d have to win a blog rap battle against Nob Raider
In other words, he’s a shoo-in
We need a big fat idiot to run security when my ultra smooth reggae band, Rasta Ganja, plays live
You know how those hizzys can’t wait until AFTER our 3rd encore to get their hands on the Beeeech Lawg
BIG UPS
August 5th, 2012 at 3:30 pm
Travis Ivey had a chance most of us here would KILL for: a legitimate chance to make an NFL roster and contribute to the team and game we all love.
And it was less important to him than sitting around on his useful butt.
What a pathetic waste. He can join JaMarcus in Loserville.
August 5th, 2012 at 3:30 pm
LOL at Ivey.
August 5th, 2012 at 3:31 pm
*useless butt. Did I mention I LOVE Coke with Captain Morgan Black?
August 5th, 2012 at 3:31 pm
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
Ford with nice reaching catch on sideline near fans. Big roar
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 3:31 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Jacoby catches sideline pass and nearly goes into the bleachers. Woman runs over and grabs his arm then walks back pumping her fists “yes!”
August 5th, 2012 at 3:32 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Palmer with a strike to Ford. pic.twitter.com/GCiZDfEy
View photo
1mSteve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Streater shows off hands, feet. pic.twitter.com/YhgMnTr1
View photo Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 3:32 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Palmer on the money again. pic.twitter.com/PthoEyw2
August 5th, 2012 at 3:34 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Palmer, Leinart working in same drill. Pryor at other end of field.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 3:35 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Rookie Juron Criner gives Palmer another big target. pic.twitter.com/jOEsM4B8
August 5th, 2012 at 3:37 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Richard Gordon just abused Tyvon Branch in blocking drill. Fans loved it far more than Branch.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
1mSteve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
McFadden in running back drill. pic.twitter.com/DPs1sIuS
View photo
August 5th, 2012 at 3:37 pm
I’m trying to get #ThingsMoreWorthlessThanTravisIvey trending on Twitter. Any help would be appreciated.
August 5th, 2012 at 3:37 pm
Method To My Madness Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
Backstageatapuppetshow Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 2:07 pm
Trade Huff now!
*************
So you think Aaron Henry can be our FS?
—————————-
Henry went to Wisconsin to be a corner and it didn’t work out. Safety is a position he is still growing into. He has really good range and instincts (pretty good athlete all around), but he isn’t a physical dude.
Not sure he makes the team. Hope he does though, high character kid.
August 5th, 2012 at 3:37 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Stupar just pulls a spin moves on Goodson to get to the “QB” in drills.
August 5th, 2012 at 3:37 pm
I love the Raiders and respect Big Al, but year after year after year zero accountability.
He enabled a bunch of bums to steal from him….let’s see…
Larry Brown
S from the Giants
CB that we cut mid season — so glad I can’t remember those thieves names right now
Gallery
Routt
Moss
TK until 92 arrived
Purple Drank Boy
I was reading some article on CNNSI about how the Raider’s offseason was a C-…umm no.
1. New GM who has a plan and gets our financial house in order in 1 season…check.
2. New coach who focuses on modern D and would rather build a well conditioned and accountable team than a bully…check.
3. New strength and conditioning coaches who actually get some results…check.
4. Cutting a ton of dead weight on defense and thank God letting Michael Bush of the I refuse to protect my QB fame go….check.
To me as a Raider fan since ‘79…that’s an A+ after all the years of hanging onto the past and mismanaging the future.
Thank you Big Al for leaving us with some talent.
Thank you Big Mark for letting people who know what they’re doing help you make some money.
Each year I’ve hoped we would be better…
This year I actually feel like we’ll be a hard-nosed, mentally tough team.
August 5th, 2012 at 3:38 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Lonyae Miller with nice pass block on Burris.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 3:38 pm
Does anyone else get the feeling Pryor isn’t closing the gap between where he is now and becoming the back-up?
August 5th, 2012 at 3:38 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Lonyae Miller stones Miles Burris one-on-one.
August 5th, 2012 at 3:39 pm
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
Gordon back with a vengeance today, just killed Branch in blocking drill … Mitchell gets past Myers in a blur
August 5th, 2012 at 3:39 pm
I love sailing the see’s with the Captain, but I haven’t tried the black rum yet.
August 5th, 2012 at 3:39 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Goethel lights up Taiwan on pass rush.
August 5th, 2012 at 3:39 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Gordon with another impressive block.
August 5th, 2012 at 3:40 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Then Rolando shucks McFadden with ease on rush.
August 5th, 2012 at 3:40 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
McClain gets around McFadden with ease.
August 5th, 2012 at 3:40 pm
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
McClain gets fan love before his turn but doesn’t do much with McFadden in blocking drill. McFadden might as well be wearing a red jersey
August 5th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Stupar gets in again. This time on Reece.
August 5th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Nathan Stupar beats Marcel Reece for sack.
August 5th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Goodson looks better when blocking Kilgore.
August 5th, 2012 at 3:42 pm
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
Goodson continues good week, handles business in blocking drill … Goethel and Stupar have flashed very well
August 5th, 2012 at 3:43 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Stupar abuses young receiver, another sack.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 3:43 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Gordon barely gets a hand on Wheeler as he jukes him on pass rush.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
1mLevi Damien@LeviDamien
Burris beats Efaw. He’s struggling in pass blocking.
August 5th, 2012 at 3:43 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Philip Wheeler puts move on Gordon for sack.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 3:43 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Humphrey looking good in pass blocking drills.
August 5th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Taiwan Jones more than holds his own against Miles Burris.
August 5th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
Sounds like a bunch of sacks, that aint good IMO
August 5th, 2012 at 3:45 pm
Good for the D take that back, but not our O
August 5th, 2012 at 3:45 pm
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
Branch tries to take out Gordon frustration on Lonyae Miller but Miller holds his ground … Fans applaud Reece effort on Kilgore
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 3:46 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Reece finishes off pass rush/block drills by keeping Kilgore out.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 3:47 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Matt Shaughnessy beats Taiwan Jones to the edge, rides Jones out of bounds.
August 5th, 2012 at 3:47 pm
Sounds like Miller can get it done in protection.Wonder how his running has been as he hasn’t been mentioned much.
August 5th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
Good to hear Wheeler looking good off the edge.
We need a speed rush guy, and I don’t think we have one amongst our D-lineman.
Wheeler and/or Burris providing that component would be ideal.
August 5th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Leinart hits Criner with Chimdi defending.
August 5th, 2012 at 3:49 pm
Yep, Burris, Wheeler and Shonasty!!
August 5th, 2012 at 3:50 pm
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
Taiwan Jones turns corner and then makes nice cut back through defenders on sideline
August 5th, 2012 at 3:50 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Jones emerges from pack, sprints down sideline, makes nice cutback. Fans get look at what I’ve been saying: the man is fast. Very fast.
August 5th, 2012 at 3:51 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
McClain stuffs McFadden at the line on cutback run.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 3:52 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Pryor to Streater in traffic. Nice play. Fans agree.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 3:52 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Pryor rolls out left and Streater has nice leaping grab.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 3:53 pm
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
Nice touch pass on run from Pryor to Streater
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 3:55 pm
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
Wheeler shows up on run-stop after less-than-impressive go at blocking drill
August 5th, 2012 at 3:55 pm
Just sent by me via Twitter:
@TravisIvey202 Hope U enjoyed your burgers & video games. You threw away a chance we would have KILLED for, you useless slob. #RaiderNation
August 5th, 2012 at 3:55 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Palmer hits Goodson on crossing route. He gets some good YAC.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 3:56 pm
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
“@oakland510: So McClain Is Stepping Up This Offseason Then?” >> yes, a little bit
Expand Reply
August 5th, 2012 at 3:57 pm
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
Goethel explodes through to plant Goodson
August 5th, 2012 at 3:58 pm
LBer’s standing up…
August 5th, 2012 at 3:59 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Goethel runs down Goodson and takes him down behind the line.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 3:59 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
“@TravKeepsitLIT: @CorkOnTheNFL 77 aint no joke i shoot 82-85” — It is when you triple the last hole. Ouch. Can’t close, I guess.
Expand
1mSteve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Travis Goethel blew up play, tackled Mike Goodson in the backfield. Great play.
August 5th, 2012 at 3:59 pm
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
Curry now on field to help coach young LBs during 11-on-11
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
1st pre-season game in about an hour.Ariz vs NO on NFLN.Wonder how many times they’ll interrupt the game for Jest and donkey updates?
August 5th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Leinart hits Thomas Mayo on post route.
Expand
53sLevi Damien@LeviDamien
Leinart with another nice pass. This time on numbers to Humphrey out route.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 4:01 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Thomas Mayo with nice reception on post route.
August 5th, 2012 at 4:02 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Jacoby takes one away from Huff from Palmer. Crowd likes it.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 4:02 pm
Just sent by me:
@RaiderDuck
Diet Pills for Rush Limbaugh #ThingsMoreWorthlessThanTravisIvey #RaiderNation #Raiders
August 5th, 2012 at 4:02 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Ford snatches ball in front of Shawntae Spencer. Ford off to the races. Decent coverage, though.
August 5th, 2012 at 4:02 pm
WUTUP DAWG
Blog nerds cant match the deuce that took up two toilets I performed just now at the Ritz. Good thing thay got connecting room doors so I could hop over to the other room. Now its time for maintenence to come in and fix the bowls, cuz you know they aint workin now.
BIG SHOUT OUT HOLLA HOLLA DIGGITY
August 5th, 2012 at 4:03 pm
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
Ford goes up for catch in front of Spencer
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
4:01 PM – 5 Aug 12via Tweetbot for iOS · Details
August 5th, 2012 at 4:03 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
“@M_Dot_Brink: @CorkOnTheNFL How has Tollefson looked thus far” — Just fine. Helping younger guys, too. Great signing.
August 5th, 2012 at 4:04 pm
Poll: What’s more useful to the world?
A) A clogged-up, smelly toilet
B) Travis Ivey
I vote for A.
August 5th, 2012 at 4:05 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Pryor floats pass to, well, I’m not certain. No one near ball.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
4:04 PM – 5 Aug 12via Twitter for iPhone · Details
August 5th, 2012 at 4:06 pm
Useless Things:
Predictions from Cork regarding S.D LOL
August 5th, 2012 at 4:06 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Pryor and Ausberry hook up on out and up.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 4:09 pm
Just sent by me:
@TravisIvey202 So why didn’t you ask GAWD to melt off your ice-cream-gained pounds? Oh, maybe you did. #WhatAWorthlessLoser #RaiderNation
August 5th, 2012 at 4:10 pm
lefty12 Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
1st pre-season game in about an hour.Ariz vs NO on NFLN.Wonder how many times they’ll interrupt the game for Jest and donkey updates?
+++++++++
Before and after every commercial break
August 5th, 2012 at 4:11 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
King in a groove now, feeding off fans’ energy.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
42sSteve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Marquette King unloads a long punt after shanking a few. Criner drops the ball, making it even better.
Expand
August 5th, 2012 at 4:12 pm
People put too much into Ivey. He only started 16 games in College. He went undrafted and we were his 3rd team (in three years).
Sure, it would be nice to have a true NT for our 3-4 look. However, if he couldn’t be relied upon to simply get in practice shape, how could he be depended upon to play three consecutive snaps over the course of a series, much less a games worth?
August 5th, 2012 at 4:13 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
“@TechMoke: @corkonthenfl you think they might waive pryor? doesnt seem to be doing well at qb position.” — No, he isn’t going anywhere.
August 5th, 2012 at 4:13 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
After about 8 duds, King lays into a punt and the crowd cheers. They sit back down on his next punt.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 4:13 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Derek Carrier muffs King long punt.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 4:14 pm
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
Fans enjoying Marquette King show. Punter absolutely blasts one to Saturn then shanks 1 like Corkran playing golf. Then moon shot, then duck
August 5th, 2012 at 4:15 pm
Raiders decided to stop feeding Ivey, waived him according to their official website/transaction page.
August 5th, 2012 at 4:16 pm
YO DUDES
anybody think they can beat me in a duece droppin competition better say so, cuz its on. I’ll show up at any tailgate a lay it on the line. put your money where your ass is, cuz i can roll’em out so big they’ll knock you over. almost had to call a tow truck to yard one out i was makin last nite. Im a 240 pound BBW so I got lots of gut to churn one up fellas.
GET DOWN ON THE STANK AND BROWN
August 5th, 2012 at 4:16 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
“@TechMoke: @corkonthenfl how we gonna keep 2 punters on our team? King sounds like he could be the future.” — No. King will be elsewhere.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
1mSteve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
King is putting on a show. His punts are tough to handle, too, because they move so much. Fans applaud King’s stellar showing.
Expand
August 5th, 2012 at 4:17 pm
great to hear Goethel having a good camp; he had been pretty quiet;
which in some ways was good as it meant he wasn’t on pup or ir.
August 5th, 2012 at 4:18 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Veldheer handles Ihenacho easily on pass rush. Gordon gets beat by Crawford.
August 5th, 2012 at 4:18 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Wheeler flattens Taiwan Jones in open field. Hope coach Allen wasn’t watching that, Philip.
August 5th, 2012 at 4:18 pm
Reggie will trade Lechler for a 1st rounder if there is a buyer you can count on that.
August 5th, 2012 at 4:18 pm
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
Wheeler starting to show up more today, levels Jones
Collapse Reply
August 5th, 2012 at 4:19 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Desmond Bryant gives Carlisle all he can handle on the rush.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 4:19 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Brisiel blocks Houston to the ground. Barnes continues solid blocking work.
August 5th, 2012 at 4:19 pm
Missus Beeecham Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 4:16 pm
YO DUDES
anybody think they can beat me in a duece droppin competition better say so, cuz its on. I’ll show up at any tailgate a lay it on the line. put your money where your ass is, cuz i can roll’em out so big they’ll knock you over. almost had to call a tow truck to yard one out i was makin last nite. Im a 240 pound BBW so I got lots of gut to churn one up fellas.
GET DOWN ON THE STANK AND BROWN
————–
Dang Missus, all I can say is “let er rip”!
August 5th, 2012 at 4:22 pm
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
Barnes eats up Burnett on back to back plays … Shaughnessy blows by Barksdale
August 5th, 2012 at 4:22 pm
King is waaaay too inconsistant to be given an NFL punting gig right away.
Yes he blasts some, and has 70 yarders.
But he was ranked 5th in D-II last year, and 3rd in his own division.
That is probably becuase for every 65 yarder, there is a 39 yarder.
August 5th, 2012 at 4:23 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Shaughnessy gets in Barksdale’s kitchen and knocks him back on pass rush.
August 5th, 2012 at 4:27 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Dan Knapp stonewalls Crawford and they jaw for a moment after. No fight tho.
August 5th, 2012 at 4:28 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Heyward-Bey making play after play. This time, he makes sliding catch.
Expand Reply
August 5th, 2012 at 4:28 pm
Yes he blasts some, and has 70 yarders.
************************************************
yeah right, uh-huh. Ive seen some 4 and 5 footers, but aint nobody ever blasted a 70 yarder. maybe a dinasour, or some alien, but no mere mortal.
RIP AND SNORT, GALLON OF GALLO AND MY GIRLFRIEND
(my ex ol man could learn a thing or two from my girlfriend)
August 5th, 2012 at 4:28 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Wiz has to hold Bilukidi on rush.
August 5th, 2012 at 4:29 pm
222-if you are saying Reg would trade him for a #1 if someone offered,damn right be foolish not to.If you are saying he is being shopped,he11 no!
August 5th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
Veldheer has no problem with Shaughnessy
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Bergstrom gets Hamilton turned around and blocks him down to finish pass rush drills.
August 5th, 2012 at 4:32 pm
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
Palmer threads needle down middle of the field to McFadden. TD
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 4:32 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Palmer with perfect pass on go route to McFadden who pulls it in with ease.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 4:33 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
McClain with another run stop. Taiwan this time.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 4:33 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Lamarr Houston on Darren McFadden down the muddle of the field. I’ll let you guess who won that battle. #Bresnahanlives
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 4:34 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
“@LRomero707: @CorkOnTheNFL How are we doing on penalties ?” — You’re doing fine. So are the Raiders.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 4:34 pm
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
Wisniewski handles Wheeler as Palmer makes nice pass in flat to Myers
August 5th, 2012 at 4:35 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Brandon Myers with nice diving grab on crossing route from Palmer.
August 5th, 2012 at 4:35 pm
236.Thec Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Bergstrom gets Hamilton turned around and blocks him down to finish pass rush drills.
—
Who the hell is Hamilton?
August 5th, 2012 at 4:35 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Leinart with wounded duck that Gio and Mitchell all over Taiwan. Gio slow to get up.
August 5th, 2012 at 4:36 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Mike Goodson with nice catch over Tollefson. He’s gone on pass from Leinart.
August 5th, 2012 at 4:36 pm
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
Tollefson on coverage against Goodson. Yikes. Leinart floats one over the big fella. TD
August 5th, 2012 at 4:38 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Desmond Bryant gets his hands up to bat down Palmer pass.
Expand
2mSteve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Mike Goodson with nice catch over Tollefson. He’s gone on pass from Leinart.
August 5th, 2012 at 4:39 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Pryor throws wide of Calhoun on curl out.
August 5th, 2012 at 4:39 pm
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
Crawford showing well again on pass rush
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 4:40 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Desmond Bryant does nice job of reading Palmer’s eyes and bats down pass at the line.
Expand
1mSteve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Pryor misses wide on quick out. He has to make that throw every time.
August 5th, 2012 at 4:41 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Goodson continues to show his skills as a receiver. Looks like a short wideout at times.
August 5th, 2012 at 4:41 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Seabass hits the top of the cherry picker with field goal. Then next one lands ON the platform. That’s serious skill. Crowd loves it.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 4:42 pm
Craw-Daddy, pass-rush..who’d have thunk it?
August 5th, 2012 at 4:43 pm
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
Seabass time. He kicks one up to videographer in tower. Fans approve
August 5th, 2012 at 4:43 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Seabass lines up for 65 yarder and nails it.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 4:43 pm
Dominique Hamilton, rookie out of Missouri, listed as DT; another UFDA
he must have done something correct to get on the field against Bergstrom
August 5th, 2012 at 4:43 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Janikowski converts 65-yard field goal.
August 5th, 2012 at 4:45 pm
Do it Seabazz!! YeeauuHH
August 5th, 2012 at 4:45 pm
Marshall Faulk is an idiot.Denver in AFC championship game?
August 5th, 2012 at 4:45 pm
Reggie is quick with the roster updates; everytime I’ve noticed a transaction – the roster would already be updated- Hue would take a week or two to update the roster page
August 5th, 2012 at 4:46 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Criner joining Jacoby, Muhammad in kick returns. Denarius watching close by.
August 5th, 2012 at 4:47 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
“@stepper71: @CorkOnTheNFL Did he scream “Up yours, Kiffin” afterwards?” — Or something like that … in Polish.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
1mSteve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Criner mishandles punt. Has work to do as returner.
August 5th, 2012 at 4:49 pm
lefty12 Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 4:45 pm
Marshall Faulk is an idiot.Denver in AFC championship game?
++++++====
lost hiz f2kin mind..Get off mannings sac
August 5th, 2012 at 4:49 pm
#260; he’s probably got a common contract endorsement and since Peytomn is the bigger cheese, he must tow the company line
August 5th, 2012 at 4:51 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Coach Dennis Allen was with the Broncos last season when Janikowski kicked an NFL record-tying 63-yard field goal.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 4:52 pm
read that Bartell is cleared to practice on raider Nation Times (same article as Ivey being cut); must go through a three day acclimation period
August 5th, 2012 at 4:52 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
First time in camp they have the offense and defense on opposite sides of field.
August 5th, 2012 at 4:52 pm
This seems like a pretty face paced practice…must be well organized to get that accomplished. FINALLY an organization that’s about Bidness.
August 5th, 2012 at 4:53 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Wheeler intercepts Palmer on throw for Brandon Myers.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 4:53 pm
RaiderRet-are you related to Paul Gutierrez.LOL-just joking.
August 5th, 2012 at 4:53 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Wheeler dives in front of Myers for nice interception of Palmer.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 4:53 pm
Wheeler picks Palmer
August 5th, 2012 at 4:54 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Ausberry with on target drop from Leinart. Flat out.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
47sLevi Damien@LeviDamien
Leinart hits Criner in stride on crossing route.
Expand
August 5th, 2012 at 4:54 pm
Lionert having a good camp.
August 5th, 2012 at 4:54 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
David Ausberry clanks accurate pass from Leinart. Not the way to earn a starting job.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 4:55 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Raiders in true 3-4 right now. Rare sighting.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 4:56 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Ihenacho times it up and flies up middle to tackle Goodson in backfield.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 4:56 pm
Too bad Cork can’t give us specifics.
August 5th, 2012 at 4:56 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Carswell goes up and grabs one and nearly gets taken out by Pat Lee. Holds on tho.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 4:57 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
“@mcansdawg: @CorkOnTheNFL who is the NT?” — Desmond Bryant, Christo Bilukidi.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 4:57 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Calhoun catches gut shot from Leinart on Chimdi.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 4:58 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Leinart misses Criner in endzone.
Expand
47sLevi Damien@LeviDamien
Correction on earlier tweet of Wheeler int. It was on Leinart not Palmer.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 4:58 pm
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
Bilukidi playing nose tackle in 3-4 now
Expand
1mVic Tafur@VicTafur
Ausberry drop … more USC — Carswell up high to catch pass from Leinart … then Leinart hits Ausberry and Calhoun in two-minute drill
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 4:59 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Crawford sacks Leinart.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 5:00 pm
How many times has CRAWDOG goten lionert
August 5th, 2012 at 5:00 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
McCann and Lee cover up Carswell and Calhoun forcing Leinart to throw it away.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:01 pm
Tweets
20sLevi Damien@LeviDamien
Third team time. Pryor in at QB.
Expand
41sLevi Damien@LeviDamien
Defense keeps offense out of endzone on Burris pass defended of Leinart.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:01 pm
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
Goodson catches swing pass but receives coaching for not getting out of bounds … Burris breaks up pass as defense holds
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 5:01 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Burris jumps in front of Leinart pass for Gordon at goal line and knocks it away. Two-minute drive stuffed.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 5:02 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Offense on the march again. Streater kicks off drive with nice gain.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 5:03 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Pryor throws short of Streater and he can’t correct enough to pull it down.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 5:03 pm
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
Streater with rare drop of nice 25-yard Pryor pass … Pryor goes through progression and finds Efaw for 15
Collapse Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 5:03 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Pryor hits Efaw for 20 yard gain.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 5:04 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Aaron Henry with pass defended from Pryor on Streater.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
5:03 PM – 5 Aug 12via UberSocial for BlackBerry · Details
August 5th, 2012 at 5:04 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Pryor’s quick pass to Streater hits ground at Streater’s feet.
Expand
1mSteve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Pryor with high-risk pass, almost intercepted by Aaron Henry.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 5:05 pm
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
Bad Pryor shows up. Wobbles one that Henry should have picked off … underthrows Streater on quick slant
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 5:05 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Pryor goes through his progression, nice dump off to Carrier.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 5:06 pm
I always thought Bryant would be the NT in the 3-4.
Similar size and strength as Dallas’ 3-4 anchor, Jay Ratliff.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:06 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
“@ViLLiN253: @CorkOnTheNFL do you think having a NT under 300 lbs. can work?” — See Bryant as best option.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
5:05 PM – 5 Aug 12via Twitter for iPhone · Details
August 5th, 2012 at 5:06 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
Bilukidi sacks Pryor from behind. Then Stupar intercepts him at goal line. Terrible series by Pryor.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:06 pm
Vic Tafur@VicTafur
Pryor interception to Stupar ends day. Not anywhere close to WR
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
5:06 PM – 5 Aug 12via Tweetbot for iOS · Details
August 5th, 2012 at 5:07 pm
Thats it NATION…Put it in the books.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:07 pm
Pryor’s quick pass to Streater hits ground at Streater’s feet.
******************************
Pryor is going to have to bank on excelling in the preseason, if he doesn’t want to be wearing #89 when the season begins.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:07 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
Pryor intercepted by Nathan Stupar near goal line. Looked as if Stupar was intended receiver. Practice over.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 5:08 pm
Stupar ballin’!
August 5th, 2012 at 5:08 pm
Levi Damien@LeviDamien
And for the fourth time, practice ends with bad throw from Pryor.
Expand Reply
Retweet
Favorite
August 5th, 2012 at 5:09 pm
I am out, will check back ltr…1 NATION
August 5th, 2012 at 5:10 pm
Good job,Thec,thanks.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:10 pm
Peace Thec
August 5th, 2012 at 5:14 pm
We need a 3rd QB!
August 5th, 2012 at 5:16 pm
Goethel showing up is a good thing!
Need to have him and 55 as 3-4 inside LBs!!!!
August 5th, 2012 at 5:16 pm
Careful J Hill.LOL
August 5th, 2012 at 5:17 pm
I feel a little sorry for Ocho Nueve
August 5th, 2012 at 5:18 pm
Barnes will have a good shot at the Pro Bowl if our RB and QB stay healthy.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:18 pm
But Lionheart is making up for it
August 5th, 2012 at 5:19 pm
I tried, Lefty.
I still support 87 of the 88 remaing guys, lol!
August 5th, 2012 at 5:19 pm
I just hope to my lucky stars that Mark never lets Kiff back into the fold
August 5th, 2012 at 5:20 pm
D Moore will be just fine.
Great depth at the position, so we won’t miss a beat.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:20 pm
The new Rules concerning coaches challenges should be interesting this year.I believe the coaches cannot challenge turn-overs any longer,they will automatically be reviewed like all scoring plays are.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:21 pm
Come to think of it, he pretty much has to since he has two Heisman trophy winners from USC at QB.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:23 pm
J Hill,if Leinart had a series like Pryor just had to end practice,the calls to cut him NOW would be dominating this board.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:23 pm
Way to go corncob.
AZ sure screwed the pooch when they traded for your worthless butt, yet Oakland gets all the bad press.
CP will show them this year with all those big fast WR’s
Probowl for CP
August 5th, 2012 at 5:26 pm
Stupar making some noise! very nice!
yes J, Goethel also doing some good things bodes well for this LB corps…
is this the first time we’ve heard from Ausberry? one catch and one drop?!
not a good sign if that’s the case.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:27 pm
Plunkett
good point. Kolb is as big as a bust as JaMarshMellow! Kolb is making around the same guaranteed money as that fat slob did, right?
August 5th, 2012 at 5:28 pm
At least we’re not paying Kevin Kolb 62 mill.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:30 pm
Don’t worry about the critics, folks.
We’ve been pretty bad for a while so there is no reason for them to show us any love.
We will EARN our respect back this year.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:31 pm
haha Kolb throws a lame duck to the sideline behind the receiver.
i think Pryor would out show him if he were playing right now.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:33 pm
great point J Hill.
the proof will be in the pudding
then they’ll say it’s because Al finally passed away, there’s no coincidence blah blah blah
they will have to eat their words, seeing as the majority of the solid starters on this team were drafted by the man. it’s amazing how most still don’t realize it.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:34 pm
I’m gonna go out on a limb, and say all draft picks make the 53.jmo
August 5th, 2012 at 5:34 pm
Kolb vs Pryor is an interesting comparison.
There are SOOOOO many bad QBs in the league right now. Could you really imagine having a guy like Kolb as a STARTING option????
At least we can say Pryor is a 3 year project.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:34 pm
Yeah, people routinely pan the Palmer trade (1st and 2nd) and say nothing about the Kolb trade (former 1st rounder and pro bowl CB DRC and 2nd round…..and 62 million).
Kolb looks terrible, had to put his whole body into that pass that got picked.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:36 pm
330.TxRaider210 Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 5:34 pm
I’m gonna go out on a limb, and say all draft picks make the 53.jmo
—
Just for fun i’ll go out on a limb too and say Burris starts.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:37 pm
then they’ll say it’s because Al finally passed away
————————————————————
And they might be right.
All the talk of how there are rules now is hilarious to me. Hilarious in the sense of laughing to keep from crying.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:38 pm
X pretty dam close
August 5th, 2012 at 5:38 pm
yes it feels great J, doesn’t it? the Raiders have DEPTH AT QB … weird stuff.
the very fact that Kolb is getting paid that much and is in COMPETITION for the job with a 3rd year 6th round pick is comical in itself. ARZ loses out regardless, unless Kolb becomes Aaron Rodgers.
at this point, Leinart is a better backup then Kolb is a starter … and he’ll prove it against the Cowboys next Monday Night!
August 5th, 2012 at 5:39 pm
wow he’s down for the count
August 5th, 2012 at 5:40 pm
I’m gonna go out on a limb, and say all draft picks make the 53.jmo
————————————————————
All of them???
Who did we take in the 7th?
Counting the UDFAs, I agree there will be a lot of rookies making the team.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:40 pm
Kolb vs Pryor?
Pryor was considered the best HS prospect in the country prior to going to Ohio State.
Pryor played college ball at a national power starting as a freshman.
Oh, and he can run.
He needs time in a pro system. He didn’t have a camp last year, he is very raw.
In short, I would rather have Pryor.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:41 pm
Ariz goes with I hope they do well.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:41 pm
structurally, yes… the media may be right in saying so. Al was never going to make us a modern day team… his image only.
BUT, we have the players we have because of the man. i think if kept together, could compete for a ring.
that’ll all be because of Al.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:42 pm
332.GForce21 Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 5:34 pm
Yeah, people routinely pan the Palmer trade (1st and 2nd) and say nothing about the Kolb trade (former 1st rounder and pro bowl CB DRC and 2nd round…..and 62 million).
Kolb looks terrible, had to put his whole body into that pass that got picked.
—
And what about Cutler trade?
2 1ST. ROUNDERS AND A 3rd PLUS a bonafide starter in Kyle Orton.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:42 pm
QUENTIN GROVES SAVES IT AT THE 1 YARD LINE!
August 5th, 2012 at 5:42 pm
Whoever
August 5th, 2012 at 5:42 pm
I guess you’re right, X.
If you look at it like that, I guess we do have “depth” at QB.
I’m not a fan of Lienart ir Pryor, so I think it speaks more to the overall lack of decent QBs in the league.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:44 pm
The problem with “raw” QB’s is they don’t get the reps they may need if they stink up the joint.
Think of DHB’s first two years. He was stinking for the most part, yet was starting every game.
If a QB plays as bad as DHB did as a WR, they would be pulled at halftime of their 2nd game and would never see the field again.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:44 pm
it does. had this discussion with someone just recently.
any starting QB goes down .. that team is screwed. there are very few examples of backups taking their team to greatness
we’re lucky to have Leinart and Pryor IMO
August 5th, 2012 at 5:45 pm
BUT, we have the players we have because of the man. i think if kept together, could compete for a ring.
that’ll all be because of Al.
————————————————————
Agreed!
August 5th, 2012 at 5:45 pm
I suspect Sean Paytons punishment is so severe because Sean got caught stealing painkillers from the medicine cabinet.
This was Rogers way of getting even
August 5th, 2012 at 5:46 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 5:42 pm
332.GForce21 Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 5:34 pm
Yeah, people routinely pan the Palmer trade (1st and 2nd) and say nothing about the Kolb trade (former 1st rounder and pro bowl CB DRC and 2nd round…..and 62 million).
Kolb looks terrible, had to put his whole body into that pass that got picked.
—
And what about Cutler trade?
2 1ST. ROUNDERS AND A 3rd PLUS a bonafide starter in Kyle Orton.
———————
Haha, good point. I think Chicago was willing to do anything to get the taste of fail QBs out of their mouths. They are still mad at Rex Grossman and he hasn’t been there in years.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:46 pm
As much as I respected Davis I don’t think we would have ever gotten that 4th Lombardi as long as he refused to bring in someone to help him out or totally take over the GM duties.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:46 pm
Whut up ma beyotches!
August 5th, 2012 at 5:47 pm
Amazing that there are not 50 guys in the world who can play just DECENT QB at an NFL level.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:47 pm
we got screwed out of our 4th Trophy Lefty …
he should have had 4.
if it weren’t for his own self, we would have had #5 for certain had he kept Chucky 1 more year.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:48 pm
We are lucky to have Pryor?That remains to be seen.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:48 pm
Cutler has been pretty good for the Bears, probably their best QB in 50 years.
I think they got the better end of the deal on that one.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:48 pm
Too bad for semi pro JB. Did he make it too the practice field or did he fall out in the parking lot?
August 5th, 2012 at 5:49 pm
I second that jfb and I suspect this year will seal that deal
August 5th, 2012 at 5:49 pm
I was afraid Al D. was gonna go for Kolb back when. It seemed like the type of QB he might go for…Big hype, lot of potential…but Carson Palmer is a move Al D. would have definitely done.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:50 pm
LOL at Daniels.
Really????
You think you have that kinda time to hold the ball???
Pull the trigger!
August 5th, 2012 at 5:50 pm
JFB! sup!
WE GOTZ PENCE REACHIN FOR THE FENCE!
it’s going to be super beast mode when Pablo comes back.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:50 pm
I didn’t know the dude who passes out was a Semi.
Hate to see a fallen soldier!!!
August 5th, 2012 at 5:50 pm
Xraided Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 5:47 pm
we got screwed out of our 4th Trophy Lefty …
he should have had 4.
if it weren’t for his own self, we would have had #5 for certain had he kept Chucky 1 more year.
==========================
Don’t want to get into this,but we wouldn’t have won with Chucky,IMO.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:52 pm
it was Chucky’s playbook. had it been any other coach the raiders were playing that day … you’re telling me they got to the SB without Chucky is because of Callihan?!
August 5th, 2012 at 5:52 pm
it’s going to be super beast mode when Pablo comes back.
***************************
What it do!!
I am over Scutaro already. I realize he is playing out of position, but he’s kicked around a few balls already and is a .265 hitter without much pop.
El Lechero-Buster Posey(hottest hitter in the world right now)-Panda-Pence
That is not easy to negotiate for sure!!!
August 5th, 2012 at 5:52 pm
I’m out,later Raider maniacs.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:52 pm
ok ok we wont get into it. probably a good idea
POSITIVES HERE PEOPLE!
August 5th, 2012 at 5:53 pm
The Giants are terrible!
Best thing going for you guys is the Raiders are back.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:54 pm
DUDE! MARCO is a better option than Crawford at this point. he’s just filling in for Pablo at 3rd … SS is where he’ll move when the man returns.
again, better than Brandon. i hate to say that, i went to school with the guy! knew him a little bit.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:54 pm
There were a lot of Semi’s who wanted us to make a run for Kolb.
I called him Scott Mitchell 2.0
My apologies to Scott Mitchell
August 5th, 2012 at 5:54 pm
THE GIGANTES ARE FIRST PLACE GUY!
August 5th, 2012 at 5:54 pm
356.Just Fire Baby Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 5:48 pm
Cutler has been pretty good for the Bears, probably their best QB in 50 years.
I think they got the better end of the deal on that one.
—
Well, the Bears qb bar was not set very high. He’s good for the Bears I agree. My point was people saying that we “mortgaged our future” with the Palmer trade but fail to even mention how much the Bears gave up to get Cutler.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:55 pm
Chucky was the man!!!!
I would’ve traded his arsse for that ransom TB gave up tough, lol.
May have been Chucky’s playbook, but we certainly opened up a few pages he wasn’t using.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:55 pm
Yeah Scutaro is more of a vet, but Crawford has more range at SS.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:55 pm
370.Just Fire Baby Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 5:54 pm
There were a lot of Semi’s who wanted us to make a run for Kolb.
I called him Scott Mitchell 2.0
My apologies to Scott Mitchell
—
LMAO.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:56 pm
Giants will finish at least 5 game behind THE BLUE!!!!
August 5th, 2012 at 5:57 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 5:48 pm
Cutler has been pretty good for the Bears, probably their best QB in 50 years.//////////////////////////////////////////You didn’t like McMahon?
August 5th, 2012 at 5:57 pm
yes yes … well, Scutaro is just OK i guess.
hard to argue Crawford’s defense. the kid is a stud as he was at Foothill High School!
August 5th, 2012 at 5:57 pm
Posey’s hitting close to .500 since the All-Star break.
Dialed in like a MoFo
August 5th, 2012 at 5:58 pm
Giants will finish at least 5 game behind THE BLUE!!!!
**************************
Put down the Sherm
August 5th, 2012 at 5:59 pm
Cutler will not stay healthy. their OL is hurting even worse than last year. for some reason they aren’t trying to patch it up, and they gave up the most sacks in the league, i believe.
August 5th, 2012 at 5:59 pm
Shame on me for not mentioning MM34.
Good to see the coaches seem to have identified what he does best and have him in a position to make some plays.
Woefully miscast as a deep safety and LB the last 2 years.
August 5th, 2012 at 6:00 pm
yea yea … we’re see about THE SMURFS … it’ll be a dog fight.. probably decides by 2 games tops.
August 5th, 2012 at 6:00 pm
You NoCal cats sure make a lot of sherm references, lol.
August 5th, 2012 at 6:01 pm
Skelton was decent the last 2 years when given his chance.
Not sure why they just don’t rule with him and end this madness.
August 5th, 2012 at 6:01 pm
Any News from/ about JB?
I hope he is feeling better. Drink plenty of fluids. I recommend Gatorade.
August 5th, 2012 at 6:01 pm
hey J Hill
how about that huh? if he plays very well in this system, we have a backup plan in case Branch doesn’t … since i don’t see that happening, he is awesome depth and can come in on nickel packages.
if they don’t want to keep him, then he can be another good trade chip.
August 5th, 2012 at 6:02 pm
Sherm? Who is getting wet?
August 5th, 2012 at 6:03 pm
I already told JFB I’m waiting on next year as far as THE BLUE is concerned.
We aren’t winning any rings with Loney at 1st base. I could care less about a playoff appearance.
The Cuban will be up next year and Eitier will be at 1st base.
THEN we will be ring contenders.
August 5th, 2012 at 6:03 pm
J,
You are on thin ice bro. Stop bad mouthing TP. lol
August 5th, 2012 at 6:03 pm
J Hill Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 6:00 pm
You NoCal cats sure make a lot of sherm references, lol.
___________________
it flows throughout this country. biggest epidemic going right now! just be weary of anyone with sores on their face and bright yellow teeth
August 5th, 2012 at 6:03 pm
I always felt McMahon was a mediocre QB in a good situation.
August 5th, 2012 at 6:04 pm
What is Sherm?
August 5th, 2012 at 6:04 pm
“Missile” Mike is one of our better blitzers, as far as anticipation and acceleration.
Just don’t ask him to sack the QB, lol. He is better at providing a fly-by and muddying the pocket’s waters.
August 5th, 2012 at 6:13 pm
Really don’t like to, O.
You know I like ANYONE wearing silver and black.
Just don’t like QBs who can’t throw the ball.
August 5th, 2012 at 6:14 pm
Pryor has to sack up. One-hopping passes just robs the rest of the guys on the field from solid reps.
August 5th, 2012 at 6:16 pm
If Branch can step his pass coverage up, Huff can play that Rover position C Wood played the last few years with MM34 stepping in at S.
August 5th, 2012 at 6:18 pm
With the last line of defense theme The Reggime is focusing on, I’d like to see Mitchell win the 3rd S job over Gio.
August 5th, 2012 at 6:21 pm
With the last line of defense theme The Reggime is focusing on, I’d like to see Mitchell win the 3rd S job over Gio.
***************************
Both guys seem like they are on the thin-line between dinged and hurt, so should be plenty of opportunity for each.
August 5th, 2012 at 6:22 pm
The Reggime… haha awesome. never realized that.
yes safety is our deepest position on the team next to WR .. good problem to have!
August 5th, 2012 at 6:25 pm
There’s something oddly soothing about seeing actual competitive football being played.
By “competitive” i mean with refs, clock, and score being counted.
August 5th, 2012 at 6:26 pm
Anyone care to project our CB depth chart?
CLEARLY my boy DVD is at the top of the list.
Going out on a limb, lol, and jumping on the cut Spencer bandwagon.
August 5th, 2012 at 6:28 pm
DVD
Lee
Bartell
Chekwa
Underwood
Did we bring in any UDFAs????
August 5th, 2012 at 6:30 pm
DJ,
It’s PCP/ Embalming fluid.
August 5th, 2012 at 6:31 pm
Sey with a hurt knee and Taiwan hammy issue.
August 5th, 2012 at 6:31 pm
DVD
Crap
Injured-Crap
Crap
Crap
There’s the depth chart
August 5th, 2012 at 6:32 pm
Bartell
DVD
Chekwa/ another Vet CB
Underwood or Lee
August 5th, 2012 at 6:33 pm
Just lookedup the DBs on the roster.
A few names I haven’t seen before…..
Conroy Black
Terrail Lambert
Curtis Taylor
August 5th, 2012 at 6:34 pm
You giving up on Chekwa already, JFB?
August 5th, 2012 at 6:35 pm
DVD and Bartell start
Chekwa, Lee and FA pickup as the league works through cuts to 53.
August 5th, 2012 at 6:35 pm
Injured crap is 3rd on the depth-chart?
LOL!
August 5th, 2012 at 6:36 pm
I remain pretty pessimistic about all of our DB’s. Chekwa has a pretty low ceiling, IMO.
Great to hear DVD is playing the ball well though.
August 5th, 2012 at 6:36 pm
Ease up JFB it’s only been a week….have some faith! (Say a prayer!)
++++++++++++++++++++++
Just Fire Baby Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 6:31 pm
DVD
Crap
Injured-Crap
Crap
Crap
There’s the depth chart
August 5th, 2012 at 6:36 pm
J Hill Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 6:34 pm
You giving up on Chekwa already, JFB?
$$$$$$$
What are you talking about?
He is 2nd on his depth chart between DVD and injured crap.
Still LOL
August 5th, 2012 at 6:36 pm
Don’t encourage him O!
_________________
Raider O Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 6:35 pm
Injured crap is 3rd on the depth-chart?
LOL!
August 5th, 2012 at 6:37 pm
Raiders were once the deepest team at QB; Lamonica, Stabler, and Blanda.
August 5th, 2012 at 6:37 pm
Whut up HO?
August 5th, 2012 at 6:37 pm
Bob Marley is fairly intrigued with Conroy Black, so I will hope he can emerge as something.
August 5th, 2012 at 6:38 pm
Abso-fckn-lutely nothing!
++++++++++++++++
Raider O Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 6:37 pm
Whut up HO?
August 5th, 2012 at 6:38 pm
You know who I have at the top of my DB depth chart?
An offense that can hang 30 on anybody.
August 5th, 2012 at 6:38 pm
Sounds like giving birth to a toilet-turtle!
++++++++++++++++++++++++
Just Fire Baby Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 6:37 pm
Bob Marley is fairly intrigued with Conroy Black, so I will hope he can emerge as something.
August 5th, 2012 at 6:38 pm
Bartell will be back to work Wednesday! if he keeps it up and goes all four preseason games… then it will be OK!
the fact that it was a different kind of somewhat mild injury compared to another neck injury is encouraging
Bartell
DVD
Check
waiver wire vet
August 5th, 2012 at 6:40 pm
Just so long as DVD, Crap, Injured-Crap, Crap & Crap can hold’em to 29!
+++++++++++++++++++++++
Just Fire Baby Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 6:38 pm
You know who I have at the top of my DB depth chart?
An offense that can hang 30 on anybody.
August 5th, 2012 at 6:41 pm
Pryor would get an instant raise if he came to Reggie and Dennis and proposed switching to CB and renegotiate contract.
August 5th, 2012 at 6:41 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 6:38 pm
You know who I have at the top of my DB depth chart?
An offense that can hang 30 on anybody.
___________________________________________
Having a good Offense is precisely why we need Defensive Backs….
If we can score….our opponents are going attempt to pass the football to score on us….
August 5th, 2012 at 6:41 pm
Just so long as DVD, Crap, Injured-Crap, Crap & Crap can hold’em to 29!
***********************
With some decent pass-rush, and the beginning of Slo-mania, it can be done!
August 5th, 2012 at 6:41 pm
Pryor was inaccurate in college, will be inaccurate in the NFL. Lack of accuracy doesn’t get BETTER at the NFL level. I don’t blame him, he had no business being drafted that high as a QB.
August 5th, 2012 at 6:41 pm
Bartell will be good for 8 games this season. Book it.
August 5th, 2012 at 6:41 pm
Dave,
Best time to blog/ chat with the nation.
August 5th, 2012 at 6:41 pm
HAHA can’t help but to think the “don’t hit women” commercial on NFLN by NFL players is directed squarely at DEZ BRYANT! who hits their mom though? seriously?
August 5th, 2012 at 6:42 pm
Just Fire Baby what are you selling?
August 5th, 2012 at 6:42 pm
If we can score….our opponents are going attempt to pass the football to score on us….
**************************
When you’re crap, having the benefit of knowing what the opponent is doing is paramount.
August 5th, 2012 at 6:42 pm
If I don’t start selling something I’ll be moving in with you O!
++++++++++++++++++++++
Raider O Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 6:41 pm
Dave,
Best time to blog/ chat with the nation.
August 5th, 2012 at 6:43 pm
LOL
August 5th, 2012 at 6:43 pm
Just so long as DVD, Crap, Injured-Crap, Crap & Crap can hold’em to 29!
$$$$$$$$$$$$$
LMAO HO. That’s funny.
August 5th, 2012 at 6:44 pm
I think the defensive scheme will be much different that we, the Nation, are used to. This could be good.
+++++++++++++++++
Just Fire Baby Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 6:41 pm
With some decent pass-rush, and the beginning of Slo-mania, it can be done!
August 5th, 2012 at 6:44 pm
Why is anyone surprised about our situation at Corner….
We all knew it….except our GM!
August 5th, 2012 at 6:44 pm
Just Fire Baby what are you selling?
***********************
Retirement security
Oohhh….you mean in here? I am selling that our DB depth is troublesome.
3 of our 4 projected guys (Bartell, Chekwa, Spencer) ended last season on IR.
One is hurt again (Bartell) and another still isn’t very good (Spencer).
August 5th, 2012 at 6:44 pm
I’m with JFB on that one. A bunch of no-name DBs can look all-world when you know the opponent has to pass.
See Saints D, Manning’s Colts’ D, and Steelers’ D.
Oh, allowing the DBs to practice legit zone D for the first time in half-a-century will also help.
August 5th, 2012 at 6:45 pm
I like how they are selling Bartell as some kind of savior….
LOL….
What a joke!
August 5th, 2012 at 6:46 pm
Better start selling some cars HO. I don’t want to hear about/ smell your Toilet Turtles. lol
August 5th, 2012 at 6:46 pm
xrated,
have you read-up on D.Bryant’s mom? Crazy drug chick, mom as a teen, multiple guys in and out the house. You might be tempted to punch her too.
August 5th, 2012 at 6:47 pm
Ron is coming back Wednesday. so he’s banged up. so is Moore… i’d rather them happen now and healed in time for the season …
August 5th, 2012 at 6:48 pm
no alex, i didn’t read that.
that does change things a bit. haha!
August 5th, 2012 at 6:49 pm
No name DB’s doesn’t bother me…what bothers me is the lack of experience…..
All of our DB’s combined might have played a total of 200 snaps last season……MIGHT!
August 5th, 2012 at 6:50 pm
Has any player ever been such an obvious disaster waiting to happen post-football than Dez Bryant?
I hope I am wrong, but I just don’t see that one ending to well.
August 5th, 2012 at 6:50 pm
You can be sure every one of our corners know this FACT!
August 5th, 2012 at 6:51 pm
Xraided Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 6:41 pm
HAHA can’t help but to think the “don’t hit women” commercial on NFLN by NFL players is directed squarely at DEZ BRYANT! who hits their mom though? seriously?
++++++++++++++++++++++++
If I’d have EVER hit my mother, she would have kicked my ass, then my brother would have kicked my ass, and finally my father would have kicked my ass.
August 5th, 2012 at 6:51 pm
Our 4 DB’s played in 28 of a possible 64 games last season, with 5 starts and 1 INT.
August 5th, 2012 at 6:52 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 6:51 pm
Our 4 DB’s played in 28 of a possible 64 games last season, with 5 starts and 1 INT.
_______________________________
Thank You….so you are here to sell SOMETHING!
August 5th, 2012 at 6:54 pm
yes this is true dave.
my brother and father woulda jumped me all at once!
August 5th, 2012 at 6:55 pm
On the other topic…I’ll respond with a clip!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvpSP4fIz_U&feature=related
August 5th, 2012 at 6:56 pm
you know what though … how did i forget?
just remembered without reading that it was the MIA HC that said those things about Dez’s mom huh? wow how’d i forget about that?!
August 5th, 2012 at 6:58 pm
Is the Snowman out there?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRwiAk2wjZo&feature=related
August 5th, 2012 at 6:59 pm
Thank You….so you are here to sell SOMETHING!
**********************
Is that a buying question?
August 5th, 2012 at 7:02 pm
You should have met my mom X….she was a great lady!
She could also scare the sh*t right outta you! How someone that stood 5 foot nothing could do that to another man is remarkable. She was one tough lady.
Wouldn’t dream of gettin’ in a fight with my mother!
August 5th, 2012 at 7:03 pm
I don’t need to buy what anyone might be selling…anything worth a chit is free…just have to know where to look!
August 5th, 2012 at 7:05 pm
i’m sorry that she passed dave.
sounds like she was a spark plug. i’ve known many moms like that… esp. the hobbit moms … it’s all in the delivery of the punishment. size matters not!
August 5th, 2012 at 7:05 pm
With an exception of a good quality DB….that might cost some money!
August 5th, 2012 at 7:05 pm
Found an article on Ron Bartell:
Following the 2008 season, head coach Steve Spagnuolo took over the team and immediately recognized the importance of Bartell, who had just entered free agency and was attracting interest.
Bartell was wined and dined by the New Orleans Saints, who were desperate for help at defensive back at the time. But rather than signing with a team that would ultimately win the Super Bowl the following season, Bartell decided to stick it out with the Rams, for better or for worse.
Bartell signed a four-year deal with the Rams worth $28 million.
Over the next two seasons, Bartell had 127 combined tackles and four forced fumbles.
In the 2011 season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles, Bartell was removed from the game with a neck injury.
It was later revealed that the injury was actually a fractured neck that was potentially career-threatening. However, Bartell rehabbed towards a full recovery and did not hide his plans to play football again in the future.
Unfortunately for Bartell, Spagnuolo was fired following the season, and the team hired Jeff Fisher as the new head coach.
The situation was unfortunate because Fisher did not see the point in paying $6.2 million to a player returning from a serious injury, so the team released Bartell towards the beginning of free agency.
August 5th, 2012 at 7:09 pm
I think it’s funny how many in here sell to themselves that a neck injury is going to somehow hurt Peyton Manning this season…..and this is a man who plays Offense….
But Bartell, who plays Defense, isn’t expected to be affected by his injury…..
Sell crazy someplace else…
August 5th, 2012 at 7:10 pm
Ivey…good job….by evidenced by Allen’s response the staff wanted you on the team but you didnt want to be on the team….bye bruh….now we search for a run stuffer…Bryant and Biliduki at NT? Joke of the year
Criner Criner Criner Criner stays ballin….our poss wr for sure
Streater staying no it bout to make this team
Goodson! My main man will eat here…told yall dude is nice its just carolina was doing some hating as Seyi told me
Palmer looking sharp as well as Matt Leinart!
Spencer please go
McClain looks better
Bartell thank you for coming! Glad you will start
Bergstrom we need ya
Barnes finally wants to be a man
Humphrey did look good. didnt mention him Friday but he made catches
Wheeler,Burris,Curry and McClain= 3-4 linebackers for sure when we go to it
LETS GO OAKLAND!
August 5th, 2012 at 7:11 pm
I wouldn’t be suprised if Bartell isn’t ready to go week 1.
August 5th, 2012 at 7:11 pm
This article shows just how vital Ron Bartell was perceived as being to the Rams.
—
Ron Bartell Injury A Huge Blow To Rams
Cold, Hard Football Facts for September 14, 2011
By Patrick Imig
Cold, Hard Football Facts Rams beat man
The big news in St. Louis is the season ending neck injury to Ron Bartell. He fractured his C7 bone in his lower neck. The phrase “neck injury” is scary stuff. Thankfully, Bartell won’t need surgery. Beyond 2011 is anyone’s guess, but Bartell vows to play again, “I’m fully prepared to play again. I’m approaching it as such that I will play again.”
Bartell’s injury might not resonate with the general public of football fans, but his value to the Rams defense is close to immeasurable. As pointed out by Bernie Miklasz at STL Today, Bartell was targeted with pass attempts 100 times in 2011 and quarterbacks completed just 45% of their passes. Bartell isn’t as well known as other corners in the league, but he has been a consistent staple to the Rams defense, which made great strides last season. Under Spagnuolo, the Rams defense was 32nd in our Defensive Hog Index in 2009 and jumped up to 7th in 2010. Bartell was a major factor, helping the Rams rank 9th in Defensive Passer Rating and 11th in Bendability.This is a legitimately good defense that Bartell helped solidify.
Very little depth just got smaller
In preseason, the Rams lost their 2010 3rd round pick Jerome Murphy to a broken ankle. Murphy was the primary nickel back, third on the depth chart behind Bartell and Bradley Fletcher. His injury bumped Justin King to 3rd and veteran Al Harris to 4th on the depth chart. With Bartell’s injury, King will retain his role as the nickel back while the 36 year old Harris assumes the starting role. The Rams will have to sign another corner, even if the pickings are slim. They only have 4 on their roster at press time. If Hakeem Nicks plays Monday, it will make for an interesting night in the Rams secondary.
Potential acquisitions
Tuesday afternoon, the Miami Dolphins released Benny Sapp, who was most recenlty seen attempting to chase down Wes Welker on a 99 yard touchdown.
The Rams could also promote Josh Gordy from the practice squad. Gordy is a second year cornerback out of Central Michigan. He had one tackle last year for the Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Packers.
Other news from the Rams Infirmary
Sam Bradford will play Monday night against the Giants. Steven Jackson will not. And if John Clayton’s Sunday night Tweet is to be trusted, wide receiver Danny Amendola (dislocated elbow) will be out 8-10 weeks. The Rams, however, still haven’t made an official statement on the injury.
August 5th, 2012 at 7:11 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 6:50 pm
Has any player ever been such an obvious disaster waiting to happen post-football than Dez Bryant?
I hope I am wrong, but I just don’t see that one ending to well.
****************************
Post? LOL….during his career! I’m calling it!
August 5th, 2012 at 7:12 pm
Looking at Criner’s highlight video. He looks like a decent NFL possession receiver. Lacks sudden burst and might need to toughen/strengthen up a bit, but he knows the intricacies of route-running and has very sure hands.
He’ll hopefully fill the possession role we wanted Chaz to fill.
August 5th, 2012 at 7:12 pm
What? No mention of HUFF Method Man? I understand!
August 5th, 2012 at 7:13 pm
http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/matier-ross/article/Secret-meeting-on-A-s-port-ballpark-plan-3763090.php
See this?
Oh yeah bet ya before 2012 ends an announcement will come
Raiders will get a brand new stadium right in same place they are in now……B@uce!
August 5th, 2012 at 7:14 pm
Fk Mike Huff
August 5th, 2012 at 7:15 pm
YESSSSS!…Keep Talking!
August 5th, 2012 at 7:16 pm
http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_21228848/silicon-valley-finds-its-heart-san-francisco
***********************
Yeah all that crap about Silicon Valley…yawwwwwwwwwwwwwnnnnnnnnnnnnnn to that. A’s stay get a new venue by Jack London
Raiders never go to Santa Clara
49ers are bigger idiots than I imagined
August 5th, 2012 at 7:16 pm
Method,
you forgot we picked up John Henderson from preseason cuts just two years ago.
Pretty sure our current GM will be even better at that facet than our previous one.
August 5th, 2012 at 7:17 pm
[...] Mitchell ready to bust out in fourth season Mike Mitchell isn’t afraid to look in the mirror. He is comfortable in his own skin, living the life he wants to lead and staying true to his upbringing in Kentucky, where his father taught him the value of hard work. Yet, deep down inside, Mit… [...]
August 5th, 2012 at 7:17 pm
Anyhow…B@uce outro for the time being….great weekend for Raiders bad for A’s…lucky Rangers and Angels lost
Yall stay solid
CODE BLACK 2012
August 5th, 2012 at 7:17 pm
Huff is our most talented DB on the roster. I’m excited to see what playing for a real DC will do.
He had his best season when Marshall ran our D, and that’s the closest we’ve had to a legit DC.
August 5th, 2012 at 7:18 pm
Not too worried about the CB situation.
The pass rush will make them even better, and the last line of defense will be above average.
August 5th, 2012 at 7:18 pm
Alex7 Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 7:16 pm
Method,
you forgot we picked up John Henderson from preseason cuts just two years ago.
Pretty sure our current GM will be even better at that facet than our previous one.
*********************88
AlexisMR…get on your Sullivan44 handle……John Henderson was picked up in June of 2010 dumbfk….hahahahaha im out
August 5th, 2012 at 7:20 pm
Method,
that would be…2 years ago.
August 5th, 2012 at 7:21 pm
LOL
August 5th, 2012 at 7:21 pm
alex7 Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 7:17 pm
Huff is our most talented DB on the roster. I’m excited to see what playing for a real DC will do.
He had his best season when Marshall ran our D, and that’s the closest we’ve had to a legit DC.
____________________________________________________
Please elaborate, and explain this comment to me as if I was a 1st grader…
August 5th, 2012 at 7:23 pm
Do you think Tyvon Branch is a Linebacker?
August 5th, 2012 at 7:24 pm
We have 3 really good DBs who could have pro bowl seasons in this new scheme.
Huff
DVD
Branch
They will all ball this year!
August 5th, 2012 at 7:25 pm
I’ll take Matt Gio on my team every Sunday and beat you 99 out of a 100 times…
Michael Huff isn’t going to do a thing for us this season…..
WRITE THAT DOWN!
August 5th, 2012 at 7:25 pm
LOL!
Can’t compare Branch and Huff.
Like comparing Ed Reed and Hairamalu.
August 5th, 2012 at 7:27 pm
Gio over Huff, eh?
Does it matter to you that not 1 NFL GM would agree with you?
August 5th, 2012 at 7:29 pm
Alex….I’ll give you a moment to collect your thoughts before you respond….
What about Huff do you like?
I am going to try to remain neutral while I listen….
Clean Slate…
Ready GO
August 5th, 2012 at 7:29 pm
J Hill Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 7:27 pm
Gio over Huff, eh?
Does it matter to you that not 1 NFL GM would agree with you?
______________________________________________
Apparently Not….if fact…I would prefer it that way!
August 5th, 2012 at 7:31 pm
Gio prepares….Gio leads….Gio makes plays, and play hurt….
Huff talks….Huff has ability….but he doesn’t do much with it….
This game isn’t played on paper!
August 5th, 2012 at 7:32 pm
backstage,
I’m not saying that I “like” Huff. Athletically, he’s the most talented DB that we have. I think he’ll benefit (impove) the most from playing for a DC that can scheme at a 21st-century level.
He has the most potential for a Pro Bowl season (garnered a few All-Pro votes two seasons ago). That’s my opinion.
August 5th, 2012 at 7:34 pm
GM’s are concerned with playing it safe….Looking for Height Weight Guys who played at big schools….most of ‘em aren’t too far off from being a Politician’s….
I’ll reserve my opinion on our GM until the future….so far….I like much of what I see….with an exception to his attention to our Defensive Backfield…..2 old vets isn’t going to cut it….
August 5th, 2012 at 7:36 pm
alex7 Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 7:32 pm
backstage,
I’m not saying that I “like” Huff. Athletically, he’s the most talented DB that we have. I think he’ll benefit (impove) the most from playing for a DC that can scheme at a 21st-century level.
He has the most potential for a Pro Bowl season (garnered a few All-Pro votes two seasons ago). That’s my opinion.
____________________________________
Fair enough Alex…..I hope you are right and I am completely wrong…..
Sadly, all the noticeable signs are there for Huff to be a huge BUST this season….
Just my Take’…..hope I’m wrong!
August 5th, 2012 at 7:41 pm
backstage,
your take certainly makes sense, I just feel that I’ll reserve judgement on D players until they’ve had a year or two to play in a real defense.
Hard to blame guys like Huff, McClain, and others for looking bad with Art Shell as a head coach, Chuck B. as a DC, and Al Davis meddling.
August 5th, 2012 at 7:44 pm
Excuses are like…..everyone has one….
The difference between Huff and everyone else is that Huff blamed his performance on a man who was 82 years old…..and he had to wait til he died to talk chit….
What kind of a man does that?
Give me the guy who can disagree with AL D. when he is alive…
August 5th, 2012 at 7:44 pm
gio gets burned deep…
August 5th, 2012 at 7:48 pm
Our first opponent is SD.
When did Gio get burned deep?
He picked off Rivers in both games on deep passes….in Game 1 in the 4th quarter to help seal the game and again in the 1st quarter in game 2….
August 5th, 2012 at 7:48 pm
Lets see how he performs in a conventional D instead of having to play single high safety before we write him off.
The list of people who have come here and failed playing our (Al’s) version of FS is quite long (and littered with high draft picks).
August 5th, 2012 at 7:49 pm
wow Groves laying the wood! nice hit my man!
he’ll be the next Thomas Howard … does great on another team.. PRINT IT!
August 5th, 2012 at 7:49 pm
Talking chit on Gio doesn’t help an argument which speaks out against Huff…
But nice try…
You lose!
August 5th, 2012 at 7:51 pm
Give me the guy who can disagree with AL D. when he is alive…
——————–
Are you serious? There were very few of those. Tim Brown comes to mind, but that’s about it.
Al did things his way. His opinion was literally the only one that mattered. If you ran your mouth too much, you hit the door.
August 5th, 2012 at 7:52 pm
GForce21 Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 7:48 pm
Lets see how he performs in a conventional D instead of having to play single high safety before we write him off.
The list of people who have come here and failed playing our (Al’s) version of FS is quite long (and littered with high draft picks).
___________________________________
Lol….whatever…I’ve heard that statement by people before….do you have any of your own thoughts on the matter?
A High Man Safety should have the highest number of opportunities to make plays because everyone else is in man….He can roam free (if he prepares) and only get credit and never have to assume responsibility because he is “FREE”.
August 5th, 2012 at 7:53 pm
GForce21 Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 7:51 pm
Give me the guy who can disagree with AL D. when he is alive…
——————–
Are you serious? There were very few of those. Tim Brown comes to mind, but that’s about it.
Al did things his way. His opinion was literally the only one that mattered. If you ran your mouth too much, you hit the door.
——————————-
The fact that there are few of those shows why it is so valuable…
August 5th, 2012 at 7:54 pm
Th fact that Huff chose to blame his play on scheme says it all….
August 5th, 2012 at 7:55 pm
I’m outta here….
YOLO!
August 5th, 2012 at 7:55 pm
Huff blamed his performance on a man who was 82 years old…..and he had to wait til he died to talk chit….
————————————————————
When did that happen?
Him talking about the new scheme like ALL the players are was not talking S about AD, imo.
August 5th, 2012 at 7:57 pm
http://www.ksby.com/news/cal-poly-assistant-football-coach-arrested/ lol
August 5th, 2012 at 7:58 pm
Let’s say you’re a practice squad nose tackle who’s been working towards the NFL your entire life. You finally get signed to a team with a new coach who preaches discipline and accountability. This coach also brought with him a strength and conditioning coach with decades of experience in the National Football League. You are somewhat overweight and out of shape. The NFL Draft comes and goes and team does not select any nose tackles, despite their desire for a “multiple” defense.
Do you:
A) Come in to the facility every goddamn day and work with the staff to get your weight down and your cardiovascular conditioning up, or
B) Sit at home, play PS3, eat cheeseburgers, and assume there’s NO WAY they’d get rid of you.
Ivey picked wrong. Buh-bye, you worthless sack of crap.
August 5th, 2012 at 7:59 pm
A High Man Safety should have the highest number of opportunities to make plays because everyone else is in man….He can roam free (if he prepares) and only get credit and never have to assume responsibility because he is “FREE”.
————————————————————
Might be a valid point if Huff played that position in passing situations regularly. But he’s played just as much corner, cover 2, SS, and other experimental positions in past years.
August 5th, 2012 at 8:00 pm
New post.
August 5th, 2012 at 8:00 pm
backstageatapuppetshow Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 7:52 pm
GForce21 Says:
August 5th, 2012 at 7:48 pm
Lets see how he performs in a conventional D instead of having to play single high safety before we write him off.
The list of people who have come here and failed playing our (Al’s) version of FS is quite long (and littered with high draft picks).
___________________________________
Lol….whatever…I’ve heard that statement by people before….do you have any of your own thoughts on the matter?
A High Man Safety should have the highest number of opportunities to make plays because everyone else is in man….He can roam free (if he prepares) and only get credit and never have to assume responsibility because he is “FREE”.
——————–
Yep, and if you are out of position its your fault because you are the last line of defense. So, what defines out of position when your responsibility is the whole field?
I bet it was really cool when you could place an athlete at FS in the 70s and 80s and say run to the ball, but today all receivers seem to run 4.4.
Who was the last really successful safety we had that executed (primarily) single high and was a threat to go to the pro bowl? I mean, besides Huff who almost went two years ago.
August 5th, 2012 at 8:10 pm
lindley has an arm…
August 6th, 2012 at 3:30 am
[...] Corkran of the Contra Costa Times has a good interview with Raiders safety Mike Mitchell. Mitchell sounds supremely confident in his abilities, but it also seems like he’s hinting [...]