Myers No. 1 tight end … for now
By Steve Corkran
Monday, August 6th, 2012 at 2:13 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Brandon Myers has been down this road for now, so forgive him if he’s taking in stride his role as the projected starting tight end.
He felt as if he was in line for the starting job around this time last year, too, only to have the Raiders go out and sign veteran Kevin Boss to a multi-year contract on the heels of incumbent Zach Miller signing with the Seattle Seahawks.
It’s been almost five months since the Raiders released Boss, and Myers remains the most-experienced tight end on the roster, at least in terms of receptions.
So far, so good for Myers in his quest to finally emerge as a starter in his fourth NFL season.
“He’s kind of worked himself into the No. 1 guy,” Raiders coach Dennis Allen said. “But, I don’t know … that depth chart is consistently changing. He’s No. 1 right now but two weeks down the road we’ll see where he’s at.”
Myers said he is approaching his job the same way he does each season.
“I’ve prepared like I’m the starter, even when you got a guy like Zach ahead of you, or Kevin, you’ve got to prepare like you’re the starter,” Myers said Monday. “A lot of things happen. It’s nothing I’ve done different. It’s just that I’ve got an opportunity and try to make the plays when I’ve got the opportunity.”
Second-year players David Ausberry and Richard Gordon, as well as fifth-year player Troy Humphrey are competing with Myers for the starting spot, as well as what figures to be three roster spots for tight ends.
Ausberry is a converted wide receiver who brings speed and athleticism to the position. Gordon is deemed the best blocker by Allen. Humphrey is a solid all-around player.
Myers said the goal is for he and the other tight ends to show Allen, offensive coordinator Greg Knapp and quarterback Carson Palmer that they can be valuable assets.
“Yeah, you’d like to think that,” Myers said about the decision to part ways with Boss and go with the other tight ends being a vote of confidence. “But you’ve still got to go out and get the job done. That’s what we’re doing here.
“Having the coach trust you, and Carson and Matt (Leinart), we’re just building every day, every day. Hopefully when the season starts, they’ll have total faith in tight ends and we’ll make some plays.”
Allen said he has been impressed with Myers’ play through the first week-plus of training camp.
“He’s done a nice job of trying to be consistent,” Allen said. “From a receiving standpoint, that’s probably where he’s a little bit more advanced as far as knowing what to do and where to be. We have to continue to work with him on the physical part of the game and the run blocking.
“Again, I’ve said this all along, with the tight ends that we have we’ve got some versatility and each guy has a skill set that we plan on trying to use.”
Myers caught 16 passes last season, and he has only 32 for 250 yards and no touchdowns in his three NFL seasons. He also has started only 12 games.
Those numbers figure to soar in a Knapp offense that features the tight ends. Myers said he and others are well aware of how Knapp uses the tight ends.
“Definitely,” Myers said. “Even in years past, we watched Houston, the way they used their tight ends, stuff like that. Once he came here, we kind of knew that was his background. As tight ends, you kind of like that. We were kind of phased out last year, so we were excited, I guess you could say.”
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August 6th, 2012 at 2:14 pm
Win!
August 6th, 2012 at 2:15 pm
One can only hope that a guy like Ausberry emerges along with Myers. Palmer likes him and he certainly has the skill set.
August 6th, 2012 at 2:15 pm
Man it really is lonely at the top.
August 6th, 2012 at 2:17 pm
Ku-Kaw!!!
August 6th, 2012 at 2:19 pm
5
August 6th, 2012 at 2:20 pm
Myeres going to rock it like a Swede!
August 6th, 2012 at 2:20 pm
4. LoL
August 6th, 2012 at 2:21 pm
I don’t like the Donkeys adding Keith Brooking at LB!
that guy still has another year or two left in the tank and he provides LEADERSHIP on the field & in the locker room. I wanted him.
He has ties to Dennis Allen (Atlanta).
I wonder why Dungver wanted him over ex-viking and Raider fan favorite E.J. Henderson ??
August 6th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
August 6th, 2012 at 2:21 pm
I wonder why Dungver wanted him over ex-viking and Raider fan favorite E.J. Henderson ??
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I can tell you why. Dungver is making a VERY strong push THIS YEAR. They are the odds on favorite for the division and with Manning having a good year will be in the hunt. But teams are razor thin and having reasonably priced veteran backups at key positions is crucial. The Whiners have done the same thing.
August 6th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
Anyone take a look at the Game last night? I get all pumped up from reading the blog and camp tweets…..Then I see a Top shelf offense come out and drive 75 yards and get 7 on the opening possession. Kinda brings me back to earth a bit. Geeezze….We got them on the schedule too.
August 6th, 2012 at 2:28 pm
theghostronin79 Says:
August 6th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
Anyone take a look at the Game last night? I get all pumped up from reading the blog and camp tweets…..Then I see a Top shelf offense come out and drive 75 yards and get 7 on the opening possession. Kinda brings me back to earth a bit. Geeezze….We got them on the schedule too.
Yup, at home! But still…
August 6th, 2012 at 2:31 pm
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August 6th, 2012 at 2:31 pm
OAKLAND RAIDERS FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 6th, 2012 at 2:32 pm
Your link didnt work.
August 6th, 2012 at 2:33 pm
SORRY BOUT THAT DONT KNW WHAT I DID WRONG
August 6th, 2012 at 2:40 pm
T.O ran a 4.45 40 today? Wow
August 6th, 2012 at 2:41 pm
Sikh temple shooting suspect Wade Michael Page was white supremacist
(CBS/AP) OAK CREEK, Wis. – Before he strode into a Sikh temple with a 9mm handgun and multiple magazines of ammunition, Wade Michael Page played in white supremacist heavy metal bands with names such as Definite Hate and End Apathy.
The bald, heavily tattooed bassist was a 40-year-old Army veteran who trained in psychological warfare before he was demoted and discharged more than a decade ago.
When the shooting at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in suburban Milwaukee ended, six victims ranging in age from 39 to 84 years old lay dead. Three others were critically wounded, including Oak Creek Police Officer Lt. Brian Murphy.
Page, who was shot to death by police, joined the Army in 1992 and was discharged in 1998. He was described Monday by the Southern Poverty Law Center as a “frustrated neo-Nazi” who had long been active in the obscure underworld of white supremacist music.
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57487668/sikh-temple-shooting-suspect-wade-michael-page-was-white-supremacist/
August 6th, 2012 at 2:42 pm
Blackmon finally signs..
August 6th, 2012 at 2:43 pm
fk TO, Plax, ocho, and moss.
I’d rather bring Ed McCaffrey out of retirment.
August 6th, 2012 at 2:47 pm
17-what’s your point-that there are idiotic people of every color in the world?
August 6th, 2012 at 2:51 pm
Lefty12 Says:
August 6th, 2012 at 2:47 pm
17-what’s your point-that there are idiotic people of every color in the world?
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For a start, yes. Plus, there’s a lot of mass-shootings in this country, and a lot of Domestic Terrorists.
Offended?
August 6th, 2012 at 2:51 pm
Myers makes sense….he isn’t great at any one thing, but he is solid in both receiving and blocking. You can’t run specialty guys who can only do one thing in and out of the lineup without giving the defense a major clue as to what the next play is going to be.
Much like Taiwan Jones last year….hey, that little fast RB is in the game….gee, you think they are going to run to the outside on this play?
Hopefully one of the young TEs better develops their blocking or catching, respectively, so they can get more playing time….but for now Myers will have to do.
August 6th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
Not at all.Actually most mass shootings involve white nut cases.
August 6th, 2012 at 2:53 pm
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August 6th, 2012 at 2:53 pm
Los Angeles Rams. Kind of has a nice ring to it. Why didn’t somebody think of this years ago?
August 6th, 2012 at 2:54 pm
lefty12 Says:
August 6th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
Not at all.Actually most mass shootings involve white nut cases.
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Correction: conservative white nut cases.
August 6th, 2012 at 2:55 pm
Same could be said for Los Angeles Chargers-back where they belong.
August 6th, 2012 at 2:56 pm
Mark Davis will move the team to LA in the next 5 years.
“Get over it.”
August 6th, 2012 at 2:56 pm
Thank you Seymour.
August 6th, 2012 at 2:57 pm
Chargers and Rams back in LA? Already a done deal.
August 6th, 2012 at 2:58 pm
When the dischargers return home to LA it will put you in quite a quandary won’t it Dakota.
August 6th, 2012 at 2:59 pm
Yes here we all are getting pumped up about the upcoming season and how well our coaching staff is doing.
The young guys are working hard to get a roster spot we are having a fantastic TE debate….Then here comes KK with some racial media feed propaganda!!
Let it go man there are crazy criminals all over the country and not one is worse than any others. Try enjoying a day without the news and just hang with your fellow Raider fans for once!
August 6th, 2012 at 3:00 pm
Dakota Says:
August 6th, 2012 at 2:51 pm
Myers makes sense….he isn’t great at any one thing, but he is solid in both receiving and blocking. You can’t run specialty guys who can only do one thing in and out of the lineup without giving the defense a major clue as to what the next play is going to be.
Much like Taiwan Jones last year….hey, that little fast RB is in the game….gee, you think they are going to run to the outside on this play?
Hopefully one of the young TEs better develops their blocking or catching, respectively, so they can get more playing time….but for now Myers will have to do.
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Exactly…
The more I listen to some of the viewpoints on this Blog…the more I think a few of us should be running this team…
Just Sayin’
August 6th, 2012 at 3:01 pm
Maybe some of you are…and if you are….you are starting to learn…
August 6th, 2012 at 3:02 pm
EastOaklandaider. this is your link.
http://www.beatweek.com/blog/12860-la-chargers-la-rams-prepare-for-los-angeles-return-as-nfl-planned-all-along/
Thanks for sharing. it makes sence and i hope its true. the R A I D E R S belong in O A K L A N D.
August 6th, 2012 at 3:02 pm
31.lefty12 Says:
August 6th, 2012 at 2:58 pm
When the dischargers return home to LA it will put you in quite a quandary won’t it Dakota.
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I don’t really care where the Raiders play, but if the Chargers move to LA, then maybe San Diego will build the Raiders a stadium???? Raiders are probably almost as popular in San Diego as the Chargers are lol.
Oakland sure as heck never will build the Raiders the stadium they want. I don’t blame Oakland either….the Raiders have not exactly set the world on fire in the 17 years or so since they returned.
August 6th, 2012 at 3:02 pm
….but for now Myers will have to do.
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We got what we got……Fortunately, I don’t think the TE is gonna impact our Offense that much; either positively or negatively. Personally, I think all he HAS to be is consistent. Doesn’t HAVE to be great. What did our TE’s average last couple years anyway….1-3 catches per game; IF that?
I’m just not getting too worked up over it.
August 6th, 2012 at 3:04 pm
Was watching some film yesterday of us against San Diego from last season and we actually ran a Completely unbalanced Formation to one side and decided to run a reverse back to the other (weak side)…where, all we had to block was a guard and a tackle…
Unbelievable.
August 6th, 2012 at 3:06 pm
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000046559/article/terrell-owens-might-get-seahawks-offer-report-says?module=HP11_hot_topics
T.O to Seatttle
T.O to Seatttle
T.O to Seatttle
T.O to Seatttle
T.O to Seatttle
T.O to Seatttle
T.O to Seatttle
YYYYYYYYaaaaaaaaaaaaaaHHHHHHHHHHoooooooooooooooooooooo
that means he aint gonna be a raider.
In other news, Boomer suggetst the Jets cut Tebow. Sorry boom boom, thats not up to you. But would you welcome Tebow to the Silver and Black? Hell yeah, the dude is a baller and a competitor. Goooooooooood short yardage guy.
August 6th, 2012 at 3:08 pm
Gonna have to Peep the Dolts Thursday night. See what they’re up to.
August 6th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
Hey, I was a Hue guy even though I called his predicted his dismissal with about 5 weeks left in the season….I still think he could be a very good NFL head coach….the power just went to his head last year, and then he blew his chance by crapping the season away in the last 5 games.
But I would take Hue’s offense from the past two years over anything the Greg Knapp has done while calling plays as an offensive coordinator.
Hue needed to learn to be a little bit more conservative on 3rd and short, and a little more in tune with his game management, but he had great potential.
August 6th, 2012 at 3:10 pm
Ausberry, I have big hopes for that kid….
August 6th, 2012 at 3:10 pm
Ouch, I need to proof read, that was fuuuuugly!
August 6th, 2012 at 3:11 pm
The young guys are working hard to get a roster spot we are having a fantastic TE debate….Then here comes KK with some racial media feed propaganda!!
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Why man, why. Please explain why. Why? Don’t get it. Why do you do it man, why. Makes me just sigh, then I gotta get high, just to get by, but why? Why man, why.
August 6th, 2012 at 3:12 pm
But I would take Hue’s offense from the past two years over anything the Greg Knapp has done while calling plays as an offensive coordinator.
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Do you think it says anything that Palmer LOVES Knapps system, and that he thinks Greg is a genious?
I know players are gonna talk favorably about coaching staff and what not but, that seemed like he was going beyond blowing smoke. I don’t know man, just a thought.
August 6th, 2012 at 3:13 pm
Dakota Says:
August 6th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
Hey, I was a Hue guy even though I called his predicted his dismissal with about 5 weeks left in the season….I still think he could be a very good NFL head coach….the power just went to his head last year, and then he blew his chance by crapping the season away in the last 5 games.
But I would take Hue’s offense from the past two years over anything the Greg Knapp has done while calling plays as an offensive coordinator.
Hue needed to learn to be a little bit more conservative on 3rd and short, and a little more in tune with his game management, but he had great potential.
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Mostly agree. It’s not clear that Knapps offense will be better than Hue’s.
August 6th, 2012 at 3:14 pm
Ausberry, I have big hopes for that kid….
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As do I. He’s gonna have to start making some noise though. Been kinda quiet this last week in camp.
August 6th, 2012 at 3:14 pm
Brandon is the guy and you bring along Ausberry. If you watched Houston al the TE’s were showcased. some in red-zone others were down the seams and others crossing underneath the LB’s. It will giev Carson another option with the check downs to reece and run dmc.
August 6th, 2012 at 3:18 pm
r8rinparadise, good point. We have young TEs, I’d like to see them showcased as you say. Myers was pretty serviceable last year as a 2nd year guy. Should get majority of reps in between the 20s. Gordon’s a good blocker, don’t know how the injury will set him back.
But Ausberry is a pretty big kid and I am hoping to see him rise up and become a force in the red zone. IT would really help our O…
August 6th, 2012 at 3:21 pm
Ausberry IS a pretty big kid.
August 6th, 2012 at 3:21 pm
How’s it goin’ 79? Ready for some damn football, I see Bartell should be back soon and Shonasty’s ankle could just be a bruise..good news.
August 6th, 2012 at 3:21 pm
45.theghostronin79 Says:
August 6th, 2012 at 3:12 pm
But I would take Hue’s offense from the past two years over anything the Greg Knapp has done while calling plays as an offensive coordinator.
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Do you think it says anything that Palmer LOVES Knapps system, and that he thinks Greg is a genious?
I know players are gonna talk favorably about coaching staff and what not but, that seemed like he was going beyond blowing smoke. I don’t know man, just a thought.
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Hey, if the QB is happy, then I am happy, but we will just have to wait and see how it turns out. I know Hue’s offense can put point on the board….but from what I recall of Knapp’s time here under Kiffin and Cable…..when he was actually calling plays that it…..things were not right.
Now, that being said, Knapp may have picked up a thing or two being Kubiak’s errand boy in Houston, so I am holding out hope that Knapp can implement Kubiak’s offense here in Oakland better than he implemented whatever that was in his first stint as OC here.
But if someone put a gun to my head and asked me which OC would put more points on the board next year, I’d have to roll with Hue over Knapp.
But, of course, hue would be undermining Dennis Allen and everyone else above him in an attempt to run the team again lol.
That’s why he had to go in the first place….Hue would have ran to Mark Davis every time he disagreed with Reggie. It would have been a poisonous situation.
August 6th, 2012 at 3:23 pm
USA 70
Argentina 64
3rd quarter
August 6th, 2012 at 3:24 pm
Good point Dakota, glad Hubert is in Cincy.
August 6th, 2012 at 3:25 pm
“But Tommy’s done a good job. He’s working, he’s trying to do everything that we ask him to do, and we’re going to continue to work on that part of his game as well as the fundamentals and technique.
“He’s a real talented player, and if he’ll just clean up a few things he’s got a chance to be one of the better interior linemen in the league.”
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Sorry, Young B …
Coach seems to like Tommy Kelly, lol!
August 6th, 2012 at 3:27 pm
#49 …
Lofty
True dat … between the 20’s its Myers … Gordon is a short yardage/goaline guy and Ausberry is a passing down guy.
With our downfield WR threats the TE’s could have some easy LB coverages to beat for big gains.
August 6th, 2012 at 3:27 pm
I don’t get how on earth did Pool, Felix and a WR all fail conditioning test in Dallas…maybe they don’t want to be there. Any chance Pool passes another teams physical?
August 6th, 2012 at 3:27 pm
55.J Hill Says:
August 6th, 2012 at 3:25 pm
“But Tommy’s done a good job. He’s working, he’s trying to do everything that we ask him to do, and we’re going to continue to work on that part of his game as well as the fundamentals and technique.
“He’s a real talented player, and if he’ll just clean up a few things he’s got a chance to be one of the better interior linemen in the league.”
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Sorry, Young B …
Coach seems to like Tommy Kelly, lol!
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I thought people in here already put Kelly in as one of the “better interior linemen in the league”….guess coach thinks Kelly isn’t quite there yet huh?
August 6th, 2012 at 3:27 pm
I don’t really care where the Raiders play
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I do. Not sure if I could handle another move. Especially to the dump known as Socal. The City of Oakland needs to keep the Raiders at all cost.
August 6th, 2012 at 3:28 pm
Dakota Says:
August 6th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
Hey, I was a Hue guy even though I called his predicted his dismissal with about 5 weeks left in the season….I still think he could be a very good NFL head coach….the power just went to his head last year, and then he blew his chance by crapping the season away in the last 5 games.
But I would take Hue’s offense from the past two years over anything the Greg Knapp has done while calling plays as an offensive coordinator.
Hue needed to learn to be a little bit more conservative on 3rd and short, and a little more in tune with his game management, but he had great potential.
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Hue needed more than to be a little more in tune with his game management….
His game management was below average.
The rest of your post I would agree with….but this is a man who kicked off to start the first and second half of his first game as a head coach….
Knapp will be better….or he will be gone’
August 6th, 2012 at 3:28 pm
I recall of Knapp’s time here under Kiffin and Cable
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When he had no real talent at the skill positions?
How about his stint in SF when he actually had some weapons?
August 6th, 2012 at 3:29 pm
The last time Knapp was here he had one of the biggest busts in NFL history as his QB,rookie WRs,an Oline that was atrocious and being rebuilt,and J.Fargus-everyones punching bag- as his primary RB due to the injury of his highly drafted new toy D.McFadden.I find it difficult to judge the guy honestly due to all that.
August 6th, 2012 at 3:30 pm
Better than he has been….maybe not better than Hue….but the tail end of last year Hue lost his balls….called a safe game the last 5 games….played it safe….and lost!
August 6th, 2012 at 3:30 pm
LOL!
So you really think we are headed back to dive left, dive left, incomplete paa, punt????
CMON!!!!
August 6th, 2012 at 3:31 pm
guess coach thinks Kelly isn’t quite there yet huh?
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And he would be right. Not quite top 5 yet.
August 6th, 2012 at 3:32 pm
You know what…..forget the TEs and their place in the passing game (other than in the red zone). The TE should be kept in to block on passing downs if needed, and let McFadden and Reece be released from QB protection duties…..they are so much more of a threat than any TE on the roster.
McFadden was not utilized as much as he should have been in the passing attack at the beginning of last year.
DRAFT MCFADDEN!!!!!!
August 6th, 2012 at 3:34 pm
Jackson got out-coached nearly every damn game.The proof is in 2nd half results of games.
August 6th, 2012 at 3:34 pm
With the new blitz scheme and shaugnessy back … put it this way … No d-linemen will have 4 hands blocking them anymore. Double-teams will be gone.
our old scheme was so easy to beat.
August 6th, 2012 at 3:35 pm
Allen said he has been impressed with Myers’ play through the first week-plus of training camp.
“He’s done a nice job of trying to be consistent,” Allen said. “From a receiving standpoint, that’s probably where he’s a little bit more advanced as far as knowing what to do and where to be.
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LOL!
Coach thinks his receiving skills are the best part of his game.
Some of the semi’s aren’t going to agree with that.
August 6th, 2012 at 3:38 pm
You know what…..forget the TEs and their place in the passing game (other than in the red zone). The TE should be kept in to block on passing downs if needed, and let McFadden and Reece be released from QB protection duties…..they are so much more of a threat than any TE on the roster.
McFadden was not utilized as much as he should have been in the passing attack at the beginning of last year.
DRAFT MCFADDEN!!!!!!
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Keeping the TE in to block on passing downs is an option….but should not always be kept in….for the same reason you mentioned above…..tendencies!
But hey, if I was running this Offense….Reece would be playing TE and Myers would be the number 2…
August 6th, 2012 at 3:39 pm
Gordon would be 3rd and only in during a 13 or 23 personnel group and would usually only play in the red zone and short yardage….
I think we might see some creativity with Reece….
If we don’t…Knapp won’t last long…
August 6th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
Knapp took over Marriuci’s offense in SF and rode it…..then he ran Michael Vick around to get good run stats in Atlanta…..the guy still has a lot to prove IMO.
I hope he does it. Just not counting on it.
Knapp’s hiring was the main head scratcher moment of Reggie’s offseason….I know he let his HC choose, but Knapp? Really?
I am just crossing my fingers and hoping for the best.
August 6th, 2012 at 3:42 pm
How’s it goin’ 79? Ready for some damn football, I see Bartell should be back soon and Shonasty’s ankle could just be a bruise..good news.
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Hey Tx, it’s good man. Yeah, I got a little fix last night watchin Hall of Fame game. Gonna Peek at the Dolts Thursday night and do some Recon….I’m getting all kinds of ansy. Already got next Monday’s game set on DVR. So, did you do it? You order the jersey?
August 6th, 2012 at 3:43 pm
Jackson got out-coached nearly every damn game.The proof is in 2nd half results of games.
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TOTALLY AGREE, Hue’s 2nd half adjustments consisted of abandoning the run game. Desperation sets in and Hue relies on fake punts. Hue runs Bush on 2nd and 1. Alot of little things Hue did broke my heart, fk the cute sht and play Raider football.
August 6th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
Dakota Says:
August 6th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
Knapp took over Marriuci’s offense in SF and rode it…..then he ran Michael Vick around to get good run stats in Atlanta…..the guy still has a lot to prove IMO.
I hope he does it. Just not counting on it.
Knapp’s hiring was the main head scratcher moment of Reggie’s offseason….I know he let his HC choose, but Knapp? Really?
I am just crossing my fingers and hoping for the best.
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Agreed….
Although I’m not just crossing my fingers and hoping for the best…I’m doing a bit more than that….
August 6th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
Knapp’s hiring was the main head scratcher moment of Reggie’s offseason….I know he let his HC choose, but Knapp? Really?
I am just crossing my fingers and hoping for the best.
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Naw, I totally get what you’re saying. It just seems that Player after player seem to be glowing about the new scheme. DMAC included. I’m crossing my fingers as well but, the players “Excitement” is getting ME excited too.
August 6th, 2012 at 3:46 pm
Hue wasn’t perfect….just had the best offense in Oakland since Gannon and Gruden/Callahan. It was nice to see points on the board for once.
Just sayin’, Hue has a lot to clean up as a HC, but the potential is there. Way more potential than the Wife Beating Buffoon.
August 6th, 2012 at 3:46 pm
theghostronin79 Says:
August 6th, 2012 at 3:42 pm
How’s it goin’ 79? Ready for some damn football, I see Bartell should be back soon and Shonasty’s ankle could just be a bruise..good news.
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Hey Tx, it’s good man. Yeah, I got a little fix last night watchin Hall of Fame game. Gonna Peek at the Dolts Thursday night and do some Recon….I’m getting all kinds of ansy. Already got next Monday’s game set on DVR. So, did you do it? You order the jersey?
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LOL Yeah man I’ll be checkin’ that Dolts game too, hoping I’m not impressed. Nah bro almost did, went to the mall and they told me 2-4 weeks til Nikes arrive. The kid told me they may be more fitted, so I wanna try one on. Picked up a sweet cap though, then saw Reg with the same cap in the camp photos, fella has good taste.lol
August 6th, 2012 at 3:47 pm
Knapp was the OC is SF fron 01′ – 03′. they went #3 in scoring in 01′, 13th in scoring in 02′, and 9th in scoring in 03′
Knapp was OC in Atlanta from 04′ – 06′.
04′ Atl was 16th in scoring
05′ Atl was 14th in scoring
06′ Atl was 25th in scoring.\
Kanpp was OC in Oakland 07′ – 08′
07′ Oak was 23rd in scoring
08′ Oak was 29th in scoring
Knapp was OC in Seattle in 09′
09′ Sea was 25th in scoring
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/
August 6th, 2012 at 3:47 pm
I think the guy who the coach thinks is the best blocker is going to play more than short yardage and red zone snaps. More like AT LEAST short yardage and red zone spots.
August 6th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
Knapp just needs to install concepts and let Carson run the show…
If he does that….the Offense will thrive.
August 6th, 2012 at 3:49 pm
that’s cool Tx…. Yeah, I saw a new Jersey the other day. Some dude was wearing #20. They ARE more fitted. It almost looked like a T-shirt. Not all loose, baggy, and hangin past yer ass. I get close, then I chicken out. It’s alot of money to spend on somethin’ you might not like, or get the size wrong and what-not.
August 6th, 2012 at 3:50 pm
I think Saunders is there to guide Knapp with fine tuning, why pay the man just to chase around Tonga at practice.lmao
August 6th, 2012 at 3:51 pm
J Hill Says:
August 6th, 2012 at 3:47 pm
I think the guy who the coach thinks is the best blocker is going to play more than short yardage and red zone snaps. More like AT LEAST short yardage and red zone spots.
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Not if the guy cannot catch…as Dakota said….if he is on the field and only blocking he is a wasted Chess Piece….he has to be able to do both….
Myers blocks better than Gordon catches….
August 6th, 2012 at 3:51 pm
TxRaider210 Says:
August 6th, 2012 at 3:50 pm
I think Saunders is there to guide Knapp with fine tuning, why pay the man just to chase around Tonga at practice.lmao
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Good point.
I agree.
August 6th, 2012 at 3:52 pm
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Yeah man it’s weird, even some of the players are rockin’ like 48 size on the field. I’d like to think a 52 would do but who knows..my gal talked some sense in to me about tryin’ one on before I order a custom.
August 6th, 2012 at 3:53 pm
J.Hill…but as it stands…ur right…Gordon is the number 2….and I’m quite sure we will have some 2 TE sets outside the scoring zone.
August 6th, 2012 at 3:53 pm
backstageatapuppetshow Says:
August 6th, 2012 at 3:51 pm
TxRaider210 Says:
August 6th, 2012 at 3:50 pm
I think Saunders is there to guide Knapp with fine tuning, why pay the man just to chase around Tonga at practice.lmao
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Good point.
I agree.
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Did you see the pic from day 4 of Al chasin’ Tonga ? Fkn hilarious and classic!
August 6th, 2012 at 3:53 pm
Carson Palmer and McFadden can probably make most OCs look good….so there is hope!
That defense though…..man, I hope our HC and DC can work some miracles! A lot of old dogs stuck with Al Davis tricks that will need some major deprogramming if that defense has any hope of helping us win games.
It may not happen this year, but as Reggie gets more cap space and picks he can use to flush the turds from that side of the ball, hopefully things will begin to turn around.
August 6th, 2012 at 3:54 pm
Gotta split man, I’ll catch you tomorrow. Have a good one Nation.
August 6th, 2012 at 3:55 pm
I think Reece is going to be moving around though…..Knapp would be a fool not to use him in this capacity….similar to the way the Texans used James Casey last season….true H back!
August 6th, 2012 at 3:55 pm
TxRaider210, yeah…saw that…there have been many good pics….
August 6th, 2012 at 3:56 pm
Take care 79, Raider on!
August 6th, 2012 at 3:57 pm
Dakota Says:
August 6th, 2012 at 3:53 pm
Carson Palmer and McFadden can probably make most OCs look good….so there is hope!
That defense though…..man, I hope our HC and DC can work some miracles! A lot of old dogs stuck with Al Davis tricks that will need some major deprogramming if that defense has any hope of helping us win games.
It may not happen this year, but as Reggie gets more cap space and picks he can use to flush the turds from that side of the ball, hopefully things will begin to turn around.
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Love the deprogramming comment….so true.
I’d like to flush Seymour and Huff today!
August 6th, 2012 at 3:57 pm
backstageatapuppetshow Says:
August 6th, 2012 at 3:55 pm
TxRaider210, yeah…saw that…there have been many good pics….
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Yeah man it’s so funny that Saunders acts like the extra defender out there, crackin’ these guys up and challenging them at his age.
August 6th, 2012 at 3:58 pm
Pardon my lack of knowledge….but why do most think Gordon can’t catch? I don’t recall seeing much of him last season. Is this fact from his college days or just rumor?
August 6th, 2012 at 3:58 pm
I say let Schmitt play FB and make Reece the backup RB. Reece can carry the rock as a RB.
August 6th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
Dakota Says:
August 6th, 2012 at 3:58 pm
I say let Schmitt play FB and make Reece the backup RB. Reece can carry the rock as a RB.
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Yep, I believe he can fill the role Bush had, and now Taiwan another injury so it makes sense.
August 6th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
Gordon has said it himself….there is an interview from this season on the website..
August 6th, 2012 at 4:01 pm
Guess that Redskins trade rumor never turned into anything….that’s okay, keep the picks Reggie!
August 6th, 2012 at 4:01 pm
But he also said he was working on it….as long as he isn’t Dudley..we should be okay!
August 6th, 2012 at 4:01 pm
Thanks go out to both Bri3n & Kell, for sharing their observations of what they saw at TC..Nice to get some semi pro perspective..
I like what I’m reading on how DA is doing things so far..Anxious to see what he does in game situations.
Quote for the day: “Lately, I’ve been worried that I drink too much. I’ve really got to quit worrying.”—Ron White…
August 6th, 2012 at 4:01 pm
Time to go….I can’t wait for next Monday Night!!!!!!!!
August 6th, 2012 at 4:03 pm
Dakota
I think the Skins rumor was the dude tryin’ to CYA, after calling his team the Raiders, but at least he didn’t go Jerry style in D.lol
August 6th, 2012 at 4:03 pm
Later Dakota
August 6th, 2012 at 4:04 pm
Gordon has said it himself….there is an interview from this season on the website..
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Dang, if he flat out admits he can’t catch a fkn football then…….well, I don’t know what to say.
August 6th, 2012 at 4:06 pm
Dakota Says:
August 6th, 2012 at 3:58 pm
I say let Schmitt play FB and make Reece the backup RB. Reece can carry the rock as a RB.
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Yep, I believe he can fill the role Bush had, and now Taiwan another injury so it makes sense.
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Similar to A. Hernandez from NE carrying the rock?
August 6th, 2012 at 4:06 pm
Chuck Bresnahan now the DC of YOUR Sacramento Mountain Lions.
August 6th, 2012 at 4:06 pm
I say let Schmitt play FB and make Reece the backup RB. Reece can carry the rock as a RB
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Not sure if I agree with that yet. Goodson has had a good camp so far. Maybe as plan B
August 6th, 2012 at 4:07 pm
Gordon did catch a pass last season though for 2 yards….there is something to build on’
Ha
August 6th, 2012 at 4:09 pm
Reece a back-up RB? Your stupid. Sorry.
Reece is a threat at FB to get open in the pass game and to run form the FB spot and a fast FB who can get outside on sweeps to lead block. When he is at FB the Defense has to watch him … put him at RB and SChmitt at FB and you negate his whole skill-set. The reason Reece is a weapon is beacuse he plays FB, he can exploit mismatches all day.
August 6th, 2012 at 4:11 pm
The reason Reece is a weapon is because he plays FB, he can exploit mismatches all day.
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Yep
August 6th, 2012 at 4:11 pm
Should play H Back….not FB…
Perhaps he will.
August 6th, 2012 at 4:14 pm
I really like this Tebow kid….really smart guy…
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000046695/article/tim-tebow-wishes-boomer-esiason-luck-in-announcing
August 6th, 2012 at 4:15 pm
Hey Boomer, you dropped your bait on the ground. Might wanna pick it up…..the hook is empty!
August 6th, 2012 at 4:15 pm
When you have Reece at FB and McFadden at RB … you give LB’s a very hard time when play-action and screen game comes into play … if our TE’s come along then you have forced the D to account for # pass-catchers form the line of scrimage.
This makes the WR’s smile and opens up the seams.
August 6th, 2012 at 4:16 pm
Reece a back-up RB? Your stupid. Sorry.
Reece is a threat at FB to get open in the pass game and to run form the FB spot and a fast FB who can get outside on sweeps to lead block. When he is at FB the Defense has to watch him … put him at RB and SChmitt at FB and you negate his whole skill-set. The reason Reece is a weapon is beacuse he plays FB, he can exploit mismatches all day.
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Yeah, but how about the 3rd down back? Passing situations? Reece may not be a stud lead blocker, but he can pass block pretty well. Also his twitter page lists himself as an H-Back.
August 6th, 2012 at 4:18 pm
@raiderinparadise
When you have Reece at FB and McFadden at RB …with a three receiver set, you could go no huddle and come out in a legit 5 wide…make them burn a timeout.
August 6th, 2012 at 4:19 pm
DutchRaider77 Says:
August 6th, 2012 at 4:16 pm
Reece a back-up RB? Your stupid. Sorry.
Reece is a threat at FB to get open in the pass game and to run form the FB spot and a fast FB who can get outside on sweeps to lead block. When he is at FB the Defense has to watch him … put him at RB and SChmitt at FB and you negate his whole skill-set. The reason Reece is a weapon is beacuse he plays FB, he can exploit mismatches all day.
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Yeah, but how about the 3rd down back? Passing situations? Reece may not be a stud lead blocker, but he can pass block pretty well. Also his twitter page lists himself as an H-Back.
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Yes it does….that makes me happy….didn’t say that a couple weeks ago…
August 6th, 2012 at 4:19 pm
Knapp must read this blog…..if Reece is going to move around this season he will have a big year…
August 6th, 2012 at 4:22 pm
Knapp has to find a way to use all the offensive talent …
McFadden should average about 5.5 a carry and 12 a reception.
August 6th, 2012 at 4:23 pm
i have to admit …. i would like to see Taiwan get some screens and carries.
can you imagine:
3rd down spilt backs with taiwan and mcfadden !!!!!!!
August 6th, 2012 at 4:25 pm
denver signs keith brookings, Reece just became a non-factor.
August 6th, 2012 at 4:26 pm
Its too bad we can’t get some sort of value for King when Lechler returns.. Even a 5th rounder.. Some team is going to snap up Lechler-Lite as soon as he’s cut.
August 6th, 2012 at 4:26 pm
seriously, i think i would rather have zack thomas than brookings
August 6th, 2012 at 4:27 pm
One week away…. Raaaaaaaaiiiiiiiiiiiiderrrrs… RAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIIIIDERRRRRRS
Waddup Nation
Rack ‘em
August 6th, 2012 at 4:27 pm
CODE BLACK 2012
August 6th, 2012 at 4:32 pm
i have to admit …. i would like to see Taiwan get some screens and carries.
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Hate to sound negative but I’m giving up on Jones. Had to rehab before the combine, injured last season, injured this season. I don’t think he will be reliable.
August 6th, 2012 at 4:32 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
August 6th, 2012 at 2:15 pm
Man it really is lonely at the top.
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How would you even have the foggiest clue how that would feel?
August 6th, 2012 at 4:33 pm
Ausberry has dropped some passes lately. He needs to be more consistent. Gordon is a devastating blocker, so I think he’s got a roster spot.
August 6th, 2012 at 4:35 pm
This was on Owen Schmitt’s Twitter I laughed for a good 10 mintues… I know you all will enjoy:
MY GIRLFRIEND LEFT A NOTE ON THE FRIDGE:
“IT’S NOT WORKING. I CAN’T TAKE IT ANYMORE. I AM GOING TO MY MOM’S PLACE.”
I OPENED THE FRIDGE. THE LIGHT CAME ON. THE BEER WAS COLD …
WHAT THE HELL IS SHE TALKING ABOUT ???
August 6th, 2012 at 4:38 pm
LMAO, The Run-away beer truck strikes!
August 6th, 2012 at 4:45 pm
Schmitt has just cemented his place in the Raider Hall of Fame. That is classic Raider attitude.
August 6th, 2012 at 4:46 pm
J Hill Says:
August 6th, 2012 at 3:28 pm
I recall of Knapp’s time here under Kiffin and Cable
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When he had no real talent at the skill positions?
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Poor JaMarcus!
August 6th, 2012 at 4:56 pm
http://www.silverandblackpride.com/2012/8/6/3224380/raiders-release-depth-chart-for-preseason-opener
August 6th, 2012 at 5:05 pm
Brookings is waged up I’d roll my dice on goethel
August 6th, 2012 at 5:54 pm
what is Al saunders real role on this team? I mean this guy had one of the best offenses in KC and is known for his legendary playbook and he defers to knapp? i hope he has a bigger role in this offense behind the scenes or something. i’m confused by this.
August 6th, 2012 at 6:07 pm
A depth chart?? New fu¢king era!
August 7th, 2012 at 3:17 am
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August 7th, 2012 at 1:27 pm
Damn this RAIDER fan IS FUNNY AS HELL. He’s even reaching out to the NATION and creating a contest for a ticket giveaway.
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