Curry heads to L.A. for second opinion
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Friday, August 10th, 2012 at 8:09 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Chipping in with some news and notes while subbing for Steve Corkran tonight . . .
– It’s looking as if rookie linebacker Miles Burris could find himself the Week 1 starter based on the lack of progress linebacker Aaron Curry is making with his sore knees.
Curry wasn’t at practice Friday, heading to Los Angeles for a second opinion, according to coach Dennis Allen. Curry sent out a cryptic tweet Thursday thanking Allen and general manager Reggie McKenzie, causing the cyberspace rumor mill to speculate that perhaps he had retired or been cut.
Not yet.
“He’ll go down and we’ll let him get basically a second opinion and see if we can’t do something to get him better,’’ Allen said.
Burris intercepted a Matt Leinart pass Friday.
Given that Curry already underwent stem-cell therapy on his knees, as told to CSN-Bay Area, things aren’t headed in the right direction as he remains on the Physically Unable to Perform list.
– Running back Mike Goodson was a practice spectator as he recovers from a neck injury sustained Sunday.
“Right now it’s just a little soreness left in my neck, kind of like having a crick in your neck when you wake up in the morning,’’ Goodson said. “A little more intense than that, but that’s pretty much it.’’
– There are no plans to tell the media or even players about how playing time will be parceled out Monday night.
“I think a lot of times when you tell ‘em, `Hey you’re going to play one quarter, you’re going to play 10 snaps, whatever the case may be, there’s a little bit of a mental letdown and I don’t want that,’’ Allen said.
– Backup place kicker Eddy Carmona struck the left upright three times and the right upright once in a span of five kicks, drawing howls from the players on the sideline on the last one.
– Defensive tackle Richard Seymour missed his fourth straight practice, although Allen said he isn’t overly concerned because of Seymour’s stature and knowledge of his own body. Also out was safety Tyvon Branch with back spasms. He was replaced by Mike Mitchell, who had an interception of a deflected Carson Palmer pass.
Mitchell also got tangled up with tight end Brandon Myers, who left the field with a shoulder injury, then departed with a member of the medical staff for further evavluation. The hamstring triplets (Denarius Moore, Eddie McGee, Taiwan Jones) remained out, as did Jack Crawford (foot). Tackle Zach Hurd left with a blow to the head, and Darrius Heyward-Bey with a sore knee.
Allen seemed most concerned about the Myers situation.
– Mitchell remains pain free and outwardly confident in his own ability, while at the same time believing he has to prove himself to make the team. His reputation for being a little over-enthusiastic has been duly noted by offensive assistants, coordinator Greg Knapp in particular.
Mitchell said Knapp is on him when he gets anywhere near the quarterback, reminding him it’s hands off.
Such will not be the case against Dallas Monday night.
“They’re going to let the chains off Monday night,’’ Mitchell said. “I can’t wait because no one is going to be telling me to do this, that and the other. The chains are off and I can just get to go play ball.’’
– With Goodson and Jones out, Darren McFadden probably took more snaps than the Raiders would like and as is usually the case in training camp, looked spectacular.
Training camp is made for McFadden. He can’t be tackled low because he’s the Raiders’ meal ticket, and there is no tackling to the ground or drive-through tackles, so basically he can just run everyone over.
Marcel Reece took got some work as running back out of a single back set and so did fullback Rashawn Jackson. The guy who will probably get the bulk of the work is Lonyae Miller, who played four games for the Cowboys in 2010 and spent last year on the Dallas practice squad before being cut and signed to the Raiders’ practice squad Dec. 7.
Cornerback Shawntae Spencer continues to really after a difficult start to camp, breaking up a long Palmer pass intended for Jacoby Ford and staying with him stride for stride.
– Philip Wheeler continues to be the most explosive player among the linebackers, knifing into the backfield to stop Miller for a loss.
– Personnel guru Gil Brandt was at the facility taping some interviews for Sirius NFL radio and couldn’t help but think about how different the atmosphere was without Al Davis.
“Al was an amazing person. He understood everything and he saw everything. You’’d come out here and he’d be out there in his cart, calling a player over give them pointers,” Brandt said. `It’s strange without him, but time moves on.
Brandt said Allen has an excellent reptuation throughout the league and said “the Saints were sick about it when they lost him to Denver as defensive coordinator. He looks like he’s got this team very well organized.”
– The Raiders said they would have word Saturday on whether the Monday night game agiansat Dallas would be televised live in the Bay Area or on tape delay. In past years, preseason games have typically been delayed.
The Raiders are back at it Saturday morning at 8:50 a.m.
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August 10th, 2012 at 8:11 pm
1 nation
August 10th, 2012 at 8:12 pm
PRIMERO YES!!!!!!
August 10th, 2012 at 8:28 pm
Now you can die happy Kpark.
August 10th, 2012 at 8:31 pm
If anyone wants to get in practice by guessing the score of the game Monday against Dallas, be my guest.
Raider Predition Board
Dedicated to the memory of Al Davis
qodrn: Raiders 100 Dallas 0
August 10th, 2012 at 8:38 pm
A bunch of mini Al Davis’s 160-Cowpokes 1
August 10th, 2012 at 8:42 pm
Raiders 43
Cowpiles 13
August 10th, 2012 at 8:43 pm
Looks like the national NFL media is coming, to document the post Al era.
August 10th, 2012 at 8:46 pm
I’m more interested in knowing how many paramedics the plowboys have on hand.
Love hearing about the Raider D. TAKE THE CHAINS OFF
August 10th, 2012 at 8:48 pm
Incentive….not bounty.
August 10th, 2012 at 8:48 pm
My beloved Raiders: millions
dress wearing cow fckrs: none
August 10th, 2012 at 8:51 pm
Biggest suprise of the year will be the reemergence of the AFC West as a powerhouse. Raiders,red aholes and the mules will be kicking butt on the rest of the league while beating each other up in the division,
The dolts blow and will be doormats for the next ten years
August 10th, 2012 at 8:53 pm
Someone sell the A’s some relief
August 10th, 2012 at 8:53 pm
Actual prediction:
Raiders 24
Bovine Toddlers 9
August 10th, 2012 at 8:54 pm
The National media are a bunch of lying whores….
Real Talk’
August 10th, 2012 at 8:55 pm
Win/loss doesn’t matter to me much on Monday. Should be all about fundamentals on offense.
I just want to see the defense get after it.
August 10th, 2012 at 8:57 pm
Wtf all our players are injured, this sucks it seems like it gets worse and worse.
August 10th, 2012 at 9:01 pm
a lot of teams have injuries right now … look at the Doltz with Matthews
August 10th, 2012 at 9:02 pm
Ryan Matthews with be out week 1 …
Raiders will be 1-0 in no time !
August 10th, 2012 at 9:04 pm
Injuries…injuries…injuries
SHAT!
August 10th, 2012 at 9:10 pm
Lechler
Curry
Moore
McGee
Goodson
Jones
Seymour
Crawford
Meyers
10% of the team. Actually, they’re all projected to make the cut so closer to 20%.
Most concerning appear to be Moore, Curry, Meyers, and Jones (just because he can’t seem to stay healthy).
August 10th, 2012 at 9:25 pm
Not sure whats up with Curry’s knees. Hope they’re not shot but starting to sound like it.
Ihenacho played OLB/DE at San Jose ST. Look up some of his stats, pretty impressive.
August 10th, 2012 at 9:26 pm
How about Knapp giving a shout out to Big Mac for picking up Streater? Nice!
August 10th, 2012 at 9:27 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
August 10th, 2012 at 8:31 pm
AARPRaider,
Welcome aboard.
I agree with you that what we saw in preseason last yr. came true in reg. season.
Preseason showed we had:
-Issues with stopping the run
-A decent offense
-Poor kick coverage
-Penalty issues
-Couldn’t stop the run
-Poor depth; as evidenced by how we’d get blasted in the 2nd half of games.
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Pre season also showed that Chuck B was red faced and the rest of the D staff were clueless. The regular season endorsed it.
I’m glad you see that pre season means something. Record wise, not much stock in that, but overall performance, character, leaderships, depth, and knowledge of what the hell they are trying to accomplish means everything.
Remember what the Saints did to us a few pre seasons ago? That pretty much spelled out that season. Again, we got to mop the field with some Cowboy ass. Period.
The nightmare of last years D squad cannot happen again. But we will know what to look forward to by the time the Seattle game ends.
August 10th, 2012 at 9:29 pm
I agree that it can be telling. Who cares about the final score. Execution, focus, and talent still show in preseason.
August 10th, 2012 at 9:31 pm
Oh yes..I remember what Brees did. What was it 35-3? In the one game everyone holds stock in..the 3rd…at home.
I recall feeling deflated after that one and as u alluded to, it was a precurser to the season.
Score means zip, but preseason determines who’s gonna make the team (for those on the bubble) and i’m looking to see evidence this team is onto something.
August 10th, 2012 at 9:41 pm
Poor depth; as evidenced by how we’d get blasted in the 2nd half of games.
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Some of that I attribute to Hue just getting out coached.
August 10th, 2012 at 9:43 pm
HOLLA
oh we luv preseeson too, specially when we can blast some duece and have a good old time. my girlfriend just rolled a duece so big it could feed a small nation. HOLLA
August 10th, 2012 at 9:45 pm
Raiders for life Says:
August 10th, 2012 at 9:41 pm
Poor depth; as evidenced by how we’d get blasted in the 2nd half of games.
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HOLLA
we blast dueces all day long. some big, some really big. but the second half tends to be a little tapered.
HOLLA
August 10th, 2012 at 9:47 pm
26, Like he was on mnay occasions in the 2nd half in the reg. season.
I’ve had enuff of that sinking, nervous feeling going into the half.
Even at Buffalo. 21-3 at the half, and I just knew Bills would make a run. Raiders giving up td’s like it didn’t matter.
Up 27-14 w/ Detroit. Then that sick feeling that instead of putting Detroit out of their misery, we were gonna let ‘em back in. Sure enough.
I’d love to be able to take a bathroom break when we have our opponent on their 1/2 yd. line and know when I get back we found a way to stop them.
August 10th, 2012 at 9:50 pm
O-Line is a good example of preseason.
Can the BU’s pass protect and run block. FUNDAMENTALS.
They got it or they don’t.
Win/loss doesn’t mean a whole lot. You build the final roster on individual performance, not neccessarly team performance.
August 10th, 2012 at 9:57 pm
This from wikipedia’s page on Dennis Allen:
Allen is known for his aggressive “bend but don’t break” defensive play calling that gives up a lot of yards, but also forces many sacks and turnovers. In 2009 in New Orleans, the Saints ranked 3rd in interceptions despite giving up 321 yards per game.[2] Allen’s Broncos were in the bottom half of yards allowed, ranked 23rd, but were 5th in the league in sacks.[3]
There’s a few things I don’t like about the above.
“Gives up a lot of yards”? I don’t like that.
“5th in the league in sacks”. Way overrated statistic. Raiders in 2010 were 2nd in the NFL in sacks and our defense stunk.
I hope this description of DA is at the very least “off” a bit as to what he’s trying to do.
August 10th, 2012 at 9:58 pm
Just like in the school yard.
Knapp and Tarver..line up the players and pick the best ones.
Build your teams.
August 10th, 2012 at 10:00 pm
Missus Beeecham, You are one classy lady. You show those poops who’s boss.
We’re rootin for you.
August 10th, 2012 at 10:06 pm
And bring your lunch pails.
August 10th, 2012 at 10:09 pm
Coach Tarver “Everyones gotta pay rent”
August 10th, 2012 at 10:10 pm
It’s hard for to understand why any DC or HC would have “bend don’t break” as an ultimate defensive goal for their team.
“Okay guys, I want you to give up alot of yards…but when they get close to the endzone I want ya to stiffen up all of a sudden. Okay? Go get ‘em”
August 10th, 2012 at 10:15 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
August 10th, 2012 at 10:00 pm
Missus Beeecham, You are one classy lady. You show those poops who’s boss.
We’re rootin for you.
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why thank you. some of my exes have been real sluts, but my main ex was a duece dropper and i’ve just takin rollin dueces to the next level. there is a trick to it. being 275 pounds helps, stuffing your face with everything in sight is a must, and pain meds constapate big time, thats a plus. so when the turd is bangin at the door, you know you got a winner. a little grease doesnt hurt. but droppin dueces center line on the kitchen table is an art form. holla
WHIZZLE SLURP
August 10th, 2012 at 10:18 pm
Just remember Allen isn’t calling the plays on D. His philosophy as a DC won’t carry over now.
You know he’s not the type to force his hand on his new DC.
August 10th, 2012 at 10:25 pm
38,
Hmmm. Interesting point.
I have to admit I have no idea what the “Tarver Way” is all about.
I’m guessing from the limited reports from camp and what we’ve heard in interviews it’s aggressive.
August 10th, 2012 at 10:29 pm
DJ
the opposite of “bend but don’t break” would be an ultra-aggressive D that leaves single-coverage often, gives up big plays, gets many sacks, and probably gives up lots of points. You run the bend-don’t-break when you don’t have the athletes to take more risks.
In the NFL, if you can make a D go little by little, not give up big plays, you’re bound to get a 3rd-down incompletion, an INT, a well-timed sack to finally stop the drive. Especially if you have a great front-4 (Giants).
August 10th, 2012 at 10:33 pm
Why are 49ers preseason games ALWAYS televised live and the Raiders get a tape delay on a 3rd rate network? WTF?
August 10th, 2012 at 10:40 pm
I think Tarver is about 3 seasons away from really putting his talent into our D. He wants the ability to run a 3-4, and we’re a few off-seasons away from having the front-7 for that.
When we do, we’ll see exactly what he’s capable of.
Until then, we’ll see a smarter, more diverse D than what we’ve had in Oakland the last 10 years. It will likely be average, which is still light-years beyond what we’re used to.
August 10th, 2012 at 10:57 pm
Until then, we’ll see a smarter, more diverse D than what we’ve had in Oakland the last 10 years. It will likely be average, which is still light-years beyond what we’re used to.
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Average would have been tremendous last year. Playoffs.
August 10th, 2012 at 11:28 pm
joker94583 Says:
August 10th, 2012 at 10:33 pm
Why are 49ers preseason games ALWAYS televised live and the Raiders get a tape delay on a 3rd rate network? WTF?
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It’s called parity. If the Raiders were given top flight television coverage, the rest of the league would look 3rd rate. Raiders are to popular and that upsets the powers that be.
August 10th, 2012 at 11:35 pm
Missus Beeecham Says:
August 10th, 2012 at 9:43 pm
HOLLA
oh we luv preseeson too, specially when we can blast some duece and have a good old time. my girlfriend just rolled a duece so big it could feed a small nation. HOLLA
Missus Beecham,
I assume that “girlfriend” your yacking about is old beechdowg. Tell him to man up and take care of you so we don’t have you talking about taking a crap for attention. Damn attention whores!
August 10th, 2012 at 11:40 pm
i have liked seymour but i gotta say i’m not loving this sh!t of missing practice to “pace himself” because he’s a veteran. what if every vet did this garbage? and if he needs to miss this much practice, maybe he’s just too brittle to be in the nfl anymore. wtf!
August 10th, 2012 at 11:42 pm
and by the way, curry is done. after the news of him going to LA for a 2nd opinion, his tweet the other day seems obvious. he’s retiring. miles burris will be the real deal anyway. love this guy.
August 11th, 2012 at 12:48 am
Our Rastaman them dont shave their beard and believe you me, that is a very good sign for the Raiders……if a Rastaman shave his beard he can lose him strength above and below…….Wheeler Dmo Miller Henry etc
Blesssssssss!!
August 11th, 2012 at 12:51 am
HOLLA
got a lawg bangin at the back door. mercy.
HOLLA
August 11th, 2012 at 1:32 am
HOLLA
just to let you dudes know, that lawg that was bangin at the rear door just kicked it down. oh my, that lawg was noisy. just beat its way out. tougher than a lumberjack. you wanna kno what i named it? big paul bunyan.
HOLLA
August 11th, 2012 at 2:08 am
Prediction:
Raiders – 10
Cowboys – 3
(end of the 1st quarter score; that’s all that matters, anyway)
August 11th, 2012 at 2:34 am
Paging Mr.Benson…Paging Mr. Benson.
We are officially beyond razor thin at running back. Interesting that we have approx. 7 million in cap space and we have not made move one on the RB situation. It is so bad that Mcfadden has to be the feature back at practice.
On the other hand one of our starting LBs, Curry, is out and may need additional surgery. What is going on?
7 million in cap space could be used to sign a decent backup RB and/or LB. I don’t get it–the team had to have seen the writing on the wall with Curry and the RB situation.
Is the revenue that low that we can’t afford payroll up to the salary cap limit? I am hoping thats not the case, and as a fan I am wiling to let the process play out but there has to be some type of movement
August 11th, 2012 at 2:37 am
How are the Raiders going to score on the Cowboys starters with Lonaye? Miller as the go-to back?
1st quarter Prediction:
Raiders 6
Cowboys 3
August 11th, 2012 at 3:17 am
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August 11th, 2012 at 6:29 am
DJ.
Allen is known for his aggressive “bend but don’t break” defensive play calling that gives up a lot of yards, but also forces many sacks and turnovers.
In 2009 in New Orleans, the Saints ranked 3rd in interceptions despite giving up 321 yards per game.
Allen’s Broncos were in the bottom half of yards allowed, ranked 23rd, but were 5th in the league in sacks.
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I don’t know who wrote that wiki profile but I would not read too much into it.
Dennis Allen’s style of Defense remains to be seen for the most part, he was a Defensive Coordinator for 1 season, that’s it and it was under John Fox, a noted Defensive expert who no doubt set the tone and guidelines for that Defense while DA coordinated it.
Now I find the terms “aggressive, bend but don’t break defensive play calling” contradictory.
Bend but don’t break is the opposite of aggressive.
Generally speaking, Bend but don’t break means sitting back in coverage, giving the offense short yardage plays that won’t kill you while waiting for them to make a mistake, kind of like the Colts Cover 2 scheme under Dungy.
Aggressive means going after the QB, blitzing, playing tight coverage and leaving some holes in hope that opponents won’t have the time to figure out where your weak spot is on a given play, an example would be Jim Johnson’s old Philladelphia schemes.
I trust DA with Tarver’s help will figure out a way to balance our schemes.
August 11th, 2012 at 6:30 am
Raidertalk Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 2:34 am
Paging Mr.Benson…Paging Mr. Benson.
We are officially beyond razor thin at running back. Interesting that we have approx. 7 million in cap space and we have not made move one on the RB situation. It is so bad that Mcfadden has to be the feature back at practice.
On the other hand one of our starting LBs, Curry, is out and may need additional surgery. What is going on?
7 million in cap space could be used to sign a decent backup RB and/or LB. I don’t get it–the team had to have seen the writing on the wall with Curry and the RB situation.
Is the revenue that low that we can’t afford payroll up to the salary cap limit? I am hoping thats not the case, and as a fan I am wiling to let the process play out but there has to be some type of movement
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Everything I’ve been reading (from both Cork and Paul G.) says that Reggie will hitting the waiver wires HARD come cutdown time. That’s probably what the cap room’s for.
August 11th, 2012 at 6:30 am
*hit
August 11th, 2012 at 6:34 am
My fear at this point…and i hope i’m wrong…is that Aaron Curry’s career as an Oakland Raider…and maybe as an NFL player, is over.
A shame; seeing as he was the 2nd overall pick in the draft for Seattle and a fairly decent player for the Raiders.
It’s just how i feel at this point from what i’m hearing.
I think there was more to that tweet of his than just wanting to “thank” DA and Reggie.
Again…I hope i’m wrong, but the positive is I think it’ll turn out we got a draft steal in Burris, who will fill in admirably as the new starting OLB.
August 11th, 2012 at 6:37 am
I agree Duck. All this talk of Benson and Reggie never pulled the trigger on him.
I’m sure Reggie thought long and hard about bringing him on and ultimately decided he’d do so only at vet minimum…if at all.
We have no choice but to trust Reggie and his decision not to make a move…that’s what Mark is paying him for.
I agree that Reg will not sit on that 6 plus mill.
August 11th, 2012 at 6:38 am
From Twitter:
Jerry McDonald
My opinion: Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie and coach Dennis Allen only interested in vets they KNOW they can trust. Hence, no Benson, Burress.
August 11th, 2012 at 6:51 am
Belichick, Seymour and even John Clayton got it right, for once:
“…But if the NFL doesn’t get a deal to bring the real officials back by the third preseason week, the league could ruin what might be a great season.
Millions of dollars are being spent to enhance the in-game experience for fans, including the addition of apps for fans to watch enhanced replays and other games live.
Enhancing the game experience is one thing, but not investing enough to assure games are officiated by the best officials is hypocritical.
Patriots coach Bill Belichick rarely adds fuel to any media fire, but he did Thursday night after the Patriots’ 7-6 win over New Orleans — a game in which 15 penalties were accepted.
“I think Mike Pereira has made his comments on the officials,” Belichick told reporters. “I don’t know who knows more about NFL officiating than Mike Pereira, so we’ll leave it to him. I’m just trying to coach our team and get our team better. I’m not worried about what everybody else is doing. It’s not my job.”
Pereira, the NFL former vice president of officiating, said replacement officiating mars the integrity of the game.
August 11th, 2012 at 6:53 am
I I was a betting man……Reggie will pick up a TE, RB & LB after cuts no flashy players, no headcases’, just hard working men like he was!
Good Luck Curry, my prayers are with you!
August 11th, 2012 at 6:56 am
I don’t why they couldn’t trust Burress. He made a big mistake when he shot his leg, but he’s done his time and I doubt he would make a mistake like that again.
Since that ‘incident’ he’s been “clean” as far as not getting into trouble as far as we all know.
I like Reggie and what he’s doing but when the 1st guy he brings in is a guy who’s been arrested numerous times (Underwood) and most recently accused of raping a woman after a Packers charity event, the whole “we only want character guys’ thing comes off as a little disingenuous.
I’d guess Reg is more concerned with not having guys coming in with big egos and attitudes.
August 11th, 2012 at 6:58 am
I’m not saying I want Plaxico..more so for the “ego” stuff than shooting his leg off.
The Moore injuries concern me, but we roll with what we’ve got.
I thought Plax was gonna sign with Dallas anyway. Is that not happening?
August 11th, 2012 at 7:14 am
Seems to me, and everyone else, that the Staff loves Criner-Streater, with DHB-Moore and Ford looking like the top 3 to start the season, our 6th WR has to play Special Teams, so no Plax.
August 11th, 2012 at 7:19 am
Plus most of these question marked vets will be signed once the season starts so their contracts are not guaranteed and they can be dumped at the first sign of trouble or if they’re done.
August 11th, 2012 at 7:32 am
Curry = addition by subtraction
Curry was one of the newest members of the blog’s Colt Brennan do-nothing All-Star team (other members include Frantz Joseph, Travis Ivey, MM34, Bruce Campbell and plenty of others).
Curry would get burnt in coverage about 100% of the time, would be out of place and overpursue frequently, and then he would have a decent hit, go crazy and everybody loved his “intensity” and all that.
This was a clown, who in the Detroit game, made a tackle on 3rd and 4, 5 yards down the field, and got up and celebrated. He also in the Denver game, had Tebow running out of bounds on 3rd and forever, basically giving up on the play and ready to punt. Only Curry felt the need to shove him in the back OOB and gave them an automatic first down, when they basically quit on the play.
Good riddance!!!
August 11th, 2012 at 7:58 am
Waddup Nation
Rack ‘em
August 11th, 2012 at 8:04 am
Don’t be so hard on the young’n Curry JFB! Yea, he ain’t the brightest bulb in the socket, and Burris replacing him earlier than later might be better for us in the long run, but we’re still thin at LB. Very thin, & I wouldn’t mind him coming off the bench and ready to roll giving us some sort of depth.
August 11th, 2012 at 8:06 am
Curry could be and was effective in short yardage situations, and that could have been his niche, as well as maybe ST.
Basically Sam Williams 2.0, except 98% of the people on here hated Sam Williams and his scholarship.
August 11th, 2012 at 8:14 am
Hahaha, he’s nowhere near as bad as Sam Williams was. I’m not the biggest Curry fan myself, but depth wise; I’m glad he’s on the roster (well, for now) ’cause again, that’s probably our thinnest position next to corner. Keeping my fingers crossed that we can actually see Goethel stay on the field this year.
August 11th, 2012 at 8:14 am
ALittle arsh JFB, the guy is Raider & concur with S&B, we r super thin at the LB position!
August 11th, 2012 at 8:15 am
Curry is PART OF THE REASON we are super thin at LB.
He isn’t any good, and is now looks headed to IR.
Getting rid of him and brining in someone else will help the depth.
August 11th, 2012 at 8:16 am
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000048729/article/cowboys-exec-morris-claiborne-has-to-get-out-there?module=HP11_headline_stack
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Good pick Jerry.lol
August 11th, 2012 at 8:19 am
Easy….easy, Vegas!
Getting a little fiesty there aren’t we?
You gotta give him credit for having heart..he trys, I could see him coming off the bench for Burris!
August 11th, 2012 at 8:23 am
Nothing wrong with having a backup with obvious weaknesses. We’re playing a real defense with a true defensive coach, and if injuries occur; I wouldn’t mind seeing him get in the mix, ’cause I’m sure he could be of use in short yardage situations. I’m not gonna jump all over him ’cause he’s hurt. And even you know Sam Williams 2.0 is going overboard!
August 11th, 2012 at 8:34 am
Gotta say I like Aaron Curry, he’s a limited player but a strong tackler who can set the edge vs the run and probably pick up some sacks in this new, multiple scheme, I like his attitude too, seems to go 100% every play.
And the fact he’s helping out Miles Burris, the guy likley to take his place, speaks volumes of his character.
“He’s a great player, but he’s also a great teacher, too,” Burris said. “He’s been helping me out a lot, even though I’m at the same position. He’s been giving me tips and encouragement and all that kind of stuff.”
August 11th, 2012 at 8:42 am
Tx cuz “Ya can’t make the club in the tub” but you can bring the tub to the club lol Go shorty it’ the Raidas Mother F N Birthday !
August 11th, 2012 at 8:43 am
But the outlook seems bleak for Curry, getting a second opinion on anything is bad news, maybe instead of signing Ced Benson, McKenzie is saving some money for a veteran OLB.
August 11th, 2012 at 8:44 am
Raider D Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 8:42 am
Tx cuz “Ya can’t make the club in the tub” but you can bring the tub to the club lol Go shorty it’ the Raidas Mother F N Birthday !
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LOL
Don’t tell Matt Lionheart, he may show up with the hot-tub on a flat-bed.
August 11th, 2012 at 8:47 am
Off for breakfast Nation, will holla at ya’ll in a while
August 11th, 2012 at 8:48 am
Lol Matty sporting the Soft Tub no need for flatbed Tx,
Meaybe Reggie could buy a few of them to relax all the Hammies!
August 11th, 2012 at 8:50 am
Tell em not to come out of the tub until healthy, skin will be all wrinkley n schit.lol
August 11th, 2012 at 8:52 am
Wow…Mexico beat Brazil for the gold?
August 11th, 2012 at 8:55 am
DR: Your left knee is ruined and you can’t play football.
CURRY: I want a second opinion.
DR: Your right knee is shot too.
August 11th, 2012 at 9:00 am
Just Win Baby Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 8:55 am
DR: Your left knee is ruined and you can’t play football.
CURRY: I want a second opinion.
DR: Your right knee is shot too.
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Just Win & Just Fire are teaming up to make one big Baby!
Jk Vegas…Lol
August 11th, 2012 at 9:08 am
# Just Fire Baby Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 7:32 am
Curry = addition by subtraction
Curry was one of the newest members of the blog’s Colt Brennan do-nothing All-Star team (other members include Frantz Joseph, Travis Ivey, MM34, Bruce Campbell and plenty of others).
Curry would get burnt in coverage about 100% of the time, would be out of place and overpursue frequently, and then he would have a decent hit, go crazy and everybody loved his “intensity” and all that.
This was a clown, who in the Detroit game, made a tackle on 3rd and 4, 5 yards down the field, and got up and celebrated. He also in the Denver game, had Tebow running out of bounds on 3rd and forever, basically giving up on the play and ready to punt. Only Curry felt the need to shove him in the back OOB and gave them an automatic first down, when they basically quit on the play.
Good riddance!!!
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Was Curry the guy who jumped on Percy Harvin at Minn. like 5 mins. after the play was over giving them an automatic first?
August 11th, 2012 at 9:11 am
I remember feeling such solace after Curry tweeted after the Detroit game that it was a “great day”.
No longer did I feel like shooting someone after that comforting message.
August 11th, 2012 at 9:16 am
The Raider D last year made me realize anything is possible.
I never saw a Raider D fold as badly as they did in the clutch as last yr.
I remember watching in horror and disbelief the Buffalo, Detroit and SD games and syaing out loud “This can’t be happening.” “This isn’t really happening is it?’
I want to thank them cuz I will never be shocked at anything anymore.
August 11th, 2012 at 9:16 am
Steve Corkran @CorkOnTheNFL
Former #Raiders coach Jon Gruden at practice. First time on this field in 11 years.
August 11th, 2012 at 9:16 am
Steve Corkran @CorkOnTheNFL
Tyvon Branch and Richard Seymour back at practice
August 11th, 2012 at 9:22 am
Did Gruden give Seymour a pep talk or something?
August 11th, 2012 at 9:28 am
Steve Corkran @CorkOnTheNFL
Defensive end Jack Crawford returns to practice
August 11th, 2012 at 9:29 am
So Gruden paid us a visit. Who’s next, Marcus Allen? In any case, it’s glad to see the Era of Paranoia finally over.
August 11th, 2012 at 9:32 am
Amen Duck!
August 11th, 2012 at 9:32 am
I remain concerned about D. Moore.
August 11th, 2012 at 9:40 am
Is Loverboy classic rock?
August 11th, 2012 at 9:44 am
Levi Damien @LeviDamien
Bill Romanowski makes an appearance at #Raiders camp
August 11th, 2012 at 9:49 am
Great to read that Branch, Seymour, and Crawford are back at practiceThanks
August 11th, 2012 at 9:51 am
DJ Johnny Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 9:40 am
Is Loverboy classic rock?
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I’d call them that. They came in at the tail end of that era, but the song structures and overall gestalt are identical.
August 11th, 2012 at 9:51 am
I was tweeting Cork and Levi asking about Branch and Crawford earlier, glad to see they’re back at it.
August 11th, 2012 at 9:55 am
Just had a request for “The Kid is Hot Tonight” by Loverboy and thought..”I loved that song”.
Can’t find it in our carefully “consulted” Cumulus playlist.
I have ‘Turn Me Loose’ and ‘Workin for the Weekend’.
They kind of rode that fence between rock and pop.
August 11th, 2012 at 9:58 am
U guys see the “RedZone” promo they run? They rotate two different ones and on each one they say ‘Touchdown Raiders’…they don’t mention any other team in those.
Us Raider “media cops” notice this stuff..lol.
August 11th, 2012 at 10:02 am
Raiders For Life Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 9:16 am
Steve Corkran @CorkOnTheNFL
Former #Raiders coach Jon Gruden at practice. First time on this field in 11 years.
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Raiders For Life Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 9:44 am
Levi Damien @LeviDamien
Bill Romanowski makes an appearance at #Raiders camp
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What is this…Raider Reunion Class of 2002-2003 ?
August 11th, 2012 at 10:03 am
@104
Probably there for Raider Nation Celebration.
August 11th, 2012 at 10:06 am
Finally some competence in the WH
#romney/ryan
See ya Barry Hussein, POS
August 11th, 2012 at 10:09 am
MistaBrown Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 10:06 am
Finally some competence in the WH
#romney/ryan
See ya Barry Hussein, POS
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You right-wingers LOVE mocking our President’s middle name, don’t you? Why? Is it because it’s the only thing you have to use against him?
August 11th, 2012 at 10:10 am
Steve Corkran @CorkOnTheNFL
Raiders bring the house, Palmer overthrows Criner in end zone
It’s getting hard not to be excited about this defense.
August 11th, 2012 at 10:12 am
Levi Damien @LeviDamien
Leinart hits Ausberry for 20 yards TD on first play with 2nd team
August 11th, 2012 at 10:12 am
lmao
The list is so long to use against him. Have you been asleep for 4 years? A rhetorical question RaiderFk, that means you dont need to answer, libtard
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RaiderDuck Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 10:09 am
You right-wingers LOVE mocking our President’s middle name, don’t you? Why? Is it because it’s the only thing you have to use against him?
August 11th, 2012 at 10:14 am
MistaBrown can’t accept that our current President (with his million faults) is still a vast improvement over our last one. Instead, he’d rather give us Romney, aka Bush Part II.
August 11th, 2012 at 10:14 am
Steve Corkran @CorkOnTheNFL
Tollefson seats away Leinart pass. Man is very active.
Levi Damien @LeviDamien
Dre Muhammad with TD catch with Chimdi trailing.
August 11th, 2012 at 10:16 am
Steve Corkran @CorkOnTheNFL
Shawntae Spencer with tight coverage on Criner. Great play
August 11th, 2012 at 10:16 am
RaiderFk, go cry yourself to sleep. Your hero is a failure, even worse than Jimmy Carter. He will fired in November, get over it.
#dumb fk
August 11th, 2012 at 10:16 am
Levi Damien @LeviDamien
Burris leaves McFadden wide open in right flat
August 11th, 2012 at 10:18 am
Romp in the house, Peyton aka marsian head must go down and he must go down hard! Imagine romp on bath salt during a game lol
August 11th, 2012 at 10:18 am
Levi Damien @LeviDamien
Palmer bootlegs left and hits Ausberry. Next play similar thing. This time McFadden has easy TD.
August 11th, 2012 at 10:19 am
Steve Corkran @CorkOnTheNFL
Pryor with dart to TE Kyle Efaw for touchdown. Great throw in traffic.
August 11th, 2012 at 10:20 am
Romp LOL I meant Romo lol
August 11th, 2012 at 10:20 am
Steve Corkran @CorkOnTheNFL
Something tells me that Desmond Bryant is going to have a huge season. And, no, it wasn’t Desmond’s mother telling me.
August 11th, 2012 at 10:20 am
MistaBrown can’t explain why our current Prez is leading in every battleground state. He also can’t explain what would be so great about the war with Iran Romney is guaranteed to get us into.
And enough with the “hero” talk. I’m voting Gary Johnson this November.
August 11th, 2012 at 10:21 am
My uncle’s name is Hussain.
August 11th, 2012 at 10:21 am
Keep them comin til thx
August 11th, 2012 at 10:21 am
Rfl
August 11th, 2012 at 10:22 am
Steve Corkran @CorkOnTheNFL
Ford, Criner and DeAundre Muhammad fielding punts
August 11th, 2012 at 10:23 am
You People….. When are you going to realize that both parties are crap.
Only good Party is the Green Party!
Green Party Rules!
August 11th, 2012 at 10:24 am
Keep them comin til thx
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lol,I’m covering for Thec today.
August 11th, 2012 at 10:24 am
Steve Corkran @CorkOnTheNFL
Bryan McCann joins fray on punt returns
August 11th, 2012 at 10:26 am
Steve Corkran @CorkOnTheNFL
Marquette King at it again booming punts
August 11th, 2012 at 10:29 am
O
What up man? Pryor gonna represent on MNF!
August 11th, 2012 at 10:30 am
Steve Corkran @CorkOnTheNFL
Spencer breaks up pass for Ford. Nice play
August 11th, 2012 at 10:30 am
Levi Damien @LeviDamien
Mario Kurn goes down and is carried off the field with apparent knee or ankle injury.
August 11th, 2012 at 10:32 am
Levi Damien @LeviDamien
Palmer with another off target throw. This time high and wide of Ausberry.
August 11th, 2012 at 10:33 am
Levi Damien @LeviDamien
Palmer finally connects. Hits Gordon over the middle.
August 11th, 2012 at 10:34 am
Steve Corkran @CorkOnTheNFL
“@Diggz707: @CorkOnTheNFL spencer improving?” — Taking the veteran route of easing into camp, ramping up day by day
Hmmm, interesting take.
August 11th, 2012 at 10:35 am
Levi Damien @LeviDamien
Now Calhoun goes down holding his right leg
August 11th, 2012 at 10:35 am
Ya doing a great job RFL! I am mullin over which Raider game I will be going. It will be first! Lived in the US from 2001 to Dec 2006 when I returned to the country of Ice & Snow! So it’s not exactly next door! Been part of this blog since 2001! Whatever happen Priest, Raidercain,r. & all the other bloggers on this site! I gather some of them changed handles. Go Raiders!
August 11th, 2012 at 10:36 am
Levi Damien @LeviDamien
Team surrounding Calhoun. Helped up by trainers and is some pain. Players dropping like flies out here.
Not sounding good.
August 11th, 2012 at 10:36 am
Gruden’s there to do show prep for MNF broadcast I would think.
August 11th, 2012 at 10:38 am
Steve Corkran @CorkOnTheNFL
Kurn heads into locker room without limp. Calhoun being carted off.
August 11th, 2012 at 10:38 am
Tx,
Can’t wait bro.
TP & Chekwa: Go Buckeyes!
Burris: Go Aztecs (I’m a second generation Aztec, and an Aztec for life)
August 11th, 2012 at 10:39 am
Just sayin the Nation is everywhere!
August 11th, 2012 at 10:39 am
Steve Corkran @CorkOnTheNFL
Ten players or so out with knee or hamstring injuries
August 11th, 2012 at 10:41 am
Steve Corkran @CorkOnTheNFL
Travionte Session with great catch on deep throw from Pryor. Beats Terrail Lambert.
August 11th, 2012 at 10:41 am
Represent Raider D!!
August 11th, 2012 at 10:41 am
Wow 10 & the season hasn’t even begun!
August 11th, 2012 at 10:42 am
Tx,
A lot of people are going to watch him play for the 1st time. He will impress a lot of people.
Go Buckeyes!
Damn you Mich (ghetto state that steals talent from Ohio because their athletes are criminals and crack users)
August 11th, 2012 at 10:42 am
So glad we have the great Al Miller on staff to prevent all the injuries.
August 11th, 2012 at 10:42 am
Steve Corkran @CorkOnTheNFL
Bryan McCann shows mad hops with pass breakup for Brandon Carswell.
August 11th, 2012 at 10:42 am
O
Hell yes man, Burris should have many chances to shine on MNF, and TP should destroy 3rd stringers out there!
August 11th, 2012 at 10:46 am
I always represent Rfl! Ive been a fan for over 30 yrs! Win lose or tie Raider till I Die!
We are over due for a Raider Die-Nasty if Raiders can get over these nasty injuries!
August 11th, 2012 at 10:46 am
hmmmmm…
im pretty sure we are the team with the LEAST depth this season.. how many more players are going to get hurt???? 10 players in a few weeks???? whats wrong with our trainnig grounds????
August 11th, 2012 at 10:49 am
Raiders practicing in shells today. Not sure what the heck is going on.
August 11th, 2012 at 10:49 am
Now which Jersey to buy? I love my Howie & Woodson & NP Jersey’s decisions decisions!
August 11th, 2012 at 10:49 am
J-Raider Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 10:46 am
hmmmmm…
im pretty sure we are the team with the LEAST depth this season.. how many more players are going to get hurt???? 10 players in a few weeks???? whats wrong with our trainnig grounds????
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Relax. Check out some other teams’ rosters on Wikipedia. Injuries are up all over the league, probably ’cause nobody’s hitting the pads until now.
August 11th, 2012 at 10:50 am
They should just stop practicing…and just play practice squad scrubs during preseason games.
August 11th, 2012 at 10:50 am
NP LOL ……Bo auto Fb %@$!
August 11th, 2012 at 10:51 am
what do we do once dmc goes down???? it will happen we all know it will, so dont even kid yourselves.. what do we do when our only healthy recievers are criner, dhhb, and streeter??? i bet d coordinators will be afraid of those guys!!! our defense is a freakin mystery, noone knows what it will be like.. if it fails we are getting a top 5 pick next year.. book it!
August 11th, 2012 at 10:51 am
, he’s a limited player but a strong tackler who can set the edge vs the run
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Bob,
I will have to respectfully disagree with you on the setting the edge.
I think it might be his greatest weakness. Time and time again he would go crashing into the backfield and give up the edge, allowing the RB to be in 3rd gear by the time he was 2 yards past the LOS.
The last drive against San Diego that sealed our fate, he did it twice!!!!!
August 11th, 2012 at 10:52 am
Steve Corkran @CorkOnTheNFL
Raiders working on clock-eating drill
August 11th, 2012 at 10:53 am
i swear if dmc or dhb or dvd or any other promising talent gets hurt on monday i will be the most pi$$ed off raider fan that anyone has ever seen.. i hate the preseason! grrrrr
August 11th, 2012 at 10:54 am
If we get a top 5 pick, I be puking! I just want to make the playoffs tired of getting harassed by all the other fans! Besides Al isn’t here to pick the next great Raider CB! lol
August 11th, 2012 at 10:54 am
Steve Corkran @CorkOnTheNFL
“@Sbeyrle: @CorkOnTheNFL how many games does McFadden play this year?” — All 16.
There you go J-Raider…straight from the Cork. lol
August 11th, 2012 at 10:54 am
I wonder how bad Myers injury is….me thinks its a separated shoulder which means he is out for at least 2 months….Reggie….do the right thing….get Jeremy Shockey now….defenses still will respect him especially with out speed at WR and RB
August 11th, 2012 at 10:55 am
I really think they should have cut it to 3 pre-season games for this year.
August 11th, 2012 at 10:55 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 10:51 am
, he’s a limited player but a strong tackler who can set the edge vs the run
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Bob,
I will have to respectfully disagree with you on the setting the edge.
I think it might be his greatest weakness. Time and time again he would go crashing into the backfield and give up the edge, allowing the RB to be in 3rd gear by the time he was 2 yards past the LOS.
The last drive against San Diego that sealed our fate, he did it twice!!!!!
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please stop tormenting me with those awful memories
August 11th, 2012 at 10:55 am
Levi Damien @LeviDamien
Pryor with playfake and open field to turn on the jets. Mitchell said yesterday Pryor “runs like a deer”
August 11th, 2012 at 10:56 am
Raiders for life Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 10:54 am
Steve Corkran @CorkOnTheNFL
“@Sbeyrle: @CorkOnTheNFL how many games does McFadden play this year?” — All 16.
There you go J-Raider…straight from the Cork. lol
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im glad he knows the future.. we should ask him what our record will be this season lol
August 11th, 2012 at 10:56 am
J-Raider Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 10:51 am
what do we do once dmc goes down???? it will happen we all know it will, so dont even kid yourselves.. what do we do when our only healthy recievers are criner, dhhb, and streeter??? i bet d coordinators will be afraid of those guys!!! our defense is a freakin mystery, noone knows what it will be like.. if it fails we are getting a top 5 pick next year.. book it!
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You damn right the d coordinators would be scared of Criner,Streater and DHB…..they match each other very well…size speed and two ofthose guys can be poss type of WRs…..
August 11th, 2012 at 10:57 am
i swear if dmc or dhb or dvd or any other promising talent gets hurt on monday i will be the most pi$$ed off raider fan that anyone has ever seen..
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I agree, and why I told everyone to simmer down on the parade party with Matthews getting hurt for the Dolts.
Don’t need bad ju-ju “evening” things out on us.
August 11th, 2012 at 10:57 am
Method To My Madness Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 10:54 am
I wonder how bad Myers injury is….me thinks its a separated shoulder which means he is out for at least 2 months….Reggie….do the right thing….get Jeremy Shockey now….defenses still will respect him especially with out speed at WR and RB
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Where exactly are you getting this “separated shoulder” business? Also, they don’t usually take two months to heal unless it’s an outright dislocation.
August 11th, 2012 at 10:59 am
That ferie niner back QB took one over 70 yards for a Td, I sure hope TP can do the same, and not fumble monday night!
August 11th, 2012 at 11:00 am
Steve Corkran @CorkOnTheNFL
McCann clanks punt. Can’t do that
August 11th, 2012 at 11:00 am
I think Shockey is another knucklehead these guys running the show don’t want a part of.
The Giants couldn’t wait for him to leave via FA, and he played well last year for Carolina, and they didn’t seem to want him back either.
It may be more reputation than truth about him, but we shall see.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:00 am
so its Burris-McClain-Wheeler at LB?
I’m like that
August 11th, 2012 at 11:01 am
RaiderDuck Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 10:57 am
Method To My Madness Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 10:54 am
I wonder how bad Myers injury is….me thinks its a separated shoulder which means he is out for at least 2 months….Reggie….do the right thing….get Jeremy Shockey now….defenses still will respect him especially with out speed at WR and RB
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Where exactly are you getting this “separated shoulder” business? Also, they don’t usually take two months to heal unless it’s an outright dislocation.
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Excuse me…dislocation…i fear its similar to shaughnessy injury…still a separated shoulder is not cool as well…takes time to get that back in order bruh
August 11th, 2012 at 11:02 am
175
Hell of a combo, should be at least.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:02 am
Method i like it aswell, backups are week!
August 11th, 2012 at 11:02 am
Guys can be play with seperated shoulders, depending on if it is a grade 1 or 2 or whatever the ranking is.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:03 am
TP is a beast.
6′6, 230+, runs a 4.3 40, and has a strong arm. He may never be as accurate as the elite passers in this league, but he can run better than all of them combined.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:03 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 11:00 am
I think Shockey is another knucklehead these guys running the show don’t want a part of.
The Giants couldn’t wait for him to leave via FA, and he played well last year for Carolina, and they didn’t seem to want him back either.
It may be more reputation than truth about him, but we shall see.
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Yeah he is a dk…but he is better than all our TEs…I like Myers but if he is hurt…we in trouble there…Gordon is too slow and not a real catch threat IMO….Ausberry is cool but he still learning how to play TE
He can get 40 receptions for ya with 5 TDs…..perfect! PLus he would do his thing in playoffs…he always has done well in playoffs….championship type player still….we can use him
August 11th, 2012 at 11:05 am
Raider D Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 11:02 am
Method i like it aswell, backups are week!
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Yeah Goethel Stupar and whoever else dont inspire much confidence….waiver wire time
August 11th, 2012 at 11:06 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 11:02 am
Guys can be play with seperated shoulders, depending on if it is a grade 1 or 2 or whatever the ranking is.
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Yes but just like Rivers played with acl injury…still not 100 pct and not as effective as normal
August 11th, 2012 at 11:06 am
O,
I agree that he is an athletic beast, but at what point in time does an organization try to do something with that athleticism besides hold a clipboard?
Because Dennis Allen may not have 3-4 years to wait. He goes 6-10 this season, he will be on the hot seat NEXT YEAR, and looking for any type of way to get elite athletes on the field.
The business side of football does not allow for guys to wait 3-4 years AT ANY POSITION, except in some EXTREMELY RARE cases.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:06 am
This fockin Raider roller coaster ride is just about killing me, one day everything is up the next down! I am truly worried about all these injuries!
August 11th, 2012 at 11:07 am
Method To My Madness Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 10:56 am
J-Raider Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 10:51 am
what do we do once dmc goes down???? it will happen we all know it will, so dont even kid yourselves.. what do we do when our only healthy recievers are criner, dhhb, and streeter??? i bet d coordinators will be afraid of those guys!!! our defense is a freakin mystery, noone knows what it will be like.. if it fails we are getting a top 5 pick next year.. book it!
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You damn right the d coordinators would be scared of Criner,Streater and DHB…..they match each other very well…size speed and two ofthose guys can be poss type of WRs…..
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2 are rookies and 1 is just starting to come into his own.. d coord are gonna laugh if thats all we got to throw at. unless we have a victor cruz between the rookies, which i highly doubt..
August 11th, 2012 at 11:07 am
I have no doubt Reggie will be hitting both waiver wires for players when the time comes.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:09 am
Raider D Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 11:06 am
This fockin Raider roller coaster ride is just about killing me, one day everything is up the next down! I am truly worried about all these injuries!
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injuries KILL teams every year.. we just happen to have some extremely injury prone players at skill positions lol.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:09 am
No doubt Shockey can produce on Sundays, but what is he like Monday through Saturday?
Pretty amazing a guy with his skill set has no job, and who might be playing for his 4th team in the last 5 years if he gets one.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:09 am
Duck, When does the waiver wire open?
August 11th, 2012 at 11:10 am
I expect the LB play to be quite physical not dirty tho
Burris I see as an effective blitzer who will be tancious and shed blocks once he gets things down to a science….now we will see how his coverage is because WLBs deal with RBs alot out of the flat
McClain looks more sure of himself and is reading things better. I want to see him take on guards and not wimp out as well as use those long arms to cause some deflections that turn into INTs
Wheeler should provide tremendous upgrade at SLB. I dont think TEs or FBs will have as easy time blocking vs him. He seems much more adept at covering a TE unlike Kam Wimbley
August 11th, 2012 at 11:10 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 11:09 am
No doubt Shockey can produce on Sundays, but what is he like Monday through Saturday?
Pretty amazing a guy with his skill set has no job, and who might be playing for his 4th team in the last 5 years if he gets one.
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Agreed. The last thing Reggie and DA want is some prima donna waltzing in expecting the be “The Star.”
August 11th, 2012 at 11:11 am
I wouldn’t be mad if we signed Shockey, in fact I would be pretty optimistic about it.
Just don’t think The Reggie is going down that “road” if you will, until he has a few years to put his stamp on things first.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:11 am
even the bungles got a taste of the injury bug last night.. 4 starters in 5 minutes.. their starting fn right guard is gone for the season for cryin out loud!!!
August 11th, 2012 at 11:12 am
J,
A starter is going to get hurt for us and miss time, probably a couple.
Life in the NFL. Just have to hope it is at a position we have some depth at.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:12 am
Streater two drops in a row.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:12 am
J-Raider Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 11:07 am
Method To My Madness Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 10:56 am
J-Raider Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 10:51 am
what do we do once dmc goes down???? it will happen we all know it will, so dont even kid yourselves.. what do we do when our only healthy recievers are criner, dhhb, and streeter??? i bet d coordinators will be afraid of those guys!!! our defense is a freakin mystery, noone knows what it will be like.. if it fails we are getting a top 5 pick next year.. book it!
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You damn right the d coordinators would be scared of Criner,Streater and DHB…..they match each other very well…size speed and two ofthose guys can be poss type of WRs…..
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2 are rookies and 1 is just starting to come into his own.. d coord are gonna laugh if thats all we got to throw at. unless we have a victor cruz between the rookies, which i highly doubt..
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Criner and Streater are natural WRs who use their big body to shield off DBs and use their hands well….DHB still can help eventho he has some holes in his game…..DCs gonna laugh? Palmer is throwing the ball and did you forget teams have to worry about DMAC? I dont follow what you are trying to prove here
August 11th, 2012 at 11:13 am
Steve Corkran @CorkOnTheNFL
Then Streater makes spectacular sliding catch on next play. Struggles of a rookie personified
August 11th, 2012 at 11:13 am
J i know but it still bother me to no end!
Shockey nobody will sign him until season starts that way his contract will not be guaranteed just like Burgess! Did Benson officially sign with GB yet!
August 11th, 2012 at 11:13 am
Steve Corkran @CorkOnTheNFL
Hurry-up offense in full swing
August 11th, 2012 at 11:13 am
Burris I see as an effective blitzer who will be tancious
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are you saying we will have a “tenacious d”?? hahahahaha i love me some jack black..
August 11th, 2012 at 11:14 am
Levi Damien @LeviDamien
Streater with two straight drops
August 11th, 2012 at 11:14 am
Raider D Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 11:09 am
Duck, When does the waiver wire open?
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http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3818981
August 28 is when the rosters get cut down from 90 to 80. Might be a few guys available then.
September 2 is when the rosters go from 80 to 53. LOTS of decent players will be ripe for the picking up.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:14 am
TxRaider210 Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 11:12 am
Streater two drops in a row.
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Oh well out of the 100s he has caught the last two weeks lol…Streater gonna make this squad
I’m thinking we keep 5 WRs 5 RBS and 3 TEs
August 11th, 2012 at 11:14 am
Levi Damien @LeviDamien
Streater atones for drops with catch of the day on diving, sliding grab over the middle
August 11th, 2012 at 11:15 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 11:12 am
J,
A starter is going to get hurt for us and miss time, probably a couple.
Life in the NFL. Just have to hope it is at a position we have some depth at.
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thats the problem man, where do we have any depth other than d-line??? ill wait for an answer.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:15 am
lol Tex, you beat me to it. I’m lagging!!!
August 11th, 2012 at 11:15 am
Vegas,
You are right, most coaches don’t have 3-4 years to try to develop a QB, but this situation is different. It’s a new HC and a new GM, so they need time (more than 2 years).
Facts:
1- TP is a 3rd round pick, and he doesn’t cost much and expectations are not that high compared to other young QBs drafted in the 1st round.
2- CP is the starter, and should be the starter for the next few years.
3- look at teams like the Pats and 49ers, they drafted young QBs to develop in the 2nd and 3rd rounds, and they have vets that will start for the next few years.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:16 am
J-Raider Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 11:13 am
Burris I see as an effective blitzer who will be tancious
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are you saying we will have a “tenacious d”?? hahahahaha i love me some jack black..
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Tenacious D is hilarious…especially when Dio sings
Mad Miles Burris? or Tenacious B?
August 11th, 2012 at 11:17 am
Method To My Madness Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 10:54 am
I wonder how bad Myers injury is….me thinks its a separated shoulder which means he is out for at least 2 months….Reggie….do the right thing….get Jeremy Shockey now….defenses still will respect him especially with out speed at WR and RB
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B,
Shockey is done, let it go. We don’t need a major head case on this team.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:17 am
I remember watching in horror and disbelief the Buffalo, Detroit and SD games and syaing out loud “This can’t be happening.” “This isn’t really happening is it?’
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The Buffalo game i couldn’t believe, but after that game i had no hope if they were forced to defend a last minute drive.
Detroit game deep down i knew they would score with Megatron on the field. Sadly they couldn’t shut him down.
On the bright side of things. The past few days, most tweets have been praising the D. Seems as if they’re in seek and destroy mode, going all out.
Looking forward to Monday night to see for myself.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:17 am
Method To My Madness Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 11:14 am
TxRaider210 Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 11:12 am
Streater two drops in a row.
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Oh well out of the 100s he has caught the last two weeks lol…Streater gonna make this squad
I’m thinking we keep 5 WRs 5 RBS and 3 TEs
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you honestly think we keep 5 rb’s?? thats alot…
August 11th, 2012 at 11:17 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmU7FshBwgg
Dio is the man!
August 11th, 2012 at 11:18 am
thats the problem man, where do we have any depth other than d-line??? ill wait for an answer.
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WR, OG, S would probably be the best bets.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:18 am
Facts:
1- TP is a 3rd round pick, and he doesn’t cost much and expectations are not that high compared to other young QBs drafted in the 1st round.
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Pryor might be the highest paid 3rd string QB in the league.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:18 am
The number 5 WR is on the 53 man roster and does not suit up game day, as teams only have active 46 players. The WR is a luxury and may not play until a injury.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:19 am
Method To My Madness Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 11:16 am
J-Raider Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 11:13 am
Burris I see as an effective blitzer who will be tancious
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are you saying we will have a “tenacious d”?? hahahahaha i love me some jack black..
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Tenacious D is hilarious…especially when Dio sings
Mad Miles Burris? or Tenacious B?
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deffinetly Tenacious B!!! yeah, i like the way you think bro hahaha
August 11th, 2012 at 11:19 am
5 RBs= dmac mgoods tjones reece schmitt
August 11th, 2012 at 11:19 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 11:18 am
Facts:
1- TP is a 3rd round pick, and he doesn’t cost much and expectations are not that high compared to other young QBs drafted in the 1st round.
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Pryor might be the highest paid 3rd string QB in the league.
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Nope. Jimmy Clausen (2nd-round pick) should have him beat.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:20 am
Vegas,
Why do you think TP’s situation is different from C Karpernick?
Harbaugh was a rookie HC last year, Smith is not better than CP, so why can harbaugh afford such a move but not DA?
August 11th, 2012 at 11:20 am
J-Raider Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 11:19 am
Method To My Madness Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 11:16 am
J-Raider Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 11:13 am
Burris I see as an effective blitzer who will be tancious
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are you saying we will have a “tenacious d”?? hahahahaha i love me some jack black..
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Tenacious D is hilarious…especially when Dio sings
Mad Miles Burris? or Tenacious B?
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deffinetly Tenacious B!!! yeah, i like the way you think bro hahaha
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You know I’m rather fond of the way I think as well lmao
August 11th, 2012 at 11:21 am
Thaanks Duck! I agree O it would be foolish to cut TP, I say they develop TP for another 2 to 3 Years no rush he’s just the back up i.e. Steve Young
August 11th, 2012 at 11:21 am
Raider Dell Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 11:18 am
The number 5 WR is on the 53 man roster and does not suit up game day, as teams only have active 46 players. The WR is a luxury and may not play until a injury.
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I agree…but with our hammy squad always pulling up lame we gonn need 5 guys lol
August 11th, 2012 at 11:22 am
Raider Dell Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 11:18 am
The number 5 WR is on the 53 man roster and does not suit up game day, as teams only have active 46 players. The WR is a luxury and may not play until a injury.
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I agree…but with our hammy squad always pulling up lame we gonn need 5 guys lol
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We need a DR. Specialist in hammys, LOL
August 11th, 2012 at 11:22 am
Pryor staying…I bet he makes a few wow plays monday…he will get extended time…last preseason we really didnt get to see him….talkin bout practice…not the actual game but practice
August 11th, 2012 at 11:22 am
Pryor might be the highest paid 3rd string QB in the league.
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LOL
So he is making 600K instead of 500K?
August 11th, 2012 at 11:22 am
Not to beat a dead horse here, but the reaction my Aaron Curry commments got are exactly why I put him in the Colt Brennan Do-Nothing blog All-star team (patent pending).
The last drive against San Diego, everyone has heaped tons of blame and finger-pointing at Rolando for not making a play, Chuck B for sucking, TK and Seymour for not getting a pass rush, and the DB’s for sucking. And rightfully so.
But Curry, made two HORRENDOUS mental mistakes in that 4th quarter, failing to seal the edge on runs that ultimately cost us the game.
But yet, when you bring it up like I did, everyone is like “oh come on, your being harsh” “I love his intensity” “he’s a Raider, don’t be so negative”.
Just flipping weird to me, that’s all.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:23 am
Raider Dell Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 11:22 am
Raider Dell Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 11:18 am
The number 5 WR is on the 53 man roster and does not suit up game day, as teams only have active 46 players. The WR is a luxury and may not play until a injury.
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I agree…but with our hammy squad always pulling up lame we gonn need 5 guys lol
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We need a DR. Specialist in hammys, LOL
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Yeah dont get it Dell….every damn TC its a hammy here and a hammy there
August 11th, 2012 at 11:24 am
Vegas….well we shall see…Curry wasnt that bad for us….just needed more in coverage since they had him at WLB…I always maintained at his big size he needs to be SLB….but I think he is done in Oakland….on to Tenacious B at WLB
August 11th, 2012 at 11:24 am
MY gawd some of you guys have jumped real hard and fast onto Streater’s bandwagon. Let’s see how he performs in a game. i remember a sports media guru purporting that Chaz Schillens was a great WR in camp also, look what happens after a few seasons.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:24 am
Why do you think TP’s situation is different from C Karpernick?
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Pryor is much more of an athlete than Kapy, AND ACTUALLY PLAYED some WR in college.
That’s my point, Pryor is too freak of an athlete to sit around for a few years.
Shake it if you got it, right?
August 11th, 2012 at 11:24 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 11:18 am
thats the problem man, where do we have any depth other than d-line??? ill wait for an answer.
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WR, OG, S would probably be the best bets.
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i can agree with OG, but thats it.. at safety we cant count on gio and mm34, no way at least not for any extended period of time.. and for WR we have only 3 that have shown they can stay healthy and two of those are rookies so we really dont know about them, you got king darius the hamstrung deepthreat to go along with jacoby ford’s knees and ankles.. so yeah you might be right about our guard position.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:26 am
Method To My Madness Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 11:19 am
5 RBs= dmac mgoods tjones reece schmitt
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oooohh, ok gottcha.. didnt know you included fullbacks in there..
August 11th, 2012 at 11:26 am
Bob Melvin= idiot manager….of our 9 losses since the all start break about 5-6 of them occured when Melvin leaves a starter out too long…last night was pure evidence of this…Brandon McCarthy pitches 6 innings after a 2 month layoff cuz of injury…you have a nice bullpen with a 3-2 lead…..why trot him out for 7th? Chicago is a good team and those batter had seen him 3 times by that moment…well tied game immediately….Melvin pisses me off…I was yelling at TV DONT BRING MCCARTHY BACK….but do I get listened to? Nope
August 11th, 2012 at 11:27 am
Btw,Miami has Moire, Gerard, and their 1st round QB.
No way TP is the highest paid 3rd string QB.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:28 am
Method To My Madness Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 11:26 am
Bob Melvin= idiot manager….of our 9 losses since the all start break about 5-6 of them occured when Melvin leaves a starter out too long…last night was pure evidence of this…Brandon McCarthy pitches 6 innings after a 2 month layoff cuz of injury…you have a nice bullpen with a 3-2 lead…..why trot him out for 7th? Chicago is a good team and those batter had seen him 3 times by that moment…well tied game immediately….Melvin pisses me off…I was yelling at TV DONT BRING MCCARTHY BACK….but do I get listened to? Nope
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Until Cook is in the game!!!!
August 11th, 2012 at 11:28 am
Raider Dell Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 11:24 am
MY gawd some of you guys have jumped real hard and fast onto Streater’s bandwagon. Let’s see how he performs in a game. i remember a sports media guru purporting that Chaz Schillens was a great WR in camp also, look what happens after a few seasons.
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As a backup and a guy to have in case the guys ahead of him get injured…i’ll take him…i dont think he is Calvin jonhson but for a 5th wr i wont mind….mcgee calhoun or muhammad not having better camps and arent as good
I still think DHB,Moore,Ford and Criner are ahead of him
August 11th, 2012 at 11:29 am
I didn’t say THE highest paid, said one of the highest paid.
Most 3rd stringers are UDFA, late round picks, not 3rd rounders.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:29 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 11:24 am
Why do you think TP’s situation is different from C Karpernick?
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Pryor is much more of an athlete than Kapy, AND ACTUALLY PLAYED some WR in college.
That’s my point, Pryor is too freak of an athlete to sit around for a few years.
Shake it if you got it, right?
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You are assuming the HC abd OC are not going to use him, which will be a huge mistake.
The Jets traded for Tebow for a reason. Guys like him and TP can help your team. Use them is STs, Wildcat, and GL situations.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:30 am
Raider Dell Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 11:28 am
Method To My Madness Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 11:26 am
Bob Melvin= idiot manager….of our 9 losses since the all start break about 5-6 of them occured when Melvin leaves a starter out too long…last night was pure evidence of this…Brandon McCarthy pitches 6 innings after a 2 month layoff cuz of injury…you have a nice bullpen with a 3-2 lead…..why trot him out for 7th? Chicago is a good team and those batter had seen him 3 times by that moment…well tied game immediately….Melvin pisses me off…I was yelling at TV DONT BRING MCCARTHY BACK….but do I get listened to? Nope
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Until Cook is in the game!!!!
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Need to demote him….I Do Little or Ball Four would be better relievers
All I know is I need a strong outing from Blackley today along with some run support
August 11th, 2012 at 11:30 am
Method To My Madness Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 11:24 am
Vegas….well we shall see…Curry wasnt that bad for us….just needed more in coverage since they had him at WLB…I always maintained at his big size he needs to be SLB….but I think he is done in Oakland….on to Tenacious B at WLB
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TENACIOUS B!!!!!! he will set that edge for many years to come!!!!!!!!
August 11th, 2012 at 11:31 am
JFB,
What have the oddsmakers say regarding the raiders chances of winning the Bowl. I’m visiting Vegas in Sept, just wondering if I should place a bet.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:31 am
SF Giants:
-Dead last in runs scored at home
-2nd highest in all of baseball in runs scored on the road.
We just knocked that same Rockies pitcher around for 11 runs last week, and get 2 singles against him last night from our 8th hitter, lol.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:31 am
Well I’ll be back…need to check on box score from Mizzou’s game overseas…yep lil cousin crossed over the pond to get his Euro experience on!
August 11th, 2012 at 11:32 am
The Jets traded for Tebow for a reason. Guys like him and TP can help your team. Use them is STs, Wildcat, and GL situations.
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This is what I have been saying!!!
TP might be our 2nd best red-zone ball-carrier; we need to take advantage of that.
If it slightly stunts his growth at QB, so be it, IMO.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:32 am
J-Raider Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 11:30 am
Method To My Madness Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 11:24 am
Vegas….well we shall see…Curry wasnt that bad for us….just needed more in coverage since they had him at WLB…I always maintained at his big size he needs to be SLB….but I think he is done in Oakland….on to Tenacious B at WLB
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TENACIOUS B!!!!!! he will set that edge for many years to come!!!!!!!!
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Somehow that needs to be coined and promoted….i think the Raider support base would get behind that
August 11th, 2012 at 11:33 am
Raiders I bet are between 50-1 or 80-1
August 11th, 2012 at 11:33 am
Dell,
No idea, but I would guess the Raiders Super Bowl odds would be in the 30-1 range or so.
Never any value on future’s bets. Total tourist, sucker bet.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:34 am
If someone could switch Balfour to decaf pre-game, he probably could close.
But one walk, and he starts screaming at himself on the mound, and looking like he is about to have a panic attack.
It is kind of uncomfortable to watch it.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:34 am
Dell,
No idea, but I would guess the Raiders Super Bowl odds would be in the 30-1 range or so.
Never any value on future’s bets. Total tourist, sucker bet.
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Yep that’s me, I’m a sucker for a bet.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:35 am
115-1 odds? i know i didnt see that….Dell put a cool grand on it!
August 11th, 2012 at 11:36 am
Didn’t DA coach the DB’s with the Saints when Shockey was there? I would guess he knows what you get with him on the field and in the lockerroom, so if Myers injury is serious we will find out what DA thinks about him
August 11th, 2012 at 11:36 am
ok 75-1 odds….still dell good bet
August 11th, 2012 at 11:37 am
TP’s Salary for 2012 season is $465,000.
Minimum salary for a player with 0 experience for 2012 is 355k, and around 600K for vets with 3 years exp.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:37 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 11:34 am
If someone could switch Balfour to decaf pre-game, he probably could close.
But one walk, and he starts screaming at himself on the mound, and looking like he is about to have a panic attack.
It is kind of uncomfortable to watch it.
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No, Balfour good set up guy in the eight inning or seventh inning. Leave him there.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:38 am
115-1 odds?
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I wouldn’t think in Vegas, maybe on-line or somewhere overseas.
You can go halfway through the season, and a team that is 2-6 still will be at 100-1 or something.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:38 am
Method To My Madness Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 11:36 am
ok 75-1 odds….still dell good bet
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Good idea, only money. Plus one less night at the strip club should help pay for the bet.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:39 am
Method To My Madness Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 11:32 am
J-Raider Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 11:30 am
Method To My Madness Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 11:24 am
Vegas….well we shall see…Curry wasnt that bad for us….just needed more in coverage since they had him at WLB…I always maintained at his big size he needs to be SLB….but I think he is done in Oakland….on to Tenacious B at WLB
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TENACIOUS B!!!!!! he will set that edge for many years to come!!!!!!!!
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Somehow that needs to be coined and promoted….i think the Raider support base would get behind that
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im making a poster for the game in cincy this november, it wil read:
Tenacious “B”
Let’s Go Burris!
Tenacious “B”
August 11th, 2012 at 11:40 am
Futures bets, are all about the opportunity to hedge down the road.
Raiders get to the playoffs, and you got a 50-1 ticket in hand, you better start taking the other side or you are throwing away an arbitrage opportunity.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:46 am
[...] Curry’s knees are still a problem. He recently headed to Los Angeles for additional medical recommendations, but things aren’t looking as promising as Raider Nation [...]
August 11th, 2012 at 11:46 am
Bears waived CB Jeremy Ware….for depth?
August 11th, 2012 at 11:47 am
A 1873 dime sold for $1.6 mil,how interesting the value on a dime in today’s historical worth.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:49 am
I wonder if anyone looks over their change and will notice the older coins made from silver. Most of that change is in areas where you have less commerce activity and at garage sales.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:49 am
# Just Fire Baby Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 11:18 am
Facts:
1- TP is a 3rd round pick, and he doesn’t cost much and expectations are not that high compared to other young QBs drafted in the 1st round.
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Pryor might be the highest paid 3rd string QB in the league.
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After what i saw Thurs. nite, Jason Campbell is about to take over that distinction.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:50 am
yeah 75 to 1 on oddsmaker I used to use Bodog but the damn retard government buttholes took that site down.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:51 am
Silverandblack666 Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 11:50 am
yeah 75 to 1 on oddsmaker I used to use Bodog but the damn retard government buttholes took that site down.
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More like buttheads.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:54 am
And took down all the poker sites.
I got most of my money out of fulltilt, but I think they took $60-70 from me.
August 11th, 2012 at 11:54 am
Great article Jer! Enjoyed reading. Thanks a million!
August 11th, 2012 at 11:56 am
MRI on Myers was negative. w00t!
August 11th, 2012 at 11:59 am
Good point Dell
Good to hear about Meyers I think he is going to have a big year and make some huge 1st down conversions for us you watch.
August 11th, 2012 at 12:01 pm
And the winner is post # 264 lol DJ Soup!
August 11th, 2012 at 12:04 pm
Silverandblack666 Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 11:59 am
Good point Dell
Good to hear about Meyers I think he is going to have a big year and make some huge 1st down conversions for us you watch.
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I was able to watch a few Texan games last year and noticed mostly on second down two tightends set in the game. They usually lined up next to each other and since Knapp was there I’m sure he is going to bring some of that variety to our offense.
August 11th, 2012 at 12:04 pm
Which Patriots TE will be available at cuts, since they have an abundance at the position?
August 11th, 2012 at 12:06 pm
“Pryor might be the highest paid 3rd string QB in the league.”
What a load the signed a 4 year 2 mil contract as I recall and that’s about 500K a year…I think the vet minimum is 650.
August 11th, 2012 at 12:07 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 11:54 am
And took down all the poker sites.
I got most of my money out of fulltilt, but I think they took $60-70 from me.
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You familiar with the tiltboys?
Did some work at Perry Friedman’s house the other day…still working on it! Seems to be a pretty cool guy. Lives up there on Stephanie and 215…McDonalds Ranch. I’m sure your familiar with that area?
August 11th, 2012 at 12:12 pm
Dell
Yesterday I was listening to The Painted Silver Light thinking about FF and I am not going to be in three leagues this year like usual I think I am just going to bet parlays and play in just the one league.
Because if I focus on fantasy stats that takes away from my point spread study time so its hard for me to be in 3 FF leagues and concentrate on my parlay.
So if I am only in one FF league be ware I will take it more serious than I have in the past.
August 11th, 2012 at 12:13 pm
http://www.nflshop.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=2237512&cp=2237409
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Guys, are pro-line jerseys decent? They have almost the whole team except Burris.lol scroll down the page
August 11th, 2012 at 12:15 pm
http://www.nflshop.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13270426&cp=2237409.2237512&pageType=family&parentPage=family
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Guess I answered my own, question. They spelled Houston without the U.lol
August 11th, 2012 at 12:16 pm
in other words Sun Aug 26 12:45pm PDT is set on my calendar!
August 11th, 2012 at 12:17 pm
Silverandblack666 Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 12:12 pm
Dell
Yesterday I was listening to The Painted Silver Light thinking about FF and I am not going to be in three leagues this year like usual I think I am just going to bet parlays and play in just the one league.
Because if I focus on fantasy stats that takes away from my point spread study time so its hard for me to be in 3 FF leagues and concentrate on my parlay.
So if I am only in one FF league be ware I will take it more serious than I have in the past.
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Well thought out and I agree with your logic. As for me, I’m pretty stupid, I’m in four leagues and just can’t say no. Love football too much.
August 11th, 2012 at 12:19 pm
Silverandblack666 Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 12:16 pm
in other words Sun Aug 26 12:45pm PDT is set on my calendar!
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I figured you would be there, where else can you find weekly smack and updates on an ongoing basis except from an outstanding commissioner/ with managers who know their stuff.
August 11th, 2012 at 12:20 pm
http://www.nflshop.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13270419&cp=2237409.2237512&pageType=family&parentPage=family
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Just for Plunk, if you’re out there…
August 11th, 2012 at 12:25 pm
Is this for real?
Raiders sell out their first preseason game? I remember last yr seeing like 20,000 in the stands for preseason.
Has this happened before?
August 11th, 2012 at 12:28 pm
# Raider D Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 12:04 pm
Which Patriots TE will be available at cuts, since they have an abundance at the position?
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That’s true D. I’ll take Gronk.
August 11th, 2012 at 12:29 pm
The draft is the biggest rush for me I love that feeling.
Yeah the Commissioner is outstanding and the managers are not afraid to speak their opinions.
I have to say everyone showed great sportsmanship when that strange thing happened to me in that trade last year.
My compliments to the commissioner for a job well done.
August 11th, 2012 at 12:32 pm
Am i overreacting to the sellout?
Just seems unusual to sell out a preseason game. Bears didn’t come close to selling out Soldier Field other night.
August 11th, 2012 at 12:32 pm
283.DJ Johnny Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 12:25 pm
Is this for real?
Raiders sell out their first preseason game? I remember last yr seeing like 20,000 in the stands for preseason.
Has this happened before?
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Good question, if it’s a full house I’m gonna be jazzed.
August 11th, 2012 at 12:33 pm
DJ, you gotta remember…there are a ish load of Cowgirl fans in the West Coast too!
I’m sure a good % of them tix are a bunch of Glory Holes!
Lol
August 11th, 2012 at 12:43 pm
What was this “Glory Hole” thing w/ Jerry Jones? I heard something about it but never heard what it was about?
August 11th, 2012 at 12:44 pm
Levi Damien @LeviDamien
Allen on Curry playing in season opener: “We’re getting closer to that point where that might not be a possibility
August 11th, 2012 at 12:45 pm
I’ll bet the last time the O. Co was sold out for preseason game was the 1st game back from LA.
August 11th, 2012 at 12:46 pm
Levi Damien @LeviDamien
Allen on winning preseason games: “It’s the only reason why you play the games.”
lol, well that shoots down my theory that win/loss doesn’t matter in preseason.
August 11th, 2012 at 12:46 pm
Raiders For Life Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 12:44 pm
Levi Damien @LeviDamien
Allen on Curry playing in season opener: “We’re getting closer to that point where that might not be a possibility
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Thank goodness we drafted #56 in Round 4.
August 11th, 2012 at 12:46 pm
I don’t think they sold out, Yesterday it was reported that they didn’t, Amy or somebody told reporters that the league is working with teams on the blackout rules and there was a chance it would be on TV live. Today Amy told them it would be on, so I doubt it was sold out, just the league changing there stance on preseason blackouts is all
August 11th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
Hello Dell, Vegas 66
I sent the league an email yesterday. Did anyone recieve it? It does not show up at the site but I got it in my mailbox
August 11th, 2012 at 12:48 pm
Sirius Radio is broadcasting live from Napa today.All RAIDERS coverage until 4pm PST
August 11th, 2012 at 12:48 pm
@DJ
Youtube Jerry Jones Glory hole
August 11th, 2012 at 12:52 pm
# realtruraider Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 12:48 pm
@DJ
Youtube Jerry Jones Glory hole
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Ha. Ok. Can’t wait. Thanks.
August 11th, 2012 at 12:53 pm
# realtruraider Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 12:46 pm
I don’t think they sold out, Yesterday it was reported that they didn’t, Amy or somebody told reporters that the league is working with teams on the blackout rules and there was a chance it would be on TV live. Today Amy told them it would be on, so I doubt it was sold out, just the league changing there stance on preseason blackouts is all
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I got the info from the new article on THIS site.
It was just posted like a half hour ago I think.
August 11th, 2012 at 12:55 pm
Man I Wish I still had Sirius, I get the music stations on my Dish, wish it had Sports and Howard too
August 11th, 2012 at 12:56 pm
Never mind, I just resent it.
Dell, have you made up your mind on whos up next?
Is the list long?
August 11th, 2012 at 12:57 pm
284 LOL Gronk & Hernandez won’t be available! But I do beleive they have 6 Te on their current roster! FN Belicheat = TE hoarder! LOL…….. maybe Vishante?
August 11th, 2012 at 12:58 pm
Interesting, from yesterdays report I just figured the league gave us some kind of break
August 11th, 2012 at 1:04 pm
Gonna stop myself from ordering a jersey until the guy is healthy game one.lol
August 11th, 2012 at 1:14 pm
me 2 tx!
August 11th, 2012 at 1:15 pm
I know what you mean fellas, got a Moore jersey this year and now he’s all hammied up.
August 11th, 2012 at 1:19 pm
Who the guy on this blog who’s the jinkx it seems every year he buysa jersey that playa becomes a bust lol
August 11th, 2012 at 1:20 pm
Ravenaider Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 12:48 pm
Sirius Radio is broadcasting live from Napa today.All RAIDERS coverage until 4pm PST
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Thx Dude.
August 11th, 2012 at 1:21 pm
Plunk
I posted a link a bit earlier of a sweet, brand new off the line, Condo jersey!
August 11th, 2012 at 1:22 pm
No problem Raider O….just lookin’ out for the Nation!
August 11th, 2012 at 1:28 pm
TxRaider210 Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 1:21 pm
Plunk
I posted a link a bit earlier of a sweet, brand new off the line, Condo jersey!
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I saw that.. Its what BSJ wants for Christmas!
August 11th, 2012 at 1:35 pm
Plunk
How can they have a Condo and no Burris yet? I think they’re tryin’ to work us over.
August 11th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
Sirius loves wiz2..
August 11th, 2012 at 1:39 pm
“Who the guy on this blog who’s the jinkx it seems every year he buysa jersey that playa becomes a bust lol”
That would be RaiderDebo he is still defending his JaMarcus Russell jersey purchase.
August 11th, 2012 at 1:40 pm
Sirius is fluffing us up right now.. No idea whos talking though…
August 11th, 2012 at 1:44 pm
Wuzzzzammmm Nation
August 11th, 2012 at 1:51 pm
Now they’re talking about dhb knowing the game & fords trick plays
August 11th, 2012 at 1:54 pm
They like moore & streater too.. Hmm saying criner is or will be a big steve smith.
August 11th, 2012 at 2:19 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 11:06 am
I agree that he is an athletic beast, but at what point in time does an organization try to do something with that athleticism besides hold a clipboard?
Because Dennis Allen may not have 3-4 years to wait. He goes 6-10 this season, he will be on the hot seat NEXT YEAR, and looking for any type of way to get elite athletes on the field.
The business side of football does not allow for guys to wait 3-4 years AT ANY POSITION, except in some EXTREMELY RARE cases.
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Have to remember, we’re not talking about a 1st rd pick that’s pulling down millions.
In THAT case, the pressure to get TP on the field would be much greater.
If CP can stay upright and performs well, there should be very little pressure to get TP out there.
If CP struggles and the Raids look like a 6 win team, then the pressure to see if TP can be the answer at QB (or help the Raids at another position) increases rapidly.
I’ve repeatedly stated that the importance of determining whether TP has a future at QB can not be stessed enough. It’s of paramount importance. Time should not be wasted on Matt Lice.
I really can’t wait to see TP play the next few games.
At this point I expect to see a guy that projects to being able to win a few games with just his legs and an occasional deep strike.
I don’t expect to see a very good or consistent intermediate type passing game from him yet. At the end of the day, a determination of whether TP can ever provide THAT type of passing attack has to be made and that will determine his ultimate future.
Developing TP is a tricky proposition. You don’t want to rush him, but you also don’t want to ‘baby’ him. You want to use his mobility, but you also want to get an idea if he can succeed within the pocket.
IMO, the Raids will be LUCKY to get 3 or 4 years out of CP. This is a guy that will walk away from the game if he feels his performance isn’t what it should be, suffers a significant injury, or if he isn’t convinced the Raids can be winners.
If there is little hope that TP can eventually be the man, the Raids are probably going to have to look at using a high draft pick to get a QB. Might even happen in the 2013 draft.
August 11th, 2012 at 2:30 pm
its just a wait and see thing with TP … he will be leaving the pocket quite often Monday night in the 3rd and 4th quarters of games … i’ll see what he can do on the run… as he’s shown a strong, accurate arm when throwing on the move.
i’m more worried about our offense. i’m willing to wait for them because it’s preseason, but they just cannot shake the injury bug.
our lack of a TE(esp now that MYERS is down) might kill us in the end if(WHEN) DMC and Moore go down for the season.
here’s hopin they dont, because our QB and this Raider beastmode offense needs them to succeed.
August 11th, 2012 at 4:09 pm
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