Burris looking more and more like opening-day starter
By Steve Corkran
Saturday, August 11th, 2012 at 2:20 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Rookie Miles Burris has worked with the first-team defense at weak-side linebacker from the outset of training camp as a result of a knee injury suffered by incumbent starter Aaron Curry. Coach Dennis Allen conceded that it’s reaching the point where the Raiders no longer can wait for Curry.
Curry flew to Los Angeles for a second opinion on his knee. Allen said he expects to receive an update on Curry’s status later today.
In the interim, it’s full steam ahead for Burris, who is slated to start Oakland’s exhibition opener against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night. At this point, it’s not a stretch to envision Burris the starter for the regular-season opener one month from today.
“We’re getting closer to that point,” Allen said of Curry needing to be at practice if he hopes to play Sept. 11. “I don’t know exactly where that is. Obviously, he was not the same healthy Aaron Curry that we saw on tape last year. We’re trying to do everything we can to give him a chance to get healthy so he can be out there opening night. We’re getting closer to that point where that might not be a possibility, but it’s not there yet.”
Burris said he is trying to take advantage of the unexpected opportunity, while not thinking too far down the road.
“I know it’s a big deal,” Burris said of his being in the spotlight, “but I just got to take it one play at a time, one play at a time every play. I don’t let my mind go through how surreal it is or that I’ve arrived, because I haven’t. I haven’t played a play yet. I’ve got to go get it done and prove a lot of things.”
Allen said he’s looking for one thing, in particular, from Burris in practice and games: consistency.
“I want to see him put one play after another, positive play, and eliminate some of the young mistakes he’s still making,” Allen said. “Every day he goes out there is still a growth process for him.
“The good thing is, you can see improvement and (him) correcting some of the things he might have made a mistake on before. He gets them corrected. He still has a long way to go. I’m hoping to see a little bit more consistency out of him.”
Burris said middle linebacker Rolando McClain has helped a great deal in expediting his learning curve.
“He’s got a really smart football mind,” Burris said. “He keeps his communication going with me a whole bunch and helps me get in the right place a lot of the time. Just talking on things.
“A lot of times, we’re going to have to work together on certain man coverages or this that and the other. He’s done a great job out on the field there with me, and I let him know, ‘Hey, thanks, man, I appreciate that.’ ”
– Punter Shane Lechler (knee), wide receivers Denarius Moore (hamstring) and Eddie McGee (hamstring), running backs Taiwan Jones (hamstring) and Mike Goodson (neck), Curry, tight end Brandon Myers (shoulder) and offensive lineman Zach Hurd (head) did not practice Saturday.
Allen said there aren’t any significant updates on any of those players, other than Myers. Tests on Myers’ shoulder returned negative, Allen said.
“That’s one of the few times you ever hear ‘negative’ and think it’s good,” Allen said. “But that was a good thing. He’s a little sore today. We’ll evaluate him the next couple of days and see where he’s at come game day.”
Defensive tackle Richard Seymour (knee), defensive end Jack Crawford (foot) and strong safety Tyvon Branch (back) returned to practice.
– Former Raiders coach Jon Gruden attended a Raiders practice in Napa for the first time in 11 years, when he last coached the Raiders.
He was here as part of his prepartion for broadcasting Monday night’s Raiders-Cowboys game. Gruden made the rounds with the familiar faces from his four years here as coach (1998-2001), chatted at length with general manager Reggie McKenzie, Allen and former Raiders coach Tom Flores throughout the day.
– Veteran cornerback Shawntae Spencer made two nice plays Saturday as he continues to rebound from an up-and-down start to camp.
On one play, he shadowed rookie wide receiver Juron Criner on a route into the end zone. Carson Palmer’s pass sailed out of bounds, with Criner allowed no room to make a play for the ball.
Later in practice, Spencer closed on receiver Jacoby Ford and deflected the ball away at the last second after it appeared as if Ford was in position to make a huge play.
– Knee and hamstring injuries have been the popular injuries so far this season for the Raiders. Allen said there’s not much one can do about the knee injuries. Hamstring injuries are another matter.
“The knee injuries, those things happen,” Allen said. “The hamstrings, we’re trying to make sure that, number one, we do a good job of rehabbing the guys that have them and, number two, continue with some of the massage, the stretching, the hot tubs, to try to keep them loose and also really informing them about staying hydrated, because that’s one of the biggest reasons for soft tissue injuries.”
– The Raiders announced that Monday’s game will be televised live on ESPN and KPIX. In the past, many exhibition games failed to sell out and weren’t shown except on a tape-delayed basis.
Naturally, we’ll be conducting a live chat throughout the game, fielding questions, providing insight and context and pointing out highlights.
– It’s no secret that many exhibition games are decided by players that won’t be with the team days or weeks down the road, with the starters long since departed.
Allen, for one, said that he still sees value in the Raiders winning exhibition games.
“It’s the only reason why you play the games,” Allen said. “Absolutely, we’re going to try to win. That doesn’t mean we’re going to play our starters for four quarters.
“We’re trying to win the game but we’re also trying to evaluate the players that we have here and see who can play and see who can help us out through the regular season. These games don’t count, but they matter. If you want to develop a winning attitude, the best way to do it is to go out and win games.”
– Second-year quarterback Terrelle Pryor didn’t get a chance to play in any of Oakland’s exhibition games last season, in part because he arrived via the supplemental draft so late in camp.
On Monday, he is expected to see his first meaningful action in a game of any kind. He played one snap during a regular-season game but called for a false-start penalty.
Allen said he isn’t concerned about Pryor being too amped up to play in a game.
“I don’t know about being too hyped up,” Allen said. “He’s going to be excited to go out and play. My talk with him will be, ‘Just go out there and compete and do your best, and we’ll see what happens,’ ”
It’s likely that Palmer will play a series or two, with Matt Leinart finishing the first half or so. Allen said he isn’t telling the media or his players how much or how long they will play.
“I don’t know exactly how much it will be,” Allen said, “but I would expect to see him get plenty of snaps.”
Quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo said he didn’t know much about Pryor before joining the Raiders for a second stint.
As a result, DeFilippo watched all the tapes of Pryor’s games at Ohio State. He likes what he has seen from Pryor so far.
“What we’re trying to do with Terrelle is get him better every day in terms of huddle procedure, at the line of scrimmage, and he’s done that,” DeFilippo said. “He’s improved every day, and that’s what we keep preaching with him, improving every day.”
Pryor still struggles with his footwork, by his own admission, as well as his accuracy. Give him time, DeFilippo said. Those are things that come with practice, experience and proper coaching.
“It’s a footwork thing and it’s a maturity thing,” DeFilippo said. “He hasn’t been in this league, so it’s kind of unfair to compare him to Matt and Carson because he hasn’t played as much football or seen as many looks. But the more consistent he gets with his footwork, no doubt, the more accurate he’s going to be.”
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August 11th, 2012 at 2:22 pm
Dhidee99 Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 2:15 pm
Yester day At work I seen Half of the scott team Broading a plane to Alabama From OAK
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You English not so good for the writing, no?
August 11th, 2012 at 2:23 pm
I liking the Burris! He plays the ball hard like a Swede.
August 11th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
Has Mitt Romney released his tax returns yet? Or is he still a tax evader?
August 11th, 2012 at 2:26 pm
Seymour Bush, your name is the funny.
August 11th, 2012 at 2:29 pm
Funny,
Peymour and Klas both have the same hyperlink!
Having a nice chat with yourself Peymour (King of the tr0lls).
August 11th, 2012 at 2:29 pm
http://www.sfgate.com/raiders/article/Raiders-offense-seems-set-but-3780377.php?cmpid=twitter
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Mark’s Hair…..any questions? Criner and Streater standing out….J-Raider any thoughts?
Coaches see those two having WR qualities that demand their PT
August 11th, 2012 at 2:31 pm
Glad to see Myers is only negative….let’s hope he is ready for SD sept 10th
August 11th, 2012 at 2:31 pm
Reggie McK….good job on the Benson nonsense….”We like Goodson”…..exactly so do we
August 11th, 2012 at 2:32 pm
Miles Burris= Tenacious B
August 11th, 2012 at 2:32 pm
MistaBrown Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 2:29 pm
Funny,
Peymour and Klas both have the same hyperlink!
Having a nice chat with yourself Peymour (King of the tr0lls).
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I know nothing of what you speak. Your name sounds like the poopy.
August 11th, 2012 at 2:32 pm
JAMISTA CLOWN!!! Can that 90 year old Vietnamese woman still out scrounge you for aluminum cans?
August 11th, 2012 at 2:32 pm
B,
Has T Jones been injured about 75% of his career ?
August 11th, 2012 at 2:33 pm
Women’s basketball is boring as Romney.
August 11th, 2012 at 2:34 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 2:34 pm
Klas Tjorborn Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 2:32 pm
MistaBrown Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 2:29 pm
Funny,
Peymour and Klas both have the same hyperlink!
Having a nice chat with yourself Peymour (King of the tr0lls).
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I know nothing of what you speak. Your name sounds like the poopy.
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Ahh, don’t mind him. Jamista Clown is the blog moron. You probably have one in your village in Sweden. Is that 90 year old Vietnamese chick still keep your standing of living down Jamista?
August 11th, 2012 at 2:35 pm
Peymour Le Douche, at least get your aliases on different hyperlinks.
August 11th, 2012 at 2:35 pm
If Myers stays injured, we can put Pryor at the Tight End spot.
August 11th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
He has released every bit that is asked of a presidential candidate, and his 2011 returns aren’t required to be reported until the end of September.
This “show me your tax returns” thing is about as stupid as the “show me your birth certificate” thing.
Every presedential candidate has to get vetted by an internal process that is the same for everyone.
Just like the Prez’s birth certificate is viewable with a little google search, so are Mitt’s 2010 returns.
August 11th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
T jones is messing his career up over a hammy….better play in preseason or just get rid of him…tired of this schit…we cant wait for you to get healthy just to see you get injured again…..Lonyae Miller sure can mesh well with Goodson and DMAC
August 11th, 2012 at 2:38 pm
Obviously, but libtards repeat the same CNN/MSNLSD talking points like retarded sheep.
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Just Fire Baby Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
He has released every bit that is asked of a presidential candidate, and his 2011 returns aren’t required to be reported until the end of September.
This “show me your tax returns” thing is about as stupid as the “show me your birth certificate” thing.
Every presedential candidate has to get vetted by an internal process that is the same for everyone.
Just like the Prez’s birth certificate is viewable with a little google search, so are Mitt’s 2010 returns.
August 11th, 2012 at 2:39 pm
Peymour Le Douche, that’s a funny one. It’s like telling him to pee in the shower.
August 11th, 2012 at 2:40 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?
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Honestly, what are you going to do with him? Teach him to be a wideout at this level? When he has NEVER played the position before? And then what happens if you need him at Q? Pryor is certainly NOT ready for prime time right now, but one would hope you could get him ready in another year or so.
August 11th, 2012 at 2:41 pm
The end of socialism/marxism/class warfare and the Barry Hussein era is about to be history.
R&R, 2012
August 11th, 2012 at 2:41 pm
Pryor can equal the Tebow. He will never be a great Swede like Philip Rivers though.
August 11th, 2012 at 2:42 pm
Who is Barry Hussein?
August 11th, 2012 at 2:42 pm
Wow.. I saw Tiger bogey 3 out of 4 and drop to minus 1, started reading the blog and looked up.. now he’s -6 and in the lead again.. WTF?
August 11th, 2012 at 2:42 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
He has released every bit that is asked of a presidential candidate, and his 2011 returns aren’t required to be reported until the end of September.
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No he hasn’t. Almost every Presidential candidate releases multiple years of tax returns. George Bush the lst released twenty years of returns. Romney has released one. What is Romney hiding?
August 11th, 2012 at 2:42 pm
6. I agree. Why would I have questions?
August 11th, 2012 at 2:43 pm
Seymour,
Pryor played WR at OSU, caught a TD in the Fiesta Bowl.
August 11th, 2012 at 2:43 pm
He sure has.
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Seymour Bush Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 2:42 pm
No he hasn’t.
August 11th, 2012 at 2:43 pm
now I see.. they’re showing a different match because of weather delay
August 11th, 2012 at 2:44 pm
4 more years is good for the world. Hillary in 2016!
August 11th, 2012 at 2:44 pm
Your incompetent hero.
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Klas Tjorborn Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 2:42 pm
Who is Barry Hussein?
August 11th, 2012 at 2:44 pm
Romney doesn’t PAY TAXES. Romney is the embodiment of everything wrong with this country.
August 11th, 2012 at 2:45 pm
MistaBrown Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 2:43 pm
He sure has.
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Seymour Bush Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 2:42 pm
No he hasn’t.
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Oh right, counting past one has always been a problem for you. Why would anyone want a tax evader for President? It boggles the mind.
August 11th, 2012 at 2:46 pm
Romney is a Mormon. He may as well be a Satanist.
August 11th, 2012 at 2:46 pm
Any presedential candidate only has to release his previous year TO THE PUBLIC (senate hearings and internal stuff will ask for more but is not made public).
Technically speaking, Romney didn’t even have to release his 2010 return, to be a candidate.
August 11th, 2012 at 2:46 pm
How long did Rodgers sit?
I’m asking because I don’t know.
August 11th, 2012 at 2:47 pm
You really think the guy didn’t pay his taxes?
He is an IRS auditor’s wet-dream!!!!
I am willing to bet he has been audited a half dozen times.
August 11th, 2012 at 2:48 pm
PeymourGlenn, when Romney & Ryan takeover you will probably have to start working again and get off govt assistance.
Sorry…
August 11th, 2012 at 2:48 pm
The next great Raider WR (just kidding……kind of):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrZYZktLdns
August 11th, 2012 at 2:49 pm
The IRS would have nailed him midway through the Rep primaries and ended his bid. You have to be a granola eating tree hugging birkenstocks sandal wearing libtard to believe this nonsense.
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Just Fire Baby Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 2:47 pm
You really think the guy didn’t pay his taxes?
August 11th, 2012 at 2:50 pm
Politics again! WTF already, & who cares about tiger? This is a RAIDER blog !
August 11th, 2012 at 2:51 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 2:46 pm
Any presedential candidate only has to release his previous year TO THE PUBLIC (senate hearings and internal stuff will ask for more but is not made public).
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But every single candidate has released multiple years going back to 1968. The year Romney’s father coincidentally started the tradition. It’s fine that Romney only releases one year. It demonstrates he is hiding something or didn’t pay taxes at all. Again, do you want your President to be a tax evader? Personally, I don’t.
August 11th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
Method To My Madness Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
T jones is messing his career up over a hammy….better play in preseason or just get rid of him…tired of this schit…we cant wait for you to get healthy just to see you get injured again…..Lonyae Miller sure can mesh well with Goodson and DMAC
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Its that standard…’I dont wanna practice…oh my hammy’….Season Starts and he will be ready. Ive seen it a million times. We used to call em Sugar Titties…
August 11th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
I’m voting Green Party. 0bama is going to win anyways.
August 11th, 2012 at 2:53 pm
Klas Tjorborn Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
I’m voting Green Party. 0bama is going to win anyways.
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Barring a major screw-up, you’re correct. Romney’s managed the impossible task of being simultaneously too extreme and too milquetoast.
August 11th, 2012 at 2:53 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 2:47 pm
You really think the guy didn’t pay his taxes?
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Of course he didn’t. He has dozens of folded shell companies, off shore accounts, multiple k-1 filings, failed S corps, it would be an auditors nightmare not auditors dream. And that’s what his 1040 form would show.
August 11th, 2012 at 2:53 pm
Treasury Sect, appointed by Barry Hussein,
“Timothy Geithner didn’t pay Social Security and Medicare taxes for several years while he worked for the International Monetary Fund, and he employed an immigrant housekeeper who briefly lacked proper work papers”
August 11th, 2012 at 2:55 pm
MistaBrown Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 2:49 pm
You have to be a granola eating tree hugging birkenstocks sandal wearing libtard to believe this nonsense.
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Jamista if it wasn’t for those leftist environmentalists you wouldn’t have a livelihood recycling bottles and cans and getting enough for your JumboJack and 40 ouncer each day.
August 11th, 2012 at 2:56 pm
Again, do you want your President to be a tax evader?
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Ummm…..major difference between being a TAX EVADER and a guy who evades showing his opponent his tax returns.
Again, the IRS would jam a guy like him up in a milisecond if it had AN INKLING he was evading paying taxes.
August 11th, 2012 at 2:56 pm
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August 11th, 2012 at 2:56 pm
politicians are liars and thieves, why pick favorites?
August 11th, 2012 at 2:56 pm
MistaBrown Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 2:53 pm
Treasury Sect,
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Is Geithner running for President? What did I miss here?
August 11th, 2012 at 2:57 pm
Kudos to the French women for winning the Silver in basketball.
August 11th, 2012 at 2:58 pm
Thats what gets sung to you when you walk by when your being a sugar tittie..
August 11th, 2012 at 2:58 pm
A reflection of Barry Hussein to appoint a tax cheat to be Treasury Sect. It doesn’t get any more derelict than that.
August 11th, 2012 at 2:59 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 2:56 pm
Again, do you want your President to be a tax evader?
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Ummm…..major difference between being a TAX EVADER and a guy who evades showing his opponent his tax returns.
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Uh, you really don’t understand the process do you? He doesn’t hand the opposition his tax returns, he releases them to a selected group of national press from multiple agencies who do review them. And review them in full. That’s where the off shore accounts and tax deductions for show horses came from.
August 11th, 2012 at 2:59 pm
Kenny Stabler doesn’t pay his taxes. He alright by me.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:00 pm
Auditors get paid by the hour, so they could care less how difficult an audit is.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:00 pm
Four years of incompetence and dereliction from the top down as taken it’s toll on America.
mope & change
August 11th, 2012 at 3:01 pm
MistaBrown Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 2:58 pm
A reflection of Barry Hussein to appoint a tax cheat to be Treasury Sect. It doesn’t get any more derelict than that.
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YOU were backing a guy who had to resign from the House in disgrace from multiple scandals? That is the definition of hypocrite.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:02 pm
So you just want Romney to release his taxes to Fox news and Bloomberg and call it good?
Interesting.
So actually posting the PDF of his 2010 return on his website went above and beyond than.
Thanks for the clarification.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:02 pm
Does anyone know how to cook the meth? I want to go Breaking Bad so I can pay my rent.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:02 pm
cp3 on sirius next
August 11th, 2012 at 3:02 pm
*has taken it’s toll
August 11th, 2012 at 3:02 pm
Agreed,B.There comes a point where you have to say enough is enough and either get your butt out there of get out of the way.This train ain’t waiting for corner cutters.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:03 pm
Only 4 years? Because everything was running great 5 years ago.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:03 pm
Romney should welcome an extensive vetting and a comparison of his past with Hussein’s.
Doubt there’s anything as troublesome as stuff like Rezko, Alinsky, Rev. Wright, academic records, etc.
Even with a liberal media bias and Chris Mathew’s tingling leg perspective working in his favor, Prez B.O. would be smart to avoid dwelling on the past too much.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:03 pm
Pryor looks pretty beastly catching that TD in the Fiesta bowl doesn’t he?
Make no mistake, I am sure The Reggie has seen it and kicked that around as well, as an option if Pryor doesn’t pan out at QB.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:04 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 3:00 pm
Auditors get paid by the hour, so they could care less how difficult an audit is.
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What his tax returns are going to show is he is hiding huge amounts of income or showing huge paper losses. Already he pays a lower tax rate than someone on welfare. Sure, it’s legal without really tearing it apart, but again the question is do you want someone be President who is paying less of a tax rate on tens of millions of dollars in income than some grunt in the military? Don’t you think that is what is WRONG with the country?
August 11th, 2012 at 3:04 pm
Wow, even JFB getting in on the political rants. First he completely destroys Curry and now this?
Somebody sh!t in his cornflakes this morning.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:05 pm
64 my local news paper had an amazing diagram & list on how meth dealers can make meth and money easy.. Terrible..
August 11th, 2012 at 3:05 pm
All the people who are yelling at Romney to release his tax returns, aren’t going to vote for him anyways, so why appease them?
I don’t think among swing voters it matters much, if at all.
But, that is for the election to decide.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:05 pm
Here is great article on how to hide your porn activity:
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August 11th, 2012 at 3:06 pm
Wow, even JFB getting in on the political rants. First he completely destroys Curry and now this?
Somebody sh!t in his cornflakes this morning.
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I know, sorry.
Hey, I posted a link of Pryor catching a TD!!!
That excites me
August 11th, 2012 at 3:07 pm
Hussein looks like a basketball player in a suit. Romney looks like a statesmen (presidential). Cant wait for that community organizing marxist to pack his bags so this country can try and recover from his damage.
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RAIDERMAN99 Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 3:03 pm
Romney should welcome an extensive vetting and a comparison of his past with Hussein’s.
Doubt there’s anything as troublesome as stuff like Rezko, Alinsky, Rev. Wright, academic records, etc.
Even with a liberal media bias and Chris Mathew’s tingling leg perspective working in his favor, Prez B.O. would be smart to avoid dwelling on the past too much.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:07 pm
Get a kick out of guys like Clayton and Bellicheat b1tching about the replacement officials. Please, like mistakes and blown calls are something foreign to the regular officials.
What’s the matter, Billicheat looking-like-a-hobo? Not getting the calls you’re used to, like the Tuck rule? Miss your buddy Walt Coleman much?
August 11th, 2012 at 3:08 pm
It would seem that the Raiders are going to take their time and attempt to develop Pryor as a QB.Good luck young man.After all,you are wearing Silver and Black.However,I must admit I’m not sold he’ll ever become a good NFL QB.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:08 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 3:02 pm
So you just want Romney to release his taxes to Fox news and Bloomberg and call it good?
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Again, obviously if he released one year to one news org who happens to be the voice of his campaign, that probably would not help him now would it? Again, he is the one making a mess for himself.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:08 pm
Curry stinks man, he isn’t an everydown starter on a good defense.
Rotational guy, sure. But then rotational guys are supposed to stay healthy and play special teams, and he isn’t doing either.
I wish him well in his path to being a minister in North Carolina, and maybe he can replace Chaplain Kaufman down the road.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:10 pm
Romney is a self made man that donated his inheritance to charity. Libtards can’t stand people who dont rely on govt.
“If you have a business you didn’t build that, someone else did that for you”.
Incompetence saddled with socialist/marxist ideology = 4 years of disaster.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:10 pm
Cp3 loves streater
August 11th, 2012 at 3:10 pm
RAIDERMAN99 Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 3:03 pm
Romney should welcome an extensive vetting and a comparison of his past with Hussein’s.
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That’s the entire point. Romney promised a fully transparent 2002 Salt Lake Olympics. This is little record of the accounting. Same with his governorship of Massachusetts. Now he won’t release his tax returns. There is no extensive vetting. There is secrecy, corruption and lies.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:11 pm
Romney? Self-made? HAHAHAHAHAHA
He was born into a rich family and you know it.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:12 pm
Try Some Reality Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 3:07 pm
What’s the matter, Billicheat looking-like-a-hobo? Not getting the calls you’re used to, like the Tuck rule? Miss your buddy Walt Coleman much?
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LMFAO.Soooooooo true.How about how he complains that it takes away from the integrity of the game?LOL
August 11th, 2012 at 3:12 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 3:11 pm
Romney? Self-made? HAHAHAHAHAHA
He was born into a rich family and you know it.
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Jamista Clown is a delusional imbecilic moron. And he continues to prove it.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:13 pm
“If you have a business you didn’t build that, someone else did that for you”.
Context. It matters.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:13 pm
Curry stinks man, he isn’t an everydown starter on a good defense.
Rotational guy, sure. But then rotational guys are supposed to stay healthy and play special teams, and he isn’t doing either.
I wish him well in his path to being a minister in North Carolina, and maybe he can replace Chaplain Kaufman down the road.
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Here is the problem with Curry. Burris was his back up. Who’s gonna back up Burris?
August 11th, 2012 at 3:13 pm
OK, enough politics.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:13 pm
And he donated is inheritance to charity like I said…
MR, when are you going to learn to read ? He is a self made man, like it or not.
#stuckonstupid
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RaiderDuck Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 3:11 pm
Romney? Self-made? HAHAHAHAHAHA
He was born into a rich family and you know it.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:14 pm
Billicheat talking about integrity = COMEDY
August 11th, 2012 at 3:14 pm
I hope Spain gives Team USA a spanking.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:14 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 3:13 pm
OK, enough politics.
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Agreed. Let’s talk religion instead!
August 11th, 2012 at 3:15 pm
Also, MistaBrown, I’m not MR nor anyone else on this blog despite how much you’d like to believe otherwise.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:16 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 3:14 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 3:13 pm
OK, enough politics.
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Agreed. Let’s talk religion instead!
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hahahaha. Good one.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:17 pm
Here is the problem with Curry. Burris was his back up. Who’s gonna back up Burris?
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Someone healthy and who will play special teams.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:17 pm
MR (RaiderDuck)& Peymour,
CNN didn’t tell you Romney donated his inheritance to charity so to you it didn’t happen. You are completely in the dark and ignorant as usual.
http://specfriggintacular.wordpress.com/2012/03/02/mitt-romney-donates-entire-inheritance-to-byu-college-scholarship-funds/
When Mitt Romney’s father passed away in 1995, he left an inheritance to Mitt totaling $1 million. Romney turned around and donated that inheritance money to Brigham Young University for the George W. Romney School of Public Management. This is an institute of public management that helps young people learn about government and about serving in public service.
The money goes to economically disadvantaged students wishing to purse a higher education in the field of public management and government.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:18 pm
Now that we are off the Romney disasters, let’s talk another one. Where is Bri? I should have called Amy Trask and had me, DHB, Ford, and Taiwan run the 4 By. Bermuda? Give me a break.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:19 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 3:15 pm
Also, MistaBrown, I’m not MR nor anyone else on this blog despite how much you’d like to believe otherwise.
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Jamista is unbelievably confused. About just about everything.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:20 pm
Free education for Libtards.
see post # 98
Good day…
August 11th, 2012 at 3:20 pm
No, I am not MR, unless you want me to start calling you Norco or Dvrick.
Now, your Wordpress entry claims Romney donated the inheritance in 1995. That’s after his rich daddy had paid his way through both blue-blood boarding schools and Harvard Law, as well as bought him into Bain Capital.
“Self-made,” my tuchus.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:21 pm
Here is the problem with Curry. Burris was his back up. Who’s gonna back up Burris?
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Someone healthy and who will play special teams
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I do believe that you don’t have an answer!!!!!
Just messing, I’ll drop it.
Maybe Ihenacho?
August 11th, 2012 at 3:21 pm
Too bad MistaBrown never served his country. He might have learned more than Rush/Hannity/Coulter talking points.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:22 pm
Goethel would be a good bet to backup all three LB spots, but I suspect the real backup is currently on someone else’s roster.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:22 pm
Raiders for Life-Kilgore
August 11th, 2012 at 3:23 pm
After Kilgore is Ihenacho
August 11th, 2012 at 3:24 pm
MistaBrown Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 3:20 pm
Free education for Libtards.
see post # 98
Good day…
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LMFAO. He couldn’t even get that right. I think he means see post #101.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:25 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 3:21 pm
Too bad MistaBrown never served his country. He might have learned more than Rush/Hannity/Coulter talking points.
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Exactly.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:25 pm
However you do have a good point.A vet BU LB would be a welcome addition.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:26 pm
I see Warren the fish eyed fool Sapp is back being loud and ignorant on the one eyed hypnotist.
I just called NFL and told them I was gonna cancel my free NFL pass if they dont remove him from the airwaves
August 11th, 2012 at 3:27 pm
I don’t recall seeing a Kilgore on the roster. Guess I’ve got some homework to do.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:29 pm
Raiders For Life Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 3:27 pm
I don’t recall seeing a Kilgore on the roster. Guess I’ve got some homework to do.
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Chad Kilgore. He was signed the day before camp started.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:32 pm
lefty12 Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 3:08 pm
It would seem that the Raiders are going to take their time and attempt to develop Pryor as a QB.Good luck young man.After all,you are wearing Silver and Black.However,I must admit I’m not sold he’ll ever become a good NFL QB
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You must not of been sold on cam newton either becuz a lot of the same things were sd about him when he came into the league (accuracy,type of O he played in college)
August 11th, 2012 at 3:33 pm
Green Bay has this guy DJ Smith slated to start in Desmond Bishops spot as ILB. Smith was the guy that picked off Palmer in the lst series last year in Lambeau. Reggie has been good at getting LB’s in later rounds.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:36 pm
If Ronaldo gets suspended or sent to the can, we’re in deep feces.
RM has to add some linebackers. Quickly.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:36 pm
Cam was the first pick in the draft.
Meanwhile, half the league didn’t even bother to show for Pryor’s “Pro-Day” workout.
Not at all the same.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:37 pm
Wr comparison
Moore/Desean Jackson
Ford/Steve smith
DHB/?
Criner/M Colston
Sounds pretty good to me
August 11th, 2012 at 3:40 pm
And really, about the only thing Cam and Pryor have in common is that they are black, tall and play QB.
Different mechanics, throwing motions, arm strength, collegiate successes, running style’s and so on.
Why does every white WR have to be like Wes Welker, and every black QB like Cam or Vick?
Pryor is MUCH MUCH more like Ben Roethlisberger than Cam Newton. Sloppy mechanics, big guy who breaks tackles, makes his big-plays on the fly.
Cam, to his extreme credit, has produced most of his offense, both in college and last year, within the confines of the offense.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:40 pm
106.lefty12 Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 3:22 pm
Raiders for Life-Kilgore
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Just watched some highlights. Looks like a solid pick up to compete for a spot. Dude looks like he loves to tackle. Thanks for the heads up.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 3:36 pm
Cam was the first pick in the draft.
Meanwhile, half the league didn’t even bother to show for Pryor’s “Pro-Day” workout.
Not at all the same.
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Pryor at one time was also thought of as a high pick but the whole scandal thing and him getting kicked out of school early dropped his stock immensely
August 11th, 2012 at 3:46 pm
Chad Kilgore. He was signed the day before camp started
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Ah hah, so you dirty rats did sneak in a couple of players when I was on vacation.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:46 pm
Raids are a couple of injuries and a suspension away from having a completely inexperienced and unknown LB crew.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:47 pm
It certainly didn’t help the “scandal”, but why would teams not even show up to his Pro day?
If he were considered that type of prospect, they would have at least showed up don’t you think?
I am convinced a good portion of the league wouldn’t have even drafted him IN ANY ROUND, and he is by all accounts an extremely hard-worker who loves football.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
Totally agree with Post #123. No more injuries, please! As far as RoMac is concerned, I’m just keeping my fingers crossed and hope that the young man has learned his lesson.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
What type of suspension do you think he is facing?
A game or two? Talib didn’t get suspended, and he was accussed of shooting at someone.
Dumervil had his charges dropped, and I don’t think he will get more than 2 games, if any.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
Pryor is MUCH MUCH more like Ben Roethlisberger than Cam Newton. Sloppy mechanics, big guy who breaks tackles, makes his big-plays on the fly.
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I’ll take that. In a heartbeat.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:50 pm
I wonder how much the Honey Badger’s stock is gonna drop now that LSU has given him his walking papers. Hard to see an All-American? from McNeese State!
August 11th, 2012 at 3:52 pm
Mayock said Honey Badger had about a 3rd or 4th round grade after last year (who really knows, but that was his opinion).
5′8, 170 pounds who plays more safety than corner.
Top-flight kick returner though. I think that is about the only thing he will play in the NFL.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:55 pm
Been reading nothing but positives about McClain. Has he decided to grow up? Who knows.
Like him or not the Raiders need him.
August 11th, 2012 at 3:58 pm
TP is much more similar to Cam than Big ben TP and Cam are big fast and wernt really known for being great passers in college Big ben is just that BIG without the speed. If TP can improve his footwork and throwing motion (as Cam did) We could have suthn here. Cam just had a faster learning curve becuz he just one of those special players that come along every ten years or so.
August 11th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
Curry was tweeting at the start of practice from wherever he was…
I sent this message:
@AaronCurry51 Bad form to tweet while you should be at practice….sends the wrong message….injured or not….in LA or not….just sayin’
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Needless to say….he blocked me from his account.
I wish him the best.
August 11th, 2012 at 4:03 pm
What type of suspension do you think he is facing?
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If he can avoid going to trial until after this season, none in 2012.
If he has to go to trial during the season, he’s going to miss time to be in court. Doesn’t have to be suspended to be out. Figures to be a quick trial, should only miss a game, maybe two.
If acquited, no suspension at all.
If convicted, it depends on how bad the publicity is and what kind of mood Roger is in.
Ronaldo better be on his best behavior, bcz if there’s ANY kind of incident with him again, DA and RM aren’t going to wait for the trial result or possible suspension.
They’re going to drop Ronaldo like a toilet seat, no matter how thin we are at LB.
August 11th, 2012 at 4:13 pm
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August 11th, 2012 at 4:17 pm
That will make the Nation very happy if Burris is a starter on opening day
August 11th, 2012 at 4:17 pm
Backstageatapuppetshow Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
Curry was tweeting at the start of practice from wherever he was…
I sent this message:
@AaronCurry51 Bad form to tweet while you should be at practice….sends the wrong message….injured or not….in LA or not….just sayin’
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Needless to say….he blocked me from his account.
I wish him the best.
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Ha! I won’t miss his Jesus love.
August 11th, 2012 at 4:26 pm
Curry doesn’t like people who question his imaginary friend, does he?
August 11th, 2012 at 4:26 pm
136, yup, I will follow his Jesus tweets,and I wish him the best, mrs
August 11th, 2012 at 4:35 pm
Qodrn1,Just Win,Baby w/zero major injuries
August 11th, 2012 at 4:39 pm
East-Cam was far superior to Pryor coming out of college.He was a very good passer at Auburn.Pryor isn’t even an avg passer at this point in time.He has accuracy issues and his footwork isn’t adequate either.He needs a lot of work just to be an acceptable back-up.I’ll admit Cam surprised me with the success he had,but he also surprised most people with amount of success he had.Pryor is a Raider so I’ll root for him.But,until I start reading that he is showing consistency and accuracy,I’ll have my doubts.If many of you wish to anoint him the next coming without actually seeing it on the field,that is your prerogative.
August 11th, 2012 at 4:48 pm
BTW,East,what difference does it make what I thought of Cam last year.He proved he belongs but since I’m not a Carolina fan I really don’t care about him one way or the other.
August 11th, 2012 at 4:51 pm
Nice to have you back Qodrn…
August 11th, 2012 at 4:53 pm
Now we need a MUP list
PlunkforHOF: Miles Burris
August 11th, 2012 at 4:55 pm
Backstageatapuppetshow Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
Curry was tweeting at the start of practice from wherever he was…
I sent this message:
@AaronCurry51 Bad form to tweet while you should be at practice….sends the wrong message….injured or not….in LA or not….just sayin’
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Needless to say….he blocked me from his account.
I wish him the best.
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Of course he blocked you. You give fans a bad name. What makes you think he wants to hear that BS from you when his season and possibly his career is on the line? What an entitled arrogant d bag move by you. Fukkkouttahere.
August 11th, 2012 at 4:58 pm
I’m agnostic, leaning heavily towards atheism. But if Curry chooses to be a devout Christain and truly live up to those Christian principles…then why is he subject to ridicule by some of you for that?
To each his own
August 11th, 2012 at 5:00 pm
If I had to pick a MUP candidate today I think I’d go with Gordon.The last few days he has been catching pretty much everything and he is supposedly the best blocker by far.
August 11th, 2012 at 5:02 pm
JONTRAIN Says:
August 11th, 2012 at 4:58 pm
I’m agnostic, leaning heavily towards atheism. But if Curry chooses to be a devout Christain and truly live up to those Christian principles…then why is he subject to ridicule by some of you for that?
To each his own
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The problem is when he drowns his Twitter followers with his superstitious hooey, and then blocks anyone who dares question it. Stupar also preaches the woo-woo, but doesn’t mind it being questioned.
August 11th, 2012 at 5:11 pm
So just unfollow him instead of being antagonistic fuchs. I mean what do you expect, that ur going to engage in meaningful discourse about religion, in public, on twitter? I mean REALLY. As if he’s gonna realize “hey, maybe @IdiotRaiderFan’s last tweet was right. To hell with this religion schyt!!” LOL yall kill me. Show some respect.
August 11th, 2012 at 5:23 pm
But trolling is so much more fun!
August 11th, 2012 at 5:23 pm
New post.
August 11th, 2012 at 5:24 pm
LOL. Great posts, JONTRAIN
August 11th, 2012 at 5:24 pm
I’m wondering if one of the reasons we haven’t signed any vet players is they are being told they are being signed to be back-ups because we are going to build with our young guys and they all want to be starters.They are waiting in hopes of getting signed to be plugged in as starters when teams lose players to injury.
August 11th, 2012 at 5:25 pm
new post
August 11th, 2012 at 5:28 pm
better than 75% chance raiders have a completely different starting linebacker corp from last year
(wimbley, mcclain, groves/curry)
this year we already have
Wheeler as one lock starter
Burris 90% chance I would say now
McClain starts only if he does not get suspended
August 11th, 2012 at 5:54 pm
Finally no more Benson talk, move on get over it he ain’t coming we don’t need him. If Goodson can’t go then it’s Miller time. Don’t like reading about all these injuries, not good. Looking forward to seeing TP get some playing time Monday.
August 11th, 2012 at 6:26 pm
Lefty,
Not saying that TP is our savior but as you admitted they have similar skill sets. And Cam was not a great passer at Auburn as he made most big plays with his feet. During the offseason when many were questioning his ability to play at the pro level he hired a coach to work with him and he showed at his pro day how he had changed his throwing motion and footwork causing his draft status to sky rocket. If Cam can do it I don’t see why TP can’t. That’s all I’m sayn.
August 11th, 2012 at 6:36 pm
Murph & cambell playing well for carolina
August 11th, 2012 at 8:46 pm
http://www.nfl.com/videos/oakland-raiders/0ap2000000047957/GMC-Never-Say-Never-Raiders-training-camp?module=HP11_content_stream
August 13th, 2012 at 3:17 am
[...] He didn’t arrive in camp last season until the last day and with his late more… Burris looking more and more like opening-day starter – ibabuzz.com 08/11/2012 Rookie Miles Burris has worked with the first-team defense at [...]
August 13th, 2012 at 3:27 pm
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