Raiders sign defensive back
By Steve Corkran
Wednesday, September 19th, 2012 at 9:00 am in Oakland Raiders.
The Raiders signed Akwasi Owusu-Ansah to their practice squad, according to his agent via Twitter.
Owusu-Ansah is versatile enough to play cornerback and safety. However, he also has played some wide receiver.
The Dallas Cowboys, who listed Owusu-Ansah as a wide receiver, selected him in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL draft out of Indiana (Pa.) University.
Akwasi Owusu-Ansah returned 28 kicks for 599 yards for Dallas in 2010-11, averaging 21.4 yards per return. He also returned six punts for 47 yards.
He played in 14 games for the Cowboys and Jacksonville Jaguars, including both his starts for the Jaguars last season, all on defense.
No word from the Raiders on whether they signed any of the six players they worked out Tuesday. They have an open spot on their 53-man roster, which also could be filled by signing someone from their practice squad.
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September 19th, 2012 at 9:01 am
#1
September 19th, 2012 at 9:01 am
September 19th, 2012 at 9:02 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:01 am
Sweden is greatest country in the world
September 19th, 2012 at 9:02 am
#3
September 19th, 2012 at 9:02 am
Lucas Nix needs to be cut.
That way Andre Carter & a CB can be signed.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:03 am
Klas Tjorborn Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:02 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:01 am
Sweden is greatest country in the world
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I dont like their sugar ‘Sweden-Low’.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:03 am
Sign Carter Statt….
September 19th, 2012 at 9:04 am
Raiders have almost as many roster changes as my fantasy team so far.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:04 am
554.Raider O Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 8:34 am
Lonetree was here 2 days ago. He is fine.
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Allahu Akbar!
September 19th, 2012 at 9:04 am
Chekwa has to be the CB signed, he’s the only one that they can play and call the normal defense with.
Has the most reps in it.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:04 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:03 am
Klas Tjorborn Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:02 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:01 am
Sweden is greatest country in the world
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I dont like their sugar ‘Sweden-Low’.
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LOL
September 19th, 2012 at 9:05 am
And for the love of Odin…Activate Pryor on gameday and put some god@amn packages in for the kid. Jesus H..we need ALL PLAYMAKERS ON DECK..not riding the freakin pine like Travis Goethel..
September 19th, 2012 at 9:05 am
Free agent DB Akwasi Owusu-Ansah worked out for the Steelers.Owusu-Ansah was waived by the Cowboys at final cuts after attempting to make the transition from safety to corner during camp. The onetime receiver has made 14 career appearances since being drafted in the 2010 fourth round. Sep 5 – 7:43 PMSource: Adam Caplan on Twitter
So the steelers cut him and then opted for DVD over him and now we have him after cutting DVD.
I think Reg cut him prematurely due to the fact he was an AD “speed” pick. The same reason we haven’t seen Cris Carr brought in for a workout. Out with the old, in with the injured.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:06 am
Cris Carr sucks Carl.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:06 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
Chekwa has to be the CB signed, he’s the only one that they can play and call the normal defense with.
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Agreed. I expect Akwasi to fill Chekwa’s spot on the practice squad so they can start evaluating him while Chekwa is trying to prove himself worthy of a roster spot.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:06 am
Do you not remember him badmouthing the Raiders after Tennessee signed him?
F that Douche
September 19th, 2012 at 9:07 am
I dont like their sugar ‘Sweden-Low’.
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A ‘Sweden-Low’ is the day after hard partying at discotheque and doing lots coke with hotties.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:07 am
Carl Weathers Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:05 am
Free agent DB Akwasi Owusu-Ansah worked out for the Steelers.Owusu-Ansah was waived by the Cowboys at final cuts after attempting to make the transition from safety to corner during camp. The onetime receiver has made 14 career appearances since being drafted in the 2010 fourth round. Sep 5 – 7:43 PMSource: Adam Caplan on Twitter
So the steelers cut him and then opted for DVD over him and now we have him after cutting DVD.
I think Reg cut him prematurely due to the fact he was an AD “speed” pick. The same reason we haven’t seen Cris Carr brought in for a workout. Out with the old, in with the injured
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I think he was cut because he couldnt play the ball or be physical enough.
Chris Carr is an actual CB, not a speed guy. So I have to disagree with him being an ‘AL guy’..
September 19th, 2012 at 9:08 am
LMAO White Devil.
Don’t get me excited!
September 19th, 2012 at 9:09 am
MikieG Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:06 am
Do you not remember him badmouthing the Raiders after Tennessee signed him?
F that Douche
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Was what he said so wrong?
He was part of one of the worst era’s in Raiders history.
Come on..
September 19th, 2012 at 9:10 am
Pro Football Weekly has Steelers over Raiders as best bet of the week.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:10 am
He Sucks.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:11 am
“If your a CB, and you can return kicks, i’ve got a silver & black jersey waiting for you to be fitted in” – Reggie McKenzie
September 19th, 2012 at 9:12 am
Klas Tjorborn Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:10 am
Pro Football Weekly has Steelers over Raiders as best bet of the week.
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Hard to argue.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:12 am
If he was worth anything he would be on a team right now. Just like the rest of these jokers…
He did seal the game against the Steelers in 06 though..so Ill give him that..but IMO..he is a P.R masquerading as a DB…not the other way around.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:13 am
Bring in Stu Schwiegart for a look!!
September 19th, 2012 at 9:14 am
None of reggies signings have been upgrades. Scary start. Is he a bad judge of talent? Or is he just tossing this yr in the trash to quicken the rebuild..
September 19th, 2012 at 9:17 am
Stu is great. He had more INTs at purdue than R Woodson.
LOL
You People…
September 19th, 2012 at 9:17 am
Stu kind of sucked to me!
September 19th, 2012 at 9:17 am
27.Marks hair Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:14 am
None of reggies signings have been upgrades. Scary start. Is he a bad judge of talent? Or is he just tossing this yr in the trash to quicken the rebuild..
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Streeter or Wheeler? Also consider that Wheeler was signed for FAR less than we paid Wimbley…
September 19th, 2012 at 9:18 am
Hell yeah!
Owusu-Ansah played college in the little sh!tball town where I grew up. Have seen him play in person actually. This is pretty cool to have him a Raider, even if he is only on the practice squad and likely to be cut at any time.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:21 am
You People still think Lechler is worth his cap hit? $5.65 million?
We could have signed another good vet CB like Porter, we could have traded for Samuel, but no……He is the best punter in the league.
You People…
September 19th, 2012 at 9:21 am
27.Marks hair Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:14 am
None of reggies signings have been upgrades. Scary start. Is he a bad judge of talent? Or is he just tossing this yr in the trash to quicken the rebuild..
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To early to tell. I think he can drafdt the talent. Look at Greenbay for proof of that. He is mostl likely going to stock up draft picks and lower these crazy contracts. Regge can only do so much right now. There is not a bunch of type A starting talent just sitting out there looking for a job.
I am just not sure Knapp is the answer coaching offense.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:23 am
Far cheaper.. kinda my point.. and i dont consider wheeler to be better than wimbley.. wimbly isnt a lb.. we just put him there.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:23 am
14.MikieG Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:06 am
Cris Carr sucks Carl.
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He’s better than these no-names that were brought in yesterday. At least he was a starter on the Ravens D recently.
I could care less though, this team is done with Allen and Knapp leading the crawl.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:25 am
Improve the coaching staff (OC & STs coach), draft DE/ CB/ S/ RT/ NT, sign a few good FAs, and we can compete at a high level.
We don’t need a QB, and we don’t need to rebuild IMO.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:25 am
MikieG Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:13 am
Bring in Stu Schwiegart for a look!!
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Is Van McElroy not available?
September 19th, 2012 at 9:25 am
Count me among those that have Lechler’s back. That being said, aside from the blocked punts, Lechler isn’t looking true to form..like he’s a bit shaky…waiting for him to get his boom on…
September 19th, 2012 at 9:25 am
5.DennisAllensVisor Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:02 am
Lucas Nix needs to be cut.
That way Andre Carter & a CB can be signed.
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Agreed.
Cut Guess, Nix & Francies. Bring up Chekwa. Sign Andre Carter and Darius Butler. (Or Antwaun Molden)
September 19th, 2012 at 9:25 am
29.CJ Legend 34 Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:17 am
Stu kind of sucked to me!
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That’s like saying World War 2 “kind of” ended badly for the Japanese
September 19th, 2012 at 9:25 am
Lack of Playmakers is whats killing the raiders ..on both sides of the ball..I also think many in this blog overglorify our players especially the WRs. When Palmer threw a lob to DHB in the end zone for a 50/50 DHB had no chance of making that play. I respect DHB improved last year but he is not what we need. We struggled in the red zone last year under Hue and we are struggling again.We need a WR who is physical, is quick to the ball, and catches TDs. I have been making the suggestion of bringing in Plax for at least a workout. The criticism I have received has been based on that no other GM has signed Plax so why should we and that Criner and Streater will give us what Plax can do.
I will accept ignoring Plax if you are in a rebuilding mode. Otherwise it makes no sense.There were 60-65 WRs who had more TDS than DHB who last yr in his breakout year..haha..was our #1 receiver. We didnt have a great TE and Dmac was out 9-10 games , yet DHB caught only 4. Dmoore is talented but until he does it he should not be given credit like he has. My biggest criticism of this blog is the overglorification of the players.
Many of you hammered me on that no other GM wanted Plax so why should we. Then its OK to believe in Streater? An UNDRAFTED(no other Gm wanted him) or Criner who has yet to catch a TD pass yet?
Plax is not out of the league bc of talent issues, many gms have been burned by TO, Chad and others and dont want to go down that road bc they already have capable red zone performers. Remember their were 60+ receivers that had more TDs than DHB last year and many of them had to share the spotlight.
If your rebuilding then no need for Plax, but if you want a red zone specialist who caught 8 Tds last yr with Sanchez as your QB than hes worth a workout? We need to stop overglorifying these players and btw Plax 8 tds last year is more than any Raider WR since 2005. Facts not fiction. I hope Criner catches 20td passes this year but until he does lets not go overboard
September 19th, 2012 at 9:26 am
Now sing along with me….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czx2p-GHBhk
It’s not the right time to be sober
Now the idiots have taken over
Spreading like a social cancer, is there an answer?
The Raider Nation’s heart is bleeding
Tell me why and how are all the stupid people breeding
Watson, it’s really elementary
The Reggie revolution
Has flipped the b!tch on Al’s old solution
The front office and coaches are being thwarted, ostracized, what a bummer
The Nation keeps getting dumber
Insensitivity is standard and faith is being fancied over reason
Al’s rolling over in his coffin
His “athletes” are screwing up even more often
Hue’s gone and now everything seems to be reversing, and it’s worsening
Someone flopped a steamer in the Raider gene pool
Now angry mob mentality’s no longer the exception, it’s the rule
And I’m starting to feel a lot like Charlton Heston
Stranded on a primate planet
Apes and orangutans that ran it to the ground
With generals and the armies that obeyed them
Followers following fables
Philosophies that enable them to rule without regard
There’s no point for democracy when ignorance is celebrated
Football scientists get the same one vote as some ArmChair inbred
Majority rule, don’t work in mental institutions
Sometimes the smallest softest voice carries the grand biggest solutions
What are we left with?
A Raider Nation of change-fearing Al loyalists
Who feel it’s their duty to blame the coaches once again
Pass on traditions
How to get ahead blindly
And prosper via simpleton culture
The idiots are taking over
The idiots are taking over
The idiots are taking over
September 19th, 2012 at 9:26 am
32. Agreed.. way too much money on a punter.. hey lech, coffin corner? Ever?
September 19th, 2012 at 9:26 am
21.Klas Tjorborn Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:10 am
Pro Football Weekly has Steelers over Raiders as best bet of the week.
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Pro Football Weekly is run by that d-bag Hub Arkush.
The same Hub Arkush who had KC as his LOCK OF THE WEEK against us last yr. at Arrowhead.
I’ve gotten into actual e-mail battles with that dik.
He doesn’t hate the Raiders…just has no respect for the team right now.
He thinks Seymour is ALL PRO defensive player. He said Seymour was candidate for defensive player of the yr. first half of season last yr. but he kind of “tailed off” at the end.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:29 am
Seymour was an ALL PRO 2nd teamer last season. But…he is one of only 2 positon players on the ALL PRO 1st and 2nd teams that IS NOT in the Top 100 players of 2011 as voted on by the players.
Respect from the media…NOT from his peers who play against him.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:30 am
Nyraider Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:25 am
Lack of Playmakers is whats killing the raiders ..on both sides of the ball..I also think many in this blog overglorify our players especially the WRs. When Palmer threw a lob to DHB in the end zone for a 50/50 DHB had no chance of making that play. I respect DHB improved last year but he is not what we need. We struggled in the red zone last year under Hue and we are struggling again.We need a WR who is physical, is quick to the ball, and catches TDs. I have been making the suggestion of bringing in Plax for at least a workout. The criticism I have received has been based on that no other GM has signed Plax so why should we and that Criner and Streater will give us what Plax can do.
I will accept ignoring Plax if you are in a rebuilding mode. Otherwise it makes no sense.There were 60-65 WRs who had more TDS than DHB who last yr in his breakout year..haha..was our #1 receiver. We didnt have a great TE and Dmac was out 9-10 games , yet DHB caught only 4. Dmoore is talented but until he does it he should not be given credit like he has. My biggest criticism of this blog is the overglorification of the players.
Many of you hammered me on that no other GM wanted Plax so why should we. Then its OK to believe in Streater? An UNDRAFTED(no other Gm wanted him) or Criner who has yet to catch a TD pass yet?
Plax is not out of the league bc of talent issues, many gms have been burned by TO, Chad and others and dont want to go down that road bc they already have capable red zone performers. Remember their were 60+ receivers that had more TDs than DHB last year and many of them had to share the spotlight.
If your rebuilding then no need for Plax, but if you want a red zone specialist who caught 8 Tds last yr with Sanchez as your QB than hes worth a workout? We need to stop overglorifying these players and btw Plax 8 tds last year is more than any Raider WR since 2005. Facts not fiction. I hope Criner catches 20td passes this year but until he does lets not go overboard
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Youre getting smarter with every post. Seriously. You give me hope for the other semi’s.
Sentence and structure could improve. You got some decent things to say, I want people to hear it. Im not sure how many people here actually know how to read but it couldnt hurt to improve.
Anyways, nice post. That 50/50 ball for DHB was sad to watch. DHB didnt even get a hand on it.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:31 am
Fella’s I was obviously Joking about Stu…dude was freakin Brutal for us..
September 19th, 2012 at 9:31 am
DJ Johnny Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:29 am
Seymour was an ALL PRO 2nd teamer last season. But…he is one of only 2 positon players on the ALL PRO 1st and 2nd teams that IS NOT in the Top 100 players of 2011 as voted on by the players.
Respect from the media…NOT from his peers who play against him.
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Johnny, I dunno if you caught my posts from yesterday, but I watched that game again and specifically was looking at our interior line play. It was good. Seymore and Kelly (when he’s not jumping offsides) are NOT the problem.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:32 am
Folks, Al Davis left us with a mess. A terrible mess. As much as I love the man and respect him for what he initially did, he really lost over the last decade. Signing burned out, “past their prime” free agents to ridiculously overpaid contracts, giving away draft picks like candy, consistently drafting players that had major red flags simply because he liked their speed/big arm, preventing the defense from ever doing anything because of his horrendously outdated defensive philosophy, and handicapping coaches before they even stepped on the field for the first time.
The man was past his prime, and he just didn’t know when to let go. He wrecked this team, and it’s going to take some time to fix all the mess he left us in. Those of you who would blindly follow him off a cliff, feel free, but I’ll choose to see it for what it is.
I’m angry, beyond angry, at the mess this team is right now, but look at what Reggie stepped into? A bunch of overpaid, underachieving players (especially on defense) and stripped of a ton of draft picks. This job was a mess, mostly thanks to Mr. Davis. He’s got a lot of cleaning up to do. As much as I want to win now, it’s just going to take some time.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:32 am
Anyone find out what Criner was tweeting about yesterday when he said what a great day he was having and it wasn’t even 9am yet?
September 19th, 2012 at 9:32 am
Well at least a few of you got the sarcasm…whew! I was getting worried.
It just seems like we are really reaching for some retreads here. I guess we have to, but F Chris Carr
September 19th, 2012 at 9:33 am
I don’t remember why the Org passed on Carter, the 1st time around. Was it injury risk, or something else?
September 19th, 2012 at 9:34 am
48,
Riff. Good to know, than who was to blame in your opinion for those big runs given up? McClain, Huff?
September 19th, 2012 at 9:35 am
52.theghostronin79 Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:33 am
I don’t remember why the Org passed on Carter, the 1st time around. Was it injury risk, or something else?
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We never heard. I bet Carter will be ticked if they hauled him in here yet again…and he leaves w/o an offer.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:35 am
I agree, the roster is a hot mess. But the coaching staff has to work with what we have. Cant make orange juice with lemons, cant turn DMAC into Terrell Davis or Palmer into Gannon or DHB into Andre Johnson…
The most worrying part is the Dline. What happened to the Dline? If the Dline is not playing at or above its paygrade then the mediocre LBs and scrap-heap DBs have no chance…
September 19th, 2012 at 9:36 am
Stu had more INTs than R Woodson.
Still LOL
You People are funny.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:36 am
There is noone on this defense that would start for the Steelers right now…And probably noone on offense for that matter.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:36 am
DJ Johnny Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:32 am
Anyone find out what Criner was tweeting about yesterday when he said what a great day he was having and it wasn’t even 9am yet?
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He got blow job.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:37 am
Yeah. We have one player good enough for a probowl and he always gets hurt. Thats why i predicted no playoffs.. but why change our one decent unit? Why go with a former oc thats never been very good? It doesnt make any sense… uncomfortable players make more mistakes.. we had 2 yrs in that offense.. and going with knapp is just a waste..
September 19th, 2012 at 9:37 am
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We never heard. I bet Carter will be ticked if they hauled him in here yet again…and he leaves w/o an offer.
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So will I.
I know he’s not “The ANSWER” to all our woe’s but, damnit, we need to try something.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:37 am
52.theghostronin79 Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:33 am
I don’t remember why the Org passed on Carter, the 1st time around. Was it injury risk, or something else?
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I believe he wasn’t all the way back from his torn quad at that point. I bet if he is now, they’ll sign him.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:38 am
Time to hit the links with my effin silver & black golf bag. Hopefully there are no football fans playing that need an adjusted point of view. I hate being hawk-eyed by the marshalls.
Enjoy your day gents!
September 19th, 2012 at 9:39 am
Lechler was outkicked on Sunday, plain and simple.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:39 am
58.Klas Tjorborn Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:36 am
DJ Johnny Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:32 am
Anyone find out what Criner was tweeting about yesterday when he said what a great day he was having and it wasn’t even 9am yet?
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He got blow job.
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Ha. Well good for him i guess.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:39 am
cant turn DMAC into Terrell
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DMAC into TD?!?!?
DMAC > TD.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:40 am
57.MikieG Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:36 am
There is noone on this defense that would start for the Steelers right now…And probably noone on offense for that matter.
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McFadden would start at RB. That’s absolutely it. And why we’re in for a terrifying beatdown on Sunday
September 19th, 2012 at 9:40 am
There is noone on this defense that would start for the Steelers right now…
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You don’t think Mayor McLazy can call the signals in the middle?
September 19th, 2012 at 9:41 am
MikieG Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:36 am
There is noone on this defense that would start for the Steelers right now…And probably noone on offense for that matter.
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Yet they still signed DVD. Think ex-Steelr Rod Woodson kind of gave them some info?
September 19th, 2012 at 9:41 am
56.Raider O Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:36 am
Stu had more INTs than R Woodson.
Still LOL
You People are funny.
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Actually, that is true. At Purdue not NFL, obviously!!
September 19th, 2012 at 9:41 am
It was good. Seymore and Kelly (when he’s not jumping offsides) are NOT the problem.
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So they completely dominated the line of scrimage? Both of them commanded double teams on every play? They are living up to the contract the Raiders paid them? Or is it they are not a liability on the line, but not the overall strength we saw them as?
September 19th, 2012 at 9:41 am
It would be nice if they brought Carter in and put him on Shonasty’s side, and flipped Shonasty to the left side and moved Houston inside. We need to bring back the rotation.
Another thing, is…we have GOT to get more turnovers. We need some freakin Ball Hawks.
I would settle for Huff moving to CB and Gio to free safety…
September 19th, 2012 at 9:42 am
68.RaiderSam Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:41 am
MikieG Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:36 am
There is noone on this defense that would start for the Steelers right now…And probably noone on offense for that matter.
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Yet they still signed DVD. Think ex-Steelr Rod Woodson kind of gave them some info?
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He’s their 5th CB on a weak CB squad on plays exclusively on special teams.
People here need to stop acting like Reggie let Deion-f’ing-Sanders walk.
perspective, folks, please.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:42 am
58.Klas Tjorborn Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:36 am
DJ Johnny Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:32 am
Anyone find out what Criner was tweeting about yesterday when he said what a great day he was having and it wasn’t even 9am yet?
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Did he get traded?
September 19th, 2012 at 9:42 am
Theghostronin79 Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:37 am
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We never heard. I bet Carter will be ticked if they hauled him in here yet again…and he leaves w/o an offer.
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So will I.
I know he’s not “The ANSWER” to all our woe’s but, damnit, we need to try something.
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Supposedly, the Patriots are still monitoring the situation, and the last time it was Sterling Moore, so it’d might be a good idea to “try something”. I dont think the Raiders want to sign the dude, then have the injury flare up, and nada.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:42 am
Do not cut Nix; trade him maybe. He is a project, true, however he would be claimed in a heartbeat.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:42 am
Carl Weathers Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:41 am
56.Raider O Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:36 am
Stu had more INTs than R Woodson.
Still LOL
You People are funny.
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Actually, that is true. At Purdue not NFL, obviously!!
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Yep, it is true. Its unreal, but true.
Remember how bad that dude was? Crazy how stats lie.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:42 am
“And plays” not “on plays” in my previous post.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:43 am
TD: ‘98 2,008 yards.
DMAC ‘08-’11: 2,027 yards
DMAC > TD? prove it!
September 19th, 2012 at 9:43 am
“Greetings,
I just signed the following petition addressed to: Reggie McKenzie, Dennis Allen, The Oakland Raiders.
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Fire Greg Knapp
The Raiders deserve better. Greg Knapp has proven he cannot win against defensive coordinators in the NFL. His route concepts don’t work, he doesn’t put our players in the best position to win, & his playbook does not emphasize the run or the vertical game.”
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Sincerely,
[Your name]
http://www.change.org/petitions/the-oakland-raiders-fire-greg-knapp
THE OFFICIAL FIRE GREG KNAPP PETITION IS FINALLY HERE!!!!!!
THIS IS GOING DIRECTLY TO THE OAKLAND RAIDER ORGANIZATION!!!
My name is the ArmChair GM…and I approve this message.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:43 am
Please RAIDERNATION don’t write so long, BLOG short and effective. TELL IT LIKE IS !!
Some of you write a whole BIBLE, PLEASE ITS BORING & no one will read it . Sincerely —Knapp
September 19th, 2012 at 9:43 am
RaiderRetribution Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:42 am
Do not cut Nix; trade him maybe. He is a project, true, however he would be claimed in a heartbeat
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I’d be shocked. I like his potential but I’d bet they could get him onto the practice squad without much difficulty.
Tough decisions have to be made because of injuries right now and the Raiders need all the DBs they can possibly lay hands on & hope someone steps up. Nix is a prime candidate to get cut.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:44 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:40 am
There is noone on this defense that would start for the Steelers right now…
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You don’t think Mayor McLazy can call the signals in the middle?
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Wow. Was that San Diego game like LAST YEAR? Dude killed it. For the four hundredth time, he’s a 3-4 LB, he needs to be closer to the line of scrimmage to make plays and is too big to run in space. – he excels with a big NT in front.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:44 am
68.RaiderSam Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:41 am
MikieG Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:36 am
There is noone on this defense that would start for the Steelers right now…And probably noone on offense for that matter.
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Yet they still signed DVD. Think ex-Steelr Rod Woodson kind of gave them some info?
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DVD will be out of the league next year, and will never start a game at CB for the Steelers..
Regardless, noone on the Raiders would start over anyone on the Steelers except for Lechler and McFadden.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:45 am
Omoran Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:43 am
Please RAIDERNATION don’t write so long, BLOG short and effective. TELL IT LIKE IS !!
Some of you write a whole BIBLE, PLEASE ITS BORING & no one will read it . Sincerely —Knapp
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Kind of like how quickly Linebackers diagnose your offense?
Sincerely,
All the linebackers that have faced you
September 19th, 2012 at 9:45 am
Klas Tjorborn Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:02 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:01 am
Sweden is greatest country in the world
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Sweden certainly has the best looking women.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:46 am
Carl Weathers Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:01 am
Free agent DB Akwasi Owusu-Ansah worked out for the Steelers.Owusu-Ansah was waived by the Cowboys at final cuts after attempting to make the transition from safety to corner during camp. The onetime receiver has made 14 career appearances since being drafted in the 2010 fourth round. Sep 5 – 7:43 PMSource: Adam Caplan on Twitter
So the steelers cut him and then opted for DVD over him and now we have him after cutting DVD.
I think Reg cut him prematurely due to the fact he was an AD “speed” pick. The same reason we haven’t seen Cris Carr brought in for a workout. Out with the old, in with the injured.
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I just think Reggie doesn’t know what he’s doing. Have you ever listened to the dude speak? I know he’s from Mississippi and they have a little slower, little different way of talking there, but come on.
Unless we go 0-16 this year Mark is going to stick with this clown for 3 or 4 years. By the time it’s all said and done all progress gained under Hue Jackson’s offense the last two years will be erased. The fundamental identity of the team instilled by Al Davis for decades will basically fade into nothingness. And we’ll basically be where the Cleveland Browns are right now.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:47 am
MikieG Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:44 am
68.RaiderSam Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:41 am
MikieG Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:36 am
There is noone on this defense that would start for the Steelers right now…And probably noone on offense for that matter.
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Yet they still signed DVD. Think ex-Steelr Rod Woodson kind of gave them some info?
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DVD will be out of the league next year, and will never start a game at CB for the Steelers..
Regardless, noone on the Raiders would start over anyone on the Steelers except for Lechler and McFadden.
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Well, were never going to find that out anyway, until the future.
So THIS is how fans prep, even though garbage a$% Art Shell beat the Steelers in Oakland in 2006 – with an equally dreadful offense.
how the Raider Nation has fallen….
September 19th, 2012 at 9:47 am
57.MikieG Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:36 am
There is noone on this defense that would start for the Steelers right now…And probably noone on offense for that matter.
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Ehhhh, I think DMAC is a guy who would be almost anyone’s starting back. He would probably get more than 2.1 ypc. with them.
I think Denarius Moore could be a starter with them opposite Wallace, AND Veldheer on the line. He’s good..despite what they’ve done so far in this “system”.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:48 am
Be glad we get to see new players, maybe we get a PATRIOT,
NY GIANT,RAVEN ,PACKERS, PACKERS or 49rs result.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:48 am
Whoa, Raiders signed another parttime cb/pr/kr. Who woulda thunk it.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:48 am
I just think Reggie doesn’t know what he’s doing. Have you ever listened to the dude speak? I know he’s from Mississippi and they have a little slower, little different way of talking there, but come on.
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The fundamental identity of the team instilled by Al Davis for decades will basically fade into nothingness.
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Yes he talks slow therefore he doesn’t know anything about football. He’s not an ace public speaker, boo freaking hoo.
And the fundamental identity of the team instilled by Al Davis over the past fcking decade was being a losing laughingstock.
No one can change that in just one year.
Al is gone, man. Always love him for sure, but it’s time to move on.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:49 am
Chris In NY Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:46 am
Carl Weathers Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:01 am
Free agent DB Akwasi Owusu-Ansah worked out for the Steelers.Owusu-Ansah was waived by the Cowboys at final cuts after attempting to make the transition from safety to corner during camp. The onetime receiver has made 14 career appearances since being drafted in the 2010 fourth round. Sep 5 – 7:43 PMSource: Adam Caplan on Twitter
So the steelers cut him and then opted for DVD over him and now we have him after cutting DVD.
I think Reg cut him prematurely due to the fact he was an AD “speed” pick. The same reason we haven’t seen Cris Carr brought in for a workout. Out with the old, in with the injured.
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I just think Reggie doesn’t know what he’s doing. Have you ever listened to the dude speak? I know he’s from Mississippi and they have a little slower, little different way of talking there, but come on.
Unless we go 0-16 this year Mark is going to stick with this clown for 3 or 4 years. By the time it’s all said and done all progress gained under Hue Jackson’s offense the last two years will be erased. The fundamental identity of the team instilled by Al Davis for decades will basically fade into nothingness. And we’ll basically be where the Cleveland Browns are right now.
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Yeah, after 11 years of turnover, its hard to get psyched.
“I hope (Oakland GM) Reggie McKenzie does well. He’s a good person. He’s as honest as the day is long.””
-Pro Football Weekly, “Audibles”
September 19th, 2012 at 9:49 am
Well the Steelers run a different scheme then us so I dont suspect we would have any players that could start for them, no..LOL
September 19th, 2012 at 9:49 am
RaiderSam Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:11 am
Carl Weathers Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:01 am
Free agent DB Akwasi Owusu-Ansah worked out for the Steelers.Owusu-Ansah was waived by the Cowboys at final cuts after attempting to make the transition from safety to corner during camp. The onetime receiver has made 14 career appearances since being drafted in the 2010 fourth round. Sep 5 – 7:43 PMSource: Adam Caplan on Twitter
So the steelers cut him and then opted for DVD over him and now we have him after cutting DVD.
I think Reg cut him prematurely due to the fact he was an AD “speed” pick. The same reason we haven’t seen Cris Carr brought in for a workout. Out with the old, in with the injured.
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And with good reason. Do we really want to review the “misses” Al had
well, if we must
Sebastian Janikowski over Shaun Alexander
Robert Gallery over Ben Rothelisberger
Phillip Buchanon over Ed Reed. My God, they were on the same team – who cares if Woodson was the starter!?!
Rickey Dudley over Marvin Harrison and RAY FREAKING LEWIS
JaMarcus Russell over Megatron
Jake Grove over Nick Hardwick and Randy Starks
(holds back disgust) Fabian Washington over Aaron Rodgers .. oh yeah Roddy White AND Logan Mankins
shall I go on…
Michael Huff over Donte Whitner no, check that HALOTI NGATA! – and get this, we overpay for Kamerion Wimbley , who also could’ve been drafted…and Daniel Manning and Roman Harper were available later
Thomas Howard over Devin Hester and Maurice Jones-Drew…
it aint perfect, but I’M GIVING MR MUMBLES, Reggie McKenzie the benefit of the doubt for at least one more FULL draft.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:50 am
DJ Johnny Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:47 am
57.MikieG Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:36 am
There is noone on this defense that would start for the Steelers right now…And probably noone on offense for that matter.
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Ehhhh, I think DMAC is a guy who would be almost anyone’s starting back. He would probably get more than 2.1 ypc. with them.
I think Denarius Moore could be a starter with them opposite Wallace, AND Veldheer on the line. He’s good..despite what they’ve done so far in this “system”.
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DEFENSE.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:50 am
So THIS is how fans prep, even though garbage a$% Art Shell beat the Steelers in Oakland in 2006 – with an equally dreadful offense.
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The Steelers should’ve won that game handily. Roethlisberger singlehandedly gave it away with two pick-sixes. Don’t look for that to happen again.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:50 am
Chris in NY Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:46 am
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I just think Reggie doesn’t know what he’s doing. Have you ever listened to the dude speak? I know he’s from Mississippi and they have a little slower, little different way of talking there, but come on.
Unless we go 0-16 this year Mark is going to stick with this clown for 3 or 4 years. By the time it’s all said and done all progress gained under Hue Jackson’s offense the last two years will be erased. The fundamental identity of the team instilled by Al Davis for decades will basically fade into nothingness. And we’ll basically be where the Cleveland Browns are right now.
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Meh…I will let Reggie have a pass for the next couple of years. Its clear we are in Moneyball mode right now. I mean if we weren’t we would still have Busch, Wimbley, and Routt…don’t give me the cap crap either. He could have gotten it done if we wanted to. Regardless…I am more concerned with the lack of imagination by our O.C, lack of Adjustments at Halftime, and the incredibly poor, unprecedented ineptitude of our Special Teams…
I am just tired of seeing failed coaches return to us and then…..fail….Einstein said something about that if you can recall.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:51 am
DJ Johnny Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:34 am
48,
Riff. Good to know, than who was to blame in your opinion for those big runs given up? McClain, Huff?
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It wasnt just the big runs.
During the opening drive, all of our LBs were missing their gaps and lost. While Seymore and Kelly were occupying multiple lineman.
They pulled Burris and it got instantly fixed. The rookie was having a tough time early on. Understandable.
Then, as the game progressed, the LB play got better. Wheeler learns and improves VERY fast. But every time you saw Reggie rip off a gain of more than 3 yards, it was cause someone missed their gap.
As for the big runs, it wasnt fatigue. Too early in the game. It was just ridiculously bad secondary play. Branch didnt even take an angle on Reggie on the second TD. He ran straight into the back of McClain.
If it wasnt one guy messing up, it was another.
And our DE play was atrocious. ShoNasty has had a very poor year so far.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:51 am
Giordano is the new Schwy Guy. Makes INTs but slow as hell.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:51 am
Yeah, the roster is a mess, but c´mon, the coaching could be better.
We need to remove the Tommy Kellys from the locker room, the guys that are laughing and singing after loosing the game in a beat-down…
Drop Kelly! take the cap hit! make an example of the bum!
September 19th, 2012 at 9:52 am
I just think Reggie doesn’t know what he’s doing. Have you ever listened to the dude speak? I know he’s from Mississippi and they have a little slower, little different way of talking there, but come on.
Clay Matthews
Desmond Bishop
Greg Jennings
decision to sign Charles Woodson
Tramon Williams
Sam Shields
Jordy Nelson
Randall Cobb
nah, I dont think McKenzie knows what he’s doing , either.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:52 am
We needed to start the fire knapp petition the day he was interviewed..
September 19th, 2012 at 9:52 am
You are not going to have ballhawks without a good pass rush.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:53 am
Wheelers drop of tannehill’s first pass has flew under the radar IMO. That takes 7 pts off the board as Miami ended up getting a TD on that drive, kills a tannehill’s confidence as he threw 3 ints in the first week, and we are actually in miami territory
September 19th, 2012 at 9:53 am
I like the idea of Shaughnessy at left end, Carter at right and a 4 man DT rotation of Seymour, Kelly, Houston and Bryant.
Don’t know who first mentioned that but it could actually work!
September 19th, 2012 at 9:53 am
Klas Tjorborn Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:51 am
Giordano is the new Schwy Guy. Makes INTs but slow as hell.
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Ballhawk that made key plays last year – had more picks than “faster” Michael Huff, thats for sure.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:53 am
Reggie was not in charge at green bey.. those arent his players
September 19th, 2012 at 9:53 am
57.MikieG Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:36 am
There is noone on this defense that would start for the Steelers right now…And probably noone on offense for that matter.
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Ehhhh, I think DMAC is a guy who would be almost anyone’s starting back. He would probably get more than 2.1 ypc. with them.
I think Denarius Moore could be a starter with them opposite Wallace, AND Veldheer on the line. He’s good..despite what they’ve done so far in this “system”.
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Also, on defense, I think Tyvon Branch is someone that could start on Pittsburgh. He is pretty well regarded around the league.
I don’t think we are void of talent. The thing is we do have potentially explosive players in key offensive positions with DMAC and DMOORE…heck even DHB is not void of talent as has the POTENTIAL to be really good.
I will add Palmer as well. I’m not gonna count him out like everyone else when he is being hampered in this new system. Give him time to throw and receivers running correct routes…who will CATCH the dam ball…and I think he is fine. He has been far from perfect though in these first two games.
Burris I think is someone who could be really good and Wheeler is starter material for most teams that aren’t already loaded at LB.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:54 am
RaiderSam Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:49 am
RaiderSam Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:11 am
Carl Weathers Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:01 am
Free agent DB Akwasi Owusu-Ansah worked out for the Steelers.Owusu-Ansah was waived by the Cowboys at final cuts after attempting to make the transition from safety to corner during camp. The onetime receiver has made 14 career appearances since being drafted in the 2010 fourth round. Sep 5 – 7:43 PMSource: Adam Caplan on Twitter
So the steelers cut him and then opted for DVD over him and now we have him after cutting DVD.
I think Reg cut him prematurely due to the fact he was an AD “speed” pick. The same reason we haven’t seen Cris Carr brought in for a workout. Out with the old, in with the injured.
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And with good reason. Do we really want to review the “misses” Al had
well, if we must
Sebastian Janikowski over Shaun Alexander
Robert Gallery over Ben Rothelisberger
Phillip Buchanon over Ed Reed. My God, they were on the same team – who cares if Woodson was the starter!?!
Rickey Dudley over Marvin Harrison and RAY FREAKING LEWIS
JaMarcus Russell over Megatron
Jake Grove over Nick Hardwick and Randy Starks
(holds back disgust) Fabian Washington over Aaron Rodgers .. oh yeah Roddy White AND Logan Mankins
shall I go on…
Michael Huff over Donte Whitner no, check that HALOTI NGATA! – and get this, we overpay for Kamerion Wimbley , who also could’ve been drafted…and Daniel Manning and Roman Harper were available later
Thomas Howard over Devin Hester and Maurice Jones-Drew…
it aint perfect, but I’M GIVING MR MUMBLES, Reggie McKenzie the benefit of the doubt for at least one more FULL draft.
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Hindsight is 20/20. You could cherry pick a list like that for basically any team.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:55 am
Was McKenzie GM at Green Bay?
Lets say it as it is, he comes from a winning program, learned from a good GM, was recommended by Ron Wolf & John Madden, but it will take him some time to learn to do the new job, he will make mistakes.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:55 am
SilverNBlackPA Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:53 am
I like the idea of Shaughnessy at left end, Carter at right and a 4 man DT rotation of Seymour, Kelly, Houston and Bryant.
Don’t know who first mentioned that but it could actually work!
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Would have to be a Carter/Tollefson rotation, dont think Carter can handle a full work load.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:55 am
Raider Riff Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:51 am
DJ Johnny Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:34 am
48,
Riff. Good to know, than who was to blame in your opinion for those big runs given up? McClain, Huff?
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It wasnt just the big runs.
During the opening drive, all of our LBs were missing their gaps and lost. While Seymore and Kelly were occupying multiple lineman.
They pulled Burris and it got instantly fixed. The rookie was having a tough time early on. Understandable.
Then, as the game progressed, the LB play got better. Wheeler learns and improves VERY fast. But every time you saw Reggie rip off a gain of more than 3 yards, it was cause someone missed their gap.
As for the big runs, it wasnt fatigue. Too early in the game. It was just ridiculously bad secondary play. Branch didnt even take an angle on Reggie on the second TD. He ran straight into the back of McClain.
If it wasnt one guy messing up, it was another.
And our DE play was atrocious. ShoNasty has had a very poor year so far.
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Remember when Hue Jackson had the team prepare earlier 8 a.m. to adjust for the time change?
Just sayin – won in Minnesota. But lost v. the Bills in a game that couldve gone our way without that McFadden fumble early
September 19th, 2012 at 9:55 am
Let the JOB FAIR continue for the RAIDERS & include SOUP and SALAD BAR!
It can only get better.We are LOOKIN BAD on PRIME TV.
By mixing players we may get a 49rs – Hargbagh Result.
Maybe 10-6 Dude!
September 19th, 2012 at 9:56 am
Also, on defense, I think Tyvon Branch is someone that could start on Pittsburgh. He is pretty well regarded around the league.
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he’s not better than Ryan Clark or Troy Polamalu (when healthy)
Veldheer might be able to start at LT but Max Starks has done well for them this year.
I had thought McClain too but Larry Foote is having quite a season for them so far.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:56 am
Any of you guys the Jugallos? Seems like Raider fans and ICP go together like peanut butter and jelly.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:56 am
111.DennisAllensVisor Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:55 am
SilverNBlackPA Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:53 am
I like the idea of Shaughnessy at left end, Carter at right and a 4 man DT rotation of Seymour, Kelly, Houston and Bryant.
Don’t know who first mentioned that but it could actually work!
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Would have to be a Carter/Tollefson rotation, dont think Carter can handle a full work load.
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No complaints here about a Carter/Tollefson rotation.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:57 am
Ckark and palmalo(head & shoulders) are waaaaaay better than branch.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:57 am
The problems with the Raiders will never be corrected as long as “fans” keep making excuses for bad coaching and bad players, and keep blaming Mr. Davis for everything wrong.
We have a strong culture of myopia and masochism that goes way back, dare not to make critical opinions or some idiot will start calling everybody else an idiot, as if by some illumination they knew better than thousands of people who can tell a terrible team from a good one.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:57 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:55 am
SilverNBlackPA Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:53 am
I like the idea of Shaughnessy at left end, Carter at right and a 4 man DT rotation of Seymour, Kelly, Houston and Bryant.
Don’t know who first mentioned that but it could actually work!
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Would have to be a Carter/Tollefson rotation, dont think Carter can handle a full work load.
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That would be fine with me.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:57 am
101.RaiderSam Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:52 am
I just think Reggie doesn’t know what he’s doing. Have you ever listened to the dude speak? I know he’s from Mississippi and they have a little slower, little different way of talking there, but come on.
Clay Matthews
Desmond Bishop
Greg Jennings
decision to sign Charles Woodson
Tramon Williams
Sam Shields
Jordy Nelson
Randall Cobb
nah, I dont think McKenzie knows what he’s doing , either.
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Do we know how much of that was actually Reggie making the call? They do have Ted Thompson there too.
I’m sure Reggie wasn’t the one who made the call to not accept Favre back…at least the name mentioned BY FAVRE himself is Ted Thompson…the one who Favre had the issues with.
Not trying to diminish what Reggies role was, but it would be interesting to know how much influence he really had on creating GB’s roster.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:59 am
Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:55 am
Was McKenzie GM at Green Bay?
Lets say it as it is, he comes from a winning program, learned from a good GM, was recommended by Ron Wolf & John Madden, but it will take him some time to learn to do the new job, he will make mistakes.
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Lets just say NEITHER OF US KNOW WHAT REALLY WENT DOWN, and a lot of people are making snap judgements on a someone who isnt that articulate and hasnt dropped cash on a shut down corner.
I agree it will take him some time to learn the job. If Madden and or Wolf signed off on him, its solid. – i had hoped for him AND Eliot Wolf, but there was only so much money to spend..and I was puzzled as to why they didnt get Scot McCloughan – who built the Niners, and dad was with the Raiders and was also with the Pack at one point in 98 under Holmgren.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:59 am
I know GB is an org. that won’t go down the tubes if they lose a key guy like Reggie..but it will be interesting to see if they start going downhill a bit after he’s left.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:59 am
Zopi Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:57 am
The problems with the Raiders will never be corrected as long as “fans” keep making excuses for bad coaching and bad players, and keep blaming Mr. Davis for everything wrong.
We have a strong culture of myopia and masochism that goes way back, dare not to make critical opinions or some idiot will start calling everybody else an idiot, as if by some illumination they knew better than thousands of people who can tell a terrible team from a good one.
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I doubt Al Davis or Reggie make decisions on what the fans think.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:00 am
Man, who would’ve thought this was what the future held after our trip to the Super Bowl in ‘02…
September 19th, 2012 at 10:00 am
From Reggie’s Wikipedia entry:
“McKenzie was employed by the Green Bay Packers from 1994 to 2012. He began as a scout, and gradually rose through the ranks to become the Packers’ director of player personnel and eventually the team’s director of football operations, while reporting to general managers Ron Wolf and Ted Thompson.”
So he’s an actualy NFL player who rose through the ranks from scout to second in command of the personnel department of a Super Bowl champion.
But yep, I’m sure he did nothing but sit at his desk and stare off into space. He had no influence on any decisions! And he talks slow, so he must know nothing about football!
Some of you guys are fcking jokes, honestly.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:01 am
what kind of CBs allow a big slow WR to run virtually the same route 10 times for 10 catches and NEVER ONCE try to jump the route. It was priceless seeing the D coach on the sideline screaming at one of those clowns as Hartline ran the same route in front of our bench.
Reggie has a hand in who he brings in, and the CBs chosen havent panned out. But whats crazy to me is what were the CBs thinking . As an athlete your taught to recognize and adjust on the field. Could they not figure out what hartline was going to do?
September 19th, 2012 at 10:01 am
Vic Tafur @VicTafur
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said former Raiders cornerback DeMarcus Van Dyke “has been an awesome surprise for us.”
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September 19th, 2012 at 10:01 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:39 am
Lechler was outkicked on Sunday, plain and simple.
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every punt we kick looks like it is about half a step from getting blocked. Lechler needs a bit more space IMO
September 19th, 2012 at 10:02 am
http://www.change.org/petitions/the-oakland-raiders-fire-greg-knapp
Almost 300 signatures and counting…IN ONE DAY!
September 19th, 2012 at 10:02 am
Not spending $ on a real db and changing the offense has crippled this team.. its almost tp time.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:02 am
Marks Hair Says:
None of reggies signings have been upgrades. Scary start. Is he a bad judge of talent? Or is he just tossing this yr in the trash to quicken the rebuild..
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Corkran covered this in the chat. Reggie does not want to commit long-term money to anyone this season. That automatically lowers the pool of available players you can sign.
He’s essentially keeping the powder dry for next offseason. I expect a pretty radical overhaul of this roster.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:02 am
Reggie will get at least 3 years , DA 2+, and Knapp will probably be fired at end of this season
September 19th, 2012 at 10:03 am
117.Marks hair Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:57 am
Ckark and palmalo(head & shoulders) are waaaaaay better than branch.
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Yes of course. I’m just saying Branch is considered by most to be a decent starter.
Polamalu is a game changer…way better than Branch no doubt.
BTW, is Polamalu out for Sunday? I know he was out last wk.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:04 am
From Steve Corkran’s chat yesterday:
1)
a)Steve, do you adapt players to fit the scheme or draw up the scheme around the player? Especially on offense.by David 1:27 PM
b)You draw up the scheme to fit the players talents.by scorkran 1:27 PM
2)
a)Hey Cork, it feels like Reggie and Dennis Allen just hired their friends and relatvies into important positions without proven tack records..for example, Reggie’s brother who was a special ed teacher before this..can you comment on this?
by Alan 1:52 PM
b)You aren’t alone in that belief. I will reserve judgment until I see what happens beyond this season.
by scorkran 1:53 PM
3)
a)Rod Woodson and Bill R just said on 95.7 the game that we will go 0-5. Also Rod Woodson said Chekwa has bad hips for a Corner. In addition everyone incl Papa were dissing the ZBS.. This season is officially done. 2-14 or 3-13
by Vijay 1:59 PM
b)I have my reservations about the zone-blocking scheme working as well as the Raiders envision.
by scorkran 2:00 PM
and last but not least:
4)
a)Coaching 101. Call plays that put your players in the best position to make plays
by TJ2K 1:28 PM
b)That’s what Hue Jackson and Al Saunders excelled at.
by scorkran 1:28 PM
September 19th, 2012 at 10:04 am
Sterling Moore is doing well with the Pats, now you hear DVD is playing well for the Stealers, and we need CBs?
SMH
September 19th, 2012 at 10:05 am
BTW, is Polamalu out for Sunday? I know he was out last wk
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Still officially questionable, although CBS Sports reported yesterday that, though the Steelers haven’t said it yet, both are out
September 19th, 2012 at 10:06 am
DJ Johnny Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:57 am
Not trying to diminish what Reggies role was, but it would be interesting to know how much influence he really had on creating GB’s roster.
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Its obvious. As director of player personnel and eventually the team’s director of football operations, while reporting to general managers Ron Wolf and Ted Thompson – he came up as a scout. He SCOUTS, then the GM’s sign off on the draft.
He had least had input on 50% of who they picked, along with Eliot Wolf.
The issue is; His selection criteria of head coaching, his evaluation of the roster, then formulating how the scheme would match with the existing personnel – which ALLEN picked. McKenzie had to get that ridiculous salary stuff taken care of. Hell, they didnt even have proper evaluation development with the existing offices according to some insiders.
He had no draft picks to work with, and bloated untradable contracts. A lot of people that McKenzie had looked at were in good situations – Mike McCoy, Pete Charmichael, etc. – I will say why did he passed on experienced people who have re-built teams, but what? Only Jeff Fisher was out there. A lot of people wouldnt let their assistants interview for coordinator positions when Hue was coaching.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:06 am
133. Day to day
September 19th, 2012 at 10:06 am
Knapp will probably be fired at end of this season…
I don’t think Knapp ends the season as OC. he will be reassigned as special consultant to the TE’s Assistant Coach or something.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:06 am
131.RaidingTexas Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 10:02 am
Marks Hair Says:
None of reggies signings have been upgrades. Scary start. Is he a bad judge of talent? Or is he just tossing this yr in the trash to quicken the rebuild..
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Corkran covered this in the chat. Reggie does not want to commit long-term money to anyone this season. That automatically lowers the pool of available players you can sign.
He’s essentially keeping the powder dry for next offseason. I expect a pretty radical overhaul of this roster.
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If we are looking at radical overhaul NEXT YR. than really that’s when the rebuild actually starts…and this yr is just a throw away b.s yr where we go 3-13 and THEN start the good ole 3-5 yr. rebuild?
September 19th, 2012 at 10:06 am
What’s Tomlin supposed to say? “DeMarcus Van Who? Oh yeah, that guy. He’s been whatever.”
I repeat: Van Dyke is their 5th CB who as far as I know hasn’t taken a snap actually playing on defense yet.
Please, please, please stop acting like DVD is Willie Brown.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:07 am
Klas Tjorborn Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 10:01 am
Vic Tafur @VicTafur
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said former Raiders cornerback DeMarcus Van Dyke “has been an awesome surprise for us.”
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What was that about DVD not being in the league next year?
September 19th, 2012 at 10:07 am
If we are looking at radical overhaul NEXT YR. than really that’s when the rebuild actually starts…and this yr is just a throw away b.s yr where we go 3-13 and THEN start the good ole 3-5 yr. rebuild?
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Remember the cap situation coming into this year and the “out of whack” contracts.
Yes, straight up, this year is a throwaway.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:08 am
RaiderSam Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:49 am
RaiderSam Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:11 am
Carl Weathers Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:01 am
Free agent DB Akwasi Owusu-Ansah worked out for the Steelers.Owusu-Ansah was waived by the Cowboys at final cuts after attempting to make the transition from safety to corner during camp. The onetime receiver has made 14 career appearances since being drafted in the 2010 fourth round. Sep 5 – 7:43 PMSource: Adam Caplan on Twitter
So the steelers cut him and then opted for DVD over him and now we have him after cutting DVD.
I think Reg cut him prematurely due to the fact he was an AD “speed” pick. The same reason we haven’t seen Cris Carr brought in for a workout. Out with the old, in with the injured.
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And with good reason. Do we really want to review the “misses” Al had
well, if we must
Sebastian Janikowski over Shaun Alexander
Robert Gallery over Ben Rothelisberger
Phillip Buchanon over Ed Reed. My God, they were on the same team – who cares if Woodson was the starter!?!
Rickey Dudley over Marvin Harrison and RAY FREAKING LEWIS
JaMarcus Russell over Megatron
Jake Grove over Nick Hardwick and Randy Starks
(holds back disgust) Fabian Washington over Aaron Rodgers .. oh yeah Roddy White AND Logan Mankins
shall I go on…
Michael Huff over Donte Whitner no, check that HALOTI NGATA! – and get this, we overpay for Kamerion Wimbley , who also could’ve been drafted…and Daniel Manning and Roman Harper were available later
Thomas Howard over Devin Hester and Maurice Jones-Drew…
it aint perfect, but I’M GIVING MR MUMBLES, Reggie McKenzie the benefit of the doubt for at least one more FULL draft.
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Patriots took Brandon Merriweather when they could’ve taken Jon Beason, Lamar Woodley or David Harris.
They took Ron Brace and Darius Butler when they could’ve had Jarius Byrd, Mike Wallace and Matt Shaughnessy.
They took Taylor Price one pick before the 49ers took Navorro Bowman.
They took Chad Jackson over Greg Jennings.
The traded us picks for a washed up Derrick Burgess.
See. I could go on and on and do this with any team.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:08 am
131 thats what im hoping.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:08 am
SilverNBlackPA Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 10:00 am
From Reggie’s Wikipedia entry:
“McKenzie was employed by the Green Bay Packers from 1994 to 2012. He began as a scout, and gradually rose through the ranks to become the Packers’ director of player personnel and eventually the team’s director of football operations, while reporting to general managers Ron Wolf and Ted Thompson.”
So he’s an actualy NFL player who rose through the ranks from scout to second in command of the personnel department of a Super Bowl champion.
But yep, I’m sure he did nothing but sit at his desk and stare off into space. He had no influence on any decisions! And he talks slow, so he must know nothing about football!
Some of you guys are fcking jokes, honestly.
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Be gentle. The surrender monkeys come out often after an 0-2 start and non-winning seasons dating back to 2002.
This too, shall pass.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:09 am
How many great receivers struggled in the redzone. DHB, nice guy, hard worker, below average route runner, poor in red zone, not a TD maker..time to move on
September 19th, 2012 at 10:10 am
So we could be looking at an actual 6 yr. rebuild as a possibility? And even then have no guarantee that we’ll be good at that time?
You know it IS possible to stay bad “forever” almost. Look at us the 7 yrs. prior to the last 2 8-8’s.
Then, look at the Browns..they’ve managed to do it.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:11 am
Vic Tafur @VicTafur
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said former Raiders cornerback DeMarcus Van Dyke “has been an awesome surprise for us.”
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Not surprised. He was a good prospect for us.
Who did Big Reg cut him for again? Was it Joselio Hanson or that journeyman CB who runs like a 4.8 and is returning kicks for us at times.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:11 am
So, you think the ‘12 Raiders will be the the foundation for greatness like the ‘11 Colts? is RegMc looking for the 1st overall pick? a QB I must assume.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:12 am
SilverNBlackPA Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 10:07 am
If we are looking at radical overhaul NEXT YR. than really that’s when the rebuild actually starts…and this yr is just a throw away b.s yr where we go 3-13 and THEN start the good ole 3-5 yr. rebuild?
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Remember the cap situation coming into this year and the “out of whack” contracts.
Yes, straight up, this year is a throwaway.
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Ugh…thats a hard cold truth right there…see you in 2014…Ouch..
September 19th, 2012 at 10:12 am
Im fine with a full rebuild… if we REALLY rebuild.. trade cp3 to the cards.. trade dmac to detroit.. trade trade trade!
September 19th, 2012 at 10:13 am
Chris In NY Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 10:08 am
RaiderSam Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:49 am
RaiderSam Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:11 am
Carl Weathers Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 9:01 am
Free agent DB Akwasi Owusu-Ansah worked out for the Steelers.Owusu-Ansah was waived by the Cowboys at final cuts after attempting to make the transition from safety to corner during camp. The onetime receiver has made 14 career appearances since being drafted in the 2010 fourth round. Sep 5 – 7:43 PMSource: Adam Caplan on Twitter
So the steelers cut him and then opted for DVD over him and now we have him after cutting DVD.
I think Reg cut him prematurely due to the fact he was an AD “speed” pick. The same reason we haven’t seen Cris Carr brought in for a workout. Out with the old, in with the injured.
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And with good reason. Do we really want to review the “misses” Al had
well, if we must
Sebastian Janikowski over Shaun Alexander
Robert Gallery over Ben Rothelisberger
Phillip Buchanon over Ed Reed. My God, they were on the same team – who cares if Woodson was the starter!?!
Rickey Dudley over Marvin Harrison and RAY FREAKING LEWIS
JaMarcus Russell over Megatron
Jake Grove over Nick Hardwick and Randy Starks
(holds back disgust) Fabian Washington over Aaron Rodgers .. oh yeah Roddy White AND Logan Mankins
shall I go on…
Michael Huff over Donte Whitner no, check that HALOTI NGATA! – and get this, we overpay for Kamerion Wimbley , who also could’ve been drafted…and Daniel Manning and Roman Harper were available later
Thomas Howard over Devin Hester and Maurice Jones-Drew…
it aint perfect, but I’M GIVING MR MUMBLES, Reggie McKenzie the benefit of the doubt for at least one more FULL draft.
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Patriots took Brandon Merriweather when they could’ve taken Jon Beason, Lamar Woodley or David Harris.
They took Ron Brace and Darius Butler when they could’ve had Jarius Byrd, Mike Wallace and Matt Shaughnessy.
They took Taylor Price one pick before the 49ers took Navorro Bowman.
They took Chad Jackson over Greg Jennings.
The traded us picks for a washed up Derrick Burgess.
See. I could go on and on and do this with any team.
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we’ll just leave out the part about Roethlisberger getting 2 rings and Kerry Collins now out of the league, and New England having the greatest QB of this generation (arguably)
or the multiple playoff appearances of San Diego, Seattle, Baltimore and New England – of whom the players I named went to.
But, hindsight is 20/20. Factor in the coaching turnover and the propensity for retreading rather than draft acumen….which was OBVIOUSLY out of wack. – San Diego picked higher – stacked talent, became competitive – Baltimore built their corps group – with 2 Hall of Fame talents.
its the players NOW OUT OF FOOTBALL, most notably, J.Russell and R.Gallery.
Pats were in Super Bowl, while Navaro Bowman was not.
but , I get your point.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:13 am
148.DJ Johnny Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 10:10 am
So we could be looking at an actual 6 yr. rebuild as a possibility? And even then have no guarantee that we’ll be good at that time?
You know it IS possible to stay bad “forever” almost. Look at us the 7 yrs. prior to the last 2 8-8’s.
Then, look at the Browns..they’ve managed to do it.
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The Browns have had a series of hilarious chuckleheads in charge for years. I have much more faith in Reggie.
(The dirty secret everyone’s discovering there now is that while Holmgren is a good coach, as a GM he’s only average)
Look, this is the NFL and things can indeed turn around quick. Maybe this team kicks azz next year.
You want my honest best opinion? The Raiders make the playoffs in 2014.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:14 am
Problem is, while there are some pretty good QB prospects in the 2013 draft, there are no Andrew Luck type prospects. Those only come along once every 15 years or so.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:14 am
We all blame the players, is this one or that one, is Kelly or Dmac or Palmer .STOP blame it on the CROW!.
Lets STOP pointing at infividual players,they will all screw on one
Week or the other.Its the whole UNIT !
Don’t you know theres a FILM ROOM were guity are send HOME WITH NO PAYMENT …
September 19th, 2012 at 10:14 am
I was really surprised with the Tyvon Branch franchise tag. I always thought Al’s D scheme ruined safeties, needed a HOF to play it right (Ronnie Lott, Eric Turner, Rod Woodson). I dont think Tyvon and Huff have matured like other safeties in the league because of the crazy schemes Al implemented. Time to move on. Cleaned house at CB, should clean house at Safety too.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:15 am
CB Brandian Ross headed to Oakland.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:16 am
Marks Hair Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 10:12 am
Im fine with a full rebuild… if we REALLY rebuild.. trade cp3 to the cards.. trade dmac to detroit.. trade trade trade!
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Remember this. Each of the last 6 Super Bowl winners went with the QB that they DRAFTED. Palmer was acquired by trade, so was Jason Campbell.
the exception was Drew Brees. and before that Kurt Warner, then …sigh Trent Dilfer with the 2000 Ravens.
Geno Smith and Tyler Wilson might just be the key…or we luck into T.Pryor.
That is a long shot, though. None of the recent “it” guys have gotten to a SB – that being, Joe Flacco and Matt Ryan.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:16 am
Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 10:11 am
So, you think the ‘12 Raiders will be the the foundation for greatness like the ‘11 Colts? is RegMc looking for the 1st overall pick? a QB I must assume.
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Say we have the 1st overall pick..There doesn’t seem to be anyone that is the Clear Cut overall…like Luck/RGIII talent wise. Trade down and stockpile some pics I would hope…People have some serious reservations about this Barkley Character, and we need a freakin STUD OT to block opposite Veldy…For the next 10 years…
September 19th, 2012 at 10:17 am
Trade everyone there is
September 19th, 2012 at 10:17 am
Pryor is NEVER EVER EVER EVER going to start the Season as our #1 QB…ever.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:18 am
DJ Johnny Says:
If we are looking at radical overhaul NEXT YR. than really that’s when the rebuild actually starts…and this yr is just a throw away b.s yr where we go 3-13 and THEN start the good ole 3-5 yr. rebuild?
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I doubt they consider it a “throw away” season. And overhaul doesn’t mean every single player is getting dumped. They still expect 53 guys to play like they want and deserve roster spots. It was tough to do that based on training camp alone.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:18 am
Chris In NY Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 10:14 am
Problem is, while there are some pretty good QB prospects in the 2013 draft, there are no Andrew Luck type prospects. Those only come along once every 15 years or so.
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The answer DEFENSE. Get players that fit the scheme, trade down, acquire as much as you can, then go after teams – learn from S.F. – thats how they turned it around. The Baltimore way. – of course it helps to have Ray Lewis or Patrick Willis.
doubtful that McClain becomes that…unless Ray Lewis comes in as a coach next year.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:18 am
DVD looks great until a ball is on its way…or when it comes time to make a tackle…beyond both of those glaring weaknesses, he’s got loads of potential.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:19 am
Jesus, give reggie a chance.
He only inherited one of the worst put togther rosters in regards to salary cap space and flexibility.
Sometimes, you have to take 3 steps backwards to make it to the next level. Reggie realized we were a year or 2 aways from challenging for the playoffs. Thats why he signed some guys at a bargain, but that didnt cost us too much money.
Hue made a big gamble on Palmer and it did not payoff, that is whay he is not here. The only way hue was staying was if we won The West.
New GM’s never keep the old coach with any success.
We need to suck it up and beat Pitt and go into the Donkey game 1-2 trying to even it up at 2-2!!
RAIDER NATION!
September 19th, 2012 at 10:19 am
…although even the freaking Browns managed a playoff appearence in 2007 was it?
That’s what I was saying yesterday. Would the Steeler fanbase EVER accept what we as fans are forced to “understand”? Would they be “patient” if they were told “this is gonna take some time till we get to the point of even making the playoffs”
HE*L NO. Steelers would do whatever it takes to be competitive EVERY SINGLE YR.
They don’t take yr’s off to “rebuild”.
If Reggie is so dam good maybe he can do some things to make this more palatable NOW.
How does Philly build a “dream team” with the same cap #’s we have? For one thing, they don’t pay their kicking team a ridiculous salary.
Maybe if we had an offense that didn’t HAVE to punt so dam much we wouldn’t need to pay our punter as much as we do and maybe we woul’dn’t have to kick fg’s so darn much either.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:20 am
Marks hair Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 10:17 am
Trade everyone there is
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This same team beat the Texans last year. This same team was tied for the division lead last year.
Now we are the worst team in football.
And some of you are blaming the PLAYERS????
The Number One thing that is different between this year and last year is the COACHING AND MANAGEMENT Staff!
If you want to pinpoint our problems, that is where you should start!
September 19th, 2012 at 10:20 am
I like geno smith.. its all about qbs and passrushers.. trade for picks untill we find some, then fill in the rest of the team..
September 19th, 2012 at 10:20 am
MikieG Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 10:16 am
Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 10:11 am
So, you think the ‘12 Raiders will be the the foundation for greatness like the ‘11 Colts? is RegMc looking for the 1st overall pick? a QB I must assume.
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Say we have the 1st overall pick..There doesn’t seem to be anyone that is the Clear Cut overall…like Luck/RGIII talent wise. Trade down and stockpile some pics I would hope…People have some serious reservations about this Barkley Character, and we need a freakin STUD OT to block opposite Veldy…For the next 10 years…
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wouldnt mind a draft like this;
1 (from N.Y. Jets) Dave Amerson, CB, North Carolina St.
2 Mant’I Teo, ILB, Notre Dame
2 (from Cleveland) Sylvester Williams, DT, N.Carolina
3 Monte Ball, RB, Wisconsin
3 (from Cleveland) Bakari Rambo, S, Georgia
4 Walter Stewart,DE/OLB, U.Cinn
4 (from New Orleans) Tavon Austin, WR/KR, W.Virginia
5 Tyler Hawkinson, OT, Kansas
6 Baker Steinkuhler, DE, Nebraska
7 (none)
7th (from Carolina for Louis Murphy) James Ferentz, C, Iowa
September 19th, 2012 at 10:21 am
165.tonedeezy Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 10:18 am
DVD looks great until a ball is on its way…or when it comes time to make a tackle…beyond both of those glaring weaknesses, he’s got loads of potential.
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Great foot work and hips!!! LMAO!!!
September 19th, 2012 at 10:21 am
158.DennisAllensVisor Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 10:15 am
CB Brandian Ross headed to Oakland.
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To try out or sign?
September 19th, 2012 at 10:21 am
DJ Johnny Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 10:10 am
So we could be looking at an actual 6 yr. rebuild as a possibility? And even then have no guarantee that we’ll be good at that time?
You know it IS possible to stay bad “forever” almost. Look at us the 7 yrs. prior to the last 2 8-8’s.
Then, look at the Browns..they’ve managed to do it.
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Idk how long it will take, but we need playmakers on both sides of the ball. We got to stop confusing physical attributes like speed with the ability to make a play. I think guys like DMAC , Dmoore are potential playmakers. On the defensive side we have none. Reggie has to decide, if we are not going to have speed rushers than he has to make the investment in the CBS . we need physical playmakers who can give the line the extra time needed to get to the QB
September 19th, 2012 at 10:22 am
303Raider Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 10:19 am
Jesus, give reggie a chance.
He only inherited one of the worst put togther rosters in regards to salary cap space and flexibility.
Sometimes, you have to take 3 steps backwards to make it to the next level. Reggie realized we were a year or 2 aways from challenging for the playoffs. Thats why he signed some guys at a bargain, but that didnt cost us too much money.
Hue made a big gamble on Palmer and it did not payoff, that is whay he is not here. The only way hue was staying was if we won The West.
New GM’s never keep the old coach with any success.
We need to suck it up and beat Pitt and go into the Donkey game 1-2 trying to even it up at 2-2!!
RAIDER NATION!
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Thank you.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:22 am
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1336665-2013-nfl-mock-draft-projecting-every-first-round-pick/page/2
September 19th, 2012 at 10:22 am
ArmChair GM Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 10:20 am
Marks hair Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 10:17 am
Trade everyone there is
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This same team beat the Texans last year. This same team was tied for the division lead last year.
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Beat the Texans thanks to Michael Huff making the first clutch play of his career and the AFC West was an awful division last year. These are not major accomplishments.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:22 am
SilverNBlackPA Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 10:21 am
158.DennisAllensVisor Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 10:15 am
CB Brandian Ross headed to Oakland.
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To try out or sign?
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He said for a new start.
Doesnt make sense if its just a tryout.. But who knows.
He was a camp standout for the Packers, tough cut from what i’ve read.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:22 am
Yes the coaches fuçked up this season.. but this seasons gone.. time to think about next yr.. trade everyone
September 19th, 2012 at 10:23 am
DJ Johnny Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 10:19 am
…although even the freaking Browns managed a playoff appearence in 2007 was it?
That’s what I was saying yesterday. Would the Steeler fanbase EVER accept what we as fans are forced to “understand”? Would they be “patient” if they were told “this is gonna take some time till we get to the point of even making the playoffs”
HE*L NO. Steelers would do whatever it takes to be competitive EVERY SINGLE YR.
They don’t take yr’s off to “rebuild”.
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Because when was the last time their organization was systematically driven into the ground for an entire decade?
September 19th, 2012 at 10:23 am
We RAIDERNATION are not going to solve anything by bringing
1 or 3 players or blaming one player.
Its the WHOLE TEAM and KNAPP!
September 19th, 2012 at 10:23 am
Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 10:14 am
I was really surprised with the Tyvon Branch franchise tag. I always thought Al’s D scheme ruined safeties, needed a HOF to play it right (Ronnie Lott, Eric Turner, Rod Woodson). I dont think Tyvon and Huff have matured like other safeties in the league because of the crazy schemes Al implemented. Time to move on. Cleaned house at CB, should clean house at Safety too.
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Except … has cleaning house at CB worked? Both replacements are down for extended time two games into the season. Now we’re trying out guys off the street who could be starting in less than two weeks. Maybe less than one.
I get that everyone’s frustrated by this team. Obviously. But it doesn’t mean that every single guy on the roster can be replaced somehow with someone better. In reality, you dump Satele and end up with Brisiel. You dump Routt and CJ and you end up with two average vets who sustained major injuries less than six quarters into the season. You dump Louis Murphy and you bring in Derek Hagan (I actually like both guys, but it’s not like Hagan is a difference maker). You dump Kam Wimbley and you end up with Dave Tollefson.
Teams generally don’t let go of their great players. So a one-year rebuild is just not very likely.
We had a window of opportunity with Hue and these players after about a decade of losing. Circumstances conspired against us. Al passed away. And now we’re blowing it up to start again.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:24 am
303Raider Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 10:19 am
Reggie realized we were a year or 2 aways from challenging for the playoffs.
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We were 1 GAME away from the playoffs! There wasn’t a need to take a step back. It’s time to step forward; it’s been ten freakin years.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:24 am
303Raider Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 10:19 am
Jesus, give reggie a chance.
He only inherited one of the worst put togther rosters in regards to salary cap space and flexibility.
Sometimes, you have to take 3 steps backwards to make it to the next level. Reggie realized we were a year or 2 aways from challenging for the playoffs. Thats why he signed some guys at a bargain, but that didnt cost us too much money.
Hue made a big gamble on Palmer and it did not payoff, that is whay he is not here. The only way hue was staying was if we won The West.
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Stop making so much sense, it’s forbidden in here!
September 19th, 2012 at 10:24 am
Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
I agree, the roster is a hot mess. But the coaching staff has to work with what we have. Cant make orange juice with lemons, cant turn DMAC into Terrell Davis or Palmer into Gannon or DHB into Andre Johnson…
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Are you kidding me? Terrell Davis was way overrated. Napoleon Kaufman was better than him. Any running back in that system did well. Like Arian Foster is doing now. They are above average backs but nothing special. It’s the line that’s responsible for them looking so good. And if you give our team a chance our line should look like that eventually.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:24 am
I think he did the best he could to fill in holes with the money he has to wrok with. Also, I think the lack of depth at each position is really hurting us as well a nd that was not Reggies creation.
We have a number of guys on this team locking up big dolars they are not living up too.
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166.303Raider Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 10:19 am
Jesus, give reggie a chance.
He only inherited one of the worst put togther rosters in regards to salary cap space and flexibility.
Sometimes, you have to take 3 steps backwards to make it to the next level. Reggie realized we were a year or 2 aways from challenging for the playoffs. Thats why he signed some guys at a bargain, but that didnt cost us too much money.
Hue made a big gamble on Palmer and it did not payoff, that is whay he is not here. The only way hue was staying was if we won The West.
New GM’s never keep the old coach with any success.
We need to suck it up and beat Pitt and go into the Donkey game 1-2 trying to even it up at 2-2!!
RAIDER NATION!
September 19th, 2012 at 10:25 am
All,
Encourage u to listen to this Rod Woodson, Bill Romanowski & Greg Papa on 95.7 FM yesterday. http://957thegame.com/topic/play_window.php?audioType=Episode&audioId=6037541 They talk about the zone blocking and how bad the Raiders have looked. They especially talk about how ZBS isn’t a fit for our OL and DMAC. Not good news for the team. They all think we start 0-5 before our first win. It’s just sad that a team that was 8-8 last year is now in the race for a top 5 pick.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:27 am
another one
1(from Jets – McFadden trade) David Amerson
2(from Browns – for Shaughnessey and our 1) Sean Porter, OLB, Texas AM
3 Monte Ball, RB, Wisconsin
4 Micah Hyde, S/CB, Iowa
4 Abry Jones, DT, Georgia (for Kelly trade from Saints)
5 Mister Cobble, NT, Kentucky
6 Baker Steinkuher, DE, Nebraska
7 (from Carolina) Mark Jackson, OT, Glenville St.
FA
Cary Williams, CB
Alex Mack (via trade with Browns)-move up to 11 to select WR Robert Woods
Ricky Jean-Francois, DE
Ryan Mundy, S
Sedrick Ellis, DT or Terrence Knighton, NT
September 19th, 2012 at 10:28 am
it aint perfect, but I’M GIVING MR MUMBLES, Reggie McKenzie the benefit of the doubt for at least one more FULL draft.
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Unfortunately, the Raiders won’t have a full draft until 2014 unless they trade something for a 2nd round pick next April.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:28 am
I hate mock drafts this early, just for the fact that between playing games & the combine/workouts so much changes.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:28 am
Please DON’T WAIST TIME -continue shuffling the DANM PLAYERS!
WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON IN HERE! -Lombardi
September 19th, 2012 at 10:28 am
Kokomo Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 10:25 am
All,
Encourage u to listen to this Rod Woodson, Bill Romanowski & Greg Papa on 95.7 FM yesterday. http://957thegame.com/topic/play_window.php?audioType=Episode&audioId=6037541 They talk about the zone blocking and how bad the Raiders have looked. They especially talk about how ZBS isn’t a fit for our OL and DMAC. Not good news for the team. They all think we start 0-5 before our first win. It’s just sad that a team that was 8-8 last year is now in the race for a top 5 pick
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Whenever former Raiders come on to criticize the new management, you know its going to be “on” in that locker room…Allen is losing the team a little more…and with the Niners blowing up on the other side of the bay , the pressure will only increase.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:29 am
Play tp all yr.. time to see what we’re gonna do with our pick next yr.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:29 am
RaidingTexas Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 10:28 am
it aint perfect, but I’M GIVING MR MUMBLES, Reggie McKenzie the benefit of the doubt for at least one more FULL draft.
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Unfortunately, the Raiders won’t have a full draft until 2014 unless they trade something for a 2nd round pick next April.
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They will. Its that bad.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:29 am
The autumn wind is a Raider!!!
September 19th, 2012 at 10:30 am
Of course Mr. Davis would never heed to what the fans wanted on the field, he was who he was, a legend like no other. And BigMac, of course will never listen to what the fans have to say, unless the fans stop going to the games, and stop buying gear.
BigMac, Amy and Mark will start listening when fans begin booing and begin holding them accountable, instead of taking it with a bunch of cliches and BS.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:30 am
I highly doubt that Sean Porter will make it topthe 2nd round and Monte Ball wont be there in the 3rd
September 19th, 2012 at 10:30 am
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dumbest idea this morning. OK, besides that Terrell Davis and Arian Foster are just slightly above average players. You guys are a comedians wet dream!
September 19th, 2012 at 10:31 am
RaiderSam Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 10:18 am
Chris In NY Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 10:14 am
Problem is, while there are some pretty good QB prospects in the 2013 draft, there are no Andrew Luck type prospects. Those only come along once every 15 years or so.
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The answer DEFENSE. Get players that fit the scheme, trade down, acquire as much as you can, then go after teams – learn from S.F. – thats how they turned it around. The Baltimore way. – of course it helps to have Ray Lewis or Patrick Willis.
doubtful that McClain becomes that…unless Ray Lewis comes in as a coach next year.
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Not a bad premise, but please understand that Slowlando will never, ever become a Ray Lewis/Patrick Willis type player. Doesn’t have the feet, the heart or the toughness to play like those guys.
That was one of those Al picks that the pundits were all giving him a handy over but I was railing against it on this board for weeks before the draft. The same things we see with him on the Raiders — disappearing for games, no impact plays, jogging after plays — were things I saw him do at Alabama. Never really understood the hype, other than that Bama’s defense was good and he was supposedly the leader of it.
The funny thing is that the Giants, who were desperate for LB help, almost surely would’ve taken him if he were there, but we took him so they had to settle for gambling on Jason Pierre Paul.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:32 am
Brandian Ross is a Raider, kids:
http://blogs.greenbaypressgazette.com/blogs/gpg/insider/2012/09/19/raiders-sign-cb-ross-from-packers-practice-squad
September 19th, 2012 at 10:32 am
Burn! Burn!!!
September 19th, 2012 at 10:33 am
Chris In NY Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 10:31 am
RaiderSam Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 10:18 am
Chris In NY Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 10:14 am
Problem is, while there are some pretty good QB prospects in the 2013 draft, there are no Andrew Luck type prospects. Those only come along once every 15 years or so.
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The answer DEFENSE. Get players that fit the scheme, trade down, acquire as much as you can, then go after teams – learn from S.F. – thats how they turned it around. The Baltimore way. – of course it helps to have Ray Lewis or Patrick Willis.
doubtful that McClain becomes that…unless Ray Lewis comes in as a coach next year.
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Not a bad premise, but please understand that Slowlando will never, ever become a Ray Lewis/Patrick Willis type player. Doesn’t have the feet, the heart or the toughness to play like those guys.
That was one of those Al picks that the pundits were all giving him a handy over but I was railing against it on this board for weeks before the draft. The same things we see with him on the Raiders — disappearing for games, no impact plays, jogging after plays — were things I saw him do at Alabama. Never really understood the hype, other than that Bama’s defense was good and he was supposedly the leader of it.
The funny thing is that the Giants, who were desperate for LB help, almost surely would’ve taken him if he were there, but we took him so they had to settle for gambling on Jason Pierre Paul.
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Second guessing…but Al never was big on drafting linebackers…especially when they tried the 3-4 with Grant Irons and Tyler Brayton (now with the Colts)
September 19th, 2012 at 10:33 am
http://raidernationtimes.com/article.php?id=9261
Great Article.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:34 am
The funny thing is that the Giants, who were desperate for LB help, almost surely would’ve taken him if he were there, but we took him so they had to settle for gambling on Jason Pierre Paul.
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The one time Al DOESN”T take the heigh-weight-speed combine freak.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:35 am
197. Why is it a bad idea iyo? You think we’re gonna make the playoffs?
September 19th, 2012 at 10:35 am
There’s no soul behind those eyes
September 19th, 2012 at 10:36 am
PurpleDrank81 Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 10:30 am
I highly doubt that Sean Porter will make it topthe 2nd round and Monte Ball wont be there in the 3rd
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One can wish, and Monte Ball will be driven down – he’s got a lot of mileage, and a lot of people aren’t sold on him as a franchise RB. Pats Steven Ridley was taken in the 3rd. – but true on Sean Porter (thats wishful thinking) – he’s another Von Miller.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:36 am
“Knapp is a great quarterback coach, not a great offensive coordinator. In all of his previous stints as coordinator, the teams he coached regressed in rushing, scoring and wins. This all culminated in his previous coordinator job with the Raiders from 2007 to 2008; years in which the Raiders saw some of the worst offensive football in the history of the franchise.”
http://raidernationtimes.com/article.php?id=9261
September 19th, 2012 at 10:36 am
Funny, that article says Reggie is in his 2nd year as GM.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:36 am
Keep mixing players, Thats the best th!ing, we get to see more
Talent. Maybe we get.a DION SANDERS or a LESTER HAYS,or maybe
TATUM. If we are lucky there my even be a MONTANA or a BRADY in
The bag !
September 19th, 2012 at 10:40 am
Somebody fill in knapps office with foam or cement………and knapp
September 19th, 2012 at 10:41 am
I seriously think you guys should put up a “fire Knapp” billboard.
Worked out really well the last time.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:41 am
Ok, Ross you have 2 days to get ready for the Steelers.
I hope Andre Carter is still in town.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:41 am
210.Marks hair Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 10:40 am
Somebody fill in knapps office with foam or cement………and knapp
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LMAO
September 19th, 2012 at 10:42 am
“The Packers’ former director of football operations, Reggie McKenzie, is in his second year as the Raiders’ general manager.”
That’s not true. He hasn’t even been here one year.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:42 am
FUÇKING FÙCKS!!
September 19th, 2012 at 10:43 am
SOON DUDES – REGGIE and ALLEN will put it together & all this
Sh$t will be behind us, when this nightmare is over we will all
Look back and.Laugh !
September 19th, 2012 at 10:43 am
I understand what Reggie was saddled with..I really do, but there was no reason to panic into applying this ZBS/WCO offense right away. What was the rush? Seriously.
Is there a new NFL rule that requires we adopt it no matter what our personnel is presently like?
Doesn’t it make more sense to actually WAIT till u have the personnel to operate it than force it on a team that is not fit for it?
Hey, WE are told to be understanding and patient why weren’t they in implementing this?
Keep your top 10 offense intact and make scheme changes on defense and ride out another yr. of being competitive while you gradually acquire the personnel to implement the “new” offense.
Believe it or not, there are some teams who actually do’nt use the wco/zbs..and they aren’t all losers either.
What was the rush to virtually assure us of yet another miserable year? When things apparently can’t even start to get fixed until next yr?
September 19th, 2012 at 10:44 am
DennisAllensVisor
FF Question?
Would you start Houston Defense at Denver
Or
Dallas Defense at Home against Tampoon Bay?
ESPN has Texans as #2 this week?
September 19th, 2012 at 10:46 am
217. Exactly.. why now!!? Just so we can get knapp???? Oh long line for that a§shole….
September 19th, 2012 at 10:46 am
The Raiders should make 3 open spots on their 53 man roster by removing Kelly, Seymour and Huff. Does anyone know if Sterling Moore is still a CB for the Cheaters, I really thought he was great. I wished that Reggie would have saved money on cap by not bringing back Kelly and Seymour; that money could have maybe gotten us CB Tracy Porter, he made nice bring on the ball against the Falcons and came close to an interception.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:47 am
Crabtree the 49ers go To Guy
http://www.sfgate.com/49ers/articleGallery/Michael-Crabtree-now-49ers-go-to-guy-3875930.php
September 19th, 2012 at 10:48 am
CHUCKY’s CURSE is 13 Yrs –2002 + 13= 2015
Then Playoff ,Playoff, what PLAYOFFS. !!!
September 19th, 2012 at 10:48 am
The Raiders signed Akwasi Owusu-Ansah to their practice squad, according to his agent via Twitter.
PROBLEMS SOLVED!
September 19th, 2012 at 10:49 am
The more game tape I watch on Geno Smith the more of a Bromance I have for the guy…. Accurate, Strong Arm, Mobile, Film Junkie, Team Leader, Great Pocket Awareness. I can go on and on about this kid. I spent 4 hours last night going over some of his games.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:50 am
221.KoolKell Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 10:47 am
Crabtree the 49ers go To Guy
http://www.sfgate.com/49ers/articleGallery/Michael-Crabtree-now-49ers-go-to-guy-3875930.php
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Kinda helps having Vernon Davis, Moss and Manningham to take the pressure off him…Not sure if teams are keying in on Crabtree over everyone else.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:51 am
SilverNBlackPA Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 10:22 am
ArmChair GM Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 10:20 am
Marks hair Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 10:17 am
Trade everyone there is
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This same team beat the Texans last year. This same team was tied for the division lead last year.
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Beat the Texans thanks to Michael Huff making the first clutch play of his career and the AFC West was an awful division last year. These are not major accomplishments.
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Sooooo….basically you are making EXCUSES for our wins?
Your reasoning is that we only won a significant game last year because 1)a player STEPPED UP AND MADE A PLAY, and 2)We had a weak division.
Mind you, the Broncos, from our own division, beat Pittsburgh and were one game from the AFC Championship.
In the NFL you appreciate wins, no matter if it’s by 1 point or 30 points, and build on them. You don’t make excuses for them!
You make absolutely no sense at all. That might be the worst post of the day so far…smh
September 19th, 2012 at 10:52 am
Here’s your Sterling Moore update (Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4730013/defensive-snaps-moore-over-dowling).
Played 30 of 64 snaps vs. Cardinals.
ANALYSIS: A change in the Patriots’ sub packages stood out, with CB Ras-I Dowling replaced by CB Sterling Moore in the nickel. One line of thinking was the that Dowling (6-1, 210) would be a good matchup against the size of Larry Fitzgerald (6-3, 218), but the Patriots had more confidence in Moore (5-10, 200) joining top cornerbacks Kyle Arrington (5-10, 195) and Devin McCourty (5-10, 195) in the sub.
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220.JohnnyRaider Says:
September 19th, 2012 at 10:46 am
The Raiders should make 3 open spots on their 53 man roster by removing Kelly, Seymour and Huff. Does anyone know if Sterling Moore is still a CB for the Cheaters, I really thought he was great. I wished that Reggie would have saved money on cap by not bringing back Kelly and Seymour; that money could have maybe gotten us CB Tracy Porter, he made nice bring on the ball against the Falcons and came close to an interception.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:55 am
When the CURSE ENDS -we will all say, IT’s Over, IT’s Over
Down go’s FRASIER – Down go’s FRAZIER – Down go’’s FRAZIER
And up their nose with a RUBBER HOSE!
September 19th, 2012 at 10:58 am
Dennis Allen was sent by John HorseTeeth to come to Oakland and fk everything thing up! To set this franchise even more back. It’s working. Allen will go back to Denver after its all said and done and become DC. Just a lil theory I thought about.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:59 am
Now –WE LOOK LIKE THE CAT THAT ATE THE CANARY. -Tom & Jerry !!!
September 19th, 2012 at 11:00 am
Dangit.
Maybe I could go to some hypnotist/therapist that could de-program me from being a Raider fan.
I’m too old for multi yr, ‘rebuilds’.
I just wanna be able to walk into a sports bar and not be laughed at or felt sorry for cuz I have a Raider shirt on…
I don’t wanna be the team that is the butt of everyones joke.
I want to enjoy NFL football..and I do…but being latched onto what this org. is doing…which is really NOTHING…like HueJack said …”it’s a joke”.
September 19th, 2012 at 11:04 am
KoolKell Says:
Crabtree the 49ers go To Guy
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Being a Texas Tech fan, I advocated for his selection over DHB. He won’t be a Jerry Rice, but he can become a pretty dam good possession receiver. He does seem to be a prima donna though. I hope he does well for the 49ers anyway.
September 19th, 2012 at 11:06 am
Morning/afternoon peoples!
September 19th, 2012 at 11:12 am
I’d rather the Raiders just leave the NFL and not even play if they are gonna put out schytt teams like this.
Come back when they are ready to freaking compete.
Steeler “Nation” would not put up with or accept this crap and their org. wouldn’t allow them to even take a year off to “re” anything.
Ahhh, but we are the Raiders fans…we can handle it and be good little boys and just accept that “it takes time”.
I refuse to accept that an 8-8 team for consecutive seasons…that is still young and for the most part intact…in fact has more weapons with a healthy DMAC now back…would be such a pathetic “team” right now.
September 19th, 2012 at 11:13 am
233,
Morning DMAC.
September 19th, 2012 at 11:20 am
My wife has great hips, Maybe the Raiders can give her a tryout at cornerback?
September 19th, 2012 at 3:23 pm
Getting rid of DVD so quickly was a weird decision.
September 19th, 2012 at 3:25 pm
This season is done before it even started.
McK should have kept Hue Jackson and him and Hue could have hired a better defensive coordinator.
Allen is in over his head and this Raiders team is not prepared and the hiring of Knapp to ruin the offense was just plan stupid!