McClain back at practice, Huff still at CB
By Steve Corkran
Thursday, September 20th, 2012 at 12:21 pm in Oakland Raiders.
The Raiders received some much-needed positive news, and they received it in the form of middle linebacker Rolando McClain returning to practice today.
McClain suffered a concussion against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. He missed practice Wednesday. At this rate, it appears as if McClain is in line to start against the Pittsburgh Steelers this Sunday.
If McClain suffers a relapse, it’s likely that Travis Goethel would start in middle, flanked by Miles Burris and Philip Wheeler.
– Cornerback Coye Francies also is practicing today. He, too, suffered a concussion against the Dolphins and was prohibited from a return until he passed the concussion-related tests.
Francies is one a handful of backups in line for some playing time in certain situations, given injuries to starters Ron Bartell and Shawntae Spencer — Bartell is on short-term injured reserve, Spencer is out with an injured right foot.
– Right offensive tackle Khalif Barnes also is not practicing today. He still is nursing a sore groing that he injured against the Dolphins.
Willie Smith worked at Barnes’ spot, and he is expected to start against the Steelers. Smith started three games for the Washington Redskins last season.
– Michael Huff is taking some reps at cornerback in practice again today. It’s looking more and more likely that Huff will see considerable time at cornerback Sunday, perhaps the most he has played at any point during his seven-year Raiders career.
Makes sense, given Huff has experience at the position, in college and on occasion with the Raiders. It should be interesting to see how he holds up against top-flight receivers such as Mike Wallace and Antonio Brown.
If Huff plays cornerback, look for Matt Giordano to slide into Huff’s free safety spot. Giordano played quite a bit of safety for the Raiders last season, and he played well most of the time.
– Still no official word from the Raiders on whether Sunday’s game is sold out. All indications are that the game is sold out, based on the difficulty of fans finding tickets on-line and through ticket brokers.
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September 20th, 2012 at 12:22 pm
amy is choking on horsey sauce. that happens all the time with her especially with the bigger guys
September 20th, 2012 at 12:22 pm
Hwnrdr,
That’s great to know. I don’t doubt it. But it’s not what the TV cameras focus in on. Did you see the replay of the Charger game when late in the 4th quarter and camera pans to idiot Raider fans mugging for the camera and smiling while we are getting our butts kicked? Those fools made Raider fans in general look like clowns. I know that’s a miniscule % of the fanbase, but on TV that’s all we see.
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All fans of every team act like clowns when they are in front of a camera.
September 20th, 2012 at 12:23 pm
i made it first? I get a prize right? where is beech dawg?
September 20th, 2012 at 12:25 pm
Guess they passed on Carter for the 2nd time…..
September 20th, 2012 at 12:26 pm
Just to give all you Goobers a taste of what you’ll be missing this weekend, here’s a brand new jam we’re busting out
Imagine these sweet lyrics over wafting steel drums, rockin but smooth bass and a bunch of Jamaican babes with huge knockers chanting Ooooo La La LaLa
It’s called “How Grand Be Thy Beeeech Lawg”
In Kingston, Mon, there be nothing meaner
Than the length and width of the Beeech Dawg weiner
Stand back, pray to Jah and then applaud
To the magnificence, Mon, of the mighty Beeech Lawg
SHOUT OUT TO SNOOP LION< RASTA BRAH 4 LIFE
September 20th, 2012 at 12:30 pm
I think a lot of the dumbass trolls, are attracted to the costume images they see of Raider fans on TV.
September 20th, 2012 at 12:33 pm
I remember when I was bored as a kid I would do something like power rankings. Just rank the teams on my own. Never thought one day this would be considered a respectable form of journalism. Wow.
September 20th, 2012 at 12:33 pm
Oh great Troll King KrappyRat, which costume images are you attracted to?
September 20th, 2012 at 12:34 pm
beechy wears costumes all the time. his favorite is batman. with a real bat, that he likes me to use. I mean a whiffle ball bat silly.
September 20th, 2012 at 12:35 pm
i gotta get that new beech album
September 20th, 2012 at 12:35 pm
I think a lot of the dumbass trolls, are attracted to the costume images they see of Raider fans on TV. Because they definitely aren’t football fans.
September 20th, 2012 at 12:36 pm
Blog Brahs, I don’t care what anyone says, I’d still totally nail Demi Moore
That babe is MILF CITY, USA
You know she’d let you get her in the doggy style position then try to help you with your math homework
Beeeech Diggity’s getting straight A’s in that class, holla
September 20th, 2012 at 12:40 pm
Brahs, check out my girl DM
Shorty is all faded and ready to get hella LOOSE with the Beeeech Diggity Dawg, holla
http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2012/09/demi-moore-skinny-photos-gaunt-disheveled
September 20th, 2012 at 12:40 pm
Sold out already.. surprising
September 20th, 2012 at 12:46 pm
“How Tiny Be Thy Beeeech Lawg
In Laguna Beach, Mon there be nothing so small
Than the tiny little pecker and the Beeech Dawg’s balls
Stand back, laugh, and then say ’sick!’
How did this wigger get such a tiny dick?
September 20th, 2012 at 12:46 pm
Steelers 31 Raiders 13
Just keeping it real.
September 20th, 2012 at 12:46 pm
KrappyRat you should cruise on down to the huge Rasta Ganja show this weekend
Our show would go OFF if we brought along a crazy old dude who lurked behind the salad bar in a pair of soiled overalls
Seriously old fool, we’d be the talk of the town
Just keepin’ it real, holla
September 20th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
it is tiny. I know
September 20th, 2012 at 12:50 pm
yo
September 20th, 2012 at 12:52 pm
Klas Tjorborn Says:
September 20th, 2012 at 12:46 pm
“How Tiny Be Thy Beeeech Lawg
In Laguna Beach, Mon there be nothing so small
Than the tiny little pecker and the Beeech Dawg’s balls
Stand back, laugh, and then say ’sick!’
How did this wigger get such a tiny dick?
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That’s a decent rhyme, Albert Bigelo Klas, but remember to throw in a few more “Mon”s, “Gettin’ IRIE” and “Rasta Brahs” to capture the authentic reggae feel
WIZZLE
September 20th, 2012 at 1:35 pm
Re: McClain
Pardon me, but I can’t get any enthusiasm worked up over McClain’s return. Even though he may be better than whoever else we have to replace him, he simply reminds me yet again of the first round blunders of Al Davis over the years. What a sorry excuse for a judge of talent Al became over the last couple of decades. I don’t say that with glee, but I know his stubbornness was the cause–he WANTED to pick people others might have expressed concerns about as first rounders so that IF they succeeded, he could gloat. (and no, I don’t want to hear that everyone thought Jamarcus should have been our number one because they didn’t–oh, yeah, the ESPNers of the world, the media meisters, maybe, but behind the scenes people tried to “educate” Al that Jamarcus was not pro-ready, that he was indeed a physical specimen of the sandlot variety.