Barksdale spotted walking to his car
By Steve Corkran
Wednesday, September 26th, 2012 at 1:01 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Beat writer Jerry McDonald spotted offensive tackle Joseph Barksdale carrying several items to his car while I was on the practice field a few minutes ago.
Word of this sight came a few minutes after a Raiders spokesman said Barksdale still is on the Raiders 53-man roster, even though a report Tuesday night said the Raiders waived Barksdale.
It’s possible that the Raiders simply are waiting until later this afternoon to make the move official, thereby pushing back the window for when teams can claim Barksdale off waivers.
Either way, we should know more this afternoon.
What is certain is, wide receiver Tori Gurley is with the Raiders, and he is practicing today. The Raiders signed him to their practice squad earlier today.
Gurley is wearing No. 19. The Raiders now have access to Gurley and Travionte Session on their practice squad if they need immediate help at receiver.
– Wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey (concussion, neck strain), right offensive tackle Khalif Barnes (groin), cornerback Shawntae Spencer (foot) and defensive tackle Richard Seymour (knee) are not practicing today.
It remains uncertain whether Heyward-Bey, Barned and Spencer will be able to return from their injuries in time for Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos.
Seymour likely is being given the day off to rest his chronically sore knee.
– Tight end Brandon Myers is practicing today, only three days after he suffered a concussion against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
That makes sense, given coach Dennis Allen said Monday that seemed to be doing well on the heels of receiving a helmet-to-helmet hit at the end of a reception.
No word yet on whether Myers has passed the league-mandated tests for players that receive a concussion. However, it appears as if Myers is well on his way to recovering in time to play against the Broncos.
– Wide receivers Juron Criner (ankle) and Rod Streater (eye) are practicing at what appears to be full strength.
That’s good news for the Raiders, with Heyward-Bey a long-shot to make it back in time for the Broncos game.
Criner wasn’t active for the Steelers game. Streater got poked in the eye.
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September 26th, 2012 at 1:02 pm
Raider Riff Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 1:01 pm
Raiderinparadise Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 12:58 pm
Raider Riff Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 12:50 pm
Raiderinparadise Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
Palmer 0-9 on balls 20+ downfield. and he still putting up stats … wait till he gets a couple this week to Moore.
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I think we’re all starting to see that has a lot to do with the refs allowing the DB’s so much freedom to hold and disrupt the route running.
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Partly, but 9 attempts is only 3 a game, thats not much, The West Coast style passing game thrives with short and intermediate passes, high percentage looks.
Palmer has done well with that thus far. If he can hit a few deep ones it helps everything on offense.
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Another game like Pitt with the effective passing underneath will go a long way to getting the safeties to play up more.
And if we can get the running game going with a better ypc average (currently 2.8 if you exclude the big run) then the safeties will have to come up.
We cant force it deep just for the sake of it. Until we make them adjust, we wont get many looks deep.
September 26th, 2012 at 1:03 pm
First btw. I never miss.
September 26th, 2012 at 1:06 pm
I hope we stick it to the Donkeys this week the bronco fans here are so bitter over us owning them at home the last couple years. With manning they think its a super bowl season if we beat them and they go 1-3 they’ll be ready to kill themselves.
September 26th, 2012 at 1:06 pm
Meyers looks fine.
Criner is back to 100%
I’d like to know T Jones’ rib status Cork.
Overall, we’re still in decent health. It could be a lot worse.
September 26th, 2012 at 1:07 pm
Im watching the Lions v Oilers game right now. Its amazing Detroit ever made it to overtime.
September 26th, 2012 at 1:18 pm
Re: the tuck game and NFL integrity —
Brown clearly had the first down. Interestingly, Gruden WON that challenge and the spot WAS changed – but NOT to where it should have been – no first down.
Early indication we were playing against a stacked deck.
Confirmed forever by the Tuck Screw administered by Walter Coleman and co.
And anyone that tries to defend the tuck ruling as being correct according to the letter of the rule is dead WRONG.
Brady was not in the process of ‘tucking’ the ball. His throwing motion had clearly ended – he had both hands on the ball – and was in the process of looking for a target again when CW stripped him.
Raider ball. Game over. End of story.
And just to up the ante – and call the NFL on it’s BS – GET THIS —
The fix was in for NE the following week in Pittsburgh too.
The Tuck BS was just a PRELUDE to MORE shenanigans in the AFC title game following week.
I can’t prove this and I don’t know exactly how it was accomplished – but there is absolutely NO DOUBT in my mind that NE knew every play that Pitt was running on offense that day – BEFORE the ball was snapped.
Bellicek and company eventually got nailed for their spying antics and stealing signals. I guarantee you that was just the tip of the iceberg. The whole story and extent of what went down that year will never be revealed.
September 26th, 2012 at 1:19 pm
Youre upset that he’s not blowing up a double team? Seriously, look at what youre asking for. If he’s doubled, someone else is singled and its there job to step up. Plus, even when he’s doubled he is still not getting pushed back and allowing the RB to get his lane.
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No, not blowing up the double team. Holding his ground and sealing off his gap, which is a nose tackle’s job.
He’s taken out of the play when he gets double-teamed. Pushed back off the line of scrimmage. I can’t really fault him for that because he’s only playing NT because he’s the only player the Raiders have who is anywhere close to that, but this also happens occasionally when he gets singled – especially late in games – which makes him a liability.
Again, I’m just not seeing what you’re seeing. Watch the Steelers’ 3rd-and-short conversions from last weekend and you should be able to see what I’m talking about. Those situations in particular are what earned him a low grade for that game.
September 26th, 2012 at 1:19 pm
Sappo M. • 14 hours ago −
Can you imagine what would have happened to Manning if Joe Mays had hit him like that. That hit on Manning would have more than likely ended his career. Can you name me one impact player Elway drafted?? The Broncos will be 1-5 to start the season if they get beat by Oakland Sunday. Not only did Elway kick Tebow to the curb and chase Manning around the country begging Manning to take a hundred million but Elway also ruined Denver’s chance of a future with Denver’s worst draft in their history.
http://blogs.denverpost.com/broncos/2012/09/25/replaces-joe-mays-middle-linebacker/15990/#disqus_thread
September 26th, 2012 at 1:20 pm
237.DutchRaider77 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 12:57 pm
Did anybody see Michael Bush might be injured and that is why the Bears were looking at Ryan Grant…
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The word on Chi. sports radio is they just need more depth IN CASE Bush goes down.
That’s just what I heard.
September 26th, 2012 at 1:20 pm
Another wasted pick…another ex packer signed by Reggie following in Hue’s footsteps last ywar bringing in ex garbage bengals
September 26th, 2012 at 1:21 pm
KoolKell Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 1:19 pm
Sappo M. • 14 hours ago −
Can you imagine what would have happened to Manning if Joe Mays had hit him like that. That hit on Manning would have more than likely ended his career. Can you name me one impact player Elway drafted?? The Broncos will be 1-5 to start the season if they get beat by Oakland Sunday. Not only did Elway kick Tebow to the curb and chase Manning around the country begging Manning to take a hundred million but Elway also ruined Denver’s chance of a future with Denver’s worst draft in their history.
http://blogs.denverpost.com/broncos/2012/09/25/replaces-joe-mays-middle-linebacker/15990/#disqus_thread
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Ouch. That is a brutal assessment of the Donk’s. But its nothing we didnt already know. If the Manning thing backfires, that team will be in cap hell for a long time.
September 26th, 2012 at 1:23 pm
through 3 games Stanford Routt has caused as many turnovers for Chiefs as our entire defensive unit. LOL
September 26th, 2012 at 1:26 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 1:19 pm
Youre upset that he’s not blowing up a double team? Seriously, look at what youre asking for. If he’s doubled, someone else is singled and its there job to step up. Plus, even when he’s doubled he is still not getting pushed back and allowing the RB to get his lane.
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No, not blowing up the double team. Holding his ground and sealing off his gap, which is a nose tackle’s job.
He’s taken out of the play when he gets double-teamed. Pushed back off the line of scrimmage. I can’t really fault him for that because he’s only playing NT because he’s the only player the Raiders have who is anywhere close to that, but this also happens occasionally when he gets singled – especially late in games – which makes him a liability.
Again, I’m just not seeing what you’re seeing. Watch the Steelers’ 3rd-and-short conversions from last weekend and you should be able to see what I’m talking about. Those situations in particular are what earned him a low grade for that game.
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I did watch those plays. I watched EVERY single one. Kelly wasnt getting pushed backwards. I only saw him take one play off in the second half.
On the 3rd and short he’s not getting blown back. He was in on run stuffs. Im seeing blocking schemes having trouble dealing with the Seymore/Kelly tandem. The only think keeping us from DOMINATING on D is some sort of pressence from our DE’s.
I got no love-fest for Kelly. If I could lay into him I would. Lord knows I killed him after the SD game on this blog. But Im kinda tired of everyone bagging on him and Seymore, so I specifically wanted to see what all the fuss was. After reviewing Miami, I saw excellent play by our DT’s. And the same thing against Pitt.
We had a game changing in DT in Sapp and that still didnt satisfy the fans here. So I guess I should not be surprised when the Raider contingent here cannot recognize good DT play when they see it.
Look YA, I know you know your stuff. You always have money takes. But until you re-watch the tape a few times and arent looking to prove your opinion but rather let the evidence decide for you, we’re going to disagree.
Those grades youre going off of are misleading.
September 26th, 2012 at 1:27 pm
Who is the first to record an interception this year?
Does it happen Sunday?
September 26th, 2012 at 1:27 pm
Standford Routt is not on the Oakland Raiders anymore, so who cares?
Bye bye Barksdale!
September 26th, 2012 at 1:27 pm
This is not to cast a dark cloud on Oakland Raiders Offensive Coordinator Greg Knapp (the man who’s in his second Raiders stint since 2007) who has altered the Raiders offensive approach, pushing the ball downfield more than in the previous two games (and more in the style set by the late Al Davis), but it is to get the organization to pay attention to the analysis of a play from the perspective of time, space, and end. This will improve the performance of individual offensive plays, and the overall offense as a result.
The play this blogger refers to was ran twice in the game against the Steelers, and it almost produced simular results the first time. The overall concept is to freeze the linebackers and safeties with a double-running back play-action fake, then throw to the split end on the side of the play-action fake.
The play-action pass was the first play the Raiders called to open the contest Sunday. It came out of an I-Formation, with Darren McFadden as the halfback and Marcel Reece the fullback. Denarius Moore lined up as the split end to the right, which means the tight end is on the left side of the formation.
On the snap of the ball, Raiders Quarterback Carson Palmer turned to his right, and faked the dive running play to Mc Fadden, as Reece ran toward the hole between the center and the strongside guard on that side of the play.
Meanwhile Moore took an inside release then ran a pattern that asked him to run at an angle between his starting point and a point about 20 yards downfield and where an immaginary line from the offensive center up 20 yards would be. In football language, it’s a type of post pattern.
Moore ran this, but as he did Pittsburgh’s Free Safety Ryan Clark was standing where Moore would have been if he completed running the pattern. Fortunately for Clark, he slipped on the sand part of the baseball infield used by the Oakland A’s as baseball season is still in play. Meanwhile Palmer threw the ball one hitch-step after his fake, and right to where Moore was supposed to be, and Clark was. The ball was intercepted. (The play itself can be seen at the NFL.com website for your analysis.)
Had Moore continued the pattern, Clark would certainly have met him with a hard tackle, separating him from the football, assuming Moore were able to catch it.
The Raiders did not call the play again until much later. But overall, the game plan featured a number of passes to receivers running breaks much deeper than in the games against San Diego and Miami. But this play that’s the focus of this blog entry appears to have been one that was installed just for the Steelers.
Apparently the idea of the play-action pass play was to send the split end downfield in the middle, with the idea that the fake would freeze the safeties of a defense with “two deep” – that is two safeties taking one half each of the field, and theoretically leaving the middle open. The problem with the play the Raiders called is that they called the play without getting that perfect two deep look.
I have to believe the Raiders didn’t install an audible call for that problem – else Palmer would have checked out of the play as per coaching instruction. Or, if the safety rotates to the middle, there should be an adjustment calling for the split end to run a deep crossing pattern, not the post. That was the first problem.
The second problem was with the design of the play itself. It should be scrapped. What the Raiders should do is take the split end and put the receiver out wider – about three yards wider. Then have the split end run a “skinny post:” ten yards downfield, and a slight angle inside. Palmer could throw this off the same play-action and hitch-step – it would be complete.
The play I described is basically the same one used by the 2010 Green Bay Packers. Arguably they ate the NFL alive with it. It’s a play that’s brutally efficient in that it opens a crease in the defense that’s formed in part by the wide split of the split end, the play-action fake, and the pattern itself. Moreover, when the free safety is “froze” by the fake, where the safety is “held” is where they line up, which is just inside the crease; recovering to break up the throw is almost impossible for any current defender in the NFL.
The Second Time: Darius Heywood-Bey Gets Hurt
The second time the Raiders tried the concept was the time Mr. Heywood-Bey was hurt. This time, in an effort to be unpredictable, the Raider ran the same concept using the flanker, and not the split end. Thus, it was Mr. Heywood-Bey’s turn at bat.
The Raiders had the tight end to the play-action side, and the formation was what some call a “strongside I” set, but the fake to McFadden, and his running up the middle, is the same. In other words, same play, different formation – but same result. Darius Heywood-Bey was sent right to meet the Steelers safeties, and in trying to catch Palmer’s fastball – the only kind of throw that had a chance given that play design, he was hit by both of them, as the ball bounced off him because of the violent collision. Mr. Heywood-Bey was hurt and sadly carted off the field.
To close, the Raiders need to either scrap or redesign the play-action pass that was used. Moreover, Greg Knapp and his staff must be more, to be frank, intelligent, in their play design. Knapp is to be applauded for his much-needed change in overall approach – one that resulted in the Raiders largest average-yards-per pass play to date this year at 7.4 – but that alteration should not come at the expense of player safety.
September 26th, 2012 at 1:28 pm
Boss01 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 1:20 pm
Another wasted pick…another ex packer signed by Reggie following in Hue’s footsteps last ywar bringing in ex garbage bengals
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Has Reggie been bad with his pickups? So far, Ive been pretty happy.
Would you rather he gave all the scholarship guys more time to show us no signs of improvement?
September 26th, 2012 at 1:29 pm
Nyraider Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 1:23 pm
through 3 games Stanford Routt has caused as many turnovers for Chiefs as our entire defensive unit. LOL
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I never thought he was that bad.
He got a lot of bad call from the biased ref’s. And he played in a chit system.
But he was too expensive. Had to go. I wish we had kept Nnamdi instead.
September 26th, 2012 at 1:30 pm
14.raiderinparadise Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 1:27 pm
Who is the first to record an interception this year?
Does it happen Sunday?
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I say it’s either Burris or Wheeler. Not trusting that any of our DB’s will be anywhere near the ball on Sunday.
Hope i’m wrong.
September 26th, 2012 at 1:32 pm
Gio gets my vote for first INT of the year.
September 26th, 2012 at 1:32 pm
Raider Riff Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 1:28 pm
Would you rather he gave all the scholarship guys more time to show us no signs of improvement?
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Post of the Week, right here.
September 26th, 2012 at 1:33 pm
Barksdale spotted walking to his car
this is journalism? Next headline will be Kool Kell once ran after Randy Moss in parking lot
September 26th, 2012 at 1:33 pm
Manning’s arm strength isn’t what it used to be. Probably never will be. He can still get the ball downfield but the old velocity isn’t there and he will throw more floaters that can be batted away or picked.
That said, he is still an incredible field general and dangerous on that basis alone. Despite being relatively immobile, he is still excellent at employing the slide step or stepping up into the pocket to avoid the rush. He senses pressure very well and will get rid of the ball quickly if need be. He remains difficult to sack regardless of his physical limitations.
September 26th, 2012 at 1:33 pm
Who is the first to record an interception this year?
Does it happen Sunday?
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Outlandish Prediction: It will be Gio, right into hands, from a pass deflected off the hands of Demetrius Thomas!
September 26th, 2012 at 1:35 pm
If our D-line plays with the same intensity that it did against the Steelers, then I see us getting a few sacks. Ben is way harder to bring down and he does have the ability to move around in the pocket and throw on the run, unlike Manning.
I say Giordano gets his first int.
September 26th, 2012 at 1:35 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 1:33 pm
Barksdale spotted walking to his car
this is journalism? Next headline will be Kool Kell once ran after Randy Moss in parking lot
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He was spotted, in street clothes, carrying stuff out to his car WHILE PRACTICE WAS GOING.
Legitimate inferences (like he’s no longer on the team) can be drawn from that.
September 26th, 2012 at 1:36 pm
AHHH YEAH ITS THE BEEECH DIGGITY DAWG HOLLA
Blog Brahs, gettin’ hella pumped for my girl Miley Cyrus doing a straight up cameo on 2.5 Men
My homies in the Certified Platinum Posse told me she strips down to her lingerie for a bedroom scene
You KNOW the Beeeech Lawg will be at full attention (aka total boner-dawg) for that one. Better soak the Beeeech Balls in a cold Mai Tai as well
Yo, gonna smoke at least bag of skunk than hit Tony Roma’s after that one, shout out to my Achy Breaky Ding Dong
WRECKS N FULL EFFECT
September 26th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
And Cork and Paul G. now tweeting that Barks is officially gone.
September 26th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
Steve Corkran @CorkOnTheNFL
It’s official: Barksdale waived.
September 26th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
Raider Riff Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 1:28 pm
Boss01 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 1:20 pm
Another wasted pick…another ex packer signed by Reggie following in Hue’s footsteps last ywar bringing in ex garbage bengals
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Has Reggie been bad with his pickups? So far, Ive been pretty happy.
Would you rather he gave all the scholarship guys more time to show us no signs of improvement?
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Riff just curious what grade would you give reggie for Bartell, Spencer, hanson and Lee..3 games without virtually any deflections , yet no ints? What about Briesel?werent you killing him after the miami game?
finding LBs seem to be Reggie’s strength which is great.we are 6 mil under the cap, so to me Reggie either has his hands tied financially or just doesnt like to spend. I think reggie has made some good moves but also some not so good moves. the difference is none of his moves hurts us long term, so maybe he’s going piece by piece? time will tell
September 26th, 2012 at 1:42 pm
24.DutchRaider77 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 1:33 pm
Who is the first to record an interception this year?
Does it happen Sunday?
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Outlandish Prediction: It will be Gio, right into hands, from a pass deflected off the hands of Demetrius Thomas!
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I see Wheeler getting a hand up and deflecting one into the hands of either Burris or Gio.
This is gonna be a tuff game. They are gonna be pumped and desperate not to go to 1-3.
If we can win this one it will be HUUUUGE!
September 26th, 2012 at 1:44 pm
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September 26th, 2012 at 1:44 pm
Guys Reggie Mckenzie had a front row seat last year when Green Bay routed the Raiders.
While watching our horrible defense he was probaly thinking… Damn my 2nd stringers are better then these guys.
September 26th, 2012 at 1:47 pm
Still no word on Mundy getting fined?
September 26th, 2012 at 1:48 pm
RAIDERMAN99 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 1:14 pm
Re: the tuck game and NFL integrity —
Brown clearly had the first down. Interestingly, Gruden WON that challenge and the spot WAS changed – but NOT to where it should have been – no first down.
Early indication we were playing against a stacked deck.
Confirmed forever by the Tuck Screw administered by Walter Coleman and co.
And anyone that tries to defend the tuck ruling as being correct according to the letter of the rule is dead WRONG.
Brady was not in the process of ‘tucking’ the ball. His throwing motion had clearly ended – he had both hands on the ball – and was in the process of looking for a target again when CW stripped him.
Raider ball. Game over. End of story.
And just to up the ante – and call the NFL on it’s BS – GET THIS —
The fix was in for NE the following week in Pittsburgh too.
The Tuck BS was just a PRELUDE to MORE shenanigans in the AFC title game following week.
I can’t prove this and I don’t know exactly how it was accomplished – but there is absolutely NO DOUBT in my mind that NE knew every play that Pitt was running on offense that day – BEFORE the ball was snapped.
Bellicek and company eventually got nailed for their spying antics and stealing signals. I guarantee you that was just the tip of the iceberg. The whole story and extent of what went down that year will never be revealed.
99, been saying that for 10 years! And then the “greatest show on turf”? Really…There D was good that year, but not that good! Remember 9-11 happened that year! What better way than to get the Pats to be SB champs, right?
September 26th, 2012 at 1:48 pm
lefty12 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 1:47 pm
Still no word on Mundy getting fined?
Only 21K
September 26th, 2012 at 1:49 pm
33,
Sad..but true.
Worst game I ever saw Palmer play as well.
September 26th, 2012 at 1:50 pm
Nyraider Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
Raider Riff Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 1:28 pm
Boss01 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 1:20 pm
Another wasted pick…another ex packer signed by Reggie following in Hue’s footsteps last ywar bringing in ex garbage bengals
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Has Reggie been bad with his pickups? So far, Ive been pretty happy.
Would you rather he gave all the scholarship guys more time to show us no signs of improvement?
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Riff just curious what grade would you give reggie for Bartell, Spencer, hanson and Lee..3 games without virtually any deflections , yet no ints? What about Briesel?werent you killing him after the miami game?
finding LBs seem to be Reggie’s strength which is great.we are 6 mil under the cap, so to me Reggie either has his hands tied financially or just doesnt like to spend. I think reggie has made some good moves but also some not so good moves. the difference is none of his moves hurts us long term, so maybe he’s going piece by piece? time will tell
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First off, Im looking at the entire scope of things. Not just one or two players that he’s missed on.
Bartell & Spencer were ok in my book. But we havent really had a lot to evaluate them on right? Im reserving judgement til I see more.
Hanson was HORRIBLE against Miami. He showed some improvement against Pitt. But in all reality, the guy isnt supposed to even be on this team. He’s here because of injuries that we never could have saw coming. Seriously, what is Reggie supposed to find off the scrap heap in this situation? I cant really get down on Reggie for Hanson.
Could we have gone after Tracy Porter? Im pretty sure we did. But he wasnt going to give us any discount. We never would have got him for the price that Denver did. Call it the Peyton Manning effect.
Other than Porter, I dont know what we expected Reggie to do about our CB situation.
Briesel….. Yep, I was all over this pile of crap the first two weeks. Big F there until this week when he turned it around completely. Totally different player. If he continues to play like this then it was a great pick up. Time will tell.
Lee… showed marked improvement against Pitt. Showing very solid tackling skills.
Combine those pickups with the winning picks of Adams, Burris & Wheeler and I think he’s done alright.
I think there has been a lot of addition by subtraction. Lets just say I like the cuts a lot more than I like the pickups. He’s a pro GM. If he thinks these guys can play, then I trust his opinion.
September 26th, 2012 at 1:50 pm
Reggies guys had a huge hand in winning the game on Sunday.
Nobody expected week 1 results.. because it takes time to GEL and build a TEAM.. not just collect talent like Raider fans are used to. Most of us are not used to real football players and the TEAM ASPECT.
Reggies guys
Pat Lee Forced fumble, WHeeler 11 tackles 2 Forced fumbles and 1 fumble reovery (HUGE), Joselio hansen slot corner this week and Fumble Recovery.
Mike Goodsoon (HUGE HUGE Kick return) 50 yards getting us into our territory down by 10 points.
Lets see else what is in store. Reminder REggie is doing this all on the fly. Wait till he has a few years.. Alot more $$$ to spend.. and wait for it.. DRAFT PICKS. He has already shown not afraid to get rid of one of his (stupar) He is about building a team
Reggie has still kept plenty of Al’s guys DMAC, VELHDERE, DMOORE (who he called his number 1 WR ) AUSBERRY, TE #82, HUFF, Branch (Contract extension) Marcel Reece (Contract extension) etc.
I know its easy.. oh so easy to look at the negative though.. so go for it
September 26th, 2012 at 1:51 pm
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September 26th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
Mundy was fined 21,000.
September 26th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
I bet its Carter.. or a TRADE
September 26th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
Here is an interesting factoid you won’t read on twitter….
OUR Oakland Raider’s offense has aligned in 11 personnel 1/3 of their total snaps this season.
Of that third, in 11 Personnel….we throw the ball 95% of the time….
MAYBE REGGIE SHOULD FOCUS MORE ATTENTION OF THE USE OF THE PERSONNEL HE HAS RATHER THAN TRYING TO REPLACE IT!
But what do I know?
I believe someone here called me a moron this morning….
Gentlemen….as you were.
September 26th, 2012 at 1:53 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 1:50 pm
Reggies guys had a huge hand in winning the game on Sunday.
Nobody expected week 1 results.. because it takes time to GEL and build a TEAM.. not just collect talent like Raider fans are used to. Most of us are not used to real football players and the TEAM ASPECT.
Reggies guys
Pat Lee Forced fumble, WHeeler 11 tackles 2 Forced fumbles and 1 fumble reovery (HUGE), Joselio hansen slot corner this week and Fumble Recovery.
Mike Goodsoon (HUGE HUGE Kick return) 50 yards getting us into our territory down by 10 points.
Lets see else what is in store. Reminder REggie is doing this all on the fly. Wait till he has a few years.. Alot more $$$ to spend.. and wait for it.. DRAFT PICKS. He has already shown not afraid to get rid of one of his (stupar) He is about building a team
Reggie has still kept plenty of Al’s guys DMAC, VELHDERE, DMOORE (who he called his number 1 WR ) AUSBERRY, TE #82, HUFF, Branch (Contract extension) Marcel Reece (Contract extension) etc.
I know its easy.. oh so easy to look at the negative though.. so go for it
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So much right about this post.
September 26th, 2012 at 1:53 pm
oh did i mention one of Reggies guys MILES BURRIS… .MILES BURRIS
SO versatile, SO young, So hungry.. he bring the passion and the football player aspect REGGIE and D.A. are talking about
September 26th, 2012 at 1:54 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 1:50 pm
Reggies guys had a huge hand in winning the game on Sunday.
Nobody expected week 1 results.. because it takes time to GEL and build a TEAM.. not just collect talent like Raider fans are used to. Most of us are not used to real football players and the TEAM ASPECT.
Reggies guys
Pat Lee Forced fumble, WHeeler 11 tackles 2 Forced fumbles and 1 fumble reovery (HUGE), Joselio hansen slot corner this week and Fumble Recovery.
Mike Goodsoon (HUGE HUGE Kick return) 50 yards getting us into our territory down by 10 points.
Lets see else what is in store. Reminder REggie is doing this all on the fly. Wait till he has a few years.. Alot more $$$ to spend.. and wait for it.. DRAFT PICKS. He has already shown not afraid to get rid of one of his (stupar) He is about building a team
Reggie has still kept plenty of Al’s guys DMAC, VELHDERE, DMOORE (who he called his number 1 WR ) AUSBERRY, TE #82, HUFF, Branch (Contract extension) Marcel Reece (Contract extension) etc.
I know its easy.. oh so easy to look at the negative though.. so go for it
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If your logic is correct….and I believe it is….if Reggie had a huge hand in winning than he also had a HUGE hand in losing…
Take note:
we are 1-2
September 26th, 2012 at 1:55 pm
Raiders RapidReports @CBSRaiders
Allen said the Raiders “have plans in place” to fill the open roster spot but are “going to wait on that announcement.”
September 26th, 2012 at 1:55 pm
Backstageatapuppetshow Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
Here is an interesting factoid you won’t read on twitter….
OUR Oakland Raider’s offense has aligned in 11 personnel 1/3 of their total snaps this season.
Of that third, in 11 Personnel….we throw the ball 95% of the time….
MAYBE REGGIE SHOULD FOCUS MORE ATTENTION OF THE USE OF THE PERSONNEL HE HAS RATHER THAN TRYING TO REPLACE IT!
But what do I know?
I believe someone here called me a moron this morning….
Gentlemen….as you were.
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So its Reggie’s job to say who plays? Isnt that the crap we just had to deal with the last few decades?
Reggies job is to bring in people. Its the DA’s job to decide who plays in the game.
No wonder you got called a moron this morning.
September 26th, 2012 at 1:55 pm
RaiderRiff –
I feel you. Tomorrow I have the day off of work, so I’ll show you specifically the plays I’m talking about.
September 26th, 2012 at 1:56 pm
Backstageatapuppetshow Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
Here is an interesting factoid you won’t read on twitter….
OUR Oakland Raider’s offense has aligned in 11 personnel 1/3 of their total snaps this season.
Of that third, in 11 Personnel….we throw the ball 95% of the time….
MAYBE REGGIE SHOULD FOCUS MORE ATTENTION OF THE USE OF THE PERSONNEL HE HAS RATHER THAN TRYING TO REPLACE IT!
But what do I know?
I believe someone here called me a moron this morning….
Gentlemen….as you were.
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???
September 26th, 2012 at 1:56 pm
Reggie and DA=if you don’t the fit or adapt to the systems we put in place, you’re gone.
September 26th, 2012 at 1:57 pm
45.RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 1:53 pm
oh did i mention one of Reggies guys MILES BURRIS… .MILES BURRIS
SO versatile, SO young, So hungry.. he bring the passion and the football player aspect REGGIE and D.A. are talking about
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If not for Burris pressuring Big Ben we may have never gotten the ball back.
September 26th, 2012 at 1:57 pm
Backstageatapuppetshow Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 1:54 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 1:50 pm
Reggies guys had a huge hand in winning the game on Sunday.
Nobody expected week 1 results.. because it takes time to GEL and build a TEAM.. not just collect talent like Raider fans are used to. Most of us are not used to real football players and the TEAM ASPECT.
Reggies guys
Pat Lee Forced fumble, WHeeler 11 tackles 2 Forced fumbles and 1 fumble reovery (HUGE), Joselio hansen slot corner this week and Fumble Recovery.
Mike Goodsoon (HUGE HUGE Kick return) 50 yards getting us into our territory down by 10 points.
Lets see else what is in store. Reminder REggie is doing this all on the fly. Wait till he has a few years.. Alot more $$$ to spend.. and wait for it.. DRAFT PICKS. He has already shown not afraid to get rid of one of his (stupar) He is about building a team
Reggie has still kept plenty of Al’s guys DMAC, VELHDERE, DMOORE (who he called his number 1 WR ) AUSBERRY, TE #82, HUFF, Branch (Contract extension) Marcel Reece (Contract extension) etc.
I know its easy.. oh so easy to look at the negative though.. so go for it
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If your logic is correct….and I believe it is….if Reggie had a huge hand in winning than he also had a HUGE hand in losing…
Take note:
we are 1-2
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Your logic is to ignore the fact that it was largely Al’s guys who cost us those two wins.
I see that the retard patrol is starting to weigh in. I’ll be calling it a day soon.
September 26th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
Raider Riff Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 1:55 pm
Backstageatapuppetshow Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
Here is an interesting factoid you won’t read on twitter….
OUR Oakland Raider’s offense has aligned in 11 personnel 1/3 of their total snaps this season.
Of that third, in 11 Personnel….we throw the ball 95% of the time….
MAYBE REGGIE SHOULD FOCUS MORE ATTENTION OF THE USE OF THE PERSONNEL HE HAS RATHER THAN TRYING TO REPLACE IT!
But what do I know?
I believe someone here called me a moron this morning….
Gentlemen….as you were.
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So its Reggie’s job to say who plays? Isnt that the crap we just had to deal with the last few decades?
Reggies job is to bring in people. Its the DA’s job to decide who plays in the game.
No wonder you got called a moron this morning.
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Go sell your tickets my friend…
If I agreed with anything you said we would both be wrong!
September 26th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
I’m pretty sure mathematically you can’t get to 95% with that small of a sample size.
How often have they lined up in that specific alignment?
September 26th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
Mannnnnnnnnnn Now I’m anxious to see what Mckenzie and Allen are upto…There usually noth this secretive… I wonder what they plan on doing.
September 26th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
ok were 1-2… but like i said it takes time to build a team.
week 3 they responded to what D.A. is coaching.
September 26th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
Guess the “special” announcement.
If Reggie hadn’t already said he wasn’t interested in PLAXICO I would say it’s that…but…i’ll go with Andre Carter.
September 26th, 2012 at 1:59 pm
Raider employees take note:
You can be replaced!
September 26th, 2012 at 1:59 pm
Reggie’s willingness to part company quickly with high draft picks that aren’t producing should have Slowlando worried.
Tomlinson’s gutsy decison to go for it on 4th down from his own side of the field was partly a function of sensing the Raid offense was rolling and was going to likely win the game if given another posession.
But it was also a way of saying that I can gain a few yards running right at the heart of the Raider D any time it’s needed.
This came immediately after Slo made a good stop on a similar attempt.
Tomlinson challenged the DT’s and Slo to do it again – and won.
Any of you film gurus want to explain what 55 was thinking/doing on the 4th down conversion ?
September 26th, 2012 at 2:00 pm
This team should be 3-0…..
September 26th, 2012 at 2:00 pm
56.PurpleDrank81 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
Mannnnnnnnnnn Now I’m anxious to see what Mckenzie and Allen are upto…There usually noth this secretive… I wonder what they plan on doing.
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Which suggests it may be something more than just another guy from GB’s practice squad.
Could it be something significant?
The tension mounts…
September 26th, 2012 at 2:00 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 1:19 pm
Youre upset that he’s not blowing up a double team? Seriously, look at what youre asking for. If he’s doubled, someone else is singled and its there job to step up. Plus, even when he’s doubled he is still not getting pushed back and allowing the RB to get his lane.
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No, not blowing up the double team. Holding his ground and sealing off his gap, which is a nose tackle’s job.
He’s taken out of the play when he gets double-teamed. Pushed back off the line of scrimmage. I can’t really fault him for that because he’s only playing NT because he’s the only player the Raiders have who is anywhere close to that, but this also happens occasionally when he gets singled – especially late in games – which makes him a liability.
Again, I’m just not seeing what you’re seeing. Watch the Steelers’ 3rd-and-short conversions from last weekend and you should be able to see what I’m talking about. Those situations in particular are what earned him a low grade for that game.
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I have to say I disagree with a lot of what you are posting. You say Kelly commands a huge salary. Actually compared to guys like Woolfork, Ngata, Ratliff, and other DT’s he isn’t. Davis knew the price for premium defensive linemen was going up and he locked Kelly in at a fairly reasonable price years ago before the prices skyrocketed.
2ndly and this drives me crazier than anything is the “we don’t have a true NT on the roster” spiel. While technically that might be true, is Jay Ratliff a true NT at 295 lbs? He has been a pro bowl NT for years. I know some of you have been pining for a 355 lb NT for years and years. However, once again, the NT position has been falling in value and falling in value. In todays NFL you MUST get pressure from the tackle positions. Most true NT’s don’t.
Lastly, and I have said this for years as well, it is the LB crew that dictates the run defense in most systems unless the DL is getting blown off the ball. The lst three weeks of the season, the LB’s have played much better than they have in years here. And the run defense is much better. The Dline has remained the same. Case closed.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:01 pm
Wow, that’s some headline. Here’s the next post: “Barksdale spotted taking a dump in the men’s room of the Hegenberger In ‘n Out”
September 26th, 2012 at 2:01 pm
Even easier to give Reggie credit when you realize he’s having to pick guys up from the absolute scrap heap. It’s not like he’s yet had a chance to use a full draft or entire season to analyze need/available, upcoming free agents, trades, etc.
Complaining about Reggie’s pickups so far is akin to telling someone their girlfriend is ugly, despite them having to pick their girlfriend from a field of ten 60-year old Iranians.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:01 pm
Barksdale traded for a conditional pick or the Raiders have signed Andre Carter…. Thats my best guess
September 26th, 2012 at 2:02 pm
I just hope knapp calls another solid game.. we threw past the sticks on 3rd. And we ran up the middle followed by playaction.. plus we threw fewer passes to the los.. but its really gonna come down to takeaways.. can we get some?
September 26th, 2012 at 2:03 pm
Post 64
There’s a reason why they call it “In ‘n Out”
Stuff runs through ya like Hot Grease
September 26th, 2012 at 2:03 pm
alex7 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
I’m pretty sure mathematically you can’t get to 95% with that small of a sample size.
How often have they lined up in that specific alignment?
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We have aligned in 11 personnel 64 times in 176 snaps including penalty plays….
Of those 64 snaps in 11 personnel….we passed the football 61 times….
55 drop back passes
3 (3 Step Drop Passes)
2 Screens
No Play Action….but why would we? We only ran the ball 3 dam times!
Sample SIZE THAT!
September 26th, 2012 at 2:03 pm
This team should be 3-0 and we should have went to the playoffs last year and won the superbowl. Doesnt work that way.
btw i think the new player could come off the Practice squad.. they just havent decided who yet. I bet its chewka.. or Sessions
September 26th, 2012 at 2:04 pm
solid point, though I’ll add that playing more zone defense and facing the ball also helps the run D.
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Seymour Bush:
The lst three weeks of the season, the LB’s have played much better than they have in years here. And the run defense is much better. The Dline has remained the same. Case closed.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:04 pm
With Criner lookin healthy I dont know if we would bring someone up from the PS
September 26th, 2012 at 2:04 pm
70,
Buzzkill.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:05 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 1:55 pm
Raiders RapidReports @CBSRaiders
Allen said the Raiders “have plans in place” to fill the open roster spot but are “going to wait on that announcement.”
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The Raiders have traded Joe Barksdale and their lst rounder for Darrell Revis.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:05 pm
The willingness of many of you to come to the defense of Reggie McKenzie tells a bigger story than that of my calling him out does….
It tells the world who you are and what your intent is….to protect your investment!
Guess what?
Time to sell your stock!
September 26th, 2012 at 2:06 pm
GREENBAY REJECTS, lol this is becoming ridiculous, does that idiot McKenzie know there’s 31 other teams out there ?
September 26th, 2012 at 2:07 pm
RAIDERMAN99 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 1:59 pm
Reggie’s willingness to part company quickly with high draft picks that aren’t producing should have Slowlando worried.
Tomlinson’s gutsy decison to go for it on 4th down from his own side of the field was partly a function of sensing the Raid offense was rolling and was going to likely win the game if given another posession.
But it was also a way of saying that I can gain a few yards running right at the heart of the Raider D any time it’s needed.
This came immediately after Slo made a good stop on a similar attempt.
Tomlinson challenged the DT’s and Slo to do it again – and won.
Any of you film gurus want to explain what 55 was thinking/doing on the 4th down conversion ?
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Picked the wrong gap. The RB ran a misdirection. Its unclear to me whether it was designed or not. Burris was on his left and had the left gap and on RoMac’s right side there was nobody, Wheeler was down on the line. We had nearly the whole team on the line of scrimmage. RoMac was being very aggressive and just bit the misdirection.
Well designed play by Pitt and well executed.
I’ll be the first to say, he’s been inconsistent. He’s improving (as Burris gets better, it seems RoMac does as well). RoMac has trouble trusting his teammates.
But the play youre talking about was just a tough stop considering the alignment we were in. Great play call by Pitt.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:08 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 2:05 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 1:55 pm
Raiders RapidReports @CBSRaiders
Allen said the Raiders “have plans in place” to fill the open roster spot but are “going to wait on that announcement.”
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The Raiders have traded Joe Barksdale and their lst rounder for Darrell Revis.
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I’d sign off on that.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:08 pm
backstage
being that’s it’s only been 3 weeks, I’m just not worried about “tells”, as a team has not had enough time to change it’s own patterns yet.
If in week 8 we’re still that predictable out of a certain formation, then you’ll know they’re not self-scouting at all.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
Yo, the Beeech Diggity doesn’t normally talk about his doo doos (only like 4 or 5 times a week, word), but today’s duece-dawg was HELLA OUTRAGEOUS
Was camped out in the hot tub making some serious eye contact with this fly hizzy when an angry poo snake started wiggling out the backdoor
I threw on a towel and headed for the bushes where I dropped the “Duece of a Lifetime” (patent pending)
Cleared out the first 2 floors of the resort in under 5 minutes, saw a maid take a running jump into the koi pond yelling “tell my children i love them”
Spent the last 40 mins in the bathtub wiping my crack with Bounty, the quicker picker upper, and a mixture of bleach and margarita mix
Just saw the city inspector checking out the bush, guess its going to have to be burned, bagged, and tossed out to sea
Gots to keep it real, word
September 26th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
PurpleDrank81 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 2:04 pm
With Criner lookin healthy I dont know if we would bring someone up from the PS
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Yep.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
In a recent poll result on the ESPN Website the Raiders were voted the best Team in the AFC West…
September 26th, 2012 at 2:10 pm
MiamiRaider78 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 1:56 pm
Reggie and DA=if you don’t the fit or adapt to the systems we put in place, you’re gone.
What system did you put in place bro?
I’m sure the GM and HC would like to know.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:10 pm
lol at “selling your stock” five minutes after you bought it.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:10 pm
I read they were gonna rest criner till after the bye week.
Rest his ankle. I think it was from one of the beat writers
September 26th, 2012 at 2:11 pm
I think its fair to say many of us in here overate the positves of our players. I mean there were 50+ Wrs who caught more TDs than Dmoore last year, 60+ who caught more than DHB, we have an undrafted free agent in Streater who hasnt done much, a late round draft pick in Criner whose been in the trainers room for most of the year, hagen who was has never put up big numbers, and many of you turn your head at the thought of bring in Plax who caught 8tds last year. something no Raider has done since 2005.
according to Cork, we are 6 mil under cap, plax will only need a 1 yr deal. to me its a no brainer.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:11 pm
Bullets be flyin’ in Denver on Sunday – Oakland 35 to 31!
September 26th, 2012 at 2:11 pm
Well they sure arent resting it today…. Criner was practicing today
September 26th, 2012 at 2:11 pm
raiderdav Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 2:06 pm
GREENBAY REJECTS, lol this is becoming ridiculous, does that idiot McKenzie know there’s 31 other teams out there ?
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Could be that he’s familiar with the players, since he was the director of player personnel for G.B???
September 26th, 2012 at 2:11 pm
f’n beech, would be so much easier to dismiss your juvenile stuff if it wasn’t so dang well-written
September 26th, 2012 at 2:11 pm
alex7 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 2:08 pm
backstage
being that’s it’s only been 3 weeks, I’m just not worried about “tells”, as a team has not had enough time to change it’s own patterns yet.
If in week 8 we’re still that predictable out of a certain formation, then you’ll know they’re not self-scouting at all.
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It’s a personnel group…not a formation….and if Reggie was worrying more about his use of the personnel he has instead of replacing it we would be much better off….
In defense of McKenzie….he wasn’t trained properly…
There are many men of ability who could do his job far better than he does….
With results as mentioned above…they should scout themselves every dam week….
Do you think the Broncos aren’t looking at tape? At tendencies? LOL….
September 26th, 2012 at 2:12 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
Lastly, and I have said this for years as well, it is the LB crew that dictates the run defense in most systems unless the DL is getting blown off the ball. The lst three weeks of the season, the LB’s have played much better than they have in years here. And the run defense is much better. The Dline has remained the same. Case closed.
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Case closed indeed.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:12 pm
I’m sure he does….he only worked for GB for 26 years so….
Have faith and let him do his j.o.b.
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Raiderdav Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 2:06 pm
GREENBAY REJECTS, lol this is becoming ridiculous, does that idiot McKenzie know there’s 31 other teams out there ?
September 26th, 2012 at 2:13 pm
Hey Reggie
September 26th, 2012 at 2:15 pm
I know..it’s to announce the signing of Britt Schittznikberger to the practice squad.
Britt Schittznikberger DB Cal Poly. 5′7 160
Negatives: Runs slow, as evidenced by his 5.68 40 time. Laborious in his side to side movement. Does not tackle well. Seems almost scared of contact and avoids it all costs. Bad hands. Character concerns resulting from multiple arrests including armed robbery of a Fresno 7/11 convenience store in Oct. 2010 as well as attempted murder of a drug dealer in Sept. 2011. Later acquitted when witnesses refused to testify. Shows of lack of respect and/or even concern for the game or his teammates. Frequently leaves threatening notes on teammates lockers for no apparent reason. Once on a special teams play during a kickoff he inexpilicably ran straight to the sidelines immiediately following the kickoff and laid down on the ground for no reason.
In senior yr. was ejected from game aginst San Diego Junior College for carrying handgun into defensive huddle.
Positives: None.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:15 pm
Plaxico yards per catch last few years:
19, 16, 15, 14, 13, 13.
I don’t think you sign a WR in decline unless you’re the early 2000 Raiders who are already on the cusp of a Super Bowl.
This is a 6-10 evaluation/foundation season. Eval the youngsters.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:15 pm
Just so you guys know dont understimate the power of this blog. Alot of ppl read it and some national writers are aware of this blog.
I do know there are some various trolls that will go against anything this regime will do for their various reasons.
I have a tip there is guy who post here and his last name is silver and his first name rhymes with Iyke
September 26th, 2012 at 2:15 pm
L.A Raider Dave,
C’mon now hometown, did you read that correctly? I’m talking about the systems the coaches put into place.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:16 pm
In case you are a visual learner:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hB7u7CYW1U
September 26th, 2012 at 2:16 pm
I hate it when the toilet turtles decide to do their “own thang” Beech!
Holla
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The Beeech Dawg Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
Yo, the Beeech Diggity doesn’t normally talk about his doo doos (only like 4 or 5 times a week, word), but today’s duece-dawg was HELLA OUTRAGEOUS
Was camped out in the hot tub making some serious eye contact with this fly hizzy when an angry poo snake started wiggling out the backdoor
I threw on a towel and headed for the bushes where I dropped the “Duece of a Lifetime” (patent pending)
Cleared out the first 2 floors of the resort in under 5 minutes, saw a maid take a running jump into the koi pond yelling “tell my children i love them”
Spent the last 40 mins in the bathtub wiping my crack with Bounty, the quicker picker upper, and a mixture of bleach and margarita mix
Just saw the city inspector checking out the bush, guess its going to have to be burned, bagged, and tossed out to sea
Gots to keep it real, word
September 26th, 2012 at 2:16 pm
Writing had been on the wall for months regarding Barksdale’s roster spot. Hope he does well in the future. Joseph you are a Raider for life, remember that.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:16 pm
Nix taking the spot?
September 26th, 2012 at 2:17 pm
Great what Good News! Maybe his friends that read CORKY’S BLOGS can tell him about my blog.
Hey BARKSDALE FRIENDS we saw you walking to your car.
U should have been a real RAIDER ,but you didn’t wanted that bad!
September 26th, 2012 at 2:17 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 2:15 pm
Just so you guys know dont understimate the power of this blog. Alot of ppl read it and some national writers are aware of this blog.
I do know there are some various trolls that will go against anything this regime will do for their various reasons.
I have a tip there is guy who post here and his last name is silver and his first name rhymes with Iyke
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EXACTLY
It’s a shame I don’t produce facts for you, isn’t it?
September 26th, 2012 at 2:17 pm
I called it Raiders sign ANDRE CARTER!
September 26th, 2012 at 2:17 pm
Just seen Andre Carter signed!
September 26th, 2012 at 2:18 pm
backstage
it’s been 3 weeks. Again, 3. You don’t look at tendencies after 2 weeks and apply them week 3.
Otherwise the Steelers might have had more success against that alignment, right?
If anything, you purposely establish patterns early on to get opponents thinking one thing, then change them after a while.
We’re not talented enough to run a Patriots-style ever-evolving offense week to week.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:18 pm
some fans are gonna be asking himself.. I thought Only reggie brings in GREEN BAY GUYS..
I thought he doenst bring in “NAMES”
ten sacks last year for carter.. if it wasnt for his injury he would have been a big time FA and far to much money for the RAiders to spend on. I think we got a deal if he can generate some russh
September 26th, 2012 at 2:18 pm
@ nyraider
If Plax is a no brainer, why have 31 other teams passed on him. No, lets not let our youth develope, lets go get this has been name you recognize. You think we should be desperate enough to sign a fool dumb enough to tuck a gun into his sweatpants and shoot himself. Just what the Raiders need, more idiot players. Your the NO BRAINER.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:18 pm
Actually I’ve heard Mike Silver does post on this blog and you are correct that National Writers do know of this blog… I actually had a Twitter conversation with Rich Eisen and he new all about this blog
September 26th, 2012 at 2:19 pm
We def need that pressure coming off the edge. Good signing.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:20 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 2:15 pm
Just so you guys know dont understimate the power of this blog. Alot of ppl read it and some national writers are aware of this blog.
I do know there are some various trolls that will go against anything this regime will do for their various reasons.
I have a tip there is guy who post here and his last name is silver and his first name rhymes with Iyke
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So youre saying Mike Silver is one of the trolls here?
That sounds about right. He’s a troll during his day job as well.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:20 pm
umm, I’m pretty sure roughly 248,00 Raider fans “called” us signing Andre Carter at some point.
Don’t get too excited though. I’m guessing if he was physically close to his Patriots-ability someone would have nabbed him by now.
That said, ANY edge rush at all will be an improvement over what we have now (disappointed in Shonasty thus far).
September 26th, 2012 at 2:20 pm
im not talking about Eisen.. im talking about a certain seach engine that is semi popular and has a sports department… not as poplular as google though
also talking about a certain sports writers mag
September 26th, 2012 at 2:21 pm
Barksdales job could have been saved if he switched to DE
September 26th, 2012 at 2:21 pm
PurpleDrank81 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 2:18 pm
Actually I’ve heard Mike Silver does post on this blog and you are correct that National Writers do know of this blog… I actually had a Twitter conversation with Rich Eisen and he new all about this blog
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I wonder if we dont have one of the more active blogs in the NFL?
It seems like there are a ton of Raider forums and they are all very active when compared to other teams.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:22 pm
Carter??? Wtf took so long??? Ive been screaming for a rushend since before the draft.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:22 pm
Welcome Andre Carter to the Nation.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:22 pm
2ndly and this drives me crazier than anything is the “we don’t have a true NT on the roster” spiel. While technically that might be true, is Jay Ratliff a true NT at 295 lbs? He has been a pro bowl NT for years. I know some of you have been pining for a 355 lb NT for years and years. However, once again, the NT position has been falling in value and falling in value. In todays NFL you MUST get pressure from the tackle positions. Most true NT’s don’t.
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Has nothing to do with his measurables, has EVERYTHING to do with his skill set. Doesn’t bother me if the NT is sub-300 as long as he can occupy 2 blockers and still hold his gap. The best ones can rush the passer too, but that’s a rare animal and I certainly don’t expect the Raiders to just up and find one.
But Kelly just isn’t that guy. When he’s on, he can penetrate and cause problems in the backfield. But clogging running lanes has never been his bag, and lately he’s been wearing out late in games.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:22 pm
Raiders sign defensive end Andre Carter.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:22 pm
Marks hair Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 2:22 pm
Carter??? Wtf took so long??? Ive been screaming for a rushend since before the draft.
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Waiting for him to get healthy.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:22 pm
The National Writers sold their souls long ago to the almighty dollar….along with many of you…
I’m just getting warmed up Reggie….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPSzV4IbwSg&feature=related
You thought the job of replacing a LEGEND was going to be easy?
September 26th, 2012 at 2:23 pm
105.RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 2:17 pm
I called it Raiders sign ANDRE CARTER!
106.hwnrdr Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 2:17 pm
Just seen Andre Carter signed!
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I said it too…c’mon now.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:23 pm
alex7 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 2:18 pm
backstage
it’s been 3 weeks. Again, 3. You don’t look at tendencies after 2 weeks and apply them week 3.
Otherwise the Steelers might have had more success against that alignment, right?
If anything, you purposely establish patterns early on to get opponents thinking one thing, then change them after a while.
We’re not talented enough to run a Patriots-style ever-evolving offense week to week.
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You look for tendencies every week…
September 26th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
Every single person in here has been asking for Andre Carter to be signed for weeks…LOL.
Nobody “called” it.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
Green Bay rejects ?
I guess that’s accurate.
Practically any signing that goes down now is for a player that’s been ‘rejected’ for one reason or another.
The only concern I have about RM’s prediliction for signing GB rejects is it might be an indication that he’s not as knowledgable about other rosters as he could be.
But that’s just speculation.
He did snag Smith from the Skins.
The amount of signings of ex-Packers tells us he’s comfortable signing guys he has first hand knowledge of and maybe not quite up to speed or as comfortable evaluating players from other teams.
Regardless of what accounts for all the GB signings, it’s not good that we’re in a situation where we’re scrambling to fill out our roster.
But it is good that RM is taking ACTIONS to address problems rather than standing pat.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
What do yall think of the Andre Carter signing???
September 26th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
RAIDER NATION:: A real RAIDER is a TATUM !
A RAIDER SEASON is 9-7 .
Will knock you out and.upside down and –
EAT YOUR BONES IN HEAVEN !!!
Got that RAIDER PLAYERS !!!
September 26th, 2012 at 2:25 pm
121.YoungAmerican Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 2:22 pm
Marks hair Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 2:22 pm
Carter??? Wtf took so long??? Ive been screaming for a rushend since before the draft.
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Waiting for him to get healthy.
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Now he’s healthy?
I’d like to imagine Belichik wanted to sign him when the word came out he was healthy and ready to go and Carter snubbed him and said “i’m going to the silver and black beyotch”
September 26th, 2012 at 2:25 pm
Called it is a natural reaction when something happens u been saying should.
Its not meant to be taken literally. think about when u say that.. if u do.
Its just a saying. . Called it!!
September 26th, 2012 at 2:25 pm
guess we’ll just disagree backstage.
Most of the coaches and statistical-people I know wouldn’t bother with a small sample-size tendency. Too much noise to spend time actually assuming it’ll hold.
Wait a while, see if those tendencies stick over a longer period of time, then you can use resources in attacking it.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:25 pm
“Even If I am a minority of one, truth is still the truth”
-Ghandi-
September 26th, 2012 at 2:26 pm
Carter has worked out for us twice now and I think Mckenzie was just waiting for him to get a 100% healthy and already had the contract taken care of weeks ago
September 26th, 2012 at 2:26 pm
Vic Tafur @VicTafur
Raiders had Carter in twice, once in training camp, to see if he was all way back from torn quadriceps. Patriots also wanted him back
September 26th, 2012 at 2:26 pm
OklahomaRaider18 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
What do yall think of the Andre Carter signing???
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Either he helps our non-existent DE playmaking.
Or he’s another Jarvis Moss.
Either way, its a signal to our DE’s from the Reggime that they need to pick it up.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:26 pm
Raiders had Carter in twice, once in training camp, to see if he was all way back from torn quadriceps. Patriots also wanted him back
Per vic tafaur
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Well they can have trevor scott
September 26th, 2012 at 2:26 pm
127.oklahomaRaider18 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
What do yall think of the Andre Carter signing???
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Get him on the field THIS SUNDAY and turn him loose on Manning.
If he’s healthy…he’s our best pass rusher.
10 sacks last yr.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
Raiders signed DE Carter
September 26th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
He wasnt healthy monday?
September 26th, 2012 at 2:28 pm
L.A. Raider Dave Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 2:18 pm
@ nyraider
If Plax is a no brainer, why have 31 other teams passed on him. No, lets not let our youth develope, lets go get this has been name you recognize. You think we should be desperate enough to sign a fool dumb enough to tuck a gun into his sweatpants and shoot himself. Just what the Raiders need, more idiot players. Your the NO BRAINER.
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streater is an undrafted rookie FA which means every gm passed on him too. yet he started for us. Based on your logic your calling management/coaches idiots. Criner is a late round draft pick, which means all gms passed on him in the early rounds. Plax catched Tds, yep he had 8 of them just last yr, something no raider has done since 2005. i get the concern about attitude but he isnt a long term investment and can help us this year, especially in the red zone.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:28 pm
Someone needs to go write an SBNation article and quote this “unnamed source”. Even if it ends up on page 80 of a google search, it lives forever.
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I’d like to imagine Belichik wanted to sign him when the word came out he was healthy and ready to go and Carter snubbed him and said “I’m going to the silver and black, beyotch”
September 26th, 2012 at 2:28 pm
Very Happy with this pick up and extra depth on the D-line is always a good thing especially when the Depth is a Pass Rush Specialist
September 26th, 2012 at 2:29 pm
125.DennisAllensVisor Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
Every single person in here has been asking for Andre Carter to be signed for weeks…LOL.
Nobody “called” it.
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It’s more referring to the speculation of what the announcement was going to be that DA said he was waiting on.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:29 pm
NYraider
do you disagree or just not understand that many (including our gm, likely) feel the Raiders aren’t trying to “win now” but instead “evaluate/build long-term”?
September 26th, 2012 at 2:29 pm
Hurray for REGGO -He is Fu##ing the first new born
He look like HOLY MOSES -Opening the sea !
September 26th, 2012 at 2:29 pm
Cool Story from Grantland today
http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/8423958/a-visit-oco-coliseum-raiders-steelers-game
September 26th, 2012 at 2:30 pm
Ppl are forgetting sometimes it takes a few days for a CONTRACT to be worked out.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:30 pm
btw wasnt ANDRE CARTER a PRO BOWL player last year??
September 26th, 2012 at 2:31 pm
Love the Carter signing situational pass rusher, obviously healthy can still bring it as evidenced by last last years numbers.
Was very concerned that we had no rush last week against a week online.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:31 pm
Shaughnessy / Carter
Seymour / Bryant
Kelly / Bilukidi
Houston / Tollefson
Burris / Clayton
McClain / Goethel
Wheeler / So’Oto
September 26th, 2012 at 2:31 pm
This should help. Im sure tarvers been campaigning for Carter.. he knows how to use him.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:32 pm
Do you guys think Reggie plays CHESS?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkCJtzAEgRY
September 26th, 2012 at 2:32 pm
110.PurpleDrank81 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 2:18 pm
Actually I’ve heard Mike Silver does post on this blog and you are correct that National Writers do know of this blog… I actually had a Twitter conversation with Rich Eisen and he new all about this blog
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Did he ask about Beeech Dawg?
September 26th, 2012 at 2:33 pm
Great signing, how many posts on this post, before cork or mcd posts re carter signed?
September 26th, 2012 at 2:33 pm
Nyraider Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 2:28 pm
L.A. Raider Dave Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 2:18 pm
@ nyraider
If Plax is a no brainer, why have 31 other teams passed on him. No, lets not let our youth develope, lets go get this has been name you recognize. You think we should be desperate enough to sign a fool dumb enough to tuck a gun into his sweatpants and shoot himself. Just what the Raiders need, more idiot players. Your the NO BRAINER.
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streater is an undrafted rookie FA which means every gm passed on him too. yet he started for us. Based on your logic your calling management/coaches idiots. Criner is a late round draft pick, which means all gms passed on him in the early rounds. Plax catched Tds, yep he had 8 of them just last yr, something no raider has done since 2005. i get the concern about attitude but he isnt a long term investment and can help us this year, especially in the red zone.
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Plax is an insurance risk.
It’s not that he cant play, its just that the insurance and pension costs of a player of his age and baggage is really high. Thats why teams move on from the older guys like Plax and TO even though they can contribute. And it is also why teams will usually get rid of most players before they reach their 4th year. Pensions kick in.
This is a little known factor that most fans overlook when wondering why teams go young.
The fact is, most teams would benefit from having more vets on the team. From a football standpoint, a ton of 1st thru 3rd year players are a liability compared to a vet team. But a vet team is expensive. And its why making it to that 4th season is so important. Once you do that, its a lot easier to stick around.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:33 pm
Eisen is Beeech Dawg….. Lol actually there both pretty goofy so I could see itr
September 26th, 2012 at 2:34 pm
When REGGIE open the RAIDER’s offices, the COMPUTERS are Trembling and the lights turn ON and OFF!
September 26th, 2012 at 2:34 pm
Hurray for REGGO -He is Fu##ing the first new born
I dont know what this is, but it feels nice….
September 26th, 2012 at 2:34 pm
Id expect Clayton to be the cut when Curry comes off the PUP.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:34 pm
Reggie tweaking team best he can in season limited but just juggling and checking players that could possibly help. It is not like he is dumping starters. I like it, get as many looks as possible.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:34 pm
Alex7 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 2:29 pm
NYraider
do you disagree or just not understand that many (including our gm, likely) feel the Raiders aren’t trying to “win now” but instead “evaluate/build long-term”?
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I disagree. I have it on a most certain source that Reggie thinks this team can go deep this year.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:35 pm
If we can hold the fort down until Curry, Bartell & Spencer get healthy we might be in good position to make a run.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:35 pm
omoran Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 2:34 pm
When REGGIE open the RAIDER’s offices, the COMPUTERS are Trembling and the lights turn ON and OFF!
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Floppy disk computers
lmao
September 26th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
We’ve had no pass rush vs mediocre OLines at best all three weeks.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
have I not paid enough attention to that position, or has Shaughnessy not done anything worthwhile all season?
September 26th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
Tollefson might look better in a limited role.
Been a dud so far.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:37 pm
Team can win the division, this is clear it is up for grabs, not one team stands out from the rest, if we can just have the necessary cohesiveness we can be good, I think the coach inspires.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:38 pm
Alex7 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 2:29 pm
NYraider
do you disagree or just not understand that many (including our gm, likely) feel the Raiders aren’t trying to “win now” but instead “evaluate/build long-term”?
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i feel Reggie wont hurt the team LONG TERM. It doesnt mean he cant bring in help in the short term , especially with Ford and DHB on the shelf. Plax may hinder streaters development, but who cares? Streater isnt the future.Look at the numbers louis murphy put up rookie year, its one thing if he drafted a WR in the 1st round and then brought in Plax. Why bring in Andre Carter then? lets have a young guy from the practice squad get his time based on your logic.
Plax would be a short term fix that has no negatives long term unless you think streater and criner are the next Rice and Clark.
September 26th, 2012 at 2:48 pm
Go REGGIE Go! Nation -Keep it up till CHRISTMAS!
But Wait make a list or BLOG REGGIE and will double
Your offer – OPERATORS are standing by !
September 26th, 2012 at 2:58 pm
Maybe Santa REGGIE will bring us something bigger a
BRADY, Aaron P,RAY LEWIS or 12 In basket.
On the 1rst day of NOVEMBER my REGGIE brought to me
My 4th diamond SUPERBOWL RING ******
September 26th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
Corky! REGGIE NATION—Listen Up!!
Once AL DAVIS (Rip) SAID ON MNF
‘”I need 5 men that I shall pick to get me to the SUPERBOWL”
Can we REGGIE do it again—? AL (Rip)
September 26th, 2012 at 3:13 pm
Before THANKSGIVING will have EVERYONE wanting to play for us , even ELAI!
September 26th, 2012 at 3:18 pm
Under REGGIE’s LAW.– If you fail to Win ?
“YOUR PICTURE GOES TO THE US POST OFFICE”
September 26th, 2012 at 3:32 pm
Keep it up REGGIE, its not MIDNIGHT YET, and we don’t have to
RETURN TO OUR COFFIN! If we run out off money we can always use VISA or MASTERCARD .!
September 26th, 2012 at 3:36 pm
Reggie says: If VISA IS DECLINE? He’ll use the DISCOVER CARD on THE SASQUASH !
September 26th, 2012 at 4:11 pm
BARKSDALE job could have been save if he gives REGGIE a 2 for 1 deal on CARWASH!
For him and AMY
September 26th, 2012 at 4:28 pm
NATION REMEMBER -how we used to say GRUDEN looked like
(CHUCKY) ? Well !
ALLEN face painted in GREEN & a witch hat looks like the
(WICKET WITCH of the WEST) on the SIDELINES!
Ps! I think we should give him that power,when they don’t
Play Good!
September 26th, 2012 at 4:40 pm
Please tell REGGIE when you see him, how we appreciate All
He is doing for the.RAIDERNATION .
And that I wan’t TE like -Casper, 6 more Db
2- Safety
2- LB
1-Rookie-to develope QB
Strenghthen the -OL
September 26th, 2012 at 8:34 pm
Just found this article some chick wrote about last Sunday’s game. Sounds like she had a good time.
http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/8423958/a-visit-oco-coliseum-raiders-steelers-game