Raiders makeover continues in earnest
By Steve Corkran
Wednesday, September 26th, 2012 at 4:43 pm in Oakland Raiders.
My, how things have changed in such a short period of time for the Raiders. The latest move came today, when the Raiders waived second-year offensive tackle Joseph Barksdale, one of Oakland’s two third-round picks in the 2011 NFL draft, and signed veteran defensive end Andre Carter.
It’s just the latest in a growing series of moves by first-year general manager Reggie McKenzie in his reshaping of the Raiders 53-man roster.
Since he arrived, McKenzie has jettisoned six players selected by the Raiders under late managing general partner Al Davis between 2005-11. Here’s a look at those players:
Player Position Year drafted/round Transaction
DeMarcus Van Dyke Cornerback 2011/3rd Waived
Joseph Barksdale Offensive tackle 2011/3rd Waived
Chimdi Chekwa Cornerback 2011/4th Waived
Bruce Campbell Offensive tackle 2010/4th Traded
Louis Murphy Wide receiver 2009/4th Traded
Stanford Routt Cornerback 2005/2nd Waived
Of the aforementioned six, only Routt and Murphy produced in games on a consistent basis. McKenzie and coach Dennis Allen wasted little time in parting ways with the four others.
It remains to be seen whether this amounts to change for change’s sake or whether McKenzie and Allen are improving the roster.
Allen is convinced that these are moves that make the Raiders more competitive.
“Eventually there’s a point in time where you move on from everybody,” Allen said. “It’s never an easy decision. There’s always a lot of thought that goes in. There’s only 53 spots that we have on the active roster, and we’ve got to try and do whatever we can to fill those spots with the best 53 guys that we think give us the best chance to win on Sundays.”
Barksdale and Campbell didn’t get much of an opportunity to show what they can do in games. Chekwa remains on the practice squad, but he keeps getting passed over for other cornerbacks. Van Dyke played sparingly last season before he was waived and then signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
– Allen said wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey was at the team facility today, undergoing tests to see how he is recovering from the concussion he suffered Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
By the way, Steelers safety Ryan Mundy was fined $21,000 by the league for his helmet-to-helmet hit on Heyward-Bey early in the fourth quarter.
Heyward-Bey did not practice. However, he participated in team meetings and is on his way to a full recovery. It’s unlikely that he will play Sunday against the Denver Broncos.
– Offensive coordinator Greg Knapp admitted during offseason workouts that tight end was a position of concern entering training camp. Not anymore.
Through three games, Brandon Myers, David Ausberry and Richard Gordon have combined for 19 receptions for 263 and one touchdown. Kevin Boss, Myers and Ausberry had only six receptions for 62 yards and no touchdowns through three games last season.
“That’s been a position that was a little bit of a question mark coming into the season,” Allen said. “So the fact that we’ve gotten some production out of those guys, and all of them have had production in their own way and they’ve brought different aspects to our offense, that’s been a positive.”
Myers has caught all 15 passes thrown his way the first three games. Others might be surprised at how well he has played. Yet, Myers said in recent years that he was confident he could play at a high level if given the chance.
That chance came and went last season, when the Raiders signed Kevin Boss one day after incumbent starter Zach Miller signed with the Seattle Seahawks.
“You never know what’s going to happen, especially with a new organization and new coaches and things like that,” Myers said. “For them to do that, it was on us to step up in the games and make plays. So far, we’ve done that.”
Quarterback Carson Palmer raves about Myers, saying he is faster than people think and has the best hands on the team.
“He’s got unbelievable hands,” Palmer said. “He’s kind of a sleeper. … He makes diving catches, one-handed catches. You don’t ever see him drop anything.”
Palmer said Myers also understands how to set up routes, find the soft spot in zone coverage and get in position to make plays.
“Just, really, a solid, all-around player,” Palmer said. “And he can block too, which a lot of times you get a guy that’s really good at one thing and struggles at the other. Brandon’s really balanced in the passing and running game.”
– Outside linebacker Aaron Curry is on the physically unable to perform list for at least three more weeks with sore knees. On Wednesday, Curry worked off to the side, while his teammates practiced.
“He was out here running around again today,” Allen said. “We still got some time with him. He’s looking better and whenever we get to that point in time where we got to make a decision, then we’ll be ready to make the decision.”
Curry declined an interview request today, saying he isn’t allowed to talk about his injury.
If so, seems rather curious that he Tweeted the other day how treatment he is receiving from someone in Danville is having a positive effect.
– People are quick to criticize Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning for not being the same player he was with the Indianapolis Colts and before the four neck surgeries.
For our money, we’ll listen to Broncos coach John Fox and Allen.
Fox: “The people that look at the tape and study it would think it’s semi-comical,” Fox said of people questioning Manning’s arm strength.
Allen: “I’m not falling into that trap,” Allen said. “He’s Peyton Manning. He’s a Hall of Fame quarterback. There’s no way that we’re going to, in any way, say that he’s not the same quarterback that he’s been. I’ve watched the tape. He’s still an outstanding quarterback. He’s operating that offense, and I don’t really see much of a dropoff of where he’s been before. He’s still an outstanding quarterback.”
And Manning’s assessment?
“I have our coaches’ analysis that kind of is between us, the players and the coaches, and we have things that we’re working on, and things that we’re trying to correct and things we’re trying to improve on,” Manning said. “So, I’m not really into giving an after-three-game analysis, or sharing that publicly anyway.”
Raiders middle linebacker Rolando McClain grew up watching Manning. He said he didn’t realize the full scope of Manning’s mastery of the offense until he played against him.
“He’s just amazing,” McClain said. “As a kid, I watched always Peyton Manning and the Colts, but I never played him. Then you get in the NFL and you’re like, ‘Does he really make this many checks?’ He does. It’s crazy. I was amazed. He’s an amazing player.
“They had a rough start to the season but, at the end of the day, he’s still Peyton Manning. He still has all the ability in the world. We have a good game plan. We have to go out there and execute and do some things he hasn’t seen and make it kind of hard for him. You just have to execute and play your best.”
– The New England Patriots used the No. 6 pick in the 2001 NFL draft on defensive lineman Richard Seymour. One pick later, the 49ers selected defensive end Andre Carter.
Now, both players are on the Raiders. Seymour said the addition of Carter gives the Raiders more juice in their defensive line rotation.
“Definitely some leadership, for sure,” Seymour said. :He’ll be instrumental. He’s a proven guy in this league. Obviously, it will take some times to get his legs under him, but he’s a guy that’s shown he can rush the passer and that will be essential for us.”
Carter worked out twice for the Raiders before signing today. He recorded 10 sacks for the Patriots last season despite missing the final two regular-season games with a quadriceps injury.
He said he is ready to roll right now, though it’s unclear whether he will be in shape to play as soon as this Sunday.
“If I wasn’t ready, then I wouldn’t be here,” Carter said. “Obviously they signed me, and I was glad to be a part of this great organization, and we’ll just take it day by day.”
Carter said he also worked out for the Arizona Cardinals and St. Louis Rams, with the Patriots in the mix, too. Ultimately, he decided to return to his Bay Area roots.
“I had a lot of friends who said, ‘You crossed over to the dark side,’ ” Carter said. “Everything comes full circle. Where I’m at in my career, why not be back in the Bay Area where it all started for me? A lot of good memories from the time I played at Oak Grove High School to being a Cal Bear to being a 49er. Being the last draft class of Bill Walsh is something I hold dear and just continue to play this game.”
Defensive lineman Desmond Bryant said he is fortunate to have learned from the likes of Greg Ellis, Gerard Warren, Seymour and Tommy Kelly. Now, he’s looking forward to gleaning some pointers from Carter, too.
“As a defensive lineman, we always like to have more guys that can get the job done,” Bryant said. “When you have those guys in there, you’re not going to have to play as much, so that will help you not get tired as much and help you be more effective for the entire game. So, yeah, anytime you can add to a rotation, especially pass-rush situations, the better off you are as a defense and team.”
Carter recorded 76 sacks his first 11 seasons. He also played for the Patriots and Washington Redskins. The Raiders recorded only three sacks in their first three games.
– Raiders free safety Michael Huff picked a fine time to convert to cornerback. He faced Ben Roethlisberger in his first game, last Sunday. This Sunday, he gets to face Manning.
“Got thrown in the fire, kind of learned a lot last week,” Huff said. “Had my growing pains on a few plays, obviously should have played better, got to hold up better on the outside. But luckily we got the W and that week’s over, so I can learn from that film and get better this week.”
Huff started at cornerback at Texas quite a bit his freshman and sophomore seasons. By the tail end of his collegiate career, he played mostly safety.
Allen said he expects Huff to make strides this week, building off the things he did against the Steelers. Huff said he already noticed that he played too far off the receiver at times.
“It’s been so long since I was out there,” Huff said, “and on game time, I looked back and I lined up sometimes 10, 12 yards off, when I really wasn’t probably paying attention to it. But this week, I’ll be more focused on my depth on certain things so definitely this week will be better.”
Former Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha texted Huff afterward and offered a stern critique, Huff said.
“He has high expectations for me, so he didn’t cut me any slack,” Huff said.
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September 26th, 2012 at 4:45 pm
Raiders
September 26th, 2012 at 4:45 pm
Keep it coming Reg
September 26th, 2012 at 4:45 pm
The Squeelers didn’t even really try to run it. Dungver has not been overly successful trying to run it. I am thinking we are going to see a repeat of last week where Manning heaves it 8 times for each time they run. Having Carter and others out there may spell the Dlinemen a bit.
September 26th, 2012 at 4:46 pm
5th
September 26th, 2012 at 4:49 pm
It remains to be seen whether this amounts to change for change’s sake or whether McKenzie and Allen are improving the roster.
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Allen and Mackenzie aren’t the type to do something just to do something. They are bent on improving the team. It is hard to believe getting rid of a lot of dead wood is not going to improve this team on mulitple levels.
September 26th, 2012 at 4:51 pm
Raaaiiiddderrrssss…Stomp the Scumbag Donkeys…… I hate Orange and Blue….. It looks like a Hippy threw up allover Invesco (donkey stadium)…
September 26th, 2012 at 4:51 pm
If you cannot play up to the standards as set by the org, you will get run.
September 26th, 2012 at 4:51 pm
Player Position Year drafted/round Transaction
DeMarcus Van Dyke Cornerback 2011/3rd Waived
Joseph Barksdale Offensive tackle 2011/3rd Waived
Chimdi Chekwa Cornerback 2011/4th Waived
Bruce Campbell Offensive tackle 2010/4th Traded
Louis Murphy Wide receiver 2009/4th Traded
Stanford Routt Cornerback 2005/2nd Waived
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Don’t know if I am seeing any future Hall of Famers on that list.
September 26th, 2012 at 4:51 pm
Raaaiiiddderrrrsssss…….!.. Donkey Killers…
September 26th, 2012 at 4:51 pm
besides wheeler des and seymour, who else’s contracts up next year?
September 26th, 2012 at 4:54 pm
Would have liked to have seen cater sooner. Could have started getting his game legs against the steelers.
The org should make it easy for him, line him up wherever with 1 assignment… hit manning.
September 26th, 2012 at 4:55 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 4:34 pm
mcfadden20. Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 4:31 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 4:28 pm
I am thinking maybe Andre Carter might be a stop gap player until So’oto’s ankle heals. Carter might be good for a game or two but hard to believe he has a ton left in the tank.
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He’s not going to play every down , he will only come in on passing situations …
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Yeah but Rothleisberger heaved it what, 50 times? Imagine what Manning is gunning for. He is going to have to play a bunch of snaps.
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But the game plan is going to be different this week , Raiders are not going to be burned by Manning’s feet a lot , and that alone will cut down their snaps and we will have more opportunities for our O ..
September 26th, 2012 at 4:55 pm
And Manning’s assessment?
“I have our coaches’ analysis that kind of is between us, the players and the coaches, and we have things that we’re working on, and things that we’re trying to correct and things we’re trying to improve on,” Manning said. “So, I’m not really into giving an after-three-game analysis, or sharing that publicly anyway.”
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Here, since he won’t, I will: his arm strength is not near what it was. He can’t heave it down the field with zip. Play short and medium routes and the defense will be fine.
September 26th, 2012 at 4:55 pm
someone said hagan better than dhb, no way. Hagans hands maybe slighty better and hagans as good a blocker but DHBs size/speed/toughness makes him a much more formidable receiver
September 26th, 2012 at 4:55 pm
But the game plan is going to be different this week , Raiders are not going to be burned by Manning’s feet a lot , and that alone will cut down their snaps and we will have more opportunities for our O ..
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I will agree with that assessment.
September 26th, 2012 at 4:56 pm
inonewordraider Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 4:55 pm
someone said hagan better than dhb, no way. Hagans hands maybe slighty better and hagans as good a blocker but DHBs size/speed/toughness makes him a much more formidable receiver
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i say DHB is better blocker too
September 26th, 2012 at 4:57 pm
Thanks for thee update Steve. I enjoyed reading. I hope Reggie made a change for the better. I bleed Silver and Black.
September 26th, 2012 at 4:57 pm
Albert–some of beech’s friends let it be known they didn’t want to be known as his buddy. And he can call his club exclusive to hide the fact nobody wants in of course. Except alternate aliases that is.
September 26th, 2012 at 4:57 pm
von miller and dumervil will provide much more pass rush than steelers did, let’s see cp with less time than any game this year
September 26th, 2012 at 4:58 pm
Mc20-beat me to it!
September 26th, 2012 at 4:59 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 4:55 pm
But the game plan is going to be different this week , Raiders are not going to be burned by Manning’s feet a lot , and that alone will cut down their snaps and we will have more opportunities for our O ..
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I will agree with that assessment.
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I hope this So’too guy and Carter can provide some good Pass Rush for us this week.. we really need to get into Peyton’s head early in the game..
September 26th, 2012 at 4:59 pm
If we signed plax, he could join McClain as the “the two worst shooters in the west”.
September 26th, 2012 at 4:59 pm
I hope Carter still has it. He was good last year until he hurt his quad. I look for the pass rush to improve against the less mobile Manning, but he does have a really quick release.
September 26th, 2012 at 4:59 pm
Watched the Donkey /Texans game today….. The Raiders can take this game….Donkey corners ain’t all that… .. Foster was running up the middle … Manning starts slow… But has been making a late run…. The Raider D played very well in the 4th qtr Sunday…. They can hold Manning ..
September 26th, 2012 at 4:59 pm
lefty12 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 4:45 pm
Raiders
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I agree 100%
September 26th, 2012 at 5:01 pm
inonewordraider Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 4:57 pm
von miller and dumervil will provide much more pass rush than steelers did, let’s see cp with less time than any game this year
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I think RB draws are going to be our best friends this week, we need to also do good job with screen’s and get quick passes
September 26th, 2012 at 5:01 pm
We officially have TWO probowlers on our D-line in Seymour and Carter.
We can debate whether Seymour deserved it or not.
So’oto and Carter are two potential pass rushers.
I like the Carter signing.
September 26th, 2012 at 5:02 pm
afc west rivalry. both teams at 1-2. both physical teams. real refs. let’s set the over under on penalties for this game at 6.5….
September 26th, 2012 at 5:03 pm
against us of course
September 26th, 2012 at 5:08 pm
28.inonewordraider Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 5:02 pm
afc west rivalry. both teams at 1-2. both physical teams. real refs. let’s set the over under on penalties for this game at 6.5….
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Just got off work and haven’t heard anything about the union ref’s for Sunday. Please enlighten me.
September 26th, 2012 at 5:10 pm
Of the six noted above, Routt was making too much and Barksdale was a bad ZBS fit and might not have the determination to emerge at this level.
The other four were clearly mistakes by Sir Chubby Checker.
September 26th, 2012 at 5:11 pm
http://www.csnbayarea.com/raidersvideo?PID=hXWM2-QUxh8SP6m5IXtI2q_SQ2tfmBRqKTyUdN
ROMANOWSKI IS THE MAN
September 26th, 2012 at 5:11 pm
RB draws we’re very effective against Pitt.
September 26th, 2012 at 5:12 pm
Keep tinkering Reggie!!!!!
The myopians hate it but I love seeing you work. This is what the team has needed for 20 frickin years!
Go RMac!
In Reggie we trust!
September 26th, 2012 at 5:12 pm
RMac is doing the work….
September 26th, 2012 at 5:15 pm
http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/more_sports/nfl_referees_resume_labor_discussions_pgSdkADEsZjhxWmzAu8bJK?utm_source=SFnewyorkpost&utm_medium=SFnewyorkpost
September 26th, 2012 at 5:22 pm
inonewordraider,
Thanks for the post…..WOW.
I did not know.
September 26th, 2012 at 5:26 pm
Mike Goodson has provided a long TD catch and run, and a season-saving 50+ yard KO return.
Meanwhile, Bruce Campbell hasn’t played an offensive snap.
The Reggie is killing it!!
September 26th, 2012 at 5:30 pm
AC should really help the dline group. And if the linemen can get pressure abd sacks.. the blitz will start working too.
September 26th, 2012 at 5:30 pm
I didn’t like the Lou Murph trade in the short-term, but chances are The Reggie drafts a stud FB with that draft pick, while replacing Lou for Hagan, which is about 6 for one, half dozen for another.
September 26th, 2012 at 5:41 pm
dr_robert Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 4:59 pm
If we signed plax, he could join McClain as the “the two worst shooters in the west”.
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HAHAHAHAH
September 26th, 2012 at 5:44 pm
DONKEY STOMP!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 26th, 2012 at 5:58 pm
I really hope the league stands tall, and keep the one game suspension on Mays…
September 26th, 2012 at 6:00 pm
Our leading WR is #82 in the NFL with respect to total yds.While Carson Palmer is 7th in the league. Last year there were 50+ WRs with more TDS than Dmoore, and 60+more Wrs with more TDs than DHB. Yet we dont need help at WR?
Dmoore has the potential , but we need another quality WR
September 26th, 2012 at 6:10 pm
We are probably planning on having Hagan, DHB and Moore all healthy for the first time, with some contributions from Streater.
The Reggie wouldn’t let Plax play on this team if he agreed to play for free.
September 26th, 2012 at 6:11 pm
Baseball season is waaaaaaaaay too long.
Give the A’s credit for having smallest payroll and being one of the better teams in the league.
September 26th, 2012 at 6:15 pm
Crossed over to the
‘dark side?’. Fine, welcome to the dark side.
September 26th, 2012 at 6:15 pm
You thnk it’s just coincidence that Bernard Pollard of the Ravens has taken out Brady, Welker AND Gronkowski?
Watch the tape. He intentionally jumps on their legs and then drags em down and rolls over their ankles. He does it all the time and everytime he tackles somebody like that they come up hobbling.
Then here he is on ESPN talking about “integrity of the game” and “protecting the shield”.
September 26th, 2012 at 6:17 pm
DONKEY STOMP! New dance sensation?
September 26th, 2012 at 6:17 pm
Meyers the best hands on the team, eh?
September 26th, 2012 at 6:21 pm
DHB has talent and a great work ethic, but he screws up on his routes A LOT. That makes it really tough for a QB to trust him.
Remember that momentum-killing INT in the end zone against the Patriots last year? Campbell didn’t publicly chastise DHB, but it was his fault.
In this year’s opener, DHB broke off from a would-be touchdown, and cameras caught Palmer lecturing him afterward.
I’m rooting for the kid, but in reality, despite all that talent and a great attitude, he’s probably our worst WR at this point.
I am glad that Palmer keeps trying to go to him, because I really do want him to become above-average.
September 26th, 2012 at 6:24 pm
I think it is as good as time to any to break out, which will now be the 3rd annual (scary thought) Vegas Raider/JFB tale of the power of Killian’s Irish Red during Donkey beatdown in Denver week.
Sooooo……it all begins in 2002, when the Raiders came into the season with so much optimism, yet stumbled to a 4-4 start, and had a road game in Denver on MNF next. The friends and I in college decided we need to step our game up as well, so the 7 or so of us decided to get a keg for the game (not a 1/2 but the full). And we were going to step up our beer game and upgrade to something other than Bud or Sierra Nevada.
So we went with Killian’s Irish Red, and of course Rod Wood housed an INT, Gannon completed a zillion passes in a row, and we got a nice victory on our way to a Super Bowl appearance.
Flash forward to the miserable 2008 season, and our game in Denver. I hadn’t thought about the keg of Killian’s until I was in a store looking for beer to bring to a buddies to watch the game. And I saw the Killian’s there, glowing at me. So I got it, Jamarcus Russell turned into Johnny Unitas for 3 hours, and of course we had an improbable 31-10 victory.
Since than, I have drank Killian’s Irish Red EVERYTIME we play in Denver, and never anytime other than that, and so far we are 5-0 in Denver when I do so.
So you know what I will be drinking on Sunday, and I encourage other Semi’s to partake, and you know we are going to win another laugher in Denver.
Cheers.
September 26th, 2012 at 6:27 pm
Welcome aboard Andre Carter! He will be after Manning on 2nd & 3rd and longs, guaranteed!
September 26th, 2012 at 6:28 pm
We actually won a game in Denver with Charlie Frye, Jamarcus Russell and JP Losman taking snaps in a game (think about that sentence for a second).
The power of the Killian’s was never more evident than it was right there.
September 26th, 2012 at 6:29 pm
JFB, that’s awesome! Cheers!
September 26th, 2012 at 6:32 pm
Since than, I have drank Killian’s Irish Red EVERYTIME we play in Denver, and never anytime other than that, and so far we are 5-0 in Denver when I do so.
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Have you ever thought about drinking for every game?
September 26th, 2012 at 6:34 pm
Apparently he has been drinking O’douls ever since.
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Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 6:32 pm
Since than, I have drank Killian’s Irish Red EVERYTIME we play in Denver, and never anytime other than that, and so far we are 5-0 in Denver when I do so.
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Have you ever thought about drinking for every game?
September 26th, 2012 at 6:34 pm
Have you ever thought about drinking for every game?
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Well I do drink about every game, but the crappy Killian’s is saved ONLY for Denver road games.
Can’t mess with a good thing.
September 26th, 2012 at 6:34 pm
A Carter taking Tollefson’s reps ?
September 26th, 2012 at 6:35 pm
JLofty Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 5:44 pm
DONKEY STOMP!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Zombie stomp??? =)
September 26th, 2012 at 6:36 pm
Seems Huff and Nnamdi both realized he didn’t have such a good game.
J Hill – thoughts?
September 26th, 2012 at 6:38 pm
#52 – Just Awesome
September 26th, 2012 at 6:39 pm
Nnamdi would be better off worrying about his own performance. Not exactly setting the world on fire himself.
September 26th, 2012 at 6:41 pm
#32, nice!!!
Go me all pumped up now…smh!
September 26th, 2012 at 6:43 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 6:34 pm
Have you ever thought about drinking for every game?
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Well I do drink about every game, but the crappy Killian’s is saved ONLY for Denver road games.
Can’t mess with a good thing.
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How do you know the Killian’s wont have the same effect for other games? The Raiders could be 16-0 if you drank it every game.
September 26th, 2012 at 6:43 pm
Anybody with half a brain could see #21 was over rated and over paid.
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RAIDERMAN99 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 6:39 pm
Nnamdi would be better off worrying about his own performance. Not exactly setting the world on fire himself.
September 26th, 2012 at 6:48 pm
Anybody with half a brain could see #21 was over rated and over paid.
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I remember some idiot trying to tell you he could be a HOFer.
September 26th, 2012 at 6:50 pm
1NATION #1
Evening all.
‘On any given Sunday’….amazing win!!!!!!
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RAIDERMAN99 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 6:39 pm
Nnamdi would be better off worrying about his own performance. Not exactly setting the world on fire himself.
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Don’t be too concerned bout Aso………..He’s only one of the best in the league and he’ll always be a
RAIDER!!!!That he gives a sh!t to call up Huff and give him some pointers speaks volumes about the dude.
Sheer class in my book.
September 26th, 2012 at 6:51 pm
I don’t recall which tr0ll/idiot said that but it sounds like something Peemour Glenn Bush would say.
September 26th, 2012 at 6:53 pm
#69.(scary thought)…..
Ahhhhh…..that would be me.
September 26th, 2012 at 6:54 pm
RAIDERMAN99 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 6:39 pm
Nnamdi would be better off worrying about his own performance. Not exactly setting the world on fire himself.
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Not the point. His performance aside, he’s someone that knows more about the CB position than anyone posting here. The point I was making is that Huff was getting abused in the 1st half of the Pitt game, and he was. He, himself, along with another starting NFL CB agree.
September 26th, 2012 at 6:55 pm
Twinkle toes are you serious? I dont remember you saying that.
September 26th, 2012 at 6:55 pm
Killian’s Irish Red is more important to a Raider victory than 55 is.
After watching 55 on Pitt’s 4th down conversion last week, my certainty that Reggie will put an end to Slo-mania following the 2012 season went up a notch.
September 26th, 2012 at 6:58 pm
Good God Huff…Ugh..this freakin guy..Captain Day Late and a dollar short..Did he seriously just say ““It’s been so long since I was out there,” Huff said, “and on game time, I looked back and I lined up sometimes 10, 12 yards off, when I really wasn’t probably paying attention to it.
Its stuff like that which explains why Huff has been so damn average his whole career..You suddenly don’t recognize what 10-12 yards looks like??? How long have you been playing football again?? Nobody happened to MENTION that to you when you came off the field..like Hey Mike we want you 5-7 yards off the guy not DOUBLE that…Ugh..we REALLY need to draft some corners..the ones we had starting weren’t good either, now we got mister one step late playing. Ben was TORCHING this dude all game, be prepared for more of the same on Sunday, because I guarantee you Peyton is watching that tape and licking his Chops right now.
Hopefully we can weather the storm and get a few turnovers and perhaps knock billboardskull out of the game. Its going to be a long day in Denver with this secondary..We REALLY need to get that run game up and rolling and keep Mannings forehead off the field..
September 26th, 2012 at 7:00 pm
#71……totally correct and Huff knows this as well.
That Aso Gave him some help…………awesome!!!
He’ll get it but the guy is earning his money now…sink or swim baby.Huff ain’t whining either.
September 26th, 2012 at 7:00 pm
Apparently I have the reverse of the Killian’s Irish Red effect. Have a buddy of mine that goes to games with me and everytime he comes along, we lose. EVERY TIME. We’re something like 0-12 when he comes. I don’t know. I’ve lost track.
When I’ve gone with just the wife…2-0, including this past week.
September 26th, 2012 at 7:02 pm
I have to think that there is something wrong with McClain, mentally. Sometimes he looks good, other times it’s like he just isn’t in the game.
It’s a sad situation in any case.
September 26th, 2012 at 7:02 pm
MikieG he also won a few games for us as well….the Texans game last year springs too mind.
September 26th, 2012 at 7:03 pm
Hope Carter still has some juice in the tank. Our pass rush (amonst other areas) need serious help.
September 26th, 2012 at 7:04 pm
After watching 55 on Pitt’s 4th down conversion last week, my certainty that Reggie will put an end to Slo-mania following the 2012 season went up a notch.
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Well, as long as The Reggie watched the play before that one, he-I-and it will be fine.
September 26th, 2012 at 7:05 pm
Giordano is more of a ball hawk than Huff has ever been. He made a good play against the Texans…but thats about where it begins and ends..
September 26th, 2012 at 7:06 pm
Yep. Nnamdi’s advice is going to turn Huff into an All-Pro CB.
I guess Huff didn’t get the memo advising against giving 12 yard cushions on 3rd and 7.
Good thing Nnamdi hit him with the clue bat.
September 26th, 2012 at 7:10 pm
I don’t want the orig. refs returning because they always screwed us and favored the Patriots and GB. Yeah the replacement refs need to improve but at least they don’t cheat for ESPN favorite NFL teams. Mundy should’ve been fined 100k for the helmet to helmet….DHB could’ve been killed. Belicheat should’ve been suspended 2 games for shoving ref…he’s accustomed to the originial refs looking out for him. Belicheat is a sore loser and childish.
September 26th, 2012 at 7:10 pm
Oakfoshow Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 4:42 pm
Manning will tear us a new hole Sun. with this busted squad of db’s. Book it.
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Are you a Donks fan? You must be. DMAC will run all over Denver. Their also without Joe Mays, T Warren, their d line was run on last week. That is how we will keep Peyton off the field.
If Carter can free up Kelly or Seymour, guys like Shonasty will really develop.
Manning is going to make plays but I’ve got a hunch we win this one in the 4th for our 5th win in a row in Donkville, and I’ll be their live watching 70k Hicks cry and complain…..
September 26th, 2012 at 7:10 pm
Albert Bigelow Paine Says: Have you ever thought about drinking for every game?////////////Trick question?
September 26th, 2012 at 7:11 pm
Raiders 41-17 in a laugher
September 26th, 2012 at 7:13 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 7:11 pm
Raiders 41-17 in a laugher
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Do you really think we will win that Big? Rationale please?
I think we win by 7.
September 26th, 2012 at 7:15 pm
My guess is that if McClain avoids being suspended for his little mis-hap last year, next year he will be playing ILB in a 3-4 defense. He did well in the 3-4 in college, and maybe he could thrive there.
September 26th, 2012 at 7:15 pm
Denver is getting worse, we are getting better, I can see it being close and then we will pull away mid 3rd and pick up some garbage rushing totals/TD’s as the stadium empties out.
September 26th, 2012 at 7:16 pm
NFL CB’s don’t grow on trees.Sunday night highlights consist of every teams corners getting waxed on TV.
About six guys in the league have a hope of keeping stride with DHB on a fly never mind putting the wood on the likes of Frank Gore on the next play.
Word around the league is the Jets season got flushed with the loss of Revis…..don’t doubt it myself.
September 26th, 2012 at 7:17 pm
Reggie is getting rid of the dead wood.
Good for him.
September 26th, 2012 at 7:17 pm
The passing game played like I thought they were capable of on Sunday, and the running game should continue to improve as the player adjust to the zone blocking scheme, so I think if the defense can at least compete we have a great chance of winning Sunday.
September 26th, 2012 at 7:22 pm
Well, as long as The Reggie watched the play before that one, he-I-and it will be fine.
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That was Slo’s best run stop as a Raider.
Pretty good display of strength by 55 on that one.
Yes, he probably had 30 lbs on the RB, but his form stunk on the tackle. Was way too high. Still, 55 absorbed the blow (he should be delivering it instead) stopped the runner dead in his tracks and moved him back.
Didn’t take long to revert to McCheese and look like a complete chump on the crucial 4th down that ensued.
Don’t think 55 even bothered to watch the exchange on the 4th down play. Completely out of place and lost.
Not as pathetic as the StaffWhiff, but still an unacceptable level of play at a crucial moment.
September 26th, 2012 at 7:22 pm
Sports is all about momentum. Look at baseball. Cards are horrible then make a last second rush to sneak in to the playoffs and win WS. Last yr. the NYG were 7-7..just average at best and then go on a streak…alL the way to winning the SB. Yr. before that GB had to beat Chi. just to sneak in as wildcard and then won every playoff game on the road on way to winning SB.
Cubs in 2008 tore up the league in 1st half of season and then went just above .500 after all star break..still ended up winning 95 games but got swept in playoffs…no momentum.
I could see Raiders getting stronger as season wears on; just gotta find a way to sneak into playoffs.
How’s that for some kool aid?
September 26th, 2012 at 7:22 pm
I was perusing the Denver Post blog this afternoon, seems they are very worried about their WR’s
September 26th, 2012 at 7:24 pm
What else do you have to do?
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KoolKell Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 7:22 pm
I was perusing the Denver Post blog this afternoon
September 26th, 2012 at 7:25 pm
I hope u guys are right, but we have a decimated secondary going up against Peyton Manning AT Denver.
I’m having trouble getting over that.
September 26th, 2012 at 7:25 pm
Goldie7 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 7:10 pm
I don’t want the orig. refs returning because they always screwed us and favored the Patriots and GB. Yeah the replacement refs need to improve but at least they don’t cheat for ESPN favorite NFL teams. Mundy should’ve been fined 100k for the helmet to helmet….DHB could’ve been killed. Belicheat should’ve been suspended 2 games for shoving ref…he’s accustomed to the originial refs looking out for him. Belicheat is a sore loser and childish.
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If anyone thinks we win last Sunday with the regular refs……maybe they should replay the game.Fifty passes without a PI….no way!!!!
We have fourteen fuking flags in three games!!!!!
I’ll be as happy as a pig in sh!t if I never see Markbrite’s face again!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 26th, 2012 at 7:26 pm
Kell, do us all a favor right now and go and close the front door of your house because from what I’ve read and heard that’s about the only thing you can close.
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MistaBrown Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 7:24 pm
What else do you have to do?
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KoolKell Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 7:22 pm
I was perusing the Denver Post blog this afternoon
September 26th, 2012 at 7:26 pm
Yeah I agree. If we move McClain over a few feet, he will thrive rather than suck. Just like huff is killing it now that he’s in a “real” defense. Oh wait. Never mind.
September 26th, 2012 at 7:26 pm
KoolKell Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 7:22 pm
I was perusing the Denver Post blog this afternoon, seems they are very worried about their WR’s
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Maybe we can catch a break then.
September 26th, 2012 at 7:29 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 7:11 pm
Raiders 41-17 in a laugher
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Going out on a limb, ha Vegas?
I see it being much closer, 3-5 point game!
September 26th, 2012 at 7:29 pm
Good players make plays. A game or two might go by that somehow plays just weren’t coming ur way or circumstances were abnormal. But over time, if u are a linebacker and don’t rack up tackles , what the fuk ate u doing on the field? McClain blows and he won’t be the first good college player who didn’t make it on the nfl.
September 26th, 2012 at 7:30 pm
I also checked the Intrade odds, BrownStains. 74.5%
September 26th, 2012 at 7:30 pm
Your right about the secondary DJ. I hear Denver has a linebacker with a concussion, so I am hoping that with Mays suspended for the game Denver will be in the same boat at linebacker as we are at cornerback.
September 26th, 2012 at 7:31 pm
I worry about EVERY game. Why should playing Peyton Manning at Denver with their back against the wall be any different.
We have to be up by 20 pts. with 3 mins. left before i can relax.
Can’t remember when the last time that happened.
September 26th, 2012 at 7:31 pm
Raiders 31
Broncos 27
September 26th, 2012 at 7:34 pm
Their Defense is playing pretty well.
September 26th, 2012 at 7:34 pm
Come to think of it when WAS the last time we actually blew a team out?
I seriously can’t remember. There was the 33-3 Seattle beatdown at home…then the 59-14 annihilation at Mile High 2 yrs. ago? I can’t remember.
September 26th, 2012 at 7:34 pm
dr_robert Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 7:31 pm
Raiders 31
Broncos 27
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at the half?
September 26th, 2012 at 7:34 pm
Can anyone really analize this upcomig game with the Donkees ? To me Its going to be a tough game
Fox has this team well prepare against us,and if we don’t stablish the run we are in trouble!
What is you vote here nation? Is it same old missing tackles movie on ESPN?
34-17 DONKEES – 1-3 BYE WEEK Or 2-2
Curry -back after bye. VOTE! !!
September 26th, 2012 at 7:34 pm
You really have nothing to do with your life?
Is this a George Soros funded spin off of MediaMatter?
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KoolKell Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 7:30 pm
I also checked the Intrade odds, BrownStains. 74.5%
September 26th, 2012 at 7:36 pm
raiderkoolaid Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 7:30 pm
Your right about the secondary DJ. I hear Denver has a linebacker with a concussion, so I am hoping that with Mays suspended for the game Denver will be in the same boat at linebacker as we are at cornerback
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Is that Mays suspension final? I heard he was appealing.
September 26th, 2012 at 7:37 pm
KK the Clown, are you aware every poll is sampling 10-15% more Dems than Rep’s?
You will find that out Nov!
September 26th, 2012 at 7:37 pm
DJ I always said AD should have traded JR to Denver…
he played well there.(and only there unfortunately).
September 26th, 2012 at 7:38 pm
omoran Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 7:34 pm
Can anyone really analize this upcomig game with the Donkees ? To me Its going to be a tough game
Fox has this team well prepare against us,and if we don’t stablish the run we are in trouble!
What is you vote here nation? Is it same old missing tackles movie on ESPN?
34-17 DONKEES – 1-3 BYE WEEK Or 2-2
Curry -back after bye. VOTE! !!
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No more missing tackles movie on ESPN Omoran. 2-2.
September 26th, 2012 at 7:40 pm
Easy DJJ – The Donkeys still have a fairly crappy Oline.
September 26th, 2012 at 7:40 pm
MistaBrown Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 7:37 pm
KK the Clown, are you aware every poll is sampling 10-15% more Dems than Rep’s?
You will find that out Nov!
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If only you were aware of how ignorant you are.
September 26th, 2012 at 7:40 pm
If only Denver were stupid enough to want him huh?
How do you think trades work? One team doesn’t force another team to make a trade. There has to be a mutual desire on both sides.
A 10yr old would prob know this!
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Twinkle Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 7:37 pm
DJ I always said AD should have traded JR to Denver…
September 26th, 2012 at 7:40 pm
Twinkle Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 7:37 pm
DJ I always said AD should have traded JR to Denver…
he played well there.(and only there unfortunately).
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His most glorious moment as a Raider. Came in for Frye and hit a clutch 4th and 11 to Schilens…then the TD?
September 26th, 2012 at 7:40 pm
raiderinparadise Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 5:11 pm
http://www.csnbayarea.com/raidersvideo?PID=hXWM2-QUxh8SP6m5IXtI2q_SQ2tfmBRqKTyUdN
ROMANOWSKI IS THE MAN
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He bleeds Silver and Black. A REAL Raider!
September 26th, 2012 at 7:41 pm
We are morphing into Fout’s Chargers.They would put up 43 and lose.
September 26th, 2012 at 7:42 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 7:25 pm
I hope u guys are right, but we have a decimated secondary going up against Peyton Manning AT Denver.
I’m having trouble getting over that.
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DJ,
Manning’s a great player, but no greater than Big Ben IMO. I noticed against the Steelers the offense inspired the defense by staying in the game, close in scoring. The D played very well the last half of the 4th quarter with Goodson coming on strong.
If the Raiders can rush Manning, and for intervals get him out of rhythm our secondary might stay in the competition.
The D is better than last year; our secondary is not getting completely torched, never even attempting to make a play on the ball. The final product that will become our secondary this season is already better than last year, even with the attrition of players that has taken place. Van Dyke and DVD, good riddance. Bartelle, well, breaking his shoulder may not have been such a bad thing. Spencer will probably be back after the break. Huff seems more comfortable as a DB rather than safety.
In my opinion we have a better than even chance of beating the Broncos so long as we stay in the game the first half.
September 26th, 2012 at 7:43 pm
I also checked the Intrade odds, BrownStains. 74.5%
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I guess that translates into Hussein being about a 3-1 favorite, right ?
Kind of like Mitten’s chances at that price.
Polls are close and the first debate is a week from tonight.
Mittens looks Presidential (don’t underestimate the importance of appearance, eg. Nixon/JFK) and Hussein won’t have his teleprompter.
I fully expect this to be a tight race and getting 3-1 odds seems like a decent play to me.
September 26th, 2012 at 7:43 pm
Raidernationdave Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 7:40 pm
Easy DJJ – The Donkeys still have a fairly crappy Oline.
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Okay….I’m trusting you bro. Lol.
September 26th, 2012 at 7:46 pm
It’s right there for ya 99.
September 26th, 2012 at 7:48 pm
Romo the Raider my arse…..Raiders don’t do 5 years with SF,get booted out of Philly after one year and do 5 more years with Denver….real men don’t wear orange
but I will say he did a magnificent job on Sharpe’s career.
September 26th, 2012 at 7:49 pm
RAIDERMAN99 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 6:55 pm
Killian’s Irish Red is more important to a Raider victory than 55 is.
After watching 55 on Pitt’s 4th down conversion last week, my certainty that Reggie will put an end to Slo-mania following the 2012 season went up a notch.
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Well, as long as The Reggie watched the play before that one, he-I-and it will be fine.
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That was Slo’s best run stop as a Raider.
Pretty good display of strength by 55 on that one.
Yes, he probably had 30 lbs on the RB, but his form stunk on the tackle. Was way too high. Still, 55 absorbed the blow (he should be delivering it instead) stopped the runner dead in his tracks and moved him back.
Didn’t take long to revert to McCheese and look like a complete chump on the crucial 4th down that ensued.
Don’t think 55 even bothered to watch the exchange on the 4th down play. Completely out of place and lost.
Not as pathetic as the StaffWhiff, but still an unacceptable level of play at a crucial moment.
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99,
I couldn’t agree with you more. McClain simply lacks the skills to play in the NFL. He just stands there mostly, 5 yards behind the line of scrimmage. By the time he moves on the play it’s over and he sort of jogs over to where the runner was tackled by another Raider.
He really, really, really needs to go.
September 26th, 2012 at 7:52 pm
RaidersOne Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 7:42 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 7:25 pm
I hope u guys are right, but we have a decimated secondary going up against Peyton Manning AT Denver.
I’m having trouble getting over that.
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DJ,
Manning’s a great player, but no greater than Big Ben IMO. I noticed against the Steelers the offense inspired the defense by staying in the game, close in scoring. The D played very well the last half of the 4th quarter with Goodson coming on strong.
If the Raiders can rush Manning, and for intervals get him out of rhythm our secondary might stay in the competition.
The D is better than last year; our secondary is not getting completely torched, never even attempting to make a play on the ball. The final product that will become our secondary this season is already better than last year, even with the attrition of players that has taken place. Van Dyke and DVD, good riddance. Bartelle, well, breaking his shoulder may not have been such a bad thing. Spencer will probably be back after the break. Huff seems more comfortable as a DB rather than safety.
In my opinion we have a better than even chance of beating the Broncos so long as we stay in the game the first half.
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Right on the money dude.(if a touch on the Brutal side.)
September 26th, 2012 at 7:52 pm
http://fivethirtyeight.blogs.nytimes.com/
This guy called the last election to the decimal.
September 26th, 2012 at 7:52 pm
I’m psyched about bringing in Carter! We finally have a pass rush specialist. Unfortunately I doubt he sees much PT Sunday and if he does, he may end up being exposed. The guy is coming “off the couch”. He may be in great shape but we all know that’s not the same as game shape. I expect Manning to be running the no-huddle like only he can which limits our oportunity to substitute. If he gets out there, you can bet Manning is going to try to keep him out there as long as possible. That altitude isn’t going to help with his out-of-game-shape-conditioning.
September 26th, 2012 at 7:53 pm
Dr_robert Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 4:59 pm
If we signed plax, he could join McClain as the “the two worst shooters in the west”.
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The closest Plax will get to the Raider sideline is buying a ticket!!
September 26th, 2012 at 7:57 pm
Jersey,
I was thinking same thing, but if his only job is to rush the passer from the edge, he doesn’t have to get caught up to the “schemes” neccessarily.
Wishful koolaid drinking on my part I admit.
September 26th, 2012 at 7:57 pm
KoolKell Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 7:34 pm
Their Defense is playing pretty well.
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On no they are not, their defense blew last week and we run a similar version with a better QB, IMO.
As long as we can run it, keep Manning off the filled, we can win.
September 26th, 2012 at 7:58 pm
I hear the Mays appeal will be expedited and ruled on before Sunday.
September 26th, 2012 at 7:59 pm
It’s right there for ya 99.
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No, KK. It’s not.
I do not trust internet wagering sites and do not patronize them.
However, if I could walk into a book in Reno and get +3.00 on Mittens tonight, I’d do it.
Not because I necessarily think he’s going to win, but because I expect the price on Hussein is going to come down.
So I grab MRom at +3.00 and feel confident I can get off the bet later, if I choose to do so, by betting on Hussein at someting like -2.00.
Getting value and hedging later can be pretty lucrative.
September 26th, 2012 at 7:59 pm
RaiderFanFromJersey Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 7:52 pm
I’m psyched about bringing in Carter! We finally have a pass rush specialist. Unfortunately I doubt he sees much PT Sunday and if he does, he may end up being exposed. The guy is coming “off the couch”. He may be in great shape but we all know that’s not the same as game shape. I expect Manning to be running the no-huddle like only he can which limits our oportunity to substitute. If he gets out there, you can bet Manning is going to try to keep him out there as long as possible. That altitude isn’t going to help with his out-of-game-shape-conditioning.
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“Carter’s quad is reportedly not quite back to 100 percent after tearing the muscle off of the bone in Week 14 last year. He hasn’t dealt with any known back issues since the 2004 season, though. He’ll likely be a part-time pass-rushing specialist as he starts out his Oakland tenure.”
Another injured or injury prone vet? How did those CB’s work out Reggie???
The blind following of Reggie by some guys on this blog is ridiculous. Reggie does not know what he is doing.
September 26th, 2012 at 7:59 pm
I just went to SPY on the DONKEE BLOGS–by the way, that’s
What you do with your enemies.And they are preparing to stop
Mc Fad. Some say stop Mcfad its over for them,see they say,its basically a one type Offensive mind! They are going to play up they say and shortening the field,like putting us in a cage.
To beat Fox and the Donkees, we got to open it up early,like
Brady,let it fly and throw on 1 & 2 down. Score early and fast.
This way we keep the stupid noisy crowd quite and.them pewkin
All over their SADDLE–.Sorry bench !!!
September 26th, 2012 at 7:59 pm
Mitten may “look” presidential, in a narrowly defined way. But he walks like a duck, whatup with that? Ever seen that guy walk?
September 26th, 2012 at 8:01 pm
downsouthraider Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 7:53 pm
Dr_robert Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 4:59 pm
If we signed plax, he could join McClain as the “the two worst shooters in the west”.
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The closest Plax will get to the Raider sideline is buying a ticket!!
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Truly funny!!!!!!!!!!!!
shotgun’s at dawn anyone?….rotflmao
September 26th, 2012 at 8:03 pm
Raiderkoolaid Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 7:58 pm
I hear the Mays appeal will be expedited and ruled on before Sunday.
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Did you see his hit on Schaub? He’s not playing this Sunday, they don’t have DJ Williams, their top backup LB is out with a concussion.
Their defense can be had, no doubt about it. They’ve had trouble with Foster and DMaC owns them.
September 26th, 2012 at 8:03 pm
When you are in the position Reggie is .. you will be critsized no matter what you do. Everybody has a opinion.
The great ones tune out the noise and act out according to their plan. He will not please everybody.
September 26th, 2012 at 8:03 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 6:28 pm
We actually won a game in Denver with Charlie Frye, Jamarcus Russell and JP Losman taking snaps in a game (think about that sentence for a second).
The power of the Killian’s was never more evident than it was right there.
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Love it. Drink one for me, brah.
September 26th, 2012 at 8:04 pm
Fortunately American Women are smarter than Repubs think. They are not voting Mitten, come hell or high water, and certainly won’t be charmed by his robotic debate performance.
Btw Intrade is a highly respected company…….go for it.
September 26th, 2012 at 8:08 pm
Mitten may “look” presidential, in a narrowly defined way. But he walks like a duck, whatup with that? Ever seen that guy walk?
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No. But somehow I think he’ll be able to walk on to the stage and get behind his podium without much difficulty next Weds.
Ever see FDR walk ?
September 26th, 2012 at 8:08 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 8:03 pm
When you are in the position Reggie is .. you will be critsized no matter what you do. Everybody has a opinion.
The great ones tune out the noise and act out according to their plan. He will not please everybody.
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Fair enough. Al Davis certainly tuned out the noise and acted to his own plan. And he wound up with a bust in Canton, three Super Bowl trophies and the most unique team in all of sports.
Of course, Matt Millen the GM tuned out the noise and acted according to his own plan and wound up going 0-16 eventually and drawing the ire of an entire state.
My guess is Reggie will wind up somewhere in between, hopefully closer to the Al end of things. But we’ll see.
September 26th, 2012 at 8:13 pm
Man, the White Sox are seriously just melting down and choking thier chance away.
This choke job rivals the Mets from a couple rs. back.
September 26th, 2012 at 8:14 pm
We will see even more passes to Myers and Ausberry. The Broncos have had a tough time with covering TE’s.
Their safeties are not good, IMO.
September 26th, 2012 at 8:19 pm
Chris In NY…..You are right on there man.Reggie reminds me of the Dutch kid trying to plug the holes in the dyke with his fingers.
Only he has more holes than fingers.Oh and you forgot to mention that MM the GM did get the first pick for Detroit
Woot!!!! found on the roadside dead alright!
September 26th, 2012 at 8:20 pm
one of the top ten*
September 26th, 2012 at 8:26 pm
This choke job rivals the Mets from a couple rs. back.
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I’m a Met fan.
White Sox will not take the king of all chokes title from us.
September 26th, 2012 at 8:27 pm
What really makes or brake this team ,its this game.ALLEN just said it a few hours ago.
See we always attack them the same way, we have to throw early and short 7-12 yards, until Palmer can stablish accuracy.
SNAKE,GANNON, MONTANA,BRADY ect do it. Failure to do this will make MANNING do it to us and beat us.Once PALMER gets hot then he can hit them with running attack or hit down field.
So my question why do we play a, I don’t want to win game and have their CROWD BAD BREATH all over us. Not to say BUCK TEETH DONKEY ELWAY in the booth laughing at us !!!
September 26th, 2012 at 8:29 pm
IF (as is being reported) Carter is still not 100% why would Reggie bring him on?
Might he just be getting him on the team..HOPING he heals so he can help out later in the year?
September 26th, 2012 at 8:31 pm
RAIDERMAN99 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 8:26 pm
This choke job rivals the Mets from a couple rs. back.
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I’m a Met fan.
White Sox will not take the king of all chokes title from us.
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Sorry Raiderman…didn’t mean to open up an old wound.
September 26th, 2012 at 8:34 pm
Could be. I don’t have any problem with that.
There’s no percentage in second guessing no-risk manuevers by a GM.
September 26th, 2012 at 8:35 pm
98.Twinkle Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 7:25 pm
Goldie7 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 7:10 pm
I don’t want the orig. refs returning because they always screwed us and favored the Patriots and GB. Yeah the replacement refs need to improve but at least they don’t cheat for ESPN favorite NFL teams. Mundy should’ve been fined 100k for the helmet to helmet….DHB could’ve been killed. Belicheat should’ve been suspended 2 games for shoving ref…he’s accustomed to the originial refs looking out for him. Belicheat is a sore loser and childish.
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If anyone thinks we win last Sunday with the regular refs……maybe they should replay the game.Fifty passes without a PI….no way!!!!
We have fourteen fuking flags in three games!!!!!
I’ll be as happy as a pig in sh!t if I never see Markbrite’s face again!!!!!!!!!!!!
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LOL…Absolutely Twinkle.
September 26th, 2012 at 8:40 pm
Sorry Raiderman…didn’t mean to open up an old wound.
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LOL. No problem. Truthfully, while the Met tank jobs at the end of the year allowing the Phillies to snag the division hurt, they weren’t nearly as painful as other Met seasons. Mets weren’t good enough to win the WS those years anyway.
September 26th, 2012 at 8:40 pm
reggie doesnt have to please anyone…just win.
September 26th, 2012 at 8:41 pm
My guess is that we had too many kids running around out there clueless.Not enough veteran presence on the field.
He (AC that is) says he’s 100% and if that’s the case he could well be a great find.
The cupboard is fairly bare as far as talent goes in terms of finding any one better.
September 26th, 2012 at 8:42 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
September 26th, 2012 at 8:47 pm
I guess a 33 year old 12 year injured vet is better than nothing. Just hope he still has some air left in the tires.
September 26th, 2012 at 8:51 pm
RaiderNation– Once I told 1 week ago what the DOLPHINS were going to do to us, and how we could lose the game to them.
The same ones who embarace us for 3 Yrs in a row -Dudes
Can we change OUR DISTANY ? ANSWER is Yes!
Can somebody close to ALLEN talk or BLOG him, PLEASE!
WARN him, don’t count on Mc F. Short passes will stablish our game and win it for us. !
Allen PLEASE–PRACTICE THE DEFENSE TACKLING and THE S TEAMS –when they grab someone, they let them go, DO THEY HAVE BUTTER? Practice with a DOG or a RABBIT!
September 26th, 2012 at 8:52 pm
Lock out for refs ended
September 26th, 2012 at 8:52 pm
I guess I say that because I don’t really want to see an old timer signed that gets hurt in his first game, moved to IR and gets an injury settlement. Then retires.
September 26th, 2012 at 8:52 pm
BREAKING NEWS: OLD REFS BACK!!!
September 26th, 2012 at 8:54 pm
McClain simply lacks the skills to play in the NFL.
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LOL
Doesn’t even belong in the NFL?
Goethel and Soto are better than him, eh?
Every other 2nd and 3rd string MLB is better than him too?
Out of the league????
WOW!!!
September 26th, 2012 at 9:02 pm
Raider2DaHeart Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 8:52 pm
BREAKING NEWS: OLD REFS BACK!!!
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This could be bad.
September 26th, 2012 at 9:03 pm
Hey Goldie7…..my reply is ‘awaiting moderation’ so good evening anyway.
Apparently the ‘real’ refs are back………Oh well…
September 26th, 2012 at 9:05 pm
Our guys surprise them from everywere,they are there ,and on your face. And they appear and grab you ,but always let you go.
So tell Allen and TARVER to put each player in a room with RABBIT or Dog and play –CATCH THE DONKEES!
September 26th, 2012 at 9:14 pm
WE MUST BLOG TOGETHER, C’MON RAIDER NATION
September 26th, 2012 at 9:15 pm
CATCH THE DONKEES BY THE TAIL
September 26th, 2012 at 9:16 pm
Fk the refs
September 26th, 2012 at 9:17 pm
DONKEES NEED TO PUT THEIR PANTS
September 26th, 2012 at 9:20 pm
winkle Says: ‘awaiting moderation’ ////////That’s code for it went bye bye into the intergalactic bit bucket.
September 26th, 2012 at 9:21 pm
people calling for mcclain are just plain blind….
September 26th, 2012 at 9:21 pm
J Hill Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 8:54 pm
McClain simply lacks the skills to play in the NFL.
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LOL
Doesn’t even belong in the NFL?
Goethel and Soto are better than him, eh?
Every other 2nd and 3rd string MLB is better than him too?
Out of the league????
WOW!!!
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now u have it.
September 26th, 2012 at 9:22 pm
Omoran Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 8:51 pm
RaiderNation– Once I told 1 week ago what the DOLPHINS were going to do to us, and how we could lose the game to them.
The same ones who embarace us for 3 Yrs in a row -Dudes
Can we change OUR DISTANY ? ANSWER is Yes!
Can somebody close to ALLEN talk or BLOG him, PLEASE!
WARN him, don’t count on Mc F. Short passes will stablish our game and win it for us. !
Allen PLEASE–PRACTICE THE DEFENSE TACKLING and THE S TEAMS –when they grab someone, they let them go, DO THEY HAVE BUTTER? Practice with a DOG or a RABBIT!
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now, here’s a man who knows what he’s talking about (but does anyone else?)
September 26th, 2012 at 9:23 pm
Raider2DaHeart Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 8:52 pm
BREAKING NEWS: OLD REFS BACK!!!
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Well, I just new that GB-SEA game was going to expedite this. Hated to see that call go that way if only because I knew it would cause an uproar and hasten their return. I guess now we get to see for sure if there is a bias.
September 26th, 2012 at 9:23 pm
Omoran Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 9:05 pm
Our guys surprise them from everywere,they are there ,and on your face. And they appear and grab you ,but always let you go.
So tell Allen and TARVER to put each player in a room with RABBIT or Dog and play –CATCH THE DONKEES!
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ah yes, the old ploy. put a rabbit or a dog in a room and play catch the donkee. it works every time. but while ur catching donkees, what are the rabbits and dogs doing?
September 26th, 2012 at 9:24 pm
*knew, not new
September 26th, 2012 at 9:25 pm
Omoran Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 8:51 pm
RaiderNation– Once I told 1 week ago what the DOLPHINS were going to do to us, and how we could lose the game to them.
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he did tell us a week ago what the dolphins could do to us. that was a few days after it happened but cmon, it was pretty informative.
September 26th, 2012 at 9:26 pm
Obviously the players will pretend that the RABBIT or dog are DONKEES, duh
September 26th, 2012 at 9:27 pm
Hey Pm it was the blandest thing to boot.Refereeing must be a hot topic.My guess would be that the flags will come
with a vengeance on Sunday.
September 26th, 2012 at 9:28 pm
Actually he told us about what the Dolphins could do even before the Charger game, he was all over not over lookin the Dolphins, he is obviously a very smart guy
September 26th, 2012 at 9:28 pm
Realtruraider Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 9:26 pm
Obviously the players will pretend that the RABBIT or dog are DONKEES, duh
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ah yes. i understand now. but i liked it better when there were lots of animals in the room. seemed more kid-friendly.
September 26th, 2012 at 9:29 pm
Realtruraider Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 9:28 pm
Actually he told us about what the Dolphins could do even before the Charger game, he was all over not over lookin the Dolphins, he is obviously a very smart guy
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obviously
September 26th, 2012 at 9:30 pm
and the creator of “put the pants”. so there u go.
September 26th, 2012 at 9:31 pm
When the Green Bay Packers get screwed, heads are going to Roll.
September 26th, 2012 at 9:33 pm
while we’re all joking around, omoran is standing there with a gaping head wound and no one cares!
cmon raider nation. please to put the call for police. butter in grip not good the raid defences. tackle practice for the donkees a job for mighty. let’s do!
September 26th, 2012 at 9:33 pm
Yep the Packers and Pats, the league couldn’t let this schit happen, fkers
September 26th, 2012 at 9:33 pm
When did you think that football fans would be glad to see the NFL refs back?
I would hate to be the group that makes the first big booboo.
September 26th, 2012 at 9:35 pm
I think we’ll at least know the truth about the anti-Raider bias with these developments and the three-game reprieve the Raiders enjoyed for horrendously biased officiating. Here are the possible conclusions:
1) The Raiders continue to NOT hose us repeatedly and in every game. This would show that Al Davis’ passing probably led the league to drop its vendetta.
2) The regular refs come back and we suddenly see a dramatic rise in the number of penalties and sketchy calls that go against the Raiders. This would prove beyond a doubt that the regular refs are out to get us and have been for years. The refs were completely fair to the Raiders through the first three games. Maybe not always right, but always fair. The post-game talk on this board reflected that as there was little to no ref hate in here in 2012 whereas every prior season and beyond Raiders fans were completely bewildered by terrible calls pretty much each and every game.
September 26th, 2012 at 9:35 pm
If my theory of jetlag is correct and the team isn’t flown east by Tuesday at the latest then we’ll lose in similar fashion to the Miami game in Weeks 10,12 and 15.
@ Balt @ Cinci and @ Carolina.Hope to hell I’m wrong.
September 26th, 2012 at 9:35 pm
Correction:
1) The *refs continue to not hose us …
September 26th, 2012 at 9:36 pm
I think the Raider fans are the only ones who would rather have the scabs and for obvious reasons, but that helmet to helmet no call on DHB was BS so maybe its time for the regs
September 26th, 2012 at 9:41 pm
dr_robert Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 9:33 pm
while we’re all joking around, omoran is standing there with a gaping head wound and no one cares!
cmon raider nation. please to put the call for police. butter in grip not good the raid defences. tackle practice for the donkees a job for mighty. let’s do!
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Really really funny….tears down my face…..brilliant!!!!
September 26th, 2012 at 9:41 pm
Did you guys read between the lines? Nnamdi wants to come back. He wants out of that mess in Philly. We are on our way up. Bring Nnamdi back!!!!
September 26th, 2012 at 9:42 pm
There was an obvious PI play against DMoore uncalled.
September 26th, 2012 at 9:44 pm
EYE!!!
September 26th, 2012 at 9:45 pm
DO THEY HAVE BUTTER? Practice with a DOG or a RABBIT!
Our guys surprise them from everywere,they are there ,and on your face. And they appear and grab you ,but always let you go.
So tell Allen and TARVER to put each player in a room with RABBIT or Dog and play –CATCH THE DONKEES!
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And somone said “Put Your Pants” was going to supplant “CODE BLACK”
I’m still CODE BLACK
September 26th, 2012 at 9:45 pm
WEEK 3 – QB Comp. Pct – Baboon QB = 49% …WHITE QB = 62% …..baboons can’t play QB…but keep believing BSPN you idiots.
September 26th, 2012 at 9:48 pm
Sometimes… I like the exotic sockpuppets.. But I’m not always this drunk.
September 26th, 2012 at 9:52 pm
i would rather read a 3000 page epic novel about the winter of discontent brought on by catching donkees with butter written by omoran than one more posting from beeech.
one can dream, right?
September 26th, 2012 at 9:53 pm
Goldie7 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 8:35 pm
98.Twinkle Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 7:25 pm
Goldie7 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 7:10 pm
I don’t want the orig. refs returning because they always screwed us and favored the Patriots and GB. Yeah the replacement refs need to improve but at least they don’t cheat for ESPN favorite NFL teams. Mundy should’ve been fined 100k for the helmet to helmet….DHB could’ve been killed. Belicheat should’ve been suspended 2 games for shoving ref…he’s accustomed to the originial refs looking out for him. Belicheat is a sore loser and childish.
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Belichik grabbed the ref and said “Hey you punk we’re the Patriots…don’t walk away from me..I am Bill freaking Belichik..NOBODY DOES THIS TO ME..GET BACK HERE “.
September 26th, 2012 at 9:54 pm
I’m pretty sure we are bringing Nnamdi back
September 26th, 2012 at 9:54 pm
Twinkle Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 9:41 pm
dr_robert Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 9:33 pm
while we’re all joking around, omoran is standing there with a gaping head wound and no one cares!
cmon raider nation. please to put the call for police. butter in grip not good the raid defences. tackle practice for the donkees a job for mighty. let’s do!
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Really really funny….tears down my face…..brilliant!!!!
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someone gets it. at times, i feel like jack nicholson in “one flew over the cuckoos nest” in here.
taking nominations for the parts of:
billy
chief
nurse ratched
September 26th, 2012 at 9:55 pm
Damn… the refs got a deal….
How many penalties do you think the Raiders will get this week with the regualer refs back? Over or under 10?
We will see how much of the fewer penalties were DA and how much of it was the refs.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:02 pm
Damn that sucks. I already made my picks for the week. If I would have known the refs would be back next week then that would automatically change like two or three games. I chose the viks but they will probably lose. Seahawks too.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:02 pm
cmon raider nation. please to put the call for police. butter in grip not good the raid defences. tackle practice for the donkees a job for mighty. let’s do!
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that is the funniest thing i’ve ever heard you say. more of that.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:06 pm
Amazing,KK actually talking conspiracy.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:06 pm
sorry, sometimes the mind gets infected with beeech germs and i go a little nuts. i’ll try to re-focus on my main job as raider analyst and comedian. i may have found my new muse: O’moron!
September 26th, 2012 at 10:08 pm
we’re all gonna have to work hard to take up the slack generated by klas’ little vacation. that swedish meatball made me laugh.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:11 pm
When I read Omoran’s posts I do it in a thick Arabian accent. Similar to Apu from the Simpsons
September 26th, 2012 at 10:12 pm
Fùck the mob refs!!
September 26th, 2012 at 10:13 pm
204.DJ Johnny Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 9:53 pm
Goldie7 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 8:35 pm
98.Twinkle Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 7:25 pm
Goldie7 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 7:10 pm
I don’t want the orig. refs returning because they always screwed us and favored the Patriots and GB. Yeah the replacement refs need to improve but at least they don’t cheat for ESPN favorite NFL teams. Mundy should’ve been fined 100k for the helmet to helmet….DHB could’ve been killed. Belicheat should’ve been suspended 2 games for shoving ref…he’s accustomed to the originial refs looking out for him. Belicheat is a sore loser and childish.
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Belichik grabbed the ref and said “Hey you punk we’re the Patriots…don’t walk away from me..I am Bill freaking Belichik..NOBODY DOES THIS TO ME..GET BACK HERE “.
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LOL…too funny DJ. We were saying pretty much the same thing about Belicheat. hahahahaha
September 26th, 2012 at 10:14 pm
Maxzombie Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:11 pm
When I read Omoran’s posts I do it in a thick Arabian accent. Similar to Apu from the Simpsons
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exactly. hey, he’s one of us. you have to admire his passion.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:14 pm
Actually it fits yodas voice a little better.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:14 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 12:13 pm
The Big Banana Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 12:02 pm
RockyMountainRaider Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 11:59 am
Just listened to the podcast Skip was asked if the Sea-GB game call was the worst he ever seen, he said no and the Tuck Rule game was. Skip claims Al told him after the super bowl that his sources say the refs were on the phone with the commissioner during the review and he said to rule against Oakland.
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Bingo! It was the commish.
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I have told this story many times. If you remember that game it was supposed to be a snow storm later in the evening. The Raiders won the opening toss and Gruden wisely elected to take the ball knowing points would be at a premium especially with a major snow storm coming.
On their opening possession, The Raiders methodically drove to midfield where on a 3rd and 6 Gannon threw an easy down and out to Tim Brown for 7 yards and an easy lst down. The refs moved Brown back to where he was thrown OB, and did not give him his forward progress. Everyone went nuts. Gruden wisely challenged the call, and the refs moved the ball up, but still marked it well short of the lst down marker, and forced the Raiders to punt. It was incredible. That play bothered me more than the tuck because we all knew the fix was in.
After the game in the locker room Gruden told the team, “they are not going to allow you to win here”. It was the last game he ever coached for the Raiders.
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Those of us that aren’t too scared to admit there’s plent of corruption in this world already knew all of this to be true. We would not be allowed to win that year. You could argue that the terrorists are to blame.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:16 pm
Chris in NY Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 5:10 pm
Of the six noted above, Routt was making too much and Barksdale was a bad ZBS fit and might not have the determination to emerge at this level.
The other four were clearly mistakes by Sir Chubby Checker.
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Bruce Campbell was a work out warrior. Not a football player.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:17 pm
To those that can’t handle the truth, it’s all just conspiracy theory. And politicians are out for the good of the people too. LMAO!
September 26th, 2012 at 10:19 pm
Arabic????Nah….
gotta be Irish……O’Moron….gotta be!
September 26th, 2012 at 10:20 pm
Have you guys seen the Patterson Gimlin film? I found a way to prove its fake.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:21 pm
Maxzombie Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:11 pm
When I read Omoran’s posts I do it in a thick Arabian accent. Similar to Apu from the Simpsons
Actually it fits yodas voice a little better.
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LOL! yeah, i kinda think he grew up watching that game where they ride around on horses knocking a goat head around. but he’s in love with this “all american most violence game with the black men”. he’s into it, even if he’s not 100% sure what’s going on. i think of him riding around in an IROC Z, smoking camels, splashed heavily with some sort of popular cologne, listening to “all-american style rap music with the black guys”, tossing out gems to the ladies like “u wanna get with omoran american babe? i treat u good like whore in palace.”
September 26th, 2012 at 10:21 pm
Yeah Irish fits too
September 26th, 2012 at 10:22 pm
Just seen some stats on the calls against visiting teams by refs compared to last 3 or 4 years… and visiting teams have been f8cked by the refs through three games.. there have been about 10 to 15 more calls against visiting teams in each category like PI, Def Holding and etc, compared to last 4 years through 3 games…so it might be a good thing we got reg refs back before DEN trip
September 26th, 2012 at 10:25 pm
223-LMAO.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:26 pm
blog tonight is better than craig ferguson. isn’t saying much actually, but all the same.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:27 pm
Well…I guess we will not have anymore penalty free games again….all because of stupid ESPN, GB fans and Patriots crying about replacement refs…therefore causing the Commish to buckle under pressure. Refs always got it wrong for the Raiders. I’ve never recalled ESPN sticking up for the Raiders over the tuck rule….never. Bunch of whinners! Now ESPN can can have their cheating refs. back for their beloved Patriots.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:29 pm
our guys can control false starts and offsides but wher we get screwed is holding penalties and on defense, hands to the face, illegal contact and pi’s.
all the ‘judgement’ calls.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:30 pm
pretty sure that bigfoot film was admitted by someone or another to be fake shortly before they died.
but there were more sightings. remember the broncos game when bigfoot had his best victory? oh wait, that statement combines with some others is starting to make me sound racist.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:31 pm
i need fangs to come in here and make my posts sound completely reasonable and moderate.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:31 pm
Raider8 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:29 pm
our guys can control false starts and offsides but wher we get screwed is holding penalties and on defense, hands to the face, illegal contact and pi’s.
all the ‘judgement’ calls.
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I do believe a ref once said that they can call holding on every single play if they wanted.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:32 pm
‘like whore in palace’……..jesus now my stomach’s
starting to hurt.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:33 pm
Goldie7 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:27 pm
Well…I guess we will not have anymore penalty free games again….all because of stupid ESPN, GB fans and Patriots crying about replacement refs…therefore causing the Commish to buckle under pressure. Refs always got it wrong for the Raiders. I’ve never recalled ESPN sticking up for the Raiders over the tuck rule….never. Bunch of whinners! Now ESPN can can have their cheating refs. back for their beloved Patriots.
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As long as DA keep having film sessions, penalties should still stay down… and rem we were 8-8 after setting the most penalties record last year.. we can’t finish worse then that if we just have 3 less penalties per game than last year
September 26th, 2012 at 10:33 pm
We would not be allowed to win that year. You could argue that the terrorists are to blame.
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No one is to blame. 99.999% of you are not going to understand this but We are the Raiders. We are the best of the best. To live outside the law, you must be honest. We are still here and we have come to take back what is rightfully ours.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:36 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:33 pm
We would not be allowed to win that year. You could argue that the terrorists are to blame.
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No one is to blame. 99.999% of you are not going to understand this but We are the Raiders. We are the best of the best. To live outside the law, you must be honest. We are still here and we have come to take back what is rightfully ours.
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We just have to be pretty good on every drive , got to be able to score every single drive and have pretty good D.. the Ref’s can’t fuk with us on every single drive … then they will just make it obvious for lawsuits and i don’t think they want to do that
September 26th, 2012 at 10:36 pm
Maxzombie Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:11 pm
When I read Omoran’s posts I do it in a thick Arabian accent. Similar to Apu from the Simpsons
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sigh
September 26th, 2012 at 10:37 pm
These orig. refs are sooo darn greedy….they are doctors,lawyers,psychiatrist, business owners etc….all of them are well off and they want more money from a sport they supposedly love and dedicated to. Bunch of malarkey…I’ll tell ya. Outrageous.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:37 pm
We had a pool going on the FG in OT of the Tuck game for how many rekicks it was going to take NE to win the fuking game.No one won it!!!!!
September 26th, 2012 at 10:38 pm
but i’m cool with any raiders fan.
and i know beeech bleeds silver and black……..whenever the party boy 8000 has an oil leak while inserting his “drink mixer” into beeech’s but.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:38 pm
dr_robert Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:31 pm
i need fangs to come in here and make my posts sound completely reasonable and moderate.
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i would worry if fangs starts to agree with you. that’s when you have to question yourself.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:39 pm
I also think having a pretty good COach at the helm has a lot to do with that … n i think DA communicates well with the ref’s and that goes a long way, when the games are tighter and tough calls can be avoided with having better respect for that REf then the opposing coach , being from Military background or whatever etc DA came from goes a long way …CODE BLACK
September 26th, 2012 at 10:39 pm
if we can get mcclain in a room with a rabbit or dog dressed as a donkee this week, we have a good shot. but he must get the butter off his fingers.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:42 pm
234.mcfadden20. Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:33 pm
Goldie7 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:27 pm
Well…I guess we will not have anymore penalty free games again….all because of stupid ESPN, GB fans and Patriots crying about replacement refs…therefore causing the Commish to buckle under pressure. Refs always got it wrong for the Raiders. I’ve never recalled ESPN sticking up for the Raiders over the tuck rule….never. Bunch of whinners! Now ESPN can can have their cheating refs. back for their beloved Patriots.
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As long as DA keep having film sessions, penalties should still stay down… and rem we were 8-8 after setting the most penalties record last year.. we can’t finish worse then that if we just have 3 less penalties per game than last year
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True Mcfad20…..I just hate the way the Refs. favor the Patriots and GB…I think some of them grew up as Patriots/GB fans.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:43 pm
it’s imperative because our guys definitely surprise them everywhere. i mean they are there. not only that but they are on your face. And they appear and grab you, but always let you go. it’s frustrating.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:47 pm
Goldie7 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:37 pm
These orig. refs are sooo darn greedy….they are doctors,lawyers,psychiatrist, business owners etc….all of them are well off and they want more money from a sport they supposedly love and dedicated to. Bunch of malarkey…I’ll tell ya. Outrageous.
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Hey Goldie, just for the sake of argument, if the NFL is making increasing revenue every year aren’t the ref’s entitled to an increased recompense for their efforts? I think we all can agree that there is a major dropoff overall in the replacements.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:47 pm
242.mcfadden20. Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:39 pm
I also think having a pretty good COach at the helm has a lot to do with that … n i think DA communicates well with the ref’s and that goes a long way, when the games are tighter and tough calls can be avoided with having better respect for that REf then the opposing coach , being from Military background or whatever etc DA came from goes a long way …CODE BLACK
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Yep…I bet DA is a great communicator to the Refs but Belicheat is a horrible communicator to Refs and the press but for some odd reason the Refs favor him. Belicheat is arrogant and if things don’t go his way…then he rants like a spoiled child and gets away with it.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:47 pm
hmm. i’m starting to think omoran could be tommy wiseau, director of “the room”. if u don’t know what i’m talking about but u love unintentional comedy at it’s highest form, then look it up on utube and get ready for THE GREATEST FILM EVER!!!
September 26th, 2012 at 10:48 pm
Goldie-those aren’t the only 2 teams that the mob refs favor.You could also throw in the stealers,the whiners,and any team playing the Raiders.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:53 pm
dr_robert Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:43 pm
it’s imperative because our guys definitely surprise them everywhere. i mean they are there. not only that but they are on your face. And they appear and grab you, but always let you go. it’s frustrating.
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you’re right…reggies rath knows what he is. pants put on DO YOU HEAR ME BLOG NATION IS WHAT!
September 26th, 2012 at 10:53 pm
Salary wasn’t the major issue from everything I read.It was more about retirement compensation-retirement packages vs 401Ks-and the fact the league wanted to hire more officials while making some full-time employees.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:55 pm
It’s only corruption if you get caught, tried, and convicted, oherwise it is business as usual.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:02 pm
Now there is two of you at it…..too funny.I can barely
type for laughing.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:04 pm
This is the sort of English up with which I will not put.
– Winston Churchill
September 26th, 2012 at 11:05 pm
246.PlunkforHOF Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:47 pm
Goldie7 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:37 pm
These orig. refs are sooo darn greedy….they are doctors,lawyers,psychiatrist, business owners etc….all of them are well off and they want more money from a sport they supposedly love and dedicated to. Bunch of malarkey…I’ll tell ya. Outrageous.
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Hey Goldie, just for the sake of argument, if the NFL is making increasing revenue every year aren’t the ref’s entitled to an increased recompense for their efforts? I think we all can agree that there is a major dropoff overall in the replacements.
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Well Plunk, no they are not entitled but maybe they should earn an increased recompense because of the NFL increasing revenue but entitled….Absolutely not. Entitled means….that you’re owed something. No NFL fan owes the Orig. Refs anything because first of all they are very partial to ESPN favorite teams. There are thousand of Capable highly intelligent non partial Men&Women (which would be proud and honored that know, understand and love the game of football) to officiate these games and wouldn’t demand what these orig. Refs were demanding. No Plunk these orig. Refs are not entitled to anything because if the NFL had No fans…then these orig. refs would be college, high school and little league Refs. Just saying
September 26th, 2012 at 11:08 pm
249.lefty12 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:48 pm
Goldie-those aren’t the only 2 teams that the mob refs favor.You could also throw in the stealers,the whiners,and any team playing the Raiders.
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LOL Yep…I guess you’re right Lefty and I STRONGLY dislike all 4 teams.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:19 pm
GB and NE have become accustomed to receiving the mine.
Seems as if they are none too keen on receiving our specialty……the shaft!
September 26th, 2012 at 11:25 pm
Goldie7 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:47 pm
242.mcfadden20. Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:39 pm
I also think having a pretty good COach at the helm has a lot to do with that … n i think DA communicates well with the ref’s and that goes a long way, when the games are tighter and tough calls can be avoided with having better respect for that REf then the opposing coach , being from Military background or whatever etc DA came from goes a long way …CODE BLACK
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Yep…I bet DA is a great communicator to the Refs but Belicheat is a horrible communicator to Refs and the press but for some odd reason the Refs favor him. Belicheat is arrogant and if things don’t go his way…then he rants like a spoiled child and gets away with it.
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It’s all about that look in eyes … i think DA has that look in the eyes refs want to avoid and they don’t want to mess with him
September 26th, 2012 at 11:28 pm
pcraider Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
My duece log was so large it popped up and made an appearance in my next door neighbors bowl. My neighbor wants to charge me rent if I do it again.
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DAMN GIRL!
i wanna see that thing. i’d like to get a shot of that thing with my camerea phone. you know a couple of days ago i spent almost 3 hours fillin up a small pick up load of poo. MY OWN! beat that sucka…
MO FIZZLE IN DA SCHIZZLE… HOLLA
September 26th, 2012 at 11:28 pm
Evening Raider brethren. Hate to rain on the Carter signing parade but most of Carters sacks last year were either coverage sacks or sacks were he was completely unblocked in the pas 3-4 scheme. Maybe he can help a bit on third downs but I’m not expecting much from Carter.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:30 pm
I was reading these old stories about us vs Denver from 60’s or 70’s or 80 i forgot whatever decade it was but long story short , as we all know Raiders went above the rules to win games and etc, and they had whooped the Broncos almost like 19 out of their last 20 times and this new Coach Broncos hired went upto the refs before the game against the Raiders and he’s like you know what you better freaking god damn call the game right and not let any extra activity happen after the plays or i will take u guys to the court and etc, etc and Denver went on to finally defeat the Raiders in that game after like 10 tries .. so i don’t think it will be wrong for DA to go to the refs before the game and let them know about the procedure
September 26th, 2012 at 11:31 pm
eastoaklandraider Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 11:28 pm
Evening Raider brethren. Hate to rain on the Carter signing parade but most of Carters sacks last year were either coverage sacks or sacks were he was completely unblocked in the pas 3-4 scheme. Maybe he can help a bit on third downs but I’m not expecting much from Carter.
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Well better to kick tires on some new player and see what he can do, rather than go to the game with the same group intact which averages only 1 sack per game
September 26th, 2012 at 11:33 pm
mcfadden20. Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 11:31 pm
eastoaklandraider Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 11:28 pm
Evening Raider brethren. Hate to rain on the Carter signing parade but most of Carters sacks last year were either coverage sacks or sacks were he was completely unblocked in the pas 3-4 scheme. Maybe he can help a bit on third downs but I’m not expecting much from Carter.
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Well better to kick tires on some new player and see what he can do, rather than go to the game with the same group intact which averages only 1 sack per game
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^^ just adding on^^^
- We can’t do worse job rushing the passer than our first 3 games , can we?
September 26th, 2012 at 11:39 pm
It is a tad enemic
September 26th, 2012 at 11:40 pm
Raider8 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:53 pm
dr_robert Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:43 pm
it’s imperative because our guys definitely surprise them everywhere. i mean they are there. not only that but they are on your face. And they appear and grab you, but always let you go. it’s frustrating.
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you’re right…reggies rath knows what he is. pants put on DO YOU HEAR ME BLOG NATION IS WHAT!
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who are we fooling. there is only one omoran. long live omoran!
September 26th, 2012 at 11:46 pm
mcfadden20. Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 11:33 pm
mcfadden20. Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 11:31 pm
eastoaklandraider Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 11:28 pm
Evening Raider brethren. Hate to rain on the Carter signing parade but most of Carters sacks last year were either coverage sacks or sacks were he was completely unblocked in the pas 3-4 scheme. Maybe he can help a bit on third downs but I’m not expecting much from Carter.
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Well better to kick tires on some new player and see what he can do, rather than go to the game with the same group intact which averages only 1 sack per game
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^^ just adding on^^^
- We can’t do worse job rushing the passer than our first 3 games , can we?
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I thought shonasty was suposed to be our pass rush along with Tkelly.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:49 pm
OUR DISTANY DO THEY HAVE BUTTER? we’ve gone way beyond DO THEY HAVE PANTS
September 26th, 2012 at 11:50 pm
Didn’t Wheeler mention when he was signed that he was told he’d be rushing the passer more?I wonder when we will see it-LBs getting after the QB.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:53 pm
T.Kelly is being asked to take up space and is getting doubled almost every play.Until someone on the edge can provide a little pressure and demand some attention he won’t be getting many sacks.Hopefully AC is that guy.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:53 pm
Goldie7 Says:
Goldie-those aren’t the only 2 teams that the mob refs favor.You could also throw in the stealers,the whiners,and any team playing the Raiders.
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LOL Yep…I guess you’re right Lefty and I STRONGLY dislike all 4 teams.///////////////////////That makes 5 teams. You forgot whoever is playing the Raiders.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:54 pm
Refs are back! In related news refs are concerned about tennis elbow related injuries for throwing flags against Raiders “for” Peyton. “we have a lot of catching up to do” says Ed Hoculi. The corrupt replace the incompetent. Expect at least 15 penalties in Sunday.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:57 pm
Haven’t seen much blitzing. I’m starting to think our “Mad SCIENTIST” isn’t so “MAD”.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:58 pm
Purvisman/Intrepid/ Full Disclosure Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 11:49 pm
OUR DISTANY DO THEY HAVE BUTTER? we’ve gone way beyond DO THEY HAVE PANTS
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son, we have gone beyond the looking glass. we are in a realm few men ever glimpse. the knowledge omoran is kicking has been known in his native land of aradonia (or something), to burn the readers’ eyes out and land them in an asylum, where they mutter the cryptic verses for the rest of their lives.
and with that, i ask raider nation blog of, do u have plan of attack tarver will you? donkee flight manning gun will not go if we as raider team stand hard with plan. DO YOU HEAR ME RAIDERS ALLEN? We will show and be there. WILL YOU PLAN TOO?
September 27th, 2012 at 12:01 am
When the ‘mob’ refs make mistakes like the replacement guys did,and you know they will,does anyone believe the announcers and the talking heads at ESPN and NFLN will point them out and harp on them?It would be refreshing but it is extremely doubtful.
September 27th, 2012 at 12:02 am
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Mundy was fined $21,000 for his hit on Oakland Raiders wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey last Sunday,what kind of BS fine is that? The man was stretch out on the field from lousy hit from Mundy. Why not lighten his pocket by a extra $100k.
DHB, get well soon!
September 27th, 2012 at 12:03 am
No blitzing might be a direct result of having different CBs each game and who the QBs are we’ve been playing.
September 27th, 2012 at 12:11 am
24-17 denver.. my predction for sunday.. we score 10 points in garbage time. watch this team look like a REAL greg knapp offensive team.. it will be pathetic.
September 27th, 2012 at 12:18 am
Pick your poison……two games… stop the run but get
thrown on like crazy.Or last year….Pass rush,sacks and pressures and get run on like crazy…..Nuts!
September 27th, 2012 at 12:21 am
From my experience seeing QBs being blitzed I doesn’t matter who the QB is pats made life hard for Manning with their blitzing and the same can be said for tom brady and baltimore. The key is getting the blitzers to hit their target.
September 27th, 2012 at 12:27 am
You can’t blitz guys like Big Ben,he’ll kill you because he is so apt at evading the rush.Payton gets rid of the ball quickly.Also,if your DBs can’t keep coverage,if you don’t get there yesterday,you will be shredded.I believe the blitz will come more often once we get healthy and more comfortable with each other.
September 27th, 2012 at 12:30 am
this one’s easy fellas. peyton will throw 50 times. wouldn’t u? mcgahee is banged up. the raiders cb’s are……….who again? manning will be targeting lee, hanson, huff, ross, etc. until his arm falls off. oh yeah, we have three sacks, so u know pressure will be causing peyton to have to get rid of it very quickly, as soo as he reads the menu, looks around the restaurant to see what everyone else has, asks the waiter for his recommendation, and then decides to order a steak.
andre carter please hurry.
September 27th, 2012 at 12:31 am
Are they really bringing back the real fvvking clueless refs? Why? ’cause the Raidrs are looking good?
September 27th, 2012 at 12:34 am
for all of u fantasy gurus, i’m giving u my intuition/knowledge pickup of the week, before it’s too late. jamie harper. who u say? 5′ 11″ 233 rb for……the titans. chris johnson has 45 yards this year. that’s correct. no need to check. that’s a cool average of 15 yards per game for u math wizards. so, when he starts meekly running into his o-line’s backs with his arm stuck out, while saying “no means no”, at some point soon, as the coach realizes 1-3 is on the horizon, he will look to his bench, where he will find mr. harper, a bulldozer from clemson with i think 3 carries to his name. but a guy like that could start pushing the pile and getting goal line looks. cj’s career is just about done.
September 27th, 2012 at 12:37 am
lefty12 Says:
September 27th, 2012 at 12:27 am
You can’t blitz guys like Big Ben,he’ll kill you because he is so apt at evading the rush.Payton gets rid of the ball quickly.Also,if your DBs can’t keep coverage,if you don’t get there yesterday,you will be shredded.I believe the blitz will come more often once we get healthy and more comfortable with each other
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Worked for the pats as they knocked manning out the playoffs many times as did the chargers and steelers. Bmore also always gets good pressure on brady. Not saying it will always work but it gets their timing off and causes turnovers.
September 27th, 2012 at 1:07 am
Maxzombie Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 9:54 pm
I’m pretty sure we are bringing Nnamdi back
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Sources??? Links???
September 27th, 2012 at 1:08 am
270.Purvisman/Intrepid/ Full Disclosure Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 11:53 pm
Goldie7 Says:
Goldie-those aren’t the only 2 teams that the mob refs favor.You could also throw in the stealers,the whiners,and any team playing the Raiders.
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LOL Yep…I guess you’re right Lefty and I STRONGLY dislike all 4 teams.///////////////////////That makes 5 teams. You forgot whoever is playing the Raiders.
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LOL…Yep PIFD, I stand to be corrected. I meant 5 teams.
September 27th, 2012 at 1:45 am
Dr_robert Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 9:22 pm
Omoran Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 8:51 pm
RaiderNation– Once I told 1 week ago what the DOLPHINS were going to do to us, and how we could lose the game to them.
The same ones who embarace us for 3 Yrs in a row -Dudes
Can we change OUR DISTANY ? ANSWER is Yes!
Can somebody close to ALLEN talk or BLOG him, PLEASE!
WARN him, don’t count on Mc F. Short passes will stablish our game and win it for us. !
Allen PLEASE–PRACTICE THE DEFENSE TACKLING and THE S TEAMS –when they grab someone, they let them go, DO THEY HAVE BUTTER? Practice with a DOG or a RABBIT!
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now, here’s a man who knows what he’s talking about (but does anyone else?)
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This, as well as all the other responses to Omoran have me cracking up for like 10 straight minutes!! So funny!
September 27th, 2012 at 2:58 am
It’s gonna get ugly this Sunday…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qJXhgYwt04&feature=related
September 27th, 2012 at 4:02 am
http://www.steelersdepot.com/2012/09/breaking-down-the-long-touchdown-run-by-darren-mcfadden-against-the-steelers/
yup
September 27th, 2012 at 4:02 am
we dumped that worthless bum Barksdale and picked up some veteran leadership and production at the minimum wage [Carter]
thats how you build a winner, Reggie.
no more scholarships!!
but whats with all the ex-packers??
tons of players available. just shows a lack of effort & creativity imo
September 27th, 2012 at 4:08 am
I’m pretty sure we all circled Week 4 on the schedule when Manning signed with Dungver this offseason. Dennis Allen wants to beat his old team, too.
Well, it’s finally here and both teams are 1-2.
OPERATION NECK SNAPPER!!
September 27th, 2012 at 4:11 am
Wide receivers Juron Criner (ankle) and Rod Streater (eye) are practicing at what appears to be full strength.
Tight end Brandon Myers is practicing today, only three days after he suffered a concussion against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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yes!!
we need these 3 guys, especially with King Darrius sidelined
September 27th, 2012 at 4:44 am
Its not about ex-packers its about improving the roster piece by piece who cares where we find em or where they come from ,tired of losing man
September 27th, 2012 at 4:55 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
but whats with all the ex-packers??
tons of players available. just shows a lack of effort & creativity imo
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Tons of players available that he’s already scouted and passed on when he was with the Packers. Why would he pick up guys he already passed on the first time around?
Just because a player was cut from a top flight org like GB doesnt mean he couldnt play or that they didnt want to keep him. Good teams like that usually are good for a reason. They were just too deep to keep a guy. Nothing wrong with a castoff from a winning org.
It’s kinda like getting a millionaires hand-me-downs.
September 27th, 2012 at 5:03 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_profilepage&v=Lni6OAJz3sk
September 27th, 2012 at 5:11 am
Dreamed last night that Raiders were beating Denver 33-7 in the 3rd quarter.
September 27th, 2012 at 5:33 am
#295.
I saw a good documentary the other night called Forks over Knives, kind of goes inline with your post. Glad I have a good wife that loves to cook! Hardly ever eat anything that isn’t homemade.
September 27th, 2012 at 5:36 am
Carl Weathers Says:
September 27th, 2012 at 5:33 am
#295.
I saw a good documentary the other night called Forks over Knives, kind of goes inline with your post. Glad I have a good wife that loves to cook! Hardly ever eat anything that isn’t homemade.
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Both me and my chic cook 90% of our meals.
Plus, living in Europe doesnt hurt, even when we eat out EVERYTHING is pretty much the same as homemade here.
The crappy thing tho, is even if we’re cooking at home, we still have to be super cautious of what we are cooking with. These bastards are trying to poison our food in every which way possible.
Seriously, if people in America had a pulse, we’d storm Monsanto and burn the place to the ground. And as the executives come running out of the building we’d stone them to death and put their heads on stakes in Wall St as a meesage to all the banksters that enough is enough.
Sadly, that will never happen.
September 27th, 2012 at 5:36 am
So Carter isn’t 100% healthy but he’s gonna giver anyways. This right here tells you how much the man loves football, just get me on the field baby!!
DE Andre Carter signed injury waivers on his quad and back upon his signing with the Raiders on Wednesday.
Carter’s quad is reportedly not quite back to 100 percent after tearing the muscle off of the bone in Week 14 last year. He hasn’t dealt with any known back issues since the 2004 season, though. He’ll likely be a part-time pass-rushing specialist as he starts out his Oakland tenure.
September 27th, 2012 at 5:43 am
Carl Weathers Says:
September 27th, 2012 at 5:36 am
So Carter isn’t 100% healthy but he’s gonna giver anyways. This right here tells you how much the man loves football, just get me on the field baby!!
DE Andre Carter signed injury waivers on his quad and back upon his signing with the Raiders on Wednesday.
Carter’s quad is reportedly not quite back to 100 percent after tearing the muscle off of the bone in Week 14 last year. He hasn’t dealt with any known back issues since the 2004 season, though. He’ll likely be a part-time pass-rushing specialist as he starts out his Oakland tenure.
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Where is that quote from?
According to Carter, he’s 100%.
September 27th, 2012 at 5:43 am
The crappy thing tho, is even if we’re cooking at home, we still have to be super cautious of what we are cooking with. These bastards are trying to poison our food in every which way possible.
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Go to Costco and the asparagus is triple the size of any local farmer or organic product. What we don’t grow we buy local. Pay more, live longer.
September 27th, 2012 at 5:45 am
http://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/sports/blitz/index.php/2012/09/26/sources-andre-carter-agreed-to-injury-waiver-with-raiders/
September 27th, 2012 at 5:46 am
Carl Weathers Says:
September 27th, 2012 at 5:43 am
The crappy thing tho, is even if we’re cooking at home, we still have to be super cautious of what we are cooking with. These bastards are trying to poison our food in every which way possible.
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Go to Costco and the asparagus is triple the size of any local farmer or organic product. What we don’t grow we buy local. Pay more, live longer.
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Pay more? I dont know about that. I think in the end, going natural is cheaper in the long run. Way more productive of a life while healthy so in theory, a person should make more money. And then throughout life and when we get old, less health issues. Thus saving money.
From an economic standpoint, I see ABSOLUTELY no logical reason to “eat cheaply”.
As far as living longer, I dont care about living any longer. I just want to be 100% while Im here.
September 27th, 2012 at 5:47 am
This Vic So’oto guy seems like a good pick-up if he can remain healthy, he’s got decent size for an outside Pass-Rusher at 6′3 26i and, as the note below shows, he’s got a ton of athletic ability as well:
“So’oto wasn’t invited to the NFL Combine last month but the numbers he posted at BYU Pro Day compare favorably.
At 6-foot-3 and 261 pounds, So’oto lifted the 225-pound weight 35 times, which would have been the best performance by an outside linebacker at the Combine.
His 3-cone drill time of 7.01 would have place him in the Top 5, and the 4.68 40-yard dash he ran in Provo would have tied for seventh.”
And he has already seen NFL action so he’s not such a longshot, but I read he missed two entire seasons in College due to injury and health concerns were the main reason he didn’t make the Packers this year.
September 27th, 2012 at 5:48 am
Carl Weathers Says:
September 27th, 2012 at 5:45 am
http://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/sports/blitz/index.php/2012/09/26/sources-andre-carter-agreed-to-injury-waiver-with-raiders/
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Hmm. Thanks.
Though Im not sure how credible that Patriots propaganda site is. How they would know the details of Carters contract and our own beat writers wouldnt is reason to be suspect. Oh wait… did I just give our beat writers some credit for investigative reporting? Disregard this entire post. I will go slap myself now.
September 27th, 2012 at 5:49 am
Plus, an injury waiver is not an admission of not being 100%.
September 27th, 2012 at 5:57 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUlJrUWAB4k
September 27th, 2012 at 5:57 am
I hate Denver.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUlJrUWAB4k
September 27th, 2012 at 5:58 am
Joe Barksdale doesn’t seem like a loss, unlike DVD who actually graded out nicely in real NFL games, Barksdale couldn’t even get on the field and Willie Smith definitely looks like the superior player by far, at least in our system.
I mentioned a couple of months ago that we should look into trading Barksdale for a low draft pick, get him to a team that plays a style better suited to his game and get whatever we could in return, still think we should have but whatever, just hope he doesn’t turn out like Kevin Boothe, we cut that guy when we first switched to the ZBS because he wasn’t a fit and he’s been a valuable memeber of the Giant OL ever since, mostly as a back-up but he’s seen ample playing time as a G/T/C swingman.
September 27th, 2012 at 6:02 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
September 27th, 2012 at 6:03 am
Joe Barksdale is no Kevin Boothe.
September 27th, 2012 at 6:06 am
304.Bob Marley Says:
September 27th, 2012 at 5:47 am
This Vic So’oto guy seems like a good pick-up if he can remain healthy, he’s got decent size for an outside Pass-Rusher at 6′3 26i and, as the note below shows, he’s got a ton of athletic ability as well:
“So’oto wasn’t invited to the NFL Combine last month but the numbers he posted at BYU Pro Day compare favorably.
At 6-foot-3 and 261 pounds, So’oto lifted the 225-pound weight 35 times, which would have been the best performance by an outside linebacker at the Combine.
His 3-cone drill time of 7.01 would have place him in the Top 5, and the 4.68 40-yard dash he ran in Provo would have tied for seventh.”
And he has already seen NFL action so he’s not such a longshot, but I read he missed two entire seasons in College due to injury and health concerns were the main reason he didn’t make the Packers this year.
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On a tight budget, Reggie has been forced to go after talented but injured players. I like what he’s done and continues to do. I’m on the fence about Allen and Knapp but I’ll give them the year before I tear into them again. Even if we lose another ugly one like the Miami loss. Ugggh, that game brought back the B & B taste.
September 27th, 2012 at 6:07 am
306.Raider Riff Says:
September 27th, 2012 at 5:49 am
Plus, an injury waiver is not an admission of not being 100%.
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Truth.
September 27th, 2012 at 6:16 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
Joe Barksdale is no Kevin Boothe.
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You never know, I felt Barksdale belonged inside anyway like Boothe, but Willie Smith made that decision easy.
I just hope he holds his own vs Von Miller, that’s a tough task for anyone but Wille faced Jared Allen, Osi Umenyioura and Trent Coles in 3 starts last year with Washington and did a decent job, so it’s not like he hasn’t faced top-noth pass-rushers before.
September 27th, 2012 at 6:21 am
Von Miller is a beast, it will be paramount for our WR’s to make plays, as we will HAVE TO keep a RB/FB/TE in on obvious pass situations to help chip and what not.
Leaving Willie Smith on an island to block Von Miller is a recipe for disaster.
September 27th, 2012 at 6:26 am
JFB.
I don’t think they will.
September 27th, 2012 at 6:28 am
They do move Miller around a lot though, Veldheer will get some shots at him, and he will occasional come up the interior on passing plays.
September 27th, 2012 at 6:36 am
Tori Gurley should remain with the team all year, at least in the practice squad, huge kid 6′4 230, long arms and jumps high, could be a red zone weapon down the road and he plays ST’s.
“Fourteen pounds heavier after an off-season packed with boxing, basketball and weightlifting, Gurley is making plays in the red zone. That’s where the 6-foot-4, 232-pounder potentially could offer Green Bay’s offense a different element. Be it this year or in the future, he needs to force management’s hand.
He’s still raw and a gear slow. Getting separation could be a problem for Gurley. But no other wide receiver on the roster boasts Gurley’s combination of height, weight and long arms. With more receptions in the red zone, he may make cutdown day interesting.
But big picture, Gurley realizes where his true impact as a pro – wherever he is – may lie in the red zone.
“It always gives the defense something to key on,” Gurley said. “They can key on it and say, ‘They’re going to throw the fade, they’re going to throw the fade,’ and we go with a run play. Or we can go with the obvious and I just have to come down with it every time.”
September 27th, 2012 at 6:37 am
Forget Plax, develop Gurley.
September 27th, 2012 at 6:38 am
Von Miller is a beast, but…F him and the Donks!
I hope they devise a good game plan to counter the rush that the O-line will be receiving! I have to get up after a party by 9:30 AM Hawaii time to go to my dad’s house to watch the game! Don’t let me down guys!!!
September 27th, 2012 at 6:41 am
Even if we lose another ugly one like the Miami loss. Ugggh, that game brought back the B & B taste.
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No-huddle there got fk`d up coz we was in blk..no-huddle 1st quarter on the dirt v steelers woke me the fk up zbs needs the fast tempo of no-huddle a work in progress
September 27th, 2012 at 6:49 am
Watched that replay of the Darren TD run from that link someone provided last night from the Pitt POV.
Timmons, takes a ridiculously bad gap and misplays it grossly.
I wonder if Steelers fans don’t think he can play in the NFL?
September 27th, 2012 at 6:53 am
Gotta say one thing, kudos to the TE group and the Coaching Staff, I certainly had my doubts about Myers and Ausberry, not Gordon, but those guys are turning into a well-rounded, productive group, hat’s off to them.
Myers is turning into Mark Chmura and Ausberry looks like fast and powerful on his limited catches, I will gladly eat some crow now.
By the way, I think it was Lefty12 who kept telling us we’d be fine at TE so props to him as well.
September 27th, 2012 at 6:53 am
LOL, JFB…I’ll take Lawrence Timmons…
September 27th, 2012 at 6:54 am
Mark Chmura….wow, Bob…haven’t heard that name in a while! Hopefully we can find our Gastineau or Klecko (although his son didn’t really pan out)!
September 27th, 2012 at 6:59 am
Hwnrdr.
Lol…I’d settle for the next Greg Townsend man.
September 27th, 2012 at 7:02 am
La Milicia Negra Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 6:35 pm
JLofty Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 5:44 pm
DONKEY STOMP!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Zombie stomp??? =)
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Exactly what I was thinking!!
I looked on youtube it’s not even there,…
September 27th, 2012 at 7:02 am
I’d like to hear an update on Carter. This guy was a probowler last yr. (not sure if he was on the top 100 players list last yr.) but healthy….he would have been a huuuge pickup.
Granted, he’s in the twilight of his career, but he COULD be a big time stud for us IF his quad is 100%…or close.
Disappointing that Shonasty has not had the impact alot of us thought he would. I had thought he was gonna make a big impact coming back from injury and it seems he’s just been ‘a guy’ so far.
September 27th, 2012 at 7:04 am
Bob Marley Says:
September 27th, 2012 at 6:59 am
Hwnrdr.
Lol…I’d settle for the next Greg Townsend man.
True dat, Bob!
September 27th, 2012 at 7:14 am
DJ Johnny.
Shaugnnesy is a Left End, been saying it for a while now, he can play the run well which is a requirement for a LDE and he certainly would offer more of a pass-rush going vs slower RT’s.
We need a RDE next year, number 1 priority if you ask me, CB is a huge need too but you have to start up front.
September 27th, 2012 at 7:18 am
Bob, Next years D-line:
Shaugnessy/Bryant/Houston/Rookie DE
Crawford/Bilukidi/???????/???????
September 27th, 2012 at 7:18 am
Seems Huff and Nnamdi both realized he didn’t have such a good game.
J Hill – thoughts?
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Good game as in not a game the best corner in the league would play.
Top 10 standards not top 15!!!
September 27th, 2012 at 7:20 am
Timmons, takes a ridiculously bad gap and misplays it grossly.
I wonder if Steelers fans don’t think he can play in the NFL?
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LOL
September 27th, 2012 at 7:25 am
Good morning Nation.
September 27th, 2012 at 7:28 am
What’s up Neil? How’s things are your side of the pond?
September 27th, 2012 at 7:29 am
But you have to wonder if we’ll go with a 3-4 next year, obviously that’s what Reggie worked with the last few years, Tarver as well, DA is the one who doesn’t have a history with it but I don’t think he’d have trouble adapting.
Then our priorities would shift into a NT and OLB-DE tweeners who can rush the passer, we may have one already in Burris, McClain and Wheeler could be inside, with Houston and Bryant as DE’s so we’re not that far off.
Reggie seems like he’s gonna be careful with money so the 3-4 makes sense since you don’t have to pay millions for top-notch DL and LB’s are easier to find and cheaper than stud DT’s or DE’s.
September 27th, 2012 at 7:30 am
Carl.
Yeah, that seems to be the future if we stay in a predominant 4-3…
September 27th, 2012 at 7:31 am
Raiderbuck Says:
September 27th, 2012 at 7:02 am
La Milicia Negra Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 6:35 pm
JLofty Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 5:44 pm
DONKEY STOMP!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Zombie stomp??? =)
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Exactly what I was thinking!!
I looked on youtube it’s not even there,…
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that sux, well its one of the sweetest bass and drum starts to song IMO
September 27th, 2012 at 7:35 am
Morning Hwnrdr…
Very,very wet.Lot of local flooding in the northeast of England – worst for 20 yrs and it’s not even the winter yet.
Yourself?
September 27th, 2012 at 7:36 am
LMN!!!!!
You watching the Liverpool behind the scenes show that’s on Fridays overhere.
September 27th, 2012 at 7:37 am
Doing good, Neil! Going home tomorrow evening for almost two weeks…can’t wait!
September 27th, 2012 at 7:40 am
I don’t work away anymore – Thankfully.Always good to go home.
September 27th, 2012 at 7:41 am
I would hope that all the roster moves that the Raiders are making point to the fact that we have a VERY weak football team when it comes to on the field talent.
Don’t use the injury excuse for the need for these moves. Being able to stay healthy at this level is also an NFL attribute that can not be ignored. Why do you think Bartell and Spencer were available to us? THEY ARE INJURY PRONE AND EVERYONE IN THE NFL KNOWS IT!!!
We will get better as we draft better. End of discussion. What we are doing now is proof positive of what I have said for the last ten years. Poor coaching and antiquated schemes are BS EXCUSES. We have not had NFL QUALITY on the field talent for years.
Carter,Seymour,Carlisle,Barnes etc. are like many other Raiders who have preceeded them. This is the last stop on the line for an NFL paycheck. A pathetic state of affairs but something we have to be patient with.
September 27th, 2012 at 7:41 am
Forgot Shaugnessy who could also play End in a 3-4 or at least be a part of the rotation, he has gotten bigger since College and now stands at 6′5 285 so size souldn’t be a big issue since he plays the run well outside, hopefully he can play it well in the “5″ technique too.
September 27th, 2012 at 7:43 am
Later.
September 27th, 2012 at 7:45 am
Im out too. This place is boring right now.
September 27th, 2012 at 7:45 am
Steeler fans crying Wheeler should get fined
http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2012/9/27/3416536/steelers-week-3-gifs-ben-roethlisberger-low-hit-raiders-phillip-wheeler?
September 27th, 2012 at 7:48 am
I don’t care about Mundy or what the Steeler fans crying about Wheeler…the one that should be suspended, and more than a game is Mays! Come on, dude took out part of Schaub’s ear…
Mundy has claimed that he didn’t mean to and he dropped to a knee for prayer after…Mays…geez….
But, the game goes on!
September 27th, 2012 at 7:54 am
From ProFootballTalk:
MDS’s take: It says something about what we’ve come to expect from Peyton Manning that he had 330 yards, two touchdowns and no turnovers on Sunday against a very good Texans defense, and yet everyone is talking about how he’s just not the same. Playing a weak Raiders defense will result in Manning looking a lot better, and the Broncos improving to 2-2.
MDS’s pick: Broncos 35, Raiders 14.
Florio’s take: Peyton Manning won’t need much arm strength to move the ball against a defense that can’t do much to stop him. Or anyone.
Florio’s pick: Broncos 27, Raiders 17.
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No love from that site.
September 27th, 2012 at 7:58 am
We never do, Neil…
September 27th, 2012 at 7:58 am
Just reading ’bout that Mays hit…….and he’s appealing against the suspension!
September 27th, 2012 at 7:59 am
We havent earned any love.
September 27th, 2012 at 8:01 am
neilb Says:
September 27th, 2012 at 7:58 am
Just reading ’bout that Mays hit…….and he’s appealing against the suspension!
I know right?
September 27th, 2012 at 8:04 am
Rain? Its been 95 – 110 here for the last 5 months.. rain sounds nice
September 27th, 2012 at 8:05 am
Violent Hands Says:
September 27th, 2012 at 7:45 am
Steeler fans crying Wheeler should get fined
http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2012/9/27/3416536/steelers-week-3-gifs-ben-roethlisberger-low-hit-raiders-phillip-wheeler?
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The Steeler O-Lineman was the one that pushed him when he was on the ground.
September 27th, 2012 at 8:14 am
Any see southpark rape the nfl last nite? Pretty funny
September 27th, 2012 at 8:18 am
Nobodys talkin.. no wonder the racist trolls took over so easy last nite.
September 27th, 2012 at 8:26 am
Chris In NY Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 5:10 pm
Of the six noted above, Routt was making too much and Barksdale was a bad ZBS fit and might not have the determination to emerge at this level.
The other four were clearly mistakes by Sir Chubby Checker.
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LMFAO
I don’t know if you’re HueJax’s cousin or what, but when he was fired you completely lost the plot, dude. You went from one of the more clear, level headed thinkers around these parts to someone I’m pretty sure keeps a Hue Jackson shrine in his basement.
DeMarcus Van Dyke cleared waivers and was signed by the Steelers to play special teams. Palmer was chewing up their secondary in the second half last week, yet Tomlin & LeBeau still didn’t play him for a snap.
Louis Murphy is no improvement on any receiver on this team. Not a bad guy, but a 4th/5th receiver and those are interchangeable on most teams.
Bruce Campbell rides the bench in Carolina while Mike Goodson has been a real contributor in Oakland.
Chimdi Chekwa is still a Raider, just being allowed to develop on the practice squad.
I don’t know how firing Hue could translate to Reggie pizzing fire into your breakfast cereal, but enough is enough, man.
September 27th, 2012 at 8:28 am
Bob Marley Says:
September 27th, 2012 at 7:41 am
Forgot Shaugnessy who could also play End in a 3-4 or at least be a part of the rotation, he has gotten bigger since College and now stands at 6′5 285 so size souldn’t be a big issue since he plays the run well outside, hopefully he can play it well in the “5″ technique too.
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I think part of Shaugnessy’s problem is that he’s bulked up to 5 tech/left end size. He’s not nearly as fast as he used to be. The Raiders don’t really have a pure 4-3 RDE on the roster.
September 27th, 2012 at 8:33 am
PA, what’s up man? Celebrated the victory over the Steelers? Could be me but haven’t seen you on here in a few days
September 27th, 2012 at 8:35 am
Hwnrdr,
What’s up, dude? Celebrated that victory BIG TIME. Been on vacation…still am, actually, but my daughter’s sick today so we’re staying inside with her and I’ve got time to kill.
September 27th, 2012 at 8:35 am
I don’t know if anyone’s doing predictions tracking hereabouts anymore, but put me down for Raiders 30 – Donks 28
September 27th, 2012 at 8:37 am
SilverNBlackPA Says:
September 27th, 2012 at 8:35 am
Hwnrdr,
What’s up, dude? Celebrated that victory BIG TIME. Been on vacation…still am, actually, but my daughter’s sick today so we’re staying inside with her and I’ve got time to kill.
Nice! Enjoy the vacay man! Leaving tomorrow evening for Honolulu, so I guess I will be in and out of here as well…and most likely not in the early AM. 3 hours behind back home…
September 27th, 2012 at 8:38 am
Where in the he!! can I get some Killians Red??? I live in Chico! Its Sierra Nevada or bust up here! SN is awesome but it looks like Killians is the way to go Sunday!
September 27th, 2012 at 8:38 am
neilb Says:
September 27th, 2012 at 7:36 am
LMN!!!!!
You watching the Liverpool behind the scenes show that’s on Fridays overhere.
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nopes, never even heard about it
September 27th, 2012 at 8:43 am
That guy Chris NY lost it, has no clue what he is talking about, anyone missing Murphy better get a life, and Van Dyke sorry, no brains!
September 27th, 2012 at 8:43 am
Chri still misses Hue, well Hopefully Hue will send Chris a nice Christmas card.
September 27th, 2012 at 8:51 am
as much as i hate to admit it, i expect peyton to destroy our weak zone defense with even weaker corners….thanks reggie
September 27th, 2012 at 8:52 am
chris is smart enough to look through the con job reggie sold to mark davis
September 27th, 2012 at 9:01 am
Louis Murphy is no improvement on any receiver on this team. Not a bad guy, but a 4th/5th receiver and those are interchangeable on most teams.
Bruce Campbell rides the bench in Carolina while Mike Goodson has been a real contributor in Oakland.
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Louis Murphy’s 4 catches would rank 8th on our team right now, and 5th amongst our wideouts. We’ll get more value out of the 7th-rounder the Panthers gave up for him.
As for Campbell: Last Thursday, the Panthers’ starting RT missed the game, but Campbell STILL didn’t play; they used their other backup tackle instead, which means Campbell’s buried to Barksdale-level on their chart. Goodson’s actually helped us. No-brainer as to who got the better deal.
September 27th, 2012 at 9:02 am
Al_is_theraiders Says:
September 27th, 2012 at 8:51 am
as much as i hate to admit it, i expect peyton to destroy our weak zone defense with even weaker corners….thanks reggie
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That remains to be seen. Al’s bump-and-run would have been shredded by Peyton, no doubt.
September 27th, 2012 at 9:05 am
To any Sons of Anarchy fans out there: Johnny “Half-Sack” Lewis killed his landlady yesterday and then took his own life. Very sad story and a very troubled young man. Especially sad that he saw the need to take someone else with him.
http://todayentertainment.today.com/_news/2012/09/27/14124188-sons-of-anarchy-actor-dies-in-fall-is-suspect-in-landladys-death
September 27th, 2012 at 9:06 am
Morning all……C’mon Al tell us what you really think.
Don’t hold back.lol.
I must say though that I’m not looking forward to week 12 at Cinci.I’m a Huejax fanboy and loved the ballsy
play calling….He would take what they gave.
September 27th, 2012 at 9:09 am
Hey RaiderDuck, stop using logic and facts!
lol
September 27th, 2012 at 9:10 am
RaiderDuck Says:
September 27th, 2012 at 9:02 am
Al_is_theraiders Says:
September 27th, 2012 at 8:51 am
as much as i hate to admit it, i expect peyton to destroy our weak zone defense with even weaker corners….thanks reggie
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That remains to be seen. Al’s bump-and-run would have been shredded by Peyton, no doubt.
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Not so.We gave him all kinds of problems.He never saw man that often and that was all we played.
September 27th, 2012 at 9:13 am
I must say though that I’m not looking forward to week 12 at Cinci.
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I am. Palmer is going to play the game of his life.
September 27th, 2012 at 9:17 am
Twinkle Says:
September 27th, 2012 at 9:10 am
Not so. We gave him all kinds of problems. He never saw man that often and that was all we played.
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http://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/game_query.cgi?tm1=rai&tm2=clt&yr=all
We’ve played Peyton three times in the last decade, and the only time he DIDN’T hang 30 points on us was in late 2007 when Dungy had his team in full “Don’t Get Anyone Hurt Before the Playoffs” mode.
September 27th, 2012 at 9:17 am
our zone covg defense is horrendous….press man makes peyton have to throw a perfect ball with lots of zip(that he no longer has)…ben rothisburger passed for how many yards?
September 27th, 2012 at 9:19 am
kyle orton and casell can shred this defense….are you really suggesting joselio hansen and pat lee are a playoff combo of corners….cmon man.
September 27th, 2012 at 9:19 am
I cant remember ever beating Peyton Manning teams… Have we ever beaten him?? Anyway.. maybe this is the week.. one good hard hit to the and he’s OUT!! I also dont expect the real refs to cut us the same break that the footlocker refs did..we only had 3 penalties last week vs pitt, and thats not bad at all.. I miss them already!!
September 27th, 2012 at 9:22 am
Al_is_theraiders Says:
September 27th, 2012 at 9:19 am
kyle orton and casell can shred this defense….are you really suggesting joselio hansen and pat lee are a playoff combo of corners….cmon man.
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No, I’m not suggesting that. Reggie cannot reasonably be blamed for both his starting corners being knocked out with injuries that neither ever had before. You take ANY team in the league and knock out both their starting CBs, and they’ll be scrambling for answers, just like we are.
However, surely YOU can’t be suggesting that putting Hanson and Lee out there on bump-and-run islands is the way to go????
September 27th, 2012 at 9:22 am
biekert figured out his calls and we beat him in the 2nd half a while ago…
September 27th, 2012 at 9:23 am
but bartell and spencer are slightly better for the extra 15 minutes they are on the field before they get hurt….
September 27th, 2012 at 9:26 am
I don’t doubt it PA but we are starting to look like Foutsie’s Chargers.Could be a problem if we have to score 34 to win by 3.Add the fact that Cinci won’t be short of film on CP and the jetlag….I dunno
September 27th, 2012 at 9:26 am
my point is dvd with chekwa in press man wouldve shouldve been the plan…not this zone crap….how many yards did ben pass for? how many tds? even a declining rivers had a great day against this d
September 27th, 2012 at 9:34 am
No score predictions. Bringing bad mojo to our Raiders with all your overconfidence. Let’s try something new this week. Predictions of total penalties and penalties called on each team. Tie breaker is total penalty yards.
September 27th, 2012 at 9:34 am
Al_is_theraiders Says:
September 27th, 2012 at 9:26 am
my point is dvd with chekwa in press man wouldve shouldve been the plan
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LMAO
Anyone who takes you seriously after this statement is nuts.
Two minimally talented jokers playing on islands is the preferred solution. Right.
September 27th, 2012 at 9:34 am
Duck…statistics,more statistics and damn lies…lol.
The games were close bar the 2004 game and Indy was beating up pretty much everyone ‘cept Boston.We fared better than most.PM loves tearing up zone D’s.
September 27th, 2012 at 9:35 am
Al_is_theraiders Says:
September 27th, 2012 at 9:26 am
my point is dvd with chekwa in press man wouldve shouldve been the plan…not this zone crap….how many yards did ben pass for? how many tds? even a declining rivers had a great day against this d
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DVD and Chekwa in press man would be TORCHED against a good QB. I’m talking 500 yards passing here.
As for “great day,” Rivers only threw for 231 yards against us.
September 27th, 2012 at 9:38 am
Al it was only a quarter mile and all he could manage was four TD’s.
September 27th, 2012 at 9:40 am
Name………………………total………Raiders………Donks………total yards
The Big Banana………..16…………9……………….7……………..155
September 27th, 2012 at 9:40 am
Lol, that didn’t work out so well…
September 27th, 2012 at 9:42 am
Hey Ref’s.Stick to your guns men.Don’t let the owners roll you.
Last week was the first time since 91 that we scored on every possession in a half.Were the Refs on strike in 91 also?
September 27th, 2012 at 9:44 am
The Big Banana Says:
September 27th, 2012 at 9:40 am
Name………………………total………Raiders………Donks………total yards
The Big Banana………..16…………9……………….7……………..155
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And your predictions for the other 3 quarters?
September 27th, 2012 at 9:44 am
Duck
See my post on 343.
Reggie is dealing with a mess and I understand that.
There is a reason why free agents are free agents.
Injuries are one of them.
When we start to draft real football players we will be able to dig ourselves out of this personnel disaster.
September 27th, 2012 at 9:46 am
Twinkle Says:
September 27th, 2012 at 9:44 am
The Big Banana Says:
September 27th, 2012 at 9:40 am
Name………………………total………Raiders………Donks………total yards
The Big Banana………..16…………9……………….7……………..155
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And your predictions for the other 3 quarters?
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Lol. Do we know who’s refereeing the game? I guess I should depend it on that. If Triplette or Huchuli, double all my numbers.
September 27th, 2012 at 9:51 am
duck is a zone freak…he cant understand what he sees..,if ben put those numbers up, i cant imagine what manning or brees will put up…
September 27th, 2012 at 9:57 am
Base D:
RDE: Shaughnessy
DT: Seymour
DT: TK
LDE: Houston
Nickel D:
RDE: Carter
DT: Seymour/ Bryant
DT: TK/ Houston
LDE: Shaughnessy
Backup DT: Bilukidi
Backup DEs: Tollefson, Crawford
September 27th, 2012 at 9:57 am
aaaa
September 27th, 2012 at 9:58 am
What did I tell all of you?
September 27th, 2012 at 10:00 am
Didn’t we beat Peyton Manning’s Colts in Indy in 2000?
September 27th, 2012 at 10:01 am
Steelers were talking us beating them defensively.Is their defense that bad?
September 27th, 2012 at 10:01 am
AAhhhh!!BACK!!
Before I get stopped from posting AGAIN.
LMN….
The show is called “Being Liverpool”.It’s on Channel 5 at 9o’clock on Fridays.6 parts – first was on last week.
Hope you can find it on the internet.
September 27th, 2012 at 10:03 am
Okay….
Blog keeps cutting me off.
Back tomorrow.
Have a good one Nation.
September 27th, 2012 at 10:04 am
Yep 38-31 in 2000.
September 27th, 2012 at 10:18 am
In reply to neilb…I have no clue what trips the ‘awaiting moderation’ gig either.
September 27th, 2012 at 10:27 am
It’s a great day to be a Raiders fan. Isn’t it?!
Interesting viewpoints:
Seymour Bush Says:
Allen and Mackenzie aren’t the type to do something just to do something. They are bent on improving the team. It is hard to believe getting rid of a lot of dead wood is not going to improve this team on mulitple levels.
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Chris in NY Says:
…/…Routt was making too much and Barksdale was a bad ZBS fit and might not have the determination to emerge at this level.
The other four were clearly mistakes by Sir Chubby Checker.
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First…there haven’t been the immediate wholesale personnel changes many predicted. The changes here have been many, but the major changes will be long-term and Organizational in scale. It will take years.
He’s doing a fine job…but there is absolutely zero proof that ReggieMac’s changes will result in any better results on the field this year, or in future. Only time will tell. He seems to know what he’s doing, but that sure doesn’t mean he’s right with his moves. There are great personnel men all over the NFL who are wrong half the time when judging potential.
BUT…it’s simply too soon to know whether Reggie made mistakes in cutting those he did. Especially with young Players, it can take a few years. Personally, I think Pittsburgh will turn DVD into a good CB (like he could be here)…and I think Chekwa’s got the talent also. But, talent doesn’t mean good enough.
Right now…we’re no better or worse in the W-L column than we might have been with Al. But, there is much promise in a calmer and more structured Organization.
However, as far as judging talent goes, not too many people were as qualified as Al was…even when he was old. Rather than say ReggieMac is flat-out making personnel mistakes, I’ll just disagree with a few of them…and hope he’s right.
September 27th, 2012 at 10:37 am
Regarding Personnel changes by Reggie:
1) The personnel department under Al consisted of an 80+ year old and a bunch of Yes-Men.
2) I don’t think Reggie’s personnel department is that bad.
Change the whole roster Regge! wohooooo1
September 27th, 2012 at 10:45 am
So what exactly does Tarver do anyway?
I find it disconcerting that Huff discovers he needs to not play off so much by recieving phone calls from a PLAYER who plays for ANOTHER TEAM in a differnt conference and he states THAT is how he knows now he shouldn’t do that.
Shouldn’t Tarver be telling him this stuff? NOT Nnamdi Asomugha?
September 27th, 2012 at 10:49 am
tarver is proving to be overated to me…last years def was better at pass…there is improvement in run def or is it that teams know they can pass on this zone def?
September 27th, 2012 at 10:51 am
D Needs to step up big time this Sunday
September 27th, 2012 at 10:56 am
I think im going to meet the replacement refs. they were funny. But look at the Donks chest straps……LOL
http://cjzero.com/gifs/SouthParkNFL.gif
September 27th, 2012 at 10:56 am
Surprise surprise, Peter King picks us to lose,….
September 27th, 2012 at 10:56 am
*miss the refs
September 27th, 2012 at 10:58 am
Not a surprise Buck everyone picking us to loose. Im going to wait on schaffer i think im starting to like that guy. he was the only talking head that picked us last week. R A I D E R S 27
donkeys 24
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September 27th, 2012 at 11:01 am
And…it’s also too early to tell how Tarver and Dennis Allen are doing. For a “Defensive-minded” HC, and another recognized young Defensive mind in Tarver, we sure haven’t seen the results we wanted thus far.
I still expect major improvement…but it’s not here yet. It’s going to take game-after-game-after-game before I believe the D is improved. Winning close games 34-31 is great and all…but I’d rather win that game 31-17, knowing my Defense was stout and tough to beat.
I look forward to the day when Dennis Allen stops his Art Shell impersonation on the sideline…and he and Tarver get their Defense (and whole Team) as fired-up as the opponents all seem to be. Confidence and cockiness goes a long way on D…and it’s time to get some built with these guys.
September 27th, 2012 at 11:01 am
Kam Wimbley – 8 tackles, 1 sack (on pace for 42.5 tackles and 5 sacks…) yup thats worth 11 million
Stan Routt 9 tackles, 1 int. Another 11 million dollar player?
DVD… has ZERO stats with the steelers. He may have suited but he hasn’t played yet
Bruce Campbell suited for only 1 of the panthers 3 games and allowed 2 sacks (goodson scored a TD for us, and had a late return thate set up another td drive… we win that trade)
Lou Murphy has 4 catches for 70 yards (3 for 63 week 1) We have 7 players with more catches and yards. Murphy could have contributed, but he was jettisoned before Ford got hurt, and he was clearly behind DHB, Moore, Ford, and Streater, and they wanted Criner to have the opportunity to contribute.
September 27th, 2012 at 11:02 am
I didn’t even mention barksdale… has he EVER suited for a game?
September 27th, 2012 at 11:03 am
Tarver has the worst secondary in the nfl to work with.. im sure he just tells them not to get beat over the top.
September 27th, 2012 at 11:05 am
410.Al_is_theraiders Says:
September 27th, 2012 at 10:49 am
tarver is proving to be overated to me…last years def was better at pass…there is improvement in run def or is it that teams know they can pass on this zone def?
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Tarver is over rated? You continously make ignorant statements in here… are you another of Sulli’s sock puppet personalities? Yes our secondary blows. It has NOTHING to do with scheme, and everything to do with the execution by the players. You just have to complain about that since Knapp shut your mouth this weekend when the PLAYERS executed the scheme properly.
September 27th, 2012 at 11:07 am
Knapp adjusted his playcalling..
September 27th, 2012 at 11:09 am
Actually, DVD has been stellar on Special Teams. That’s what a lot of good young Players do.
Anyone who says DVD, or Barksdale for that matter, doesn’t have the goods to become a high-quality NFL starter is either biased, making a huge assumption (guess), or is just plain stubborn in their convictions that whatever Al did was wrong, and whatever Reggie’s doing is right.
The real truth, like most things, lies somewhere in the middle. Again…it’s just too early to tell how Reggie’s cuts will work out elsewhere. The most important thing for US, the Raiders and fans, is that ReggieMac replaces those guys with talent that does pan-out right here…regardless what those former Raiders do elswhere.
September 27th, 2012 at 11:09 am
Ratings:
Palmer: 89.3 (15th)
Rivers: 86.5 (17th)
Manning: 85.6 (20th)
Cassel: 73.8. (27th)
September 27th, 2012 at 11:11 am
Kinda funny, got it from a co-worker
All 32 NFL Quarterbacks & Their Muppet Doppelgangers
http://www.buzzfeed.com/benrosen/all-32-nfl-quarterbacks-their-muppet-doppelgange
Carson=Animal
Rivers=Angry Miss Piggy
September 27th, 2012 at 11:13 am
bcz24…kinda like bergstrom?? oh yeah briesel has improved the run game…maybe hanson, francies, bartell and spencer have improved our pass def? Special teams started great huh? took you 7 players to surpass murphy? talk about ignorant…
September 27th, 2012 at 11:17 am
If knapp calls this game the way he did 1 & 2 we’re fùcked..
September 27th, 2012 at 11:19 am
Knapp’s playcalling wasn’t that great, guys. 2nd-and-long?? How about a pitch to the RB? Yeah, that ought to work.
The Players executed…and a lot of guys made things happen on broken/breaking-down plays. Without DMC’s long TD, and Carson Palmer playing brilliantly at times, we probably would’ve lost last week by at least 14-points. It certainly wasn’t a blow-out win, although it was a great one.
September 27th, 2012 at 11:19 am
Schein and Gannon picked us to lose, who cares……..
September 27th, 2012 at 11:21 am
If the talking-heads picked us to lose, it must be all over then.
September 27th, 2012 at 11:21 am
Knapps playcalling will never be great.. he’s mediocre and this is his last job as an oc..
September 27th, 2012 at 11:22 am
Al_is_theraiders Says:
September 27th, 2012 at 11:13 am
Special teams started great huh? took you 7 players to surpass murphy?
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He meant that we have seven players on our roster right now who EACH have more catches than Murphy: DMac, Myers, DHB, Moore, Streater, Reece and Hagan.
September 27th, 2012 at 11:22 am
I’m pretty sure some of these fans in here are women. No way a man could b!tch, nag and moan everyday about the same thing regardless of facts or evidence. Day after day after day………….STFU and get me a beer!
Relentless I tell ya.
September 27th, 2012 at 11:23 am
Also, Ihenacho was just signed to the practice squad, replacing Owosu-Ansah (or whatever the dude’s name was).
September 27th, 2012 at 11:24 am
But at least against Pittsburgh we passed past the sticks on 3rd dns.. and commited to running between the tackles against 2 deep safeties.
September 27th, 2012 at 11:24 am
Hayes
Anyone who continues to criticize coaching is ignorant when it comes to the Raiders and football in general. We have not had a winning season in 10 years because our players suck.
You can not blame Ryan, Marshall, Bresnahan, Allen or Tarver.
Players need to execute.
If DVD was good he would have made the team. (See Burris, Moore etc.).
See my post on 343.
Having to sign the types of players we have had to recently is pathetic. Reggie’s hands are tied and he is doing the best he can. We have drafted poorly for the last 10 years and it shows in W/L’s.
You build strong teams through the DRAFT. (Especially on the line of scrimmage).
September 27th, 2012 at 11:25 am
I would assume this week is gonna be all about the run game and underneath throws. Gotta slow that pass rush down, keep those LB’s back and hit ‘em with screens when they come.
September 27th, 2012 at 11:26 am
Here’s why we win:
1) DA has some Intel on Their D and O
2) DMAC owns the Donks
3)Their D is missing some LB’s and is suspect vs the Run
4) Andre carter creates a little space for Kelly and Seymour to take down Peyton
Raiders-24
Donks- 21
September 27th, 2012 at 11:26 am
425.Al_is_theraiders Says:
September 27th, 2012 at 11:13 am
bcz24…kinda like bergstrom?? oh yeah briesel has improved the run game…maybe hanson, francies, bartell and spencer have improved our pass def? Special teams started great huh? took you 7 players to surpass murphy? talk about ignorant…
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No, those guys are all low cost stop gaps. We can’t afford quality talent. Good old uncle Al dug us into the marianas trench with his ridiculous spending. Reggie is fixing THAT. Once the financial house is back in order, the infusion of talent can start… you are the ignorant one for 1. Over-estimating the talent on this roster and 2. assuming ANYONE could come in and win immediately fron the position we were/still are in. No draft picks, no cap money, no depth, this was never a playoff team. We ALMOST made the playoffs last year… which just shows you how sorry our division was last year. You act as though Reggie inherited the 2007 Patriots undefeated team and all he needed was a bit of luck to run the table. Thats just simply not the case.
Your comment about Louis Murphy just makes no sense at all. I said we have EIGHT players on our roster right now with more production on the year than Murphy.
September 27th, 2012 at 11:27 am
Briesel looked pretty damn good on Sunday, it was his hole that McFadden ran through for the 64 yard TD.
September 27th, 2012 at 11:28 am
Cant blame bres? Riiight… he’s a hot commodity anyone would be stupid to criticize him…. best coach ive EVER SEEN
September 27th, 2012 at 11:29 am
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September 27th, 2012 at 11:29 am
The Donks gave up 150 yrds on the ground Sunday aginst Texas…. I think McFaddens gonna have a good day…. Also think Palmers gonna light up the Donk CBS ….
September 27th, 2012 at 11:30 am
just open your eyes and dont be so quick to believe thecrap the media says, dont believe the crap da, reggie and co say. Look at the games and ask are we better than last year?
September 27th, 2012 at 11:31 am
RaiderDuck Says:
He meant that we have seven players on our roster right now who EACH have more catches than Murphy: DMac, Myers, DHB, Moore, Streater, Reece and Hagan.
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Of those 6, only 4 are WR’s. Let’s go apples-to-apples: To be fair…if Murph was still here, he would probably have more receptions than Hagen & Streater combined (Hagen wouldn’t even be here, actually).
Fact is, though…Murph probably has reached his potential as a Player, while the other guys mentioned continue to show improvement. All we can hope for with ReggieMac is that the (young) guys he fills the roster with will show better (and sooner?) than the guys they replace.
September 27th, 2012 at 11:32 am
427.HayesDaze37 Says:
September 27th, 2012 at 11:19 am
Knapp’s playcalling wasn’t that great, guys. 2nd-and-long?? How about a pitch to the RB? Yeah, that ought to work.
The Players executed…and a lot of guys made things happen on broken/breaking-down plays. Without DMC’s long TD, and Carson Palmer playing brilliantly at times, we probably would’ve lost last week by at least 14-points. It certainly wasn’t a blow-out win, although it was a great one.
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If not for DMo17 slipping and falling down Palmer doesn’t throw an int. If not for an illegal pick by mike wallace on 4th down Pittsburg doesn’t score off of the palmer int.
September 27th, 2012 at 11:32 am
DutchRaider77 Says:
September 27th, 2012 at 11:11 am
Kinda funny, got it from a co-worker
All 32 NFL Quarterbacks & Their Muppet Doppelgangers
http://www.buzzfeed.com/benrosen/all-32-nfl-quarterbacks-their-muppet-doppelgange
Carson=Animal
Rivers=Angry Miss Piggy
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Some of those were spot on. LOL
September 27th, 2012 at 11:32 am
in order for us to win we have to win the time of posetion batle + a couple of turovers. keeps payton of the field. he almost got a comeback win in both games cause he keept getting the ball back. a score on the first posetion will set up the tone.
September 27th, 2012 at 11:32 am
Al_is_theraiders Says:
September 27th, 2012 at 11:30 am
just open your eyes and dont be so quick to believe thecrap the media says, dont believe the crap da, reggie and co say. Look at the games and ask are we better than last year?
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Our behind-the-scenes organization is MUCH improved over a year ago.
As for the product on the field…ask me again at mid-season. It’s too early to tell right now.
September 27th, 2012 at 11:32 am
443.Al_is_theraiders Says:
September 27th, 2012 at 11:30 am
just open your eyes and dont be so quick to believe thecrap the media says, dont believe the crap da, reggie and co say. Look at the games and ask are we better than last year?
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No. We aren’t. Who said we were? Who said they expected instant upgrades? Who has apparently unrealist opinions of what is possible in the NFL.
September 27th, 2012 at 11:32 am
RaiderDuck Says:
September 27th, 2012 at 11:23 am
Also, Ihenacho was just signed to the practice squad, replacing Owosu-Ansah (or whatever the dude’s name was).
Good, liked that guys motor…sure, against other teams scrubs, but…
September 27th, 2012 at 11:33 am
1 freakn run? If that was the mark kwame harris is available…
September 27th, 2012 at 11:33 am
Also, the Pats have released Kellen Winslow, at his request.
September 27th, 2012 at 11:34 am
The number 1 problem I see here over and over and over… the over-estimation of our own talent.
September 27th, 2012 at 11:35 am
Yep… Peyton’s been starting slow.. Then coming back in the 4th… I thought it was a good sign that the Raider D held the steelers scoreless in the 4th and finally pressured Rothlesberger ..
September 27th, 2012 at 11:36 am
451.Al_is_theraiders Says:
September 27th, 2012 at 11:33 am
1 freakn run? If that was the mark kwame harris is available…
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Sure thing man. 1 run… thats it. All he has done. He literally hasnt even stepped on the field for every other play. Brilliant analysis… wish I would have seen it sooner.
September 27th, 2012 at 11:36 am
Bcz24 Says:
September 27th, 2012 at 11:34 am
The number 1 problem I see here over and over and over… the over-estimation of our own talent.
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As evidenced by our high-priced starters leaving and signing elsewhere as either low-paid starters or outright backups.
September 27th, 2012 at 11:38 am
I was just refering to the members of this blog… not the way Al ran the team!
September 27th, 2012 at 11:40 am
Bcz24 Says:
September 27th, 2012 at 11:38 am
I was just refering to the members of this blog… not the way Al ran the team!
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But it fits either way. Look at all the people on this blog who thought Jason Campbell was the greatest thing since sliced bread, Louis Murphy was a world-beater and Bruce Campbell an All-Pro in the making.
September 27th, 2012 at 11:42 am
Charlie — If you don’t think there were coaching mistakes made in the last month, you’ve lost your mind. And…if you think schemes and coaching didn’t directly reflect on the field the last 3-games (more, if you count the “useless” but ugly pre-season), then you know less about football than you profess to.
The only way we should quiet our critiques of the Coaches is if we win, and win in strong fashion. Even then, we should NEVER stop criticizing the coaching. Why do they get a free pass?
AL didn’t…Mark won’t…and ReggieMac and the Coaches aren’t immune. When they become perfect at their jobs, then we should stop the critique. Since that’s never happening, I’ll continue to call it the way I see it:
This Coaching staff shows promise as a whole…but that’s all it is right now. Promise…with the hope that more moves work-out than those that don’t. Even then though, it doesn’t mean we have to agree with all of them.
September 27th, 2012 at 11:46 am
RaiderDuck Says:
September 27th, 2012 at 11:40 am
Bcz24 Says:
September 27th, 2012 at 11:38 am
I was just refering to the members of this blog… not the way Al ran the team!
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But it fits either way. Look at all the people on this blog who thought Jason Campbell was the greatest thing since sliced bread, Louis Murphy was a world-beater and Bruce Campbell an All-Pro in the making
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the reason campbell got props is because he is the only raider Qb in the last 10 years to have a winning record. and we needed that (i mean he had more wins than loses Not a team winning record. Murph got pumped up cause DHB didt do shnat in his first year and murph made some plays. either way they both gone im cool with palmer and next year WRs will be better that this years.
September 27th, 2012 at 11:51 am
Only 3 starters this year on the Broncos defense were starters last year under Dennis Allen.
Not as much as an advantage as maybe we thought.
September 27th, 2012 at 11:58 am
The reason scheme can make a difference is when you keep it in place for more than 15 minutes.
You can not change it every year thinking that will solve the problem.
GOOD PLAYERS SOLVE THE PROBLEM!PLAYERS ARE 80% OF THE GAME.
Scheme continuity is important but any scheme needs good players to be effective.
Our players have been pathetic. If you do not see what Reggie is having to do to simply allow us to field a team you are delusional.
Turdell Sands, Gerard Warren, Sapp, Gibril Wilson, Webster Slaughter, Javon Walker, Aaron Brooks, Jamarcus Russell etc.
Pathetic. Lay the blame where it should be.
September 27th, 2012 at 11:58 am
Agreed saint.
im sure they change things up against us knowing tha Allen knows their schemes. as for the offence is a totally different offence. I mean they went from tebow to manning. nuff said
September 27th, 2012 at 12:04 pm
God, think about that for a sec.
From Tebow to Manning.
WOW!
September 27th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
Interesting article.
I see it too.
http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/8424339/fantasy-football-destroying-our-perceptions-nfl-athletes
September 27th, 2012 at 12:06 pm
I hate to break this to some of you but Al Davis died last year.He isn’t coming back and that is a good thing considering the product he gave us the last 10 years.Instead of making knee-jerk reactions to what is happening now,give Reggie,DA,and Tarver a little time to see what they can do.
September 27th, 2012 at 12:07 pm
Good afternoon peoples!
September 27th, 2012 at 12:08 pm
We will win in mile high.
DMAC will run crazy over these overrated Donks!
September 27th, 2012 at 12:11 pm
Operation neck snapper is in full-effect!!!
September 27th, 2012 at 12:15 pm
Its cool…
I talk to myself at times anyways
September 27th, 2012 at 12:15 pm
Hey DMAC!!!
September 27th, 2012 at 12:15 pm
Al Davis controlled the team for almost 50 years and gave us 3 SB trophies,yet you expect Reggie and his staff to win one in his 1st year.High expectations especially coming in to a place where the cupboard is fairly bare.
September 27th, 2012 at 12:16 pm
What up Hwnrdr
A’s losing 7-2
FK!
September 27th, 2012 at 12:18 pm
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September 27th, 2012 at 12:19 pm
I hope Carter has something left in the tank. We could really use his pass rushing specialty.
September 27th, 2012 at 12:20 pm
7-4 DMAC
September 27th, 2012 at 12:20 pm
A’s 4
Tex 7
September 27th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
We need to try to hold them at 7 Lefty. Our offense is clicking right now.
September 27th, 2012 at 12:22 pm
I agree.Down 3 in Texas is doable.
September 27th, 2012 at 12:23 pm
Goooooooood morning raider nation !!!!!
Its Thursday and I’m already itching for the donkeys.
Andre Carter, So’oto …. will they be a pass rush turning point? Andre Carter will be in on 3rd down I assume Sunday. So’oto might be a speical teams insert?
Brandien going to get an DB action?
September 27th, 2012 at 12:25 pm
I think Rolando needs to put a hit on Manning like Joe Mays put on Schaub.
September 27th, 2012 at 12:26 pm
L.A. Raider Dave Says:
September 27th, 2012 at 12:25 pm
I think Rolando needs to put a hit on Manning like Joe Mays put on Schaub.
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Ahhhhhhh, the battle of the weak necks. Manning with the injured neck and Rolando with his skinny brontosaurus neck.
The anxiety is killing me.
September 27th, 2012 at 12:27 pm
7-4….yup I agree, doable in Texas!
September 27th, 2012 at 12:28 pm
L.A. Raider Dave Says:
September 27th, 2012 at 12:25 pm
I think Rolando needs to put a hit on Manning like Joe Mays put on Schaub.
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Yeah, that’s just what we need. Give the refs a reason to make the Raiders the most penalized team again. Raiders need to make a good impression this week.
September 27th, 2012 at 12:34 pm
I dont care what the refs impression of our team is. It never mattered to them in the past anyways.
September 27th, 2012 at 12:35 pm
Charlie Says:
September 27th, 2012 at 11:58 am
GOOD PLAYERS SOLVE THE PROBLEM!PLAYERS ARE 80% OF THE GAME.
Our players have been pathetic. If you do not see what Reggie is having to do to simply allow us to field a team you are delusional.
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Pathetic. Lay the blame where it should be.
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Who says I don’t blame Al for his mistakes? They’re totally different subjects. Even though Al made many, what makes you think ReggieMac hasn’t or won’t make plenty of mistakes? That’s just not being realistic…and it has nothing to do with me being delusional. Simply because Reggie’s made changes, it’s delusional to think they are all good ones. That goes not just for Reggie, but for any GM.
Not agreeing with every move Reggie/Dennis Allen/Tarver/Knapp make doesn’t make me a hater. It makes me someone who cares about seeing the best product on the field…and I’ll wait to proclaim it a complete success until we see more W’s. And I was expecting (hoping) for more W’s with Al, too, but we know how that went.
Now that Al’s gone, I won’t even compare Reggie (or anyone) to him…I will compare Reggie to other GM’s, and to my expectations of him in his position. So far, I think he’s doing a fine job…and his plan deserves a chance to play-out. However, I’ll continue to call it the way I see it…far more objectively than many — Charlie — are willing to do.
When they do well, I’ll call it. When they don’t, I’ll call it. And when it’s too early to tell, like now, I’ll call that too.
September 27th, 2012 at 12:44 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 27th, 2012 at 4:08 am
I’m pretty sure we all circled Week 4 on the schedule when Manning signed with Dungver this offseason. Dennis Allen wants to beat his old team, too.
Well, it’s finally here and both teams are 1-2.
OPERATION NECK SNAPPER!!
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let’s not talk about snappers
September 27th, 2012 at 12:45 pm
for all of u fantasy gurus, i’m giving u my intuition/knowledge pickup of the week, before it’s too late. jamie harper. who u say? 5′ 11″ 233 rb for……the titans. chris johnson has 45 yards this year. that’s correct. no need to check. that’s a cool average of 15 yards per game for u math wizards. so, when he starts meekly running into his o-line’s backs with his arm stuck out, while saying “no means no”, at some point soon, as the coach realizes 1-3 is on the horizon, he will look to his bench, where he will find mr. harper, a bulldozer from clemson with i think 3 carries to his name. but a guy like that could start pushing the pile and getting goal line looks. cj’s career is just about done.
September 27th, 2012 at 12:57 pm
Tarver, the mad chemist needs to impress me this week…Mannning had been dinking-dunking for long drives. Needs to scheme a good zone disquise to bottle-up the flats and close the pocket with the line.
September 27th, 2012 at 1:39 pm
YO HOLLA BACK TO THE BEEECH DIGGITY DAWG
Whut up Blog Playas, still gettin’ my party swerve on here at the Catamaran Mission Beach.
Rasta Ganja – my ocean smooth reggae band – played a killer show last night at the beach volleyball courts in our bathrobes
I popped about 1000 boner-dawgs checking out the talent while I was busting out our hits
Afterward we hit Moray’s Lounge where I dry humped a hippie against a tiki fountain
Then we had a quick Pina Colada drinking contest before taking the jam back to the suite. That’s when the Magnums started flying and I positioned many hizzies into the classic doggy style position
Shout out to USA, lovin’ Lady Liberty