Report: Barksdale waived
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Wednesday, September 26th, 2012 at 8:28 am in Oakland Raiders.
The Raiders waived third-round draft pick Joe Barksdale Wednesday morning, according to The Sideline View.
Barksdale was inactive for all three days and was bypassed for backup duty against Pittsburgh in favor of 2012 rookie Tony Bergstrom, who was moved from guard.
The LSU product joins DeMarcus Van Dyke and Chimdi Chekwa as Class of ‘11 picks no longer on the Raiders’ 53-man roster.
Wide receiver Tori Gurley tweeted Tuesday night he had joined the Raiders, although it didn’t specify whether it was on the practice squad or 53-man roster.
Note: Gurley, like linebacker Vic So’oto, is an ex-Green Bay player. Gurley was among the final cuts by the Packers and was signed to the Minnesota practice squad. Unless he was recently waived by Minnesota, Gurley was likely signed to Oakland’s 53-man roster _ much like another ex-Packer _ Brandian Ross _ was last week.
Gurley was on the Packers practice squad last season when general manager Reggie McKenzie was director of football operations.
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September 26th, 2012 at 8:29 am
Morilla Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 8:27 am
The Robbins story is a sad one. Mental health issues and addictions are nothing to scorn or laugh at. That guy has had a very rough ride, best of luck to him.
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True. We should also stop laughing at Beeecham and get him some help.
September 26th, 2012 at 8:31 am
Deuces Joseph, you stunk.
September 26th, 2012 at 8:32 am
Bout time.
September 26th, 2012 at 8:32 am
Go RAIDERS!!!!!!
September 26th, 2012 at 8:34 am
r8eray Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 8:33 am
I wonder who the Raiders will sign after Barksdale release?
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No one. With the additions of So’oto and Gurley, the roster is at 53.
September 26th, 2012 at 8:35 am
Who’s left from that draft? Wiz and…
September 26th, 2012 at 8:36 am
Unless I am mistaken, a player can’t be taken from another team’s practice squad unless they are placed on your 53 player roster.
Am I missing something, Jerry?
September 26th, 2012 at 8:36 am
Moore was drafted last year as well, right?
September 26th, 2012 at 8:36 am
You’re right Ghost87.
September 26th, 2012 at 8:37 am
Bleacher Report: 2011 Draft Huge Upside to Most of Raiders Picks:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/692608-raiders-2011-draft-huge-upside-to-most-of-oaklands-picks
September 26th, 2012 at 8:37 am
Wiz, Moore, Gordon, and Ausberry
September 26th, 2012 at 8:38 am
Still a good draft if Moore and one of the TEs pan out.
September 26th, 2012 at 8:39 am
R8eray Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 8:27 am
Raiders waived OT Joseph Barksdale.
New GM Reggie McKenzie continues to clean up the old regime’s mess. Barksdale was a 2011 third-round pick that appeared in no games this year and ends his Raider career with zero starts. He’ll attract attention on the open market thanks to his 39 college starts at LSU and 6′4/325 frame.
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A prime example of a player with all the smarts and physical traits to be a good football player.
A prospect that the old reggime would have held the coaching staff responsible for despite the fact that the kid was never going to get it done.
So far, Reggies boys that he’s brought in have all been more good than bad.
Is Checkwa still on the PS? It is saying something about the kid if he is still surviving all this turnover. I wonder if Reggie wishes he could have DVD back, knowing how injuries would play out and hindsight being 20/20?
September 26th, 2012 at 8:40 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 8:28 am
Since when cant he catch?
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I have seen him drop two passes in the last 2 preseasons, both dumpoffs in which he was looking for the defender before he caught it, and of course his penchant on kickoffs for dropping the ball.
Mix that with his fumbles = bad hands
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Fair enough.
I guess in all those circumstances I just saw a kid who looked excited and needed to relax. I didnt really see a guy that “couldnt catch” or had bad natural form and catching ability. Thats just my opinion tho.
September 26th, 2012 at 8:40 am
Ghost87 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 8:36 am
Unless I am mistaken, a player can’t be taken from another team’s practice squad unless they are placed on your 53 player roster.
Am I missing something, Jerry?
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Yup. And we have to keep him on the 53-man roster for a minimum of three games (or at least pay him for those games).
September 26th, 2012 at 8:40 am
PITT REPORT
Im watching this game with the DT’s and DE’s under the microscope. Also looking to see what went right with the O-Line and what is the issue with our receiving corps, are they getting mugged downfield or are their routes or are they still running sloppy routes. Also, Special Teams was worlds better this game. Is Hoffman off the hot seat?
Here we go:
Opening defensive series… D was excellent. DT’s getting good push and DE’s were actually hurrying Big Ben. Our DBs need to be more aggressive. We got exploited on that pick play but oh well. Huff blew his coverage on the TD. There was going to be a adjustment curve for him changing positions, we know that and accept it.
McFadden’s long run… More impressive than DHB’s blocking was the way he sold the route. The CB thought it was a go route and wasnt even looking into the backfield. By the time the CB realized that it was not a pass play, DMC was already blowing by. All blocking aside, if DHB doesnt sell this, the CB breaks up the run. These are the LITTLE things that cause breakdowns in a defense that result in a huge play. The other major breakdown on Pitt was that the ILB completely missed his gap and left a gapping hole for DMC to run thru. Normally these are the types of mistakes we are making. Big plays dont happen without big breakdowns. The line did good in not getting pushed back like in previous weeks, that is a major improvement. But that play only goes for 4 yards if the ILB doesnt screw up. That is the benefit of the ZBS, it forces the LB’s to commit to a gap before the RB has too, thus giving the RB the advantage.
HC – We won the penalty and turnover battle. That usually equals a win in the NFL. Credit DA here. But when the old refs come back, its gonna get ugly for us because the biases will be back also. I dont really see us taking advantage of the replacement refs like most teams seem to be coached into doing. This is hurting us now but will pay dividends once Pete Rozelle’s thugs come back. And for all you idiots that wanted more aggressiveness and creativity, how about going for it on 4th that early in the game that far in the red zone? Or how about the onside kick? That was a great play call. Goodson just has to make that play.
OC – I know you monkeys dont want to admit it, but Knapp called the same plays he always did. Give the credit where it is due. He called McFadden’s big run. DMC said it in the press conference. It’s amazing what our O can do when the lineman actually block. But the jackals here will still ignore it, just like when they tried to give Palmer the credit instead of Knapp for the big run, as if they were in the huddle and knew the call. An agenda will make you see only what you want to see.
DC – Tarver’s gameplan was solid. Lots of zone. Dont give up a big play. Bring pressure as the game progressed. It will be interesting to see what he dials up for Peyton.
QB – Palmer was killing it. A+. Nothing more to say here. We scored on our final 5 possessions. That is ELITE QB play right there.
RB – If you were one of the people calling to trade DMC, slap yourself. If you were one of the people calling for Goodson to start, castrate yourself and save the gene pool.
WR – Still too many drops on catchable balls by this unit. Pitt’s DB’s were mauling our guys during their routes. Credit them for taking advantage of the refs.
TE – Meyers and Aus are GREAT in the passing game. But the blocking is still a major concern and needs improvement. We wont be able to attack the edges until this unit improves drastically.
OLine – Night and day difference. Briesel was a completely different player. Our line also got push and was changing the line of scrimmage for the first time this year. Maybe we should be giving massive credit to the lines of Miami and SanDiusky for making us look so bad? Or maybe our Line is finally starting to gel and get it figured out. Either way, Pitt got manhandled.
DLine – Kelly is routinely double teamed. When he isnt, he is getting great push into the QB. DE’s were active, Ben is just great at getting rid of the ball. If we get the same effort out of this unit in Dungver, Manning will have lots of trouble. The contingent of semi’s here that are hating Seymore and Kelly are seriously mistaken. These guys are playing VERY well. ShoNasty is still pretty invisible. He’s got to go up against the LT which is generally the best lineman. But he was supposed to have a breakout year. We are still waiting.
LBs – Wheeler is the best player on D this year. He is involved on so many plays and saved us multiple times during the game where we were beat. Our LB core is rock solid when we do our jobs. Burris is getting better with every play. He gets better as he settles down. And you can see RoMac’s play improve as well when he’s not worried about Burris. Tollefson is non-existent at this point.
DBs – Gio’s play recognition and reaction speed is excellent. Not so good on the anticipation early on but he grows more aggressive as the game goes on. Huff has to be more aggressive, I expect he will as he grows into the position. Pat Lee showed improvement. This unit will be stressed against Dungver. We’ll probably still be playing zone, but with a lot more blitzing so they will have less help in the secondary from the LB corps. This unit needs to have a big game next week.
Special Teams – new punt returner Adams is the best we’ve had since JLH. We got lucking on the TD punt return that was called back. But overall, this unit was almost as improved as our other highly improved unit, the OLine. Goodson and Reece’s patience when running back a kickoff is VERY underrated.
Replacement Refs – Its 70s football for now. Im loving that we arent getting the bias against us. But when the old guys return, expect us to be getting those 5-6 head scratching penalties a game back. The good thing is that DA has us at around only 3-5 of our own penalties a game. Kelly isnt jumping offsides anymore and yet he’s still getting a good jump on the snap.
September 26th, 2012 at 8:41 am
Morilla Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 8:27 am
The Robbins story is a sad one. Mental health issues and addictions are nothing to scorn or laugh at. That guy has had a very rough ride, best of luck to him.
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September 26th, 2012 at 8:42 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 8:30 am
And I dont think his running between the tackles is that bad. He’s shifty in a Harvey Williams sort of way.
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Harvey was a tough inside runner for year in the NFL.
Taiwan has maybe 10-15 NFL carries between the tackles in both preseason and regular season.
Not sure how you come to that comparision.
I would like to see Jones get some touches, but you have seen Hue and Knapp have to be “creative” to get him the ball, because handing him the ball on a standard run play, is a wasted play.
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The comparison is based on their running styles and elusiveness. Not their production, of which, there is no comparison.
I was watching old Harvey highlights just a few weeks ago on YouTube.
September 26th, 2012 at 8:43 am
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 8:38 am
Still a good draft if Moore and one of the TEs pan out.
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Both Gordon and Aus both seem to be developing well.
Still a good draft in my opinion.
September 26th, 2012 at 8:46 am
Im kinda surprised C. Ihenacho hasnt survived the turnover.
September 26th, 2012 at 8:47 am
is barks still bitc#ing and complaining about critical fans?
September 26th, 2012 at 8:47 am
Raider Riff Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 8:46 am
I’m kinda surprised C. Ihenacho hasn’t survived the turnover.
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We’ve got an empty PS spot. He may be back later today.
September 26th, 2012 at 8:48 am
Inonewordraider Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 8:47 am
is barks still bitc#ing and complaining about critical fans?
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He hasn’t said anything on Twitter today. I’ll wait and see if he posts a goodbye message before I unfollow him.
September 26th, 2012 at 8:50 am
Anyone got a good link to a website that has our current roster, practice squad included?
September 26th, 2012 at 8:50 am
11.Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 8:37 am
Wiz, Moore, Gordon, and Ausberry
12.Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 8:38 am
Still a good draft if Moore and one of the TEs pan out.
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Yup. I just had to review who we drafted that year. Al really had a bad track record drafting DB’s. I mean as far back as I could remember.
September 26th, 2012 at 8:51 am
Raider Riff Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 8:50 am
Anyone got a good link to a website that has our current roster, practice squad included?
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Oakland_Raiders_roster
September 26th, 2012 at 8:51 am
Riff, Raiders.com has the PS players
September 26th, 2012 at 8:53 am
with all these signings of green bay guys, starting to wonder if Reggie’s ego isn’t as big as Al’s, what does no one else no how to draft?
September 26th, 2012 at 8:53 am
RaiderDuck Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 8:47 am
Raider Riff Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 8:46 am
I’m kinda surprised C. Ihenacho hasn’t survived the turnover.
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We’ve got an empty PS spot. He may be back later today.
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Can you repeatedly bounce a player on and off the PS once he’s been to the 53?
September 26th, 2012 at 8:53 am
Inonewordraider Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 8:53 am
with all these signings of green bay guys, starting to wonder if Reggie’s ego isn’t as big as Al’s, what does no one else no how to draft?
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It’s more a case of Reggie knowing these guys and knowing what they’re capable of.
September 26th, 2012 at 8:55 am
Raider Riff Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 8:53 am
Can you repeatedly bounce a player on and off the PS once he’s been to the 53?
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Sure, as long as he’s been active for less than nine games in his career and hasn’t been on a practice squad in (I think) three separate seasons.
September 26th, 2012 at 8:55 am
Inonewordraider Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 8:53 am
with all these signings of green bay guys, starting to wonder if Reggie’s ego isn’t as big as Al’s, what does no one else no how to draft?
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A) that’s a pretty good and deep team to be pulling scraps from
B) he knows what he’s getting with those players
C) its not like he isnt cutting his own guys. its not just Al’s projects that have seen pink slips.
September 26th, 2012 at 8:56 am
Carl Weathers Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 8:51 am
Riff, Raiders.com has the PS players
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I just looked but must have missed it.
September 26th, 2012 at 8:57 am
inonewordraider Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 8:53 am
with all these signings of green bay guys, starting to wonder if Reggie’s ego isn’t as big as Al’s, what does no one else no how to draft?
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Has more to do with having already gone through a thorough evaluation process of these players. He knows their skill sets and what they’re capable of doing/where they can contribute. It’s a comfort level thing, which makes all the difference when you’re rounding out the bottom of your roster.
September 26th, 2012 at 9:01 am
Its not just a “comfort level thing” with the GB signings.
These guys never would have been on GB had that staff not thought they could play. They didnt make the roster because that team was deep or in Soto’s case, he got injured. But it doesnt mean they couldnt play. They could play, that is why they were brought in in the first place.
Why should Reggie be bringing in other people that he already passed up on drafting the first time around.
September 26th, 2012 at 9:03 am
I guess the regular officials will be working this weekend … we’ll see how that goes!
September 26th, 2012 at 9:06 am
This is good turnover for our team to be honest. If we are moving guys around and trying to get better, I cant see how this can be seen as a bad thing.
For too long we stuck with guys HOPING they would pan out. Reggie is waiting around.
Some guys are sticking like Jack Crawford and Bilikudi, and others arent making the grade. This may seem odd to most Raider fans, but this is what it means to have a GM and empowered coach. They constantly evaluate and they know very early on who can and cant play.
September 26th, 2012 at 9:06 am
REally Hwnrdr?? I haven’t listened to sirius all week to get my scoop cause I knew they’d be harping on the horrible calls.
September 26th, 2012 at 9:09 am
Hwnrdr Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 9:03 am
I guess the regular officials will be working this weekend … we’ll see how that goes!
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From my understanding it looks like the refs are going to get screwed out of their pensions. Sucks. I dont think they should budge until they get everything they are asking for.
This has been a major PR nightmare for the league. First the player lockout, then bountygate, all the fines and suspensions by Goodell, and now this mess. Roger Goodell will never recover from this in the eyes of fans or players.
September 26th, 2012 at 9:10 am
I hope they arent back this week.
Then the Peyton Manning love fest will start and we’ll be getting F’d over in Dungver.
I seriously dread the return of the old refs.
September 26th, 2012 at 9:10 am
Raider Riff Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 9:01 am
Its not just a “comfort level thing” with the GB signings.
These guys never would have been on GB had that staff not thought they could play. They didnt make the roster because that team was deep or in Soto’s case, he got injured. But it doesnt mean they couldnt play. They could play, that is why they were brought in in the first place.
Why should Reggie be bringing in other people that he already passed up on drafting the first time around.
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You’re right, it’s not JUST a comfort level thing. But it certainly makes more sense to bring in guys you know and have already evaluated than it does to bring in new guys or washed up “big name” players just to see if they bring anything to the table. A lot easier to make a signing when you know what you’re getting.
September 26th, 2012 at 9:11 am
*NEWS FLASH—NEWS FLASH*
There are reports floating around the league that OC Greg Knapp is still the Oakland Raiders Offensive Coordinator.. Do not be suprised if the Raiders lose the rest of their games because of this..
September 26th, 2012 at 9:12 am
Like what I saw from Crawford in limited action. Needs to refine his technique a little bit, but played fast and stayed active. Wonder if he’ll be cutting into Tollefson, Shaughnessy, and Houston’s snaps soon.
September 26th, 2012 at 9:26 am
Any of these avail de’s do it for you:
Defensive End
Andre Carter (OLB in 3-4)
Aaron Kampman (OLB in 3-4)
Raheem Brock (DT in 4-3)
Jacques Cesaire
Anthony Hargrove (DT in 3-4/4-3)
Jonathan Fanene (DE in 3-4/DT in 4-3)
Chauncey Davis
Luis Castillo
James Hall
Shaun Ellis
Matt Roth (OLB in 3-4)
Everette Brown
Antwan Odom
Tyler Brayton (DE in 3-4/DT in 4-3)
Eric Norwood
Tim Bulman
Ikaika Alama-Francis (OLB in 3-4)
Jarvis Moss (OLB in 3-4)
Jimmy Wilkerson
Tim Crowder
Darrion Scott
Jayme Mitchell
Derrick Harvey
Jarius Wynn
Nick Reed
Jeremy Jarmon
Jay Richardson
Clifton Geathers
September 26th, 2012 at 9:28 am
what about these avail corners:
Andre’ Goodman
Leigh Bodden
Chris Johnson
Chris Carr
Zack Bowman
Justin Miller (KR)
Aaron Berry
Bryant McFadden
Kelly Jennings
Alphonso Smith
Jonathan Wilhite
Lito Sheppard
Trevard Lindley
Antwaun Molden
Dante Hughes
Elbert Mack
Byron Westbrook
Nathan Jones
Benny Sapp
Phillip Buchanon (PR)
Donald Strickland
Jonathan Wade
Kevin Thomas
Terrence Wheatley
Karl Paymah
Rod Hood
Frank Walker
Leigh Torrence
Anthony Madison
Ashton Youboty
Chris Hawkins
Kennard Cox
Will Blackmon (KR/PR)
C.J. Wilson
Morgan Trent
Trumaine McBride
Walter McFadden
Kevin Barnes
Ramzee Robinson
Prince Miller
Bryan McCann
Syd’Quan Thompson
Ross Ventrone
Jorrick Calvin (KR)
Cletis Gordon
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September 26th, 2012 at 9:29 am
any of these wr’s to fill in for dhb?
Mike Williams
Jabar Gaffney (slot)
Chad Johnson
Plaxico Burress
Terrell Owens
Mark Clayton
Lee Evans
Donte’ Stallworth
T.J. Houshmandzadeh (slot)
Antonio Bryant
Jason Hill
Adrian Arrington
Greg Camarillo (PR/slot)
Chad Hall (RB/PR/KR/slot)
Deon Butler
Brett Swain
Bryant Johnson
Mike-Sims Walker
Demetrius Williams
Bernard Berrian
Rashied Davis (slot)
Anthony Gonzalez (slot)
Blair White (slot)
Patrick Crayton (PR) (slot)
David Anderson (PR) (slot)
Danario Alexander
Jerheme Urban (slot)
Chansi Stuckey
Arnaz Battle (PR)
Michael Clayton
Brian Robiskie
Seyi Ajirotutu
Roberto Wallace
Derrick Williams (slot)
Carlton Mitchell
Quan Cosby (PR/KR)
Jarett Dilliard
Logan Payne
David Clowney (KR)
Brian Robiskie
Isaiah Stanback
Terrence Tolliver
Jaymar Johnson
Nick Miller (PR/slot) (suspended first four regular season games)
Chastin West
DeMarco Sampson
Jamel Hamler
Tim Toone (slot)
Dominique Curry
Dexter Jackson (PR/KR)
September 26th, 2012 at 9:31 am
Carter, if healthy, is their best bet. But he’s not healthy.
I like Chris Carr and Kelly Jennings. Don’t know why those guys haven’t found a spot on a roster somewhere.
September 26th, 2012 at 9:32 am
De’s I would bring in and kick the tires on are Moss & Kampman. Maybe andre Carter a 3rd time lol!
September 26th, 2012 at 9:33 am
Gaffney is the only one of those WRs I would take. Seems like they could use a true slot guy. Another player that probably isn’t entirely healthy, though.
I like Shipley a lot, but it seems like his career might be over. Shame.
September 26th, 2012 at 9:35 am
Kampman is done. Very unfortunate – was very good when his body let him play.
Jarvis Moss brings nothing the Raiders don’t already have. Never could bring pressure consistently, and was always terrible against the run.
September 26th, 2012 at 9:37 am
Moss is still young though, drafted in ‘07 I believe. From what’s out there, he may be the best pass rusher, screw defending the run we need someone on 3rd downs that can pressure the QB.
September 26th, 2012 at 9:38 am
Cherry pick the CFL for a DE Reggie!!
September 26th, 2012 at 9:40 am
Carl Weathers Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 9:37 am
Moss is still young though, drafted in ‘07 I believe. From what’s out there, he may be the best pass rusher, screw defending the run we need someone on 3rd downs that can pressure the QB.
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I still don’t think Moss is that guy, though. Crawford brings about the same skill level at this point, but at least with Crawford there’s a chance he’s going to improve.
September 26th, 2012 at 9:40 am
Carl Weathers Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 9:38 am
Cherry pick the CFL for a DE Reggie!!
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Maybe an RB, too.
September 26th, 2012 at 9:44 am
Wouldn’t mind having the replacement refs for Denver game. They have been good to Raiders.
September 26th, 2012 at 9:44 am
The year might be tough so wins like last week might be pretty sweet come February…still, I love the moves because over and over gain we see that this operation isn’t about what one person wants, it is about how do we get the best team. Barks dale would be around on scholarship at least through this year if al was still here. The difference was then it was all about al…now, it is all about the raiders. That is a big difference.
September 26th, 2012 at 9:46 am
Raider guy Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 9:44 am
The year might be tough so wins like last week might be pretty sweet come February…still, I love the moves because over and over gain we see that this operation isn’t about what one person wants, it is about how do we get the best team. Barks dale would be around on scholarship at least through this year if al was still here. The difference was then it was all about al…now, it is all about the raiders. That is a big difference.
Agreed! DA’s press conference provd it as well! Team, team, team, team…
September 26th, 2012 at 9:46 am
According to YA’s link, TK had a bad game.
September 26th, 2012 at 9:46 am
Gotta say it… I feel like Reggie is dumping legit developmental products for GB’s trash. No one can say that 31 other teams thought that these guys were good enough to be on there practice squad much less their 53 man roster. DVD and Barksdale were better than all of these players. I’d still rather have DVD than Pat Lee.
September 26th, 2012 at 9:46 am
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September 26th, 2012 at 9:50 am
I got criticized for saying to bring back CJ37. I’d feel more comfortable with him back there than i do with what we have currently.
Pat Lee tho is a guy who filled for Al Harris in GB for a game I watched last yr. and they just picked on him all day..I wanna say it was Detroit at GB game. He was AWFUL and i remember hearing the anncrs. say they actually felt sorry for him. It was pass after pass after pass.
But…he is showing that he’s a guy who likes to try and create turnovers to make up for his horrible coverage skills. He made a big play Sunday doing that.
September 26th, 2012 at 9:51 am
Sounds like the refs are coming back this week.
Bummer for GB, good for the rest of us.
September 26th, 2012 at 9:53 am
58.Raider O Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 9:46 am
According to YA’s link, TK had a bad game.
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I know McClain is getting the flak for not stopping the 4 and 1 (at their own 30) in the Pitt. game but what I saw was TK being RIGHT THERE to stop it and just couldn’t seperate himself from the O-lineman. Kelly just let him go right by him. 6 yds. later? 1st down.
September 26th, 2012 at 9:55 am
1st round we should consider:
1- CB Xavier Rhodes (FSU)
2- DT/ NT Johnathan Hankins (The OSU)
3- DE/ OLB Brandon Jenkins* (FSU)
* Jenkins was considered 1st round talent before his season ending injury. Who knows if he will redshirt and stay one more year or declare for the draft, and it’s hard to evaluate him when he is injured and that will hurt his draft stock.
September 26th, 2012 at 9:57 am
We are basically decimated at the CB position and facing the prospect of playing AT Denver against Peyton Manning.
This is gonna be a tall task.
For some reason I did not see it playing out this way when I first saw them on the schedule.
September 26th, 2012 at 9:59 am
I got criticized for saying to bring back CJ37. I’d feel more comfortable with him back there than i do with what we have currently.
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If CJ is over the tragedy he along with Chekwa and others avail>Hanson Lee and Huff at corner
September 26th, 2012 at 10:00 am
That gorilla-jane marriage was just a little strange.
Some of those dudes must have to buy two seats at the game. No way they fit into a seat.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:01 am
SaintKaufman Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 9:51 am
Sounds like the refs are coming back this week.
Bummer for GB, good for the rest of us.
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Good day Saint. I couldn’t care less about the refs situation. The media is having fun with it, but I’m a Raiders Fan so I know the regular refs can be just as bad (if not worse).
September 26th, 2012 at 10:02 am
Any of these guys you rather have than Taiwan or Goodson?
Joseph Addai
Tim Hightower
Steve Slaton
Carnell Williams
Thomas Jones
Earnest Graham (FB)
Maurice Morris
Ryan Torain
Jerious Norwood (KR)
Sammy Morris
Kevin Faulk (KR/PR)
Lorenzo Booker (KR)
Chester Taylor
Kregg Lumpkin
Lex Hilliard (FB)
Rock Cartwright
Dimitri Nance
Kareem Huggins
Xavier Omon
Tyrell Sutton
Deji Karim (KR)
Thomas Clayton
Chris Taylor
Alfonso Smith
Josh Vaughan
Keith Toston
DuJuan Harris
September 26th, 2012 at 10:02 am
DJ Johnny Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 9:53 am
58.Raider O Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 9:46 am
According to YA’s link, TK had a bad game.
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I know McClain is getting the flak for not stopping the 4 and 1 (at their own 30) in the Pitt. game but what I saw was TK being RIGHT THERE to stop it and just couldn’t seperate himself from the O-lineman. Kelly just let him go right by him. 6 yds. later? 1st down.
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Would not be surprised at all to see Bryant get equal snaps to TK and Seymour going forward. Has outplayed both of them so far, but at least when Seymour is fresh he gives the Raiders some nice snaps.
Have never been sold on TK from an effort and discipline standpoint. Gets mauled in the running game far too often, and frequently he’s just 1-on-1 with a blocker. Not what you want out of a starting NT.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:03 am
I always thought Lito Shepperd played well for us. Im surprised he hasnt been brought in for a look.
As for YA’s link, I didnt see it. Please repost and I’ll give it a look. But if it just going to be some PFF stat sheet I could care less.
Those stat sheets also showed Breisel as being our best O-Lineman. Whereas the tape showed the opposite. And it is the same with Kelly. I watched the tape hard on Kelly today and just like the Miami game, I think he played very well.
Im going to watch the second half again right now.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:04 am
DJ,
TK is talented, he can rush the passer, but I can’t tolerate his penalties or effort against stopping the run.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:07 am
DLang706 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 9:46 am
Gotta say it… I feel like Reggie is dumping legit developmental products for GB’s trash. No one can say that 31 other teams thought that these guys were good enough to be on there practice squad much less their 53 man roster. DVD and Barksdale were better than all of these players. I’d still rather have DVD than Pat Lee.
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Actually, all three of these guys WERE on other teams’ practice squads.
As for Barksdale: he was AWFUL in the preseason, and DVD wasn’t much better.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:09 am
Bjoern Werner is much more impressive than Jenkins, in my opinion.
Chase Thomas is going to be a late riser on draft boards. Very reminiscent of Shea McClellin and Clay Matthews. ILB/OLB/DE.
Hankins and Lotulelei are both very good options.
I like Jones from Georgia and Mingo from LSU (both Top 5 picks), but as far as versatility goes I’m much higher on Alex Okafor – DE/OLB who has even lined up at DT for Texas.
I’ve been critical of Te’o in the past, as he has been mainly a guy who accumulates a lot of clean-up tackles. But this season he’s transformed into a legitimate playmaker – shooting gaps, shedding blockers, and even improving greatly in coverage.
All depends on where the Raiders end up picking. If they’re in the Top 5, I’d still like to see Geno Smith in the conversation. Looks so far like the best QB in this class. Impressive kid.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:10 am
Tori Gurley huh? Apparently we’ll roll with what we’ve got, which should mean Streater and Criner. Because there’s no way this guy can replace DHB in the lineup. I’m a little turned off by the GB connection. This is becoming a bit overkill. Defenses developmental players from a defense that was ranked near the bottom last year. However, I will admit GB has turned quite a few nobodies into solid recievers!
September 26th, 2012 at 10:15 am
Jets RB Joe McKnight is moving to cornerback “in a near full-time role.”
Source: Brian Costello on Twitter
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Why don’t we try the same with Taiwan?
LOl..
September 26th, 2012 at 10:16 am
As for YA’s link, I didnt see it. Please repost and I’ll give it a look. But if it just going to be some PFF stat sheet I could care less.
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How much less could you care? A lot less? A little less?
FWIW, PFF had a VERY low grade on Brisiel for the first two weeks of the season so I’m not sure where you’re coming from on that one.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:20 am
hey fellas. could we put the Huffy at CB idea to rest? he was getting smoked every play, looked ugly… maybe he can be 4th or 5th CB, no way a starter or nickel…
September 26th, 2012 at 10:21 am
YoungAmerican Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:16 am
As for YA’s link, I didnt see it. Please repost and I’ll give it a look. But if it just going to be some PFF stat sheet I could care less.
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How much less could you care? A lot less? A little less?
FWIW, PFF had a VERY low grade on Brisiel for the first two weeks of the season so I’m not sure where you’re coming from on that one.
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Someone was on here claiming that PFF had Breisel ranked as our best Lineman. I never double checked the source. I simply retorted by saying that the tape showed otherwise.
As for TK, I said I’d look at the link. But again, if it is just raw stats, it isnt going to tell me something that the tape isnt.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:22 am
Very impressed with the growth of Sean Porter from Texas A&M. Would be a perfect 2nd round pick up for us…Well if we had a 2nd round pick
September 26th, 2012 at 10:23 am
Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:20 am
hey fellas. could we put the Huffy at CB idea to rest? he was getting smoked every play, looked ugly… maybe he can be 4th or 5th CB, no way a starter or nickel…
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Once we get Spencer back, maybe Huff can switch back. And I still say he’s doing better than DVD would under similar circumstances.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:24 am
Someone was on here claiming that PFF had Breisel ranked as our best Lineman. I never double checked the source. I simply retorted by saying that the tape showed otherwise.
As for TK, I said I’d look at the link. But again, if it is just raw stats, it isnt going to tell me something that the tape isnt.
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Nope. Against Miami, he and Carlisle combined for a -8.8 grade. Very highly ranked last season, but that’s what happens when you and the four other guys on your offensive line have been in the same scheme for 4 years.
If “the tape” told you Lito Sheppard was good last season and Tommy Kelly played well against Miami and Pittsburgh, I’m not sure what kind of tape you’re watching.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:24 am
Has there been any update on Shawntae?
September 26th, 2012 at 10:26 am
Watching Tommy Kelly get dominated at the POA in 1-on-1 situations late in the game where the Raiders need his much-ballyhooed pass-rushing skills is getting kind of old.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:27 am
I have some friends that are Green Bay fans. They are pissing all over themselves over the final call on MNF… the simultaneous catch rule is pretty common, so I understand the call… its not like the friggin Tuck rule on a playoff game…
September 26th, 2012 at 10:27 am
Why the fik are we letting go of all these high draft pick both chekwa, van dyke and barksdale showed promise! Also why sign all these packer cast-off? If they could not make the team in green day which had and has one the leagues worst “D”’s why the hell does reggie think they are good enough for the raiders? Reggie is starting to worry me!!!!
September 26th, 2012 at 10:27 am
RaiderDuck Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:23 am
Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:20 am
hey fellas. could we put the Huffy at CB idea to rest? he was getting smoked every play, looked ugly… maybe he can be 4th or 5th CB, no way a starter or nickel…
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Once we get Spencer back, maybe Huff can switch back. And I still say he’s doing better than DVD would under similar circumstances.
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Agreed.
I think Huff is doing alright. He got better as the game progressed.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:28 am
What up Beyotches!
Everybody over the GB/Seattle debacle?
September 26th, 2012 at 10:28 am
TK is on his way out. waste of cap space.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:30 am
Elboocho Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:27 am
Why the fik are we letting go of all thof all these high draft pick both chekwa, van dyke and barksdale showed promise!
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Chekwa does show legitimate promise and so remains on our practice squad.
Barksdale did show promise…for any opposing DE wanting to grind Palmer’s face in the dirt.
DVD similarly showed promise…for any opposing WR looking to have a career day.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:31 am
NICE MOVE.. just cut the dead weight baby
September 26th, 2012 at 10:32 am
I can honestly say I prefer the replacement refs, they dont have the anti-Raider bias. we got the ridiculous calls with the normal refs, now those same ridiculous calls are made on the big market teams and everybody is pissing in their pants… keep the replacements i say.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:32 am
YoungAmerican Says:
If “the tape” told you Lito Sheppard was good last season and Tommy Kelly played well against Miami and Pittsburgh, I’m not sure what kind of tape you’re watching.
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Fans watch the ball. Former players watch the field.
Kelly is disrupting the pocket and shoving his guy back when singled. I dont know what else you guys want from him.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:36 am
I love how people want to call Seymore a bum and say he is lazy yet he’s 2o yards downfield and a part of that big fumble that Wheeler picked up in the 4th quarter.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:36 am
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
Bleacher Report: 2011 Draft Huge Upside to Most of Raiders Picks
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Bleacher Report is a joke of a site. Buncha armchair GMs posing as legitimate reporters. Some of them are worse than guys around here.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:37 am
Raider Riff Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:32 am
YoungAmerican Says:
If “the tape” told you Lito Sheppard was good last season and Tommy Kelly played well against Miami and Pittsburgh, I’m not sure what kind of tape you’re watching.
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Fans watch the ball. Former players watch the field.
Kelly is disrupting the pocket and shoving his guy back when singled. I dont know what else you guys want from him.
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I try to watch the field while at O.co. And btw, good assessment in post 16. Many of your points agree with what I noticed live and even some additional points that I didn’t notice during live play like DHB’s blocking. Agree that these little things are huge in the end.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:37 am
Beilicheat gets a 50k fine..
September 26th, 2012 at 10:37 am
Barksdale doesnt have the feet for the ZBS….. As a linemen your feet are 1 of your most important tools. The athletcism he lacks was not a fit for that system. Barksdale was built to be a power blocker but also he doesnt seem to have the heart for this game.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:40 am
Wait a minute. It’s being reported that Gurley has been signed to our PS. Thought you couldn’t sign someone off someone else’s practice squad to yours. Don’t they have to go to the active roster?
September 26th, 2012 at 10:41 am
Marks Hair Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:37 am
Beilicheat gets a 50k fine..
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Once again, he gets off easy.
If a player had done that, he’d been suspended.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:42 am
Why are we still picking up GB’s trash?!?
September 26th, 2012 at 10:42 am
Marks Hair Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:37 am
Beilicheat gets a 50k fine..
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Anything on Mundy yet?
September 26th, 2012 at 10:43 am
Riff where did you play football?
September 26th, 2012 at 10:44 am
Anyone recall me saying barksdales was on his way out in preseason?
September 26th, 2012 at 10:44 am
Barry_McKockiner Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:42 am
Why are we still picking up GB’s trash?!?
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Because their trash is better than our backup “treasure.”
September 26th, 2012 at 10:45 am
Fans watch the ball. Former players watch the field.
Kelly is disrupting the pocket and shoving his guy back when singled. I dont know what else you guys want from him.
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Are you watching the All-22? If not, you’re seeing the same thing every other fan is.
Simply “disrupting the pocket” isn’t a plus play for a lineman if the QB has already rolled out of the pocket. This is part of the reason Kelly didn’t grade out well against Pittburgh. Effort and awareness are areas where Kelly as frequently struggled. He’s a liability in the run game, and doesn’t attract double-teams as a nose tackle. Has a few snaps a game where he jumps the snap and penetrates – but if he doesn’t get that jump, his motor isn’t high enough to make something happen.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:46 am
RaiderDuck Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:40 am
Wait a minute. It’s being reported that Gurley has been signed to our PS. Thought you couldn’t sign someone off someone else’s practice squad to yours. Don’t they have to go to the active roster?
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Appears as if earlier in the week the Vikings waived him from their practice squad.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:47 am
This would put the roster at 52 for now. Chekwa getting promoted, perhaps?
September 26th, 2012 at 10:48 am
YoungAmerican Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:47 am
This would put the roster at 52 for now. Chekwa getting promoted, perhaps?
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Or maybe we’re signing Andre Carter, Jabar Gaffney or whoever.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:50 am
@Raiderduck
From the Vikes Transaction Page:
09/18/2012 Released WR Tori Gurley from the practice squad and signed OL Troy Kropog.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:50 am
Or maybe we’re signing Andre Carter, Jabar Gaffney or whoever.
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Word. I hope Carter gets healthy at some point soon, Raiders could definitely use him.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:50 am
2romes Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:48 am
what I know is working out for knapp and the RAIDERS is the increase production out of the tightends.I absolutely love the boost in productions.The offense may have a shot of many steady drives if this can continue.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:50 am
Raider Riff Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:36 am
I love how people want to call Seymore a bum and say he is lazy yet he’s 2o yards downfield and a part of that big fumble that Wheeler picked up in the 4th quarter.
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Thank you. 20 yards downfield. And the ball hits his hands and lands in Wheelers. And then on the last Squealer possession he blows up his guy which results in a 10 yard holding penalty. And then gets a sack. But according to some here, he can’t play. Unbelievable really.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:51 am
YoungAmerican Says:
Are you watching the All-22? If not, you’re seeing the same thing every other fan is.
Simply “disrupting the pocket” isn’t a plus play for a lineman if the QB has already rolled out of the pocket. This is part of the reason Kelly didn’t grade out well against Pittburgh. Effort and awareness are areas where Kelly as frequently struggled. He’s a liability in the run game, and doesn’t attract double-teams as a nose tackle. Has a few snaps a game where he jumps the snap and penetrates – but if he doesn’t get that jump, his motor isn’t high enough to make something happen.
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Complete BS YA.
I just watched the second half. Minutes ago. And yeah, I get the endzone cam and the sideline cam that shows the entire field. I watch each play 3 times. I watch the secondary, then the LB corps, then the D line.
Kelly was doubled plenty against Pitt and Miami.
I dont care about these stupid grades. This isnt baseball. You can just go off of raw numbers like Billy Beane.
The tape dont lie. Kelly has not been a liability in the run. All of the big runs given up this year have been to the outside, not the middle. Kelly and Seymore have created plenty of gaps for the LBs to shoot.
Effort and awareness? Again, I just got done watching the tape and I was specifically watching him and Seymore. I saw no flaws in Kelly’s effort. And the other semi’s here that have been double checking the tape have been seeing the same thing.
If Kelly didnt have a large paycheck, nobody would be b!tching about him.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:52 am
Seymour Bush Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:50 am
Raider Riff Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:36 am
I love how people want to call Seymore a bum and say he is lazy yet he’s 2o yards downfield and a part of that big fumble that Wheeler picked up in the 4th quarter.
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Thank you. 20 yards downfield. And the ball hits his hands and lands in Wheelers. And then on the last Squealer possession he blows up his guy which results in a 10 yard holding penalty. And then gets a sack. But according to some here, he can’t play. Unbelievable really.
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And on that sack, that was largely a part of Kelly blasting his lineman into Ben’s face.
But lets ignore that.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:53 am
Riff who did you play football for?
September 26th, 2012 at 10:55 am
I didnt watch the game twice but it seemed like we were passing past the sticks more on our 3rd down attempts this week. Running between the tackles, hadnt seen many draws b4 pitsburg.. more playaction.. and that we finally found ways to use reece.. i still want some screens too.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:55 am
And on that sack, that was largely a part of Kelly blasting his lineman into Ben’s face.
But lets ignore that.
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But that’s the point: you still have to make the play. Someone has to put rothleisberger on the ground, which is not that easy.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:56 am
Terrible news, but we knew it was coming based on the GB game…NFL close to agreement with regular officials and talking about possibly being in time for this week’s games.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:57 am
YoungAmerican Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:50 am
Or maybe we’re signing Andre Carter, Jabar Gaffney or whoever.
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Word. I hope Carter gets healthy at some point soon, Raiders could definitely use him.
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Forget Carter. He’s broken down and unable to play. Put So’oto out there if he is healthy.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:59 am
Thec has displayed his confidence again, stating that we WILL win against Denver Sunday….
Whuta you guys think? My boys got a REAL bad habbit of following a huge win utilizing solid and disciplined play with……a flat, lack luster, FLOP.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:59 am
Skins sign ryan grant
September 26th, 2012 at 10:59 am
Riff who did you play football for?
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The Raiders…
Raider Riff=Tommy Kelly?
That would be pretty funny!
September 26th, 2012 at 11:00 am
Thou shalt not use the name Thec in vain…lol
September 26th, 2012 at 11:01 am
PurpleDrank81 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:53 am
Riff who did you play football for?
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Do you mind if I keep my identity private? Things can get pretty viscious and personal on blogs when people know who you are. I’d prefer to keep my personal info private. Ok with you?
September 26th, 2012 at 11:02 am
Not Vain man…..not at all. I just wish I had that same resolve.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:02 am
Great post, Raider Riff. Thanks for taking the time to actually watch the film and separate the bs from the facts. Keep your insights coming!
September 26th, 2012 at 11:02 am
theghostronin79 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:59 am
Thec has displayed his confidence again, stating that we WILL win against Denver Sunday….
Whuta you guys think? My boys got a REAL bad habbit of following a huge win utilizing solid and disciplined play with……a flat, lack luster, FLOP.
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True. But right now the flat lackluster flop is the Dungver passing attack. They are not running the ball well, and Manning looks like he is tossing balloons not darts. The Donk’s took Demarious Thomas ahead of Dez Bryant which raised some eyebrows. Other than the one catch in the playoff victory against Shi**sburgh, he hasn’t done sh**. Decker and Stokley are the guys making that offense go. Knock them on their ASSES and their minds will follow.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:03 am
Anyone know how Myers is doing? He will be needed Sunday.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:04 am
I like it
September 26th, 2012 at 11:06 am
All those healthy RB’s and scatrat cannot find someone to back up Morris in the cut scheme?
Trade TJ for a cornerback and we can replace TJ with a couple popsicle sticks and a rubber band
September 26th, 2012 at 11:06 am
Anyone know how Myers is doing? He will be needed Sunday.
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We’ll probably find out real soon. Practice starts any minute now.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:09 am
Rich Walsh @RichieWalsh
Steelers safety Ryan Mundy fined $21,000 for his hit on Heyward-Bey. Mundy plans to appeal.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:09 am
I played for a local C.C. and earned a scholarship to B.C. but got cut
September 26th, 2012 at 11:10 am
Think we see a lot of press coverage this week? Can we? I don’t want to be yelling at the TV on Sunday b/c the DBs are giving the Donks receivers a 7 yard cushion…
September 26th, 2012 at 11:11 am
I hate losers-Me for instance Jerry . I was going make a reply to your
Blog and was going to be #46 now I lost my passaword and since is
Hard to get now I am at the bottom of your pit.
Oh well!
I was going to say how JERRY IS SO FAST in giving us goodnews!
September 26th, 2012 at 11:11 am
Whuta you guys think? My boys got a REAL bad habbit of following a huge win utilizing solid and disciplined play with……a flat, lack luster, FLOP.
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Outside of the traveling back east issue, I believe this is a diffrent Raider team.
The main reason why I refused to say the season was over after an 0-2 start, was due to the fact we have a new org in place.
The new org will not tolerate complacency. Moreover, they do not care about draft status. Either you can ball or they will replace you.
I do not have the same vibe as I had with the steelers game.
Org has to coach, players have to make plays.
The team has some pride, they will rise to the occasion and give manning the hell he deserves.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:14 am
DutchRaider77 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 11:10 am
Think we see a lot of press coverage this week? Can we? I don’t want to be yelling at the TV on Sunday b/c the DBs are giving the Donks receivers a 7 yard cushion…
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I think a lot of that cushion had to do with the way Big Ben can extend a play. If we played too aggressive then the likelyhood of letting one of their WRs beat us deep was very likely.
We should see more zone against Peyton. But also more pressure and more agressiveness out of our secondary. No risk of Peyton extending a play with his legs. His internal QB clock ticks fast and he will be getting rid of the ball quick.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:15 am
Thec Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 11:11 am
Whuta you guys think? My boys got a REAL bad habbit of following a huge win utilizing solid and disciplined play with……a flat, lack luster, FLOP.
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Outside of the traveling back east issue, I believe this is a diffrent Raider team.
The main reason why I refused to say the season was over after an 0-2 start, was due to the fact we have a new org in place.
The new org will not tolerate complacency. Moreover, they do not care about draft status. Either you can ball or they will replace you.
I do not have the same vibe as I had with the steelers game.
Org has to coach, players have to make plays.
The team has some pride, they will rise to the occasion and give manning the hell he deserves.
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Agreed.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:16 am
Outside of the traveling back east issue
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Flight to Denver isn’t bad.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:17 am
OC Raider Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 11:03 am
Anyone know how Myers is doing? He will be needed Sunday.
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Im under the impression that he will be playing. DA said it was minor in either the post game or Monday press conference (I cant remember which).
September 26th, 2012 at 11:19 am
The Big Banana Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 11:16 am
Outside of the traveling back east issue
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Flight to Denver isn’t bad
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Spent a couple weels working on a case in Denver, a couple days almost all of Denver smelled terrible! I was told it was odor issues from the dog-food plant.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:19 am
I WISH I WAS IN #1 Blog! Im always with my RAIDERS and probably
Love them more than all of you put toghether.
JERRY – PLEASE GIVE THE # 1 SPOT for me only!
You give is GOOD NEWS ABOUT OUT RAIDERS -Jerry
September 26th, 2012 at 11:21 am
It would feel SO great to head into the Bye comming off 2 straight victories…The last being against MY most hated rival. Minds in the right place, extra week to prep for Atlanta….Especially considering they spanked the Donks AND Dolts.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:21 am
I wish I was MARK DAVIS OR REGGIE
September 26th, 2012 at 11:21 am
I played High School and was recruited by a couple different Division 1 schools but due to some legal issue’s all that went away. Got done with my stint and then played for a local C.C. After all that a death in my family kept me from pursuing my football dream.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:25 am
Steve Corkran @CorkOnTheNFL
Tight end Brandon Myers is at practice.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:26 am
2-2 would not be a bad first qtr of the season, considering we started with 2 loses.
Next qtr after the bye, we need to come out like the swinging.
Need to see improvement in the next qtr.
Trick is to peak around end of 3rd, and hit stride in the 4th.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:26 am
I enjoyed hearing the cops cry about three of them getting the smackdown by one 6′3″ 320 lbs man. Punk azz beotches, fuk the police!!!
September 26th, 2012 at 11:27 am
Jerry you are REAL FAST on RAIDERS NEWS U are faster than
Clint E -Spaghetti Western..!
You JERRY beat the others by 1 Hr almost and ahead of all Bloggers when it comes to OAKLAND #1
THANKS.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:27 am
Nobody wanted to set up my joke.
I never played.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:28 am
I could have been a Pro Bowl TE. I was lacking a key ability… Talent!!!
September 26th, 2012 at 11:29 am
DutchRaider77 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 11:19 am
The Big Banana Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 11:16 am
Outside of the traveling back east issue
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Flight to Denver isn’t bad
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Spent a couple weels working on a case in Denver, a couple days almost all of Denver smelled terrible! I was told it was odor issues from the dog-food plant.
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Purina, right? Tells you all you need to know about conventional dog food.
Used to travel to Co on business. Everything smelled of horse chit to me.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:31 am
147.theghostronin79 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 11:25 am
Steve Corkran @CorkOnTheNFL
Tight end Brandon Myers is at practice.
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THAT is great news. The guy has the highest ranking of being targeted and making the catch. 15 of 15.
We have us a stud here, and what a clutch 3rd and 10 catch on Sunday to keep winning drive alive.
In addition to it being a beautiful pass from Palmer.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:31 am
I LOVE MY RAIDER’s so much that I have my BURIAL PLAQ
with my Raiders emblems-since 1967.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:34 am
One thing I noticed while watching replay of the Pittsburgh game is the Steelers..imo…are TRAINED to be the dirty team I believe they are.
The hits from James Harrison in the past are encouraged and Mundy? He’s been head hunting for awhile and imo Tomlin LOVES IT!
September 26th, 2012 at 11:34 am
One of my friends was watching First Take this morning and said they were talking about the refs. And i guess Skip brought up the “Tuck Rule” game and mentioned that the refs called the commissioner who said to make sure the ball goes to New England. Did anybody catch that??
September 26th, 2012 at 11:35 am
155.omoran Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 11:31 am
I LOVE MY RAIDER’s so much that I have my BURIAL PLAQ
with my Raiders emblems-since 1967.
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Way to go buddy.
Where were u right after the Pittsburgh game?
I was hoping to see an Omoran celebration post.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:37 am
run the rock, don’t let miller and dumervil get goin. hagan streater criner myers ausberry reece and dmac need to catch everything thrown to them as bailey will be hawking moore
September 26th, 2012 at 11:37 am
PurpleDrank81 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 11:21 am
I played High School and was recruited by a couple different Division 1 schools but due to some legal issue’s all that went away. Got done with my stint and then played for a local C.C. After all that a death in my family kept me from pursuing my football dream.
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Nothin’ wrong with playing for a C.C. I played one year for a C.C. A lot of guys that just love the game. Some of them with situations like yours, so just because its a CC doesnt mean their isnt talent there.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:38 am
RockyMountainRaider Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 11:34 am
One of my friends was watching First Take this morning and said they were talking about the refs. And i guess Skip brought up the “Tuck Rule” game and mentioned that the refs called the commissioner who said to make sure the ball goes to New England. Did anybody catch that??
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What!!!!?!?!?!?!!?!?
Tell me more. Explain.
You got a link to a vid?
September 26th, 2012 at 11:39 am
RaiderDuck Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:07 am
DLang706 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 9:46 am
Gotta say it… I feel like Reggie is dumping legit developmental products for GB’s trash. No one can say that 31 other teams thought that these guys were good enough to be on there practice squad much less their 53 man roster. DVD and Barksdale were better than all of these players. I’d still rather have DVD than Pat Lee.
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Actually, all three of these guys WERE on other teams’ practice squads.
As for Barksdale: he was AWFUL in the preseason, and DVD wasn’t much better.
Yeah but if there on a practice squad it meant 31 other teams didn’t draft them or want them on their roster. You can’t cut 3rd round picks after a year. They are third round picks because they are developmental. They would have been 1st rounders had they been NFL ready. DVD was still getting beat, but he is far better than Pat Lee, Coy Francies, and Bandion Ross.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:40 am
Raider Riff Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 11:38 am
RockyMountainRaider Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 11:34 am
One of my friends was watching First Take this morning and said they were talking about the refs. And i guess Skip brought up the “Tuck Rule” game and mentioned that the refs called the commissioner who said to make sure the ball goes to New England. Did anybody catch that??
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What!!!!?!?!?!?!!?!?
Tell me more. Explain.
You got a link to a vid?
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I didnt see it just hearsay, im waiting for repeat here in about an hour.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:42 am
RockyMountainRaider Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 11:40 am
Raider Riff Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 11:38 am
RockyMountainRaider Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 11:34 am
One of my friends was watching First Take this morning and said they were talking about the refs. And i guess Skip brought up the “Tuck Rule” game and mentioned that the refs called the commissioner who said to make sure the ball goes to New England. Did anybody catch that??
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What!!!!?!?!?!?!!?!?
Tell me more. Explain.
You got a link to a vid?
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I didnt see it just hearsay, im waiting for repeat here in about an hour.
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Keep us posted on it then. Appreciated.
I always love the story about Amy Trask when that call was going down. How she was physically threatening the NFL exec in the owners box. Literally screaming at the top of her lungs.
Al may be gone, but he left his best qualities and lives on thru Amy. I’ll always take comfort in knowing she is with the org.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:42 am
JERRY -I left the blog on the day of the PITTSBURG game, all in a
Bad mood and thought we were going to lose to 0-3 . I could not
Live with myself,when I got the come from behind news ,tears ran on my face —Tell that to Mark Davis, Reggie and ALLEN for me! JERRY !!!
September 26th, 2012 at 11:44 am
It was funny when kids were on the playground wanting to be The Qb and the WR I always wanted to be the Linemen…. I remember my white trash dad making me do blocking drills at 10 at night when I was like 9 lol I use to feel like the Linemen version Marinovich.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:44 am
Morning/afternoon peoples!
September 26th, 2012 at 11:44 am
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Cornerback Shawntae Spencer is not practicing.
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September 26th, 2012 at 11:44 am
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September 26th, 2012 at 11:45 am
Thanks for the Spencer Update
September 26th, 2012 at 11:45 am
RockyMountainRaider Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 11:34 am
One of my friends was watching First Take this morning and said they were talking about the refs. And i guess Skip brought up the “Tuck Rule” game and mentioned that the refs called the commissioner who said to make sure the ball goes to New England. Did anybody catch that??
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It’s true. Fix was in. I knew it even when it happened but Al told Skip he had it on good authority that the commish got on the phone with Walt for that one.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:48 am
Hopefully we get Spencer back after the bye week.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:51 am
Skip told the story about when Al called him , they were talking and Al said he knows for a fact that the booth man was on the phone with (i forget the name) and the head man said overturn it.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:51 am
It was not the commish, it was head of something or another, another big name at the time
September 26th, 2012 at 11:52 am
Hope REGGIE keeps bringing new players from now to CHRISTMAS
Honestly, I’m sick of the LAZY, LOSERS ,INJURED BAG OF BONES and
UNDERACHIVERS that don’t want to win for us!
If U dont want to be a AL ’s RAIDER –GET OUT! !!
September 26th, 2012 at 11:53 am
The Big Banana Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 11:45 am
RockyMountainRaider Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 11:34 am
One of my friends was watching First Take this morning and said they were talking about the refs. And i guess Skip brought up the “Tuck Rule” game and mentioned that the refs called the commissioner who said to make sure the ball goes to New England. Did anybody catch that??
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It’s true. Fix was in. I knew it even when it happened but Al told Skip he had it on good authority that the commish got on the phone with Walt for that one.
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Skip and Al were always close. Skips respect for Al even during the lean years was always prevalent and I was always greatful for that.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:53 am
Jerry McDonald@Jerrymcd
Raiders say Barksdale `still on roster’ but just saw him walking to his car, carrying some belongings, while practice was underway.
Retweeted by Steve Corkran
September 26th, 2012 at 11:54 am
Plunketthead Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 11:51 am
Skip told the story about when Al called him , they were talking and Al said he knows for a fact that the booth man was on the phone with (i forget the name) and the head man said overturn it.
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Im not surprised. I believe it.
They broke up a dynasty with that BS call.
I remember feeling so sick I went into the bathroom and literally puked my guts out during the replay.
Then I went out side and threw a beer bottle at the side of my truck.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:56 am
Jerry McDonald@Jerrymcd
Raiders say Barksdale `still on roster’ but just saw him walking to his car, carrying some belongings, while practice was underway.
Retweeted by Steve Corkran
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Traded? That could be nice…
September 26th, 2012 at 11:56 am
Raider Riff Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 11:54 am
Plunketthead Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 11:51 am
Skip told the story about when Al called him , they were talking and Al said he knows for a fact that the booth man was on the phone with (i forget the name) and the head man said overturn it.
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Im not surprised. I believe it.
They broke up a dynasty with that BS call.
I remember feeling so sick I went into the bathroom and literally puked my guts out during the replay.
Then I went out side and threw a beer bottle at the side of my truck.
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Wait, did Skip say that Al Davis was his source for that information? If so, that is not very credible.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:56 am
Plunketthead Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 11:51 am
It was not the commish, it was head of something or another, another big name at the time
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I believe the story goes that Amy was in the room where one of the phone calls was going down and she was just blasting the guy on the phone.
No other team in the league even has a clue or cares about the crap we’ve had to put up with over the years. The Saints fans got it this year. But they have no idea what it is like to have to deal with it for decades on end.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:58 am
RAIDERNATION: Hope REGGIE brings 1000 new players from any
Team and anywere, like this those that R playing
know the REGGIE HEAT is on! !!
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.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:59 am
DLang706 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 11:39 am
Actually, all three of these guys WERE on other teams’ practice squads.
As for Barksdale: he was AWFUL in the preseason, and DVD wasn’t much better.
Yeah but if there on a practice squad it meant 31 other teams didn’t draft them or want them on their roster. You can’t cut 3rd round picks after a year. They are third round picks because they are developmental. They would have been 1st rounders had they been NFL ready. DVD was still getting beat, but he is far better than Pat Lee, Coy Francies, and Bandion Ross.
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You can find a lot of very solid NFL ready players in the 3rd round. Eric Decker who we will see on Sunday is a 3rd rounder as well as JD Walton their starting center. Hell, Dumervil was a 4th rounder.
The issue with Barksdale is he was not an NFL caliber tackle and had to be moved inside. He is more of a road grader than finesse zone type of guy. No reason to keep him around eating up a roster spot. Good move by Reggie.
September 26th, 2012 at 12:01 pm
When the tuck rule happened, I was at a point in my life where I kind of stepped away from taking football so serious. It was unhealthy for my psyche. I watched the game and couldn’t believe the call. I didn’t take it so hard at the time. The Super Bowl year really brought me back hardcore.
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.
September 26th, 2012 at 12:02 pm
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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let’s find those refs
September 26th, 2012 at 12:04 pm
Mundy fined $21K.
September 26th, 2012 at 12:06 pm
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 12:01 pm
When the tuck rule happened, I was at a point in my life where I kind of stepped away from taking football so serious. It was unhealthy for my psyche. I watched the game and couldn’t believe the call. I didn’t take it so hard at the time. The Super Bowl year really brought me back hardcore.
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I had season tickets back then. The SB year we got ours in the Black Hole. Every pregame we were there chanting at the refs “BRADY FUMBLED YOU MOTHERFVCKERS!”
They sometimes looked over. Most the time they just started jogging with a guilty look on their faces.
September 26th, 2012 at 12:06 pm
Inonewordraider Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 12:02 pm
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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let’s find those refs
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I’d spit in there faces in a heartbeat. Without hesitation.
September 26th, 2012 at 12:07 pm
Da#m I am so proud to see a man like me in -REGGIE!!
This is what we needed, somebody that wakes up this ORGANIZATION
Do you guys want to lose more than 10 years in a row?
WE ARE NOT CLEVELAND! !!!
September 26th, 2012 at 12:09 pm
Does anybody know why Barksdale couldn’t cut it? What were his perceived weaknesses?
September 26th, 2012 at 12:10 pm
Ohioraider Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 12:09 pm
Does anybody know why Barksdale couldn’t cut it? What were his perceived weaknesses?
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Feet of concrete and a total inability to block outside speed-rushers.
September 26th, 2012 at 12:10 pm
Ohioraider Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 12:09 pm
Does anybody know why Barksdale couldn’t cut it? What were his perceived weaknesses?
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Some say he was too smart to be a good football player.
September 26th, 2012 at 12:11 pm
BAGGIES!
September 26th, 2012 at 12:12 pm
Let REGGIE Go out on the field and look at practice.
Let REGGIE and ALLEN check our army man, our soldiers
Who are going out in the battlefield, in the trenches
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.
September 26th, 2012 at 12:14 pm
RockyMountainRaider Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 12:04 pm
Mundy fined $21K.
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Seems kind of light to me.
September 26th, 2012 at 12:14 pm
194.Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 12:10 pm
Ohioraider Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 12:09 pm
Does anybody know why Barksdale couldn’t cut it? What were his perceived weaknesses?
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Some say he was too smart to be a good football player.
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Kwanne Harris II?
September 26th, 2012 at 12:15 pm
Stomp the Donks…. Watching the Texas / Donk game….The Raiders can take this game on Sunday….Mannings getting off to slow starts …and the Donk secondary isnt all that …Palmer and the offense needs to pile it on … Mannings been coming back in the 2nd half but coming up short… The Raider D seemed to pick it up in the 4th qtr Sunday… They’re gonna need to do it in This Sunday too…Beat the Donkeys… Hate them.
September 26th, 2012 at 12:15 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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I still remember that Tim Brown play like it happened yesterday.
We will never forget.
September 26th, 2012 at 12:16 pm
Some say he was too smart to be a good football player.
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des bryant looks good to me, from his blog posts it seems his skin was thin, worried about fans being critical of players
September 26th, 2012 at 12:17 pm
Fingers Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 12:15 pm
Stomp the Donks…. Watching the Texas / Donk game….The Raiders can take this game on Sunday….Mannings getting off to slow starts …and the Donk secondary isnt all that …Palmer and the offense needs to pile it on … Mannings been coming back in the 2nd half but coming up short… The Raider D seemed to pick it up in the 4th qtr Sunday… They’re gonna need to do it in This Sunday too…Beat the Donkeys… Hate them.
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Where you watching the game? NFL replay? or online?
September 26th, 2012 at 12:18 pm
barksdale is a power blocker, reggie and krappy want small weak blockers…
September 26th, 2012 at 12:19 pm
Riff.. I’m watching my recording of the game… Missed it last night, so I thought I’d watch it today… Think the Raiders can win this one …
September 26th, 2012 at 12:20 pm
Fingers Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 12:19 pm
Riff.. I’m watching my recording of the game… Missed it last night, so I thought I’d watch it today… Think the Raiders can win this one …
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Gotcha.
How does their D look?
Any glaring weaknesses? How is their D Line?
September 26th, 2012 at 12:22 pm
Texan recievers are beating the Donk CB’s deep …
September 26th, 2012 at 12:22 pm
NATION -I watch a clip on U-TUBE on how REGGIE was watching very carefully, how every player was working out and
How they play on Sunday.Every position he was looking .
“HE WAS TIRE OF BARKSDALE”
September 26th, 2012 at 12:22 pm
Omoran Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 12:12 pm
Let REGGIE Go out on the field and look at practice.
Let REGGIE and ALLEN check our army man, our soldiers
Who are going out in the battlefield, in the trenches
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???
September 26th, 2012 at 12:23 pm
[...] dumped, according to Adam Caplan. As pointed out by Jerry McDonald of Ibabuzz.com, Barksdale was inactive for all three of the team’s 2012 regular-season [...]
September 26th, 2012 at 12:24 pm
Think McFadden will have a good day… Texans running right up the middle
September 26th, 2012 at 12:25 pm
dracula admitted he fumbled…refs and NFL owe us 2.
September 26th, 2012 at 12:26 pm
fingers Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 12:24 pm
Think McFadden will have a good day… Texans running right up the middle
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no doubt DMAC will watch the tape on how arian did and want to double his production, let’s see if our improving oline is up to the task
September 26th, 2012 at 12:27 pm
taiwan needs to show something in practice, would love for him to be the one giving dmac some rest
September 26th, 2012 at 12:27 pm
REALY REALLY quiet in here when the haters got nothing to talk about.
LETS TALK SOME FOOTBALL PEOPLE!
September 26th, 2012 at 12:28 pm
@MikeKlis
Broncos RCB Tracy Porter (knee) is practicing this week.
Porter was benched after getting torched by Andre Johnson early in Sunday’s loss, but the Broncos claimed he was injured. If he was, it doesn’t look serious enough to hold him out in Week 4. Porter should have an easier time with Oakland’s unsettled receiver corps.
Source: Mike Klis on Twitter
September 26th, 2012 at 12:29 pm
RaiderNation –If you are going to be good, you are going to be Good from
The Start–look at the Snake,or Brady!
So let this man –”SHAKE THIS BUSH TO SEE WHAT COME OUT”.!
September 26th, 2012 at 12:29 pm
I still remember that Tim Brown play like it happened yesterday.
We will never forget.
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Exactly. Like a future Hall of Famer and the league MVP don’t know what a lst down marker is.
September 26th, 2012 at 12:30 pm
Yep… The Oline was pretty good Sunday…gave Palmer plenty of time…if they give Palmer that much time aginst the donks I could see Palmer lighting the Donks up real good
September 26th, 2012 at 12:32 pm
fingers Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 12:24 pm
Think McFadden will have a good day… Texans running right up the middle
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The problem is this is the second week in four where we are playing a team that JUST played the Houston Texans the week before we do. So basically they have not only two weeks of practice against the same system, but they get a full game rehearsal against that system as well.
September 26th, 2012 at 12:36 pm
We’ll see if Allen can give Knapp and good info on the Donk D…
September 26th, 2012 at 12:36 pm
REGGIE–I hope you SHAKE THE EARTH UNDER THE RAIDERNATION! ! Remove all the BAD LUCK we had.
Make the EARTH TREMBLE and make this our RAIDERS
Strong as AL’S GLADIATORS !
September 26th, 2012 at 12:36 pm
Levi Damien @LeviDamien
And the best title award goes to… @justblogbaby Reggie McKenzie Keeps Diving in Packers Dumpster
September 26th, 2012 at 12:37 pm
Get off the Al Davis story nonsense.
Al David had a persecution complex and even when he didn’t, he had a habit of lying for effect.
No Commish would risk what is claimed here for the very reason that “sources” (as Davis claims there were) could have ruined his career. Period.
Do I doubt Davis would have told old Skipper that? No, he’d be the perfect skunk to tell. One bs artist feeding another.
September 26th, 2012 at 12:39 pm
Fingers Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 12:36 pm
We’ll see if Allen can give Knapp and good info on the Donk D…
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We have the talent to dictate. All we have to do is show up and do our jobs.
If our O-Line can control the game again like we did against Pitt, and our LB corps can continue to play solid, I dont see how we lose this game. It shouldnt even be close.
September 26th, 2012 at 12:40 pm
Complete BS YA.
I just watched the second half. Minutes ago. And yeah, I get the endzone cam and the sideline cam that shows the entire field. I watch each play 3 times. I watch the secondary, then the LB corps, then the D line.
Kelly was doubled plenty against Pitt and Miami.
I dont care about these stupid grades. This isnt baseball. You can just go off of raw numbers like Billy Beane.
The tape dont lie. Kelly has not been a liability in the run. All of the big runs given up this year have been to the outside, not the middle. Kelly and Seymore have created plenty of gaps for the LBs to shoot.
Effort and awareness? Again, I just got done watching the tape and I was specifically watching him and Seymore. I saw no flaws in Kelly’s effort. And the other semi’s here that have been double checking the tape have been seeing the same thing.
If Kelly didnt have a large paycheck, nobody would be b!tching about him.
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But he DOES have a large paycheck. And even so, the effort, discipline and awareness issues still pop up. Seems like the only people who don’t see it are people from this blog.
He occasionally gets doubled, and when he does he’s completely removed from the play. Drawing double teams isn’t the same as commanding them – requiring the opposing offense to put two men on you, and still being a factor in the play.
Moreover, watch him late in the game – singled frequently, and barely any push until the QB has already left the pocket or gotten rid of the ball. In the run game, just watch him on the several 3rd-and-short situations they were in v.s. Pittsburgh. Every time, right up the middle for a 3-5 yard gain. In those situations he was blown off the line.
He’s a momentum player – when he’s on a roll, he’s hard to deal with. But as soon as the defense is put back on their heels and the opposing offense takes control of the game, he’s nowhere to be found.
The grades are simply a reflection of how he performs from snap to snap. If you don’t like that kind of analysis, I don’t know what to tell you. If you’re using the same “eye test” that told you that Lito Sheppard played well last season, then I would assert that watching every snap isn’t the same as understanding what’s going on.
September 26th, 2012 at 12:40 pm
The players that we have left know they have to play good.
They know the fire is on and its HOT,every men for itself or
Hang!
September 26th, 2012 at 12:41 pm
Shutdown Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 12:37 pm
Get off the Al Davis story nonsense.
Al David had a persecution complex and even when he didn’t, he had a habit of lying for effect.
No Commish would risk what is claimed here for the very reason that “sources” (as Davis claims there were) could have ruined his career. Period.
Do I doubt Davis would have told old Skipper that? No, he’d be the perfect skunk to tell. One bs artist feeding another.
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Let us have our conspiracy theory. Even if it isnt true, it at least gives us someone to point the finger at.
Besides, the conspiracy theory is much more believable than the ref simply thinking it was a forward pass. Because to anyone with two eyes, it wasnt.
September 26th, 2012 at 12:45 pm
It’s not that Kelly can’t be an effective player – but he’s a 3-tech, not a 1-tech or shade NT. Moreover, he needs to be on a snap count just as much as Seymour does. At this point, Bryant is pushing for playing time, and at some point this season he’s going to see an equal or greater amount of snaps than Kelly and Seymour.
Bilukidi is still too raw to get many snaps at NT, though, so Kelly’s presence remains a necessity. I’m glad he restructured his contract, but I have my doubts he’ll be in the team’s plans after this season.
September 26th, 2012 at 12:46 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 12:40 pm
Complete BS YA.
I just watched the second half. Minutes ago. And yeah, I get the endzone cam and the sideline cam that shows the entire field. I watch each play 3 times. I watch the secondary, then the LB corps, then the D line.
Kelly was doubled plenty against Pitt and Miami.
I dont care about these stupid grades. This isnt baseball. You can just go off of raw numbers like Billy Beane.
The tape dont lie. Kelly has not been a liability in the run. All of the big runs given up this year have been to the outside, not the middle. Kelly and Seymore have created plenty of gaps for the LBs to shoot.
Effort and awareness? Again, I just got done watching the tape and I was specifically watching him and Seymore. I saw no flaws in Kelly’s effort. And the other semi’s here that have been double checking the tape have been seeing the same thing.
If Kelly didnt have a large paycheck, nobody would be b!tching about him.
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But he DOES have a large paycheck. And even so, the effort, discipline and awareness issues still pop up. Seems like the only people who don’t see it are people from this blog.
He occasionally gets doubled, and when he does he’s completely removed from the play. Drawing double teams isn’t the same as commanding them – requiring the opposing offense to put two men on you, and still being a factor in the play.
Moreover, watch him late in the game – singled frequently, and barely any push until the QB has already left the pocket or gotten rid of the ball. In the run game, just watch him on the several 3rd-and-short situations they were in v.s. Pittsburgh. Every time, right up the middle for a 3-5 yard gain. In those situations he was blown off the line.
He’s a momentum player – when he’s on a roll, he’s hard to deal with. But as soon as the defense is put back on their heels and the opposing offense takes control of the game, he’s nowhere to be found.
The grades are simply a reflection of how he performs from snap to snap. If you don’t like that kind of analysis, I don’t know what to tell you. If you’re using the same “eye test” that told you that Lito Sheppard played well last season, then I would assert that watching every snap isn’t the same as understanding what’s going on.
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Again, BS. He’s doubled more than you say.
His motor has been fine. I counted only two plays he took off against Pitt.
I saw him still motoring in the 3rd and 4th quarters against Pitt.
Youre upset that he’s not blowing up a double team? Seriously, look at what youre asking for. If he’s doubled, someone else is singled and its there job to step up. Plus, even when he’s doubled he is still not getting pushed back and allowing the RB to get his lane.
NOT ONCE did I see him get blown off the line against Pitt.
Until you watch the tape a few more times, spare me your grades.
Yes, he’s had discipline problems. IE: SanDiusky game. And I lit him up for it. Im not afraid to call a spade a spade. The semi’s here know that.
September 26th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
Palmer 0-9 on balls 20+ downfield. and he still putting up stats … wait till he gets a couple this week to Moore.
September 26th, 2012 at 12:49 pm
Hey Reggie –Don’t be affraid ,if they dont want to play or are Lazy ,send them to the UNEMPLOYMENT!
September 26th, 2012 at 12:49 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 12:45 pm
It’s not that Kelly can’t be an effective player – but he’s a 3-tech, not a 1-tech or shade NT. Moreover, he needs to be on a snap count just as much as Seymour does. At this point, Bryant is pushing for playing time, and at some point this season he’s going to see an equal or greater amount of snaps than Kelly and Seymour.
Bilukidi is still too raw to get many snaps at NT, though, so Kelly’s presence remains a necessity. I’m glad he restructured his contract, but I have my doubts he’ll be in the team’s plans after this season.
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From what Ive seen, Bryant played better against Pitt than he did against Miami. But we aint going to see him take their starting jobs anytime soon. He is slightly less effective than the other two.
His roll is to spell them until they are rested enough to get back in the game. A equal replacement he is not.
September 26th, 2012 at 12:50 pm
Raiderinparadise Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
Palmer 0-9 on balls 20+ downfield. and he still putting up stats … wait till he gets a couple this week to Moore.
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I think we’re all starting to see that has a lot to do with the refs allowing the DB’s so much freedom to hold and disrupt the route running.
September 26th, 2012 at 12:52 pm
F.O. Walt
shutdown Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 12:37 pm
Get off the Al Davis story nonsense.
Al David had a persecution complex and even when he didn’t, he had a habit of lying for effect.
No Commish would risk what is claimed here for the very reason that “sources” (as Davis claims there were) could have ruined his career. Period.
Do I doubt Davis would have told old Skipper that? No, he’d be the perfect skunk to tell. One bs artist feeding another
September 26th, 2012 at 12:55 pm
Let them shake the whole roster–we may come
out with a few BO JACKSON’s !!!
This is an EXPERIMENT YEAR let them do it now and think -6-10
September 26th, 2012 at 12:57 pm
Did anybody see Michael Bush might be injured and that is why the Bears were looking at Ryan Grant…
September 26th, 2012 at 12:57 pm
I expect to see #92 Big Sey retire at the end of the year. Bad wheels & long of tooth as motivators. If not, expect Reggie to trade or cut him.
September 26th, 2012 at 12:58 pm
Raider Riff Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 12:50 pm
Raiderinparadise Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
Palmer 0-9 on balls 20+ downfield. and he still putting up stats … wait till he gets a couple this week to Moore.
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I think we’re all starting to see that has a lot to do with the refs allowing the DB’s so much freedom to hold and disrupt the route running.
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Partly, but 9 attempts is only 3 a game, thats not much, The West Coast style passing game thrives with short and intermediate passes, high percentage looks.
Palmer has done well with that thus far. If he can hit a few deep ones it helps everything on offense.
September 26th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
Let us be 6-10 one or 2 more years.But make us good again.
We lost 100+ games, who is going to laugh if we lose 120. !!!
September 26th, 2012 at 1:01 pm
LSU and Raiders have not been a good mix. I’m not a Harvey Williams fan either.
September 26th, 2012 at 1:01 pm
Raiderinparadise Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 12:58 pm
Raider Riff Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 12:50 pm
Raiderinparadise Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
Palmer 0-9 on balls 20+ downfield. and he still putting up stats … wait till he gets a couple this week to Moore.
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I think we’re all starting to see that has a lot to do with the refs allowing the DB’s so much freedom to hold and disrupt the route running.
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Partly, but 9 attempts is only 3 a game, thats not much, The West Coast style passing game thrives with short and intermediate passes, high percentage looks.
Palmer has done well with that thus far. If he can hit a few deep ones it helps everything on offense.
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Another game like Pitt with the effective passing underneath will go a long way to getting the safeties to play up more.
And if we can get the running game going with a better ypc average (currently 2.8 if you exclude the big run) then the safeties will have to come up.
We cant force it deep just for the sake of it. Until we make them adjust, we wont get many looks deep.
September 26th, 2012 at 1:04 pm
I hope we stick it to the Donkeys this week the bronco fans here are so bitter over us owning them at home the last couple years. With manning they think its a super bowl season if we beat them and they go 1-3 they’ll be ready to kill themselves.
September 26th, 2012 at 1:06 pm
@Raider Riff Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 1:01 pm
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Agreed. Besides with the Broncos thin at LB guys like Reece and Myers, Ausberry, DMC should have great mismatches to pick up YACs
September 26th, 2012 at 1:14 pm
Re: the tuck game and NFL integrity —
Brown clearly had the first down. Interestingly, Gruden WON that challenge and the spot WAS changed – but NOT to where it should have been – no first down.
Early indication we were playing against a stacked deck.
Confirmed forever by the Tuck Screw administered by Walter Coleman and co.
And anyone that tries to defend the tuck ruling as being correct according to the letter of the rule is dead WRONG.
Brady was not in the process of ‘tucking’ the ball. His throwing motion had clearly ended – he had both hands on the ball – and was in the process of looking for a target again when CW stripped him.
Raider ball. Game over. End of story.
And just to up the ante – and call the NFL on it’s BS – GET THIS —
The fix was in for NE the following week in Pittsburgh too.
The Tuck BS was just a PRELUDE to MORE shenanigans in the AFC title game following week.
I can’t prove this and I don’t know exactly how it was accomplished – but there is absolutely NO DOUBT in my mind that NE knew every play that Pitt was running on offense that day – BEFORE the ball was snapped.
Bellicek and company eventually got nailed for their spying antics and stealing signals. I guarantee you that was just the tip of the iceberg. The whole story and extent of what went down that year will never be revealed.
September 26th, 2012 at 1:25 pm
Who is the first to record an interception this year?
Does it happen Sunday?
September 26th, 2012 at 2:08 pm
The Raiders were up by 10 with only 8 mins to go….yes Oakland was robbed, jobbed, and totally f*cked by the NFL.
It never would have happened had the D held on Brady’s TD drive.
It didn’t have to be this way.
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RAIDERMAN99 Says:
September 26th, 2012 at 1:14 pm
Re: the tuck game and NFL integrity —
Brown clearly had the first down. Interestingly, Gruden WON that challenge and the spot WAS changed – but NOT to where it should have been – no first down.
Early indication we were playing against a stacked deck.
Confirmed forever by the Tuck Screw administered by Walter Coleman and co.
And anyone that tries to defend the tuck ruling as being correct according to the letter of the rule is dead WRONG.
Brady was not in the process of ‘tucking’ the ball. His throwing motion had clearly ended – he had both hands on the ball – and was in the process of looking for a target again when CW stripped him.
Raider ball. Game over. End of story.
And just to up the ante – and call the NFL on it’s BS – GET THIS —
The fix was in for NE the following week in Pittsburgh too.
The Tuck BS was just a PRELUDE to MORE shenanigans in the AFC title game following week.
I can’t prove this and I don’t know exactly how it was accomplished – but there is absolutely NO DOUBT in my mind that NE knew every play that Pitt was running on offense that day – BEFORE the ball was snapped.
Bellicek and company eventually got nailed for their spying antics and stealing signals. I guarantee you that was just the tip of the iceberg. The whole story and extent of what went down that year will never be revealed.