DHB rejoins teammates
By Steve Corkran
Friday, September 28th, 2012 at 11:36 am in Oakland Raiders.
Wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey is at practice today, though only as a spectator. He is wearing his No. 85 jersey and a baseball cap, while chatting with coaches and teammates.
Heyward-Bey, of course, suffered a concussion and neck strain against the Pittsburgh Steelers last Sunday, when he at the receiving end of a helmet-to-helmet hit by Steelers safety Ryan Mundy early in the fourth quarter.
Raiders coach Dennis Allen said Heyward-Bey still hasn’t passed the concussion-related tests mandated by the league. Heyward-Bey can’t play in a game or take part in contact at practice until he passes all the tests.
Therefore, there’s no way that Heyward-Bey will play Sunday against the Denver Broncos. For now, it appears as if Derek Hagan is going to get the starting nod opposite Denarius Moore.
Rookies Juron Criner and Rod Streater figure to get plenty of playing time, with no other receivers on the roster. It’s conceivable that the Raiders will sign Travionte Session or Tori Gurley from the practice squad.
However, the Raiders have had only four healthy wide receivers for each of their first three games, so that seems to be a long-shot.
– Right offensive tackle Khalif Barnes (groin) and cornerback Shawntae Spencer (foot) are not practicing today. That makes three straight missed practices this week.
So, you can expect Willie Smith to make his second straight start at right tackle and Michael Huff at left cornerback on Sunday.
– Many people seem worried about running back Darren McFadden appearing on the injury report with a bruised shoulder.
Coach Allen and McFadden aren’t among those worried about McFadden’s status for Sunday’s game, even though McFadden is listed as questionable.
McFadden finished the game against the Steelers with the injury, and he figures to hold up just fine against the Broncos.
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September 28th, 2012 at 11:37 am
Primero perros!
September 28th, 2012 at 11:38 am
Raiders!
September 28th, 2012 at 11:38 am
Snake eyes!
September 28th, 2012 at 11:38 am
Shek Quatro!
September 28th, 2012 at 11:38 am
I got 5 on it!
September 28th, 2012 at 11:39 am
I won’t be greeting the refs like they did last night in BMo.
I want the replacements to officiate our games.
September 28th, 2012 at 11:40 am
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
September 28th, 2012 at 10:40 am
At 1-2 the raiders are treading water and fighting the current. Another victory after the shocking win vs pitt, and suddenly the team takes on a totally different look.
However a loss would take a lot of the luster off the early season after a very positive outing last weekend.
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Tell that to New England, Denver, Pittsburgh, Carolina, Green Bay and Detroit. If any of those teams lose this weekend they will drop to 1-3.
September 28th, 2012 at 11:40 am
Glad and worried about the regular refs being back
September 28th, 2012 at 11:42 am
Walt Coleman!
September 28th, 2012 at 11:43 am
Either us or Dungver is going to be 1-3 on Sunday evening. High drama indeed. It’s going to be them.
September 28th, 2012 at 11:45 am
Tell that to New England, Denver, Pittsburgh, Carolina, Green Bay and Detroit. If any of those teams lose this weekend they will drop to 1-3.
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So that makes it ok for the Raiders to start 1-3? Always excuses.
September 28th, 2012 at 11:46 am
Of course we will Donkey Stomp.
We’ve got JFB drinkin Colorado Coors brewed Killians Red. We CAN’T lose…
Might have to find me a KIR or 6 for Sunday!
September 28th, 2012 at 11:46 am
We need our D-line to step the fk up and create some pressure on Donkey face.
Our depleted secondary is going to have lots of trouble, if they have to cover receivers all day.
September 28th, 2012 at 11:46 am
Hope to see a lot of double TEs sets. Put Von Miller in Coverage! Run the ball off Gordon’s rear!
Dakota: Did you tell your son Ausberry is Wheeler’s twin sister?
September 28th, 2012 at 11:48 am
Crazy story….
Conn. man kills masked teen, learns it’s his son
http://news.yahoo.com/conn-man-kills-masked-teen-learns-son-063653076.html
September 28th, 2012 at 11:53 am
raiders will be 2-2 and the jack ass donkeys will be 1-3! hagan will have 2 tds!
September 28th, 2012 at 11:55 am
TheBay2LA Says:
September 28th, 2012 at 11:01 am
Today I woke up, and this is how I feel about this weeks game.
Pressure on Manning will be the key to victory this week! Already sacked 8 times, and on pace for a record 43. Must pressure him into tough throws, and hope like the Falcons & Texans we can build a good lead! Dungvers O line and running game must be owned by the Raiders front seven. I expect few blitzes, and a bend but don’t break performance. The last time when DA & Manning took the field together DA coached up them Saints Db’s for a SB winning performance.( Tracy Porter INT) Same thing happens here? Not likely, but I can hope!
I do like the Raiders offensive chances, Denver has been beat by the long ball, and I’ve started Dmoore over Jordy Nelson in the FF, I think CP3/Dmoore connect long, while DMAC churns up yardage on a depleted Donkey D and controls the clock, protects the D.
Janikowski finally surges ahead of all the other would be record holders and hits a record 65 yard field goal.
RESURGENCE!
Raiders 30 Donks 24
September 28th, 2012 at 11:56 am
Important to go into the bye at 2-2.
season is divided into 4 gtrs.
Need to see improvement in each qtr.
Want to see us peaking end of 3rd qtr or aroung game 12.
Hitting our stride, playing the best football 4th qtr of the season heading into the tournament.
September 28th, 2012 at 11:57 am
THec
what up bruh?
Hope everything is well brother
September 28th, 2012 at 11:58 am
DMAC Says:
September 28th, 2012 at 11:57 am
THec
what up bruh?
Hope everything is well brother
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All is well Brother… Same story diffrent day.
About to leave the office early.
September 28th, 2012 at 11:58 am
Bay2LA
I can dig it mayne
September 28th, 2012 at 11:59 am
Thec Says:
September 28th, 2012 at 11:58 am
DMAC Says:
September 28th, 2012 at 11:57 am
THec
what up bruh?
Hope everything is well brother
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All is well Brother… Same story diffrent day.
About to leave the office early.
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Enjoy ur weekend
Be safe
We’ll win Sunday
September 28th, 2012 at 12:01 pm
Enjoy ur weekend
Be safe
We’ll win Sunday
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Thx… you do the same.
September 28th, 2012 at 12:01 pm
I am outtro
1N
September 28th, 2012 at 12:02 pm
Who’s a sleeper RB that may be available in FF?
September 28th, 2012 at 12:06 pm
Gotta run
Ya’ll players have a good weekend
Go A’s!
Go Dubs!
Go Cal Bears! (fire Tedford)
Go Raiders!
September 28th, 2012 at 12:14 pm
DMAC Says:
September 28th, 2012 at 12:02 pm
Who’s a sleeper RB that may be available in FF?
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Ryan Williams was available in most leagues, well up until a few days ago when Wells was ruled out. I’m sure he’s been picked up mostly. If not, worth a shot as he may see plenty action. In my leagues there’s really nothing available worth points or potential players who’ll see enough action.
September 28th, 2012 at 12:16 pm
8RaiderReign8 Says:
September 28th, 2012 at 12:16 pm
Rewatching the Steelers game.
They cheated so much. Glad to have the real refs back.
September 28th, 2012 at 12:18 pm
Vic Tafur @VicTafur
#Raiders Richard Seymour and Tommy Kelly have combined for only seven QB disruptions on 156 attempts, according to Pro Football Focus
September 28th, 2012 at 12:19 pm
Vic Tafur @VicTafur
Defensive ends Lamarr Houston and Matt Shaughnessy not much better — combined for only eight QB disruptions on their 162 attempts.
September 28th, 2012 at 12:19 pm
I won’t be greeting the refs like they did last night in BMo.
I want the replacements to officiate our games.
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Steelers’ first TD was on an obvious pick play right in front of the refs.
The experienced refs are much better.
September 28th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
September 28th, 2012 at 12:19 pm
Vic Tafur @VicTafur
Defensive ends Lamarr Houston and Matt Shaughnessy not much better — combined for only eight QB disruptions on their 162 attempts.
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Yeah this has got to improve. Coming into the season I actually expected our D-line to be the best unit on the team. Hell that preseason game versus Romo even after against Kolb, those Qb’s were going down often and forced to move. I am really surprised it has not performed better, and put up better numbers!
September 28th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
Ive got bad feeling about this…
September 28th, 2012 at 12:22 pm
Been busy all week, so I may have missed this:
DMac bruised that shoulder on the TD, didn’t he? He came down on his right shoulder pretty hard as he was pushed/dove over the pylon.
September 28th, 2012 at 12:24 pm
Keep Willie Smith in there, he’s looked good.
Oh yeah, Hagan!!!!
September 28th, 2012 at 12:24 pm
We need carter to go crazy
September 28th, 2012 at 12:26 pm
Tbag manning!
September 28th, 2012 at 12:29 pm
If I get to Dungver and mcFadden isn’t playing I am going to go nutzo!
September 28th, 2012 at 12:38 pm
KoolKell Says:
September 28th, 2012 at 11:45 am
Tell that to New England, Denver, Pittsburgh, Carolina, Green Bay and Detroit. If any of those teams lose this weekend they will drop to 1-3.
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So that makes it ok for the Raiders to start 1-3? Always excuses.
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Who said that? You wake up in the backyard again old geezer?
September 28th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
Lakers now the favorites to win the championship.
September 28th, 2012 at 12:51 pm
Marks hair Says:
September 28th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
Lakers now the favorites to win the championship.
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That’s bullshvt. They will never beat the Raiders
September 28th, 2012 at 12:53 pm
fukk the lakers.
September 28th, 2012 at 12:55 pm
LAAAAAAAAAKERS!
September 28th, 2012 at 12:55 pm
Allen watched with admiration last season as the offensive staff changed the Broncos’ entire offensive approach on the fly to accommodate Tim Tebow, with the end result an AFC West title.
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I’m not saying to change the zbs “Knapp Style” WCO NOW, but IF they wanted to it doesn’t seem like it should be the end of the world and mess everything up IF they did.
Denver (as noted above) changed “on the fly” and it resulted in an offensive resurgence that got em a division title and a first round playoff win.
September 28th, 2012 at 12:56 pm
Knapp v del rio.. scary
September 28th, 2012 at 12:58 pm
44. Fox has balls.. most coaches are too scared to try somthing like that.
September 28th, 2012 at 12:58 pm
Marks hair Says:
September 28th, 2012 at 12:56 pm
Knapp v del rio.. scary
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That’s what posters said last week versus Dick Lebeau. And Lebeau got crushed.
September 28th, 2012 at 12:58 pm
For now, it appears as if Derek Hagan is going to get the starting nod opposite Denarius Moore.
Rookies Juron Criner and Rod Streater figure to get plenty of playing time, with no other receivers on the roster
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Myers, Ausberry & Reece are beasts in the receiving game, so we’ll be fine imo
September 28th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
Who ran Fox off from the Raiders again?
September 28th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
How is there “no way” for DHB to play when a couple weeks ago when RoMac had a concussion they tested him on game day? Why cant they do the same with DHB>
September 28th, 2012 at 1:01 pm
50.RockyMountainRaider Says:
September 28th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
How is there “no way” for DHB to play when a couple weeks ago when RoMac had a concussion they tested him on game day? Why cant they do the same with DHB>
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We also have the neck strain issue with DHB as well.
Maybe that’s it.
September 28th, 2012 at 1:02 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
September 28th, 2012 at 12:55 pm
Allen watched with admiration last season as the offensive staff changed the Broncos’ entire offensive approach on the fly to accommodate Tim Tebow, with the end result an AFC West title.
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I’m not saying to change the zbs “Knapp Style” WCO NOW, but IF they wanted to it doesn’t seem like it should be the end of the world and mess everything up IF they did.
Denver (as noted above) changed “on the fly” and it resulted in an offensive resurgence that got em a division title and a first round playoff win.
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Dungver was in a bit of a quandary last year and really had no choice. Fans wanted to see Teblows, and so they were booing Orton mercilessly. Orton would then fail and the fans would boo all the more. It was a self fulfilling prophecy (pardon the pun). So in an effort to shut the fans up, they sent Teblows out there and revamped the offense. The fans went nuts and the rest is history.
September 28th, 2012 at 1:02 pm
47. I dont know if knapp can go back to back games without 25 passes short of the los. Or all our 3rd down passes short of the sticks.. last week was not your normal knapp attack.
September 28th, 2012 at 1:02 pm
RockyMountainRaider Says:
September 28th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
How is there “no way” for DHB to play when a couple weeks ago when RoMac had a concussion they tested him on game day? Why cant they do the same with DHB>
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DHB had a much more serious concussion than McClain.
September 28th, 2012 at 1:03 pm
Chris Steuber @ChrisSteuber
I’m told scouts from #Chiefs, #Falcons, #Raiders & #Seahawks will attend #Duke, #WakeForest game on Saturday. #CFB #NFL
September 28th, 2012 at 1:04 pm
Dakota Says:
September 28th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
Who ran Fox off from the Raiders again?
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I think we all know the answer to that.
September 28th, 2012 at 1:04 pm
I guess dhb failed a test.
September 28th, 2012 at 1:05 pm
RockyMountainRaider Says:
September 28th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
How is there “no way” for DHB to play when a couple weeks ago when RoMac had a concussion they tested him on game day? Why cant they do the same with DHB>
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RoMac was obviously only failing his tests slightly whereas were supposed to assume that DHB probably isnt close to passing his tests.
September 28th, 2012 at 1:06 pm
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/19410755/2013-nfl-draft-wake-forest-preview
September 28th, 2012 at 1:07 pm
http://www.cbssports.com/general/blog/rob-rang/19346395/nfl-draft-duke-preview
September 28th, 2012 at 1:07 pm
57.Marks hair Says:
September 28th, 2012 at 1:04 pm
I guess dhb failed a test.
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What did he score on the Wonderlic again? 11?
September 28th, 2012 at 1:14 pm
How is there “no way” for DHB to play when a couple weeks ago when RoMac had a concussion they tested him on game day? Why cant they do the same with DHB>
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DHB had a much more serious concussion than McClain.
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True. But i remember DHB getting KO’d against the Vikes last year and coming back the next week. He got hit in the back of the head that game when his helmet came off.
September 28th, 2012 at 1:18 pm
Last season when DHB was carted off the field he was able to return to practice the following Wednesday. I think he sits this one out. Probably for the best.
September 28th, 2012 at 1:22 pm
That hurts alot because usually they use DHB as a decoy for champ bailey and work everybody else on the field. Now bailey will probably lock down Moore and we’ll have to rely on Hagan, Steater, Reece and the TE’S to make plays.
September 28th, 2012 at 1:22 pm
50.RockyMountainRaider Says:
September 28th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
How is there “no way” for DHB to play when a couple weeks ago when RoMac had a concussion they tested him on game day? Why cant they do the same with DHB>
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We also have the neck strain issue with DHB as well.
Maybe that’s it.
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Romac didn’t get knocked THE FU*K OUT COLD…..Darrius was snoring for a good 20 seconds or more. Now he’s gonna be proned to getting concussions easier and with even less contact. You ever notice a fighter, once he gets his SH*T knocked out legit…..seems like everybody’s knockin’ em out after that? Roy Jones, Chuck Liddell….
I don’t care how long it takes him to recover. I want him healthy.
September 28th, 2012 at 1:25 pm
50.RockyMountainRaider Says:
September 28th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
How is there “no way” for DHB to play when a couple weeks ago when RoMac had a concussion they tested him on game day? Why cant they do the same with DHB>
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We also have the neck strain issue with DHB as well.
Maybe that’s it.
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Romac didn’t get knocked THE FU*K OUT COLD…..Darrius was snoring for a good 20 seconds or more. Now he’s gonna be proned to getting concussions easier and with even less contact. You ever notice a fighter, once he gets his SH*T knocked out legit…..seems like everybody’s knockin’ em out after that? Roy Jones, Chuck Liddell….
I don’t care how long it takes him to recover. I want him healthy.
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Speaking of which anybody see that game last night? Josh Cribbs looked like he was dead!
September 28th, 2012 at 1:25 pm
I should add that DHB is one tough mthr fkr. If he comes back from that hit and keeps playing like he has….then he is a stud. Some WR’s never play the same after sht like that, especially 2 years in a row.
September 28th, 2012 at 1:27 pm
Heard Rod Streater tweaked his neck in practice….
September 28th, 2012 at 1:29 pm
In addition to a fine, a player deemed to be on the giving end of an illegal hit directly resulting in injury should be forced to sit out for as long as it takes the victim of said hit to recover. Instead here we are…Mundy gets a slap on the wrist and we lose our starting WR for a game.
September 28th, 2012 at 1:29 pm
I should add that DHB is one tough mthr fkr. If he comes back from that hit and keeps playing like he has….then he is a stud. Some WR’s never play the same after sht like that, especially 2 years in a row.
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No doubt man. I wouldn’t be surprised to see him make some drops when he comes back to the game, and I wouldn’t fault him for it either. Not to mention his TD catch prior to that. The kid really has been improving.
September 28th, 2012 at 1:30 pm
57.Marks hair Says:
September 28th, 2012 at 1:04 pm
I guess dhb failed a test.
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What did he score on the Wonderlic again? 11?
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Dhb scored a 14 on the wonderlic, but Pryor scored a 7….
September 28th, 2012 at 1:31 pm
Theghostronin79 Says:
September 28th, 2012 at 1:29 pm
I should add that DHB is one tough mthr fkr. If he comes back from that hit and keeps playing like he has….then he is a stud. Some WR’s never play the same after sht like that, especially 2 years in a row.
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I.E. Johnnie Lee Higgins lol
September 28th, 2012 at 1:34 pm
Theghostronin79 Says:
September 28th, 2012 at 1:29 pm
I should add that DHB is one tough mthr fkr. If he comes back from that hit and keeps playing like he has….then he is a stud. Some WR’s never play the same after sht like that, especially 2 years in a row.
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I.E. Johnnie Lee Higgins lol
….My first thought too
September 28th, 2012 at 1:34 pm
So if Streater can’t go on Sunday do we sign Sessions&Gurley to the Active Roster????
September 28th, 2012 at 1:39 pm
If they try to single cover Moore with Bailey all day, Bailey will be in for a long game.
September 28th, 2012 at 1:48 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
September 28th, 2012 at 1:07 pm
http://www.cbssports.com/general/blog/rob-rang/19346395/nfl-draft-duke-preview
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You gotta be……………to be looking at the draft in week 4. Gotta give it to ya. Lol.
September 28th, 2012 at 1:51 pm
In the case of J.L.H. it had more to do with the QB throwing passes that left the WR out to dry. I remember that hit J.L.H. was stiff.
September 28th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
“The report of a seven test score is erroneous,” Colbert said. “I administered both tests and I can tell you that his score was significantly higher than that. I informed all teams and scouts interested in him about the score. In scouting, we always go with the higher Wonderlic score.”
Though Wonderlic scores are considered private, Colbert said he got clearance from the NFL to reveal that Pryor’s score was better than the reported seven.
It is not uncommon for players to take the test more than once.
John Clayton is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
September 28th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
They need to line up Darren Mcfadden at WR.. and Marcel Reece. Creates mismatches.
Bring in Goodson at Run back.. flex DMAC wide.. do what u gotta do.
Just win
September 28th, 2012 at 1:54 pm
Willis McGahee (ribs) is listed as probable for Week 4 against the Raiders.
McGahee emerged from the practice week no worse for wear and will be in the starting lineup on Sunday. We expect the Broncos to pummel Oakland’s pass defense in Week 4, and they could potentially lean on the run game down the stretch after putting together an early lead. McGahee is a serviceable RB2 play. Source: Denver Post Sep 28 – 3:05 PM
Jeez, haven’t even arrived in Denver yet and they are already counting us out even though we’ve won 4 in a row there.
September 28th, 2012 at 1:54 pm
TE Richard Gordon tweaked his hamstring but was able to finish practice.
September 28th, 2012 at 2:00 pm
Branden.w Says:
September 28th, 2012 at 1:54 pm
Willis McGahee (ribs) is listed as probable for Week 4 against the Raiders.
McGahee emerged from the practice week no worse for wear and will be in the starting lineup on Sunday. We expect the Broncos to pummel Oakland’s pass defense in Week 4, and they could potentially lean on the run game down the stretch after putting together an early lead. McGahee is a serviceable RB2 play. Source: Denver Post Sep 28 – 3:05 PM
Jeez, haven’t even arrived in Denver yet and they are already counting us out even though we’ve won 4 in a row there.
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Funny, they think Manning is a deity over there. Not that the Raiders pass defense won’t take its lumps but lol at pummel.
September 28th, 2012 at 2:00 pm
Hagan is better than DHB.
September 28th, 2012 at 2:03 pm
So will the Raiders sign a Veteran Receiver with the possibility of DHB and possibly Rod Streater being out this Sunday…..
September 28th, 2012 at 2:04 pm
Media is gonna take notice… watch
Wait till Carter, houston, kelly, seymour, bryant, Shaunnesey start clickin. Ready set go
September 28th, 2012 at 2:06 pm
82.The Big Banana Says:
September 28th, 2012 at 2:00 pm
Branden.w Says:
September 28th, 2012 at 1:54 pm
Willis McGahee (ribs) is listed as probable for Week 4 against the Raiders.
McGahee emerged from the practice week no worse for wear and will be in the starting lineup on Sunday. We expect the Broncos to pummel Oakland’s pass defense in Week 4, and they could potentially lean on the run game down the stretch after putting together an early lead. McGahee is a serviceable RB2 play. Source: Denver Post Sep 28 – 3:05 PM
Jeez, haven’t even arrived in Denver yet and they are already counting us out even though we’ve won 4 in a row there.
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Funny, they think Manning is a deity over there. Not that the Raiders pass defense won’t take its lumps but lol at pummel.
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September 28th, 2012 at 2:07 pm
Send burris on a blitz too.. send everyone… .
However can we stop rusing on the outside.. it always frees up and open lane up the middle for the QB to take off.
Start send some pressure up the middle. Clog those lanes
September 28th, 2012 at 2:11 pm
What’s good Raider fam!?!
Only two more days till the Donkey beat down.
Hee haw, hee haw…
September 28th, 2012 at 3:12 pm
Wonderlic – smurfderlic who cares? I just like the fact that DHB at least shows some mental toughness, is out there with his teammates, and isn’t “tweaking” it every week, some other RAIDERS could learn from his example. As far as this Sunday, yet again THE RAIDERS win another squeaker 30-27, with our boy Jano providing the honors!
September 28th, 2012 at 8:13 pm
Not sure we need to worry about Manning taking off up the middle. We probably would love for him to do that.
September 28th, 2012 at 8:20 pm
Tough as frikin nails! Atta boy DHB!