Gonzalez won’t have Raiders to kick around after Sunday
By Steve Corkran
Wednesday, October 10th, 2012 at 3:20 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Tight end Tony Gonzalez has been a thorn in the Raiders side for most of his 16 NFL seasons, especially as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs.
If all goes according to plan, the Raiders will face Gonzalez for the final time Sunday, when the Raiders play the Atlanta Falcons on the road. Well, that is unless the Raiders and Falcons advance to the Super Bowl.
Gonzalez says he intends to retire after this season, even though he leads the NFL in receptions through five games.
“I’m still sticking to it,” Gonzalez said in a conference call with Bay Area medai. “I’m having some fun but I haven’t changed my mind at all. I’m still at 95 percent. I’m never ever going to say 100 percent. I’m just enjoying it one week at a time. I’m lucky enough to stick around this long. To end it like this, playing with some great players, great quarterback, great receivers outside, it’s a lot of fun.”
Falcons coach Mike Smith said he’s holding out hope that Gonzalez changes his mind at some point.
“I’m hoping for that 5 percent,” Smith said. “That’s all you can do. Tony’s without a doubt in my mind the greatest tight end to ever play the game, and he’s been a great addition to our football team and our organization.”
In 23 games vs. the Raiders, Gonzalez has 121 receptions for 1,473 yards and eight touchdowns. He missed one game with an injury. Gonzalez’ team won 16 of the 24 games against the Raiders.
Through the years, Gonzalez created a slew of memorable moments and milestones against the Raiders.
His first victory came against the Raiders on that infamous Monday night game in 1997, when Andre Rison caught a game-deciding touchdown pass from Elvis Grbac with 3 seconds left.
His longest touchdown reception came against the Raiders — 73 yards. The Raiders knocked the Chiefs out of the playoffs race in the regular-season finale in 1999 by overcoming a 17-0 deficit at Arrowhead Stadium.
Gonzalez also is quite fond of the memories from playing so many games at the Oakland Coliseum against a Raiders team he grew up rooting for in Los Angeles.
“I tell people that’s one of my favorite places to play, going out there, going into that chaos out there with all those fans and all that nuttiness,” Gonzalez said. “So, I kind of miss that.”
The Raiders certainly won’t miss searching for ways to defend Gonzalez, who is a sure-fire Pro Football Hall of Famer five years after he retires.
Former 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice is the only other player in league history with more receptions than Gonzalez. That won’t ever change, Gonzalez said.
“Jerry can have that record,” Gonzalez said. “I see Jerry every offseason and if that subject comes up, I’m always telling him, ‘Man, you’re record is safe because I’m definitely breaking that.’ Even if there’s a slight chance I did come back next year, that would definitely be my last year, so there’s no way. That record is safe with Jerry. That and the Dancing With The Stars, I ain’t doing that, either.”
– Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie talks about how much he loves his draft picks. Hence, he said he is hesitant to part with his picks.
The Falcons took a different approach when it came to selecting wide receiver Julio Jones. They traded their own first-round pick (No. 27 overall), a second-rounder (59) and a fourth-rounder (124) in the 2011 NFL draft, in addition to their 2012 first-rounder and a fourth-rounder, to move up 21 spots and get Jones.
“Everybody was on board and, obviously, it’s something that worked out very well for us,” Smith said. “You’re going to have to make those kinds of decisions if you’re going to bring in a talented guy on to your roster.”
Jones caught 26 passes for 313 yards and four touchdowns in the Falcons first five games. He recorded 54 receptions for 959 yards and eight touchdowns in 13 games his rookie season.
The way Smith and general manager Thomas Dimitroff work hand-in-hand is something Allen admires.
“They, obviously, work together very well,” Allen said. “They got the right formula for winning football games. They understand how to win football games and they understand their personnel and what they’re looking for. So, yeah, in that mode, that’s a team that we, in some respects, try to emulate.”
– Kicker Sebastian Janikowski (groin) and defensive tackles Tommy Kelly (foot) and Richard Seymour (knee) were limited in practice today. All three are expected to play against the Falcons.
Allen said wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey (concussion) is looking good in practice and that Allen expects Heyward-Bey to play Sunday.
Quarterback Carson Palmer said Heyward-Bey isn’t showing any lingering effects from the helmet-to-helmet hit he received Sept. 23.
“Like he hasn’t missed a week,” Palmer said. “He caught the ball really well today. He looked extremely fast like he always does. There wasn’t one instance in practice or in meetings where he seemed a little foggy at all. That’s always the issue. It takes you a little while to kind of come out of a daze, but he’s out and he’s ready to play.”
– If the Raiders are going to emerge from their funk running the ball, now would seem to be the time, given the Falcons allow an average of 5.4 yards per carry this season.
Allen said he has seen progress from the running game the past week and a half, even though he isn’t about to make any radical changes.
“Well, you can’t throw everything out and just start over in the middle of the year,” Allen said. “So, yeah, there’s been a few tweaks, a few emphasis points, but nothing like a drastic change, other than we got to execute better. … We’ll see what it looks like when we go out and play on Sunday.”
Palmer said he realizes that people not associated with the Raiders aren’t pleased with the run game, but he said the team’s best bet is to run the ball even more because it puts the ball in the hands of their “best player.”
McFadden agrees that the run game is about to bust out any game now.
“You can see it,” McFadden said. “We see it out there. Guys keep grinding, like I say. It’s one of those things that you have to keep pushing and eventually it’s going to start hitting and it’s something we feel like we’ve been doing lately.”
– The Raiders are in the midst of a nine-game losing streak in terms of games played immediately after a bye week.
Palmer said he expects the Raiders to come out firing Sunday.
“It shouldn’t be hard there,” Palmer said. “There’s only two undefeated teams left. Their crowd is going to be really loud and intense, so it shouldn’t take us long to wake up.
“You’ve got a little bit of rust coming off of a bye but hopefully we shake that off fast. I expect us to. As big of a game as we’re going into and as difficult a situation, the hostile environment we’re going into, I expect we’ll bounce back and be ready to play.”
– Defensive end Andre Carter practiced in pads today for the first time since last year, when he was with the New England Patriots.
“It was good,” Carter said. “I felt like a new kid in school. It’s all great. I felt like I haven’t lost a step, getting accustomed to hitting. It’s definitely going to come down to the game as far as tackling, because you can’t really implement it at practice. You just go.
“I don’t have the preseason, I don’t have the training camp. You got to know what you’re going to do. You got to know your angles and just go ahead and go.”
Carter likely will get his first chance to go in a game Sunday. He hasn’t appeared in a game since he was signed by the Raiders two weeks ago.
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October 10th, 2012 at 3:27 pm
Some screens behind the LOS to put Atl on their heels?
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Palmer said he expects the Raiders to come out firing Sunday.
October 10th, 2012 at 3:27 pm
We don’t need Plaxico. Develop Criner instead. Plaxico can’t play CB.
October 10th, 2012 at 3:28 pm
!!!
October 10th, 2012 at 3:29 pm
Hopefully Knapp takes his head out of his @$$
October 10th, 2012 at 3:29 pm
CJ 34
Allright!!! Raiders will roll.
Seriously the falcons have Matty to WR’s and Turner seems to be able to run now and then. Thats about it. Their D is not
We can shut down the run and hope we get pressure with our 4 man rush. Then just play takeaway. Lee seems to be real good at it.
CP will play well especially if DMAC gets going and he is overdue. I expect a big week from him.
It really easy to beat the birds. they are not that good and we are not that bad
Its not like we are going to boston to play Brady
October 10th, 2012 at 3:30 pm
Tr0ll tard, Criner dont play CB either, whats your point?
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Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 3:27 pm
We don’t need Plaxico. Develop Criner instead. Plaxico can’t play CB.
October 10th, 2012 at 3:30 pm
YO YO BEEECH DIGGITY & DJ FRESH BEATZ N FULL EFFECT
Blog Brahs, me and my new bandmate DJ Fresh Beatz got totally wasted, smoked a ton of reefer, and hijacked the tour van for Ontario
We’ll scalp some Laker tickets, take some sweet naps, and watch the Lake Show get busy
I’ve been teaching Fresh Beatz some English so he can throw game at American women (he’s totally Korean, word) and so far he’s learned:
- “Do you want the party in my pajamas”
&
- “Making out is so funny, tickle my lips”
No doubt we’re going to score HUGE tonight. That’s why I packed a pack of Magnums for the Beeeech Lawg and Lifestyles Snugger Fits for you-know-who.
Homie gots to protect both of those 2 inches, holla
MAKIN’ THE HAUL FOR PAU GASOL
October 10th, 2012 at 3:30 pm
Our best hope is that DMac has over 200 yards rushing.
October 10th, 2012 at 3:33 pm
Hopefully the o-line creates running lanes…
October 10th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 3:27 pm
…random sentence ended last post.
It’s hard for me to imagine anybody doing a careful analysis of this team and just saying afterword “we just need to execute better”.
There has to be more wrong than just that.
October 10th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
This game should not even be close.
October 10th, 2012 at 3:43 pm
Beeechy,
“Homie gots to protect both of those 2 inches, holla
MAKIN’ THE HAUL FOR PAU GASOL”
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Your Gay Lover told me you are lacking where it counts. But only 2 inches; I am sorry for ya brah.
And Gasol, I doubt he goes both ways, and if he did I doubt it would be with a used up, broke down strumpet like you.
Gay Lover said you are really only good for bending over.
October 10th, 2012 at 3:47 pm
Plunketthead Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 3:29 pm
CJ 34
Allright!!! Raiders will roll.
Seriously the falcons have Matty to WR’s and Turner seems to be able to run now and then. Thats about it. Their D is not
We can shut down the run and hope we get pressure with our 4 man rush. Then just play takeaway. Lee seems to be real good at it.
CP will play well especially if DMAC gets going and he is overdue. I expect a big week from him.
It really easy to beat the birds. they are not that good and we are not that bad
Its not like we are going to boston to play Brady
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Watcha been smoking, Plunk??
October 10th, 2012 at 3:49 pm
we’re due. McFalldown is due. Time to ball up boys!
October 10th, 2012 at 3:49 pm
birds going dwn! win on sunday for Al! BIGGEST UPSET COME SUNDAY
October 10th, 2012 at 3:49 pm
Raiders do not win at least one of next two games; wholesale for draft picks!
October 10th, 2012 at 3:50 pm
the dirty birds are due…I like mine with fire volcano hot sauce…
October 10th, 2012 at 3:50 pm
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 3:30 pm
Our best hope is that DMac has over 200 yards rushing.
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Worshiper, you have to get over it. DMAC will never run 200 yds. The only time he came close to that was last season, 150yds Broncos, 172 yds.Jets, two of the worst teams with the worst defenses in the the NFL at the time. After that DMAC did squat then was out for the season.
Get it through your head: DMAC isn’t an elite back and never will. If he had 150 against the Steelers and 172 against the Broncos this season, that would be something else.
IMO, he’s a broken down has been who has less yards than Michael Bush in 4 and a quarter seasons.
October 10th, 2012 at 3:51 pm
Got to start this game fast. HAVE to get McFadden rolling early….
October 10th, 2012 at 3:51 pm
Raiders must sack Ryan at least 8 times to win.
October 10th, 2012 at 3:51 pm
No me gusta Antonio Gonzalez!
October 10th, 2012 at 3:52 pm
The QB must go down, and he MUST go down hard!!!!!
October 10th, 2012 at 3:53 pm
Go ahead and compare DMAC to Marcus Allen, their first 4 and quarter seasons and come back here and tell me DMAC is great.
Hogwash!
October 10th, 2012 at 3:53 pm
Yo Nerds
The Beeech Diggity is totally embarrassed. DJ Fresh Beatz pulled out one of my XXXL BIKE Jock Straps, wrapped it on his head and is skipping around the Weinerschnitzel parking lot
AND everyone in the drive thru line is laughing at his 2″ ding dong
Luckily for the Beeech Diggity some fine hizzies started chatting me up and I scored a dope hand jiggity in the passenger seat of the tour van
Even gave them a little extra mustard on the side (get it, I busted a huge nut)
LAKE SHOW PRE SEASON BEEECH DIGGITY PARTY TRAIN N FULL EFFECT
October 10th, 2012 at 3:59 pm
BSS
Chocolate Rain from Eskobar and Goji OG from bodhi
Growing dank is easy as picking the Raiders to win
October 10th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
Beeech,
It’s doubtful according to your Gay Lover that you are at the Weinerschnitzel parking but more likely in the supply room of the In and Out Burger where you used to work, milking bulls.
As far as extra mustard, that most probably is extra mayonnaise from the in and out staff member who dumped an extra large burger on you.
October 10th, 2012 at 4:02 pm
Allen said he has seen progress from the running game the past week and a half, even though he isn’t about to make any radical changes.
“Well, you can’t throw everything out and just start over in the middle of the year,” Allen said. “So, yeah, there’s been a few tweaks, a few emphasis points, but nothing like a drastic change, other than we got to execute better”
Politician jive…this guy is starting to sound like Mitt Romney! Headed into a hurricane folks!!
October 10th, 2012 at 4:08 pm
Some screens behind the LOS to put Atl on their heels?
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Two weeks too late?
Well, I’d at least like to see if Knapp has such screens in his playbook!
October 10th, 2012 at 4:10 pm
Yo, just a call from my homeys back at my Ritz Penthouse, guess a few of my favorite Spearmint Rhino ladies just showed up looking to 69
Ever since the Beeeech Lawg reached the 1 ft. milestone, the hizzies have been in serious heat, holla
We got them a few rooms until me and DJ Fresh Beatz make it home after the game, then we’ll stop by for some late night room service
Only the room service will be our ding dongs (aka weiners)
Guess that’s why they call it the blues, whut whut
October 10th, 2012 at 4:11 pm
Who knows they may have Taiwan in for a snap. Since the coaches are not pointing fingers and are holding everyone responsible for their play. Right…..
October 10th, 2012 at 4:13 pm
Gdog Says: Well, I’d at least like to see if Knapp has such screens in his playbook!////////////He does. I’ve seen them. What I’d like to see is some that actually work.
October 10th, 2012 at 4:19 pm
Quick Thumbnail Stats:
Marcus Allen
First 4 seasons:
Rushing: 4638 yds 44 TD
Receiving 2304 yds 13 TD
MVP Superbowl win 1983
DMAC
First 4 seasons:
Rushing 2627 yds 16 TD
Receiving 1191 yds 4 TD
DMAC Worshipers,
Marcus Allen was an elite and great back. Who, with a straight face can claim that DMAC is of the same caliber, an elite back, the best back in the NFL now, etc.??
Fiddlesticks.
That’s like saying Nnamdi is a “shut down corner” one of the best in the NFL. A measily 13 INT’s in almost 10 seasons, constantly torched and burned with the Eagles where he was to have immediate and overwhelming success. He looks now just like Stanford Routt.
Nnamdi = the best “NO SHUT DOWN, shut down corner” in the NFL
The point of it is, the Raiders have no talent in either their players or staff.
AD (BIH)
October 10th, 2012 at 4:21 pm
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 3:27 pm
We don’t need Plaxico. Develop Criner instead. Plaxico can’t play CB
AAAAAAAA HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA. This guy gets dumber and dumber every day.
October 10th, 2012 at 4:24 pm
playbook!
29.The Beeech Dawg Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 4:10 pm
Yo, just a call from my homeys back at my Ritz Penthouse, guess a few of my favorite Spearmint Rhino ladies just showed up looking to 69
Ever since the Beeeech Lawg reached the 1 ft. milestone, the hizzies have been in serious heat, holla
We got them a few rooms until me and DJ Fresh Beatz make it home after the game, then we’ll stop by for some late night room service
Only the room service will be our ding dongs (aka weiners)
Guess that’s why they call it the blues, whut whut
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Beeechy,
Spearmint Rhino ladies coming over to get hit by a 2 inch twig ? ballocks….
Your gay lover said you had a horrible inferiority complex over your micro member, that you used every enhancement method to no avail. How about an air pump???
Also you don’t live in any penthouse suite at the Ritz in MDR since they will only allow a 7 night stay, then you have to move along home. Plus I have a friend whose daughter works at the front desk and she verifies you don’t live there.
You are pitiful, dude……..
October 10th, 2012 at 4:28 pm
Poor lil biachi. His posts are getting more and more dismal and dull by the hour. But his gay lover is funny and insightful.
Oh well, back to football: One thing of interest, with all due respects to the Falcons is for a 5-0 record they have only beaten one team with a winning record. And that team the Dischargers we all know is pretty lame. This is a game for the taking.
October 10th, 2012 at 4:29 pm
35-13 Falcons
October 10th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
Dennis Allen “OBVIOUSLY I will never see an NFL job again”.
October 10th, 2012 at 4:32 pm
You look at the Falcon opponents: KC was terrible early on, Denver had a new Q, SD not very good, Carolina not very good and Washington has a new Q. 5-0. I like Atlanta, I like what their franchise is doing but this is a game where we can come out and play to our potential, we are a better match for them than they have seen thus far.
October 10th, 2012 at 4:32 pm
Hey Reggie,you better stock up on chicken wings and watermelon now, because you will be unemployed soon.
October 10th, 2012 at 4:33 pm
Silverandblackgoober
I’m pretty sure I banged the daughter of your friend on my Reggae Party Boat, she’s a bit of a screamer but not very flexible (some Zumba classes would work wonders, holla)
As my official Google Minion, gonna require more internet searches on ALL Ritz penthouse requirements, plus dining menu selections
Spend no less than the next 6 days on this task and remember, the Beeeech Diggity Dawg keeps the party jumpin’ till the break o dawn
WRECKS N EFFECT N FULL EFFECT, WIZZLE
October 10th, 2012 at 4:34 pm
38.Seymour Bush Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 4:32 pm
You look at the Falcon opponents: KC was terrible early on, Denver had a new Q, SD not very good, Carolina not very good and Washington has a new Q. 5-0. I like Atlanta, I like what their franchise is doing but this is a game where we can come out and play to our potential, we are a better match for them than they have seen thus far.
Sounds like a soon to be dissapointed mfka!
October 10th, 2012 at 4:34 pm
Atlanta’s opponents coming in are a combined 9-16. That is NOT very good. Our opponents so far are a combined 9-10. Much better competition.
October 10th, 2012 at 4:35 pm
Nice you came out earlier today oakfoshow. Now change your name to castrofoshow.
October 10th, 2012 at 4:36 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 4:28 pm
Poor lil biachi. His posts are getting more and more dismal and dull by the hour. But his gay lover is funny and insightful.
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Seymour,
True enough. I am so glad Gay Lover broke down the closet door. Beeechy gave himself away however, constantly demontrating his anal obession.
One can only say: “Patented Knucklehead.”
October 10th, 2012 at 4:37 pm
43.Seymour Bush Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 4:35 pm
Nice you came out earlier today oakfoshow. Now change your name to castrofoshow.
Right after you change your name to dillusional little man.
October 10th, 2012 at 4:38 pm
blackandsilverside Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 3:50 pm
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 3:30 pm
Our best hope is that DMac has over 200 yards rushing.
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Worshiper, you have to get over it. DMAC will never run 200 yds. The only time he came close to that was last season, 150yds Broncos, 172 yds.Jets, two of the worst teams with the worst defenses in the the NFL at the time. After that DMAC did squat then was out for the season.
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What? The Jets had one of the best defenses in the league when he ran for 172.
October 10th, 2012 at 4:38 pm
Atlanta will beat us like we stole something from their momma.
October 10th, 2012 at 4:41 pm
Brilliant analysis Peemore Bush.
October 10th, 2012 at 4:41 pm
castrofoshow, did you steal from little ole ladies? Is that how you put yourself through the Coliseum Parking Lot Technology Institute?
October 10th, 2012 at 4:42 pm
Stetson U? Is that one of those internet colleges?
October 10th, 2012 at 4:42 pm
Brahs, guess the Spearmint Rhino ladies refused their own rooms, and want to wait in the Penthouse for my glorious return
The Certified Platinum Posse will probably let them lezz out on my hand-crafted bean bags and get faded on the PARTYDUDE 8000 Margarita Machine
Then when me and DJ Fresh Beatz get back we’ll just slide on our jimmies and aim for the wet spot
Or just chow down on some classic style Pringles, holla
October 10th, 2012 at 4:43 pm
MistaBrown Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 4:41 pm
Brilliant analysis Peemore Bush.
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It wouldn’t be the lst time.
October 10th, 2012 at 4:43 pm
oakfoshow
What sort of wager are you making on the game?
If I was that sure someone was gonna win I would m ake some money
Thats why I am rolling into Vegas on Saturday and making a big bet on the game. I have 25 bucks burning a hole in my pocket.
I was gonna bet Raiders straight up to win but I am thinking of parlaying and making it a two teamer.
Raiders and the over sounds like easy money to me
October 10th, 2012 at 4:43 pm
The Beeech Dawg Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 4:33 pm
Silverandblackgoober
I’m pretty sure I banged the daughter of your friend on my Reggae Party Boat, she’s a bit of a screamer but not very flexible (some Zumba classes would work wonders, holla)
As my official Google Minion, gonna require more internet searches on ALL Ritz penthouse requirements, plus dining menu selections
Spend no less than the next 6 days on this task and remember, the Beeeech Diggity Dawg keeps the party jumpin’ till the break o dawn
WRECKS N EFFECT N FULL EFFECT, WIZZLE
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Beeechy, there you go attempting to use Wrecks N Effects when the name was copywritten by the real Wrecks N Effects rappers from NYC, in the early 1990’s.
Since violation of copyrights is of direct federal jurisdiction you would be haled into federal court immediately, enjoined in using the name, and have criminal and civil charges filed against you.
Now then, instead of practicing your prevaracation, I suggest you hit the bathhouse with a rubber duck.
October 10th, 2012 at 4:44 pm
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 4:42 pm
Stetson U? Is that one of those internet colleges?
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Naa. I heard that’s where you learn to make hats. And wallets. To sell on Pier 39 to tourists.
October 10th, 2012 at 4:46 pm
This is getting pathetic. Poor lil biachi coming here screaming and crying for attention. Could one of you So Cals just pick him up and drop him off in North Hollywood. That’s the so cal equivalent of the castro right?
October 10th, 2012 at 4:46 pm
Peemore Nob Bust headed for another classic MELTDOWN
Gots to love blog traditions, holla
WRECKS N FULL EFFECT, BEEECH DIGGITY STYLE
October 10th, 2012 at 4:47 pm
Albert Bigelow Paine:
What? The Jets had one of the best defenses in the league when he ran for 172.
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You are on LSD dude, go check the stats: I am tired of doing your homework for you.
At the time DMAC ran for 172 Jets D was crappola. CHECK THE STATS.
October 10th, 2012 at 4:47 pm
53.Plunketthead Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 4:43 pm
oakfoshow
What sort of wager are you making on the game?
If I was that sure someone was gonna win I would m ake some money
Thats why I am rolling into Vegas on Saturday and making a big bet on the game. I have 25 bucks burning a hole in my pocket.
I was gonna bet Raiders straight up to win but I am thinking of parlaying and making it a two teamer.
Raiders and the over sounds like easy money to me
====================================================== I wouldnt be afraid to make that bet.$25.00. Not a big risk.I hope we win,and you make some easy money.Wouldnt count on it though.Dont use your last $25.00,would be foolish.
October 10th, 2012 at 4:47 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 4:32 pm
You look at the Falcon opponents: KC was terrible early on, Denver had a new Q, SD not very good, Carolina not very good and Washington has a new Q. 5-0. I like Atlanta, I like what their franchise is doing but this is a game where we can come out and play to our potential, we are a better match for them than they have seen thus far.
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True glaringly obvious they have a had a very easy 5-0 schedule and almost ruined 3 of those …. maybe they are the bills of last years first quarter …. ????
October 10th, 2012 at 4:49 pm
Funny stuff.To bad I could buy and sell you and your momma.
October 10th, 2012 at 4:49 pm
After evaluating the forthcoming game vs Atlanta we can win after making a few minor adjustments and executing slightly better, obviously.
October 10th, 2012 at 4:50 pm
Seymour Bush:
Beechy is on his last legs. His insistence that he holds name value over Wrecks N Effects, the name of an early 1990’s rap group holding a copyright for that name, demonstrates this.
It is all over now that Beeechy’s Gay Lover outted him.
October 10th, 2012 at 4:51 pm
blackandsilverside Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 4:47 pm
Albert Bigelow Paine:
What? The Jets had one of the best defenses in the league when he ran for 172.
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You are on LSD dude, go check the stats: I am tired of doing your homework for you.
At the time DMAC ran for 172 Jets D was crappola. CHECK THE STATS.
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The 2011 Jets defense was ranked #5.
October 10th, 2012 at 4:52 pm
Jets defense:
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nyj/
October 10th, 2012 at 4:52 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 4:32 pm
You look at the Falcon opponents: KC was terrible early on, Denver had a new Q, SD not very good, Carolina not very good and Washington has a new Q. 5-0. I like Atlanta, I like what their franchise is doing but this is a game where we can come out and play to our potential, we are a better match for them than they have seen thus far.
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It all depends if Knapp can put away his ego to let CP go no-huddle like vs Pitts, IMO.
If he doesn’t, it will be another blow out. 30 to 40 point loss. Knapp is honestly that clueless calling plays. Its not the ZBS that is the problem… its Knapps play calling… too many rushing plays into 8 in the box, fer instance. There is not a RB in the NFL these days that will fare well against 8 in the box.
If we run no-huddle all game… the Raiders win another thriller! 2-3 with three crappy teams coming up sounds good to me!
October 10th, 2012 at 4:53 pm
HELLA DOPE
DJ Fresh Beatz and the Beeeech Diggity just rolled into Ontario, got some choice tixs for the Lake Show and are getting hella baked with Darius Morris
Lil Homie can puff puff but he sure can’t pass (doh!)
Then we’ll do a little rehearsal in the parking lot
Can’t wait to bring my revolutionary new hip hop album Wrecks N Effect to the masses on my sold out club tour, dang
JUST LIKE YOUNG MC USED TO DO
October 10th, 2012 at 4:53 pm
Two things are jumping out at me: number one McFadden has been very ineffectual. Now whether that is McFadden or the team, is still undecided. Personally I think it’s Mcfadden. 2nd thing is we have gotten NO pass rush. Zilch. Nyet. Nunka. Let’s see if Andre Carter can help. Kam Wimbley has done nothing in Tennessee so jettisoning him was the right decision.
October 10th, 2012 at 4:54 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 3:27 pm
…random sentence ended last post.
It’s hard for me to imagine anybody doing a careful analysis of this team and just saying afterword “we just need to execute better”.
There has to be more wrong than just that.
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Yeah, no joke…like…look, our scheme doesn’t fit our personnel. No wonder they don’t execute well.
Let’s look at last year and what they did well….Oh, we can put those things back in…duh…
October 10th, 2012 at 4:54 pm
WRECKS N FULL EFFECT, BEEECH DIGGITY STYLE
58.blackandsilverside Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 4:47 pm
Albert Bigelow Paine:
What? The Jets had one of the best defenses in the league when he ran for 172.
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You are on LSD dude, go check the stats: I am tired of doing your homework for you.
At the time DMAC ran for 172 Jets D was crappola. CHECK THE STATS.
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I think you are both right. When McFadden ran on the Jets, they were thought of as a very good defense. People around the league were talking up the Raiders, then everyone ran all over the Jets…not that big of a deal.
October 10th, 2012 at 4:54 pm
56.Seymour Bush Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 4:46 pm
This is getting pathetic. Poor lil biachi coming here screaming and crying for attention. Could one of you So Cals just pick him up and drop him off in North Hollywood. That’s the so cal equivalent of the castro right?
================================================== The only thing pathetic is your goofy predictions.Keep it up.Makes me laugh.Makes you look so stupid every Sunday.
October 10th, 2012 at 4:55 pm
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 4:52 pm
Jets defense:
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nyj/
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Thanks for the reference. Jets D was 21st, the last 1/3rd. You proved my point.
I’ll be back. I am going out to dinner.
October 10th, 2012 at 4:55 pm
Gdog Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 4:52 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 4:32 pm
You look at the Falcon opponents: KC was terrible early on, Denver had a new Q, SD not very good, Carolina not very good and Washington has a new Q. 5-0. I like Atlanta, I like what their franchise is doing but this is a game where we can come out and play to our potential, we are a better match for them than they have seen thus far.
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It all depends if Knapp can put away his ego to let CP go no-huddle like vs Pitts, IMO.
If he doesn’t, it will be another blow out. 30 to 40 point loss. Knapp is honestly that clueless calling plays. Its not the ZBS that is the problem… its Knapps play calling… too many rushing plays into 8 in the box, fer instance. There is not a RB in the NFL these days that will fare well against 8 in the box.
If we run no-huddle all game… the Raiders win another thriller! 2-3 with three crappy teams coming up sounds good to me!
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The time our offense moved best was when we went no-huddle and took play calling out of Knapp’s hands.
October 10th, 2012 at 4:55 pm
And if the running game sucks because of 8 in the box, why isn’t our passing game taking off then?
October 10th, 2012 at 4:55 pm
blackandsilverside Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 4:50 pm
Seymour Bush:
Beechy is on his last legs. His insistence that he holds name value over Wrecks N Effects, the name of an early 1990’s rap group holding a copyright for that name, demonstrates this.
It is all over now that Beeechy’s Gay Lover outted him.
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It’s true. Now Beechy’s Gay Lover has more fans and people are waiting for him to come back in and brutally dish on lil biachi. Hilarious really.
October 10th, 2012 at 4:57 pm
Backandsilverside did you figure out that Wreck n Effect thing all on your own? Wow.
October 10th, 2012 at 4:58 pm
Blackandsilverside, you are a dip sh*t. 2011 Jets run defense in first 7 games:
Cowboys 64 yards
Jaguars 112 yards
RAIDERS 234 yards
Ravens 112 yards
Patriots 152 yards
Dolphins 118 yards
Chargers 96 yards
There defense was even better in the second half of the season. I checked the stats big dummy:
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nyj/2011.htm
They were #5 in the league in defense and were 7th in yards per attempt.
October 10th, 2012 at 4:59 pm
raiderzmaverick Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 4:55 pm
And if the running game sucks because of 8 in the box, why isn’t our passing game taking off then?
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A couple of reasons: lst game was DHB, Streator and Ford. Then DHB, Streator and Hagan. Then DHB, Moore, Streator and Hagan. Then Moore, Streator and Hagan. Pretty slim pickings really. Now that everyone with the exception of Moore is back and the TE’s are beginning to emerge as actual weapons, we should come out firing. It is what I have been advocating since the start of the season.
October 10th, 2012 at 4:59 pm
74.raiderzmaverick Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 4:55 pm
And if the running game sucks because of 8 in the box, why isn’t our passing game taking off then?
Because we have 2 halfway decent wideouts,and it isnt Crinor or Streater,no tightend and a scheme thats horrible.
October 10th, 2012 at 5:01 pm
castroforshow are you wearing high heeled pumps right now? You can tell us, we’re open minded.
October 10th, 2012 at 5:02 pm
#78, sorry everyone with the exception of Ford is back.
October 10th, 2012 at 5:04 pm
blackandsilverside Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 4:55 pm
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 4:52 pm
Jets defense:
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nyj/
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Thanks for the reference. Jets D was 21st, the last 1/3rd. You proved my point.
I’ll be back. I am going out to dinner.
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You are also a liar.
October 10th, 2012 at 5:04 pm
blackandsilverside must have went to Stetson U also.
October 10th, 2012 at 5:05 pm
The only thing the Beeeech Dawg does better than party with hot babes is force Peemore Bust to create a litter of sock puppets to be his blog friends
I’ve probably made Bust create 5 new handles alone this year (all soundly defeated), holla
The absolute BEST is when he posts as the wrong puppet. Then you know his head is just spinning, flaming out, classic
Aw yeah, Beeech Diggity taking this party to the STREETS
October 10th, 2012 at 5:05 pm
78.Seymour Bush Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 4:59 pm
raiderzmaverick Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 4:55 pm
And if the running game sucks because of 8 in the box, why isn’t our passing game taking off then?
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A couple of reasons: lst game was DHB, Streator and Ford. Then DHB, Streator and Hagan. Then DHB, Moore, Streator and Hagan. Then Moore, Streator and Hagan. Pretty slim pickings really. Now that everyone with the exception of Moore is back and the TE’s are beginning to emerge as actual weapons, we should come out firing. It is what I have been advocating since the start of the season.
TE’s are emerging as weapons??? OMFG I cant belive this sht.WHAT AN IDIOT!!!!
October 10th, 2012 at 5:06 pm
castrofoshow wishes he went to Stetson. By graduating from the Coliseum Parking Lot Technical College he only learned how to rewire stolen car stereos to fit any newer vehicle.
October 10th, 2012 at 5:06 pm
The 2012 Oakland Raiders are mighty travelers.
They will continue logging miles Sunday when they go to Atlanta. According to ESPN Stats & Information, the Raiders, 1-3, will travel 28,692 miles this season, the most in the NFL.
October 10th, 2012 at 5:07 pm
Im the only one who has been right since training camp.Cant handle it huh? Go back and compare posts,than shut the fk up!
October 10th, 2012 at 5:07 pm
Running game revived this Sunday….Raiders in a close one…..24-21
October 10th, 2012 at 5:08 pm
castrofoshow, when I said tightends as weapons it meant something else than what you were thinking. But hey, whatever you want to do. It’s a free country. I’m glad you can get married.
October 10th, 2012 at 5:08 pm
Kirk Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
This game should not even be close.
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I feel like the Raiders are going to smash the Falcons as well
October 10th, 2012 at 5:09 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 5:06 pm
castrofoshow wishes he went to Stetson. By graduating from the Coliseum Parking Lot Technical College he only learned how to rewire stolen car stereos to fit any newer vehicle
If you think your a funny man,think again MOron.
October 10th, 2012 at 5:10 pm
Oakofshow, is blackandsilverside a brother of yours?
October 10th, 2012 at 5:11 pm
90.Seymour Bush Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 5:08 pm
castrofoshow, when I said tightends as weapons it meant something else than what you were thinking. But hey, whatever you want to do. It’s a free country. I’m glad you can get married.
Makeing fun of my school is getting you nowhere idiot.What school you go to? 6th grade dont count loser. I make 6 figures 3 days a week.
October 10th, 2012 at 5:13 pm
93.Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 5:10 pm
Oakofshow, is blackandsilverside a brother of yours?
Who the fk is that MOron?
October 10th, 2012 at 5:13 pm
oakfoshow Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 5:05 pm
78.Seymour Bush Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 4:59 pm
raiderzmaverick Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 4:55 pm
And if the running game sucks because of 8 in the box, why isn’t our passing game taking off then?
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A couple of reasons: lst game was DHB, Streator and Ford. Then DHB, Streator and Hagan. Then DHB, Moore, Streator and Hagan. Then Moore, Streator and Hagan. Pretty slim pickings really. Now that everyone with the exception of Moore is back and the TE’s are beginning to emerge as actual weapons, we should come out firing. It is what I have been advocating since the start of the season.
TE’s are emerging as weapons??? OMFG I cant belive this sht.WHAT AN IDIOT!!!!
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Moore’s around this year. And, how would you explain last year with Dmac hurt and Moore and Ford and with Palmer thrown in there without any training camp or time to learn the playbook, and still keeping that offense moving?
We have our 2 best WRs active now playing.
October 10th, 2012 at 5:14 pm
I make 6 figures 3 days a week.
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Are you stealing cars?
October 10th, 2012 at 5:15 pm
oakfoshow Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 5:13 pm
93.Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 5:10 pm
Oakofshow, is blackandsilverside a brother of yours?
Who the fk is that MOron?
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Your both idiots. I thought you may be related.
October 10th, 2012 at 5:16 pm
Makeing fun of my school is getting you nowhere idiot.
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YOU WENT TO SCHOOL????? Holy crap, I thought the spelling errors, grammar and diction mistakes were all an act.
October 10th, 2012 at 5:18 pm
Pimpin ho’s…
October 10th, 2012 at 5:18 pm
Jealousy is a horrible thing.Dont let it eat you up cu.With hard work, you might make employee of the week at Taco bell some day.
October 10th, 2012 at 5:18 pm
I make 6 figures 3 days a week.
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The only way you could do that is if you played for the Dischargers. Which kind of makes sense. Aren’t you that guy, on the dischargers, you know the lst NFL player to come out of the closet?
October 10th, 2012 at 5:20 pm
Oakofshow might be Jamarcus Russel. He’s dumb enough.
October 10th, 2012 at 5:21 pm
Jamayonnaise was no bully. He proved that beyond a doubt…
October 10th, 2012 at 5:21 pm
102.Seymour Bush Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 5:18 pm
I make 6 figures 3 days a week.
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The only way you could do that is if you played for the Dischargers. Which kind of makes sense. Aren’t you that guy, on the dischargers, you know the lst NFL player to come out of the closet?
Best you can do huh? you so funny..WOOOOOOOO
October 10th, 2012 at 5:22 pm
lol at all this Big tyme talking from the players. Happens evrerytime.
They will quit by halftime.
Falcons 35
Raiders 14
October 10th, 2012 at 5:23 pm
Any way, after that epic whipping of castrofoshow, it is time to go watch the A’s win. Adios.
October 10th, 2012 at 5:25 pm
I own you Oakofshow. You are my minion.
October 10th, 2012 at 5:29 pm
The 25 is spending money. I bought another cord of wood today so I have enough to last the winter and I talked the guy down
October 10th, 2012 at 5:34 pm
Raiders 3rd down defense is 53.3% so far if that were to hold it would be a NFL record.
October 10th, 2012 at 5:37 pm
106,
I agree. Raiders always talk a good game, even right before or right after they go and get spanked by 30.
Talk is cheap.
Falcons 38, Raiders 16
October 10th, 2012 at 5:39 pm
REally our 3rd down D is THAT good? I can barely recall any instance where they made a stop on 3rd.
If fact I wasn’t even sure if the other teams had their punter’s active on gameday….
Who IS our punt returner?!?!
October 10th, 2012 at 5:39 pm
I make 6 figures 3 days a week.///////////////////////////Yep. Two figures per day.
October 10th, 2012 at 5:43 pm
The Raiders and every other team that plays major league sports has to believe that they are going to win, or else they are beaten before they even start. Heck, I’ll probably have myself talk into believing they will win by game time.
October 10th, 2012 at 5:56 pm
Tony Gonzalez: One last Raider azzrape for the road.
October 10th, 2012 at 6:08 pm
Atlanta are doomed!
We will control then with takeaways
We will fly around with hair on fire
We will execute and make the plays
We will put our players in better positions
We will evaluate and make adjustments
We will think we see something and act on it
We will make the necessary line up changes
We will continue to evaluate
we will be the Autumn wind
we will fight them on the beaches
We will never surrender
October 10th, 2012 at 6:36 pm
Albert Bigelow Paine,
They were #5 in the league in defense and were 7th in yards per attempt.
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Albert, my lad, supreme worshiper of DMAC, you mistake loyalty for stupidity. Unfortunately, stupidity sticks to you like glue.
Jets were 20th in D in 2011, within the last 1/3 of the league. #5 is a DVOA and only applies to yards per attempt. DVOA is a collateral indicator that is formulated in making the overall ranking.
As far as you comparing me to the addlepate Oakofshow, I won’t even bother answering that.
From now on tell the truth: don’t claim the NYJ’s held #5 overall ranking in D, in the 2011 when they were 20th.
Further, go back to the Marcus Allen stats, for which DMAC’s performance is substantially less through his 1st 4 seasons and demonstrate how and why he is an elite back, just because he had 2 great games against bad defenses.
You can’t do it.
Plus you are a kid. You never saw the Raiders play when they were truly great. You never saw Stabler play, nor Plunkett. You never witnessed Marcus and Bo Jackson running together in the same play of the same game.
You are a wannabe, a pretender and should now kneel in front of AD’s perpetual flame in the coliseum.
You know what to do after that; and be sure to fall back in it!
October 10th, 2012 at 6:40 pm
Gonzalez’ team won 16 of the 24 games against the Raiders.
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Attn: Tony Gonzo
get ready for your 9th loss, sucka!
October 10th, 2012 at 6:44 pm
Andre Carter will sack Matt Ryan.
write that down
October 10th, 2012 at 6:49 pm
Forgive the intrusion. My name is Habib Patel. I like to watch Raiders on tv while working at gas station on Sunday.
I am heap big fan.
I have couple of hot hizzies in the shizzies while I gots to get bizzies.
Gonna chill some Bangladeshi wine spritzers in the cooler by the…how you say…Mountain Dew?
My nads are on fire from too much curry sprinkled on them.
Too much spice make uh my stomach queasy. Make me shoot fireball from buttocks.
STRAIGHT BALLIN FROM BOLLYWOOD
October 10th, 2012 at 6:53 pm
If Raiders loose Sunday it will be officially the end of the season. End of an era. The window of opportunity to win is short. It was destroyed by a dumb GM.
October 10th, 2012 at 6:56 pm
So what happens if they lose?
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RaidO Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 6:53 pm
If Raiders loose Sunday
October 10th, 2012 at 6:58 pm
Raiders ranked:
#25 Offense
#25 Defense
gezzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
“In Reggie we trust” LOL
Idiots.
October 10th, 2012 at 7:00 pm
Blackandsilverside Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 6:36 pm
Albert Bigelow Paine,
They were #5 in the league in defense and were 7th in yards per attempt.
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Albert, my lad, supreme worshiper of DMAC, you mistake loyalty for stupidity. Unfortunately, stupidity sticks to you like glue.
Jets were 20th in D in 2011, within the last 1/3 of the league. #5 is a DVOA and only applies to yards per attempt. DVOA is a collateral indicator that is formulated in making the overall ranking.
As far as you comparing me to the addlepate Oakofshow, I won’t even bother answering that.
From now on tell the truth: don’t claim the NYJ’s held #5 overall ranking in D, in the 2011 when they were 20th.
Further, go back to the Marcus Allen stats, for which DMAC’s performance is substantially less through his 1st 4 seasons and demonstrate how and why he is an elite back, just because he had 2 great games against bad defenses.
You can’t do it.
Plus you are a kid. You never saw the Raiders play when they were truly great. You never saw Stabler play, nor Plunkett. You never witnessed Marcus and Bo Jackson running together in the same play of the same game.
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Hey dumb f*ck. According to the National Football League, the New York Jets were #5 in defense in 2011.
http://www.nfl.com/stats/team?seasonId=2011&seasonType=REG&Submit=Go
Check mate dummy.
Also, I am not a kid. I saw Bo Jackson run over Brian Bosworth in person at the Kingdome on November 30th, 1987.
October 10th, 2012 at 7:00 pm
MistaBrown Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 6:56 pm
So what happens if they lose?
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RaidO Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 6:53 pm
If Raiders loose Sunday
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Oh sorry tool. “lose”
Better?
October 10th, 2012 at 7:02 pm
Blackandsilverside, I will wait for your apology.
October 10th, 2012 at 7:05 pm
Hello everyone in Raider Land.
I come here today to express all my lovin for the Raiders.I watch them on the television big screen all the time, tho all my brothers and sisters in the commune don’t like the brutality of the game.
But all my hizzies and bizzies like it when I get down and dirty with them, they don’t seem to mind it.
I am off to soak my enormous nads in some green tea to settle them down after a busy day. Holla.
Then I’m gonna drop a duece so big you could just open the door, hop in it and drive away.
PEACE OUT, JUST KEEPIN IT REAL, FO GRIZZLE
October 10th, 2012 at 7:11 pm
These Yankees work all yr. EVERY yr. to win 90+ games and seem to choke in the 1st rd. every yr. anymore.
Still and all they are worth 2.85 bill. as a franchise.
I admire Steinbrenner for spending all the money he did on salaries. He realized one important thing…you gotta spend money to make money…AND..people love winners.
Everybody said he was foolish to overspend like that…turns out not so foolish.
Still. Yankee fans not gonna be pleased with another 1st round exit.
October 10th, 2012 at 7:17 pm
[...] Gonzalez won’t have Raiders to kick around after Sunday Tight end Tony Gonzalez has been a thorn in the Raiders side for most of his 16 NFL seasons, especially as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs. If all goes according to plan, the Raiders will face Gonzalez for the final time Sunday, when the Raiders p… [...]
October 10th, 2012 at 7:20 pm
Anybody know why the Raiders didn’t play last Sunday? Or did I miss it while chillin with my bizzies. Now that was a foot ball game. Fo Sho.
October 10th, 2012 at 7:23 pm
“addlepate”…. lol
October 10th, 2012 at 7:25 pm
Hello dear friends.
My name is Lech Katzynuk. I am from the great land of Polska (that’s Poland to the layman).
My parents were survivors of the German blitzkrieg of 1940. They have taught me to love the Raiders with much love and lovingness.
Their grit and determination in resisting the Nazi onslaught has taught me much lesson.
With that in mind, I brought over a couple of wasted Polskfrau’s from Krakow to share a bottle of Polish vodka. Unfortunately my nads are colder than the Polish winter right now so I will heat them up by slapping them down on my space heater. Then I will use the restroom and drop..how you say…heap big deuce in restroom.
Then I will show Polskfraus what a real Kielbasa looks like.
KEEPING IT FRESH AND FLY FROM THE WARSAW GHETTO
October 10th, 2012 at 7:27 pm
Albert Bigelow Paine Says: Blackandsilverside, I will wait for your apology.///////////Good luck with that.
October 10th, 2012 at 7:35 pm
Raiders were practicing to “Eye of the Tiger” music today.Idiot coach must think he has a H.S. team. He and Reg took a vacation last week instead of using their “four eyes” to get us some defenders and not “puppy hunters”.
CJ and Lito should have been brought back in to help the backend.
Come Sunday,we will need Rocky to play MLB and Apollo Creed at CB.
October 10th, 2012 at 7:37 pm
The Falcons took a different approach when it came to selecting wide receiver Julio Jones. They traded their own first-round pick (No. 27 overall), a second-rounder (59) and a fourth-rounder (124) in the 2011 NFL draft, in addition to their 2012 first-rounder and a fourth-rounder, to move up 21 spots and get Jones.
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That really flies in the face of all those who keep telling me that all the great teams build through their O-line.
Falcons have a top 5 pick at QB, another WR that was a 1st round pick, and mortgaged their future drafts on THEIR #2 WR, meanwile they have undrafted FA’s and mid round picks all over the line.
October 10th, 2012 at 7:38 pm
Maybe they’ll play Ride of the Valkyries right before the game like on Apocolypse Now.
Hey. If it works? Do it.
October 10th, 2012 at 7:41 pm
The Raiders made a few tweaks to running game during bye week, but did not get rid of the new zone-blocking scheme many blame for struggles
“You can’t throw everything out and just start over in the middle of the year,” Raiders coach Dennis Allen said. Per Vic Tafaur’s twitter
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looks like he changed his stance alright lol
October 10th, 2012 at 7:45 pm
ravenaider Says: Come Sunday,we will need Rocky to play MLB and Apollo Creed at CB.////////I think Apollo Creed played LB with the Raiders. ‘70,’71
October 10th, 2012 at 7:47 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 7:41 pm
The Raiders made a few tweaks to running game during bye week, but did not get rid of the new zone-blocking scheme many blame for struggles
“You can’t throw everything out and just start over in the middle of the year,” Raiders coach Dennis Allen said. Per Vic Tafaur’s twitter
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looks like he changed his stance alright lol
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Yeah. It’s not like you can change your scheme to fit your talent in middle of the season…(even tho it’s the first quarter of the season) and tailor it to fit your running QB and go on a 6 game winning streak that saves your season. Even tho you saw it done first hand on the team you coached on.
October 10th, 2012 at 7:52 pm
This coaching staff is weak..
October 10th, 2012 at 7:53 pm
I don’t think DA wants to risk hurting Knapp’s feelings.
October 10th, 2012 at 7:54 pm
Hey do ta’ll. Names Billy “Suthern Comferrt” Jackson. Live on a big ranch down her’n Louisann. Just a couple hundert miles outta Orleans. But we up North here lov’dem Raidas’. Some is Saints fans, but we here back in the woods lov’dem Raidas.
And so do the hussies that like to cum ova on game day. Ya’ll know they want more than to watch a darn football game. We got the place crawlin with hizzies and bizzies and hos’. The fit to be hogged tied and bull stroked. We like it too.
They work my balls, or sum ya’ll say, my nads so dang hard I gotta soak’em in snake oil fo three darn days.
Ya’ll get to bangin so much ya’ll forget to take a dump. Well I got one thats ben festerin for about four days. Gonna go and drop me a duece the size of a gator.
Ya’ll take care and be good now.
TINKY NEEDS SOME WINKY, FO BIZZLE ALLAGRIZZLE
October 10th, 2012 at 7:56 pm
It’s a regular 3 ring circus in here.
October 10th, 2012 at 8:05 pm
To quote Jay-Z,”We give Dre props but thats where it stops.”
D.A seems very respectful and professional but I like a coach with some edge, some-I don’t care who we line up against, we got to play Raider football; run, play fast and violent on defense, tackle and win the battle in the trenches.
October 10th, 2012 at 8:15 pm
Shalom mi amigos. My name is Abner Goldblatt. I am from Jerusalem.
I have watched the Raiders for many yrs. Al Davis is a hero to us here. We miss him loco mucho.
Reminds me. I’ve got a pair of semitic teasers stopping by my place near Haifa. I call it “mi casa in Gaza”.
These bizzies be trippin. Wore me out. They are both former Mossad agents, so they gave me an interrogation i’ll shant never forget.
One of the bizzies named Florence has a booty that looks like a yiddish yam. Holla.
Star of David pointed straight up yo.
STRAIGHT TRICKS UP MY SLEEVE COMIN LIVE FROM TEL AVIV
October 10th, 2012 at 8:19 pm
A`s/Raiders,..no match for Giants/Niners.
October 10th, 2012 at 8:24 pm
Dj…sorry I left last night before We could talk about any changes for this week. I haven’t heard anything too drastic. But there is some sentiment in the organization that the team would be better without 55 i heard that early on. That was good to hear but there is part of me that feels pretty sorry for him.
October 10th, 2012 at 8:32 pm
Lol Raider Guy,…you heard that huh?…you must be an insider,…lmao.
October 10th, 2012 at 8:33 pm
Does our current GM facilitate the needs of our current HC or is our current HC just a yes man to our current GM? Do they work in tandem? WTF is goin on with this crap ZBS scheme. We are 1-4 and no signs of improvement when your QB can not use the no huddle (Denver) cuz it upstages (Pittsburgh) the current OC.
October 10th, 2012 at 8:34 pm
Guy, If you feel that way then you must be under the impression that he is actually going full out 100%. Otherwise there would be very little sympathy from where I sit.
It does not appear to me that he is giving that kind of effort.
October 10th, 2012 at 8:40 pm
McClain is getting “punked” and laughed at on NFLN. He seems below average at best and a worthless slug at worst.
He is far from the ‘leader’ on defense we thought or hoped he would be.
IMO they are better off just benching him and moving Burris to MLB and Goethel over to Burris’s spot.
Would we be any worse on D under that scenario?
October 10th, 2012 at 8:46 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 8:40 pm
McClain is getting “punked” and laughed at on NFLN. He seems below average at best and a worthless slug at worst.
He is far from the ‘leader’ on defense we thought or hoped he would be.
IMO they are better off just benching him and moving Burris to MLB and Goethel over to Burris’s spot.
Would we be any worse on D under that scenario?
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Our current HC probably doesn’t have what it takes to bench a player for various reasons that would send a message to the rest of the team.
October 10th, 2012 at 9:02 pm
The Falcons took a different approach when it came to selecting wide receiver Julio Jones. They traded their own first-round pick (No. 27 overall), a second-rounder (59) and a fourth-rounder (124) in the 2011 NFL draft, in addition to their 2012 first-rounder and a fourth-rounder, to move up 21 spots and get Jones.
“Everybody was on board and, obviously, it’s something that worked out very well for us,” Smith said. “You’re going to have to make those kinds of decisions if you’re going to bring in a talented guy on to your roster.”
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Gutsy trade by ATL and hard to second guess, since JJ is playing well. But I felt then, and still feel now, they gave up too much to get him.
October 10th, 2012 at 9:05 pm
Good evening Raider fans. My name is Abner Smith and I’m a real Raider fan. I watch all the games on tv when I’m not working at my accounting office. I’m a CPA and I mostly do corporate tax filings. I work with some very important people.
But when I get off work I like to hang out at the bar at a big name motel and buy drinks for the bizzies. Next thing you know, we start gettin low and nasty right on the floor. Got locked in the old dog and pony bareback the bartender had to call the fire department to break us up, if you catch my drift. Holla.
Now I gotta put my nads on ice. Literally. They are some purple balls.
Think ill go use the public restroom and uncork a massive duece that’s makin a lot of noise at the bunghole exit.
PMPP TAKIN IT TO THE TOILET SPLASH SPLAS
October 10th, 2012 at 9:13 pm
Congrats to JFB and the Giants.
Gutsy win yesterday and today’s offensive resurgence has them on the precipice of a memorable comeback.
Looked like they were dead in the water offensively and on the way to getting blown-out SWEPT.
Game 5 should be a good one.
October 10th, 2012 at 9:14 pm
Congrats to Vegas?…for what?…what did he do?…they wouldnt even let that tool be their batboy.
October 10th, 2012 at 9:14 pm
Wonder if the Raider morale is holding up.
October 10th, 2012 at 9:19 pm
There hasnt been Raider morale for years,..not since Jon was sold in the middle of the night for money and worthless draft picks. Youce just been educated.
October 10th, 2012 at 9:31 pm
A’s are going down tonight. I guess Al’s influence is alive and well.
Comeback kids?
Not tonight.
Thanks Al.
Don’t bother responding.
October 10th, 2012 at 9:32 pm
At least Raiders get to play on a regular field now.
Thanks Al.
October 10th, 2012 at 9:33 pm
Al’s henchmen are probably lurking on top of a building somewhere with a sniper rifle waiting to knock off Cespedes.
I speak, you listen.
It’s very simple really.
October 10th, 2012 at 9:36 pm
Here’s the deal.
I’m me, you’re you.
Sorry. I’m not entertaining any questions tonight.
Get back to your Al worship.
Romney loses.
Move along now sweeties.
October 10th, 2012 at 9:40 pm
Morale is high.
DA has done some evaluating and made some adjustments.
October 10th, 2012 at 9:42 pm
and those adjustments are……..?
October 10th, 2012 at 9:42 pm
One of the coaches who convinced raider leadership to draft 55 said it was one of his biggest mistakes he has made in coaching and they knew it almost immediately. Believe it or not, but there has been some s that has gone down with that guy in team meetings that would make you like him less than you do. If we had half way decent back ups, he would have been riding the pine last year.
October 10th, 2012 at 9:45 pm
C’mon Guy.
Tell us more.
What kind of stuff?
October 10th, 2012 at 9:46 pm
I wana see our Defense play a 60 minute game pissed off and focused..they know they can play, they just gotta want it..TKelly and Seymour gotta dominate..like we did in houston last year..
October 10th, 2012 at 9:47 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 9:42 pm
and those adjustments are……..?
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We will see this Weekend…
Players will be running around with hairs on fire!
October 10th, 2012 at 9:47 pm
MR,..when you get up in the morning, look in the mirror,…the first thing you say outloud to yourself is,..thanks Al….but look dude,..not Als fault youre always so unhappy,…take some responsibility for your own failures dude,…Al may have set the Raiders back a decade or so, but it was his team to do so with, not yours, mine,..it was his,…A`s had an awesome year,..I loved it…but bitter dudes like you look at sports and life differently…hang in there,..feel free to respong.
October 10th, 2012 at 9:54 pm
Wow, unbelievable A’s
October 10th, 2012 at 9:55 pm
Ha. That pompous azz Valverde with all his celebrating finally gets his…HAHAHAHAHAHAHA.
October 10th, 2012 at 9:57 pm
Nothin against you Bob. I’m just in a bad mood.
I’m rooting for the A’s.
October 10th, 2012 at 10:00 pm
Choke on that Valverde…HAHAHAHAHA.
October 10th, 2012 at 10:00 pm
Unbelievable A’s. WOW. Holy crap.
October 10th, 2012 at 10:06 pm
That was amazing!
Unbelievable!
October 10th, 2012 at 10:08 pm
When the Raiders play on Sunday, I want to see some hustle. Get to the ball. Make plays. I wann see flames shootin from their asses. Gaoin after balls. Dry humpin the falcons QB. I wanna see Palmer and the offense doin the ol’ hand jive all over atlanta, with the defense pounding it up the falcons offensive rear end. Bend’em over and show them whos a man.
Raiders 41
Atlanta 0
Yeah. Thats right!
October 10th, 2012 at 10:09 pm
What a couple of ball games tonight.
The A’s…what can u say? That’s unbelievable.
I’ve always (i’ll be nice) “disliked” Valverde and his over the top celebrations.
How perfect for him to be the one to choke it away for Detroit.
October 10th, 2012 at 10:11 pm
We have an agreement that what’s hear I can talk about but it stays general so I ain’t bringing things out of the locker room or throw anyone under the bus. I apologize and KNOW it sounds fishy. Dismiss it if you want. But know that our frustration is shared in the building.
October 10th, 2012 at 10:17 pm
HI EVERYBODY
GO A’S. WOW. YAHOOOOOOOOO! JUST WOW. WOW. YAHOOOOOOO! WOW. WOW. HUFFIN AND PUFFIN. JUST WOW. LIKE, WOW. WOW MAYNE, FO SHO. WOW. YAHOOOOOOO! WOW. A’S ARE JUST WOW.
October 10th, 2012 at 10:19 pm
Too bad the Raider players don’t play with the same heart as the AMAZING OAKLAND A’s.
October 10th, 2012 at 10:20 pm
Guy, Ok. But what about Burris? Why not put him in at MLB?
Not that he’s the end all be all expert but Cork is of the opinion that Burris would be an upgrade at that postition.
October 10th, 2012 at 10:21 pm
Not buyin it MR,…I never said you were in a bad mood,..unless mood means years,…youre stuck in some vacuum of bitterness, you seem to enjoy misery…I cant relate so I wont try.
October 10th, 2012 at 10:22 pm
Down 3-1, facing elimination with season on the line against one of the leagues better closers and they FIND A WAY TO WIN.
I agree…
HOLY CRAP!
October 10th, 2012 at 10:22 pm
Atlanta has a lot of holes on offense and defense. Their 5-0 record is inflated. If Allen has studied them and is smart, he will no doubt have a game plan that can beat them. The real question is weather knapp is smart enough to game plan their leaky defense. Only chance we get is for Palmer to no huddle 75% of the plays.
October 10th, 2012 at 10:23 pm
I been talking to Brien all night,..dudes Oakland through and through,..he was in pain over his team all night,..hes proud of Oakland and its teams,..the east bay needs more Briens and less neg-head losers like old fool kell and the like…Im thrilled the A`s won tonight,..thrilled for them and fans like Brien.
October 10th, 2012 at 10:26 pm
Raider Guy Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 9:42 pm
One of the coaches who convinced raider leadership to draft 55 said it was one of his biggest mistakes he has made in coaching and they knew it almost immediately. Believe it or not, but there has been some s that has gone down with that guy in team meetings that would make you like him less than you do. If we had half way decent back ups, he would have been riding the pine last year.
Raider Guy Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 10:11 pm
We have an agreement that what’s hear I can talk about but it stays general so I ain’t bringing things out of the locker room or throw anyone under the bus. I apologize and KNOW it sounds fishy. Dismiss it if you want. But know that our frustration is shared in the building.
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Wait, what? You yanking our chain here or is this real?
October 10th, 2012 at 10:28 pm
The Loch Ness Monster Cant Swim Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 10:08 pm
When the Raiders play on Sunday, I want to see some hustle. Get to the ball. Make plays. I wann see flames shootin from their asses. Gaoin after balls. Dry humpin the falcons QB. I wanna see Palmer and the offense doin the ol’ hand jive all over atlanta, with the defense pounding it up the falcons offensive rear end. Bend’em over and show them whos a man.
Raiders 41
Atlanta 0
Yeah. Thats right!
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May I Please have some of what you are smoking,snorting or drinking?
October 10th, 2012 at 10:33 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 9:31 pm
A’s are going down tonight. I guess Al’s influence is alive and well.
Comeback kids?
Not tonight.
Thanks Al.
Don’t bother responding.
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What was the final score on that game again?
Your a quitter and a Sorry Sally.
October 10th, 2012 at 10:34 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 9:57 pm
Nothin against you Bob. I’m just in a bad mood.
I’m rooting for the A’s.
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A’s don’t need fans like you.
Go put on your Niners hat and get lost Nancy.
October 10th, 2012 at 10:35 pm
Raider E,..MR has always been and will foever be a gloom and doom dude. Hes a sad little man with nothing,..all he likes is losing, and misery. He blames Al for not ever having a woman his whole life.
October 10th, 2012 at 10:38 pm
“Your a quitter and a Sorry Sally.”
LMAO!
October 10th, 2012 at 10:38 pm
Albert Idiot:
Hey dumb f*ck. According to the National Football League, the New York Jets were #5 in defense in 2011
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
You are a funny guy. Read the stats, genius.
October 10th, 2012 at 10:49 pm
The Loch Ness monster has inspired me to drink my malty moonshine
October 10th, 2012 at 11:10 pm
The Amaaaaaaaazing A’s! Amazing!
October 10th, 2012 at 11:16 pm
Whut up beyotches!
October 10th, 2012 at 11:27 pm
180.lefty12 Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 10:19 pm
Too bad the Raider players don’t play with the same heart as the AMAZING OAKLAND A’s.
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amen. What a game, what heart..and hope the Raiders were watching…
October 10th, 2012 at 11:30 pm
so did i read that right da is admiring how the falcons go after a talented guy? how they go blls in to get better?
October 10th, 2012 at 11:31 pm
BEEECH you are the most annoying fking person on this blog. and thats truly saying something. shut up.
October 10th, 2012 at 11:36 pm
Habib Patel Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 6:49 pm
Forgive the intrusion. My name is Habib Patel. I like to watch Raiders on tv while working at gas station on Sunday.
I am heap big fan.
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I am heap big fan. That’s the best that the troll who is “beechy” can come up with? This is getting really pathetic.
October 10th, 2012 at 11:41 pm
This is why Raider fan is BY FAR the dumbest fan on earth. Just imagine going to the Florida State Seminoles, or the Cleveland Indians, or Washington Redskins and some moro says, ” I am heap big fan.”
October 10th, 2012 at 11:42 pm
AmysInCharge Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 10:23 pm
I been talking to Brien all night,..dudes Oakland through and through,..he was in pain over his team all night,..hes proud of Oakland and its teams,..the east bay needs more Briens and less neg-head losers like old fool kell and the like…Im thrilled the A`s won tonight,..thrilled for them and fans like Brien.
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you sound like a fag get off briens nuts. doesnt shock me you like the whiners and giants.
October 10th, 2012 at 11:47 pm
Just listened to DA on Raider.com.
Spent the whole interview saying how fantastic Atlanta are. What a truly inspirational HC DA is.
October 10th, 2012 at 11:47 pm
Oh Christ, “east oakland raider” is back. We have proved this is some gay guy fronm Pacoima. And he is not a Raider fan. But he is STUPID enough to keep posting? This should be funny,
October 10th, 2012 at 11:50 pm
eastoakland raider you have NEVER been to east oakland and you are wearing a bra and painties RIGHT NOW, come one, level with us…
October 10th, 2012 at 11:51 pm
whats good bush. that post was just over the top for me brien this brien that.
October 10th, 2012 at 11:53 pm
I am heap a big very fan. Show your balls. I soak my nads in bubbly bath. Lots of frozen tv dinners in the ice chest. I got big very knob. Poop so big it makes pick up truck look like tonka toy. Poop almost as big as my knob. Holla. Me heap big fan.
October 10th, 2012 at 11:54 pm
Bush are you serious im not an internet thug so im not gonna go there with you. but trust im from the slums of east oakland dont let this blog schit fool you.
October 11th, 2012 at 12:01 am
I can tell your a white man bush probably from san mateo or some schit like that I think you are the one who has never stepped foot in east oakland except for a raider game where all you have to do is get off the freeway and your protected by police inside the confines of the coliseum other than that your terrified of oakland.lol
October 11th, 2012 at 12:14 am
My apologies! There was some scum sucking piece of sh** claiming to be eso, that I mistook for you. My complete apologies.
October 11th, 2012 at 12:49 am
“Gonzalez won’t have Raiders to kick around after Sunday”
What a great title…The “mystique” of the Raiders has totally got to hell. After tough players like Howie Long, Lester Hayes Ted Hendricks, Greg Townsend…We know have this. “Raider” beat reporters calling us Gonzalez’ door mat
October 11th, 2012 at 1:12 am
Hey you guys i need some help from my raidr brothers with a fantasy decision. Rite now I have dmac, mjd, alfred morris, steven ridley and brandon bolden as my rbs and i have an offer of julio jones for steven ridley and brandon bolden on, he table. Should i accept? My reciever core consist of brandon marshall, eric decker, brandon lloyd, ty hilton nd jerome simpson
October 11th, 2012 at 1:26 am
raidertalk Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 12:49 am
“Gonzalez won’t have Raiders to kick around after Sunday”
What a great title…The “mystique” of the Raiders has totally got to hell. After tough players like Howie Long, Lester Hayes Ted Hendricks, Greg Townsend…We know have this. “Raider” beat reporters calling us Gonzalez’ door mat
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This is what happens when you don’t make the playoff’s for 10 years and have the 3rd worst team in the NFL.
Absolute DISGRACE!
October 11th, 2012 at 2:18 am
AmysInCharge Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 10:23 pm
I been talking to Brien all night,..dudes Oakland through and through,..he was in pain over his team all night,..hes proud of Oakland and its teams,..the east bay needs more Briens and less neg-head losers like old fool kell and the like…Im thrilled the A`s won tonight,..thrilled for them and fans like Brien.
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So Brien, you talked to yourself all night………….you want a piece of pie now or something?
October 11th, 2012 at 4:01 am
Attn: Qodrn
Raiders 37
Falcons 35
Raiders block a FG at some point during the game, also force a fumble on Turner & DMAC runs wild
How do I know this?
I got Michael Turner & Matt Bryant on my FF team. the guy I’m playing against (DAV) has McFadden – hehe, just my luck
October 11th, 2012 at 5:01 am
Blackandsilverside Says:
October 10th, 2012 at 10:38 pm
Albert Idiot:
Hey dumb f*ck. According to the National Football League, the New York Jets were #5 in defense in 2011
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You are a funny guy. Read the stats, genius.
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I’m still waiting for my apology. You sure are one big dummy. Darren McFadden rushed for 171 yards against a top 5 defense when they beat the Jets. SMH
October 11th, 2012 at 5:11 am
Can the A’s do it against Verlander?
If so, it will be even more of a remarkable comeback from 0-2 than the Giants, even though the A’s are at home and we are on the road.
October 11th, 2012 at 5:14 am
Baseball proved AGAIN last night why it is the best game there is.
No shotclock, no time on the clock, no 4th Q, the moment will come and you don’t know when it will.
October 11th, 2012 at 5:18 am
They Tell me 88% of the People here favor 0bama.
October 11th, 2012 at 5:28 am
Not sure what your reading, this from yesterday says O’bummer is at 53%. (had to adjust the spelling to get psoted)
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2012/10/10/cbs-5-poll-romney-gains-8-points-on-faltering-o ba ma-in-california/
October 11th, 2012 at 5:33 am
The People here in Swiss favor ihm by 88%, JFB
October 11th, 2012 at 5:36 am
Kell, how is Switzerland? Is Jackie having a good time?
October 11th, 2012 at 5:38 am
Doing the family thing Brien
October 11th, 2012 at 5:41 am
How many electoral votes do they have?
OK great.
He’s going to lose.
Pew (liberal leaning) has him down by 4.
October 11th, 2012 at 5:43 am
The people aint going back to Trickle Down economics.
October 11th, 2012 at 5:44 am
Kell, does Jackie know about all the personal information you give away on this blog? You should be more careful. It’s good practice not to let strangers on the internet know your personal info. I’m just looking out for you.
October 11th, 2012 at 5:48 am
Of course he’s going to lose. I don’t care. I will celebrate when the election is over. I am getting fed up with political organizations calling at all times of the night leaving messages to vote for so-and-so. I block at least 5 numbers per day, but they keep dialing up from different numbers. After 8PM, I unplug the phone completely. If there’s an emergency, oh well.
When is the election anyway? So we can shoo of Matt Romney to his future as guest host on Fox news.
October 11th, 2012 at 5:50 am
Well the DA lovefest with his former teams continues. And ESPN just listed Oakland as second only to Cleavland as the easiest place to play in the NFL. And they said that the Black Hole was nothing but a figment of Al Davis’s imagination. Raider Nation Castration continues.
October 11th, 2012 at 6:00 am
227,
I saw that. It’s based on the poor record at home over the last 20 or so yrs. Plus some guy taking the opportunity to take a shot at Al.
The thing is the black hole was not a “figment of Al’s imagination”. He never claimed the black hole was the toughest place to play. The media claimed that, cuz it seemed like it should be a tough place to play.
It’s like they wanna fault Al for having the gall to play home games.
October 11th, 2012 at 6:02 am
Our stadium puts us at a competitive disadvantage.
And that is 110% on Al.
October 11th, 2012 at 6:02 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 4:01 am
Attn: Qodrn
Raiders 37
Falcons 35
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Thats a crazy score. You and I will have to share honors when we win
596.Plunketthead Says:
October 9th, 2012 at 8:47 am
Beating them will be easy
Take the crowd out of the game by creating turnovers and scoring more points then they do.
Raiders 37
sparrows 35
October 11th, 2012 at 6:02 am
…of course Al WANTED home field advantage…what owner wouldn’t?
I never recall reading or hearing anything about Al saying we had the toughest place for visitors to play.
It’s what he WANTED.
So what?
October 11th, 2012 at 6:05 am
Eye In The Sky Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 5:44 am
Kell, does Jackie know about all the personal information you give away on this blog? You should be more careful. It’s good practice not to let strangers on the internet know your personal info. I’m just looking out for you.
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What, that we’re in Swiss?
Nö, the Stalking here is your doing Brien. You’ve been posting my personal info for Years. Since you found
October 11th, 2012 at 6:06 am
Our stadium puts us at a competitive disadvantage.
And that is 110% on Al.
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What??
Please explain why it’s a competitive disadvantage? It sucks for both sides, but if anything it’s still home advantage.
October 11th, 2012 at 6:06 am
My R.E. Website.
October 11th, 2012 at 6:08 am
KK you wont admit that you are a bigot and a uncle tom so we dont expect you to admit that you and only you are responsible for all your PI that YOU posted here
October 11th, 2012 at 6:08 am
Voting for Mitt Romney is like selling your soul to the devil. All he talks about is war and defending this country… From who? We’re the last military super power n the world. We have all types of weapons of mass destrucion. NUCLEAR, biologica, chemical and so forth… the world knows this, nobody wants it with us, nothing happens to this country unless we allow it because with our intelligence units we know everything. They knew about 911 and allowed it so they cud invade Afghanistan and strip it of its resources and reap the financial benefits of the war. Went to iraq and said sadaam had weapons of mass destruction a(nd was connected to 911only to strip it of its resources and build bases for future tactical reasons. Everytime we were lied to by he bush administration and it just so happens Romney is being advised by those connected to and in bushes camp. These guys are pushing an agenda that only benefits themselves and not the people. He already said he doesn’t care about the 47% or the little guy so that lets you know where he stands. He lies about so much yu can tell he’s not sincere and will say anything to get in office. He’s the guy you warn your daughter about, they guy who will come along whisper all these sweet nothings telling her everything he thinks she wants to hear to earn her trust and then once he gets what he wants he leaves her there feeling hurt and betrAyed. Im telling you Romney’s pure evil and so are them Nazi’s “the bushes.”
October 11th, 2012 at 6:09 am
Last in revenues, 2nd worst (with 8 sellouts BTW) in attendance last year, crowd noise bottom of the league.
Playing in Oakland is an easier road game than in Denver and KC.
The Cardinals (the f’ing Arizona Cardinals) built a new stadium, and viola, within a few years they are in a Super Bowl, having a top 10 payroll and rolling along nicely.
Need a new stadium, or else we have no chance to compete annually.
NONE
October 11th, 2012 at 6:10 am
KoolKell Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 6:06 am
My R.E. Website.
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You shouldn’t have gone bragging about your rich friend buying you dinner and giving out his name. It allows for people to find other info.
October 11th, 2012 at 6:10 am
He already said he doesn’t care about the 47% or the little guy so that lets you know where he stands
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His poll numbers have sky-rocketed since that comment.
Most of the country (53%) agree with him.
October 11th, 2012 at 6:10 am
I was here when you bragged about your RE site and posted it, numbnuts.
Same day you bragged about your red parade car and your piece of dirt in swizterland
October 11th, 2012 at 6:11 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 6:02 am
Our stadium puts us at a competitive disadvantage.
And that is 110% on Al.
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What?
How is it disadvantage?
I was always under the impression the fans in black hole do more to fire up the opposition and make them that much more eager to beat us…but both teams play on same field.
October 11th, 2012 at 6:13 am
Kell, out of all the info you have given out, one can almost tell your life story.
October 11th, 2012 at 6:14 am
I say build a 50,000 seat stadium in Oakland with no Luxery boxes, just great seats and make them close to the field.
Make Oaklnad the mast hated place to play in the NFL
October 11th, 2012 at 6:15 am
His backpeddle from that 47% comment is so smooth, he ought to try out to be our nickel corner.
He can’t hide from the fact he’s out of touch with the middle class who have seen their housing values plummet, work double shifts, cut expenses to the bone. He’s a venture capatilist that buys and sells the little people who comprise the 47 percent. Of course he doesn’t care about them. They are for stepping on and don’t count in his high falootting world of uber rich Republicans. But “sorry for the 47 percent comment folks, my bad”. lol
October 11th, 2012 at 6:15 am
Eye In The Sky Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 6:10 am
KoolKell Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 6:06 am
My R.E. Website.
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You shouldn’t have gone bragging about your rich friend buying you dinner and giving out his name. It allows for people to find other info.
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Whatever makes you feel bad about YOURSELF, I’m down with.
October 11th, 2012 at 6:17 am
KoolKell Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 6:15 am
Eye In The Sky Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 6:10 am
KoolKell Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 6:06 am
My R.E. Website.
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You shouldn’t have gone bragging about your rich friend buying you dinner and giving out his name. It allows for people to find other info.
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Whatever makes you feel bad about YOURSELF, I’m down with.
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I’m just trying to give you some advice. Be careful. There are a lot of crazy dudes on this blog.
October 11th, 2012 at 6:18 am
Eye In The Sky Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 6:13 am
Kell, out of all the info you have given out, one can almost tell your life story.
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That’s what you think.
October 11th, 2012 at 6:18 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 6:09 am
Last in revenues, 2nd worst (with 8 sellouts BTW) in attendance last year, crowd noise bottom of the league.
Playing in Oakland is an easier road game than in Denver and KC.
The Cardinals (the f’ing Arizona Cardinals) built a new stadium, and viola, within a few years they are in a Super Bowl, having a top 10 payroll and rolling along nicely.
Need a new stadium, or else we have no chance to compete annually.
NONE
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Where does it say lowest crowd noise in the league? In an article written by the Denver Post or something?
Al Davis never wanted a new stadium? No team or owner does that alone anymore…you need help. It’s something Mark Davis is discovering.
I’m all for givng Al criticism where it is merited, but it seems people wanna blame him for EVERYTHING wrong in the world.
October 11th, 2012 at 6:20 am
KoolKell Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 6:18 am
Eye In The Sky Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 6:13 am
Kell, out of all the info you have given out, one can almost tell your life story.
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I know you were married in 1985.
October 11th, 2012 at 6:21 am
So?
October 11th, 2012 at 6:22 am
KoolKell Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 6:21 am
So?
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I know your address. I’ve seen your house on Google maps.
October 11th, 2012 at 6:24 am
You saw my house on Google maps, what 5 yrs ago? You’ve been stalking me for a long time
October 11th, 2012 at 6:25 am
Brien, you called me, what 2 yrs ago?
October 11th, 2012 at 6:25 am
KoolKell Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 6:24 am
You saw my house on Google maps, what 5 yrs ago? You’ve been stalking me for a long time
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I’m not stalking you. I just like to play detective. Anyways, the point is don’t give out your personal info. You have given out enough info that some crazy person who doesn’t like you could be real scary.
October 11th, 2012 at 6:26 am
I’m not Brien.
October 11th, 2012 at 6:27 am
I ve been threatened by your gutless assz many times
October 11th, 2012 at 6:29 am
KoolKell Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 6:27 am
I ve been threatened by your gutless assz many times
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I’m bot Brien. I’m just a concerned citizen.
October 11th, 2012 at 6:32 am
If you were a concerned citizen, you wouldn’t post my wife’s Facebook page.
October 11th, 2012 at 6:32 am
I have to go. Have a nice day Kell. Did Herr Fischer’s kids like the DMac jersey?
October 11th, 2012 at 6:33 am
The DMAC Jersey goes to another friends kid. Later creep.
October 11th, 2012 at 6:46 am
I’m all for givng Al criticism where it is merited, but it seems people wanna blame him for EVERYTHING wrong in the world.
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I don’t blame him for EVERYTHING, just the state of the franchise.
We are a bottom of the barrel NFL franchise, there is no debating that.
And reason #1 is not because of the on-field product, but because of the stadium we play in and the lack of revenues it generates.
October 11th, 2012 at 6:49 am
49ers are going to build a nice new stadium, probably host a Super Bowl in the coming years, and further distance the East Bay as the red-headed step child.
We need to close that gap ASAP, and I hope Mark is up to the task. It won’t be easy.
We don’t want to become the New York Mets.
October 11th, 2012 at 6:51 am
GOOD MORNING NATION !!
and my GreenParty brothers !!
October 11th, 2012 at 6:52 am
What Mark is going to need to do is, GASP!!!, work with a venture capital firm to build a new stadium.
He should go talk to the ultra-liberal Pagluica over at Bain Capitol (yup Bain is run by liberals), who owns part of the Celtics.
October 11th, 2012 at 6:53 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Man, I am hoping that the Raiders can catch some of that Oakland Magic!!!
October 11th, 2012 at 6:54 am
What’s up Mike?
October 11th, 2012 at 7:08 am
Yeah man that A’s team is something to be proud of. No QUIT in them boys.
Ibanez was pretty impressive for the Yanks too.
Love this time of year. Would love it better if my RAIDERS were more competetive
October 11th, 2012 at 7:10 am
LOL at A-Rod getting pinch hit for, and then the guy who replaces him hits two taters.
But hey, at least they only owe him another $100 million over the next 4 years!!!
October 11th, 2012 at 7:11 am
Maybe I can parlay the A’s win into me being in a good mood and stop driving down the street in Utah yellin “Broncos Suck” at 11yr old kids wearing ugly orange jerseys!!! LMAO
October 11th, 2012 at 7:11 am
MONEYBALL! I’m not much of a baseball fan, but I would like to see A’s win it all. I don’t care about the dirt field anymore since the Raiders suck anyways. Their field might as well suck too.
October 11th, 2012 at 7:13 am
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Ballsy move by Joe Garadi
That is the kind of coaching that many teams lack. Good move.
October 11th, 2012 at 7:16 am
Moneyball is working.
Used to be about drawing walks and OBP, now the undervalued league-wide asset is speed and defense.
A’s put pressure on the other defense by running the bases well, and they can pick it.
Moss saved a few runs yesterday, cleaning up bad throws at first. That doesn’t happen with Scott Hatterburg at 1st.
October 11th, 2012 at 7:18 am
Although, going up against Verlander today is a majorly tough task.
I put Verlander in my top 20 most dominating athletes in any sport.
He doesn’t even have to be at his best to be great. He can be at 90%, and throw a 4 hit, 1 run game.
At 100%, he is a no-hitter waiting to happen.
October 11th, 2012 at 7:18 am
Lowest payroll in the league and emulating a deadguy (BERNIE) for a dance move, God I miss the bay area.
October 11th, 2012 at 7:19 am
Agreed JFB! This year’s version of Moneyball is a lot better than 2002! If we win it tonight, that will put a cap on being better. That throw from Donaldson on his knee to catch the runner at first was a helluva play!
October 11th, 2012 at 7:21 am
The A’s have a little bit of magic left anything can happen as they seem to prove over and over
October 11th, 2012 at 7:22 am
A’s are a good omen for Reggie’s version of Money Ball.
October 11th, 2012 at 7:23 am
Moss picking Drew’s wild throw on that much needed double-play in one of the middle innings, saved a run, and maybe a big inning.
October 11th, 2012 at 7:24 am
A’s are a good omen for Reggie’s version of Money Ball.
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The theories behind Moneyball, don’t translate to a salary-cap league.
You don’t have a farm system in football, to trade bigger contracts for younger, cheaper guys, or to bring up talented underpaid guys. Others teams don’t have twice the payroll as you do, etc.
October 11th, 2012 at 7:30 am
Pafiluca is a socialist?
October 11th, 2012 at 7:31 am
What The Reggie did this year, was take steps and cuts to be back into a strong financial position in the years ahead, instead of trying to spin the tires and be teetering on salary cap hell to sign guys like Kam Wimbley.
Tough to stomach maybe this year, but he isn’t going to hitch his first and maybe only GM job, to picking up practice squad guys.
He will be throwing money around next offseason, rest assured.
October 11th, 2012 at 7:32 am
Pagiliguca?
October 11th, 2012 at 7:34 am
Pafiluca? Who the F is that?
Stephen Pagliuca is a big-wig at Bain, who owns part of the Celtics, and ran for Ted Kennedy’s vacant spot on the Dem ticket.
And Joshua Berkenstein, CEO of Bain, is the Sheldon Adelson for Dem’s. Gives money to EVERY Democratic mayor, Senate and Congress race across the country, and millions upon millions to Al Gore’s super-PAC.
That’s why you NEVER hear BO attack Bain. Those are HIS guys, not Mitt’s.
October 11th, 2012 at 7:37 am
Good morning Hwnrdr !
how are things with you today ?
October 11th, 2012 at 7:40 am
Doing good Mike! 3 of 4 teams are doing good here in the Bay…the 4th better catch on soon! LOL…it’s all good though! Just got really good at doing that “Bernie Lean”!
October 11th, 2012 at 7:44 am
Baseball is gay.
October 11th, 2012 at 7:45 am
lol Hwnrdr !!
October 11th, 2012 at 7:46 am
Baseball is the only sport where size doesn’t matter.
Coco Crisp was giving up about 6 inches and 80 pounds to that Valverde last night, and worked him over.
October 11th, 2012 at 7:46 am
Would be pretty depressing if A’s and Giants go to World Series and 49ers go to the Superbowl and we are left out in the cold like a stray dog.
October 11th, 2012 at 7:46 am
Oakfoshow Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 7:44 am
Baseball is gay.
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Your dumb.
October 11th, 2012 at 7:47 am
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 7:46 am
Would be pretty depressing if A’s and Giants go to World Series and 49ers go to the Superbowl and we are left out in the cold like a stray dog.
yes that would!
October 11th, 2012 at 7:47 am
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 7:46 am
Would be pretty depressing if A’s and Giants go to World Series and 49ers go to the Superbowl and we are left out in the cold like a stray dog.
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watch out for my home teams there !!
go Nats and Os !!! lol lol lol
October 11th, 2012 at 7:47 am
I wonder if the W’s catch that Oakland magic!
October 11th, 2012 at 7:49 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 7:47 am
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 7:46 am
Would be pretty depressing if A’s and Giants go to World Series and 49ers go to the Superbowl and we are left out in the cold like a stray dog.
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watch out for my home teams there !!
go Nats and Os !!! lol lol lol
Nationals may be rethinking ending the season of Stassberg or whatever his name is…well, not sure what his injury is…The O’s let one slip last night!
October 11th, 2012 at 7:52 am
10 AM game on the road against the undefeated Falcons and their high flying offense. This smells like a trap game. Falcons could be overconfident and the Raiders may be come out willing to actually prove something.
This game could be a big shocker. Don’t give up hope yet. Anything could happen on any given Sunday.
October 11th, 2012 at 7:55 am
What’s up Guest? You do have a point…I’ll be watching! Just glad i didn’t ruin my hangover 2 weeks ago in Hawaii with that Donkey game!
October 11th, 2012 at 7:57 am
Had a dream last night that I missed first quarter of Raiders/Falcons game. When I tuned int, the score was Raiders 30, Falcons 9. I don’t remember the rest of the dream, but the Raiders probably blew the lead.
October 11th, 2012 at 7:57 am
I think it will be a competitive game, not predicting a victory just yet, but a close fought game will be a great sign.
Since Matt Ryan came in the league, NO QB IN THE NFL, has more 4th quarter come from behind regular season wins.
I can see him breaking our back with a last second FG drive.
October 11th, 2012 at 8:03 am
good morning Hawaiian Raider.
It’s been a long quarter season already. We have some work to do, but it’s a matter of execution on the field. I don’t think we are as bad as many think we are. It’s just that after we fall behind by 2 scores, games get out of hand and there is a lack of leadership to keep the poise. That is what concerns me the most.
There is an old saying I remember and I’m paraphrasing here. You don’t find out the character of a man by his victories but by his defeats. Something like that. And it’s true. We need to fight back and play hard and execute plays even when the score is lopsided. We are sometimes our own worst enemy in that regard. But I think we can bounce back from this disappointing start.
October 11th, 2012 at 8:10 am
I hope you are right Guest.
October 11th, 2012 at 8:12 am
Haven’t played on turf yet this year, I think it will help our speed guys out offensively.
October 11th, 2012 at 8:19 am
“its and Oakland thang btch you wouldnt understand…This tanqueray got me screamin FK YO man!”- Richie Rich
Let’s Go A’s…..heart of a champion mayne….gotta love it! That concrete old place is loud….noise inside concrete is always louder than can be. The drama of sports is the best reality TV show you can view!
October 11th, 2012 at 8:19 am
Oh really Vegas?…what speed guys you talkin about?…by the way, ALL teams have speed, you act like the Raiders are always the only team with fast players,…all teams have always had speed guys. Youre an idiot Vegas.
October 11th, 2012 at 8:20 am
Vegas Raider…..gotta give the Giants credit….thats alot of fkin heart to go into Cincy down 0-2 and still have it to the final game. I hate SF but I respect any team who hulks up like that
October 11th, 2012 at 8:22 am
So you think ESPN First Take this morning wouldnt talk about New York teams for an hour and a half n shht…..lol hardly any love for the other teams playing in the MLB postseason….I heard about the Yankees and even the fkin Mets
October 11th, 2012 at 8:23 am
speak of Devil…..they now are mentioning the A’s on First take…bout time you NY ass kissing punks
October 11th, 2012 at 8:23 am
Method.. good morning brother.How ya been ??
October 11th, 2012 at 8:24 am
Man… Those A’s don’t give up…..
Go A’s……
October 11th, 2012 at 8:24 am
B, you were pretty vicious on FB last night…LOL!
October 11th, 2012 at 8:25 am
Wow they talked about the A’s for less than 2 minutes….dammit we need another big time sports network that isnt so NY slanted…this is ridiculous
October 11th, 2012 at 8:26 am
Hwnrdr Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 8:24 am
B, you were pretty vicious on FB last night…LOL!
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You damn right…Brandon Moss should be benched…thats a damn shame….I dont care about righty vs lefty schit…play Chris Carter at 1B tonite…..Moss is looking like a chump
October 11th, 2012 at 8:27 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 8:23 am
Method.. good morning brother.How ya been ??
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Game 5 tonight…i need this win buddy….and then sunday I plan to watch the Raiders shock the entire NFL
October 11th, 2012 at 8:28 am
Moss saved runs with his defense last night.
Drew uncorked a split-finger at him yesterday, and Moss saved his azz and the inning.
October 11th, 2012 at 8:28 am
Method To My Madness Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 8:26 am
Hwnrdr Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 8:24 am
B, you were pretty vicious on FB last night…LOL!
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You damn right…Brandon Moss should be benched…thats a damn shame….I dont care about righty vs lefty schit…play Chris Carter at 1B tonite…..Moss is looking like a chump
I hear ya…and where is Gomes?
October 11th, 2012 at 8:29 am
la guy here and say what you say but i’m pulling for the a’s, hate the giants and i gotta go for west coast/cali on this one.
regarding football same players/schemes that got blown out by miami and denver (add andre carter) so if you aint gna make changes it’s squarely on the coaches to coach em up
October 11th, 2012 at 8:29 am
B,
The Giants scored the 3rd most runs of any team on the road this year.
We just can’t hit at home, not sure why, but we don’t.
Cain will need to be better than he was in game 1 though.
October 11th, 2012 at 8:29 am
Fingers Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 8:24 am
Man… Those A’s don’t give up…..
Go A’s……
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Did you hear that crowd? Detroit players saying it was loudest crowd they ever have to deal with…Raider crowds, A’s crowds, Warrior crowds….guess what address they all are located at?
7000 Coliseum Way Oakland,Ca
You other guys can think that doesnt mean nada….but that passion cant be duplicated in LA for Raiders…San Jose for A’s nor SF for the Warriors
STAY IN OAKLAND!
October 11th, 2012 at 8:30 am
Yup, Cain will have to have a huge day today! How about them Cards…dammm…
October 11th, 2012 at 8:31 am
by the way, ALL teams have speed, you act like the Raiders are always the only team with fast players
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I just said it would help our offensive guys MAYBE.
DHB, McFadden, Reece, Ausberry……these are some of the fastest guys at their position in the NFL, so they may be better on turf than dirt.
Don’t be an idiot, which I know is challenging day-to-day, but try your best.
October 11th, 2012 at 8:32 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 8:29 am
B,
The Giants scored the 3rd most runs of any team on the road this year.
We just can’t hit at home, not sure why, but we don’t.
Cain will need to be better than he was in game 1 though.
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Gonna be interesting game 5…..its crazy Vegas…you know if a’s and Giants win coupled with two more O’s wins….Bay Area will be hosting the LCS games this weekend with 49ers hosting Giants in SF and Raiders on road in ATL….big sports weekend possibly in the BAY
October 11th, 2012 at 8:33 am
STAY IN OAKLAND!
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Absolutely stay in Oakland, but they need to upgrade the digs.
Imagine the crowd, in a sound-enhanced place like where the Seachickens play, or on top of you like Fenway.
A’s fans on the lines may be loud, but they are 200 feet away from the 1st and 3rd baseman.
October 11th, 2012 at 8:34 am
Parker vs Verlander…..tonite ….
Go A’s……
October 11th, 2012 at 8:34 am
If Giants, A’s, Cards and O’s win (all likely except for maybe B-More) the Bay will host BOTH LCS series.
October 11th, 2012 at 8:35 am
Remember, The Nationals will also have to lose….but the way the Cards are playing them…
October 11th, 2012 at 8:36 am
Verlander is a beast, but I have been saying it all year, and it reared it’s head last night and I think it will tonight.
The Tigers are awful defensively, and I think it will be their doing.
October 11th, 2012 at 8:36 am
….. The only place the A’s or Raiders belong is Oakland….the soul of Oakland are these two teams ….
October 11th, 2012 at 8:38 am
On Crisp’s game-winnning hit, a good RF hoses that run at the plate.
Reddick and his pistol (I like that from him) probably would have had him out by 3 strides.
Of course, the Detriot guy kicked it, lol.
October 11th, 2012 at 8:39 am
Anyone watch Huston play last week? They pass to set up the run. They come throwing and catch the D playing pass and run from passing formation. We’re run, run, pass three and out. Nothing like their offensive strategy.
The defense was horrible against Payton last week. However how do you have your D go out …set and let Manning read it and pick you apart. The D should have been moving around and audibling when he did. Like the Broncos D was doing to us.
Coaching is to blame for running game and defensive performance. How is anyone going to run with the play calls. We are getting? Foster or Marcus Allen would be stuffed.
We can only hope Palmer changes the shizty play calls like he did against Pittsburgh. Where is Marshall? Would love to have his blitzing D now.
October 11th, 2012 at 8:39 am
Brien, why you stalking poor old Kell?
October 11th, 2012 at 8:39 am
Isn’t Detroit the leader in unearned runs?
October 11th, 2012 at 8:42 am
AlbertaMR…..what? I dont even mention the guy over in Europe starring in the remake of “Driving Miss Daisy” nor am I ever stalking him…please spare me your garbage
October 11th, 2012 at 8:42 am
I’ve never seen such a good team like the Tigers be so bad defensively.
It’s not just the errors that they make, it is the double-plays they don’t turn, the fly balls that drop in the outfield, etc.
Even that last play, Avila (their catcher) is among the best at sealing the plate, even a sissified on- target throw at least forces a play.
But dude overruns it and doesn’t even get a throw off. Amazing.
October 11th, 2012 at 8:42 am
261.Just Fire Baby Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 6:46 am
I’m all for givng Al criticism where it is merited, but it seems people wanna blame him for EVERYTHING wrong in the world.
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I don’t blame him for EVERYTHING, just the state of the franchise.
We are a bottom of the barrel NFL franchise, there is no debating that.
And reason #1 is not because of the on-field product, but because of the stadium we play in and the lack of revenues it generates.
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I agree 100%.
Mark is doing everything possible to get that done but cannot do it alone…no nfl teams do. Al tried to get one as well.
If the “powers that be” don’t wanna help make that happen in Oakland Mark will look elsewhere as he’s already said as much.
Let’s hope it doesn’t come to that.
October 11th, 2012 at 8:45 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 8:38 am
On Crisp’s game-winnning hit, a good RF hoses that run at the plate.
Reddick and his pistol (I like that from him) probably would have had him out by 3 strides.
Of course, the Detriot guy kicked it, lol.
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Eminem tweeted last week heard that Tigers would sweep
Well Mr Mathers…..
“You dont wanna fk with Oakland…Why?…Cuz Oakland…..will fkin kill you”
October 11th, 2012 at 8:46 am
Anyways guys…talk to ya later…gotta roll to San Rafael and audit at a few places
Raiders upset Falcons 26-20….INT Ryan TO SEAL WIN
October 11th, 2012 at 8:51 am
Johnny,
You should look at what the Cards did for their stadium.
They created some iffy, quasi-municipality to float debt at a tax-free municipal bond rate (lower %) but is paying it back with revenues tied to a quasi-private corporation. Don’t know all the logistics, and the water is muddy, but it basically coupled private money, with public financing, and they have a place that houses an event every weekend. HS state finals, tractor pulls, BCS bowls games, Cards game, hockey games.
It was a big coup, but it worked beautifully.
October 11th, 2012 at 8:55 am
Here is the sad state of where the Raiders play.
My wife has been to two football stadiums in her life. Where the Cards play, when we went to the Raiders game 2 years ago, and where the UNM Lobo’s play.
We are going to the Raiders-Donks game Dec 6th this year, and when she asked me about the stadium, I had to tell her it is much closer to Lobo Stadium than where the Cardinals play.
In fact, I think the sound system and big screen are better where a perennial 2-10 college football team plays.
Sad, sad state of affairs that is.
October 11th, 2012 at 9:02 am
Was just reading Mark Purdy’s write-up.
He says: “On Tuesday, the raucous atmosphere continued into the later innings with the silly “Bernie Lean” dance — and then into the bottom of the ninth, when A’s reliever Grant Balfour entered the game”.
Ummmm, doesn’t he know that the A’s bat in the bottom of the ninth? Don’t they have editors?
*Sigh*
October 11th, 2012 at 9:04 am
And he also screwed up the outfield “Tribe” cheering section call it LF instead of RF.
I will never read a word from him again.
Two big mistakes on your column in the biggest A’s baseball game in 10 years.
Unacceptable!!!!
October 11th, 2012 at 9:05 am
Raiders running game was just the topic on 670 AM in Chicago (the sports station). They did this quiz of who had the least rushing attempts in the league and everyone was trying to guess who it was. The anncr. finally told them it is Oakland….at 17 attempts per game.
This is close to verbatim as I can remember how it went after they said Raiders were #1 in the dubious category.
“What? Oakland? With Darren McFadden”? “You gotta be kidding me?”
“How does a team with Darren McFadden only run the ball 17 times a game? That’s ridiculous. What the hell are they doing out there?”
“Oakland has been pretty decent the last couple of yr’s”
(another anncr. interrupts): “They fired the coach remember?”
-”Yeah..Hue Jackson? “Yeah”. “Well why in the hell would you not give the ball to McFadden more than that? C’mon…What are they doin’ out there?”
-”Oakland appeared to be one of the teams you had to look out for”…
-”Well, what are they 1-4…omethin like that?”
-”Uhhh…1-3 I believe…yes.”
-”That game against Denver was just a disaster…seems like they were making progress..
-”Yeah…well 17 carries for McFadden will tend to stunt your growth a little bit”.
-”(laugh) yeah, well…
-”Who’s the coach out there now?”
-”Ummm… Dennis Allen”
-”The Denver d coordinator right?”
-”That’s right”.
-”Well, he needs to get his head out of his…you know what if he’s not utilizing Darren McFadden…geeez”.
October 11th, 2012 at 9:29 am
http://www.sfgate.com/raiders/article/Raiders-will-stick-to-running-plan-3937604.php
October 11th, 2012 at 9:32 am
Verlander has LOTS of playoff experience. Not every starter has lots of playoff games under his belt when he hits his peak.
The A’s have to bring their A game and they need a assist from Lady Luck
October 11th, 2012 at 9:33 am
@Just Fire Baby Says
Where are you sitting for the game? (Donks)
October 11th, 2012 at 9:57 am
Ready for this Vegas?
I called it before the season started. Props to SF for getting up off the mat.
My Reds blew an opportunity to end it in game 3. Squandered excellent pitching performance, and Phillips cost them an important, early run being a lil over aggressive running the bases.
I agree with Eck on this pregame show. I thought Dusty stuck with Leake a lil too long yesterday. Cincy has one of the best and deepest bullpens in baseball. He shoulda utilized it.
Lil Timmy has been huge for SF. He’s rebounded from his disappointing reg season. Even in game two loss, I thought he really gave SF a spark. I was relieved when Bochy pulled him.
You guys get another shot at Latos.
Ought to be fun. Enjoy…
October 11th, 2012 at 10:02 am
DJ Johnny Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 9:05 am
Raiders running game. Good post. Would be the take from any informed, unbiased, outsider looking at the Raiders. He11, even biased observers. We homers know our team so well, we sometimes dwell on tangential issues, but basics are basics.
October 11th, 2012 at 10:14 am
Who scores more this weekend us or gonzalez?
October 11th, 2012 at 10:17 am
Between Gozalez and the Raiders? Goodness, I hope the Raiders!
October 11th, 2012 at 10:18 am
Out of towners at it again I see.
The fact that so many want to rip my city for its financial crisis, and dilapidated state of our crumbling urban sprawl, means they truly dont understand what oakland is about. You simply dont get what makes us so special. We are the city that no one loves accept those that live here. every one wants to take from oakland but no one wants to acknowledge okaland for its abundant resources and talent. Oakland is the under dog, always in the shadow of the glitzy san francisco polish. We are beans and rice, to sf and l.a.’s steak and lobster. We are known throughout california and the country as a hard core city, out gunned, and locked in perpetual mortal struggle.
This is what makes the bond between the fans authentic oakland fans bond with our local teams so unique, as they are the embodiment of the struggle in a certain way. take the oakland a’s for example. this is a team that was left for dead and told it couldnt compete. oakland doesnt have the big name star, or guys named after animals that sell merchandise. They are just blue collar guys that are tough and gritty, just like the local population that surrounds the home field.
As the impostors and out of towners cling to their tenuous, arbitrary allegiance to our teams, we will be basking in true green and gold glory. Our beloved city for a brief time will transform into a paradise of peace and brotherhood as we celebrate our victory against the odds…….
Strictly Town biznizz
October 11th, 2012 at 10:18 am
Well Tony G is my starting TE in fantasy, but I’ll be glad if he got me zero points and I lose the week if it’s a trade for a Raiders win.
October 11th, 2012 at 10:30 am
I have Julio Jones and Turner in one fantasy league. The other one I have Roddy White. I should do well this Sunday.
October 11th, 2012 at 10:30 am
As poorly as our run game has been performing…The Raiders win/loss record falls squarely on the shoulders of the defense.
The Raiders have to be perfect in order to score a touchdown because they never get the ball back. In order to grind a team down and get your running game really rolling, the OTHER TEAMS offense needs to be off the field. DMC and crew feel like they have to hit a homerun every freakin series because once they punt, they never see the ball again–perfect example is the Denver game in which they didn’t even punt 1 freakin time! Really, not 1 forced 3 and out? How do you expect a run game to wear down an opposing defensive line? Running backs get better as the game goes on because if they know they don’t make a first down this series, they will get the ball back in 5 minutes and can BLAST an opposing LB’er or Saftety, or Corner instead of trying to run around em in order to get in the guys head by saying–it’s going to hurt you EVERY time you try to tackle me…
Our Defense doesn’t afford our offense this type of opportunity, and instead THEY are the ones getting worked over. The offense can’t score on every possession folks, and if the defense wants got get off the field, its UP TO THEM TO GET OFF THE DAMN FIELD–DMAC ain’t a jogging MLB, or a CB playing 36 feet off his man…or a D-End not getting so much as a purse string on the QB…
October 11th, 2012 at 10:31 am
Which also brings me to another point…I thought Dennnis Allen was a boy wonder defensive coordinator…turns out he’s no better than fat head Chuckie B—YEOUCH!
October 11th, 2012 at 10:31 am
Good to see you back Guest
October 11th, 2012 at 10:33 am
Morning/afternoon peoples!
Great win last night!
The coliseum was rocking. Straight bananas!
Instant classic!
I need to find some more tix for 2nights celebration.
October 11th, 2012 at 10:35 am
Good morning, DMAC.
October 11th, 2012 at 10:36 am
I personally can’t judge our D, after losing both starting corners by week 2.
The defensive unit will be much better, when we get those guys back.
I am extremely disappointed w/ the play of our Dline
+ Branch and Romac
October 11th, 2012 at 10:36 am
Purvisman/Intrepid/ Full Disclosure Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 10:35 am
Good morning, DMAC.
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Another day, another $
Whats good w/ you?
October 11th, 2012 at 10:37 am
Nnamdi being called a bust in philly, too funny.
Old Uncle Al saw it coming
October 11th, 2012 at 10:39 am
For the record, Mr. Albert Bigelow Paine:
You were correct and I was in error. The Jets did finish 5th in overall D last season, although when they played the Raiders they were 20th and the Broncos were 27th.
Anyway, even if the Jets were #1 in run defense when DMAC ran against them for 172 yds, it hardly matters.
My point was that Marcus Allen was an elite HOF runner, while DMAC is not. DMAC may be an excellent runner but hardly elite.
Further, DMAC is not the point either: the point is the Raiders are sorely lacking in talent.
One thing that can be said about DMAC he is the most talented member of an almost talentless roster.
Until the Raiders change that their record will be dismal.
October 11th, 2012 at 10:40 am
Hey Ghost79,
How’s it going? I check back in when I can.
October 11th, 2012 at 10:41 am
DMAC Says: Another day, another $
Whats good w/ you?////////////Another day, another beer.
October 11th, 2012 at 10:43 am
I think its about that time to drop Vick for Luck. What do you guys think?
October 11th, 2012 at 10:43 am
Mistic,
Didn’t you say last year that the only reason you watched the A’s was for Jemile Weeks?
A year later, he never plays, the A’s have moved on without him, and you want to talk about your “Authentic” bond with the team?
Your about as authentic as Pace Picante.
October 11th, 2012 at 10:44 am
@Just Fire Baby Says
Where are you sitting for the game? (Donks)
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Dutch,
2-0-something, 202, 206 something like that.
October 11th, 2012 at 10:44 am
blackandsilverside Says: Mr. Albert Bigelow Paine:
You were correct and I was in error.////////////I’m impressed.
October 11th, 2012 at 10:45 am
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 10:37 am
Nnamdi being called a bust in philly, too funny.
Old Uncle Al saw it coming
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I watched the Eagles play two weeks ago, I’ve forgotten against whom. Nnamdi was terrible. He got torched on 6 passes, didn’t make a single play, was out of place and left gasping for air on several other passes thrown into the zone.
He looked just like Stanford Routt last season.
AD had some great insight in getting rid of him, and the Eagles fell for it hook, line, and sinker.
Then again, what can one expect from Nnamdi, who had a measily 13 INT’s in 10 seasons.
Time for him to retire.
October 11th, 2012 at 10:46 am
Old Uncle Al saw it coming
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Really?
Is that why he paid him more in 2 years here than Philly will in 4?
October 11th, 2012 at 10:46 am
Let’s go Giants!
October 11th, 2012 at 10:47 am
Let’s go A’s!
Like I said, 1 more to go baby!
October 11th, 2012 at 10:48 am
The only reason Nnamdi ever left, was because his contract went void if he didn’t get a sack or INT.
Otherwise, Nnamdi would have been a Raider until Al died, and one of the most overpaid players EVER.
October 11th, 2012 at 10:48 am
Vegas,
I wouldn’t mind seeing the A’s kick the Giants ass again in the World Series.
October 11th, 2012 at 10:49 am
Can never hit fkn Latos.
Might be the first one to score wins.
October 11th, 2012 at 10:49 am
The season comes down to this game on Sunday. Teams don’t come back from a 1-4 start. Will my favorite teams lay down and die on Sunday? Probably, but if these men are pro’s they will play with some passion and desire. I second that GO GIGANTES! I also root for the A’s, unless it’s a battle of the bay world series.
October 11th, 2012 at 10:49 am
whats good today Mr.President ??
GreenParty rules !!
October 11th, 2012 at 10:51 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 10:49 am
Can never hit fkn Latos.
Might be the first one to score wins.
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He’s been hit before, but like you said it may come down to who scores 1st. You still gotta be feeling good about your chances w/ Cain on the mound.
October 11th, 2012 at 10:51 am
DMAC,
Let’s not get ahead of ourselves, beating Latos and Verlander is not going to be easy whatsoever.
October 11th, 2012 at 10:52 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 10:49 am
whats good today Mr.President ??
GreenParty rules !!
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Still pumped up from last night magic.
Need tix for 2night.
Go green team!
Might smoke a whole forest 2night.
October 11th, 2012 at 10:53 am
Had our chance in the first inning, Posey popped up a belt high 1-0 fastball with two on.
Might have let a big opportunity passby.
October 11th, 2012 at 10:54 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 10:51 am
DMAC,
Let’s not get ahead of ourselves, beating Latos and Verlander is not going to be easy whatsoever.
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You gotta have confidence Vegas.
Both teams have the momentum right now.
I don’t think the A’s/Giants are worried about who their facing 2day.
October 11th, 2012 at 10:54 am
You still gotta be feeling good about your chances w/ Cain on the mound.
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I don’t know if “feeling good” would be the way I describe it, lol.
I am a nervous wreck!!!! Elimination game, against a guy who is dealing, on the road.
October 11th, 2012 at 10:54 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 10:43 am
Mistic,
Didn’t you say last year that the only reason you watched the A’s was for Jemile Weeks?
A year later, he never plays, the A’s have moved on without him, and you want to talk about your “Authentic” bond with the team?
Your about as authentic as Pace Picante.
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Wrong as usual.
I love jemile but he wasnt “the only reason” i watched last year. I watch because i was born just minutes from the coliseum. i watch I am oakland through and through,and come form a line of authentic oakland natives that taught indoctrinated me into the love for our teams.
Jemile di play a large portion of the season this year, he struggled with the bat, but young players can do that. Even if he never takes another at bat for oaklnd what he did last year made a’s baseball fun for me, he was the lone bright spot in a drab year.
Im not sure if your saying that he doesnt deserve credit for what he accomplished as a rookie or not, but what the hell does that have to dfo with me being a genuine oakland article?
Only an impostor wouldnt know the difference. stop telling on yourself
October 11th, 2012 at 10:55 am
Baseball talk?!
Go Padres!
Green Party Rules!
October 11th, 2012 at 10:56 am
Vegas,
Breathe in breathe out. Then fire up a fatty to chill dem’ nerves. Works every time.
October 11th, 2012 at 10:56 am
Yeah, it’s good. I definately post ALOT less than I did in Preseason. Guys like Tx…He was here all day every day…dissappeared after Miami game. I noticed there’s alot more arguments going on in here when we’re losing. It’s hard to focus on this year. I’m already jumping ahead and looking at college kids. Still gonna watch every game and be happy for their success’ and support them, but any thoughts of our “Coming out party” or taking the division by storm are LONG gone.
If they win Sunday, I’ll be happy not elated,
If they Lose, I’ll be bummed but not crushed.
October 11th, 2012 at 10:56 am
O Dog!!!
My brother from another mother!!!!!!!!!!!
October 11th, 2012 at 10:57 am
C’mon, O Dog!
You know it’s all about the green team right now. Not the Padres.
lol
October 11th, 2012 at 10:57 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 10:46 am
Old Uncle Al saw it coming
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Really?
Is that why he paid him more in 2 years here than Philly will in 4?
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davis paid him what he was worth to davis, and we clearly had the best years he had to offer. When Al saw that nnamdi was not going to be able to maintain that level of play he didnt offer.
Shrewd move. He was right
October 11th, 2012 at 10:58 am
I love jemile but he wasnt “the only reason” i watched last year.
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That’s what you said, don’t shoot the messenger.
October 11th, 2012 at 10:58 am
Must be the free phones!
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KoolKell Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 5:18 am
They Tell me 88% of the People here favor 0bama.
October 11th, 2012 at 10:58 am
2010: 8-8 with Cable
2011: 8-8 with Hue & without DMAC
2012: 1-3 with DA & a healthy DMAC
I Miss AL!
October 11th, 2012 at 10:58 am
364.Just Fire Baby Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 10:44 am
@Just Fire Baby Says
Where are you sitting for the game? (Donks)
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Dutch,
2-0-something, 202, 206 something like that.
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I am in 249, let me know. Would love to meet you, have a beer in the parking lot, etc.
October 11th, 2012 at 10:59 am
When Al saw that nnamdi was not going to be able to maintain that level of play he didnt offer.
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His contract voided ,otherwise he would have been here last year.
Or do you think Al would have cut him?
Either way, that 3 year contract he offered him in 2009 was one of the worst ever in the history of sports.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:00 am
Blackandsilverside Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 10:39 am
For the record, Mr. Albert Bigelow Paine:
You were correct and I was in error. The Jets did finish 5th in overall D last season, although when they played the Raiders they were 20th and the Broncos were 27th.
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Sorry for you calling you a dumb f*ck.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:00 am
Dutch,
I am on that, we’ll exchange some e-mails as the date gets closer.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:01 am
The Prez & The ODB!!! Dave is here too (Whut up HO?).
My bad. Green team all the way.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:01 am
If we can get our schitty run game going against a team that struggles to stop the run, we might have a chance peoples!
Yeah I’m sipping the kool-aide, and chasing it w/ some Goose.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:02 am
If they win Sunday, I’ll be happy not elated,
If they Lose, I’ll be bummed but not crushed.
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This the right way to brace yourself for Sundays from here on out. Season is lost in terms of preseason expectations, but there’s room to be pleasantly surprised. Win or lose, Raiders are my team to my death bed. Can’t say it doesn’t bother me to see them lose, but I don’t get as amped if they win either. We are just playing the underdog spoiler role. And that doesn’t satisfy either. I just want to be proud of the effort on the field, win or lose. I don’t want to see laziness, jogging on the field, or personal fouls and cheap shots. I expect this team to recover at some point, but it will be too late to have any meaning.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:02 am
Very nervous and exciting times for Bay Area baseball today! Verlander will be a test for our A’s eagerness to fight on! But no matter what happens…we were not supposed to be here! I’ll take it, as long as Brad Pitt doesn’t get rid of everyone again…lol
October 11th, 2012 at 11:02 am
391.DutchRaider77 Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 10:58 am
364.Just Fire Baby Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 10:44 am
@Just Fire Baby Says
Where are you sitting for the game? (Donks)
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Dutch,
2-0-something, 202, 206 something like that.
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I am in 249, let me know. Would love to meet you, have a beer in the parking lot, etc.
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Or soda, near-beer.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:03 am
Tx and Mack are still MIA.
Vote Green in 2016!
October 11th, 2012 at 11:03 am
What’s up O? Padres? For real?
October 11th, 2012 at 11:04 am
Hwnrdr
What up man. How was that vacation?
A’s had the coliseum going bananas last night.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:04 am
Vote Green suckas!
October 11th, 2012 at 11:04 am
Or soda, near-beer.
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Beer works, or booze and diet soda, lol.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:05 am
DMAC Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 11:04 am
Hwnrdr
What up man. How was that vacation?
A’s had the coliseum going bananas last night.
It was good and relaxing, even though I hardly had any sleep. But i tell ya, I was doing the Bernie last wednesday when I was following the game!
October 11th, 2012 at 11:05 am
I’ll take it, as long as Brad Pitt doesn’t get rid of everyone again…lol
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Nobody makes much money, so you should be good.
I think they will trade Drew maybe, and try to lock up Reddick while he is moderately cheap.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:06 am
The Raiders did not get rid of their zone-blocking scheme during the bye week.
Coach Dennis Allen did concede that the offense made a few tweaks to the running game, but said “you can’t throw everything out and just start over in the middle of the year.” The coaches and Carson Palmer insist that they will remain committed to running the ball with Darren McFadden, who is averaging 3.52 YPC. “Darren is doing a great job with the reads,” running backs coach Kelly Skipper said. “We just need to keep grinding. And all of a sudden, it will start popping. Big runs everywhere.”
Source: San Francisco Chronicle
October 11th, 2012 at 11:06 am
And I know, I want to go tonight but…if they win tonight, I’ll probably try to get ALCS tix!
October 11th, 2012 at 11:07 am
I’m cheering hard for the A’s to advance. They have former Tampa Rays reliever Balfour who is doing great for them, and I’m happy to see that. The A’s in many ways remind me of the Rays. Moneyball teams. David striking down Goliath. Hope the A’s get the chance to take down the Yanks.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:07 am
Doing the Bernie Lean is a lot cooler than doing the Dougie, ghost-riding the whip or leaning like a chulo.
Just my two cents.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:07 am
I can’t tolerate the its the talent talk. We have 16/22 starters back, DMAC is healthy, but we can’t run or score. Defense is just ad bad, if not worse.
I’m not impressed with this coaching staff.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:07 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 10:58 am
I love jemile but he wasnt “the only reason” i watched last year.
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That’s what you said, don’t shoot the messenger.
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trying to take a statemnet out of context is very weak.
I am a life fan for over 30 years, last year weeks was the best offensive player we had on the team. Weeks obviously has not been playing for 30 years.
You cant do better than this?
October 11th, 2012 at 11:07 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 11:05 am
I’ll take it, as long as Brad Pitt doesn’t get rid of everyone again…lol
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Nobody makes much money, so you should be good.
I think they will trade Drew maybe, and try to lock up Reddick while he is moderately cheap.
Hmmm, that would be interesting if Beane did that. Unless he has a SS in mind! We badly needed one! But locking up Spidey will probably be the best bet!
October 11th, 2012 at 11:08 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 11:07 am
Doing the Bernie Lean is a lot cooler than doing the Dougie, ghost-riding the whip or leaning like a chulo.
Just my two cents.
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What about the Superman? (Soulja Boy)
lol
October 11th, 2012 at 11:09 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 10:48 am
The only reason Nnamdi ever left, was because his contract went void if he didn’t get a sack or INT.
Otherwise, Nnamdi would have been a Raider until Al died, and one of the most overpaid players EVER.
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I heard that Nnamdi wanted to continue with the Raiders but AD didn’t want to continue with Nnamdi.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:09 am
guest123 Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 11:07 am
I’m cheering hard for the A’s to advance. They have former Tampa Rays reliever Balfour who is doing great for them, and I’m happy to see that. The A’s in many ways remind me of the Rays. Moneyball teams. David striking down Goliath. Hope the A’s get the chance to take down the Yanks.
Yup, Balfour has been the man as of late!
October 11th, 2012 at 11:09 am
Isn’t there a “Bernie Lean” song now?
October 11th, 2012 at 11:10 am
Yeah
October 11th, 2012 at 11:11 am
Hwnrdr Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 11:03 am
What’s up O? Padres? For real?
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LOL
Have to pick ONE SD team. I feel bad calling SD home and not supporting any of it’s pro teams.
Clippers are in LA, I hate the dischargers, so I have no choice. Padres it is!
October 11th, 2012 at 11:11 am
The Drew’s are just bad seeds.
Selfish, moody, always arguing with umps.
People put up with JD because he could rake, but Stephen isn’t that good.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:11 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 10:59 am
When Al saw that nnamdi was not going to be able to maintain that level of play he didnt offer.
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His contract voided ,otherwise he would have been here last year.
Or do you think Al would have cut him?
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we dont have to speculate or venture into never never land Tinkerbell, I dont play dungeons and dragons.
nnamdi’s contract voided every team had the chance to make an offer.
Al didnt make an offer, end of story. why rewrite it?
October 11th, 2012 at 11:11 am
O !! whats up there V.P. ??
and Dave where ya been my GreenParty brother ??
October 11th, 2012 at 11:12 am
Raider O Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 11:11 am
Hwnrdr Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 11:03 am
What’s up O? Padres? For real?
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
LOL
Have to pick ONE SD team. I feel bad calling SD home and not supporting any of it’s pro teams.
Clippers are in LA, I hate the dischargers, so I have no choice. Padres it is!
I hear ya, just messing with ya!
October 11th, 2012 at 11:12 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 11:11 am
The Drew’s are just bad seeds.
Selfish, moody, always arguing with umps.
People put up with JD because he could rake, but Stephen isn’t that good.
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Yeah, he’s not that good, but he’s a upgrade over Pennington. Has more range, and better pop.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:13 am
I heard that Nnamdi wanted to continue with the Raiders but AD didn’t want to continue with Nnamdi.
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I’m sure Nnamdi wanted to keep the gravy train flowing; why wouldn’t he?
If the option is to take $15 million and lose, or make $9 million and maybe win, 8 out of 10 players will take the $15 million and be cool with it.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:13 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 11:11 am
The Drew’s are just bad seeds.
Selfish, moody, always arguing with umps.
People put up with JD because he could rake, but Stephen isn’t that good.
True…and another bone headed move like last night…I tell ya!
October 11th, 2012 at 11:13 am
Here’s an excerpt from a long article about the Seahawks struggle to adapt to Cable’s ZBS. (Worth noting that they’ve finally gelled with it.) The “Payne” referred to is former NFL nose tackle Seth Payne:
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“The big element that [the Denver Broncos that won multiple Super Bowls in the 90's] had was the offensive line coach that was sort of the revolutionary behind this modern zone running offense [in Alex Gibbs],” started Payne. “And, I’m a huge proponent of that offense — I don’t know why more teams don’t do it — and for your listeners, when you run a real zone offense, you’re talking about the offensive linemen stepping laterally at the snap, and running toward the sidelines, creating seams horizontally instead of trying to blow guys off the ball. Every offensive line uses some elements of zone-blocking, but teams like the Redskins and Texans do it predominantly. They have a very simple running game that is predicated on running toward the sideline.”
Payne went on, “What that does for you is it stretches the field for you horizontally; in essence, you’re almost moving the hashmarks as you do that. And, you’re getting the secondary, the linebackers — not only to commit to the run, but to commit to the run toward the sideline. So, when you do pass, you’ve really created a lot of nice open lanes.”
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So, if this offense works so well, why don’t more teams use it? I’ve often wondered this myself, and Payne offered his theory.
“The downside is that it takes a lot of teamwork,” he said. “I’ve always equated it to running a full-court press, in basketball. You have to have guys that are really tough-nosed, grinder type guys that can work together and have really good endurance. You end up with smaller offensive linemen, you get scrappy guys — I hate that word, but it’s true — you get scrappy guys, receivers that can block downfield, and it’s very effective.”
The Seahawks don’t subscribe to the ‘undersized’ linemen tenet of this system quite as much as some teams have in the past – they started to when Alex Gibbs coached for Seattle shortly to start the 2010 season, but moved away from it in 2011 with the hiring of Gibbs’ protege, Tom Cable. But, under Cable, they still certainly value mobility in their personnel. “You need to have power, [and size],” Tom Cable recently said, “but you’ve got to have speed and quickness. It’s not a fat-guy system, it’s a big-guy system that can move and create violence.”
The scrappy type of player Payne describes certainly holds true for the Cable ZBS though, and is evident in some of the Seahawks moves over the last few seasons — Breno Giacomini, James Carpenter, J.R. Sweezy, Edawn Coughman, Rishaw Johnson, and Lemuel Jeanpierre, to name a few, all have ‘that nasty’ that you hear coaches talk about. Interestingly enough though, Payne went on to talk about how the ZBS affects, is affected by, and is even predicated upon the play of a few other key positions.
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Said Payne, “I think it’s true that you don’t have to have a truly, Peyton Manning-type precision quarterback to [run the system effectively]. If you’ve got a guy like Matt Schaub, who’s a very intelligent quarterback, I was watching some games earlier today and I had forgotten how well he does throwing into the teeth of the blitz. He has a good sense for when blitzes are coming, and where to get rid of the ball when they come.”
The ability to stare down the gun barrel, as you’ll hear John Schneider (quoting Jaws) say.
[The offense is predicated on] the line and the running backs,” Payne went on. “If you listen to some coaches that talk about coaching the system, all they talk about is — you almost have to look at the running back as an extension of the offensive line. That running back, more so than in a conventional scheme, really has to understand what those offensive linemen are doing, and it’s up to the running back, more so than in a conventional blocking offense, to really read, and understand where a center or guard are taking guys, because they’ll just wash them upfield if they’re beat.”
You may remember that sometime around Week 9 in 2011, the Seahawks essentially decided that despite the results, they were finally going to commit fully to the run. On first down, on second down, on third down – whether they were losing or not, installing that run-first identity was the most important thing. At that time, as it was explained by Cable after the season, Marshawn Lynch apparently accepted a fundamental change in his running style as proposed by Tom Cable: “We made a deal – you have to do it the way I tell you to do it, I ask you to do it,” Cable said. “And he’s done it. So a lot of credit, to me, goes to him because he was willing to kind of maybe push his ego or push own beliefs, to some extent, aside and then embrace something new.”
“Because,” Cable went on, “this is a system that asks backs to do things a certain way. Once you get in and through the line of scrimmage, then do your thing. You can do all the craziness you want then. But you’ve got to do it this way from A to B. And he bought in from A to B. And after that, what you do from C on is you.” Lynch began to improve on his runs from A to B – largely eliminating the dancing and fidgeting behind the line that had driven fans crazy early in the season and into last year. Then, predictably, has been a beast at point C, breaking tackles and consistently pushing the pile.
Payne noted too, predictably, that the quarterback has a lot to do with the success of a ZBS.
“So,” he said, “once you sell it, with that running game, the quarterback better be really good at making his fakes, the quarterback better be ready to deal with a defensive end in his face on a boot, but it’s much more of a team concept, It’s a real team concept.”
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October 11th, 2012 at 11:14 am
http://www.fieldgulls.com/2012/7/15/3160997/the-seahawks-the-zone-blocking-scheme
Whole article can be found there. It’s worth a read.
The ZBS can and will work given time.
My issue is my doubts that Greg Knapp is the correct choice to run it.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:14 am
Nice play Pence!!!
Saved a base and maybe a run.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:14 am
hwnrdr Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 11:13 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 11:11 am
The Drew’s are just bad seeds.
Selfish, moody, always arguing with umps.
People put up with JD because he could rake, but Stephen isn’t that good.
True…and another bone headed move like last night…I tell ya!
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After watching the replay last night, it looked as if Gallego had sent him and then changed his mind, but it was 2 late.
There was serious miscomunication last night.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:15 am
I hope Knappy proves me WRONG!!
October 11th, 2012 at 11:17 am
Whut up Mikey? Working like dog, partying like a Lion cause I’ve been eatin’ some cougars!
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R8ER MIKE Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 11:11 am
O !! whats up there V.P. ??
and Dave where ya been my GreenParty brother ??
October 11th, 2012 at 11:17 am
Not saying the ZBS doesn’t work, but I still don’t like my O linemen to be small and scrappy. I want them to pancake block the man in front of them not depend on any weak link in the line. The ZBS depends on everyone doing their assignment or it breaks down quickly.
Why did the new coaching staff sign up for this hot mess blocking system? Why did they go and break what wasn’t broken?
October 11th, 2012 at 11:17 am
After watching the replay last night, it looked as if Gallego had sent him and then changed his mind, but it was 2 late.
There was serious miscomunication last night.
True, but Drew was hitting second when jackson (I think) grabbed the ball and he looked right at him…I blame both of them!
October 11th, 2012 at 11:17 am
My issue is my doubts that Greg Knapp is the correct choice to run it.
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That’s always been the issue, not the system but who is teaching it.
Like that guy said, EVERY NFL team uses the system or some elements of it from time to time.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:17 am
And don’t sleep on dem’ Dubs either this season. They’ve upgraded their bench and have a legit big man FIANLLY.
If we can stay HEALTHY, Playoffs baby!
October 11th, 2012 at 11:18 am
What up slut?
October 11th, 2012 at 11:18 am
I’m ready for some cougars myself. Send dem lonely ones my way.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:19 am
The Seahawks adjusting to the zbs doesn’t give me much encouragement.
The best season they’ve had is 7-9 since Cable came aboard.
I don’t think they are a great example of something we want to aspire to regardless if they’ve “gelled” with it or not.
Even this yr. when they look so good, they’re still only 2-2.
The Texans? A different matter.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:21 am
Was talking to a buddy who is a huge A’s fan this morning, and he thought the camera’s showed Drew not even celebrating with the team on the field after the last hit.
The camera’s did show him kind of smirking and walking back to the dugout (I think he was on deck at the time) but I can’t imagine that was true.
I will guess he was taking his gamer-bat back to the dugout to not get mixed up with his #2’s and batting practice bats.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:22 am
DMAC please don’t mischaracterize me please! Sluts give it away for free. I don’t.
I’m a Ho!
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DMAC Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 11:18 am
What up slut?
October 11th, 2012 at 11:22 am
Foothill High strikes!!!
October 11th, 2012 at 11:23 am
439.DJ Johnny Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 11:19 am
The Seahawks adjusting to the zbs doesn’t give me much encouragement.
The best season they’ve had is 7-9 since Cable came aboard.
I don’t think they are a great example of something we want to aspire to regardless if they’ve “gelled” with it or not.
Even this yr. when they look so good, they’re still only 2-2.
The Texans? A different matter.
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The Texans are clearly who the Raiders want to be but the Seahawks are a good rushing team after sticking with the ZBS for a season despite ugly results in 2011.
And when DMac can get going he’s better than Marshawn Lynch.
And when defenses have to respect McFadden, Carson Palmer throwing to DHB and Denarius Moore is much better than Russell Wilson throwing to Sidney Rice and…I don’t know..Doug Baldwin?
Point is if the Raiders can gel with the ZBS and become a good rushing team, they’ll blow by where the Seahawks are. And it can happen.
Knapp’s playcalling on the other hand? That…..blows. May need a new ZBS offensive co-ordinator in here come the off-season.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:23 am
Raidernationdave Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 11:22 am
DMAC please don’t mischaracterize me please! Sluts give it away for free. I don’t.
I’m a Ho!
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DMAC Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 11:18 am
What up slut?
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Well then……..
That makes me a Sluto!
October 11th, 2012 at 11:23 am
The best season they’ve had is 7-9 since Cable came aboard.
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You mean the only season?
October 11th, 2012 at 11:25 am
Pagan has to get the run in.
No arm in LF, infield in.
Come on mullet man!!!
October 11th, 2012 at 11:25 am
The Green Team needs to seriously hook up one day at the game a smoke a pound!
October 11th, 2012 at 11:26 am
433.guest123 Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 11:17 am
Not saying the ZBS doesn’t work, but I still don’t like my O linemen to be small and scrappy. I want them to pancake block the man in front of them not depend on any weak link in the line. The ZBS depends on everyone doing their assignment or it breaks down quickly.
Why did the new coaching staff sign up for this hot mess blocking system? Why did they go and break what wasn’t broken?
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Guys bring up how SF turned things around in one yr. from 5-11 to 13-3 with Harbaugh and then they get shot down by guys saying “well the defense was already in place. You can’t equate the Raiders situation with SF’s”.
Well, one can rightly say the Raiders OFFENSE was pretty much in place and w/o McFadden last yr.
With that line of thinking someone could make the case that all the Raiders had to do is fix up one side of the ball and away we go…instead it gets blown up and re-constituted.
Is that akin to “blowing up” the niner defense? Harbaugh was smart enuff not to do that, instead focusing on what needed fixing.
I love the example of Seattle and the zbs cuz it shows the system does not necessarily make u a winner.
7-9 consecutive seasons doesn’t do it for me.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:26 am
Even as a Giants fan, I must admit to rooting for the A’s, which normally isn’t my style. But this A’s team, the way they’ve been winning. Amazing. I like it.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:27 am
Big B keeping it real!
October 11th, 2012 at 11:27 am
The Seahawks and Texans WCO/ZBS comparisons all break down when you take into account their defenses. What we call a defense shouldn’t be mentioned with either of their defenses.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:27 am
445.Just Fire Baby Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 11:23 am
The best season they’ve had is 7-9 since Cable came aboard.
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You mean the only season?
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You’re right. I forgot he’s only been there this season and last.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:28 am
Humm baby! Giants!!!
October 11th, 2012 at 11:28 am
Don’t know 2 many fans who root for the SF Giants, but are Raider fans also.
Usually It’s a A’s fan, but roots for the Whiners.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:29 am
Let’s put these dudes away!!
Latos looks like a “shook one”, Mobb Deep style.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:30 am
Scutaro has always been clutch. Luved him in the green and gold.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:30 am
I agree Johnny about not needing to blow up everything. Harbaugh correctly left what was working in place and tweaked the roster to fit the scheme that was put in place by Mike Singletary and adapted the players to the system without scrapping it.
That’s how you can get a one-year turnaround with just coaching.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:30 am
Scared to death, scared to look
Shook
October 11th, 2012 at 11:31 am
I’d love to see another Bay Series, DMAC.
Go A’s!
Go Giants!
Never thought I’d ever root for both teams and always looked down on those that did, and now here I am. Lol. I like the grit and fight in the A’s.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:31 am
Guys bring up how SF turned things around in one yr. from 5-11 to 13-3 with Harbaugh and then they get shot down by guys saying “well the defense was already in place. You can’t equate the Raiders situation with SF’s”.
Well, one can rightly say the Raiders OFFENSE was pretty much in place and w/o McFadden last yr.
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The 2010 San Francisco defense had Patrick Willis and Navorro Bowman and Dashon Goldson and Justin Smith and Ray McDonald. Loads of game changing, play making talent. Just needed a better coach.
The 2011 Raiders offense had Darren McFadden and…no one else when it comes to game changing, play making talent.
So yeah, the two situations are different.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:31 am
I seriously want to witness Cespedes kiss his bat after hitting a bomb against Alburqurque.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:32 am
Flaherty should have ran on Ludwig, he can’t throw for crap.
Posey gots to get em in now.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:32 am
All my friends except for one that comes to my house are all Raiders/Giants fans. I also do know a lot of Niner/A’s fans…like I said before…wasn’t used to that! And all my friends are rooting for the A’s because they want to see a Bay Bridge Series part 2!
October 11th, 2012 at 11:32 am
7-9 consecutive seasons doesn’t do it for me.
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I know you’re very smart guy, DJ Johnny, so I have to ask if you’re deliberately ignoring/twisting my point? I never said I aspire to be Seattle.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:32 am
DMAC Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 11:28 am
Don’t know 2 many fans who root for the SF Giants, but are Raider fans also.
Usually It’s a A’s fan, but roots for the Whiners.
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Yep! Especially during both teams’ heyday, which is why I became a Raider/Giants fan. I don’t like going with the crowd.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:33 am
DMAC Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 11:31 am
I seriously want to witness Cespedes kiss his bat after hitting a bomb against Alburqurque.
That would be funny!
October 11th, 2012 at 11:33 am
Purvisman/Intrepid/ Full Disclosure Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 10:44 am
blackandsilverside Says: Mr. Albert Bigelow Paine:
You were correct and I was in error.////////////I’m impressed.
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Purvisman,
I was wrong and Paine was right. Especially because we had words I wanted to make it right with him, then move on. That’s always best.
Btw, I live in LA now, but was born and raised in Yuba City. I heard that you now live in Grass Valley.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:33 am
Ain’t no halfway crooks Latos.
Shook
October 11th, 2012 at 11:34 am
Killing’ em! Yeah baby! Giants!
October 11th, 2012 at 11:34 am
The zbs is what we are doing now and there’s no changing it. I get that. I thought DA might decide to at least temporarily scrap it but that ain’t happening.
I don’t understand the rush to implement it given our personnel, but it’s here and what’s done is done.
Maybe one of these days it’ll just ‘click’…I just wish it would happen sooner than later.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:34 am
That’s what an MVP looks like.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:34 am
Wow
Congrats Giants!
October 11th, 2012 at 11:35 am
FN Posey! All well…
October 11th, 2012 at 11:36 am
Time for A’s to do their thing 2!
October 11th, 2012 at 11:37 am
I’m not holding my breath on the ZBS. I think it will “click” for a play here and there, and with McFadden’s talent, he’ll take a few to the house. But in between those long runs will be a long succession of 2 yards and a cloud of dust.
I’ll feel much better when there is enough evidence that the system doesn’t work and the coaching staff is compelled to scrap it for good. But not holding my breath.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:39 am
DJ Johnny,
Guys bring up how SF turned things around in one yr. from 5-11 to 13-3 with Harbaugh and then they get shot down by guys saying “well the defense was already in place. You can’t equate the Raiders situation with SF’s”.
Well, one can rightly say the Raiders OFFENSE was pretty much in place and w/o McFadden last yr.
With that line of thinking someone could make the case that all the Raiders had to do is fix up one side of the ball and away we go…instead it gets blown up and re-constituted.
Is that akin to “blowing up” the niner defense? Harbaugh was smart enuff not to do that, instead focusing on what needed fixing.
I love the example of Seattle and the zbs cuz it shows the system does not necessarily make u a winner.
7-9 consecutive seasons doesn’t do it for me.
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Great post. Excellent insight!
October 11th, 2012 at 11:41 am
SilverNBlackPA Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 11:32 am
7-9 consecutive seasons doesn’t do it for me.
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I know you’re very smart guy, DJ Johnny, so I have to ask if you’re deliberately ignoring/twisting my point? I never said I aspire to be Seattle
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Maybe I misunderstood your purpose for referencing Cable and Seattle’s struggles and subsequent success in implementing the system. I took it that you were saying “hey look..Seattle took a while to gel with this and we will to”.
My bad if I misunderstood your point.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:41 am
That error f’d up Latos between the ears, you could see it.
Walked Scutaro on 4 pitches, hung a bunch of fastballs aftewards.
Your buddy was on it.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:41 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 11:11 am
O !! whats up there V.P. ??
and Dave where ya been my GreenParty brother ??
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ODB,
Smoking my share and yours. One bowl for O, one bowl for ODB & HB, and repeat daily. My lungs are starting to bother me, but I’m too high to care.
You know what they say, if you don’t cough, You….
October 11th, 2012 at 11:43 am
Long inning in between for Cain.
Let’s hope he doesn’t take 2-3 batters to re-warm up.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:46 am
They should have a poll on Raiders dot com to see how much the Raiders will lose by this Sunday!
34-13 Falcons by 21 points!
October 11th, 2012 at 11:48 am
476,
Thanks Blackside. There is debate, as u know, on whether our offense was really that good in the first place last yr.
I have maintained doing as well as we did last yr. on offense (w/o McFadden) and with a QB that was still getting his bearings and only utilizing half the playbook, that we were pretty good on that side and just needed a bit of “tweaking”.
Some feel that our offense needed much more fixing.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:49 am
If we lose by more than a TD after having 2 weeks to rest and prepare, I expect someone to get fired.
This is BS! Offense, Defense, and STs are getting worse. WTF is this new, young, and inexperienced staff doing?
October 11th, 2012 at 11:50 am
Bring back Wauffle and eggs!
October 11th, 2012 at 11:50 am
We are beans and rice, to sf and l.a.’s steak and lobster
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guess you never been to east la, compton, long beach, south central etc
October 11th, 2012 at 11:50 am
Hey Reggie Mac…
You signed Andre Carter
October 11th, 2012 at 11:51 am
I don’t think that either the zone blocking scheme or the power blocking scheme is clearly better than the other, but the zbs takes time to jell, and since we were already a good power blocking team I saw no reason to fix what wasn’t broken, but now that we are already into it, I think it will work eventually, but it may not be this year. It would sure be a waist to have two quality linemen like Wiz and Veldheer, and not have them fit the zone blocking scheme. This team has as much offensive talent, or at least close to it, as any team in the NFL.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:51 am
Our offense needed an identity from last year.
One week we rush for 170 yards, the next week 50.
One week we score 34 points, the next week 13.
Not saying we gained an identity so far, at least not a good one lol, but you couldn’t count on anything offensively last year.
When we needed a first down to ice a game, we NEVER got it, because there was nothing we could hang our hat on.
We are trying to form an identity as a run-first, ZBS sytle, play-action offense. No great offense was created in 4 games.
Things will get better, a lot better in fact.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:52 am
Now how bout you bring in Jarvis Moss…
And wahhh-laaa
Pass rush upgraded!!!
October 11th, 2012 at 11:52 am
RaiderKool
Don’t forget about Brisiel. He was suppose to be a great zone blocker.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:53 am
Is that Clemens guy in Seattle, the one who used to play for us?
October 11th, 2012 at 11:53 am
YO BEEECH DIGGITY GOTS TO GIVE PROPS
Whut Up Goobs
You all KNOW the Beeech Diggity bleeds Dodger Blue, but gots to give it up to the G Men holding it down
A battle of the bay would be totally epic, I might even take the tour van North for that one
First off you KNOW the Beeech Diggity gots to lock down a hella sweet luxury box. Cause if the all you can eat nacho bar ain’t flowin’, then the Beeech goes a ho-in’
Actually, even if I do eat piles of delicious nachos I still like to go find wasted hizzies
HOLLA BACK TO THE WIZZLE
October 11th, 2012 at 11:54 am
Serious question.
If his name was Stefan Walton, instead of Stefan Wisniewski, would we be as patient and as fond with him?
He lead the O-line in penalties last year, is doing so this year as well, and doesn’t seem that great in the run-blocking area.
Good not great, IMO.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:56 am
One thing, last year or this year we have not been good at being able to run for one yard when we need it, either on the goal line or on third or fourth and short. That needs to be fixed.
October 11th, 2012 at 11:59 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 11:54 am
Serious question.
If his name was Stefan Walton, instead of Stefan Wisniewski, would we be as patient and as fond with him?
He lead the O-line in penalties last year, is doing so this year as well, and doesn’t seem that great in the run-blocking area.
Good not great, IMO.
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I thought Wiz was a beast last year at Guard. Played well at Center also. I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt, since he missed a schit load of reps.
+ it takes a while for the zone blocking to get going
October 11th, 2012 at 12:02 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 11:48 am
476,
Thanks Blackside. There is debate, as u know, on whether our offense was really that good in the first place last yr.
I have maintained doing as well as we did last yr. on offense (w/o McFadden) and with a QB that was still getting his bearings and only utilizing half the playbook, that we were pretty good on that side and just needed a bit of “tweaking”.
Some feel that our offense needed much more fixing.
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DJ,
I think the Raiders’ offense, even without DMAC was fairly solid last year, especially since Bush ran well after DMAC went down.
Also, Hue knew how to use Reece and others in unique ways while Knapp is clueless in that regard.
With tweaking we could have had a dynamic offense, especially since CP has gotten over the throwing of bone headed INT’s.
We could have introduced the ZBS slowly, as another scheme complimentary to power blocking and we would have been set on that side of the ball.
Reggie, DA, etc. would have had to worry about the defense only (for the most part) thus saving us seasons and seasons worth of grief.
October 11th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
The Beeech Dawg Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 11:53 am
YO BEEECH DIGGITY GOTS TO GIVE PROPS
Whut Up Goobs
You all KNOW the Beeech Diggity bleeds Dodger Blue, but gots to give it up to the G Men holding it down
A battle of the bay would be totally epic, I might even take the tour van North for that one
First off you KNOW the Beeech Diggity gots to lock down a hella sweet luxury box. Cause if the all you can eat nacho bar ain’t flowin’, then the Beeech goes a ho-in’
Actually, even if I do eat piles of delicious nachos I still like to go find wasted hizzies
HOLLA BACK TO THE WIZZLE
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Save the BS, dude: go milk some bulls.
October 11th, 2012 at 12:07 pm
DMAC Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 11:53 am
Is that Clemens guy in Seattle, the one who used to play for us?
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yea continues to kill it
October 11th, 2012 at 12:07 pm
The offense last year was not consistent, but it was explosive. I really expected that if they continued in the same system they would become more consistent.
October 11th, 2012 at 12:08 pm
There is no fight in this dog!!!
October 11th, 2012 at 12:13 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 11:51 am
Our offense needed an identity from last year.
One week we rush for 170 yards, the next week 50.
One week we score 34 points, the next week 13.
Not saying we gained an identity so far, at least not a good one lol, but you couldn’t count on anything offensively last year.
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That happened after we lost DMAC. He was 1st in yards and YPC before he was injured. You can’t say we didn’t have an identity when we were top 5 in rushing yards.
October 11th, 2012 at 12:14 pm
October 11th, 2012 at 1:17 pm
The team is dead last in the NFL with 60.8 rushing yards per game….
October 12th, 2012 at 3:17 am
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October 13th, 2012 at 7:05 pm
Al_is_theraiders Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 1:17 pm
The team is dead last in the NFL with 60.8 rushing yards per game….
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That’s what happens when they change something that wasn’t broken. The offense wasn’t broken last year, they just had major injuries to their starting QB and star RB.
October 13th, 2012 at 7:06 pm
Raider O Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 12:13 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 11:51 am
Our offense needed an identity from last year.
One week we rush for 170 yards, the next week 50.
One week we score 34 points, the next week 13.
Not saying we gained an identity so far, at least not a good one lol, but you couldn’t count on anything offensively last year.
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That happened after we lost DMAC. He was 1st in yards and YPC before he was injured. You can’t say we didn’t have an identity when we were top 5 in rushing yards.
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Exactly!
October 13th, 2012 at 7:07 pm
blackandsilverside Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 12:02 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 11:48 am
476,
Thanks Blackside. There is debate, as u know, on whether our offense was really that good in the first place last yr.
I have maintained doing as well as we did last yr. on offense (w/o McFadden) and with a QB that was still getting his bearings and only utilizing half the playbook, that we were pretty good on that side and just needed a bit of “tweaking”.
Some feel that our offense needed much more fixing.
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DJ,
I think the Raiders’ offense, even without DMAC was fairly solid last year, especially since Bush ran well after DMAC went down.
Also, Hue knew how to use Reece and others in unique ways while Knapp is clueless in that regard.
With tweaking we could have had a dynamic offense, especially since CP has gotten over the throwing of bone headed INT’s.
We could have introduced the ZBS slowly, as another scheme complimentary to power blocking and we would have been set on that side of the ball.
Reggie, DA, etc. would have had to worry about the defense only (for the most part) thus saving us seasons and seasons worth of grief.
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Yep. McK and DA screwed up! That is rather obvious now.
October 13th, 2012 at 7:12 pm
DMAC Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 11:59 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 11:54 am
Serious question.
If his name was Stefan Walton, instead of Stefan Wisniewski, would we be as patient and as fond with him?
He lead the O-line in penalties last year, is doing so this year as well, and doesn’t seem that great in the run-blocking area.
Good not great, IMO.
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I thought Wiz was a beast last year at Guard. Played well at Center also. I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt, since he missed a schit load of reps.
+ it takes a while for the zone blocking to get going
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Another screw up by McK. Should have kept Satele on the cheap and kept Wiz at LG and Wiz can also fill in as the backup to Satele at Center.
Brisiel was a way overpaid pickup, when Satele could have been kept at a bargain.
October 13th, 2012 at 7:14 pm
It’s amazing how the effective screen game we had the last two years in non existent under crappy Knappy.
Sad!