Allen calls McFadden and Seymour questionable for Saints game
By Steve Corkran
Wednesday, November 14th, 2012 at 4:24 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Running back Darren McFadden still is in a walking boot 10 days after he suffered a high-ankle sprain. Defensive tackle Richard Seymour still isn’t healthy enough to practice because of lingering knee and hamstring injuries.
Therefore, coach Dennis Allen says, they are questionable for Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints. If they aren’t able to practice Thursday and/or Friday, there’s little chance of them playing after missing the past four practices and last Sunday’s game.
“All those guys are getting better,” Allen said, “it’s just a matter of whether they’re going to be better in time for Sunday or not.”
– The Raiders faced the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week last Sunday in the Ravens Jacoby Jones. Next up is a game against the reigning NFC Offensive Player of the Week, Saints tight end Jimmy Graham.
Graham is a matchup nightmate, given he is 6-foot-7 and 265 pounds. Too fast for most linebackers to cover, too physical for most defensive backs to handle.
Ah, but he hasn’t seen Raiders safety Mike Mitchell yet. Mitchell said he has the combination of speed and size to match up well with Graham.
“I haven’t seen anyone get very physical with him yet, as far as DBs,” Mitchell said. “Most guys are too small, and they try to stay away from him. So, he just bodies them. I’m curious to see how he’s going to handle more of a physical, skill-position guy checking him at the line.
“Usually, he’s too fast for linebackers and too big for DBs, but I’ve been able to have success on those guys because I’m a skilled position guy. I like to get my hands on you a little bit and slow you down. So, we’ll see. It’s going to be a tough matchup.”
Graham caught 99 passes for 1,310 yards and 11 touchdowns last season, and that was just in the regular season. Through nine games this season, he has caught 45 passes for 533 yards and seven touchdowns.
“He’s very good,” Mitchell said. “He’s one of Drew Brees’ favorite targets. If he can be eliminated, that takes a lot out of their offense.”
That’s one big “if” and one big assignment.
– Pro Football Focus takes the time to break down games in great detail each week. One thing that jumped out from the Raiders-Ravens game is the stark contrast of the Ravens passing.
According to PFF, Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco completed 17 of 20 passes for 294 yards and two touchdowns over the middle of the field Sunday. He completed only 4 of 11 for 47 yards on throws to the outside of the field, with one touchdown and one interception.
Cornerback Ron Bartell said there’s a simple explanation.
“Just miscommunication,” Bartell said. “Guys trying to do too much. Instead of doing their job, guys are trying to make up for other things in other areas. Each individual just needs to focus on what their responsibility is. If we do that we’ll be fine. We’ve played good defense this year. We play our best defense when everybody’s being fundamentally sound and not worried about somebody else’s job.”
Fellow starting cornerback Michael Huff agreed with that assessment.
“We knew they had a lot of great tight ends and a lot of good slot receivers,” Huff said. “A lot of it came out of communication, too, the back end and the linebackers, we just didn’t catch some things. It had a little combination to do with all of it.”
– Interesting stat: Saints coach Joe Vitt pointed out to his players that of the past six teams to allow 50 points or more and play at home the next week, five of them rebounded with a victory.
“Joe’s got a stat for everything,” Allen said. “Hopefully, he’s right.”
So, that gives the Raiders an 83.33 percent chance of beating the Saints on Sunday, based on recent history.
Brees isn’t taking the Raiders lightly.
“I know the team that we’re going to face is not the team that gave up 55 points last week or 42 points against Tampa,” Brees said. “Really, I feel like their defense played very well against the Bucs, with the exception of three big runs. If you take away just three big plays that resulted in 21 points, I felt like their defense played very, very well.
“So, that’s this game, though. It’s a play here, it’s a play there, it’s a big play here, a big play there that can typically affect the outcome of a game. This defense has a lot of very talented players on it. They have played very, very well at times. I know that, for us, we’re going to have to play our best game and worry about our execution, and that’s what we’re focused on.”
– Tight end Brandon Myers passed all the league-mandated tests for players that suffer a concussion, which means he is cleared to practice at full-speed and play in a game.
Free safety Matt Giordano also suffered a concussion against the Ravens last Sunday, but he still hasn’t passed the tests. Hence, Myers was at practice today, Giordano sat out.
Allen said there’s a plan in place if Giordano isn’t able to play Sunday. That might mean moving Huff back to free safety or, perhaps, giving Mike Mitchell a rare start.
– Wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey tweaked his right hamstring in practice today. He was limited as a result.
– Phillip Adams has muffed two punts this season. To that end, Allen said he had a little chat with Adams after his latest gaffe, against the Ravens.
“We’ve addressed the situation with Phillip, and he understands that he’s got to protect the football,” Allen said. “We’ll continue to monitor that as we go along, but he’s got to protect the football better.”
If Allen opts to make a change, wide receiver Denarius Moore is next in line.
– Allen addressed the rationale behind placing cornerback Shawntae Spencer (foot) on season-ending injured-reserve Saturday.
“(His recovery) just wasn’t as fast as neither he nor us as an organization wanted, and we were in a situation from an injury standpoint where we had to get roster spots to get guys on to the active roster,” Allen said. “So, it was not an easy decision, but sometimes you’ve got to make those decisions as you get into the season and you need roster spots.”
The Raiders needed two roster spots to accommodate the return of Bartell from injured reserve and the signing of running back Jeremy Stewart from the practice squad.
– Taiwan Jones touched the ball only two times against the Ravens, even though Stewart received seven carries in the same game 24 hours after emerging from the practice squad.
Allen said Jones still has some things to work through before he can be relied upon with a sizable workload.
“He’s got to prove to us that he can stay healthy, that he’s got to know what to do on every single play and he’s got to protect the football,” Allen said. “We’re giving him those opportunities in practice, and as he shows us he’s going to be able to do that, he’ll see more time.”
Allen said Jones is making progress in that regard.
“Actually, there was improvement last week,” Allen said, “so hopefully there’s continued improvement this week.”
Allen said Jones has not voiced any displeasure to him over his lack of playing time at running back.
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November 14th, 2012 at 4:24 pm
Cut McFadden
November 14th, 2012 at 4:25 pm
On better thought, get a 6th for him.
November 14th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
Darren McFadden #4 overall 3.3 ypc 2012
Jeremy Stevens Practice Squad 3.2 ypc 2012
Enough said
November 14th, 2012 at 4:32 pm
– The Raiders faced the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week last Sunday in the Ravens Jacoby Jones.
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Uh, no, the Raiders CREATED ST Player of the Week. Good job Steve Hoffman.
November 14th, 2012 at 4:32 pm
Jimmy Graham, 150 yards and 2 TDs this week.
November 14th, 2012 at 4:35 pm
Purvisman/Intrepid/ Full Disclosure Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 4:24 pm
mcfadden20. Says: we will def upgrade all those positions on the Oline and will find a good rb for ZBS, just saying that it won’t require a lot of money for those positions and can be found in late draft picks, just the WR position will have to be taken care of in FA
I know. What I’m saying is it will require money, ZBS or not. Was it Cable that said ‘Power, Zone, doesn’t matter. We’re looking for football players’. Willie Smith didn’t require a lot of money if you get my drift. Briesel did, so you gotta be smart, too.
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I get what you mean , all good players cost money, but Houston let Briesel RG and Eric Winston RT go and replaced them with a rookie 4th round pick at RG and some second year player at RT and they didn’t miss a beat
November 14th, 2012 at 4:36 pm
SO if you have a coaching staff that knows what its doing , then you can become a very good team , another thing Houston is doing is rotating Linemen , so there are 2 guys coming n and out of the game at RG and 2 guys coming and out of game at RT
November 14th, 2012 at 4:37 pm
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 4:32 pm
Jimmy Graham, 150 yards and 2 TDs this week.
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If history has taught us anything, those will be his numbers midway thru the second quarter.
November 14th, 2012 at 4:39 pm
I don’t know how exactly they are doing this and why , common sense would suggest the competition was pretty close for both spots and so they are letting guys still compete for that position which in turn will make those guys work extra hard and play better , why can’t we do that? why can’t we just put give Berg some time at RG and at RT to see how guys respond, it will only help the team get better
November 14th, 2012 at 4:40 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 4:37 pm
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 4:32 pm
Jimmy Graham, 150 yards and 2 TDs this week.
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If history has taught us anything, those will be his numbers midway thru the second quarter.
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If history has taught us anything , 1 of their RB will explode for HOF #’s
November 14th, 2012 at 4:42 pm
I disagree. I think if history has taught us anything, those will be the numbers in the 3rd qtr.
November 14th, 2012 at 4:43 pm
Nice job today, cork.
November 14th, 2012 at 4:44 pm
I picked on Cork yesterday, but I forgot about the Tuesday Q&A thing.
November 14th, 2012 at 4:50 pm
Trust me, history has taught us NOTHING….
November 14th, 2012 at 4:51 pm
All kidding aside, this entire team has got to feel the heat right now. Raider fan is pissed and just between you and me, Raider fan SHOULD be pissed.
November 14th, 2012 at 4:52 pm
JLofty Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 4:50 pm
Trust me, history has taught us NOTHING….
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Someone was saying that yesterday. Why teach history? It’s just someone else’s version of the real events.
November 14th, 2012 at 4:53 pm
This “product” is just not watchable right now.
November 14th, 2012 at 4:53 pm
Annnndd that should be the end of Goethels injury plagued career with the Raiders.
McK should try and trade RoMac to some team for a 3rd or 4th rounder before the draft.
Also, and I hate to say it…. he should see what he can get for DMC. If he can get a 2nd and a 4th in this years draft and then a 2nd in next years draft, he should really look into dealing DMC. If he can get a late 1st and 3rd for DMC in this years draft, that would be ideal.
Seymour will probably retire and Kelly will probably be cut…at least let’s hope. Houston, Bryant and a beast NT type in the draft will take the old guys place (Seymour Butts and Kellys) who make too much moneys place in the inside.
The team needs to another beast OLB/pass rusher type in the draft to go along with Burris and Wheeler.
A good CB is needed also and a RT. I also would like to see a Center, with Wiz moving back to LG.
If they get picks for DMC and RoMac, then they can draft a RB.
November 14th, 2012 at 4:54 pm
JLofty Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 4:50 pm
Trust me, history has taught us NOTHING
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I has taught me something. NEVER count on the Raiders to provide me with happiness on Sunday.
November 14th, 2012 at 4:55 pm
Got offered $45 2nd level seats for the game on Friday. Don’t even know if I want to go or not.
Lousy….
Davis and McK screwed up by not keeping Hue Jackson around for at least one more year with a REAL DC.
November 14th, 2012 at 4:55 pm
I been enjoying reading all the keyboard talent evaluators whining, er, talking about PLAY Taiwan Jones, lets see what he’s got.
The coaches SEE TJ at practice 4 days a week and quite obviously are not impressed enough that he warrants game time. If the guy gets a QB maimed because he doesn’t know his reads or the playbook (he’s dyslexic-yes?) then you CAN’T play the guy. Not to mention his slightly less than inspiring ball handling.
However I sure as heck would put Pryor in there some. Shoot, playing some TE or slotWR can’t hurt his developing and understanding of the pro passing game can it?
November 14th, 2012 at 4:55 pm
All injured plague players need to go , Mcfadden, FORD, Goodson, Taiwan,Seymour, Goethel,
November 14th, 2012 at 4:56 pm
What game friday…?
November 14th, 2012 at 4:58 pm
Quit your complaining about Hue, it’s been almost 10 months since he has been gone
Even if Hue was there and a DC of his choice our D would have sucked , because we got no playmakers and no pass rushers, even if Dick Lebeu was our D.co , we would have been ranked right where we’re at now
November 14th, 2012 at 5:01 pm
Idk, Dick LeBeau invented modern pro football defense. I bet he could make it better than a first year college coach and a rookie HC who is HALF DLB’s age…
And I’m not rippen on Tarver or Allen. I knew what the new world order was going to bring early. Growing pains….
November 14th, 2012 at 5:02 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 4:37 pm
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 4:32 pm
Jimmy Graham, 150 yards and 2 TDs this week.
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If history has taught us anything, those will be his numbers midway thru the second quarter.
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Does anyone in here actually support the Raiders??
November 14th, 2012 at 5:02 pm
JLofty Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 5:01 pm
Idk, Dick LeBeau invented modern pro football defense. I bet he could make it better than a first year college coach and a rookie HC who is HALF DLB’s age…
And I’m not rippen on Tarver or Allen. I knew what the new world order was going to bring early. Growing pains….
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Naw man he wouldn’t have been able to implement his 3-4 scheme here with these players, all these players s8ck
November 14th, 2012 at 5:03 pm
JLofty Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 4:55 pm
I been enjoying reading all the keyboard talent evaluators whining, er, talking about PLAY Taiwan Jones, lets see what he’s got.
The coaches SEE TJ at practice 4 days a week and quite obviously are not impressed enough that he warrants game time.
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I think the coaches actually love him. But they also realize that if you breath on him the ball is out. That right there, is the fastest way for this staff to hit the unemployment line.
November 14th, 2012 at 5:03 pm
Research shows that on a discussion blog like this one, only a small percentage of persons reading the posts will ever take the next step and comment.
This blog posts up solid numbers in regard to amount of posts, and it’s easy to track the amount of hits the sites that host it receive.
For THAT reason you don’t see as many people banned as you might think.
I don’t think they want it to get too out of hand, but more hits mean more ads and more money u can charge for them.
Now if it can be proved that there are posters that are actually making people NOT want to come to this site? They are a prime candidate for ousting.
We have a couple of em right now.
There are a couple guys who when I see are here…it isn’t worth it.
November 14th, 2012 at 5:04 pm
Does anyone in here actually support the Raiders??
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Sorry dude, I am normally known for complete unbridled optimism which will resume right about…..now.
November 14th, 2012 at 5:05 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 5:04 pm
Does anyone in here actually support the Raiders??
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Sorry dude, I am normally known for complete unbridled optimism which will resume right about…..now.
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Seymour Bush Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 4:51 pm
All kidding aside, this entire team has got to feel the heat right now. Raider fan is pissed and just between you and me, Raider fan SHOULD be pissed.
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Yeah, I caught that! lol
November 14th, 2012 at 5:07 pm
How do you guys feel about RICH GANNON becoming the team president/ GM like John elway does for the broncos.
I mean once Reggie is done with this team or gone. That would be nice or even Gruden. If I had those two choices and they said yes I would bring them in my next year or year after.
Rich Gannon will be our NEW GM.. he will get the ship back on its path.
If not I bet Jon Gruden would love to buy a stake in the team .. the Raiders.. He will choose his new GM.. or become the President/ GM himself.. and work with MARK.
He will be the new AL and get us back on track. Bring back romo and GANNON as coaches.. or in some way.
November 14th, 2012 at 5:08 pm
I remember Jon Gruden was in training camp this summer visiting the Raiders.. who basically said is D Van DYKE ever gonna tackle anybody?? LOL
November 14th, 2012 at 5:09 pm
Afternoon Fellas,
So there it is…Taiwan needs to learn the playbook, secure the ball, and stay healthy.
The 1st 2 should be automatic.
November 14th, 2012 at 5:11 pm
If you have to EXPLAIN to your Punt returner that he must “protect the ball”…he shouldn’t be handling the ball in the first place.
What kind of guys is McMillen bringing into play for this team?
November 14th, 2012 at 5:11 pm
Raiderforlife209: I have Jimmy Graham AND Marques Colston on my FFL team, does that count?
Lol, I am starting Reece and Palmer though….
Me thinks its gunna be a shootout fosho!
November 14th, 2012 at 5:12 pm
VanHeathen30 Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 5:11 pm
If you have to EXPLAIN to your Punt returner that he must “protect the ball”…he shouldn’t be handling the ball in the first place.
What kind of guys is McMillen bringing into play for this team?
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Believe it or not , even some simple things like bringing in good PR or KR isn’t easy as it looks , only a few teams find their Dante Halls and Devin hesters
November 14th, 2012 at 5:13 pm
No I DON’T support Rich Gannon for GM. Wtf does he know about running an NFL franchise? No way.
That makes as much sense as getting Donald Trump to run the country….
November 14th, 2012 at 5:13 pm
BTW, I based my post on stuff I learned from internet marketing guru Joe Vitale who said the more hits a site gets the better…if it’s an ad site.
The ones you see more contorl are obviosuly the ad free sites where the topics are more contolled…like a specific religious or political site started by an individual mainly for non commercial purposes.
November 14th, 2012 at 5:14 pm
VanHeathen30 Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 5:11 pm
If you have to EXPLAIN to your Punt returner that he must “protect the ball”…he shouldn’t be handling the ball in the first place.
What kind of guys is McMillen bringing into play for this team?
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Considering the muffs, fumbles and inevitable penalties on our return teams I would just have a guy back there who can fair catch it. That’s it. Don’t block, don’t be a hero, let them kick it, we’ll take it where it lands.
November 14th, 2012 at 5:14 pm
JLofty Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 5:11 pm
Raiderforlife209: I have Jimmy Graham AND Marques Colston on my FFL team, does that count?
Lol, I am starting Reece and Palmer though….
Me thinks its gunna be a shootout fosho!
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Ha! Not quite. Not much for FFL, although word is Palmer puts up points pretty consistently.
November 14th, 2012 at 5:15 pm
I may support Jon Gruden as team President and part owner.. also Tiger Woods (huge huge Raider fan) as silent owner
November 14th, 2012 at 5:16 pm
Without protest — he couldn’t say no to his mother — Woods began donning tops in all shades of red in 1997, and the color soon became emblematic with winning – 12 of his 14 majors (the other two came on Mondays) and nearly 100 titles were won on the day of rest.
But Woods has other favorite Sunday colors: silver and black.
Although he never played organized football – “I was 5-9, 129 pounds most of my high school career. Who was I going to hit?” Woods says – the NFL quickly caught his interest as a kid growing up in Southern California. His attention gravitated to a rogue collection of players on the NFL’s rebel squad, the Raiders.
His earliest memory came at 8, when he watched on TV as his beloved Raiders, then from Los Angeles, dismantled the Washington Redskins, 38-9, in Super Bowl XVIII. At 27, however, he was in Qualcomm Stadium when his Oakland Raiders were routed, 48-21, by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl XXXVII.
The Raiders haven’t had a whiff of a Super Bowl since, nor had a winning season the past nine years. But Woods remains true to his Silver and Black and the NFL.
“I get juiced up for any Raiders game,” Woods told USA TODAY Sports during a recent practice round. “And I do get juiced for the NFL season, especially now that I have a few friends who play in the league. It’s something when you see your friends get hit, get knocked down, and they’re not getting up. I get worried because there’s my buddy on the ground.
“I’ll text them to see if they’re OK, and then I get texts back while they’re in the locker room getting worked on. They text stuff like they’re getting bandaged up or they don’t know if they are going to be able to play, but they’re going to try.”
While he wouldn’t divulge their names, he made public his admiration for football players.
“I love the toughness of the NFL,” he said. “And I love the cerebral aspect of it. Getting to know some of the guys, and getting to see their playbook, now that’s something to take in. It’s like learning a language. The amount of work they have to put it to make things more reactionary is unbelievable. Most people don’t have any idea the amount of work the NFL players put in.”
One of the toughest players Woods remembers was actually a Los Angeles Rams defensive end who left a lasting impression – and shared wall space in his bedroom with a poster of Jack Nicklaus.
“I had a Jack Youngblood poster in my bedroom because he played the Super Bowl with a broken leg, and I thought that was the coolest thing ever,” Woods said, referring to Super Bowl XIV when the Pittsburgh Steelers beat Youngblood’s Rams, 31-19.
“Lo and behold, I wound up doing the same thing in the U.S. Open. But at the time, to hear that someone played football with a broken leg, and knowing it was broken and going back into the second half, that’s phenomenal.”
“I’ve played with various forms of pain and injury, and there is a difference between being in pain and being injured. I’ve played through both. I think I’ve had some of the success that I’ve had, like the ‘08 Open (he won on a broken leg and with torn ligaments in his left knee), because I know the difference.
“I have, for a long time, appreciated what I’ve seen the NFL players do and the physicality of the sport. And having a dad who was part of the Special Forces, it’s been a part of my culture that I grew up in,” Woods added.
He also loves the Purple and Gold of his favorite NBA team, the Lakers, and the Dodger Blue of his favorite baseball team, and Woods cites a culture that influenced him and his love for the Raiders.
When Al Davis moved the Raiders from Oakland to Los Angeles in 1982, the team’s colors and outlaw reputation appealed to a growing number of black and Hispanic fans and the area’s burgeoning rap and hip-hop scene. Almost overnight, Woods says, his school was a parade of kids sporting silver and black jerseys, jackets and prized Raiders caps, or “lids.”
“At the time, the whole rap culture became Raider Nation. I grew up in that era,” Woods said. “I ended up loving the guys, from Todd Christensen to Howie Long to Tom Flores to Ted Hendricks to Cliff Branch to Jim Plunkett to Marcus Allen to everyone. They had a really good nucleus for awhile.
“I have three teams – Raiders, Dodgers and Lakers. I grew up in Showtime with the Lakers. I saw the Dodgers win the 1988 World Series and the Raiders win Super Bowls. So, for me, it was a title time. That was my childhood. I grew up at the right time for L.A. sports.
“And then Wayne Gretzky came to L.A., and that’s when I found out we had a hockey team. That was kind of cool. And once you’ve latched on to teams, especially as a kid growing up, it’s hard to let go. And I’m not letting go.”
Even if the Raiders haven’t had a winning season in nine years. His optimism is tempered a bit heading into this season, but nonetheless he holds out hope.
“We have a pretty good offense,” Woods said. “If we stay healthy, we could be very good. “Now if only we can stop somebody …”
Sept 4 article in usa today
http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/golf/story/2012-09-03/Raiders-fan-Tiger-Woods-says-he-loves-toughness-of-NFL/57567880/1
November 14th, 2012 at 5:16 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 5:07 pm
How do you guys feel about RICH GANNON becoming the team president/ GM like John elway does for the broncos.
I mean once Reggie is done with this team or gone. That would be nice or even Gruden. If I had those two choices and they said yes I would bring them in my next year or year after.
Rich Gannon will be our NEW GM.. he will get the ship back on its path.
If not I bet Jon Gruden would love to buy a stake in the team .. the Raiders.. He will choose his new GM.. or become the President/ GM himself.. and work with MARK.
He will be the new AL and get us back on track. Bring back romo and GANNON as coaches.. or in some way.
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I’m for bringing Romo back as Head Coach.
Why not.
November 14th, 2012 at 5:16 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 5:07 pm
How do you guys feel about RICH GANNON becoming the team president/ GM like John elway does for the broncos.
I mean once Reggie is done with this team or gone. That would be nice or even Gruden. If I had those two choices and they said yes I would bring them in my next year or year after.
Rich Gannon will be our NEW GM.. he will get the ship back on its path.
If not I bet Jon Gruden would love to buy a stake in the team .. the Raiders.. He will choose his new GM.. or become the President/ GM himself.. and work with MARK.
He will be the new AL and get us back on track. Bring back romo and GANNON as coaches.. or in some way.
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Don’t think this would happen even in a Perfect world.
November 14th, 2012 at 5:17 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 5:16 pm
I’m for bringing Romo back as Head Coach.
Why not.
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Not that I would like to see! I can see him packing #55’s bags himself!
November 14th, 2012 at 5:19 pm
Yeah 209, Carson Bomber did pretty good for me last week. But I SHOULD’A started him the week before against Tampon. I played RGIII (who has done well for me I admit) and he laid a tremnedous egg. Might of cost me a cool grand…
November 14th, 2012 at 5:21 pm
REGGIE IS FINE< you guys are just way in over your head over last years, last years team is the worst all time D ever, and it has even gotten more worse with worse pass rush, no way any team makes playoffs with that, even if they do, forget about lifting the Lombardi over your heads, ZBS is fine for the long run with better O.CO, TARVER AND D.A will find players for their multiple D scheme, they will find a better special teams coach, our team will be improved all around next year
November 14th, 2012 at 5:22 pm
Guys, Romo can’t coach. He can talk but there is more to coaching, and GM’ing than talk. In fact too much talk works against you, (See Jackson, Huge: 2011)
Reggie and the young coaches will get it together.
The only thing I disagree with so far was the decision to hire Knapp. That was a proverbial turd on a pillow says me…
November 14th, 2012 at 5:24 pm
Taiwan Jones had the ball pitched upside his head in the first game and he’s in the doghouse.
Yet Phillip Adams muffs a kickoff every damned game…………………
November 14th, 2012 at 5:25 pm
JLofty Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 5:19 pm
Yeah 209, Carson Bomber did pretty good for me last week. But I SHOULD’A started him the week before against Tampon. I played RGIII (who has done well for me I admit) and he laid a tremnedous egg. Might of cost me a cool grand…
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Any given Sunday Lofty! You just never know
November 14th, 2012 at 5:25 pm
KoolKell Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 5:24 pm
Taiwan Jones had the ball pitched upside his head in the first game and he’s in the doghouse.
Yet Phillip Adams muffs a kickoff every damned game…………………
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Precisely!
November 14th, 2012 at 5:26 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 5:16 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 5:07 pm
How do you guys feel about RICH GANNON becoming the team president/ GM like John elway does for the broncos.
I mean once Reggie is done with this team or gone. That would be nice or even Gruden. If I had those two choices and they said yes I would bring them in my next year or year after.
Rich Gannon will be our NEW GM.. he will get the ship back on its path.
If not I bet Jon Gruden would love to buy a stake in the team .. the Raiders.. He will choose his new GM.. or become the President/ GM himself.. and work with MARK.
He will be the new AL and get us back on track. Bring back romo and GANNON as coaches.. or in some way.
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I’m for bringing Romo back as Head Coach.
Why not.
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As much as I respect the careers of Romo and Gannon, these guys have zero experience in the Job’s described.
At least Reggie has been close to the GM chair for over a decade.
Romo is intense, but not the sharpest knife in the drawer, and I say that with all due respect.
I see Him as a Singletary type.
November 14th, 2012 at 5:29 pm
JLofty Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 5:22 pm
Guys, Romo can’t coach. He can talk but there is more to coaching, and GM’ing than talk. In fact too much talk works against you, (See Jackson, Huge: 2011)
Reggie and the young coaches will get it together.
The only thing I disagree with so far was the decision to hire Knapp. That was a proverbial turd on a pillow says me…
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LOL@ Turd on a pillow!
I’d settle just for having ROMO around the locker room to yell at the players that aren’t getting it done….light a fire under these guys.
November 14th, 2012 at 5:29 pm
I dont care what Romo was on.. the dude has 22 tackles in one game when he played with the Eagles. Now thats focus and being prepared to play
November 14th, 2012 at 5:29 pm
Raider4Life209 Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 5:25 pm
KoolKell Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 5:24 pm
Taiwan Jones had the ball pitched upside his head in the first game and he’s in the doghouse.
Yet Phillip Adams muffs a kickoff every damned game…………………
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Precisely!
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DA said as much….Jones hasn’t learned the playbook.
That alone is the end of the story.
November 14th, 2012 at 5:31 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 5:29 pm
I dont care what Romo was on.. the dude has 22 tackles in one game when he played with the Eagles. Now thats focus and being prepared to play
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And, He took care of His body.
He maximized what talents he had.
Pretty good career.
November 14th, 2012 at 5:32 pm
You can read between the lines with Palmer comments on Taiwan Jones.
The dude is pulling for him hard to play and get more playing time. Basically said he is just waiting for the oppurtunity. CMON NAP.. CMON DA. GET TJ at least 20 touches this game 15 running and 5 catching
November 14th, 2012 at 5:36 pm
Reggie inherited a COMPETITIVE team.
Reggie castrated the Raiders.
He either knew he was putting out an inferior product or he vastly over estimated the talent level on this roster.
His first mistake was firing Hue.
Hue needed to be reigned in, not fired.
The secondary needed to be addressed in the off season.
Bush needed to be retained or a NFL caliber back up needed to be signed.
Reggie needed to hit a home run hiring the coaching staff.
What has he done right?
The present product is historically unacceptable.
Can any of you honestly say this team is MOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION?
November 14th, 2012 at 5:38 pm
TJ doesn’t know the playbook, eh? Can’t argue with the Coach on that one, but it sounds unlikely to me. Training camp + 9 games………doesn’t know the playbook? Hmmm.
November 14th, 2012 at 5:38 pm
I’d like Taiwan to get more run, but If he doesn’t know His assignments, I can’t expect DA to run Him out there.
The 1st part of being a PROFESSIONAL is knowing what your job responsibilities are.
November 14th, 2012 at 5:40 pm
Raider4Life209 Says
Does anyone in here actually support the Raiders??=======
Absolutely and 100%. Have predicted every Raider victory since 1979! May have predicted victory every time they lost, too. That said, them Saints aint marching home this week, they’ll be carted home! How’s that?
November 14th, 2012 at 5:42 pm
KoolKell Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 5:38 pm
TJ doesn’t know the playbook, eh? Can’t argue with the Coach on that one, but it sounds unlikely to me. Training camp + 9 games………doesn’t know the playbook? Hmmm.
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Pulled from the article above Kell.
Is Allen a liar?
Taiwan Jones touched the ball only two times against the Ravens, even though Stewart received seven carries in the same game 24 hours after emerging from the practice squad.
Allen said Jones still has some things to work through before he can be relied upon with a sizable workload.
“He’s got to prove to us that he can stay healthy, that he’s got to know what to do on every single play and he’s got to protect the football,” Allen said. “We’re giving him those opportunities in practice, and as he shows us he’s going to be able to do that, he’ll see more time.”
Allen said Jones is making progress in that regard.
“Actually, there was improvement last week,” Allen said, “so hopefully there’s continued improvement this week.”———————————————
November 14th, 2012 at 5:43 pm
Purvisman/Intrepid/ Full Disclosure Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 5:40 pm
Raider4Life209 Says
Does anyone in here actually support the Raiders??=======
Absolutely and 100%. Have predicted every Raider victory since 1979! May have predicted victory every time they lost, too. That said, them Saints aint marching home this week, they’ll be carted home! How’s that?
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HAHHAAHAHAH SAME HERE MAN, i’M ready to bet on them every week
November 14th, 2012 at 5:44 pm
Man you guys still crying about our 4th or 5th rd pick 2 years ago ? who if not AL D’s love for speed might have went undrafted
November 14th, 2012 at 5:45 pm
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says: Hue needed to be reigned in, not fired.==================================
Al had him reigned in. Remember the gag rule on Hue? Al absolutely knew who Hue was. I believe he became unreigninnable. I’d like to say I always wanted to use that word, but I’d be lying.
November 14th, 2012 at 5:45 pm
Not a good time for the blog when bunch of guys are crying over some guy who wasn’t used last year either , talk to you guys later
November 14th, 2012 at 5:47 pm
Mcfadden20. Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 5:44 pm
Man you guys still crying about our 4th or 5th rd pick 2 years ago ? who if not AL D’s love for speed might have went undrafted
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Does anyone Really cry over a player…lol
Jones was perceived to be the 2nd string back by some heading into the season, and now appears to be the 4th option.
Just frustration by some.
November 14th, 2012 at 5:47 pm
Reggie is tanking.
November 14th, 2012 at 5:49 pm
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 5:47 pm
Reggie is tanking.
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Ya I heard He works from home now. 2 days a week.
From noon to 3.
November 14th, 2012 at 5:50 pm
mcfadden20. Says: HAHHAAHAHAH SAME HERE MAN, i’M ready to bet on them every week============================
Hate to say it, but I learned the hard way back in the eighties not to bet on my Raiders. They were horrible at covering the spread. They were usually favored, but even so, played down to the competition. Way back then we called ‘em the cardiac kids.
November 14th, 2012 at 5:53 pm
59.Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 5:36 pm
Reggie inherited a COMPETITIVE team.
Reggie castrated the Raiders.
He either knew he was putting out an inferior product or he vastly over estimated the talent level on this roster.
His first mistake was firing Hue.
Hue needed to be reigned in, not fired.
(This is up for debate, too much conflict)
The secondary needed to be addressed in the off season.
(In certain areas it was, Routte cut, CJ37 allowed to walk, brought in cheap starters for cap space. It’s not like Reg could bring in high priced starters)
Bush needed to be retained or a NFL caliber back up needed to be signed.
(Agreed on Bush, but he tested the waters and found a team willing to pay, Reg wouldn’t match it. Again a cap space move)
Reggie needed to hit a home run hiring the coaching staff.
(Pretty sure he didn’t hire the staff, just Allen. Home run with Allen? I’m on the fence)
What has he done right?
(So far, getting the cap under control, Good call with Burris in the draft, signing Wheeler, getting an extra 7th rnd pick with the Murphy trade, letting Wimbley walk who was an 11mil a yr cap hit, I would mention the Goodson for beast Campbell trade but injury to Goodson prohibits that, Reg is on the path of cutting check cashers)
The present product is historically unacceptable.
Can any of you honestly say this team is MOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION?
(Maybe, but it’s gonna be baby steps)
November 14th, 2012 at 5:55 pm
I think Miss Tick discovered Twitter.
Steve Corkran @CorkOnTheNFL
@Bob_and_Poodle DMC once again faking an injury,…he’s played his last game as a Raider. #goodriddance — Same thing you said last season
Steve Corkran @CorkOnTheNFL
@Bob_and_Poodle I was right last year dude. #Asalways — So, the eight games McFadden played this year were a mirage? Nice call.
November 14th, 2012 at 5:57 pm
We fking stink. I thought we would at least look like an NFL squad this year.
Very disappointed in this team, the coaching staff, and the GM.
Disaster.
November 14th, 2012 at 5:57 pm
GO CAP SPACE!
November 14th, 2012 at 6:00 pm
Purvisman/Intrepid/ Full Disclosure Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 5:50 pm
mcfadden20. Says: HAHHAAHAHAH SAME HERE MAN, i’M ready to bet on them every week============================
Hate to say it, but I learned the hard way back in the eighties not to bet on my Raiders. They were horrible at covering the spread. They were usually favored, but even so, played down to the competition. Way back then we called ‘em the cardiac kids.
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I don’t mean literally , i don’t bet on Raiders much, but i always believe we will win and if the opportunity looks like too good to pass up , i bet on them
November 14th, 2012 at 6:00 pm
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 5:57 pm
GO CAP SPACE!
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Can’t wait to get Big Dick, TK, McClain, and others off the books.
November 14th, 2012 at 6:04 pm
NO way DMAC plays again this season.. he might play the last game.. but he is smart. He is not gonna play in this horrible ZBS.. probaly gonna force a trade this offseason via his agent.
November 14th, 2012 at 6:05 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 6:04 pm
NO way DMAC plays again this season.. he might play the last game.. but he is smart. He is not gonna play in this horrible ZBS.. probaly gonna force a trade this offseason via his agent.
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Players under contract have zero leverage in the NFL.
November 14th, 2012 at 6:05 pm
Thats fine.. Dmac knows he will probaly be traded anyhow
November 14th, 2012 at 6:06 pm
Cap space doesn’t mean much if you sign frauds like Spencer and Bartell and you let ballers like Mike Bush walk.
Just Tank Baby.
November 14th, 2012 at 6:08 pm
77.RaiderLen Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 6:00 pm
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 5:57 pm
GO CAP SPACE!
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Can’t wait to get Big Dick, TK, McClain, and others off the books.
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Exactly Len, I hate to say this but I’d rather see non-producing vet minimum players than overpaid underachievers.
November 14th, 2012 at 6:09 pm
‘Sup fellas??
Man, I hate cars! F’ing computer for everything nowadays. Whatever happened to 4 wheels, an engine and a steering wheel? Maybe throw in some brakes and some AC and you were set. Supertuner III and the lastest ACDC tape and if the damn POS broke down you just fixed the part and got back on the road. Now, not so much. Need a damn IEEE degree and a laptop to tell me that my car won’t start because the sphincter valve is out of tolerance. Not broke, just not good enough for the f’ing computer to let the car continue to run.
AAAAAARRRRRRGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!! Wait, isn’t this how The Matrix started???
November 14th, 2012 at 6:10 pm
Oh, sorry.
Go Raiders!!
November 14th, 2012 at 6:10 pm
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 6:06 pm
Cap space doesn’t mean much if you sign frauds like Spencer and Bartell and you let ballers like Mike Bush walk.
Just Tank Bab
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Ya Mike Bush
3.7 yds a carry.
Lighting it up in ChiTown.
November 14th, 2012 at 6:11 pm
81.Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 6:06 pm
Cap space doesn’t mean much if you sign frauds like Spencer and Bartell and you let ballers like Mike Bush walk.
Just Tank Baby.
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Somewhat agree, but Spencer and Bartell together are still cheaper than what Bush is making. I did not like loosing Bush, but I understand why.
November 14th, 2012 at 6:12 pm
Exactly Len, I hate to say this but I’d rather see non-producing vet minimum players than overpaid underachievers.
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I’ll take young hungry guys with upside on small contracts in place of ANY check casher.
November 14th, 2012 at 6:13 pm
Dennis Allen and Greg Knapp are so awful at their jobs they have people saying cut or trade our best player in Dmac. Smh Everyone around the league who has any speck of knowledge about football knows Dmac is one of the premier players in this league. People who arent even raider players or fans respect Dmac but because you have two sorry excuses for coaches leading the way some raider fans no longer believe. Smh Dmac is a great player and someone we should keep and build around but you have to put him in position to shine. For the past 4 seasons we’ve been leaders in rushing now all of a sudden the year DA and knapp come along we’re second to last??? The players haven’t changed but the coaching has, it’s blatantly obvious these guys are the problem. If we get rid of Dmac itd be the biggest mistake we could make.
November 14th, 2012 at 6:17 pm
Len wants young hungry guys.
I don’t see any on the Raiders roster.
This team is SOFT and has NO HEART.
November 14th, 2012 at 6:17 pm
SaintKaufman Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 6:09 pm
‘Sup fellas??
Man, I hate cars! F’ing computer for everything nowadays. Whatever happened to 4 wheels, an engine and a steering wheel? Maybe throw in some brakes and some AC and you were set. Supertuner III and the lastest ACDC tape and if the damn POS broke down you just fixed the part and got back on the road. Now, not so much. Need a damn IEEE degree and a laptop to tell me that my car won’t start because the sphincter valve is out of tolerance. Not broke, just not good enough for the f’ing computer to let the car continue to run.
AAAAAARRRRRRGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!! Wait, isn’t this how The Matrix started???
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LOl
The auto industry doesn’t want us to be able to fix our own equipment.
It syphons money from the industry.
Sucks
November 14th, 2012 at 6:20 pm
Purvisman/Intrepid/ Full Disclosure Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 5:40 pm
Raider4Life209 Says
Does anyone in here actually support the Raiders??=======
Absolutely and 100%. Have predicted every Raider victory since 1979! May have predicted victory every time they lost, too. That said, them Saints aint marching home this week, they’ll be carted home! How’s that?
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That works for me! I know the Nation is strugglin’, but man…that downers just make it worse!
November 14th, 2012 at 6:22 pm
Yep.. it sucks they changed the system for out best player in DMAC. I mean they are really gonna choose KNAPP’s system over DMAC??
KNAPP will be long gone in a few years hopefully next and DMAC might be too. OH well.
Raiders do need a Cut back runner. They needs someone like LeSean MCcoy.
I like that running back out of Stanford Stepfan Taylor. THe dude has the wiggles and hip action go juke guys. Has speed. HE will be gone before end of 2nd round though. Early third if we are lucky.
November 14th, 2012 at 6:23 pm
I believe that we will continue to see the offense evolve the remainder of the season. Yes, I will finally concede after enough games that the scheme is a problem. However, it can work and not all of the blame can be put on just the scheme and the OC. Look at the film. Guys are missing blocks and assignments regularly. RB’s(McFadden) are missing running lanes and hole regularly. WR’s are dropping passes at an alarming rate.
What happened to the I-formation play action that saw both the FB and RB break to the flat with the running back getting the pass with the FB free to block on the run. I loved that play and it was very effective against the Chargers in wk 1.
These guys are hopefully feeling the heat and will tweak the plays until we find someway of getting the ground game going. Palmer is playing his ass off but with this run game and the D getting laughed off of the field we are in big trouble.
November 14th, 2012 at 6:26 pm
How can you ignore McFadden’s durability issues?
November 14th, 2012 at 6:26 pm
Shame it took an injury to finally see some REAL quarterbacking in Pittsburgh.
The fake has been exposed. The over inflated Big Ben now gives way to a true QB….Byron Leftwich.
Leftwich brings an intensity not seen in Pittsburgh since the days of Kordell Stewart.
Now maybe Pittsburgh can make the next step.
To watch Leftwich play the position is an exhilirating experience. He throws left, he throws right, he throws across the middle…all with pinpont accuracy.
We haven’t seen precision like this since Charlie Batch wowed us with his excellence.
Make room in your trophy case Steelers..Mr. leftwich is bringing it home.
November 14th, 2012 at 6:26 pm
The Mack,
Tell you what, if Allen keeps Knapp and trades DMAC I will be concerned.
November 14th, 2012 at 6:27 pm
When McFadden runs out of bounds I throw up in my mouth a little bit.
November 14th, 2012 at 6:28 pm
Uh, DJ?? You OK man?
November 14th, 2012 at 6:28 pm
SaintKaufman Says: Man, I hate cars! F’ing computer for everything nowadays. Whatever happened to 4 wheels, an engine and a steering wheel? Maybe throw in some brakes and some AC and you were set. Supertuner III and the lastest ACDC tape and if the damn POS broke down you just fixed the part and got back on the road. Now, not so much. Need a damn IEEE degree and a laptop to tell me that my car won’t start because the sphincter valve is out of tolerance. Not broke, just not good enough for the f’ing computer to let the car continue to run.========
Had many a vehicle run too damn long on too damn few cylinders. Pre 1980 of course. Seriously, a four banger ‘64 falcoln on three cylinders for damn near a year, Chevy and Ford V-8s on 6 or 7 cylinders. Those old work horses needed a damn good excuse NOT to run. Overheating? Take the radiator cap off so no pressure builds up and keep feeding it water. For ever! Told my mechanic as he hooked up his 10,000 dollar laptop thingy to my 2005 diesel van that we need a black market doodad that plugs into that diagnostic port and tells the computer to STFU and start the b1tch. I gotta go home and don’t feel like waiting on AAA! But other than that, I can’t relate to your problem.
November 14th, 2012 at 6:29 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 5:15 pm
I may support Jon Gruden as team President and part owner.. also Tiger Woods (huge huge Raider fan) as silent owner
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Been wondering when Tiger would come on board. He is a big fan going back to his stanford days.
November 14th, 2012 at 6:29 pm
Sphincter valve! That is funny.
November 14th, 2012 at 6:30 pm
LOL Purvisman!
You and Len know what I’m sayin.
November 14th, 2012 at 6:32 pm
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 6:27 pm
When McFadden runs out of bounds I throw up in my mouth a little bit.
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You should talk to Jamista Clown. His number one skill is he knows how to hold his vomit.
November 14th, 2012 at 6:32 pm
Well if McFadden has durability issues then I suppose A. Peterson does too? Come on man. Before he went down with lis frank foot injury he was leading the league and was widley considered to be the best back in the game. Trade him for a sixth? Those are the rumblings of a frustrated fan. I get your anger but come on. A sixth?
November 14th, 2012 at 6:33 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 6:26 pm
Shame it took an injury to finally see some REAL quarterbacking in Pittsburgh.
The fake has been exposed. The over inflated Big Ben now gives way to a true QB….Byron Leftwich.
Leftwich brings an intensity not seen in Pittsburgh since the days of Kordell Stewart.
Now maybe Pittsburgh can make the next step.
To watch Leftwich play the position is an exhilirating experience. He throws left, he throws right, he throws across the middle…all with pinpont accuracy.
We haven’t seen precision like this since Charlie Batch wowed us with his excellence.
Make room in your trophy case Steelers..Mr. leftwich is bringing it home.
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Did Mistic hijack DJ Johnny’s byline?
November 14th, 2012 at 6:33 pm
I remember when the check engine light meant you were about to be a dumpster fire and it was time to get a new ride.
Now you get a check engine light if the ashtray isn’t closed properly. Ridiculous.
November 14th, 2012 at 6:34 pm
I never liked DMC,..didnt like him at Arkansas…hes noy a football player at all…and hes not fast…Bush is a football player that big dummy Reggie got rid of,…big dummy reggie Im telling you is really stupid. He should have made sweeping cuts that included seymour and mclain,..he for sure should have cut those two, day one. He didnt. McLain is the worst player on the team, and seymour should have been out of the league a couple years ago. big dummy reggie is to blame for all of this mess that isnt going away soon. not for years. hiring a loser like Dennis, who hired a bigger loser like Knapp,…the Raiders will be in their 4th year in LA by the time they are 8-8 again. But yes, I will be there Sunday.
November 14th, 2012 at 6:35 pm
Jay Glazer reporting DMAC will be out 2-4 weeks.
So I bet in reality its about 6 weeks
November 14th, 2012 at 6:37 pm
DJ Johnny Says: He throws left, he throws right.=========
Dan Jenkins fan? NRL, NRR. I’m in for it now.
November 14th, 2012 at 6:37 pm
Taiwan does have mild dyslexia.
November 14th, 2012 at 6:41 pm
I totally disagree Gruden.
McFadden is an awesome player. Is he struggling, absolutely. Does he hit the line like a virgin going after his first wet spot, definately. Is he injury prone, not so sure. The dude runs extremely hard and takes/gives a massive amount of damage. I have huge respect for him. Have I called to have him pulled and put TJ in there? Yes. But only so that McFadden can see that cutting is not about speed, it’s about patience and vision. He would be an amazing #2 and that is what I hope DA does with him. More passes!
November 14th, 2012 at 6:41 pm
Its football bro, he’s playing in the nfl at rb 1 of the most punishing positions in the league. He touches the ball the most and gets hit the most, he’s a violent runner hes bound to get hurt thats how you ignore it. Injuries are expected but when he plays if utilized right he can rip a team for over 170 yards and 3 tds we’ve seen it times before. Jamaal charles was hurt all last year, peyton hillis, jahvid best, beanie wells, adrian Peterson, matt forte, aroan foster with a hamstring last year…. my point is its football and if youve ever played you know injuries are part of the game and no one is exempt. So i dont mind the injuries because i know what he’s capable of with the right pieces around him.
November 14th, 2012 at 6:44 pm
whether at FS or SS; this is the perfect time to start 34mm- Mike Mitchell, against Drew Brees and new Orleans’ offense; let’s see what game he’s got!
head Coach Dennis Allen keep Michael Huff at cornerback he is getting better every week. At the rate he is going he will be a probowler next season at cornerback.
November 14th, 2012 at 6:45 pm
Saint…DMC is a total bust,..weak,..slow,..worthless,…and has played his last game as a Raider. The coaches and management hate the female dog,..if they can get a 7th rounder for him they will do it.
November 14th, 2012 at 6:45 pm
mcfadden, goethel > time to move on just as we did with chaz
November 14th, 2012 at 6:46 pm
trade DMac and a draft pick to an NFC team to move up at least two rounds
November 14th, 2012 at 6:46 pm
Grunge lives!
November 14th, 2012 at 6:46 pm
Pre season 2010, McFadden was nursing something and we were going to have to go into the season with Bush as #1 and I was not alone in welcoming that news. Then Bush busted his thumb I think and McFadden killed it with no pre season to speak of and did the same the next year and did it so well when he played that I had to agree with letting Bush go. Hindsight, maybe we keep Bush. Norco saying McFadden is not fast can only make one wonder how slow Norco really is.
November 14th, 2012 at 6:47 pm
If ur gonna be passing 50-60 x a game. DMAC makes no difference anyhow.
Trade that necca and get a draft pick. 3rd or 4th
November 14th, 2012 at 6:47 pm
Oh snap!
Sorry Gruden, didn’t realize you were trollin’. Idiot!
My bad.
November 14th, 2012 at 6:48 pm
Sign Ray Edwards!!!!!!!!, Reggie Smith is available!!!
November 14th, 2012 at 6:50 pm
Lol ok dork…but Im at every game, youre not,..we see up close what a bust DMC is. Hes not at all liked at the coliseum.
November 14th, 2012 at 6:50 pm
As far as Mike mitchell,..just another fraud,…shouldnt be in the NFL.
November 14th, 2012 at 6:51 pm
Who are all those fools wearing his jersey then, Bob.
Are they just too poor to buy a new one?
November 14th, 2012 at 6:52 pm
JONGRUDEN2013 Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 6:50 pm
Lol ok dork…but Im at every game, youre not,..we see up close what a bust DMC is. Hes not at all liked at the coliseum.
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Have they turned up at O.Co?
November 14th, 2012 at 6:52 pm
You just said it best,…fools.
November 14th, 2012 at 6:53 pm
Has who turned up?
November 14th, 2012 at 6:56 pm
Ray Guy not in NFL hall of Fame article on Yahoo
link:
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl–legendary-punter-ray-guy-frustrated–but-resigned-that-he-s-not-in-hall-of-fame.html;_ylt=ArvYcIAb3BzzkQsEYAiykDRDubYF;_ylu=X3oDMTRqMXV1NGE1BG1pdANMU1RTIE1peGVkIExpc3QgTkZMIEV4cGVydHMEcGtnA2ZiZDFhYjUwLWVmYTYtM2UyOS1hMmVmLTIwNTM5MTU5ODgyYQRwb3MDMQRzZWMDTWVkaWFCTGlzdE1peGVkTFBDQVRlbXAEdmVyAzVjMmM5MmMyLTJlY2ItMTFlMi05ZmY3LTNlNGUwYmYyYTNkNA–;_ylg=X3oDMTFoZHY1MWJpBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDBHBzdGNhdANuZmwEcHQDc2VjdGlvbnM-;_ylv=3
November 14th, 2012 at 6:58 pm
JONGRUDEN2013 Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 6:53 pm
Has who turned up?
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Sorry, autocorrect messed it up.
Meant to say ” have they turned “. Have fans begun to sour on #20.
November 14th, 2012 at 6:59 pm
I’m so upset with this team I can feel it dripping down my legs and outta my anus. What a greasy mess.
November 14th, 2012 at 6:59 pm
SaintKaufman Says: Sorry Gruden, didn’t realize you were trollin’. Idiot!=====================================
It’s what he does.
November 14th, 2012 at 7:00 pm
No more Olestra for Goooooooooooooooooogle!
November 14th, 2012 at 7:01 pm
huh?
what part of the playbook has adams mastered?
play action fumble?
sorry doa is full of (sh)it. cant have it both ways. being concerned about tj fumbling ONCE yet ok with adams butterfingering the pig OVER AND OVER?
hypo-to-the-crit?
doa is in wayyyy over his head…
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# RaiderLen Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 5:29 pm
Raider4Life209 Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 5:25 pm
KoolKell Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 5:24 pm
Taiwan Jones had the ball pitched upside his head in the first game and he’s in the doghouse.
Yet Phillip Adams muffs a kickoff every damned game…………………
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Precisely!
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DA said as much….Jones hasn’t learned the playbook.
That alone is the end of the story.
November 14th, 2012 at 7:02 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 5:04 pm
Does anyone in here actually support the Raiders??
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Sorry dude, I am normally known for complete unbridled optimism which will resume right about…..now.
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Oakglenn, you are known for unbridled dumbass.
Which, according to my calculations, never waned.
November 14th, 2012 at 7:04 pm
Raids going down the toilet as long as smiling titty boy DA is at the helm.
Can’t get rid of him and his butt buddy Krapp soon enough.
Tits, Krapp, Hoffman keep preaching patience and talking about improving week after week.
Newsflash Titty Boy – this team isn’t improving. It’s regressing. And you’re getting out-coached every fkng week.
Titty Boy has no answers. Couldn’t coach his way out of a freaking paper bag – which is what Raider fans will be wearing as long as this androgynous, overhyped Mule defensive coordinator continues on as Head Coach.
Tiity Boy, Krappy and Hoffman couldn’t win with a squad of all-stars.
November 14th, 2012 at 7:11 pm
RaiderLen Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 5:31 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 5:29 pm
I dont care what Romo was on.. the dude has 22 tackles in one game when he played with the Eagles. Now thats focus and being prepared to play
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And, He took care of His body.
He maximized what talents he had.
Pretty good career.
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Took care of his body? Huh? HE WAS ON ROIDS. ADMITTED HE WAS ON ROIDS. He didn’t take care of schitt. Look at him now, off roids. He looks small. Looks weak. And his voice is barely an octive below a little girls voice. Seriously, sounds like a woman.
Sadly, reminds me of Lyle Alzedo.
November 14th, 2012 at 7:12 pm
Taiwan isn’t playing because they just want to keep another brother down. He’s earned it, so why isn’t he out there?
This is why I don’t give my dollars to the Raiders.
November 14th, 2012 at 7:13 pm
“Man, if Baltimore can put up 55, you don’t even what to see what New Orleans can do,” Kelly said..
..
What all of Raider Nation is pondering
November 14th, 2012 at 7:13 pm
Hey Bob, the barber shop needs a good sweep, and you look like you can handle a broom.
Be there at 11.
November 14th, 2012 at 7:14 pm
KK,
No WAY are you serious, right? Keeping a brother down??
Can’t wait for this explaination…
November 14th, 2012 at 7:14 pm
Hey, I need some advice from some of you guys. Any of you ever get crotch itch? What do you guys use?
November 14th, 2012 at 7:15 pm
SaintKaufman Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 7:14 pm
KK,
No WAY are you serious, right? Keeping a brother down??
Can’t wait for this explaination…
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Figures you would need it explained.
November 14th, 2012 at 7:17 pm
[...] Allen calls McFadden and Seymour questionable for Saints game Running back Darren McFadden still is in a walking boot 10 days after he suffered a high-ankle sprain. Defensive tackle Richard Seymour still isn’t healthy enough to practice because of lingering knee and hamstring injuries. Therefore, coach De… [...]
November 14th, 2012 at 7:17 pm
http://www.huffingtonpost. com/2012/11/12/cad-the-rest-of-the-best-_n_2064443.html
Enjoy your culture fest, you narrow minded hypocrites.
November 14th, 2012 at 7:17 pm
Good read, RR.
November 14th, 2012 at 7:18 pm
Is it just me, or does Dennis Allen look like JarJarBinks?
November 14th, 2012 at 7:19 pm
Only difference is I can understand jarjar a little better than Dennis.
November 14th, 2012 at 7:19 pm
JONGRUDEN2013 Says: Lol ok dork…but Im at every game, youre not,..we see up close what a bust DMC is. Hes not at all liked at the coliseum.======
Bull crap. There is nothing like being at the game for all kinds of insights. But not the kind Amy is lying about. I went to damn near every game in LA ’till 91, and Norco’s insights are tailgate induced.
November 14th, 2012 at 7:20 pm
Hey HOPE SOLO when you LAY with a BABOON expect to GET BEAT UP….ITS WHAT THEY DO BEST!!!….that is ASSAULT & RAPE WHITE WOMEN!!!….WORTHLESS ANIMALS SHOULD BE EUTHANIZED!!!
November 14th, 2012 at 7:21 pm
Ah, not KK.
Damn, you weirdos have taken over here.
Thanks a lot IBA.com. Real nice site you’ve got going. Pathetic!!
November 14th, 2012 at 7:23 pm
chilly little f*ck isn’t he?
November 14th, 2012 at 7:24 pm
Did I ever tell you guys how I met the Mrs.
I was at Safeway, shopping, listening to my ipod, when “I like big butts” came on. Well, before I knew it I was tearing it up in the meat section, full booty bounce and all, and unbeknownst to me, a group of women were behind me, pretty much laughing their ass off. When I turned I was startled, and dropped my SugarPops, and she was the only one who stopped laughing long enough to help me pick up my groceries.
Love is a many splendor thing.
November 14th, 2012 at 7:25 pm
SaintKaufman Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 7:21 pm
Ah, not KK.
Damn, you weirdos have taken over here.
Thanks a lot IBA.com. Real nice site you’ve got going. Pathetic!!
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You’re entitled to your opinion. Even weak minded fools have an occasional thought.
Must be a special moment for you.
November 14th, 2012 at 7:27 pm
Such a strange condition E.
My guess is lack of a man in the house growing up. Whatcha think?
November 14th, 2012 at 7:27 pm
KoolKell Says: Sadly, reminds me of Lyle Alzedo.=====
Lyle’s dead. Romo’s truckin’ on. Not much similarity.
November 14th, 2012 at 7:30 pm
Man all you DMAC haters are fking stupid, Yes he is injury prone, but at this point what does it matter? Season is OVER! McFadden is by far the Best Player this team had had in the last 10 years. It’s not his fault that ZBS does t work for him.
November 14th, 2012 at 7:31 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 3:02 pm
Looks like the trolls are in complete utter meltdown mode. Can someone get Becker or their IP people and clean this sewer up?
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This from the guy who was busted using 9 different handles in one thread alone?
9.
You needed 9 different handles to take on Mr B, and even then you didn’t have enough.
So stop with the lectures about cleaning up the place.
The sewer is you.
November 14th, 2012 at 7:32 pm
Purvisman/Intrepid/ Full Disclosure Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 7:27 pm
KoolKell Says: Sadly, reminds me of Lyle Alzedo.=====
Lyle’s dead. Romo’s truckin’ on. Not much similarity.
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After stopping roids, both of them were but a shadow of themselves. Shrunk in size. Voices pitched up high.
Both admitted using roids.
Sure, no similarity at all.
November 14th, 2012 at 7:33 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 6:26 pm
Shame it took an injury to finally see some REAL quarterbacking in Pittsburgh.
The fake has been exposed. The over inflated Big Ben now gives way to a true QB….Byron Leftwich.
Leftwich brings an intensity not seen in Pittsburgh since the days of Kordell Stewart.
Now maybe Pittsburgh can make the next step.
To watch Leftwich play the position is an exhilirating experience. He throws left, he throws right, he throws across the middle…all with pinpont accuracy.
We haven’t seen precision like this since Charlie Batch wowed us with his excellence.
Make room in your trophy case Steelers..Mr. leftwich is bringing it home.
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I can’t believe everyone missed this one ..
ROFLMFAO x 100
THat was brilliant dude
November 14th, 2012 at 7:34 pm
raiderdav Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 7:30 pm
Man all you DMAC haters are fking stupid, Yes he is injury prone, but at this point what does it matter? Season is OVER! McFadden is by far the Best Player this team had had in the last 10 years. It’s not his fault that ZBS does t work for him=
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When you get injured and miss games every year?
every year?
Yeah, it’s on him. Take your head out of your ass, and sniff the air. If it stinks, accept the fact you live in the same sewer as SeymourBush, and just reinsert head.
November 14th, 2012 at 7:35 pm
Alex7 Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 7:02 pm
Oakglenn, you are known for unbridled dumbass.
Which, according to my calculations, never waned.
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Oakglenn hasn’t posted on this board for years and you are STILL quivering and shaking and in the fetal position? Oakglenn broke your brain and your self esteem dude. Sucks to be you. You ain’t getting it back, ever.
November 14th, 2012 at 7:36 pm
All these guys going pro-mcfadden are just trolls lmfao
real Raiders fans are tired of Mcfadden going down for the year after ankle sprains, guys like SUggs come back after serious injury in less time than mcfadden takes for coming back from these kinda injuries
November 14th, 2012 at 7:36 pm
M20,
It’s not that we missed it, it’s that how long are you guys going to beat on that horse? We all know he is a bitter, angry, disenfranchised SOB that probably spends most of his life thinking about how he and his brethren have been wronged and how pissed he is about it.
Enough already! You guys keep giving him reasons to spout his anger and hate issues. Let it go.
November 14th, 2012 at 7:37 pm
You needed 9 different handles to take on Mr B, and even then you didn’t have enough.===========================
I wonder who wrote this?
November 14th, 2012 at 7:38 pm
The sewer is you.
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And those lies are being propogated by someone who doesn’t have the nads to stand under their own name. They had to STEAL KK’s. So, this we know: This troll is a gutless dik sucking coward. Who steals. AND lies. Doesn’t sound like you have much of a future son. Best to end it now, rope and rafters. End it with some dignity.
November 14th, 2012 at 7:39 pm
Fùcking retarded
November 14th, 2012 at 7:41 pm
SaintKaufman Says:
M20,
It’s not that we missed it, it’s that how long are you guys going to beat on that horse? We all know he is a bitter, angry, disenfranchised SOB that probably spends most of his life thinking about how he and his brethren have been wronged and how pissed he is about it.
Enough already! You guys keep giving him reasons to spout his anger and hate issues. Let it go=========
Ignorance is to be pitied and assisted in any way possible. Arrogance in an ignorant person is an invitation to the treatment he gets.
November 14th, 2012 at 7:43 pm
You needed 9 different handles to take on Mr B, and even then you didn’t have enough.===========================
I wonder who wrote this?===============================
Seriously, who thinks about mr b but mr b?
November 14th, 2012 at 7:46 pm
alright fellas, just came here to talk Raiders.
Not a psychologanalystariast!
Peace
November 14th, 2012 at 7:50 pm
TYPICAL BABOON RESUME ==== On June 2, 1998, Stevens was arrested on charges of second-degree assault armed with a deadly weapon and fourth-degree assault
On July 10, 1998, Stevens tested positive for marijuana and served a day in jail
On July 27, 2000, Stevens was arrested for the sexual assault of a 19-year-old University of Washington freshman – he was later cleared of all charges
On May 4, 2001, Stevens was cited for reckless driving and hit and run after crashing into a nursing home. Stevens pleaded guilty to hit-and-run and causing property damage and was sentenced to 240 hours of community service.
On April 3, 2003, Stevens was stopped by Medina, Washington police and was charged with reckless driving and driving while intoxicated. He was fined $1,000 and was sentenced to two days in jail
On March 13, 2007, Stevens was arrested in Scottsdale, Arizona for suspicion of DUI after his blood alcohol content was measured at 0.204, over twice the legal limit of .08 and considered ‘extreme DUI’ in Arizona. He was later found guilty in a court trial, and was subsequently sentenced to 10 days in jail
On March 20, 2007, the Seattle Times reported that multiple complaints were raised against Stevens by other residents in his condominium complex. The complaints included vomit on their doors, used condoms on the back porch, loud parties at all hours of the night, and various noise complaints.
On October 23, 2010, Stevens was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana. Stevens had been pulled over for playing loud music, when the officer smelled marijuana, and discovered 38 grams of it in his car
On March 3, 2011, Stevens was arrested and charged with felony battery for punching two bouncers in a Tampa, Florida bar
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She will not learn her lesson till after he kills her.
Proving once again just what a major contribution these ‘equal’ citizens really make TNB
November 14th, 2012 at 7:58 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 7:35 pm
Alex7 Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 7:02 pm
Oakglenn, you are known for unbridled dumbass.
Which, according to my calculations, never waned.
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Oakglenn hasn’t posted on this board for years and you are STILL quivering and shaking and in the fetal position? Oakglenn broke your brain and your self esteem dude. Sucks to be you. You ain’t getting it back, ever.
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Oakglenn was one of the original meltdowns on this blog. You were an easier target than Mistic is, and that’s saying something.
You took so many shots, you looked like a well aged swiss cheese with all the holes.
And the way you left? Literally crying because you were being picked on so much?
Was rather unsightly, even for you.
November 14th, 2012 at 8:04 pm
Thankfully most of you know this troll is not the original KoolKell. Keep that in mind Gents.
November 14th, 2012 at 8:04 pm
– Taiwan Jones touched the ball only two times against the Ravens, even though Stewart received seven carries in the same game 24 hours after emerging from the practice squad.
Allen said Jones still has some things to work through before he can be relied upon with a sizable workload.
“He’s got to prove to us that he can stay healthy, that he’s got to know what to do on every single play and he’s got to protect the football,” Allen said. “We’re giving him those opportunities in practice, and as he shows us he’s going to be able to do that, he’ll see more time.”
Allen said Jones is making progress in that regard.
“Actually, there was improvement last week,” Allen said, “so hopefully there’s continued improvement this week.”
Allen said Jones has not voiced any displeasure to him over his lack of playing time at running back.
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This to me is one big load of crap! How can anyone show they can stay healthy except to play and see if they stay healthy?
You’re really trying to get me to believe jeremy Stewart knows more what to do than TJ? are we serious here?
As far as ball security the kid needs reps to get better at anything. This is a perfetc example of the kind of crap DA spews that just sounds like doghouse singling players out he doesn’t like. He has no idea if this kid can help this team or not because he refuses to give him a fair shake at doing so. The only reaosn I can think of is TJ is DA’s idea of Al Davis drafting a player who just runs fast and can’t play football. He has passed judgement on this kid without any opportunity to show him different. Folks and this is why we’re 3-6 IMHO!
This coaching staff is flatout bias. And you have people in here who assume just because this staff doesn’t LIKE THEM they obviously can’t play football. Then why in hell are we sitting here 3-6 getting blownout 2 weeks in a row.
DA is full of crap and so is his OC what a lousy crew to have to watch distroy this team. Now all their supporters can come in and make every excuse why they let certain players go and kept others but IMO I don’t trust a word this guy has to say……….period
November 14th, 2012 at 8:06 pm
nothing this idiot coach says has any grain of truth…he is the type of guy that will say what a boss wants to hear even though its wrong….freakin adams still out there, cant wait till hes fired…
November 14th, 2012 at 8:06 pm
Brees is going to carve us up like a thanksgiving turkey.
November 14th, 2012 at 8:07 pm
mcfadden20. Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 7:36 pm
All these guys going pro-mcfadden are just trolls lmfao
real Raiders fans are tired of Mcfadden going down for the year after ankle sprains, guys like SUggs come back after serious injury in less time than mcfadden takes for coming back from these kinda injuries
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Thx. for your post earlier. I’m glad you enjoyed that.
November 14th, 2012 at 8:07 pm
Wiz at LG, Satelle at C, Coop at RG ,and Barnes at LT.
Ah, the good old days.
November 14th, 2012 at 8:07 pm
Has DA watched the film of our running game?? just how inept it is yet he has the unmitigated gall to doghouse one of the most talented runners we have. Just what kind of coach is this we have???
Reggie YOU ARE A FOOL…………period
November 14th, 2012 at 8:08 pm
Priesttj
3-6 DMAC, Goodson out. Taiwan can’t get a look? Don’t get it.
November 14th, 2012 at 8:09 pm
when we had an offense that could score…miss those days.
November 14th, 2012 at 8:09 pm
im gonna start the we want chucky chant!
November 14th, 2012 at 8:13 pm
Priesttj12 Says: You’re really trying to get me to believe jeremy Stewart knows more what to do than TJ? are we serious here?===============================
Why not? Age? Experience? RGIII or Jamarcus? I’ll take RGIII. You?
November 14th, 2012 at 8:13 pm
Tj’s gets doghoused but Philip Adams can screw up royally and he keeps his job. Tell me how that makes sense? Adams fumble came at the worst time possible yet he’s not benched at all he goes right back out there to return the next punt.
It stuff like that players see the inconsistency in what they preach and sooner or later they will lose this team.
November 14th, 2012 at 8:14 pm
We don’t want Chucky.
November 14th, 2012 at 8:14 pm
Al_is_theraiders Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 8:09 pm
im gonna start the we want chucky chant!
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Tenn. Vols fans have been doing the same chant for weeks now.
Some of them think it’s a done deal; in fact there’s a site where guys have to pay to get inside info on UT football, and that site said Gruden had already signed the contract to be the Vols next HC.
Supposedly UT is just waiting till the seasons over to make the announcement.
November 14th, 2012 at 8:14 pm
KoolKell Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 8:04 pm
Thankfully most of you know this troll is not the original KoolKell.
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That absolute loser bereft of any life or future didn’t even try to fool anyone. She just took your name and started spewing trash. If she had any dignity at all: rope and rafters.
November 14th, 2012 at 8:15 pm
Purvisman/Intrepid/ Full Disclosure Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 8:14 pm
We don’t want Chucky.
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Thank you.
November 14th, 2012 at 8:16 pm
Priesttj12 Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 8:13 pm
Tj’s gets doghoused but Philip Adams can screw up royally and he keeps his job. Tell me how that makes sense? Adams fumble came at the worst time possible yet he’s not benched at all he goes right back out there to return the next punt.
It stuff like that players see the inconsistency in what they preach and sooner or later they will lose this team.
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Haven’t we been hearing that he hasn’t mastered the playbook yet and that’s the reason?
November 14th, 2012 at 8:16 pm
KK, because it doesn’t make sense unless you look at this inconsistent treatment when it’s one of their players. They have easily stereotyped players based along the lines of “Al Davis” type players. Just look at how they treat them as opposed to how they treat the players they brought in. It’s a double standard……….period
November 14th, 2012 at 8:17 pm
Priesttj12 Says:
Tj’s gets doghoused but Philip Adams can screw up royally and he keeps his job. Tell me how that makes sense? =============================================
Thought you knew football. WR drops the easy TD pass and you either ignore him the rest of the game or go right back to him. See it every week.
November 14th, 2012 at 8:19 pm
So has Jeremy Stewart mastered the playbook…….give me a break!!
November 14th, 2012 at 8:19 pm
but at least it will serve as a sign of that da svcks at his job…imagine them calling for another coach at his stadium? The fact that adams is out there is disgusting…this team has already quit on dennis allen…
November 14th, 2012 at 8:20 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
Purvisman/Intrepid/ Full Disclosure Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 8:14 pm
We don’t want Chucky.
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Thank you.+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
We’re still the only ones that understand the Al/ Hue/ Palmer scenario in all its intricacies. We must think alike.
November 14th, 2012 at 8:21 pm
3-6, Rotten in the Red Zone & 3rd downs, and 6-3 220 lb WR Jurion Criner, who specialized in such situation in College, can’t get a look?
Don’t get it.
November 14th, 2012 at 8:22 pm
Purvisman/Intrepid/ Full Disclosure Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 8:17 pm
Priesttj12 Says:
Tj’s gets doghoused but Philip Adams can screw up royally and he keeps his job. Tell me how that makes sense? =============================================
Thought you knew football. WR drops the easy TD pass and you either ignore him the rest of the game or go right back to him. See it every week.
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You really don’t see the double standard there? Really!
November 14th, 2012 at 8:22 pm
Maybe TJ is doghoused because he stinks, and can’t learn the plays.
Against a blitz heavy team like Baltimore, starting Taiwan Jones (who’s biggest liability is his pass protection) would be very unwise. Like it or not, Carson Palmer is probably all that stands between Oakland and an 0-9 record and it’s not worth jeopardizing his health – especially considering his medical history.
And no, I don’t think Palmer is God’s gift to quarterbacking. But he’s easily the best we’ve had since Gannon, and a welcome sight in the post-Tuiasosopo era. Remember, things used to be so bad that Bruce Gradkowski was viewed as a savior and future franchise quarterback.
November 14th, 2012 at 8:24 pm
KoolKell Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 8:21 pm
3-6, Rotten in the Red Zone & 3rd downs, and 6-3 220 lb WR Jurion Criner, who specialized in such situation in College, can’t get a look?
Don’t get it.
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It’d be great to assume that the rookies could do that, but expecting a 4th round pick to instantly become a reliable red zone receiver isn’t realistic.
November 14th, 2012 at 8:24 pm
Priesttj12 Says: KK, because it doesn’t make sense unless you look at this inconsistent treatment when it’s one of their players. They have easily stereotyped players based along the lines of “Al Davis” type players. Just look at how they treat them as opposed to how they treat the players they brought in. It’s a double standard……….period===========================
Yep. Kicked Tyvon Branch to the curb. Huff. Seymour. Kelly. DHB. Feel free to jump in and stop me ’cause I can keep going.
November 14th, 2012 at 8:24 pm
yeah there are two ways of handling the blitz max protect or spread them out…but that would require thinking on da and krapps part…
November 14th, 2012 at 8:25 pm
Priesttj12 Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 8:19 pm
So has Jeremy Stewart mastered the playbook…….give me a break!!
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No, but Taiwan Jones is mildly retarded.
November 14th, 2012 at 8:25 pm
OK! fine if that is the case but then why did they hold Reece back for 7 weeks? It just doesn’t make sense when one player makes mistakes and gets benched but another makes huge mistakes and doesn’t, You can’t explain that to me.
All I want to see is some consistency in what the man is preaching……….period
November 14th, 2012 at 8:25 pm
dvd, routt, checkwa, bush, schilens, murphy…
November 14th, 2012 at 8:25 pm
“He’s got to prove to us that he can stay healthy, that he’s got to know what to do on every single play and he’s got to protect the football,” Allen said. “We’re giving him those opportunities in practice, and as he shows us he’s going to be able to do that, he’ll see more time.”
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Got to prove he can stay healthy ?
He’s healthy now. Play him. Fking idiot.
And let’s say TJ does have a problem digesting the playbook and knowing EVERY single play…
A REAL HC would know which plays TJ has down and run those when he’s in the game.
A REAL HC would play to his player’s strengths.
A REAL HC would demand that his OC and RB coaches work with TJ to make sure he learns every play.
DA is a fraud. Nothing more than an overhyped Mule defensive coordinator. Doesn’t have a freaking clue how to manage a roster, get the most out of his players, or assemble a decent staff.
Raids going nowhere under DA.
November 14th, 2012 at 8:26 pm
Al_is_theraiders Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 8:24 pm
yeah there are two ways of handling the blitz max protect or spread them out…but that would require thinking on da and krapps part…
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Max protect = RB involved in protection. I’ve seen numerous plays where the Raiders pass out of heavy max protection sets.
November 14th, 2012 at 8:26 pm
We must think alike.
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What’s the expression? Great Minds think alike?
November 14th, 2012 at 8:27 pm
Purvisman/Intrepid/ Full Disclosure Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 8:24 pm
Priesttj12 Says: KK, because it doesn’t make sense unless you look at this inconsistent treatment when it’s one of their players. They have easily stereotyped players based along the lines of “Al Davis” type players. Just look at how they treat them as opposed to how they treat the players they brought in. It’s a double standard……….period===========================
Yep. Kicked Tyvon Branch to the curb. Huff. Seymour. Kelly. DHB. Feel free to jump in and stop me ’cause I can keep going.
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Dude you’re not making any sense. Let’s forget it. Thanks for listening!
November 14th, 2012 at 8:28 pm
cpatton Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 8:25 pm
Priesttj12 Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 8:19 pm
So has Jeremy Stewart mastered the playbook…….give me a break!!
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No, but Taiwan Jones is mildly retarded.
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That was kind of the problem with the Al model. Smarts never entered the equation. Only HWS. And that is not a way to build a team.
November 14th, 2012 at 8:28 pm
must be why we have such a great record…max protect is having the rb in to protect or spread them out somebody will be open…
November 14th, 2012 at 8:28 pm
RAIDERMAN99 Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 8:25 pm
“He’s got to prove to us that he can stay healthy, that he’s got to know what to do on every single play and he’s got to protect the football,” Allen said. “We’re giving him those opportunities in practice, and as he shows us he’s going to be able to do that, he’ll see more time.”
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Got to prove he can stay healthy ?
He’s healthy now. Play him. Fking idiot.
And let’s say TJ does have a problem digesting the playbook and knowing EVERY single play…
A REAL HC would know which plays TJ has down and run those when he’s in the game.
A REAL HC would play to his player’s strengths.
A REAL HC would demand that his OC and RB coaches work with TJ to make sure he learns every play.
DA is a fraud. Nothing more than an overhyped Mule defensive coordinator. Doesn’t have a freaking clue how to manage a roster, get the most out of his players, or assemble a decent staff.
Raids going nowhere under DA.
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Thanks you! how these people can’t see this crap is beyond me. It’s blantantly obvious!
November 14th, 2012 at 8:29 pm
cpatton Says: Remember, things used to be so bad that Bruce Gradkowski was viewed as a savior and future franchise quarterback.=============================
Savior from Jarassic,yes. Don’t remember anyone caling him a franchise QB. Some liked him better than JC. That’s about it.
November 14th, 2012 at 8:30 pm
KoolKell Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 8:04 pm
Thankfully most of you know this troll is not the original KoolKell. Keep that in mind Gents.
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I’m just glad some of the blog standard bearers like yourself are sticking around throughout all this mess we’ve been having on this blog last couple days.
This place is turning into a circus of psychosis.
November 14th, 2012 at 8:31 pm
That was kind of the problem with the Al model. Smarts never entered the equation. Only HWS. And that is not a way to build a team.
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You have been sold a bill of goods son……….do the players DA and Reggie bring seems any smarter…….get a freakin clue.
Smith, Brisiel and Leinart just to name a few are we serious here? Boy what sheep!
November 14th, 2012 at 8:32 pm
I’ve seen TJ make some big plays……………Jeremy Stewart knows the offense better than TJ?
November 14th, 2012 at 8:32 pm
Purvisman/Intrepid/ Full Disclosure Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 8:24 pm
Priesttj12 Says: KK, because it doesn’t make sense unless you look at this inconsistent treatment when it’s one of their players. They have easily stereotyped players based along the lines of “Al Davis” type players. Just look at how they treat them as opposed to how they treat the players they brought in. It’s a double standard……….period===========================
Yep. Kicked Tyvon Branch to the curb. Huff. Seymour. Kelly. DHB. Feel free to jump in and stop me ’cause I can keep going.
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Dude you’re not making any sense. Let’s forget it. Thanks for listening!===============================
Wanted to respond, but you REALLY didn’t make any sense.
November 14th, 2012 at 8:32 pm
RAIDERMAN99 Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 8:25 pm
“He’s got to prove to us that he can stay healthy, that he’s got to know what to do on every single play and he’s got to protect the football,” Allen said. “We’re giving him those opportunities in practice, and as he shows us he’s going to be able to do that, he’ll see more time.”
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Got to prove he can stay healthy ?
He’s healthy now. Play him. Fking idiot.
And let’s say TJ does have a problem digesting the playbook and knowing EVERY single play…
A REAL HC would know which plays TJ has down and run those when he’s in the game.
A REAL HC would play to his player’s strengths.
A REAL HC would demand that his OC and RB coaches work with TJ to make sure he learns every play.
DA is a fraud. Nothing more than an overhyped Mule defensive coordinator. Doesn’t have a freaking clue how to manage a roster, get the most out of his players, or assemble a decent staff.
Raids going nowhere under DA.
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He’s a rookie head coach, plenty of guys like him have one onto successful careers. And I haven’t seen the team give up on him, which is generally the sign of a guy that needs to go.
I’ll agree that DA and the staff have been flops, and that this team is waaaay too talented to be 3-6. But the issues plaguing us now are the same ones by and large that have been the reasons we have lost the past 10 years… poor gap integrity in the run game, blown coverages, missed blocking assignments, people not knowing what to do, stupid procedural penalties. These have been issues REGARDLESS of the head coach or personnel.
When you are a player and your team is constantly changing schemes and coaches, you cannot get comfortable in what you are doing. This is one of the main reasons why rookies make big mistakes, they have not been in the system long enough. This is why we give up backbreaking runs and heartbreaking passes, it isn’t because our guys suck (not always). It’s because they don’t know what the hell to do.
There’s no reason, for example, a d line hat has 3 300lb players, is so poor against the run. Or why receivers consistently find themselves WIDE OPEN downfield (Malcolm Floyd).
These are issues that will not be fixed by firing our head coach, but rather but allowing him the three years that most teams grant to a rebuilding program. Firing our head coach (#7 on the decade but who’s counting) will mean new schemes and less comfort ability.
November 14th, 2012 at 8:33 pm
KoolKell Says: I’ve seen TJ make some big plays……==
What regular season game?
November 14th, 2012 at 8:34 pm
Thanks Raider Steve. Yeah the semi’s are being run out.
November 14th, 2012 at 8:35 pm
Some of you have been lied to so much you don’t know what to believe so you believe whatever the majority believes because it’s easier. I’ve been around that org. for some 30 years. To say we didn’t look for tough smart football players is about is accurate as saying the earth is flat…..period
November 14th, 2012 at 8:36 pm
Consistently firing your coaching staff / front office does not lead to success… I would like to see just one time where this happened. It does not say “we know what we are doing,” it says “stay away from us, we are dysfunctional and do not know how to win football games.”
Once in a blue moon will a rookie head coach, or even a veteran on a new team, lead them to a good first season. Many times it is indeed a regression on year one. At one time, Bill Walsh, Parcells, Belichick, and countless others were called flops. No, DA is probably not that. But having ANYONE in there, if only for the sake of consistency for a change, is better than change for the sake of change. That model has lead us nowhere.
November 14th, 2012 at 8:37 pm
CPatton,
Are you sure Allen hasn’t lost this team?
Kind of looked that way to me the way the defense and special teams are playing.
I know publicly they aren’t saying anything.
November 14th, 2012 at 8:37 pm
Everybody write a letter to Mark Davis, asking him to bring back Hue as a Coach or OC!!!
November 14th, 2012 at 8:37 pm
Thanks for the time fellas but I aint in the mood for nonsense……take care!
November 14th, 2012 at 8:41 pm
Priesttj12 Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 8:35 pm
Some of you have been lied to so much you don’t know what to believe so you believe whatever the majority believes because it’s easier. I’ve been around that org. for some 30 years. To say we didn’t look for tough smart football players is about is accurate as saying the earth is flat…..period
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Spot on.
Casper, Biletnikoff, Lyle Alzado (toughest player I remember), the incomparable Ted Hendricks, the list goes on and on.
The “athlete” guys were much fewer, Bo Jackson, Cliff Branch, who after that? If anything, Oakland was known as a place where many a player had excellent twilight years, some reviving their careers (Jerry Rice, Ronnie Lott, Rod Woodson, Alzado, Hendricks, Mike Haynes, Gannon and Romanowski even).
November 14th, 2012 at 8:42 pm
That what Reggie should’ve thought about………maybe we wouldn’t be sitting here 3-6.
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Once in a blue moon will a rookie head coach, or even a veteran on a new team, lead them to a good first season. Many times it is indeed a regression on year one. At one time, Bill Walsh, Parcells, Belichick, and countless others were called flops. No, DA is probably not that. But having ANYONE in there, if only for the sake of consistency for a change, is better than change for the sake of change. That model has lead us nowhere.
November 14th, 2012 at 8:43 pm
Priesttj12 Says: To say we didn’t look for tough smart football players is about is accurate as saying the earth is flat…..period==========================
And when Priest says ‘period’ it is gospel. The other thirty one teams were looking for soft, dumb players.
November 14th, 2012 at 8:44 pm
Raider Steve Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 8:37 pm
CPatton,
Are you sure Allen hasn’t lost this team?
Kind of looked that way to me the way the defense and special teams are playing.
I know publicly they aren’t saying anything.
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No, I’m not in the locker room. But from what I see, I mean I think Baltimore would have been a different game if 4th and 1 panned out. Atlanta, Miami, San Diego SHOULD have been wins. Tampa could have been one. Only game I felt was non competitive was Denver, and it’s Peyton so it wasn’t a fair fight.
What I see is the same issues that have been going wrong under every guy we’ve had… the biggest issues are the defensive melt downs IMO. There are just too many good players to give up 97 points in 2 games, but it’s always stop, stop, big play. It’s how it’s always been.
November 14th, 2012 at 8:48 pm
Priesttj12 Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 8:42 pm
That what Reggie should’ve thought about………maybe we wouldn’t be sitting here 3-6.
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Honestly, I would rather have Hue Jackson but I understand wanting to get his guy. Even Jackson supporters will admit that he was power hungry, and would not have given McKenzie much roster control without a fight.
Truth be told, of anyone we’ve had since Gruden I wish we still had Tom Cable. I give him more credit than Hue for the teams success, 12-10 if you count the first 6 games after he left with the team he built. But I can’t have Tom Cable, I’m stuck with DA and I think keeping him gives us our best chance to compete next year. I feel like hiring a new guy will just mean another year of finding his guys and installing his system.
November 14th, 2012 at 8:48 pm
Otto was tough. Bill Pickel. Howie Long. Matt Millen. Upshaw, Shell. It’s hard to stop. Tooz.
November 14th, 2012 at 8:49 pm
Gotta understand too, DA came into the year without tools most HC’s get… like a first round pick, a second round pick, and more than about 3 million in cap to play with.
November 14th, 2012 at 8:50 pm
Purvisman/Intrepid/ Full Disclosure Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 8:48 pm
Otto was tough. Bill Pickel. Howie Long. Matt Millen. Upshaw, Shell. It’s hard to stop. Tooz.
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I’ll always defer to Alzado, although I completely forgot about Pickel. I feel like his career was cut short, did he play more than like 4 years or am I mistaken?
November 14th, 2012 at 8:52 pm
Cpattpn,
I think Hue would have stepped back in lieu of keeping his job.
All it would’ve taken is some straight talk from Reggie and hue would have gone along.
We’ll never know for sure.
November 14th, 2012 at 8:53 pm
Cpatton, so, we should play ZBS next year, without Knapp, perhaps?
November 14th, 2012 at 8:56 pm
Some of the problem with pointing out those other first yr. coaches who turned out to be successful after rough starts like DA’s is I wonder how many of them inherited a team that was 8-8 for two consecutive yr’s when they took over.
I know we won close games etc. but some fans have trouble getting over that..and being in the playoff chase and playing games that matter the last few weeks of the season.
November 14th, 2012 at 8:59 pm
KoolKell Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 8:53 pm
Cpatton, so, we should play ZBS next year, without Knapp, perhaps?
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ZBS is a horrible fit for the team with the personnel we have, I think all would agree on that. But the only way I would be for a coaching change would be if Al Saunders were offered the job, someone who has been there and knows the strengths of the team.
It isn’t as if ZBS can’t work, or the defense we run is meant to leave guys wide open and allow 80 yard runs. More practice will lead to better execution, an offseason will lead to players who are more adept at running it. Ideally, Greg Knapp would realize he is an idiot and misusing personnel, switch to a power scheme, but that’s more of a pipe dream.
I mean, if a proven guy could come in at ONE coordinator spot, and that’s the only major change we make, maybe that can work – without a wholesale change, some consistency, etc… But getting a quality FA OC is unlikely, it would more likely be a QB coach for the team with the third highest rated passer, who was a GA three years ago.
I hate Greg Knapp. Hated him years ago, hate him now. If I could be persuaded into one coaching change, t would be him. But I’m iffy on whether getting rid of him would actually improve the team.
November 14th, 2012 at 9:00 pm
cpatton Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 8:49 pm
Gotta understand too, DA came into the year without tools most HC’s get… like a first round pick, a second round pick, and more than about 3 million in cap to play with.
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At last count though Reggie had 6 million left when the smoke cleared.
November 14th, 2012 at 9:01 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 8:56 pm
Some of the problem with pointing out those other first yr. coaches who turned out to be successful after rough starts like DA’s is I wonder how many of them inherited a team that was 8-8 for two consecutive yr’s when they took over.
I know we won close games etc. but some fans have trouble getting over that..and being in the playoff chase and playing games that matter the last few weeks of the season.
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I’m not saying he’s Belichick, but if memory serves me he took a Patriots team that twice made the playoffs to a 5 or 6 win season.
November 14th, 2012 at 9:04 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 9:00 pm
cpatton Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 8:49 pm
Gotta understand too, DA came into the year without tools most HC’s get… like a first round pick, a second round pick, and more than about 3 million in cap to play with.
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At last count though Reggie had 6 million left when the smoke cleared.
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Yes, which was after releasing our best pass rusher, (probably) our best cover corner, and our starting TE. Also not resigning our top FA, Michael Bush, which has really hurt the team, and our starting center. What we were able to do is sign a pair of corners who would probably not start at nickel for most teams, and no depth players at all. It’s not the ideal spot for success.
November 14th, 2012 at 9:04 pm
CPatton, you agree that DA and the staff have been flops – but want to stick with it for 3 years in the interest of continuity and the hope that DA MIGHT eventually pan out ?
3 years ? Really ?
I say fk that.
Not going to tolerate 3 years of learning on the job and HOPING he might eventually get it together.
I’m willing to give Reggie 3 years to rework the roster.
It doesn’t take 3 years to know whether a guy is going to cut the mustard as a HC.
Raids could be 0-9 now and I’d be willing to stick with DA if I thought he was doing a good job coaching the team, had assembled a good staff, and was getting the most out of what was available to him.
But I don’t see that.
I’m for continuity. I’m for stability.
But it has to be with the right people.
DA and his staff aren’t those people.
3 years, my butt.
November 14th, 2012 at 9:05 pm
McFadden is going to be questionable until week 16… what a bum
November 14th, 2012 at 9:05 pm
Well, they came in and ripped up the carpets, video and phone systems, gutted the scouts, fumigated the offices.
So, they were in the mindset of ripping up everything, and starting afresh. But you can’t throw the baby out with the bath water.
November 14th, 2012 at 9:13 pm
Some of the problem with pointing out those other first yr. coaches who turned out to be successful after rough starts like DA’s is I wonder how many of them inherited a team that was 8-8 for two consecutive yr’s when they took over.
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Funny you should ask.
1998 Pats went 9-7 and in the playoffs
1999 Pats went 8-8
2000 Pats (1st year with Belicheck) went 5-11
Never had a losing season again.
November 14th, 2012 at 9:13 pm
I don’t think Greg Knapp is going to change anytime soon. Next year or the year after, IMO..
He is what he is, and has been pretty consistent.
November 14th, 2012 at 9:14 pm
RAIDERMAN99 Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 9:04 pm
CPatton, you agree that DA and the staff have been flops – but want to stick with it for 3 years in the interest of continuity and the hope that DA MIGHT eventually pan out ?
3 years ? Really ?
I say fk that.
Not going to tolerate 3 years of learning on the job and HOPING he might eventually get it together.
I’m willing to give Reggie 3 years to rework the roster.
It doesn’t take 3 years to know whether a guy is going to cut the mustard as a HC.
Raids could be 0-9 now and I’d be willing to stick with DA if I thought he was doing a good job coaching the team, had assembled a good staff, and was getting the most out of what was available to him.
But I don’t see that.
I’m for continuity. I’m for stability.
But it has to be with the right people.
DA and his staff aren’t those people.
3 years, my butt.
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The thing is, the only thing that has actually been more of an issue this year is the run game. The pass game has improved IMO, especially without a run game. Run defense, pass defense, penalties… they’re things that were issues before him, and with a more talented defense.
By flop I mean, I expected better. The team was so close to the post season last year I almost expected it this season. I’m more disappointed than I have been in this team for a while because I actually expected something for a change.
Here’s what I think. If you coach in the NFL, you have a reasonable amount of talent. The schemes you use, more important that your guys can run them than what the actual scheme is. Gary Kubiak, I think he is a terrible coach but his team has been running the same scheme and it’s working. Jim Caldwell, we went to the Super Bowl yet he’s a terrible coach, not one team offered him even a coordinator spot. Billich won a SB, yet no team offered him a job when his contract expired.
It’s not like if you don’t have Bill Walsh, you CANT win. Teams do it all the time, look at the Eagles, or the Cowboys. It’s not like IF WE HAD Bill Walsh, we’d be contenders – with our roster, I’m just not sure.
I’ve just seen too much change. It’s no good for the perception of the team, it’s no good for the players on it, I don’t think it translates into wins and losses.
If Allen regresses in year two, barring some major injuries, then we’ll talk. But walking into this mess, I’m not sure we could realistically be more than 5-4.
November 14th, 2012 at 9:16 pm
I hate Greg Knapp. Hated him years ago, hate him now. If I could be persuaded into one coaching change, t would be him. But I’m iffy on whether getting rid of him would actually improve the team.
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LMAO. You’re incredible. If you could be persuaded ?
Bwahahaha.
OK, stick with Krapp.
Continuity with someone you hate and stinks is the way to go.
Continuity is more important than quality people.
No, a better OC wouldn’t improve things. Sticking with Krapp will.
Give me a break, please.
Incredible, I tell ya.
November 14th, 2012 at 9:18 pm
Taiwan Jones got passes over by 130 D-I schools, wasn’t invited to the NFL combine behind about 45 collegiate RB’s, and has had two different coaching staffs tell him to go cover kickoffs and never give him the ball.
Why do people think he can be a starting RB? Hell, there is plenty of guys who can’t play in the NFL that had a good game or two. Jamarcus certainly did. Joe Aska did. Nick Bell did.
Taiwan can’t play.
November 14th, 2012 at 9:21 pm
I remember hearing Bum Phillips say on TV, about Don Shula ” he’ll take his team and beat your’in, and take your team and beat his’in.”
He Adapted to his players, not the other way around.
November 14th, 2012 at 9:22 pm
RAIDERMAN99 Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 9:16 pm
I hate Greg Knapp. Hated him years ago, hate him now. If I could be persuaded into one coaching change, t would be him. But I’m iffy on whether getting rid of him would actually improve the team.
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LMAO. You’re incredible. If you could be persuaded ?
Bwahahaha.
OK, stick with Krapp.
Continuity with someone you hate and stinks is the way to go.
Continuity is more important than quality people.
No, a better OC wouldn’t improve things. Sticking with Krapp will.
Give me a break, please.
Incredible, I tell ya.
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Look around at all the teams in the NFL, the teams that succeed have had long term coaching staffs by and large. The Giants, Kevin Gilbride used to be a reviled coach. I life in that area, people hated him. Not he’s cherished, and Eli Manning is doing amazing.
Please find me an example of a team that changes willy nilly and it works out well. It doesn’t work.
What I know is that Knapp is unwilling to change to fit the roster, but he runs a scheme that has proven to work at this level. It’s not like we can’t play offense with him, it’s just tough with guys that don’t fit and I hate that he is unwilling to change to fit his personnel.
Getting an upgrade, that’s no guarantee. You think a quality OC will come here, you’re out of your mind. Why, so he can be the next in a long line of one year Raider OCs? Because our guys consistently get promoted? Oakland has basically killed the career of Al Saunders, who somehow couldn’t find a real job last year. Because our HC/GM show loyalty to their guys?
Firing Knapp means entering the crapshoot lottery, hoping this unproven guy happens to be able to call plays, relate to players, run something we can succeed with, it’s far from a guarantee. Even then, it will mean everyone is moving away from ZBS, the scheme all the players ran the previous season. It’s no guarantee everyone will be A-OK playing power football again.
November 14th, 2012 at 9:25 pm
KoolKell Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 9:21 pm
I remember hearing Bum Phillips say on TV, about Don Shula ” he’ll take his team and beat your’in, and take your team and beat his’in.”
He Adapted to his players, not the other way around.
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It would be great if we could get a Don Shula, or a Bill Belichick. I just think the odds of that happening are so very slim, and even in that event it will likely mean another wasted year while he gets settled in here.
November 14th, 2012 at 9:28 pm
No, I don’t think the Raiders killed Al Saunder’s career, I think he requested to be an assistant. He was going to retire.
November 14th, 2012 at 9:28 pm
when the eff will people stop giving this idiot excuses? no backup snapper, zbs doesnt work ( oh i just realized that in week 7), hire a chemistry teacher for defense coordinator (the worst in raider history), lies to his players, smiles with donkey coaches after getting reamed, takes the fake fg without emotion, posted back to back blowout losses most points in raider history…man even norv turner didnt do this sheet…
November 14th, 2012 at 9:30 pm
I think there are plenty of coaches who are player oriented rather than scheme oriented. You gotta ride the horses you have.
November 14th, 2012 at 9:31 pm
KoolKell Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 9:28 pm
No, I don’t think the Raiders killed Al Saunder’s career, I think he requested to be an assistant. He was going to retire.
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http://arrowheadaddict.com/2012/02/01/al-saunders-interviews-for-chiefs-offensive-coordinator/
I remember reading this last season, forgot which team. See, even the offensively challenged Chiefs said no-thanks to Al Saunders.
November 14th, 2012 at 9:33 pm
JFB, you’re driving off the road again. I’m worried about you.
You’ve watched Slo for several years now, and still haven’t accepted he sucks.
You’ve seen Krapp destroy the Raid running game and make the offense an unwatchable joke, but haven’t accepted he sucks.
You haven’t seen TJ play, but have concluded he sucks bcz he wasn’t Div-1 and this staff doesn’t play him.
Stay away from the sugar, my friend.
November 14th, 2012 at 9:34 pm
There are only 2 Raider OC’s since Gruden to even find an EQUAL position in the NFL… Bill Callahan (Dallas OC, hired last season after many years as OL coach) and Jimmy Raye (former SF OC, since replaced.) It is a place where offensive minds go to deteriorate.
November 14th, 2012 at 9:36 pm
I get what Patton is saying about continuity which is why I wanted to stick with Hue, but i also see that DA is not a guy who is impressing me AT ALL.
My problem is the team is regressing badly.
It’s hard for me to accept that us making a 4th and one would have made a difference in a 55-20 shellacking. That kind of beatdown is flat out embarrassing as a Raider fan. And then the humiliation of the fake fg making national news.
DA is the HC of a team that was a stop away from the division title, and turned it quickly back into an embarrassment.
We got punked badly. We look like the weakest, feeble team in the league. Like the little nerd being beat up by the big bully.
People feel sorry for us….THAT is pathetic.
I look at DA and hear his response and it reminds of Dan Quayle in the debate with Lloyd Bentsen.
It’s sad.
November 14th, 2012 at 9:37 pm
Have to go. Talk with you guys another time. Take care everyone.
November 14th, 2012 at 9:38 pm
The Chiefs didn’t say no-thank you to Saunders, it was the other way around, according to that article.
November 14th, 2012 at 9:40 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 9:36 pm
I get what Patton is saying about continuity which is why I wanted to stick with Hue, but i also see that DA is not a guy who is impressing me AT ALL.
My problem is the team is regressing badly.
It’s hard for me to accept that us making a 4th and one would have made a difference in a 55-20 shellacking. That kind of beatdown is flat out embarrassing as a Raider fan. And then the humiliation of the fake fg making national news.
DA is the HC of a team that was a stop away from the division title, and turned it quickly back into an embarrassment.
We got punked badly. We look like the weakest, feeble team in the league. Like the little nerd being beat up by the big bully.
People feel sorry for us….THAT is pathetic.
I look at DA and hear his response and it reminds of Dan Quayle in the debate with Lloyd Bentsen.
It’s sad.
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You’re not as bad as you look when you lose, and you’re not as good as look when you win.
We aren’t playing the Ravens every week, and we won’t lose by 30 every week. Oakland still has the Browns, the Chiefs, the Panthers on the schedule. Cincinnati and San Diego could easily be wins. Even New Orleans, or the Broncos IN Oakland on national TV, are not sure losses.
I realize things look bad now. They will probably not look worse all year long.
Plus, DA beat the Steelers, and that is worth 3 wins.
November 14th, 2012 at 9:40 pm
but still some people in here want to give him more years? wtf?
November 14th, 2012 at 9:41 pm
Take it easy, Raiderman99!
November 14th, 2012 at 9:41 pm
Maybe this weekend will show us something about DA.
I think it’ll show alot.
I don’t expect playoffs at this point, but i think it’s fair as a fan to expect this team to at least be tough and competitive.
Can DA get us to be that this Sunday?
I think this game will show us alot about DA.
November 14th, 2012 at 9:42 pm
I think it’s easy to come up with excuses (I love Al but he left us in kind of a bind), but that shouldn’t impact the effort and execution we see on the field. Knapp and Hoffman need to go, period!
November 14th, 2012 at 9:43 pm
it is worth 3 wins but how many pts against us the last two weeks?
November 14th, 2012 at 9:43 pm
KoolKell Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 9:38 pm
The Chiefs didn’t say no-thank you to Saunders, it was the other way around, according to that article.
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I’m going off memory, but I recall saunders interviewing for the OC job with Oakland and not getting hired. Then KC hired some nobody. Then he took the assistant job here. But I don’t really care enough to look up all the articles and dates.
Still, the guy should be an OC somewhere.
November 14th, 2012 at 9:46 pm
I’m not so concerned with final scores as I am with the team’s toughness and discipline. Sure, we blew up a solid o-line unit, took some hits in FA by not having any cap space, and are working through a transition, but I’m tired of being ashamed of what I see on the field. That’s all I really care about at this point; to see the coaches manage to put together a tight gameplan.
November 14th, 2012 at 9:47 pm
Al_is_theraiders Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 9:43 pm
it is worth 3 wins but how many pts against us the last two weeks?
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97. Although honestly I’m not sure we’re any different than last season, when we set the club record for points allowed and league record for allowinc >5 YPC and some high number of passing TDs. And this year we’re down our best pass rusher, top 2 CBs (really top 5 considering injuries), and have no run game and no time of possession.
Even special teams, frankly were they ever really so special? Ford was a good return man, but he reminds me so much of Johnnie Lee Higgins I don’t know what his actual talent was. Our only good plays were off our specialist legs, or hoping a Lechler punt would get muffed. Coverage has always been bad, returns are generally poor unless we break one. And the long snapper debacle, not sure most teams wouldn’t go through that under the same circumstance.
November 14th, 2012 at 9:48 pm
Patton.
Hey, anytime we beat Pittsburgh is a great day. I was doing back flips of joy and happiness when we beat em in our 2-14 yr.
I can see Brees putting up a 60 burger on this defense.
I can also envision us hanging in there for a while.
I cannot however see us winning the game.
I’m thinking we may hang in there for awhile then in the 3rd and 4th the game just slipping away by a few td’s.
I DO NOT want it to go down that way, but after last week…i just don’t know how into it this team is at this point.
November 14th, 2012 at 9:50 pm
yeah but the record? what about the teams confidence? did anyone expect to beat the ravens? i dont think even da did.
November 14th, 2012 at 9:53 pm
i hope they win i hope they win easily but i just dont see dennis allen as a legit coach…he may be one day far from now but i dont want to lose the next 3-4 years only for him to have a good season and leave…this guy is not a raider coach.
November 14th, 2012 at 9:55 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 9:48 pm
Patton.
Hey, anytime we beat Pittsburgh is a great day. I was doing back flips of joy and happiness when we beat em in our 2-14 yr.
I can see Brees putting up a 60 burger on this defense.
I can also envision us hanging in there for a while.
I cannot however see us winning the game.
I’m thinking we may hang in there for awhile then in the 3rd and 4th the game just slipping away by a few td’s.
I DO NOT want it to go down that way, but after last week…i just don’t know how into it this team is at this point.
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The Saints defense is so bad, even we might be able to run on them. If special teams can make a few plays, I could see a win. I’ve given up hope on the defense doing anything this season.
November 14th, 2012 at 9:57 pm
Final word: at least give DA one more year.
Alright, I’m off to bed.
November 14th, 2012 at 9:59 pm
KoolKell Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 9:30 pm
I think there are plenty of coaches who are player oriented rather than scheme oriented. You gotta ride the horses you have.
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Right. They aren’t doing that. They are still sticking with the schemes THEY (COACHES) wanted to implement.
November 14th, 2012 at 9:59 pm
Purvisman/Intrepid/ Full Disclosure Says:
November 13th, 2012 at 7:03 am
Albert Bigelow Paine Says: They said that it doesn’t matter how great a coach is if you give him a bad team.======================================
Bum Phillips on Bear Bryant.”He can take his’n and beat your’n and take your’n and beat his’n.”
KoolKell Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 9:21 pm
I remember hearing Bum Phillips say on TV, about Don Shula ” he’ll take his team and beat your’in, and take your team and beat his’in.”
November 14th, 2012 at 10:05 pm
Allen said. “We’re giving him those opportunities in practice, and as he shows us he’s going to be able to do that, he’ll see more time.”
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Look for Taiwan to get 3 carries vs Saints.
November 14th, 2012 at 10:07 pm
KoolKell Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 9:30 pm
I think there are plenty of coaches who are player oriented rather than scheme oriented. You gotta ride the horses you have.
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That’s it in a nut shell. DA and knapp failed to build around the players they had. Instead they had a pipe dream. What they were smokin in that pipe is anyone’s guess.
November 14th, 2012 at 10:09 pm
Cpatton Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 9:57 pm
Final word: at least give DA one more year.
Alright, I’m off to bed.
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Ok. But not the OC.
November 14th, 2012 at 10:10 pm
504 Raider Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 10:05 pm
Allen said. “We’re giving him those opportunities in practice, and as he shows us he’s going to be able to do that, he’ll see more time.”
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Look for Taiwan to get 3 carries vs Saints.
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Why don’t they just take him out to mid-field and execute him in front of the entire crowd for possibly fumbling?
While blindly letting Adams field all punts…
November 14th, 2012 at 10:11 pm
DA has a play book full of coach speak. That’s a fact. Book it. Print it. He is extremely good at it.
November 14th, 2012 at 10:13 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 4:37 pm
If history has taught us anything, those will be his numbers midway thru the second quarter.
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if history has taught us anything, it’s that whitey descends from neanderthals and was created to enslave and exploit the peaceful black population, and that black teachers, philosophers, coaches, leaders, and quarterbacks, have routinely been held back by amerikkka’s white supremacist……
oh, man. i couldn’t even finish that joke. i wanted to punch myself in the face.
November 14th, 2012 at 10:14 pm
JFB,
If Taiwan can’t play, why is he active every week?
BTW, Taiwan has dyslexia and had trouble getting in to Division 1 schools based on academics, Moron.
You usually have some good insights, but this time you don’t even know wtf you are talking about, meatball.
November 14th, 2012 at 10:18 pm
Taiwan can’t play.
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This from a guy who glorified Garbagekowski and Tebow because according to him, those twn “CAN PLAY”
November 14th, 2012 at 10:20 pm
a lot of people here, and myself at times, have wondered why jones would have a couple miscues count so heavily against him from so long ago.
however, this article makes it seem like taiwan is continuing to struggle in practice with assignments and ball protection.
i mean the PS kid was that much more prepared? well, i guess so.
i wouldn’t count on taiwan being around next season.
November 14th, 2012 at 10:23 pm
Dr_robert Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 10:13 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 4:37 pm
If history has taught us anything, those will be his numbers midway thru the second quarter.
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if history has taught us anything, it’s that whitey descends from neanderthals and was created to enslave and exploit the peaceful black population, and that black teachers, philosophers, coaches, leaders, and quarterbacks, have routinely been held back by amerikkka’s white supremacist……
oh, man. i couldn’t even finish that joke. i wanted to punch myself in the face.
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Almost got me there! Ha!
November 14th, 2012 at 10:24 pm
poor missdick. he really chose the wrong guy to rail against. poor kid. he must feel like a mitt romney supporter right now. “fuking bullsh!t! i can’t believe palmer is on pace for almost 5k yards. my posts are seeming ridiculous to even me now. stupid white people!”
November 14th, 2012 at 10:25 pm
Purvisman/Intrepid/ Full Disclosure Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 7:41 pm
SaintKaufman Says:
M20,
It’s not that we missed it, it’s that how long are you guys going to beat on that horse? We all know he is a bitter, angry, disenfranchised SOB that probably spends most of his life thinking about how he and his brethren have been wronged and how pissed he is about it.
Enough already! You guys keep giving him reasons to spout his anger and hate issues. Let it go=========
Ignorance is to be pitied and assisted in any way possible. Arrogance in an ignorant person is an invitation to the treatment he gets.
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THANK YOU
November 14th, 2012 at 10:27 pm
Yeah Gdog,
Taiwan not playing is mind boggling especially if he’s getting some decent reviews and they keeping him on roster.
November 14th, 2012 at 10:27 pm
mcfadden20—no missdick on here today. on the other hand, he is probably plotting a tower shooting because u (and me).
November 14th, 2012 at 10:28 pm
Cpatton Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 8:25 pm
Priesttj12 Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 8:19 pm
So has Jeremy Stewart mastered the playbook…….give me a break!!
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No, but Taiwan Jones is mildly retarded. === AS ARE MOST BABOONS…AVG IQ = 70
November 14th, 2012 at 10:28 pm
so……….DA does NOT trust taiwan, but he DOES trust adams. ok.
November 14th, 2012 at 10:32 pm
fangs–i bet ur a very unhappy person, aren’t u?
November 14th, 2012 at 10:32 pm
Yeah I can see where there is no scenario the has Taiwan on the roster next year. Damn shame too.
I also think Pryor gets cut at end of Training Camp.
Our top pick will be best available pass rusher.
Seymour is gone also.
November 14th, 2012 at 10:32 pm
fangs—do u even know any blacks or jews?
November 14th, 2012 at 10:33 pm
i’m not sure about pryor. seems they might try him at wr.
November 14th, 2012 at 10:35 pm
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Why don’t they just take him out to mid-field and execute him in front of the entire crowd for possibly fumbling?
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Can they do that to the defense?
The execution part…
November 14th, 2012 at 10:35 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 8:07 pm
mcfadden20. Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 7:36 pm
All these guys going pro-mcfadden are just trolls lmfao
real Raiders fans are tired of Mcfadden going down for the year after ankle sprains, guys like SUggs come back after serious injuries in less time than mcfadden takes for coming back from these kinda injuries
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Thx. for your post earlier. I’m glad you enjoyed that.
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That was awesome man , hahahaha, i started reading it up as a normal post then i realized where you were going lmfao
November 14th, 2012 at 10:36 pm
dr_robert Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 10:27 pm
mcfadden20—no missdick on here today. on the other hand, he is probably plotting a tower shooting because u (and me).
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Miss super b1tch hahaaha enough said
November 14th, 2012 at 10:38 pm
Someone the other day alluded to Taiwan being in the doghouse over some personal beef.
I’ve seen some crazy crap like that happen down here with the Saints years ago.
Jeff Blake was the Starter the year before Aaron Brooks took over and Blake was the new backup. Brooks had a pair of 4 int games and Haslett would not even pull him. Turns out that Blake was banging Haslett’s “Saintsation” and the only way Blake would play was if Brooks had a Joe Theismann type injury during the game.
November 14th, 2012 at 10:44 pm
let the jeremy stewart era begin.
November 14th, 2012 at 10:44 pm
Speaking of “Saintsations,” many in the media have Sean Payton pegged for Dallas since his contract got voided and he has house in Dallas where the wife and kid lives.
Well that ain’t heppening because Payton got caught banging a Saintsation which is why the wife took the kid and skip town in the middle of the school year because it was too embarrassing for her to live down here with everyone knowing about it. And she doesn’t want Payton up there with her.
November 14th, 2012 at 10:47 pm
504,
That’s crazy! Do you have a link to the story?
November 14th, 2012 at 10:52 pm
We need to get Pryor involved in some packages. There’s no reason not to. Saints D is porous, Palmer needs a breather, season’s pretty much done. Let’s see what the kid can do.
November 14th, 2012 at 10:59 pm
pryor won’t see the field as a qb this season. DA needs wins. he will NOT go away from the golden haired hero. possibly as a receiver. but we would have already seen it. DA is feeling the pressure. He will play only those he thinks give him the best chance to win. no way he tries anyone out. unless reggie gives the order.
November 14th, 2012 at 11:03 pm
Dr_robert Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 10:32 pm
fangs—do u even know any blacks or jews? ==== ONLY THE ONES HANGING IN MY OAK TREE OUT BACK
November 14th, 2012 at 11:05 pm
GO TEXAS!!! 100,000 SIGNATURES TO SECEDE FROM THIS BABOON RUN COUNTRY!!!….LOOK OUT BABOON & BEANERS YOUR TIME IS UP.
November 14th, 2012 at 11:07 pm
Papertiger418 Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 10:52 pm
We need to get Pryor involved in some packages. ===== IN A PACKAGE POST MARKED “RETURN TO AFRICA”
November 14th, 2012 at 11:12 pm
Annnndd that should be the end of Goethels injury plagued career with the Raiders.
McK should try and trade RoMac to some team for a 3rd or 4th rounder before the draft.
Also, and I hate to say it. He should see what he can get for DMC. If he can get a 2nd and a 4th in this years draft and then a 2nd in next years draft, he should really look into dealing DMC. If he can get a late 1st and 3rd for DMC in this years draft, that would be ideal. DA and Knapp have ruined DMC’s career.
Oh and Brisiel at RG stinks and is overpaid.
Seymour will probably retire and Kelly will probably be cut…at least let’s hope. Houston, Bryant and a beast NT type in the draft will take the old guys place (Seymour Butts and Kellys) who make too much moneys place in the inside.
The team needs to another beast OLB/pass rusher type in the draft to go along with Burris and Wheeler.
A good CB is needed also and a RT. I also would like to see a Center, with Wiz moving back to LG.
If they get picks for DMC and RoMac, then they can draft a RB.
November 14th, 2012 at 11:12 pm
fangsraiders Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 11:05 pm
GO TEXAS!!! 100,000 SIGNATURES TO SECEDE FROM THIS BABOON RUN COUNTRY!!!….LOOK OUT BABOON & BEANERS YOUR TIME IS UP.
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I don’t know fangs. That seems a little insensitive.
November 14th, 2012 at 11:19 pm
i would love it if texas seceded. all the moronic southerners could go live there. it would be awesome. in fact, i’d be happy to let the entire south secede.
November 14th, 2012 at 11:21 pm
why do people always WAY overestimate what we can get for people in trades?
mcclain would get us no better than a 4th. probably a 5th.
dmc, with his poor year and injury history, would get us maybe a 3rd.
both of them are more likely to be released.
November 14th, 2012 at 11:24 pm
two years after being the #4 overall pick, aaron curry was traded to the raiders for a 7th rounder and a conditional pick. stock falls quickly.
November 14th, 2012 at 11:25 pm
a third rounder actually seems high for dmc. maybe we would get a 4th and a 5th.
November 14th, 2012 at 11:25 pm
300.papertiger418 Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 10:47 pm
504,
That’s crazy! Do you have a link to the story?
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No link, but that is common knowledge down here. Media won’t touch it for fear of being sued. New orleans is a big city but very small. Everybody knows everybody or someone who does.
Just like when Saints/Hornets owner Tom Benson had to put grandaughter/owner-to-be Rita Benson LeBlanc in “timeout” because she was not taking care of business in day to day operations and he was strongly considering not handing over the Teams to her when he dies. Word on the street is she has been distracted by being involved in a gay relationship with a former Local news lady turned politition. My wife found this out in a yoga class down here. Nobody cares about this kind of stuff but BSPN would drool over this kind of information and try to concoct all kinds of reasons why the Saints suck this year.
November 14th, 2012 at 11:47 pm
dr_robert Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 11:25 pm
a third rounder actually seems high for dmc. maybe we would get a 4th and a 5th.
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If Tim Tebow can get so many picks for Denver, we can def get atleast a 2nd for Dmac
November 14th, 2012 at 11:59 pm
would u want the raiders to trade a 2nd for an injury plagued flash in the pan? what team would do that? what team would want to invest a high pick in a guy who has had an up and down career with lots of injuries? i just don’t see it happening.
November 15th, 2012 at 12:07 am
we could trade him straight up for mjd.
or perhaps the colts, saints, cardinals, or packers.
maybe even the dolphins.
but i think a 3rd would be as high as we could get. and i think it’s more like a 4th and a 5th. just history.
November 15th, 2012 at 12:09 am
dmc will be 26 at the beginning of next season. rb’s go downhill fast at 30. that means 4 years of production IF he stays healthy, which is something he’s NEVER done. he might just stay here and we’re stuck with him.
November 15th, 2012 at 12:17 am
Dr_robert Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 11:19 pm
i would love it if texas seceded. all the moronic southerners could go live there. it would be awesome. in fact, i’d be happy to let the entire south secede. ============= YES…A SOUTHERN PARADISE!!1….NO BABOONS TOO FEED….A SAFE PLACE FOR WHITE GIRLS FROM THE BABOON RAPISTS….AN ALL WHITE HEAVEN ON EARTH!!!
November 15th, 2012 at 12:28 am
Which beer do you guys like ?
November 15th, 2012 at 12:29 am
dr_robert Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 12:07 am
we could trade him straight up for mjd.
or perhaps the colts, saints, cardinals, or packers.
maybe even the dolphins.
but i think a 3rd would be as high as we could get. and i think it’s more like a 4th and a 5th. just history.
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If we can sign him for some cheap contract that is loaded with incentives he might stay healthy for once and live up to his status
November 15th, 2012 at 12:36 am
I’m from India and i bought this beer called golden eagle lager beer (imported from India)and it sucks , of to 7/11 for better beer
November 15th, 2012 at 1:09 am
Tony Bergstrom needs to keep practicing @ the Guard position. He should be the heir apparent @ LG with Cooper Carlisle returning to RG until next year when the Raiders can address that situation.
Unless the Raiders continue to plummet (and there remains no reason to think otherwise) & find themselves in line to draft DT/NT Star Lotulelei, Mike ‘backer Manti Ee’o of ND or Will LB Jarvis Jones of Georgia there are three first round worthy OLT’s in the draft (as much as I like Jared Veldheer I think he is more suited to the RLT, a decidedly power oriented position. . .Taylor Lewan of Michigan, Jake Matthews of Texas A&M & D.J. Fluker of Alabama; a paradox @ 6′6″ & 335 lbs who is more renowned as a “finesse” player, or my dark horse candidate, Billy Turner of North Dakota State. Go Bison!). . .
So, here we are again, middle of the season pontificating over potential draft picks instead of the playoff potential of this, uh, team. . .man!
And the Raiders need @ least one player @ any position group you can name. . .and a running back. . .and a backup QB to groom as CP’s successor. . .and. . .
Mcfadden20, why didn’t you stick to Taj Mahal. . .when I go to an Indian restaurant that perfectly caps off my Tandoori food. . .not only have I ordered it @ my local Indian cuisine restaurant I have found it @ many so-called import beer & wine shops in my Puger Sound area. I realize it isn’t in the cooler @ the local 7-11 but it’s got to be somewhere in your location. . .
November 15th, 2012 at 1:12 am
I like Red Stripe, Guinness, Pacifico, Negro Modelo (especially on tap), Fat Tire, Blanco Modelo, & dark Calistoga @ the Calistoga @ the Calistoga Restaurant in Napa Valley &, hre in the Puger Sound Area Mac & Jack (only available in restaurants), Manny’s & many of the offerings from Hale’s Ale Breweries. . .just off the top of my head.
But I’m not an alcoholic. . .
November 15th, 2012 at 1:44 am
antispy3 Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 1:12 am
I like Red Stripe, Guinness, Pacifico, Negro Modelo (especially on tap), Fat Tire, Blanco Modelo, & dark Calistoga @ the Calistoga @ the Calistoga Restaurant in Napa Valley &, hre in the Puger Sound Area Mac & Jack (only available in restaurants), Manny’s & many of the offerings from Hale’s Ale Breweries. . .just off the top of my head.
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I love Guinness, Negra Modelo, ,Fat Tire, bought Sierra Nevada Pale Ale though, you got very good choice for beers for a non-alcoholic, i guess this is why they call it the Raider Nation
November 15th, 2012 at 2:14 am
Fat Tire had an awesome seasonal called “Skinny Dip”. They don’t seem to sell it in SoCal anymore, though.
Bohemia is also quite good.
November 15th, 2012 at 2:18 am
If we’re going international, I’ll nominate Tusker as a good beer. I was pretty drunk when I started drinking it, so my judgment may be skewed.
November 15th, 2012 at 3:14 am
@McFadden20 have you ever played organized football?
November 15th, 2012 at 3:15 am
– Phillip Adams has muffed two punts this season. To that end, Allen said he had a little chat with Adams after his latest gaffe, against the Ravens.
“We’ve addressed the situation with Phillip, and he understands that he’s got to protect the football,” Allen said. “We’ll continue to monitor that as we go along, but he’s got to protect the football better.”
If Allen opts to make a change, wide receiver Denarius Moore is next in line.
– Taiwan Jones touched the ball only two times against the Ravens, even though Stewart received seven carries in the same game 24 hours after emerging from the practice squad.
Allen said Jones still has some things to work through before he can be relied upon with a sizable workload.
“He’s got to prove to us that he can stay healthy, that he’s got to know what to do on every single play and he’s got to protect the football,” Allen said. “We’re giving him those opportunities in practice, and as he shows us he’s going to be able to do that, he’ll see more time.”
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So, Adams continues to get the role of returner no matter how many times he keeps coughing the ball up, which he’s done a lot this year, in pre-season, in practice, and in games.
But Taiwan, who has yet to actually fumble a carry this year or last year, only the one fake punt fumble, continues to be slammed by the HC and told he wont see action until some unknown moment in time.
Could always put Jones as returner as well. But no, Taiwan must wait for some unknown moment in time, accountable, but Adams isn’t and gets an arm over the shoulder from Allen.
November 15th, 2012 at 3:22 am
The real shame about all this, despite what people might think, is that Taiwan and Pryor are very gifted and can cause havoc on defenses. They may not be 100% with the playbook, which is a common complaint of OCs that they have to run more vanilla offense to allow young players to get on the field, but Knapp’s offense is so predictable and vanilla anyway that it wouldn’t matter.
Taiwan can get stuffed at the LOS here and there, but he does have the ability to break long gains (anything from 15 yards +). Knapp just wants a dull buttering ram (stewart) to run his predictable vanilla outside zone stretch plays and iso plays.
Knapp is incredibly short-sighted to not have packages for Pryor and allow Taiwan enough carries to get a rhythm that he’d start breaking long gains.
Knapp is THE reason why Taiwan and Pryor (and Reece all year till week
and Ausberry have been wilting away on the bench.
November 15th, 2012 at 4:02 am
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl–legendary-punter-ray-guy-frustrated–but-resigned-that-he-s-not-in-hall-of-fame.html
The “voters” should realise that Al Davis is dead and stop the vendetta against Raider players who should be in the hall of fame.
November 15th, 2012 at 4:05 am
“It wasn’t like (the Ravens) ran the ball down our throats,” defensive tackle Tommy Kelly said. “If a guy is wide open, running down the middle of the field, most times that’s not a physical problem. It just means somebody’s not covering him.”
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look at TK pointing the finger. now that’s leadership!!
I’m sure Mike Huff and crew could have said something about the run defense a week earlier. Bucs rookie had a career day. what was it? 250 yards & 4 TD’s ??
November 15th, 2012 at 4:05 am
Saints are only a 4.5/5-point favorite, just as Pittsburgh coming in this year was only a 4-point favorite at O.co. Yeah it’s an away game for the Saints, but after their win over Atlanta and the Raiders’ pitiful showing the last two games you’d think they’d be at least favored by a touchdown. Closer game than most would think? One can only hope so.
November 15th, 2012 at 4:08 am
Branch is undergoing tests to determine the extent of his neck injury
Giordano is undergoing the league-mandated tests for players that suffer a concussion.
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safe to say our Pass D got fixed by the Ravens ??
Drew Brees 200 yards passing and 3 INT’s
November 15th, 2012 at 4:09 am
There was someone on here who’s seen Taiwan play often at EWU(?) and said the kid can definitely break plays wide open. It’s just strange that Allen and Knapp seem so low on him and Pryor. The Saints defense would be a perfect test for them.
November 15th, 2012 at 4:12 am
Omar Gaither > Travis Goethel.
nice work Reggie
November 15th, 2012 at 4:15 am
glad Myers & Huff are ok and Barnes will be back for the Saints game.
I think Jeremy Stewart is gonna have at least one 100 yard game this year, perhaps this week
November 15th, 2012 at 4:16 am
Still feel bad about letting Pat Lee go. Then again, I’m used to feeling this way about football on November.
November 15th, 2012 at 4:19 am
I want to see Mike Mitchell on Jimmy Graham..
MM34 is the player everybody loved to hate during the offseason, but he’s a talented kid and I think he’s ready for this opportunity
I mean NOBODY on this defense can cover a friggin safety, especially Wheeler & Branch .. so why not give Missle a shot??
November 15th, 2012 at 4:19 am
Raider E Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 10:14 pm
JFB,
If Taiwan can’t play, why is he active every week?
BTW, Taiwan has dyslexia and had trouble getting in to Division 1 schools based on academics, Moron.
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Ever hear of Russell White? Had dyslexia and got into CAL!!!!
There a plenty of athletes that play in the South that aren’t very bright. There are athletes that have been busted for having no ability to read (Dexter Manley) or who had their SAT’s taken for them (Derrick Rose).
If Taiwan was a hot talent, some school would have made it happen.
November 15th, 2012 at 4:27 am
Is it me or did the preseason give us fans a perfect picture of what the Raiders were going to be this year? I know everyone always brings up Shell’s 4-0 team as a counter example, but this year every single problem we had in preseason has translated seamlessly to our play on the field this year
November 15th, 2012 at 4:29 am
Is it me or did the preseason give us fans a perfect picture of what the Raiders were going to be this year?
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It has the last two years.
Preseason means something, contrary to what people will try to tell you.
November 15th, 2012 at 4:31 am
I just hope we fix the penalty problem. I don’t care if it makes the players tentative, let’s at least play like a disciplined team.
November 15th, 2012 at 4:35 am
Something to keep in mind about what Mark and Reggie are trying to do. Its the most important item for any business and thats the books.
You know that Al did not care at all but every other team cares a lot about what the books look like.
Main point = many decisions being made are to make those books look good
November 15th, 2012 at 4:36 am
Got to fix the books as well if they are going to ask for public financing, of any level, for a stadium, or if he is going to go private and maybe give up a portion of the team to investors as well.
They will ask to see them.
November 15th, 2012 at 4:39 am
Those mega stadiums are gonna sink like lead weights soon. Business will start dropping perks like luxury boxes and mega million stadium name deals.
Gonna get harder and harder to fill those seats
November 15th, 2012 at 4:42 am
You are right Vegas
Mark told Reggie what he wanted and Reggie is operating under those guidelines. Thats probaly the main reason for the ZBS and its why Hue was dumped as well as why they dont care about DMAC/ In fact Knapp is more important to the rebuilding plan then DMAC.
November 15th, 2012 at 4:46 am
Have to transform the team from Als hobby to a well run business
November 15th, 2012 at 4:53 am
For instance Reggie has 6 million left under the cap but the object is not to spend all that money.
Saving it looks good on the books and good books attract smart money especially in a small market in depressed times
November 15th, 2012 at 5:01 am
If you could get honest answers to talk with someone who knew Al, who would you pick?
I would like to talk to Rob Ryan. He was there for 5 years, so he did what Al told him, keep his nose clean and I bet you will never hear him say a bad word about Al.
November 15th, 2012 at 5:01 am
For instance Reggie has 6 million left under the cap but the object is not to spend all that money.
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Who knows if they actually have it or not.
Wouldn’t be suprised if they are operating on a shoestring budget this season.
November 15th, 2012 at 5:02 am
The best thing Reggie has done so far is find Marquette King and stash him on IR, to continue the Raider legacy of great punters.
November 15th, 2012 at 5:08 am
PFT….
Report: Raiders expected McFadden to miss 2-4 weeks
When Raiders running back Darren McFadden suffered a sprained ankle on November 4 against the Buccaneers, the Raiders were tight lipped regarding the anticipated duration of his absence. Jay Glazer of FOX reports that the Raiders expected McFadden to miss 2-4 weeks.
As our friends at Rotoworld point out, this possibly means that the Raiders were less than truthful when they waited until Friday to scratch McFadden from the Week 10 game against the Ravens. (Then again, the subterfuge didn’t help much.)
Officially, McFadden didn’t practice on Wednesday. (The official report sent out by the league inadvertently omits McFadden; the injury report on the team’s website includes him.) Don’t be surprised if he misses Sunday’s game against the Saints.
And don’t be surprised if he ends up on the open market in 2013 without a major contract. Often injured, McFadden maxed out with 1,157 rushing yards in 2010. Though he’ll get a chance somewhere (and maybe in Oakland), he likely won’t get the kind of money that he wants.
Then again, who ever does?
UPDATE 9:50 p.m. ET: McFadden’s original rookie deal goes through 2013. There’s a chance the final year is voidable. We’re checking.
November 15th, 2012 at 5:11 am
I don’t know about King being a “great” punter.
He was 5th in average at D-II, and not even in the top 10 in net.
Boom or bust punter.
Name to watch for, Taylor Accardi. D-II kicker, was #1 in the league last year and this year.
Last year his net was higher than King’s average!!!
Averaging over 51 a punt this season.
November 15th, 2012 at 5:21 am
King isn’t a great punter. Just saying, he is in line to continue that tradition.
And, Accardi wont be a Raider. King is IRd here to assume the role in 2013.
Net isn’t that important. King, like Guy, is more of a hang-time punter.
November 15th, 2012 at 5:30 am
Doesn’t hang-time help the Net?
Lots of hang-time = no return = higher net
I can’t see us cutting Lechler and handing the job to King without any competition.
If Lechler is cut, and I think he probably will be, King will be the odds-on favorite, but he will have to outkick some other kids in camp.
I hope we could bring in Accardi, but he probably will be drafted in the late rounds.
November 15th, 2012 at 5:34 am
I can’t see us cutting Lechler and handing the job to King without any competition.
If Lechler is cut, and I think he probably will be, King will be the odds-on favorite, but he will have to outkick some other kids in camp.
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Lechler is a free agent after this season. It’s unlikely that Reggie will pay him that big a contract. He’s going to sign with someone else. That’s why Reggie kept King on IR.
November 15th, 2012 at 5:40 am
If you’re kicking from center field often (because your offense is good) then your net can be statistically deceiving.
November 15th, 2012 at 5:42 am
How much longer can Lechlers’ leg last? The bloke’s 36 yrs old.Sorry to see him go but I can’t see Reggie making an offer.
November 15th, 2012 at 5:46 am
Good offense, say three punts all game, all of them from your own 45. All very high in hang-time seconds. Two of them fair caught at the 10, a third downed at the 5. That’s 40, 40, and 45 yard punts for a net of around 42.
Compared to a bad offense, 9 punts in the game, most of them from your own 30. 7 of them punted into the endzone for a touchback, a couple returned for 20 yards eacg,
That’s 7x 70 yarders and 2x 70 yarders returned for say 20-40 yards. That’s a net of around 57.
November 15th, 2012 at 5:49 am
I can see that too! There was never a time in Lechler’s era that we didn’t just cut the punter….but Reggie placed King on IR…there has GOT to be a reason!!!
November 15th, 2012 at 5:49 am
With that said…
Good Morning Nation!!!
November 15th, 2012 at 5:51 am
If you’re kicking from center field often (because your offense is good) then your net can be statistically deceiving.
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Marquette King’s team finished under .500 last season, so don’t think he was on the wrong end of a great team.
Look I am excited to see him punt, but Shane set NCAA records, then NFL records. Andy Lee holds tons of Big East and Pitt U, records.
King, was an above average D-II kicker. When you mix him with the D-I, he wasn’t in the top 20 of all punters in average.
I think people are overemphasizing the type of prospect he is.
November 15th, 2012 at 5:52 am
Morning Hwnrdr.
November 15th, 2012 at 5:56 am
King definitely has an NFL leg, it is the consistancy that is the issue.
We saw it in the preseason, and his career stats show it.
Also think he has a very slow wind-up, that I am sure he is working on this year.
Will be an interesting camp for sure. Whatever ends up happening, I don’t think Shane will be in the mix.
I think he has the point of diminishing returns.
November 15th, 2012 at 5:56 am
Another thing about King, he can perhaps also ‘revolutionize’ the punting position, being a dual-threat punter lol. He can motor. If he can throw a pretty pass too, we could see more out of that position than ever before.
Pryor, Taiwan, Reece, King…all exciting multi-athletic players that if a HC/OC had some creativity could really make the Raiders exciting to watch nationwide.
Reggie needs to stop being so docile and bring some fire back into this organization. We aint the Packers, and he shouldn’t try to emulate another organization. There’s a 50 year Raider brand of being and playing already there that just needs tweaking.
Don’t re-invent the wheel, Reggie. Compliment what Al put in place in order to be an excellent GM.
November 15th, 2012 at 5:58 am
King was held on IR in case they can’t get Lechler to do one last long term contract. If Lechler is willing to resign at a reasonable price (which I think he will) then King will do his preseason thing and be cut loose.
November 15th, 2012 at 6:00 am
347.Plunketthead Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 4:53 am
For instance Reggie has 6 million left under the cap but the object is not to spend all that money.
Saving it looks good on the books and good books attract smart money especially in a small market in depressed times
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I’m not sure if we really have a 6 million surplus in cap space at this point, but if that is true, there is good reason not to spend it at this point. No one we could sign is going to drastically change the outcome of this season, save the 6 million and we can use it next year. Unused cap money can be carried over.
November 15th, 2012 at 6:01 am
There’s a chance Lechler retires. Or after getting released, perhaps even an injury settlement (he is struggling thru injury), and gets signed as a FA by another team, plays for a few games before hanging it up or getting replaced on that team.
King will be the 2013 punter. As JFB etc have said, sure he has his flaws that he can work on, but he’s an exciting prospect. There’s ceiling there.
November 15th, 2012 at 6:01 am
Bcz24….
You think Reggie will offer a long term deal to a 36yr old?
November 15th, 2012 at 6:03 am
Lechler is a better athlete, or at least was, than King is.
Lechler was in the QB rotation at A & M, and has about 5 inches and 50 pounds on King.
King, never did anything but punt in college.
November 15th, 2012 at 6:05 am
Lechler’s talents were unfortunately never utilized in the NFL.
November 15th, 2012 at 6:06 am
Bcz24 Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 6:00 am
347.Plunketthead Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 4:53 am
For instance Reggie has 6 million left under the cap but the object is not to spend all that money.
Saving it looks good on the books and good books attract smart money especially in a small market in depressed times
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I’m not sure if we really have a 6 million surplus in cap space at this point, but if that is true, there is good reason not to spend it at this point. No one we could sign is going to drastically change the outcome of this season, save the 6 million and we can use it next year. Unused cap money can be carried over.
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cork said 6 million under cap, but that was prior to signing Carter
November 15th, 2012 at 6:07 am
diminishing returns.
I hate to say it but thats what I see happening to CP3 and his 17 million dollars due next year. He may play at or near probowl for the next two years but it wont matter if we cant compete in over half our games.
November 15th, 2012 at 6:10 am
I will give credit to Hue for trying to utilitze Shane on the fakes more.
But you can’t play like that for an extended period of time. It was already getting stale aftere less than a year.
E for Effort though Hubert!!!
Raider On
November 15th, 2012 at 6:11 am
That’s what I mean about bringing some fire back. Hire another HC with more experience and guts like a Coughlin, someone who’s been around the traps and ready to burst out as a HC — like Morhninweg. Or hire a Chip Kelly or Mike Leach who is half-crazy and imaginative. Or someone at OC who is like that.
Allen wont be replaced, but one thing about him that’s aggravating is he’s too conservative. Everything he does is way too passive and like a military drill sergeant who has a regimen that must be followed 24/7. And Knapp is unfortunately the same. No wonder he hired him, liked that same boring regimented way of coaching when interviewing.
November 15th, 2012 at 6:14 am
368.neilb Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 6:01 am
Bcz24….
You think Reggie will offer a long term deal to a 36yr old?
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Sure, he is a punter, he seems to gotten over whatever was ailing him earlier in the season and he is booming his kicks again, I’m not saying he is going to get another 3+ mill per year deal, but I think if he will take 2 mill or less he will get another 3 year deal.
November 15th, 2012 at 6:14 am
a couple of good punts in preseason does not equate to a pro bowl punter. we have been spoiled by Jano and lechler for years. I get the pricetag associated with lechler and understand it is probably 95% certain he wont be here. However, because king had a few nice punts in August doesnt translate to what Lechler has done over his career. Be careful, the 1 area we have never had to worry about is our kickers. That may change in 2013
November 15th, 2012 at 6:18 am
Unused cap money can be carried over.
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Are you sure about that?
November 15th, 2012 at 6:21 am
Allen wont be replaced, but one thing about him that’s aggravating is he’s too conservative. Everything he does is way too passive and like a military drill sergeant who has a regimen that must be followed 24/7. And Knapp is unfortunately the same. No wonder he hired him, liked that same boring regimented way of coaching when interviewing.
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Thats what this team needs for a couple of years. They need to get the discipline, the training habits, the regimen so to speak. Next step after the discipline is the consistancy. We aren’t (and weren’t under Hue) fundamentally sound enough to be risk takers at this point.
November 15th, 2012 at 6:24 am
nycraider Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 6:14 am
a couple of good punts in preseason does not equate to a pro bowl punter. we have been spoiled by Jano and lechler for years. I get the pricetag associated with lechler and understand it is probably 95% certain he wont be here. However, because king had a few nice punts in August doesnt translate to what Lechler has done over his career. Be careful, the 1 area we have never had to worry about is our kickers. That may change in 2013
Agreed!
November 15th, 2012 at 6:26 am
Allen to me seems lifeless at times on the sidelines! But, he got the discipline (penalties) to stay somewhat consistant, next step…fire…light fire on some a**es!!!
November 15th, 2012 at 6:27 am
I don’t want Lechler back. He has struggled this year, and I don’t feel like it is worth paying all that money. Going with King or some other punter will give Reggie more money to sign a DE or a CB.
November 15th, 2012 at 6:27 am
It’s so funny to see Ron Bartell saying that the lapses in pass coverage are due to miscommunication and guys trying to do too much. Raiders defenders have been saying this for a decade. Maybe the problem is that they’re just not good enough. I mean, Giordano is a nice role player, but he doesn’t have the range to be out there every play. He plays hard, but overcompensates and breaks on every fake.
And it’s downright scary to hear Mike Mitchell challenging Jimmy Graham. Graham is one of the most talented and productive players in the league. Mitchell makes a nice player every other game.
I’m dreading Sunday. Palmer will have his usual day: 29 for 40 for 429 years, 3 TDs and 2 INTS. But Brees will destroy us. 44-27.
November 15th, 2012 at 6:28 am
What’s the use of having a great punter on a bad team.
November 15th, 2012 at 6:29 am
The Raiders usually play better when we are expecting a blow out. A lot of us predicted blow outs to the Steelers and Falcons.
November 15th, 2012 at 6:29 am
Every year we have that one game that we should NOT win, then boom…we do…only to go down in flames the next week! Is this the week? But you’re right, if Jimmy Graham has his way, I can see another blow out!!!
November 15th, 2012 at 6:30 am
I THINK THE REST OF THE LEAGUE LOVES TO SEE THE RAIDERS DRAFTING IN THE TOP 10 OR SO IN DRAFTS.NOT ONLY BECAUSE IT MEANS THE TEAM IS LOOSING,BUT THEY KNOW IF THERE IS A HEAD CASE/SCREW UP/BUST,THE RAIDERS WILL FIND HIM AND PICK HIM..
November 15th, 2012 at 6:30 am
bcz24 Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 6:21 am
Allen wont be replaced, but one thing about him that’s aggravating is he’s too conservative. Everything he does is way too passive and like a military drill sergeant who has a regimen that must be followed 24/7. And Knapp is unfortunately the same. No wonder he hired him, liked that same boring regimented way of coaching when interviewing.
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Thats what this team needs for a couple of years. They need to get the discipline, the training habits, the regimen so to speak. Next step after the discipline is the consistancy. We aren’t (and weren’t under Hue) fundamentally sound enough to be risk takers at this point.
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You can be disciplined HC whilst also hiring an OC who has a clue and is more aggressive. Read between the lines of the implementing of the PBS…Veldheer even put it out there, and now recently the word about DMC and Mark Davis chat…the players dont like this scheme or Knapp (imo).
Even suffering thru the remainder of this season, let alone a whole next year, with Knapp is the worst thing possible. Not just on-field, but off-field ticket/merchandise sales.
November 15th, 2012 at 6:32 am
Some semis have mentioned Reggie emulating the Packers, but its the Houston boots that we will copy. draft for defense and depth and learn to run the ball with the zbs.
It is a pass happy league but we are so far down the ladder we have to learn to crawl before we can walk again.
November 15th, 2012 at 6:32 am
Agreed GG! I was kinda so-so on Allen, but the day he hired Knapp…I was like oh boy!
November 15th, 2012 at 6:34 am
Bcz24 Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 6:21 am
Allen wont be replaced, but one thing about him that’s aggravating is he’s too conservative. Everything he does is way too passive and like a military drill sergeant who has a regimen that must be followed 24/7. And Knapp is unfortunately the same. No wonder he hired him, liked that same boring regimented way of coaching when interviewing.
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Thats what this team needs for a couple of years. They need to get the discipline, the training habits, the regimen so to speak. Next step after the discipline is the consistancy. We aren’t (and weren’t under Hue) fundamentally sound enough to be risk takers at this point.
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how many players on our current roster will actually be on our roster in 2 years. In the NFL(which stands for “not for long”), coaches need to be able to motivate and inspire new players every year, rosters change more in the nfl year to year than any sport. A GM needs to make the right decisions on players and have the ability to pick the right coach and staff. Both DA and Reggie deserve time, but they both have alot to prove at this point. there are many excuses for 2012 but none for 2013
November 15th, 2012 at 6:36 am
Saints have been very beatable outdoors on grass over the last couple years. Mix in some weather and we might actually have shot.
November 15th, 2012 at 6:40 am
hwnrdr Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 6:32 am
Agreed GG! I was kinda so-so on Allen, but the day he hired Knapp…I was like oh boy!
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Yep, that’s when DA’s cred started to get questioned. But more so once we saw him in a real season, the weekly grind, the way he coaches, his post-game pressers, etc.
And your other comment just before was spot on.
November 15th, 2012 at 6:40 am
bcz24 Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 6:36 am
Saints have been very beatable outdoors on grass over the last couple years. Mix in some weather and we might actually have shot.
True, and it is supposed to rain starting tomorrow (here)!
November 15th, 2012 at 6:45 am
Reggie hired Knapp.
November 15th, 2012 at 6:47 am
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 6:45 am
Reggie hired Knapp.
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cant blame that one on the cap situation..oh wait that DA’s fault..no excuses 2013
November 15th, 2012 at 6:49 am
maybe with bad weather , the wind will blow one of brees passes into the hands of bartel who hasnt had an int since 2008
November 15th, 2012 at 6:53 am
I THOUGHT EVERYTHING WAS KNAPP’S FAULT..VIET NAM,JFK,NATIONAL DEBT..
November 15th, 2012 at 6:53 am
Good Morning gentleman!
Who are we firing today? =)
November 15th, 2012 at 6:55 am
Reggie is tanking so the team gets moved to LA.
Reggie is an LA Raider.
Just Tank Baby.
November 15th, 2012 at 7:04 am
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 6:55 am
Reggie is tanking so the team gets moved to LA.
Reggie is an LA Raider.
Just Tank Baby.
DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 6:30 am
I THINK THE REST OF THE LEAGUE LOVES TO SEE THE RAIDERS DRAFTING IN THE TOP 10 OR SO IN DRAFTS.NOT ONLY BECAUSE IT MEANS THE TEAM IS LOOSING,BUT THEY KNOW IF THERE IS A HEAD CASE/SCREW UP/BUST,THE RAIDERS WILL FIND HIM AND PICK HIM..
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My god, please get a streak of wins going. The only thing worse is this goddamn complaining, trolling and whining.
its like its an orgasm for these people. And no we arent bootlickers for D.Allen
Change the GODDAMN RECORD!
Yeah, its a bad season.
Any other wisdom or solutions?
Please win – this ish is MIND NUMBING!!!!!
November 15th, 2012 at 7:07 am
We got to 2 in a row, can we do 3 heading into the Thursday nighter against Manning? This stretch is what will define Allen as a coach!
November 15th, 2012 at 7:08 am
Plunketthead Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 6:07 am
diminishing returns.
I hate to say it but thats what I see happening to CP3 and his 17 million dollars due next year. He may play at or near probowl for the next two years but it wont matter if we cant compete in over half our games.
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I think the issue is, is would Carson Palmer be among the top tier QBs with a top 15 defense, and could he play with leads and a running game.
His stats are padded, but he is an at least .500 QB or above.
If you are to draft a QB, expect a step back – in terms of the learning curve, but a step ahead in terms of athleticism (Geno Smith or T.Pryor).
or a Palmer duplicate if we get Matt Barkley.
The harder and more pressing matter is DRAFTING for defense and getting an impact player with that no. 1.
They have missed Badly for the last nine years.
November 15th, 2012 at 7:08 am
BEEN A SEASON TICKET HOLDER SINCE 1995 SAM..U ??
November 15th, 2012 at 7:09 am
A Yahoo Sports report said there’s a chance that McFadden will play Sunday. Soon thereafter, the same site said McFadden is “iffy” for Sunday.
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Why does Corky have to get this info from other sites?
Isn’t he the local Raiders beat writer?
Shouldn’t he be up with all the local “happenings” in Oakland.
It seems like more often than not I know Raider transactions faster from PFT, Rotoworld, randon NFL network employees etc;
Doesn’t make sense to me.
Corky you and Dennis Allen are on notice.
November 15th, 2012 at 7:11 am
McFadden still in a boot…Allen says these players (DMAC, Goodson) getting better everyday! I doubt McFadden returns untill at least Cleveland!
November 15th, 2012 at 7:12 am
I have a solution.
Fire Reggie and bring in a GM with a proven track record.
Reggie needs to be fired because he either knowingly put out an inferior product or he vastly over estimated the talent on this roster, showing gross incompetence.
Neither is acceptable to the Nation.
November 15th, 2012 at 7:17 am
Nike needs to make McFadden a “running boot” thats a cleat that he’d be able to use during the game. If he gets injured, he could just leave it on until he’s recovered from it.
November 15th, 2012 at 7:17 am
– At one point today, Allen was quite hands on with the defense as it went through a full-unit drill. He said Monday that he has been pretty involved with the defense all along.
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BTW Dennis, I probaly wouldn’t want to admit that!
Pathetic. Actually pathetic may be to mild of a word.
3 BLOWOUTS THIS YEAR LOSER!
This $hit keeps up and we are going to be the London Raiders, The united states wont even want to be associated with such a disgrace of an organization.
Hmmm… am I frustrated? You better believe it!
I predicted 6-10 in august for the Raiders this year and even though that is not a good record I wasn’t angry because I thought there was a vision and even though we were going to lose a lot of games we were going see continued improvement and see things that could keep us hopeful and excited for 2013. WRONG!
Folks- Dennis Allen’s not the answer. Sorry.
November 15th, 2012 at 7:20 am
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 7:12 am
I have a solution.
Fire Reggie and bring in a GM with a proven track record.
Reggie needs to be fired because he either knowingly put out an inferior product or he vastly over estimated the talent on this roster, showing gross incompetence.
Neither is acceptable to the Nation.
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Good point. Would a GM with a proven track record come here, and how would they spin it, if one refuses to come here? Maybe no one even considered coming here. Of all the known people, only 2 names were ever associated with Oakland
Tom Gamble (and they denied it) and Mike Lombardi (and he was with NFL Network, then went to write for somebody)
FYI; Parcells bombed in Miami, and Buddy Nix – who helped build the 2003-04 Chargers also is tanking in Buffalo. Holmgren is done in Cleveland.
Known GM’s have bombed often.
What if nobody wanted to come even with Al Davis gone?
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DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 7:08 am
BEEN A SEASON TICKET HOLDER SINCE 1995 SAM..U ??
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Yeah. But I left the country in 2002 – during the Gruden years.
You have the right to complain, but it REALLY gets old – i know you’re venting and frustrated and proud, and you have a right to be.
Any solutions? I cant call anybody out – i’m just saying – any GM you think could do better with THIS CAP? No luxury revenue coming in to pay that bonus money for free agents? No known coaches… ?
November 15th, 2012 at 7:21 am
Raideraholic (AKAHairyBush) Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 7:17 am
– At one point today, Allen was quite hands on with the defense as it went through a full-unit drill. He said Monday that he has been pretty involved with the defense all along.
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BTW Dennis, I probaly wouldn’t want to admit that!
Pathetic. Actually pathetic may be to mild of a word.
3 BLOWOUTS THIS YEAR LOSER!
This $hit keeps up and we are going to be the London Raiders, The united states wont even want to be associated with such a disgrace of an organization.
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London Raiders?
Hysterical!!!
November 15th, 2012 at 7:25 am
We all have the right to complain, but some do complain more than others, I agree…but I had to take a stand for the better and told myself I will never let sports get the best of me! It’s hard, believe me, being a fan from the glory years, i am also sick of losing…but one thing anyone can count on is that I will never leave and cheer for another team! NEVER!
November 15th, 2012 at 7:25 am
the Saints took down the previously perfect Falcons. Hello again. At 4-5, the Saints are dealin’. If only their schedule didn’t look so difficult down the home stretch. But the Raiders game shouldn’t be tough, even if it is in Oakland. Don’t be surprised if the Saints are back at .500 after this.
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I hope Dennis Allen is reading this write up from NFL.com. How much more insulting can it get?
“but the Raiders game shouldn’t be tough”
Usually when they do these write ups previewing a game they have something nice to say about both teams. NOTHING.
November 15th, 2012 at 7:25 am
They are thinking of giving London a team…I hope it’s NOT the Raiders, but…
November 15th, 2012 at 7:28 am
Raideraholic (AKAHairyBush) Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 7:25 am
the Saints took down the previously perfect Falcons. Hello again. At 4-5, the Saints are dealin’. If only their schedule didn’t look so difficult down the home stretch. But the Raiders game shouldn’t be tough, even if it is in Oakland. Don’t be surprised if the Saints are back at .500 after this.
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I hope Dennis Allen is reading this write up from NFL.com. How much more insulting can it get?
“but the Raiders game shouldn’t be tough”
Usually when they do these write ups previewing a game they have something nice to say about both teams. NOTHING.
Even when we “almost” beat Atlanta, all the haters were out…calling out Atlanta because they gave up almost 400-500 yards of offense to the Raiders…sickening but until we start ‘bullying”…it will never change!
November 15th, 2012 at 7:30 am
I predicted 6-10 in august for the Raiders this year and even though that is not a good record I wasn’t angry because I thought there was a vision and even though we were going to lose a lot of games we were going see continued improvement and see things that could keep us hopeful and excited for 2013. WRONG!
Folks- Dennis Allen’s not the answer. Sorry.
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So ax Dennis Allen?
then who? Rex Ryan? Rob Ryan? Giants D-coordinator Perry Fewell? Chip Kelly? Atlanta d-coordinator Mike Nolan? Kevin Coyle (d-coordinator from the Dolphins)
lose Reggie McKenze?
then who? pay them how much? Parcells? Scot McCloughan? Greg Gabriel? (former Bears GM that drafted Urlacher, Peanut Tillman and built that defense?) Chris Polian? (hope that Barkley will turn Raiders around the way Luck turned the Colts around in one year?)
what draft picks?
Barkley? DE Barkevios Mingo? move to the 3-4?
not easy, is it? Do we second guess and think if Hue Jackson came back with Ed Donatell or Dennis Thurman or Ray Horton – this thing wouldve been turned around by now?
The one thing i had hoped was that McKenzie came WITH Eliot Wolf – that way you had one guy to approve of who was drafted, and one guy to scout.
any other ideas?
November 15th, 2012 at 7:30 am
And actually, I hope the whole team is reading that and getting upset about it!
November 15th, 2012 at 7:31 am
All Raider fans know the cap can be manipulated.
THE SALARY CAP IS NO EXCUSE for this level of ineptitude.
we are rebulding from a team that was 500 for the past two seasons to a team that will be lucky to win another game this year.
Reggie will fire the staff to save face bur Reggie did not give the staff an NFL caliber roster.
No excuses.
November 15th, 2012 at 7:32 am
Hwnrdr Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 7:25 am
We all have the right to complain, but some do complain more than others, I agree…but I had to take a stand for the better and told myself I will never let sports get the best of me! It’s hard, believe me, being a fan from the glory years, i am also sick of losing…but one thing anyone can count on is that I will never leave and cheer for another team! NEVER!
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If you just saw the look on Allen’s face after that Raven game…a far cry from that idiotic smiling after that Bronco smash down.
Think this kid has the cojones to light a fire under these guys after that Raven apocalypse?
November 15th, 2012 at 7:32 am
DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 6:30 am
I THINK THE REST OF THE LEAGUE LOVES TO SEE THE RAIDERS DRAFTING IN THE TOP 10 OR SO IN DRAFTS.NOT ONLY BECAUSE IT MEANS THE TEAM IS LOOSING,BUT THEY KNOW IF THERE IS A HEAD CASE/SCREW UP/BUST,THE RAIDERS WILL FIND HIM AND PICK HIM..
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Those days are over. That ended when Al died.
November 15th, 2012 at 7:33 am
No respect.
I remember back in the day the opposing team was automically down 7 points due to our home field advantage, the raucous crowd and fielding competitive teams. Even if we weren’t that good and we lost, you’d still leave Oakland with a bloody lip, a few hurt players and a black eye.
The Kings of Monday Night? Hardly, we don’t even get any primetime games anymore.
I miss that!
November 15th, 2012 at 7:34 am
It is really sad day when Raider fans brag about ALMOST beating another NFL team.
Thanks Reggie.
November 15th, 2012 at 7:34 am
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 7:31 am
All Raider fans know the cap can be manipulated.
THE SALARY CAP IS NO EXCUSE for this level of ineptitude.
we are rebulding from a team that was 500 for the past two seasons to a team that will be lucky to win another game this year.
Reggie will fire the staff to save face bur Reggie did not give the staff an NFL caliber roster.
No excuses.
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We know all too well how the cap can be manipulated. Al did that, and now we are suffering for it. Reggie is still trimming the fat. You got to pay your dues someday.
November 15th, 2012 at 7:35 am
Sam, a HC better have the cojones to do that, but your guess is as good as mine! We will see come Sunday!
Anyone predict we will sell out this Sunday? Ask for a 24 hr extension?
November 15th, 2012 at 7:36 am
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 7:31 am
All Raider fans know the cap can be manipulated.
THE SALARY CAP IS NO EXCUSE for this level of ineptitude.
we are rebulding from a team that was 500 for the past two seasons to a team that will be lucky to win another game this year.
Reggie will fire the staff to save face bur Reggie did not give the staff an NFL caliber roster.
No excuses.
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Reluctantly agree. I mean, this dude had to overcome organizational paralysis that prevented them from drafting Ben Rothelisberger (taking Robert Gallery), then Jay Cutler (taking Michael Huff), and so on – jesus, they even passed on Aaron Rodgers – for FA Kerry Collins, and drafting Nebraska corner Fabian Washington.
it is what it is. hind sight 20/20 . That Raven game was absolutely sickening. I wouldve thought they’d at least cleared the benches on a flagrant ear hole blast to Sam Koch or the kicker on special teams on the following kickoff
November 15th, 2012 at 7:36 am
Who was bragging?
November 15th, 2012 at 7:36 am
hwnrdr Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 7:28 am
Raideraholic (AKAHairyBush) Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 7:25 am
the Saints took down the previously perfect Falcons. Hello again. At 4-5, the Saints are dealin’. If only their schedule didn’t look so difficult down the home stretch. But the Raiders game shouldn’t be tough, even if it is in Oakland. Don’t be surprised if the Saints are back at .500 after this.
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I hope Dennis Allen is reading this write up from NFL.com. How much more insulting can it get?
“but the Raiders game shouldn’t be tough”
Usually when they do these write ups previewing a game they have something nice to say about both teams. NOTHING.
Even when we “almost” beat Atlanta, all the haters were out…calling out Atlanta because they gave up almost 400-500 yards of offense to the Raiders…sickening but until we start ‘bullying”…it will never change!
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Hey man, As I’ve said before I am not dillusional.
I knew we wouldn’t have a ton of wins this year and If I saw a good effort EVERY week I could justify “taking our lumps” and look ahead to brighter seasons.
I understand losing to the Ravens, But there is just no excuse for that kind of embarrasment. I know we are lacking in the talent department, but I believe even more so when it comes to coaching that we are in need for some serious assitance
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I just feel like Dennis Allen is going to set us back a few years ala Jamarcus. (harsh critisism I know)
November 15th, 2012 at 7:36 am
Hwnrdr Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 7:35 am
Sam, a HC better have the cojones to do that, but your guess is as good as mine! We will see come Sunday!
Anyone predict we will sell out this Sunday? Ask for a 24 hr extension?
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supposedly Cork said the game will sell out. Even with rain forcast for Sunday.
November 15th, 2012 at 7:36 am
I predict no sell out this weak.
November 15th, 2012 at 7:37 am
*week
November 15th, 2012 at 7:38 am
My only gripe with Reggie this season is that he didn’t go complete rebuild mode. He should have had a fire sale and went 1-15.
November 15th, 2012 at 7:39 am
There hasnt been a sellout all year why should this one?
November 15th, 2012 at 7:39 am
Raideraholic (AKAHairyBush) Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 7:36 am
hwnrdr Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 7:28 am
Raideraholic (AKAHairyBush) Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 7:25 am
the Saints took down the previously perfect Falcons. Hello again. At 4-5, the Saints are dealin’. If only their schedule didn’t look so difficult down the home stretch. But the Raiders game shouldn’t be tough, even if it is in Oakland. Don’t be surprised if the Saints are back at .500 after this.
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I hope Dennis Allen is reading this write up from NFL.com. How much more insulting can it get?
“but the Raiders game shouldn’t be tough”
Usually when they do these write ups previewing a game they have something nice to say about both teams. NOTHING.
Even when we “almost” beat Atlanta, all the haters were out…calling out Atlanta because they gave up almost 400-500 yards of offense to the Raiders…sickening but until we start ‘bullying”…it will never change!
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Hey man, As I’ve said before I am not dillusional.
I knew we wouldn’t have a ton of wins this year and If I saw a good effort EVERY week I could justify “taking our lumps” and look ahead to brighter seasons.
I understand losing to the Ravens, But there is just no excuse for that kind of embarrasment. I know we are lacking in the talent department, but I believe even more so when it comes to coaching that we are in need for some serious assitance
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I just feel like Dennis Allen is going to set us back a few years ala Jamarcus. (harsh critisism I know)
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Allen will set us back only if he moves from Palmer and goes with Geno Smith. I think dude got exposed vs. Kansas St.
then again, all moves have seemed to backfire. Maybe Palmer really is Jeff George pt 2, and its on Allen to craft a perfect defense. I mean they have to replace Richard Seymour, get a pass rusher, get a right tackle, get a shut down corner, get an impact RB, depth at safety, special teams guys – returner, hope Jacoby Ford comes back at full speed….
November 15th, 2012 at 7:39 am
Well, there are a lot of Saints fans in the Bay Area, so maybe those guys will sell it out! The rain will scare away some tailgaters so it should be easy getting in the lots this Sunday, but I also seen a line trying to get in while storming (KC game 2 years ago)…so will never know!
November 15th, 2012 at 7:41 am
JONGRUDEN2013 Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 7:39 am
There hasnt been a sellout all year why should this one?
LOL, true! Except for the opener, right? everything else was the 85% rule!
November 15th, 2012 at 7:43 am
I think this might be the week that Palmer gets injured.
November 15th, 2012 at 7:44 am
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 7:38 am
My only gripe with Reggie this season is that he didn’t go complete rebuild mode. He should have had a fire sale and went 1-15.
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He didnt go complete rebuild, because it wouldve included releasing Seymour and taking huge cap hits, thus no money to cobble together guaranteed deals for the corners they got (Spencer, Bartell) – i think those two really hurt us, in addition to J.Ford being out – thats a couple of TDs on special teams right there.
You really think Matt Barkley is getting us out of this mess. Look how many juniors that would have to jump into the draft for it to be a good one. According to Rob Rang of CBS Sports, 15 of the top 25 players are underclassmen.
November 15th, 2012 at 7:44 am
Seems as if this team is a boat with holes in it and whenever you plug one, another appears and begins to leak again.
November 15th, 2012 at 7:45 am
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 7:43 am
I think this might be the week that Palmer gets injured.
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with what pass rusher on the Saints – Palmer gets the ball out and takes a licking. He never seriously got jacked up once this year.
November 15th, 2012 at 7:45 am
No Hawaiin bro, even the Charger opener had plenty at the box office at kick off,…too many losers close to the O like old fool kell who dont support the team and not enough locals like Brien, who wouldnt think of not being at a game,..when they return to LA you can thank the locals like old man Kell. Thats the facts.
November 15th, 2012 at 7:46 am
Saints 52 Raiders 31
GO CAP SPACE!
November 15th, 2012 at 7:47 am
10-6 is still on the table
November 15th, 2012 at 7:47 am
“Ah, but he hasn’t seen Raiders safety Mike Mitchell yet. Mitchell said he has the combination of speed and size to match up well with Graham.”
This made me laugh so hard it hurt.
November 15th, 2012 at 7:47 am
RaiderSam Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 7:45 am
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 7:43 am
I think this might be the week that Palmer gets injured.
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with what pass rusher on the Saints – Palmer gets the ball out and takes a licking. He never seriously got jacked up once this year.
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Only because the Saints are dirty, and Palmer is probably going to end up throwing it 60 times again.
November 15th, 2012 at 7:47 am
MiamiRaider78 Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 7:44 am
Seems as if this team is a boat with holes in it and whenever you plug one, another appears and begins to leak again.
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Thats what missing on franchise QBs – Rothelisberger, Cutler, and various other free agent busts and bad investments (Sam Williams, DeAngelo Hall, freaking Javon Walker, JeMarcus Russell) even lower round picks didnt pan out – not keeping Chris Clemons, and keeping Jay Richardson?! etc. etc.
November 15th, 2012 at 7:48 am
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 7:43 am
I think this might be the week that Palmer gets injured.
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Well, 3-13 will be a lock then.
November 15th, 2012 at 7:49 am
You really think Matt Barkley is getting us out of this mess. Look how many juniors that would have to jump into the draft for it to be a good one. According to Rob Rang of CBS Sports, 15 of the top 25 players are underclassmen.
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I don’t want Barkley. They need to draft the best defensive player available. I’d rather they went with Palmer than draft Barkley.
November 15th, 2012 at 7:49 am
JONTRAIN Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 7:47 am
“Ah, but he hasn’t seen Raiders safety Mike Mitchell yet. Mitchell said he has the combination of speed and size to match up well with Graham.”
This made me laugh so hard it hurt.
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he intercepted Jermichael Finley of the Pack.
he just runs his mouth, makes a big hit every now and then but never put it together. Raiders have infinite amounts of teases like that.
November 15th, 2012 at 7:50 am
You just know that Allen and Knapp would go the rest of the season with Lienart if Palmer got injured, further infuriating everyone.
November 15th, 2012 at 7:50 am
Excuses?
November 15th, 2012 at 7:50 am
While the salary-cap “can” be manipulated, how many other teams do you see doing it?
Al Davis was a quirky guy with his own ways. Most brilliant people can do things a certain way, THAT NOBODY ELSE ON THE PLANET COULD DO.
He is a HOF GM, one of a handful. The Reggie is not, probably never will be, and there may never be another cap “manipulator” quite like Al.
To expect Reggie in his first offseason to be up to speed with Al and his 50 years of front-office experience is ludicrous, irrational, and borderline comical.
November 15th, 2012 at 7:50 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 7:47 am
10-6 is still on the table
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Times like this a sense of humor is imperative!
November 15th, 2012 at 7:50 am
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 7:49 am
You really think Matt Barkley is getting us out of this mess. Look how many juniors that would have to jump into the draft for it to be a good one. According to Rob Rang of CBS Sports, 15 of the top 25 players are underclassmen.
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I don’t want Barkley. They need to draft the best defensive player available. I’d rather they went with Palmer than draft Barkley.
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That would be Demontre Hollomon, of Texas A&M or DT Johnathan Hankins of Ohio St. – depending on where Raiders pick. Manti Te’o..maybe.
November 15th, 2012 at 7:51 am
This will probably be the week that Mitchell gets completely exposed.
November 15th, 2012 at 7:51 am
JONGRUDEN2013 Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 7:45 am
No Hawaiin bro, even the Charger opener had plenty at the box office at kick off,…too many losers close to the O like old fool kell who dont support the team and not enough locals like Brien, who wouldnt think of not being at a game,..when they return to LA you can thank the locals like old man Kell. Thats the facts.
That is true…and I heard the prop to keep Oakland Teams here was shot down
November 15th, 2012 at 7:52 am
Al was a great manipulator, that’s for sure. He’s been manipulating Raider fans for years.
November 15th, 2012 at 7:53 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 7:50 am
While the salary-cap “can” be manipulated, how many other teams do you see doing it?
Al Davis was a quirky guy with his own ways. Most brilliant people can do things a certain way, THAT NOBODY ELSE ON THE PLANET COULD DO.
He is a HOF GM, one of a handful. The Reggie is not, probably never will be, and there may never be another cap “manipulator” quite like Al.
To expect Reggie in his first offseason to be up to speed with Al and his 50 years of front-office experience is ludicrous, irrational, and borderline comical.
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Who knows what Ozzie Newsome and Eric DeCosta could do – if they were here. But i always feel a little luck and destiny plays a role.
Do you really think Ray Lewis wouldve gone down for a murder charge had he been a Raider and not a Raven?
Would Ed Reed have been moved to corner instead of his natural FS position?
with Al you never knew what wacky move he’d pull….
November 15th, 2012 at 7:54 am
Do you really think Ray Lewis wouldve gone down for a murder charge had he been a Raider and not a Raven?
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I am not sure what you are even trying to get at here.
November 15th, 2012 at 7:57 am
Al ran the organization a completely different way than anyone else in the leauge, right, wrong or indifferent.
We have Raider players, that this year didn’t represent a new HC change, or a philosophy change. It was like a job change!!
That’s why you see some Raider lifers like Jerry Porter and Stan Routt flop so massively once they leave us. They can’t adapt.
I am sure we have a few “non-adapters” on the roster now, and that will get corrected soon enough.
November 15th, 2012 at 7:57 am
Ya Brien was pretty disappointed that prop was shot down,..the truth is the east bay, fans and politicians, are going to lose the Raiders,..heck all three teams, real soon,..and they have only themselves to blame,..when wannabe fans like old man kell refuse to support the team, and the politicians see that, well there you have it,..all three teams on their way out and when they are gone the locals like old man kell will bich about it but too bad, its your fault old kell that they split, not briens.
November 15th, 2012 at 7:58 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 7:50 am
While the salary-cap “can” be manipulated, how many other teams do you see doing it?
Al Davis was a quirky guy with his own ways. Most brilliant people can do things a certain way, THAT NOBODY ELSE ON THE PLANET COULD DO.
He is a HOF GM, one of a handful. The Reggie is not, probably never will be, and there may never be another cap “manipulator” quite like Al.
To expect Reggie in his first offseason to be up to speed with Al and his 50 years of front-office experience is ludicrous, irrational, and borderline comical.
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I give Al A LOT of credit for most things that have to do with the Raiders. In this case I believe Al had a fantastic set of laywers and others professionals (Think about how many lawsuits he won).
Al obviously had some smart people working for him who were great with numbers that took care of that for him, Not saying he nothing to do with it but he had definate assistance.
I believe it went something like this- Al telling these people that worked for him who he wanted and how much he was willing to give them and to make it work at any cost. IMO
Just sayin
November 15th, 2012 at 7:59 am
That’s why you see some Raider lifers like Jerry Porter and Stan Routt flop so massively once they leave us. They can’t adapt.
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They can’t adapt to professionally run organizations.
November 15th, 2012 at 7:59 am
We just got to let things play out a little.
Guess what, if The Reggie and DA truly do stink and are in over their heads, 2013 and 2014 will probably be WORSE than 2012.
10 and then
November 15th, 2012 at 8:00 am
I know of all kinds of fans that travel hundreds of miles each game, to attend each game,..and old man kell cant get off his couch and his computer to get to a game, support the Raiders,…in a nutshell its old kell as the main reason the Raiders are leaving after 2013,..its his fault, not the Briens of the east bay, its the old Kells of the east bay.
November 15th, 2012 at 8:00 am
Yeah B was prtty pi**ed about it…and that is correct, no local support!
November 15th, 2012 at 8:02 am
Didn’t Kool Kell say he tried to attend the Jets game last year, but broke his leg in the parking lot or something?
LMAO….that is a funny visual.
November 15th, 2012 at 8:03 am
Mush, no one is expecting Reggie to ever be up to speed with the great Al Davis.
But even a degenerate loser like yourself can see this team is not moving in the right direction.
No one expects a Super Bowl but we do expect a COMPETITIVE team which is what REGGIE inherited.
November 15th, 2012 at 8:03 am
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 7:59 am
That’s why you see some Raider lifers like Jerry Porter and Stan Routt flop so massively once they leave us. They can’t adapt.
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They can’t adapt to professionally run organizations.
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Jerry Porter was a world class tool and Routt was handicapped by an arcane defensive philosophy as was Nnamdi.
Charles Woodson did just fine – defensive player of the year, in 09 I believe.
no excuses – the drafting was horrific during that period. But it was for a lot of teams.
It just isnt their era anymore.
November 15th, 2012 at 8:04 am
The next Raider fan from Oakland I meet at a game besides Brien will be the first.
November 15th, 2012 at 8:06 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 7:54 am
Do you really think Ray Lewis wouldve gone down for a murder charge had he been a Raider and not a Raven?
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I am not sure what you are even trying to get at here.
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The Ravens were destined to be a good team, period. A lot of the moves the Raiders did, and the paths that followed were cursed. Bad luck, bad reputation – murder charges, bi-polar (Barrett Robbins), deaths by cancer (Eric Turner), out of the league (JaMarcus Russelll)
Whatever moves they made, they failed spectacularly….and they routinely whiffed no brainers like when they passed on signing Rodney Harrison and signed kick returner Ronney Jenkins. Passed on Shaun Alexander for Sebastian Janikowski?
Are you kidding me?!
November 15th, 2012 at 8:06 am
There is plenty of guys that left Oakland and played well, Boothe, Chuck Wood, Rod Coleman, etc.
But how many times do you see guys play pretty well like Routt and Porter did for a team, and than be out of the league after 6 months?
Seems like it happens to our ex-players more so. Maybe it is, maybe it isn’t.
November 15th, 2012 at 8:08 am
That Seabass draft pick looks better each year.
The only 1st round pick still playing from that draft is Urlacher.
Go Lobo’s!!!
November 15th, 2012 at 8:09 am
draft analysis for Raiders
FA
Pass rush
LB Jarvis Jones, Georgia 6-3, 241 Fast, productive 240-pound pass rushers tend to make lots and lots of money at the next level. A poor man’s Von Miller, Jones turned in a dominant season after transferring from USC with 13.5 sacks, 19.5 tackles for loss, and 70 tackles. On a loaded defense with great help around him, he’ll be turned loose and should come up with an even stronger senior season. However, he’ll have to be checked out closely by the medical staffs after suffering a neck injury as a Trojan.
DE Barkevious Mingo, DE, LSU* FA – Brian Orakpo/Wash
DE Sam Montgomery, DE, LSU*
DE Dion Jordan, Oregon 6-7, 243
Trevardo Williams, U.Conn 6-2, 233
Margus Hunt, OLB, SMU
OLB Walter Stewart, U.Cinn
OLB Sean Porter , Texas A&M
OLB Jamie Collins, S.Miss 6-3, 240
OLB Michael Buchanan, Illinois
Cover corner
CB David Amerson, N.Carolina St.
This Drafted Player Retention Tool shows 4 CBs drafted in the past 3 years. Only Chimdi Chekwa is still with the team, and he’s on the practice squad. But now that Al Davis has passed on, the new regime will focus (hopefully) on factors other than track speed. Here’s the current Raiders depth chart. Click on any CB and you shall find bio’s punctuated by “waived” (Shawntae Spencer an exception). Fortunately for the Raiders, the (arguably) best CB in the draft is available. Amerson is tall (6′2″) enough to go up against the big WRs. He’s a ballhawk – 13 INT last year is one shy of the NCAA record – 3 thru 4 games this year. Amerson is a practice junkie with with an internal desire to be the best.
Johnathan Banks, CB, Miss. St. 6-1, 185
Xavier Rhodes, CB, Florida St. 6-1, 217
Blidi Wreh-Wilson, CB, UConn, 6-2, 190
Desmond Trufant, CB, Washington 6-0, 186
Jordan Poyer, CB, Oregon St. 5-11, 190
Robert Alford, CB, S.E. Louisiana
B.W. Webb, CB, William and Mary 5-10, 180
DT (to replace R.Seymour, T.Kelly)
Star Lotulelei, Utah 6-4, 325
when it comes to being a dominant force in the backfield with just 1.5 sacks and nine tackles for loss last season, that was partly because he was double and triple-teamed on every play. Even with the light stats he was still voted the best defensive lineman in the Pac-12 by the Pac-12 offensive linemen.
He has the athleticism and the size to work in any alignment and produce. Put him on the nose and he’ll be fine, or stick him in as a 3-technique and he’ll gum up the works. Dominant defensive tackles are worth their weight in gold making Lotulelei a shooting star up every draft board until April. 2013
FA
DT Johnathan Hankins, DT, Ohio St. 6-3, 335 Colin Cole, Seattle
DT Sylvester Williams, DT, N.Carolina
DT John Jenkins, DT, Georgia
DT Kawaan Short, DT, Purdue
DT Jesse Williams, 3-4 DE, Alabama 6-4, 320
DT Josh Boyd, Miss. St.
DT Abry Jones, Georgia
LB (replace McClain)
LB Manti Te’o, Notre Dame 6-2, 255
No high school player is ready for the NFL right out of high school. Manti Te’o was ready for the NFL right out of high school. A mid-first round pick had he come out this year, he might not be the fastest defender and he still needs to work on fighting through the trash to make big plays happen, but he has the bulk and the instincts to be a superstar in the middle of a 4-3 defense.
ILB, A.J. Klein, Iowa St. Rey Mauluga, Bengals
Jake Johnson, S.Alabama Manny Lawson, Bengals
Michael Mauti, ILB, Penn St.
OL (replace C.Carlisile, K.Barnes) FA
G/T/C Barrett Jones, Alabama OT King Dunlap
G Hugh Thorntion , Illinois
G Braden Hansen, BYU
T Mark Jackson, Glenville St.
T Brian Winters, Kent St.
T Xavier Nixon, Florida
T Tanner Hawkinson, Kansas
S – if Michael Huff departs
Don’t get caught up in the Tyrann Mathieu hype. The Honey Badger isn’t the pro prospect that Reid is. Somewhat lost in the shuffle over the last few years with so many great stars in the Tiger defensive backfield, this is the year he’ll get his due recognition. A peerless open field tackler, he’s as rock-steady as they come. He might not make Mathieu-like highlight plays, but he makes the routine ones over and over again.
FA
Micah Hyde, S, Iowa Kerry Rhodes, Cardinals
Bacarri Rambo, S, Georgia
T.J. McDonald, S, USC
D.J. Swearinger, S, S.Carolina
Damion Stafford, S, Nebraska
Duke Williams, S, Nevada
DeVonte Holloman, S-OLB, S.Carolina
BPA – return, impact receiver, wild-card talents FA
QB Geno Smith, W.Virginia LaRod Stephens-Howling
CB Tyrann Mathieu, None (poss. UDFA or drafted after individual workout)
WR/KR Tavon Austin, WR/KR, W.Virginia
WR DeAndre Hopkins, Clemson 6-1, 200
QB Zac Dysert, Miami (OH)
WR/KR Denard Robinson, Michigan
S Ray Ray Armstrong, Faulkner
RB Knile Davis
RB Zac Stacy
November 15th, 2012 at 8:09 am
417.Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 7:31 am
All Raider fans know the cap can be manipulated.
THE SALARY CAP IS NO EXCUSE for this level of ineptitude.
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Al’s cap manipulation netted us what exactly? Don’t you get it? Al’s method DIDN’T WORK!
November 15th, 2012 at 8:10 am
Draft analysis before Thanksgiving is for LOSERS.
Just Win Baby.
November 15th, 2012 at 8:12 am
Al’s cap manipulation netted us what exactly?
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A “competitive” team apparently.
I am willing to take a shot to try something else to be above that level of mediocrity.
May work, may not. But given 9 years, I bet The Reggie can squeeze out at least 1 playoff game.
And that would beat the previous 9 years.
November 15th, 2012 at 8:14 am
If the Ravens put up 55 on us, the Saints should put up about 70. The Raiders could replace every defensive player on this team next year and not take a single step backwards. A rookie LB is the only guy who gets a pass because he is the best player on the whole damn defense.
November 15th, 2012 at 8:18 am
Should have never moved back to oakland.
November 15th, 2012 at 8:18 am
McFadden is right where he belongs. On crutches in a boot. Since the injury, his stats have only dropped a little bit. LMAO
November 15th, 2012 at 8:20 am
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 8:10 am
Draft analysis before Thanksgiving is for LOSERS.
Just Win Baby.
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Yeah, and were certainly not losers…especially after that Raven game.
November 15th, 2012 at 8:21 am
Just Win Baby Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 8:14 am
If the Ravens put up 55 on us, the Saints should put up about 70. The Raiders could replace every defensive player on this team next year and not take a single step backwards. A rookie LB is the only guy who gets a pass because he is the best player on the whole damn defense.
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If Saints run it up – expect some ejections and a$% kickings. I know a lot of those guys are still miffed about that fake fg. Personally, i think Tommy Kelly is going to give Brees the Blaine Gabbert suplex.
November 15th, 2012 at 8:22 am
That competitive team in 2010 lost games by 16, 25, 32 points. That competitive team in 2011 lost games by 14, 20, 28 (in a shut out), 30 points. Over achieving to 8-8 has some people in here delusional. Those teams were NO DIFFERENT than this years team. Maddeningly inconsistant. Liable to beat the best team in the league or loss by 30… you don’t really know.
November 15th, 2012 at 8:22 am
Marks Hair Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 8:18 am
Should have never moved back to oakland.
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Then L.A. shouldve got off their a$% and got them a stadium. They still are searching for a Super Bowl ever since they left.
November 15th, 2012 at 8:23 am
Marks Hair Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 8:18 am
Should have never moved back to oakland.
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Dont put that b.s. on Oakland, either. All they did was give Davis sell out after sell out for a decade.
November 15th, 2012 at 8:23 am
Thanks to Reggie.
November 15th, 2012 at 8:24 am
Can we start playing the young guys already? The seasons OVER!
November 15th, 2012 at 8:24 am
LA is off their a$$`s now,..ready to build now,..just waiting for a team to commit,..and they got one who will play one more season in Oakland.
November 15th, 2012 at 8:24 am
Man I am going to stop reading this blog. Every year it is the same thing over and over. Shoulda, Woulda, and Coulda.
I am starting to feel like Bill Murray in Groundhog day………….
Year after year it’s pathetic!
November 15th, 2012 at 8:24 am
We are no longer liable to beat anyone.
November 15th, 2012 at 8:26 am
486.JONGRUDEN2013 Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 8:24 am
LA is off their a$$`s now,..ready to build now,..just waiting for a team to commit,..and they got one who will play one more season in Oakland.
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Why would LA want this sorry @$$ producing team right now? They’re not a good investment. They need to start winning first.
November 15th, 2012 at 8:26 am
Wrong Sam,…the blame is all on the locals,..the fans and politicians who flat out dont support the Raiders,…as Iv said before, theres not enough Briens in the east bay. The facts are theres too many old man kells there, who are just losers who dont support the team,…old kells fault, not Briens.
November 15th, 2012 at 8:27 am
Oakland almost never sells out raider games… 90% tops when they call it a sell out. That baltimore game was a sellout.
November 15th, 2012 at 8:28 am
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rai/
11 winning seasons out of the last 31… but yeah, I see why we should keep doing it Al’s way.
November 15th, 2012 at 8:28 am
484.Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 8:23 am
Thanks to Reggie.
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Really can’t blame Reggie for this mess yet. He needs more draft picks and cap room.
November 15th, 2012 at 8:29 am
488.. exactly.. from overacheving to complete trash..
November 15th, 2012 at 8:32 am
I thought we would be getting a jimmy johnson type taskmaster general.. but da just stands there rubbing his giant nipples and checking his christmas list.
November 15th, 2012 at 8:34 am
Reggie and DA got dealt the same hand that Al and Hue got to 8-8 and a play away from the playoffs.
November 15th, 2012 at 8:38 am
Everybody thought that Matt Ryan would put up career numbers too. And I doubt many thought Tannehill would play as well as he did. Or Gabbert.
That’s why they play the games, folks.
November 15th, 2012 at 8:40 am
Eggie has to take some blame.. we had a solid coaching staff and da brought in a bunch of chumps.. we have the worst staff in the league.. hoffman makes krapp look like a genius.. and briesel?? Back to the drawing board reg.. i hope your ready come draft day.
November 15th, 2012 at 8:41 am
Over achieving to 8-8 has some people in here delusional
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I’ll take the coaching staff that gets a 3-6 team to overachieve and be 5-4, thanks.
I’ll hold on to my delusions. One play away from the dance in 2011?
Call it what you want, that was progress and what we have done this year is regress.
November 15th, 2012 at 8:45 am
Reggie lost the locker room when he fired Hue and brought in Opie.
November 15th, 2012 at 8:45 am
Our entire staff deserves pinkeye.. somebody rub shìt in their faces!
November 15th, 2012 at 8:47 am
Over achieving to 8-8 has some people in here delusional.
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Isn’t that what we want now? Over achieving instead of under?
I’d do cartwheels to get back to 8-8 and not be the leagues laughing stock. There are four teams in the NFL we can squeak past right now… two we just played… KC, Jax, Car and Clev.
And that’s with a QB playing at a pro-bowl level (while they all have garbage at QB.)
I’d say right now we have one of the worst coaching staff in the NFL… maybe KC is worse.
Could it improve? Sure… I will give Allen another 2 years. Knapp should be fired the second the final clock ticks down.
November 15th, 2012 at 8:49 am
We need to start evaluating this team.. i dont want to see the same bs next yr.. play everybody under 25. Plus bergs old àss. We need a perfect draft and fa period. No more mistakes reggie
November 15th, 2012 at 8:55 am
Hoffman should have been fired by now.. pollack too. Lets do something da. Fùck
November 15th, 2012 at 8:55 am
Trade down, get a 2nd and 4th/ 5th, and draft:
1- DT J Hankins or CB Xavier Rhodes
2- DE B Jenkins (I hope he doesn’t redshirt and returns to FSU)
3- CB Leon McFadden (SDSU Go Aztecs)
Draft OL and RB with the rest of the picks.
November 15th, 2012 at 8:55 am
Points Allowed 2011
Week 2 38
Week 4 31
Week 9 38
Week 13 34
Week 14 46
Week 17 38
And still, with a change of D.C, we continue to stink.
When will it end?
November 15th, 2012 at 8:56 am
The Raiders were 8-8 for two years in a row so I’m not sure how you can call it overachieving.
I could just as easily call it underachieving because they failed to take the next step.
What this so called Raider team is doing is what I call “lying down and taking it like a little beetch.”
Just Win Baby.
November 15th, 2012 at 8:56 am
FÙÙÙÙCKK!!
November 15th, 2012 at 8:58 am
I think you know more about a team and the coaches, not how they play after a humiliating loss, or back to back humiliating loses…But how the handle success.
AThis team weas on a 2 game winning streak and came out flat AT HOME! that is a bad sign for this regime.
In general this team doesn’t seem to comeout with a lot of FIRE at home for whatever reason….
Hoping this changes this weekend to say the least…
November 15th, 2012 at 8:59 am
I agree with Vanheathen30.
November 15th, 2012 at 8:59 am
Bcz24 Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 8:22 am
That competitive team in 2010 lost games by 16, 25, 32 points. That competitive team in 2011 lost games by 14, 20, 28 (in a shut out), 30 points. Over achieving to 8-8 has some people in here delusional. Those teams were NO DIFFERENT than this years team. Maddeningly inconsistant. Liable to beat the best team in the league or loss by 30… you don’t really know.
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BS
Overachieving 2 consecutive seasons with 2 different coaching staffs?
All we had to do was stop the Bills and Lions for one play and we are 10-6.
We underachieved last year.
Stop creating excuses for this staff. Are you related to DA, Knapp, or Tarver?
November 15th, 2012 at 9:01 am
The Raiders were 8-8 for two years in a row so I’m not sure how you can call it overachieving.
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You can’t, but some people will say anything to keep arguing.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:02 am
The last two yrs we hung our hats on the running game and special teams.. those balls have been cut right off.. its a total fail by reggie and da for yr 1..
November 15th, 2012 at 9:02 am
I agree with RaiderO.
Stop making excuses for this regime.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:04 am
Go Clippers. The 3 gay amigos lost, and the Fakers are a mess.
Oh happy day!
November 15th, 2012 at 9:04 am
“The Raiders were 8-8 for two years in a row so I’m not sure how you can call it overachieving.
I could just as easily call it underachieving because they failed to take the next step.
What this so called Raider team is doing is what I call “lying down and taking it like a little beetch.”
So much truth here where to start…..well first how does a guy like Tom Cable (Who has the IQ of a Honey Boo Boo cast member) out coach Dennis Allen because that is exactly what is happening here….you cant tell me that our Tom Cable team has less talent than this current team yet he found a way to get us to 8-8
This is a weaker schedule too than the one Cable had….WHY HOW I want answers as a fan I want to know HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE?
November 15th, 2012 at 9:04 am
Reggie seems to be shooting himself in the foot a lot this year..sure he cut some bloated contracts, but it sure seems like most of the in season moves have been a bonus for the other teams that snatch up the released players, while we stock our roster with guys who were out of work as NFL players…
Adams being the most questionable guy to see the field…
BTW: How many ex LB’s are successful GM’s today?
November 15th, 2012 at 9:05 am
We need to start drafting and recruiting players from Oakland and California.. I expect a little more backbone from people playing in their own back yards in front of their families..
November 15th, 2012 at 9:05 am
Titty Boy DA, glorified, overhyped Mule D coordinator.
Supposed defensive guru.
Raid D worse than it’s ever been.
Gutted on the ground.
Annihilated through the air.
Titty Boy D guru, brings in Krapp to run the O.
Run game now worst in the NFL. Unwatchable offense.
Titty Boy brings in Hoffman.
Can’t cover kicks. Can’t field punts. Can’t get punts off. Can’t convert a fake. Can’t stop a fake.
An absolute total fkng DISASTER on all fronts.
But we better stick with this douche bcz if we kick his azz out the door – other coaches won’t want to come here.
What a fkd up attitude.
Doomed to failure.
Look, if you tell me that you think Tits is doing a good job, has assembled a good staff, has the team moving in the right direction, the failure is all on the players, Tits deserves another year – I’ll disagree with you, but RESPECT your opinion.
If you tell me that the Raids should stick with a dog HC for continuity’s sake or bcz no one else will come here – then you’re just accepting failure and might as well give up. That, I can NOT respect.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:06 am
“BS
Overachieving 2 consecutive seasons with 2 different coaching staffs?
All we had to do was stop the Bills and Lions for one play and we are 10-6.
We underachieved last year.
Stop creating excuses for this staff. Are you related to DA, Knapp, or Tarver?”
These are facts people 2 different coaches got us to 8-8 and I would say with less talent than we have now!
November 15th, 2012 at 9:08 am
Reggie hired the staff.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:08 am
Clippers looking strong.. i knew crawford was a big get. Im still pretty happy with my all star team though..
November 15th, 2012 at 9:10 am
Reggie made the franchise over in his image.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:11 am
I know Al make a lot of you eager for change, but we shouldn’t settle for mediocracy (at best) in the sake of change.
Commitment to excellence?!
November 15th, 2012 at 9:12 am
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 9:10 am
Reggie made the franchise over in his image.
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Fat and ugly?
November 15th, 2012 at 9:12 am
RAIDERMAN99 well thought out post and I agree with a lot of what you are saying…..this is that part that hurts the most:
“But we better stick with this douche bcz if we kick his azz out the door – other coaches won’t want to come here.”
That is hard to swallow but its the truth if we fire DA we look dysfunctional and unstable its ugly we are screwed.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:13 am
Reggie claims he let da make his own hires.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:14 am
Marks Hair Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 9:08 am
Clippers looking strong.. i knew crawford was a big get. Im still pretty happy with my all star team though..
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All star team that underachieves due to bad coaching? lol
That should convince people that its not all about talent.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:15 am
DA is REGGIE’S SCAPEGOAT.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:16 am
BS
Overachieving 2 consecutive seasons with 2 different coaching staffs?
All we had to do was stop the Bills and Lions for one play and we are 10-6.
We underachieved last year.
Stop creating excuses for this staff. Are you related to DA, Knapp, or Tarver?
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Really… Lets go through our wins last year.
1. Denver – we needed a 63yd fg AND a late fumble by Orton to win
2. Jets – We beat them pretty good
3. Houston – Missing man formation anyone?
4. Cleveland – Shane Lechler fake punt to win, ALMOST gave it up at the end
5. SD – beat them with no LT, if they could have protected Rivers we don’t win
6. Min – beat them without AP in Ponders 2nd or 3rd game
7. Chi – barely hung on to be them WITHOUT Cutler
8. KC – 2 blocked FGs saved the day
We were lucky to win the games we won. That is why I say we overachieved. I am not defending the current regime, but I see the truth. This was NOT a good football team. This is a couple of talented players surrounded by mediocrity after YEARS of roster mismanagement.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:17 am
Sure he did…then he doesn’t have to be responsible when it fails.
Besides, NO ONE give a rookie HC the authority to hire his own staff, especially wen itconssts of all his old buddies from his 2 previus stops in he league.
Unless, of course, you, the GM are going to do the same thing, which is EXACTLY what McMILLEN did…
Expecting the Slacker Owner to do any due diligence and hire a competnt GM was asking for WAY Too much…
November 15th, 2012 at 9:18 am
This is a weaker schedule too than the one Cable had….WHY HOW I want answers as a fan I want to know HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE?
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What? The 2010 schedule included the NFC West which was WON BY A 7-9 team!!!!
November 15th, 2012 at 9:18 am
We will not/ shouldn’t fire DA, but we need to upgrade this staff.
Knapp, Hoffman, and OL should get fired.
Tarver has potential, he is young, but he lacks experience and this is his 1st year as DC in the league. I rather have a vet DC.
DA gets ONE more year.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:18 am
Id rather look dysfunctional and start fixing our problems then standing around acting like we know what were doing while the team gets worse and worse
November 15th, 2012 at 9:20 am
Tarver was the dc in san fran..
November 15th, 2012 at 9:21 am
Reggie seems to be shooting himself in the foot a lot this year..sure he cut some bloated contracts, but it sure seems like most of the in season moves have been a bonus for the other teams that snatch up the released players, while we stock our roster with guys who were out of work as NFL players…
Adams being the most questionable guy to see the field…
BTW: How many ex LB’s are successful GM’s today?
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Who have we cut this year that is productive for another team?
November 15th, 2012 at 9:21 am
Well, season’s not over. Maybe we can eek out another 8-8 record. At this point, 7-9 would be salvation.
Have something positive to take into next year.
My prediction:
6-10, 7-9. We see who’s a keeper and who’s a gonner.
DA stays on for another year so he can be measured with a team he built, or had a hand in builing, rather than mostly inherited.
Knapp gets canned. Tarver gets canned. Hoffman gets canned.
Based on DA’s track record for hiring a staff, either a) he hires another group of idiots or b) Reggie pulls rank and hires staff or assists DA in doing so.
We’re pretty active in Free Agency, particularly in Day 2+ and we have a pretty solid draft of rounds 1, 3, 4 (if we still have) and we get some projects in the late rounds. Maybe a late round gem and an UDFA gem.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:21 am
“We were lucky to win the games we won. That is why I say we overachieved. I am not defending the current regime, but I see the truth. This was NOT a good football team. This is a couple of talented players surrounded by mediocrity after YEARS of roster mismanagement.”
THE difference is we WON those games we FOUND ways to win those close games and this year we are not.
Well coached teams find ways to win close games so yes this is a matter of coaching so maybe your both right.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:22 am
hate to draw thi comparison, but this transition is starting to look like wat went down in SF when Eddie D. was removed from the team and his sister and her doofus husband took over the team. they made horrible hires of ex players, or the old coaches kid and wandered aimlessly as a fanchise until they hired a Pres of Ops, new GM and then a HC…took them a couple seasons too long ot make these moves, and now i’m fearing the same for this regime…
November 15th, 2012 at 9:22 am
The Raiders died with AL.
These scrubs are not fit to wear the uniform.
Just Win Baby.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:23 am
Bcz24 Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 9:16 am
BS
Overachieving 2 consecutive seasons with 2 different coaching staffs?
All we had to do was stop the Bills and Lions for one play and we are 10-6.
We underachieved last year.
Stop creating excuses for this staff. Are you related to DA, Knapp, or Tarver?
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Really… Lets go through our wins last year.
1. Denver – we needed a 63yd fg AND a late fumble by Orton to win
2. Jets – We beat them pretty good
3. Houston – Missing man formation anyone?
4. Cleveland – Shane Lechler fake punt to win, ALMOST gave it up at the end
5. SD – beat them with no LT, if they could have protected Rivers we don’t win
6. Min – beat them without AP in Ponders 2nd or 3rd game
7. Chi – barely hung on to be them WITHOUT Cutler
8. KC – 2 blocked FGs saved the day
We were lucky to win the games we won. That is why I say we overachieved. I am not defending the current regime, but I see the truth. This was NOT a good football team. This is a couple of talented players surrounded by mediocrity after YEARS of roster mismanagement.
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Dude,
That’s football.
You can say that about most games in the league. A play here or there and it’s a different outcome.
Tenn was 1 yard away in the SB, and they got there with a Miracle (STs play and a bad call by the refs).
NE and Giants SB: what happens if Welker makes that catch?
November 15th, 2012 at 9:23 am
Burn this regime! And change all the toilet seats!
November 15th, 2012 at 9:23 am
No, Tarver was a QC guy in SF. He’s a rookie DC and it shows…. big time.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:24 am
Bcz,
Based on that Logic we should be 2-7 or 1-8. Steelers had better stats but we won that game.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:25 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 8:02 am
Didn’t Kool Kell say he tried to attend the Jets game last year, but broke his leg in the parking lot or something?
LMAO….that is a funny visual.
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I was chasing someone who looked like Randy Moss, to get a picture on my new ipod, and slipped on someone’s discarded yogurt.
Fckin slobs.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:26 am
Silverandblack666 Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 9:21 am
“We were lucky to win the games we won. That is why I say we overachieved. I am not defending the current regime, but I see the truth. This was NOT a good football team. This is a couple of talented players surrounded by mediocrity after YEARS of roster mismanagement.”
THE difference is we WON those games we FOUND ways to win those close games and this year we are not.
Well coached teams find ways to win close games so yes this is a matter of coaching so maybe your both right.
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Exactly. Well said.
Well coached teams find ways to win close games.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:26 am
It’s no secret, the Oakland Raiders have struggled on defense this season. They rank 31st in the NFL in scoring defense, giving up an average of 31.6 points per game. The Raiders are 23rd in the league in total defense, giving up 375 yards per contest. Which is why it’s time for a coaching change.
No, this not a post advocating for Dennis Allen to be let go because he is doing a pretty good job with the offense and his team have been competitive. The issue has been the defense, as noted by the stats above. While he was a defensive coach in the NFL as an assistant, he has so many more things to worry about as the head man, so all of the blame can’t be placed on him.
The real blame lies with defensive coordinator Jason Tarver and his defensive backs coaches Johnnie Lynn and Clayton Lopez. They are all in the first year of the job, although Lopez was with the team in 2004-05, but it doesn’t mean they can’t be held to certain standards. If the defense was improving, it would be easier to forgive because it’s a new system for the players, but the defense has regressed in recent weeks. Oakland has given up 97 points in the last two weeks, giving up more than 40 points in each of those games.
The worst part is Oakland has held prolific offenses in check this season, but let other not so great offenses rack up the yards and points. Some weeks the Raiders can’t stop the run, some weeks it’s the pass and some weeks it’s both. The lack of defensive consistency is concerning for fans and is really holding this team back. While it may take another year for everyone to learn the system, somebody must go if the Raiders want to get back to Al Davis’ model of “Just win, baby!” Management must commit to holding the team to certain standards and letting teams hang 50 points on them is not a standard the Raiders want to aspire to in the future.
Of course, that’s just my opinion.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:27 am
BCZ: every guy he’s dopped in seasonhas gotten claimed…the guys he’s bringing in are stinking it up.
Adams, Smith, Ross wo hasn’t evenplye.
While Pat Lee i going t play for Det., Soto will play.
regardless, just swapping players makes no sense when you keep saying how hard it is for them to learn the playbook…keep propping up your guy, and i’ll keep hoping i’m wrong…
November 15th, 2012 at 9:27 am
I say 5-11 or 6-10.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:27 am
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November 15th, 2012 at 9:27 am
That’s football.
You can say that about most games in the league. A play here or there and it’s a different outcome.
Tenn was 1 yard away in the SB, and they got there with a Miracle (STs play and a bad call by the refs).
NE and Giants SB: what happens if Welker makes that catch
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Oh ok… you guys can keep propping up the what if we made 1 play in buffalo or 1 play against detroit, but if I show you the what if we DONT make 1 play in 7 of our 8 wins and suddenly that what if isn’t valid to the conversation? Come on man.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:29 am
We were lucky to win the games we won.
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Come on, man. A win is a win and a loss is a loss.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:29 am
e’
Raising taxes on the rich, who usually pay a lower rate than everyone else because of the loopholes available to them, is not about redistribution of wealth but about creating a level economic playing field for all Americans.
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Hope and change. Oh ya, baby.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:30 am
Buenos dias compadres!
Nice win for the Dubs last night. Rookie Harrison Barnes was balling.
The Dubs are 4-4 w/ their talented back court shooting horrible to start the season.
Curry = 37% from the field
Thompson = 35% from the field
This means we’ve been playing a little D, finally. Thats a good sign. Watch out when our shooters get on a roll.
Dubs 4 life!
November 15th, 2012 at 9:30 am
recipe for success ala mark davis…
Make sure everyone you hire, up and down the MGMT/Coaching chart is BRAND SPANKNG NEW at their jobs…nothing like paying someone to “learn on the job” while another year of our lives goes by, and another season becomes an excercise in futility.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:30 am
548.VanHeathen30 Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 9:27 am
BCZ: every guy he’s dopped in seasonhas gotten claimed…the guys he’s bringing in are stinking it up.
Adams, Smith, Ross wo hasn’t evenplye.
While Pat Lee i going t play for Det., Soto will play.
regardless, just swapping players makes no sense when you keep saying how hard it is for them to learn the playbook…keep propping up your guy, and i’ll keep hoping i’m wrong…
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No no no… I didn’t ask if they got picked up, I asked who we cut that is being PRODUCTIVE somewhere else.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:31 am
Oh Yeah
Bienos dias/tardes Fiesta Verde!
November 15th, 2012 at 9:31 am
The Big Banana Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 9:29 am
We were lucky to win the games we won.
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Come on, man. A win is a win and a loss is a loss.
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For those with blinders.
To everyone else our two wins against the two worst teams in the NFL means we still suck, and should be in last place.
Or we can look at it your way.
OH GOODY. WE’RE ON OUR WAY. WATCH OUT FOR THE RAIDERS, CUZ WE SOME BAD MOFO’S.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:32 am
Id just call for a coaches only meeting and then gas the room.. this team needs a final solution.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:32 am
KoolKell Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 9:29 am
e’
Raising taxes on the rich, who usually pay a lower rate than everyone else because of the loopholes available to them, is not about redistribution of wealth but about creating a level economic playing field for all Americans.
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Hope and change. Oh ya, baby.
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Don’t you have anything else better to do than impersonate me all day & night? Smh, Geez.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:32 am
No matter how you look at it Cable had a top 5 rushing team now we are dead last.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:32 am
Bcz24 Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 9:27 am
That’s football.
You can say that about most games in the league. A play here or there and it’s a different outcome.
Tenn was 1 yard away in the SB, and they got there with a Miracle (STs play and a bad call by the refs).
NE and Giants SB: what happens if Welker makes that catch
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Oh ok… you guys can keep propping up the what if we made 1 play in buffalo or 1 play against detroit, but if I show you the what if we DONT make 1 play in 7 of our 8 wins and suddenly that what if isn’t valid to the conversation? Come on man.
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WTF? That’s your argument! You are starting to sound like my wife.
We were 8-8 the last 2 seasons, but you are the one arguing that we overachieved, and trying to dismiss our record.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:32 am
Pat Lee = def. a head scrather
Lee>Ross
Lee>Francis
Lee>Adams
November 15th, 2012 at 9:32 am
DMAC Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 9:31 am
Oh Yeah
Bienos dias/tardes Fiesta Verde!
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Who cares about the Green Lantern?
Grow up, you dweeb.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:33 am
Lol at lucky wins. No such thing in the NFL. If you win, even if it’s on a ‘lucky’ play or bad call, you still put yourself in position to win against an NFL team. I’ve never seen 60 minutes of pure luck.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:33 am
Becker? This is my ip. Get rid of that other tool.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:34 am
Buenos dias Mr. Prez.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:34 am
Ok BCZ: Gotchya…who has Reggie picked up, in season that has been productive? Adams? he’s played, bt outside of 1 return over 10 yards, he’s made more mistakes than prodction…he keeps saying we need continuity, then he swaps out a guy who’s been here through camp with a guy off the scrap heap, who has to start from scratch…next man up doesn’t work when the ‘nextman’ is brand new to the team…
November 15th, 2012 at 9:35 am
KoolKell Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 9:33 am
Becker? This is my ip. Get rid of that other tool.
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That’s got to damage your self-esteem, always trying to be me. Don’t you ever get embarrassed?
November 15th, 2012 at 9:36 am
I feel good.
Wife is at work, where she should be.
I’m sitting in front of my puter, just waiting for an email from an interested buyer of a house.
Still waiting….and waiting….
Oh wait. I think I’m supposed to actually get listings, then I get inquiries?
Darn. No wonder I’ve had no leads in 3 1/2 yrs.
I think I missed that memo.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:36 am
RAIDERMAN99 well thought out post and I agree with a lot of what you are saying…..this is that part that hurts the most:
“But we better stick with this douche bcz if we kick his azz out the door – other coaches won’t want to come here.”
That is hard to swallow but its the truth if we fire DA we look dysfunctional and unstable its ugly we are screwed.
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No, it is NOT the truth. We are NOT screwed. We are in a tough spot, but we CAN do better.
What IS dysfunctional is accepting mediocrity (or worse).
What IS dysfunctional is refusing to make a move bcz you accept that we can’t do better or that no one wants to come here.
That’s simply NOT true.
That’s a dysfunctional ‘can’t do’ attitude that dooms this team to perpetual failure.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:36 am
TBB,
Exactly! “You are what your record says you are”
November 15th, 2012 at 9:37 am
Any of you try and scratch that spot on your ass, that you can’t reach?
I feel like Grizzly Adams bear when I’m rubbing up against the tree in the backyard, trying to reach that spot.
I miss having the wife around, just for these moments.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:38 am
I like it better when nobody answers and he tells us to fùck ourselves.. its like a tradition..
November 15th, 2012 at 9:39 am
Oh man, I have to ask this.
I’m 60 now, and for some odd reason, my nutsack, which was usually quite small, now has dropped, and swings like that little squirrel viral from years ago. If I turn the corner too quick, my balls slap off the cats head, making her swat at me, which honestly, solicits moves from me that I didn’t think I still had.
When you got it, you got it.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:39 am
KoolKell Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 9:36 am
Oh wait. I think I’m supposed to actually get listings, then I get inquiries?
Darn. No wonder I’ve had no leads in 3 1/2 yrs.
I think I missed that memo.
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Why don’t YOU go out and get leads, since you know so much about RE, and want to be me?
November 15th, 2012 at 9:39 am
Marks Hair Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 9:38 am
I like it better when nobody answers and he tells us to fùck ourselves.. its like a tradition..
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Because you like abuse you sick SOB. lol
November 15th, 2012 at 9:40 am
Marks Hair? Go fck yourself.
There now.
The universe is aligned.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:40 am
Fvck it. Fire em all. Fire every coach that doesn’t go undefeated. Fire every GM that doesn’t play Al’s kick the cap can down the road game. Hell you ain’t trying if you aint 40 million over the cap at the end of the season…
Make sure to #BlamePalmer everytime too…
November 15th, 2012 at 9:41 am
@ 547
Thanks John Walfish from RantSports
November 15th, 2012 at 9:42 am
KoolKell Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 9:39 am
KoolKell Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 9:36 am
Oh wait. I think I’m supposed to actually get listings, then I get inquiries?
Darn. No wonder I’ve had no leads in 3 1/2 yrs.
I think I missed that memo.
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Why don’t YOU go out and get leads, since you know so much about RE, and want to be me?
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Oh doogie, I’m talking to myself?
I read somewhere this is a sign.
Ok, Michael. I’m going to go out and get some leads. Like I do everyday. Every single day I do this, and can proudly tell my wife I spent my day trying to get leads.
Wait for it…..
YO MAILMAN? YOU KNOW ANYONE WHO WANTS TO SELL THEIR HOUSE? No? You have my food stamps?
Yo, compadre’…orale’.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:43 am
KoolKell Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 9:40 am
Marks Hair? Go fck yourself.
There now.
The universe is aligned.
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Not until you’re dead.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:43 am
Lol. This place is funny. Makes me question my sanity for being here.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:44 am
Anyone grow up wanting to be a chauffeur?
I always did.
Had this fantasy about me up front, driving some dreary cantankerous old broad around.
Wait.
That sounds familiar?
November 15th, 2012 at 9:44 am
At what point does Reggie step in and do something?
What will it take to see action from the GM another 2 weeks of people putting up 50 points on us?
November 15th, 2012 at 9:45 am
Its not the same when you do it.. its the morning address from the prez to the green party.. and its great when we’re all too high & lazy to answer him.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:47 am
The Big Banana Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 9:43 am
Lol. This place is funny. Makes me question my sanity for being here.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Sane people like to be entertained, and that’s why they go to the zoo or the circus.
” are you not entertained?!”
November 15th, 2012 at 9:48 am
I’ve heard that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery…….I guess so.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:50 am
Magic Johnson: love Dr. Buss, but I don’t believe in Jim Buss.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:51 am
This new cyber Kell clone sucks!
Free Krappy!!!!!
November 15th, 2012 at 9:52 am
People imitate G Bush too. I wonder why?
November 15th, 2012 at 9:53 am
Raider O Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 9:47 am
The Big Banana Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 9:43 am
Lol. This place is funny. Makes me question my sanity for being here.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Sane people like to be entertained, and that’s why they go to the zoo or the circus.
” are you not entertained?!”
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Lol! Yes, I am entertained.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:53 am
Dantoni is only a bad choice compared to phil.. and if we hired phil it would take a yr to learn the triangle.. im willing to give mike d a chance.. should be fun to watch.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:54 am
Regardless of what you think about KK, like him or not, this ‘hijacking’ of IDs is complete BS and it’s absurd that Becker or whoever runs this joint is unable to stop it.
This blog is run just like Tits coaches the Raids.
Very poorly.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:54 am
Dantoni = Nelly
Fun to watch dem’ run, but won’t win you any championships.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:54 am
Silverandblack666 Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 9:32 am
No matter how you look at it Cable had a top 5 rushing team now we are dead last.
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Truth!
November 15th, 2012 at 9:54 am
Raider O Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 9:52 am
People imitate G Bush too. I wonder why?
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Good, it will give you something to do.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:54 am
Raider O Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 9:50 am
Magic Johnson: love Dr. Buss, but I don’t believe in Jim Buss.
Me neither!
November 15th, 2012 at 9:55 am
Works cancled.. time for some black opps 2..
November 15th, 2012 at 9:55 am
LOL, but Nelly had you guys believing…
November 15th, 2012 at 9:56 am
Marks hair Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 9:55 am
Works cancled.. time for some black opps 2..
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Lucky fker
Burn 1 on behalf of da green party crew
November 15th, 2012 at 9:57 am
hwnrdr Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 9:55 am
LOL, but Nelly had you guys believing…
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I luved Nelly
At least they were fun to watch
Knocking the Mavs out the 1st round was priceless
November 15th, 2012 at 9:58 am
RAIDERMAN99 Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 9:54 am
Regardless of what you think about KK, like him or not, this ‘hijacking’ of IDs is complete BS and it’s absurd that Becker or whoever runs this joint is unable to stop it.
This blog is run just like Tits coaches the Raids.
Very poorly.
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They used to ban people for ‘hijacking’ IDs. For some reason that stopped.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:58 am
Dantoni cant mess up the lakers d.. kobe said phil only ran like 3 defensive drills the entire time he was here.. its about the players on d..
November 15th, 2012 at 9:58 am
That drunk fker Nelly tells it like it is.
There’s no BS w/ him.
Thats why I respect him as a coach.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:58 am
DMAC Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 9:57 am
hwnrdr Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 9:55 am
LOL, but Nelly had you guys believing…
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I luved Nelly
At least they were fun to watch
Knocking the Mavs out the 1st round was priceless
That is true!
November 15th, 2012 at 9:59 am
Raider4Life209 Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 9:54 am
Silverandblack666 Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 9:32 am
No matter how you look at it Cable had a top 5 rushing team now we are dead last.
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Truth!
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Don’t forget that be did that with ZBS.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:01 am
Oh.. i smoke 2 joints in the mornin mr. prez
November 15th, 2012 at 10:01 am
KoolKell Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 9:42 am
KoolKell Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 9:39 am
KoolKell Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 9:36 am
Oh wait. I think I’m supposed to actually get listings, then I get inquiries?
Darn. No wonder I’ve had no leads in 3 1/2 yrs.
I think I missed that memo.
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Why don’t YOU go out and get leads, since you know so much about RE, and want to be me?
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Oh doogie, I’m talking to myself?
I read somewhere this is a sign.
Ok, Michael. I’m going to go out and get some leads. Like I do everyday. Every single day I do this, and can proudly tell my wife I spent my day trying to get leads.
Wait for it…..
YO MAILMAN? YOU KNOW ANYONE WHO WANTS TO SELL THEIR HOUSE? No? You have my food stamps?
Yo, compadre’…orale’.
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After examining this syntax, it seems pretty clear that the impostor is none other than the individual who also responsible for the blog personality Beeech Dawg.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:02 am
Marks Hair Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 9:58 am
Dantoni cant mess up the lakers d.. kobe said phil only ran like 3 defensive drills the entire time he was here.. its about the players on d..
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It takes an idiot to mess up the All Star fakers, and that’s why Brown was fired.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:03 am
I don’t like it when others hijack Kell’s handle. I like to know when Kell is being ridiculous on his own.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:04 am
Why am I talking about the Fakers?
I never thought things will get this bad that I rather talk Fakers over Raiders.
Fix this crap Reggie.
Fire Knapp, Hoffman, OL coach, and Tarver.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:05 am
McFadden and Seymour….. If McFaddens still in a walking boot I don’t know why Allen just doesn’t say ” he’s out… And Seymour… Samething.. It’s Thursday… Just Fk’n say … He’s out… Haven’t been real thrilled with Seymour’s play anyway..
November 15th, 2012 at 10:06 am
Last year we had a total of 39 sacks.
This season thus far, we have 11.
Someone please explain this to me. We have damn near the same players on the Dline as last year.
WTF??
Miss you Wauffle!!!!!!
November 15th, 2012 at 10:07 am
Do any of YOU PEOPLE, smoke before work?
Not sure I could handle that. lol
November 15th, 2012 at 10:07 am
DMAC Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:06 am
Last year we had a total of 39 sacks.
This season thus far, we have 11.
Someone please explain this to me. We have damn near the same players on the Dline as last year.
WTF??
Miss you Wauffle!!!!!!
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Curry injury, Seymour sucks more now, and loss of Wimbley.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:08 am
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:03 am
I don’t like it when others hijack Kell’s handle. I like to know when Kell is being ridiculous on his own.
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Oh thank you so much. Lol.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:08 am
MiamiRaider78 Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:07 am
Do any of YOU PEOPLE, smoke before work?
Not sure I could handle that. lol
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Can’t do it and won’t do it.
Party hard and work hard.
I wait to I TD at the crib.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:08 am
JONGRUDEN2013 Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 7:57 am
Ya Brien was pretty disappointed that prop was shot down,..the truth is the east bay, fans and politicians, are going to lose the Raiders,..heck all three teams, real soon,..and they have only themselves to blame,..
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This is really one of the stupidest posts in years. lst off the Warriors have sold out constantly despite posting what 2 playoff seasons in 19 years? At the end of the baseball season despite ownership constantly telling them to stay away, A;s fans showed up in droves and carried the team. Or maybe you believe it was Josh Donaldson carrying the team. A’s fan was the talk of major league baseball. Then we have the Raiders. Fans here WANT to support the Raiders. The Raiders have to put a watchable product on the field first.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:10 am
I need to break down some footage to the Raiders of the A’s.
Show this underachieving punks how a team is played together puzzies.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:11 am
I’ve heard of people smoking before work or school. Not sure i’d be able to function properly under the the green cloud.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:11 am
MiamiRaider78 Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:07 am
Do any of YOU PEOPLE, smoke before work?
Not sure I could handle that. lol
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I used to when I was younger and worked in sales.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:12 am
2 many trolls are on board now 2 smoke and blog.
THat would fk up my high!
November 15th, 2012 at 10:13 am
MiamiRaider78 Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:11 am
I’ve heard of people smoking before work or school. Not sure i’d be able to function properly under the the green cloud.
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Go to school high
Study high
And get high grades!
November 15th, 2012 at 10:14 am
Our Dline is getting long in the tooth. Time to blow this schit up and keep Houston and Bryant in the middle. Shonasty doesn’t seem to be the same after his injury.
Build around these guys.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:15 am
I never blaze before work. Never have, although when I was 18 and working at a pizza shop I did burn down closing on Saturday nights. I would fall asleep at my desk staring out my window if I blazed before work now. LOL
November 15th, 2012 at 10:15 am
615..yep….
November 15th, 2012 at 10:15 am
Raider O Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:13 am
MiamiRaider78 Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:11 am
I’ve heard of people smoking before work or school. Not sure i’d be able to function properly under the the green cloud.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Go to school high
Study high
And get high grades!
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lol
“Imma take u off my buddy list b!tch!”
lol
November 15th, 2012 at 10:18 am
I don’t always smoke before I work… But seeing most of my works done at home it’s really doesn’t get in the way..
November 15th, 2012 at 10:19 am
Some comments in here earlier about the pointspread for this week’s game.
Most seem to think the Saints should be favored by more than 5.5.
If enough people agree, then there will be enough money bet on the game to move the line higher.
That might happen, and Saints’ backers might win.
But there’s a reason the Saints aren’t favored by more.
Sure, the Raids appear to be in total disarray and heading in the wrong direction.
Sure, the Saints have Vilma back and just beat the Falcons.
But this is still a Saint team that’s only one game better than the Raids are record wise and they’re on the road.
This is a Saint team whose defense has been just as bad as the Raid’s and whose offense is not nearly the force it once was.
I know the Raids aren’t a good team. In fact, they suck. 6 wins will be an accomplishment.
Still, I expect a tough contest Sunday as long as the team hasn’t completely quit on Tits.
Wouldn’t surprise me at all to see the Raids win this one.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:21 am
I don’t even know what to expect this Sunday outta the Raiders…. …it’s safest to keep my expectations low at this point…
November 15th, 2012 at 10:21 am
“Wouldn’t surprise me at all to see the Raids win this one.”
I am taking the over in this one right now its 54.5
November 15th, 2012 at 10:21 am
no beeech. no missdick. no sullivan. aaahhhhhhhhhh.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:22 am
Yo Doc
Don’t wake them outta their caves
November 15th, 2012 at 10:23 am
STOP BOMBING THE PALESTINIANS!
November 15th, 2012 at 10:23 am
Cory Nelms, CB with (or should I say “was”) with the Niners have been signed to the practice squad!
November 15th, 2012 at 10:24 am
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:07 am
DMAC Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:06 am
Last year we had a total of 39 sacks.
This season thus far, we have 11.
Someone please explain this to me. We have damn near the same players on the Dline as last year.
WTF??
Miss you Wauffle!!!!!!
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Curry injury, Seymour sucks more now, and loss of Wimbley.
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wimbley is no loss.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:24 am
Without searching the web
Who was the last Raider to record a sack this season?
Quick responses….
November 15th, 2012 at 10:25 am
DMAC Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:24 am
Without searching the web
Who was the last Raider to record a sack this season?
Quick responses….
Gawd that was so long ago…Seymour?
November 15th, 2012 at 10:25 am
TB game????
November 15th, 2012 at 10:25 am
carter?
November 15th, 2012 at 10:27 am
Carter had a 1/2 sack with ShoNasty, maybe?
November 15th, 2012 at 10:27 am
“no beeech. no missdick. no sullivan. aaahhhhhhhhhh.”
LMAO watch them pop in now LOL
November 15th, 2012 at 10:28 am
Dr_robert Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:21 am
no beeech. no missdick. no sullivan. aaahhhhhhhhhh.
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Are you sure about that?
November 15th, 2012 at 10:29 am
u know they’re here. just hilariously pathetic that some idiot thinks his “personalities” are so important to him.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:29 am
Chaotic View
Roster Update : Raiders signed DB Cory Nelms to their practice squad. Nelms spent time in the 49ers camp.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:29 am
but at least those versions of whatever poster they belong to, aren’t polluting the blog. that’s nice in and of itself.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:30 am
LMAO
Someone look it up. I don’t know myself.
Who and what game?
I say Burris and I don’t know what game.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:30 am
Rob, I’m pretty sure Beeech was the one who hijacked Kell’s handle earlier.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:30 am
MiamiRaider78 Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:07 am
Do any of YOU PEOPLE, smoke before work?
Not sure I could handle that. lol
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Smokers smoke, period.
Wake and bake, during lunch after work relaxing in the evening, before bed.
Come on man! I love virgins!
November 15th, 2012 at 10:31 am
pretty sure dan78 will magically appear any moment now to defend of one of them though.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:32 am
“wimbley is no loss.”
Wimbly is OK no way he should get Mario Williams money not sure what Al was thinking.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:33 am
Carter had a sack against Tampa Bay:
http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2012110409/2012/REG9/buccaneers@raiders?icampaign=GC_schedule_rr#menu=highlights&tab=analyze&analyze=boxscore
November 15th, 2012 at 10:33 am
i’ve never been too much of a weed smoker. dallied with it at times. one of my best friends is though. never understood why u would want to spend most of ur time high and have sobriety be ur alternative time. seems a waste of life.
i used to drink a ton though. and in hindsight, that was definitely a waste of time.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:35 am
653
Damn
I dont even remeber that 1
November 15th, 2012 at 10:35 am
Seymour leads the team in sacks with 3. ShoNasty has 2.5
November 15th, 2012 at 10:36 am
wimbley is no loss.
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Wimbley is a decent player just not worth what Al wanted to pay him.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:36 am
reece may have a good game. his yards per carry wasn’t great, but he looked at times like he was seeing some holes. i’m thinking he might get around 60-70 yards rushing and maybe 50 receiving. maybe a touchdown.
it will be interesting to see a bit more of the stewart kid too.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:37 am
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:35 am
Seymour leads the team in sacks with 3. ShoNasty has 2.5
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perhaps we should shelve the shonasty nickname for awhile. just matt will do.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:37 am
I tried smoking the Marijuana joint a few times. I was not impressed.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:38 am
dr_robert Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:33 am
i’ve never been too much of a weed smoker. dallied with it at times. one of my best friends is though. never understood why u would want to spend most of ur time high and have sobriety be ur alternative time. seems a waste of life.
i used to drink a ton though. and in hindsight, that was definitely a waste of time.
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Some people learn how to function while high.
I sometimes smoke a joint and then pull out the erase board and teach the youngins’ at home.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:38 am
Dr_robert Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:37 am
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:35 am
Seymour leads the team in sacks with 3. ShoNasty has 2.5
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perhaps we should shelve the shonasty nickname for awhile. just matt will do.
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I think most of us use Shonasty because we don’t know how to spell his last name.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:39 am
Brees: “This defense has a lot of very talented players on it.” really? who?… man, stars today will give lip service to practice squad players just to evade trash talking….Brees should say: These guys gave up almost 100 points to average offensive teams, we are the best, we should score 60+ points.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:39 am
dr_robert Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:37 am
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:35 am
Seymour leads the team in sacks with 3. ShoNasty has 2.5
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perhaps we should shelve the shonasty nickname for awhile. just matt will do.
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Seriously, maybe Matt So Not Nasty would be better.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:39 am
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:37 am
I tried smoking the Marijuana joint a few times. I was not impressed.
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I use to feel that same way 2, until I had kids.
Weed def. works as a stress reliever now.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:39 am
I think the Offense will score some points…. Just don’t have much faith in the Defense ….
November 15th, 2012 at 10:40 am
Nice point albert
Funny as hell too Shonasty
November 15th, 2012 at 10:40 am
LOL DMAC.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:40 am
MiamiRaider78 Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:39 am
dr_robert Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:37 am
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:35 am
Seymour leads the team in sacks with 3. ShoNasty has 2.5
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perhaps we should shelve the shonasty nickname for awhile. just matt will do.
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Seriously, maybe Matt So Not Nasty would be better.
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How about Matty So So?
November 15th, 2012 at 10:40 am
as a player, he’s more of a “matt” right now than a “shonasty”. u know in pop warner, coaches call players by their first names? “cmon matt. u need to play harder, buddy.”
November 15th, 2012 at 10:40 am
657.Seymour Bush Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:36 am
wimbley is no loss.
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Wimbley is a decent player just not worth what Al wanted to pay him.
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Again, we got screwed in the Wimbley/Contract option year when we made the trade…under the “illegal” contract that he signed with the Browns, which the NFL approved, we should have gotten one more year from Wimbley at $3.5M.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:41 am
Agree… Shonasty hasn’t been very nasty …
November 15th, 2012 at 10:42 am
I think that injury fked him up.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:42 am
That is true, Dutch! Kinda forgot about that!
November 15th, 2012 at 10:42 am
Allen on Taiwan Jones: “Actually, there was improvement last week,” wow, as opposed to the other 30 weeks when he regressed.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:42 am
DMAC Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:39 am
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:37 am
I tried smoking the Marijuana joint a few times. I was not impressed.
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I use to feel that same way 2, until I had kids.
Weed def. works as a stress reliever now.
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hmmm. usually goes the other way around. weed smoker stops smoking so much cuz they have kids now. i’m wondering if the kids are getting what u think they’re getting from the whiteboard.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:43 am
Was once a very promising player.
Or could it be our Dline coach?
Who the fk is the Dline coach anyway?
Whats his background?
November 15th, 2012 at 10:43 am
I keep hearing that Allen can get agitated and pizzy but I haven’t seen it on the sidelines or at his pressers …. He’s kinda like a tall skinny mouse …..
November 15th, 2012 at 10:44 am
MiamiRaider78,
635, I can’t believe I read that on a Raiders blog.
You People give me hope that one day we can resolve this issue.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:45 am
dr_robert Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:42 am
DMAC Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:39 am
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:37 am
I tried smoking the Marijuana joint a few times. I was not impressed.
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I use to feel that same way 2, until I had kids.
Weed def. works as a stress reliever now.
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hmmm. usually goes the other way around. weed smoker stops smoking so much cuz they have kids now. i’m wondering if the kids are getting what u think they’re getting from the whiteboard.
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Yes
and they luv it
I use to drink a lot back in the days.
Now I smoke a lot, and drink on occasions.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:45 am
I think our D played like crap because of the D Line’s son passing on. Remember when GB did not look like themselves when Philbins son was found dead?
November 15th, 2012 at 10:46 am
i will say this: coaches don’t have strings attached to their players. sometimes, the players have to play. when matt was drafted, i didn’t think he was much more than a big solid, straight ahead bullrush type player. then he really surprised me and it looked like he was gonna be more dynamic. but post-injury, he seems to be what i originally thought he was. watch him rush the passer. just bull rush, no moves.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:46 am
One thing that few people bring up as a problem with the Raiders is that they need some consistency in terms of coaching, personnel, schemes. Just list off the coaches and coordinators who have been here in the last 5 years, it’s ridiculous. I think Reggie deserves backing until at least next year (better cap space, a “real” draft to manage). The only issue I have is Dennis Allen hiring Knapp and bringing in a new scheme. Al Saunders is sitting right there and could have run the same system as last year. Why as a never before new HC, with an entire defense that needs revamping, turn around and undo the one part of the team that was reasonably sound? Why would you change a system to one that doesn’t accentuate the abilities of your best and most expensive players (Palmer, McFadden)? While sacrificing high draft picks and lots of money to have them on the roster, you might as well get the most/best out of them.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:46 am
Hey Doc
Where do you live?
I live in Northern Cali, where smoking weed is pretty much a norm.
You would be surprised, to know who’s smoking strong.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:47 am
Brees and Palmer are going to light up the sky on Sunday. The Saints offense is awesome, their QB and skill players are top pros. Our offense is more will than talent, balls bounce off half the guys, and we could use NO’s 3rd string RB as our starter….
That said:
NO 55
Oak 56
oooooooo yeeeeeeeeah!
November 15th, 2012 at 10:47 am
Fingers Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:43 am
I keep hearing that Allen can get agitated and pizzy but I haven’t seen it on the sidelines or at his pressers …. He’s kinda like a tall skinny mouse …..
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i think he’s a little agitated and pizzy with taiwan.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:49 am
Yeah, the sacks have been few and far between.
Need to step up the pressure and get to the QB. Preferrably without relying too much on the blitz.
But here’s another question and issue…
When’s the last time a Raider delivered what Ronnie Lott used to call a ‘woooo’ hit ?
Seriously, can’t remember one of those, in like, forever.
Raids really don’t have anyone that can lay the lumber.
TB can hit. MM can hit. Curry can hit.
Really haven’t seen one of those devastating hits that lays an opponent out in quite a while.
Biggest hit on a QB this year was probably Wheels hitting Matt Ice in Atl.
Anyone remember a really good pop by the Raider D this year ?
November 15th, 2012 at 10:50 am
DMAC Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:46 am
Hey Doc
Where do you live?
I live in Northern Cali, where smoking weed is pretty much a norm.
You would be surprised, to know who’s smoking strong.
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i live in sunnyvale. i’m not anti-weed. just think it should be done in moderation. i suffer from anxiety and i’m thinking of trying it for that. i’m not particularly functional on it though. too giggly and like a teenager when i smoke weed.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:50 am
DMAC Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:45 am
dr_robert Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:42 am
DMAC Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:39 am
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:37 am
I tried smoking the Marijuana joint a few times. I was not impressed.
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I use to feel that same way 2, until I had kids.
Weed def. works as a stress reliever now.
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hmmm. usually goes the other way around. weed smoker stops smoking so much cuz they have kids now. i’m wondering if the kids are getting what u think they’re getting from the whiteboard.
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Yes
and they luv it
I use to drink a lot back in the days.
Now I smoke a lot, and drink on occasions.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
My kid is homeschooled, and she is 5 studying 1st and 2nd grade curriculum, and I smoke before her classes. The day I need to be 100% sober to teach a 5 yo is the day I go back to HS.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:51 am
Why don’t we just call Shonasty the Black Irish guy.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:52 am
i’m really hoping we see branch play FS and mitchell at SS, if gio is out. keep huff at CB. i always thought branch would excel being able to not do as much coverage, and just fly to the ball in air, and hit guys coming across the middle.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:52 am
I f coach thinks stewart is better that Jones then why wasn’t jones on the practice squadand stewart on the roster? does not pass the smell test…
November 15th, 2012 at 10:53 am
As far as T Jones goes maybe D.A. is getting in his head trying to get the most out of him.
I know we want to see him but maybe DA has plans for Taiwan next year.
You been on teams and seen the one cat the coach picks on trying to get the kid to play to his potential. Just a thought.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:54 am
Jones is on the roster for his special teams play. He’s fast and is always in the area when the returner is tackled.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:54 am
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:51 am
Why don’t we just call Shonasty the Black Irish guy.
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B careful what u say
Rev Mistic is lurking
November 15th, 2012 at 10:54 am
Raider O Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:50 am
DMAC Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:45 am
dr_robert Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:42 am
DMAC Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:39 am
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:37 am
I tried smoking the Marijuana joint a few times. I was not impressed.
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I use to feel that same way 2, until I had kids.
Weed def. works as a stress reliever now.
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hmmm. usually goes the other way around. weed smoker stops smoking so much cuz they have kids now. i’m wondering if the kids are getting what u think they’re getting from the whiteboard.
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Yes
and they luv it
I use to drink a lot back in the days.
Now I smoke a lot, and drink on occasions.
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My kid is homeschooled, and she is 5 studying 1st and 2nd grade curriculum, and I smoke before her classes. The day I need to be 100% sober to teach a 5 yo is the day I go back to HS.
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ok, but a teacher would rightfully get fired if they taught while high. i’m not coming down on u, but i’ve been around a ton of weed smokers who made a lot of excuses why it was ok for them to be high all the time. it’s still an escape. and maybe u should be asking urself why u feel compelled to get high all the time. just food for thought.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:55 am
I dont think it matters if Branch, Huff, MM or Gio play safety, the Dline can’t pressure the QB, and we are facing Brees, the most accurate passer in NFL history, so….we could have Rod Woodson and Ronnie Lott back there and they would be making tons of tackles after the 1st down marker.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:55 am
Btw, Taiwan Jones has dyslexia, and that’s why he didn’t play div 1 football.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:57 am
dr_robert Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:52 am
i’m really hoping we see branch play FS and mitchell at SS, if gio is out. keep huff at CB. i always thought branch would excel being able to not do as much coverage, and just fly to the ball in air, and hit guys coming across the middle.
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Always thought the same, but isn’t more of a responsibility to cover at the FS position, than tackling.
Huffy is better in coverage than TB, but TB is a waaay better tackler than Huffy.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:57 am
694.Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:54 am
Jones is on the roster for his special teams play. He’s fast and is always in the area when the returner is tackled.
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Yeah I wonder how things went down…Seemed like Palmer and Knapp talked up Taiwan leading up the Baltimore game and then nothing. Was it all a smokescreen?
November 15th, 2012 at 10:58 am
How has the Saints pass protection been this season?
November 15th, 2012 at 10:58 am
Raider O,
I side with the people. Gaza is getting bombed again and it only breeds and fuels the cycle of hate and disdain Palestinians have for Is rael. No one on both sides of the fence ask for this but they will suffer the consequences of the politicians and warmongers self interests.
Sad
November 15th, 2012 at 10:59 am
Dr_robert Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:54 am
Raider O Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:50 am
DMAC Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:45 am
dr_robert Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:42 am
DMAC Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:39 am
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:37 am
I tried smoking the Marijuana joint a few times. I was not impressed.
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I use to feel that same way 2, until I had kids.
Weed def. works as a stress reliever now.
**************
hmmm. usually goes the other way around. weed smoker stops smoking so much cuz they have kids now. i’m wondering if the kids are getting what u think they’re getting from the whiteboard.
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Yes
and they luv it
I use to drink a lot back in the days.
Now I smoke a lot, and drink on occasions.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
My kid is homeschooled, and she is 5 studying 1st and 2nd grade curriculum, and I smoke before her classes. The day I need to be 100% sober to teach a 5 yo is the day I go back to HS.
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ok, but a teacher would rightfully get fired if they taught while high. i’m not coming down on u, but i’ve been around a ton of weed smokers who made a lot of excuses why it was ok for them to be high all the time. it’s still an escape. and maybe u should be asking urself why u feel compelled to get high all the time. just food for thought.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
I’m not getting high all the time.
Some people drink a glass of wine, some people drink beer, and some people get drunk by noon. Moderation is the key.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:59 am
Someone brought up an interesting suggestion yesterday.
Why not try Taiwan at CB?
Has great speed and has shown that he can tackle.
Schit, why not give it a shot.
November 15th, 2012 at 11:00 am
DutchRaider77 Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:57 am
694.Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:54 am
Jones is on the roster for his special teams play. He’s fast and is always in the area when the returner is tackled.
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Yeah I wonder how things went down…Seemed like Palmer and Knapp talked up Taiwan leading up the Baltimore game and then nothing. Was it all a smokescreen?
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It sure worked on me. I started the bastard in my fantasy football league.
November 15th, 2012 at 11:01 am
I’m not getting high all the time.
Some people drink a glass of wine, some people drink beer, and some people get drunk by noon. Moderation is the key.
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Kell gets drunk by noon, but he hasn’t figured out the moderation part yet.
November 15th, 2012 at 11:02 am
Just like the moderators on this blog Bahhhhahhhhahhhh
November 15th, 2012 at 11:02 am
In juts too days the saints come to the town, they are red hot and ready to feast on the raiders like holiday meal. In fact the raiders have looked every bit like a turkey on mis-givings day, nervously waiting to be plucked cooked and carved, and drew brees is a master butcher.
brees is one of the truly great qb’s he was the guy that wasnt supposed to be this good. he didnt have the rocket arm, it was deemed adequate. He didnt have the tall imposing physique, but he was considered nimble and athletic. people compared him to steve deberg or dave kreig. I never bought that and he has proven that short qbs can play and win big. He and his wr group have no so called chemistry issues, and clearly the entire team follows his lead. brees in the spread is more than a night mare and our secondary and line backer will be tested in ways they have not yet been this year, as brees by far is the best qb we have faced in denniss allens regime.
The saints use the pass to set up the run but can pound you when they want. However the saint run game is more like an accent piece.
If carson can play free of the mental breakdowns which have plagued his rader tenure, and marred his final years in cincy, he can only hope to keep pace with brees. Unfortunately head to head brees is worlds better than palmer and this is not a favorable match up.
The real problem for the raiders however wil be dealing with the revamped saint defense. They are tearing through opponents with a dizzying array of exotic pressures and they have been pummeling qbs of late. They hammered micheal vick and beat him into a bloody stupor, they blistered matt rayn, and hammered him like hasnt been hit all year.
carson will have hands full, both diagnosing the heat, and surviving it. carson will need to be crisp and accurate and he will need to do something he has only done scant few times as a raider, stand up to the pressure and make good decisions.
the saints give up a lot of yards between the 20’s so palmer has a chance to post big yardage stats, but it will take a positive touchdown to turn over ratio and a lot of luck.
Hopefully the saints view this as the falcons did and sleep walk. maybe we can get them out for a little bay area nightlife play them while they are hungover, im sure the would enjoy the variety of flavors as opposed to the strictly chocolate and vanilla in n.o.
so far the raiders have faced a guantlet of fantastic qbs, ryan, flacco, freeman, and now brees. palmer has not been able to lift the team to victory against them.
lets see if he can earn his hero statsu and lift the team to victory over the brees and company,….after all that is why we gave up so much for him…isnt it?
November 15th, 2012 at 11:03 am
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 11:01 am
I’m not getting high all the time.
Some people drink a glass of wine, some people drink beer, and some people get drunk by noon. Moderation is the key.
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Kell gets drunk by noon, but he hasn’t figured out the moderation part yet.
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You mean he gets slapped around before noon and knocked out before the evening.
November 15th, 2012 at 11:03 am
I try to be supportive of DA, but how does Taiwan not get any signficant touches against Baltimore? Like c’mon, the P/R guy gets more action? Just cut him then, it’s a waste of a roster spot. Not saying TJ’s all world, but he should have been given a shot under those circmstances.
November 15th, 2012 at 11:03 am
Why are all the weed smokers here in the morning? Are you all pizza delivery guys who work at night?
November 15th, 2012 at 11:03 am
695.DMAC Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:54 am
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:51 am
Why don’t we just call Shonasty the Black Irish guy.
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B careful what u say
Rev Mistic is lurking
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Actually it is kinda funny. All my non-raider friends thought that Shaunessy was white (three different dudes). Three different games watching with three different people, they all uttered the same thing. “That’s Shaunessy? But, I-I thought he was white…”crazy white people.
November 15th, 2012 at 11:03 am
MiamiRaider78 Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:58 am
Raider O,
I side with the people. Gaza is getting bombed again and it only breeds and fuels the cycle of hate and disdain Palestinians have for Is rael. No one on both sides of the fence ask for this but they will suffer the consequences of the politicians and warmongers self interests.
Sad
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Like 99 said, everything done by Israel has been done by Arabs too. Jordan killed Palestinians, Syria is killing its own people, and that crap will continue till Arabs learn to unite and take Care of their own.
I’m sick of those sand monkeys.
November 15th, 2012 at 11:04 am
SSSSSHHHHHHHHH!
No one say nothing….
No one move….
They will go away
November 15th, 2012 at 11:04 am
Woo Hoo! Mistic is here!
November 15th, 2012 at 11:05 am
In juts too days the saints come to the town
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Mistic, what language are you speaking? Is that Ebonics?
November 15th, 2012 at 11:05 am
GreatWhiteRaider Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 11:03 am
I try to be supportive of DA, but how does Taiwan not get any signficant touches against Baltimore? Like c’mon, the P/R guy gets more action? Just cut him then, it’s a waste of a roster spot. Not saying TJ’s all world, but he should have been given a shot under those circmstances.
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Amen brother
November 15th, 2012 at 11:06 am
Whoever replies to Mistic first, owes me a quarter bag of trees.
=)
November 15th, 2012 at 11:06 am
DMAC Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:59 am
Someone brought up an interesting suggestion yesterday.
Why not try Taiwan at CB?
Has great speed and has shown that he can tackle.
Schit, why not give it a shot.
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Speaking of slapped around, this is the dumbest comment I’ve seen here, maybe ever.
November 15th, 2012 at 11:06 am
GOOD AFTERNOON NATION !!
and my GreenParty brothers !!
November 15th, 2012 at 11:07 am
DMAC Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 11:04 am
SSSSSHHHHHHHHH!
No one say nothing….
No one move….
They will go away
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Just spit up my drink LMFAO
November 15th, 2012 at 11:07 am
KoolKell Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 11:06 am
DMAC Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:59 am
Someone brought up an interesting suggestion yesterday.
Why not try Taiwan at CB?
Has great speed and has shown that he can tackle.
Schit, why not give it a shot.
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Speaking of slapped around, this is the dumbest comment I’ve seen here, maybe ever.
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What about the bootlickers, poobutts, and dumb asses who read it and then take the time to respond to it.
November 15th, 2012 at 11:07 am
As far as T Jones goes maybe D.A. is getting in his head trying to get the most out of him.
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Well, that’s sure working out, isn’t it ?
I guess getting the most out of Taiwan means 2 whole carries through 9 games.
And if you think Tits is getting the most out of Taiwan, then you’ve got to LOVE what he’s getting out of TP.
Yep, Tits and Krapp are imaginative geniuses that are milking every possible ounce of production from the roster.
Good job, Tits.
November 15th, 2012 at 11:08 am
ODB is in da house!!!
November 15th, 2012 at 11:08 am
Good day to you R8er Mike!
Peace be to the Green Party
November 15th, 2012 at 11:08 am
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 11:04 am
Woo Hoo! Mistic is here!
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Did you just wet your panties?
November 15th, 2012 at 11:08 am
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 11:05 am
In juts too days the saints come to the town
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Mistic, what language are you speaking? Is that Ebonics?
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This is going to set it off.
Thanx a lot Albert
November 15th, 2012 at 11:09 am
KoolKell Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 11:08 am
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 11:04 am
Woo Hoo! Mistic is here!
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Did you just wet your panties?
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It’s called sarcasm you dumb ass poot but.
November 15th, 2012 at 11:09 am
I’m not getting high all the time.
Some people drink a glass of wine, some people drink beer, and some people get drunk by noon. Moderation is the key.
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lol… not me either… just a little wake and bake in the A.M…. a little bump around lunch time… another at 420 !! and then smoke a few before dinner.. a little after dinner.. and a puff or two before bed !!!
November 15th, 2012 at 11:10 am
KoolKell Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 11:06 am
DMAC Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:59 am
Someone brought up an interesting suggestion yesterday.
Why not try Taiwan at CB?
Has great speed and has shown that he can tackle.
Schit, why not give it a shot.
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Speaking of slapped around, this is the dumbest comment I’ve seen here, maybe ever.
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Aren’t you the one who said J Richardson should play LB?
November 15th, 2012 at 11:10 am
Raiderman99
Just making conversation. Calm yourself, and nowhere in the post did I say I think he is getting the most out of him. Just talkin bro.
Just as confused as evryone else as to the way this team is doing things.
November 15th, 2012 at 11:11 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 11:09 am
I’m not getting high all the time.
Some people drink a glass of wine, some people drink beer, and some people get drunk by noon. Moderation is the key.
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lol… not me either… just a little wake and bake in the A.M…. a little bump around lunch time… another at 420 !! and then smoke a few before dinner.. a little after dinner.. and a puff or two before bed !!!
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Exactly! Moderation. lol
Long Live The ODB!
November 15th, 2012 at 11:13 am
Raider O Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 11:10 am
Aren’t you the one who said J Richardson should play LB?
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Talk what you know
And, let the rest, go.
November 15th, 2012 at 11:14 am
If you are high and want to laugh, I recommend googling a picture of Andrew Bynums new hair cut.
Looks like he used James Browns hair stylist.
November 15th, 2012 at 11:14 am
thats right O .. gotta know when to say when !! lol lol lol
November 15th, 2012 at 11:17 am
Wow, that is one bad haircut. I think Mark Davis has some competition.
http://thebiglead.fantasysportsven.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/andrew-bynum-hair-1.png
November 15th, 2012 at 11:17 am
Smokers smoke, period.
Wake and bake, during lunch after work relaxing in the evening, before bed.
Come on man! I love virgins!
LMAO look what I posted above Mike
lol… not me either… just a little wake and bake in the A.M…. a little bump around lunch time… another at 420 !! and then smoke a few before dinner.. a little after dinner.. and a puff or two before bed !!!
November 15th, 2012 at 11:22 am
Can home field and weather conditions help us out this week? Film on Sunday!
November 15th, 2012 at 11:24 am
Thanks Al,
That shet brought me to tears. LOL
November 15th, 2012 at 11:25 am
Raider O Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 11:03 am
MiamiRaider78 Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:58 am
Raider O,
I side with the people. Gaza is getting bombed again and it only breeds and fuels the cycle of hate and disdain Palestinians have for Is rael. No one on both sides of the fence ask for this but they will suffer the consequences of the politicians and warmongers self interests.
Sad
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Like 99 said, everything done by Israel has been done by Arabs too. Jordan killed Palestinians, Syria is killing its own people, and that crap will continue till Arabs learn to unite and take Care of their own.
I’m sick of those sand monkeys.
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What’s going on O? Israel bombing Gaza ? Pals fighting with themselves ? Haven’t watched the news.
If Israel is bombing Gaza, I’m sure it’s without provocation or reason.
I mean, that’s what those war hungry monsters in Israel do. Just bomb the innocent Pals for no reason.
Side with the people, Miami ?
Where are your cries of outrage when hundreds of rockets are aimed at Sderot ?
Crickets then.
Side with the people my butt.
You’re full of crap Miami.
November 15th, 2012 at 11:26 am
Probably the most tragic thing this year is that the Raiders are still losing in the same kind of ways; some RB slashes them for +200, STUPID defensive penalties prolong drives. Some useless holding, or my personal favourite, a false start kills our drive. It’s both sad and boring. Even though he was only 8-8 his first two years, at least Chucky’s teams never lost by more than a touchdown and other teams started respecting the Raiders again. Like, the Ravens game was a disgrace, but to me, that Miami game earlier in the season, was easily the most embarassing one in a long time.
November 15th, 2012 at 11:26 am
I miss JLH gumby cut
Classic!
http://thefallenheroes.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Higgins.png
November 15th, 2012 at 11:26 am
DMAC Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 11:07 am
KoolKell Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 11:06 am
DMAC Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:59 am
Someone brought up an interesting suggestion yesterday.
Why not try Taiwan at CB?
Has great speed and has shown that he can tackle.
Schit, why not give it a shot.
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Speaking of slapped around, this is the dumbest comment I’ve seen here, maybe ever.
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Still think the “Street Blog Cred” line takes the cake.
November 15th, 2012 at 11:28 am
Since we have yet to really find a running game, would the rain actually hurt us more than it hurts the Saint’s?!
Seems they they are able to move the ball on the ground, and well, we’ve abandonded the run in the 2nd qtr last week and had 22 TOTAL yds. the wee before…
Heck of a Job Knappy!
November 15th, 2012 at 11:29 am
HWNRDR,WHEN UR TEAM SUKKS..PRAY FOR RAIN.ACCESS TO THE LOTS SOULD BE EASY THOUGH.JUST LOOKING ON THE BRIGHT SIDE..
November 15th, 2012 at 11:30 am
The Rockets might stop, if Israel stops building on the West Bank.
November 15th, 2012 at 11:31 am
KoolKell Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 11:30 am
The Rockets might stop, if Israel stops building on the West Bank.
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Houses may get sold, if Krappy stops trying to sell them.
November 15th, 2012 at 11:31 am
Raiderman99,
I’m full of crap because I don’t know about what you’re specificallly talking about? With regards to what I know and have read about the situation now, I side with the people. Politicians do not care about the innocent people being killed right now.
Instead of assuming I’m full of crap, be smart and give me some links so I can be more informed and aware of what else is going on around the planet.
Thanks
November 15th, 2012 at 11:31 am
Don’t say a word you god damn bootlicker!!!
November 15th, 2012 at 11:32 am
jesusraiderjim Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 11:10 am
Raiderman99
Just making conversation. Calm yourself, and nowhere in the post did I say I think he is getting the most out of him. Just talkin bro.
Just as confused as evryone else as to the way this team is doing things.
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I’m calm, Jim.
Don’t take my post the wrong way. Wasn’t meant as a rebuke to you at all.
Was meant as a criticism of Tits. I have no problem whatsoever with what you posted about Tits trying to get into TJ’s head.
November 15th, 2012 at 11:33 am
LMAO ODB.
November 15th, 2012 at 11:34 am
Did you ever think the O Line would be so HORRIBLE that we’d be anxiously awaiting the return of Khalif Barnes to the RT spot? Guy was a false start magnet last year, but he did have the 1 TD catch…
Man, what has Reggie done to this team?
November 15th, 2012 at 11:36 am
VanHeathen30 Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 11:34 am
Did you ever think the O Line would be so HORRIBLE that we’d be anxiously awaiting the return of Khalif Barnes to the RT spot? Guy was a false start magnet last year, but he did have the 1 TD catch…
Man, what has Reggie done to this team?
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I blame DA and the schitty coaching staff he hired.
November 15th, 2012 at 11:36 am
DMAC Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 11:31 am
Houses may get sold, if Krappy stops trying to sell them.
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Your mama may get clean if somebody washed her crotch.
November 15th, 2012 at 11:36 am
It is time for the US to divest itself of Israel. If Israel has the right to sovereign existence, and some say yay, some say nay, then after 60 years they should be able to defend themselves without us standing there.
November 15th, 2012 at 11:39 am
I mean, that’s what those war hungry monsters in Israel do. Just bomb the innocent Pals for no reason.
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Exactly. Maybe they should smoke trees and relax more. It’s just rocks. Rocks can’t hurt a rank or F15s.
November 15th, 2012 at 11:42 am
KoolKell Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 11:36 am
DMAC Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 11:31 am
Houses may get sold, if Krappy stops trying to sell them.
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Your mama may get clean if somebody washed her crotch.
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Now you want to bring up mamas?
At least I know my mama b!tch!
Someone pulled you outta Alameda beach to save your life, after being tossed in as an infant.
November 15th, 2012 at 11:42 am
Tank*
November 15th, 2012 at 11:43 am
708.Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 11:02 am
In juts too days the saints come to the town, they are red hot and ready to feast on the raiders like holiday meal. In fact the raiders have looked every bit like a turkey on mis-givings day, nervously waiting to be plucked cooked and carved, and drew brees is a master butcher.
brees is one of the truly great qb’s he was the guy that wasnt supposed to be this good. he didnt have the rocket arm, it was deemed adequate. He didnt have the tall imposing physique, but he was considered nimble and athletic. people compared him to steve deberg or dave kreig. I never bought that and he has proven that short qbs can play and win big. He and his wr group have no so called chemistry issues, and clearly the entire team follows his lead. brees in the spread is more than a night mare and our secondary and line backer will be tested in ways they have not yet been this year, as brees by far is the best qb we have faced in denniss allens regime.
The saints use the pass to set up the run but can pound you when they want. However the saint run game is more like an accent piece.
If carson can play free of the mental breakdowns which have plagued his rader tenure, and marred his final years in cincy, he can only hope to keep pace with brees. Unfortunately head to head brees is worlds better than palmer and this is not a favorable match up.
The real problem for the raiders however wil be dealing with the revamped saint defense. They are tearing through opponents with a dizzying array of exotic pressures and they have been pummeling qbs of late. They hammered micheal vick and beat him into a bloody stupor, they blistered matt rayn, and hammered him like hasnt been hit all year.
carson will have hands full, both diagnosing the heat, and surviving it. carson will need to be crisp and accurate and he will need to do something he has only done scant few times as a raider, stand up to the pressure and make good decisions.
the saints give up a lot of yards between the 20’s so palmer has a chance to post big yardage stats, but it will take a positive touchdown to turn over ratio and a lot of luck.
Hopefully the saints view this as the falcons did and sleep walk. maybe we can get them out for a little bay area nightlife play them while they are hungover, im sure the would enjoy the variety of flavors as opposed to the strictly chocolate and vanilla in n.o.
so far the raiders have faced a guantlet of fantastic qbs, ryan, flacco, freeman, and now brees. palmer has not been able to lift the team to victory against them.
lets see if he can earn his hero statsu and lift the team to victory over the brees and company,….after all that is why we gave up so much for him…isnt it?
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In other words, our biggest concern is the Raiders defense, as usual. Got it.
November 15th, 2012 at 11:43 am
VanHeathen30 Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 11:34 am
Did you ever think the O Line would be so HORRIBLE that we’d be anxiously awaiting the return of Khalif Barnes to the RT spot? Guy was a false start magnet last year, but he did have the 1 TD catch…
Man, what has Reggie done to this team?
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I blame DA and the schitty coaching staff he hired.
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Agree with you on KB, there’s gotta be an instant upgrade from him somewhere? Remember when he’d check in as an eligible receiver and then false start? it was laughable. There was NO good reason to tinker with the offense this year. I look at Al Saunders resume versus Knapp’s….can’t figure out the logic there? Not smart.
November 15th, 2012 at 11:44 am
DMAC Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 11:42 am
Now you want to bring up mamas?
At least I know my mama b!tch!
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That’s how it goes dumbass, bring up my personal life, I bring up yours. Now get that btch’s crotch cleaned.
November 15th, 2012 at 11:46 am
Kell, why do you always bring up people’s mamas, and crotches, and nasty stuff? I guess it’s a black thing.
November 15th, 2012 at 11:47 am
MiamiRaider78 Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 11:31 am
Raiderman99,
I’m full of crap because I don’t know about what you’re specificallly talking about?
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No Miami, you’re full of crap bcz you come in here and in all caps, out of the blue, post ‘Stop bombing the Palestinians’.
You don’t say ‘Stop the violence’. You don’t say ‘Stop the rockets from Gaza’.
Just, Israel should stop the bombing.
Get it ?
Your claims of siding with the people don’t ring true when you’re just siding with or condemning one side.
In other words, makes it seem like you’ve got an agenda.
As far as me posting links to educate you – that’s not my responsibility or job.
Educate yourself.
Try doing that before you post, so you actually know what you’re talking about and don’t need to ask for links.
November 15th, 2012 at 11:47 am
I hope Reece gets more than 13 carries next week.
November 15th, 2012 at 11:47 am
99,
I think he was sincere about the people (Jews, Muslims, and Christians).
November 15th, 2012 at 11:48 am
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 11:46 am
Kell, why do you always bring up people’s mamas, and crotches, and nasty stuff? I guess it’s a black thing.
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People want to talk about my personal life, I talk about theirs. I think that’s fair.
November 15th, 2012 at 11:48 am
KoolKell Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 11:44 am
DMAC Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 11:42 am
Now you want to bring up mamas?
At least I know my mama b!tch!
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That’s how it goes dumbass, bring up my personal life, I bring up yours. Now get that btch’s crotch cleaned.
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Lets not bring up your fat ass obese wifey?
Whats her name????
You should be getting paid. That b!tch is making some dough off that show.
http://images.sodahead.com/polls/001176369/photo_int_sonia_pizarro_xlarge.jpeg
November 15th, 2012 at 11:49 am
Knapp sucks… offense puts up points despite him, the majority of which from the no huddle. Running game is absolutely terrible and often times, not even watchable. Reminds me of…. the last time Knapp was here. At least then we had Fargas, who was a capable zone runner.
Maybe Goodson could be that guy, but now he’s hurt. Staff doesn’t trust Taiwan, they promote a dude from the P.S. and only run him 7 times. Reece got most of his touches in garbage time.
And DA said he wanted this to be a tough team that ran the ball. Laughable.
All that being said…. the defense is even worse.
November 15th, 2012 at 11:50 am
761.KoolKell Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 11:44 am
DMAC Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 11:42 am
Now you want to bring up mamas?
At least I know my mama b!tch!
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That’s how it goes dumbass, bring up my personal life, I bring up yours. Now get that btch’s crotch cleaned.
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Why? Even if he is attacking you, why would you attack his mamma? Would you really say this to DMAC’s mother, because he insulted you?
November 15th, 2012 at 11:53 am
692.No Mas Diamante Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 10:52 am
I f coach thinks stewart is better that Jones then why wasn’t jones on the practice squadand stewart on the roster? does not pass the smell test…
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TJones has been active on the Spec teams most of the year.
November 15th, 2012 at 11:56 am
99,
Palestinians don’t have the same weapons (bombs), and Israel can be too aggressive ( Bombing an entire village for revenge).
November 15th, 2012 at 11:59 am
DutchRaider77 Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 11:50 am
761.KoolKell Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 11:44 am
DMAC Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 11:42 am
Now you want to bring up mamas?
At least I know my mama b!tch!
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That’s how it goes dumbass, bring up my personal life, I bring up yours. Now get that btch’s crotch cleaned.
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Why? Even if he is attacking you, why would you attack his mamma? Would you really say this to DMAC’s mother, because he insulted you?
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Short version: Just because your old, doesn’t mean you’re smart.
Krappy has relied on junior high school insults his entire sorry life, don’t expect it to change this late in the game.
November 15th, 2012 at 12:04 pm
Raiderman99,
I am educated in the subject I have decided to write about. And if you read correctly before jumping into a conclusion, I wrote both sides of the fence; in regards to the people who have no say but are dying over politics.
Hamas doesn’t have the weapon capabilities that an American backed Is rael does. Is rael is “strategically” bombing Gaza in heavily populated areas. I’m sure you aren’t aware that over 1,500 people have died in Gaza this past week?
Plenty of friends I have that are from Is rael don’t agree with what’s going on over there. At the end of the day, I don’t agree neither sides should be punished or killed over politics. Although one country is suffering much more than the other.
STOP BOMBING IS RAEL!
Are you happy now?
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November 15th, 2012 at 12:29 pm
708.Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
November 15th, 2012 at 11:02 am
….after all that is why we gave up so much for him…isnt it?
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Alright, you’re up…
Your ‘Better’ QB goes down for the season vs CLE, Boller is your backup, and you’re riding the wave of 1st Place in the AFC West. What’s your next move.
The jeopardy song is playing Mistic….
November 15th, 2012 at 8:11 pm
mcfadden20. Says:
November 14th, 2012 at 5:44 pm
Man you guys still crying about our 4th or 5th rd pick 2 years ago ? who if not AL D’s love for speed might have went undrafted
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Clearly you have not seen T. Jones run. See for yourself what you are missing. Fumbling issues? Hardly. He just needs a boost of confidence from his coaches, just like all players.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYVJ82hmT8g
Draft position has nothing to do with it. Kurt Warner went undrafted. Tom Brady? Exacty. How about Vince Young? Um, yeah. Let’s face it, no one is perfect. Turnovers will happen. But Taiwan provides a spark of hope that he can hit a homerun every time he touchesthe ball. His team would thrive off that. It brings an extra energy to the field. “Play Taiwan” is for real. The dude is nothing short of a atud.
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