Tweets: McClain leaving Oakland
By Steve Corkran
Wednesday, November 28th, 2012 at 3:05 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Someone named Jim Morris apparently spoke with Raiders middle linebacker Rolando McClain on Wednesday and was told by McClain that he “will weigh options” after leaving Oakland.
As of now, McClain remains on the Raiders 53-man roster and their starting middle linebacker. However, his status is up in the air after he missed practice today for what coach Dennis Allen called “team-related issues.”
A sports anchor in Birmingham Tweeted the following:
“Former Bama LB Rolando McClain no longer with OAK. He writes: I’m gonna weigh my options. Looking forward to playing for an actual ‘team.’ ”
Two sources within the Raiders said McClain has not been waived but that it remains a distinct possibility. The deadline for submitting waivers today already passed.
McClain was Oakland’s first-round pick in 2010, the No. 8 overall selection, out of Alabama. He started from the outset but has failed to live up to the lofty expectations of a player so highly regarded coming out of college, where he was a standout for the Crimson Tide.
Coach Dennis Allen demoted McClain from an every-down player to someone that played only in the base package. Rookie Miles Burris supplanted McClain whenever the Raiders went to their nickel package.
Just recently, McClain supposedly put this on his Facebook page.
“Officially no longer an Oakland Raider!!”
Followed by:
“Well technically I am. But I’m mentally done. Just waiting on my papers”
And: “I’d like to be anywhere besides here.”
McClain is earning $970,000 this season in base salary. He is slated to make $4,005,000 in 2013, $4,805,000 in 2014 and $2,665,000 in 2015.
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November 28th, 2012 at 3:06 pm
http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nfl/story/_/id/8648630/rolando-mcclain-oakland-raiders-charges-dropped-attorney
Did you guys see this? This is the first I have heard that Slowlando beat his charges…..well, at least he isn’t going to jail….this time.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:06 pm
And of course he bad-mouths us on the way out the door, just like the no-account punk he is.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:07 pm
172.eastoaklandraider Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 2:58 pm
Mcclain is a good LB he just needs to be in the 3-4 or have some great coching which he hasnt gotten since he’s been here. Many Raider draft picks have failed here from lack of lack of good coaching, we’re just now getting a qb coach for god sakes I mean c’mon man a lot of these guys we drafted never had a shot because they were drafted by an org that wasnt stable.
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There is some truth to that…..but you can’t coach the lazy out of some people. Slowlando and JaFatazz are both lazy.
Michael Huff and Robert Gallery…..those guys were not lazy, just not talented.
DHB….not lazy, just not a very good football player….I am pulling for the guy because he seems like a very hard worker, he just doesn’t have much to work with outside of speed.
McFadden….now that guy would benefit from a change of scenery.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:08 pm
Enjoy your long jog back to Alabama. Good riddance, sir.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:08 pm
KoolKell Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 2:48 pm
This group
Can’t Run
Can’t convert 3rd downs
Cant score in the Red Zone
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And opposite on Defense
Give up the big runs
Give up NEARLY every 3rd down. 3rd in 20 is no lock to get off the field either…
Red Zone D is probably their best quality, and that ain’t sayin MUCH….
November 28th, 2012 at 3:08 pm
Eastoaklandraider Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:06 pm
If Mcclain has been cut it will be another bad decision for us. Mcclain has never had good coaching here and he will go to another org and shine, just watch.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:07 pm
Ghosttoothepost Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:01 pm
“How about jamarcuss russel? Notoriously bad in practice still got starts”
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Should put in disclaimer: “If owner feels pressure to validate his draft choice, regardless of how player practices, owner will demand he start.”
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exactly mac20/mr which ever one you are.
owners will almost always want to see their draft picks play
They own the team it is their right to do so.
happens all of the time
point remains that many players /qbs struggle in practice and still start
mark sanchez anyone?
November 28th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
Duck dont call him a punk, you wouldnt say it to his face so just stop.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
Tweet of the day:
Christopher Hansen
Anyone need a two-down linebacker that can’t shed blocks, fills the wrong gaps and doesn’t hustle?
less than 1 minute ago from TweetDeck
November 28th, 2012 at 3:10 pm
eastoaklandraider Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:06 pm
If Mcclain has been cut it will be another bad decision for us. Mcclain has never had good coaching here and he will go to another org and shine, just watch.
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Hold on, If Johnny Holland cannot make you a good LB than you cannot be made into a good player. Maybe McClain needs to open a gun shop in Bartelsville.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:11 pm
Eastoaklandraider Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
Duck dont call him a punk, you wouldnt say it to his face so just stop.
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No, I wouldn’t say to his face. Why not? If I may quote Charles Bronson in (I think) Once Upon a Time in the West:
“Guns don’t scare me. IDIOTS with guns scare me.”
November 28th, 2012 at 3:11 pm
Haha Duck I was just about to repost that Tweet.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:11 pm
Maybe he will join Babin in Jacksonville.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:11 pm
feel sorry for anyone playing against a trent richardson ffl team
November 28th, 2012 at 3:11 pm
i understand that you think it is not a good practice, yet that has no bearing on the fact that it is an accepted practice in football and has been for decades.
In fact it sometimes happens even to players playing well or winning and sometimes before the last quarter of the season.
Do i need to cite the examples again?
your disagreement is noted, but it will not stop the inevitable
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I think we all just saw it with Jason Babin. Babin was not playing poorly, the Eagles are not going anywhere, and personally I am a huge Brandon Graham fan. Apparently they wanted to look at Vinny Curry as well. So, right there is exactly what you are talking about. I just hope you understand I would love to get a look at Pryor. I hope Pryor would come in a game against Carolina or San Diego and go 30 for 34 for 450 yards 5 TD’s and 120 yards on the ground. As I have said a million times, you can never have too many good players. But I just wouldn’t get my hopes too high.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:11 pm
See you idiots who were celebrating in the streets after we beat Jax without their starting QB and RB like it was some big thing…..well, it cost us Babin!
November 28th, 2012 at 3:11 pm
@BradBiggs: Source who reviewed NFL’s personnel notice says 3 teams placed a claim for Jason Babin: #Jaguars #Bills #Redskins
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Looks like Raiders didn’t claim him after all.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:12 pm
Great move on McClain getting cut. Who’s next? I am saying Seymour or Kelly after the season
November 28th, 2012 at 3:13 pm
Bad week for McClain. First he gets banned from the blog (Oakofshow), and now he gets cut.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:13 pm
Kokomo Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:12 pm
Great move on McClain getting cut. Who’s next? I am saying Seymour or Kelly after the season
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F that. I’m all for cutting Kelly NEXT WEEK.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:13 pm
20.RaiderDuck Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:13 pm
Kokomo Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:12 pm
Great move on McClain getting cut. Who’s next? I am saying Seymour or Kelly after the season
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F that. I’m all for cutting Kelly NEXT WEEK.
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Why wait a week?
November 28th, 2012 at 3:13 pm
Dakota Says:
See you idiots who were celebrating in the streets after we beat Jax without their starting QB and RB like it was some big thing…..well, it cost us Babin!
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You spoke too soon. It has now been reported that the Raiders did NOT place a wire claim on him.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:13 pm
This is going to be so disappointing if we find out he wasn’t released.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:14 pm
RaidingTexas Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:08 pm
Enjoy your long jog back to Alabama. Good riddance, sir.
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I have been saying for two years he can’t play. Not at this level. No instincts, no desire, and he looks beaten up mainly from his college days. I hope he saved his money.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:14 pm
Good riddance
November 28th, 2012 at 3:14 pm
Mcclain is a joke, he got paid 23 million by an “actual team” and blasts us on his way out..what did he do to earn any of the money. Some of you will blame it on coaching, but coaching doesnt choose the wrong gap, doesnt get slower each year, and cant keep up with TEs and RBs in pass coverage. Mcclain is a joke, except to his mother.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:14 pm
Ian Rapoport @RapSheet
An hour ago, Rolando McClain posted this on his Facebook wall: “Officially no longer an Oakland Raider!!”
Ian Rapoport @RapSheet
Then, Rolando McClain posted this: “Well technically I am. But I’m mentally done. Just waiting on my papers”
November 28th, 2012 at 3:14 pm
Steve Corkran @CorkOnTheNFL
Bills, Jaguars and Redskins are the only teams that placed waiver claims on Eagles DE Jason Babin. Not sure how Raiders got included.
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November 28th, 2012 at 3:15 pm
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:13 pm
This is going to be so disappointing if we find out he wasn’t released.
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Since McClain put it on his Facebook page and is already dissing us: even if he’s not gone…he’s gone.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:15 pm
Dakota Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:07 pm
172.eastoaklandraider Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 2:58 pm
Mcclain is a good LB he just needs to be in the 3-4 or have some great coching which he hasnt gotten since he’s been here. Many Raider draft picks have failed here from lack of lack of good coaching, we’re just now getting a qb coach for god sakes I mean c’mon man a lot of these guys we drafted never had a shot because they were drafted by an org that wasnt stable.
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There is some truth to that…..but you can’t coach the lazy out of some people. Slowlando and JaFatazz are both lazy.
Michael Huff and Robert Gallery…..those guys were not lazy, just not talented.
DHB….not lazy, just not a very good football player….I am pulling for the guy because he seems like a very hard worker, he just doesn’t have much to work with outside of speed.
McFadden….now that guy would benefit from a change of scenery.
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Dakota some players need a kick in the ass type coach like Saban in Ala. Another org will squeeze the talent out of Mcclain where the Raiders failed.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:15 pm
burris to the rescue…lmao
November 28th, 2012 at 3:15 pm
I hope they cut Kelly. I’d like to see Seymour stick around as a 3 technique 3rd down player. With limited snaps and one on one blocking he can still be productive.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:16 pm
Dakota Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:13 pm
20.RaiderDuck Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:13 pm
Kokomo Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:12 pm
Great move on McClain getting cut. Who’s next? I am saying Seymour or Kelly after the season
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F that. I’m all for cutting Kelly NEXT WEEK.
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Why wait a week?
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The problem with that is Desmond Bryant has been horrible against the run. He has been decent as a pass rusher, but horrible against the run. So who do you put out there? Bilukidi?
November 28th, 2012 at 3:16 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
Tweet of the day:
Christopher Hansen
Anyone need a two-down linebacker that can’t shed blocks, fills the wrong gaps and doesn’t hustle?
less than 1 minute ago from TweetDeck
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I really like chris Hansen. That dude is usually dead on when making his analysis.
btw, hello to all of you. Been so busy with the relocation. Prob good for me to miss a lot of Raider games.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:16 pm
I wish Al was alive to get back some of his money on Ro, like he did with JaWalrus
November 28th, 2012 at 3:16 pm
eastoaklandraider Says:
If Mcclain has been cut it will be another bad decision for us. Mcclain has never had good coaching here and he will go to another org and shine, just watch.
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That’s bullsh!t man. Bad coaching doesn’t explain why he jogs around the field.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:16 pm
i hope everyone bails on reggie and da…
November 28th, 2012 at 3:17 pm
Michael Huff and Robert Gallery…..those guys were not lazy, just not talented.
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Gallery, sure. But Huff has the talent, his problem IS Laziness.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:17 pm
I would not be surprised or upset if McClain actually is cut. It could be lack of talent, it could be scheme..who knows, but one thing he can’t say. He can’t say he never had a decent opportunity or a big shot. He had plenty opportunities to make plays and be productive. Bottom line is he was not.
A player or coach can mouth off any good excuse they want, but at the end of the season numbers don’t lie!
November 28th, 2012 at 3:17 pm
Da finally taking a stand? got rid of curry too. ok DA.. u growin some hair on those nuts??
Who’s next?? (who else wants some of deeboo??) how about tollefson and giordano? oh wait those are “team guys”
Im sure Kelly is next. They dont like him and his mouf
November 28th, 2012 at 3:18 pm
IF only reggie didnt sign branch long term after franchising him, give seymour a new contract instead of letting his current one expire that when hes cut next year it costs us 5.5 mil to the cap and sign the worst OL player in Briesel who will hurt our cap by 2.7 mill next year when he’s cut. that 10mill+ in addition to Mcclains money could have brought in some talent..
November 28th, 2012 at 3:18 pm
24.Seymour Bush Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:14 pm
RaidingTexas Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:08 pm
Enjoy your long jog back to Alabama. Good riddance, sir.
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I have been saying for two years he can’t play. Not at this level. No instincts, no desire, and he looks beaten up mainly from his college days. I hope he saved his money.
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I called it first! Saw his bowl game and was not very impressed. No sideline to sideline speed, and just jumped in late on tackles the entire game and people were sucking him off like he was the next Singletary.
Charlie Casserly also called it the day before the draft…..called McClain the most overrated of the top draft picks….said he watched the tape and the guy doesn’t shed blockers and didn’t make very many big plays for such a hyped player.
Charlie Casserly for GM!!!!!
November 28th, 2012 at 3:18 pm
36.RaidingTexas Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:16 pm
eastoaklandraider Says:
If Mcclain has been cut it will be another bad decision for us. Mcclain has never had good coaching here and he will go to another org and shine, just watch.
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That’s bullsh!t man. Bad coaching doesn’t explain why he jogs around the field.
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Right on!
November 28th, 2012 at 3:18 pm
Ok the way i see it.. is McClain didnt get cut.. or he was about to get cut for babin.
Or he did get cut.. hasnt been released but is about to.. and is talking to BAMA reporters???
Reggie signed Jerrell Harris former bama linebacker today?? HMMMMMM
November 28th, 2012 at 3:18 pm
REGRESSION…..team has quit on Reggie and DA…word will get around.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:20 pm
it is hooplah because he was the 8th overall player in 09.
Raiders clearly didnt use him right.. and he was never comfortable in the 4-3. Should have let Giants take him.. and we could have had Pierre Paul.
But that is par for the course of the Raiders. Always a day late n a 1 dollar short with everything
November 28th, 2012 at 3:20 pm
Eastoaklandraider Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:15 pm
Another org will squeeze the talent out of Mcclain where the Raiders failed.
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WHAT talent???
November 28th, 2012 at 3:21 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:11 pm
Eastoaklandraider Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
Duck dont call him a punk, you wouldnt say it to his face so just stop.
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No, I wouldn’t say to his face. Why not? If I may quote Charles Bronson in (I think) Once Upon a Time in the West:
“Guns don’t scare me. IDIOTS with guns scare me.”
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Just stop man dont try to be an internet tough guy. Mcclain would beat you into an inch of your life an in your heart you know it just stop.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:21 pm
he’ll be out of the league in 2 yrs
November 28th, 2012 at 3:22 pm
All the talent in the world can’t overcome lack of instincts. If I never see McClain get caught flat-footed by a fullback again, it won’t be a moment too soon.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:22 pm
I guess they finally got tired of watching him slow dance with blockers while the opposing running back blew right past him…
November 28th, 2012 at 3:22 pm
The problem with that is Desmond Bryant has been horrible against the run. He has been decent as a pass rusher, but horrible against the run. So who do you put out there? Bilukidi?
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Does it matter? They can’t get any worse.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:22 pm
Trent Richardson was talking McJogger up because he was hoping the coaching staff bites and gives McJogger more PT. Trent Richardson knows he would have had a career day if McJogger played a lot. Richardson probably used to brutalize and abuse McJogger in practice every day.
I see McJogger’s career going the way Thomas Howard’s went. I will never hear his name mentioned again anywhere probably. Good Riddance.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:22 pm
38.The_Judge37 Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:17 pm
Michael Huff and Robert Gallery…..those guys were not lazy, just not talented.
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Gallery, sure. But Huff has the talent, his problem IS Laziness.
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I don’t know….Huff is always taking the wrong angles, doesn’t cover well and generally is not a playmaker…..but he looks like his is hustling when he is on the field…..and he keeps himself in shape….so I don’t think it is a laziness issue…..maybe a football IQ issue?
November 28th, 2012 at 3:23 pm
YA..so righttttt…i also question if there was alot of talent..never saw it..
November 28th, 2012 at 3:23 pm
Eastoaklandraider Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:15 pm
Another org will squeeze the talent out of Mcclain where the Raiders failed.
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Like they’ve done with Routt and Nnamdi?
November 28th, 2012 at 3:23 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:20 pm
Eastoaklandraider Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:15 pm
Another org will squeeze the talent out of Mcclain where the Raiders failed.
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WHAT talent???
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The talent that made him a top recruit at Ala, the talent that made him a top 10 pick in the NFL.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:23 pm
Eastoaklandraider Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:21 pm
Just stop man dont try to be an internet tough guy. Mcclain would beat you into an inch of your life an in your heart you know it just stop
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Who’s trying to be an Internet tough guy? I’m just saying McClain’s even dumber around firearms than on the football field, if such a thing is possible.
I have no doubt that he would leave me a crumpled heap on the floor in any kind of 1:1 fight. That doesn’t make him any less of a punk.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:24 pm
He writes: I’m gonna weigh my options. Looking forward to playing for an actual ‘team.’ ”
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Dayum!
November 28th, 2012 at 3:24 pm
Should have kept Morrison and got ourselves a REAL NT……still waiting on that NT by the way…..
November 28th, 2012 at 3:24 pm
Slolando mcgarbage cut?! Christmas 4 weeks early yeeeeeeewwwww!!
November 28th, 2012 at 3:24 pm
Ok McClain should be in a 3-4 system. I could see the PATS or the RAVENS picking up McClain.
He needs to be playing in a system that he was drafted out of.. someone with a good NT wiht him.
Raiders never used him right
November 28th, 2012 at 3:25 pm
Turducken Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:21 pm
he’ll be out of the league in 2 yrs
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He’s out of the league right now. The paper work just needs to be stamped in NY.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:25 pm
I said before the season started that we would be in another rebuilding season and I did not see the Raiders making the playoffs this year and a number of bloggers did not like that. I am not saying I called it or anything like that. I’m just saying it is hard to build a winning franchise when you are changing coaches and schemes every two or three years. What happens in my opinion is you are trying to force players into schemes they may not be beast at. In addition, we have not had the cap space to get those top tier players that would fit into any one scheme.
I’m not crazy about this new coaching staff but if we change over coaches in the next year or two get ready for the same thing. You need to have some consistency sooner or later if you are going to be successful.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:25 pm
Christopher Hansen @ChrisHansenNFL
Even JaMarcus Russell was not stupid enough to burn on his former team on his way out the door.
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November 28th, 2012 at 3:25 pm
I don’t know….Huff is always taking the wrong angles, doesn’t cover well and generally is not a playmaker…..but he looks like his is hustling when he is on the field…..and he keeps himself in shape….so I don’t think it is a laziness issue…..maybe a football IQ issue?
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If a ball carrier gets behind him, he jogs. Think about whens the last time you’ve seen Huff run anyone down from behind? Also he thinks he’s faster than he is, that’s why he gets beat deep sometimes.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:25 pm
Eastoaklandraider Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:23 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:20 pm
Eastoaklandraider Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:15 pm
Another org will squeeze the talent out of Mcclain where the Raiders failed.
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WHAT talent???
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The talent that made him a top recruit at Ala, the talent that made him a top 10 pick in the NFL.
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McClain is this generation’s Brian Bosworth: A good college linebacker on a GREAT college defense that kept the blockers off him and left him free to make plays. As soon as he gets to the NFL, all his weaknesses are exposed. At least the Boz never tried to blow anyone’s head off.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:26 pm
Eastoaklandraider Says:
Another org will squeeze the talent out of Mcclain where the Raiders failed.
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I imagine it will play out the same way with a new team that it did with Routt. He’ll step up for a few games and some of you will scream, “See, I told you!”
Then he’ll revert to his old ways and eventually get cut by the new team. The rest of us will then scream, “See, I told you!”
November 28th, 2012 at 3:26 pm
Rolando McClain might sing like a bird.. tell them the real story on these “raiders”
I bet alot of players on the D will quit on the coach now.
Is DA gonna grow some hair on his nutz?? or is he just gonna take it. More players will be gone. Where there is smoke there is FIYAHHHH.
TEAM in offical REBUILD MODE. Reggie can start buy bringing in a REAL BALL HAWK SAFTEY like Dashon Goldson next year if his a FA.. lay the wood over the middle and not get trucked like Giordano did in cincy
November 28th, 2012 at 3:26 pm
Dakota Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:24 pm
Should have kept Morrison and got ourselves a REAL NT……still waiting on that NT by the way…..
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i’m still waiting for that pass rusher, playmaker at CB, safeties who make tackles and dont get beat deep, a WR who can run a route and be a factor in the red zone, an OL who actually makes a pancake block, a RB who can play 16 games..etc etc
November 28th, 2012 at 3:26 pm
Not surprised Reggie didn’t actually put a claim in for Babin, he came from a nfl starting roster spot, not practice squad or ST’s.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:27 pm
Don’t let the door hit your slow ass on the way out ‘Ro’..AMF..
[AMF = Adios Mottha F'er] for you youngins out there..
November 28th, 2012 at 3:28 pm
I felt pretty good about the McClain pick….everyone said he was a stud…..I was cautiously optimistic about him even though he looked like crap in that bowl game and even though Casserly said he wasn’t as good as advertised.
The McClain pick seemed like the right thing, especially coming off the insane Al draft of DHB and Mike Youtube Mitchell.
I felt good about the Gallery pick too….nice and safe, franchise LT yadda yadda.
SMH
November 28th, 2012 at 3:28 pm
Boss01 Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:22 pm
Trent Richardson was talking McJogger up because he was hoping the coaching staff bites and gives McJogger more PT.
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He talked him up because he has actually practiced against the guy and knows his talent while you guys blast him for being on an org that never gave him good coaching but you will find out soon enough, btw he will be back, on another squad and we’ll see then.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:28 pm
WOW…
Kelly just said Fck everything.. DA aint half the coach like HUE. Said fck it.. if DA dont believe in us.. we dont believe in him as a coach!
DAYUMMM.. Everyone singing like a bird. ROLANDO has alot of “BOYS” on the team that aint with that
November 28th, 2012 at 3:28 pm
70.nycraider Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:26 pm
Dakota Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:24 pm
Should have kept Morrison and got ourselves a REAL NT……still waiting on that NT by the way…..
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i’m still waiting for that pass rusher, playmaker at CB, safeties who make tackles and dont get beat deep, a WR who can run a route and be a factor in the red zone, an OL who actually makes a pancake block, a RB who can play 16 games..etc etc
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Well, yeah there’s that too…..don’t get greedy.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:28 pm
I think I am going to cry.
Anyone want a #55 jersey?
November 28th, 2012 at 3:29 pm
Babin had more sacks last year than our entire team will have this year. he would have cost us 1.6 mill and could have been trade bait next year for draft picks with his non guaranteed contract..i’m sure Reggie knew this ..right? 2012 the year of the excuse , 2013 there are no excuses
November 28th, 2012 at 3:30 pm
Mike Garafolo @MikeGarafolo
From the FWIW file: Raiders LB Rolando McClain’s agent Pat Dye says, “I have not been notified of any change in his status.”
November 28th, 2012 at 3:30 pm
Hey don’t knock bosworth, he did a good job in a good biker movie that probably influenced Kurt sutter for sons of anarchy.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:30 pm
77.Just Fire Baby Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:28 pm
I think I am going to cry.
Anyone want a #55 jersey?
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Just replace the Name with Millen
November 28th, 2012 at 3:30 pm
KELLY just said since the moment DA walked in the door it was like Lane Kiffin all over again.
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WOW is this dude cut or something?? Well he is about to then jeez
November 28th, 2012 at 3:31 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:26 pm
Rolando McClain might sing like a bird.. tell them the real story on these “raiders”
I bet alot of players on the D will quit on the coach now.
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I bet everyone else on the team couldn’t stand the guy.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:31 pm
74.eastoaklandraider Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:28 pm
Boss01 Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:22 pm
Trent Richardson was talking McJogger up because he was hoping the coaching staff bites and gives McJogger more PT.
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He talked him up because he has actually practiced against the guy and knows his talent while you guys blast him for being on an org that never gave him good coaching but you will find out soon enough, btw he will be back, on another squad and we’ll see then.
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And you really believe that? or are you just being sarcastic?
Where and when was that “talent” on display the last 3 years????
Yeah he will make another squad next year alright…a practice squad that is.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:31 pm
McClain should have taken up ballet or salsa dancing. I am being for real crew! He does not have enough swivel in his hips man. If you watch him play, he always plays so stiff. If he is not going down hill north to south to make a hit, watch out. His lateral movement is just to stiff. Really!He is just not a fluid type of athlete.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:31 pm
Dakota Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:28 pm
I felt pretty good about the McClain pick….everyone said he was a stud…..I was cautiously optimistic about him even though he looked like crap in that bowl game and even though Casserly said he wasn’t as good as advertised.
The McClain pick seemed like the right thing, especially coming off the insane Al draft of DHB and Mike Youtube Mitchell.
I felt good about the Gallery pick too….nice and safe, franchise LT yadda yadda.
SMH
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My feeling exactly. I thought he had size, champion credentials, good solid coaching, at a position of need for us. His rookie season I graded him out as a C-. Not good for an overall 8. And C- he remained. We can do better. Get that scrub the fook out of my face.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:31 pm
79.YoungAmerican Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:30 pm
Mike Garafolo @MikeGarafolo
From the FWIW file: Raiders LB Rolando McClain’s agent Pat Dye says, “I have not been notified of any change in his status.”
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In other words he is still an overpaid, lazy POS?
November 28th, 2012 at 3:32 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:28 pm
WOW…
Kelly just said Fck everything.. DA aint half the coach like HUE. Said fck it.. if DA dont believe in us.. we dont believe in him as a coach!
DAYUMMM.. Everyone singing like a bird. ROLANDO has alot of “BOYS” on the team that aint with that
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What on Earth are you talking about???
November 28th, 2012 at 3:32 pm
82.RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:30 pm
KELLY just said since the moment DA walked in the door it was like Lane Kiffin all over again.
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WOW is this dude cut or something?? Well he is about to then jeez
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Source? Link?
November 28th, 2012 at 3:32 pm
Wrong.. McClain is tight with KELLY, HUFF DADDY, MITCHELL, PRYOR, and WHEELER
November 28th, 2012 at 3:33 pm
Cracks me up that every first round draft pick “the experts” liked of ours has been crap, everyone they hated turned out better.
JaWalrus
Gallery
Huff
McClain
DHB
Nnamdi
Seabass
November 28th, 2012 at 3:33 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:30 pm
KELLY just said since the moment DA walked in the door it was like Lane Kiffin all over again.
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WOW is this dude cut or something?? Well he is about to then jeez
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wow, kelly must be crazy or maybe just pissed because jeanette thompson rejected his request for a private interview
November 28th, 2012 at 3:33 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:28 pm
I think I am going to cry.
Anyone want a #55 jersey?
@@@@@@@ I threw mine in one of those clothes donation boxes at the fire station. Before the season started in fact. My track record for buying jerseys the pat decade has been pretty brutal, but then again you would have to of gone with a kicker to brag about picking up a good one that’s still with the team.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:33 pm
Kyle Burger@kyle_burger
McClain on Facebook: “Officially no longer an Oakland Raider!!” and “I’d like to be anywhere besides here”
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Keep singing MCclain.. LET IT BE KNOWN.. Boy..
November 28th, 2012 at 3:33 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:28 pm
I think I am going to cry.
Anyone want a #55 jersey?
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You mean a Danny Clark #55 right?
November 28th, 2012 at 3:33 pm
Carl Weathers Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:30 pm
Hey don’t knock bosworth, he did a good job in a good biker movie that probably influenced Kurt sutter for sons of anarchy.
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Dude was a better actor than linebacker.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:34 pm
Hope he was released for “cause” -> cause he sucks
Can wet some money back? Where’s a good lawyer and an overhead projector?
November 28th, 2012 at 3:35 pm
This is the best news I have heard around here for years.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:35 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:32 pm
Wrong.. McClain is tight with KELLY, HUFF DADDY, MITCHELL, PRYOR, and WHEELER
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Let me guess: You’re “in tight” with their “crew,” right? (rolls eyes)
November 28th, 2012 at 3:35 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:30 pm
KELLY just said since the moment DA walked in the door it was like Lane Kiffin all over again.
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Where is your source?
November 28th, 2012 at 3:35 pm
“Well technically I am. But I’m mentally done. ”
You never were mentally anything.
Pack your bags you puffy bag of mayonnaise. Good riddance.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:35 pm
Huff wrote on his facebook.
“at this point… it iz what it iz”
whatever that means
November 28th, 2012 at 3:36 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:35 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:32 pm
Wrong.. McClain is tight with KELLY, HUFF DADDY, MITCHELL, PRYOR, and WHEELER
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Let me guess: You’re “in tight” with their “crew,” right? (rolls eyes)
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facebook my dude.. the pics DONT LIE
November 28th, 2012 at 3:37 pm
96.Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:33 pm
Carl Weathers Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:30 pm
Hey don’t knock bosworth, he did a good job in a good biker movie that probably influenced Kurt sutter for sons of anarchy.
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Dude was a better actor than linebacker.
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I really liked the Boz in that movie with Stone Cold, Kevin Nash and Romo where he played a prison guard…The Longest Yard.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:37 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:23 pm
Eastoaklandraider Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:21 pm
Just stop man dont try to be an internet tough guy. Mcclain would beat you into an inch of your life an in your heart you know it just stop
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Who’s trying to be an Internet tough guy? I’m just saying McClain’s even dumber around firearms than on the football field, if such a thing is possible.
I have no doubt that he would leave me a crumpled heap on the floor in any kind of 1:1 fight. That doesn’t make him any less of a punk.
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Duck a punk is just that, a punk, a punk talks schit then runs when schit gets real, and I doubt Mcclain is a punk, I understand you are not satisfied with his play on the field, but to call him a punk, well thats being a punk because you wouldnt say it to his face if it were just you and him.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:37 pm
Bwah haha, he said “bag of mayonnaise”
lol
November 28th, 2012 at 3:37 pm
*puffy bag of mayonnaise
November 28th, 2012 at 3:37 pm
Ian Rapoport @RapSheet
And poof. Rolando McClain’s Facebook wall has been wiped clean of that long thread about the Raiders kinda sorta maybe cutting him.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:38 pm
Good. Cancer McClain is gone. Hope he ends up in jail where he belongs. Another Al Davis dumb move. This team is bad because Al Davis left it in shambles. These are facts.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:38 pm
McClain is the next Raider player to be cut and win a super bowl elsewhere. Mark it down.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:38 pm
He’s going to play for a real team and take off ala charles woodson watch. Mark Davis is an awful owner cares more about dollars than winning, Reggie McKenzie is a cup holder playing GM, and DA has never been buddy ryan. Yes im convinced now this team is the lions/brown’s. We will forever be bottom dweller’s. Because instead of taking time to motivate and coach up your talent you get rid of it and Reggie has yet to prove he has an eye for talent, he just likes guys who try hard but cant play. Aaron curry and McClain bad mouthed DA and im sure they’re not the only guys who feel the way they do, this team doesn’t believe in this staff because they know its trash and lacks vision. Neither player who’s been cut feels bad about it they’re just glad to escape this hell hole, thats how bad this new regime has made it. Noone talked or acted like this last year under hue.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:38 pm
Peymour Bush, why do you get your rocks off posting as RaiderDuck and all the rest of your alias’s ?
#mental patient
November 28th, 2012 at 3:39 pm
lol….meet your new raiders…practice squad part 2
November 28th, 2012 at 3:39 pm
Bengals’ OT: Some Raiders ‘cowards’Updated: November 28, 2012, 5:40 PM ETAssociated Press Recommend2Tweet61Comments22EmailPrintCINCINNATI — Bengals offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth called some of the Oakland Raiders “cowards” for hitting him during an on-field skirmish.
Whitworth said on Wednesday that he hadn’t yet received a fine from the NFL. He expects a significant one later in the week. Whitworth and Raiders linemen Lamarr Houston and Tommy Kelly were ejected in the fourth quarter of Cincinnati’s 34-10 win on Sunday.
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Whitworth hopes that veterans on the Raiders correct teammates who hit him and gouged his eyes during the scrum.
“I’d hope there would be guys on their team that would address that, but it is what it is,” Whitworth said. “You’ve got guys that want to make names for themselves and can’t, and then they get frustrated. It’s their opportunity to do something they feel and be tough, but that ain’t tough. Face-to-face is tough.
“Most of those guys, they are what they are — they’re cowards. And if they really wanted to have an issue with you, they’d address you. But they obviously don’t.”
The brawl started after one of the Bengals’ plays was whistled dead because of a false start. Houston tackled quarterback Andy Dalton after the whistle, and Whitworth confronted the lineman, going facemask-to-facemask.
“To be honest with you, if that situation happened again, I would still confront the guy,” Whitworth said. “And what I still believe — and why I called those guys cowards — is Lamarr Houston and I simply grabbed each other and were shoving, and that’s all it would have been.
“But the other guys that jumped in and started swinging and throwing a bunch of punches and doing things to try to get ahold of us — that were taking cheap shots on me — that’s what makes it a fight.”
Whitworth and Houston were ejected for their confrontation. Kelly was ejected for coming off the bench to join in. Other players could receive fines once the league finishes reviewing video.
The brawl ended with Whitworth on his back, and Houston and Kelly on top of him. Whitworth hasn’t watched video of it.
“Guys were trying to eye-gouge me, all that stuff,” he said. “I don’t know (who it was). Like I said, I haven’t watched the film. If I watch it, I’ll go find those people, so I really don’t want to know.”
The NFL can penalize players for going into a skirmish, a way to keep the situation from escalating.
“They say you even are fined for peacemaking,” said Whitworth, the team’s union representative. “So they don’t want anybody to enter a fight area, which doesn’t make any sense.
“I mean, if you can’t protect your own guy, then the guys that are taking cheap shots need to either be suspended, fined heavily or something done for taking those kinds of cheap shots.”
Whitworth said he’s gotten a lot of support from teammates, fans and other NFL players for standing up for his quarterback.
“All throughout town, I haven’t been able to go anywhere without somebody saying something to me,” Whitworth said. “Different guys I know across the league were texting me and stuff. So guys love it, they support it.”
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We did look like some punks fighting after we were getting our @$$s handed to us.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:39 pm
Reggie is cleaning house, something that Hue Jackson did not have the cajones to do.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:39 pm
McClain will now be placed on waivers and if a team claim him, they will also take on his bloated salary. This would be great news for the Raiders and after the market Jason Babin had since being released by the Eagles, they saw the possibility of saving some money by releasing McClain now.
The odds that a team might be interested in McClain went up when the assault and weapons charges he was facing in Alabama were dropped and therefore a suspension was no longer looming. Any team that signs him will have his full services. He does still have value for a 3-4 team in need of an inside linebacker. ”
http://www.silverandblackpride.com/2012/11/28/3703852/rolando-mcclain-says-he-is-no-longer-a-oakland-raider
November 28th, 2012 at 3:39 pm
110.severeraiderz Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:38 pm
McClain is the next Raider player to be cut and win a super bowl elsewhere. Mark it down.
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Who was the last one?
November 28th, 2012 at 3:40 pm
comparing mcclain to charles woodon is such a reach..woodson actually played well and was talented.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:40 pm
110. He will be in jail. That clown cannot play football.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:40 pm
Aaron Curry @AaronCurry51 2m
I do not like when people talk bad about Rolando and @ me in the tweet! To be clear: Ro is a really good friend of mine
#JesusBoys
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Where’s that guy from yesterday saying the Raiders were going all Jesus on us? Looks like the opposite. LMAO
November 28th, 2012 at 3:40 pm
Michael Silver@MikeSilver
Hue Jackson’s short, loud reign as raiders coach looks better every day. Wow.
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Dayum. Not a good day for the RAiders.. they taking fiyah from every direction.
WHere is Mark Davis???
November 28th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
McClain will be a Stud at 3-4. good for him Good Luck, he will prove us all wrong, not a McClain supporter, but with a coaching staff like ours, who wouldnt be trashing this team, more players should speak up.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:42 pm
Hue didn’t do housework his nails were always freshly manicured.
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beach Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:39 pm
Reggie is cleaning house, something that Hue Jackson did not have the cajones to do.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:42 pm
Why do people think that SloMac will suddenly become a player in another org? He has no instincts, loafs, and can’t shed blocks. A guy like Belicheat would have cut him a long time ago and probably wouldn’t be fooled by Sabin upselling him as a player.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:42 pm
told you this team was done with DA…open tryouts for the raiders on monday….y’all should go…
November 28th, 2012 at 3:42 pm
Raiderdav Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
McClain will be a Stud at 3-4. good for him Good Luck, he will prove us all wrong, not a McClain supporter, but with a coaching staff like ours, who wouldnt be trashing this team, more players should speak up.
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say hello to his mother , because you must be related to him to actually write trash like this
November 28th, 2012 at 3:42 pm
Aaron Curry @AaronCurry51
I do not like when people talk bad about Rolando and @ me in the tweet! To be clear: Ro is a really good friend of mine #JesusBoys
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Oh boy.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:42 pm
McJogger is gonna be drinkin sizzurp in an Alabama strip club wasting away his last stash of the money he stole from the Raiders. JaCarcass will be right there next to him.
Next man up…Tommy Kelly.
House Turd Cleaning time.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:43 pm
Stringer Bell Says:
Why do people think that SloMac will suddenly become a player in another org?
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Because they bought his jersey and don’t want to admit a bad investment.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:43 pm
It’s a rebuilding process, Hue lovers. Sit back, relax, and wait until 2014. Then you will understand the moves. Who in their right mind thinks that McClain played like a first round draft pick?
November 28th, 2012 at 3:43 pm
Rolando McClain is a Cancer. I don’t support this new coaching staff but this is not a big loss. This guy is the Jamarcus Russell of Defense.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:43 pm
This team is done, signing Babin would be nothing more than a desperate attempt to match the 8-8 record from last year. Don’t be surprised if McFadden asks for a trade in the offseason
November 28th, 2012 at 3:43 pm
Paul Gutierrez @PGutierrezCSN 56s
#RolandoMcClain due to have a salary cap number of $6.675 million in ‘13, $8.475 million in ‘14 and $5.085 million in ‘15. #Raiders
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November 28th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
Al_is_theraiders Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:42 pm
told you this team was done with DA…open tryouts for the raiders on monday….y’all should go…
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Yep we knew the team quit on DA 3 weeks ago. DA has no hair on his nuts or what/?
November 28th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
This should make McKenzies presser Friday all the more interesting….
November 28th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
Levi Damien @LeviDamien
Rolando McClain has wiped his facebook wall of all his rants about leaving the #Raiders. Can’t unfry and egg though.
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November 28th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
The folks trying to make this situation a Tommy Kelly and Rolando McClain v.s. Dennis Allen and Reggie McKenzie thing… wow. Says it all about the kind of team they want to see in Oakland. Overpaid “name” players with attitude problems. How has that worked out since the 1990s?
November 28th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
Get rid of them all, keep the coach.
These players are the laughingstock of the NFL.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
123.MistaBrown Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:42 pm
Hue didn’t do housework his nails were always freshly manicured.
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beach Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:39 pm
Reggie is cleaning house, something that Hue Jackson did not have the cajones to do.
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What was there for Hue to clean? He was GM for 3 months.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:45 pm
Guess we know what Reg will be talking boot on Friday. Way to deflect questions from your crap ass coaches
November 28th, 2012 at 3:46 pm
Looks like RAidas will be looking hard at Te’o.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:46 pm
Dude Im not related to no one, like I said maybe its good for both sides to just walk away, McClain in his rookie year show signs of what he can be. Its not his fault this Organization sucks at hiring the RIGHT Personnel. In a year or two we are all going to be here on what boneheaded move was it to let him go or we are all going to be here and saying it was the right move, regardless, McClain was just a bit of the problem, the Coaching Staff sucks plain and simple. ————————————————————————————————————————
Nycraider Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:42 pm
Raiderdav Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
McClain will be a Stud at 3-4. good for him Good Luck, he will prove us all wrong, not a McClain supporter, but with a coaching staff like ours, who wouldnt be trashing this team, more players should speak up.
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say hello to his mother , because you must be related to him to actually write trash like this
November 28th, 2012 at 3:46 pm
DA can get a job in the NFL tomorrow.
TK and Rolando and Curry…….not so much
November 28th, 2012 at 3:46 pm
Dennis Allen is not a good coach, but any player that quits on a team is not one that i want on my Raiders.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:46 pm
111.The Mack Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:38 pm
He’s going to play for a real team and take off ala charles woodson watch. Mark Davis is an awful owner cares more about dollars than winning, Reggie McKenzie is a cup holder playing GM, and DA has never been buddy ryan. Yes im convinced now this team is the lions/brown’s. We will forever be bottom dweller’s. Because instead of taking time to motivate and coach up your talent you get rid of it and Reggie has yet to prove he has an eye for talent, he just likes guys who try hard but cant play. Aaron curry and McClain bad mouthed DA and im sure they’re not the only guys who feel the way they do, this team doesn’t believe in this staff because they know its trash and lacks vision. Neither player who’s been cut feels bad about it they’re just glad to escape this hell hole, thats how bad this new regime has made it. Noone talked or acted like this last year under hue.
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Hey Mack! The only problem with what your saying is Woodson was a baller before he went to Greenbay. Second, Woodson was injured and nutted up drinking, partying. Plus, Woodson wanted to much money and he was hurt all the time.
I would have loved for him to stay because he had heart and he was a baller. But I think moving to Greenbay was the best thing for his career. One the money they were willing to offer him, and not much happening in Greenbay. By the way it was the same team Reggie helped build and he had other great players around him.
Now I do wish Reggie kept Hue Jackson but I do understand him wanting to bring his own guy in for the job. Will see what happens once we are more consistant.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:47 pm
Well it will finally be great to have an “actual” linebacker playing for the Raiders!
Don’t let the door hit you on the way out!
November 28th, 2012 at 3:47 pm
Problably gonna be more players leaving…. Expected …it’s blow up time… Had to happen
November 28th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
OH MY GOD! THE SEASON’S LOOKING UP! BEST NEWS IN YEARS!
November 28th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
Time for Carson to apply his veteran leadership
#sarcasm
November 28th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
The off season circus has started in November.
Way to go Reg!
Record as GM >>>>>>>> 3-13
November 28th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
I’m encouraged they at least tried to make the team better by at least going through the motions of putting in a claim.
Although it may have been just for show and figured they wouldn’t get him anyway.
After DA publicly stated “We don’t have pass rushers” I think they had to at least pretend they were willing to address it.
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I stated the above a couple hr’s ago.
Now I don’t feel so good.
They didn’t see a need for this guy? At only 1.6 mill. and a chance to lock him up for next yr.?
18 sacks last yr. and more than ANY Raider this yr….on an off yr.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
Post 102, it is what it is… he saying at thise point it doesn’t even matter anymore. All is lost, theres no hope in getting frustrated anymore, all thats gone wrong he’s numb to the ineptitude of this football team. You know he’s upset about the team releasing ro because that’s his teamate they’re like brothers. Trust and believe we will get creamed Sunday because the team morale is already shot this was the final blow they’re gonna lay down. The chemistry of the team is all messed up, DA is gonna have to release the entire team if he wants players to play for him.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
The one thing I will say about DA is there were a number of good coaches and teams who said DA was the real deal and up and coming. This is a young coach it is going to take some time. Not to mention the right players in the right system.
We need some cap space to bring in some good players through the draft and free agency to fit the system.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
Now you’re seeing the result of a team stocked with Al Davis scholarship guys. With no owner left to coddle them all the time, they show their true colors.
Let the long-awaited muthafuggin housecleaning BEGIN!!!
November 28th, 2012 at 3:49 pm
117.
Boothe, Tollefson, Woodson (not cut but ram out of town), I think Stevie Brown got one last year
November 28th, 2012 at 3:49 pm
Reggie keeps on talking to himself saying…
“we need dep” we just need dep”
November 28th, 2012 at 3:49 pm
Another fantastic Al Davis draft selection.
Who would have though that after Jamarcus’ crap 3 years, that Al would top it later with a guy who gave us 2.75 years?
November 28th, 2012 at 3:49 pm
Now you’re seeing the result of a team stocked with Al Davis scholarship guys. With no owner left to coddle them all the time, they show their true colors.
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Yup.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:50 pm
Rolando was a total nerd
Glad he packed up, now if only we can trade for Tyler Brayton to fill his spot
Speaking of my huge ding-dong – “The Beeeech Lawg” – been greasing up the ‘ol boy for a nice snooze in my tanning bed
Hopefully he’ll come out fresh as a deep fried Twinkie
Yo, gots to drop a mad duece, shout out to Keith Sweat, holla back
November 28th, 2012 at 3:50 pm
149.Just Fire Baby Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
Time for Carson to apply his veteran leadership
#sarcasm
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Time for carson to stop throwing his two plus picks a game!
November 28th, 2012 at 3:51 pm
I always felt like Rolando would turn it around, until Priest started throwing his lofty praise on him the last few weeks.
The kiss of death
November 28th, 2012 at 3:51 pm
The_Judge37 Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
123.MistaBrown Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:42 pm
Hue didn’t do housework his nails were always freshly manicured.
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beach Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:39 pm
Reggie is cleaning house, something that Hue Jackson did not have the cajones to do.
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What was there for Hue to clean? He was GM for 3 months.
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Maybe Hue was too busy being a 1st yr. HC to be the genius GM he was supposed to be.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:51 pm
Circus, indeed.
SMH
November 28th, 2012 at 3:51 pm
Can’t unfry an egg, good one. Looks like Mr. Agent told SlowRo to STFU or he won’t get another chance
November 28th, 2012 at 3:51 pm
in 5 years Carson will be saying the same thing about this OAKKLAND ORGANIZTION the he is saying about CINCY right now.
Especially after firing HUE
November 28th, 2012 at 3:51 pm
NO ON BABIN,MCCLAIN OUT..ATTITUDE CLEANSING IN PROGRESS
November 28th, 2012 at 3:52 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
I’m encouraged they at least tried to make the team better by at least going through the motions of putting in a claim.
Although it may have been just for show and figured they wouldn’t get him anyway.
After DA publicly stated “We don’t have pass rushers” I think they had to at least pretend they were willing to address it.
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I stated the above a couple hr’s ago.
Now I don’t feel so good.
They didn’t see a need for this guy? At only 1.6 mill. and a chance to lock him up for next yr.?
18 sacks last yr. and more than ANY Raider this yr….on an off yr.
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18 sacks is more than our entire team will have this year..the worst thing about it is babin 5 million non guaranteed contract next year would either be a bargain for a top flight pass rusher OR trade bait for draft picks..this is a big miss by reggie..i know we wouldnt have got him, but this is scary that reggie would pass on a no brainer like this if he had the chance
November 28th, 2012 at 3:53 pm
I hope the Bay Area media (will there be national media and Reggie’s presser???) ask him as a former player, what he thought of players leaving the bench to fight down 3 TD’s.
Curious to know.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:53 pm
Reggie has a 5 year plan to get the Raiders back to 8-8
November 28th, 2012 at 3:53 pm
Hue made a terrible decision to not punish McClain for his antics in Alabama. He sent him home to attend a funeral, and the bum ends up in a fight (at the least) on a Wednesday. Hue is not a leader, in any sense of the word.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:53 pm
55 was terrible?
Ok so the defense is FAR worse since we changed QBs, so to speak.
Is Gio getting cut too?
Knapp, Brisel, or any WR?
Cutting backup LBs is the answer????
LMFAO!
November 28th, 2012 at 3:53 pm
Fire DA, bring back Cable.
No more knuckleheads!!!!
November 28th, 2012 at 3:54 pm
CJ Legend 34 Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:50 pm
149.Just Fire Baby Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
Time for Carson to apply his veteran leadership
#sarcasm
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Time for carson to stop throwing his two plus picks a game!
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Be fair man. He’s only averaging a bit over 1 per game and the one last wk. bounced off Reeces hands, and another one doinked off Myers’ hands in the endzone the prior week and another one….suffice to say that has been a recurring theme.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:54 pm
DON’T CUT HIM………..KEEP HIM LONG ENOUGH TO WORK A TRADE FOR DRAFT PICK /S OR ANOTHER PLAYER. TRADE HIM TO PHILLY STRAIGHT UP FOR ASO
November 28th, 2012 at 3:55 pm
The coach says he wants a smart,disciplined,tough football team.McClain was none of the above.Hence,adios MFer.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:55 pm
lol u guys.
TOLLEFSON, BRISEL, GIORDANO, BERGSTROM are so much better choices for this team LMAO
THis org is a mess
November 28th, 2012 at 3:55 pm
This is exactly what teams do when things go south and they have players taking up cap space and producing nothing. WHo cares what happens the rest of the year. Wake up! This team sucks! Starting cutting the dead weight and get ready for next year.
Cut this team until it hurts and cut some more.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:55 pm
These southern cats sure don’t acclimate to the Bay Area too well do they?
They hate it at first, fly out at the first moments notice in season and after season, and end up leaving cursing it to high heaven.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:55 pm
ust Fire Baby Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:53 pm
Fire DA, bring back Cable.
No more knuckleheads!!!!
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Meatheads > knuckleheads
November 28th, 2012 at 3:55 pm
Over/under
McClain put a gap on Reegie’s head when he told him he was gonna get cut…
November 28th, 2012 at 3:55 pm
Rolando didn’t quit on the team DA quit on him and he returned the favor. Seymour has pretty much packed it in and im wondering if others will follow suit
November 28th, 2012 at 3:56 pm
beach Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:53 pm
Hue made a terrible decision to not punish McClain for his antics in Alabama. He sent him home to attend a funeral, and the bum ends up in a fight (at the least) on a Wednesday. Hue is not a leader, in any sense of the word.
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What do u say in defense of Reggie and DA then? They had ALL the information of what happened down there and yet they STILL made him the captain of the defense.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:57 pm
McClain just needed to be motivated,he obviously didn’t believe in DA, hard to play hard when you know the head coach is full of $#!+. Cutting #1 draft picks isnt how you motivate a team, all it does is ruin morale or encourages them to play scared. And the fact that guys are happy and not embarrassed about being released says a lot about the people in that building.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:57 pm
173.DJ Johnny Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:54 pm
CJ Legend 34 Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:50 pm
149.Just Fire Baby Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
Time for Carson to apply his veteran leadership
#sarcasm
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Time for carson to stop throwing his two plus picks a game!
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Be fair man. He’s only averaging a bit over 1 per game and the one last wk. bounced off Reeces hands, and another one doinked off Myers’ hands in the endzone the prior week and another one….suffice to say that has been a recurring theme.
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OK! He is giving an effort and he does not have muc to go with. No run game does not help his cause.
This team is such a disappointment!
November 28th, 2012 at 3:57 pm
Seymour has pretty much packed it in and im wondering if others will follow suit
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Well, McFadden practiced today, lol
November 28th, 2012 at 3:57 pm
If McClain just “quits” is he entitled to any more money?
November 28th, 2012 at 3:58 pm
Severeraiderz Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:55 pm
Rolando didn’t quit on the team DA quit on him and he returned the favor. Seymour has pretty much packed it in and im wondering if others will follow suit
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there is no way anyone could tell if Ro would quit on team. i mean you cant run any slower and he always choose the wrong gap
November 28th, 2012 at 3:58 pm
Seymoure — Is overrated bad knees and all!!!!
McFadden is not an every down back and should be not making every down dollars.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:58 pm
The real question is, will McSkinnylegs quit on this team? I’m so hoping for him to come out mad and run wild, but alas, we have Krapp running him into the dirt
November 28th, 2012 at 3:58 pm
So how much will McCheese cost us in cap, next year?
November 28th, 2012 at 3:59 pm
If McClain just “quits” is he entitled to any more money?
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I believe we can suspend him without pay for the rest of the year, but it goes to some type of arbitration.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:59 pm
184,
You said it CJ.
Disappointment is very kind of you.
November 28th, 2012 at 3:59 pm
I wouldnt be surprised if half the team has mailed it in. That would at least explain the half hearted/motivation efforts these past few weeks.
Will it get worse?
November 28th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
Severeraiderz Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:49 pm
117.
Boothe, Tollefson, Woodson (not cut but ram out of town), I think Stevie Brown got one last year
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Charles Woodson was not run out of town. He engineered his own exit. Al franchised him twice: the first time, he refused to sign the tender until the day before the seasons started. The second year, he signed the tender immediately when it was offered, thus putting us $8 million or so over the cap (he was trying to force a trade). He wanted to leave.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
Who the eff is Aaron Curry? If you need him as a role model to follow Jesus, you have some serious mental issues! I can’t even imagine the things he did BEFORE he found God.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
I’m gonna pop some popcorn.
This is gonna be fun.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
Somehow, someone will twist this whole McWhiff getting whacked as #Palmersfault….
November 28th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
severeraiderz Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:55 pm
Rolando didn’t quit on the team DA quit on him and he returned the favor. Seymour has pretty much packed it in and im wondering if others will follow suit
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DA quit on him? Slo was not producing. I would hope a coach is going get someone out who is not making plays. Imagine watching those film sessions with Slo loafing in pursuit. I want a Ray Lewis type leading the D, not some petulant slacker who doesn’t make plays.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
I think you have to cut Taiwan Jones too…I mean, well who knows what he can do. We never play the kid!!! That is what I don’t get. Playing now, if he fumbles the rock so what! Season is over!
Why it took so long to get Reece in the offense is beyond me as well.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
Making room for Mantei Te’o? Might be who Reggie thinks can replace Ro.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:01 pm
Javier Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:59 pm
I wouldnt be surprised if half the team has mailed it in. That would at least explain the half hearted/motivation efforts these past few weeks.
Will it get worse?
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Wouldn’t surprise if they DID mail it in. So keep the cutting the check-cashers, and leave the hungry young players (even if they aren’t as good right now as the guys they’re replacing). Kelly should go next, followed by Seymour.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:01 pm
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:07 pm
Ghosttoothepost Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:01 pm
“How about jamarcuss russel? Notoriously bad in practice still got starts”
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Should put in disclaimer: “If owner feels pressure to validate his draft choice, regardless of how player practices, owner will demand he start.”
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exactly mac20/mr which ever one you are.
owners will almost always want to see their draft picks play
They own the team it is their right to do so.
happens all of the time
point remains that many players /qbs struggle in practice and still start
mark sanchez anyone?
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Now that I’ve slapped your inept ass to the ground, left you whimpering, now all of a sudden you want to claim “whoever you are”?
You’re my biich, which is obvious to all, especially you.
Pretty common when someone gets a beatdown from numerous posters, claiming they are one and the same.
They hate to accept the fact they’re an ahole, by everyone’s opinion, and saying one person owns them is better than saying everyone pretty much has their way with you.
BTW, thanks for repeating what I said.
You have the parrot bit down, to a T.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:03 pm
Where did the Ted Hendricks, the John Vellas, the Otis Sistrunks, the Howie Longs, the Matuszaks, the Willie Browns, the Lester Hayes go? Why can’t we find players that play effin’ defense?
November 28th, 2012 at 4:03 pm
Our defense just got better.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:04 pm
I know everyone wants to see Taiwan Jones get the ball, i do too. But the fact is if the kid can’t block, then he can’t stay on the field.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:04 pm
Man I am sitting here thinking besides a kicker, and a punter. What other positive things does this team have going for it?
Yes Palmer has shown he has a big arm in this league but he can also make some big errors in judgement during key times in games.
Anyone else want to think of what this team does have going for it?
November 28th, 2012 at 4:05 pm
As for RoMac being some uncoached gem: remember that between DCs Marshall, Bres, and Tarver and LB coaches Haluchak, Biekert and Holland, that’s SIX different guys who tried to pull a decent week-to-week effort out of him. All failed. Who’s the one consistent? #55.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:05 pm
Please add Kelly, Seymour, and Francis to the cut list.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:05 pm
I can’t wait for the Knapp tweet and facebook postings that might say something like this:
“I want to thank Dennis Allen for the opportunity in Oakland, Good Luck!”
That’s the one I’m waiting for!
November 28th, 2012 at 4:05 pm
It’s hilarious how many people are up in arms with this team cutting ties with all these clearly indispensable players from an 8-8 season. They’d rather have one more 8-8 season rather than this team start rebuilding so they can be sustainable long-term – not just an average team with highly paid average talent flying by the seat of their pants on a year-to-year basis.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:05 pm
205.The_Judge37 Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:04 pm
I know everyone wants to see Taiwan Jones get the ball, i do too. But the fact is if the kid can’t block, then he can’t stay on the field.
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No doubt, you have to block. You think that is the reason he is not out there?
November 28th, 2012 at 4:05 pm
They got rid of me now cause his knees r like Curry’s:
Rolando McClain looked a little slow his rookie season and took off a little extra weight last summer. The middle linebacker played better last season (he had three sacks the last four weeks of the season) but still was not the impact player Al Davis envisioned when he made him the No. 8 overall pick in 2010. McClain would sometimes get lost in traffic or hit the wrong gap, resulting in long runs, or be taken advantage of in open space.
Here is a possible reason. McClain said his knee was killing him.
McClain underwent stem-cell therapy to address chronic pain in his knee and ankle this offseason.
“I’ve been having two seasons of nagging pain in my knee,” McClain told the Birmingham Press-Register.
He now “feels a lot better.” A radiologist in Gulf Shores injected fat cells from other parts of McClain’s body into the knee and the area of a previous high ankle sprain. McClain is now working out four days per week, and says he’s able to sprint “with hardly any pain at all. Except during games when the pain comes from viewing the score.”
November 28th, 2012 at 4:06 pm
Because I like watching you squirm, Mistic, why don’t you explain to all the benefits someone would have in embarrassing you using different handles?
There is none, you fool.
Stupid to state anyone would school you, then change handles to school you again. Now, I can see why YOU post under different handles. (yes, everyone knows how, all of a sudden, mysterious names pop up, during your posting, to prop your posts, and just your posts, ) You do it as backup.
You don’t see anyone saying “Oh hey, Ghost, I agree with you” nor do you see me quoting others, saying “That’s why I’ve been tellig mistic.”
Ok, given that, let’s hear your version.
Should be good for a laugh
November 28th, 2012 at 4:06 pm
What’s funny is, if this McClain thing was happening in Philly, Dallas, New Eng.,Denver, SD, Pitt, Jets, NYG,…heck ANY other team this would be a top story.
I wonder if NFLN will even give this a mention.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:06 pm
McClain just needed to be motivated,he obviously didn’t believe in DA, hard to play hard when you know the head coach is full of $#!+. Cutting #1 draft picks isnt how you motivate a team, all it does is ruin morale or encourages them to play scared. And the fact that guys are happy and not embarrassed about being released says a lot about the people in that building.
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You make a lot of sense.
I was just thinking what players around the league think about the players getting cut like this? Lee, Curry, and now 55, lol. With players who are worse that then taking their spots.
Ride out the season, make your changes then.
Sloppy.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:06 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:53 pm
Fire DA, bring back Cable.
No more knuckleheads!!!!
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The guy who beats his wife and coaches? He’s the biggest knucklehead of them all.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:06 pm
Tweet of the Day, Part II:
Vincent Frank
Post on Facebook that you were released, crack on your “old” team then realize you weren’t released, deleting the FB post. So much losing
2 minutes ago retweeted by ChrisHansenNFL from TweetDeck
November 28th, 2012 at 4:07 pm
Steve Corkran @CorkOnTheNFL 31s
#Raiders coach Dennis Allen on QB Terrelle Pryor: “There will be a time where we’ve got to look at him and see what he can do.”
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This Sunday when we’re down 28 in the 3rd. to the effin Browns. There I said it……
November 28th, 2012 at 4:08 pm
Christmas Come early if Mclaim is really gone. It could only get better if he lands in Den,KC or SD. I would love to play a team twice a year with that P.O.S in the middle.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:08 pm
Somehow, someone will twist this whole McWhiff getting whacked as #Palmersfault….
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LOL
November 28th, 2012 at 4:09 pm
206. Miles Burris, Marcel Reese, Brandon Meyers, Veldheer, Houston, Shaughnessey. Not enough, and that is why you have a bad team.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:09 pm
The message is clear: produce on the field or you’re gone. That’s a message that some of these players have gone their entire career thus far without hearing. Gone are the days where players are protected from accountability by the organization.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:09 pm
Good riddance.
I wanted McClain to succeed. I rooted for the guy. But he’s a bum. He gave up on us a long time ago.
He’s a bigger bust than Jamarcus if you ask me.
In fact, the moment Rolando got here and realized what a pile of crap D system we were running, he checked out. It’s Randy Moss syndrom. So used to winning that they cant handle any adversity that seems hopeless.
And for that, I’d be all supportive of Rolando in this case but except for the simple fact that this year we are running a modern defensive system and we are still seeing the same mistakes and lack of passion out of the kid.
Im glad he’s gone. Dont stop now DA, get rid of all the other cancers while youre at it.
The days of continually blaming the coaching staff for our players ineptitude are finally over. It’s the guys on the field, who are actually PAID TO PLAY, that have to be held accountable now. It is so refreshing.
I dont expect most Raider fans to know what this feels like or how good it is for this franchise moving forward.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:09 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:51 pm
I always felt like Rolando would turn it around, until Priest started throwing his lofty praise on him the last few weeks.
The kiss of death
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lol Kind of like being on the cover of Madden.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:10 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:55 pm
These southern cats sure don’t acclimate to the Bay Area too well do they?
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I was thinking the same thing. You look at the guys doing well: Eric Weddle is from Utah, Palmer is USC, Von Miller is Texas A&M, Alex Smith is Utah, Kaepernick is Nevada, Dashon Goldston is Washington, Craptree is Texas Tech, Marshawn Lynch is Cal, Brandon Mebane is Cal, Brandon Browner is Oregon State, Sherman is Stanford, Earl Thomas is Texas. Teams in the west seem to do best with players from the west. Maybe at least in the first few rounds we should look in our own backyards.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:10 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:09 pm
The message is clear: produce on the field or you’re gone. That’s a message that some of these players have gone their entire career thus far without hearing. Gone are the days where players are protected from accountability by the organization.
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You beat me to it.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:10 pm
215.J Hill Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:06 pm
McClain just needed to be motivated,he obviously didn’t believe in DA, hard to play hard when you know the head coach is full of $#!+. Cutting #1 draft picks isnt how you motivate a team, all it does is ruin morale or encourages them to play scared. And the fact that guys are happy and not embarrassed about being released says a lot about the people in that building.
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You make a lot of sense.
I was just thinking what players around the league think about the players getting cut like this? Lee, Curry, and now 55, lol. With players who are worse that then taking their spots.
Ride out the season, make your changes then.
Sloppy.
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I hear you J Hill but how many players are cut in the NFL because they are having a dominant year? If anything they leave a team because their value demands more than what a team can pay them.
You can’t reward mediocre play! Teams like New England never do that!
November 28th, 2012 at 4:11 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:09 pm
The message is clear: produce on the field or you’re gone. That’s a message that some of these players have gone their entire career thus far without hearing.
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I think you are exactly right.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:12 pm
IF McClain hasn’t really been released yet do they make amends and keep him on the team?
You can’t at this point can you?
November 28th, 2012 at 4:12 pm
@ J Hill
Not to mention the dumb @$$ is firing off firearms acting a fool during the season. He does not show he cares about his team, opportunity, or making a splash on the field!
November 28th, 2012 at 4:12 pm
The guys defending Rolando McClain are defending a guy who may very well have skipped a meeting earlier today, according to some reports.
New regime had no reason to give him another shot, but they did. No improvement from McClain, a possible return to his knucklehead ways, and now all of a sudden it’s a tragedy that he’s gone.
I wanted the Raiders to draft McClain, but there’s no getting around how much of a disappointment he’s been.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:12 pm
Real players want to win!!!! Period!!!
They support other teammates who want to win period!!!
November 28th, 2012 at 4:13 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:05 pm
As for RoMac being some uncoached gem: remember that between DCs Marshall, Bres, and Tarver and LB coaches Haluchak, Biekert and Holland, that’s SIX different guys who tried to pull a decent week-to-week effort out of him. All failed. Who’s the one consistent? #55.
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Someone here gets it.
You could say that about nearly every position group as well.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:13 pm
J hill exactly, they’re nott necessarily wrong for doing it, it how they do it which is what makes it bad. They’re going to have a tough time attracting free agents and resigning their own no especially if they keep DA.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:13 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:11 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:09 pm
The message is clear: produce on the field or you’re gone. That’s a message that some of these players have gone their entire career thus far without hearing.
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I think you are exactly right.
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It should be the same standard for the Coaches.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:14 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:12 pm
IF McClain hasn’t really been released yet do they make amends and keep him on the team?
You can’t at this point can you?
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Not really. He’s just shown the entire fanbase what he thinks of us and the team that’s paying him million$.
Oh, and did anybody ever get confirmation on whether there even was a “dead grandfather,” ’cause I don’t think there was.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:14 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:12 pm
IF McClain hasn’t really been released yet do they make amends and keep him on the team?
You can’t at this point can you?
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Not after what McClain posted on FB
Talk about a agents nightmare.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:14 pm
Man I do wish we were able to keep Mike Bush.
We could have really used that guy this year.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:15 pm
I hope Bill Romanowski beats his @$$ at the Airport on his way out.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:15 pm
210. I could not have said it better myself. I am glad the rebuilding has begun, though you and I know we will not enjoy next season either.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:15 pm
The_Judge37 Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:13 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:11 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:09 pm
The message is clear: produce on the field or you’re gone. That’s a message that some of these players have gone their entire career thus far without hearing.
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I think you are exactly right.
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It should be the same standard for the Coaches.
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Which is why Pollack, Hoffman and Williams (and maybe Tarver, Lynn and Lopez) will all be looking for new jobs this offseason.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:15 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:40 pm
Michael Silver@MikeSilver
Hue Jackson’s short, loud reign as raiders coach looks better every day. Wow.
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Dayum. Not a good day for the RAiders.. they taking fiyah from every direction.
WHere is Mark Davis???
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Mark Davis is where he should be. HE IS BUTTING OUT, LETTING THE PEOPLE HE PAID TO RUN THINGS, RUN THINGS.
that’s what owners are supposed to do.
Hire a football guy, and let him do his job.
You’re used to Al, who butted in during practice, during PC’s, during games, etc.
those days, thankfully, are gone.
Owners own, coaches coach, players play. Odd that we might be getting to the norm.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:16 pm
The message is clear: produce on the field or you’re gone.
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Really????
So we can expect a few more cuts TMW WITH 55, right?
I mean, how can one of these starting safeties not be cut?
How can the new QB of the defense not get cut?
BREISEL should have BEEN cut?
Knapp still in the building?
November 28th, 2012 at 4:16 pm
Next man up…Tommy Kelly.
House Turd Cleaning time
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whatever happened to ‘ole Turdell Sands?
November 28th, 2012 at 4:16 pm
The_Judge37 Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:13 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:11 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:09 pm
The message is clear: produce on the field or you’re gone. That’s a message that some of these players have gone their entire career thus far without hearing.
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I think you are exactly right.
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It should be the same standard for the Coaches.
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Oh, so you want them to suit up?
Or are you saying they need to produce better plays and schemes? Its kinda hard to do that when your receivers routinely let balls pop off their hands that end up INTs.
We cannot even do the basic stuff right and you want to blame the coaches?
Its easy to see when a player isnt trying or cant execute basic stuff. But for you to critique a coach from your couch shows what a stupid piece of sh!t you are. You arent qualified to judge coaching so please do yourself a favor and STFU.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:17 pm
It should be the same standard for the Coaches.
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It is. But coaches are brought in to help build a long-term vision. Allen won’t get canned until it’s clear that he’s not delivering on that vision. Without a real crack at the draft and free agency, there’s very little you can tell about what a coach can do.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:17 pm
Ghosttoothepost Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:15 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:40 pm
Michael Silver@MikeSilver
Hue Jackson’s short, loud reign as raiders coach looks better every day. Wow.
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Dayum. Not a good day for the RAiders.. they taking fiyah from every direction.
WHere is Mark Davis???
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Mark Davis is where he should be. HE IS BUTTING OUT, LETTING THE PEOPLE HE PAID TO RUN THINGS, RUN THINGS.
that’s what owners are supposed to do.
Hire a football guy, and let him do his job.
You’re used to Al, who butted in during practice, during PC’s, during games, etc.
those days, thankfully, are gone.
Owners own, coaches coach, players play. Odd that we might be getting to the norm.
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Bingo.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:17 pm
The_Judge37 Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:15 pm
I hope Bill Romanowski beats his @$$ at the Airport on his way out
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lol
Romo?
Have you seen him lately? Since giving up the Roiiids, he’s a shadow of himself. Voice is whiney high, like a little girl.
McClain would bark, and Romo would run screamin..
November 28th, 2012 at 4:18 pm
To think we could have had JPP instead of this turd. Al fudged another one up.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:18 pm
LMBO!!! To all the fans trying to defend McClain right now. I’m sorry but I just can’t do it. Bad @$$ game! Bad @$$ attitude. Never talked to the media. bad ciitizen! Weak LB.
Someone tell me one thing you liked about this guy?
He made one freakn play his whole time he was here in preseason blowing up Jason Witten. That’s it!!!
November 28th, 2012 at 4:18 pm
Beach Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:15 pm
210. I could not have said it better myself. I am glad the rebuilding has begun, though you and I know we will not enjoy next season either.
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7 wins and a team with effort and promise is do-able next year.
It isnt ideal, but it wont be as miserable as this year.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:19 pm
Really????
So we can expect a few more cuts TMW WITH 55, right?
I mean, how can one of these starting safeties not be cut?
How can the new QB of the defense not get cut?
BREISEL should have BEEN cut?
Knapp still in the building?
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Maybe not tomorrow, but there will be many more cuts to come before the beginning of next season. Right now the Raiders are going to take whatever cap hits they can in order to make room for next year.
Giordano will be gone. Change is coming to the offensive line too, but probably not yet. Not many viable options out on the street at S and OL. There are still some left at LB.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:20 pm
Its easy to see when a player isnt trying or cant execute basic stuff. But for you to critique a coach from your couch shows what a stupid piece of sh!t you are. You arent qualified to judge coaching so please do yourself a favor and STFU.
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So is that why Greg Knapp runs the same 2 running plays, (stretch to the right, stretch to the left) to see if players are executing it right? You’d think he’d be done with the evaluation by now. You’re obviously too stupid to see everything from player to coaching is bad in Oakland
November 28th, 2012 at 4:20 pm
I hope Briesel is next on the chopping block.
Seriously, who is the next worst high priced player on this team after Rolando?
DHB? At least he tries to be great.
I would have to say Briesel is the next I want to see get canned. That or Barnes.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:20 pm
You can’t reward mediocre play!
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Agreed.
PHUCC 55!
BUT …
That’s some punk shhyydd to try to make an “example” out of someone EVERYONE knew was gone after this year anyway.
You want to make a “statement” to the TEAM??? Cut Branch or fire Tarver. Fire Knapp or cut Briesel. Those are 2 cuts that would show sone nutzz!
November 28th, 2012 at 4:20 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:12 pm
IF McClain hasn’t really been released yet do they make amends and keep him on the team?
You can’t at this point can you?
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“Smell that? That’s napalm son. I love the smell of napalm in the afternoon.”
November 28th, 2012 at 4:21 pm
It should be the same standard for the Coaches.
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Go put in the last game. Marcel Reece runs twice for a lst down. On our next play Palmer gets WHACKED in under one second. Our Oline got beaten like a gong. What do you think our coaches are saying? “OK fellas, let’s go out there and get our asses handed to us.”
They then get the ball, and Green-Ellis goes almost 50 yards to the goal line. The longest run of his career. While So-longo McLame stands there. He should have been waived when he strolled back to the sideline.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:21 pm
Dennis Allen:
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lrO8T0sv2fc/TG1Cjdy1hMI/AAAAAAAAC6w/OzGJLZEzB8A/s1600/maninyellowhat.jpg&imgrefurl=http://armitagefanblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/look-like-curiouser-and-curiouser.html&h=550&w=600&sz=60&tbnid=hhHPWkSEtCO47M:&tbnh=90&tbnw=98&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dthe%2Bman%2Bwith%2Bthe%2Byellow%2Bhat%26tbm%3Disch%26tbo%3Du&zoom=1&q=the+man+with+the+yellow+hat&usg=__krRN9QOfPljoXb8PoYXvc_nwhO4=&docid=4uI0tzJoJYjAtM&hl=en&sa=X&ei=UKq2UKOXA-eXyAGZ5IEg&ved=0CFwQ9QEwAw&dur=1
November 28th, 2012 at 4:21 pm
Wouldn’t doubt if DA is such a wuss he’ll pretend McClain’s tweets didn’t happen.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:21 pm
Great News! Now Fire Knapp!
November 28th, 2012 at 4:22 pm
Lol this team is a joke, just god awful all the way around, other teams fans bash them and i dont even defend them anymore. They are the worst team in the league in my mind and it wouldn’t shock me if they were to pick 1st overall next year. They get rid of people but never replace them with any 1 better from the coaching staff on down… Oakland raiders my @$$, more like the Oakland clowns if you ask me.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:22 pm
Cant wait For Reggie’s presser. hopefully Cork asks some though questions.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:22 pm
For all you Roland McClain lovers. Here is what 40 million dollars gets you!
One freakn play in three years. Enjoy and don’t get to excited, by those exciting “Pre-Season” highlights!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MewUbQWSXo&feature=related
November 28th, 2012 at 4:22 pm
What’s up with guys always going on and predicting (which ever player we cut) will have hall of fame career some where else and wins SB’s ? who the f8k cares ? tthey weren’t doing sh1t for this organization, they can’t freaking keep and decide to change to 3-4 just because of Mcclain
November 28th, 2012 at 4:22 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:17 pm
It should be the same standard for the Coaches.
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It is. But coaches are brought in to help build a long-term vision. Allen won’t get canned until it’s clear that he’s not delivering on that vision. Without a real crack at the draft and free agency, there’s very little you can tell about what a coach can do.
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Progress shouldn’t be put on hold for next year. These coaches don’t have the current talent, no matter how limited it may be, ready to play. The game planning is crap and the adjustments are either non existant or too late.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:22 pm
ATTENTION ALL RAIDER EMPLOYEES
Get off this BLOG and get back to work selling your 2 for 1 tickets…..your presence here is laughable to those who know better!
November 28th, 2012 at 4:23 pm
CJ Legend 34 Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:18 pm
LMBO!!! To all the fans trying to defend McClain right now. I’m sorry but I just can’t do it. Bad @$$ game! Bad @$$ attitude. Never talked to the media. bad ciitizen! Weak LB.
Someone tell me one thing you liked about this guy?
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I can tell you one thing that I love about this player: that he’s gone.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:23 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:21 pm
Wouldn’t doubt if DA is such a wuss he’ll pretend McClain’s tweets didn’t happen.
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Rolo might come back strapped..
November 28th, 2012 at 4:23 pm
The_Judge37 Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:20 pm
Its easy to see when a player isnt trying or cant execute basic stuff. But for you to critique a coach from your couch shows what a stupid piece of sh!t you are. You arent qualified to judge coaching so please do yourself a favor and STFU.
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So is that why Greg Knapp runs the same 2 running plays, (stretch to the right, stretch to the left) to see if players are executing it right? You’d think he’d be done with the evaluation by now. You’re obviously too stupid to see everything from player to coaching is bad in Oakland
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The coaching isnt bad. Its ENTIRELY the players.
We’d have a lot more wins if Streater doesnt fumble, DHB doesnt drop balls, Meyers doesnt drop balls and could block, if Briesel wasnt a bum, if Barnes didnt suck big diks, if DMo ran the right routes, if Rolando actually tried, and if our LB core as a whole could actually fill their gaps.
Way too many stupid mistakes by the players to even remotely blame the coaching staff. Our kick returned tripped on a blade of grass for sake and missed a chance at a kick off return for a TD. WE’VE DROPPED 13 TD’S IN THE ENDZONE/REDZONE this year!!!!!!!!!
November 28th, 2012 at 4:24 pm
The guys defending Rolando McClain
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Let’s be clear that I am NOT defending 55.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:24 pm
backstageatapuppetshow Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:22 pm
ATTENTION ALL RAIDER EMPLOYEES
Get off this BLOG and get back to work selling your 2 for 1 tickets…..your presence here is laughable to those who know better!
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And here comes the Bronco fan troll.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:24 pm
And it’s better to cut these players now and send message to other guys, cuz if they win some games to end the season guys will go into offseason with good vibes, Remember 10 season, when Raiders won some games with Cable in the end and that def carried 0ver to 11, Raiders went 1-4 in last 5 games last year, and i can tell you guys it definitely carried over to this season
November 28th, 2012 at 4:25 pm
The_Judge37 Says:
The game planning is crap and the adjustments are either non existant or too late.
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Again, youre not qualified to judge game planning or halftime adjustments. So shut up.
Real life isnt the same as Madden on the XBox.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:25 pm
Someone tell me one thing you liked about this guy?
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He was a snazzy dresser.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:25 pm
Go put in the last game. Marcel Reece runs twice for a lst down. On our next play Palmer gets WHACKED in under one second. Our Oline got beaten like a gong. What do you think our coaches are saying? “OK fellas, let’s go out there and get our asses handed to us.”
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Same players from last year playing who held up in pass protection. It’s up to the coaches to protect their limited talent with misdirection, power runs and screens. Then when they do have to drop back in pure pass protection, they have the defense a little off guard. Say what you want about Hue, but he did this
November 28th, 2012 at 4:26 pm
You could say that about nearly every position group as well.
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Bingo!
Time to see ALL the youngsters play then.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:26 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:17 pm
It should be the same standard for the Coaches.
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It is. But coaches are brought in to help build a long-term vision. Allen won’t get canned until it’s clear that he’s not delivering on that vision. Without a real crack at the draft and free agency, there’s very little you can tell about what a coach can do.
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Hue didn’t get that chance. At least he never brought us 4 straight beatdowns.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:26 pm
Well finally some good news on the Raider front! Hasta Slow! My mother’s faster and she’s been dead four years!
November 28th, 2012 at 4:26 pm
Wonder what Reggie will say about McJogger on friday.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:26 pm
I hope McClain really got cut and it wasn’t some haux , now we won’t have to worry about 1 over paid guy, just a few more to go
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1. Kelly
2. Seymour
3. Briesel
4. Mcfadden (traded)
November 28th, 2012 at 4:26 pm
Guys I have taken too long of a break, need to speak out. Blog on game day but after this Mcclain debacle need to speak. Loved the pick 3 years ago, but he never fit, and with a team with numerous defensive issues he stood out more. But the fact is he never wa nted to be here, so good ridance. Actually I suported him all this time, but he is a thug,period the end
November 28th, 2012 at 4:27 pm
Progress shouldn’t be put on hold for next year. These coaches don’t have the current talent, no matter how limited it may be, ready to play. The game planning is crap and the adjustments are either non existant or too late.
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Well progress was put on hold because the previous regime(s) saw it fit to get the organization $30 million over the cap because of mediocre talent, and trade away any draft pick that might have nabbed them an actual impact player.
Look at this roster… who are the indispensable players who would be stars on any other team in the league?
Is the coaching staff doing the best possible job they can with the current players on the roster? I don’t think so, no. Does that mean they don’t deserve the change to bring in and develop players who actually fit their mold? Of course not. That’s why Allen and McKenzie will be back. Anybody who knows thing 1 about rebuilding a team will tell you that firing Dennis Allen at this point would be absurd.
Will some assistant coaches not make it? Almost certainly. But this regime is going to get the opportunity to build based on their long-term vision because that’s how successful teams are built.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:27 pm
The coaching isnt bad. Its ENTIRELY the players.
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You must have down syndrome. Take a look at Greg Knapps resume and tell me when his coaching has ever been good.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:28 pm
We need bore hunters not bull fighters..
November 28th, 2012 at 4:28 pm
The_Judge37 Says:
Same players from last year playing who held up in pass protection.
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Say what clown?
Did we ever hold up well in pass protection last year? Not by my standards.
And its not even close to the same line. Veldheer and Barnes are the only two people that are the same or are in their same position. Coop got too old, Wiz cant play center, and Briesel sucks big time.
Just shut up. You are too stupid to own a keyboard.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:28 pm
elraidmanhattan Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:26 pm
Guys I have taken too long of a break, need to speak out. Blog on game day but after this Mcclain debacle need to speak. Loved the pick 3 years ago, but he never fit, and with a team with numerous defensive issues he stood out more. But the fact is he never wa nted to be here, so good ridance. Actually I suported him all this time, but he is a thug,period the end
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That’s also true, some players never want to play for some teams , Maybe he grew up hating Raiders? I don’t know
November 28th, 2012 at 4:29 pm
Whoever compared McClain to Charles Woodson here, you win the prize for dumbest drooling tard on this blog you know who you are.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:29 pm
Hue didn’t get that chance. At least he never brought us 4 straight beatdowns.
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No he didn’t. If Al was alive he would have. Al’s not alive, which means it’s time for the Raiders to implement real organizational structure. That means a GM who runs football operations. And in any real organization, the GM gets to bring in a guy who shares his vision. Anything less than that is a waste of time.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:29 pm
Now is not the time to debate Hue.
My apologies. I’m getting sick of it as well.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:29 pm
I’m not to excited about Knapp’s sorry @44 either. But someone answer one question for me. I’m still trying to figure it out? How can he coach the Texans as a QB coach, which also runs a zone blocking system and it is highly effective for them? Is it just it takes time and the right players or what?
I must say I thought DMAC was much, much better in a power attack.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
The_Judge37 Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:27 pm
The coaching isnt bad. Its ENTIRELY the players.
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You must have down syndrome. Take a look at Greg Knapps resume and tell me when his coaching has ever been good.
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Lets see your resume first. I’d like to know what your football IQ honestly is. Where did you play and where have you coached?
You wont answer because you know that you arent qualified to be judging a spelling bee let alone NFL coaches.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
Raider Riff Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:23 pm
The_Judge37 Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:20 pm
Its easy to see when a player isnt trying or cant execute basic stuff. But for you to critique a coach from your couch shows what a stupid piece of sh!t you are. You arent qualified to judge coaching so please do yourself a favor and STFU.
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So is that why Greg Knapp runs the same 2 running plays, (stretch to the right, stretch to the left) to see if players are executing it right? You’d think he’d be done with the evaluation by now. You’re obviously too stupid to see everything from player to coaching is bad in Oakland
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The coaching isnt bad. Its ENTIRELY the players.
We’d have a lot more wins if Streater doesnt fumble, DHB doesnt drop balls, Meyers doesnt drop balls and could block, if Briesel wasnt a bum, if Barnes didnt suck big diks, if DMo ran the right routes, if Rolando actually tried, and if our LB core as a whole could actually fill their gaps.
Way too many stupid mistakes by the players to even remotely blame the coaching staff. Our kick returned tripped on a blade of grass for sake and missed a chance at a kick off return for a TD. WE’VE DROPPED 13 TD’S IN THE ENDZONE/REDZONE this year!!!!!!!!!
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You have to be kidding?
We have statistically one of the worst defenses in the history of our franchise….
With a man labeled a “Defensive Minded Head Coach”
Sell crazy someplace else…..
Later peeps….
And for those out there who have the ability to think for themselves:
“Believe none of what you hear and only half of what you see”
November 28th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
Who cares man get over hue love, We have to work on D
November 28th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
The only thing I will miss about McJogger, is Romo constantly bashing him after games, calling him puppy hunter and flat out yelling out he stinks.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
287.boss01 Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:29 pm
Whoever compared McClain to Charles Woodson here, you win the prize for dumbest drooling tard on this blog you know who you are.
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d@mn!
November 28th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
They get rid of people but never replace them with any 1 better from the coaching staff on down
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Damn, man. That’s ALWAYS been my point.
You don’t like 55? Fine. But can we get someone in there that’s BETTER? Wheeler gets mocked left and right, but our defense has been terrible since he took over the QBing. We need an upgrade over him TOO, but his hair looks good flying around, lol.
WTF is going on with my team???????????
November 28th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
Backstageatapuppetshow Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:22 pm
ATTENTION ALL RAIDER EMPLOYEES
Get off this BLOG and get back to work selling your 2 for 1 tickets…..your presence here is laughable to those who know better!
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I often think the same thing.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:31 pm
And its not even close to the same line. Veldheer and Barnes are the only two people that are the same or are in their same position.
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Veldheer, Carlisle, Wiz, Barnes. In case you can’t count, That’s 4 out of 5
Wiz was the center for several games.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:31 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:29 pm
Hue didn’t get that chance. At least he never brought us 4 straight beatdowns.
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No he didn’t. If Al was alive he would have. Al’s not alive, which means it’s time for the Raiders to implement real organizational structure. That means a GM who runs football operations. And in any real organization, the GM gets to bring in a guy who shares his vision. Anything less than that is a waste of time.
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That’s true.
I’m real disappointed in what we’ve seen so far though.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:31 pm
Moreover Allen is going nowhere, and watch how plenty of more guys out the door, Allen doesn’t show emotion, but he is setting a precedent here….my rules or your out..obviously kelly is gone followed by a host of others which you obvious choices.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:31 pm
Te’O is a must now.
Defensive leader, but most importantly a bible-thumping Mormon.
We don’t just need talent, we need Jesus and Elohim to fix us.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:32 pm
The_Judge37 Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:27 pm
The coaching isnt bad. Its ENTIRELY the players.
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You must have down syndrome. Take a look at Greg Knapps resume and tell me when his coaching has ever been good.
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That Steve Young Terrel Owens Whiner team wasn’t that bad. This is ENTIRELY on the players. And it’s been on the players for the last ten years. Other than Shell II. That was a nightmare.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:32 pm
I feel bad for the fans who bought into the #55 mystique and purchased a #55 jersey. They will probably be part of a $2 fire sale like JaLoser’s jersey currently is. We maybe should dedicate a section of O.co to fans with inappropriate obsolete jersys like JaLoser, McCheese, Porter, Brooks, Moss, etc.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:32 pm
Raider Riff Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:16 pm
The_Judge37 Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:13 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:11 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:09 pm
The message is clear: produce on the field or you’re gone. That’s a message that some of these players have gone their entire career thus far without hearing.
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I think you are exactly right.
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It should be the same standard for the Coaches.
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Oh, so you want them to suit up?
Or are you saying they need to produce better plays and schemes? Its kinda hard to do that when your receivers routinely let balls pop off their hands that end up INTs.
We cannot even do the basic stuff right and you want to blame the coaches?
Its easy to see when a player isnt trying or cant execute basic stuff. But for you to critique a coach from your couch shows what a stupid piece of sh!t you are. You arent qualified to judge coaching so please do yourself a favor and STFU.
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Riff you talk a gang of schit, you think you are the only one who have played ball on this blog, you are so wrong and I bet my last dollar you were a scrub and couldnt hold the jock strap of a practice sqaud palyer, get off your high horse and just give your opinion like everyone else does. you sound like a punk .
November 28th, 2012 at 4:32 pm
Lets see your resume first. I’d like to know what your football IQ honestly is. Where did you play and where have you coached?
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Sure, just let me know what NFL scout team you worked for since you’re the authority on Talent.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:32 pm
He disses the Oakland Raiders on twitter and facebook and, at 3:55 p.m., the facebook thread disappears.
McClain burned his bridges in Oakland. And like Adam Caplan said on his twitter: “For as bad as JaMarcus Russell was, he never burned his bridges in Oakland.”
Friday’s presser with McKenzie will be a fun watch.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:33 pm
J Hill Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
They get rid of people but never replace them with any 1 better from the coaching staff on down
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Damn, man. That’s ALWAYS been my point.
You don’t like 55? Fine. But can we get someone in there that’s BETTER? Wheeler gets mocked left and right, but our defense has been terrible since he took over the QBing. We need an upgrade over him TOO, but his hair looks good flying around, lol.
WTF is going on with my team???????????
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Notice how the defense has taken a complete turn for the worse the second Rich Seymour went out?
November 28th, 2012 at 4:33 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:32 pm
The_Judge37 Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:27 pm
The coaching isnt bad. Its ENTIRELY the players.
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You must have down syndrome. Take a look at Greg Knapps resume and tell me when his coaching has ever been good.
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That Steve Young Terrel Owens Whiner team wasn’t that bad. This is ENTIRELY on the players. And it’s been on the players for the last ten years. Other than Shell II. That was a nightmare.
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The longer Knapp was there, the worse they got.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:34 pm
I’m real disappointed in what we’ve seen so far though.
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I think everyone is, the coaching staff included. That’s why they’re doing what they think they need to in order to build a winner the only way they know how. Roster will look much different next year. Then it’ll be much clearer what Reggie McKenzie and Dennis Allen are capable of.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:34 pm
Is it official Is McSlow gone or what?
November 28th, 2012 at 4:34 pm
Ghosttoothepost Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:01 pm
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:07 pm
Ghosttoothepost Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:01 pm
“How about jamarcuss russel? Notoriously bad in practice still got starts”
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Should put in disclaimer: “If owner feels pressure to validate his draft choice, regardless of how player practices, owner will demand he start.”
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exactly mac20/mr which ever one you are.
owners will almost always want to see their draft picks play
They own the team it is their right to do so.
happens all of the time
point remains that many players /qbs struggle in practice and still start
mark sanchez anyone?
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Now that I’ve slapped your inept ass to the ground, left you whimpering, now all of a sudden you want to claim “whoever you are”?
You’re my biich, which is obvious to all, especially you.
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yawn……
the key board gangster garbage is weak, take your auqua man underoos and play make beleive with some else
you are exactly like those two and probably one of them cross posting
November 28th, 2012 at 4:34 pm
My #55 jersey will go to the future gang-bangers of Albuquerque.
I’ll drop it off at the swap meet near the housing authority next time I go there.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:34 pm
The_Judge37 Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:31 pm
And its not even close to the same line. Veldheer and Barnes are the only two people that are the same or are in their same position.
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Veldheer, Carlisle, Wiz, Barnes. In case you can’t count, That’s 4 out of 5
Wiz was the center for several games.
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Which just goes to show you how little you know about football.
Coop is playing on the other side. New position.
Wiz is starting a C, not filling in. New position.
It’s a new O-Line whether you want to see it or not. Your limited football knowledge prevents you from understanding just how hard it is to change positions for these lineman. They aint exactly stupid, but they aint paid to be smart either.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:35 pm
Dan78
No media outlet is confirming.
The NFL waiver wire noted McClain was not on it and the deadline already passed to waive players this week.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:35 pm
Lmao at the guy who said mark is letting Reggie run the team, yea…. run this mofo into the ground is what he’s doing. This guy has done nothing right since he’s been here and mark davis shows how much he knows because he never even interviewed anyone else like he was so sure… what a dumb a**. Smh And i knew this whole McClain thing was coming because when they asked him about hue he talked up how good of a coach hue was and questioned why they let him go saying you never know what to expect “especially with this team.” Those four words let you know he was unhappy and doubted the vision of the team.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:35 pm
Allen is the coach, and trust me I would love to see more emotion, but he is no doubt trying to establish his way. This is the only way we will get this righted too many malcontents here, yes I don’t like knapp but his going nowhere in my opinion we can’t start over and over. I am so revved up right now, damn tablet so slow!
November 28th, 2012 at 4:36 pm
The_Judge37 Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:33 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:32 pm
The_Judge37 Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:27 pm
The coaching isnt bad. Its ENTIRELY the players.
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You must have down syndrome. Take a look at Greg Knapps resume and tell me when his coaching has ever been good.
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That Steve Young Terrel Owens Whiner team wasn’t that bad. This is ENTIRELY on the players. And it’s been on the players for the last ten years. Other than Shell II. That was a nightmare.
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The longer Knapp was there, the worse they got.
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The longer TO was there, the worse they got.
See how that works?
It’s not easy to coach when your star WR is ripping apart your locker room because he hates your Pro Bowl QB.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:36 pm
Andrew Brandt @adbrandt
Young player on rookie contract w/upside potential. RT @DKleefisch80 from GM perspective what type of player did u look to claim?
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Brandt worked for the Packers w/ McKenzie. This is along the lines of what we’ll be seeing more of.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:37 pm
LOL,some on here just won’t accept it.He will be gone as much for his attitude as his play.If the player is giving his best,you know actually trying,he will be kept until someone better can be found.It’s as much about attitude as being a lousy football player.SMH
November 28th, 2012 at 4:37 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:31 pm
Te’O is a must now.
Defensive leader, but most importantly a bible-thumping Mormon.
We don’t just need talent, we need Jesus and Elohim to fix us.
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I want to see Manti against Ala. just as I wanna see Jarvis Jones against Ala. I think Manti is overated and the comp he has faced hasnt been great but if plays Ala(and I’m thinking they beat Georgia) Jarvis Jones is probably better than Manti, played against better comp.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:37 pm
Ok Raider Riff, you win the Interent argument bro. Carry on now
November 28th, 2012 at 4:37 pm
Good luck Ro, you can go hang out with Jamarcus now and laugh about how you swindled a dying man out of millions of dollars and CHOSE not to be a part of the solution, rather to collect your money and continue to be part of the problem. The rest of the NFL and the Oakland Raiders will continue without your sorry ass
November 28th, 2012 at 4:37 pm
Jackasspuria Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:35 pm
Dan78
No media outlet is confirming.
The NFL waiver wire noted McClain was not on it and the deadline already passed to waive players this week.
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For the day, not the week. We could still cut him tomorrow. Or if we can’t, even better. Cite his Facebook posts as “conduct detrimental to the organization,” suspend him four games without pay, THEN cut him.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:37 pm
Raiders Wildcat Package
(WR1) Denarius Moore,
(WR2) DHB(between the 20s)/Juron Criner(in the Redzone)
(TE )Brandon Myers,
(Split Backs) Marcel Reece & Darren McFadden
& (QB) Terrelle Pryor, CP3 still the starter
November 28th, 2012 at 4:38 pm
I mentioned that first play of the game defensively of the Bengals game earlier this week, but now you have to question it even further.
First play, right before the snap, McClain points Wheeler one way, Wheeler runs the opposite way, right into McClain. The play went exactly where McCLain was pointing.
Did defensive players and teammates tune out Rolando? Did Rolando take that slight and go ape this week?
But it is clear, when someone points you one way, and you do the EXACT opposite, something ain’t right.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:38 pm
Take my Jamarcus Jersey with you, please.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:38 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:33 pm
J Hill Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
They get rid of people but never replace them with any 1 better from the coaching staff on down
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Damn, man. That’s ALWAYS been my point.
You don’t like 55? Fine. But can we get someone in there that’s BETTER? Wheeler gets mocked left and right, but our defense has been terrible since he took over the QBing. We need an upgrade over him TOO, but his hair looks good flying around, lol.
WTF is going on with my team???????????
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Notice how the defense has taken a complete turn for the worse the second Rich Seymour went out?
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Exactly.
All of the Richard Seymore haters need to STFU.
Ive been saying since the beginning of the season, that after reviewing the game tape, our interior D-Line play was not the problem. It was our LB’s, namely Rolando.
Seymore goes out, and our run D gets even worse. Geez, funny how that works.
But the idiots here still wont get it. They have a agenda and theyre sticking to it.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:38 pm
The longer TO was there, the worse they got.
See how that works?
It’s not easy to coach when your star WR is ripping apart your locker room because he hates your Pro Bowl QB.
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Except TO has been productive every where he’s been after that, can’t say the same for his coach
November 28th, 2012 at 4:40 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:38 pm
I mentioned that first play of the game defensively of the Bengals game earlier this week, but now you have to question it even further.
First play, right before the snap, McClain points Wheeler one way, Wheeler runs the opposite way, right into McClain. The play went exactly where McCLain was pointing.
Did defensive players and teammates tune out Rolando? Did Rolando take that slight and go ape this week?
But it is clear, when someone points you one way, and you do the EXACT opposite, something ain’t right.
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I know what play you are talking about. I rewinded it several times. That was when I officially gave up on Rolando.
Entirely Rolando’s gap. He f’d up. Ends up running into his own players.
The kid just sucked.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:40 pm
Why all of the uproar over romac?
how much talent he has is debatable, but he certainly didnt make a positive impact as our mlb in the 4-3.
Was he miscast? possibly, that woud be the fault of the coaches.
did Davis whiff on the pick? possibly but it was the right risk to take, he was rated as the best line backer and we needed to stop the run up the middle. there was no way of knowing he would be looking up at captain kirk.
Did he dog it and lack effort or have character issues?
Well we did see him jogging and who could forget his arrest picture and you tube video. Clearly a troubled young man.
Will he be able to salvage his career at the least on a another team? Remains to be seen but he clearly was not going to fit here and never became the leader or the player we hoped for.
Just another bust in oakland, time to move on nothing to see here
November 28th, 2012 at 4:40 pm
Neither Jones nor Te’o are flawless prospects by any stretch. Te’o might be smarter than Rolando, but similarly will need to be kept away from blockers as much as possible. He’ll thrive if he goes to a defense that’s already pretty decent. He’ll struggle on a bad defense.
Jones has short arms and doesn’t have enough strength to shed offensive tackles. Isn’t the best athlete, either. Also has spinal stenosis which is very concerning for a player at that position.
For my money, give me Bjoern Werner, Dion Jordan, or Ziggy Ansah.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:41 pm
Just Fire Baby
Good point.
Also a good point: 6-foot-4, 255 pound McClain getting blown up by 5-11, 255 pound Chris Pressley on Benjarvis Green-Ellis’ career-long run.
McClain shot the gap only to get denied by a player who he should have manhandled, physically.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:41 pm
The_Judge37 Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:38 pm
The longer TO was there, the worse they got.
See how that works?
It’s not easy to coach when your star WR is ripping apart your locker room because he hates your Pro Bowl QB.
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Except TO has been productive every where he’s been after that, can’t say the same for his coach
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So productive that he’s been black balled from the league despite his talent.
He was productive allright, at tearing up locker rooms. I got stories from his Eagle days that you wouldnt believe if I wrote them.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:42 pm
Dan78 Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:34 pm
Is it official Is McSlow gone or what?
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I’m only speculating, but I wouldn’t be shocked if they forgive him and he remains on the team.
“We just need to put Rolando in the best position where he may have the best opportunity to be successful”.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:42 pm
And i knew this whole McClain thing was coming because when they asked him about hue he talked up how good of a coach hue was and questioned why they let him go saying you never know what to expect “especially with this team.” Those four words let you know he was unhappy and doubted the vision of the team.
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Agreed, at least someone else pays attention.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:42 pm
Hey Reggie is running the team, it is clear this move was reggie saying enough is enough. The team is changing, and I hate that they suck right now but better days are coming.
And all you hue lovers, he was great as o coordinator sucked as head coach went right to his head a d the playcalling suffered badly last year a megalomaniac period, why can’t you guys move on new regime here to stay.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:43 pm
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:40 pm
Why all of the uproar over romac?
how much talent he has is debatable, but he certainly didnt make a positive impact as our mlb in the 4-3.
Was he miscast? possibly, that woud be the fault of the coaches.
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Mis-fault of the coaches? Should they have run a 3-4? Oh wait, they werent allowed too.
So tell me again how its the coaches fault? Dipchit.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:43 pm
Now fire Knapp.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:44 pm
Jarvis Jones = from the South
Can we pass on this experiment for awhile?
November 28th, 2012 at 4:44 pm
For my money, give me Bjoern Werner, Dion Jordan, or Ziggy Ansah.
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For my money, trade that top 5 pick and collect as many picks as you can get for it.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:44 pm
Any player calling out the team like mcclain did is a major red flag, other teams beware
November 28th, 2012 at 4:45 pm
For my money, trade that top 5 pick and collect as many picks as you can get for it.
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Oh absolutely, but it remains to be seen whether any teams will want to give up much to move into the Top 5 this year, with very few prospects who are clearly head and shoulders above everyone else.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:45 pm
So productive that he’s been black balled from the league despite his talent.
He was productive allright, at tearing up locker rooms. I got stories from his Eagle days that you wouldnt believe if I wrote them.
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He’s been black balled because he’s a 40 year old WR who can’t hold onto the ball anymore. Sure he was a little b!tch, but can’t deny he put up numbers throught his career. Eagles were never as good again since he left. Same goes for Dallas.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:46 pm
“you never know what to expect especially with this team.”
Mcclain on Raiders firing Hue before all this.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:46 pm
@Seymour bush if Knapp could have some how still managed to get rolled even with Steve young and a T.O in his prime then dam…. when you have 2 hof on your hands its pretty hard to fail. Hell i cud take to and Steve young and coach a winner, with those guys its not that hard. Its a shame this coaching these coaches need hof to be competitive …
November 28th, 2012 at 4:46 pm
And btw I will take on any questions, or comments. I will never back off, an east coast raider fan since 70, yes i remember lamonica.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:46 pm
YA,
You think Ansah is a first round prospect?
I think he can be great though, just so raw.
Super smart kid as well.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:46 pm
Kirk Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:43 pm
Now fire Knapp.
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Yes, because that will magically…
cause Briesel and Barnes to not get beat physically on nearly every play
cause Meyers to block worth a damn
cause DHB to catch
cause Kelly to not jump offsides multiple times on drives
cause our LBs to fill their gaps and tackle Reggie Bush
cause Streater to not fumble
cause DMo to learn the playbook and stop running the wrong routes
cause DMC to stay healthy at least half the time
cause our DEs to magically turn into Reggie White
Sure thing buddy. Knapp is the cause of all our ineptitude.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:46 pm
why does it seem like players that under perform are so loved here but players that actually produce solid results are hated?
DHB gets abused here but moore and myers and macfadden are all among the league leaders in drops.
Palmer has been mediocre but he is worshiped like a god.
this place is bizarro world at times
November 28th, 2012 at 4:46 pm
Please don’t draft another ILB with our 1st pick.
Go in a different direction on GP.
DT, DE, OT, S
CLEARLY our biggest NEEDS.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:46 pm
Afternoon Fellas,
Full Rebuild is on.
Cut the large non productive contracts, take the cap hit and trade anyone that can bring a return pick.
Stockpile cap space and picks.
Let’s just get the show on the road.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:47 pm
Eastoaklandraider Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:42 pm
And i knew this whole McClain thing was coming because when they asked him about hue he talked up how good of a coach hue was and questioned why they let him go saying you never know what to expect “especially with this team.” Those four words let you know he was unhappy and doubted the vision of the team.
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Agreed, at least someone else pays attention.
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Tommy Kelly was talking up Hue too. He’s probably next.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:47 pm
Mis-fault of the coaches? Should they have run a 3-4? Oh wait, they werent allowed too.
So tell me again how its the coaches fault? Dipchit.
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Rob Ryan ran a 3-4, in the early 80’s too. So let’s not act like Al Davis forbid the 3-4 defense. But if it didn’t work out, he went with what he knew.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:47 pm
Time to take out the garbage. McClain is a bad player and a bad guy.
I remember the first time I saw him play in an exhibition game his rookie year. I kept thinking “That guy looks really, really slow.”
He’ll be a back-up for a year or two on a couple of different teams and then out of football.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:48 pm
KoolKell
Don’t forget, Richard Seymour talked up Hubris as well.
“A great player caller” he said when asked if he would be one of many Raiders greeting the Hubris of Deluth during the Bengals game.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:48 pm
The_Judge37 Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:45 pm
So productive that he’s been black balled from the league despite his talent.
He was productive allright, at tearing up locker rooms. I got stories from his Eagle days that you wouldnt believe if I wrote them.
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He’s been black balled because he’s a 40 year old WR who can’t hold onto the ball anymore. Sure he was a little b!tch, but can’t deny he put up numbers throught his career. Eagles were never as good again since he left. Same goes for Dallas.
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Eagles lost McNabb and got Vick
Dallas lost Bill Parcells and got Wade Philips
Im sure that had nothing to do with it. It was all because they lost TO. Riiiiiiight.
Please shut up, youre just making yourself look stupider and stupider. Its ok to say you were wrong and backtrack on a stance. I wont hold it against you, I’ll actually respect you more for it.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:49 pm
The_Judge37 Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:47 pm
Mis-fault of the coaches? Should they have run a 3-4? Oh wait, they werent allowed too.
So tell me again how its the coaches fault? Dipchit.
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Rob Ryan ran a 3-4, in the early 80’s too. So let’s not act like Al Davis forbid the 3-4 defense. But if it didn’t work out, he went with what he knew.
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Rob Ryan was given 6 weeks. And when the players complained, Al stepped in.
That is the system you are advocating? HAHAHA.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:50 pm
Eastoaklandraider Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:46 pm
“you never know what to expect especially with this team.”
Mcclain on Raiders firing Hue before all this—————————————
Ya, Rolando couldn’t figure out the status quo had changed.
Slowlando lol
November 28th, 2012 at 4:51 pm
Next years draft strictly character quality guys tough hard nosed that play football stating the obvious.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:51 pm
Eagles lost McNabb and got Vick
Dallas lost Bill Parcells and got Wade Philips
Im sure that had nothing to do with it. It was all because they lost TO. Riiiiiiight.
Please shut up, youre just making yourself look stupider and stupider. Its ok to say you were wrong and backtrack on a stance. I wont hold it against you, I’ll actually respect you more for it.
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Wow, you’re really taking this personal. I like how you have an excuse for everything. I’m starting to think you’re John Herrera on the blog
November 28th, 2012 at 4:51 pm
Mclain was phoning it in for the pay check.
He couldn’t give a s….
November 28th, 2012 at 4:56 pm
Tommy kelly was nice knowing you, should have left with terdell sands
Richard Seymour good’luck in retirement
Giordano good luck as a coach for kids good heart limited talent
Huffy you can get on the plane to big D
Spencer time to hang it up
Bartell nice try but sorry goodbye
November 28th, 2012 at 4:56 pm
ok, so the rebuilding process is happening right? so help me understand why reggie
1) gave Seymour a new contract that if cut next year we lose approx 5.5 towards the cap INSTEAD of just letting his contract expire
2) why after franchising Branch , you then give him a long term contract INSTEAD of letting his contract expire
3)sign Briesel to a contract that if cut next year hurts our cap by about 2.7 mil
4) not put a claim on babin who would only have cost 1.6 mil this year, and next years non guaranteed contract of 5mil is either a bargain for a player who had 18 sacks OR you could trade him for DRAFT picks
Reggie either wasnt rebuilding or made major mistakes. None of the above can be blamed on Al, not having cap space, or not having a draft. 2012 the year of the excuse, 2013 there are no excuses
November 28th, 2012 at 4:59 pm
Guys hold on to your hats because this rollercoaster ride is just starting, hey you guys wanted heads to roll I just didn’t expect it this fast. This is the beginning it is going to be exciting and bumpy too. But I think this is finally the start of a positive regime.
November 28th, 2012 at 5:03 pm
The previous regime wasn’t perfect by far but atleast they were watchable, this trash they’re trotting out there on Sundays now is just atrocious. Smh shame!
November 28th, 2012 at 5:06 pm
NYC good points just more proof Reggie is clueless.
November 28th, 2012 at 5:57 pm
With a real coaching staff and talent around him, I thing Rolando will regenerate his career somewhere else. He’s no Ray Lewis, but a decent starter for the next 5-6 years he could be.
November 28th, 2012 at 5:58 pm
^think
November 28th, 2012 at 6:05 pm
Cutting McLain + not putting in a claim on Babin + tanking the season = Reggie will not fire DA. Damn
November 28th, 2012 at 6:49 pm
Reggie is working in the system he believes in (WCO) DA and his staff are puppets to implement this system while he purges the roster and builds talent on this team. Next year the team will continue to struggle with a much lower payroll during the curve in 2014 the team will hire a great coaching staff to coach the talent assembled. Relax dummies.
November 28th, 2012 at 6:52 pm
Pos
November 28th, 2012 at 6:57 pm
Not gonna scroll through over 300 posts to find out, so forgive me if someone has already said this, but it sounds to me like McClain quit the team and asked for his release.
Raiders haven’t waived or cut him officially, and that’s usually the way releases are made public. His comments lead me to believe that this was his idea.
Just my opinion, but that’s what it seems to me.
November 28th, 2012 at 7:02 pm
Let’s face it, McClain was never what we hoped he would be and it’s pretty foolish to think he would improve for us. Rather than pay a guy we know isn’t getting it done, let’s move on.
Coming out of college, like in the pros, McClain struggled in coverage. He lacked an elite closing burst getting to the ball carrier. He was undisciplined in the run game, frequently bailed out by stellar team mates, and was penalized. He is also a shoddy tackler, and I don’t mean he can’t tackle but I have never once seen him in college or in the pro’s attempt an actual form tackle (while he is strong enough to get the guy down most of the time, it has occasionally resulted in penalties, yards after contact, and broken tackles.)
Maybe in a 3-4 his weaknesses can be masked, particularly against the pass, but honestly a 2-down strongside LB is probably the best he’s going to get. Even his “leadership skills” which he was so famed for appear to be a wash.
McClain has been here 3 years, and our defense in PPG has ranked what… 27th at the highest? Yeah. You will be missed buddy.
November 28th, 2012 at 7:06 pm
Also, Manti Teo would be a terrible decision. Linebackers in general are over valued. You need five things to win in this league, in this order: a guy who can throw the football, guys who can get after the guy throwing the football, guys to catch the football, guys to cover the guys catching the football, and guys to protect the thrower.
Besides, in a league evolving into the use of athletic tight ends (and 2TE sets like New England) line backers in general are going to decline. There are already only a few teams that play MORE snaps in base defense than nickel, and that number is going to decline. Like college ball, defenses like the 4-2 are going to become the norm, frequently with 3 safeties.
The way our defense is playing, and drafting likely in the Top 5, getting an elite pass rusher is an absolute must. We do not have anyone on the roster who can generate consistent, or even remotely frequent, pressure.
November 28th, 2012 at 8:36 pm
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/28/officially-still-a-raider-rolando-mcclain-says-hes-done-in-oakland/
very good take, Cpatton.
I would also say that they would need to get the best player, then add later picks that could contribute such as Michael Mauti of Penn St., and Kwame Geathers of Georgia…
But if teams that play MORE snaps in base defense than nickel, wouldnt we still need better depth at safety, pass blocking RB/off lineman, and topflight receivers.
So, we’d be taking Keenan Allen at five rather than over valuing Manti Teo, right?
As for McClain, he probably would be better in a 3-4, and I have to admit, the best game was the San Diego one, and as the losses mounted, he realized he was in the wrong scheme, there were too many injuries, and just not much talent around him.
The gun incidents in Decauter didnt help, either. Will see if he pans out somewhere else, but I agree he struggled in coverage and was too heavy, and not sudden or quick enough to pursue and chase down. He worked best in a smaller area. In a 3-4 his weaknesses can be masked.
Cpatton, one look at the previous drafts.
does any other team have such a history with their #1′s?
12 – Traded
11 – Trades
10 – McClain
09 – DHB (Mediocre at best).
08 – McFadden (one decent year – 0 healthy ones)
07 – Jamarcus Russell
06 – Michael Huff – Mediocre Safety/Corner
05 – Fabian Washington
04 – Robert Gallery
03 – Nmandi (Ironically the lowest pick on this list!)
02 – Phillip Buchanon/Napoleon Harris
That is a decade of sadness and blown draft picks….thats what Reggie and Dennis Allen inherited (whatever you may think of them, not even Ozzie Newsome or Bill Polian wouldve been able to comeback from that bunch in one year) We wont even mention free agents.
November 28th, 2012 at 8:41 pm
Al_is_theraiders Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:18 pm
REGRESSION…..team has quit on Reggie and DA…word will get around.
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I’m so sick of your crap. Troll!!! Al Davis is dead. He’s never coming back. So it’s obvious you aren’t a fan anymore. Get off this blog and get another team. We don’t need you. We don’t want you. Get lost!!!
November 28th, 2012 at 8:43 pm
The Mack Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:22 pm
Lol this team is a joke, just god awful all the way around, other teams fans bash them and i dont even defend them anymore. They are the worst team in the league in my mind and it wouldn’t shock me if they were to pick 1st overall next year. They get rid of people but never replace them with any 1 better from the coaching staff on down… Oakland raiders my @$$, more like the Oakland clowns if you ask me.
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Cool. Need a ride to the airport. Fans like you can get to steppin.
1 NATION
November 28th, 2012 at 8:44 pm
0ak R8rs Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 8:41 pm
Al_is_theraiders Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:18 pm
REGRESSION…..team has quit on Reggie and DA…word will get around.
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I’m so sick of your crap. Troll!!! Al Davis is dead. He’s never coming back. So it’s obvious you aren’t a fan anymore. Get off this blog and get another team. We don’t need you. We don’t want you. Get lost!!!
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AMEN.
Set the tone, brother. Get em out. Let em hop on another bandwagon.
November 28th, 2012 at 8:56 pm
Hue who?
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DJ Johnny Says:
November 28th, 2012 at 4:29 pm
Now is not the time to debate Hue.
My apologies. I’m getting sick of it as well.
November 28th, 2012 at 9:00 pm
Hope the door banged that fat, slow ass of yours on the way out.
I’m thinking Slowrondo is bi-polar, folks.
November 28th, 2012 at 9:02 pm
#3–right all the way, except I’d still like to see McFadden get 3/4ths of a healthy year behind a decent, not a make-shift o-line.
November 28th, 2012 at 9:15 pm
Aaron Curry is evidently another head case. To go from healthy to two bad knees with no explanation of how those knees got so bad is more than odd. No wonder Seattle got rid of him.
I am serious when I tell you I think McClain has a mental illness and even more serious about Curry having one.
November 28th, 2012 at 9:17 pm
To those ready to fire DA–remember Al firing Shanahan after a poor record. Don’t be quick to quit on a young coach. It’s really DA, not McClain, that might shine down the road in a year or two with another team.
Reggie knew this was a 3 year project and if Mark Davis didn’t know, then he’s dumb.
November 28th, 2012 at 9:23 pm
So who is DA going to use as the third LB for these last few losses then?
November 28th, 2012 at 9:47 pm
Reggie McKenzie must have watched this dudes video, cuase he called him out!!! Raider Fans this is classic.
http://youtu.be/WBQ0VJvoJ1k <~~~
November 28th, 2012 at 10:08 pm
Just caught that lil Al Davis.
good call on who the last OC was when we had the four game losing streak.
November 28th, 2012 at 10:21 pm
mcclain, seymour, and kelly should have been sent packing back in the spring.
if the defense wasn’t such a trainwreck, all anyone would be talking about would be removing knappy of playcalling duties. fact.
November 28th, 2012 at 10:50 pm
Mcclain is a classless POS. He badmouths the ORG that has paid him 20 mil+ for chasing a fukin football around. what an ass*ole. These football players think they’re special when all they are are entertainers and nothing more.
November 28th, 2012 at 11:12 pm
While I don’t question the move, I do question the timing. So the Raiders are just now finding out that McLain is a bad fit? Trade him early in the season for draft picks. Instead they wait and get no return on their investment. Rookie GM, Rookie Coach strike again.
November 29th, 2012 at 3:17 am
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November 29th, 2012 at 6:27 am
Raider(since 1967)
★★★★★★★
OH SO SORRY TO HEAR THAT!
Its about time you stop hurting people,and leave us in peace!
What goes around comes around DUDE, and I assure you .
Life is a cycle and is a balance between good and evil
So remember this famous words,don’t look back something might be gaining on you.
November 29th, 2012 at 9:09 am
I remwmber watching McClain’s face as he heard he was drafted by the Raiders. None too happy. He never wanted to be here to begin with. Good riddance. You can join the other ex-Raiders not performing well on other teams(except for MBush)
November 29th, 2012 at 10:53 am
#383- The reason Al fired Shanahan were those beady little eyes and pencil line lips. Who could look at that across an executive desk?
Dennis Allen needs to get rid of his “Lane Kiffin Tribute Beanie” visor cap, and this whole thing will turn aroound.
Simple as that.
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