Branch returns to practice, still hobbled
By Steve Corkran
Friday, December 21st, 2012 at 11:17 am in Oakland Raiders.
Strong safety Tyvon Branch is back at practice today after missing the past two days. However, it’s obvious that his sore ankle isn’t anywhere near full strength.
We’ll know more in about an hour whether Branch is going to play Sunday against the Carolina Panthers after speaking with coach Dennis Allen.
Defensive tackle Richard Seymour is not practicing once again. Therefore, it’s likely that he won’t play Sunday and miss his seventh straight game.
If so, Desmond Bryant will start in place of Seymour.
If Branch can’t play or aggravates his injury in the game, Mike Mitchell will take his place in the starting lineup.
Everyone else looks good to go for Sunday’s game, including cornerback Phillip Adams, who is fresh from suffering his second concussion of the season.
Adams is working at cornerback and fielding punts, too.
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December 21st, 2012 at 11:19 am
December 21st, 2012 at 11:20 am
IR Seymour and call up Brandon Bair from the PS..
See what he can do..
December 21st, 2012 at 11:20 am
Trade the Menace to Victory!
December 21st, 2012 at 11:21 am
Anyone of note available?
I cut bait on him for Prater in a league.
I dont think he goose eggs it, but im not as confident as I was in him getting +10 points..
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Nobody really. I was thinking of picking up the Carolina kicker. Should be good weather and I expect another Raider asswhupping.
December 21st, 2012 at 11:22 am
DJ Johnny Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 11:18 am
28.DennisAllensVisor Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 11:10 am
Gotta figure out what base D we will run next year.
4-3 with some 3-4 or…. 3-4 with some 4-3.
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Dennis, If you think we were 3 CP int’s away from being 7-7, is it would suggest a little tweak here or there and we’re right in the thick of things next yr.
Is this your thought?
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No sir.
Regardless of being 7-7 or not, we arent that close to being a perrenial playoff team.
That is the goal. Not to make the playoffs 1 year. Make it mulitple years.
December 21st, 2012 at 11:23 am
guest123 Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 11:21 am
Anyone of note available?
I cut bait on him for Prater in a league.
I dont think he goose eggs it, but im not as confident as I was in him getting +10 points..
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Nobody really. I was thinking of picking up the Carolina kicker. Should be good weather and I expect another Raider asswhupping.
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That is actually a decent pick up..
Somehow I think Lou Murphy will put up a good game also..
December 21st, 2012 at 11:24 am
Likelhood we have already seen the last time Seymour suits up in a Raider uniform?
I say 99.9 percent. What do you think?
December 21st, 2012 at 11:25 am
dr_robert Says:…….
December 21st, 2012 at 10:56 am
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ah never mind, it makes no difference what this cross posting racist piece of shidd says
December 21st, 2012 at 11:26 am
guest123 Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 11:24 am
Likelhood we have already seen the last time Seymour suits up in a Raider uniform?
I say 99.9 percent. What do you think?
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yep..
December 21st, 2012 at 11:27 am
hmmmm DOM CAPERS?
who runs the offense? maybe we can lure dana holgerson or find one of the coordinators that run the option hybrids in college
December 21st, 2012 at 11:27 am
I still can’t believe I’m going to start Rod Streater with the big money on the line over DMo17. But Moore just isn’t playing right lately. I don’t know if its that he’s not focused, or mailing it in already. But Streater seems to have the want-to.
December 21st, 2012 at 11:27 am
Brandon Bair need to get a looksy..
6′7″ 280, DE/DT…
December 21st, 2012 at 11:29 am
big makc takes a lot of crap and righfully so, the coaching staff no competitoin for palmer, those were major gaffs.
However i think he did find a couple of nice players, streater seems like he can be a decent player, goodson makes a solid back up.
He has to jump off the allen train though.
Allen is sinking like a stone, and taking the team with him
he is worse than cable at this point and that is pretty bad
December 21st, 2012 at 11:30 am
Who is the offensive coordinator at clemson?
what about gus mahlzahn?
December 21st, 2012 at 11:30 am
4-3 with some 3-4 or…. 3-4 with some 4-3.
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Were still a 4-3 team as composed for 2 reasons.
1) We dont have 3-4 LBs. This problem takes time to make it legit
2) We dont have the 3-4 DT
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Burnett, Burris are 3-4 LBs.. Wheeler is my only question..
And yep… McClain is still a Raider… 3-4 ILB.
And as far as the “NT”..
Ricky Jean-Francois, as I have been suggesting, solves that as a FA.
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McClain is gone so we need 3 pieces before this idea has any wings. Also, THERE’S NO DEPTH AT THIS FORMATION. We cannot count on FA’s coming to Oakland because it isnt a desired destination
8RaiderReign8 Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 11:22 am
It would help if we could get Star at DT, but we need to lose out in order to make that a reality
December 21st, 2012 at 11:31 am
The only two lineman on this list that come back are Bryant and Carter. The rest are gone. Thank goodness.
I can see nothing but lineman and maybe ONE DB IN THIS YEAR’S DRAFT.
There are a few keepers like Wheeler and Adams on the lsit but the rest will test the market.
Kelly is the last really bad value on this team. If we draft well Kelly will not start next year (see Seymour). I am sure McClain gets cut since no one will offer us even a cup of coffee in a deal. Lechler and Leinart will be gone as well.
Need more first and second round picks. That happens in 2014.
December 21st, 2012 at 11:32 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 11:26 am
guest123 Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 11:24 am
Likelhood we have already seen the last time Seymour suits up in a Raider uniform?
I say 99.9 percent. What do you think?
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yep..
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How much are we on the hook for if he doesnt retire and we cut him?
December 21st, 2012 at 11:33 am
Panthers 38 Raiders 13
FIRE REGGIE NOW.
December 21st, 2012 at 11:33 am
Charlie Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 11:31 am
The only two lineman on this list that come back are Bryant and Carter. The rest are gone. Thank goodness.
I can see nothing but lineman and maybe ONE DB IN THIS YEAR’S DRAFT.
There are a few keepers like Wheeler and Adams on the lsit but the rest will test the market.
Kelly is the last really bad value on this team. If we draft well Kelly will not start next year (see Seymour). I am sure McClain gets cut since no one will offer us even a cup of coffee in a deal. Lechler and Leinart will be gone as well.
Need more first and second round picks. That happens in 2014.
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I do like Shaughnessy, but he is really only serviceable as a back-up/run stuffing DE
December 21st, 2012 at 11:34 am
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 11:33 am
Panthers 38 Raiders 13
FIRE REGGIE NOW.
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Dude……. Reggies’s going nowhere
December 21st, 2012 at 11:34 am
8RaiderReign8 Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 11:32 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 11:26 am
guest123 Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 11:24 am
Likelhood we have already seen the last time Seymour suits up in a Raider uniform?
I say 99.9 percent. What do you think?
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yep..
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How much are we on the hook for if he doesnt retire and we cut him?
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ZERO.
Apparently there was some language in the contract that makes it void at the end of this season.
You can thank Reggie later.
December 21st, 2012 at 11:34 am
Panthers 38 Raiders 13
FIRE REGGIE NOW.
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That’s minimum 8 pts for the Carolina kicker right there! I’m thinking of picking him up!
December 21st, 2012 at 11:35 am
Shaughnessy needs to be made into the mold of Justin Smith.
A 3-4 DE.
December 21st, 2012 at 11:35 am
I beleiev there are sevearl hc’s and coordinaotrs that would reperesent a genuiune “instant upgrade”.
i think there are some peices on this team now that can win and produce better than 4-10
replace the head coach
chip kelly, marc trestman, perry fewel, dom capers
if we just go for an oc
try to get gus mahlzahn, dana holgerson, chad morris
Bring someomn that can do something with all of this wonderful spped on offense.
pryor dmac moore dhb reece streetr ausbury jones
Any fool could see a little misdirection, a few play fakes could give the defense a half second pause is enough of a lane for any of the guys i just mentioned to get to the endzone.
December 21st, 2012 at 11:35 am
MiamiRaider78 Says:
December 20th, 2012 at 7:13 pm
“I’ll take Pryor over Cam 10 times out of 10″
?
Based off of stats or Madden 13?
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Do you and Eastoaklander really not understand my rationale behind that stance?
I explained it in pretty good detail why I like Pryor.
December 21st, 2012 at 11:36 am
Score?
December 21st, 2012 at 11:36 am
@Mistic1
Do you really think Reggie is going to fire DA?
Not saying he shouldn’t, but taking in account of the Raider history, do you think he will?
December 21st, 2012 at 11:36 am
Pryor over Cam?
Id like to hear this one…
Proceed.
December 21st, 2012 at 11:36 am
ZERO.
Apparently there was some language in the contract that makes it void at the end of this season.
You can thank Reggie later.
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And these people say Reggie is a bad GM. He’s has made a lot of good decisions and has only really made 1 long-term whiff… Branch’s contract
December 21st, 2012 at 11:38 am
8RaiderReign8 Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 11:36 am
ZERO.
Apparently there was some language in the contract that makes it void at the end of this season.
You can thank Reggie later.
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And these people say Reggie is a bad GM. He’s has made a lot of good decisions and has only really made 1 long-term whiff… Branch’s contract
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Id hold off on calling that a whiff too.
You wont find 1 person in the NFL that says Branch isnt a ‘player’.
He hasnt been perfect but he has all the tools you want in a safety.
December 21st, 2012 at 11:39 am
Mistic….
DA and Reggie aint going nowhere. Get over it. Talk about something more rational
December 21st, 2012 at 11:39 am
Mistic
Cable is pretty bad??????
Take a look at Seattle’s top two picks in the last six drafts and you will see that 9 OF THE 12 PICKS WERE TAKEN ON IN THE BOX PLAYERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mr. Davis would not let that happen. That was Cable’s preference all along and he said so in interviews. I watched them. It is a primary reason he was not retained.
FURTHER, YOU THINK CABLE WAS A BUFFOON. WRONG AGAIN. HE OBVIOUSLY IS A KEY PART OF SEATTLE’S TURNAROUND!!!!!!!
“Ask any Seattle player, and he will speak of how important Cable has been. He has helped give Seattle its physical mindset. (Running back Marshawn) Lynch even waited for reassurance that Cable would be back for 2012 before he agreed to re-sign.”
Schefter opined that Cable is on track to be considered for another head coaching gig in the NFL based on the wonders he has worked with the Seahawks.
Why is it always the coaches with you guys??
Are you old enough to remember when the Raiders actually had talented players? Do you know what that looks like???? Talented teams do not get b*tch slapped on the line of scrimmage for a decade due to bad coaching with seven different staffs over a decade.
HINT; GET BETTER PLAYERS
December 21st, 2012 at 11:39 am
Reggie had quite a few whiffs in free agency.
December 21st, 2012 at 11:40 am
Id hold off on calling that a whiff too.
You wont find 1 person in the NFL that says Branch isnt a ‘player’.
He hasnt been perfect but he has all the tools you want in a safety.
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I say that because it he had franchised him we would have seen his stock fall after his play this year.
For a guy that can play he hasnt made many “plays”
December 21st, 2012 at 11:40 am
Reggie had quite a few whiffs in coaching hires.
December 21st, 2012 at 11:41 am
Reggie had quite a few whiffs in the draft.
December 21st, 2012 at 11:41 am
Raider Riff Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 11:35 am
MiamiRaider78 Says:
December 20th, 2012 at 7:13 pm
“I’ll take Pryor over Cam 10 times out of 10″
?
Based off of stats or Madden 13?
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Do you and Eastoaklander really not understand my rationale behind that stance?
I explained it in pretty good detail why I like Pryor.
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Pryor over Cam…ummmm ok….
Cam dominated College, had a very impressive rookie year (breaking passing records). Agreed he is having a Sophmore slump.
Pryor struggled against good and even decent college teams, has looked horrible except for one good run and pass during preseason. Looks completely lost on most downs.
You think Pryor is better because he has a better arm??? Wow, just wow…
December 21st, 2012 at 11:42 am
I’ll agree that it’s waaay too early to say the Branch deal was bad. Some saying comes to mind about draining swamps and alligators and I’m sympathetic to the situation Branch is in. Not going to say he didn’t crap the bed on multiple occasions though. Just that some of that frustration of playing with street free agent quality corners has to take its toll.
Still, Branch is on notice and should be.
December 21st, 2012 at 11:42 am
HINT; GET BETTER PLAYERS
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Yeah the Raiders have been longing for real football players for years. Remember when Fargus was our starting RB?
December 21st, 2012 at 11:43 am
I think Reign 8 and east oak are the only guys that get it.
I am guessing they remember how the great Raider teams of the 60’s,70’s and 80’s were built and that superior line play solves many problems.
Something we have lacked since 2002.
December 21st, 2012 at 11:44 am
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 11:40 am
Reggie had quite a few whiffs in coaching hires.
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Technically Reggie only hired 1 coach
December 21st, 2012 at 11:44 am
The Raiders are an 8.5 point underdog to a 5-9 team.
Thanks Reggie.
December 21st, 2012 at 11:45 am
Ive been calling for pass rush & Oline for the off-season the past 2 years.
December 21st, 2012 at 11:46 am
guest123 Says:
Likelhood we have already seen the last time Seymour suits up in a Raider uniform?
I say 99.9 percent. What do you think?
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Let’s hope.
December 21st, 2012 at 11:46 am
Reggie hired Knapp.
December 21st, 2012 at 11:46 am
Guest123 Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 11:42 am
I’ll agree that it’s waaay too early to say the Branch deal was bad. Some saying comes to mind about draining swamps and alligators and I’m sympathetic to the situation Branch is in. Not going to say he didn’t crap the bed on multiple occasions though. Just that some of that frustration of playing with street free agent quality corners has to take its toll.
Still, Branch is on notice and should be.
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Good point. He looked a lot better with his corners from last year. Although they werent that great either.
Maybe it was growing pains learning the D scheme. It will be interesting if we still see Tarver next year.
December 21st, 2012 at 11:47 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 11:45 am
Ive been calling for pass rush & Oline for the off-season the past 2 years.
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You and me both. I wanted Raji
December 21st, 2012 at 11:47 am
The way the Raiders became a power was by building the lines with high picks then getting someone to carry the ball with later picks.
Perhaps that was more Ron Wolf than Mr Davis but that is the way we did it;
Hewritt Dixon 8th round by Denver
Clem Daniels Free Agent
Hubbard 11th round
Van Eegahn 3rd round
Clarence Davis 4th round
Banaszak 5th round
Charlie Smith 4th round
Don Highsmith 13th round
The only high round picks we invested on a RB in the history of the Raiders were Allen 1st, Kaufman 1st Bell 2nd and DMAC 1st.
Even Bo was a 7th rounder because of his two sport option.
Point is the game has not changed. REPEAT. IT HAS NOT CHANGED.
Why do you think PEYTON PICKED THE BRONCOS? THEY WERE 6TH IN THE LEAGUE IN RUSHING LAST YEAR AND 4TH IN TEAM DEFENSE!!!!!!!!
Build the lines and half the people on this blog could get yardage.
The reclamation project success that Oakland had was a result of Upsahw, Shell, Otto, Dalby, Mosebar, Lawrence, Marvin etc. NOT COACHING OR MONEY OR MYSTIQUE!
December 21st, 2012 at 11:49 am
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 11:46 am
Reggie hired Knapp.
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It doesnt matter who hired him. It matters if he’s still on the team. Something about learning from your mistakes.
However, if Knapp stays and the O improves next year you gotta give it to Reggie for sticking with his guns.
December 21st, 2012 at 11:50 am
I wanted Raji too. I threw up a little in my mouth when DHB slapped on a Raider cap right before the pick was announced.
December 21st, 2012 at 11:50 am
Branch is weak sauce
December 21st, 2012 at 11:51 am
Charlie Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 11:47 am
The way the Raiders became a power was by building the lines with high picks then getting someone to carry the ball with later picks.
Perhaps that was more Ron Wolf than Mr Davis but that is the way we did it;
Hewritt Dixon 8th round by Denver
Clem Daniels Free Agent
Hubbard 11th round
Van Eegahn 3rd round
Clarence Davis 4th round
Banaszak 5th round
Charlie Smith 4th round
Don Highsmith 13th round
The only high round picks we invested on a RB in the history of the Raiders were Allen 1st, Kaufman 1st Bell 2nd and DMAC 1st.
Even Bo was a 7th rounder because of his two sport option.
Point is the game has not changed. REPEAT. IT HAS NOT CHANGED.
Why do you think PEYTON PICKED THE BRONCOS? THEY WERE 6TH IN THE LEAGUE IN RUSHING LAST YEAR AND 4TH IN TEAM DEFENSE!!!!!!!!
Build the lines and half the people on this blog could get yardage.
The reclamation project success that Oakland had was a result of Upsahw, Shell, Otto, Dalby, Mosebar, Lawrence, Marvin etc. NOT COACHING OR MONEY OR MYSTIQUE!
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Good insight! Larry Fitz or Calvin Johnson wouldn’t hurt though. You also left out Tim Brown
December 21st, 2012 at 11:52 am
Guest123 Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 11:50 am
I wanted Raji too. I threw up a little in my mouth when DHB slapped on a Raider cap right before the pick was announced.
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LOL… I kicked a trash can
December 21st, 2012 at 11:52 am
Show me what ya got, what ya got Raji…
December 21st, 2012 at 11:59 am
Charlie Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 11:39 am
Mistic
Cable is pretty bad??????
Take a look at Seattle’s top two picks in the last six drafts and you will see that 9 OF THE 12 PICKS WERE TAKEN ON IN THE BOX PLAYERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mr. Davis would not let that happen. That was Cable’s preference all along and he said so in interviews. I watched them. It is a primary reason he was not retained.
FURTHER, YOU THINK CABLE WAS A BUFFOON. WRONG AGAIN. HE OBVIOUSLY IS A KEY PART OF SEATTLE’S TURNAROUND!!!!!!!
“Ask any Seattle player, and he will speak of how important Cable has been. He has helped give Seattle its physical mindset. (Running back Marshawn) Lynch even waited for reassurance that Cable would be back for 2012 before he agreed to re-sign.”
Schefter opined that Cable is on track to be considered for another head coaching gig in the NFL based on the wonders he has worked with the Seahawks.
Why is it always the coaches with you guys??
Are you old enough to remember when the Raiders actually had talented players? Do you know what that looks like???? Talented teams do not get b*tch slapped on the line of scrimmage for a decade due to bad coaching with seven different staffs over a decade.
HINT; GET BETTER PLAYERS
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cable is a decent position coach nothing more.
sucked as an oc and sucked as a head coach
end of story
December 21st, 2012 at 11:59 am
Reign
Johnson and Fitz are not good enough to turn around the fortunes of their teams. WR’s on their own are not difference makers. They need many complementary pieces.
Whether you like it or not the lines(and backers to an extent) will be our focus with our top three picks for the next two years. We will do that to build a core and start controlling the lines. The results will be wins.
9 of your starting 22 (41%) plays exclusively in the box.
OLines create time and space. Dlines destroy time and space.
THAT IS WHAT THE GAME IS ABOUT. The rest of the pieces fill in the gaps. (See Johnson and Fitz).
We need to build through the draft and expend enough high round draft picks on lineman to ensure superior line play. The way the Raiders used to do it.
We have 10 years of evidence to show that what we have been doing DOES NOT WORK!
December 21st, 2012 at 12:00 pm
Mistic
Very limited insight.
Perhaps you could share some supporting evidence as opposed to simply emotional conjecture.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:01 pm
The Raiders are an 8.5 point underdog to a 5-9 team.
Thanks Reggie.
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I predict the second half will be mostly garbage time.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:01 pm
8RaiderReign8 Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 11:39 am
Mistic….
DA and Reggie aint going nowhere. Get over it. Talk about something more rational
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lol
I say palmer stinks i get in return “talk about something else”
I say allen stinks in return i get “Talk about something else”
not sure if you know this but those are very important post in football hc and qb
we suck in both areas
plain honest truth
December 21st, 2012 at 12:01 pm
The biggest reason we are what we are is the pass rush and Oline.
Period.
Spit all the agenda filled rhetoric about the coach/GM you like or dislike, it comes down to the pass rush & Oline.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:02 pm
guest123 Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 12:01 pm
The Raiders are an 8.5 point underdog to a 5-9 team.
Thanks Reggie.
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I predict the second half will be mostly garbage time.
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4-10 vs 5-9..
Brother, the whole game is garbage time.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:03 pm
You cant say Dennis Allen sucks 14 games into the first season as a HC.
You just cant.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:04 pm
I mean, you can.
But then we would know you are an agenda filled, ignorant fan boy.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:04 pm
Well at least I can get some garbage time fantasy points from Streater and Carolina’s kicker hopefully. Won’t be a total loss.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:05 pm
Dav i was right about d12 .. the kid only has one post move.. that same old spin where he brings the ball down to get stripped by anyone who reads a scouting report.. without his hops hes pretty inefective.. really really needs to work on his offense…
December 21st, 2012 at 12:06 pm
mean, you can.
But then we would know you are an agenda filled, ignorant fan boy.
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Interesting take. We can debate all we want call him names like titty monkey and whatnot. But at the end of the day (DA’s favorite catchphrase), he’s the HC going into next training camp.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:07 pm
Charlie Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 12:00 pm
Mistic
Very limited insight.
Perhaps you could share some supporting evidence as opposed to simply emotional conjecture.
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were you not here when he coached in oakland?
he was a decent line coach
when he called the offense they were awful
he was 17-27 as the head coach here
his total body of work as a head coach is 28-62?!?!?!
I guess people that say he is a good head coach would also view palmers 8-16 and 37 turn overs as “good” as well.
smh
as a head coach
December 21st, 2012 at 12:08 pm
Marks hair Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 12:05 pm
Dav i was right about d12 .. the kid only has one post move.. that same old spin where he brings the ball down to get stripped by anyone who reads a scouting report.. without his hops hes pretty inefective.. really really needs to work on his offense…
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Kid isnt even close to being 100% and is still putting up monster numbers.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:09 pm
The reason we have no pass rush is because we let our only pass rusher walk without attempting to restructure his contract and then replacing him with NO ONE.
Why have the Raiders scored only three rushing TD’s all season?
Because Reggie let our best running back walk without offering him a big enough contract to convince him to stay and replacing him with NO ONE.
How many rushing TD’s does Mike Bush have alone this season?
It’s on Reggie.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:09 pm
I hope he fails.
But D12 isnt the one move pony he was early in his career.
BSPN pushed that angle for so long that people still think its true.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:10 pm
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 12:09 pm
The reason we have no pass rush is because we let our only pass rusher walk without attempting to restructure his contract and then replacing him with NO ONE.
Why have the Raiders scored only three rushing TD’s all season?
Because Reggie let our best running back walk without offering him a big enough contract to convince him to stay and replacing him with NO ONE.
How many rushing TD’s does Mike Bush have alone this season?
It’s on Reggie.
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That might be the steamiest pile of crap typed on this blog in weeks!..
Congrats man.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:12 pm
No doubt hes a freak.. but just like shaq or iverson, if he has a booboo that slows him down he cant score 1on1..
December 21st, 2012 at 12:13 pm
Marks hair Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 12:12 pm
No doubt hes a freak.. but just like shaq or iverson, if he has a booboo that slows him down he cant score 1on1..
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LOL.. nice..
Lets remember he had no off-season to train with the back surgery and all..
Not like he was out bowling and stuff…
December 21st, 2012 at 12:14 pm
The 2012 season was a big disappointment and a lot of us bought a bill of preseason goods that weren’t tied to reality.
Reggie knew the score in free agency and mostly stayed away from it. He’s got cap hell to deal with and this has to be unwrapped carefully before we can recover.
The only thing that would make me call for Reggie’s head is if the team quit on DA. But I think the team is still trying hard despite being outgunned.
You guys wanting Reggie fired already aren’t seeing the bigger picture. Who out there qualified for a GM gig would come to Oakland and knowing the financial situation he’s stepping into. So if not Reggie, then who? Give some names and then give some incentives.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:14 pm
Mike Bush 5 rushing TD’s this season
2012 Oakland Raiders 3 rushing TD’s
Smooth move Reggie.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:15 pm
I find it awesome how everyone was clowning us and making us out as huge losers in the 4 team D12 trade.. How we were dumb for not getting Bynum… Now look.
WE WON.
Rob Hennigan > Your GM.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:15 pm
Isn’t Mike Bush on IR?
December 21st, 2012 at 12:16 pm
Yes.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:16 pm
guest123 Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 12:14 pm
The 2012 season was a big disappointment and a lot of us bought a bill of preseason goods that weren’t tied to reality.
Reggie knew the score in free agency and mostly stayed away from it. He’s got cap hell to deal with and this has to be unwrapped carefully before we can recover.
The only thing that would make me call for Reggie’s head is if the team quit on DA. But I think the team is still trying hard despite being outgunned.
You guys wanting Reggie fired already aren’t seeing the bigger picture. Who out there qualified for a GM gig would come to Oakland and knowing the financial situation he’s stepping into. So if not Reggie, then who? Give some names and then give some incentives.
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They cant.
They have no names for GM.
And all they can say for HC is Gruden.
Peeing in the wind.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:17 pm
He still has two more rushing TD’s than our entire team.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:17 pm
No doubt hes hurt.. just saying he has 2 tricks.. spin move and jump hi.lol. we’ll send him to work with hakim or jabbar..
December 21st, 2012 at 12:17 pm
Mr. Polian.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:18 pm
Mike Bush is gonna get cut by the Bears this off-season.
He had a great year though… *Shooter McGavin voice*
December 21st, 2012 at 12:20 pm
Marks hair Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 12:17 pm
No doubt hes hurt.. just saying he has 2 tricks.. spin move and jump hi.lol. we’ll send him to work with hakim or jabbar..
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Bro.
He’s worked with Hakeem.
He has a left and right hook. He has been using it for 2 years.
Youtube it.
That BSPN line is old news man.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:21 pm
Reggie didn’t stay away from FA. He failed to sign any players.
He tried. He didn’t offer enough money to players like Porter and others, so they signed else where.
Reggie will have the same problem this season.
No one wants to sign with a 4-12 team unless you over pay.
FIRE REGGIE NOW.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:21 pm
I would hire a monkey in a little suit before id let krapp back in the building..
December 21st, 2012 at 12:21 pm
Dwight grew up left handed, broke his wrist and had to learn everything right handed.
Hes ambidex…you know the word. LOL.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:22 pm
No one said he had a great year. But he did have more rushing TD’s than our entire team.
That is not good.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:22 pm
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 12:21 pm
Reggie didn’t stay away from FA. He failed to sign any players.
He tried. He didn’t offer enough money to players like Porter and others, so they signed else where.
Reggie will have the same problem this season.
No one wants to sign with a 4-12 team unless you over pay.
FIRE REGGIE NOW.
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WE DIDNT/DONT HAVE ANY MONEY!!
Is it that hard to understand?!?
December 21st, 2012 at 12:24 pm
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 12:22 pm
No one said he had a great year. But he did have more rushing TD’s than our entire team.
That is not good.
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They happened to make it to the goal line more than us.
Whoopy.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:26 pm
DennisAllensVisor Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 12:04 pm
I mean, you can.
But then we would know you are an agenda filled, ignorant fan boy.
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Dude….Folks were saying DA sucked after like 3 games.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:27 pm
They made it to the goal line more than us because we $UCK.
How many times did we make it to the goal line the season before Reggie took over?
It’s on Reggie.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:28 pm
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 12:27 pm
They made it to the goal line more than us because we $UCK.
How many times did we make it to the goal line the season before Reggie took over?
It’s on Reggie.
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LOL.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:28 pm
Bspn? I watch every laker game.. if he has a hook, its super inconsistant.. Meanwhile Kobe Bryant has added a beautiful sky hook.. haven’t missed 1 yet this season I think he’s 5 for 5. If D12 could hit some free throws his other deficiencies would be hard to notice..
December 21st, 2012 at 12:28 pm
So much logic fail in this place.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:28 pm
Dr. Hunter
Wimbley sucks and wasnt worth the money. Look at what he’s done in Tennessee
Bush wasn’t worth keeping. Just look at Goodson
December 21st, 2012 at 12:29 pm
The reason we didn’t have any money is because Reggie spent millions on free agent BUSTS like Mike Briesel, Bartell and Spencer.
It’s on Reggie.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:30 pm
Marks hair Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 12:28 pm
Bspn? I watch every laker game.. if he has a hook, its super inconsistant.. Meanwhile Kobe Bryant has added a beautiful sky hook.. haven’t missed 1 yet this season I think he’s 5 for 5. If D12 could hit some free throws his other deficiencies would be hard to notice..
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Bingo.
His problem is at the line. And only there.
Google “dwight howard no moves myth”
Dwight has been in a Faker uniform for what? 20 games..
I think I might have watched him play a little more than others…
Your welcome.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:31 pm
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 12:29 pm
The reason we didn’t have any money is because Reggie spent millions on free agent BUSTS like Mike Briesel, Bartell and Spencer.
It’s on Reggie.
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LOL!!!!!
Please, keep going… you cant pay for entertainment like this while at work..
December 21st, 2012 at 12:33 pm
Reggie signed Mike Brisel to a whopping 5 year 20 million dollar contract.
That was not smart.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:34 pm
I think we can all agree that Reggie could have spent that money more wisely.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:34 pm
DennisAllensVisor Says:
I mean, you can.
But then we would know you are an agenda filled, ignorant fan boy.
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They think he plays for a different team, metaphorically speaking. They’re not going to like him whether he wins here or not.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:34 pm
The O-Line has started to mesh realy well the last few weeks.
But I dont expect you to admit that.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:35 pm
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 12:33 pm
Reggie signed Mike Brisel to a whopping 5 year 20 million dollar contract.
That was not smart.
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Its only 4 mill a year. That’s not horrible. Also, Bartell and Spencer are free agents after this year.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:35 pm
He can’t play.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:36 pm
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 12:34 pm
I think we can all agree that Reggie could have spent that money more wisely.
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Yeah, but who should he have gotten as a RG or C?
December 21st, 2012 at 12:36 pm
Whiffs.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:37 pm
Brisiel was our best OLineman last game.
Check the tape.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:37 pm
He should have kept Satele.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:38 pm
If you only show 1 post move in 20 games its pretty much all you got.. watch an elite center/player.. lots of moves.. no need to pour over yrs of film to find a few highlights..
December 21st, 2012 at 12:38 pm
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 12:36 pm
Whiffs.
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Whiffs? both started the year better than last years corners for half the price.
Also, Spencer is IR’d and Bartell got hurt as well
December 21st, 2012 at 12:38 pm
Brisel is a stud.
Okay Now who is the fan boy?
December 21st, 2012 at 12:39 pm
Scrubs who get hurt.
Thanks Reggie.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:39 pm
109 . Yup. Biggest mistake next to krapp
December 21st, 2012 at 12:39 pm
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 12:37 pm
He should have kept Satele.
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Now I know you’re full of it.
Satele is on IR!!!!!!!!!!!
December 21st, 2012 at 12:40 pm
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 12:38 pm
Brisel is a stud.
Okay Now who is the fan boy?
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Never said that.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:41 pm
Satele got way too much $.
I wanted to keep him, but not at that price.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:41 pm
The worst player let go over the last 3 years was …. Stevie Brown. I hate watching NFL Network seeing that he has 7 ints.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:42 pm
I wanted to keep Stevie Brown too, thanks Hue.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:42 pm
He has 9 INTs actually…
December 21st, 2012 at 12:43 pm
3 rushing TD’s speaks for itself.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:44 pm
DennisAllensVisor Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 12:42 pm
He has 9 INTs actually…
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Jimminy Crickett
December 21st, 2012 at 12:44 pm
How many rushing TDs does GB have?
December 21st, 2012 at 12:46 pm
Rodgers must have 3 himself.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:47 pm
Are you gonna count that…really?..
I mean.. honestly.. are you gonna use those?
Be real with me.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:48 pm
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 12:46 pm
Rodgers must have 3 himself.
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Dude… Just stop
December 21st, 2012 at 12:48 pm
Yeah.. i started chanting stevie brown when i wanted a turnover.. the kid had some obvious mojo.. i think that was an al cut..
December 21st, 2012 at 12:49 pm
Marks hair Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 12:48 pm
Yeah.. i started chanting stevie brown when i wanted a turnover.. the kid had some obvious mojo.. i think that was an al cut..
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I thought about that.
Would Al have cut a young DB with speed in favor of a slow white guy?…
Doesnt fit Al’s character..
December 21st, 2012 at 12:50 pm
And im sure Hue’s ego would have made him say something by now about not wanting to cut the kid, knew he was great etc etc…
December 21st, 2012 at 12:51 pm
I thought he was cut over that fast saftey al liked on special teams..
December 21st, 2012 at 12:52 pm
Marks hair Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 12:51 pm
I thought he was cut over that fast saftey al liked on special teams..
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Who?
Mitchell?
December 21st, 2012 at 12:52 pm
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
3 rushing TD’s speaks for itself.
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It’s going to be really hard for you once the realization sets in that Reggie and the coaches will still be here in 2013. I can’t imagine what a deep depression you’ll sink into.
Any chance you’ll take a page from your namesake’s playbook and deep throat a 12 gauge?
December 21st, 2012 at 12:53 pm
I thought about that.
Would Al have cut a young DB with speed in favor of a slow white guy?…
Doesnt fit Al’s character..
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Either way, it’s moves like that that make me happy we actually have a GM who won’t let good players get away. And to think… he was Undrafted pick-up. That would have helped the ‘ol cap situation.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:54 pm
And now, here’s one from the Too Many Blows To The Head Department;
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/21/michael-vick-my-prime-years-are-ahead-of-me-im-just-getting-started/
December 21st, 2012 at 12:54 pm
It’s going to be really hard for you once the realization sets in that Reggie and the coaches will still be here in 2013. I can’t imagine what a deep depression you’ll sink into.
Any chance you’ll take a page from your namesake’s playbook and deep throat a 12 gauge
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Don’t let him off that easy. I want to see him in here next year.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:54 pm
Dwight Howard is no David Lee
December 21st, 2012 at 12:56 pm
It is going to be really hard on Raider fans this Sunday.
Thanks Reggie.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:57 pm
Philip Adams fresh off a bruised cocunut returning punts?
Good, maybe he will forget he sucks at it.
Re-sign Yamon!!!!
December 21st, 2012 at 12:57 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 12:54 pm
Dwight Howard is no David Lee
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MAN!
I was called names in here last year for saying Lee was an All Star!!!
December 21st, 2012 at 12:58 pm
cable is a decent position coach nothing more.
sucked as an oc and sucked as a head coach
end of story
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Actually the story hasn’t ended yet. Cable is the Assistant HC and Offensive Line Coach on a team that is playing better and better each week. In fact it is probably his offense your boy Russell is working with in Seattle. He has absolutely PASTED his opponents the last two weeks entering a major divisional game against the Whiners. Remember when our team played like that? But then Jackson took over, couldn’t manage a coin flip, couldn’t manage a game, put McClain out on the field after a gun incident, wouldn’t go for two up 12, dropped 80% of his games to end his tenure, and you think he’s a coach. While his current team is slipping. Amazing isn’t it..
December 21st, 2012 at 12:58 pm
Lee couldnt hold D12’s jock when it comes to defense and rebounding… but yea.. He’s locked in this year
December 21st, 2012 at 12:59 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 12:58 pm
cable is a decent position coach nothing more.
sucked as an oc and sucked as a head coach
end of story
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Actually the story hasn’t ended yet. Cable is the Assistant HC and Offensive Line Coach on a team that is playing better and better each week. In fact it is probably his offense your boy Russell is working with in Seattle. He has absolutely PASTED his opponents the last two weeks entering a major divisional game against the Whiners. Remember when our team played like that? But then Jackson took over, couldn’t manage a coin flip, couldn’t manage a game, put McClain out on the field after a gun incident, wouldn’t go for two up 12, dropped 80% of his games to end his tenure, and you think he’s a coach. While his current team is slipping. Amazing isn’t it..
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Cable has nothing to do with the offense other than the blockin scheme.
Carroll is the magician pulling those strings.
December 21st, 2012 at 1:00 pm
It is going to be really hard on Raider fans this Sunday.
Thanks Reggie.
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thanking Reggie for giving Raider fans hardons?
??
December 21st, 2012 at 1:01 pm
When Chip Kelly and Mike Vick are 11-5 for the Chiefs next season…
December 21st, 2012 at 1:01 pm
Carroll is the magician pulling those strings.
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Pete Carrol only works with the defense. But his defense is playing pretty dang good…
December 21st, 2012 at 1:01 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 12:57 pm
Philip Adams fresh off a bruised cocunut returning punts?
Good, maybe he will forget he sucks at it.
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LOL
December 21st, 2012 at 1:01 pm
guest123 Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 1:00 pm
It is going to be really hard on Raider fans this Sunday.
Thanks Reggie.
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thanking Reggie for giving Raider fans hardons?
??
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POST OF THE DAY.
Congrats man.
December 21st, 2012 at 1:01 pm
I was called names in here last year for saying Lee was an All Star!!!
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Leads the NBA in double-doubles, top 10 in points and rebounding.
All-Star?? pfffffftttt….
He deserves MVP votes!!!!!
December 21st, 2012 at 1:02 pm
Actually Tom Cable is just a good OLINE coach and assistant.
Even Papa said Hue Jackson was the real coach in 2010 which is why he got the job in 2011.
Tom cable is just a good Line coach/ MOTIVATOR. Any team looking to make him their next HC ..well good luck.
U think DA is bad? actually TC is a better coach then DA , i take it back. Even he took calls away from knappy
December 21st, 2012 at 1:03 pm
Likely my last post in here before Christmas. Please keep Christ in Christmas…
Merry Christmas Raider Nation,
peace.
December 21st, 2012 at 1:04 pm
Merry Christmas
December 21st, 2012 at 1:05 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 1:01 pm
Carroll is the magician pulling those strings.
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Pete Carrol only works with the defense. But his defense is playing pretty dang good…
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I didnt mean he called the plays..
Bevell is the man doing that.
December 21st, 2012 at 1:06 pm
guest123 Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 1:03 pm
Likely my last post in here before Christmas. Please keep Christ in Christmas…
Merry Christmas Raider Nation,
peace.
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God Bless bro.
December 21st, 2012 at 1:06 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 1:01 pm
I was called names in here last year for saying Lee was an All Star!!!
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Leads the NBA in double-doubles, top 10 in points and rebounding.
All-Star?? pfffffftttt….
He deserves MVP votes!!!!!
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That being said..
Magic > Warriors.
We own you guys this season
December 21st, 2012 at 1:06 pm
Well, every season actually.
December 21st, 2012 at 1:09 pm
142.DennisAllensVisor Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 12:59 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
December 21st, 2012 at 12:58 pm
cable is a decent position coach nothing more.
sucked as an oc and sucked as a head coach
end of story
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Actually the story hasn’t ended yet. Cable is the Assistant HC and Offensive Line Coach on a team that is playing better and better each week. In fact it is probably his offense your boy Russell is working with in Seattle. He has absolutely PASTED his opponents the last two weeks entering a major divisional game against the Whiners. Remember when our team played like that? But then Jackson took over, couldn’t manage a coin flip, couldn’t manage a game, put McClain out on the field after a gun incident, wouldn’t go for two up 12, dropped 80% of his games to end his tenure, and you think he’s a coach. While his current team is slipping. Amazing isn’t it..
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Cable has nothing to do with the offense other than the blockin scheme.
Carroll is the magician pulling those strings.
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Carroll is a defensive guy. Always has been. Darrell Bevell is the OC. Cable, due to Carroll’s additional responsibilities as Director of Football Operations (or something) plays a large role as Assistant Head coach. Probably Bevell’s offensive scheme, but no question about why the o-line is playing as well as they are and Seattle is improving weekly on offense.
Cable got the Raiders playing tough and physical again. Seattle is playing that way now, and players and media that follow the team are saying that Cable’s a major role in that.
He will have a HC gig long before the guy that replaced him in Oakland.
December 21st, 2012 at 1:11 pm
Branch needs to be rested in the next game.
No point in risking further injury.
Evaluate some more back up players.
December 21st, 2012 at 1:11 pm
Cable wont be a HC again.. Not in the NFL.
I like the guy, but lets be real.
December 21st, 2012 at 1:17 pm
Like I said If Tom Cable and Hue Jax as OC were with us for three years.. we would have been already deep into the playoffs.
December 21st, 2012 at 1:18 pm
WTF?!?!?
i wonder how many dirty secrets are in the nfl. Why did seau and belcher and carson blow their brains out?
Why are so many of these guys perverts and weirdos and alcoholics wife beaters and drug addicts?
I suggest that many of them have suffered from sexual and physical abuse, and have been effeminized through mis education.
Once exposed to the trappings of pro sports it is a potent mix of sex drugs and living in a disney world bubble.
We have to come out of this foolishness
THIS IS NOT OUR CULTURE AND THIS IT WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU IMITATE ANOTHER MANS CULTURE
http://www.cbn.com/700club/features/sports_roy_simmons.aspx
December 21st, 2012 at 1:20 pm
I was thinking of hiram eugene.. kept over stevie b.. could be wrong..
December 21st, 2012 at 1:25 pm
No u are .. hiram was out with an injury in preseason.
btw i was just gonna say HIRAM Eugene was not a good tackler but he could defend the pass. That was another good DB for the RAiders in 2010