Pre-minicamp notes
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Monday, June 2nd, 2008 at 8:19 pm in Oakland Raiders.
A few items before the Raiders convene for their mandatory three-day minicamp, the last time the team will be together in its entirety before training camp begins:
– There are those in the Raiders front office who aren’t sure if LaMont Jordan will show up for the Raiders minicamp Tuesday.
The smart move for Jordan would be to show up and play, forcing the Raiders’ hand as well as giving his next employer a reason to think he has the proper motivation to be productive.
I thought Jordan’s signing was a worthwhile gamble when the Raiders got him in free agency after serving as a backup to Curtis Martin. But the truth is, you never know how a running back will hold up in the NFL with 250-plus carries until he actually does it _ and Jordan simply didn’t hold up.
It will be interesting to see how Michael Turner fares with Atlanta. As LaDainian Tomilinson’s backup in San Diego, Turner’s stats were a virtual mirror of what Jordan did with the Jets.
– A quick story about Stuart Schweigert, who signed a four-year contract with the Redskins Monday.
An elementary school classmate of my daughter’s a few years ago had a rare form of muscular cancer and missed a year of school, undergoing agonizing rounds of chemotherapy and treatment. His family happened to be huge fans of the Raiders. He was a fan of Schweigert, well before the safety became the fans’ whipping boy.
I told Schweigert about it, and he urged me to set up a get-together. I e-mailed Amy Trask, and she said she would do everything in her power to make sure it happened. The boy’s blood cell counts were up and down because of the chemotherapy, and a couple of potential visits were shelved.
It got to the end of the year, the Raiders were circling the drain, yet when the boy was well enough to make to Alameda, it happened. He came to a practice, got to eat lunch with the players along with his father, and Schweigert did everything he could to make the kid feel special. As did the Raiders.
Do I think Schweigert got a bum deal in Oakland? Certainly not. But here’s hoping he turns it around in Washington.
– That said, if Schweigert thought it was tough as the last line of defense in Oakland, think of how hard they’ll come down on him in Washington when he misses a tackle while dealing with the ghost of Sean Taylor.
– CNN-SI’s Jim Trotter reports Odell Thurman is facing another suspension for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy. I think the only time I’ve ever heard of one of these reports being wrong in the case of a substance abuse violation was in the case of Charlie Garner in Philadelphia, and Trotter is an excellent reporter.
I made the point in the previous blog that “unless the Raiders already have some well-founded information” with regard to not claiming Thurman, they erred in not claiming him on waivers. If the report is correct, they probably did have good information.
Even so, why not claim Thurman anyway?
You get him for salaries which are paltry to begin with and that you may never have to pay. If he wins his appeal, you’ve got a shot at a reclamation project. If he doesn’t, you lose nothing because he doesn’t get paid on suspension.
You get hammered in the press, maybe, but since when have the Raiders ever cared about that?
– If Thurman did either miss a test or test positive, it didn’t happen when with regard to the Bengals’ OTAs. It happened before then. Once you’re in the program, you must essentially be on call and report to a test within 24 hours. It has nothing to do with being at the club facility or during a club function. It has nothing to do with when the club is practicing or not practicing.
You’re essentially at the whim of the NFL at all times, and Thurman, assuming the report is correct, managed to stay clean for a long time, only to slip up after he got reinstated.
By the way, in the NFL’s eyes, a missed test is the same as a positive test, for obvious reasons.
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June 2nd, 2008 at 8:20 pm
GO RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 2nd, 2008 at 8:25 pm
Go Stu!!!
You still sucked on the field.
June 2nd, 2008 at 8:29 pm
Jerry, why the obsession with signing this POS Thurman? He will never learn, and he would contribute nothing to the Raiders except headaches…put a sock in it for goodness sake.
June 2nd, 2008 at 8:30 pm
Lamont must go…………….soon.
June 2nd, 2008 at 8:32 pm
Give us something good, like what condition our cap is in right now, or what is new on the McFadden front, or maybe how great it would be for the Raiders to sign Chris Henry, lol.
June 2nd, 2008 at 8:33 pm
C J.Newberry signed with the chargers today.
June 2nd, 2008 at 8:33 pm
Dang……..Bo Didley’s dead.
June 2nd, 2008 at 8:43 pm
i think jerry gets his news from this site
June 2nd, 2008 at 8:43 pm
Newberry signs with chargers…..
wonder if them knees can hold up one more year.
June 2nd, 2008 at 8:47 pm
Hopefully no one clues Newberry in on his nodding problem. This could be good for us.
June 2nd, 2008 at 8:49 pm
Hey STR…
June 2nd, 2008 at 8:50 pm
Good Luck Stu! Hope you’re not scared to lay a solid hit now! The skins have been throwing money away for years , glad you got in on the rain! LOL!
June 2nd, 2008 at 8:57 pm
Stu w/ redskins huh…
June 2nd, 2008 at 8:58 pm
T.O. will score a few TD’s for sure
June 2nd, 2008 at 8:59 pm
Jordan still in the fold (for now)
June 1st has come and gone, which means the LaMont Jordan watch has officially started.
Jordan, under contract through 2009, hasn’t attended a single offseason activity. Raiders coach Lane Kiffin said he didn’t know if Jordan would be at the mandatory minicamp, which runs Tuesday through Thursday. As of today, teams can release players and spread the salary-cap hit over two years instead of one.
Jordan’s agent, Alvin Keels, checked in Monday afternoon to say his client was still a Raider “as of right now” and that Jordan “plans to be there” for minicamp.”
The question remains how long will as of right now last? Most everyone thought Jordan would have been released by now, considering his $9.7 million salary through 2009 and the recent drafting of Darren McFadden.
But, at least one league official familiar with the team — and more importantly, owner Al Davis — isn’t so sure Jordan’s pink slip is a foregone conclusion.
Davis refused to release Jordan last year, even when he clearly fell out of favor and rookie Michael Bush was available for activation. Then, when the Raiders drafted McFadden, Dominic Rhodes was the first to go when many figured it would be Jordan.
Kiffin has gone on the record to say the team doesn’t know what they have in Bush. Offensive coordinator Greg Knapp has gone on the record to say this offense needs three starter-quality backs.
With Justin Fargas and McFadden locked in, Jordan might be retained for that third-party insurance. Remember, injuries forced the Raiders to go through three starters last season so the crowded backfield came in handy.
Jordan would certainly love a fresh start somewhere else. We’ll see soon if he’ll get his wish.
Free safety Stuart Schweigert got his when the Raiders release him in May and he couldn’t be happier. He was signed by the Redskins on Monday, telling the Washington Post, “I feel like a 1,000-pound bear has been lifted off my chest.”
June 2nd, 2008 at 9:00 pm
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate/detail?blogid=11&entry_id=26941
June 2nd, 2008 at 9:00 pm
whats up dakota
June 2nd, 2008 at 9:04 pm
Just patiently waiting for Thursday…as a Spurs’ fan, who do you think will win the finals(not who do you want to win)?
June 2nd, 2008 at 9:13 pm
its going to be a good series to watch. i think the lakers will take it. hopefully yall can win atleast one of the first two thats over there and then take the title at home. doesnt the series go 2 over there 3 at home then 2 over there?
good luck bro
June 2nd, 2008 at 9:15 pm
STR, good man as always
yep 2-3-2
Lakers in 5.
night all
June 2nd, 2008 at 9:24 pm
From Darren McFadden´s Blog…..
- I am just getting back to Oakland from the Hall of Fame. Each team sends its rookies to Canton in order to learn about the history of the game. We had history with us because two of our Hall of Famers, Willie Brown and Ted Hendricks, went with us.
We flew out yesterday and got to Ohio at about 11 last night. Our wake up call came at 7:30 and then after breakfast we went to the Hall of Fame.
It was really cool seeing all of that history, learning about when the game started and seeing all of those great coaches and players in there.
You can tell things have changed just by looking at some of the cleats they have on display. They looked like work boots with spikes on the bottom. They have come a long way since then.
I was watching highlights of all the running backs. There was this one highlight when Dallas was playing Washington and they had the ball near the goalline. Tony Dorsett took the handoff, dipped inside, put his foot in the hole, spun and then bounced it outside. He left the defenders crashing into each other and scored. I know after watching that there are some things he did that I wouldn’t mind picking up.
It was a great trip. It’s so important to keep the legacy of the game going because these great players paved the way for all of us. You always have to appreciate the history and those who played the game before you. I know I do.
- I love the Bay Area. Weather is great and I’m going to love making it my home. I just haven’t found my spot to live just yet. I’ve been looking around for the last couple weeks but haven’t settled on anything. I found one spot in Pleasanton that I liked but it’s just a little too far from the facility. It would probably be a 45 minute drive each day and I don’t want to commute like that.
I’ve been looking in Pleasanton, Oakland Hills, Alameda. Coming from the South the places are a lot smaller than I’m used to, but don’t get me wrong I’m not looking for anything big. I want to start small, something with decent space but not too big. I don’t do much cooking and most of these places that I’m seeing don’t have yards.
The most important thing for me is proximity. I want to be close to work so I need to find a nice spot that’s not too far out.
If you have any ideas let me know.
June 2nd, 2008 at 9:26 pm
I remember one good hit Stuart made his whole career was on tony gonzales that made him have a concussion and couldnt stand up for about 3-4 minutes, damn you stu !! just ONE!
June 2nd, 2008 at 9:26 pm
Hey KoolKell, aren´t you in real state or something like that?….get on it pal.
June 2nd, 2008 at 9:28 pm
The site for McFadden´s blog is yardbaker.com
June 2nd, 2008 at 9:32 pm
I wonder if Jamarcus Russell can run faster than Seabass? both show a good beer belly
June 2nd, 2008 at 9:33 pm
i know Seabass can outrun Andrew Walter
June 2nd, 2008 at 9:37 pm
Redwings and penguins are on their 3rd overtime.
June 2nd, 2008 at 9:38 pm
Jerry,
Thanks for reminding me about the fact Thurman couldn’t avoid a test by skipping OTA’s. The rest of my deductive reasoning post seems true as per Trotter however. Given Goodell’s track record, the whole issue could be moot soon. What a waste.
Glad to hear Stu is getting another chance. Always felt he was a good guy playing in a garbage system behind a sub-par front 7. I don’t think he’ll be a pro bowler but he deserves a chance to play.
June 2nd, 2008 at 9:41 pm
JERRY - PLEASE snoop around about the defensive changes Stu and Spires both mentioned in recent weeks. Three open days to try to give us an idea if we’re going to run an NFL defensive scheme this year.
June 2nd, 2008 at 9:42 pm
Raider510,..might want to try and focus on women,..not concentrating on how other men look. Not that theres anything wrong with that.
June 2nd, 2008 at 9:45 pm
Question:
How does the elephant get out of SAFEWAY?
What does STU say to an indian nfl rookie?
Answer:
There’s no EFFIN way
Aye son, don’t play MANDEEP
June 2nd, 2008 at 9:46 pm
Are you all season ticket holders like me?…when they move to Pleasanton will that make you guys drive further?…or will it be closer,…for me it will be closer.
June 2nd, 2008 at 9:49 pm
you Saratoga chump go get a tranny serve some beef on your tacos, and tell the tranny it has to be beyond HOT
June 2nd, 2008 at 9:49 pm
Raider510,..is the punchline on your next post?
June 2nd, 2008 at 9:51 pm
Raider510,…sounds like you hang with trannies,..thats ok with me….its your life,..Im not judging.
June 2nd, 2008 at 9:57 pm
ok.?
June 2nd, 2008 at 9:58 pm
Why don’t you eat some peanuts like you normally do.
June 2nd, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Raider saratoga check it, i heard a TRANNIE is heatin up in degrees/just hold a man’s genital and think about alicia keys./
June 2nd, 2008 at 10:24 pm
That my dream Bob. We had Zach Miller walk in on a Saturday last year, and J Grove the year before that.
June 2nd, 2008 at 11:58 pm
Whats this talk of the Raiders building a stadium in Pleasanton?
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:03 am
Really?
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:08 am
http://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/stories/2008/01/07/daily54.html
Here is an article regarding the stadium being built in Dublin, CA. It would be ALOT closer to where I live at about 40-50 minutes away from San Jose. I would be ok with it but I would agree that there isn’t enough freeway interchanges for it to work. 680 runs north to south and 580 runs west to east and that is it. That area already gets way too much traffic and it would be hell with the stadium. Considering I don’t live right there, they can go ahead and build it but it would be a nightmare for the community.
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:09 am
http://www.coliseum.com/info/history.php
The McAfee Coliseum was built in 1966. I would say its about time the Raiders got a new stadium and I’d rather them do this than move back to L.A. or anywhere else.
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:12 am
http://www.insidebayarea.com/sports/ci_9440681
I would love to shut up 49er fans by seeing them move to L.A. It would be so fun to put that in their face after all the crap they have talked over the years. They should change the name 49ers because those only existed in San Francisco. The whole thing would be perfect.
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:13 am
Sounds good to me…
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:14 am
http://www.ibabuzz.com/raidersblog/2008/01/11/the-dublin-raiders/
I forgot Jerry posted this in the first place.
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:18 am
http://mvn.com/nfl-raiders/2008/01/11/oakland-raiders-looking-to-the-suburbs-for-a-new-stadium/
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:18 am
I’m tired. Goodnight.
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:29 am
Here’s a thought….. wait for the A’s to leave or even before. Construct a stadium in the existing parking lot, then tear down the old Coliseum and pave over for new parking. Honestly would it be sweet to not have the Niners around. Of course but when the Raiders start winning in the next couple of years, and we have the offense now to do it and maintain for many years, who will we get to talk crap to. Although it would be nice to see the Niners leave and get our sloppy seconds in the LA Coliseum while the new place is finished-and all the LA Raider fans would probably buy tickets every Sunday just to boo the crap out of them!!
June 3rd, 2008 at 5:13 am
hmm, cut jordan and hire travis henry, jsut for camp and to piss off shanny
June 3rd, 2008 at 5:39 am
Newberry to the Chokers is a pleasant surprise. Now if their starting center would pull a hammy forcing Newberry into the starting roll, the Raider defense would know Phillips snap count by watching Newberry’s head lift up when he snaps the ball. Please Jerry know more blogs about how you would build the team, thats 2 blogs on Thurman already, give it a rest and let kiffin and Davis do thier jobs. The obvious reason you don’t bring Thurman around is because the NFL starts punishing teams for a players conduct either this month or next.
June 3rd, 2008 at 5:42 am
Sorry thats No more blogs about Thurman please. We don’t need players with illegal habits roaming around the facility.
June 3rd, 2008 at 5:43 am
Thats goes for Henry too.
June 3rd, 2008 at 5:48 am
Jason Jones latest blog is more garbage to the eyes. He is still clinging to the resignation letter myth and how Davis has somehow made Kiffin mute. What a joke.
June 3rd, 2008 at 5:52 am
You do not sign Thurman because character counts.
Kiffin and I believe Davis are trying to change the culture and you do not want to send mixed messages to a relatively young team.
The NFL is a different league now. The days of the Tooz and the Snake are over. We do not want another Stacy Toran tragedy.
I like your work
June 3rd, 2008 at 5:53 am
I was going to finish by saying:
I like your work Jerry but pushing the signing of players with baggage is inconsistent with where this team needs to focus its energy.
June 3rd, 2008 at 5:57 am
Well I don’t know what kind of penalties teams will get for players conduct issues but they don’t need to loose draft picks over either one of those pot heads.
June 3rd, 2008 at 6:00 am
Jordan is around to see if he can bring anything to the table before they decide to release him. I am glad they are making the lazy s.o.b. come to camp and compete with the others. They don’t have to give him the reps either. If Bush looks good Jordan is a goner.
June 3rd, 2008 at 6:13 am
Kiffin’s demeanor will be scrutinized as Raiders begin minicamp
By Jason Jones - jejones@sacbee.com
Published 12:00 am PDT Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Raiders coach Lane Kiffin views the mandatory minicamp that begins today as no big deal.
It’s not that Kiffin sees no significance in having the entire team together for five practices over three days.
The fact is, most of the Raiders have attended some portion of this spring’s voluntary offseason program.
Following a flurry of free-agent additions and with many young players on the roster, most see the need to be at team headquarters in Alameda preparing for the 2008 season.
There have been notable exceptions: Running back LaMont Jordan, who is expected to be released soon, and defensive end Derrick Burgess, who works out on his own every offseason.
But there is plenty to accomplish this week, and several Raiders will look to establish themselves before training camp in July.
1. Kiffin. Much has been made of his demeanor at practice and exactly how much control he has after a tumultuous offseason that included Raiders owner Al Davis asking for his resignation. This minicamp marks Kiffin’s first time with the entire team since the offseason turned into a daytime soap opera.
Things appear to have calmed, but every move Kiffin makes is scrutinized. Is Davis quietly watching or has he muted his fiery personality? Everyone will be watching to see how Kiffin interacts with players and coaches.
2. Quarterback JaMarcus Russell. Now the Raiders’ offensive leader in his second season, he has been studious with the playbook and looks comfortable in his role. Russell needs to keep that up this week. Even though minicamp is non-contact, the coaching staff wants to see Russell make the correct decisions and not develop bad habits by forcing passes he wouldn’t make in game situations.
3. Wide receiver Javon Walker. Coming off a knee injury with Denver last season, Walker is working his way back to 100 percent. Russell is developing a rapport with Drew Carter, but Walker is the No. 1 receiver the Raiders have lacked.
Walker needs to show he has progressed well and will be healthy for training camp.
4. Wide receiver Johnnie Lee Higgins. This third-round pick from 2007 must show a grasp of the offense and better route running ability or risk not making the team. He played sparingly as a rookie, and the Raiders have added several wide receivers and shown no hesitation in cutting high draft picks (see third-round pick Quentin Moses last year). Higgins has value as a returner, but the more he can do, the better chance he solidifies his spot on the roster.
5. Burgess. He didn’t register double-digit sacks in 2007 for the first time in three seasons as a Raider. Has he put on the weight defensive coordinator Rob Ryan wants him to? Burgess wanted a new deal last year, before the Raiders’ spending spree this offseason. He can’t be happy with his contract in light of those given to Tommy Kelly (seven years, $50.5 million) and Terdell Sands (four years, $17 million) in back-to-back offseasons.
June 3rd, 2008 at 6:51 am
so basicly that michael has to win the job there really testing bush
June 3rd, 2008 at 6:56 am
who thinks Big Brown should be racing with a bad hoff
June 3rd, 2008 at 7:05 am
I think Bush is in better condition than Big Brown. If he’s not I don’t think Al will have him shot.
June 3rd, 2008 at 7:25 am
Run the horse bad foot and all…they all end up at the glue factory sooner or later anyhow…let the horse have his shot at immortality.
June 3rd, 2008 at 7:42 am
Jerry
I think your points about claiming Thurman area all valid, but the potential fine that could occur, should he screw up again, makes it an even tougher decision on claiming him.. I think your right, the team probably doesnt care about the negatitve publicity, but we have seen a more “media-friendly” approach by the team recently with regards to accessibilty to players and coaches. Im just not sure its a wise move from a PR stand point.
June 3rd, 2008 at 7:50 am
Here is some news on Nnamdi:
http://sports.espn.go.com/espnmag/story?id=3423742
June 3rd, 2008 at 7:52 am
Hilarious.
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June 3rd, 2008 at 7:53 am
Look at Goon over there on a dead thread trying to make his points…kind of pathetic really, lol.
Goon, come make your points over here with the rest of us.
June 3rd, 2008 at 7:54 am
I hope Phil whips out a big fat stogie when he beats Auerbach’s record IN BOSTON.
June 3rd, 2008 at 7:56 am
Bo, I think Jackson should smoke that stogie in Boston after game one if the Lakers win; Phil: 41-0 when winning game one.
June 3rd, 2008 at 7:58 am
The word is Hillary Clinton will bow out tonight…finally give Obama his props.
About time you tight-wad biotch.
June 3rd, 2008 at 8:00 am
Screw Newberry too. Have fun in SoCal not getting any playing time for pizza face Norv. Bolts are going down this year. LT is a cry baby and Rivers is gonna have a career ending injury. Norv wakes up and realizes he isn’t fit to be a head coach and checks into a mental institution. Merriman ends up sharing a cell with Nate Newton after trying to move 50,000 pounds of weed out of his house.
June 3rd, 2008 at 8:01 am
I guess as the Zen Master he wouldn’t be smoking a cigar, but maybe…..
incense.
June 3rd, 2008 at 8:02 am
Don’t be so sure Bo:
http://www.cigaraficionado.com/Cigar/Graphics/Archives/fe1098p1.gif
June 3rd, 2008 at 8:05 am
I think its great Newberry went to SD. Our guys have gotta have his number after practicing against him all 07.
He’s strong but not very quick, which is good for Tommy Kelly.
June 3rd, 2008 at 8:07 am
Dakota, that was a blunt (for you prairie hillbillies, blunt is urban slang for a huge J)
June 3rd, 2008 at 8:09 am
I certainly wouldn’t put it past Phil, lol.
How can I be a prairie “hill”billy?
Just curious.
June 3rd, 2008 at 8:10 am
Huff24,
No Way boogy Dublin residents want Raider fans stompin around their pretty suburbia. The Raiders belong in Oakland. I agree with Zay. The only positive thing with the A’s leaving is that it will be easier to construct a stadium in the parking lot.
June 3rd, 2008 at 8:13 am
Dakota Says:
Look at Goon over there on a dead thread trying to make his points…kind of pathetic really, lol.
Goon, come make your points over here with the rest of us.
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Dude, unfortunately, I think, I don’t have as much time as most so I finish what I start when I can. Problem with that?
June 3rd, 2008 at 8:23 am
Raiders are only one of three who shares their stadium with a baseball team. Send the A’s down the road ASAP. Build an all black Raiders stadium with Raiders Hall of Fame. No more dirt infield for a third of the season.
June 3rd, 2008 at 8:26 am
Dakota,
Actually, now that they have mapped the hillbilly genome (took a grad student an hour) the term “hillbilly” is now an officially recognized ethnographic subgroup.
You can take a hillbilly out of the hills, but you can’t un-mutate chromosome 14:
http://www.baltlantis.com/public/hillbilly.jpg
June 3rd, 2008 at 8:30 am
P.S. I found that pic by researching Danny Ainge’s family tree.
June 3rd, 2008 at 8:31 am
Goon,
No problem with it, just do it over here where people can see it…no one goes back to old threads…just friendly advice Goon.
June 3rd, 2008 at 8:35 am
Jerry West gives away Gasol to the Lakers and Kevin McHale gives away KG to the Celtics. Everyone and their dogs knew the NBA was gonna find a way to have these two in the finals. Lakers in five cuz Kobe always gets his way. Who is more of a cry baby b*tch? Kobe or LT??? Screw them all. Raiders are all the matters in this world!!!
June 3rd, 2008 at 8:38 am
Good one Bo. I used that exact picture in one of my posts months ago joking about the Arkansas Alumni that were trying to hire Kiffin away from the Raiders…great picture.
June 3rd, 2008 at 8:53 am
Jordan has to be gone, unless he wants to restructure his deal, which I doubt he will. He probably thinks that he’s a top back in the league and got a raw deal in Oakland. He seems like a classic finger pointer - everybody but him is responsible. Anyway, his attitude sux and Kiffin won’t want him around, plus he’s at best the third back now and third backs have to play special teams (I can’t imagine Jordan doing that). Fargas, McFadden, and Bush, with a couple of cheap journeymen vets and rookie FA’s, and camp will be set. We’ve got Echemandu in camp again, and he looked every bit as good as Jordan and continued to play and learn in the Zone scheme with the texans last year. Fargas and McFadden are safe, Bush has the lead on the 3rd spot, but if somebody shocks us, Bush would be the odd man out. I think Bush wins out just because he’s so big.
Even if his RB skills don’t translate to the NFL, he should be a great short yardage back with his size, which is exactly what we need to complement Fargas and McFadden. Who knows, like Kiffin said, Bush could be the best of the bunch. I can’t wait to see him play - it’s like getting the top 2 running backs in the draft two years in a row (if you exclude A. Peterson, who seems more like a god than a RB ;)).
If Al wants to screw with Jordan, which isn’t out of the question, he’ll hold onto him until Week 1, and cut him then. Jordan actually deserves it, based on his poor work ethic in learning the playbook (which he admitted that he didn’t study) and poor work ethic in the weight room (we all heard Sapp’s comments). Al won’t pay 4 mil for him, so don’t worry about it - it will happen in time with the likely scenario being he gets cut as soon as McFadden signs on the dotted line.
June 3rd, 2008 at 8:56 am
This guy hates the Lakers!
http://sports.espn.go.com/espnmag/story?id=3422313
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:05 am
Raider4life,
If the NBA wanted a Lakers-Celtics finals so badly, why didn’t it conspire to have the Celtics win the 2002 Eastern Conference Finals and get the matchup everyone wanted clear back in 2002?
If the NBA hates the Spurs so much, why did it allow the Spurs to defeat the Lakers in 2003?
If the NBA wanted the Lakers in the finals so badly, why did the ref miss the ball hitting the rim in game 4 against the Spurs that would have ended the game prior to the Barry play?
If the NBA wanted the Lakers in the finals so badly, why did they allow Utah to go over the back on all those rebounds in the semi-finals, or why didn’t Kobe get to the FT line in the WCF against the Spurs?
If the NBA wanted the Celtics to be in the finals so badly, why did they allow ATL to take the Celtics to 7 games in the 1st round?
If there are all of these NBA conspiracies to match teams in the finals, why didn’t the ref that bet on all the games blow the whistle on the NBA? Why hasn’t anyone in the past 25 years come forward with information like that? You can’t keep something like that a secret.
If Jerry West conspired to get the Lakers Pau Gasol, why did he wait until he was no longer the Grizzlies GM?
But I do agree with your Lakers in 5 prediction, lol.
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:11 am
Nice one Dakota, but come on pls. We all know both the KG and Gasol deals were BS. However, if anyone wants to bet on the Celtics let me know cuz I’m looking for some easy money and this one is too easy. Anyway screw the NBA, the Celtics and Kobe. Only one thing in life matters…RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:17 am
Raider4life
Okay…there may have been something fishy with the Gasol and KG deals, but the NBA had nothing to do with it….former Laker (West) and Celtics (McHale and Ainge) worked it out amongst themselves, lol.
I knew McHale would never trade KG to the Lakers…the Lakers offered them Odom and Bynum…the Wolves would be way better off right now had they taken the Lakers’ offer.
THANK YOU KEVIN!
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:21 am
The Raiders should keep LaMont.
He’ll be fired up after losing his position last year. He’s gonna want it back!
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:22 am
NO Thurman!!! He will damage team chemistry!
Gosh, what is the strange fascination with Thurman? Is there some sort of personal favor connection that requires McDonald to keep calling for signing Thurman?
Is he a Pro Bowl player? Is he a known leader of a winning NFL team? Has he impressed his team and other teams in the league with his plays? How many years of experience does he have? Two? and already he is suspended and did not play for one of those years?
It seems there is confusion with how Raiders resurrect players. Raiders want players who can play, who are proven but are not given the last opportunities to bow out because of other non-suspension-causing issues. These players are already well respected by the players in the league (Crazy Alzado comes to mind immediately) so they are immediately respected as productive players by team members. Signing these players make sense. They have the credentials, they have the on-field skills and work ethics and commitment to easily win team mate’s respect. They add to the team.
Thurman is a young SCREW-UP who could not handle life in the NFL. He reminds me of some child “stars” in Hollywood where they shine for a moment and then fade out with drug problems. Team members will not respect Thurman, they will be suspicious of his work ethics and commitment to the team. They will question the team management’s decision. Every mistake he makes will be seen as, “YOu see? He is a louse!” so he cannot do wrong. If he is on my team, I will not give him benefit of a doubt, I will expect him to impress me for at least the whole season, playing his heart out. That young man has dug a very deep hole for himself. He does NOT add to the team, he is a constant negative distraction. Why sign him?
We should be signing Asomugha and sort out the deal with Burgess ASAP and forget Thurman. I have been trying not to say this but if we lose Asomugha and Burgess, it will show Davis cares more about his own ego, pride and power than building a good product.
Forget Thurman and start asking why is Asomugha left unsigned? Why is Burgess not given a new deal?
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:28 am
Coach are you kiddin me?? At best Jordan is #5 on the depth chart plus he b*tches too much, won’t study the playbook and never gives 100%. You really want some clown like that? Hell no!! McFadden, Bush and Fargas together with O’neal and Griffith make up possibly the best young corp of backs. Jordan just adds a pile of sh*t to a great mix of young guys. Jordan will join Travis Henry and drunkas* hillbilly kicker Vanderjunk in the CFL.
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:30 am
You think so?
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:34 am
I’m trying to post a YOU TUBE VIDEO that will prove my point, but the site won’t let me…
Ha ha, and I know why.
See ya’ll later…
LMOL
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:35 am
Goto youtube and type in Lamont Jordan and watch the first video….
Them make your decision about Lamont and his dedication to his team and his community!
What do you do for free?
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:37 am
Like I said yesterday, if Lamont Jordan is on our roster for training camp or beyond, someone needs to take AD out behind the shed and put him out of our misery Old Yeller’ style, lol.
That fiasco last year when AD refused to waive Jordan because he was afraid that the Broncos or Chiefs might pick him up was ridiculous. Bush was ready to play at that time, and instead of seeing what we had in Bush, we kept fatboy…what a way to run a franchise…kinda like benching a hof RB in the early 90s over some personal BS…crazy.
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:41 am
I know what Dakota does for free?
Bashing Al Davis is like eating an ice cream in Hell….
Shouldn’t be and couldn’t be done! You’re opinion has become tired and useless!
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:44 am
STFU Dakota. You base all of your opinions on conjecture and speculation. Your argument is not based on any factual information.
Plus your constant Laker nonsense and refusal to admit anything has grown so very tired.
I implore you, please just STFU!!!
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:45 am
Coach what is going on between your ears to make this comment ?
# Coach Elkins Says:
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:21 am
The Raiders should keep LaMont.
He’ll be fired up after losing his position last year. He’s gonna want it back!
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:45 am
post #97 is right on the money
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:47 am
Keeping LaFat makes no sense at all unless they are not yet sure Bush is 100%. LaFat may be at minicamp this week, but I seriously doubt he makes it thru the week. Once they see how much stronger, faster and quicker Bush is they will tell LaFat to pack his bags and hit the plane for Toronto. LaFat disgraced the #34 jersey the past two years.
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:48 am
Coach is dead wrong about Lamont Jordan but he is dead on when it comes to Dakota. That dude is a know it all tool that is never wrong. Eff him!
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:49 am
Jordan’s out… as a manager … I hate to “fire” people… but enough is enough… with Echamandu back… who will play special teams…and be a serviceable back up… Jordan’s out.
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:51 am
Please Dakota, STFU, quit bashing Al…
baaaaaaaaa
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:52 am
Jerry, this blog is a haven for derelicts, ingrates, morons, nimrods, and rejects.
Make this blog registered before its too late.
Al, fire Rob Ryan and replace Seabass its almost too late.
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:54 am
Dakota Killa #99 Says:
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:48 am
…..Dakota. That dude is a know it all tool that is never wrong. Eff him!
____________________________________________________
I am always right, you know that Killa…
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:54 am
Dakota -
It has nothing to do with bashing Al. I could care less about Al. It’s about you shutting your hole because you are an asshole.
Jerry -
Mistabrown is a derelict that harrasses people when they don’t agree with him. Just ask Oakglenn. Effing hypocrite!
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:56 am
lol @ me harassing people!
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:57 am
Dakota is a perfect example of what is wrong with society today. He’s never wrong and always in denial when proven otherwise. Now please just STFU you backwoods hick!
Dakota is the very definition of being one of the sheep.
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:58 am
MistaBrown who do you want to replace Ryan and Seabass? I haven’t heard one player on defense say he needs to go. Seabass isn’t always great, but I would still say he is as good as half the kickers in the NFL. The defense this year is gonna be a lot better with the younger guys upfront, two shut down corners, moving Huff to free safety and getting rid of piece of worthless piece of sh*t Lil Stui.
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:58 am
Mistabrown must have a good case of denial kickin in too. I see you with all of the name calling when someone doesn’t agree with you. WAKE UP! You are the very thing that you rail against. Take a long look in the mirror numbskull.
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:59 am
Killa,
I didn’t even mention you by name in post 105 but you took offense why is that ?
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:59 am
Raider4life -
Mistabrown doesn’t know what he is talking about, clearly. He is just starting sh*t and then complaining when others do it. Hyprocrite.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:00 am
Mistabrown Says:
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:59 am
“Killa,
I didn’t even mention you by name in post 105 but you took offense why is that ?”
I just call them like I see them and I grow tired of your hypocritical ways. At least Dakota is confident in his ignorance. You are in complete denial. Just ask Oakglenn.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:00 am
Killa,
I have been proven wrong on occasion on this blog and I man up and admit it when I am wrong…it just happens so infrequently that you seem to think I am never wrong and never admit to being wrong, lol. I understand your confusion and anxiety on the subject.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:01 am
Dakota, I still love ya….
And you know what? You’re gonna grow to love me?
Later fella’s.
I’m divorced so I have to come oh here to get what I used to get from her, a lil verbal abuse.
p.s.
Dakota, please though, lay off AD for me a bit, he’s the only guy left from the old school, and he ain’t going anywhere. Both his parents lived to be over 100.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:02 am
Dakota Says:
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:00 am
“Killa,
I have been proven wrong on occasion on this blog and I man up and admit it when I am wrong…it just happens so infrequently that you seem to think I am never wrong and never admit to being wrong, lol. I understand your confusion and anxiety on the subject.”
Please let me have what you are smokin. You are delusional like most Laker fans. At least Coach Elkins still loves you, that should help your ego a little bit…
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:05 am
Coach…yeah that’s what we are afraid of. When AD is 100 he will still wanna bring back Jeff George. Of course AD is the Raiders and he deserves all the respect, but he needs to sit back, relax and let people who know what they are doing these days. AD needs to know is 2008 not 1978.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:07 am
To all you delusional guys who think the Celtics are gonna win please let me know cuz I can always use a lil extra cash. Kobe gets what Kobe wants.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:08 am
100 years old….jeeezuz, I hope not:
Here is a picture of AD at a press conference in 2029:
http://www.twincitiesmagic.com/graphics/old_vampire.jpg
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:09 am
Raider4life,
What player on defense is going to call out his DC? Are you going to walk into your boss’s office and tell him he has his head up his ass and he needs to go? Get real man…
Theres a 1000 unemployed kickers bring in a half dozen and let them compete with Jano.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:10 am
Dakota you know I agree with you, but that’s just wrong. LOL
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:11 am
What is our “cap” situation?
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:12 am
Killa are you OakGlenns evil twin or his alter ego today ?
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:13 am
Dakota Says:
someone needs to take AD out behind the shed and put him out of our misery Old Yeller’ style, lol.
Someone needs to do that to gWb if you know what I mean.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:13 am
MistaBrown. Everyone knows AD loves his players and always takes their side (aside from Marcus). If they thought Ryan was an idiot they would go to Al. I’m not saying Ryan is even close to being what his dad was in ‘85, but again who do you want to replace him. Also, name me an available kicker you want to replace Seabass. You talk all this sh*t without any solutions.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:13 am
Random who cares its not your money and free agency is pretty much over..
The cap is meaningless teams keep who they want regardless of the cap and when teams release an aging vet they point to the cap to appease the fans.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:14 am
The Raiders likely did not claim Thurman off waivers due to combination of good info and that it would take one of the 80 roster spots. No exemptions for the NFLE players has hurt teams this year.
I think with how physical the game is now, with the size and speed of players the roster limit has to increase. Somewhere around 60 active plus 5 practice squad when season starts and maybe 90 for offseason, minicamps etc.
That way you’ll have some real evaluation of players and you might have some more suprise players making a team that maybe didn’t have enough film.
A rookie salary cap would also allow teams to keep veteran players and harken back to the days before free agency when teams could grow there own and see the rewards instead of farming them to the highest bidder.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:15 am
Dakota,
The Gasol was the biggest B.S. in NBA history. He was gift wrapped for the Lakers. Didnt they trade him for Kwame Brown and a draft pick (which will now be a low pick). You cant tell me they couldnt have gotten more for a big man All Star in his prime.
Jerry West is somewhere laughing his a@@ off. Popovich is right when he said that trade needs to be investigated.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:15 am
Who wouldn’t want to play for Rob Ryan? (Well, other than players that care about winning, but those are so few and far in-between that they don’t count.) I mean, pizza parties and naps during team meetings, he never says a bad word about a player to the media, and you only have to learn about 4 pages of defensive schemes.
No wonder no player ever comes out against RR, who would?
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:16 am
Raider4life,
I said the solution do you read bits and pieces or just the parts you like?
BRING IN A DOZEN UNEMPLOYED KICKERS AND LET THEM COMPETE!
What dont you understand about competition?
Our defense was ranked 31 against the run what do the players need to tell AL DAVIS, whats wrong with you Raider4life ?
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:18 am
RaiderTW two thumbs up!!! Finally someone who knows the truth. The biggest terrorist the world has ever seen (including Hitler, Stalin and Genghis Khan) is GWB.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:18 am
Dakota,
What did you do beside being right about drafting McFadden, picking the Lakers in 5 over the Spurs, likeing the Cubbies and being a member of the Raider Nation.
You should be proud, one of the nation uses your name in his name.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:18 am
Raider4life Says:
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:07 am
“To all you delusional guys who think the Celtics are gonna win please let me know cuz I can always use a lil extra cash. Kobe gets what Kobe wants.”
That last sentence is right on the money. Typical rapist profile. It’s about control. “I don’t care if she wants it or not cuz I want it and I get what I want.” - Kobe Bryant after being acquitted of rape charges
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:19 am
Kinda like an illegitimate son, lol.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:19 am
dude your man crush on Dakota is so damn pathetic. I am embarassed for you bro.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:20 am
Raider4life, you have convinced in only 3 or 4 posts that you have your head firmly planted in your anus.
Post 132
GTFO out of here with that balderdash.
Jerry, you are fostering complete madness with this blog!
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:21 am
My wayward sperm has been found.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:22 am
Mistabrown Says:
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:12 am
“Killa are you OakGlenns evil twin or his alter ego today ?”
There are many people that think the same way about you as I do. Oakglenn is just a glaring example of your continued ignorance and hypocrisy. You are the prototypical “do as I say, not as I do” person. I feel very sorry for your kids!
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:22 am
MistaBrown what is wrong with you? Give me names. Name an unemployed kicker who can be brought in to compete with Seabass. Who is an unemployed DC who should be brought in to replace Ryan. Your so freakin smart give us some realistic names.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:24 am
RaiderTay,
That trade was not as one-sided as you might think…check this article out:
http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=8913
It talks about how Pau’s brother Marc, who was part of the trade to Memphis, was the Spanish league MVP this past season…he may end up better than Pau.
In the long run, Marc Gasol + $49 million in cap space + two first rounders and a second rounder may really set Memphis up to compete down the road.
Of course, once Marc comes over to the US, I think he should be reunited with Pau on the Lakers, lol.
Make it happen Jerry West!
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:24 am
Killa, why are you repeatedly speaking on behalf of OakGlenn ?
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:25 am
Raider4life -
When you argue with a fool you look like a fool yourself. Mistabrown is one of the bigest fools on here, up there with MR and Dakota. Don’t waste your time with these hypocrites that are never wrong.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:26 am
Dakota Killa…I don’t give a rats as* about Kobe, but if you want to bet on the Celtics please let me know cuz I will be happy to take your money.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:26 am
exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:21 am
“My wayward sperm has been found”
Yes it is right on Dakota’s chin!
now you have to admit, that’s funny.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:28 am
Exla,
Having personal trolls is kind of fun…I get a kick out of kicking dirt in their faces once in a while.
As to your other comment: were you in the Mitchell, SD area circa September 1975? Lol.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:29 am
Raider4life,
I gave you the solution now you want names. Does it ever end?
Do I look like an NFL scout or GM? I dont have names you numnut. Theres probably 50 kickers that didnt get drafted as college seniors pick a half dozen and let them compete with our lackluster overpaid kicker you meathead!
As far as DC, search all 32 teams for an assistant.
Now, you have the solutions go find the names if you feel like it dont ask me.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:30 am
A blind man can see that OakGlenn is posting as Killa 99.
Pathetic.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:32 am
Not Oakglen. There are other people that recognize your stupidity. Oakglenn was just an example. Ignorance is bliss.
Dakota -
Kick dirt in my face? Dude you really are delusional. Now wipe exlaraiderseasonticketholder jizz off your chin! hahahahahahahaha
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:32 am
***Jerrys kids***
Jerry, if you’re going to run this unregistered blog at least provide medication for your kids.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:33 am
Raider4life Says:
The biggest terrorist the world has ever seen (including Hitler, Stalin and Genghis Khan) is GWB.
The biggest mass murderer in Texas, first to execute a woman & gave a stay of execution to Lee Henry Lucus. Look that name up, Mistabrown.
The ONLY true thing he’s ever said is “The USA is addicted to oil!” but he failed to tell us his best friends are the pushers. balderdash??? Hahahaha, you’re an old time Rep. huh?
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:33 am
mistabrown -
A blind man could see that you are an ignorant idiot that can dish it out but can’t take it. You start a bunch of sh*t with people and then make it their fault. Dude in short YOU SUCK!
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:33 am
MistaBrown the real solution is for you to pull your head out of your as* and realize you are a complete moron. Go back to taking orders at the drive thru Wendy’s. Good luck with the porn addiction too. Soon your sister will realize that your marriage is really illegal even in West Virginia. And by all means have a nice day!!
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:35 am
Nelson misses the playoffs and the club picks up his option and Flip gets the Pistons to the Eastern Finals and gets canned. Hmmmmm
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:37 am
Mistabrown - my interest about our cap position was not a concern about how much money it is…I was wondering if our “position” cap-wise was forcing us to keep Lamont Jordan, not sign Nnamdi, and possibly cause problems signing McFadden.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:39 am
Sorry to say no, my first visit to Mitchell was in 1994. Really I got proof where I was in 1975. LOL.
Got to see the Corn Palace.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:41 am
Raider4life Says:
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:33 am
“MistaBrown the real solution is for you to pull your head out of your as* and realize you are a complete moron. Go back to taking orders at the drive thru Wendy’s. Good luck with the porn addiction too. Soon your sister will realize that your marriage is really illegal even in West Virginia. And by all means have a nice day!!”
Sweet post! Very perceptive. Let me guess Raider4life is Oakglenn too right Mistabrown? hahahahahaha
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:41 am
Dakota,
Never been to W. Virginia either! lol
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:42 am
wonderful now I have to read about exlaraiderjizzface’s corn fantasies. Take it somewhere else hershey highway boy!
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:42 am
You are reaching Dakota. Marc may be good or he also may be crap. You dont trade potential AllStar for a current All Star. As far as the draft picks they will be at the bottom of the 1st round. You might as well call them 2nd round picks. They may not even make the team.
The Warriors might as well blow the team up and start over rebuilding. The Lakers are set to dominate for the next 5 years.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:43 am
also take your Cheney man love elsewhere. You people make me ill.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:45 am
run Mista run
run Dakota run
run exlaraiderjizzface run
lol!
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:46 am
Darkness! Midnight…
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:46 am
Dakota,
Obviously killa rarely leaves his playpen or he would not put a fantasy on the Corn Palace. He just has to stop playing with himself and see what is in the real world.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:47 am
I think Detroit is setting up for a Larry Brown reunion.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:47 am
DK#99
Leave my friends alone. They mean well.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:48 am
RaiderTay Says:
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:47 am
“I think Detroit is setting up for a Larry Brown reunion.”
Hey dumba$$, Larry Brown is the coach of the Bobcats. Get a clue bro.
Jerry please require registration. These idiots are killing me.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:49 am
Probably if you count the state he lives in and add up the others he has visited, the total equals 1.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:49 am
hey exlaraiderjizzface -
There’s something on your chin.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:51 am
RaiderTay Says:
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:42 am
The Lakers are set to dominate for the next 5 years.
_______________________________________________________
Now that is what I am talking about! Yeah, the Gasol deal was nice for the Lakers too, lol.
The only question left is: Will Kobe have more rings than Michael when all is said and done? At age 28 Michael got his 1st ring, at age 29 Kobe is about to get his 4th ring.
Side note: The best play in NBA history is Wilt, without a doubt…at one point in time he held something like 60 nba records. Hands down the best player in NBA history. He was constantly frustrated by Russell who was surrounded by many great players, but Wilt was still the man.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:51 am
Dakota -
Please back me up on this, I have no one else that I suck up to enough that will get my back. I need you bro, bad.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:51 am
yo mama!
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:53 am
player…ooops
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:53 am
Dakota -
I just like messing with you, kind of like poking a dead body with a stick. But your lover needs to let go of his man crush on you. It’s disgusting.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:54 am
exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:51 am
“yo mama!”
wowzers what a comeback! That must have taken you some time to formulate such a thought.
Buddy sytem bro, you’ve got something on your chin. Looks like hair gel or something…
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:57 am
baaaaaaa baaaaaaa baaaaaaa baaaaaa
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:58 am
Dakota,
Check out this Wilt interview.
http://www.nba.com/history/chamberlain_50.html
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:00 am
MistaBrown where oh where did you go? You must be out signing kickers to compete with Seabass. By the way, your sister called said to tell you she will not do that thing you wanted to do with her, the goat and a case of Colt 45.
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:03 am
Raider4life & Dakota Killa #99 = Oakglenn
It couldn’t be more obvious. Pathetic.
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:04 am
My Dad says that once you see Marc Gasol dropping 40 a night in the NBA, we’ll admit Memphis robbed the Lakers and the trade should be reinvestigated. He says Pau couldn’t hold Kwame Brown’s jock and Crittendon is the next Rip Hamilton.
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:06 am
Jerry–Now THAT is funny!!!
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:06 am
Dakota -
remember this day? I have fond memories. I wonder how Ramon is doing.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/111/256993244_cc251c6038.jpg
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:07 am
It’s getting chippy in here, just the way I like it.
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:10 am
Dakota -
You are the kind of dude that you get in a kcok down drag out brawl with and then share a beer. I can respect that.
Plus I like things getting chippy too. Maybe the Raiders D should take notice. Chippyness is good. Let’s get under their skin!
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:12 am
The D is already better simply by getting rid of piece of sh*t Lil Stui. Now we just need to dump LaFat and the O will be better too.
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:15 am
The reason the Raiders wouldn’t pick up Odell now is because now the NFL is going to start fining teams for their player’s behavior and they sure would like to start with the Raiders…
Keith S. :{)>
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:16 am
any news about the Raiders? I need my fix for today.
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:23 am
Dakota Killa #99 Says:
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:10 am
Dakota -
You are the kind of dude that you get in a kcok down drag out brawl with and then share a beer. I can respect that.
______________________________________________________
Not sure what a “Kcok down” brawl is, but I don’t think I will be participating, lol.
Funny picture on 182 though.
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:28 am
“Even so, why not claim Thurman anyway?”
Hey Jerry, maybe you missed the memo, but Goodell is talking about taking away draft picks and fining teams due to problem players.
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:31 am
lol
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:32 am
Just think, at this very moment at Raiders HQ LaMont Jordan is reinjuring his back…
And did anyone notice that in the last set of OTA pictures Kiffin is wearing Laker gear?
Go LAKERSlakersLAKERSlakersLAKERSlakersLAKERSlakers
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:34 am
Dakota,
That’s Killa in the middle, his bride on the right and his minister on the left in #182. Really happy for him taking advantage of the new situation in CA. lol
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:35 am
Jerry Mac…. Just a friendly reminder for you.
Mini camp practice times are as follows:
Today: 10:30A.M.-12:30P.M. & 4:40P.M.-6:30P.M.
Wed: 10:55A.M.-1:00P.M. & 4:40P.M.-6:30P.M
Thur: 12:10P.M.-2:15P.M.
Jerry, we will be expecting reports from you, within 60 min. of completion of EACH practice.
Keep those pencils sharp.
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:48 am
Jerry Mac…. Also, we don’t give a rip about, Kiff’s wardrobe selection or whether or not he’s doing his Pete Carroll impersonation.
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:51 am
The Camera Cranes are still up at HQ.
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:51 am
Jerry,
Get me the scoop on Kiffin’s wardrobe quick! Is he or is he not wearing Laker gear?
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:52 am
What a Day! Mini-Camp, Obama, Hillary eating scheit.
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:58 am
Camera cranes? KK is it surprising to have them up at spring OTAs? Or are they just to spy on Kiffin and make sure he doesn’t talk to anyone on defense?
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:00 pm
What if Kiff is wearing those hideous Celtic colors??
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:08 pm
I didn’t notice them up during the voluntary OTA’s the last few weeks.
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:40 pm
Eyepatch Says:
June 3rd, 2008 at 5:42 am
Sorry thats No more blogs about Thurman please. We don’t need players with illegal habits roaming around the facility.
Priceless…..ROFLMFAO
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:45 pm
KK, we need a Safeway update ASAP.
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:46 pm
exlaraiderjizzface -
How’s Ramon?
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:47 pm
Jerry,
Did Jordan take any snaps?
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:48 pm
Goodell will be dusting off his resume soon…
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:49 pm
I’m sure they’ll be lunching at the facility today.
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:50 pm
KK -
sounds like you’re close enough to get a good peek. Probably more than Jerry can get. I look forward to your “guerilla blog”.
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:50 pm
Jerry,
Is Javon Walker healthy and able to practice?
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:51 pm
Killa,
Congrats on your wedding! lol
exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:34 am
Dakota,
That’s Killa in the middle, his bride on the right and his minister on the left in #182. Really happy for him taking advantage of the new situation in CA. lol
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:52 pm
Dammit! The Warriors just extended Don Nelsen’s contract. Why don’t they hire Avery Johnson?!
Where’s Oakglenn, I feel like mixing it up now!
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:53 pm
I may try tomorrow, but, even peeking through a hole in the fence, it doesn’t take more than 3 minutes for security to arrive.
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:53 pm
exlaraiderjizzface -
you still have something on your chin. lol
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:53 pm
I’m around the corner btw.
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:55 pm
KoolKell Says:
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:53 pm
“I may try tomorrow, but, even peeking through a hole in the fence, it doesn’t take more than 3 minutes for security to arrive.”
It’s good to know that you have experience in this area. We need your eyes to give us the fan perspective.
KoolKell’s Guerilla Blog - A View From a Hole In The Fence.
delivered in 3 minute intervals throughout the day. I hope you have a durable laptop….
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:56 pm
Killa,
Just saw your mom on the side of the highway with a mattress on her back and a sign saying “curb service”!
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:58 pm
Who’s the starting Center, Jerr?
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:58 pm
exlaraiderjizzface -
that’s funny cuz your mom just finsihed guzzling my nizuts. You should have seen the look in her eyes. Looking up at me. Your dad seem to like what he saw too. He left to go sell oranges at the nearest freeway on ramp. hahahahahaha
June 3rd, 2008 at 1:00 pm
KK -
Don’t ask Jerry the tough questions. Jerry has limited access. Thats why we need your guerilla blog to fill in the blanks.
June 3rd, 2008 at 1:00 pm
I think the 2nd practice starts at 2:30?
June 3rd, 2008 at 1:01 pm
Breaking News: The Warriors just fired Don Nelson and hired Flip Saunders.
June 3rd, 2008 at 1:02 pm
Killa,
Sorry about 215, that was too personal.
June 3rd, 2008 at 1:02 pm
Nah, the professionals are over there. We may not get everything from Jerry, but we”ll digest all of them.
June 3rd, 2008 at 1:02 pm</