Raiders Fans - Check in

[rennD]

Where the Raiders fans at? :D

[pnoon]

Prison? ;)

[rennD]

Prison? ;)

I hate you :r:r

[doctorcue]

Right here!!!

C'mon Crabtree with the number 7 pick!!!

[jledou]

The Raiders!!!! Yeah that makes me real popular out here in Kansas City!

[shvictor]

Prison? ;)

I think I peed a little :r

[WildBlueSooner]

This thread surely will not grow past 10 or so posts once you take out all the jokes :)

[qwerty1500]

Prison? ;)

:r They don't have all of us yet.

[jledou]

This thread surely will not grow past 10 or so posts once you take out all the jokes :)

What? Are you saying that there are only 9 of us total here that have above average intelligence :D

[taltos]

Where the Raiders fans at? :DEither their parents' basement or a costume shop?:hf

[rennD]

I knew there has had to be more Raider fans here :) Nice to meet all of you.

The Raiders!!!! Yeah that makes me real popular out here in Kansas City!

Being a Raider fan isnt so bad here in SD but KC?!! wow

[Lensjockie]

I'm one and you seasonal fans of other teams can kiss the black and silver.
I still have have my Marcus Allen rookie card.
That's why we are called fans and not team supporters (jockstraps) like the rest of yall.
Hell the only thing you need to be a Dallas fan is a criminal record.

Lensjockie

[rennD]

Hell the only thing you need to be a Dallas fan is a criminal record.

Lensjockie

:r:r:r

[Ironfreak]

Raider nation baby!!! :)

[rennD]

Saw another sticker the other week with the Raider Logo, and below it said "Got Rings?". Probably a fan that is tired of getting hassled by these Charger fans. :)

[jledou]

So a little game last night ... a nice way to start off the season, anyone jumping on the bandwagon yet???

[galaga]

Saw another sticker the other week with the Raider Logo, and below it said "Got Rings?". Probably a fan that is tired of getting hassled by these Charger fans. :)

Ah, this seems a good place to put the reminder. First Monday night game, 09/14/09, Chargers @ Raiders. Three CC. You've got the Raiders and six.

Did I tell you about this site (http://www.chargertom.com/RaiderHaters.html) yet??

[galaga]

What a butt ugly game from the Chargers. :pu

But the margin was 4, not 6. Seems I owe you 3. :rolleyes:

[jledou]

A much improved Raiders team this year but still the same end result.

I am heading to the Game here in KC on Sunday.

[GKitty]

The Raiders!!!! Yeah that makes me real popular out here in Kansas City!

WHA?!?!?!?! :eek:

I'm tellin'!!!

[jledou]

Alrighty then Chiefs/Raiders game today, got the food ready for tailgating and starting off the morning right with a RyJ Reserve Maduro and a cup or 2 of coffee ... now if only the weather holds for today.

[jledou]

Camp starts next week so getting the itch for some football!

For the Raiders this year:
The end of JaMarcus Russell (I don't know he may have been their best left tackle on the field ......)

4 QBs in Camp: Jason Campbell, Kyle Boller, Bruce Gradkowski & Charlie Frye

Signed Richard Seymour and Janikowski

Picked up: Rock Cartwright, Michael Bennett, Quentin Groves

Looks like most of the moves in the off season where to pickup linemen, line backers and a quarterback.

Cut turnovers this year and the silver and black may be on the path to a winning season.

[Mr B]

Checkin In.

This thread surely will not grow past 10 or so posts once you take out all the jokes :)

The only Joke was you guys producing Jamarcus Russel.

:=:

;s

[jledou]

First preseason game against the Cowboys and it looks like Boller cleaned up against some 3rd and 4th string guys who won't be playing in the regular season. Cambell's numbers looked a little suspect against the first string. The rest of the preseason will be interesting to see whether the team comes together or stays where they currently are.

But for today they are 1-0!

[Mr B]

Nice 4th quarter comeback. Fun to watch. I only caught the 4th quarter though. I am recording it today to watch the beginning.
Boller did look pretty good against the 3rd stringers.
The D did a great job too.

[Blindjimme]

I only caught the 4th too. I liked that they held at the end and got some defensive points to close it. Boller did look pretty good. :tu

[qwerty1500]

Just happy when they win anything ... preseason or not. My assistant is from Texas and is a Cowboys fan. That made this even better.

[jledou]

Preseason game #2: Another win and a bit of brighter potential.
Offense may still be a question mark when the season hits. We could really use a veteran possession receiver but hopefully the running game will help the line and the passing game enough.
Defense looks like it will be there.

[jledou]

With the Raiders a disappointing 1-2 the ship can still be righted but here's a little throwback to better times for the Raiders.

http://deadspin.com/5646039/the-1970s-oakland-raiders-boozin-and-coozin-through-el-rancho?skyline=true&s=i

[jledou]

It may have taken 7 years but we beat the Chargers today! Go RAIDERS!!

[qwerty1500]

Great game. This seems to be one of the better Raiders defensive efforts I've seen in a long time.

Btw, I'm a Mizzou grad. Bet we don't see eye to eye on college ball. :D

[Montano]

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[rennD]

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LOL....funny how the niners are 5-0 in their Superbowl appearances....that's pretty opposite of their 0-5 record now :r

[jledou]

Btw, I'm a Mizzou grad. :D

;s That's all I can say about that. :D

[RazzBarlow]

Wore my Raiders jacket on the bike today. Was halfway wondering if some buut-hurt Chargers fan was gonna run me off the road!

[Resipsa]

There's a football team named the Raiders?

Where do they play out of?

[rennD]

Wore my Raiders jacket on the bike today. Was halfway wondering if some buut-hurt Chargers fan was gonna run me off the road!

:r Glad you survived the ride Marshall :)

[Montano]

LOL....funny how the niners are 5-0 in their Superbowl appearances....that's pretty opposite of their 0-5 record now :r

I still got love for you Carl :D

[rennD]

I still got love for you Carl :D

Thanks brother! Backatcha!

You know who the Raiders are playing in week 6 right? :banger

[Montano]

Thanks brother! Backatcha!

You know who the Raiders are playing in week 6 right? :banger

Our first win of the season !!!!!!

[rennD]

Our first win of the season !!!!!!

:r we'll see brother

[Montano]

http://montano.me/pics/49rsshowsomelove.jpg

Party time !!!!!!!!!

[Montano]

http://montano.me/pics/49rsshowsomelove.jpg

Awfully quiet in here.........

[rennD]

congratulations on the first win. so you think the niners will win more that 4 games this season?

[Montano]

congratulations on the first win. so you think the niners will win more that 4 games this season?

I think we will win our Division !!

[rennD]

lol ok.

either way .... back on topic for this thread. Any news on whether Gradkowski and McFadden are back next week or when they will be back?

[Montano]

It's just you and I in this thread Carl...... and I have no clue ;)

[jledou]

I think Gradkowski will be another week before he is back to 80%. McFadden w/ the hammy may be back next week limited but it would be smart to hold him for another 2 at least.

[jledou]

I think we will win our Division !!

That's like saying the Raiders will still win the AFC West.

[rennD]

That's like saying the Raiders will still win the AFC West.

One can always dream :D

[rennD]

That's like saying the Raiders will still win the AFC West.

hhhhmmmmmmmm

[rennD]

:wo

[Adriftpanda]

Suck Kyle Orten!

Damn it, I should have started McFadden in my fantasy league, I thought he was still out so I played M.Bush instead.

[Mr B]

Thats what I'm talkin about. That game was so good, I already watched it twice.

Sweet win! I hope this gives Campbell some confidence if Gradkowski cant come back soon.

Killer running game too. Nice to see them spread the ball to multiple RB's. Denvers O-line had holes like Swiss Cheese.

[rennD]

Suck Kyle Orten!

Damn it, I should have started McFadden in my fantasy league, I thought he was still out so I played M.Bush instead.

Same here :(

[jledou]

Suck Kyle Orten!

Damn it, I should have started McFadden in my fantasy league, I thought he was still out so I played M.Bush instead.

I switched them on Friday morning ... and still lost by 6 pts .... he had Roddy White ....

Always good to see them take out the Broncos and actually look like a real team now if they can just keep it going for the Chiefs in a couple of weeks!

[Adriftpanda]

I switched them on Friday morning ... and still lost by 6 pts .... he had Roddy White ....

Always good to see them take out the Broncos and actually look like a real team now if they can just keep it going for the Chiefs in a couple of weeks!

Haha I have Roddy White as well and he was a beast... I would have won high points but I'll take the win.

[Mr B]

Thats what I'm talkin about. That game was so good, I already watched it twice.

Sweet win! I hope this gives Campbell some confidence if Gradkowski cant come back soon.

Killer running game too. Nice to see them spread the ball to multiple RB's. Denvers O-line had holes like Swiss Cheese.



Woops, tyop. That was "Denvers D-Line" not O-Line.......Well I guess O-Line too. :=:

[Adriftpanda]

Alright boys... we got Seattle today. Might have to go the air more, we are playing against the 2nd best run defense in the league.

Who the hell am I kidding... we got McFadden and Bush!!!!!!!!

[Adriftpanda]

13-0 going into the 4th...

Can't be stopped!

[qwerty1500]

D E F E N S E ... major improvement over last year. Not used to these back to back wins.

[jledou]

:chr Looking very good heading into my favorite game next week ... it's Chiefs/Raiders week ... and it actually means something!

[rennD]

:chr Looking very good heading into my favorite game next week ... it's Chiefs/Raiders week ... and it actually means something!

Are you going to the game? The Raiders definitely need that win. :tu

[jledou]

Are you going to the game? The Raiders definitely need that win. :tu

This week is out in Oakland but I do have my tickets for the January 2nd game at Arrowhead here in KC.

[newcigarz]

Prison? ;)

:r

[massphatness]

Nice avatar, Tony!

[newcigarz]

Nice avatar, Tony!

all the cool kids are doing it. :noon

[Adriftpanda]

25 min and counting... big big game for us!!

[MiamiE]

I am a closet Raiders fan!

[qwerty1500]

All kinds of relatives in KC. Gotta face these folks at Thanksgiving. Go Raiders!!!

[rennD]

Booyah!

[pnoon]

Booyah!

Break any kids toys today?

[jledou]

Break any kids toys today?

Peter, don't be mad ... it's only the AFC West leading Raiders! :noon

Great game from my view point here in KC.

[qwerty1500]

Great game from my view point here in KC.

I can think of a few folks in KC that probably don't feel that way. But, it's going to be a much more pleasant Thanksgiving. On the other hand, if I get too mouthy, I may need a food tester.

[Mr B]

Great job coming back form 10-0 at half!! Ford had a GREAT game. Defence and Special Teams look strong. Cant wait to get my man Zack Miller back on the field, Asomuagh too.
Go Raiders!!!

[rennD]

Heard that Cable said he is going to start Campbell, even when Bruce gets to 100%.

[jledou]

Right now it is hard to justify pulling him when you have 3 straight wins ... give him Murphy and Miller back and he may be putting up the numbers again.

Can we all agree though to move on from Hayward-Bay aka stone hands?

[Mr B]

Campbell still kinda scares me. I sure wish he was more mobil and could make things happen with his legs.

[jledou]

:hn ... wanted one quarterback that can throw to the correct team ... an offensive line ...

Hopefully the train gets back on the track soon.

[rennD]

Neither one of those QBs are the future. I'd rather watch Bruce though.

[rennD]

good game. lots of rushing yards :)

some of those fakes worked so well. even fooled the camera guy a couple of times.

[jledou]

Didn't get to see the game but loved watching the score. Hopefully we're in for a strong 4 game finish to the season.

[rennD]

Got my fingers crossed but JAX and IND are gonna be tough to beat. :(

[Adriftpanda]

I'm so focking hurt right now... Huff just breaks my heart. No way should Sim-Walker beat Huff on that route.

Also, Jax covered the 4.5 point spread. Damn.

[jledou]

I'm so focking hurt right now... Huff just breaks my heart. No way should Sim-Walker beat Huff on that route.

;s

They seemed to have the game in hand with a 10 point lead and just let it slip away the whole second half.

Uphill battle and now need a lot of help if they wind the AFC West.

[jledou]

5-0 in the AFC West! Hopefully I will watch them hit 6-0 on January 2nd at Arrowhead.

[jledou]

So OK we were the first team to go 6-0 in the division and miss the playoffs but 8-8 and getting to see a nice win in KC on a cold day sure was nice.

We'll see where they go next year and what moves they make in the off season but a lot of potential in some of the young players currently on the team.

[rennD]

cya next season :)

[3SmokesaRound]

I'm a little irritated Skeletor fired Tom Cable. Why start over? He had the team playing tough football. If Seabass hadn't missed a chip shot against AZ who knows what would have happened.

[jledou]

I'm a little irritated Skeletor fired Tom Cable. Why start over? He had the team playing tough football. If Seabass hadn't missed a chip shot against AZ who knows what would have happened.

???

guessing something that just happened. I haven't seen anything on Cable being fired but yes it would be a shame.

[3SmokesaRound]

???

guessing something that just happened. I haven't seen anything on Cable being fired but yes it would be a shame.

My bad... He is likely to be fired.

[qwerty1500]

My bad... He is likely to be fired.

Knew he was on the bubble but thought I'd missed something too.

After all of those really BAD seasons, .500 and beating KC twice looked like a major improvement.

[3SmokesaRound]

Now it's official... Cable fired! I almost typed something morbid about Al Davis... I'll instead say that he needs to sell the Raiders. However, I know he never will.

[jledou]

Sad he seemed to be a decent coach and really had the mentality to deal with the team and Davis.
Hard to see us getting a top tier coach out there knowing what they would have to deal with (Uncle Al) so probably another sub par coach and another mediocre season in our future.

[jledou]

Soooo I guess it's time to get this one started up again ...

49ers/Raiders game on Saturday - sad to see football being over shadowed by violence. I can say from experience that it can be a lot of fun wearing say my Raider's jersey in Arrowhead stadium but you have to approach it with the right frame of mind.


Raiders draft Pryor - Interesting choice (probably not my first) but as we say time will tell.

Don't forget Sunday Night Football this week features the soon to be Super Bowl Champion Raiders for all to see ;)

Go Raiders!

[jledou]

2nd game tonight against the Broncos. Should be an interesting game given the scores of last years games against the Broncos.

Go RAIDERS!

[WittyUserName]

Lets go broncos!!

:)

[jledou]

Lets go broncos!!

:)



Why I ought to :sl You can't beat a good rivalry game to start off the seaon!

[WittyUserName]

Why I ought to :sl You can't beat a good rivalry game to start off the seaon!

Indeed, I just have to make sure I don't drink to much and make it through this late game.

[rennD]

Very happy with the play calling. Looks to be a promising year

[ASU Maduro]

Check

[3SmokesaRound]

A great game last night, with the exception of all the penalties, especially the bone head personal fouls on the Raiders. Wish Jaws was calling that one. Bet a few F bombs would have been dropped instead of the S Bomb.

[jledou]

R-A-I-D-E-R-S! Nice win over the JETS!

[ArgusP2]

Raiders!!!!

[Mr B]

Nice to see the D return ready for the Jets. Way to step up!
Is McFadden the BOMB or what. Man I love watching that guy. I would still like to see Campbell get more accurate especialy on Long Bombs down field. The second string receivers have played well though, making some great catches in double coverage. Also now that Boss is back and healthy, it would be nice to see that big boy go across the middle for some nice 10 yard pick ups.
As long as they keep their head in the game this year I think Hue Jackson is on the right track.

Go Raiders!!!

[qwerty1500]

Don't want to get my hopes up again ... but that was a heck of win against a good team. Nice to see.

[jledou]

Another Raider win!

Going to be interesting now with Kyle Boller (sp?) at the helm ... Pryor will be looming in the wings but only has a week of practice in with the team.

Of course we always have Lechler to throw TDs also ;)

[rennD]

Pryor will have two weeks to warm up at least in the case of emergencies. That's including the Bye week after KC.

Cross your fingers on this roller coaster boys

[Mr B]

Hope we can get something going in the Passing Game. Campbell has been scary at best. We are pretty decently stacked otherwise. Good defense (way to shut down the run against Cleveland) and in the QB's face all day.
Good running game with a strong O-Line. Good special teams. Al would be proud!
Get us a good QB going and will be hard to beat.

-(P

[chippewastud79]

Could be a nice deal coming in for the Raiders. Getting Carson Palmer would be a very nice upgrade. :tu

[Stephen]

Could be a nice deal coming in for the Raiders. Getting Carson Palmer would be a very nice upgrade. :tu
For two first round picks? I thought Al Davis passed away...

[jledou]

For two first round picks???? He had better be able to come in and throw golden poo....

Here's to hoping it works .....

[shilala]

When I heard Carson was going to the Raiders I immediately knew your boys were going to the playoffs, the division is a cinch. If he fits, there's no reason they couldn't get to the Super Bowl (provided the Steelers die in a plane crash or something).
This is a big deal for Carson and the Raiders both. You guys are real fortunate, you scored BIG. :tu

[Stephen]

When I heard Carson was going to the Raiders I immediately knew your boys were going to the playoffs, the division is a cinch. If he fits, there's no reason they couldn't get to the Super Bowl (provided the Steelers die in a plane crash or something).
This is a big deal for Carson and the Raiders both. You guys are real fortunate, you scored BIG. :tu
Scott, you know this is 2011 and not 2005, right? If Carson Palmer was a horse he'd be glue right now.

[chippewastud79]

Scott, you know this is 2011 and not 2005, right? If Carson Palmer was a horse he'd be glue right now.

If Carson was a horse, he just got a new owner, trainer and jockey. ;)

[jledou]

Granted if Palmer throws to the right team and fits in quickly we will be looking very good ... if not, we are back in the Shipper for a while ...

I honestly thought they would have played Boller against the Chiefs and if that didn't go well throw Pryor in and let him have at it for the rest of the season.

[chippewastud79]

Granted if Palmer throws to the right team and fits in quickly we will be looking very good ... if not, we are back in the Shipper for a while ...

I honestly thought they would have played Boller against the Chiefs and if that didn't go well throw Pryor in and let him have at it for the rest of the season.

The way the division shakes down, the Raiders have a good shot at winning it and making the playoffs. Throwing that away to get a look at Pryor wouldn't be the way I would want the team to go. As much as everyone could be down on the Palmer deal, it will be interesting to see if he is successful. I think he will be. Also, the quandry they are going to be put in with Palmer, Pryor, Boller and Campbell will be interesting to see who is the odd man out. :hm

[jledou]

BetOnline.com says Carson Palmer to the Raiders has no impact on the team's Super Bowl odds. They're still 40-1.

[jledou]

Also, the quandry they are going to be put in with Palmer, Pryor, Boller and Campbell will be interesting to see who is the odd man out. :hm

I think you all ready have them in the right order, assuming Palmer doesn't pull a Jamarcus Russell and show up topping the scales at over 300 lbs :su

[elderboy02]

I hope the Raiders do well this season. My old high school buddy at Elder (Ricky Brown - Linebacker) plays for them.

[shilala]

Scott, you know this is 2011 and not 2005, right? If Carson Palmer was a horse he'd be glue right now.
He's 32. Granted, he got a lot of zip knocked off his ball from laying on his back for years. Despite playing ball in what was arguably the most asshole-ridden franchise in the NFL for the best part of his tenure, he stuck it out knowing it was a go-nowhere proposition in a club that cares nothing of success, driven by management that wouldn't know a winning move if it bit them on the ass.
The Raiders have the line and wideouts to let his ability shine, if there's something left. Iirc, Oakland's offensive coordinator was in Cinnci around 06, so Carson should be able to slide in with little adjustment.
Plus he's still far better than Kyle Boller even if they need to push him around in a wheelbarrow.

[Stephen]

If Carson was a horse, he just got a new owner, trainer and jockey. ;)
How'd that work out for Barbaro...

[Stephen]

He's 32. Granted, he got a lot of zip knocked off his ball from laying on his back for years. Despite playing ball in what was arguably the most asshole-ridden franchise in the NFL for the best part of his tenure, he stuck it out knowing it was a go-nowhere proposition in a club that cares nothing of success, driven by management that wouldn't know a winning move if it bit them on the ass.
The Raiders have the line and wideouts to let his ability shine, if there's something left. Iirc, Oakland's offensive coordinator was in Cinnci around 06, so Carson should be able to slide in with little adjustment.
Plus he's still far better than Kyle Boller even if they need to push him around in a wheelbarrow.
The last couple of seasons in Nati, Carson Palmer got skittish. Not David Carr skittish, but he got some happy feet back there. I'd be more worried about that than his elbow and shoulder issues. Put those two together and he's a busted quarterback IMO.

[qwerty1500]

Quite a gamble ... wouldn't expect anything else from the Raiders. I had just written the season off. Now, at least, there is some hope.

[rennD]

I'll be watching the game from our local black hole here in San Diego :)

Let's see what Palmer has *Crosses fingers*

[e-man67]

Sorry, you fellas definately got the short end of the stick with Palmer..we are glad to be rid of him.

[Mr B]

The way the division shakes down, the Raiders have a good shot at winning it and making the playoffs. Throwing that away to get a look at Pryor wouldn't be the way I would want the team to go. As much as everyone could be down on the Palmer deal, it will be interesting to see if he is successful. I think he will be. Also, the quandry they are going to be put in with Palmer, Pryor, Boller and Campbell will be interesting to see who is the odd man out. :hm


X2

As I mentioned before, Campbel was decent at best but still looked better than Boller.
Even w/ the short amount of time to learn the playbook, I think Palmer (being a veteran) will adapt better / faster than either of the other two.
Running game, Special teams, defense, offensive line all looking good. The addition of a good quarterback will only help.

[rennD]

The only thing going for Palmer in Oakland is that he has an O Line now.

[rennD]

The only thing going for Palmer in Oakland is that he has an O Line now.

Bad word choice on my part. I meant one of the major things what Carson has now is the Oakland O line.

[chippewastud79]

Sorry, you fellas definately got the short end of the stick with Palmer..we are glad to be rid of him.

Most fans are just bitter and hoping he fails. Its too bad Mike Brown has to ruin careers and fans still take his side over the players when it comes to public perception. :td

[chippewastud79]

Bad word choice on my part. I meant one of the major things what Carson has now is the Oakland O line.

An offensive line, offensive coordinator who doesn't run the most predictable offense in the NFL, head coach who has the respect of his team, receivers who run the correct routes and won't be forced to throw to, a running game, front office that will spend money, diehard (not fair-weather) fans, and the chance to win a division title with a team and not by himself. Just to name a few. :tu

[jledou]

As with everything only time will tell if this was a good move or not ... It is definitely making news and putting some more buzz back into the team ... hopefully it doesn't just become a distraction for the game this week.

We have the pregame warmup today at work as we work in our Home Safety Meeting on outdoor cooking/tailgating at the office here in KC this afternoon.

[shilala]

An offensive line, offensive coordinator who doesn't run the most predictable offense in the NFL, head coach who has the respect of his team, receivers who run the correct routes and won't be forced to throw to, a running game, front office that will spend money, diehard (not fair-weather) fans, and the chance to win a division title with a team and not by himself. Just to name a few. :tu
And imagine this, receivers who will actually finish a route!!!
Carson is going to think he's in heaven, for sure. It's hard for me to think of the Raiders organization as heaven because much like the rest of the world, I hate them. :r
I'm just a big fan of Carson and feel bad that his talent was wsted on such a suck organization all these years.

Just Wednesday Rotowire was reporting that Palmer would be playing Sunday. Today I got a text that says he's not playing. I'd wouldn't be real surprised if that doesn't change again come Sunday.
They're playing KC, for crying out loud. They shouldn't need much of a quarterback to get that job done. :tu

I'd really like to see that game if Carson plays. Between him and Jackie Battle breaking out for KC, it could be a classic short-field, running game, grind-it-out, kinda contest. That'd be a cool change of pace.

[jledou]

As with everything only time will tell if this was a good move or not ... It is definitely making news and putting some more buzz back into the team ... hopefully it doesn't just become a distraction for the game this week.



:sad

[elderboy02]

I see Palmer left off where he did in Cincy. 3 picks :r

I lol'ed at him pretty hard this weekend, but I would still like to see him after he has a full week to learn the playbook and work on his timing.

[Stephen]

They're playing KC, for crying out loud. They shouldn't need much of a quarterback to get that job done. :tu
Maybe they should just start with one who isn't gonna throw three picks and go from there...

[Adriftpanda]

I was pretty sadden by their performance yesterday, and on top of that, McFadden is hurt :(

[rennD]

I was pretty sadden by their performance yesterday, and on top of that, McFadden is hurt :(

Initial reports state that he should be back after the Bye Week. At least it wasnt that same high ankle sprain.

I am looking forward to the Denver and San Diego games.

[Mr B]

Ya, Bummer

Wasnt expecting much from Boller, he has not showed much since he has been w/ the Raiders.
What can you expect from Palmer w/ 3-4 days of practice and only 10% of the reps on those days.
Top 1-2 running back in the league out in the first quarter.
Tight End Boss out w/ concussion.
Jannokowski out w./ hammi (not that we got close enough to kick one, lol).
Still no Marcell Reese, fullback.

What a letdown.

Thank God for the Bi-week. Study hard Carson!!!!

[e-man67]

Most fans are just bitter and hoping he fails. Its too bad Mike Brown has to ruin careers and fans still take his side over the players when it comes to public perception. :td

I understand your bitterness and hatred for Mike Brown..I get that..maybe not from an NFL players perspective..but I get it. Now Palmers failure had nothing to do with Mike Brown. Brown threw truck loads of money at the guy and Palmer just could not deliver (after the injury)...he throws the ball perfectly into the opposings teams hands (3 interceptions with the Raiders first game)..otherwise the ball is either overthrown, over the recievers head, or in the dirt. I am glad he is gone (no I don't want him to fail) as it is fun to watch Dalton with the Bengals.

[Adriftpanda]

Initial reports state that he should be back after the Bye Week. At least it wasnt that same high ankle sprain.

I am looking forward to the Denver and San Diego games.

We should beat Denver, SD will be tough but I think we can get them bishes too. I'm looking forward to that game. I can't wait to talk crap to all the SD guys.

[jledou]

Raiders pickup CB Lito Sheppard hopefully sealing up the defense a little more.

[jledou]

Add another one to the roster welcome WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh.

[rennD]

w00t

[pnoon]

w00t

:tg

[shilala]

Add another one to the roster welcome WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh.
I wonder if TO is next? ;)
I'm looking forward to seeing how the Raiders do this week. They had a lot of work to get done this past two weeks to get ready. It's a bummer the new rules don't let them practice much. What are they allowed, one day in pads a week and two practices?
I think it's just two practices during a bye week?
Someone tell me what the new rules are, will you please?

[jledou]

I wonder if TO is next? ;)
I'm looking forward to seeing how the Raiders do this week. They had a lot of work to get done this past two weeks to get ready. It's a bummer the new rules don't let them practice much. What are they allowed, one day in pads a week and two practices?
I think it's just two practices during a bye week?
Someone tell me what the new rules are, will you please?


I don't think that there are any rules against the players working together on their own though :sh just saying if they want to win and look like the belong they need to be putting in extra effort right now. :2

[chippewastud79]

I don't think that there are any rules against the players working together on their own though :sh just saying if they want to win and look like the belong they need to be putting in extra effort right now. :2

Carson was working out with his recievers during the Bye Week in an effort to become more familiar with them. Also, I am sure he spent plenty of time in he film room and playbook to learn the system :tu

New practice rules are a max of one padded practice a week and none after a certain week (10?) . Teams also must give players 4 consecutive days off during the bye week, including a full weekend. :tu

[jledou]

:< Don't know what to say ....

[Mr B]

Weak performance by the Defence. We had a chance to take 1st in the division and blew it. At least the other top 2 in the division blew it too.
Lot of work to do there Hue.

[qwerty1500]

Weak performance by the Defence. We had a chance to take 1st in the division and blew it. At least the other top 2 in the division blew it too.
Lot of work to do there Hue.

Why did Tebow pick yesterday to get his act together?

[Mr B]

Why did Tebow pick yesterday to get his act together?


The same reason our D-line picked that day to not shut down the run and the D-backs to alow so much distance between them and the WR's.
:sh

[jledou]

Flew back from London yesterday so only made it part way through the 3rd quarter last night but looked like they may be getting back on track.

I also predict that Rivers will have a mental breakdown before the end of the season ....

[Mutombo]

Heading to Miami next month with a bunch of friends to see the Raiders take on the Dolphins!

[Mr B]

Sounds like a great time!

[Mr B]

GREAT first half. All dimensions of the team were clickin' well.
What the heck happened at halftime??? Talk about going into prevent mode and getting conservatinve on the offensive play-calling.
24 points 1st half and 3 in the second. And what about the defense marching the Vikings down the field with penalties???
Wow, what a manic game.
Good job Raiders but you better get those penalties in-check.

[rennD]

Agreed

[jledou]

Good job Raiders but you better get those penalties in-check.

In all seriousness, the hitting of the "defenseless" receiver? serious? WTF should he let him catch it and then go for a 2-handed tag below the waste?

I think Hugh needs to not completely shutdown the offense again because it didn't look like they can get it restarted if needed in the future.

Just WIN Baby, Just WIN!

[jledou]

Holding on for another win today ... 7-4

[Mr B]

Another nail-bighter too!

[Stephen]

Not to laugh at Raider fan misfortune, but this picture cracked me up...
http://photos3.newsok.com/cache/r620-28cfed5bf1dd92d75e362bdd090570ed.jpg

[jledou]

Yep he may not be the brightest bulb ....

[doctorcue]

Big game coming up today! I think the game will be decided by less than seven but with Raiders winning. If we had our offensive pieces in place (DMC, TJones, Ford, & Moore) we would be unstoppable. Yet this is the NFL and all teams deal with injuries.

On a side note, wow looking at my first post in this thread, glad that didn't turn out!!! :tu

[jledou]

:td forgot to play maybe?

[Mr B]

Very weak performance from all areas of the entire team! Also back to "way to many penalties". Stupid actions from a veteran like Seymore, getting ejected mid way thru for throwing a punch. Poor game plan for that game. Reese was doninant in last weeks game. This week they didnt even call his number until the last 5 minutes of the game and he made 2 huge plays??
Plamer was spot-on the first half, his receivers just kept dropping everything!! After that he got a little frazzled and started throwing behind receivers.
Gotta give it to the Miami Defense. They came prepared and shut down our run completely and defended the backfield well.

Overall performance:
Offensive line = Weak
Receivers = Weak
Defense = Weak
Special Teams = Weak

[jledou]

Raider implosion again at the end of the season :(

I will be hoping for at least one more good game out of them as I will be sitting in Arrowhead this Saturday.

[qwerty1500]

Just hanging my head .... again.

[Mr B]

We had front row seats in the Black Hole. It was a great game......until we ran a Prevent Defense and let them go 99 yards in the last 3 min.
We needed one more good push out of the D and they just couldnt get it done.
Bummer.
They better be good-n-pissed for San Diego and K.C.

[qwerty1500]

Choke. All we had to do was beat the Chargers. Broke my heart again.

[jledou]

So 8-8 not bad but not great. Looking back there are games they should have won and let go - Buffalo, Detroit and Denver ... it would have been nice to make the playoffs but this team was not all there this year.

Biggest disappointment of the season goes to McFadden. Great player but he has to actually play a season to be valuable to the team. We could have used him. Bush is good but McFadden can change a game.

Off season moves: I am guessing they will trade Campbell, I would like to see them shop for a pair of corners and trade McFadden.

Surprise of the season Heyward-Bey - only took 3 years but he is performing well and catching the ball :) Moore was also a great introduction and one of Palmer's favorite targets.

Palmer was a wash for the season but really it was hard to say he could walk into a team in the middle of the season without playing the first half of the season at all and do great.

Maybe next year ...

[qwerty1500]

Maybe next year ...

Maybe I should put that on some cards to hand out to my friends ...

You're right about them not being all there this year. Nevertheless, it would have been nice to at least see them make the playoffs. It would have felt like ... well ... progress.

[jledou]

Another year, another new head coach.

http://www.mercurynews.com/sports/ci_19712366

Seriously starting to look like a joke ....

[Mr B]

Lame

[jledou]

So a little behind but this is from Christmas Eve in Kansas City.


http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo57/jledou/IMG_0010.jpg

[jledou]

Dennis Allen (Broncos defensive coordinator) hired as the Raiders new head coach.

I don't know much about him other than Denver did have a solid defense this year while we did not.

As always the number of Ws will determine whether this was a good move or if the ghost of Uncle Al struck from beyond.

[jledou]

We get rid of Stanford Rout and KC picks him up ... Win, Double Win in my opinion!

[Blak Smyth]

I have a shamefull confession to make. I was a Raiders fan when I was a kid, then when they moved to Oakland I was pissed and changed teams and never looked back. While I am not proud of my unloyalty to the Raiders, I was young and am now super loyal to my Redskins. I will always be a Dodgers fan though.