tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16702745.post1997951157635464226..comments2008-11-23T13:53:17.026-08:00Raider Takehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16299337328980303772noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16702745.post-74834310959179176502008-11-23T13:53:00.000-08:002008-11-23T13:53:00.000-08:00The obsession with Fargas continues... we march all the way down the field without using him only to use him FOUR TIMES around the goal line??? Oh wait... will we give it to him FIVE FUCKING TIMES????<BR/><BR/>HE DOES NOT SEE A HOLE AND HE DOES NOT FOLLOW HIS BLOCKS ANY MORON CAN SEE THIS!!!!garynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16702745.post-69906308207531204602008-11-23T08:29:00.000-08:002008-11-23T08:29:00.000-08:00Bama7<BR/>My thoughts as we prepare to play our long time nemesis, the donkeys, is that Gannon's long ago call for someone to "bring a torch to the place (our place)" has in fact finally happened, but it wasn't by a new GM or a coach or by any other shift in management within our organization. <BR/> No, the torch was applied by a constant stirng of a$$beatings at the hands of our AFC West rivals. We are 4-18 against the Donkeys and Chiefs since the Superbowl. And worst of all, we have LOST 10 straight games to the Chargers. 10 straight. It's not even rivalary anymore.<BR/> As a Raider fan, these are staggering numbers to me.<BR/> Our own rivals put a torch to our house, but the only problem is the one individual that didn't go down during the assault still walks through the charred remains of our compound, calling all the shots.<BR/>So, where's the hope?<BR/> It is depressing. And here we sit talking about roster moves and personal moves that we might make from within the weird, destroyed world we exist in. You can't hit rock bottom until you can improve your team, otherwise you're still falling.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16702745.post-77034363310938163952008-11-22T08:51:00.000-08:002008-11-22T08:51:00.000-08:00The "lost season" player evalution and experimentation sounds good, but that didn't get Michael Bush off the PUP list last season, and I wouldn't expect the Raiders to have the foresight to think on that level this year either. <BR/><BR/>They are once again struggling with roster moves, as Walker hasn't even been placed on IR yet (last I heard).<BR/><BR/>As for Nnamdi in the Pro Bowl, he may have an opportunity to get selected by the coaches after the vote, but I agree he will likely fall victim to the Raiders' failures.nyraiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13843329560542176465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16702745.post-41933543799938858752008-11-21T19:20:00.000-08:002008-11-21T19:20:00.000-08:00Moshbucket: You make some excellent points about using Bush in the backfield in combination with both Fargas and McFadden. Bush would give Russell a viable check down receiver and give the playcalling more options. For example, start the play with Bush &amp; McFadden in the I formation. Have McFadden go in motion and split out wide. You can hand it off to Bush or go to McFadden in single coverage. Mixing and matching the skill sets of Bush, Fargas, and McFadden is a way to open up the playbook and give Russell more options. As far as ordering a #21 jersey ... I would hold off on it until Nnamdi gets signed. <BR/><BR/>Gary: I like your idea of giving Huff a shot at CB. What do the Raiders have to lose? These next six games are critical to evaluate the entire roster from top to bottom to see which players perform, which players fit where, who should stay and who should go. <BR/><BR/>BTW, it would not suprise me if Nnamdi is left off the Pro Bowl roster even if he is arguably the best shutdown corner in the NFL. The Pro Bowl selections are at the whim of the fans, stats, and how well the team performs. Unfortunately, many fans don&#39;t know Nnamdi, he doesn&#39;t have the glossy stats since no QB throws in his direction, and well, the Raiders suck.Calico Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14711800862815970836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16702745.post-74032815534112828352008-11-21T15:06:00.000-08:002008-11-21T15:06:00.000-08:00Gary,<BR/><BR/>At this point experimentation can't hurt.RaiderRealisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15687008202519373153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16702745.post-49303683313474630592008-11-21T12:54:00.000-08:002008-11-21T12:54:00.000-08:00With all the great press Asum is getting, if he is left off the probowl team again, I dunno, something is messed up with the damn voting.garynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16702745.post-34660652809522042482008-11-21T12:52:00.000-08:002008-11-21T12:52:00.000-08:00Anyone think trying Huff out a CB before the end of the year might be a good idea?<BR/><BR/>The only thing he has done secent in his career thus far is locking down on TE's M2M... maybe he is the other great M2M corner we have been looking for? It would be nice to try something different.. he sure isn't a safety.garynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16702745.post-91626513293919108372008-11-21T09:00:00.000-08:002008-11-21T09:00:00.000-08:00moshbucket said..<BR/><BR/>do we have a nickname?!?!?<BR/><BR/>You guys will like this blurb about marshal's chances this week in fantasy leagues:<BR/><BR/> Brandon Marshall WR 32 100, 95 <BR/>Lowdown: Expected to draw coverage from the “Black Death,” Nnamdi Asomugha, festering swells and blackened buboes will form on Marshall’s skin. The Raiders’ prized corner is a one-man fantasy demolition crew who infects those who dare cross his path. <BR/><BR/><BR/>Debating if I should order my #21 BLACKDEATH jersey.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16702745.post-89007910990308195502008-11-21T08:45:00.000-08:002008-11-21T08:45:00.000-08:00moshbucket said...<BR/><BR/><BR/>...up the middle. They don't work so good when you don't have a good fullback. Oren was just blowin' people the F... up!<BR/><BR/>I don't think Bush can do quite as well blocking, but offense he adds makes up for it and then some.<BR/><BR/>Max protect with Bush and fargas should be decent, and Bush and McFadden in the backfield just opens all kinds of stuff up with audibles. You could go from a power to a 4 wide set with some real teeth to it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16702745.post-50504023817816855732008-11-21T08:37:00.000-08:002008-11-21T08:37:00.000-08:00moshbucket said....<BR/><BR/>I also believe Bush could be devistating at that spot (still wish we had Oren back though).<BR/><BR/>He just watched both fullbackes get blown up, and he's spent his 2 yrs in the NFL riding the pine just dieing to get on the field.<BR/>Who wouldn't be apprehensive.<BR/><BR/>Sure would be a shame if one of the big-nasties rolled up on his ankle/foot. The leg injury was up high and shouldn't (doesn't seem to have) effected his running. A foot injury could seriously mess him up though).<BR/><BR/>That said, give half the carries and screens to the FB.<BR/><BR/>And one final thought, Micheal. If you were at FB last week, we probably win that game because I think you're open where Lawton couldn't get open.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16702745.post-86428555882552040382008-11-21T04:45:00.000-08:002008-11-21T04:45:00.000-08:00Anybody who had any doubt about media bias against the Raiders need not look any further than Fox Sports.com today where a compilation of the worst official calls/errors list was assembled. Not even a mention of Tuck. Are you f--kin kidding?<BR/><BR/><BR/>RaiderMikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16702745.post-62777197560093923642008-11-20T09:06:00.000-08:002008-11-20T09:06:00.000-08:00The one thing I bought into with all the McF hysteria before the draft was the possible McF/Bush backfield which would be one of the most dynamic in the NFL, and now one of the players doesn't even want to be part of it?<BR/><BR/>Where does Bush envision his carries in the future? <BR/><BR/>This isn't all coaching here. A large part of it is, I agree... but JFC do we have a herd of pig-headed and moronic players on this squad.garynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16702745.post-27214508397161729852008-11-20T03:23:00.000-08:002008-11-20T03:23:00.000-08:00Let's not forget the added touches Bush would get receiving the ball as a FB, especially with his skills. McFadden and Bush could be the most dangerous backfield in the history of the NFL. What's he thinking!!!! Take the job Michael.<BR/><BR/>Oh yeah, my name is nyraider, and I'm a recovering Raiders fan. Or at least I'm trying.nyraiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13843329560542176465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16702745.post-36296715547225819702008-11-19T21:50:00.000-08:002008-11-19T21:50:00.000-08:00Calico... this is too painfully bad and predictable to be much entertainment... sad to say.<BR/><BR/>I was just talking on Usenet about Bush whining about having to play FB and went to memory lane to check my memory... Mark Van Eegan played FB to Clarence Davis in 1976 and ran for over 1000 yards and won a SB ring in his third year in the league.<BR/><BR/>I'd bet good money Bush has never heard of Van Eegan, but if I were Cable I'd get him on the phone and have a talk with the whiny bitch. <BR/><BR/>He'd sure add some dimensions to this insipid and uninspiring offense... and would certainly get more touches than standing on the sidelines whining.<BR/><BR/>This old-school guy is getting sick of some of this shit. He was hired to play football... maybe he should do it?garynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16702745.post-47413695522392346242008-11-19T20:01:00.000-08:002008-11-19T20:01:00.000-08:00Gary: It's only entertainment ... LOL! :) CJ<BR/><BR/>I'm with you on shaking things up at RB. Give Fargas, McFadden, and Bush a crack at it. At this point, do we even know if Bush is a viable back? I'm all for giving some of our unproven players and younger players a shot at shaking things up and seeing if any of them might take on bigger roles in 2009 (or be cut).Calico Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14711800862815970836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16702745.post-74744365516024167752008-11-19T19:58:00.000-08:002008-11-19T19:58:00.000-08:00"Hi everyone. My name is Calico Jack and I am a recovering Raider fan." ...<BR/><BR/>A few things I've been increasingly fixated on to the detriment of my health:<BR/><BR/>(1) 1st half offensive ineptitude especially since the arrival of lame duck interim head coach Barney Rubble. 1 TD in 61 possession is so bad "How bad is it Calico Jack?" that if/when the Raiders score a TD on their next 1st half possession, I will jump up and cheer like we won the SB. <BR/><BR/>During the majority of this season, the 1st half ineptitude has set the Raiders up for failure. Let's face it, if you can't score a TD in the 1st half there is a very good chance you are playing from behind in the 2nd half. The Raiders failure to score TDs when inside the red zone is the difference between a miserable season and a competitive season. <BR/><BR/>(2) How the team has become so grossly predicatable and unimaginative on both sides of the ball. Where is the creativity on offense? Where are the no huddle offenses and trick plays? Where is the disguising of schemes and coverages on D? Where are the exotic blitz packages? The Raiders must have the skimpiest playbook in the entire NFL. The title on the playbook is "Vanilla 2008".Calico Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14711800862815970836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16702745.post-55311968287115769972008-11-19T19:19:00.000-08:002008-11-19T19:19:00.000-08:00Is it just me, or is this place alot better now that Blandarocked is in hiding?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16702745.post-58862153634706663122008-11-19T16:53:00.000-08:002008-11-19T16:53:00.000-08:00&gt;&gt;&gt;<BR/><BR/>Maybe thats the problem here... the team is not practicing situations like this so JRuss doesn&#39;t have a clue what he is supposed to be doing?<BR/>&gt;&gt;&gt;<BR/><BR/>Works for me.<BR/><BR/>In other news, some columnist just pointed out that one reason that Russell is so far behind right now is that we never signed a veteran QB to mentor Russell. We instead have two QB&#39;s that also think the Raiders screwed up their careers.<BR/><BR/>In Balt, Flacco has Todd Bauman, a 13 year veteran helping him.<BR/><BR/>There are QB&#39;s that make their living simply by riding the pines and helping out the starter, instead all we did was bring in QB&#39;s that all thought they should be starters.garynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16702745.post-62519199796320568872008-11-19T13:35:00.000-08:002008-11-19T13:35:00.000-08:00Gary:<BR/><BR/>Maybe thats the problem here... the team is not practicing situations like this so JRuss doesn't have a clue what he is supposed to be doing?<BR/><BR/>Looks like the Light Bulb of Enlightenment is beginning to burn through the fog of sarcasm?RaiderRealisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15687008202519373153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16702745.post-42210355105709667132008-11-19T11:40:00.000-08:002008-11-19T11:40:00.000-08:00All has not been lost for me this football season. The local college team is doing well. Boise State might bust into the BCS again. Watched the BSU game on saturday. I was amazed at how well the coaching staff was able to mix things up-- play action, trick plays to mix things up, switch to no-huddle when the offense goes flat. All this with a freshman QB. Why can't a professional sports team be so imaginative?<BR/><BR/>JFAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16702745.post-77213233002079701542008-11-19T11:32:00.000-08:002008-11-19T11:32:00.000-08:00moshbucket,<BR/><BR/>Maybe we should start each post with " my name is ______, and I am a Raider fan." You know what they say, you have to reach rock bottom sometimes in order to make changes. The Raiders have to be getting close... or is a winless season in our future? It's like driving past a car wreck, I don't want to look, but I have to.<BR/><BR/>JFAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16702745.post-49728305217076672022008-11-19T07:41:00.000-08:002008-11-19T07:41:00.000-08:00&gt;&gt;&gt;<BR/>And why is my pointing these things out any different than the other coaching shortcomings being pointed out? This is just as revealing of ineptitude as anything else.<BR/>&gt;&gt;&gt;<BR/><BR/><BR/>It&#39;s not. You just seemed fixated on it for some reason.<BR/><BR/>A hail mary only works maybe one time in a hundred.<BR/><BR/>The bigger problem is getting JRuss comfortable in what he is supposed to be doing with the clock running down, IMO.<BR/><BR/>He either isn&#39;t practicing it, or he is a complete moron.garynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16702745.post-57824581806853958552008-11-19T07:35:00.000-08:002008-11-19T07:35:00.000-08:00CJ...<BR/><BR/>&gt;&gt;&gt;<BR/>You sound shocked that actual Raider fans are sick and tired of the piss poor performance, dysfunction, and coaching carousel. <BR/>&gt;&gt;&gt;<BR/><BR/>Yup... even _I_ am finding it a chore to watch the games on Sunday. <BR/><BR/>This is not as bad as the end of the Shell season when the team gave up, but its close. <BR/><BR/>Sometimes I feel like my cat that gets all excited when I walk into the room where his food dish is. He only gets a treat maybe one time in ten, but he always thinks every time will be that time.<BR/><BR/>Every Sunday I hope SOB will blitz in critical situations... etc etc.garynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16702745.post-12377251985515743212008-11-19T07:25:00.000-08:002008-11-19T07:25:00.000-08:00&gt;&gt;&gt;<BR/>But if you are on your own 20 that gets you to the 50. I do believe you would take a stab at another deep throw.<BR/>&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<BR/><BR/>Depends on how much time is left on the clock. If its over ten seconds, he can spike the ball and maybe have time left for a sideline pass and a FG attempt. Too many variables here to simply say it was the coaches fault for not having the right plays called. In hindsite, JRuss should have spiked the ball after being sacked and THEN thrown the hail mary...<BR/><BR/>And RT, I did criticize the coaching staff for not making it clear to JRuss that he cannot take a sack under any circumstances.<BR/><BR/>Maybe thats the problem here... the team is not practicing situations like this so JRuss doesn&#39;t have a clue what he is supposed to be doing?garynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16702745.post-71659264085565064152008-11-19T07:17:00.000-08:002008-11-19T07:17:00.000-08:00Raiderrealist:<BR/><BR/>&gt;&gt;&gt;<BR/>Well when you get back, isn&#39;t that just what you criticized him for doing on that 4th and 20 play you alluded to earlier?<BR/>&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<BR/><BR/><BR/>Are you serious? You really don&#39;t understand the difference between throwing the ball out of bounds on first down with time left on the clock, and throwing the ball out of bounds on fourth down with time left on the clock?<BR/><BR/>Okkee dokee.garynoreply@blogger.com