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More Chaz Schilens!

    In reading about our woes at the reciever position it looks like we might see more Chaz in the next couple of games.  In this article found in Yahoo Sports talks about the changes we are going to see at WR.

Cable wouldn’t say exactly what other changes he might make but acknowledged rookie Chaz Schilens will be more active in the passing game. Schilens has only three catches for 38 yards, but the 6-foot-4, 225-pounder is the biggest receiver on Oakland’s roster and has shown the ability to get open deep.

“Schilens is going to be involved more this week, that’s one thing I’m prepared to say at this point,” Cable said. “What we’re going to try and do is play guys a little more continuously and maybe not so much in and out.”

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AiZ4MlghflKv1hExJtq3UCOR2bYF?slug=ap-raiders-receivers&prov=ap&type=lgns

     I myself was excited because he played well in the preseason and has a tremendous upside. Our recievers have been a huge disappointment this year compounded with JaMarcus' accuracy problems(Lane was Right about our passing game). Too many dropped passes, lazy routes aren't helping out JaMarcus either. This should bring energy to our lifeless reciever corps.

Updated:

Per Jerry McDonald Schilens is starting over Ronald Curry:

Schilens, coach Tom Cable said, would start in place of Ronald Curry, who caught 117 passes the last two seasons but has been plagued by drops and inconsistency for all but about the first two weeks of training camp.

Javon Walker will continue to be the starter at split end.

“I’m excited. It’s like a dream,” Schilens said quietly, a smile splitting his face following practice. “I couldn’t tell you how excited I am.”

When told he didn’t sound that excited, Schilens said, “Trust me. Come Sunday, I’ll barely be able to contain myself. It’s a great opportunity.”

Schilens has three receptions for 38 yards through five games with no drops. At 6-foot-4, 225 pounds, he makes for an angular target for quarterback JaMarcus Russell, and he has shown no fear at making difficult catches in traffic over the middle.

When asked what attribute Schilens has he likes, Cable said, “I think his competitiveness for the football when it’s in the air. You look at a couple of the plays he’s made, some tough catches, having to get it in traffic, or having to get a high ball up in the air. Something that maybe wasn’t quite on target, he’s been able to go get those things out of the air, and the fact that he’s really starting to develop. And it shows every day at practice.”

 

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This deserves one HUGE WOOOOO-HOOOO!!!!!

But when they start scheming us the way these guys did, and we weren't particularly ready for it, anything can happen."

by saint on Oct 17, 2008 2:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This is great for Schilens (and the Raiders)

and serves as a wake up call for Curry. Let’s develop this talent.

by Raider76 on Oct 17, 2008 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes

schillens is awesome.. i new they should have done this a while ago

by Agent Zero on Oct 17, 2008 5:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

about time, Curry has looked awful

and reading between the lines other guys have been running wrong routes. Cable also mentioned that there won’t be as many substitutions, which makes a lot of sense, I have noticed that on almost every play receivers were going and coming. The Raiders have to get some continuity between the QB and the receivers.

by Laoren on Oct 17, 2008 6:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I always thought Curry was a better slot receiver anyways

This should help all around cause Curry is a good #3 receiver.

Let’s just hope Schilens can develop into a #2 or down the road a #1.

Walker is about done

by Bud Light on Oct 17, 2008 6:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I have one question

what took them so long?

"Whoever appeals to the law against his fellow man is either a fool or a coward. Whoever cannot take care of themselves without that law is both. For a wounded man shall say to his assailant, 'If I live, I will kill you. If I die, You are forgiven.' Such is the rule of honor." Omerta by Lamb of God

by KA1Z3R on Oct 18, 2008 6:50 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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