Game Thread: Oakland Raiders Host the AZ Cards

by saint on Aug 23, 2008 11:53 AM PDT Comment 13 comments

Lane Kiffin has promised us that he will throw the ball A LOT tonight, so, this promises to be the most exciting game of the pre-season.

As I pointed out last week, the jury still has very little evidence with which to judge Javon Walker. His skill set has been underutilized this far. He is a medium to deep threat and the team has been running 90% of the offense underneath and on the ground. In fact, the one time that his number was called deep, J-Russ overthrew him after he had a step on his man.

After tonight, there will be ample evidence of the player we got in the off-season and I am hoping that he looks to be worth it.

Kiffin also stated that he will be running the Buddy Ryan defense at the Cards all night long. I am loving that approach. It worked last week against Tennessee when Vince Young looked like a deer in headlights after facing countless blitzes and hidden schemes.

I'm playing a concert in Almaden today and will be late to the game thread, so I am counting on you guys to hold it down around here.

Hopefully we can get "Raidahs" to give us a recap when he gets home tonight.

RRRRRRAAAIIIDDDEERRRRSSS!!!! I can hear that echoing in the tunnel now!!!

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Raiders Rule!!!

Raiders Rule!

by monta101 on Aug 23, 2008 1:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Where to watch

The game starts at 6 right, why the hell isn’t it on TV?! I checked my local listings, I only get a rerun at 10 oclock. I’m getting Steelers-Vikings right now on CBS.

by Maddendude on Aug 23, 2008 5:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

No where in Oregon to watch

at least you get a re-run. I have nothing but steelers v. vikings and an Elvis impersonator that my wife wants to see at a local festival. Rural Oregon has its advantages though, I’m just not sure what they are right now!

I live, breath and breed Silver and Black!

by sabp on Aug 23, 2008 5:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

u guys can watch it here

http://channelsurfing.net/watch-online-tv.php?w=nirvanarush2112

i hope we win a championship soon

by Da Jrich tribute on Aug 23, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

K so it's half time

Seems like J.R has some problems w/ the short dump off passes and in the Red Zone. I think some bad play calling in the Red Zone too. But our D definitely ate Leinart alive. Anyone able to watch the game wanna comment on if it’s the O-line or if Russell is struggling? I caught parts on the radio, seems he’s under and over throwing.

Win, Lose, or Tie, Raiders til I die!

by mikesd1981 on Aug 23, 2008 7:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

He was under a lot of pressure, had to roll out a lot, and noone was open.

by theblackpearl on Aug 23, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cornell Green

Got beat many many times. It was all in the snap count. They knew how to time their jump.

Wack To Mack With The General and The Back. (J-Mac and D-Mac)

by Rayder K on Aug 23, 2008 8:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Watching the rerun now

Much respect for Gene Upshaw

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Aug 23, 2008 10:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I just saw the Huff INT

I’m excited for his move to FS

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Aug 23, 2008 10:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

So far this is a sad game

At least USA Basketball is kicking ass right now!

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Aug 24, 2008 12:07 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

First string D is great

First string offense needs tightening up

Since this is the third game, I’m a tad worried about how the Cards scored at will on us.

I’m still in tho!

Go Raiders!! Go USA Basketball!!

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by oaklandSMASH on Aug 24, 2008 12:37 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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by SportsRambler on Aug 24, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

My analysis for the game

First of all, there aren’t many bright spots to take from a 24-0 shalacking. We could not even score. I saw the same lead play – handoffs to McFadden like 5 times a row in the red zone. If one of those was a bootleg we score a TD because the other side of the field was wide open. And JaMarcus didn’t look too bad, he threw a couple strikes but was pressured for the most part. Its good he didnt lie down and take sacks like what’s his face.

Our D should be feared. 3 picks in 1 half. Even after forcing fumbles we still got picks. Defense was on point in the first half. Even with the Defense giving the Offense good ass field position almost every time, the offense could not get it done. I have a feeling we are going to kick a lot of field goals this year.

I have to say, the point where the game was lost was when Matt Lion-Heart when out and Grandpa Warner came in. It was decided after that. If they kept Lionheart in, we probably would have won.

But its just a preseason game. Judging from a 3-0 score at half, the game probably would have been close all night had the starters been in. JaMarcus might have gotten more accustomed to the offense and might have start clicking. The only thing I wish I could have seen was more diversity in the offensive play calling, more deep passes, draws, screens and just bigger plays. But we kept it real safe with lead plays and short passes, which can’t always get you the W. Oh well. MNF vs Broncs is when the real evaluations begin.

Tuck Rule my ass!

by Raidah on Aug 25, 2008 2:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs