Talkin' With Tyvon - #9 - Silver And Black Pride

Talkin' With Tyvon - #9

by TheRaiderWay on Oct 28, 2009 12:39 PM PDT Comment 22 comments

Greetings Silver and Black Pride community! I am pleased to bring to all of you the 9th installment in the series, Talkin' With Tyvon, from Raiders starting strong safety Tyvon Branch.

Just when we thought that the Giants game was the worst possible game, we had last week's game with the Jets. Thankfully, Tyvon is man enough to come back here following the ugliness of that game to answer your questions.

The Community is invited to pose some questions for Tyvon in the comments section and he will do his best to get as many of them answered as quickly as possible:

Hey Raider fans....it was a tough week. First off sorry about not getting in to answer the questions. I will be sure to answer the questions for this week. It was a tough game Sunday. After the big win with Philly we should have played better. Hopefully we will be able to rev up the intensity this week and play well against San Diego.

TB

SABP: The loss to the Jets was the worst loss at home in franchise history. It's understandable that the defense would be discouraged by having to start the 2nd play of the game after a turnover backed up at your own 5 yard line. What are your thoughts as to what the game got out of hand so quickly and why the momentum of the Eagles game did not carry over to the Jets game?

TB: We had a great week of practice, and I thought we would come out of the gate firing. Things went south quick and it was hard to recover. When the Jets got that initial boost of confidence they put it to us.

SABP: The Jets amassed 316 yard on the ground, an incredible figure, especially since they did what everyone thought they would do coming into this game, run. With the Raider defense in a one-gap set, it theoretically would be up to the individual player to maintain their assignments, execute and make tackles. From your perspective, knowing the Jets were going to run the way they did, what was the principle reasons for the failure to manage their run game?

TB: They blocked extremely well and through some schemes in there we had not seen before. We need to learn to recognize this quicker and adapt. No excuses in this league.

SABP: Once again you led the team in tackles. This is great from the perspective that the Raiders have a strong safety than actually can tackle, but not so good that you have to be making all of those tackles. Do you think at this point that there needs to be some adjustments in the scheme to better match the personnel the Raiders have and put the defense in a better position to succeed?

TB: The coaches continue to try new things every week. Whether you guys can notice them or not, there are some significant changes happening within the schemes. Right now we need to build on the positives and learn from the negatives.

SABP: You have Antonio Gates once again with your game down in San Diego just before the bye week. It would be great to go down there and get one back from them after the opener and go into the bye with a win and get healthier. How do you see the preparation for you and the defense for this game following the kind of loss you had to the Jets and knowing this is the 2nd game against the Chargers?

TB: It is one of those things where we will watch film and learn. We know what worked to open the season and we will revisit some things and how they exploited certain situations. Going into the bye with a win would be huge for this team.

Thanks Tyvon and good luck down in San Diego.

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Hey Tyvon

In spite of the naysayers, I always try to bring out the positive side of things. For example, in the Jets game the offense failed to score any points. However, they did move the ball up the field a lot better then they had done in weeks prior to the Eagles game.
Turnovers just killed all their momentum.
One thing that I’ve noticed, on an overall spectrum, is the growth and maturing taking place each week in almost every young player on the team. I know all of you “young guns,” like yourself, Louis Murphy, McFadden, etc. all have a tremendous upside, but what I would hate to see happen is for this team to turn negative. I feel like if you guys lose many more games, fingers may start to be pointed, like the defense blaming the offense for being stagnet.
Being in the mist of it all, are you starting to get that feeling, or do you guys think that you could chalk this season up to learning chemistry, consistency, and capitalization?

I really like Cable, I think he’s a great fit, I feel like he has brought in a great staff, and a lot of the things that are going wrong right now are just you guys getting used to playing with eachother and the new coaching staff each week. I’d hate to see Al Davis get all gung-ho, and try to start over again, I think he might end up bankrupt if that happened.
Is there any sort of feeling, or perspective that if this thing continues down this path that Coach Cable will be back next year?

by B.A.Armstrong on Oct 28, 2009 1:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Tom Cable

I really like Cable, I think he’s a great fit, I feel like he has brought in a great staff, and a lot of the things that are going wrong right now are just you guys getting used to playing with eachother and the new coaching staff each week.

Are you serious? I’d rather have Jim Zorn calling the plays. Stick to the offensive line, Cable, because you’re not head coach material.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Oct 28, 2009 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

by Wern on Oct 29, 2009 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

-1

by markdog333 on Oct 30, 2009 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

-1=-2

Amazing, Jamarcus Russell hands off to McFadden who pitches it back to Russell who finds Darrius Heyward Bey in the Middle of the Field wide open 30, 20,10,5 Touchdown Raiders! Amazing. This telecast is Brought to you by Cable.

by nishal26 on Oct 31, 2009 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

1st year with a dismantled team

give the guy some more time. not saying you wouldn’t, but i’m confident in cable, and he’s certainly doing better than the other 3.

by patriotguy2 on Oct 31, 2009 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can not speak to that. That is not something we discuss in the locker room. We like Coach Cable. Whatever happens in the front office happens…we just need to win games.

by TyvonB33 on Oct 30, 2009 8:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

like every week

it comes down with intensity. you have at least five leaders on that defense
(seymour, aso, you, ellis, morrison) and yet very little leadership in terms of getting your team fired up
i know its hard to stay full of energy when your constantly getting up on the field because of turnovers and three and outs, but you guys gotta stay on the other players about keeping the intensity up
thats the only way to avoid getting in such a big ass hole like sunday
sorry not such a question as a comment and it is easier said than done.
but ill ask if you can make the promise to keep the defense as fired up as possible.
we want that line to breathe fire and the secondary to crap lightning!
were countin on you to spearhead this defense if noone will step up and do it

by S.D. Raider on Oct 28, 2009 4:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

confused

i dont really know what to expect anymore… i hear change, red change, but when it comes to game time it is almost always off… It always comes down to a disapointing game and idk why… im not trying to put the team down… i love the raiders… i know we have quality players… especially on defense… and offense… well after Jamarcus didnt take ANY blame for his 3 turnovers it just made me mad and put my confidence in him and his offense waaaay down… yes you cant rely on one person but he is the quaterback and touches the ball every play and comands the offense… i just dont see any passion or will to really change himself for the better of his team… he has the potential and ability to be an amazing QB but until he cares more about his teammates , winning, and has passion for the game i dont think he should start. sorry im just pissed off.

1) I remember during camp Coach Cable had competition for pretty much every position except one of the most important positions, Quarterback. Cable has made clear that Jamarcus will always be the starting QB and Jamarcus knows that and is why i feel he is just passing thru cuz right now, as long as he is getting payed he feels untouchable. I know you are not the coach but do you feel personally that there needs to be more (sorry, i mean there to BE a) competition at quarterback in order for his development at QB and leading this team?

2) For the defense, im not sure how to really word this but does the pressure of playing catch up, demoralize and cause mistakes on defense.?

3) When going up against an opponent, as a team, do you feel there is confidence that as a team you can win?

4) last but not least and the most important question, what do you feel is really missing in this team.?

thank you… goodluck on sunday… raider nation.!

by ButtMunch on Oct 28, 2009 6:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

he tried

Cable tried to have competition at quarterback, but Garcia is an assface.

by B.A.Armstrong on Oct 29, 2009 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

not really

Garcia was more like a mentor, they made it clear Jamarcus would start and Garcia would only become a backup incase he got hurt or something. He knew that starting job was always his which is why i think he’s just kicking back and enjoying his pay checks.

by ButtMunch on Oct 29, 2009 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

he was great in preseason

he didn’t know the job was his, he played great in the preseason, his rating was a 90.9.
Garcia’s precense pushed JMR to the point that he completed over 60% of his passes.
Now, this benching will hopefully push him to be that guy again

by B.A.Armstrong on Oct 30, 2009 6:08 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think competition breeds success in any avenue of life. Whether you are a sales guy or NFL player, having someone coming up behind you always makes you work that much harder. That being said, whether a QB competition would help is something I do not really know. He has a strong arm, and we are a young offense. In practice we are starting to come together, and this will carry over to Sunday’s.

As a defender it is our goal to stop them from scoring. No matter if it is 5 yards or 95 yards we have to stop them.

Of course. We put our pants on each day the same as they do.

Right now we just need to build off the positives and learn from the negatives. When that happens each week, the wins will happen as well.

by TyvonB33 on Oct 30, 2009 8:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tyvon, you seem to have the uncanny ability to keep your head up, despite the tough times

Though some might criticize how the team is dealing with the losses, I appreciate you and the aforementioned leaders on the team. Stay up, and rise again. Of the many areas I have questions, the defensive backs unit, and much of the defense overall is not one of them. You all remain the nucleus of the team.

I know we will see a different team when Chaz gets healthy, when Robert gets healthy, when the line starts playing as a cohesive unit, and Jamarcus finds his rhythm with his young wr corps. Basically, when the offense starts scoring and possessing some clock. We will see turnovers.

On that note, how are the injured and inactive guys invovling themselves in the new schemes? Will Chaz be able to step in and know the new stuff they’ve planned for him (please be some mixing up of the vertical game!) and I hope Nick Miller too?

Can we expect to see Langston starting at one of the tackle spots opposite Mario sometime? I’m not giving up on Green or Barnes, but don’t believe they’re our best options at this point. Are they entertaining any possibility of starting Walker? I guess the question to you as a defensive guy is are you seeing any looks on the offense with Langston and is he having any success ?

I’d think he’d do well under Tom’s direction

Thanks again for your time! We can’t express enough what it means to us, especially during losing times. I realize I can get pretty negative, but being given a forum like this to communicate with professionals like yourself reminds us that it is equally tough for players, especially in this “not for long” league, as it is so often called. Many of us work in performance based businesses as well where we are required to perform often in ridiculous circumstances and must respect and be faithful that winning is always first and foremost for all of you, coming off of a win, or a loss. Good luck this week in practice, and on the field Sunday!

The Chargers would rather play any other team in the league right now.

by brhynno on Oct 29, 2009 1:26 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for the postive words. I know it can be hard to see the postive, but it is there.

As far as injuries go, I know those guys are working hard to get on the field. Everyone wants to play. That is why we work hard year around…for 16 games.

I cant speak for the offense too much. I know they are trying some new looks and getting new guys involved.

by TyvonB33 on Oct 30, 2009 8:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don't let the team kick themselves Tyvon. that's the worst thing.

As BB says, forget the game, just move on and improve.
anyways, for the questions.

1) I seen the potential, but it appears there are still issues. What main issues do you think the team should work on(you can stick with the defense if you want).

by patriotguy on Oct 29, 2009 3:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

We need to stop the big plays. Those are a killer mentally. They just eat at you while you are sitting on the bench waiting to head back out.

We also need to be more cohesive and rev up the intensity. Hopefully a big rivalry will get us on track this weekend.

by TyvonB33 on Oct 30, 2009 8:30 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Good luck next week!

prove all the haters wrong, and DESTROY the Chargers!

by patriotguy2 on Oct 31, 2009 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

hey tyvon

who do you think should be behind center?, i think AL Davis should hire john madden to consult and help turn things around and i think AL should get Brian Billik to come and coach , what do you think??, i think you are one of the best in the league and you don’t get enough press, take care and good luck in San Diego , watch the passes to gates and Jackson and keep an eye on sproles..

don williams

by raidrz07 on Oct 30, 2009 3:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

TYVON DO U LIKE THE COVER ONE SCHEME THE RAIDERS FAVOR

I SOMETIMES WISH WE PLAYED A MORE MODERN DEFENSE … THE COVER TWO IS WHAT I AHVE IN MIND AND LIMIT THE BIG PLAYS AND PLAY A BEND DONT BREAK STYLE OF DEFENSE …IS THAT WHAT PLAYERS LIKE TO PLAY?

"The only yardstick for success our society has is being a champion. No one remembers anything else."

by TheAutumnWind on Oct 30, 2009 3:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

TYVON I THINK THAT UR POPULARITY IS THROUGH THE ROOF

AT THIS POINT DUE TO UR INTERACTION WITH US ON THIS SITE AND UR OUTSTANDING PLAY ON THE FIELD

FOR A SECOND YEAR PLAYER UR PLAY IS REMARKABLE WE ALL KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO DEANGELO HALL WHEN HE CAME HERE IN OUR SYSTEM AND HOW LONG IT TOOK NAMDI ASOMUGHA TO GET HIS FEET UNDER HIM I KNOW CORNER IS DIFFERENT THEN SAFTEY BUT U STILL PLAY ALOT OF MAN OF SOME GREAT ATHLETES SO CONGRATS

UR ALSO THE BEST GUNNER IN THE LEAGUE AND THAT IS NOT NEARLY APPLAUDED ENOUGH THATS REMARKABLE

DO U THINK THAT OTHER PLAYERS MAY START TO COME ON THIS SITE THE WAY U DO LIKE RICHARD SEYMOUR OR MAYBE NAMDI ASOUMUGHA OR GREG ELLIS CAN U ASK THEM OR MAYBE TLEE OTHERS WHAT UR DOING IN AN ATTEMPT TO CREATE MORE PLAYER PARTICIPATION

THANKS AGAIN NOT JUST FOR CARING ENOUGH TO DO WHAT U DO FOR US FANS BUT FOR BEING AN OUTSTANDING PLAYER AND NOT GETTING TO BIG FOR US LITTLE GUYS

"The only yardstick for success our society has is being a champion. No one remembers anything else."

by TheAutumnWind on Oct 31, 2009 6:40 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs