Oakland Raiders Gameday Preview
by TheRaiderWay on Aug 13, 2009 5:07 AM PDT
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Dallas Cowboys at Oakland Raiders
Where: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
When: 7 p.m. PDT
Records: Dallas (9-7 last season), Oakland (5-11).
What's at stake: It's a preseason game, so nothing as far as the standings are concerned, but for the 27 players which are on the active roster now that are vying for a spot on the final 53, much is at stake. Since the first roster cutdown to 75 players is not until September 1st, this game will be all about what is new and what has changed with our Oakland Raiders.
What to look for: Coach Cable has stated that the Raiders starters will play for one quarter in this first game. With that in mind, we should look for how the new regime of defensive coaches, led by Defensive Coordinator John Marshall, have implemented their attention to fundamentals. Dallas will bring its own vaunted running game with Marion Barber and Felix Jones and it will be the first look at how the Raiders DT's face the Dallas line and those backs. Marshall has emphasized discipline, but apparently Tommy Kelly hasn't received the memo, at least based on the reports from practice having Kelly jump off sides more often than the entire rest of the defensive unit. We will start seeing if Kelly is going to be part of the problem or part of the solution. Burgess is gone, there are new and improved DE's in the mix and Marshall likes using his linebackers to blitz, let's see if some pressure can be brought to Romo. And of course, the rookies to watch: Matt Shaugnessy, Slade Norris, David Nixon, Jerome Boyd and Desmond Bryant will all get the chance to prove their value to the team.
On offense, it will all start with JaMarcus Russell, as we will see if with another offseason under his belt, heavily emphasized on learning the fundamentals of the game from new QB coach, Paul Hackett, if Russell can bring this game action. We should be looking for improvements in footwork, ball handling, read and accuracy from Russell. With Garcia out, the competition will really be for the 3rd spot between Gradkowski and Frye. We will start to see how the Raiders will deploy the running back rotation of Fargas, McFadden and Bush as well as the impact of Lorenzo Neal in the lineup. Lastly, coach Cable states that rookie Darrius Heyward-Bey will not start but will play a lot in this game. DHB and Louis Murphy should have an impact on the overall offense of the Raiders and we will get our first look tonight.
Will not play: Jeff Garcia, Robert Gallery, Javon Walker and Mike Mitchell.
To get a preview of the Dallas Cowboys new players added and departed go here.
To read what the Cowboys fans have to say about their team and this game go to Blogging The Boys.
Alright Raider Nation! The wait is finally over and the best time of the whole year is about to start....RAIDERS FOOTBALL!
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YES!!!!!
I won’t be able to see or hear the game, so are you guys going to run a ongoing report, or is there another website that does that? I’d hate to miss this!!!
"It's the small things in life....and football."
we usually have game threads
where cracker-jack people who can hear/see the game can tell you what’s going on. plus we get to discuss what’s going on and stuff. it’s always a lot of fun.
"You'll take my life but I'll take yours too. You'll fire you musket but I'll run you through. So when your waiting for the next attack. You'd better stand there's no turning back"- "The Trooper" by Iron Maiden
Did I mention before
how much I love this blog!! :) :)
"It's the small things in life....and football."
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Go Raiders!
hopefully this is the start of a great season and hopefully going to see Russell continue to develop…Go Silver n Black!
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
"TuLoRocks2008 had the most comments I've seen in any game thread this year (322)...Can such a feat be eclipsed?" ..... Bring it on!!
Guy
Try to watch on channelsurfing.com. They show many games and I know you guys don’t want to miss this game.
R.I.P - Michael Jackson
Hell no!!
It’s been too long since we beat TB and it would KILL me to not at least hear this game. I was this pumped last year too when we lost that pre-season heart breaker to the Titans. Hopefully that won’t happen again!!!!
"It's the small things in life....and football."
I Really Don't Care If We Win
I just want everything to be disciplined-looking. I also want to see rhythm and accurate throws from J-Mac. I just want production.
R.I.P - Michael Jackson
Now we will see
Rayder K, Rayder K, Rayder K!!! The game will be showing on www.channelsurfing.com man you made my entire week lol.. Gotta luv ya for that one. Not looking for a win, looking for my first unit to dominate or play well against their first unit, what happens after that happens, however, it would be great to see J-Russ with his stuff together and our boys catching passes and our D stopping their O, so tonight is the beginning of true dialog about our boys.
Look, if they suck, I am going to say so and hopefully offer some insight to what can make us better. When teams do well during the season, they do well during the preseason, bottomline, its all relative. The Raiders know what they are up against, believe that and they will be coming out to show the world who they are, I just hope it is the Raiders we’ve grown to love, kick as- take names and see ya next time to serve you up.
by Rodney Sacramento on Aug 13, 2009 11:09 AM PDT reply actions
I'm going to the game... but another site that typically posts sporting events to watch online is,
atdhe.net
it is scheduled to be showing, just click on the event around gametime and it should work
My bad
It is wsw.channelsurfing.net. I have emailed all my guys here in Indy that are Raider fans, yeah, we got a club!!! So this is a great thing for us all, thanks again for the heads up. Also www.atdhe.net is showing the game as well.
No more talk until after the game.
by Rodney Sacramento on Aug 13, 2009 12:40 PM PDT reply actions
I must be slow or just can't type today
www.channelsurfing.net for the raiders tonight or www.atdhe.net both will show the game. Think I got it this time as well.
Now, no more talk until after the game. lol
by Rodney Sacramento on Aug 13, 2009 12:41 PM PDT reply actions
Thanks Guys
I logged on with the sole purpose of finding out if anyone knew where to go to watch this game. You guys are all over it. Thanks again to all of you.
WMHahahahah!!
IT’S ALIVE!!!!!! oh sorry, just SUPER pumped!! I get to see the game now!!
"It's the small things in life....and football."
the problem with the us the last 7 years is simple, discipline.
i too want a win but would be okay if we played well and lost. if we have discipline and limit penalties we could beat out the dreaded chargers. I cant wait to watch the game and i cant wait for the season because im going to the monday night opener. Woo-Hoo!
Football is here Raider Stylz
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.
67MARQUEZ is at the game tonight.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 13, 2009 6:11 PM PDT reply actions
The game last night RULED!
The Raiders defense looked really good, They did give up some big plays but the line held up well. What was the most impressive was the offensive line. Russell had time to keep Dallas honest and could throw deep. He did not have the ability to do that last year. That will make a big difference this season. No more of just dumping it off with short passes. I am excited because this season looks like they can finish 2nd or even 1st, in the AFC west because K.C. & Denver are going to suck.
Silver N’ Black
Good Schemes, Better Blocking, and a preseason Win
Will help the Raiders as they move forward, as I mentioned when a team has been losing, preseason wins are relative, it helps build confidence and makes them want to go out and do it again. Mc Fad is the kid we drated and showed it, C Schilens (Chill) from now on lol proved himself to be worthy at receiver, with both size and speed the need for a knucklehead like Mike Crabtree was not necessary, Oh by the way C Chill is 6’4" 225, he is bigger, faster, and stronger and catching everything. DHB is a younster and you could see J Russ will need to get used to his speed, time will fix that, but they are going to create problems.
Our blitz packages looked good, and the D has improved, of course they will get even better, it is important we keep winning preseason games, just for team confidence. My hope is the Raiders stay the course, I know with the win over Dallas they will be working to win again.
Now, 1st preseason game penalties, we will have to get that under control to win in this league, and i know the Raiders will focus on that. From a preseason standpoint I give the Raiders an A-, for winning, capitalizing on Dallas’ mistakes, scoring touchdowns when they were suppose to and for a running game that is going to try the best defenses in the league.
by Rodney Sacramento on Aug 14, 2009 11:54 AM PDT reply actions
+1
i’d give them a B+ because i think if they work on their running defense, their overall defense will be top 5 in the league(in my opinion).
by patriotguy2 on Aug 14, 2009 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I Agree
The run defense is a cause for concern. It was horrible that second drive. I hope we can improve that area because it was with our starters that the run defense was weak.
I like to mention that the 2nd and 3rd squad had great goal line run defense.
R.I.P - Michael Jackson
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