Richard Seymour Is Coming "Home" To Oakland!
by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Sep 12, 2009 9:05 AM PDT
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PrintRaider fans rejoice and Charger fans begin to fret because Big "Daddy" is Coming "Home" to roost!
That's right, Hater-Nation, Seymour is a lifelong Raider fan, who has come home!
There are two threads open here, on Silver and Black Pride, that contain quotes from the Big Fella himself that he is coming to Oakland and that he is happy about it.
From the Boston Herald:
"There are a lot of different emotions," Seymour said. "Football was not my main concern at that point. I have had discussions with the Raiders… I’m excited and happy with the way they’re looking at me."
I'm calling him "Big Daddy" because he mentioned that he has four children and is the guardian of his 15 year old nephew. With that being the case I can completely appreciate that he took some time to make the best decisions for his family. I mean, school just started, and now they are moving back to South Carolina!
I have three children, with a fourth on the way and I could not imagine just up and leaving them if my job told me that I was being permanently moving to New York...Tomorrow.
Now, according to him, we will all see him on Monday Night and he'll be right where he should be:
Seymour said if you want to watch for him with his new team, he’ll be wearing No. 92 on Monday Night. "I’ll be the guy on top of the quarterback," he said
This is quite a different stance than the one taken by Randy Moss when he rolled up to his first training camp in his Minnesota Viking SUV, so I, and the rest of you out there, should stop the comparisons between "Big Daddy" and every other big name that we've traded for in recent years.
Seymour is not overrated, see "'Angelo Hall" (He left the "D" in Atlanta). Seymour is also not a "prima donna" whiner who is looking for a way out.
Nope, he is a "5 Time Pro Bowl, Three Time Championship Winning, Anchor of the D-Line, Nasty, QB Hungry" Raider and he is PROUD to be in Oakland!!!
So, take that Rodney Harrison. By the way Rodney, if you would NEVER play in Oakland, why were they your second choice behind New England? Actually according to you, and I will find the quote, the only reason you didn't come to Oakland was because you didn't want to disrespect the Chargers. Then again, who would expect a lying, cheating, roided up person like you to know which way is up anyway.
And take THAT all of you medi-diots who laugh at our proud organization at every turn. The Raiders are rising to the top again, trust me. Just ask Jon Gruden what he thinks about the squad that ended his tenure in Tampa.
Welcome to Oakland Richard and I look forward to seeing you, in #92, lined up against the Chargers on Monday Night.
I appreciate how family came first for you, and I now welcome you into our family, THE Nation, THE RAIDER NATION!
(Hey crew, maybe this means that we can play some 3-4 and move Trevor Scott to an OLB position on passing downs?...That is for another article...But I will say this, the defense just got quite a few new wrinkles and I am now looking for a #92 jersey!)
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i still don't think the 3-4 can work, but....
they can try it just to see if it could, and maybe become a hybrid 3-4 4-3 like us.
anyways, this EXCELLENT news! And i can’t wait to see seymour with a raiders jersey.
It was difficult to not get caught up in all the hoopla surrounding the trade
but it’s great to finally have you here, Mr. Seymour! This guy can potentially be the proverbial spark to light the fire under these young kids, and make men of them!
Few dispute the talent and depth the Raiders field this year, and with the great combination of youth and veteran leadership from proven guys, he could be the catalyst to take us out of the slump and to the next level. Looking forward to seeing him in the silver and black!
Hope you can achieve MVP status, Richard, and that your stay in Oakland continues to boost your career. Can’t wait for Monday night!
I was dreading Monday Night:
Well, outside of the tailgate and the introductions. I was in pain thinking that Trevor Scott and Ricky Brown were going to be on the same side of the ball trying to keep LT and Sproles out of the secondary.
That has ALL changed!!!
But when they start scheming us the way these guys did, and we weren't particularly ready for it, anything can happen."
by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Sep 12, 2009 9:34 AM PDT reply actions
first off
appreciate ur update and research on Big Daddy SAINT. this news should have all in RAIDER NATION super-hyphy and anticipating a Monday Night shocker for the football world. if you ain’t ready to show ur RAIDER PRIDE, u better cut urself and check if ur blood is SILVER AND BLACK like it should be.
i can totally understand Seymour’s position with having to square things away with his family before any other decision was made. no matter what ur job is, u always think of the well being of ur family, hands down. i have 3 young sons and my first lil girl on the way, so i feel u on that note Saint(also congrats)
i can’t wait 2 holla my ass off in the stands monday night, cuz our D is gonna be opening up some eyes and shutn up the “expert”.
WoooooooooHooooooooooo!
Good news! Now hopefully Seymour is a quick study. The Raiders could use an effective Seymour on MNF. Just his presence alone should have a tremendous trickle down effect on the rest of the D though. It is definately time for Kelley to start earning that contract now. This will be the least amount of attention he has received on the line in a long time.
Wherever I go, that's where I am.
Should be
There is not much you need to learn when playing a DE.
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.
No doubt!
Just shove him out and tell him to tackle the ball!
Wherever I go, that's where I am.
by Rich Langford on Sep 12, 2009 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions
I Can't Wait
Seymour dominating and tackling LT in the back field. Causing fumbles. OMG, I am electric.
If Winning Isn't Everthing, Why Do They Keep Score? - Vince Lombardi
What Time is he gonna be in Oakland
Was it 6:00pm?
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.
I'm pretty confident....
Trevor Scott will still be starting and playing 60 to 70 percent of the snaps. But Seymour serves as a nice insurance policy, for this game, in case we start to get absolutely gashed by LT and Co. in that Marshall might just say fuck it and send him out there and say plug up a whole and wreak havoc- even if he doesn’t really know the defense yet….
on a different note, anybody know if there is still potential for a blackout for monday night?
I must say
although I don’t think this was a good trade (as far as value goes), I do think some good news here is definetely welcome.
I don’t think it was as lopsided as some would have you believe, but the media coverage over this trade was just brutal. I think if there were questions to the media’s objectivity between the Patiots and the Raiders should be put to rest. Considering the Rodney Harrison media tour this week, and anyone who interviewed him so openly taking his word without question was almost sickening. I believe the Raiders do deserve a lot of the criticism they have taken this year with some bad decision making (and preseason play), but to not be given any benefit of the doubt is unprofessional and should be rightfully called out.
Although I still think we are in for a long year, I do think solid professional football players like Richard Seymore can be the key to turning it around.
"If you don't take out his battery, he's going to keep going all day."
Saint you dog...
Did you say you have another one (baby) on the way? Congrats, it seems like you just had one but time flys. I bet you saw a scull and cross bones on the untra sound?
I live, breath and breed Silver and Black!
HAHAHA!!!
More like a Silver and Black Alien!
Thanks!
But when they start scheming us the way these guys did, and we weren't particularly ready for it, anything can happen."
by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Sep 12, 2009 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Welcome home Richard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He may not be the only missing piece on our D, but he sure gets us closer to being there. He is a run stopper with a continuous motor. I have to take my hat off to a young man who takes care of his family first, once they are secure he can concetrate on the task at hand. That being a leader 3 super bowls and 5 pro bowls, he did not get there because he did not do what was necessary to be the best. All that he brings to the table should rub off on the younger players. I’m exited and can’t wait for all my roudy friends on MONDAY NIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey Saint
congrats on the soon to be fourth child.
but make sure you get one of these:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohfJCYobSkk
"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
That is Wrong in SO Many Ways!
I will love her regardless!!!
But when they start scheming us the way these guys did, and we weren't particularly ready for it, anything can happen."
by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Sep 12, 2009 11:44 PM PDT up reply actions
means you're a very small percent of families
of which are okay with their child’s sexual orientation. Sad that the percent of parents who are okay with that is dwindling more and more.
Glad to see you’re still one of them though.
"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
Seymour arrives in the town, and now that the trade is a done deal
our improved D Line should contribute to the success of our Linebackers. Hopefully, Seymour can be brought up to speed by Monday, and yes, he is a Vet so I expect him to suit up and play, Start at that. Also, don’t worry about Seymour not signing, he does not want the francise tag trust me, and Al will give him an extension if he plays well. Simple as that. He is here now and the starting four actually sounds pretty good whan you put his name in the mix with Ellis on the other side. If we can stay close and score a few points we might do something.
Go Raiders!!!
by Rodney Sacramento on Sep 12, 2009 4:31 PM PDT reply actions
well, being also a pats fan
i don’t think rodney took steroids(even though i think u were kidding), and rodney is the type of guy who will speak his mind out no matter what. but the truth is: he was being unprofessional. rodney, you’re not in football anymore.
YES.! SACK THEM PLZ.!
i respect that family was first… i really hope indeed that that was the real reason he just reported but i hope he plays his best and really wants to play for this team. if he plays like the champ he is, not only will he get much respect, but Al Davis will throw tons of cash his way with an extension and he’ll love it… he just needs to show some love to the raiders and sack the sh*t out of the Chargers, put pressure on the pass game and CJ and #21 will intercept those hurried passes….
cant wait till Monday night.!
Rodney Harrison as far as I know did not take steroids, tests today work to well
to be able to hide it. And no, he does not play,however as a former player he probably feels a certain sense of privilege to speak his mine, no matter if it makes sense or not. Richard will help our line, lets just hope he stays healthy and plays well as he always does.
Get ready for Monday night, and lets hope our entire team shows up for the game. By the way, my Cal Bears looked good again this week. Next week its the Gophers in their new stadium in Minnesota. Go Bears!!! Go Raiders!!!
by Rodney Sacramento on Sep 12, 2009 7:04 PM PDT reply actions
i agree about that rodney, being a former player and al, should speak his mind but....
being a football analyst is completely different. he has to act as professionally as any other football analyst. But that’s rodney for ya.
Rodney The Roider:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2999994
“I want to make it clear,” Harrison said, “that never once did I take steroids. I did admit to the commissioner that I took a banned substance.”
The league issued a statement late Friday night confirming that Harrison is suspended without pay for four games, effective immediately.
Harrison said that his actions stemmed from his desire to “accelerate the healing process” from his various injuries the past two seasons.
It was ONLY HGH! Huh!
He only took it to heal. Not to get better or regain his old form!
But when they start scheming us the way these guys did, and we weren't particularly ready for it, anything can happen."
by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Sep 12, 2009 11:43 PM PDT reply actions
Just watched the press conference
And and even more excited, Seymour seems like a real class act fucken stoked for him to be a Raider
"Mel Kiper has his opinion and I respect it. But what does it mean? My 9-year-old nephew can watch film and make an opinion. I think I value the opinion of scouts who get paid to make their opinions. It will carry me through my career. It will serve as motivation for me." - Mike Mitchell
This is gonna be great for our young,defense!
Greg and Richard to mentor this group of defensive guys? AWESOME. I wish Garcia and Neal were still here to do the same for the offense, but this will be just what this “D” needs! One of Mr. Davis’s better moves in recent years. Yes, a steep price to pay;look at the message he sends to the team. Oh, patriot guy get a fuc in life ! stay on your own east coast loser blogs and leave the left coast to Raider Nation! Raider special teams and charger turnovers lead us to victory. Raiders 27 – chargers 17
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