I Actually AM That Upset
by Rich Langford on Oct 18, 2010 2:28 AM PDT
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Someone get me a refill, 'cause my cup is 1/8th empty right now.
To see a more level headed response to Sunday's whatever-the-hell-you-call-what-the-49ers-Raiders-just-did thing, read Saint's post below.
While he has every right to be numb from the past 1,000 years of failure, I am just not there yet with this team. So, as he said, "different team, same story," I whole heartedly agree, but it is that different team part that has me so pissed off.
Rewards are about expectations. If you are expecting a pitiful performance and you get a solid one, the reward is euphoric. If you are expecting a great performance and you get a bad one the reward is nausea.
Then there is what happened today. If you expect anything but a complete train wreck and you get a train wreck only wreckier you get Chris Farley being fooled into drinking instant coffee.
If you don't know the clip or watch it now this won't make as much sense.
"Sir, do you know that you aren't watching the Raiders 2010 offense, but the 2009 offense?"
"What?"
"You are actually watching the 2009 Raiders offense?"
"What! You lied to me!" And then you start assaulting people.
I usually try to get some emotional distance from a game and then watch it a second time before I write about it. I'll watch this game again--when I am so numb from life that I need to hurt myself to see if I still feel. Until then, I am not a big enough masochist to feel the need to bear that flaming turd pile again.
I also have tried to get some distance. I've gotten away from football. I went for a walk; I played with my son; I had business time; I fed the poor; I found a cure for AIDS and I just negotiated a deal for world peace. Yet as I sit in the wee small hours of the morning, my mind wanders back to the dump the Raiders took and I am engrossed by the horror stench wafting off of it.
This is less about evaluation, than it is about therapy. Bullet point time!
- I don't ever want to see JaMason Cussell ever play another down of football. I'm actually not sure I saw him play any downs on Sunday. So let me revise, I don't ever want to see him.
- In fact, if I was never put in the unenviable postion of rooting for a person whose name began with Ja, it'd be ok with me. Fix Or Repair Daily. Takeo Spikes has always been a Ford man.
- I hate Frank Gore's stupid face. I didn't realize how stupid his face was in the first half while behind his face mask. Then as he began to run through tackles with superhuman leg strength and they started showing his face in all its stupid glory. In fact, I hate most everyone right now.
- Frank Gore's face mask is less about protecting him than it is everyone else.
- If I was playing the Raiders, I'd hand it off every play. It is only a matter of time before they experience total team failure.
- JaMason, if you aren't going to go through your reads, you have to make the throws you are locked onto when they are open. The bomb to an open Murphy made me break stuff (and not in a happy way).
- Maybe the Raiders think their Redzone O is fine, because it looks good against their Redzone D in practice.
- JaMason Cussell is always seen with a scowl. Maybe he thinks it makes him look like he is intense or pissed off, but I think he is really just trying hard to not forget to breathe.
- The return of Robert Gallery wasn't as big of boost to the running game as I hoped. Not that 2 yards per carry isn't good, but I think we expected a little better for our Bush.
- The death penalty has been repealed. Death Ro, I thought you were improving? That kinda looked like the same mistakes as Week One today buddy.
- Why didn't they pull Cussell when he started limping?
- Why didn't they run that reverse to DHB? He may have scored.
- There weren't enough safety blitzes and there won't be enough until they do it every play, because they can't guard anyone anyhow.
- I am tired of only having 1/2 of our RB tandem healthy. It would've been nice for that dude taking the ball from Center to have Darren McFadden to mis-throw to.
- I can't wait for the fully healthy Dike McBush era. I am sure this will coincide with Chaz Schlitz's return.
- The screen pass worked really well today. Oh wait, they didn't run it.
- Did I mention I think JaMason Cussell is gawbage? He is total Muff Cabbage. Here is a picture of him:
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- I don't imagine most people click on the links, but if you were ever going to, do it this time. It'll help. We got links to help you get out your anger, tears and finally laugh it away. There's Chris Farley, NIN, Frank Sinatra, Flight of the Concords, Limp Bizkit and an awesomely funny and catchy song you'll never forget by a band you probably haven't heard of.
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On the flip side
The entire special teams unit HAS turned the corner from the debacle in Arizona and have become the teams strength. Good coverage on both punts and kickoffs, Ford is improving, Nick Miller is legit, Seabass is back and Lechler, is well, Lechler. Imagine what the score could have been were it not for Lechler’s booming, field shifting kicks yesterday?
Your team is your child...You love it no matter what.
You are right, but I can't be walked off the edge with special teams talk.
Still, why hasn’t Miller been returning punts all year? He is obviously made for punt returns. And Janikowski…I think it was the opening second half kickoff. He kicked it low, but he kicked it so damn hard they didn’t even try to catch it. To catch it would’ve been like trying to hit Lincecum’s split finger fastball that they call a change-up.
You are right about Lechler. It is stupid that Ray Guy isn’t in the Hall. Today proved how valuable a dominate punter can be. The 9ers punter is good to, but in the 2nd quarter where it was battle of the punters for a bit, Lechler’s value was obvious. A 47.3 net is just stupid good.
Lord loves a workin' man; don't trust whitey; see a doctor and get rid of it.
by Rich Langford on Oct 18, 2010 2:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Yep
Thank God for that shining light of a freight train at the end of the tunnel that leads to a cliff.
Too bad STs don’t get on the field for 25-30 minutes of the game to make a difference.
Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity.
by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Oct 18, 2010 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Just because our over-paid kicker hasn't missed any gimmees lately and we haven't given up any TD returns isn't anything to be proud of.
"I didn't fail the test, I just found 100 ways to do it wrong"
- Benjamin Franklin
Ok I should have
been more sarcastic. That was the intention. To find greatness in our STs as a big thing is nuts in my opinion.
Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity.
by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Oct 19, 2010 9:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Sorry reply fail.
I was on the same boat you were. I was actually venting much like yourself. This special teams unit will only confirm they’ve fixed their problems when we play a stellar special teams unit like KC.
"I didn't fail the test, I just found 100 ways to do it wrong"
- Benjamin Franklin
Do we really have a QB controversy??
I have read all the blogs about not giving JC time to prep as the starter, well after 5 seasons as a starter you would think that he had enough prep time. Controversy? What controversy?? Bruce Bruce or Bust!!
by The Pride and The Poise on Oct 18, 2010 6:09 AM PDT reply actions
If it's Bruce or bust were doomed
Upgrade or bust?
" Only build on positives , don't stack the negatives...Instead of criticizing , what was a positive?" - Donavin Darius
"There is nothing like a wise phrase or quote to help convince others that your decision makes sense." - Anon
"If you're ever in a fair fight, then your tactics suck." ಠ_ಠ
No controversy
Campbell was annointed as Plunkett-like by Mr Davis himself. It took forever to get Russell off the field because of his pride. If Cable yanks Campbell for Boller and Boller fails, we’d probably be looking for a new head coach right now.
And
the problem with that is?
Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity.
by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Oct 18, 2010 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Sick of this $h!t
Noontide is right ! What happened to the screenplay that would have slowed down that front seven …. But o-well mayb next week. The bomb to Murphy would have changed the game if completed ! The reverse to Murphy would have changed the game if Jason would have blocked somebody. Last but not least throw the ball Jason give the recievers a chance / that’s the difference between him and Bruce … Bruce makes plays… He throws it like he knows a reciever will catch it…
JaSon's QB rating yesterday
http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2010/10/17/raiders-cant-believe-they-blew-this-one/
As a point of reference, the worst game ever by JaMarcus Russell in terms of quarterback rating was 17.4 in a half of play against Jacksonville as a rookie. The infamous Atlanta debacle of 2008 had a 19.0 quarterback rating by Russell.
JaSon told CSN that he hurt his knee and will undergo an MRI today.
Raiders have taught me how to be dispassionate
They taught me the hard lesson in Week 1and now another reminder yesterday. “Don’t take us serious. Don’t live and die with us. We can’t be trusted. We’re not serious about winning.”
by rightnasty on Oct 18, 2010 8:44 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Just for the record Campbell....
had a fucking 10.7 qb rating against the Niners . He is now hated HATED in my book I hope he never sees the field again . I wish the Niners would of broke his fucking leg ! I would rather roll with Kyle Boller then that piece of trash . Your right about the safeties they cant cover for shit either . The Niners tried to give the game away with stupid penalty after stupid penalty and all the Raiders could do as a team was suck a big dick. " the next Jim Pluinkett" my ass. I love me some Al Davis and I respect everything he has done for the game of football but his talent evaluation skills are eroding fast . The worst part about all of this is that Cable will end up being the scapegoat for his players lack of will and discipline ! I for one am pissed!
Raiders get your shyt together beat fucking Denver next week and restore some of the fading Pride and Poise . Also if you rely on Jafuckhead Campbell next week maybe you should lose your job Cable if Grad isnt ok start Boller PLEASE!!!
GO RAIDERS!!!!!
Bongsmoke
They should strip the logo right off Campbells helmet!
What a piece of shit that guy is he doesnt desrve to wear our colors fuck him!!!
Bongsmoke
A few questions for tyvon this week
Do you think your defense could stop twenty michael bush dive plays in a row?
Please take out jasons knee.
Did you actually play safety in college? Were you good? Really?
Do they edit the game film so you don’t have to see yourself running into the shot two seconds late on every single touchdown the opposition scores?
Who is worse you or michael huff? Really, because I’d say you.
Could your defense cover jacoby ford and dhb?
How long was your scholarship extended for that one god play you made last week?
Who would win in an impassive dumb look contest, tom cable or jason campbell?
by lchristmas on Oct 18, 2010 10:00 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
Or we can ask something productive...
" Only build on positives , don't stack the negatives...Instead of criticizing , what was a positive?" - Donavin Darius
"There is nothing like a wise phrase or quote to help convince others that your decision makes sense." - Anon
"If you're ever in a fair fight, then your tactics suck." ಠ_ಠ
Why did you spend ten seconds of your life writing that pointless reply?
Since its serious time now I guess according to dubzfan, ill take your bait….
None of the questions are ‘productive.’ I was making light of tyvon s play being atrocious this year. Please don’t use the word ’ productive’ in connection with this secondary again. Thanks.
by lchristmas on Oct 18, 2010 11:57 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
You don't think attrocious is kind of strong
when he’s leading the team in tackles? Especially on a team that sucks overall?
No I dont
Any safety would be leading this team in tackles. Stu schweigert led this team in tackles if I recall correctly. A good safety would turn these seventy yard runs into fifteen yard runs. Tyvon has been horrible against the run and pass. He seems like a good guy and its obvious that he has athletic ability but there is no way to spin his play.he’s been awful.
by lchristmas on Oct 18, 2010 4:42 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Well look at it this way
In Pittsburgh, Polamalu doesn’t lead Steelers in tackles because the linebackers are doing it for him, as they should. But on our team, the LBs just plain fail most of the time, thus Tyvvon has to make up for them. (Huff, BTW, is leading the team in tackles at this point. Apparently he passed Tyvvon in the SD game.) True his pass coverage is weak, on the other hand, with our zone coverage set up the way it is, he is consistently getting matched up against the other team’s best wide receiver which is a recipe for doom for most strong safeties. He’s getting a raw deal back there, and it’s more visible when he makes a mistake then when somebody like McClain does.
Of course
because he respond with total enlightenment to those questions.
LAP: Tyvonn what do you think of our secondary play against the Niners
Tyvonn: Well LAP thanks for asking that. I think we tried our best but because Alex Smith is such a Pro fucking bowl caliber QB second only to Peyton Manning and that stalwart O line of the Niners kept our so smartly designed blitz packages at bay we couldn’t cover all of their Pro Bowl receivers but only after they established that #1 ranked rush against our solid D rush.
Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity.
by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Oct 18, 2010 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Too DAMN Funny IC, But your TOTALLY CORRECT !!!
For Tyvon to even call himself a safety is a criminal act in itself. Criminal you ask ??? He’s stealing Wins from this team, all by himself. Not 1, but both touchdowns scored, was because for some DAMN Reason He locked in on Smith, while in man coverage, allowing(for 1 score) Crabtree to run past him at full speed, STRAIGHT down the seam for the catch !!! And from the look of stupidity on his face after, You think he had Safety help over the top. News Flash Tyvon…….YOU ARE THE SAFETY !!!! 1 Great Heads up play last week, can’t and won’t cover your azz for consistanly taking wrong lines on running plays, untotaled amount of miss tackles, and escalating number of blown coverages !!!!
Now this game was totally not on Tyvon !!! All aspects of this team is subject, Order Listed is IMO below:
1) Play CALLING by both Cood’s is ABISSMAL !!!! (You 2 Really Have NO Fucking Clue !!!)
2) TOMMY KELLY might as well be used as a tackling dummy, or better yet, A BLOCKING DUMMY !!!!
3) Jason Campbell, Don’t know exactly what your problem is, But we the fans, don’t have the time or Patience for you to TRY to figure it out now !!!
4) Tom Cable, and your OFFENSIVE(and both meanings of the word, applies here)Line buddies, with exceptions for the rook’s and Rollin Dan Loper, need to go, ASAP !!!!!
5) Al Davis, Got nothing but love for you, But you need to hire a GM, ASAP, as in yesterday!!!! Once that’s done, let your LAST official hire be GRUDEN. You said you made a mistake in firing Shell, well guess what ??? You made a bigger mistake in trading Gruden !!!
Man the FUCK UP, PICK UP THE DAMN PHONE, and MAKE THAT CALL !!! You want us to give a DAMN, you need to SHOW, US THE FANS, who bleed SILVER & BLACK, That, You GIV A DAMN ALSO !!!
NO MORE ZONE COVERAGES EVER UNTIL WE GET SOME DBS WITH ANYKIND OF FOOTBALL INSTINCTSE
get beat one on one? Fine. I can’t stand sering one morre uncovered receiver running loose
by lchristmas on Oct 18, 2010 10:04 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
That's what I've been saying
Nnamdi against their best all game long. Why is that so unfeasible to the coaches?
Of course not
God forbid we should mess with Al’s philosophy. How many years of losing before he changes his philosophy. Maybe we should get a pool going on that.
Unfortunately IC........
They were playing MAN Coverage on Crabz TD !!!!! He has NO DAMN EXCUSE FOR THAT ONE !!!!
Time to be POSITIVE,and look ahead!
Dear Santa, I know I’m writing you early this year but the Raiders have done it to me again. Remember when I asked you for a new QB last year? Well the one you gave me broke,so I will need another one this year. And that offensive line you got me? Well when the ball snaps they just start going in circles like that old vibrating football game you brought me years ago,and the QB runs in the wrong direction -backwards. And when I’m on defense the other team’s receivers always catch the ball,but when I’m on offense my receivers rarely do. Will a new QB fix this Santa,or should you just bring me a whole new offense? I know this is the 8th year I’ve written you early with my Christmas list , but I know you are a busy guy and wanted to get my list in early. I know I’ve asked for a lot ,but I’d like one more thing for someone else. Santa ,PLEASE bring Mr. Davis a G.M. that can make real football decicions like the last one we had. As always, I’ll leave the crown and Coke on the fireplace next to the bong. Thanking you in advance, Wyoraider.
Dear Wyoraider,
The Raiders have done it to me again, too. I’m never going to get a chance to rock this silver and black suit. Sorry about the QB from last year, but I only had the one left when I got to your place. And I’m ashamed to admit I dropped him on the way down the chimney and had to glue his head back on. To make up for it I’ll give you whatever one you want. Name him. As for that old vibrating football game, I wondered where that went. The Missus has been looking for it. So if you don’t play with it anymore… she’d be glad to give it a whirl again, nudge, nudge, wink, wink, say no more. Writing early makes you one of the good ones, you’ve always been a thoughtful lad. Make sure you’re the first one up, there’ll be a pinch of the magic reindeer dust in Mr. B, and we don’t want daddy hogging it all to himself this time and drooling through Christmas dinner again. Love, Santa
My final breath shall be a howl, a howl with words in it: a howl singing of torn flesh and warm blood and cracked bones and death.
by WickedEvilMojo on Oct 18, 2010 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Great post, noon. I love Flight Of The Conchords and now I know what you’re doing overy Wednesday night. Hah.
But yeah, Jason sucks. Done with him. I really really really hope that Bruce is ready to go.
When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.
Tuesday night is the night I usually go to my mother-in-laws house
but Wednesday night…I’m not too tired and there’s nothing good on the television…ah yeah…
Maybe Jason Campbell should go to a team building exercise.
Lord loves a workin' man; don't trust whitey; see a doctor and get rid of it.
by Rich Langford on Oct 18, 2010 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
maybe they can follow the A's business model??
Start Boller and we’ll see if Burress will sign for veteran league minimum??
Maybe Jeff George is an option? will Rice come back with Tim Brown???
Every man for himself...
at least jeff george knows that there are players on the field called "wide receivers"
and there is no penalty for actually trying to throw the ball to them before there are only 5 minutes left in the game
It's hard to wear a raiders jersey today!
We have a sober Q.B that played a worse game than1 who was ‘’ SIPPIN ON SOME SYZURP’‘!!!! Can somebody please tell me everything is going to be o.k other than coach cable ! Because i don’t think he knows how to fix it.
WickedEvilMojo, have a drink on me.
And shoot me out a pic of “Mrs Santa” ! Nice reply!
by Wyoraider on Oct 18, 2010 4:09 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Sad sad sad
I am so glad I chose pussy over this game. My instincts were correct and let me tell you pussy is always there. Wasn’t quite as good of a game as I thought it would be but I was not surprised.
Gallery what a waste let that injury riddled slug ooze back into the ocean, it is so sad to think apparently he is our best O lineman?!?!?!?!
Ok where are the JC supporters with some bullshit fucked up load ass stats? Whats that I hear? More excuses? Uhuh I am certain I can get a 50 QB rating and I turn 40 next week but I can also chuck a football 50+ yards semi accurately.
Our dis-coordinators have their asses up their heads. Do they have heads? Maybe if they do some should roll! Actually all of them. Am I that delusional that I didn’t actually Reece coming out of the backfield work before? Is Zach not a top 5 TE in the league this year? WTF! When does the ball go to them? As for DUHHHHHHHHB I say its over. I said to SOB I will wait till game 6 to decide. Well my friend my ruling without appeal is nope he’s finished.
Actually if you look at our position coaches the WR coach, O line coach (including his royal square pantness) and DB coach all need to go. As a collective unit in these positions is the talent that shitty throughout? Is it really? I can’t imagine. WRs that can’t get open or catch and actually tip yes 2 times in critical game situations actually tip the ball in the air for and INT! I have to say the WR coach has got to go as well the aforementioned.
Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity.
by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Oct 18, 2010 6:25 PM PDT reply actions
Where all his supporters with stats?
Right here, and he had awful stats. No excuses are made for him
" Only build on positives , don't stack the negatives...Instead of criticizing , what was a positive?" - Donavin Darius
"There is nothing like a wise phrase or quote to help convince others that your decision makes sense." - Anon
"If you're ever in a fair fight, then your tactics suck." ಠ_ಠ
Well that is good
because I have a bushel of over ripe tomatoes to throw otherwise LOL.
Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity.
by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Oct 19, 2010 9:08 AM PDT up reply actions
Everyone
I beseech you to Rec this bitch as it the only thing I have to connect to the Raiders that made me proud. I did get as many laughs as I did watching the joke of a silver and black team yesterday.
Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity.
by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Oct 18, 2010 6:56 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Noontide is a sore loser
what an infant you are making fun of how guys look, on the opposing side and your own team. You can’t handle losing. It’s one thing to attack a guy’s appearance offhand – that kind of thing can be funny but you are all sour grapes.
here's my take on this
Tom Cable should be hanged for not even considering taking JC out! I was screaming for it at fucking halftime!!!! I would have had Boller start the second half! Hell to be completely honest I would have sat the three of them down before the game and told them point blank until one of them can prove that they can A. stay healthy and B. perform consistantly we are going to be doing QB by committee! you get a shot if you struggle you’re out and someone else goes in! I have seen this shit many times over the years when we have several so-so QB’s and they always fuck it up! none of them are Gannon, Plunkett, Stabler, or even Lamonica or Blanda! as far as I’m concerned none of them are starting QB until they can prove that they can stay healthy and be consistantly good! Noontide you are not the only one who is pissed beyond belief! I want to scream! I want to break things! I am ready to chew rocks and breathe fire! WHERE THE FUCK ARE OUR BELOVED RAIDERS! who the fuck are these sorry chumps! none of these fucks have the heart of Blanda the mad genius of Lamonica or the rock steadiness of Otto! none of them have the fire of Alzedo or the tenacity of Biletnikoff! the only goddamn decent players we have are the fucking kicker and punter!
"Just Win Baby" is not a philosophy, it is a way of life!
WTF
Why is everyone so mad? Having been a long standing Raiders fan for 35 years now I can say this problem is not going to get fixed until the team is sold or a change in ownership happens.Bad ownership is bad ownership. The 49ers know what kind of mess we’re in. They have it too. A lot of the same problems that plague us plague them too. Come on people. The San Diego game was won by special teams and big plays on defense. Did anyone think Jason Campbell would really bring this team to greatness? The others want Bruce. Bruce sucks too. Did everyone forget that the o-line still sucks and is abyssmal? Anyone forget that Rolando McClain is still a rookie? We let Kirk Morrison go. Idiots!
The owner sucks. The coach sucks. The players are bad. They are talented but bad. They are fast but bad. They have a lot of bad first round picks and former first round picks They have a lot of bad second round picks. Stop whining and just treat this alzheimer’s. Every day it gets a little easier because you don’t remember why you like the Raiders anymore.
I love morrison
I have his jersey.he was a sometime bright spot in a horrible era. But he was not a starting caliber linebacker unless you are content with a very subpardefense. Let’s be honest.
by lchristmas on Oct 20, 2010 12:03 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Considering that he's the starting MLB on a defense that's much better than ours against the run...
I’d have to question that statement.
Jacksonville’s run defense gives up less first downs, less yardage per game, less YPC, fewer big plays, and and less toatl yardage. Their pass defense sucks, but that can hardly be laid at the feet of the MLB…
Failure builds character; success reveals it
I'd say that a lot of that success on run d is because the other teams don't bother to run (i understand, ypc notwithstanding)
i would also say that comparing anybody’s run d with ours thus far this year is quite a low standard. there are pop warner teams giving up fewer big plays in the run game.
i saw nearly every game during kirk’s stint here and he was not very good. not saying that it was all his fault by any means, just calling my opinion like i see it
He wasn't the problem, in my opinion
He was not helped by the defensive playcalling, nor by having a line even near what the DL is now, and that is being ripped by some fans. On top of that, I still think that he is a more natural OLB, more than MLB.
As far as the amount of rushes per game, they are only seeing a few less on average, I think it is 6 or so. Not really enough to make that big of a difference statistically, especially since the most important stat to many is YPC.
Ultimately, he is being effective as a MLB in Jacksonville…
Ideally, I would have liked to see him stay and rotate with McClain, and become an ILB in a 3-4 next year, but that’s just a pipedream…
Failure builds character; success reveals it
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