Raiders-Broncos: Life Is Good
by Rich Langford on Oct 25, 2010 4:11 AM PDT
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It is not too big of stretch to say that the season was on the line for both these teams. A win and you are set up for a run in the second half of the season and a loss drives a nail in the coffin.
Well, the nail is in the coffin now. Just look at these rushing numbers. 316 yards on 54 carries--54 carries! Think about that...you are going to be happy with half of that. You're still looking at 158 yards on 27 carries.
This ripped out their hearts early and it looked like they quit.
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That is what the NY Jets put up against the Raiders in Week Seven of last year. Eerily similar to the Raiders 328 on 52 carries the Raiders posted in this years Week Seven contest.
It's nice to be on the other side.
That was like playing with house money all game. The only stress was is in trying to reach higher levels of success. That game was never in doubt. Once again the Raiders have flexed their field advantage muscle.
Since 2008, the Raiders have beaten a divisional opponent in Oakland exactly one time. In that same time span they have beaten the Broncos 3 times in Denver. It is the Raiders greatest home field advantage and they have never done it quite so decisively
It was the first time they have beaten anyone by more than 11 points since they won in Denver 31-10 in Week 12 of the 2008 season.
As the Raiders are learning though, that win means nothing if the Raiders lose the next one.
Last year after the Jets beat the Raiders, the Jets built on that victory all the way to the AFC Championship last year.
You know what? Who cares! There is enough time to contemplate things that have not yet happened. That was Maglorious. Time to give out our different Balls Awards.
Best:
The Game Plan:
On offense and defense, it seemed like the Raiders plan arrangers were a play ahead of the Broncos Piece Movers. Defensively it reminded me of the blitz heavy attack they brought against the Eagles last year. Offensively, it reminded me of nothing I have ever seen. Marcel Reece up the middle early, the Read Option, the well-timed screens and some deep passes. A successful screen. Of course this was made possible by the...
Offensive Line:
Rushing the ball, the Raiders lineman were having their way. Gallery looked as good as ever and this in turn made Veldheer look better at Tackle other than the times he was moving early of course.
When the Raiders did pass, Campbell had all day. The Broncos seemed content to sit back and dare the Raiders to beat them through the air. This is the kind of day that make people say, "Jason Campbell is a better QB for this team if he has time." Of course he is...so is everyone else. The play calling and the O-line play set it all up.
Darren McFaden:
Please stay healthy...please stay healthy. I want the Dike McBush combo for the rest of the season.
Awesome:
The Secondary: The CBs:
Remember when Parrish Cox and SydQuan Thompson's names were being bounced around here at draft time? Instead the Raiders ended up with Walter McFadden and Jeremy Ware. Well, consider round one for Ware and McFadden and they weren't even active.
The Raiders showed why it is nice when your fifth and seventh round draft choices don't have to play.
The Raiders Nickel Package was insanely good. It was pretty clear the Broncos had targeted Chris Johnson and he finally looks to be regaining his playing legs.
Huff played a much more well rounded game this week then he did in his award winning game against the Chargers. Although his tackle numbers weren't there, his strip this game was even more impressive than the one on Rivers. He also wasn't getting abused on long plays...which always helps.
He really spent more time at LB this game and he is starting to look pretty good as the Nickel LB. He has really helped fill that middle gap that would kill the Raiders on 3rd down after 3rd down.
Bouncing:
Jason Campbell:
Life was good for Jason Campbell on Sunday. Both the Raiders and the Broncos made it easy on him. I don't want to take too much away from him though. He did make the plays. The knee also seemed to be no problem. I wonder if they overplayed his injury through the week.
It actually worked to their advantage. The last thing the Broncos were worried about was Campbell running the ball and on 3rd and 10 in the first drive of the game Campbell scrambled for the first down. I am also guessing the Broncos didn't spend much time preparing for Campbell to run the Read Option.
Where Are My:
DHB:
The only question withe comment that DHB left the game due to illness is: Was he ever there at all?
Check Out My:
It's Miller Time, finally. I like Jacoby Ford, but right now I think I'd like Miller to get his snaps.
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I voted the pick 6
The Miller TD got the game running, but the pick 6 on the Bronco’s first play set a tone for the night and seemed to demoralise them in a way they never shook off. After that, it was all pudding :)
by AllyRdr on Oct 25, 2010 4:34 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
So much to be excited about
and how could there not be, with what is about as close as we will ever get to a “perfect game”. And to do that in the Donkeys stable and in front of Orange Vader, oh how they must despise the Raiders now!
DMAC, wow, it wasn’t just his speed or moves, it was his attitude with his straight arms and burying his helmet right into the chests of the Donkeys. He is a determined runner now, the likes of what we have not seen prior to this season.
Watching Mike Mitchell develop and mature each week may be one of the most exciting things of this season. He is becoming a force on the defense.
Nick Miller is fearless and his first step is quicker than any punt returner that we’ve had here in memory.
Your team is your child...You love it no matter what.
Great game....
the early turnovers and 14 point lead gave us momentum and the Broncs never recovered. This was as close as a perfect dominating game as you can get. DMAC was phenomenal…we just need him to stay healthy, but I love how explosive he is. Just goes to show those injuries his first two seasons must have been seriously hampering his abilities. He’s breaking tackles he would have gone down on in the past. Hopefully this is a major confidence booster for next week against Seattle and then the big one (KC)……Although I thought beating SD should have been a major confidence booster as well…..I’m psyched tho!!!!
Watched much of it on NFL RedZone...
…and the announcers were constantly calling out Veldheer for great blocking – this, above all else, makes the MooCow smile, ‘cause he knows everything starts with a solid O Line. I chose the Pick 6 too because that set the tone for the D for the game – they had a lapse to start out the 2nd half, but they didn’t let it get out of hand as the game progressed and they physically handled the Broncos like they were tackling dummies. And Campbell displayed the best touch on passes I’d seen all year from him. And it was fun to see Jacoby and Nick Miller get into the action and cowtribute. Great game, one I’ll savor for a nice long time.
:=8)
Spare me your taradiddles!!!!
:=8O
I like that the Raiders....
put their knee on Denvers neck and never let up intil it was over ! I am going to enjoy this game for the next week and store it in the memory banks forever . The next task is taking it to Seattle . I sure hope they can get back to back wins how great would that be !
GO RAIDERS!!!!
Bongsmoke
its becoming more and more of a reality that we put wins together
its up to the team now to decide our destiny
"There comes a point an a mans life, he has to step up… I dont care what kind of man you are!!! there come’s a point where he has to fight!!! He has to has that in ’em! He gotta have that in ’em… Lets go, LETS GO!!! FIGHT on 3… 1-2-3- FIGHT!!!! -Richard Seymour
Oh yeah
Even this pre-season I noticed that Nick Miller had the best hands from any "healthy " reciever that we have . That kid is a beast !!!
Bongsmoke
I'd given the coaches the benefit of the doubt on him
That he wasn’t on the field because he didn’t belong on the field. Now I have to wonder what they were waiting for.
Options
Miller didn’t get to take the field because DHB is Al’s latest golden boy, Murphy was pretty good last year and effective until the Collarbone bit, Ford needed a test drive, and JLH, hmm, ya got me. I’m scratchin my head on that one.
by the red guy on Oct 25, 2010 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions
both miller boys and reece have the best set of hands on this team!
i really hope the coach’s draw up some stuff for lil nick and get him involved and sit ford down and get nick returning kick offs as well. i think you give this guy some space and let him get his eyes down field he can make shit happen.
by rodeosnake12 on Oct 25, 2010 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree, he's a playmaker in the Grad and Stevie Brown mold - things happen when Nick's in play. These guys
who play with fire and abandon also have a positive affect on their teammates’ play.
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 25, 2010 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I want to see more of Ford
not less. I like Nick Miller, but I’m really excited by what Ford can do, too…
we never retreat we always ATTACK!!!
by transparent58 on Oct 25, 2010 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm voting for DARREN MCFADDEN.
Here’s why. Bush has always been my guy in the recent era….and he still is. But this year, DMC is playing like the player the Raiders drafted him to be. It’s exciting.
Despite missing two games to injury, he is 8th in total yards this year so far. Everyone ahead of him has anywhere from 9-62 more carries. He’s 2nd (just behind Peterson) in yards per game. He’s essentially tied for 3rd in yards per carry at 5.5.
What’s most exciting is the way they are using him…bouncing him to the outside….stretching the width of the field….making defense pay for loading the box.
I know it’s not at the same level….yet, but I kept flashing back to the Marcus/ Bo era and what it was like to have this dynamic tandem in the backfield and the hell they could unleash on defense. I know it’s just one game, but I’m on a high at the moment that I haven’t felt since the Gruden era.
Maybe somewhat unrealistic and certainly a long shot, but Raiders in the playoffs and deep is not out of the question. The West is weak. All we have to do is make the playoffs. We’ve shown over the last two years that we CAN beat the upper team team. Now if we can just stop dropping games to the likes of ARI and SF we can achieve great things.
Enough ranting. GO RAIDERS!
That's a great comparison.
It's not what you know, but what you're thinking half the time.
by Rich Langford on Oct 25, 2010 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Same thing I said on the game thread
Especially after that long touchdown run in the 2nd half: it stunned me; here is the f**king reincarnation of Marcus Allen! The sweet moves, the speed, the quickness through the line, the tenacity, the hands, the versatilty, the balls-out guttiness.
And then we bring in Bush. Ouch!
Even Reese almost broke one in the 2nd half.
Absolutly
some of the best play calling and execution I have seen from this team in years, and I’ve been following The Raiders since 1965. This game will stand forever along side a very few select games in Raider history. Well Done Team..now follow it up and show the world just what this team is really made of! Go RRRRAIDERS!!!!
Raider 4 Life
play calling was good
but I think you hit on the real key EXECUTION! they executed almost all offensive plays well! and the Dwas in execution mode instead of keystone cops mode like last week!
"Just Win Baby" is not a philosophy, it is a way of life!
Execution.
Executing allows the coaches to open up the playbook. Against the 49ers they didn’t seem like they could do even soem simple things right. I hope that the players keep their focus so that we can keep seeing all that this team has to offer.
Don't shoot, I'm a man.
As amazing, perhaps, as McBroken's awesome performance yesterday was the work
of the Offensive Line. Gallery was moving his bulk like I’ve never seen, pulling like an All-Pro, I’ve never seen him look so agile. Veldheer can play anywhere, apparently; say what you will about his rough pass protection (at this point) but the man can blast his opponent off the line and attack like Art Shell once did. Attack! that’s the key success with an O-line and yesterday they attacked Denver like true Raiders descending on an enemy village. Satele knocked himself out and the snarl on Carlisle’s face made it clear that the Raiders don’t personally like Denver. I wish they hated every team as much.
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
the TV commentators noticed the line play also
At one point they also likened the left run blocking to the glory days of Shell and Upshaw, with us seeming to run as much as we like, as far as we like, to the left behind Veldheer and Gallery. Personally, that sort of recognition is still a long way off for this team, but for this game alone, they earned it.
by AllyRdr on Oct 25, 2010 8:29 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I found a McHater!!!
In DMac’s defense bush was using that same oline!!!!
by americaneagle510 on Oct 25, 2010 10:08 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Are you joking? Darren needs no defense and neither does Bush. We are blessed with two excellent - star-quality -
RBs who are now both healthy and a line that can, at least, run block. Your witch hunt, if you weren’t joking, is ludicrous.
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 25, 2010 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm just happy DMac got it goin
DMac Is the catalyst for our offense and our offense is the catalyst for our defense!!!
by americaneagle510 on Oct 25, 2010 6:56 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Veldheer and Gallery were a sight to behold when they got moving
You are right about Veldheer too. He looked good when he switched to Center. The mistakes he makes are ones you expect to go away as he gains experience. At this point, if I had to bet, I would say he is going to be the most dominant player from this rookie class.
It's not what you know, but what you're thinking half the time.
by Rich Langford on Oct 25, 2010 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions
We have lineman who don't fight backwards well but can fire-out and move people downfield. With the right mix of plays
and our stable of RBs and FB (Reece was superb too) we should be able to control the field by sustaining the run. I couldn’t believe my eyes the way these lineman (who’ve been criticized more than any other team element) moved around yesterday – like big cats pouncing on mice.
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 25, 2010 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions
the oline played its best game yesterday by far.
yea veld had 3 false starts but that was in the 1st quarter and he cleaned it up with a flawless effort after that. the 2 sacks were coverage sacks and campbell had plenty of time to get rid of the ball, so thats on him. and although most of our runs went left, we dominated running left, right, or power and our goal line and short yardage blocking up front was for the most part beastly! really nice game by the oline, and that dline didnt play to shabby either!
by rodeosnake12 on Oct 25, 2010 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
All about that pick 6. We could have very easily folded after that opening TD. Instead, Johnson gets the pick. That alone would have every ounce of momentum on Oakland’s side. Then the return for the TD, wow. If there’s a things as negative momentum, having less than zero momentum, the Broncos discovered it.
Plus you know me, I love great defensive plays. McFadden had a great game and a lot of credit for that goes to the tremendous O-Line play.
As for Campbell and the whole “better QB when given time”, that’s actually still very true. I love Gradkowski (hell I said sign him as a backup till he retires), but he can’t make some of those throws that Campbell did (plus it seems Bruce has a 1 INT minimum per game). I don’t like JC as much do to inconsistency, but he does make the big deep throws or the ones into tight windows that not even Grads can make.
Not too overly concerned about the Raiders folding next week. This momentum will translate to some great practices, and to one hell of crowd/game. Seattle’s defense worries me, but their offense doesn’t really bother me much.
As long as McFadden’s healthy and this line continues to play like it did yesterday, Raiders can get to .500
The Sunkist Kaiser, most epic thing since the Grizzly BLAAAAAAAIR! Relax, play, and drink Sunkist! Your Kaiser commands it.
To say Campbell is better when he has time is great. Every QB is better when he has time. The damnable misery of this is that there’s going to be alot of times when he has no time. Then, in comes the panicky Campbell we’ve also seen. I think an IV dose of the Fonz couldn’t get him to keep his cool.
by the red guy on Oct 25, 2010 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions
no. not every QB is great when they have time.
You have to worry about accuracy, decision making.
Like Brett Favre now. he had plenty of time in the pocket yesterday, but he took like 6-8 seconds to make a throw, and generally… they were kind of bad throws.
But like I said, accuracy and decision making are key. If you don’t have those, then all the time in the world will not help you at all.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
These players, a lot of other people didn't believe in them, but they believe in themselves. And that is all that matters."- Bill Belichick
I'm also a Raider Fan dammit!!! RAIDER NATION!!!!
by patriotguy2 on Oct 25, 2010 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I taped last nights Vikings game and watched it this morning
At times I found myself staring at the screen wondering what the hell Favre was thinking. Half the interceptions he threw I found myself wondering why he didn’t just take the sack and worry about the yds next play when instead he just threw the ball more often than not straight to a waiting Packer.
by AllyRdr on Oct 25, 2010 2:03 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I loved the game and don't want to talk about what lies ahead right now.
This game was the definition of what it means to play out of one’s heads. This may have not only been the best our offensive line has played but this is the best our front seven has played easily all year. Let’s not call him McBroken. He is Darren McFadden, future All-pro.
"I didn't fail the test, I just found 100 ways to do it wrong"
- Benjamin Franklin
Yes, tomorrow (or even Wednesday) we can take up the task of Seattle. As for calling a player
by his baptismal name, do as you please. The name “McBroken” is a homeopathic measure developed by our future team physician, LAP; I use it with affection.
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 25, 2010 7:27 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't want to overlook Campbell.
There were lots of people that excelled yesterday, but I don’t want to overlook JC’s contribution.
He was 12/20 – 204yds – 10.2ypc – 2TD – 0INT – 127.9 Passer rating.
Not staggering numbers, but very effective ones.
As KA1Z3R indicated, when he's protected he can be effective. And Denver did not apply much
pressure and our running game reduced the pressure still more. As for his accuracy, again, looking at the game and film, I am not convinced of it. But, today, criticism would show very poor taste.
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 25, 2010 7:40 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't think there is a QB on this team that will ever be thought of as elite.
But I don’t care who as behind center as long as they can be consistant and almost mistake free. If we can post lines like that each week, we will always be in the hunt.
And while neither are elite, I am happy that both have shown that they can step in at a moments notice and help the team win.
by TexasRaider20 on Oct 25, 2010 7:49 AM PDT up reply actions
The one thing I fear is the fact Denver going into this game was ranked 25th against the run and they can't get a pass rush to save their lives against anybody.
If you all want to feel even better, go read the fans’ reactions at MHR. I actually feel sorry for the fans that paid over $100 a ticket to watch us set records against them.
"I didn't fail the test, I just found 100 ways to do it wrong"
- Benjamin Franklin
My only regret is not scoring more points in the 4th quarter we were on pace to beat the NFL record (73)
I actually feel sorry for the fans that paid over $100 a ticket to watch us set records against them.
Hah! I mock this sentiment. Cast such squeamishness away and gird your loins for far worse destruction on our Nation’s enemies.
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 25, 2010 8:10 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
lol...
gotta love the poetic expressions
"There comes a point an a mans life, he has to step up… I dont care what kind of man you are!!! there come’s a point where he has to fight!!! He has to has that in ’em! He gotta have that in ’em… Lets go, LETS GO!!! FIGHT on 3… 1-2-3- FIGHT!!!! -Richard Seymour
Its not exactly like I feel for them but more like I pity them right now.
We have been the other side of those a few times in recent years so I know what it feels like. With that said I loved the fact this team finally put together a great all-around game and finished a team off early. I especially love the fact this came against the Broncos. I hated the Chargers more recently but for the life of me hate the Broncos and their irritating fans as well.
"I didn't fail the test, I just found 100 ways to do it wrong"
- Benjamin Franklin
Not being an ass here, but
I think if there is anyone who you should feel pity for, it’s the chargers.
Me… I laugh at them now. :)
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
These players, a lot of other people didn't believe in them, but they believe in themselves. And that is all that matters."- Bill Belichick
I'm also a Raider Fan dammit!!! RAIDER NATION!!!!
by patriotguy2 on Oct 25, 2010 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions
my only regret
Is forgetting to put McFadden back in my fantasy team.
by AllyRdr on Oct 25, 2010 8:37 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
yeah... i dumped kenny brit for CJ Spiller
"There comes a point an a mans life, he has to step up… I dont care what kind of man you are!!! there come’s a point where he has to fight!!! He has to has that in ’em! He gotta have that in ’em… Lets go, LETS GO!!! FIGHT on 3… 1-2-3- FIGHT!!!! -Richard Seymour
I benched him
Fantasy reports said he wouldn’t play the only thing that killed me yesterday!!!
by americaneagle510 on Oct 25, 2010 10:11 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I just clean forgot to do it
I thought he would play and had him weeks 1 & 2 where he got me reasonable points, so intended to put him back in. Plus, I play on the NFLUK site where there’s no draft to begin with, you just have to make a salary cap. I ended up with Benson in the team cause I forgot to change him, pure and simple.
by AllyRdr on Oct 25, 2010 10:18 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I just picked him back up! lol :)
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
These players, a lot of other people didn't believe in them, but they believe in themselves. And that is all that matters."- Bill Belichick
I'm also a Raider Fan dammit!!! RAIDER NATION!!!!
by patriotguy2 on Oct 25, 2010 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm a pessimist by nature
But today, I’ll play the role of optimist. I prefer to think of it as we just beat the team that beat the Titans, went toe to toe with the Jets, and were competitive with the Colts into the 4th quarter.
But it is what it is.
This weeks game will be a great litmus test of whether we can tailor our game to the opponent. Seattle is 2nd in the leauge agains the rush at 77 a game, but 29th agains the pass.
Is this the week we go off in the air? Or is this the week we establish our rushing dominence and double the pidgeon’s allowed average?
by TexasRaider20 on Oct 25, 2010 8:30 AM PDT up reply actions
lets hope we do both!
if the O line plays like they did yesterday we can at the very least establish a good running game and that will help the passing. playcalling has to be right and everybody has to play like fucking professionals.
"Just Win Baby" is not a philosophy, it is a way of life!
i was just telling my girlfriend during the game
how pissed id be if i payed for that performance… as a season ticket holder, i think im finally getting my moneys worth… even though we lost to houston, we didnt leave till the interception in the fourth…
but you can tell when your in the coliseum there is a different vibe amongst the fans… its not hope anymore, its like we have the confidence in the team to move the ball and make plays… we arent getting blown out were not giving up… as ive been sayin all season long… this is a different team.
"There comes a point an a mans life, he has to step up… I dont care what kind of man you are!!! there come’s a point where he has to fight!!! He has to has that in ’em! He gotta have that in ’em… Lets go, LETS GO!!! FIGHT on 3… 1-2-3- FIGHT!!!! -Richard Seymour
I wouldn't feel too sorry
They’re over there in their forum talking about how much they hate the Raiders lol.
he was protected last week against the 49ers
and he was INeffective.
He’s just inconsistent. I want to see consistency out of him. Hopefully he plays like this next week.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
These players, a lot of other people didn't believe in them, but they believe in themselves. And that is all that matters."- Bill Belichick
I'm also a Raider Fan dammit!!! RAIDER NATION!!!!
by patriotguy2 on Oct 25, 2010 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
That would be in poor judgement,and taste S-O-B!!!
But you had to be impressed !!! Good line play, both in the running and passing game!!! Denver’s Dline, not the strongest, built more for quickness was handled, Good Damn Job, O-Line !!! Campbell was efficent, just what we needed him to be. Play Calling on both sides of the ball (Great Game Defense), and like some others have already pointed out, EXECUTION was the key, to this very impressive win. Do this the rest of the season, especially the PLAY CALLLING (ALL COACH’s involed) and we might be able to get, and keep some real continuety with them keeping their jobs for another year.
can I eat crow now?
I’m glad they won.
I don’t think Campbell’s team ever scored as much as they did yesterday. Great job, the coaching staff should take much of the credit.
I voted for Huff's strip
That was the game clincher, IMO. DMC had a MONSTER day, though, and I’m really glad we’ve got our two main RBs healthy (finally.) If we can get the same effort and execution from our defense for the rest of the season, we can do some really good things…Make no mistake, though, the early turnovers and the points we got off them are why we won this game…
we never retreat we always ATTACK!!!
you forgot add
jacoby fords 3rd down catches and reverses running for 1st downs continuing our drives… also nick miller 32 yard catch on a 3rd and 9…
"There comes a point an a mans life, he has to step up… I dont care what kind of man you are!!! there come’s a point where he has to fight!!! He has to has that in ’em! He gotta have that in ’em… Lets go, LETS GO!!! FIGHT on 3… 1-2-3- FIGHT!!!! -Richard Seymour
he is our next kevin faulk,
the receiving version of him.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
These players, a lot of other people didn't believe in them, but they believe in themselves. And that is all that matters."- Bill Belichick
I'm also a Raider Fan dammit!!! RAIDER NATION!!!!
by patriotguy2 on Oct 25, 2010 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
he made Champ Bailey look ridiculous on that cut in the first quarter. Wicked first step speed.
I like to believe that my best hits border on felonious assault.
-Jack Tatum
by R.I.P. JACK TATUM RAIDER D GOAT on Oct 25, 2010 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions
going to watch the nfl replay today.
Must….watch…. domination!!!!
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
These players, a lot of other people didn't believe in them, but they believe in themselves. And that is all that matters."- Bill Belichick
I'm also a Raider Fan dammit!!! RAIDER NATION!!!!
by patriotguy2 on Oct 25, 2010 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions
DVRed the game
and will watch it many times this week…
we never retreat we always ATTACK!!!
by transparent58 on Oct 25, 2010 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
wicked... my best friend was from beantown
"There comes a point an a mans life, he has to step up… I dont care what kind of man you are!!! there come’s a point where he has to fight!!! He has to has that in ’em! He gotta have that in ’em… Lets go, LETS GO!!! FIGHT on 3… 1-2-3- FIGHT!!!! -Richard Seymour
Nick Miller is our Wayne Chrebet!! lol
I like to believe my best HITS border on Felonious ASSAULT
-Jack Tatum
by DarksideJU08 on Oct 25, 2010 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
so do we support jason or kyle if bruce cant start?
"There comes a point an a mans life, he has to step up… I dont care what kind of man you are!!! there come’s a point where he has to fight!!! He has to has that in ’em! He gotta have that in ’em… Lets go, LETS GO!!! FIGHT on 3… 1-2-3- FIGHT!!!! -Richard Seymour
i think jason has bought himself so leeway with the nation... come sunday, we expect nothing less then a drubbing
but i honestly think with DMC’s and Bush dynamic ability we can establish the run efficiently allowing our passing game to progress naturally.
"There comes a point an a mans life, he has to step up… I dont care what kind of man you are!!! there come’s a point where he has to fight!!! He has to has that in ’em! He gotta have that in ’em… Lets go, LETS GO!!! FIGHT on 3… 1-2-3- FIGHT!!!! -Richard Seymour
Even though he didnt have to do much we scored 59 points with him
When we did ask him to do something he came through big time, I like JC
" 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
Voted for DMC
Honorary mention to CJ’s pick-six for getting the momentum rolling, but DMC kept the pedal down, something we are usually unable to do. It’s been so long since we had a draft pick truly blossom into exactly what they were supposed to be. DMC has been solid this whole year, yesterday he took it to the next level. In what has become a running back’s league again, you can’t put a value on weaponry in the backfield.
I’d also like to echo some of the words about JCam. He has yet to prove his consistency to me, but after badmouthing him endlessly and begging for Boller to get the start all week, Jason redeemed the hell out of himself for the SF game. Now whether or not he’ll be able to finally string two decent games together remains to be seen, but I will give him his due, he played a great game.
by Raider Since Schroeder on Oct 25, 2010 9:09 AM PDT reply actions
I hope the coaches watch the film
and realize that veld needs to play left tackle. If samson can’t go can loper play center?
by lchristmas on Oct 25, 2010 9:19 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
Raider Nation as been heard. Bring Nick Miller in as WR!
Every Raider fan I spoke to didnt understand why Nick Miller wasnt brought in as WRearlier. He should be our 3rd receiver because he is has amazing speed with amazing hands. We should put him in over Ford. This is a no-brainer. He has proven time and time again he can make amazing plays.
Nick will get his chance at WR, he needs to be patient on Special Teams, Ford is a little more
explosive off his first step than Miller, look at that route against Champ Bailey, one of the best DB of the last fifteen years, Jacoby made him look silly.
Miller needs to concentrate on Special Teams first and being a slotback [more versatility w/Ford and Miller in the slot than flanked out wide], second.
I like to believe that my best hits border on felonious assault.
-Jack Tatum
by R.I.P. JACK TATUM RAIDER D GOAT on Oct 25, 2010 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions
I think Chris Morris is still available
I don’t think Loper has spent one minute of practice time at C with the Raiders
It's not what you know, but what you're thinking half the time.
by Rich Langford on Oct 25, 2010 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions
I lament that Jack wasn't alive to see this dominating play...he would be proud it was against
the Broncos.
Congratulations to the Oakland Raiders of 2010, who on OCT 24/2010, scored the most points in their team history. No matters what happens, no one can take that away from you boy. You did it, you’re in the annuls of Raider greatness forever. Go Raiders!!!!!!!!!!
I like to believe that my best hits border on felonious assault.
-Jack Tatum
by R.I.P. JACK TATUM RAIDER D GOAT on Oct 25, 2010 9:40 AM PDT reply actions
Congratulations, Raiders fans.
Your team looked like the old Raiders yesterday. You really dominated. Good luck with the rest of the season and we’ll see you again in a few weeks. Hopefully, it will be closer.
If this be Hell, let us make the most of it!
All around
bitch slapping in all areas. Maybe I’m no longer accustomed to watching the Raiders run it up but I was glued to the tv; I didn’t find a moment boring. Even Boller bumbling away. Now, props to the OL as I have been their biggest critic – Dmac looked like the second coming; JC needs time and he got it. So either, the broncos DL is arguably the worst in the league, Gallery brings that veterant play that binds the other, or somehow, they just played with a pissed off edge. Regardless, we need more of it. Back to JC, I like him and was correctly accused of making excuses because of his bad knee last week. He has the most upside and can bomb it right. His thing is no int at all cost, he needs to make sure the receiver is completely open. . He doesn’t trust the WRs with their routes, except for his trusted TE, hence, he hangs on a fraction too long. It’s a confidence with his WR and with Hue not losing faith issue. He’s good to go. Yes, I’m thinking of next weekend.
we killed two birds w/one stone, we did a great job of holding down the line of scrimmage, our
Run D was great and we just annihilated the Broncos Run D. Like I said, in previous posts, the Broncos Run D will finish lower than we do. Their problems will take a while to fix.
I like to believe that my best hits border on felonious assault.
-Jack Tatum
by R.I.P. JACK TATUM RAIDER D GOAT on Oct 25, 2010 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
DHB?
AWESOME game! Still on a high. My only problem with the game was where the hell was hey bey bey? Dont think i heard his name once. Ya he left cause he was sick or whatever but he hasnt been a factor in any game since hes been here. Ya maybe im wrong maybe hes contributing as the ultimate decoy, but f-that we need a true #1 recevier. Schilens needs to hurry up and come back but in the meantime i think they really need to think about not starting DHB. I’ve been cheering and hoping for this kid since day one but come on, you gotta show me something. Why keep giving him more snaps then people like miller and higgins and ford, who showed yesterday they can contribute?
He was sick
He’d make a great number 4 receiver when we need 10+ yards he can go in
Deph should be :
Chaz,Murphy,Miller,Bey,Ford
" 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
Who is this Chaz guy you speak of?
It's not what you know, but what you're thinking half the time.
by Rich Langford on Oct 25, 2010 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
It is a head scratcher
Like a foggy hangover wake up next to…….. “what did you say your name was?”
Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity.
by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Oct 25, 2010 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't get why we're down on Ford already
He’s making plays, and he’ll only get better with more reps…I really like his upside…
we never retreat we always ATTACK!!!
by transparent58 on Oct 25, 2010 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions
It's not really Ford, per se, its more Nick Miller is making the coaching staff's decision[s] easier
he’s outplaying Ford, by making plays whenever he has the ball.
I like to believe that my best hits border on felonious assault.
-Jack Tatum
by R.I.P. JACK TATUM RAIDER D GOAT on Oct 25, 2010 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I say keep using Ford AND Miller
Let DHB loiter on the bench sick or whathaveyou. Borrowing from Sons-of-Blanda, he doesn’t appear to consistently be acclimated to “gird[ing his] loins” for perpetuating “destruction” upon our opponents.
+1
I like Ford alot but I like Miller better
" 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
d-mac
Looked so f-ing good yesterday. Gotta keep that dude on the field.
by rat, el rat, mr. rat, the rat on Oct 25, 2010 11:05 AM PDT reply actions
O-line
played awseome yesterday,. especially the run blocking. we were running the ball at will
by rat, el rat, mr. rat, the rat on Oct 25, 2010 11:06 AM PDT reply actions
O-line
played awseome yesterday,. especially the run blocking. we were running the ball at will
by rat, el rat, mr. rat, the rat on Oct 25, 2010 11:06 AM PDT reply actions
pick 6
really got everything going…because if Denver goes down and ties the game there then it could be another typical Raider game…that pick 6 opened the flood gates
LETS GO RED WINGS!
2011 will be the year....better be....
Troy Tulowitzki: "When people think of the Rockies, I want them to think of a winning organization."
my choice too. after that the D smelled blood, it was denver's 1st play from scrimmage and the players had talked about
ball hawking last week and the need to ‘go for it’ … after that happened, Tommy Kelly made the prophecy to Seymour that if we scored again it would break the boncos.
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 25, 2010 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
its a shame routts pick had to be negated by penalty. this team used to just pride themselves on ints!
it would have been another nice contribution because routt read orton and made a great play to get position inside and catch the ball with his hands. for what its worth, nice play stan.
by rodeosnake12 on Oct 25, 2010 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
and the negation of Houston's (Branch like) fumble grab and go, refs were hardwired for mercy at that point
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 25, 2010 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
yea the refs were in a state of mind like denver!
you know a" what the fuck is going on right now" state of mind. how about that goal line stand by the d to finish as strong as they started!
by rodeosnake12 on Oct 25, 2010 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
impressive the way D carried itself, that's the right attitude
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 25, 2010 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
That is the "D" ive been saying they could be if the coaches let them play
The coaches coached as if their jobs were on the line and maybe they were. Hopefully they will all wake up to the fact that this how this defense should be used.
Same goes for the offense (coaching wise). If we’d have run the same plays in the same order against the niners that we did with the Broncos we’d of had the same result. As great as this game was, I will not be over that niner game anytime soon unless it lead to a change of thinking on this team that we witnessed Sunday and it continues.
DMac
He dominated.
Everytime he got the rock he did something good—if only to pound right into the line and be aggressive. His consistent dangerousness and effectiveness broke the Broncos’ spirit. If anyone singularly broke open that mythic can of whoopass, it was McFadden.
*"whup-ass"?
The informal “slang” past tense version of the verb phrase “to whip their ass” is “we whupped them,” or the noun: “whup-ass.”
One might “whoop” whilst “whupping sometimes ass,” but I failed in suggesting that there can be “whoop-assing” going on.
hope all those conjugations have ample usage in the near future
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 25, 2010 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions
The Raiders
opened up a can of whup ass like Stone Cold Steve Austin!
"Just Win Baby" is not a philosophy, it is a way of life!
Gave it to Huff
The strip was the nail to shut the coffin on the Broncos. Everyone still played well pretty much.
I will still say trade McBroken now. He will get banged up he is not durable. Campbell still over throws a bit and holds onto the ball too long before using those daddy long legs of his to get some yards (I know a meniscus tear cry me river and take a Novocain shot you get paid millions to play like that).
Hope we didn’t blow the load on this game and have some in the tank for next week.
Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity.
by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Oct 25, 2010 12:10 PM PDT reply actions
Wow! you are something else. McBroken is the key to the offense that Hue had the intelligence to use.
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 25, 2010 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
LAP is really stubborn...
But maybe he is being sarcastic because the trade deadline passed already so no trades can be made now.
The RaiderLaker
You would be wrong
I am not being sarcastic
Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity.
by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Oct 25, 2010 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Then you are dead wrong
If we are going to do anything this year it will be on the back of DMac.
"Like I said, it’s like me giving you a high-five and chest bump after you hit for the cycle against the kid in the wheelchair." Vacafan on May 14, 2010
Ok
we shall talk again about this before the end of the season next year latest. We are 3 and fucking 4 with shit chance of winning 2 in a row this year because we finger fuck our selves every time we win one.
Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity.
by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Oct 25, 2010 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
indelicate verbiage but true
the coaches need to control their hearts and fingers
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 25, 2010 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL!
That’s one way of putting it. However McFadden is the most explosive player on this offense. We would be dumb to trade him especially with Bush’s injury history. We need two solid backs. Also we are not a downfield team as evidenced by our 508 total yards and zero targets to Heyward-Beyotch.
"I didn't fail the test, I just found 100 ways to do it wrong"
- Benjamin Franklin
Lyle, you know, you're a brother in arms, I have to disagree about RUN DMC trade bait
While I admit, he’s not durable [yet], I do know he’s changed his diet and conditioning techniques, and he’s Bush’s yang to DMC’s yin. They balance each other and the offense well, a perfect compliment of Speed and Power, Lateral quickness and balance, fire to water.
I like to believe that my best hits border on felonious assault.
-Jack Tatum
by R.I.P. JACK TATUM RAIDER D GOAT on Oct 25, 2010 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Banged up and prone
to injury is still that no matter the diet UNLESS he is totally committed but only time shall tell.
Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity.
by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Oct 25, 2010 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
McBroken has taken and given more hits in any 3 games than he took all last season, he has proven himself tough
and the equilibrium issue he seemed to have has disappeared. As for the hamstring, that’s pandemic on the roster.
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 25, 2010 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions
More than diet committed
that is. Total year round conditioning, diet and treatment to keep the chronic stuff at bay and to also keep the acute minor stuff from becoming larger.
Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity.
by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Oct 25, 2010 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
One game a season doesn't make, Gallery is still deadwood for me, I know you feel that
sentiment as well.
I like to believe that my best hits border on felonious assault.
-Jack Tatum
by R.I.P. JACK TATUM RAIDER D GOAT on Oct 25, 2010 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Gallery..........
fuck I said enough here already. Fuck him and his tattoo sleeves and 70s rocker hair.
Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity.
by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Oct 25, 2010 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
until this game I would have agreed with you and D-goat
on Gallery but not on DMac! I think that DMac has the ability and as you said only time will tell until then I will just enjoy what is working for us! the real KEY was the way the O line played! and can they do it again! if they can we might have a chance to have a winning season. but thats the question isnt it? can they keep it up and continue playing like that? I dont mean outrageously lopsided blowout games but consistant protection and opening holes for the RB’s? you want real trade fodder chaz and DHB are the gorks who really need to go! I want to tie them to tackling dummies and have every guy on the team hit them as hard as they can! neither one of them has done shit for us!
"Just Win Baby" is not a philosophy, it is a way of life!
Have to admit Veldheer, is a sandlot player, bro, line him up and he goes to it, I like his
throwback play anywhere commitment, I hope he keeps the attitude to boot.
I like to believe that my best hits border on felonious assault.
-Jack Tatum
by R.I.P. JACK TATUM RAIDER D GOAT on Oct 25, 2010 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
YES SIR!
the rookie is getting better every week and if he can just get rid of the false starts he will become a force to be reckoned with!
"Just Win Baby" is not a philosophy, it is a way of life!
Dumb ideals, stupid reasons. Injuries are part of the game.
AP, Steven Jackson, Bush, etc. All get injured at some point in time in the season. RB’s are not supermen that will never get injured. It’s like talking shit about Bo Jackson because he got a career ending injury.
By LAP’s logic, fuk Bo Jackson and we shoud’ve traded him when we drafted him. It’s like vendetta against him, don’t hate. Hater.
The RaiderLaker
thats ok Jagger
but at the same time LAP isnt a hater hes just frustrated! and I have shared that frustration especially with Gallery! I think yesterday is probably the best he has ever played. now if he can continue to play at that level then I say keep him but if he starts underwhelming us all again as he has in the past I say cut the dead wood! personally I’m thinkin the kid is showing he can play and Gallery is feelin the competition! Gal was touted as the best thing since sliced bread and I think maybe he was believeing his own hype. but now this rook comes in and is beating him and now hes sayin “hey I can play too didnt you see what I did in college?” and the kid is like " fuck college this is the NFL better step it up bitch!" LOL ok maybe its a reach and then again maybe not! I dont know but if they both continue to show that level of play and that level of committment I will be much happier!
"Just Win Baby" is not a philosophy, it is a way of life!
Nice take on the psychology angle behind Gall's boosted performance
By the same token, if Souperman can do the same thing at Guard maybe Langston will take off
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 25, 2010 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
well it certainly couldn't hurt!
personally I think Lang is ok and definately competition is good for them. all of them. football players are competetive by nature. they have to be. especially at the pro level. what can I say SOB I just want out Beloved Raiders to WIN!!!! I dont really care what they have to do to make it happen I just want to NOT have to say “My sorry ass Raiders suck again this year” I would be happy with an 8-8 season but a winning season? I would be so fucking happy to have a winning record even if its just 9-7 that I dont know what I would do! maybe run naked thru the streets covered in jello I dont know! I want us to be the feared and dominating Raiders of yesteryear!
"Just Win Baby" is not a philosophy, it is a way of life!
9-7 is certainly possible - it's more mental with this team
that has the talent but needs the leadership, discipline, and proper game strategy. This begins with the coaches and they also were a pleasant surprise yesterday – from Marshall’s aggressive attacking to Hue finally mixing it up with a variety of weapons to Cable animated and engaged in every detail of the game (from all appearances). So, until next Sunday anyway, I am hopeful.
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 25, 2010 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I was amazed at Cable's demeanor on the sideline.
He looked fuming after the first TD Denver scored. The score was 38-6 at that point! I want to see more of that. As for our coordinators, give credit where it is due. Those two had a perfect game plan and their players executed it masterfully.
"I didn't fail the test, I just found 100 ways to do it wrong"
- Benjamin Franklin
Trade? You can’t be serious. Why the hell would a team trade a player that is having a great year and playing the best football of his career?
I would call him the most improved player not only on this team but in the NFL this year.
I would not trade him now.
"I didn't fail the test, I just found 100 ways to do it wrong"
- Benjamin Franklin
Mark my words
He will not be the man in 2 years he is now due to injury.
Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity.
by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Oct 25, 2010 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
you may be right
then again you may be wrong only time will tell! but for now I am going to enjoy it and hope he stays healthy!
"Just Win Baby" is not a philosophy, it is a way of life!
To be fair that is a 50/50 with any RB...
It's not what you know, but what you're thinking half the time.
by Rich Langford on Oct 25, 2010 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions
That kickoff
through the uprights by Janikowski.
We could have gotten two records, and busted 60 points if the coaches had been thinking.
Please stay healthy…please stay healthy. I want the Dike McBush combo for the rest of the season.
Psh. I want that shit for the next 5 years!
This duo can bring us far in the season, and if Jason continues to play like this, we can get .500, easily. My only concern at this point is if Jason will be consistent for once. Anywho, I was thrilled to see that we Donkey Punched those Donkeys. RAAAAIDDEERRRRSSSS!!!!
When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.
Hey Jake... ummm remember what you said... What are your thoughts on DHB?
Regarding on how you said back in the Pre of how you will wait ‘till week 6 to assess DHB’s production and progress.
The RaiderLaker
Ok. And he’s playing like I thought he would. He’s improved, yet still has a way to go. I wasn’t expecting anything huge out of him this year. He’s a young and progressing WR in a run first O.
When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.
I'm sorry but I dont agree
I think DHB is a waste of space! he hasnt shown shit yet and I for one dont count on him to do so! same for Chaz Shitlinz! neither of them have done shit but whine about injuries and sit on the fuckin bench! how often did you ever see Timmy Brown sit on the bench? or even some of the less productive Raider WR’s? like James Jett or Raghib “Rocket” Ismail they were not Timmy but they played! I dont give a shit about DHB or Chaz potential until they are out there on most offensive downs and doing their share instead of sitting on the fuckin bench!
"Just Win Baby" is not a philosophy, it is a way of life!
Yesterday was yet another emphatic proof that we are better off with a football player
at WR than a world class sprinter
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 25, 2010 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
well there is that!
but I think his numbers speak for themselves. they suck and he sucks!
"Just Win Baby" is not a philosophy, it is a way of life!
Sons, I do believe DHB can be an explosive kick/punt returner and RB.
His hands just suck. Can he play TE? Just run short routes? get the checkdowns? Oh hell yeah, DHB would kick ass at checkdowns just like Dmac.
The RaiderLaker
It's worth a try (if McBroken, heaven forbid, gets broken). DHB did show something
after catching the ball. But catch the ball he must do first (assuming his vision has already been tested).
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 25, 2010 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Yesterday was proof that if you score on D and Run for 300+
It doesn’t matter who your WRs are. They looked just as awesome when DHB was running around with his only catch being a virus.
It's not what you know, but what you're thinking half the time.
by Rich Langford on Oct 25, 2010 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Those 7 targets to WRs (4 catches by WRs) served to disburse the D and open
the field giving space to McBroken to apply his talent.
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 26, 2010 7:50 AM PDT up reply actions
You know I actually thought the Raiders
used the read options that went to Reece and the 2 reverses to disperse the D and then used the run to open up the pass. Like the Play Action TD to Miller.
I thought that games was a great statement that with good line play, run game and play calling that your O can look good despite its WRs or QB.
It's not what you know, but what you're thinking half the time.
by Rich Langford on Oct 26, 2010 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
Good line play was foundational to the framing & finnish work - like a well made house. (Tom Builder)
correction: 5 receptions by WRs
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 26, 2010 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Eh... I'm still willing to give him more time.
Compared to last year? He improved, however little. That’s a good sign to me.
You guys can call him busts now if you want, but I think DHB will pull through for us, and only improve each year.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
These players, a lot of other people didn't believe in them, but they believe in themselves. And that is all that matters."- Bill Belichick
I'm also a Raider Fan dammit!!! RAIDER NATION!!!!
Meanwhile, he is not helping us win.
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 26, 2010 7:45 AM PDT up reply actions
He didn't play last week
so he didn;t help us loose either.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
These players, a lot of other people didn't believe in them, but they believe in themselves. And that is all that matters."- Bill Belichick
I'm also a Raider Fan dammit!!! RAIDER NATION!!!!
by patriotguy2 on Oct 26, 2010 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Great analogy
Because otherwise he would have got us the 2 more TDs to get the scoring record for sure.
Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity.
by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Oct 28, 2010 7:27 AM PDT up reply actions
loved it
Any time a we beat the broncos it a great day. Guess i won’t have to cuss anybody out this week…Funny my hole attitude hinges on RAIDERS weather they win our lose…Please don’t stop winning the world around me will appreciate it.
nick name
the two should be called"beauty and the beast nothing better than seeing use run it down there throats loved it…true bronco hater..may they lose every game forever…
LIFE IS NOT GOOD FOR THE RAIDERS!
i look at nfl.com religiously and check the gamecenter every week for up to date info on the upcoming game…. every week they have three or four people previewing games as they advertise. they say every week, they cover 32 teams…
i havent seen a breakdown of a single raider game since the arizona game!!! i continually complain on the chat there and it falls on deaf ears! not a single breakdown of the games… if thats not enough to piss u off, check this out
this monday morning i woke up feeling great and turned on espn to watch sportcenter for a couple hours. they spent about 30 minutes talking about favre losing etc etc, the saints losing for about 20 more minutes, then the chargers losing for about ten. (mind you, everyone knew the chargers would lose to the pats i mean cmon this isnt somehting nobody saw coming) and then they went rams bucs game then to golf then to college ball…. WTF! seriously, we spanked the shit out of the broncos in possibly the upset of the year and nobody wants to talk about it!
then i turn it to nfl network and OMG FAVRE BROKE HIS ANKLE AGAIN! GOOD LORD HELP ME I HAVE TO SIT THROUGH TWO HOURS ABOUT FAVRES 41 YEAR OLD ANKLE!!! GET TO THE FUCKIN RAIDER HIGHLIGHTS WE JUST BEAT A DIVISION RIVAL AND BROKE A RECORD DOING IT!!!! JESUS CHRIST WE HAVE TO WIN THE GODDAM SUPERBOWL AND HAVE OUR WHOLE TEAM IN THE PRO BOWL JUST TO HAVE FIVE MINUTES OF AIR TIME!!!
yes most likely!
The Raiders are one of the most hated franchises in the league. we have not 1 sunday or monday night game this year! why? because unlike all of us here the league and the networks dont give a shit about our Beloved Raiders! we havent done shit since 2002! so now we have to prove to the whole world that THE RAIDERS ARE BACK!
"Just Win Baby" is not a philosophy, it is a way of life!
first thoug
we actually have to BE back…
we need this win against the seahawks, until then we wont truly have proven that were back
by S.D. Raider on Oct 25, 2010 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Agreed!
I was indulging in just a bit of hopeful speculation!
"Just Win Baby" is not a philosophy, it is a way of life!
Every time the league has put us in a Sunday/Monday night game
Over the last few years, we have choked. San Diego last year, the Brett Favre’s dead dad game, etc. Do we want this to continue? The league owes us nothing if we suck.
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
Would honestly prefer to fly under the radar
Lack of respect is motivating. Sneak attack is the way.
by Raider Since Schroeder on Oct 25, 2010 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Though as I type
NFL Network analysts just had a small debate on whether or not the Raiders are “back” and they all agreed yes, so we are getting a little respect. Tom Jackson’s tears more than make up for all of it though.
by Raider Since Schroeder on Oct 25, 2010 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Rec'd for TJ tears. I loved every second of him having to comment on those highlights
It's not what you know, but what you're thinking half the time.
by Rich Langford on Oct 25, 2010 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Do you privately enjoy the media's Raider hate bias? In a perverted way, I like it
Raiders vs. the World (no friends outside the Nation and nothing given to us – we must take it by force.
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 26, 2010 7:47 AM PDT up reply actions
What fun is having a door opened for you...
When you can just kick it down instead. Taking by force is way more rewarding.
by Raider Since Schroeder on Oct 26, 2010 8:17 AM PDT up reply actions
Well put. Such an attitude is always appropriate and should not be limited to only football and sex.
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 26, 2010 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions
great perspectives
but understand its fucking annoying when im trying to stay up to date with the latest raider news and events. i dont live in oakland so raider info and game recaps are hard to come by…
Why, this very blog serves most needs, and Jerry McDonald and Paul Gutierriez are useful too as is NFL.com
for states and, at least, marginal coverage. But, IKWYM, we get ignored for the most part while the east – coast teams (Jets, Ravens, Redskins, Phili, etc) get most of the press – but it’s been that way forever.
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 26, 2010 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I have to say though I stayed up and watched Playbook and not one fucking second attributed to the destruction in Denver.
I understand we haven’t won anything yet and its just one game but this is a game that has historical significance and execution that is as close to flawless as it gets offensively in a game. You would think considering this is, i don’t know NFL FUCKING NETWORK they would throw us a fucking bone once in a while.
"I didn't fail the test, I just found 100 ways to do it wrong"
- Benjamin Franklin
exactly what im saying!
they advertise 32 TEAMS PER WEEK!
not 28 one week, 17 the next week,
not 31 every other week
not the top 12
not favre, the saints, and the chargers (who btw we all knew would lose)
i swear they talked 2 hours total about favres fuckin ankle its maddening!
i cant even get pregame conversation from anyone… the most news we got was about either jason campbell being picked up or al davis saying campbell and dhb were gonna be great… since then i havent seen more than five minutes a week on us it bugs man!
Its worse considering I have to pay for this shit.
"I didn't fail the test, I just found 100 ways to do it wrong"
- Benjamin Franklin
You must have watched the NFC version of Playbook
They have one for each conference. I’m watching the AFC one right now and they’re talking us up like we’re the greatest thing since sliced bread. Check out the AFC version when they replay it. You’ll get your wish.
by Raider Since Schroeder on Oct 28, 2010 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes sir.
I gave the analogy after last week’s loss that being a Raider fan was like being in an abusive relationship. She tore my heart out last week. But man this week, she did all my laundry, she cooked me a fat steak and she gave me some sweet loving! Watching that game yesterday was awesome. Sometime in the 3rd quarter my wife said “change it, it’s a blowout anyway”. But I told her I wanted to watch and enjoy every minute of it. Going into Denver for the 100th meeting and smacking the shit outta of the Broncos was just glorious. DMC running a muck. The Defense socking people in the face. Seabass kicking 80+yd FGs, Total Domination. The way it should be. Seeing the look on Tom Jackson’s face on ESPN after the game’s recap was Priceless. It was a Great day to be a Raider fan. Great job Raiders (players, coaches, staff) and way to answer the call this week in a Big game. But again, yesterdays triumph and avalanche of stats won’t mean shit if we can’t roll this into a win vs. Seattle this week and another one against K.C. next week.
Fuck. Yes. Raiders.
by TheColdStareofDaveStewart on Oct 25, 2010 2:32 PM PDT reply actions
oh yeh
didn’t get to see the game but had it on game channel…The network made me watch San Deigo crash and burn…It was so beautiful i almost cried…hahahaahah Go Raiders no we must smash Kansas City…They seem kind of cocky to me….
i like it
im happy seeing the cheifs on top and us second than the arrogant chargers on top and us back in the basement
I am impressed!
This is how Our Beloved RAIDERS play ball! I haven’t seen or even heard of a game like this since waaaaayy back I dont know 12 or 13 years ago when we stomped the old bucs 49-0! I was in the Black Hole yelling my fucking head off! watching Nap Kaufman ramble something like 80+ yards right at us for a TD! our O line really played well and DMac! what can I say that has not already been said! his running is really special! they played as a team again! and they played until the starters were taken out to give the backups some reps! the Raiders played all go, no quit football! absolutely the worst drubbing the donks have ever received from us! definately going to see clips from this game on the Raiders website in the “Greatest Moments” section! now we see if they really are turning this thing around or if it was just the donks sucking more than a 2 dollar whore!
"Just Win Baby" is not a philosophy, it is a way of life!
Great game all around
In position to be 4-4 at the halfway point. 2-1 over the last 3 weeks against rival teams. As dominant as the game was, it only counts for one and need to win next week before we play K.C. to make for an epic Chiefs week. Certainly I’ve seen dominant performance over the years, but this one was overwhelming in every way. Game balls all around…even to DHB who was ill and at least did his vanishing act on the sidelines while the football players were allowed to play.
You see a pimp's love is very different from that of a square.
The coaching sure
seems to be getting a handle on how to use McFaddy and Mitchell.
I don’t think DHB will be dialed in until next year, or a little bit after. Nonetheless, he needs to get 500 this year.
Go RAIDERS!!!!
Now, on to the business of winning more than a one-game streak! There is STILL plenty of work to be done.
Are you turning out the lights? ... One more day of savoring, I say, and several more rounds
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 25, 2010 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions
+1, this won't go quietly into the night.
I like to believe that my best hits border on felonious assault.
-Jack Tatum
by R.I.P. JACK TATUM RAIDER D GOAT on Oct 25, 2010 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions
ARR 59 to 14! How often in a lifetime does anyone's team give their fans a blowOut like that?
Damn my liver, another toast – to the Raiders!
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 25, 2010 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I have never been so distraught
that I could only rec a comment once. That was glorious! 3 wins so far and two of them are SD and DEN. The Raiders are undefeated in their division! I haven’t looked, but I am pretty damn certain they haven’t been undefeated in the division this late in the season in a long time.
It's not what you know, but what you're thinking half the time.
by Rich Langford on Oct 25, 2010 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions
My last thoughts on this game then it's on to the next
If ever a game gave our players the confidence to do what they’re capable of, it was this one. They wen’t out there and played like the Raiders of days gone by. They need to keep that mindset fixed and locked in now. They need to walk on that field and yell in the face of the opposition “We’re the Raiders! We’re going to kick your ass and take your stuff, and there isn’t a damn thing you’re going to do about it!” To (mis)quote Jake from another thread a few weeks back, they need to sling opponents clean over their head, cause that’s what we do!
by AllyRdr on Oct 26, 2010 8:14 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
So now that we have seen McFadden's full potential what does Hue have up his sleeve next?
Is this finally the week we get to see McFadden and Bush in the wildcat to mask our QB deficiencies?
"I didn't fail the test, I just found 100 ways to do it wrong"
- Benjamin Franklin
Don't count on it.
Teams have been stopping that very well recently.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
These players, a lot of other people didn't believe in them, but they believe in themselves. And that is all that matters."- Bill Belichick
I'm also a Raider Fan dammit!!! RAIDER NATION!!!!
by patriotguy2 on Oct 26, 2010 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Man, it has been a busy week! I finally get to post!
I’m not going to forgive the team for the loss against the Whiners unless they nab the very reachable AFC West Championship this year.
That being said, it was nice to finally exhale and know we had it in the bad HALFWAY THROUGH THE FIRST QUARTER!! I know we would’ve won the Battle of the Bay if we had DMC who is looking more like the class of the AFC West Running Backs.
I have tickets to the Halloween game, and it’s time to let the demons loose on the Hawks. I think we’re better then we’ve played and they are playing over theirs. Time to smash some hawk tailfeathers!
The RAIDER NATION is the ONLY NATION!!
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