Talkin' With Tyvon 2010: #06

by TheRaiderWay on Oct 8, 2010 1:29 AM PDT

Greetings Silver and Black Pride community. Once again I pleased to bring to all of you our player/fans interaction and interview with Tyvon Branch with #06 in the weekly installment of the series: Talkin' With Tyvon 2010

This week's interview with Tyvon comes after the Raiders 7 point loss at home to the Texans. The Raiders offense managed to score 24, but the defense gave up more and Tyvon and the defense are still trying to figure it all out. addition to following Tyvon here on a weekly basis, you can also keep up with Tyvon and his thoughts by following him on his twitter page @tyvonbranch.

Tyvon will be back here to respond to questions not comments, so you are invited to pose your questions to Tyvon in the comments section.

Full interview after the jump.

Hey Raider fans! We have a big one coming up this weekend. Let’s get after those Chargers!! I am expecting big things from us on the field and you in the stands!

TB

TRW: The game against the Texans, the Raiders offense managed to score 24 points and coach Cable has maintained that if the Raiders score 24, they will win and against many other offenses that would probably be the case. Nevertheless, the Raiders now find themselves with a 1-3 record again to start the season again. How do you see the Raiders pulling themselves out of this hole, regrouping and making this team different than the previous seasons?

TB: It is still early. Obviously, at this point we would like to have a better record, but it is too early to panic. We have division games left, and win this week against the Charger’s will really help our momentum.

TRW: The Houston offense is quite dynamic and the Raiders offense really kept up with them. The defense seemed to be a step behind at times and there were several missed assignments. Some of your teammates, such as Nnamdi stated that the coaches prepared you guys very well for what would be coming. What basically went wrong with regards to the execution of the coaches’ plan for the Texans?

TB: I really wish I had a specific answer for that. On film, we just missed some assignments and got beat – simple things that just can’t happen if we expect to win.

TRW: Penalties were a big problem in Arizona, but against the Texans, there were only two penalties against the Raiders. This is a very good thing, however, I am wondering if it is possible the defense was being too careful about penalties and was less aggressive then maybe needing to be?

TB: I think we still played aggressive, but I also think the penalties are in the back of your mind.

TRW: Finally, a divisional opponent is on the Raiders schedule and that opponent is hated rival San Diego coming to Oakland this Sunday. This will be a big chance to get right back into the race and get that monkey off the back of the Raiders by defeating the Chargers.

TB: The Chargers have some good, big receivers and we have to play them head up. Plus, they have a tight end that plays similar to a receiver.

Thanks Tyvon and good luck Sunday against the Chargers.

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Short and sweet. Not much to say.

I’d guess he’s just as frustrated as everyone else.

by TexasRaider20 on Oct 8, 2010 6:58 AM PDT reply actions

Hey Tyvon:

I am wondering who’s responsibility it is to set the defense when Rolando comes out in the nickle. To the eyes of an amateur it looked to me like you guys were playing a two deep zone nickle and the Texans were lined up in a Power I when Arian broke the 74 yarder.

It is all about coming together as a team. At the end of the day, the team is all we have. - T. Branch 10-14-09

by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Oct 8, 2010 8:48 AM PDT reply actions

Blackouts

Tyvon,

I must admit that the blackouts are a little disappointing. As a player, what message do you have for the fans to get them to show up?

Thanks.

by TnSD11 on Oct 8, 2010 9:04 AM PDT reply actions

Tyvon

Tyvon I know you can’t say your hole plan, but in the past it has been you covering the Gates. Is this going to continue because I also read that Nnamdi will be at times covering the big TE, and what kinda of problems does that create for the D?

by chaos93 on Oct 8, 2010 10:43 AM PDT reply actions

Tyvon

why do TDs keep getting scored on you?

by Sbay on Oct 8, 2010 12:07 PM PDT reply actions

It is NOT, still early!

and WHY, is it not time to panic?! This team is taking this year’s losing with too much ease! The adaptation of the BS “moral victory” cop-out is too pervasive among this new/old organization! We are losing games, hell-TF-o!!! Oakland and the Oakland Raiders have never had such wussy attitudes to contend with, as these present characters portray! Where is the Real fire? Are we going to continue to allow the ilkes of SD, Den, KC and the league to laugh at our poor playing and defunct schemes, and just keep fooling ourselves we are going to be competitive by being predictable year after year?! This crap is going beyond ridiculous. Every team that is competitive make obvious moves to get better even it it does not pan-out, however, we do not in any way show any promise in making necessary adjustments to our glaring obvious deficiencies, either for the team nor game-time situations. Losing hurts more with the non-urgency for improvement and adjustment attitudes!

by Realtooreal on Oct 8, 2010 1:21 PM PDT reply actions

Tyvon, I'm with the rest of these guys.

Why is it not too soon to panic? You’re two games below .500 with 12 weeks left. Wouldn’t you all assume this is the time to start showing a little bit more urgency in your play and scheme adjustments?

Cowards die many times before their deaths
The valiant never taste of death but once.
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, Julius Caesar

by TAW on Oct 8, 2010 2:17 PM PDT reply actions

Mr. Branch

We appreciate and respect you because it takes ‘heart’ to address us, especially when our team is headed, seemingly still in the wrong direction. It is not forgotten how you were one of our assured and most prolific tacklers on the squad; for some reason (maybe an unannounced injury, etc.) your presence is not as Lott/Tatum-esque, but we know by your ‘manning-up’ with the Nation on your own time, you will work on whatever it takes to bring back the form. At the same time, when the ‘company line’ is used (“it is still early,” “it is too soon to panic”) we shall reject any such notion. Keep ‘it real,’ we prefer it that way, in fact, we will have it no other way. You’re a one-man army facing the Nation; more of your comrades should be more visible (including playing Oakland Raiders’ football!) We salute you, for we know you have courage, and are encouraged because of your spirit of indulgence.

by Realtooreal on Oct 8, 2010 4:22 PM PDT reply actions

+ 1

Mr. Branch has guts, no doubt there.

S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.

by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 8, 2010 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions

WOW

You guys gave up a lot of yards but still came up with the win. Tell me what you guys are filling after this huge win over the Chargers. With all the people saying bad things about you; you came up with the fumble and gave us the game winning Touch Down. Tell us how your feeling after this huge win!

by chaos93 on Oct 10, 2010 10:54 PM PDT reply actions