Raiders-Steelers: No One Here Gets Out Alive
by Rich Langford on Nov 17, 2010 2:42 AM PST
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PrintThe Pittsburgh Steelers and the Oakland Raiders...two teams, when mentioned together, say football more than the word football. We could get into the history here. It is a bountiful one, but right now, I don't care. I am all about this season. That means screw the hyperbole and let's just get into the matchups. I am going to start with one of the most intriguing matchups you will see this NFL season.
Raiders' Rush Offense vs. Steelers' Rush Defense
Some of the stats:
Steelers
- 1st in Yards Allowed Per Carry at 2.8
- 1st in Rushing Yards Allowed Per Game at 63.2
- 1st in Percentage of Allowed 1st Downs Via the Rush at 19.3
- Only 35.2 percent of their opponents plays are running plays. This is the fewest in the league.
Raiders
- 2nd in Rushing Yards Per Game at 162.2
- 3rd in Yards Per Carry at 4.9 (5.8 last 3)
- 4th in Percentage of 1st Downs Via Rush at 36.9 (48.4 last 3)
- 3rd with 50.1 percent of their plays being run plays
Something has to give. Last week the Steelers yielded their first 100+ yard rushing game, but this was largely due to the Patriots spreading out the field. Something the Raiders do not do. They prefer to opt for the reverse approach and that is to use the running game to open up the passing game. I can't wait to see how successful the Raiders can be on the ground in this game and how Hue Jackson plans on calling his offense. Will he shy away from the run like most coaches do against the Steelers?
Popular thinking is that you just don't run on the Steelers, but is this really necessary? Due to injuries, most notably DE Aaron Smith, the Steelers defense is not the same as it was to start the year. While they have been putting up great numbers against the run, they haven't faced anything near the Raiders rushing attack.
The last 4 games, Smith was injured 4 games ago, the Steelers have faced the Dolphins, Saints, Bengals and Patriots. These teams are 25,25,21 and 16 in Yards Per Rush respectively. Let's take a look at Yards Per Carry against the Steelers compared to their season numbers
Dolphins: .7 less
Saints: 2.3 less
Bengals: .8 less
Patriots: .2 more
Going even further, if you add up all the runs, those opponents averaged 3 yards per carry against the Steelers and 3.9 on the season. With the Saints drastically lowering that number.
What's my point here? Do I have one? Oh yeah, so you figure the Steelers will lower the Raiders average about .8 yards per carry. Well, that still puts the Raiders at over 4 yards a carry and close to 5 if you use the number from their last 3 games and that is a number you can build a winning game plan around.
Another interesting thing here is the runs to the outside of the offensive left. Since the return of Robert Gallery and the starting of Jared Veldheer, this is an area the Raiders have been explosive. It is also the weakest area of the Steelers rush defense.
On the year, they are ranked 21st on runs to outside the offensive left at 4.4 yards per carry. The Raiders are 3rd in the NFL at 5.2 yards per carry to that same area.
Another way this matchup is great is Darren McFadden. He is so explosive once he gets to that second level. This is an area where the Steelers shut down RBs. The Steelers run defense gets better as you go back, which is the exact opposite of the Raiders. The Steelers DVOA is 4th in runs stuffed, 2nd in the 2nd level and 1st in the open field.
Check out some more of my football geekiness after the jump.
Rooney Rules
Steelers' Pass Rush vs. Raiders' O-line
Once again we find pass protection a problem area in a matchup for the Raiders. I will say this, the pass protection has improved. It's been a while (knocking on wood) since we have seen any, "I forgot to block that guy. Please don't kill my QB and I am glad I have unlimited texting," type of sacks. Still, the Raiders are giving up sacks. They are 26th in sacks allowed percentage at 8.6.
Last week, the Steelers didn't blitz Tom Brady as heavily as one is used to seeing from their defense and they ended the game with zero sacks. Tom Brady and that offense are hard to blitz. The Steelers have been bringing the pressure this year. They are 12th with a 6.5 sacks percentage and 3rd with a 8.5 adjusted sack rate. The adjusted sack rate accounts for opponent and situation etc. The bottom line is, this team can still get to the QB and I am sure they will make it a priority against the Raiders.
The Steelers get the majority of their sacks with their linebackers. Most notably, James Harrison with 7 and LaMarr Woodley with 5.5. The Raiders tackles are going to need to be on their game and while Jared Veldheer has been improving he certainly struggled at times with Tamba Hali last game and would've struggled more had he not gotten away with a few holds.
Fumbles and Penalties
The Raiders have the third least fumbles lost this year. That's good, right? Yes, but what is concerning is that they are 31st in fumbles. The Raiders are averaging 2.4 fumbles per game. Some of this is bad snaps and mishandled kicks, which are situations where recovering your own fumble is likely, but they have also been lucky and heads up in recovering fumbles in the middle of crowds. The Raiders need to hold onto the ball. Pittsburgh is 6th in the league at fumbles caused and 3rd in fumbles recovered.
As we are all used to and not surprised, the Raiders have the most penalties and penalty yardage in the league. The Steelers on the other hand, have the 3rd least penalty yards per game. What is interesting about this though, is that flags just fly more in Raiders' games and less in Steelers'.
Raiders' opponents are averaging 79.8 penalty yards per game. This is the highest opponent total in the league. The Steelers' opponents average 48.4 penalty yards per game, which is the 23rd highest total. The Raiders will need this to even out one way or the other.
Art Imitates Al
Raiders' Pass Rush vs. Steelers' O-line
The Steelers' Pass protection has been as bad as the Raiders. They are currently 28th in sack allowed percentage and tied with the Raiders at 28 with an 8.5 adjusted sack rate. The thing here is that the Steelers' O-line is even worse than these numbers. Roethlisberger is good at eluding pass rushers and he has to, and will likely have to, do this often.
The Raiders currently lead the league in sack percentage and adjusted sack rate, both at 9.1. They are also doing it with mostly their defensive lineman. While they have incorporated well-timed and executed blitzes, mostly with their safeties, it is the down lineman that are doing the majority of the damage. The Steelers will likely have RG Chris Kemoeatu back for this game, but still the Raiders will have a decisive advantage on the interior and exterior of the line.
Raiders' 3rd Down Defense vs. Steelers 3rd Down Offense
The Raiders have been amazingly awesome on 3rd Downs during their 3 game winning streak. They are holding opponents to a 14.3 conversion rate in that span. A number that would lead the league by a lot if it were for the season. They aren't too shabby for the whole season either. In fact, they are second in the league at with a 32 percent opponent conversion rate. The Steelers' offense is struggling on 3rd Downs. They are 24th in the league at 35 percent conversion rate.
Chuck Knoll vs John Madden
Steelers' Passing Offense vs. Raiders Passing Defense
Other than the Charger game and the mis-coverages, which seem to happen in the redzone, the Raiders' pass defense has been stingy. They are 2nd in the NFL by allowing only a 53.4 percent completion percentage. They are allowing an 8th best 6.2 Yards Per Pass Attempt. In the three game winning streak QB's have a rating of 62.6 against them. This would be by far the league's leading number.
The Steelers are 3rd in Yards Per Pass Attempt and Pass Completion at 7.5 and 11.9 respectively. Big Ben's peskiness in the pocket can lead to defensive breakdowns and big plays. As always, Hines Ward finds ways to get open. Like the face mask tug on Chris Johnson for what looked to be the game winning TD last year.
How the Raiders Go Home Happy
In the very possible likelihood that the Raiders struggle to run the ball, they are going to have to open some things up with the passing game. The Steelers defense is most vulnerable to quick underneath passes. The same kind the Raiders do not throw.
This may be a good game to unleash McFadden in the passing game. Get him out in some of those quick hitting routes and as always use Reece to occupy the defense and create mismatches by splitting him out wide. The Steelers are 12th in DVOA pass defending RBs, but the Raiders have a unique set of pass catching backs.
Where the Steelers have been the weakest in pass defense is at other WRs (not a 1 or 2) and TEs where they have a 23rd ranked DVOA against each. Let's hope Zach Miller can play. It may cause the Steelers to get out of their cover-2. The Patriots showed last week how a TE can toast this D. If they do rotate their D to slow down Miller it will open up the outside like it did last year, where Louis Murphy abused their secondary.
Another interesting thing to watch here will be Louis Murphy in the slot, assuming DHB plays. Early in the year, in 3 WR sets, the Raiders typically shifted Murphy to the slot and had DHB and JLH on the outside. With the emergence of Jacoby Ford on the outside it makes this 3 WR set look even more appealing and it could put Murphy in a slot position that is harder for the Steelers to cover.
On defense, the Raiders need to stop the run. The Steelers run the ball with the 5th most frequency in the league. If the Raiders' defensive line dominates, they should be able to hold the Steelers to 3rd and longs. When they get to those situations, they need to limit Roethlisberger's ability to get outside the pocket, to limit the defensive breakdowns and big plays. If the Steelers decide to abandon the run in favor of more passes, "The opposing QB must go down and he must go down hard."
Maybe most importantly, the Raiders need to protect the football. This may be a field position game and turnovers will be deadly.
Worth watching is the Steelers new kicker. Whose name is weird and I am not going to bother to look up. I did see that he does not have the strongest leg and the Raiders should get some decent starting field position. Also, field goals may be at a premium in this one and the Steelers have some dude kicking for them that had been sitting on his couch watching the NFL.
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Great breakdown noon
In my opinion it all comes down to JC, the steelers have the type of talent that is more than capable of stopping the run especially if we have no balance. if JC can get off to a good fast start with some quick completions to the RB’s and Zach and some nice balance and some first downs it will put us in good stead but if we start slow again and let the pressure build on the D we will have big big BIG problems and we could find ourselves down by a few scores early. JC must also protect the ball, I like the idea of a conservative pass orientated game plan and grind it out late with Run DMc, Big Cel and Bush baby.
I think our D is good enough to do well against the steelers O as long as JC can generate some first downs and ensure they are not on the field all day.
"We want to win. The Raider fans deserve it. The Raider players deserve it, even my organization deserves it. You have to win and you have to win with a vision for the Super Bowl. That's our passion here." - Al Davis
I like our D Line in this one.
But arm tackles won’t work and their big fat QB. He’s gonna have to get man handled. Cue Rich Sey and the boys!
Remember the thread that asked "Who would you most like to see Mitchell de-cleat?"
I said Ben Roethlisberger. And its gametime. Safety blitz off the weak corner—-down goes ol’ Ben.
Refuse to tiptoe through life only to arrive safely at death
lol Ben is a big guy and can take hits...
Not saying Mitchell can’t drop him, but a de-cleater??? I would not think he will do that….I would love to see Mitchell de-cleat Ward across the middle….not dirty of course…but I would love seeing Ward put flat on his back seeing stars…..
member of the Raider Nation since 1968......(Heidi Game!)
by TheAutumWind on Nov 17, 2010 7:44 AM PST up reply actions
Big guys are easy to kill
’specially when they stand like a statue and take the hit. It would make me happy to see Ward take a whack, totwotoo.
Another good scenario is to see Harrison slapped hard by Michael Bush about 5 yards into the second level.
Refuse to tiptoe through life only to arrive safely at death
+1
Take his douchebag, rapistberger head off! Did I mention he’s a douchebag?
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
I love these breakdowns.
Where do you get all these stats anyway?
I voted under a 100 rushing. The ypc will drop and we won’t get the type of big run plays that we’ve seen recently. I would expect DMC to have more receiving yards than rushing with most coming of screens and dumps.
I expect the OAK rushing game and the PIT D to meet in the middle somewhere. Unless we get lucky and break a couple of big runs for scores, this game will have to be won in the air. PIT will sell out to stop the run and make us beat them with the passing game.
The PIT pass D is suspect. The thing is, we have the perfect personel at receiver to pick apart the the PIT secondary. We could eat them alive with screens and slants. What I don’t know is if we have the chemistry and timing to do so between new personel and injuries. How many games have we been able to start the same WR core this season?
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Football Outsiders, Team Rankings, Advanced NFL Stats and Pro Football Reference are my favorites
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by Rich Langford on Nov 17, 2010 11:02 AM PST up reply actions
The 1st 10 minutes are crucial. If the O is clicking, things could spin out of control for Pittsburgh after a couple of sustained drives.
The alternative is stagnation on O, 3 and outs, our D beating up Steelers throughout the 1st Half … but incrementally falling behind … until the Ace in the hole is played.
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
I feel it in my gut; it keeps being played out this way in my mind.
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Nov 17, 2010 10:03 AM PST up reply actions
Bruce, the Steeler slayer cometh!
I actually hope it doesn’t come to this, but your premonition plays out for me, too… Lotsa clever use of McFadden to effectively spread out the D in a different way. Neutralize Polamalu. That roaming he’s given freedom to do often bites him in the ass on mis reads when he sees run and its pass and vice-versa.
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
During the Sunday night game, it was mentioned that Troy isn't given the leeway of before and that that duty has
been given to one of the fleet LBs
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Nov 17, 2010 3:41 PM PST up reply actions
I saw him flying around on the wrong side of the field 30 yards out of position several times
Since his hair is pretty and such however, far be it from any announcer to criticize his poor play
by lchristmas on Nov 17, 2010 4:08 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Seymour has yanked out less pretty locks ... to the roots!
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Nov 17, 2010 4:54 PM PST up reply actions
I'm still pissed off.
Going into week 11 of the season and there still hasn’t been a single live broadcast of a Raiders game this year. What the hell?
So far, I’ve been lucky in that the Raiders typically play at 3, and since there are usually only 3 or 4 games going at that time, I can catch a lot of the game on the NFL Redzone channel. This week is a noon game, so I’m just screwed.
Hey Noon....I am wondering why you think that Hue won't spread the defense as the Pats did???
It seems to me that this exposes them on the edges and makes their outside LBs vulnerable in coverage…I mean can you see Harrison trying to cover Reese or DMC out of the backfield? By forcing Palamalu into coverage with Miller and or DHB in the slot….we really gain an advantage that will translate into running lanes (especially on the left ) for our backs….I really hope the Jackson took some good notes on the N.E. game…I see this as our best opportunity to gain yardage on a VERY STOUT defense.
member of the Raider Nation since 1968......(Heidi Game!)
I would like to see it and I don't know that he won't
just that it is not how the Raiders have been attacking teams. Hue has definitely shown he will create game plans to attack opponents though. If you spread out the offense, it is harder to protect the QB. They’d have to use a lot more hot routes, which is another thing they haven’t done much. Like you say though, now would be a good week to do it.
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by Rich Langford on Nov 17, 2010 10:57 AM PST up reply actions
Very few teams can effectively attack
Pittsburgh like New England because they lack the elite QB to do it. If we were going to employ that sort of “West Coast” philosophy, I guess it’s fortunate that both JC and Bruce have experience in that system, though neither was especially successful with it.
I may be alone, but I’m not looking for an offensive paradigm shift to beat this opponent. We run the ball. We need to show we can run the ball on ANYBODY, and this is our chance to be the “bully” Hue talked about in training camp.
I’m scared shitless about Harrison coming off the edge at Veldheer, because of the leverage he gets on taller tackles. A well timed screen to that vacated area might be nice…
we never retreat we always ATTACK!!!
by transparent58 on Nov 17, 2010 11:06 AM PST up reply actions
Or have Marcel greet him a couple of times and then release and take the drop pass with wide open space to get rumbling
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Nov 17, 2010 11:21 AM PST up reply actions
I would love to see a
Pocket Hercules-type decleater…
One thing I’ve noticed about Veldheer is that he has very quick feet to adjust, he just needs better knee bend to get better leverage. For a D2 rookie to have made this type of progress, we may well have our left side locked down for a while.
We can’t just focus on chipping Harrison, though. Woodley, to me, is the more natural pass rusher. We all know Satele is going to need help with Hampton.
we never retreat we always ATTACK!!!
by transparent58 on Nov 17, 2010 12:10 PM PST up reply actions
DLope could play some FB.......
For better protection, going Back & forth hitting Woodley & Harrison !!! That way we can keep all outside skill positions playing !!! They’ve used him here before, and would be a good time to use him again !!! Didn’t he catch a pass or two in preseason ??? Don’t forget about Kalif at this spot would be an option too !!!
I like that idea to answer their menacing LB
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Nov 17, 2010 8:10 PM PST up reply actions
Better yet, the creativity has come with blocking alignments
and gladly, as we’re in need of help there. It’s an alternative to going max protect, which commits an extra player to staying in to block (often a mismatched player like a chip blocking back against a lineman or backer) or two. I’ve been surprised that we haven’t gone spread, either. It appears Belichicks’ decision to go Gronkowski, since he’s a better blocker, in place of Aaron Hernandez, whom they incorporate in their wide open passing game which we may see against the Colts this week, was the right decision. We need Zach on the field for this one, in addition to Myers coming up big. Khalif will check in as a TE a lot again in this game, and if we use the blocking schemes correctly—look out. McFadden could see some monster runs.
Which brings me to my point. Teams don’t run typically on the Steelers the same way they do on other teams. Case in point: Opposing teams are checking in around 70% passing against Pitt thus far. The Raiders will not abandon the run, will use McFadden creatively with some nice blocking schemes and some screens and even qb draws, and we can finish them off with Bush. Interestingly enough, though the run game has been our strength, we came out against KC and attempted to use the pass to set up the run. It might’ve worked were some clutch catchable balls caught, but we’ll leave that in the past.
That begs the question: will we attempt to use the pass to set up the run, or the run to set up play action pass? I believe we’ll attack the seams if they come out in cover 2, as NE did, with TEs, Reese and McFadden, and maybe a slot receiver or second TE. Lotsa ways to go, but I see this game being ours in the bag if we execute and avoid costly, drive killing penalties. We do that and get in Ben’s face early and often, and we’re looking at a nice victory. If the game plan requires Jason to do too much, we’re fucked. We’ve got to incorporate quick passes and underneath dink a dunk stuff to get the ball out of his hands early, and in the hands of our playmakers like Ford, McFadden, Reese, Miller, and maybe the other Miller.
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
by brhynno on Nov 17, 2010 2:57 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Action Jackson, listen to this man! Saint, you really should consider Authorizing Brother brhynno ... (and, I suspect he
reads books and plays Madden).
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Nov 17, 2010 3:47 PM PST up reply actions
Hue doesnt like to spread that much with Campbell as QB
because he is very mediocre when it comes to quick reads and hot routes cause of inaccuracy an hesitation. I say Hue might go with the spread to see how well Campbell does but if Campbell fails with quick reads then look for Hugh to go away with the spread so we can prevent the 3 & outs and tiring our defense. Remembers Campbells success comes from the running being able to open up the pass.
Anyone can be a fan of a winning team, supporting your team when its down is what makes you a true honest fan.
by 818Raiderguy on Nov 17, 2010 1:59 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
They have to play the game like NO and NE did against pitt.
They used a short range passing game with a lot of intermediate routes and eventually were able to get some big plays in the passing game late. In the Pats’ case they got some good runs and big pass plays as well. They even had an 18 yard run against pitt which was the longest run they have given up all year. We need to play the same type in order to keep Campbell upright and also the shorter completions should allow him to get in a rhythm. McFadden is by far the most explosive back they have faced all season. They can spread them out in the shotgun much like the dolts game and run draws and flares. This should be enough to have success early and often.
"I didn't fail the test, I just found 100 ways to do it wrong"
- Benjamin Franklin
by TAW on Nov 17, 2010 7:52 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
+1 - Patriots provided the blueprint to beat the Steelers
The Steelers can’t utilize their exotic zone blitzes and other defensive tricks when they get spread out. Like the Patriots last week, Hue Jackson needs to start out the game with short and intermediate passes in 3 receiver sets, then run with open holes in the secondary.
Just a hunch, but I think Marcel Reece is going to have a monster game on Sunday. He presents serious matchup problems for the Steelers and can wreak havoc out of the backfield with his soft hands and speed.
"You call it, I'll haul it." - Michael Bush
"When we play tough, and we play physical, and when we play the way we're supposed to play, can't nobody beat us." - Richard "SeaMonster" Seymour
Reece could well be the X Factor
especially out of a 3 wide set…run slot side, and have the two WRs clear out. Reece on any LB is a mismatch…
we never retreat we always ATTACK!!!
by transparent58 on Nov 17, 2010 11:08 AM PST up reply actions
I disagree
Yes the Pats chopped them up good and for other teams it may provide the bluepring. hell it would have for us back in 2002 with Gannon under center! but this is 2010 and we dont have Gannon we have JC and DMAC!!! I say we play OUR game and just give the ball to RUN DMC and roll right over the Steelers! Bulldoze them like we are making a superhighway! tell DMAC he is the new head of Cal Trans! we are a run first offense and I dont think they will be able to hold us back permanantly! I think if we play our game and NOT theirs we can win! GO RAIDERS!!!!
"Just Win Baby" is not a philosophy, it is a way of life!
Well said
Now that’s some real shit… Go Raiders!
by Incognito28 on Nov 17, 2010 10:24 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Rush Yards...
I agree with the majority. We’ll probably get a little over 100 yards rushing. As long as the momentum and the strong running game continues, we’ll be playoff bound soon enough!!!
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Pittsburgh is gonna bring it!
No doubt about it. They know Campbell isn’t mobile and they’ll be extra hungry after Sunday night. If the Raiders hang in there after the initial on slaught they be in the game late. McFadden will be huge to off set that pass rush.
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Campbell is just a mobile as Brady
I don’t get the whole “Campbell isn’t mobile” thing. Compared to Grads, he’s not, compared to just about every other QB not named Vick, he’s pretty spry. He’s also been moving around the pocket better in the past few weeks. We’ll have to chip on their OLBs, but it’s what we’ve been doing quite a bit, anyway.
Reece will have a huge wheel route sometime early…
we never retreat we always ATTACK!!!
by transparent58 on Nov 17, 2010 12:12 PM PST up reply actions
We Need Nnamdi and Henderson In order To have a Chance:
Nnamdi will force them to run or single out Wallace, who runs deeper routes and let’s the rush get to Ben.
Henderson will plug the Middle and let the Big Dawgs on the outside eat!!!
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 Nov 17, 2010 12:10 PM PST reply actions
I'm tempted to agree on Nnamdi
but Routt has proven to be a solid option on bump and run, and he has better speed than Nnamdi. I would put Nnamdi on Ward all game, because that’s Ben’s favorite target. Have Mikey Mitch shadow Heath Miller all over the field…
Henderson might get some snaps, but our DTs have been downright nasty the past couple weeks. The depth would be nice, but I can’t see Henderson having a huge impact this week.
we never retreat we always ATTACK!!!
by transparent58 on Nov 17, 2010 12:15 PM PST up reply actions
Routt Has Stepped up BIG !!!!!
To the point of making the Pro Bowl !!!! As S-O-B stated: Routt os leading the LEAGUE In PASSES DEFENDED !!!! The dude is Balling !!!
Yeah
Nnam can neutralize the little dirty one so we dont have to see his goddamn “i just got away with a chopblock” shit eating grin…
This will allow routt to play wallace tight with help over the top… I really think we can slam the shit out of the white trash rapist if we can get good coverage -he does not like to get rid of the ball quickly
by lchristmas on Nov 17, 2010 8:17 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
????
Do you EVEN know what a chopblock IS? He was never guilty of that. Just BLASTIN players from the side. Its more crackback than anything. BTW all the rapist does is WIN big games. 2 SB rings, NO CHARGES. Good luck with that hatrid thing though.
by BIGMIKEREESE on Nov 18, 2010 11:39 AM PST up reply actions
He could say your weiner flashing QB, but that wouldn't narrow it down much.
And there were no charges, but come on. OJ is a murderer! Do you want to defend him as well.
He would’ve been the reason you lost the first SB had the refs not been of dubious background and questionable integrity/judgment. Ben was amazing in that Super Bowl, though. I mean that TD run that he didn’t actually get in and that awesome TD pass…that Randel el threw. Epic performance.
People either loved us or hated us. ...Or thought we were ok.
by Rich Langford on Nov 18, 2010 12:02 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
That was also said v. KC ... TK has transformed and the crisp Penn air will invigorate his haunches. Asom1 is out but Routt
is leading the league in passes defended (w/ Revis 2nd) and Jeremy (the opportunist) and CJ the Ball Hawk of Denver fame, will rise (again) to the challenge.
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Nov 17, 2010 12:34 PM PST up reply actions
Where are you getting Nnamdi's out?
I haven’t seen that anywhere, yet…
we never retreat we always ATTACK!!!
by transparent58 on Nov 17, 2010 12:44 PM PST up reply actions
It's Wednesday and he isn't practicing, only jogging. We posture for deception, just like KC
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Nov 17, 2010 12:54 PM PST up reply actions
I'll wait til Friday
and a legit report that he hasn’t gotten on the field before I rule him out.
If he can’t go, he can’t go, and it won’t really bother me if he can’t. I think he’ll try to go, though. Just a gut feeling…
we never retreat we always ATTACK!!!
by transparent58 on Nov 17, 2010 1:20 PM PST up reply actions
Nnamdi dressed for practice
JerryMac said no noticeable limp in either ZMill or Nnamdi…good development.
we never retreat we always ATTACK!!!
by transparent58 on Nov 17, 2010 1:25 PM PST up reply actions
awesome breakdown
just wanted to say great article … I’m new to S&B pride (found it through another SB Nation blog) but have been a daily reader lately.
haven’t been this excited for a raider game in a long time – and since I’m in PA, I’ll be watching!!
welcome man!
Victory in Pittsburgh~!
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
Noon, Louis Murphy needs to continuously show up big against the steelers in order to say he owns them.
One game does not ownage make. I’m recommending your post regardless because it’s you.
"I didn't fail the test, I just found 100 ways to do it wrong"
- Benjamin Franklin
It was a touch tongue in cheek,
but for one glorious quarter our boy pwned the Steeler secondary! I imagine the Steelers remember as well as we do.
People either loved us or hated us. ...Or thought we were ok.
by Rich Langford on Nov 17, 2010 2:39 PM PST up reply actions
This game is gonna come down to how well campbell comes out firing.
Steelers are not going to let the run open up the passing game. Campbell usually takes to 2 qtrs to become effective when the running game isnt working. So the key is for Campbell to come out firing on all out cylinders and have the pass open up the run. I know where a run first team but if we want to win this game we need to be a pass first with the run game having them guessing.
Anyone can be a fan of a winning team, supporting your team when its down is what makes you a true honest fan.
Hue will be ready
If the run isn’t working, I’m pretty sure he’ll find a way to get things moving. Possibly using Ford in a Wes Welker type of way if things are open in the middle, get the ball to Miller, take advantage of the Steelers pressure and dump it off to DMC on screens. Also try and get Murphy going like he did last year at their place.
i just read that Troy has a strained acheillies (sp?)..
can anyone confirm that!
I want to be the modern day version of Super Mario Brothers!!! Dont care for *shrooms*, but would love to *get large* and *spit fire*...unless im constantly told "thanks, but your girl is in another castle". That would rate a 8.9 on the ole *Suck-ometer*!!!
by Kobe Won Kenobi on Nov 17, 2010 3:55 PM PST reply actions
hmmm...interesting
I want to be the modern day version of Super Mario Brothers!!! Dont care for *shrooms*, but would love to *get large* and *spit fire*...unless im constantly told "thanks, but your girl is in another castle". That would rate a 8.9 on the ole *Suck-ometer*!!!
by Kobe Won Kenobi on Nov 17, 2010 5:39 PM PST up reply actions
We have a big edge in the kicking game
I would LOVE to see “shaun suisham” have to hit a 48 yarder for the tie… He sucked in the cowboys’ semidome
by lchristmas on Nov 17, 2010 4:05 PM PST via mobile reply actions
We have a big edge in the kicking game
I would LOVE to see “shaun suisham” have to hit a 48 yarder for the tie… He sucked in the cowboys’ semidome
by lchristmas on Nov 17, 2010 4:05 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Kicking?
This may be a low scoring kick fest!
go raiders!
this will prob be the only game ill be able to see on tv all season since i work weekends got this one off
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leading into the Seahawks game, a lot of people that we wouldnt be able to run against them because
at the time was top 5 run D… well after the game we exploited that Defense… teams dont have great running stats against the steelers because opposing teams are able to effectively pass the ball!!! Pittsburg is ranked 26th in Pass D!!! so i wouldnt buy into too much. the better team will win on sunday… and i think we will put forth a fighting effort… and come out on top
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un emotional qb
Somebody needs to tell Campbell this is the raiders, steelers mud,grass and blood rivalry .Show him films from the 70’s games, two of the toughest in your face,smash mouth football teams there are.The raiders can erase thier fall from grace with a win in Pittsburgh on sunday.I will be there wearing my wearing my Jack Tatum jersey.Ask Lynn Swann and company if they know who #32 was.Its time for the raiders and the nation to rise again and get a little emotional.
by calibers master on Nov 18, 2010 6:59 AM PST reply actions
That's not Campbell's personality
Never has been.
we never retreat we always ATTACK!!!
by transparent58 on Nov 18, 2010 8:24 AM PST up reply actions
That's true its not his personality
and it doesn’t bother that he is very vocal about it just as longest he shows it on the field come Sunday.
Anyone can be a fan of a winning team, supporting your team when its down is what makes you a true honest fan.
by 818Raiderguy on Nov 18, 2010 11:03 AM PST up reply actions
It Wont Matter
We are gonna knock his ass outta the game Sunday. G-ski gonna get punished when he gets in the game too. Wildcat anyone? Cant do it for a whole game. Good luck>YOU GUYS WILL NEED IT. dreamin
by BIGMIKEREESE on Nov 18, 2010 11:43 AM PST up reply actions
Yeah, remind me again
how that worked out for you against Gradkowski last year. Oh, and you guys were really impressive against Brady Sunday night …NOT!!
by Trailblazer22 on Nov 18, 2010 1:33 PM PST up reply actions
i won't even bother
BIGMIKEREESE you’re the man.
i guess we shouldnt even show up
noontide have you installed some type of moronmagnet app on this site that is promoted on the opposing blogs?
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Anyway the Raiders will win this game by taking away the Squealers Offense and running the ball ! I predict 17 – 13 Raiders!
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Noon great breakdown as usual...This is Hue's game to win or lose with execution...
Hue has to game plan the Steelers and offer looks they have not seen…I am hoping they have been working on stuff for the balance of the season. We cannot afford to be predictable against the Steelers, if we can surprise them and guys can make plays we will be in this game until the end. The Steelers are an ok team, but they are not the dominant team they once were. We will need to execute, not be predictable and make them play our game. And the Raiders are capable of doing just that, the Raiders know the importance of this game and they are preparing…Go Raiders
by Rodney Sacramento on Nov 18, 2010 5:11 PM PST reply actions
hold my tongue till sunday at 4:00 pm
Raiders will need discipline ,discipline,discipline and execution to prevail over the steelers.I will see you in Pittsburgh ,pulling into tailgating lot about 10:00am.Go RAAAAIDERS
by calibers master on Nov 19, 2010 6:29 AM PST reply actions
You nailed it, Discipline. In fact, I was thinking about writing a post on that very subject
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Nov 19, 2010 10:24 AM PST up reply actions
Nnam
I don’t think Nnam will be ready the sprain is a tough injury. Richard and Tommy will say hello to ben, I can’t wait!!!
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Hard Fought Win
I think this will be a fist fight. (Maybe even literally). It should come down to Janikowski booting one through the uprights. My pick: 23-21 Raiders.
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by JustAnotherMick on Nov 20, 2010 8:52 AM PST reply actions
Odds
Another thing: I can’t believe the Steelers are favored by 7.5 in Vegas! Hell, it started out as a 9 point spread. I guess that’s the whole Steeler mystique.
I’ve seen many sportswriters predicting the Raiders to win, and almost everyone thinks it’ll be pretty close.
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-Chicago Cubs outfielder Andre Dawson on being a role model
by JustAnotherMick on Nov 20, 2010 9:16 AM PST reply actions
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