Oh You Raiders!

but im in now more than i ever was. And Jacoby Ford is the first edition of Jacoby Ford

This is the first year in a long time that we are “In” as the clock changes years. I still have my doubts, but, I am feeling much better about this team’s energy and passion.

There’s so much parity in the NFL, even perennially shitty teams like the Bucs and Cards have made the Super Bowl recently. The Raiders were bound to get good again eventually.

That reminds me, I need to send in my RaiderDamus prediction…. I will do that in the morning.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRwkngkKApk -—————————-Last Years Defense

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRwkngkKApk -———————-Jacoby Ford

Win, Lose or Tie- Raiders till I DIE.

I’m very much in. With a few signings, and a good draft, we can be ready for a playoff push.

which means we choked down the stretch. Looking back on some of the games, 9ers, Cardinals and especially the Dolphins – we made some shitty teams look really good. Sure we are better this year, but 7-9 still = crap. If course we are all going to be Raider fans until we die, that is why we are still here – but is this group of coaches the ones to take us to the promised land? 2-5 after the bye is shit and if you are happy with that then keep everything as it is. If we don’t win this week and end 8-8, I think Cable should be fired. I already think Marshall should be packing his bags.

but am not nearly as sold on the coaching, on which I place the five that got away, including the Colts, squarely, the blame for not instilling the killer instinct, “building the bully,” we saw on occasion this year to be a consistent bully, and the wherewithal to get the W’s against the Miamis, SFs, Tennessees, and Indy’s of the league.T

I would be okay with just Marshall going, as we still don’t have any quality guys beating down our doors to coach this team, and that TC may just be the best option we’ve got, but it’s clear he should’ve put a stop to drive killing penalties and red zone ones that take us out of scoring position, and just plain coaching not to lose, and you have to look at the head for such deficiencies.

Somehow or another, I’m PO’d to the point I wonder if I’ll get the spirit back, and lo and behold, I’m possessed again by silver and black pride to the point I’m overflowing with confidence and cant’ wait for the next opponent, the next challenge, and a playoff trip and a super bowl. Such is being a Raider.

“Into this life we’re born…. Into this life we’re thrown…” I’m mostly happy my feelings of indifference have been replaced by passion on both sides of the spectrum. It’s love/hate, but I’m in it for the long haul. Look forward to seeing you at the games, next year Saint!

Happy New Years, Raider family!~ The future is indeed filled with a great many reasons to celelbrate.

Rolando suplexing an opponent was the point I felt we had the attitude back in the D again. A couple of additions, and maybe a more aggresive and mixed up scheme and they could be trully awesome. Whether a change up in coordinator is required or not isn’t for me to decide, so I’ll wait see what happens.
I don’t want to fall into the trap of thinking we’ve had a good season though. We’ve had a BETTER season (so far), and we’re on our way to having good ones again if we keep it up.

Had he not done what he did , it would have labled us as candy asses throughout the league. It was the DIFINITIVE statement of this years team. It was something that had to be done, like acquiring a QB through the draft or free agency has to be done in 2011.
Many of you were not even born when Ben Davidson rushed Joe Namath (who had already thrown the ball) and upon reaching him pulled his helmet up by the facemask, and punched him in the nose – breaking it. The next play Namath made , the offensive line let Ben come in clean on him (Namath) and he drew back and fired a pass as hard as he could into Davidson’s facemask knocking him to the ground. That’s the way the game’s played kids. Like Death Ro’s body slam earlier this year. If you are going to make stupid penalties you might as well make a statement . Seymour’s punching that punk ass rapist (allegedly) was a statement the entire league respected. How many other guys wished they had done it ,or were glad it happened? I can think of at LEAST 3 Women that did. The Raider attitude is back-let’s keep it! R.F.F.R.

This year, I think I’ll remember Jacoby Ford most. Dynamic player and I actually got to meet him and chat for a while. Great kid. Humble. Polite. Deserves all the spoils he can get.

I’ve lost interest in D.H.B. until we see something…… ANYTHING. Maybe a stint on special teams returning kicks would wake his ass up and he could practice holding on to balls under pressure. Oh, that’s right, Ford returns kicks AND catches passes too. Chaz looked fantastic with his 1 catch last game. We now have two pretty good receivers(Murph-Ford) and need to pick up a “seasoned” vet in the off season , of course a QB is still desperately needed.
“Girly Men” fans will begin crawling out of the woodwork soon enough,for sure , riding the coat tails of a resurrected team as is their way. Just pay attention to the "handles " and comments of the regular blogging crew and you’ll be able to tell what the real deal is. This is still the best Raider blog on the net , at least that’s what my old ass thinks! R.F.F.R.

Does 6-0 in the Division mean something to you

I am 19 years old, so the first Raiders game I even remember was the Gruden Bowl. I don’t know anything else, so I kind of like this is position for me. By knowing loss and struggle first, every step forward feels like progress, and any future struggles will be nothing new. I’ve been lucky to watch this team slowly grow and grow and next year, here we come! I’ve been waiting my whole (young) life for this moment!

They put a lot of emphasis on these division games. It also helps that they have experience against them. Hue had said they were having trouble getting beat at the line in games where we didn’t run the ball. Basically, we got our asses kicked. So here’s to getting a few guys that can come in here next year and put the fists on our side of the ball every week.

R-A-I-D-E-R-S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We need a Quarterback!!!, Point Blank!!! For you guys that drilled me about Mike Vick, well, you see what happened. Now, we lost games this year because our QB failed to just make good decisions, like just run for the first down when you have 20 free yards in front of you on a broken play..(The Colts) We need to really look at a QB, in the draft and free agency, I like Vince Young…Why? Well, he has a history that should allow us to get him at a fair price and two, we could still draft a QB because the Titans are just going to let him go….He is better than what we have, and with Hue he may really develop while getting the rookie QB ready. Sure we have other needs on this team, however, QB will equal wins, DHB is what I said he will be, if he doesn’t get with Tim Brown this off season or someone and really learn his craft, he will be gone at the end of his contract. He is a bust. Hopefully, C-Chill can stay healthy next season, with J-Ford, and Murph, and Miller, we have weapons. So our record is what it is, at the end of the day, our play has changed and that is what excites me, the Raiders now have a new attitude, add the right talent and we are on our way. I do agree we need to look at the O line, however, not with both the first picks….It is important OL is addressed, we need to really scout to look for those players that are being overlooked. However, our top priority should be QB, a real QB, and maybe a free agent QB also, Vince would be great and would add wins for sure….Go Raiders…

vince young is a crazy bastard ,we dont need his crazy ass in the lockeroom

Well, if the Raiders acquire Vince Young, release Campbell, B-Grad, draft a talented QB and keep Kyle Boller as the number 2 we will go to the Playoffs next season and probably win the division. Vince needs a change of pace, too state the locker room would be crazy is ridiculous, he is by far more talented than any QB on our roster, just as Mike Vick is. Our O line does need help, however, a thinking QB can make plays with the line we have and you can say what you want about Vince but he is a thinking QB. Hue would do wonders for his game as well. Of course, I am sure some of you would want to keep these underachievers on the roster, I know better. Go back and read my posts over the last two seasons, Campbell is everything the film said he would be, and so is Vince Young, watch that guy on film and add 4 wins to the Raiders season, simple as that, Vince means at least a 10-6 record if not better. If C-Chill is healthy, as I stated with the current WR’s, bench DHB, put him on special teams or something and we really compete. Now, Ryan, should the Raiders again keep the same group, remember this post, because the Raiders will be no better than 8-8 next season with the same QB’s on the roster. Go Raiders!!! Knock off KC!!!

J-Campbell had his moments this season, however, the goal is to win Super Bowls, Vince has had his maturity issues, yes, however, if we can draft the right QB, dealing both Campbell and Grad should benefit the Raiders because of Campbells fair play this season. I don’t think Campbell is the answer at QB and Young may not be either, but he is better than both Grad and Campbell on the field today. I have been a Raiders fan since Lamonica, Warren Wells, Hewitt Dixon, & Clem Daniels, Raider running back Charlie Smith #23 lived up the street from me and I worked at his range on Skyline when he gave BBQ’s for Raider players…I have watched great Raider teams, and played Div 1 ball myself. I was very close to the NFL with two cousins playing one with two Super Bowl rings. The Raiders need to make bold moves to improve right now, trading for Young would be a bold move, however, we NEED to draft a QB!! that can be our guy in the future. Boller is an adequate back up with the right QB in the draft at number 3, and he comes cheap. Campbell has been in the league 5 years and plays scared, I think he is an adequate back up as well, but not at the price. The Raiders need to stop being a mediocre rehab program for QB’s and get the right talent to add wins now…Vince Young would do that if he became available, by the way, so would Donovan McNabb if he came available at the right price….

You gotta remember , puff ,puff , pass that bowl bro! Young’s talent is there , period. So was JA3andout’s too. While they are not even on the same planet when it comes to GAMEDAY skills , they do share a common thread. Two of the lowest Wonderlick scores ever for the QB position. Let’s face it ,when your linemen are more intelligent than your QB ( STOP – I played defensive tackle) your team is going to have problems. Then factor in how that effects leadership skills.Add to this fact that Vince DOES in fact have emotional issues and it all adds up to a train wreck.
I would love to see Vick come in as the starter and Campbell or Grad back him up, AND drafting a QB for the future. At this point the squad doesn’t need distractions, potential or real. I think we can say that we have 2 pretty good receivers (Murph and Ford) and if we could find stability at QB ,well , away we go. We need to draft a QB for sure but Young in the meantime? AHHHH, no thanks . Happy New Year Raider Nation. R.F.F.R.

Lol….I am sure there are many QB’s with O lineman smarter than them….However, valid point, Grad has I have said year in and out is injury prone, man I love his game, but he only plays 5 games a year, you might as well just have your number 3 ready to go…Yes, you and I both know the need for QB in the draft…But Vince is not as screwed up as you think, well that is based on what my sources tell me on the Titans…Leroy Harris, reserve OT for the Titans say Vince is not as unstable as reported…Ok, truth is Wyo he does come with risks, however, on film his decision making is far better than Campbell, and if Grad was not injury prone, I would be fine with him until we could get a quality rook. On the receivers that is true, two have proven to be effective, C-Chill injury prone, when he plays, he played well, but if you can’t stay healthy you are no good to the team.. Vick will stay in Philly, NO Way they let him go, but I want to win more games and Campbell I just don’t think has the football smarts to do it, regardless of his wonderlick score…lol Even McNabb would add to the win column until we could get a Rook ready. I played DB, both Corner and Safety, buy mainly Corner, and I understand the importance of football intelligence, and at my position a lapse means a touchdown for your opponent…So Wyo, I agree to disagree with you on this one bro, I have great respect for your real football knowledge, over the years your posts come from understanding the game. However, I will look further into Young directly, I am going to make some calls and see what I can dig up you do have me thinking…..lol….Happy New Year Nation!!!

Giving Campbell enough credit. I believe he can win superbowls. I have stated this so much it almost seems like a script now. But as long as Campbell had the “Great Bruce” hanging over his head, he played mediocre. Noone likes having to hear constantly, “As soon as the other guy is better, your on the bench” That aint cool. Especially since he was named the starter. He came out great, and everyone (fans) kept yelling “Boo, we want Bruce”.. How is THAT supposed to make him want to perform? So, after Bruce got hurt, He stepped up, because he could relax, and not worry about getting benched for the “Great Bruce”.. Fan’s started to give him respect, and cheer his name. And he was able to really focus on the game, not how many plays till they pull my ass for Bruce.

     I’m telling you, I truly think he had a hard time dealing with that. I think as long as he is left as the starter, we can make it all the way next year. I am not sold on DHB, but we will see, Campbell and him have started to finally click a little, and Ford and Miller have no problems with Campbell, But Campbell can execute and deliver, his accuracy is consistently improving, He has the patience of a rock, I don’t know how he can be so calm in the pocket when so much pressure is on him. I think he has everything we need to make it. I think we should pick up a couple young WR’s and some young big buck D guys, to make sure that we stay competitive, With Death Ro having the injury issues he had this year, we really need someone who can be his backup. Without him, our D sucks.

   Bush really stepped up especially in this last game, I was worried not having Dmac there, But I think they under-utilized Bush this whole season after seeing what he did against the chefs.. Overall I think the team we have now is a SB winning team. We will all just have to wait and see. But if they pull Campbell, and bring in someone else, we wont make it. I’ll bet on it. Consistency has been our issue this whole losing dam near decade. We have had no consistency in anything. Lets leave the coaching staff alone, lets leave the starters alone. We see that Jarvis Moss was a great pickup, and he is raring to go, feeling VERY appreciated. Why in the hell would you constantly down a QB that is performing, and call for his head after leading us to the FIRST winning season in 7 friggin years? Ya’ll got to wake up.