Captain Kirk: "Beam me up, Scouty ... Scouty?"
by Sons-of-Blanda on Mar 23, 2010 6:06 PM PDT
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PrintThe time has come for a sea-change. The 5-year starting tenure of Raider MLB, 'Captain Kirk' Morrison, is coming to an end. After Morrison was given a mere 3rd Round tender earlier this month the Raiders signed Ricky Brown today, giving the former BC star LB $1.7million and 2nd round tender. Two weeks ago Oakland acquired Cleveland LB/DE Kam Wimbley; today Cable gave "his opinion" to the press that Kam would be playing OLB and that he was pleased with Trevor Scott's development at OLB. With the obvious push for youth, discrimination against older players, and recent signings and signals, odds are that Kirk Morrison will not be anchoring the defensive middle when the 2010 season kicks off in 5 months.
On March 11th, Morrison responded to Adam Schein's questions during a Sirius radio interview:
"I'm technically an Oakland Raider still. ... But at the same time, you have to explore your options for the future, for the long term. There are some teams out there that would be a good fit ... ." Morrison declined to name those teams but added, "There are some teams we're [he and agent, Bruce Tollner] looking at and we've talked to ... hopefully, in the next couple of weeks we can get something done ... either with the Raiders or with other teams. I know next year I'm going to be playing football. I just want to make sure I'm in the best, most comfortable position I can be in."
Kirk was never a true MLB, he did not punish ball carriers, knock the ball loose or consistently fill-gaps and meet invading RBs at the point-of-entry, nor did he lead the D as an effective field marshal. Kirk did have speed, was a sure tackler, hard player who hustled to the ball and a decent cover LB. He would have made a far better OLB - but he played and did his best where he was placed. I wish him the best.
We would expect, if not confidently assume, that a true MLB will be drafted - perhaps Iowa's dominant ILB Pat Angerer, TCU's ILB Daryl Washington [who the Raiders reviewed at TCU Monday] or Missouri's OLB, Sean Weatherspoon, who, at 240lbs, is convinced he can play ILB. We are all anxious to see who Raiders HQ decides will replace Captain Kirk - who will be our MLB this promising season.
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Becuase we can get a good starting LB in the 2nd possibly 3rd round. That way we can use our 1st pick on a Tackle.
If I want your opinion, I'll give it to you.
by Parental Advisory on Mar 23, 2010 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Right, DT or OT
Plus, McClain isn’t in the running for us – Rolando is overrated, he doesn’t hustle to the ball, jogs behind plays and lacks mean streak / warrior spirit. I’m done with him.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Mar 23, 2010 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
any thoughts of misi moving inside?
i know he switched from end to olb and another switch may be tough on him but he seems to accell very fast and is the leader of the ute’s D. i know oakland interviewed him, aswell as aluala, in mobile earlier, and he is like 6’3 251 and can hit very hard. he could be that 3rd rounder moved inside steal. no???
by rodeosnake12 on Mar 23, 2010 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions
After dealing with JaMarcus and his characteristics (fat & lazy),
lack of hustle and jogging behind plays is our warning sign to stay away!!!!
oh sorry, i want a player who will actually play football, not just warm the bench
Don't Trade Nnamdi Idiots!!!
Bring Back Bruce!!!
by B.A.Armstrong on Mar 24, 2010 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions
YAAAAAAWWWWWWWN!!!! wish we had some real news to talk about
oh yeah by the way All Pro DB Chris McCallister says JR is the worst player EVER!!! ok im not arguing about it if he told me that himself! :LOL anybody wanna cruise to tell JR ta “roll up” LMAO!!!
I even cum Black & Silver...
by Tramp "Raider Roxxxtar" on Mar 23, 2010 7:42 PM PDT reply actions
or spades! i bet he's good at that! LMAO
I even cum Black & Silver...
by Tramp "Raider Roxxxtar" on Mar 23, 2010 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
umm he's not wasting it, more like preserving it! i think we should put it on bread and have tea!!
I even cum Black & Silver...
by Tramp "Raider Roxxxtar" on Mar 23, 2010 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
"CC" wants attention no doubt so time to kick a horse to death
How could anyone pick “J-Rus” as the worst player ever….He ain’t even the worst “QB” ever…I mean what would you rather have….“Cryin Ryan”….“A&W”….Ya!…Bring him back…talk about a dear in headlights…
Look at the resent "QB"s and see how many are working out…Here is a quick list of the ones who haven’t yet…Sure you can add to it…
A Smith in SadFran….
B Quin who is now a Donko…
M Lainert who is perennial bench warmer in the sticker patch…
V Young who just started to act like a real NFL “QB”….
All highly tooted 1st rd picks…Next to “WR” that has got to be the most frustrating position to draft…Personally I haven’t given up on the kid just yet…I mean I suffered threw the likes of Mark Wilson n Marinovich for many a moon and suffered while we entertained Billy Jo n Schrader…Rick Mire n what’s his name from Indy who limped around holding his sore groin…
I put a lot of the responsibility on this coaching staff…It’s up to them to understand the talent they have to work with and come up with a game plan that fits that talent and gets the most production possible out of the players on hand….Does anyone really believe our coaches did a good job last season…I mean…We went from being a top 5 rushing attack to one of the worst with what should have been about the best damn stable of "RB"s in the freakin NFL…How can that happen if their doing a good job…Had we ran the ball as well as in the 2 previous seasons there would have been far less pressure on the "QB"s and "WR"s regardless of who was playing the position…
And can anyone figure out what that game plan was…I mean…Run “DHB” deep and he constantly drew the double coverage but they still couldn’t get another “WR” to come open underneath…Go figure….We had 2 "RB"s who are good receivers coming out of the backfield but failed to utilize them consistently…Our “TE” got minimal work when he should have been highly productive…And with the "D"s playing "S"s deep we should have been able to run the damn ball at will between the 20’s but did not…
As far as I can see the only thing this coaching staff did good is to motivate this team to fight to the end in a few games and not give up and throw in the towel as before…Maybe that will pay off this year but they had better get their heads out of the sand and come up with a workable system that these players can play within and produce or were in for some deep shit again this season…Damn!!!…I’m just so tired of losing….Hopelessly!!!!/_
Follow-Up on the coaching staff from Cable
Cable went without an offensive coordinator last season because he called the plays. Managing general partner Al Davis was less than thrilled with the Raiders scoring only 17 touchdowns in 16 games, so he hired Hue Jackson as the offensive coordinator.
It was assumed that Jackson was hired, in large part, to help develop Russell, in hopes he could weave the same kind of magic he did in bringing along Joe Flacco the past two seasons with the Baltimore Ravens.
Not so, Cable said. Jackson’s primary job is to get Oakland’s offense to "score more points. Plain and simple. With him, it’s not just one guy. He’s got to get 11 guys on the same page and moving in the right direction. We need to score at least two touchdowns and a couple field goals a game. If we can do that, if we can get better play at quarterback, we’ll be fine."
Working with Russell still belongs to quarterbacks coach Paul Hackett, Cable said.
LINE
Without a functioning O Line, your offense is going to tank. Your QB will spend more time on his back than Amy Winehouse, making it exceptionally difficult to complete a pass. That leaves opposing defenses free and clear to load the box up, and put a stop to the running game. Take one of the two good O Linemen out with injuries most of the season, and you’ve got a recipe for disaster. At the end of the day, your team is going to live or die by your line. I might add, of all the other QBs on your list, nobody has shown the lack of give-a-shit that Russell has. Vince Young almost did, but at least he had the decency to have a nervous breakdown.
Coaches Job Got Tougher
We knew that going in….Injuries are a part of the game and need to be anticipated and addressed and adjustment are always necessary as the season wears on….In that area I would give our coaches and F+….
The fact is we couldn’t run the ball from day one…It was said it was because they wanted to concentrate on developing the passing game but that never happened either…We got weak where we were strong and failed to gain anything positive to offset that…It was the same line that had us in the top 5 running the 2 seasons before using the same “ZBS”…I can’t put it all on the “OL” as the cause…Nor can I put it all on the "QB"s who don’t have protection or open “WR”-n-“RB” to get the ball to…I can and will put the greatest responsibility upon the coaches because it all starts there…It’s their responsibility to design a scheme that works considering the talent they have to work with…And they had talent to work with but failed to get it to produce and Cable said as much in his interview as he stated the need for the new “OC”….I gave him credit for the recognition of his weaknesses and hope there will be improvement…If not we are in trouble again…
I'm in that choir you're preaching to. Been down on the pumpkin king since Denver 1. Problem is, Al likes him
so I live with … for now. But I am one who is convinced he is a loser as an NFL HC. (Not as a man or as a human)
by Sons-of-Blanda on Mar 23, 2010 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Teach Old Dog New Tricks
Hopefully he will learn and make progress…If so I’m happy he endured and will look forward to our new Raiders winning again…BUT…Just prove it to me baby….I don’t want excuses…I just want to see production….I’m happy our team once again plays with some measure of toughness but that’s not enough if we are still perennial losers…This is his 3rd yr sense he took over for “Lance” and the production has to be there…
by PantyRaider on Mar 23, 2010 11:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Im convinced that if Lane were still here, We wouldnt be talkin about alot of the stuff we are right now
Lane Kiffin is a good coach and given time, would’ve lead this team to the playoffs possibly last year. He has more balls than Tom will ever have and would’ve benched JaMarcus after week 2.
In Bruce We Trust
Lance was a good coach but...
he was terrible with people(mainly Al Davis) and continues to be.
If Kiffin would have taken a less abrasive approach with Al we would be a lot farther along than we are now. If Kiffin had his way we wouldn’t be having all these JaMarcus conversations because we would have Calvin Johnson right now instead, and would have been free to draft one of these other QB’s who seem to care about being a NFL QB
So you really believe
We had a lot of talent on that o-line? Our back-ups were so bad they couldn’t supplant awful starters. Gallery was the best lineman we had and he was out with injuries. Without Gallery, Henderson looked lost on the left side. Satele couldn’t beat Morris (a career back-up) to start the year at center. Cooper is on the downside of his career and might be a decent back-up but is no longer a starter. Green…do we really have to review his play?
Fact is, the o-line has been ignored for years when it comes to acquiring real talent whether that is through free agency or the draft (Thanks AL). It needs to be addressed now!
+1
We need the O line of 2002 with Wisneiwski Kennedy Robbins et al or atleast a semblance of that kind of line where we pushed D lines all over the field. WTF? What happened to us? We USE to have such good O Linemen in the past. We cant even get a single top 10 NFL calibre one anywhere on our line. Fuck Gallery I think he was a bust a best a sevicable everyday lineman in the middle of the pack that is of the Tony Mandrich lineage type player. Drafted as a supposed stud OT finally put to use as a guard blah! Cut that Quiet Riot hair styled and tattooed lame ass and draft another.
Win at all costs! Winning ugly is still winning! Remember the past and what got us to the top before. Jim Plunkett and winning ugly......enough said!
by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Mar 24, 2010 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions
When you have a so-called line coach elevated to HC you might fairly assume that the line would be decent
Hah! Assume nothing with Mr. Potato-head who has given us Morris, Satele, Barnes, Pears, Green either assembling these lumbering turnstiles or promoting them. Why invest in any more of his lame-ass selections? Better to let Waufle, Al, Marshall, and the other D coaches spend our draft picks by bringing in a Beastly NT/DT, a Nasty MLB, and a cold-blooded CB.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Mar 24, 2010 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Line has been bad for years, not just under Cable's watch.
And who signed all of these linemen Sons? Your hero, AL! Can’t make chicken salad out of chicken shit my friend.
Until the offensive line is shored up enough for long drives that end with TD’s, the defense will be on the field way too much and it won’t matter who is out there trying to stop the opposition.
As indicated to Mr. Sacramento, it will be the opposing teams that are 3-and-out when our
with our revamped Defense. Yes, we will have our share of in and out but we have the kicking game edge and by attrition we prevail on field position and the leg of Seabass. This is a strategy for 2010 until we focus on the O-line next year.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Mar 24, 2010 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions
NO...You Got It All Wrong
I said the team had talent NOT the “OL”…Go back and read it again until you understand what I wrote…
(It’s their responsibility to design a scheme that works considering the talent they have to work with…And they had talent to work with but failed to get it to produce and Cable said as much in his interview as he stated the need for the new "OC)
This is what I said regarding the “OL”…
(The fact is we couldn’t run the ball from day one…It was said it was because they wanted to concentrate on developing the passing game but that never happened either…We got weak where we were strong and failed to gain anything positive to offset that…It was the same line that had us in the top 5 running the 2 seasons before using the same "ZBS"…)
SO…They had more experience and more time together but played worst as a unit now who would you put that on…The players or the coaches who have the responsibility to run that unit properly…Make adjustments…Tweak it for cryin out load…And one injury to a “G” doesn’t qualify as an excuse here…
Your suggestion was that they had enough talent on the o-line
And it was the coaches fault for not making it work. Maybe YOU should read your post again.
The line was “tweaked” and it still sucked. I didn’t put it all on Gallery’s injury either. Re-read my comments on the line. Look at the “talent” of the o-line. AL has assembled this pitiful group and no one could make them any better. The right side needs to be replaced and we might need a center although Satele looked better late in the year.
NO...My Suggestion Was Talent At The Speciality Positions
It was you interpretation that I was saying we had enough talent on the “OL”…I don’t think anyone would attempt to argue that as a fact….We have had one of the worst for years in pass blocking and only for 2 seasons showed strength in the running game as a top 5 rushing “O”…
My comments on the “OL” was pertaining to their in ability to open holes as well as they did for the 2 previous seasons despite the “S” being forced to play deep for coverage on “DHB”…Not facing 8 in the box anymore….They were able to block well enough to sustain a top 5 rushing attack but last year couldn’t sustain anything worth talking about in the running game or passing game…I would put that on the coaches considering that this group had more time together to develop and another years experience in the “ZBS” which had been instituted under Cable/Lane….
As for the injury to the “G” that was note prior to your comment too and I was saying that’s not enough to excuse the way they played…
I undertsand but
These aren’t all the same guys as you say. And, remember that Carlisle was great his first year at RG and has regressed.
Lines
2007 – Sims, Gallery, Grove, Carlisle, Green
2008 – Harris, Gallery, Grove, Carlisle, Green
2009 – Henderson, Gallery, Morris/Satele/,Carlisle, Green
The strength of 2007 & 2008 was inside. Gallery was hurt, Grove replaced and Carlisle out of gas in 2009. Blame goes on AL. He picks the players and has brought in crap for O-linemen. I can throw the play calling gaffes on Cable but can’t blame him for Al’s decision to almost ignore the O-line for years. This is why I am prepared for us drafting a speedy DB with our 1st pick this year. Al forgot he needs to build from the inside out.
Forgot About Grove
True…He went to the Fish…Henderson was suppose to be an up-grade because Harris was so bad after joining from SadFran but we were still a top 5 running team until late in the season with him on the “OL”…
As for the draft 2 things will make it difficult to expect an “OT” in rd one…
1st and foremost Al wont take the second best player at any position that high in the draft regardless of need….
2nd the whole idea of the “ZBS” was it’s effectiveness with less than top talent on the “OL”…Smaller faster players could still be effective but we are doing it with larger players than used in Denver or Atlanta as I recall…I look to the 2nd rd for help…
Media
It was the media that had speculated that Jackson was going to develop JaFatAss, but I did not buy it as long as Hackett is on staff. In reality, the only person that can develop Russlee is Russell.
by Mallard Davis on Mar 24, 2010 7:22 AM PDT up reply actions
I remember John Herrera specifically saying that Hue Jackson was coming in to help QB development
as well as OCing.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Mar 24, 2010 7:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Herrera said he was hired to help the whole offense, not just the QBs
http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/raiders/archives/2010/01/herrera-jackson.html
Received a pleasant call from Raiders senior executive John Herrera, who was reaching out in response to today’s column on new offensive coordinator Hue Jackson. Herrera wanted to “set the record straight” on the thinking that Jackson was brought in to “only” work with JaMarcus Russell.
“Hue Jackson was hired to work with the entire offense,” Herrera said, “regardless of who the quarterback might be.”
by Spirals galore on Mar 24, 2010 7:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Right
So, let Hackett baby sit JaFatAss Russell and let Jackson design the game plan. Again. it is up to Russell and only Russell to get better.
by Mallard Davis on Mar 24, 2010 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Said it before, I'll say it again
Most of Kirk’s problems have been a result of the DTs doing nothing. Letting him go will be a mistake.
kelly an warren had a few good moments (Denver). Kirk, as D captain, could have done more in the motivation/leadership department
And even with lack of pass rush pressure from these two knuckleheads, Kirk was often drawn astray after will-o-wisps and misdirections that a savvy MLB wouldn’t have bought. I’ll excuse him for being forced to play MLB, but in that position he left a lot to be desired.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Mar 23, 2010 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions
+1
Kirk is not a MLB plain and simple. OLB is where he should have played and did when he came to the Raiders before being switched to MLB a fatal mistake by the Raiders and for Kirk in the process. Kirk could have been a force on the outside if left there. It’s sad
I see both sides
SOB is right about needed that mean streak like his hero Ray Lewis and punish people. The DTs and D Line in general needs to do a better job so the LBs dont have to swallow up so many tackles or get manhandled by the lead block.
Win at all costs! Winning ugly is still winning! Remember the past and what got us to the top before. Jim Plunkett and winning ugly......enough said!
by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Mar 24, 2010 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions
Kirk
would be a great MLB in a 3-4 if he was playing next to a Ray LEwis or a Patrick Willis type of player. Not suited for our prehistoric 4-3 man to man press D that will never succeed.
"We can't stop here... This is bat country."
Ya
I am with Garza on this. Bringing in a rookie to start at MLB will be a regression by all means. Most of the better prospects aren’t till later in the draft anyway. Fans were calling for Brandon Spikes….LOL! Crazy, its a shame Kirk gets blamed for everything, yet no one wants to point to the fact that he is the most consistent player on our defense outside of The Awesome One.
I think some read too much into the whole tender thing. I think Mr. Davis figured this is a way to simulate a FA to Kirk. Teams will offer him a smaller contract being that its only a 3rd round tender. Therefore, Al can sneak in and match the offer, thus simulating a FA to our Defensive Captain. I see Thomas Howard going before I see Kirk all dayyyyyyyy long.
"I need a couple A's for Q's, I'm not an Asshole I'm just a little confused"
-Aesop Rock
That's because
He is the only one of our LB’s that is any good. He’s always having to cover additional ground because Howard couldn’t shed a block to save his life and our SLB’s have been jokes for quite some time now. Ever notice how all of Howards best plays are in the open field? Or running down someone?
Kirk at least gets in the pile, he improved greatly against the run this year and regressed in coverage. But I would take that type of direction any day of the week versus the opposite from a MLB.
Morrison is a top tackler in the league for 3 consecutive seasons. I don’t know what else people want from him. There aren’t many ways it gets better at MLB, trust me. It would be a HUGE mistake to lose him, especially for a 3rd round rookie IMO.
"I need a couple A's for Q's, I'm not an Asshole I'm just a little confused"
-Aesop Rock
I'd like to see how Morrison performed with Suh in front of him - that would be a nice payback for the hard service
he’s given – an opportunity to demonstrate that he can meet RBs in the gap instead of wear he’s lined-up at the snap.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Mar 23, 2010 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I think it is clear that we would like the Raiders to draft Suh...
I also hope they get a good OT as well
the coaching staff wants Ricky Brown to win the MLB job
the problem is Brown is a a special teams guy disguised as a starter.
they definately want Brown to have the job. We might not even draft a LB. This team is going nowhere right now.
If I want your opinion, I'll give it to you.
by Parental Advisory on Mar 23, 2010 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Brown
If he starts, it doesn’t look good. I don’t think he is starter material anywhere defensively.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 23, 2010 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Well
Sad to see him go, But I wont complain if we get another MLB in the draft. I really really really do not wanna see Ricky Brown at MLB
In Bruce We Trust
Would love to keep him and see what happens with a solid NT for a change
but understand the necessary evil of letting some of your talent go. Perhaps he’ll be better utilized to his and his new team’s strengths than he was during his Raider tenure. He will be sorely missed.
Good luck, Kirk. I believe he’ll be gone, as well. I just hope we get a guy who can be a better field marshal than Kirk demonstrated. I agree he’d be light years better with a more consistent front four, but still got caught way too often on fakes, misdirections, and play actions to expect teammates to receive direction—a detriment to an ILB’s future in a 4-3 man press D. Just took us a while to figure it out. I believe Al attempted to get some coverage guys last year to try to move Kirk around—Derrick Brooks was amongst them—who didn’t work out for us.
This year will definitely have someone coming; I wish I had a clue as to who it’ll be. I’ve begun to wonder about some people’s assessment of McClain, but think he still has the best resume as a quarterback of his defense. Angerer can fulfill this role too. Weatherspoon could be a Biekert type guy.
"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
Views of Pat Angerer
For those unfamiliar:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NpRbgzYTY0&NR=1&feature=fvwp
I'm impressed
he looks like a Matt Millen that can drop into coverage.
I’m in, lets draft him, we need a true MLB and this kid has “it”
Can probably get him in the 3rd round too.
what are our options at mlb?
kirk morrison, ricky brown, or do we draft a player like spikes, angerer?
by sports with steve on Mar 24, 2010 8:27 AM PDT reply actions
Draft
Most likely I think is the best route. As SOB said it before we need some “old Raider personality” on the interior. MAtt Millen I love that man….as our MLB/ILB. Some one who just goes out and puts his foot in the oppostions balls because God wants us to and we should love doing it.
Win at all costs! Winning ugly is still winning! Remember the past and what got us to the top before. Jim Plunkett and winning ugly......enough said!
by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Mar 24, 2010 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions
or McClain
Don't Trade Nnamdi Idiots!!!
Bring Back Bruce!!!
by B.A.Armstrong on Mar 24, 2010 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions
He's a gentle-soul with the eye's of a woman nursing a newborn. He does not have the noble viciousness of spirit
and meanness of temperament that we need in the center. Plus, a good number of plays you’ll see him jogging to the ball – I am apprehensive that Rolando, as with too many from the DS, have a tendency towards slothfulness.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Mar 24, 2010 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
The number 1 focus of the Raiders in the first two rounds of this draft should be Offensive line....
We have a wealth of talent on the O line this year especially at Tackle and we have a chance to draft 2 really good O tackles, and we should..Rusty 23 has it right, and at the end of the day, we have got to protect the QB and our backs will run wild…PantyRaider let point something else out about receivers, it is probably more important for receivers to learn how to get open regardless of the scheme or offense they are in..That comes from learning how to make DB’s go the opposite way they are going on their route..Running the route tree is one thing, and as a former DB, guess what, we all know the route tree also…Every DB in the league knows every route that is run, so as a Receiver you have to disguise your routes and run them in a way that signals something totally different than what you intend to do…As a DB most will eliminate routes just by where the WR lines up, if the WR is lined up wide they will eliminate the out, if they are inside the will look for the out etc…A WR has to deceive the DB into believing he is going to do something he has no intention of doing…Receivers that do that will have long careers and end up in the HOF because they will always be open..The problem with the Raiders receivers they need to be coached differently, to mentally change their approach to playing receiver….The greatest receiver I have ever seen playing was in the CFL and came to the Niners in 1985 and played through the preseason, he had a minimum of 8 catches in each game coming off the bench, against the San Diego Chargers, and the Denver Broncos for over 120 yards in each game with the back up QB, this guy was unstoppable, even at practice..Ronnie Lott came up to play man against him, he ran a post out..he sold the post to Ronnie and he turned put his head down and ran full speed to the post meanwhile, the receiver Keith Baker #82 at the time ran to the out, caught the pass and trotted to the end zone.. I mean I have never laughed so hard watching a WR just abuse DB’s on every single play period.. He did this to every player that faced him and was traded to Philly, brought back in 86 penciled in as the starter then released before the first preseason game, the most political Bullsh-t I had ever seen. My point with all this is, if our guys at WR would work on their games to be open on every play regardless of the route, working to play with deception on every play they wouldn’t be covered regardless of the scheme…WR & DB is a chess game, and if the WR is playing Checkers the DB will win every time…That is DHB’s problem, he just needs to be taught to use his speed against the D and not himself…We could have such a great team with what we have with some blocking…& if the WR’s would learn what I’ve mentioned, they would send Grad to the Pro Bowl..and that’s real…
by Rodney Sacramento on Mar 24, 2010 10:26 AM PDT reply actions
This is primarily a coaching issue. If our WR coach isn't instilling this 'chess-game' mentality into our WRs then we need one who will
Sanjay Lal is in his third season with the Raiders, the first in his present capacity. Lal joined The Oakland Raiders in 2007 working with the wide receivers for the Silver and Black as operating as offensive quality control assistant. Prior to joining the Raiders, Lal spent three seasons as an offensive assistant – quarterbacks at Cal, following one season on the football staff at Saint Mary’s College as quarterback and strength, speed and conditioning coach.
This, bio abstract, and what I’ve witnessed over the past 3-years, does not inspire me with confidence in Mr. Lal.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Mar 24, 2010 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow
Not exactly an over qualifying resume
Win at all costs! Winning ugly is still winning! Remember the past and what got us to the top before. Jim Plunkett and winning ugly......enough said!
by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Mar 24, 2010 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Sons of Blanda, that is my point exactly..There are many coaches that don't instill these princibles because they are conventional.
Fred Bilenetkoff was a master a deception and is the receiver that taught Keith Baker to play the game mentally…If Fred is not there he should be assisting the receiver coach at least in the mental aspect of the game…I am not saying he needs to be the receiver coach, however, acting as a consultant would work wonders…How could someone so slow have so many catches, he didn’t blow by anyone, yet he was always open…Another receiver who understood this was Steve Largent, blazing speed? nope, what he was is the master of deception…Now, use those skills with speed and you are unstoppable…And that is the truth…
by Rodney Sacramento on Mar 24, 2010 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions
"S" Deep No Excuse Not To Be Open
How bad is our receiving core if we couldn’t get an open receiver underneath with “DHB” drawing the double coverage deep…We should have had open "WR"s n "TE"s n "RB"s all damn day long but failed miserably…
And how bad was our “OL” playing if they couldn’t open holes into the second level with "S"s playing deeper…How many 8 man fronts were they facing early on…Not many I suspect…“DHB” occupied 2 and the other "WR"s also occupied 2 so that only left a max of 7 defenders against the run with our stable of "RB"s plus the "TE"s….Now that was some damn great coaching me thinks…Way to put your talent in a position to make plays and make such great adjustments during the season….Give them all a huge raise$$$$/_
Its really too funny
Reading people say goodbye to Kirk like he is going somewhere. You really believe we would create that big of a hole for a measly 3rd round pick. Its all about the tender simulating a FA to Morrison. Mr. Davis probably doesn’t trust the hometown discount after Kirk has been top 10 in the league for 3-4 consecutive seasons now in tackles. He MIGHT actually want to get paid like it and as we are seeing Mr. Davis doesn’t have the $ to burn like he used to. Selling another % of the team was reported back in January.
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Confirm Raiders/Tcu Washington
TCU’s ILB Daryl Washington [who the Raiders reviewed at TCU Monday]
can someone confirm this ? was it a review ? interview? workout? im a big D washington fan and would love the Raiders to Draft him asa MLB or Sam
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I was hoping that D.Washington was the "real reason" for the trip to TCU Monday. But now I read that we're bringing in Nic Richardson
a non-entity OT from TCU who a Raiders agent watched last Monday when visiting Fort Worth.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Mar 24, 2010 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I like both Angerer and Washington even though they are rather small.
I don’t like Weatherspoon as much as everyone else on this post does. I read he has attitude problems and being a rookie means he may alienate himself from the rest of the locker room. Basically his attitude will rub vets the wrong way. Also he is best served as a WLB instead.
Trade Talks -w- Philly
Reportedly it’s about a trade for McNabb but my money says Micheal “DawgMan” Vick….
Younger and more versatile multiple weapon threat as the “Slash”…“QB”-“RB”-WR" like what Cordel was to the Steelers…Something to keep the "D"s guessing and preparing for aka Cable loves trickery…
Oh yes
Cordell Stewart I remember him….he was that projected superstar that went kaboom bust and did nothing with the “slash” scheme. I wouldnt mind getting Vick but dump the idea of comparisons to Cordell.
Win at all costs! Winning ugly is still winning! Remember the past and what got us to the top before. Jim Plunkett and winning ugly......enough said!
by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Mar 25, 2010 5:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Slash Was Great But Horrible As The Starter
Cordel got the starting job because they sit-canned the starter who threw Int’s in the “SB”….The following yr their “O” went south without the Slash identity…Cut off their nose despite their face…They than tried to replace that with a “WR” but it just never worked the same and was scrubbed…
Slash could live again in OakTown and we have the diversity to use it to the full…Both Bush n “RunDMc” were former "QB"s at a lower level…Add Vick into that mix and the possibilities abound…But 1st these coaches need to learn how to call a regular game which seem to be more than they can handle so that’s the only thing that’s sets this idea back on it’s heels…
Cut off their nose despite their face…They than tried to replace that
With a “Nose” tackle?
by Sons-of-Blanda on Mar 25, 2010 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Too much
Its too many things to add/change and then expect the team to adjust to a whole new system that no one really has made work in the NFL. Vick did his own thing out there by adjusting to scenarios that presented themselves and then used his natural athletic ability. The system was not really set up to be like that in Atlanta.
Win at all costs! Winning ugly is still winning! Remember the past and what got us to the top before. Jim Plunkett and winning ugly......enough said!
by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Mar 26, 2010 7:19 AM PDT up reply actions
rams offer 2nd round pick/player fsafety for mcnabb
if this happens it will change the whole 1st round draft. the rams will go after an o tackle or maybe dt suh?? sam will fall down to the skins,sehawks or browns maybe. will the lions and bucs stay at #2 and #3 pics or get out for more picks. theres more to come for sure. time to rethink your mock draft and pics.
by sports with steve on Mar 25, 2010 10:22 AM PDT reply actions
Ugh
See that would throw a wrench into the entire works. It would totally change who is available where and then each team would re-evaluate their choices.
Win at all costs! Winning ugly is still winning! Remember the past and what got us to the top before. Jim Plunkett and winning ugly......enough said!
by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Mar 25, 2010 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions
I figured
I just meant that would throw the entire prognosis off and make our pick even harder to determined depending on what transpires with that trade and/or other trades.
Win at all costs! Winning ugly is still winning! Remember the past and what got us to the top before. Jim Plunkett and winning ugly......enough said!
by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Mar 25, 2010 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Worse than that. If this deal goes down St. Louis takes McNabb instead of Bradford
(a pick that wouldn’t have hurt us at all). Philadelphia will take Suh, even though they need a LB and CB worse, but who (other than St. Louis) would pass up Suh? The more selections of players in positions we seek, that occur ahead of us, the worse it goes for us.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Mar 25, 2010 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
The "Dawgs" May Go "QB" Early
If the top "QB"s fall the “Dawgs” n “SeaChicken” may bite so everything sorta remains the same….Or….Another team may be interested in moving up to get the “QB” but not to the 1st or 2nd pick position….
what if we trade for mcnabb and offer our 2nd pick
if the raiders trade for mcnabb, then i believe russell has to go and i will throw in rhoutt or branch to help the offer even stronger. we lose our 2nd pick, and that means we should draft an o lineman at 8! westill need a big dt and mlb. this is how i see a change in our draft. so if this happened we would be at 3rd, 4th and 5th for defense.
by sports with steve on Mar 25, 2010 8:34 PM PDT reply actions
If Al is even interested in McNabb it's b/c he believes Russell would benefit by having him as a mentor
Unfortunately, the sparkle in Al’s eye for JaKettleDrum has not yet dimmed.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Mar 25, 2010 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
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