Oakland Raiders Get Over the Hump Open Thread Day:

Speaking of toast, I’m going to Denny’s tomorrow.

This confirms a lot of what I suspected about Campbell. The revelations on Zorn’s ineptness in the first two points are eye-opening. Hue Jackson is, by all accounts, an easy man to deal with, so I’m not concerned there.

I think Campbell will live or die here based on our O-line. If guys like Campbell and Veldheer can step in an contribute, he will be great for us. If not, it’ll be Washington redux.

So I have to admit, I have no worries about Campbell personally, but a ton of worries about our line. Consistency is an issue…when everyone is on their game, things are fine. They’ll never dominate, but will do what need to be done. But when not….well, not one but two QBs got hurt behind it last year. As much as I think Mario Henderson will be good, Brian Orakpo humiliated him in that Redskins game. And yet, the week before, he had pretty much handled James Harrison of the Steelers. Perfect example of the issues the whole line needs to iron out.

but this one is not good. Kinda reminds of a psychdelic 70’s acid trip. There is maybe one song I like I was hoping for better.

Havent heard the new album though…

He’s a little smaller than most (5’10") but he has the build, speed and man coverage skills that are required.

Here’s a scouting report from NFLDraftScout.com:

Read & React: Good reaction skills, though he doesn’t rush to support the run. Rarely fooled in coverage, showing good burst to the line of scrimmage to defend the receiver screen. Can be beaten with good play-action, but has the acceleration and straight-line speed to recover.

Man Coverage: Natural coverage skills. Rare timed speed, which translates well onto the field. Loose hips and quick feet to turn and run with receivers. Changes directions smoothly and shows a burst to break on the ball. Quick, active hands for press coverage. Lacks the bulk teams are looking for in a press coverage corner, but is aggressive. Doesn’t back down from the challenge of a bigger receiver.

Closing/Recovery: One of his better traits. Shows an explosive burst to close on the ball and has natural ball skills (six INTs as a senior). Can be too aggressive fighting for the ball, despite his slight frame, and draw the flag. Times his leaps well to compete against bigger receivers, but can be pushed aside. Needs to add more strength.

Run Support: An area of relative concern. Isn’t a coward, but doesn’t fight through blocks consistently or fight to get involved (only 10 assisted tackles in 2009). Willing to take on the bigger back and is generally reliable in the open field.

Tackling: Scrappy tackler who doesn’t back down from a challenge. Experienced gunner and generally a reliable open-field tackler. Won’t wow anyone with his explosiveness, but consistently gets his opponent to the ground with low, wrap-up tackles.

Intangibles: Accomplished special teams performer. Had to wait his turn at Auburn, but quietly developed into one of the better playmaking corners in the SEC over his two starting seasons. Coaches say he’s matured quite a bit in his four years and now is considered a solid person, smart player and team leader.

Shanahan runs a west coast offense and McNabb is a west coast QB, Campbell is not. On the other hand, the Raiders are a run first and throw the ball down field team. Campbell is prefect for that.

Made it all the more strange by letting him go so cheaply, seemingly in a hurry to get rid of him, after trading for a guy who is on his final legs, and for whom they don’t have much in the way a replacement…less of course, Grossman finally pulls it together.

So either Redskins management really don’t know what they’re doing and completely didn’t know what they had… or we’ve simply taken another stopgap measure. Brought in another quarterback to fill the roster until we actually do get somebody good. I still remember when they drafted him. They were so big on him.

Actually, Veldheer’s account isn’t protected. I’m just waiting on Jeremy Ware. Quentin Groves looks very active, by the way.

It told me the page was unavailable , couldn’t find Ware either

The synergy that we are creating with the players is beginning to take off, and hopefully we can get multiple interview this season.

Parsons is under-rated; a lot of potential there and should be a force within a year or two.
USC’s line did struggle surprisingly, but I think Parsons was consistently good along with Brown.

even marcus allen
it took me till when he killed the redskins and won us a superbowl
i was a notre dame fan before i liked the raiders lol

I like old school hip hop mostly.

Alt rock, old school R&B, 60’s and 70’s rock, 80’s new wave, 90’s grundge, post punk, folk, folk rock, dub, trance electronica, Miles Davis, Baroque Classical (for getting work done); Muse (my kids and I agree on that band at least…)

I just listened to the Avi Buffalo album last night and I am digging that. I also listened to Slash’s new album last night and that has some good songs on it, but also some dissapointing ones. Oh and I heard a new song by the Dead Weather last night that rocks. Jack White is a beast!

anyone?!?!?!?!

smog=bill callaham and bonnie prince billy for the last year or so…big fan of ghetto boyz,twoshort,biggie,gang starr,public enemy,prince,alpha blondie,bob marley,she wants revenge,leonard cohen,tool lord there’s a hell’ve list.

Im putting cash on em!

But easy money for us. Do they have odds on the division crown?

Frank Herbert’s classic is one my favorites—don’t remember that quote, but there are a lot like that in the novel