KA1Z3R's Impressions on First Raiders Practice

He was terrible at run blocking for someone of his size and strength. He would almost always rely on a cut block and never would get more than one block a play. He should be using his power to either knock the D-lineman on his ass or out of position and then race up field (with his speed he can do it) to make at least one more block. His pass blocking had little technique. He was always too high, anticipates the speed rush too much leaving the inside wide open, and his foot work leaves a lot to be desired. His pass blocking simply relies on engaging and hoping to be stronger than the rusher.

With that said, all his faults are teachable and are mostly because of his lack of experience as he has only started a handful of games. His upside is scary if he can learn some technique and utilize his size, strength and speed properly.

On the DHB front I’m really excited. Jerry McD said he only dropped TWO passes and both were very difficult (one was overhead and one was at his feet).

That number 36 is some guy from Montana State that has been around the NFL since 2004.

Today’s practice is over. I don’t know if there will be another one, but here’s everything Jerry McDonald had to say.

Keep it coming. I was happy about DHB developing, but I am again sad that murphy is hurt, what happened?

Russell sounded good, and JMCD said he definitely wasn’t 300 lbs which is good. I’m all for the competition

That Michael Bennet is in camp also, the RB.

any of the Russel stories until I see this guy for myself.

 It should throw up a red flag that he waits until right before he is cut to start trying. Even if he puts in the work, he will more than likely stop when he starts to experience some success. This guy realized the paychecks were about to stop, so he decided to start trying. Sounds like some bullshit to me.

Please git rid of this fat expensive shit stain before he fakes an injury.

im not impressed by jamarcus, he still who he is; and i wont become a fan unless he compares to peyton manning in a raider uniform. Jason campbell was there for the first time soo its ok to struggle a bit, its common it was first pract with news team, new system, new plays. Lastly im confident our defense is set, we are good….i hope our oline wil e ready and our young guys catching the ball live up to the potential im really rooting for DHB this year

is key and will make everyone around him better just by being on the field. So he needs to be on the field at any position. Also who did Brandon Myers get in a scuffle with?

I didn’t hear anything about them courious as to how they plan to use Veldherr and who is supposed to play LT?

Day 2 notes on the last practice still going on:

• JaMarcus Russell was intercepted by Walter McFadden right after Rolando McClain picked off Jason Campbell as the wind was really picking up then.
• Stanford Routt was getting burned deep by Johnnie Lee Higgins and Paul Hubbard.
• Darrius Heyward-Bey caught a deep outside pass from Jason Campbell, but then he dropped a really easy pass from Kyle Boller.
• Al Davis made a brief appearance.

i thought he was a beast, young and talented. Any reason why he got demoted? we would’ve loved him over here in NYC, that’s for sure.

DHB seems to still be catching balls with his body. For as long as he does that, he is useless as a WR in NFL. Useless. Seriously. NFL receivers catch with their hands.

The only TD DHB caught last year got through his hands and into his body. His supporters keep overlooking his inability to catch the ball exclusively with his hands

I’m still distressed about Russell. I don’t care how he looks in mini camp. He not only stole money from Al Davis, but also from the fans last year by being overweight and unprepared. I just don’t want him on the team and won’t buy a ticket to watch him.

on the topic of DHB: Yes he has a problem catching the ball with his body, but it is nice to read that he is making more catches right now without hearing anything of him catching with is body.

Is he still dropping some easy ones? Yes. And I expect that. Really this is what I consider his rookie year. Last year’s draft he was considered raw even for an NFL rookie receiver who already takes upwards of 4 years to develop. Now we get a guy who should have stayed another year, so I put his development at 5 years. First year we got results I expected.

Trouble catching and issues with route-running, issues his coaches at Maryland said he would have, but he was fast enough that the defense had to account for him in much a way teams do with McFadden. No matter how poorly McFadden or DHB plays, teams still dont want to look foolish getting beat by them for a big score or gain.

Even if DHB continues struggling, he will still open things up for the running game, Miller, Murphy, Schilens, and a man who’s even faster in Jacoby Ford.

Overall, DHB should get around 15 or 16 catches this year. He’ll more than likely be the #4 receiver option because of the rising talent in Schilens and Murphy and the quick-to-adapt Jacoby Ford.

DHB drops shallow cross from Campbell. Cable told us we ‘d be amazed by his progress. It’s been less than amazing

They got Nnamdi ranked 17th among cornerbacks. Are we sure we trust this site?