Saint's Ten Things From Last Night:
by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Aug 13, 2010 10:55 AM PDT
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Before last night's game there were 10 things that I wanted to see in the game against Dallas. I watched the game closely, but, my internet was down, so I couldn't write anything during the game!?!? Gotta love these internets!?!?
Anyway, here is what I saw:
1) Is the Oakland Defense the reason that the offense has looked terrible in practice, or is the Offensive Line really bad?
This is a mixed bag. After watching the run defense strangle the Dallas running game, I can definitely say that the Defensive Line is part of the reason that the running offense looks weak in practice.
LaMarr Houston was a God send to this squad. Not only did he get two sacks on his first defensive series, he was playing some DT in the second half and was one of the reasons that the D-Line held the Dallas running game in check all game long.
The jury is still out on the O-Line. They were asked to pass protect alot and they looked pretty rusty. Datele and Carlisle got blown away on one play, but held their own, for the most part, for the rest of the game. Just to remind you guys, Jim Otto is very high on Sampson Satele, so I believe that he will be our Center and he has my support.
2) Can Nick Miller impress in 2010 as well as he did in 2009?
Miller is the man. He runs great routes, has good hands and is able to return kicks. Miller needs to make this team. His TD catch was impressive, but so was the fact that he was open quite a bit.
3) How will special teams play?
Special teams looked pretty good. One player that stood out to me was Travis Goethel. Not only was he great at MLB against the Cowboy scrubs, he was everywhere on special teams. I think that Goethel will make the club.
4) Have Bryant and Shaughnessy got their man strength yet?
Yes, on Shaughnessy, no on Bryant. Matt Shaughnessy was a beast against the run and coming off of the edge. His two sacks were vefry impressive. Bryant was getting pushed around by Dallas on running plays and was one of the reasons that Houston came back in and played DT. I see Bryant as a good pass rusher, but he needs to get his man strength before he can hang against the big boys against the run.
5) Will Langston Walker get a penalty?
That was almost a gimme. Yes, Walker got a penalty, but, he did block well when I watched him. He was especially impressive on runs, as usual.
6) Who is Campbell's main target? (My money is on Zach Miller)
Zach Miller and Murphy were Campbell's main targets, as they should be when DHB is not getting open and Schillens is out.
7) How will Bush respond to being the #1 back?
Bush looked strong and I expect the team to run more in the regular season. They need to pass off of the run and Bush looks like "The Man".
8) Will "Ro-Mac" take care of middle of the field?
McClain only registered 2 tackles, one solo, but he was a great leader. He got the plays in and was definitely swarming to the ball. The thing is, the front 4 were taking care of the run, so he didn't have too much to clean up. Dallas ran 22 times for only 66 yards, an average of 3.0, and it was less against teh starting D.
9) Will the offense look different under Hue Jackson?
The jury is out on this. I would give this an incomplete because Schillens and McFadden were out and apparently the playbook barely got cracked when the first team offense was in.
10) What are the current rotations?
The jury is also ot on this, but, I will say that Quentin Groves, Nick Miller, John Henderson and Jared Veldeheer moved up the depth chart and Michael Bennett is locked in one of the best fights of the camp with Rock Cartwright.
All in all, I was impressed with this team and I am looking forward to the next one against Chicago!!!
Go RAIDERSSS!!!!
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I agree on Nick Miller
He gets in and out of his cuts and creates separation. With the spead and size we have on the outside, he can wreak some havoc underneath.
I’m not sure what to take away from last night’s game. I thought Dallas’ execution looked a little sharper, but it was their second game and they were playing at home. I’m looking forward to see some more improvement next Saturday.
Go Raiders!!!
This is why i said before the draft that we should draft defense in the first two rounds. We now have a very impressive defense. The Cowboys are expected to be a top offense, and while I realize they too probably barely cracked their playbook, their offense was run into the dirt. Last year, playing O-Line this big and physical was a disaster. This year, we have the advantage.
Also, we garnered what was it 5 sacks? Most against the starters, with barely any blitzes. My guess, we’re saving the blitz looks for regular season and don’t want give it away yet. Imagine that pass rush with an added Wimbley or Scott or Groves. That’s nasty.
We draft and spend the majority of the offseason working this defense, so it can keep us in and win us games while the offense grows and develops.
Also, I hope Bennett wins the running back battle. He’s got the speed to replace McFadden when he gets injured, not if.
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We still need to cover the middle though, especially them TEs. I know it’s Witten, but even Witten’s backup was able to get open.
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by patriotguy2 on Aug 13, 2010 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions
secondaries always seem a little rusty to me in preseason, I am not too overly concerned. If our concerns are mainly letting the TE catch a few or giving up the occasional play on the corner opposite Nnamdi, I am pleased.
Big thing, our D-Line dominated one of the NFL’s top O-Lines and we stopped a top notch running game. No matter how you look at the stats or that it’s preseason, there was a huge leap in performance against the run from last year to now. Even in terms of preseason.
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Well hopefully we address the TE covering issues, or rustiness.
I loved how we were able to stop the run. I believe we are a top 10 defense this year, and hopefully I’m not wrong. lol
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I agree with most comments being written
I was pleasantly surprised with most things and not overly disappointed in anything.
I did not expect Campbell and the offense to be running smoothly the first time out, well aware that Dallas is a very good team, and excellent defense. I think I was most impressed with the run defense. I watched Dallas run easily against Cincy last week, and was very interested to see how they ran against Oakland, pleasantly surprised.
I did not expect McClain to dominate in his first game, got about what I expected, solid, not spectacular. He was around the ball, good enough for his first game. I think it will be several weeks before he really gets comfortable. He has the most important position on the defense, and it takes time.
DHB hardly played so far too early to make any assessments there. I favor Bennett over Cartwright. It looked to me like Cartwright missed some holes and ran into tacklers a la McFadden. Bennett hits the holes quicker and has more speed.
Cartwright dances far too much.
There is hope at the end of the tunnel though.
agreed on McClain, if he struggles early on we can’t start harking him as bust like we did with DHB.
This is pretty much DHB’s rookie year, and McClain is a rookie starter playing the hardest position on defense to play other than corner. McClain actually impressed me. He looked very natural flying to the ball and making the play calls on defense. He was a true leader out there. Stats aside we needed a leader at the heart of this defense, and we sure got one.
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I agree with you on Cartwrights dance skills...
…but it almost seems like we should just keep both at this point. Cartwright for ST and Bennett for 3rb, because DMC will get injured. Bennett ran better and hit the holes quicker, but Cartwrights versatility is too hard to pass up; he can pretty much play all areas of ST. Also with Figurs and Bodiford being absolutely terrible their might be room and a need for him; hell we could always get rid of Sam Williams.
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Figurs was okay - Bodiford, was not. And it looks like JLH has shaken off his demons and is ready to rock
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by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 13, 2010 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Figurs was terrible until he played against the Cowboys bottom of the barrel.
…and I’m still not sold on JLH. His return skills are not back to what they were and it’s only going to take one hit before he shuts down for the season.
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What? No mention of Tonga making some nice blocks?
The two biggest things I took from that game are that the D-line is vastly improved in both pass and rush D, and that the O-line is looking really shaky. You may think Satele is going to be a rock at center, but that’s not what I saw. I saw a guy getting manhandled and pushed around.
I’m hoping that the problem with the Offense (even though it did look better) was just the timing trying to be dialed in by Campbell and the WR’s. I mean most of the plays were just pass, pass, pass, nothing seemed to be really set up (hopefully that’s just preseason stuff and not Jackson’s normal play-calling).
Even though it’s just the first preseason game I saw a lot of things to be scared about that I thought were going to be better, and on the other hand I saw things that improved more that I would have thought. This is going to be an interesting season.
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I like John Henderson
Constant pressure up the middle, just shoved the center around.
New Oline = Mario, Gallery, Satele, CAMPBELL, VELDHEER
Or = Mario , Gallery, VELDHEER, CAMPBELL, Walker
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Campbell and Veldheer were good against the Cowboys Scurbs...as they should be.
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I would like to see them in a starting role next week, to get a good evaluation out of them.
Just to evaluate though. If they perform well, then I say start them(obviously).
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Some encouraging signs
I would like to think Shaughnessy will be a Raider for a long time but if he really is a beast in the regular season, look for him to play out his contract and bail. It’s a pattern with Al. Shaughnessy signed for low pay (not much higher than rookie minimum). Houston is another story but if goes all pro I bet he will bail too. Al just doesn’t pay the right guys. Tommy Kelly, lard ass types is who he likes to pay. Remember Rod Coleman? The list goes on for DL talent allowed to walk. I don’t expect much from retread John Henderson.
I think Bryant just got caught in a mismatch. He’s a strong guy and a good reserve.
Someone mentioned Tonga, I hope he rises to the ocassion and wins the job. Lawton blows and Daniels is too much of a wild card. We need a true FB. Daniels is good for goal line blocks but Tonga is an every down FB. I have yet to hear or see any Chane Moline. Guess he’s not making the grade.
Al does pay the right guys
What guys have bailed lately that he hasn’t paid that were worth paying? Nobody of much significance besides Woodson. Al is the most consistent guy to pay guys that deserve it (and also who don’t deserve it). Those guys will be around for a long time.
by duballers23 on Aug 13, 2010 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Absolutely right
Al pays his players better than any other team, he never loses a player he covets.
What?
Al’s problem isn’t KEEPING guys on our team. It’s TRADING FOR/SIGNING and overpaying for players who absolutely don’t do shit for us.
by Raider Zealot on Aug 13, 2010 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Shaughnessy bailing?
If what you are saying about Al is true, then why on earth did he give such a massive contract to Tommy Kelly? There weren’t any other teams offering Kelly that kind of money at the time. If Shaughnessy is for real, then the Raiders should sign him to a long term deal once the season is over.
Shaughnessy is the real deal and after Houston my favorite Raider on D. I'm comfortable with our front 4 - given Henderson
to spell Kelly. The D questions I have are: How will Death Ro perform in pass-coverage? Will anyone step up at LCB? Can Wimbley and Groves shed blocks?
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by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 17, 2010 7:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Otto did express belief in Satele that "he'll be fine .. he's okay." Maybe Jim is very underspoken, but that does not =
Jim Otto is very high on Sampson Satele,
Being “very high” imo. Also, Centers now are facing NTs more than in Otto’s day – not that Jim’s unaware of that, but – the size of the Center now is more important. Satele is 300 lbs (Mr. Otto played at 255) and NTs now are now consistently 325 and up. From what I’ve seen of Satele last year and last night, I’m one in favor of using Veldheer (a lean 315) at C. Then, perhaps, get Wisnewski’s nephew next year and move Jared to ROT.
Also (I need to say this publicly), Mario Henderson made me eat some hard words about him – he did good work last night, us, in fact, that left side looked playoff worthy. Jim Otto is greatest center of all time, but he’s still only human so his opinion of Satele can still be wrong.
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Center
Don’t be too shocked if the Raiders select a center in this year’s draft. In addition to Wisnewski’s nephew, there are several centers in college this year who could end up getting drafted (Pouncey – Florida; O’Dowd – USC; Baxter – Arizona). Granted the Raiders don’t have a selection in the first round this year, but a quality center should still be on the board when they pick in the second or third round.
USC's Dowd, Wisniewski and Pouncey are going in the 2nd round - we should be able to land one of them
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by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 17, 2010 8:00 AM PDT up reply actions
You idjits
The Squealers (named after Bengina’s latest conquest) drafted Pouncey in the first round. This year.
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by angelesoterica on Aug 21, 2010 7:56 AM PDT up reply actions
He's got a brother; I believe they're twins, no?
not Maurkice, but can’t recall his name at the moment. watching the game and don’t want to jack up the feed :)
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im not really surprised that our defense atleast front 7 looked so good
im still very nervous at positions ive been questioning for a long time, our WR corps( campbell delivers a good catchable ball that were not being caught), the CB opposite of Namndi ( it was only one pass that made CJ look bad, but thats been the problem with him giving up the big play) and of course ive been behind our Oline but Carlisle seems to be a big weak link at pass block….. makes me question, ARE WE DONE WITH OFFSEASON ACQUISITIONS? your thoughts….
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Not much to gain from the first preseason game
except Houston is a stud. Campbell had expected struggles, but seemed to get better as the game went on. O-line & wr’s still the weak spot…nothing new there as DHB is still the invisible man. After this week, we’ll get to start seeing trends, but overall, it was a decent showing for the 1st exhibition game.
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Dhb did look better.
he showed he could get around the cb better than last season. even though he didnt catch shit
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by Mr. Know it all on Aug 13, 2010 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I think you missed the point
DHB is going to start, the team is trying to figure which of the reserves to keep. He had two balls thrown at him, both were deflected by DB’s, then he sat out the rest of the game in place of Murphy, Higgins, Watkins, Miller, Figur and another guy or two.
Don’t read anything into this game.
So what you are saying is that they got what they expect out of him
so no need to see more? You believe that our potential starting receiver is a known commodity with a new quarterback, so much so that Murphy and Miller were the one’s targetted by Campbell after the team got going? You believe it is more important to get Yamon Figurs or Todd Watkins to a more productive level than DHB? This is a guy who had 8 total receptions last year (mostly as a starter) and looked awful struggling to get them. No, I think the point is that Hayward-Bay has a lot to prove this season and it needs to be shown, especially with Chad Schillins out for the forseeable future, this guy needs to step up.
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by S Jay Bruin on Aug 16, 2010 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions
So what you are saying is that they got what they expect out of him
so no need to see more? You believe that our potential starting receiver is a known commodity with a new quarterback, so much so that Murphy and Miller were the one’s targetted by Campbell after the team got going? You believe it is more important to get Yamon Figurs or Todd Watkins to a more productive level than DHB? This is a guy who had 8 total receptions last year (mostly as a starter) and looked awful struggling to get them. No, I think the point is that Hayward-Bay has a lot to prove this season and it needs to be shown, especially with Chad Schillins out for the forseeable future, this guy needs to step up.
I'm ready for the Autumn Wind to blow strong once again.
by S Jay Bruin on Aug 16, 2010 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Did anybody else notice the pass to Todd Watkins? It was just a quick slant for 8-11 yards. But the thing was, Jason threw the pass so hard, it nearly spun Todd around as he caught. I like Jason as our QB. I LOVE the fact he knew where Zach was at all times.
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Thomas howard should start.
he would work very nice next to mcclain. he and whimbley
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by Mr. Know it all on Aug 13, 2010 4:07 PM PDT reply actions
it goes
lamaar, seymour, shaught, scott. on the line
then howard, mclain, whimbley. to fill the box
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by Mr. Know it all on Aug 13, 2010 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
shaughnessy at DT?
that doesnt make alot of sense, ive never heard of him being able to play DT
i think our depth chart is good right now
Henderson would be a better DT
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by Mr. Know it all on Aug 13, 2010 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions
John henderson is swithcable with Shaught
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by Mr. Know it all on Aug 13, 2010 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
After watching the game,
I actually thought Kelly did well. I have no problem with he and Henderson sharing time. For DT’s I was a little disappointed with Bryant
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by Rich Langford on Aug 14, 2010 12:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Bryant isn;t holding his ground and Kelly wasn't doing anything beyond (at best) cancelling out his opponent -
he isn’t getting get the better of his opponent. We must do better.
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by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 14, 2010 8:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Play them both !!!
Don’t forget, Howard can rotate to the SS spot on Dble TE situtations !!! Eventually, one can be traded for a position of need, if not this year, Definitely next year !!!!
some excuses from cowboy fans about the lose
1: “It was just preseason, who cares”
2: “we just played a game and the boys looked tired out there”
3: “kyle boller the second string Qb played most of the game against our 4th stringers”
4: “the raiders starting players were out there longer”
ill i have to say is kyle boller is our 4th string QB lol
you should go check out there blog, i thought it was hilarious
oh yea there were also saying how biased tom flores and jim plunket were and how they must be the worst broadcasters out there.
After seeing the game
I am excited about the defense. CJ got beat, but he was with the WR’s. I thought he was solid overall. Also, I believe Nnam only played a series. The sacks were as much because of the coverage as they were the line.
The defense did look more disciplined and contained. I expect them to give up a lot less big plays this year.
I am reserving judgment on the O. I liked the play calling. To quote D. Green the o-line is who we thought they were.
We’d all be feeling different if Campbell hit that deep pass to Murphy. And he should. That was a fairly easy pass play. I expect Campbell will start to look better as he gets comfortable with the offense, but I was not at all impressed from that outing.
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The Type Of Bland But Effective "O" I'm Expecting...
One point that I didn’t like is that they came out throwing instead of running…I expected a shot at “DHB” out the gate but they should focus on the run and than strike with the pass when the “D” plays up…
The pass opened up once the run was established but it take time and commitment to establish anything…That doesn’t happen in one or two plays…We established that we could consistently gain better than 4yd per play with the 1st unit and than carried that threw to the 2nd-n-3rd units until they were aware that it will be run down their throats…That’s when the pass opened up for us…
That’s what Hue said his “O” would bring…Basically he said we will run “SmashMouth” and pass off that success…It will prolly translate into a team that starts slow but builds momentum as the front 7 wears down…Let that huge “OL” lean on them for a few series and the effects will be felt and most teams don’t have the depth to play substitutions…
The key here will be that “D”…Can they hold up and keep it close so we can stay with that GamePlan….
What I look for is to be a run 1st team…I want to see our ability to consistently open enough space to get 4+ yds/play…That translates to “SmashMouth” and 12yds every 3 dns…Move the chains…
When the full combo of “Miren McBush” is in there we should see short dump-offs to the "RB"s as well as consistent running between and around the "OT"s w the occasional strike deep to intermediate to keep the "DB"s from playing up…
Than when we have that working the sky is the limit if and only if that “D” can hold ground…Rested because the “O” eats the time off the clock they should be able…
Miren McBush
Dichalden Mcbushen?
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hahahaha
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DB pick-ups
are ‘cool.’ Jeremy Ware, Walter McFadden, Stevie Brown, Jerome Boyd, and Mike Mitchell; they all represented at least as well as to be expected. We should finally see many more interceptions this upcoming season! Travis Goethel helped make the game look like fun (at least to him.) …Also, the way Jared Valdheer and Bruce Campbell were moving people around and hustling would make them non- suprising starters by the beginning of the season. So far, this seems like a very fruitful rookie year for the Nation. Once the final moves (only two to three) to solidify the offense are done; this squad should be able to ‘hang’ with the best of teams throughout the year. Go Raiders!!!!!!!
Crabtree vs DHB
The offense looks to me lacking a number one receiver. This problem stems from another AL Davis (loony toon) pick! Crabtree paired with Murphy/JLH/Miller would be a solid up and coming receiving unit. Instead, we have DHB who clearly is miles behind the talen of Crabtree.
Bad pick that is going to set this team back a couple years. No Matter the QB, you need receivers who can make plays. The Raiders simply don’t have that right now. Maybe we can pick up a veteran who gets cut or maybe sign a free agent next year.
But as of right now…the QB has only a few reliable targets!
DHB was only thrown to twice against dallas. He's had a very good camp as well.
I think he can make a great #2 receiver, and Schilens has shown that he can be our #1 guy.
And Campbell has targets:
(healthy now)
1) Murphy
2) DHB
3) Z. Miller
4) N. Miller
5) B. Myers
6) Bush
(when everyone is healthy)
1) Schilens
2) Murphy
3) Z. Miller
4) N. Miller
5) McFadden
6) Ford
7) Bush
8) DHB
Don’t give up on DHB because of a poor rookie year. He can be our Deshaun Jackson if he breaks out this year. And no more bringing up “if we got crabtree…” please. :)
We heard it a lot, and it really offers little to nothing.
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Yeah, I really don't see DHB doing that good this year, it will take more time. I noticed that he has no technique.
I disagree though were you say this will set us back a couple of years. False. We could’ve gotten TO or we can get Crayton and we would have a reliable WR.
When DHB gets off the line, I noticed that he barely gets the CB off, you have to violently run him over when you have that speed/talent that he has as well as some good physique for strength.
He’s very soft, not aggresive at all, that’s why he doesn’t ever get super open like Murphy does or Miller, even Chaz sometimes does get good separation.
I know for a fact that his talent level is on par with Crabtree, the only diffenece is that DHB is faster, but has bad hands and Crab has great hands…
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How did McFadden
do in his coverage?
And how was Tonga in his blocking?
Did the big DT Heard see any time?
I was disapponited, Walter was turned around and allowed too much separation
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by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 14, 2010 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Completely off topic here...
but does anyone know why Thomas Howard tweeted about Rolando McClain and his family being in his prayers?
What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series? No cubs.
Quentin Groves did the same. They are probably just joking around or a family member has really passed...
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He Has Time Off To Care For A Personal Matter....
May or may not be regarding his family but speculation is a family member is very ill…Unknown who…cable said he wont be out long…
by PantyRaider on Aug 14, 2010 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions
If we got Revis...
Damdi Rasamughis
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I hope we keep Bennett & Cartright...
Bennett will be a fine 3rd RB & Cartright can also play some FB & backup RB.
You know McFadden will be hurt at some time during the season & I like the depth that 4 RB’s can bring. Daniels, Tonga & Reece can battle it out for 1 FB position, keeping 5 RB/FB on the roster & all else to the practice squad. Go Raiders!
Wide Receivers
I know Yamon Figurs is not on everybody’s list but i liked what i saw from him, very impressive.. hopefully he can see more action and prove himself.. plus i think he has worked with Hue before .. so he may fit in to Hue’s system
I like what I saw from Figurs too. a) he gets open b) he catches the ball
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by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 14, 2010 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I love Sin City.
And isn’t Lavernues Coles still a free agent?
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Nope. Apparently the Bi-Planes resigned him...
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Bungles?
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by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 15, 2010 8:01 AM PDT up reply actions
Only thing I can say
is that we wait until The last two pre-season games.
Reason why is because The playbook for the offense still needs to be grasped, and the chemistry still needs to be established some more before we become successful.
I think that we’re reading into this one game so much, that this game, plus all of the recent videos and reviews of this game by analysts, is causing the optimism that we had in this team to DIE. Honestly. If the reports are that practice is going good for our team, then we have to let at least 2 more games get under our belt, before we judge anything.
Hell, I wouldn’t even USE the Preseason to judge ANYTHING. Shoot, W were Fine in Preseason last year. o_o
Just keep the heads up, because if the hopes die off, then it’s gonna be another long year.
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by NFLanalyzerfromhome on Aug 14, 2010 11:10 PM PDT reply actions
We weren’t fine in preseason last year. After the W against the cowboys the 49ers embarrassed us in practice and then embarrassed us in the game. Then in the “realistic” 3rd preseason matchup the Saints obliterated us, and finally, we lost to the seahawks…ouch.
I agree with most who are saying that this raider win over the cowboys looked more polished than last years win in the preseason.
I’m also very excited that the realistic 3rd preseason game will be against the 49ers. I feel that at this point they have been knocked down a peg and we have improved drastically and it ought to be a very fair test of our skills leading into the season.
Optimism has to have a firm basis in reality - otherwise we're blowing smoke up each other ass. The NFL may shorten preseason
to two games, so evaluating, i.e. taking a hard critical look (both the good & bad), at the 1st game of preseason is the proper thing to do. If we are to go into the playoffs this season – which, I believe is possible – we must address our shortcomings – even if comes across as pessimistic (which it isn’t really – it’s realistic).
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by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 15, 2010 8:06 AM PDT up reply actions
- I’m surprised more hasn’t been said about Yamon Figurs. The guy did wonderfully the last two drives. Far better than Higgins, though the numbers appear to say otherwise.
- I’m excited about Cartwright as a possible #3 RB option, but I’m not excited about him as a kick-off returner. We tried the power running back as KR idea last year (see Rankin, Russel) with limited results. I really hope they give a better look at Figurs, Ford, and Higgins for that position.
- Just read an article on Yahoo! Sports saying Mcfadden, Ford, and Gradkowski should all be a go for the Bears next week. Still no word on Schilens, but it will be good to get a look at how camp has treated these three.
- One question for you all: Realistically, which of the DBs do you think will make the roster. I know a great deal of us would like to see Routt hit the road but the men upstairs seem to see something we don’t. I have enjoyed watching Jerome Boyd since I saw his special teams work at the end of last season. Do he or the rookie DBs stand a chance to make the 53? I would also like to see someone supplant Hiram Eugene. He’s really inconsistent.
I'm looking forward to seeing DMC, Grad & Jacobee. Figurs should make the team. Boyd is getting better but needs more
discipline.
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by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 15, 2010 8:09 AM PDT up reply actions
May I ask why you spell it Jacobee? Haha. I saw you do it earlier and thought it was a simple mistake? New nickname?
True knowledge consists in knowing that you know nothing
He moves like a bee ... hope he stings like one
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by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 15, 2010 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m REALLY excited to see him return kicks next week. I have a feeling he’s going to be huge this year. Plus, he has Jacob in his name. That’s excellence in itself.
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I'm with you, Jace
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by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 15, 2010 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Watch Nick Miller
I’ve said it all along, it’s just my hunch ,but Miller just might be something special Nation. Got to watch the Tivo game on Sat. but one thing stood out . We now have a SOLID "bend don’t break " defense, or the makings of one. Nothing is worth a shit until we hit the 3rd preseason game and then let’s see what happens. I’m pumped though, whenever you go to another teams house and kick the fucking door down , you’ve accomplished your mission. R.F.F.R.
Sorry.....
I hate to be the negative SOB here, but our receivers suck BIG TIME! Defense is going to be great this year…….but over all, we are going to suck again! Schilens has glass legs, O-LINE couldn’t block a tailpipe with a watermelon! Prove me wrong Cable! Prove me wrong AL! I hope I am wrong.
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