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Raiders vs. Chargers: Oakland Must Blitz Through Injuries

The Raiders have some crippling injuries in the secondary. It has reached the level that the recently signed from his living room Lito Sheppard will be starting at corner.

The situation at safety is looking as grim as the one at corner. Huff is really banged up. He will likely play, but be somewhat limited. Giordano should play, but he also has injury concerns.

Mike Mitchell may or may not play, and Ndukwe was not going to be able to back him up. The Raiders needed some healthy body to be available. So....

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The Raiders have to blitz their way through this. They can't allow Rivers time to pick apart their battered secondary. They found great success blitzing Rivers last year, and teams are finding success blitzing him this year.

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As for injured players that are attempting to go.....

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We already knew McFadden wouldn't be playing. And that puts the burden of the ground game into the capable hands of Michael Bush. The big question is: who will be blocking for him?

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Needless to say, the Raiders enter this pivotal game in less than an optimal position. It is time to see if they are ready to quit, or ban together and elevate their play because of it.

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Bad juju man

You know what happened last week with the premature victory dances going on around here.

Praise JoBu, we humbly ask for victory.

"We have an attack mindset from the get-go. We're going to try to pressure you in as many ways as we can, from the tempo we play at to the formations we run." - Chip Kelly

ONE NATION UNDER AL
Respect the reputation or it's an altercation.

by Ozraider on Nov 10, 2011 3:33 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

You don't get it.

It’s reverse juju. I don’t expect a win so i’m trumpeting it.

by ROFLCOPTER16 on Nov 10, 2011 3:34 PM PST up reply actions  

XD

"We have an attack mindset from the get-go. We're going to try to pressure you in as many ways as we can, from the tempo we play at to the formations we run." - Chip Kelly

ONE NATION UNDER AL
Respect the reputation or it's an altercation.

by Ozraider on Nov 10, 2011 3:43 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

KC fan here...

Good luck tonight…

NFL Network just reported Bush is OUT tonight. So without DMC and Bush, who runs the rock tonight for the silver and black?

It's great to finally trust the men making the important decisions at 1 Arrowhead Drive.

by OnlyKCFanNVA on Nov 10, 2011 3:35 PM PST reply actions  

Wait. WHAT???????

Jones I guess…. Bush is OUT???

by ROFLCOPTER16 on Nov 10, 2011 3:35 PM PST up reply actions  

I was hoping someone on here would confirm but I could have sworn I just heard them say Bush was ruled out on NFL Network.

It's great to finally trust the men making the important decisions at 1 Arrowhead Drive.

by OnlyKCFanNVA on Nov 10, 2011 3:38 PM PST up reply actions  

Can't find anything on this.

"We have an attack mindset from the get-go. We're going to try to pressure you in as many ways as we can, from the tempo we play at to the formations we run." - Chip Kelly

ONE NATION UNDER AL
Respect the reputation or it's an altercation.

by Ozraider on Nov 10, 2011 3:44 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

My apologies...

I heard Michael Huff and thought I heard Michael Bush…

I truely do apologize…typical Chiefs fan…i know i know…

It's great to finally trust the men making the important decisions at 1 Arrowhead Drive.

by OnlyKCFanNVA on Nov 10, 2011 3:45 PM PST reply actions  

understood...

i really did just make an honest mistake…

good luck tonight…

It's great to finally trust the men making the important decisions at 1 Arrowhead Drive.

by OnlyKCFanNVA on Nov 10, 2011 3:47 PM PST up reply actions  

Thanks

GL against the Tebowncos.

by rightnasty on Nov 10, 2011 3:54 PM PST up reply actions  

lol

Better than some of the chiefs fans I know lol

"We have an attack mindset from the get-go. We're going to try to pressure you in as many ways as we can, from the tempo we play at to the formations we run." - Chip Kelly

ONE NATION UNDER AL
Respect the reputation or it's an altercation.

by Ozraider on Nov 10, 2011 3:46 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

anyone know

where i can listen to the game online?…i dont have nfl network and might be at the gym when the game starts

by onedeepboricua on Nov 10, 2011 3:48 PM PST reply actions  

nevermind

i found the radio stream on the raiders website

by onedeepboricua on Nov 10, 2011 3:59 PM PST up reply actions  

Great i was wondering the same

Do uknow if Thats with greg papa calling it

by angelraiders on Nov 10, 2011 4:02 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

looking forward to hearing Mayock

"tough times call for perseverance and a tough mind. I have been told that I can't play football before. We all know what happened with that. #neverquit"--Mark Herzlich

""The massive Raider Nation is beyond doubt the sleaziest and rudest and most sinister mob of thugs and wackos ever assembled."--Hunter S. Thompson

by brhynno on Nov 10, 2011 4:15 PM PST up reply actions  

I dont think it’s a win tonight but I can hope. It’s either a great start to a 3 day weekend or an ugly one. Let’s pray it’s not a blowout. hue has to have these dudes inspired. Raiders are a 7 point underdog. I’m scurrrred

by RaiderKilluminati on Nov 10, 2011 3:49 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

I have 3 football teams.

My old HS (Clovis High, alma mater of Lamonica)
Fresno State
And Oakland.

Clovis is 9-0.
Fresno State is 3-6

Oakland has to help me out and have a good year and push it above .500

by ROFLCOPTER16 on Nov 10, 2011 3:54 PM PST up reply actions  

Raiders are F'ed tonight

I am not thinking that I should watch tonight… Seriously, they may have 4 starting people out there on defense. Want to find a way to get Rivers on track, here it is! Only hope for the Raiders tonight is keep hitting Rivers, and hopefully one of those times he doesn’t get up. Other than that, kiss the division goodbye tonight. I HATE penalties, but if Seymour blows up #17 I will forgive him in an instant! hahahahahahaha

Go Raiders, just don’t embarrass yourselves tonight OK?

by TD Rader on Nov 10, 2011 3:49 PM PST reply actions  

yup, that is exactly what we need to see tonight

Remember in 03 when the Raiders escorted 7 QBs off the field in the hands of trainers? Time for something like that to happen….

Win or lose, unless the Raiders get some health, this season is a goner. This has to end soon, there are just too many injuries to be competitive. Seriously only 1 corner is playing that was on the opening day roster. WTF! Branch, Routt, Wimbley, Tommy, Seymour and Lamarr are the only starters who will be out there tonight at 100%. Huff will go out there and hurt the team worse than normal. UGH. I am getting depressed thinking about it.

Glad I didn’t get tix to the game!

by TD Rader on Nov 10, 2011 4:00 PM PST up reply actions  

I've decided to drink the Kool-Aid.

I’m going to be disappointed if they lose, but that would be the case whether or not I was a dour fucker before the game.

Raiders 140 – Chargers 45.

This game is going to blow everyone’s mind!!!!

by Chris2814 on Nov 10, 2011 3:49 PM PST reply actions  

Sure.

But I’m also going to celebrate the penalties too. It’s time I’m embraced this team, flaws and all!

by Chris2814 on Nov 10, 2011 3:54 PM PST up reply actions  

BLLLLLLLLIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIITZZZZZZZZZZZZZ! WE MUST DO THIS!

The Autumn wind is a Raider
Pillaging just for fun
He'll knock you 'round and upside down
And laugh when he's conquered and won.

by duballers23 on Nov 10, 2011 3:54 PM PST reply actions  

+1000000000000000000000000

And mix up the looks so Rivers throws INTs all night long

by TD Rader on Nov 10, 2011 4:01 PM PST up reply actions  

Been listening for like an hour now....

I’m pumped!!!! Can’t wait for kickoff!!!

GOOOOOOOOOOOOO RAAAIIIIIIIIDEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JUST FUCKING WIN BABY!!!!

by Raider Roy on Nov 10, 2011 4:00 PM PST up reply actions  

Whoops

Thought it was the Ice Cube song

by Raider Roy on Nov 10, 2011 4:03 PM PST up reply actions  

Wow...our nickel back is Boyd...plus Sheppard is our #2...that's a recipe for disaster

You know what would make a good story? Something about a clown who makes people happy, but inside he's real sad. Also, he has severe diarrhea.

by Buster Bluth on Nov 10, 2011 4:00 PM PST reply actions  

FUCK YOU SIR.

SHUT UP AND DRINK YOUR KOOL-AID.

[Drinks 40th cup]

by ROFLCOPTER16 on Nov 10, 2011 4:01 PM PST up reply actions  

Listen to this man.

The Kool-Aid makes you feel so much better.

by Chris2814 on Nov 10, 2011 4:03 PM PST up reply actions  

Lol...I might have to sip on some purple drank

You know what would make a good story? Something about a clown who makes people happy, but inside he's real sad. Also, he has severe diarrhea.

by Buster Bluth on Nov 10, 2011 4:03 PM PST up reply actions  

Is Chekwa playing?

The Autumn wind is a Raider
Pillaging just for fun
He'll knock you 'round and upside down
And laugh when he's conquered and won.

by duballers23 on Nov 10, 2011 4:02 PM PST up reply actions  

Prolly not.

I hear it’s Routt and Sheppard and that’s it.

by ROFLCOPTER16 on Nov 10, 2011 4:03 PM PST up reply actions  

We don't have multiple safeties

You know what would make a good story? Something about a clown who makes people happy, but inside he's real sad. Also, he has severe diarrhea.

by Buster Bluth on Nov 10, 2011 4:04 PM PST up reply actions  

and Sterling Moore

You know what would make a good story? Something about a clown who makes people happy, but inside he's real sad. Also, he has severe diarrhea.

by Buster Bluth on Nov 10, 2011 4:04 PM PST up reply actions  

I think it's about time

Rod Woodson suit up and show these kids how it’s done!

by Chris2814 on Nov 10, 2011 4:06 PM PST reply actions  

Even at his age...

he would be an upgrade over Lito at CB and Giordano at S

by Raider Roy on Nov 10, 2011 4:08 PM PST up reply actions  

I'm thinking the same thing lol

DHB would be the best choice

The Autumn wind is a Raider
Pillaging just for fun
He'll knock you 'round and upside down
And laugh when he's conquered and won.

by duballers23 on Nov 10, 2011 4:12 PM PST up reply actions  

I actually think DHB would make a solid CB

The Autumn wind is a Raider
Pillaging just for fun
He'll knock you 'round and upside down
And laugh when he's conquered and won.

by duballers23 on Nov 10, 2011 4:11 PM PST up reply actions  

He should play both sides in this game lol

The Autumn wind is a Raider
Pillaging just for fun
He'll knock you 'round and upside down
And laugh when he's conquered and won.

by duballers23 on Nov 10, 2011 4:11 PM PST up reply actions  

I'm off to the bar...

Enjoy the game my Raider Nation brethren!!!!

GOOOOOO RAIIIIDEEEERRRSSS!!!!

by Raider Roy on Nov 10, 2011 4:09 PM PST reply actions  

Wow our secondary is literally going to be on the field with crutches lol

The Autumn wind is a Raider
Pillaging just for fun
He'll knock you 'round and upside down
And laugh when he's conquered and won.

by duballers23 on Nov 10, 2011 4:09 PM PST reply actions  

They should use those little carts that the old people have

they are faster, and you know the Raiders love their speed

by TD Rader on Nov 10, 2011 4:10 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

Make that shit green.

Although I mostly see fatasses with them, not old folks.

by ROFLCOPTER16 on Nov 10, 2011 4:11 PM PST up reply actions  

you can get them at Albertsons

There is one right down mission gorge

by TD Rader on Nov 10, 2011 4:12 PM PST up reply actions  

Ford is gonna put da team on his back doe!!!!!! Just Like vs kc last year.

by RaiderKilluminati on Nov 10, 2011 4:15 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

At least Floyd is out otherwise rivers could’ve broken the record for most passing yds in a game

by RaiderKilluminati on Nov 10, 2011 4:17 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

Psh.

To the other team maybe.

The post is brought to you by KOOL AID.

by Chris2814 on Nov 10, 2011 4:22 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

GET OFF ME CHILDS PLAY!!! DARREN SHAPA HOOOOLLLLD MA DICK!!! LOL

The Autumn wind is a Raider
Pillaging just for fun
He'll knock you 'round and upside down
And laugh when he's conquered and won.

by duballers23 on Nov 10, 2011 4:24 PM PST up reply actions  

IIIIIIIIIIII

The Autumn wind is a Raider
Pillaging just for fun
He'll knock you 'round and upside down
And laugh when he's conquered and won.

by duballers23 on Nov 10, 2011 4:25 PM PST up reply actions  

todays inactives

RAIDERS INACTIVES: QB Terrelle Pryor, QB Jason Campbell, RB Darren McFadden, CB DeMarcus Van Dyke, FS Michael Huff, CB Chris Johnson, G Bruce Campbell.

by onedeepboricua on Nov 10, 2011 4:19 PM PST reply actions  

Put Pryor at CB!

Quartback sounds close enough to cornerback in my mind!

by TD Rader on Nov 10, 2011 4:20 PM PST reply actions  

who would you rather have? Miller???

Everyone else the Raider have tried has sucked. He is the best they have. Won’t need to worry about that tonight though.Your defense will need to make a stop in order to force a punt, and that aint happening

by TD Rader on Nov 10, 2011 4:22 PM PST up reply actions  

I made this question a fanshot, will delete.

Hello Raider nation. I have a question. Do I have real reason to believe that Jacoby Ford will play well for a second week straight. Is he CP’s favorite target? Thanks guys, and GO RAIDERS tonight. Phuck the Bolts.

I was once fired from a job two days after I waited on Matt Cassel and his wife Lauren Killian. Totally my AP moment to remember. Unfortunately also one of my stupidest moments.

by Chiefs_swagger on Nov 10, 2011 4:22 PM PST reply actions  

To me it seems like CP may change the trends of the first half of the season.

I know Ford had a good week last week, but I am curious.

I was once fired from a job two days after I waited on Matt Cassel and his wife Lauren Killian. Totally my AP moment to remember. Unfortunately also one of my stupidest moments.

by Chiefs_swagger on Nov 10, 2011 4:27 PM PST up reply actions  

Right.

I just don’t want to start Brandon Lloyd’s lame ass.

I was once fired from a job two days after I waited on Matt Cassel and his wife Lauren Killian. Totally my AP moment to remember. Unfortunately also one of my stupidest moments.

by Chiefs_swagger on Nov 10, 2011 4:29 PM PST up reply actions  

Yes

Ford seems to be Carsons favorite at this point

by RyanTheRaider on Nov 10, 2011 4:29 PM PST up reply actions  

Over/Under?

5 catches.

I was once fired from a job two days after I waited on Matt Cassel and his wife Lauren Killian. Totally my AP moment to remember. Unfortunately also one of my stupidest moments.

by Chiefs_swagger on Nov 10, 2011 4:31 PM PST up reply actions  

Who in the secondary is healthy? Routt, Sheppard, Boyd, Branch, Mitchell

Just enough players for nickle coverage. We are f"cked if anyone gets hurt.
BTW a few years ago the Raiders played the Jets who had a converted WR at Corner, we made him cry – literally after giving up 2 TDs to James Jett

by Oceanside Raider on Nov 10, 2011 4:23 PM PST reply actions  

Pats had that WR who played corner....

He did pretty well… We shall see who is the best on the Raiders tonight if there is so much as one injury….

I predict tons of zone tonight

by TD Rader on Nov 10, 2011 4:24 PM PST up reply actions  

Troy Brown

And C-Wood would play WR once in a while

The Autumn wind is a Raider
Pillaging just for fun
He'll knock you 'round and upside down
And laugh when he's conquered and won.

by duballers23 on Nov 10, 2011 4:31 PM PST up reply actions  

Watch the Chargers go with hella 4 wide sets

The Autumn wind is a Raider
Pillaging just for fun
He'll knock you 'round and upside down
And laugh when he's conquered and won.

by duballers23 on Nov 10, 2011 4:26 PM PST up reply actions  

We'd be screwed

The Autumn wind is a Raider
Pillaging just for fun
He'll knock you 'round and upside down
And laugh when he's conquered and won.

by duballers23 on Nov 10, 2011 4:26 PM PST up reply actions  

Im out, gotta head to the bar

and get my pre-game fade on. I may not even make the second quarter unless carson comes out slinging!

by TD Rader on Nov 10, 2011 4:26 PM PST reply actions  

Last time raiders played the dolts late in primerime…. I believe we were raped but Andrew Walter was the qb. Only score was a kick return

by RaiderKilluminati on Nov 10, 2011 4:30 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

No, I remember a game since "the Andrew Walter Era."

I was at it, here in SD, Thursday night. Russel was our QB. Huggy Bear @ RB. I remember a Kick Return TD, can’t remember who it was. Higgins maybe. We scored more than 1 TD though

Torty Craig, we hardly knew ye.

by KlausChadman on Nov 10, 2011 4:33 PM PST up reply actions  

Clements

The Autumn wind is a Raider
Pillaging just for fun
He'll knock you 'round and upside down
And laugh when he's conquered and won.

by duballers23 on Nov 10, 2011 4:34 PM PST up reply actions  

NVM

Justin Miller

The Autumn wind is a Raider
Pillaging just for fun
He'll knock you 'round and upside down
And laugh when he's conquered and won.

by duballers23 on Nov 10, 2011 4:34 PM PST up reply actions  

He went to Clemson

The Autumn wind is a Raider
Pillaging just for fun
He'll knock you 'round and upside down
And laugh when he's conquered and won.

by duballers23 on Nov 10, 2011 4:35 PM PST up reply actions  

Oh yeah, that's right.

I forgot he even existed

Torty Craig, we hardly knew ye.

by KlausChadman on Nov 10, 2011 4:36 PM PST up reply actions  

Really? Well jruss left due to injury and Walter was left to stinknit up. The kick return was from that super fast cb (name one who isn’t). He was a jet for a while. His name is on the tip of my tongue though. Can’t remember another score but the return
Came right before halftime.

by RaiderKilluminati on Nov 10, 2011 4:36 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

QBs combined went

17-30, 129 yards, 0 tds, 3 ints. Gross

Torty Craig, we hardly knew ye.

by KlausChadman on Nov 10, 2011 4:39 PM PST up reply actions  

That game was so bad i think umma have nightmares tonight… Thanks mayne

by RaiderKilluminati on Nov 10, 2011 4:40 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

Need more than that. I think i have a migraine

by RaiderKilluminati on Nov 10, 2011 4:46 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

No

We almost beat them with Japurple two years ago

The Autumn wind is a Raider
Pillaging just for fun
He'll knock you 'round and upside down
And laugh when he's conquered and won.

by duballers23 on Nov 10, 2011 4:33 PM PST up reply actions  

Rivers 600 yds 5 Tds and 5 or 6 picks? Score is 51-50. I seriously had a dream
A couple of weeks ago and raiders lost 51-50 no joke but it was just a dream

by RaiderKilluminati on Nov 10, 2011 4:33 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

Chekwa is in warm ups...

Looks like he is playing…

by GODSxWARRIOR on Nov 10, 2011 4:35 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

Nice

The Autumn wind is a Raider
Pillaging just for fun
He'll knock you 'round and upside down
And laugh when he's conquered and won.

by duballers23 on Nov 10, 2011 4:35 PM PST up reply actions  

I already have a headache… Fuck. If this is a loss then I’m screwed

by RaiderKilluminati on Nov 10, 2011 4:38 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

LBs just came out...

McClain lead em out… He ready to go…

by GODSxWARRIOR on Nov 10, 2011 4:40 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

LET'S GO RAIDERS!!!

The Autumn wind is a Raider
Pillaging just for fun
He'll knock you 'round and upside down
And laugh when he's conquered and won.

by duballers23 on Nov 10, 2011 4:43 PM PST reply actions  

So according to Wikipedia,

one of our teams nicknames is “2nd to the 49ers?” I wasn’t aware of this…. (It says it on the right side, under “Team History” and above “Championships.”

Some 9ers fan probably threw that in there. heh

Torty Craig, we hardly knew ye.

by KlausChadman on Nov 10, 2011 4:45 PM PST reply actions  

I’d take Campbell or Carson over alex smith anyday. He should thank the awesomeness of Patrick willis and that defense

by RaiderKilluminati on Nov 10, 2011 4:47 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

indeed

"THE TIME TO WIN IS NOW" - Coach Hue Jackson

Raider Nation, all hand's on deck or get the hell off the ship! That's the way it's gonna be around here from now on! If a 7th & 5th round pick gets you Aaron Curry (a former 4th overall 1st rd. pick) instead of a couple of crap-shoots a year later, then fine and if dealing away a couple of first rounder's gets you a proven franchise quarterback like Carson Palmer and a legitimate shot at the playoffs, then great, you know why? Because our team is standing behind it's motto & legacy, "Just Win Baby!" and "Commitment to Excellence" instead of "Suck for Luck" and "Give Up". Imagine if you were a fan of a team that actually bought into that!?!

Cheers,

- Saint

by The MoonMan 804 on Nov 10, 2011 4:48 PM PST up reply actions  

And Frank Gore and Harbaugh

The Autumn wind is a Raider
Pillaging just for fun
He'll knock you 'round and upside down
And laugh when he's conquered and won.

by duballers23 on Nov 10, 2011 4:48 PM PST up reply actions  

Go Raiders!

Gotta get up around 4am, but I am gonna do my best to see this whole game.

by old #25 on Nov 10, 2011 4:58 PM PST reply actions  


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