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Key Raider Players not practicing


Per Steve Corkran (Twitter), the following key Raiders are not on the field to start practice

 

Darren McFadden

Taiwan Jones

Darius Heyward-Bey (no neck brace though)

Jacoby Ford

Denarius Moore (in walking boot)

Richard Seymour

Lamarr Houston

 

No word on Jarvis Moss yet, but Groves was very concerned for him after Sunday's game, asking followers to pray for Moss' health and speedy recovery.

 

This means depleted roster at skill positions and across the board defensively

 

RB1 Michael Bush

RB2 Rock Cartwright

RB3 none

WR1 Chaz Schilens

WR2 Louis Murphy

WR3 TJ Houshmandzadeh

WR4 none

RE Trevor Scott

DT Tommy Kelly

NT John Henderson

LE Desmond Bryant

DL none

 

If healthy elsewhere, Raiders could slide Wimbley in at RE, but LB corp is depleted so they would have to play nickel. Only problem is they played with only 3 healthy S and 3 healthy CBs on Sunday and it would be tough to expect Huff or CJ back in the defensive backfield any time soon.

 

This game could be rough even with Caleb Hanie or Kyle Orton starting.


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Not cool.

Im just really hoping for McFadden/Ford/DHB all to be read for next week at least.

"Carter's 25-game hitting streak isn't any normal streak. He's 46 for 97 (.474 average) during the run, adding 16 walks and compiling 81 total bases in the process. I'm out of superlatives for what he's doing." - Kevin Goldstein

by Syphon on Nov 23, 2011 11:55 AM PST reply actions  

Hue expects DHB to be back.

And Seymour will most likely play. Moore gone is bad, but Ford has an outside shot at being back.

by ROFLCOPTER16 on Nov 23, 2011 12:30 PM PST reply actions  

You see how quickly we went throught the WRs. Chaz, Housh and Gator-arms. Reece is essential and most of all Boss and Myers

S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
"I made a trade for Seymour. ..I thought it was a great trade. Still do. [Al Davis 1/2011]
"I love to win, even against my daughters, I want to win" Hue "Action" Jackson 8/19/11

by Sons-of-Blanda on Nov 23, 2011 12:32 PM PST reply actions  

Those 6 on O ... + Palmer and Bush. So, Housh in the slot, Chaz X and Gator Y.

S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
"I made a trade for Seymour. ..I thought it was a great trade. Still do. [Al Davis 1/2011]
"I love to win, even against my daughters, I want to win" Hue "Action" Jackson 8/19/11

by Sons-of-Blanda on Nov 23, 2011 12:36 PM PST up reply actions  

What I find unsettling about this is that the Bears defense is really tough

Just like Houston’s. In the Texans game we had DHB, Moore, Ford, Run DMC, and Bush and yet we couldn’t get a first down in almost the entire first half. We converted only 3 3rd downs in the entire game. Jano made 4 field goals for us that game, 3 from 50+ yards and now he ain’t healthy either.

Now we’re without these weapons and it’s going to be a real challenge to put up points on the board. Not saying that we can’t do it, but the game just became that much harder.

"Weakness on both sides is, as we know, the motto of all quarrels." -Voltaire

by aleatoric on Nov 23, 2011 12:55 PM PST reply actions  

Huff is fine

He played against Minnesota

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 23, 2011 1:45 PM PST reply actions  

Seymour and Houston??

wtf? When it rains, it pours. Knew McFadden wouldn’t be back, and doubted DHB would be, but half our DL? Maybe it’s time to just convert the Coliseum into a MASH unit.

by rightnasty on Nov 23, 2011 2:11 PM PST reply actions  

Though "depleted" at RB is becoming debatable

As Bush will pass McFadden in rushing yards this weekend.

by rightnasty on Nov 23, 2011 2:17 PM PST reply actions  

we have

our rooks still,you forgot about a bunch of other players that could step in and play receiver. they still have richard gordon, david ausberry, derrick jones, and hell why not throw in marcel reece as a receiver.

by BasedRaiderFan on Nov 23, 2011 2:40 PM PST reply actions  

It won't be Orton

Kansas City just picked him up off of waivers

"Now I know what your thinking, did he fire six shots or only five. Ive forgotten myself in all this excitement, but being that this is the 44 magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world and could blow your head clean off, you have to ask your question. Do I feel lucky? Well do ya punk!"
Dirty Harry Callahan

by rambis64 on Nov 23, 2011 2:41 PM PST reply actions  

Josh McCown?

ESPN is reporting that the Bears signed McCown when they couldn’t get Orton

Hope some of these guys are better soon, you know like by Friday,

by blacknben on Nov 23, 2011 2:44 PM PST up reply actions  

Holy crap

Even TJ Housh was too injured to practice today.

by nobodyinparticular on Nov 23, 2011 3:47 PM PST reply actions  

He was with his wife

they had a baby today.

"Weakness on both sides is, as we know, the motto of all quarrels." -Voltaire

by aleatoric on Nov 23, 2011 4:18 PM PST up reply actions  

Just read that...

Good to hear it’s not injury related. However if the Raiders plan to lean on him heavily, wouldn’t it be nice to see him get as many reps in practice as possible? I know he knows CP, but the guy still needs to gets playing time to get rid of rust after being signed off the street.

by nobodyinparticular on Nov 23, 2011 5:04 PM PST up reply actions  

I dont think he will be used that much

CP hit Boss and Meyers very well and the way to attack the Bears D is with TEs, so I expect them to be CPs top targets with Schillens being the top WR and Reece and Bush getting a nice amount of passes their way.

by RyanTheRaider on Nov 23, 2011 5:58 PM PST up reply actions  

Woe, I like it.

S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
"I made a trade for Seymour. ..I thought it was a great trade. Still do. [Al Davis 1/2011]
"I love to win, even against my daughters, I want to win" Hue "Action" Jackson 8/19/11

by Sons-of-Blanda on Nov 23, 2011 4:23 PM PST up reply actions  

Brilliant. Why not?

Just to run the reverse, even

by Raaddad on Nov 23, 2011 7:13 PM PST up reply actions  

I hope some of our guys come back for the Chicago game

What happened to Moore? Is he expected to be out a long time?

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."

-Hakeem Olajuwon

by Rockets4LIFE on Nov 23, 2011 6:04 PM PST reply actions  

Hard to say, he's wearing a boot like they gave DMC and Henderson last year.

S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
"I made a trade for Seymour. ..I thought it was a great trade. Still do. [Al Davis 1/2011]
"I love to win, even against my daughters, I want to win" Hue "Action" Jackson 8/19/11

by Sons-of-Blanda on Nov 23, 2011 6:13 PM PST up reply actions  

That doesnt sound good

Last week he only had 1 catch so maybe Palmer is getting used to playing without him in practice. Boss is now huge for us.

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."

-Hakeem Olajuwon

by Rockets4LIFE on Nov 23, 2011 6:26 PM PST up reply actions  

Thought I heard Hue refer to Denarius when he said, "he'll come out of it tomorrow"

I expect Moore back for Miami, at least.

S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
"I made a trade for Seymour. ..I thought it was a great trade. Still do. [Al Davis 1/2011]
"I love to win, even against my daughters, I want to win" Hue "Action" Jackson 8/19/11

by Sons-of-Blanda on Nov 23, 2011 6:49 PM PST up reply actions  

We should have

Ford,Moore,and DMC back for Miami.That should be the day our offense explodes.

by RyanTheRaider on Nov 23, 2011 6:57 PM PST up reply actions  

The way Miami is playing at the moment

We are really going to need them. Its going to be a tough game. Didnt we lose to them last time as well?

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."

-Hakeem Olajuwon

by Rockets4LIFE on Nov 23, 2011 7:13 PM PST up reply actions  

Thanks

Bush has to be a wrecking train Sunday if we want to have a shot at winning. Seymore played a bit last game but didnt practice, we might need him to help stop the run against the Bears as well.

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."

-Hakeem Olajuwon

by Rockets4LIFE on Nov 23, 2011 7:12 PM PST up reply actions  

Sucks

Next man up is getting old. One things for sure. They’re playing hard out there.

AFC West Assassins...

by Porcupine on Nov 24, 2011 5:16 AM PST reply actions  

T.O. to OAKLAND?
On CSN.com they have a video of D.Moore & Taiwan Jones walking across the practice field, and in the background, it sounds like to me is someone keep saying "T.O. called" and throughout you hearing what sounds like "T.O."

someone take a look & listen and tell me what you think…

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

Raider Nation..........we need 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 trading away a couple of first round draft picks can get you a proven franchise quarterback like Carson Palmer and a legitimate shot at going to the playoffs, then fine...............you know why? Because this team is standing behind it's motto & legacy, "Just Win Baby!" and "Commitment to Excellence" instead of "Suck for Luck" & "Give Up". Imagine if you were a fan of a team that actually bought into that!?!

Cheers,

- Saint

http://sportsnspacetalk.freeforums.org/

by The MoonMan 804 on Nov 24, 2011 8:07 AM PST reply actions  

I heard D.Moore is out of his boot today and is practicing...

hope is good to go by sunday.

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

Raider Nation..........we need 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 trading away a couple of first round draft picks can get you a proven franchise quarterback like Carson Palmer and a legitimate shot at going to the playoffs, then fine...............you know why? Because this team is standing behind it's motto & legacy, "Just Win Baby!" and "Commitment to Excellence" instead of "Suck for Luck" & "Give Up". Imagine if you were a fan of a team that actually bought into that!?!

Cheers,

- Saint

http://sportsnspacetalk.freeforums.org/

by The MoonMan 804 on Nov 25, 2011 6:32 AM PST up reply actions  

I don't know if he will be ready Sunday

What I read was that he was doing very light work with Rod Martin (trainer) that had very low impact. If he can be ready, that would be fantastic. If he’s not ready by Sunday, at least he looks to be on track for the Miami game. Ford looks like he will be available for Miami game as well as he also was getting a little light work in on the side.

Taiwan Jones wasn’t at practice at all and DMC was still not doing a thing on the sidelines.

Good news is that DHB did a little more in practice today. Hopefully we at least get him back. If we can get DHB and Moore back that would be fantastic.

I will be honest, I am concerned for our rushing attack. Rock might be our 2nd option, unless the team decides to run with a big set, running Tonga at FB and Reece at HB a little bit. Can you imagine LBs going against 2 guys over 245 lbs?

by nobodyinparticular on Nov 25, 2011 2:21 PM PST up reply actions  

Pray it doesn't come down to Tonga

S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
"I love to win, even against my daughters, I want to win" Hue Jackson 8/19/11
A plague of lice on all Raiderphobes

by Sons-of-Blanda on Nov 25, 2011 4:02 PM PST up reply actions  

Alright!!

S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
"I love to win, even against my daughters, I want to win" Hue Jackson 8/19/11
A plague of lice on all Raiderphobes

by Sons-of-Blanda on Nov 24, 2011 11:42 AM PST up reply actions  


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