Raiders vs. Chargers: Injury Situation Paints Grim Picture
by Rich Langford on Nov 8, 2011 8:24 PM PST
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PrintUnless the Raiders get healthy fast it is hard to see them putting together a solid effort. 11 players missed Tuesday's practice. And almost all of them are starters.
What worries me the most about the injuries is that Khalif Barnes and Samson Satele both missed practice. If neither guy is able to go it is going to put some severe strain on the offensive line. My guess would be that Joe Barksdale played at left guard and Stephon Heyer at right tackle.
Bruce Campbell has never played left guard, and he seem to be buried on the depth chart. Barksdale has been filling in at left guard, and this lineup would give the Raiders at least a little sense of cohesion.
It is also a line that probably won't be blocking for Darren McFadden. He is still on crutches.
As for the other injuries. Richard Seymour, Chris Johnson, Chimdi Chekwa, Michael Huff, Sebastian Janikowski, DVD, Chinedum Ndukwe (how the hell do the Raiders have a players named Chimdi and Chinedum?) Mike Mitchell and Jason Campbell. Ugh.....
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Keeping our guys on the field has certainly become a major problem this season
Even guys that are playing are struggling to practice which is in many ways just as big a problem.
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by Ozraider on Nov 8, 2011 8:41 PM PST via mobile reply actions
THIS is what happens
when players don’t have the right preseason…. WAAAY too many injuries
I might be a lady but... "If something is said about the Raiders, I'm ready to go to war" - Jim Otto
True that
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by Ozraider on Nov 9, 2011 7:55 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
All the teams had the same amount of pre season
so it should be even among all teams, but of course it seems to be worse for us.
"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
Many Teams Have Been Affected...We Just Be The Extreme Case...
Everyone in the AFCW has lost starters this season…
we had 2 weeks before the last game and it wasn't enough
I might be a lady but... "If something is said about the Raiders, I'm ready to go to war" - Jim Otto
This is what I like to hear
Samson Satele: “I am mad. The team is mad. We got our butts whipped last two games … but it should come out fine if we win this next one.”
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by Ozraider on Nov 8, 2011 9:28 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Something needs to whip them into a bullying frenzy
Slithering along the edge of a straight razor.
by Rich Langford on Nov 8, 2011 10:49 PM PST up reply actions
exactly!!
instead of “it should come out fine if we win this next one” i’d like to be hearing “but we’ll make sure it won’t happen again and the chargers better be careful ‘cause we’re making them pay for those last two games” or something a bit more convincing than “it should be fine”
I might be a lady but... "If something is said about the Raiders, I'm ready to go to war" - Jim Otto
I am having a hard time deciding what's the major injury on the list
Is it McFadden? Is it Campbell? Seymour, Seabass , or is it any combination of the six defensive backs that are injured? This season is slipping away due to injuries…..
that sucks when you cant even decide the worst injury lol
"We want to win. The Raider fans deserve it. The Raider players deserve it, even my organization deserves it. You have to win and you have to win with a vision for the Super Bowl. That's our passion here."--Al Davis
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by Marcus Allen Krause on Nov 9, 2011 7:51 AM PST up reply actions
Hands down, it has to be McClain. Since he was practicing, that is a great sign.
Many of those have had lingering injuries, but have been available come game day.
If Hue was just being cautious with DMC, then I’m ok with him playing without practice, but if he needs more time, then we need to give it. Bush and Taiwan can get the job done, and our D with McClain is more than capable.
Injuries
are part of the game. most of the injuries aren’t that bad and i expect most of these players to contribute later this season. unless they are on the injured reserve; they will have to wait till next year to tear shit up
The way the injury list looks right now...we may have to play Pryor at DB
Our secondary has been devastated this year with injuries…at least the rooks are getting plenty of experience.
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.
maybe the team needs a new strength and conditioning coach
by PNW Raider on Nov 9, 2011 5:34 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++1
"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 your 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 9, 2011 8:34 AM PST up reply actions
Wow, even Ndukwe is hurt?
How the hell did he get hurt? I don’t remember seeing the guy even out there but a few plays so far.
Looks like we’re going to get to see what, if anything Sheppard has left in the tank. Who else do we have left to play opposite Stan if everyone on that list can’t go?
I hate to say it fellas, but … it doesn’t look good for tomorrow night. With our backfield in this kind of shape, I have a feeling we’ll end up seeing Phyllis’ ‘return to form’ game this week, and probably end up in the Chargers rear-view the rest of the season. Kinda traditional for them to stage a 2nd half run (although last year’s didn’t quite work out), and torching this beat-up division rival would appear to be a perfect opportunity to springboard themselves.
If the Raiders aren’t badly injured, we can take the Chargers, but … let’s face it … if many of these guys can’t go, you have to say that this team is decimated at this point. The bye barely helped us get healthy at all …
This is one depressing list …
ARGH! How is DMC
Still on crutches? His injury occurred weeks ago, and they said at the time there was no structural damage! I think they lied and it was some sort of minor avulsion fracture and didn’t want anyone getting too worried. Still, ARGH!
The fact is we don't know what his injury is
they say foot- it could be plantar fasciitis which takes along time to heal. or it could be the dreaded high ankle sprain which also takes a very long time to heal.
Since the Raiders will not say we don’t know for sure, but every week he is out makes one of those two dreaded injuries more likely. The Raiders won’t say because they want other teams to worry about McFadden until the last minute. At least it’s not turf toe…I think?
"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
I believe originally they tabbed it as a mid-ankle sprain
When it comes to McFadden’s feet though…I’m sure they’ll be overly cautious.
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 3:58 AM PST up reply actions
sure,
plus I’m not saying that NFL teams lie when they talk about player injuries, but they certainly talk around the issue and are intentionally vague especially about high profile players makers like McFadden.
"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
I know, even after the injury McFadden was standing watching the game from the sidelines
it’s not like he was carted off or anything. Because he was standing up, it seemed like the injury wasn’t bad at all.
by Oceanside Raider on Nov 10, 2011 12:53 PM PST up reply actions
The one positive I see ...
Is that DeathRo isn’t on the list. I guess being rested the Denver game got him back in the line-up.
Oh, and then there's the list of Chargers are likely to be missing ...
Defensive lineman Luis Castillo (leg), guard Kris Dielman (concussion), receiver Malcom Floyd (hip) and linebacker Shaun Phillips (foot) did not practice on Tuesday, and none of them are expected to play on a short week this week.
And Ryan Mathews is a gametime decision w/a groin so it’s rather likely he’ll not be at full speed if he’s even there.
So at least this evens it up a bit, and we won’t have to deal w/both Floyd and VJ with the broke-down secondary it’s looking like we’ll be fielding.
by Brett J Valjalo on Nov 9, 2011 7:37 AM PST up reply actions
Coach Hue said in a interveiw that DMC might be ready for SD but...
I’ll take that with a grain of salt. He is the coach and doesn’t want to give anything away.
Girlfriend: So the guy who catches the ball is the catcher, right?
Me: No. They are called wide-receivers. Catchers play baseball.
Girlfriend: Samething.
If he is volunteering that information then DMC is as good as scratched already imo
"We want to win. The Raider fans deserve it. The Raider players deserve it, even my organization deserves it. You have to win and you have to win with a vision for the Super Bowl. That's our passion here."--Al Davis
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by Marcus Allen Krause on Nov 9, 2011 9:58 AM PST up reply actions
The Raiders officially reported that D-Mac is out for this game.
BUMMER!
"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
I seem to recall...
I seem to recall a similar scenario last season that people seem to be forgetting. We’d lost two straight and managed to beat San Diego without McFadden. Obviously there are much different circumstances as well but it’s I don’t think anyone expected us to beat San Diego last year either, if this team makes the most of the talent that is available and plays smarter than we’ve seen recently, I feel they can again upset SD even if Phillip Rivers is sharp.
I was so sure we'd lose that game ...
I was even tempted to bet on the friggin Dolts … just to cushion my pain when we lost.
I did up a huge post on S&BP, documenting our woes over the prior 7 years attempting to play in San Diego. The litany of terrible stats that this team had accumulated prior to last seasons ‘W’ down there was really quite staggering.
Let’s hope we turned a corner with that particular win, and don’t go back to playing like we had been for the prior 7 years in our matchups at QualComm … which was, to put it mildly, like complete shit.
The absence of LT and Sproles, and the slowing down of Gates, are the primary reasons for optimism that what once seemed an inevitable outcome in this particular yearly contest … is now anything but.
Still, although I hate to admit it … if I was putting my ducats down straight up, I’d have to pick the Dolts tonight. We are just so banged up right now it’s ridiculous. I see it as likely that Rivers will simply look for whomever Sheppard is covering, and proceed to TORCH him repeatedly. Guy really hasn’t played all year, after all, and was, by all accounts, rapidly fading in skills … I don’t hold out a lot of hope that he can hang w/the likes of VJ in his first start after all this time.
by Brett J Valjalo on Nov 10, 2011 12:20 PM PST up reply actions
Lets hope Routtt covers VJ all game
Malcom Floyd is out, so maybe Lito can handle their next man up.
"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
Wow
Emory Hunt (at Football Gameplan) picked us to win the game tomorrow. I’m assuming its because the Chargers do not have a more mobile offense than the Broncos.
However, I have a feeling the Chargers will play tough against us no matter what.
Nintendo, Yoshi, and My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic fan.
FUUCCCCKKKK!!!!!!
We got our asses handed to us by KC and Denver !! WTF !!!! Our defensive coordinator sucks !!! Fire him immediatly !!!! WE CAN NOT LOSE TO THE SUCK ASS CHARGERS !! COME ON RAIDERS !! If you guys are just 1 tenth as pissed off as I am we should kick thier ass !!!! EASILY !!!
Wishful thinking....
I wish the Rams keep on having a lousy season and they fire Steve Spagnuolo….we pick him up as our DC next year and reunite him with Mike Wauffle….we need an elite DC…great teams in this league have that luxury….Dom Capers in Green Bay, Dick Lebeau in Pittsburgh, Gregg Williams in New Orleans, Juan Castillo in Philadelphia (just kidding)…this is the next step we have to take to return to greatness, Al never wanted this because the D was his baby but Al is gone (RIP Great One), we need a smart experienced general on that side of the ball….
Bejma1….damn! nice ass on ur profile pic, what a way to light up the comments section dude!
Spags is an exciting guy. Nice scenario
"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
After all this i havnt lost faith, i feel we are humbled in this past defeat
Injuries are a big problem with us, for once id like to see this team play with everyone healthy,wouldnt that be a specticle! I think this team is a sleeping giant, and once we’re awaken, we’re gonna be hell on wheels. If Darren can stay healthy, we retain bush, and palmer gets going with DHB ford, and moore. All we got to do is update our secondary, and were playoff contenders for years!
by Raider_Renagade on Nov 9, 2011 10:52 AM PST reply actions
yeah youre right
"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 9, 2011 11:13 AM PST up reply actions
Fuck
BREAKING: Hue Jax better grab the speed dial. Janikowski’s limping off the practice field with a trainder, pointing at his left hammy… (from RaiderNation Station)
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Terrible news
Girlfriend: So the guy who catches the ball is the catcher, right?
Me: No. They are called wide-receivers. Catchers play baseball.
Girlfriend: Samething.
Wait to see if anyone else reports 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.
This is the end
This is the end, my little friend the end, the end of laughter and great cheers this is the end!!! This team does not lack a committment to excellence or just win baby atitude. The problem lies during the game, when in the heat of the battle and trying to finish the game they lack PRIDE and POISE. This will not be fixed this year, we were over rated from the begining.
This seems a bit much, even for the most panicking of panickers
Take your Valium and chill out until tomorrow nite. If they lose this game, then you can panic.
"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
lmao you should have started posting a long time ago bro, havent seen a bad one yet
"We want to win. The Raider fans deserve it. The Raider players deserve it, even my organization deserves it. You have to win and you have to win with a vision for the Super Bowl. That's our passion here."--Al Davis
"Winning isn't everything, but wanting to win is."--Vince Lombardi
by Marcus Allen Krause on Nov 9, 2011 5:01 PM PST up reply actions
Bring on that Kool Aid, the strong stuff
Because we might have a bunch of guys on crutches limping around the field.
“Coach Hue Jackson said in his post-practice news conference that running back Darren McFadden and cornerbacks Chris Johnson and DeMarcus Van Dyke won’t play Thursday night against the San Diego Chargers.”
and
“Safety Michael Huff said he is at about 31 percent health, which means he intends to play, he said, because he goes as long as he is at 30 percent.
Eight players are questionable, including Huff, Chekwa, safety Mike Mitchell, defensive tackle Richard Seymour, middle linebacker Rolando McClain, kicker Sebastian Janikowski and offensive linemen Khalif Barnes and Samson Satele.
Most of those guys are expected to play, Jackson said.”
Which ones will and which ones won’t? Will the ones that do be playing at anything like full strength??
44-7, Raiders. You heard it here first.
Wow, really?
If I was going to predict such a lop-sided score like that for tonight’s game … it would not be suffixed w/the word ‘Raiders’, I hate to say …
I am, most depressingly and unfortunately, expecting something more along the lines of 38-17, Dolts, with Phyllis sitting at 22-30, 390 yards, 4tds, 1int.
And before you get on my case, remember that last week, for the FIRST TIME all year, I predicted the Raiders to win handily … in fact, I think I even said we’d ‘whup their donkey asses’.
So … you won’t see me making THAT mistake again this season ;)
by Brett J Valjalo on Nov 10, 2011 12:28 PM PST up reply actions
I'm trying to hold out hope.
But it’s pretty hard after Sunday’s performance and this huge list of injuries. I sure as hell won’t be predicting a blow out by the Raiders. That’s just crazy. Our defense is a joke. Giving up an average of 27 points a game. Only 2 teams have given up more points than ours, the Broncos and the Colts. That’s how bad we are right now. If we win, it’ll be because our offense manages to score a crapload. The thought of our defense giving up less than 20 at this point is unfathomable to me.
Nah
Though it is addictive. If you’re not careful, parkate too much of the stuff, and you start thinking Chris Johnson=Lester Hayes just because they wore the same number.
Wow
the raiders have had serious problems w/ keeping players healthy over the past couple of years. forget the penalties, forget the lackluster play, and controversy surrounding the club over the years… one thing that will easily prevent a team from competing for a championship is injuries to key players. especially when you have mediocre players on the defensive unit that would be subpar when healthy- and you follow that up with third and fourth string players. every time i watch a game, i see a guy get burnt on the route AND I DONT EVEN KNOW WHO IT IS!!! so instead of “cmon woodson step it up!” or “come on nnamdi step it up” … im like “wtf ohio state guy number 36 step it up!!!”
Time To Nut Up Like Ya Got A Pair!!!...Show Raider Pride -n- Wave Our Colors Declaring Domination -n- "V"!!!
Come’er Sparky Bitch!!……I’m Gonna Jolt Your Damn Ass!!!
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Spark…Spark…Spark!!!
by PantyRaider on Nov 9, 2011 8:23 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
"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 9, 2011 9:38 PM PST up reply actions
So many people have asked you to put a subject line when you post gifs
why can’t you be civil and comply?
"Weakness on both sides is, as we know, the motto of all quarrels." -Voltaire
It May Have Lost It's Effect If There Were Words Between Mine -n- His???
Those Jolts are electrifying our image as we rob them of power!!!!!!
Thanks for explaining that pantyraider!
+1
"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 7:55 AM PST up reply actions
There is nothing against you
it helps people if you include a subject line when you post a gif. The subject can even be “xxxxxxxxxxx” it doesnt matter. Just put something there.
"Weakness on both sides is, as we know, the motto of all quarrels." -Voltaire
nothing to do with it
the point of posting the gif in the body of the comment is so people can collapse the comment as the posting of gifs slows down the loading of the page significantly.
Many SBNation blogs do not allow Gifs at all especially on game threads .
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unfortunately on S&BP there are no rules or user guidlines
welcome to the wild west lmao
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You're cool Panty
you had a subject line so that’s fine. Oz explained the reason for subject lines for each post pretty well. If MoonMan doesn’t have a subject line, we can’t collapse his comment.
"Weakness on both sides is, as we know, the motto of all quarrels." -Voltaire
Never a good sign when you have to start Lito Sheppard
Luckily Floyd is out but I don’t see how we stop Rivers with the ineffective pass rush we have shown this year and we are decimated in secondary. This is all on top of our inability to stop the run and Matthews is a go tonight. If we can’t stop an over-the-hill McGahee and we make Tebow look like an all-pro…this defense is on the brink of being the equivalent of swiss cheese.
30th points per game allowed
27th yards per game allowed
20th yards per game against the pass
29th yards per game against the run
28th average yards per carry
20th total sacks
These are very alarming and I know that we have shown flashes with this defense but between injuries and the lack of any real pass rush this season…this is the area that needs to be turned around in a hurry if we have any hope this season.
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.
With The Loss Of "Shaw-Nasty" Our Pass Rush Has Been Diminished...Injury Effects The Entire "D"..
“ILB” slowed or half the time out…
Only one starting “CB” all season long…
"S"s have been a nightmare…
“OLB” is better with the addition of a healthy Curry…
"DT"s are older and slowed by the nicks….
"DE"s suffer as noted…
Than comes the “O”…
“C” is an issue…
Deep at “RB” but #1 is a no go…
“QB” out for the count and the newbie is getting prepped quickly…
"TE"s slowed by Boss injury early on…
"WR"s suffered threw the Murry/Chaz/Ford losses and now trying to get them adjusted to playing…
Not many position unaffected?…Did I miss something?
Wow
Just read the injury list, its horrible. Our team is beat up pretty bad. They are a shell of the team we all thought we would see by this time. Tonight, I just want the guys to fight hard and to the end. Play smart football, limit penalities, limit coverage mistakes, blitz when appropriate, get the points we can, and come away from this battle healthy. I hope they rush Bush hard and change the pace with TJ along with endarounds to Ford and Moore. Get DHB the ball and let him make plays, likewise with Ford. Deep passes should be saved for Moore, Ford, Reese, and perhaps TJH. Slot passes should stick to TJH, Chaz, and definitely Boss. Screens can still go to Bush, but they have looked like shit the last two games. CP is getting better, his throws are getting crisper, just needs to understand his WR’s and their timing a bit better. As for the D, I have no idea what team will show up. If they are angry, I hope it shows. Seymour needs to play smarter, Routt needs to shadow Jackson, forget the I’m going to cover one side bullshit, Routt on Jackson 90% of the game needs to happen, Blackstock is not a good leader, I hope Curry steps up more so Blackstock can just play. Giordano needs to learn how to read the WR’s better and stop whiffing on his tackles. Lets see what these guys can do when they are mad. In a blowout in favor of the Raiders, I’m ok with a roughing the passer penalty :) Go Raiders!!!
by lakers007raiders on Nov 10, 2011 9:01 AM PST reply actions
I'm hoping Blacksock stays on the sideline and McClain will play
anybody know if McClain has been ruled out?
"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
I think Rolando will start
I just hope he doesn’t tweak anything on a whiff tackle. Blackstock has not showed himself to be a viable back up option at the Mike. Was hoping Lofa was gonna be signed for depth/experience but he must have been really banged up to not warrant a contract.
by TheColdStareofDaveStewart on Nov 10, 2011 11:00 AM PST reply actions
or he didn't run a fast enough 40
"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
30% vs 31%
I think I read Huffy saying something like he’ll give it a go if he’s better than 30%? I don’t like that at all. How bout you just sit out, get better and not be a liability out there. In the Bronco, game he played like he was really hurt and his responsibility was Decker? Terrible results. If he plays tonite, I’m sure he’ll have to cover Gates and we all know how much Gates loves running routes in Raider secondarys. If you can give it a go Mike, just have a seat next to JC on the bench. Next man up.
by TheColdStareofDaveStewart on Nov 10, 2011 11:07 AM PST reply actions
Mitchell will see the majority of Gates tonight
"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
J.Boyd has been resigned
Always good to have a Duck on the roster.
GO DUCKS!!!
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by Ozraider on Nov 10, 2011 1:21 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I read from RNS that we reached an inj. settlement with Ndukwe and he's gone
under the circumstances, this sucks. Boyd got lit up like Christmas frequently.
"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
Really?
What a waste of money. He played 1 game.
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.
my thoughts exactly
I was excited for his addition. Anyone over Boyd pretty much, but Chinedum looked to fit our needs especially well.
"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
Its good to have a duck on the roster though :)
"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
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Yeah, right now we are buiding a trauma ward
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