Checking In From Oakland Raider Training Camp: Day Three
by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Aug 5, 2011 3:16 PM PDT
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PrintWow, Raider fans, there is a buzz in this place today! The signing of Kevin Boss has everyone pumped, you can feel it.
On my way in I greeted Jim Plunkett in the parking lot and then passed my man Maurice Bradshaw in the lobby. Have I told you that I am in heaven?
While everyone here is looking for an angle or some breaking news for their REAL job, I am here taking it all in. You know, living the dream of any fan writer.
I have Vito, J-Mac and Corc in here while I type away at these keys. For the first time in my writing "Career", I don't have to copy and paste a link from them in order to get the scoop. I am living the scoop.
I knew that Boss was coming here before anyone else because I had dinner next to he and Hue the other night. I just did not want to blow their cover because, as a fan, I didn't want the Giants or any other team to think that he may actually be coming here.
I bet that Adam Schefter is eating his man panties right now just thinking about the Oakland Raiders getting under the cap WITHOUT losing anybody and THEN signing Boss for 4 milayear.
We just got out of the officials meeting where they go over the new rules for the year and I even received a handy dandy OFFICIAL rule book that has the stats for every penalty committed in 2010, broken down by team, as well as the new rules for 2011.
I will have updates on these after practice, but, in short, a jersey near the collar is now a horse-collar, the qb's will be even more protected and Calvin Johnson's catch is still NOT a catch!
We are off to the field in 15 minutes, so I have to get ready: Be sure to follow me on Twitter @silverandblackp for all of the Oakland Raider Updates. For those of you expecting video, I have had some technical difficulties, but I have a ton of footage for all of you!
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Al makes them look stupid again hahahaha
love it!
"Anytime you have an organization and an owner that wants to win as badly as Al Davis wants to win, and will spend the money to win, I don’t think you have as many barriers as you think. Those are easy. The ones that would be tough is where you didn’t have any good players and you had an owner or an organization that didn’t want to spend any money to get good players." - John Madden, 2008
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Tell it like it tis, St. Man
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]
Patience advances a man to better times.
JEALOUS AS HELL
Great Job Saint
,I can only imagine what its like, I have been a fan for sooo long it was always my dream to meet Alzado, then Howie and Bo. Being that close or seeing a game at the coliseum would be awesome enough but to feel the buzz at camp would be 100 times the excitement I am feeling already about this year .
Oh sweet Jeebus.
I hate you, Rich. You know that? You are a knob and I hope you get VD or something from one of the Raiderettes you are undoubtedly banging as part of this perfect experience.
If you had met Kenny, Bo and Branch as well as Plunkett…then I may have had to murder you.
"In football, I root for the Oakland Raiders because they hire castoffs, outlaws, malcontents, and fuck -ups, they have lots of penalties, fights, and paybacks, and because Al Davis told the rest of the pig NFL owners to go get fucked. Someday, the Raiders will be strong again, and they will dip the ball in shit and shove it down the throats of the wholesome, white, heartland teams that pray together and don't deliver late hits." - George Carlin.
by Screwfish on Aug 5, 2011 3:49 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
hahaha
"Anytime you have an organization and an owner that wants to win as badly as Al Davis wants to win, and will spend the money to win, I don’t think you have as many barriers as you think. Those are easy. The ones that would be tough is where you didn’t have any good players and you had an owner or an organization that didn’t want to spend any money to get good players." - John Madden, 2008
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awesome!
I’ve resisted brainless two-year old insults I’ve wanted to blurt out so bad!
truth is, I love you guys for being there for us, too, but hate you because we all can’t go! lmao!
Could we at least keep the dropping of casual runnings into of former Raider greats, spread out, amongst, maybe some of the bad shit?
Keep up the great work, kids! Can’t wait to be in Oakland Thursday! What time will you be arriving in the parking lot, Saint? I’ll be driving the wee hours so I don’t hit traffic, so I’ll be in town bright and early that day, and mostly killing time in the meantime, so hopefully it’s early.
"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
what time are they opening the parking lot?
by sballdayerday on Aug 5, 2011 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
not sure, Saint?
gotta pick up my tix at will call, which opens at 2pm.
"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
Michel Huff Quote
“I think 15 sacks and 12 picks would be a good year for me. You’ve got to shoot for the sky.”
by RyanTheRaider on Aug 5, 2011 4:08 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
hahahahahaha!
he will be luck to have those as career stats
+1
Gotta love Branch, he’s got the old school Raider d-back mentality. Hit em’ hard, and hit em’ fast!
"In football, I root for the Oakland Raiders because they hire castoffs, outlaws, malcontents, and f*ck -ups, they have lots of penalties, fights, and paybacks, and because Al Davis told the rest of the pig NFL owners to go get f*cked... Someday, the Raiders will be strong again, and they will dip the ball in **** and shove it down the throats of the wholesome, white, heartland teams that pray together and don't deliver late hits"
– George Carlin
still in the game.
JasonLaCanfora Jason La Canfora
by nflnetwork
Hearing the Bears, Skins and Raiders all have at least some interest in LB Lofa Tatupu and CB Kelvin Hayden
"Anytime you have an organization and an owner that wants to win as badly as Al Davis wants to win, and will spend the money to win, I don’t think you have as many barriers as you think. Those are easy. The ones that would be tough is where you didn’t have any good players and you had an owner or an organization that didn’t want to spend any money to get good players." - John Madden, 2008
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Mr Al Davis is in the house!
"Anytime you have an organization and an owner that wants to win as badly as Al Davis wants to win, and will spend the money to win, I don’t think you have as many barriers as you think. Those are easy. The ones that would be tough is where you didn’t have any good players and you had an owner or an organization that didn’t want to spend any money to get good players." - John Madden, 2008
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i seen that
and now im extremely jealous
by RyanTheRaider on Aug 5, 2011 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions
correction
no he isn’t lol
"Anytime you have an organization and an owner that wants to win as badly as Al Davis wants to win, and will spend the money to win, I don’t think you have as many barriers as you think. Those are easy. The ones that would be tough is where you didn’t have any good players and you had an owner or an organization that didn’t want to spend any money to get good players." - John Madden, 2008
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Nicks!!!
We have a whole team of “Nicks”….. I’m a Raider and Laker fan….Dont like all the Nicks….
by Ventura.Raider.Nation on Aug 5, 2011 4:33 PM PDT reply actions
Lmao, this part had me cracking up.
I bet that Adam Schefter is eating his man panties right now just thinking about the Oakland Raiders getting under the cap WITHOUT losing anybody and THEN signing Boss for 4 milayear.
Good stuff guys xD
awesome. I don't hate him for reporting it, because almost everyone does, but it's that twinkle in his douchey eyes that gets me...
that’s it, Adam, chew, chew, chew…. now swallow your man panties. That’s the ticket.
"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
fuck him
he is a Donkey
"Anytime you have an organization and an owner that wants to win as badly as Al Davis wants to win, and will spend the money to win, I don’t think you have as many barriers as you think. Those are easy. The ones that would be tough is where you didn’t have any good players and you had an owner or an organization that didn’t want to spend any money to get good players." - John Madden, 2008
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Rankin is getting one hell of a workout
“RB Rankin has 56 carries for 213 yards thus far. And 32 catches for 123 yards. Passing out water. And massaging cramps”
if these Moore kids keep bringing talent to our team like this, I might have to get it tattooed somewhere!
"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
In the midnight, she cried more Moore more.
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]
Patience advances a man to better times.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 5, 2011 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Tarfur
“Routt breaks up a pass, and Hue gives “Stanley” some loud congratulations “That’s what I’m talking about!”"
I'm geeked about the Boss signing!
I wanted him anyway! Would have liked to see Zach stay but this is a pretty good move for the Raiders especially at half the cap slot. Zach Miller is not twice as good as the Boss!
Tatupu and Gaither
HUNTER_MUSIC Tyler Dickson
@silverandblackp you know if the raiders are interested in getting lofa could he play groves pos?
silverandblackp S&B Pride’s Editors
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@HUNTER_MUSIC That is my call. I also expect Gaither, if healthy, to be here soon.
As Ozraider posted above, NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora is claiming that the Raiders still have an interest in Lofa Tatupu. However, I think the Raiders are looking for an upgrade for their backup swing LB (MLB/OLB), especially considering they haven’t made any attempt to re-sign Ricky Brown. I think if the Raiders end up signing Tatupu it will be to backup Ro while Goethel would push Groves for the starting WLB position.
As for both Tatupu and Gaither, the Raiders may wait until veteran contracts are no longer guaranteed to sign both of them, considering the injury concerns.
"When we play tough, and we play physical, and when we play the way we're supposed to play, can't nobody beat us." - Richard "SeaMonster" Seymour
i think Tatupu
would need a starting job to come here.I think he would be a OLB and he would take over for McClain if needed, with Goethel backing up Tatupu at OLB.
by RyanTheRaider on Aug 5, 2011 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions
If there was a starting MLB job out there for him
he would have signed already. Coming off of dual knee surgeries the guy is going to have to sign a one-year “prove it” deal. I’m not sure Tatupu has the coverage skills to play WLB in our system. Love to be proved wrong though, the guy made a lot of plays for the Seahawks in the past.
"When we play tough, and we play physical, and when we play the way we're supposed to play, can't nobody beat us." - Richard "SeaMonster" Seymour
same feelings here. unfortunately weren't many opportunities in our window
so hoped he could help, but not really expecting it, or if he’d even pass the physical or make the squad.
"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
he is also a USC guy which Al likes
he def has high upside if healthy and at the right price
"Anytime you have an organization and an owner that wants to win as badly as Al Davis wants to win, and will spend the money to win, I don’t think you have as many barriers as you think. Those are easy. The ones that would be tough is where you didn’t have any good players and you had an owner or an organization that didn’t want to spend any money to get good players." - John Madden, 2008
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I want both. now.
"There is nothing like a wise phrase or quote to help convince others that your decision makes sense." - Anon
"If you're ever in a fair fight, then your tactics suck." ಠ_ಠ
That's great stuff ...
I can feel the excitement all the way over here on the East Coast. GO RAIDERS!!!
hahahaha
I want a Hue Jackson “jersey”
by Ventura.Raider.Nation on Aug 5, 2011 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
nice.
"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
i would buy that
you know what i want, a voice changer that makes you sound like Hue lol
by RyanTheRaider on Aug 5, 2011 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
lmfao! that would be the funnest tool ever made!
"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
"Wow!"
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]
Patience advances a man to better times.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 5, 2011 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions
exciting kid. could be the spark for these young kids, and the catalyst and missing link to finally provide us a wr corps
can’t wait to witness it in person.
"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
Hue again lol
“Hue tells CB Moore play before it happens … and Moore breaks it up — “I will never lie to you,” Hue yells"
Sterling Moore is probably going to make the roster
Looking at his college highlights, he looks like a udfa steal. He went under the radar because he went to a smaller school.
Depending on how many DBs we carry i can see that happening
by RyanTheRaider on Aug 5, 2011 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions
we have a LOT of young DB talent
it will be interesting to see how may we carry on the roster i would think at least two of these guys are going to miss out.
"Anytime you have an organization and an owner that wants to win as badly as Al Davis wants to win, and will spend the money to win, I don’t think you have as many barriers as you think. Those are easy. The ones that would be tough is where you didn’t have any good players and you had an owner or an organization that didn’t want to spend any money to get good players." - John Madden, 2008
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The locks are
Routt,Johnson,Checkwa,and DVD.Ware will probably make it too.
by RyanTheRaider on Aug 5, 2011 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Al's overhead is getting worked, Howard Hugh's projector never smoked like Ol' Al's.
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]
Patience advances a man to better times.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 5, 2011 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Something special...
There are some Coaches that just have that “something” that charisma that makes you want to play harder, do more, and Hue has that “something”….Makes me excited!
by Ventura.Raider.Nation on Aug 5, 2011 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions
makes the phrase "a guy for whom you'd run through a brick wall," not really a cliche
Ventura, CA, I presume? Live in Oxnard.
"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
ive considered running through a wall a few times
after listening to Hue
by RyanTheRaider on Aug 5, 2011 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep!
Lots of Silver and Black pride in the 805!
by Ventura.Raider.Nation on Aug 5, 2011 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe you've seen me around in my Raider Truck....
<img src="[IMG]http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h332/vetroc/photo.jpg[/IMG]"/>
by Ventura.Raider.Nation on Aug 5, 2011 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
nice! going up Thursday! beautiful vehicle
was working on a ’60 gmc, but sold it. at least a friend bought it, so i can still see it thru.
"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
ha ha, and it's a homie who's a new Raider fan, so he already plans to paint it the only two colors that would be right
"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
Sweeeet!
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]
Patience advances a man to better times.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 5, 2011 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Tarfur
“Big John gets first dibs on ice tub — he has run 20 yards downfield three times to tackle RB”
2 TE SETS WITH BOSS AND AUSBERRY
I’m giddy
"Anytime you have an organization and an owner that wants to win as badly as Al Davis wants to win, and will spend the money to win, I don’t think you have as many barriers as you think. Those are easy. The ones that would be tough is where you didn’t have any good players and you had an owner or an organization that didn’t want to spend any money to get good players." - John Madden, 2008
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In the redzone with
Ausberry and Chaz at WR ,Gordon and Boss at TE, Huge!
by RyanTheRaider on Aug 5, 2011 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Tarfur
“Hue says J Campbell just resting. McClain and Murphy injuries minor, Boss at practice Sat, and WR Derrick Jones tore his Achilles”
That Truck gave me a hard on dude!!
I had a 49 chev 3/4 ton with a 216 4 spd in it . It was forest green. THAT paint scheme is awesom man! I’m JEALOUS!
I’m also jealous of SAINT………..keep living the dream Bro cause when you get your 15 min. of fame you have to jump on it ! WHAT A WAY TO JUMP! Keep on keeping on Brother!
Did anyone else just watch the Marshall Faulk special on NFL network
man, what a player. I hope Run DMC caught that.
"Anytime you have an organization and an owner that wants to win as badly as Al Davis wants to win, and will spend the money to win, I don’t think you have as many barriers as you think. Those are easy. The ones that would be tough is where you didn’t have any good players and you had an owner or an organization that didn’t want to spend any money to get good players." - John Madden, 2008
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Speaking of DMC....
I was watching the AFC championship game between the Raiders and Titans yesterday on youtube, and I really wish that DMC were used the same way the Raiders used Charile Garner. I forgot how much that guy was a stud that year! over 90 catches out of the backfield, and would line up in the slot quite often…. I could see DMC like that
that would call for a switch to a full on west coast deal, and I'm not sure Jason could make it go
Garner was straight up, no joke, unstoppable with Gannon dink a dunking everyone to death. How do you stop that with Rice and Brown flank, and decent TE and great FB play? Jon Ritchie, head bleeding and all, just catching balls and clearing lanes.
Tough for a young line looking for cohesion to get, too, but DMac would explode some for sure. Furthermore, Bush can catch and run pretty damned good too, and Taiwan’s just scary fast, as is Ford, and now Moore, DHB, with Kevin Boss and Marcel Reece back there, how do you defend that?
"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
Yeah I remember those days.
Gannon was Magic with that pigskin in his hands and the way he would hold on to it til the very last sec and then just shuffle it to Garner and then Garner would just YAC it up big time.
yeah true
using him more in the passing game would probably open up more carries for Bush (once he stops sulking)
It will be very interesting to see how much Hue uses him in the passing game thats for sure.
"Anytime you have an organization and an owner that wants to win as badly as Al Davis wants to win, and will spend the money to win, I don’t think you have as many barriers as you think. Those are easy. The ones that would be tough is where you didn’t have any good players and you had an owner or an organization that didn’t want to spend any money to get good players." - John Madden, 2008
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I like the Boss signing
Cheap and productive, nothing special though
"There is nothing like a wise phrase or quote to help convince others that your decision makes sense." - Anon
"If you're ever in a fair fight, then your tactics suck." ಠ_ಠ
but so key for us and what his position means to this team
I’m as excited for his toughness, physicality and blocking ability as anything.
"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 Aug 5, 2011 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
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