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Hello Charger fans, TheRaiderWay here to answer your questions about this week's game or about the Raiders in general.

We are hoping now for a competitive game like the season opener and not the blowouts similar to 2 of the last 3 games. The Raiders will be heading into the bye-week and this team needs to show its fans that they care and can be competitive. After the debacle against the Jets, the raiders response in this week's game should be fascinating.

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Follow-up to Week 1 answers

How has the offensive line played? Why is Khalif Barnes not starting?

is Schillens still injured?

What’s been the cause of the Michael Huff roller-coaster ride in 2009?

It seems to me that the Raiders have a punch-you-in-the-mouth defense that can win games on it’s own if they can injure the opposing offensive line (ala the Chargers and Eagles). What weaknesses does the defense have?

If you’re Tom Cable, do you start Gradkowski this week and try to get a couple of wins to make things around the Raiders a little brighter? Or do you let Russell ride it out so that at the end of the season you can definitively say that he’s a bust?

On that same line of thought, this is an offense built around speedy WRs and a big-armed QB. Do you think Gradkowski (or Frye for that matter) would have any success at all?

I know Raider fans are ready to label Russell and Heyward-Bey busts, but what about McFadden?

Has Richard Seymour been great every game, or just the Eagles/Chargers games?

"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock

by John (obviousman) on Oct 28, 2009 5:54 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Note on the Eagles game

For one, the Eagles line was injurued coming into the game.

For two, I was watching NFL Matchup and they highlighted a play that kind of summed up some of what was happening. The Eagles had a tendency on 3rd downs to pass protect by having all 5 of their lineman slide to the left (weak side) and leave Celek and the RB to block the strong side. The Raiders would attack this by, duh, overloading the strong side with 4 pass rushers. One would get picked up by the RT who would slide the guy to the left, Celek would take another, the RB another and voila here comes a LB screaming unblocked at McNabb, sometimes McNabb would get away, but Celek and the RB being only a TE and a RB wouldn’t hold their blocks for very long and so at least 3 Raiders were right on top of McNabb. Throw that in with their refusal to run the ball in the face of its success that day and you have all the makings of an upset.

Wisdom can not be cultivated through ignorance of information.

by Wonko on Oct 28, 2009 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Maybe we'll be lucky enough

to have Andy Reid have another bad coaching day in two and a half weeks and we’ll win too.

We're boned.

by maestro876 on Oct 28, 2009 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good questions

How has the offensive line played? Why is Khalif Barnes not starting?
The offensive line has played well in spots, but in general, it has underperformed. This is certainly in part due to the fact that the QB hold the ball too long and has not shown the competence necessary to lead a balanced offense. All opposing teams know the Raiders, with Russell under the helm, can’t pass. The line cannot run block well when 9 defenders are on the line. It also doesn,t help that Gallery has been out since the 2nd game. Barnes is starting now, but at right tackle, which he never has played before and it is going to take a lot of time for him to figure it out.

What’s been the cause of the Michael Huff roller-coaster ride in 2009?
Huff started out great, but lately has tailed off a bit, not to the point off his previous suckiness, he’s just has not been making the plays as he did in the first 3 games. I think his “roller-coaster ride” is in part symptomatic of the way the whole defense reacts when they know that the offense has no possibilities to score enough points to win a game.

It seems to me that the Raiders have a punch-you-in-the-mouth defense that can win games on it’s own if they can injure the opposing offensive line (ala the Chargers and Eagles). What weaknesses does the defense have?
Similar to the answer above, the defense does not and has not reacted well to adversity, mostly due to their abundant lack of confidence in the offense and in particular, the quarterback. Other than that, their weakness is a chronic inability to consistently stop the run. That is in part due to scheme and part due to the sloppiness/underperfomance of a few key defensive players, namely Tommy Kelly and Gerard Warren. Tyvon Branch, our starting strong safety, who is quite good, but when he is your leading tackler, then you know you have problems.

If you’re Tom Cable, do you start Gradkowski this week and try to get a couple of wins to make things around the Raiders a little brighter? Or do you let Russell ride it out so that at the end of the season you can definitively say that he’s a bust?
Gradkowski will be ready again, with Russell on notice that he has to perform better, the call to make that kind of change will only come fro Al. That being said, the Raiders really have no choice but to ride it out with Russell and just see where they are by the end of the year. If things stay the way they are, it will only be the money that will keep Russell in a Raiders uniform next year. Russell will have a lot to prove with the remaining games and it won’t be just stats, it will also be his character and his ability to lead.

On that same line of thought, this is an offense built around speedy WRs and a big-armed QB. Do you think Gradkowski (or Frye for that matter) would have any success at all?
As of now, it would be difficult to imagine that they could possibly play worse. Neither one are great QB’s, so while there would be some incremental improvement, they are certainly not the long term answers.

I know Raider fans are ready to label Russell and Heyward-Bey busts, but what about McFadden?
Well, I am getting to that point where I am concerned about McFadden, but not yet ready to call him a bust. The Raider continual desire to plow him up the middle instead of running him to the outside to take advantage of his speed is baffling. I do believe that McFadden does possess true talent that the Raiders just simply do not know best how to employ. DHB certainly has not performed well, but he gets more than a half a season to prove that he can get better. Catching the ball is his problem, but catching can be improved with practice and all indications are that DHB is a very hard worker.

Has Richard Seymour been great every game, or just the Eagles/Chargers games?
With the exception of the Houston game, Seymour’s presence has been felt in every game. Some more than other, but he is defiantly not the problem with this defense or team.

Your team is your child...You love it no matter what.

by TheRaiderWay on Oct 28, 2009 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was going to ask about Schillens too.

I wonder why.

Kirk Morrison FTW.

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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Oct 28, 2009 7:46 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

you think if we gave them volek they'll give us kirk?

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by Gorditoe1 on Oct 28, 2009 8:57 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Send 'em Buster too, he ran a great 40 coming out of college

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--Gnarls Barkley, "Feng Shui"

Firmly of the "Go Cesaire-- And Take Chambers With You" camp.

Can we PLEASE draft Ali Villanueva of Army this year??? I'd mortgage a kidney for a tackle/wideout hybrid.

by StrangeBroP25 on Oct 29, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What in the heck happened week one?

Did someone put special vitamins in the Linemen’s corn flakes? I didn’t know what to expect going into that game, and honestly didn’t expect much with all the off season and camp turmoil. But I REALLY didn’t expect the Raiders to roll up and over the line of scrimmage like they did! Did the Raider nation expect them to play that big and tough?

I’ve seen portions of games since then, and didn’t see the Raider lines being as dominant. It made me question the strength, conditioning and coaching of the Charger lines. Have there been games since where the Raider lines recaptured some of that week one performance?

by Trendsearcher on Oct 28, 2009 8:06 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It was week 1

Did the Raider nation expect them to play that big and tough?
Yes, as in every week 1, we think they have turned the corner and will play like all Raiders fans expect them to.

. Have there been games since where the Raider lines recaptured some of that week one performance?
The Eagles game they played well because it was a change up in defensive scheme, involving cover 2 and zone blitzes, which the Eagles, frankly, just were not prepared for. Other than that, they have not played consistently well since the first game.

Your team is your child...You love it no matter what.

by TheRaiderWay on Oct 28, 2009 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So they got a big D Line push in cover 2?

That is not good for Charger fan. Our two outside guys doubled up and the DL bringing pressure… Seems like our biggest hope is…??…. Antonio Gates across the middle and on the slant?

What do you think, Can the Raider D cover Gates? Or does he become a big factor this week?

In cover 2 I like me some Legedu Naanee quick hitters too.

by Trendsearcher on Oct 28, 2009 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tyvon Branch

He is the best Raiders safety since Rod Woodson was here. Now, Gates will get his catches, but you will see Branch play him better than any Raider safety has recently. Branch is smart and dedicated, knows how to tackle and has speed.

Your team is your child...You love it no matter what.

by TheRaiderWay on Oct 28, 2009 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

thats because hes a husky

and we rule and things and stuff

"I suggest more bike" ~KSK

www.throughbucknerslegs.com

by justdave on Oct 28, 2009 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Huck the Fuskies.

On Halloween; USC will die, Matt Barkley will cry, and all of the little bandwagoning Trojan fans will shout "WHY!?"

In the holy name of Juju, I am the humblest of servants

by CaDuck on Oct 28, 2009 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dave's talking about Conneticut

Not those lovable purple dinosaurs from Wahington

"Get on board early," Black said, alluding to, what he feels, is a crop of up-and-coming players.

"I would tell those fans that we're going to play good baseball. We're going to play hard. We're going to have exciting young players..." -Bud Black

by The Kipper on Oct 28, 2009 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

the REAL huskies.

not the purple sheeple eaters.

"I suggest more bike" ~KSK

www.throughbucknerslegs.com

by justdave on Oct 28, 2009 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sweet. UW sucks.

Uh, Go UCONN!!!!

R.I.P Jasper Howard

On Halloween; USC will die, Matt Barkley will cry, and all of the little bandwagoning Trojan fans will shout "WHY!?"

In the holy name of Juju, I am the humblest of servants

by CaDuck on Oct 28, 2009 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oregon sux!!!!

by peteyweestro on Oct 28, 2009 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, USC sucks.

After all, we did manage to beat Washington this year, Something you couldn’t get done :)

On Halloween; USC will die, Matt Barkley will cry, and all of the little bandwagoning Trojan fans will shout "WHY!?"

In the holy name of Juju, I am the humblest of servants

by CaDuck on Oct 28, 2009 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

wait a sec

the greatest QB ever was a duck!!!, for that reason alone, i cheer for them

by $#%@ eli and his daddy on Oct 29, 2009 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

yeah...

the Howard thing was tough on everybody… he was a real talent.

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by justdave on Oct 28, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Before the 2008 season, Us Ducks lost RS frshman DB Todd Doxey...

It is a real bummer, both players were really class act guys.

RIP Howard/Doxey!

On Halloween; USC will die, Matt Barkley will cry, and all of the little bandwagoning Trojan fans will shout "WHY!?"

In the holy name of Juju, I am the humblest of servants

by CaDuck on Oct 28, 2009 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chargers typically fair pretty well against Cover-2

The Colts and Buccaneers last year come to mind.

Usually, the way the Chargers get big plays against C2 is to run one of their big receivers on a corner route. This will be too deep for the CB’s zone and will force the DB (who is smaller anyway) to run to the sideline to cover the WR/TE. Norv’s screens also work really well against the Cover-2.

Wisdom can not be cultivated through ignorance of information.

by Wonko on Oct 28, 2009 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

As long as Rivers can set his feet

If they do get the pressure, I wonder if Norv will have any quick developing patterns for PR to audible into.

I thought that this is where we broke down in the second half of the Broncos game. PR was hurried and he didn’t have any quick targets anyway – sack.

by Trendsearcher on Oct 28, 2009 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sort of

It wasn’t from the DL though. They got pressure up the middle on delayed blitzes.

Wisdom can not be cultivated through ignorance of information.

by Wonko on Oct 28, 2009 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do you expect to be able to re-sign Seymour to a long-term deal?

Will you franchise him?

Will you simply let him walk?

We're boned.

by maestro876 on Oct 28, 2009 8:39 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The Raiders won't let him just walk

I’m sure they will franchise him with the possibility of then trading him.

Your team is your child...You love it no matter what.

by TheRaiderWay on Oct 28, 2009 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I imagine you won't be able to sign him long term

unless you vastly overpay him. Is that the attitude of Raider fans?

We're boned.

by maestro876 on Oct 28, 2009 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes,

but frankly, I would rather trade him and acquire draft choices then sign him long-term. If even a 2 and a 3 could be obtained, I’d be ecstatic.

Your team is your child...You love it no matter what.

by TheRaiderWay on Oct 28, 2009 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well no,

we may as well take the compensatory pick then.

Your team is your child...You love it no matter what.

by TheRaiderWay on Oct 28, 2009 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You may not take it

but Al Davis might. Hell, I just have to show him Seymour’s terrible 40 time and he’ll fall over himself trying to get rid of him.

I kid.

We're boned.

by maestro876 on Oct 28, 2009 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What are yall Raiders thinking about DHB?

He has not produced at all, are you beginning to regret this draft choice, or maintaining patience?

Who would you rather have start on Sunday, JaMarcus, or Bruce G.?

On Halloween; USC will die, Matt Barkley will cry, and all of the little bandwagoning Trojan fans will shout "WHY!?"

In the holy name of Juju, I am the humblest of servants

by CaDuck on Oct 28, 2009 11:38 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

In retrospect

I only regret now, because I believe that Louis Murphy, taken in the 4th round is a better pro now and having him would negate the need to have drafted DHB. But, everybody knew going in that DHB would be raw and may take up to 3 years to “get it” and mature into a quality receiver.

I say give JaMarcus every shot that there is this year and he should at least start this game and only be benched if he shows no signs of measurable improvement.

Your team is your child...You love it no matter what.

by TheRaiderWay on Oct 28, 2009 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks for the reply :)

On Halloween; USC will die, Matt Barkley will cry, and all of the little bandwagoning Trojan fans will shout "WHY!?"

In the holy name of Juju, I am the humblest of servants

by CaDuck on Oct 28, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

what is

your honest prediction for this game?

by cameronm on Oct 28, 2009 12:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It's a little difficult to predict

because i don’t know for sure which Raiders team is going to show up. Will it be the Raiders team that played against the Jets and Giants? Or will it be the Raiders that played the Eagles and the Chargers the last time. If it’s the former, then San Diego will win 44-6. If it’s the latter, then San Diego will win 20-13

Your team is your child...You love it no matter what.

by TheRaiderWay on Oct 28, 2009 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

very honest

thanks for the answer, i agree with your assessment.

by cameronm on Oct 28, 2009 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

you know what? you are much more humble than the broncos and chefs fans that have previously visited.

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by Gorditoe1 on Oct 29, 2009 12:59 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe because they Raiders haven't been good in 6.5 seasons

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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Oct 29, 2009 7:46 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

so then why the arrogance from broncos/chiefs fans?...

"that wasn't a very good start to us getting our lives together. i didn't even go to work today."

...ya'll are brutalizing me... ronnie dobbs

by notorioushbi on Oct 29, 2009 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Because the Broncos are really good.

Also, Chiefs fans were completely disillusioned by a tough schedule and a win against Washington (who have talent, even though they’re awful).

"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock

by John (obviousman) on Oct 29, 2009 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Broncos were really bad last season and they had the exact same attitude.

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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Oct 29, 2009 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

that was my point...not from this season but prior ones

"that wasn't a very good start to us getting our lives together. i didn't even go to work today."

...ya'll are brutalizing me... ronnie dobbs

by notorioushbi on Oct 30, 2009 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Like what?

Bolts from the Blue // "Game over." - Jamal Williams
Bloody Elbow // "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - H.L. Mencken

by Richard Wade on Nov 1, 2009 7:13 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Just how long has Al Davis been dead?

If the thunder don't get ya then the lightning will!!

Robert Hunter

by Buck Melanoma on Oct 28, 2009 3:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

200, maybe 300 hundred years.

On Halloween; USC will die, Matt Barkley will cry, and all of the little bandwagoning Trojan fans will shout "WHY!?"

In the holy name of Juju, I am the humblest of servants

by CaDuck on Oct 28, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Al Davis isn’t dead. You’ll know when he’s dead because the Raiders will be exponentially better.

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by Richard Wade on Oct 28, 2009 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Raiders Defenese...

Most of the problems we’ve had since the 1st game on offense have been with teams running stunts, twists, and inside ILB / Safety blitzes against our inexperienced C and RG. I know the Raiders usually like to play straight man, do you expect changes based on what other teams have done to us?

Also, our best success against you in Week 1 was later in the game, when we spread everyone out and Rivers was throwing short and medium-range passes. If you’re blitzing inside, you’d be losing Howard and Morrison’s speed in the middle. Any thoughts?

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by Jeff (sliderockmpc) on Oct 28, 2009 5:33 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

Adjusting defense

Like the Raiders did against the Eagles, where they mixed in some zone coverages with some different blitz packages, I believe that they will try to at least have the Chargers off balance with what they will bring from the defense.

I am certain the Raiders defense learned a lot from the last 2 minutes of that season opening game and will not play a soft defense like that again. I expect that they will be fairly aggressive in this game as they have to show something after last weeks debacle.

Your team is your child...You love it no matter what.

by TheRaiderWay on Oct 29, 2009 12:43 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is there anyone that can take over the reins for AL Davis and bring back the Raiders organization to be competietive in todays NFL?

Who would this person be?
Why and how can this person turn around the team?
Will it ever happen?

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by Gorditoe1 on Oct 29, 2009 12:57 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This is the great question

that everybody in and around RaiderNation is asking. This organization needs a top to bottom flush, a la Bill Parcels style. While the Raiders are turning into the Clippers of the NFL, there really is a big difference between Donald Sterling and Al Davis. Sterling, is an idiot, that happens to be rich and owns a basketball team, that cares little for the product as long as there is a bank roll. Davis, truly loves the Raiders and has tried everything, spent the money, all in what he believes is the way to get the Raiders winning. It’s not working and I really do believe that as much as he doesn’t want to let someone else “run the show”, he will not be able to put up with another year like this, which will be 7 straight.

There are rumors that Gruden, along with Bruce Allen would be open to coming back to Oakland. If this were to happen, then the entire organization, as well as the fan base would get a huge jolt and would at least lead them back to respectability. Al Davis, up until the last 7 years, has always had somebody between him and the coaches/players. Be it Ron Wolf, Al LoCassale or Bruce Allen, someone was there to be another pair of eyes when it comes to talent evaluation.

Had someone like Bruce Allen or Ron Wolf been there in 2007, then I don’t believe the Raiders would have drafted Russell. Not because Russell would not eventually be a good pro, but because Russell, coming out as a junior, would have to go into a very stable environment with a solid core of players around him. Instead, Russell came onto a team that had a first year, young and inexperienced head coach, very inexperienced assistants, a poor offensive line and so so receivers. For those reasons, the drafting of Russell was a disaster and baring a complete overhaul, will take the Raiders many more years to recover.

Your team is your child...You love it no matter what.

by TheRaiderWay on Oct 29, 2009 1:55 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good comments and assessment...Davis Must have a buffer between him and the coaches/players

Even going back to John Madden, who had Ron Wolf, Davis has always been at odds with his coaches opinions. The most troubling thing about the Raider personnel situation is that Al does not trust or value anyone’s opinion but his own, and frankly he has lost touch with what makes a quality organization. There are too many scholarship players on the roster.

Charger fans are lucky that they have a GM that wants to win at all cost. The Raiders have NO GM. They are also lucky to have Phillip, who is one of the 5 best QB’s in the league. Having watched every home game of Phillip’s career at State I can tell you that if you surround him with talent he will lead you to victory. The Chargers will prolly blow out the Raiders on Sunday and use that as a catalyst to a strong run to the end of the season and playoffs. Good luck Charger fans. Rivers has given this lifelong Raider fan a loophole by which he can cheer for the Chargers with a clear conscience.

The scariest thing about being a Raiders fan for me is….That Al’s mom is still alive!

"He has all the virtues I dislike, and none of the vices I admire." -Sir Winston Churchill

by Swenksta on Oct 29, 2009 7:43 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That Al’s mom is still alive!

C’mon that CANNOT be true.

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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Oct 29, 2009 7:49 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's not

Dead at 103, 8 years ago.

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by John (obviousman) on Oct 29, 2009 7:51 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Long Island huh...

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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Oct 29, 2009 8:11 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Have you heard Al Davis speak?

"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock

by John (obviousman) on Oct 29, 2009 8:21 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey hey hey

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by Gorditoe1 on Oct 29, 2009 8:24 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It speaks?

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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Oct 29, 2009 9:11 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Holy Shit! How did I miss that one...

Still depressed at the possibility of Al living to 100!

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by Swenksta on Oct 29, 2009 8:58 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

okay i have cereal palsy arhrtis and chronic fatiue as well i have a grea life loveing folks some days are better that other days i got a make a wish in 2001 saw my favorive team the broncos was the trip of the lifetime i wish everyone couild gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that ok but i bleed organ and bule

by j-man on Nov 1, 2009 3:41 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I believe the only two teams in the league without GMs (so essentially the Owner acts as the GM) are the Cowboys and Raiders. These are also the teams that struggle to build a team with chemistry and throw caution to the wind when signing headcases.

I’m always surprised when people don’t realize the correlation…..

Oh, and I guess New England signs head-cases too. The difference is that Dallas and Oakland give them truckloads of money, and New England gives them pennies and a contract that makes them easy to cut…..until they’ve proven themselves.

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by John (obviousman) on Oct 29, 2009 7:54 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

sssiiiii

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by Gorditoe1 on Oct 29, 2009 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How long does Cable stay with this team?
Seems like every year we see a new coach at the helm of the Raiders

by Dude52089 on Oct 29, 2009 3:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

is oakland even going to have a shot at doing anything in this game.

the defense of the chargers has been questionable all season for multiple reasons one being shawne merriman not being the player he was before the injury. and al of the other injuries to there staring line. so if your offense cant do anything in this game well i say nothing is going to change till you have a new coach and a new QB that can actually play and is willing to do his job and get better

GO COLTS!!! 09 IS OURS!!!

by ANGELSFAITH on Oct 29, 2009 6:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

new question...

the last game was close and we all know sd can put up points on offense, but are you worried that the chargers defense (which looked a lot better sunday, yes against the chiefs) might be able to shut the offense down and get the game out of hand quickly?

"that wasn't a very good start to us getting our lives together. i didn't even go to work today."

...ya'll are brutalizing me... ronnie dobbs

by notorioushbi on Oct 30, 2009 9:37 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Considering the non-existent Raider offense

I would say that yes, absolutely I am concerned that this game can get out of hand quickly. I hope for them in this game is that, if they are going to lose, at least make the Chargers fight hard for it and for them to play with some heart and passion.

Your team is your child...You love it no matter what.

by TheRaiderWay on Oct 30, 2009 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

i'm just hoping we get out of the game with a win and no injuries...

seriously, the way these division games go someone gets blown up almost every play

"that wasn't a very good start to us getting our lives together. i didn't even go to work today."

...ya'll are brutalizing me... ronnie dobbs

by notorioushbi on Oct 30, 2009 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good Game Chargers

We lost, but as I provided in a previous comment above to a poster’s question, I did not know which Raiders team would show up, the one that would quit and get blown out or the one that would play hard and make a game of it. I am pleased at least the “good” Raider team showed up and played hard and didn’t make it easy for the Chargers. As I have to say every time about this pint in the season, hopefully next year will be better and this organization will have figured things out in order to give their fans the product they deserve.

Anyway, thank you for welcoming me to BFTB for your courteous responses. I enjoyed interacting with all of you and answering your questions.

Your team is your child...You love it no matter what.

by TheRaiderWay on Nov 2, 2009 3:03 AM PST reply actions   2 recs

What do you think of Russell's take on the game?
“I did a pretty good job when it boiled down to it.” — JaMarcus Russell.

Wisdom can not be cultivated through ignorance of information.

by Wonko on Nov 2, 2009 9:48 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Really? Did they catch that comment on tape?

That was not a good game for JR,

5 sacks, a pick – 14 on 22 for 109 yds and ZERO TDs. 56 QB rating is better than 31 last week, but not by much

by Trendsearcher on Nov 2, 2009 10:57 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Don't forget

His team lost too. It’s one thing for an NFL player to take those numbers in a win and say it was good “when it boiled down to it”, but to think that after a loss… It’s odd way of looking at things.

Wisdom can not be cultivated through ignorance of information.

by Wonko on Nov 2, 2009 12:14 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Are you sure you’re a Raider fan? Thanks for coming in and answering our questions.

Bolts from the Blue // "Game over." - Jamal Williams
Bloody Elbow // "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - H.L. Mencken

by Richard Wade on Nov 2, 2009 3:07 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs


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