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Bruce Gradkowski: The Bengal Killer
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He’s done it before and he’s poised to do it again.
Back in 2006, rookie QB Bruce Gradkowski led the 0-4 Tampa Bay Buccaneers downfield on a game winning drive to defeat the Cincinnati Bengals.
Now that the Big Gradkowski has taken the reigns from JaMarcus Russell, the 4th year...
All You Can Click Link Dump
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McNabb and Reid Hold Another Secret Meeting – Inside the Iggles
Derek Jeter Does a Great A-Rod Impression with Mina Kelly – Detroit4Lyfe
Clippers Trying to Regain ‘08-’09 Awful Form – Fully Clips
Five Ways to Improve the NFL – Chronicles of Scott...
The Miseducation of JaMarcus Russell
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So, this is what it’s come down to. The number one overall selection in the 2007 NFL draft has been benched in favor of 194th overall selection in the 2006 draft. How Bruce Gradkowski’s career QB rating of 58.6 has become favored over JaMarcus Russell’s 65.5 is a...
JaMarcus Russell gets a bye week
2 days ago by
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Breaking news from the “what took so long?” department:
Bruce Gradkowski will be the starter at quarterback when the Raiders take the field against the Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday.
Now we can all trade in our #2 car covers for a #5 jersey.
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Heyward-Beyophobia: The Fear of Pigskin
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In light of recent events that have occurred at the Oakland-Alameda Coliseum, the National Institute of Mental Health has chosen to recognize a new phobia.
Hence forth, the fear of pigskin shall be known as Heyward-Beyophobia.
Here is the clinical definition:
Heyward-Beyophobia:...
Tom Cable waits for Al Davis to choose his starting QB
4 days ago by
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After spending two weeks to prepare for an embarrassing loss at home to the Chiefs, Tom Cable needs two more days to name his starting quarterback for Sunday’s meeting with the Cincinnati Bengals.
According to reports, Cable is mulling over a choice between incumbent starter JaMarcus...
Darrius Heyward-Bey Drops a Win in the Lap of the Chiefs
5 days ago by
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Darrius Heyward-Bey is who Cris Carter said he was!
Back in August, I wondered how long it would take for Hey-Bey to catch on. I now know that timeline lies somewhere between never and don’t hold your breath.
Blaming Al Davis, Tom Cable or JaMarcus Russell for the poor performance...
Tom Cable owes Raider Nation a win against the Chiefs in Oakland
7 days ago by
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As if the last six years of Raider ineptitude haven’t been miserable enough, along come the Kansas City Chiefs and their six game win streak in Oakland.
While the 13 straight losses to the Chargers might feel twice as painful, the losses at home to the Chiefs are just downright depressing...
The Slump Busting Link Dump
7 days ago by
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The 5 Most Ridiculous Dunks of the Week – For those of you who don’t start watching the NBA until after the NFL season has ended, here is a great post that shows all of the goodness you’re missing out on. Oh, did I mention these guys are doing stuff like this on a nightly [...]
Chris Johnson channels his inner Seymour
8 days ago by
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After the Raiders turned the fantasy football world on its head with a dominating defensive victory over the Eagles, a wave of euphoria swept through the East Bay.
So caught up in the moment, Richard Seymour called his shot and proclaimed that the Silver and Black were playoff bound...
The Curse of Tim Brown Continues to Haunt the Raiders
10 days ago by
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Before Al Davis phoned in the Darrius Heyward-Bey pick at the ’09 draft, you had to go back a full twenty years to find the last wide receiver selected in round one by the Raiders.
In 1988, Mr. Davis picked a Heisman winner from Notre Dame named Tim Brown with the 6th overall selection...
Are You the Ultimate Displaced Raider Fan?
11 days ago by
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Are you a Raider fan living outside of the Bay Area? Do you spend your Sundays in another time zone, constantly finding creative ways each week to follow the Silver and Black?
If so, you could turn your displacement into a trip to the Super Bowl!
DirecTV is looking for fans like you...
“We want Tom Cable suspended!” – NOW
14 days ago by
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Piling on Tom Cable is the newest fad in Raider bashing. The National Organization of Women is the latest entry in the trend that is sweeping the nation with H1N1 speed.
NOW president Terry O’Neill has requested that the Raiders suspend their head coach during the team’s internal...
Bye Week Blues Link Dump
15 days ago by
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Wendy’s Has Street Cred - Uncle Dave was the Grand Master Flash of fast food. Who knew? “The reason you press, you got to think/When the meat hits the grill, it starts to shrink” – Hip Hop quotable (The Source 1983)
Michael Jordan was Once a Goofy College Kid...
Tom Cable in the Crosshairs
18 days ago by
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Tom Cable was able to avoid the Napa District Attorney but he can’t outrun his past. The current head coach of the Oakland Raiders weathered one storm only to discover that another one was brewing off the coast.
With Cable in their sights, ESPN squeezed the trigger and assassinated...
Raiders come up short in loss to Chargers
19 days ago by
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Six years and counting.
13 straight losses with no end in sight.
You can set your watch to this rivalry. About the only things guaranteed in Oakland these days are losses to the Chargers and smear campaigns by ESPN.
The Raider put forth one of their better efforts of 2009. Still, it...
ESPN paints Tom Cable is an unflattering light
19 days ago by
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With his accusations of assault put to rest, it would appear that Tom Cable could finally get back to business at hand.
As ESPN college football analyst Lee Corso would say, “Not so fast.”
The Disney Sports Channel unveiled a report on Outside the Lines in which Cable was said...
Trick or Treat: Raider Style
20 days ago by
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We’re halfway through the 2009 season and it’s time to take stock in the Oakland Raiders.
Instead of issuing grades, I’ll keep it simple and pay homage to Halloween.
JaMarcus Russell – Trick
If this was supposed to be his make or break year, it’s safe to say so far he...
Halloween Scream Link Dump
20 days ago by
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The Ten Most Frightfully Bad Sports Franchises - What is worse than being a Clipper fan? Try rooting for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Yikes!
The Ten Best Sports-Inspired Halloween Costumes for 2009 – Don’t have any ideas for your Halloween costume this year? Don’t trip...
Will the real JaMarcus Russell show up in San Diego?
21 days ago by
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Is he a bust? Is he a prodigy? Is he uncaring? Is he even-keeled? Is he a follower? Is he a leader?
With each passing week, we get more questions than answers about JaMarcus Russell.
His performance thus far in ’09 has given his stock a strong endorsement to sell. However, his coaches...
Charger week just ain’t what it used to be
23 days ago by
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It might come as a shock to some, but there was once a point in time when the Raiders and Chargers actually had a rivalry. Sure, the Silver and Black beat the Bolts more often than not, but that didn’t stop both fan bases from exchanging verbal jabs throughout the week leading up to the [...]
Raiders get run into the ground by Jets
25 days ago by
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A blind man could have seen what was coming on Sunday. There were no secrets. The world knew the Jets were going to take the pressure off struggling rookie Mark Sanchez by giving Thomas Jones, Leon Washington and Shonn Greene the rock over and over again.
Surprise! The Raiders couldn’t...
Tom Cable seeks another no frills win over Jets
27 days ago by
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Tom Cable is a no frills kind of guy who coaches a no frills kind of football team. His Oakland Raiders aren’t going to sell many tickets on the strength of their highlight reels, but his team sure can fill a lot more seats if they can notch another win at home.
On Sunday, the New [...]
Flavor of Friday Link Dump
28 days ago by
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Interview with Lincoln Kennedy – Trench Fantasy Blog
Raider’s Pigeon in Madden 2010 – Outside the Boxscore
Nobody believes in the Raiders except the Raiders – Mario Henderson’s Blog
A Timeline of the sexed up stories involving ESPN – Detroit4Lyfe...
Only Goodell can judge Cable now
29 days ago by
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Citing a lack of evidence and inconsistencies in the story told by accuser Randy Hanson, the Napa District Attorney has decided not to pursue a case against Tom Cable.
Now, the non-distracted Raiders can get back to their business at hand.
The announcement made on Thursday afternoon...
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