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Bengals Game Thread
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Well, the hour is nigh, and the Gradkowski era is upon us. One thing is for sure: it cannot be any worse than the Russell era, right?Of course, I thought nothing could be worse than our 2006 offense, and now look at us.I honestly think Gradkowski will be a shot in the arm. I'm...
One Postgame Take
7 days ago by
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Well, after canceling my season ticket package in a stroke of genius earlier this year, I wanted until mid November to dip my toe back into the Coliseum waters.I arrived at the tailgate full of optimism. After all, we were entering the second half of the season, and some of our players...
Just Move, Baby?
13 days ago by
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Will the Raiders leave Oakland again in search of greener grass (and more greenbacks)? The rumblings of this rumor are getting louder with the upcoming demise of the Coliseum lease combined with the recent lack of sellouts. I don't believe it, but stranger things have happened...
The Case for Hope
23 days ago by
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So what is my case for hope? I really don't know, I just liked the sound of it. To be honest, I'm not very hopeful about this season. How could I be?NY Raider pointed out this unfortunate little observation from the newspaper: "This offense is the NFL's worst in total...
One Postgame Take
29 days ago by
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Once upon a time, we were dazzled by the Mad Bomber, Daryle Lamonica. Today, we are confounded by The F-Bomber, JaMarcus Russell, who produces little more than profanity from the mouths of the Raider Nation. I'm not sure what to say tonight. This was the Raiders' worst home...
Who Let The Dogs Out? (Jets Pregame)
29 days ago by
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Who let the dogs out? Prior to playing the Eagles last week, the Raiders blitzed less per defensive snap than any other team in the NFL. Then, suddenly, they decided to bring it, blitzing like crazy, sacking Donovan McNabb six times and notching an improbable victory.Afterward, Nnamdi...
One Postgame Take
October 18, 2009 by
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Bravo! The Raiders delivered a stout defensive performance and won one for the home crowd. It was a true effort, one that turned the ugly tide of the previous three weeks.Leading up to the game, Tom Cable and staff taped articles around the locker room quoting Antonio Pierce about...
Eagles Pregame Take
October 17, 2009 by
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Or is it a pre-scrimmage take? We shall soon see.It's been interesting to listen to the Raider Nation over the past three weeks. I am now far, far from alone in believing that the threshold of unacceptability has been breached. Even the most loyal fans in the world have their limit...
One Postgame Take
October 11, 2009 by
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Earlier this week, someone who thought I was being too negative about the Raiders said, "What will you say if the Raiders beat the Giants?"Well, that settles that.The opposing coach removed his starting quarterback out of mercy, and CBS pulled the broadcast plug in favor...
Giants Game Thread
October 11, 2009 by
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You play to win the game, not for "moral victories."Beat the Giants, and please don't make me break out the Clown Car (again)!
One Postgame Take
October 04, 2009 by
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Ladies and gentleman, what we have here, just four games into the season, after setting an NFL record for consecutive years of 11 or more losses, is a dumpster fire. When will it end? The last time we consistently played competent football, today’s first graders were tumbling out...
Texans Game Thread
October 04, 2009 by
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Six words: Run the ball, stop the run!
Broncos Pregame Take
September 27, 2009 by
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This Rich Gannon business is regrettable. Today’s game is blacked out, the Broncos are in town, we are trying to establish a new regime and leave the years of epic failure behind...and our executives are worried about what a television commentator is saying? Don’t we have bigger...
Chiefs Game Thread
September 20, 2009 by
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Despite some immature play in our passing game last week, I believe that coaching, more than anything else, let us down and cost us a victory.The Chargers play the Ravens this week, and we missed a marvelous opportunity to possibly put them in an 0-2 hole while positioning ourselves...
One Postgame Take
September 15, 2009 by
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When I was growing up as a Raiders fan, being pleased after a loss was unthinkable. However...Everything in context. Which is why, tonight, I have smile on my face.The toughness and energy displayed tonight felt like fresh blood in the veins. I'd almost forgotten the feeling. Wow...
Time to Restore Order
September 13, 2009 by
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The San Diego Chargers are the most overrated team in the NFL. They went 8-8 last year in a weak division, yet everyone talks about them with hushed reverence. Show me another 8-8 team that gets to strut around as if they laid the golden egg, and as if they've already won their...
Time to Grill The SeaChickens
September 03, 2009 by
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Okay, no real take here, except that I hope we leave the clown car in the garage and play some real football.Also, with this thread, I hope to clear out some of the noxious air that blew into the comments section of the previous take. We can always agree to disagree. Vociferous debate...
Raiders Fan Reparation Plan
August 31, 2009 by
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Well, the Raiders say they are “embarrassed” by Saturday’s “effort” while many fans are declaring this a “wake-up call.”You'd think that the wake-up call might have been the Falcons game last year. Or the pathetic showing in 2007. Or the 2-14 record the year before...
The Original CABLE BUMAYE! T-Shirt
August 17, 2009 by
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The original CABLE BUMAYE! T-Shirt is here, just hours after the phrase was introduced into the Raider Nation lexicon. Let's just say that this shirt commemorates a return to smashmouth football. Get yours here.
Give Al Davis His Due
August 10, 2009 by
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A lot of folks get upset with me for criticizing Al Davis as the man most responsible for the state of the Raiders over the past several years. These folks prefer to point fingers elsewhere. Well, the problem with failing to apply most of the blame to Mr. Davis is that it also robs...
A (Recent) Raiders History Lesson
July 16, 2009 by
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What better way to survive the seemingly interminable wait for training camp than watching classic Raiders highlights? No, I’m not talking about the Ghost to The Post or the Super Bowl victories or any of the other epic moments featured on the Raiders’ cool new 50th anniversary...
Stop The Timidity
June 28, 2009 by
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What is with all of the soft-pedaling of our recent first-round draft picks? If you listen to some folks, you'd think that JaMarcus Russell, Darren McFadden and Darrius Heyward-Bey are fragile little eggs instead of first-round draft picks in their athletic primes. JaMarcus Russell...
The Great 2009 NFL Helmet-Off
June 25, 2009 by
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Talk about the dog days of summer. Our biggest news right now is old news: Darrius Heyward-Bey needs a cane to walk. Michael Huff is on the hot seat. JaMarcus Russell needs to prove himself. We need to figure out how to stop the run. Blah, blah, blah...So to help cure our collective...
Just Wondering, Baby
June 21, 2009 by
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1. Rob Ryan says that he will incorporate the 46 Defense in Cleveland, in which up to eight players may rush the quarterback. So now he's aggressive? Remember when he dropped 11 guys into coverage against his new team a few years ago and still gave up yardage?2. What's up with...
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