NFL preseason 2010-2011 Official discussion thread!

[salsadancer7]

Huh?

They ranked 26th in yards allowed and 23rd in points scored against.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/statistics/team/_/stat/total/sort/totalPoints/position/defense

They did have a decent defense. Check the scores.

 

[salsadancer7]

Whatever happened to that track star WR they drafted last year? Is he still on the team?

You mean that "never was" from Ohio State?

 

[HD MM]

You mean that "never was" from Ohio State?

You talking about Brian Robiskie? He'll be allright. Just a little learning curve at the next level.

 

[salsadancer7]

You talking about Brian Robiskie? He'll be allright. Just a little learning curve at the next level.

OH, I actually like him. BUT he will NEVER be a #1 WR on ANY time. He can be a #2 or a #3....but never a #1. And in all fairness, there are very FEW guys in the league that are legit #1s.

And as far as WHO I was talking about....you know EXACTLY who I meant....

 

[meStevo]

Theisman just ripped into Jamarcus Russell on Sirius.

via @Adam_Schefter:

"I can tell you conclusively that JaMarcus Russell never will be able to play QB in the National Football League. He just doesn't get it." Theismann advocates the Raiders trading for Jason Campbell, who does get it.

 

[salsadancer7]

Theisman just ripped into Jamarcus Russell on Sirius.

via @Adam_Schefter:

"I can tell you conclusively that JaMarcus Russell never will be able to play QB in the National Football League. He just doesn't get it." Theismann advocates the Raiders trading for Jason Campbell, who does get it.

Theisman is a pu*** and hates just about ANYONE that is not a Redskin or FORMER Redskin.

 

[Rey]

Whatever happened to that track star WR they drafted last year? Is he still on the team?

he's still on the team but has been a bust so far as a WR. as a KR he's very good.he was rumored to be released this season.

 

[meStevo]

Theisman is a pu*** and hates just about ANYONE that is not a Redskin or FORMER Redskin.

The consensus on Twitter in reply to Schefter is something along the lines of 'and you needed Theisman to tell you this?'

I replied to Schefter and told him Raiders fans are more touchy when you tell them Gradkowski isn't very good either

 

[Rey]

Theisman is a pu*** and hates just about ANYONE that is not a Redskin or FORMER Redskin.

i couldn't say anything about that but I can't really disagree with his opinion on JR. still looking like a bust till he proves otherwise.

 

[cosmo_kramer]

Theisman is a pu*** and hates just about ANYONE that is not a Redskin or FORMER Redskin.

puffy?
pudgy?
puppy?
pupil?
putty?

 

[Rey]

puffy?
pudgy?
puppy?
pupil?
putty?

lets just say my friend salsa thinks theisman is somehow related to cats

 

[meStevo]

GOD NO. That guy is soft. IF we get another QB, he has to be quick on his feet(because he might be running for his life, ALOT! LOL!) and sturdy(when the defense finally catches up to him after all his running).

All will be OK, Kiper's latest draft mock has the Raiders taking Clausen.

 

[Jimbo]

he's still on the team but has been a bust so far as a WR. as a KR he's very good.he was rumored to be released this season.

Track star maybe .... that doesn't make him a football star.

He wasn't even a star WR at the horseshoe.

 

[Rey]

Track star maybe .... that doesn't make him a football star.

He wasn't even a star WR at the horseshoe.

yep. i never liked this pick but look at who made it .

 

[Jimbo]

yep. i never liked this pick but look at who made it .

Basically he's a Desmond Howard look alike, both excellent kick returners and very questionable WR's.

You can't say Desmond was that much better as a KR as the other guy is just getting started, however, IF his career turns out as good he'll be thrilled as will the Dolphins and fans
He's actually a BETTER WR than Desmond was..

 

[meStevo]

From NFP... looks like we're back to 'It's Jamarcus's to lose'

After swinging and ultimately missing in their attempt to land Donovan McNabb, here's where the Oakland Raiders stand at quarterback.

They're committing to JaMarcus Russell, who's one of the biggest draft busts in recent NFL history.

The Raiders are trying to build up Russell's confidence through new offensive coordinator Hue Jackson.

And the Raiders told AOL Fanhouse, through an unnamed team executive, that it's Russell's job to lose and that the former LSU star has been made aware of that stance.

"There has been such a lack of confidence in this team as a whole," the exec said. "The intangibles need to be rebuilt. It's awful. The great teams go out there and know they will win; the good teams think they can, the average teams hope they can and the bottom ones hope they don't lose too badly.

"I don't think it's bottom now for us. But we have to develop an attitude, a belief as a team and organization of winning thinking and preparation. That has to come from JaMarcus and from his position. It's his job to lose. He is aware of that."

And now the public is aware of that fact, too.

The Raiders were pleased with Bruce Gradkowski's work under center before he injured his knee, and Gradowski has repeatedly said he's under the impression that he would get a chance to compete for the job.

At this point, though, Russell will need to falter again for Gradkowski to get another shot.

 

[yaz96]

They're going to kick that horse again?

 

[salsadancer7]

From NFP... looks like we're back to 'It's Jamarcus's to lose'

Let's be real here. GOING INTO last year, with the way the Raiders finished and....it was a no brainer that it JM had tons of upside and he was on his way. BUT, after Fat Boy's season LAST YEAR.....it's still GRIM REAPER's call after all the money he spent.

....AT LEAST say that the damn position is open for competition in public. More than likely, the IDEA of "open for competion" came from Cable because he LIKES Gradkowski....and his choice IS Bruce. THIS just show's WHO the owners choice is.

 

[Hart5150]

Let's be real here. GOING INTO last year, with the way the Raiders finished and....it was a no brainer that it JM had tons of upside and he was on his way. BUT, after Fat Boy's season LAST YEAR.....it's still GRIM REAPER's call after all the money he spent.

....AT LEAST say that the damn position is open for competition in public. More than likely, the IDEA of "open for competion" came from Cable because he LIKES Gradkowski....and his choice IS Bruce. THIS just show's WHO the owners choice is.

Is there a reason they don't hire a "real" GM? Is Davis that big of an egomaniac?

 

[Jimbo]

Is there a reason they don't hire a "real" GM? Is Davis that big of an egomaniac?

YUP

Been that way since day one ...