2010 Oakland Raiders Season Thread

[RaiderNation]

Anybody know where I can find our throwback away jerseys? Did they only sell them last year cuz it was the 50th anniversary?

[NIN1984]

I'll be shocked if Russell doesn't get cut. Jason Campbell and Bruce Gradkowski will compete, I think they will bring out the best in each other... we have no time for JaMarcus Russell.

[_YL_]

If the Raiders put Branch at FS in the 46 i won't turn out good he doesn't have the range like Michael Huff,With Huff you have someone that can play that center field and make up ground if he has too.

[Paranoidmoonduck]

Originally Posted by _YL_

If the Raiders put Branch at FS in the 46 i won't turn out good he doesn't have the range like Michael Huff,With Huff you have someone that can play that center field and make up ground if he has too.

Branch was a corner who ran a 4.36 coming out of college. He's bulked up, to be sure, but I don't necessarily think he lacks range. Moreover, he can actually clean up runners who spring free, something Huff hasn't proven he can do.

[RaiderNation]

Mitchell is suppose to see alot more time this year and we have to get Branch on the field. I could maybe see some 3 saftey sets with Mitchell as a OLB/SS type guy. I think Branch can adapt to FS if needed but he has shown that he can be one of the best young guys to play there right now in the NFL and moving him can hurt him

[slightlyaraiderfan]

Next years defense is going to have 14 guys on the field.

[EvilNixon]

Originally Posted by Paranoidmoonduck

Branch was a corner who ran a 4.36 coming out of college. He's bulked up, to be sure, but I don't necessarily think he lacks range. Moreover, he can actually clean up runners who spring free, something Huff hasn't proven he can do.

I don't think a 40 necessary relates to the range needed in a 46. That's a huge amount of ground to be able to cover. If we'd taken Taylor Mays, I'd be really comfortable with his ability to play there.

[Paranoidmoonduck]

Originally Posted by EvilNixon

I don't think a 40 necessary relates to the range needed in a 46. That's a huge amount of ground to be able to cover. If we'd taken Taylor Mays, I'd be really comfortable with his ability to play there.

I guess? I mean, the main reason people aren't worried about Mays' range is because he ran in the 4.3's. He doesn't flip his hips particularly amazingly or anything, although he does track the ball well. But Branch had the speed, hips, and tracking ability to play FS coming out of college and while the added weight could effect that, I'd be a little surprised.

Last year was the first year Huff was asked to play a FS position (that includes college). He's not exactly worldly at that spot.

[RaiderNation]

I love JaMarcus. These pics were taken 4/25/10

[619]

It never gets old for some reason. He's a lost cause.

Minicamp opens today! I can't wait to see those pics.

[SwagU]

Is it just me or is J-Roc close with every fat rapper?

[RaiderNation]

So JaMarcus is as camp and looks in shape somewhat.

[_YL_]

Man so im on a few Raider message boards and after 1 practice session with no defense and people are starting to support him wow like WOW

[RaiderNation]

Got great news. Richard Seymour is absent from camp... but according to Tom Cable it is because we are working on a long term contract. Sign him up 3 or 4 years sounds about right to me

[Paranoidmoonduck]

That's fantastic news. Keeping Seymour around for the long term would be a huge step forward. Who knows, maybe if Oakland can take 2nd in the division and be a competitor for the wildcard, negotiating a new contract for Asomugha would be a possibility.

[RaiderNation]

Veldheer has already been working at LT so far today, Campbell at RG.

DHB is looking good with his hands but its against no defense....

Chaz isnt praticing... hurt again? :(

1st team D: JRich, Kelly, Bryant, Shaughnessy on DL; Wimbley, McClain, Scott at LB; CJ and Nnamdi at CB; Branch, Huff at S

Lamarr Houston being looked at left end

Routt on the field, means he signed the tender

Gallery is on the field after back surgery. Good sign

Familiar sight, Nick Miller not praticing

[Paranoidmoonduck]

It'd be cool to see Desmond Bryant make an impact this year.

[RaiderNation]

Video of JaMarcus after practice

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=090...s&confirm=true

Video of Rolando McClain addressing the media for the first time. Sounds great

http://www.raiders.com/media-vault/v...d-90ef399de869

Ladies and gentleman Jason Campbell

[RaiderNation]

Originally Posted by Paranoidmoonduck

It'd be cool to see Desmond Bryant make an impact this year.

Ya hopefully he can be in the rotation more. I liked what I saw from him last year he could end up a decent UT

[RaiderNation]

Originally Posted by _YL_

Man so im on a few Raider message boards and after 1 practice session with no defense and people are starting to support him wow like WOW

Lol thats what Ive been seeing to. **** I support who ever gives us the best opportunity to win, if Russell gets his **** together it could be him. Still want to see him keep this up though.

[RaiderNation]

Also I would follow Jerry McDonald if you guys want up todate raiders news on all the practices.

http://twitter.com/jerrymcd

[_YL_]

Now since its official that Campbell will be a RG for this year im interested to see how it pans out now he has to learn how to play in a diffident stance he is a injury away from being the starter and could he really beat out coop who has slowly decreased his play since his first year.He has a lot to learn so I hope he is up to it.

But one thing I like about him being a RG right now is that we can swing him out when we do toss plays and actually take advantage of his speed.

But just from day 1 I just get the feeling J.Valdheer will be ether the LT or RT opening day.

[Komp]

Does the thought of Wimbley or Scott trying to cover RB's coming out of the backfield scare anyone else?

[RaiderNation]

Originally Posted by Komp

Does the thought of Wimbley or Scott trying to cover RB's coming out of the backfield scare anyone else?

Wimbley yes but no to Scott. He looked good last year doing it

[EvilNixon]

I like Scott's fluidity, but I'd rather Howard do it.



I want JaMarcus to succeed badly, but stop talking and just ******* do it!!!!