Oakland RAIDERS OffSeason Thread

[mr jordan04]

murphy? whats wrong with him?

 

[damnitzdom]

the Oakland Raiders' Louis Murphy had surgery on his nick and he is going to be out for at least the opener against the Broncos. I actually don't know that it was surgery. Hue Jackson revealed only that Murphy had a "procedure," and that it was to his groin/hamstring. But unless they had Mr. Miyagi come in, clap his hands together and rub his...uh let's just say it was a surgery.

Although hamstring surgery doesn't make sense either because if it was a hamstring injury Murph would be on the shelf a lot longer than the opener. Of course, the most obvious answer is that it was some sort of groin injury. I hear those are common when dealing with Viagra addictions.

Whatever it was must have happened recently. Murphy was recently starting to run again. Captain Obvious says, he had a setback. Jump over for more injury news....

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And, come to find out, Chris Johnson had a similar "procedure." However, CJ is supposed to be back for the Raiders.

Samson Satele also received a nick, and he had to go to the hospital for tests. Wising up to the ways of Hue, someone asked him if it was a little or big nick. Hue says it is little.

But who the hell knows? He also said earlier in the week that CJ was just held out of practice and not injured.

The good injury news was that Hue said he believed Chaz Schilens would be ready for the opener. Maybe he will. Maybe he won't.

I am not going to expect anything with any of these guys, or anyone else when it comes to injuries. The Raiders clearly don't want us to know what is going on. And I am not overly concerned about it. Next man up, baby.

That said, I would still like them to bring in another corner to man up. Back for the opener or not, the injury to CJ only reinforces this belief fear.

 

[damnitzdom]

the Oakland Raiders' Louis Murphy had surgery on his nick and he is going to be out for at least the opener against the Broncos. I actually don't know that it was surgery. Hue Jackson revealed only that Murphy had a "procedure," and that it was to his groin/hamstring. But unless they had Mr. Miyagi come in, clap his hands together and rub his...uh let's just say it was a surgery.

Although hamstring surgery doesn't make sense either because if it was a hamstring injury Murph would be on the shelf a lot longer than the opener. Of course, the most obvious answer is that it was some sort of groin injury. I hear those are common when dealing with Viagra addictions.

Whatever it was must have happened recently. Murphy was recently starting to run again. Captain Obvious says, he had a setback. Jump over for more injury news....

Star-divide



And, come to find out, Chris Johnson had a similar "procedure." However, CJ is supposed to be back for the Raiders.

Samson Satele also received a nick, and he had to go to the hospital for tests. Wising up to the ways of Hue, someone asked him if it was a little or big nick. Hue says it is little.

But who the hell knows? He also said earlier in the week that CJ was just held out of practice and not injured.

The good injury news was that Hue said he believed Chaz Schilens would be ready for the opener. Maybe he will. Maybe he won't.

I am not going to expect anything with any of these guys, or anyone else when it comes to injuries. The Raiders clearly don't want us to know what is going on. And I am not overly concerned about it. Next man up, baby.

That said, I would still like them to bring in another corner to man up. Back for the opener or not, the injury to CJ only reinforces this belief fear.

 

[Johnny_Cakes]

The veteran WR Derek Hagan has been efficient and dependable according to beat writers Jerry McDonald and Steve Corkran.

 

[Johnny_Cakes]

The veteran WR Derek Hagan has been efficient and dependable according to beat writers Jerry McDonald and Steve Corkran.

 

[Johnny_Cakes]

[h1]Oakland Raiders notebook: Lineman Bruce Campbell likes position this year[/h1]
By Jerry McDonald jmcdonald@bayareanewsgroup.com

Posted: 08/18/2011 09:06:30 PM PDT

Updated: 08/19/2011 07:08:27 AM PDT


NAPA -- Despite spending the first two weeks of training camp on the sidelines rehabbing from an offseason injury, Bruce Campbell remains in contention to be starter on the Raiders offensive line.

That's what coach Hue Jackson said after practice Thursday, something he also relayed to Campbell.

"It was nice to hear, because missing two weeks in the NFL is like missing an opportunity," Campbell said. "I liked hearing that he felt that way."

Campbell is still playing almost exclusively at right guard, although he remains open to moving to tackle, and Jackson said he will shuffle things to make sure the five best players end up starting.

After Campbell's combine workout in 2010 that included a 4.85 seconds in the 40-yard dash, a 32-inch vertical leap and 34 repetitions at 225 pounds on the bench press, his physical skills at 6-foot-6 and 315 pounds were undeniable. His on-field performance at Maryland earned mixed reviews.

As a rookie, Campbell remained anchored to the sideline. He was active for 10 games but never set foot on the field for a snap with the offensive line. Former coach Tom Cable's occasionally sharp and caustic tone with the linemen has been replaced by the more encouraging tones of line coach Bob Wylie.

Linemen have talked about Wylie's ability to make things simple.

"He just tries to get it as easy as counting, 1-2-3, A-B-C," Campbell said. "A little kid could probably come out here and understand
the stuff we do."
Said Jackson: "We're in Year 2 of the process of Bruce Campbell. There's something great there. What he needs to do is go play now. He's practiced, he's getting healthier, he feels good about where he is now."

[*] Cornerback Chris Johnson was a spectator at practice a day after a "procedure" for an undisclosed injury.
"I had to go get an oil change. That's all it was," Johnson said. "But I feel great now. We're going to see for the next two weeks where we go, then get back on the field and start playing."

Center Samson Satele, who left practice and took a quick trip to the hospital for an undisclosed injury, didn't practice but expects to play Saturday against the 49ers.
[*] Jackson reiterated he is pleased with where the Raiders are physically a day after disclosing that Johnson and wide receiver Louis Murphy had surgery. Murphy will not be ready in time for the season opener Sept. 12.
"I really truly believe that our team will be at full strength, other than the people I told you about that are going to have some issues as we move forward," Jackson said. "I understand the things that are getting said, but I'm very excited about where our team is."
[*] Fourth-round draft pick Taiwan Jones, out since the first days of camp with what is believed to be a hamstring injury, said he is nearly at 100 percent. Jackson said he expects to see the running back on the field during the exhibition season.
"It's hard because you always want to go out there and compete, especially when you see your team out here working hard," Jones said, "but it's all about longevity. So if the Raiders want me to sit out a couple of practices, I'm going to do it."
[*] Might the Raiders be interested in Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor in Monday's supplemental draft?
"I can't speak to that," Jackson said. "I'm worried about the 49ers right now."

 

[Johnny_Cakes]

[h1]Oakland Raiders notebook: Lineman Bruce Campbell likes position this year[/h1]
By Jerry McDonald jmcdonald@bayareanewsgroup.com

Posted: 08/18/2011 09:06:30 PM PDT

Updated: 08/19/2011 07:08:27 AM PDT


NAPA -- Despite spending the first two weeks of training camp on the sidelines rehabbing from an offseason injury, Bruce Campbell remains in contention to be starter on the Raiders offensive line.

That's what coach Hue Jackson said after practice Thursday, something he also relayed to Campbell.

"It was nice to hear, because missing two weeks in the NFL is like missing an opportunity," Campbell said. "I liked hearing that he felt that way."

Campbell is still playing almost exclusively at right guard, although he remains open to moving to tackle, and Jackson said he will shuffle things to make sure the five best players end up starting.

After Campbell's combine workout in 2010 that included a 4.85 seconds in the 40-yard dash, a 32-inch vertical leap and 34 repetitions at 225 pounds on the bench press, his physical skills at 6-foot-6 and 315 pounds were undeniable. His on-field performance at Maryland earned mixed reviews.

As a rookie, Campbell remained anchored to the sideline. He was active for 10 games but never set foot on the field for a snap with the offensive line. Former coach Tom Cable's occasionally sharp and caustic tone with the linemen has been replaced by the more encouraging tones of line coach Bob Wylie.

Linemen have talked about Wylie's ability to make things simple.

"He just tries to get it as easy as counting, 1-2-3, A-B-C," Campbell said. "A little kid could probably come out here and understand
the stuff we do."
Said Jackson: "We're in Year 2 of the process of Bruce Campbell. There's something great there. What he needs to do is go play now. He's practiced, he's getting healthier, he feels good about where he is now."

[*] Cornerback Chris Johnson was a spectator at practice a day after a "procedure" for an undisclosed injury.
"I had to go get an oil change. That's all it was," Johnson said. "But I feel great now. We're going to see for the next two weeks where we go, then get back on the field and start playing."

Center Samson Satele, who left practice and took a quick trip to the hospital for an undisclosed injury, didn't practice but expects to play Saturday against the 49ers.
[*] Jackson reiterated he is pleased with where the Raiders are physically a day after disclosing that Johnson and wide receiver Louis Murphy had surgery. Murphy will not be ready in time for the season opener Sept. 12.
"I really truly believe that our team will be at full strength, other than the people I told you about that are going to have some issues as we move forward," Jackson said. "I understand the things that are getting said, but I'm very excited about where our team is."
[*] Fourth-round draft pick Taiwan Jones, out since the first days of camp with what is believed to be a hamstring injury, said he is nearly at 100 percent. Jackson said he expects to see the running back on the field during the exhibition season.
"It's hard because you always want to go out there and compete, especially when you see your team out here working hard," Jones said, "but it's all about longevity. So if the Raiders want me to sit out a couple of practices, I'm going to do it."
[*] Might the Raiders be interested in Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor in Monday's supplemental draft?
"I can't speak to that," Jackson said. "I'm worried about the 49ers right now."

 

[dontsteponmyshoes]

only have to stay away from the internet and espn for  day this time 

get to watch saturdays game sun night on nfln. i really cant wait for that saints game though!

 

[dontsteponmyshoes]

only have to stay away from the internet and espn for  day this time 

get to watch saturdays game sun night on nfln. i really cant wait for that saints game though!

 

[MajinZuub]

Saints pre-season game last year was 

 

 

[MajinZuub]

Saints pre-season game last year was 

 

 

[smokey1212]

And the year before that too I think. The Saints smoke us in pre-season every year. I have a feelin it will be different this year though. Our D-line is gonna pressure the #*$* outta Brees.

Lamar-Sey-TK-Shaugnessy mix in Wimbley and Desmond Bryant.

 

[smokey1212]

And the year before that too I think. The Saints smoke us in pre-season every year. I have a feelin it will be different this year though. Our D-line is gonna pressure the #*$* outta Brees.

Lamar-Sey-TK-Shaugnessy mix in Wimbley and Desmond Bryant.

 

[MajinZuub]

What do guys think about getting Darren Sharper? We could move Huff to CB....

I'd also like to see Mike Mitchell play OLB in some Nickel formations for blitzing, dude can hit like a +%**!##*$!%$.

 

[MajinZuub]

What do guys think about getting Darren Sharper? We could move Huff to CB....

I'd also like to see Mike Mitchell play OLB in some Nickel formations for blitzing, dude can hit like a +%**!##*$!%$.

 

[ajiiiplatinum]

Originally Posted by Smokey1212

And the year before that too I think. The Saints smoke us in pre-season every year.   

why do we have to play the saints so much.

Brees is going to have a field day with our corners.

I think we need to play weak teams to build or confidence

. The young guys on are team are still feable minded.

If we do win itll be because our offense managed to manhandle the Saints Defense. I really hope this happens.

 

[ajiiiplatinum]

Originally Posted by Smokey1212

And the year before that too I think. The Saints smoke us in pre-season every year.   

why do we have to play the saints so much.

Brees is going to have a field day with our corners.

I think we need to play weak teams to build or confidence

. The young guys on are team are still feable minded.

If we do win itll be because our offense managed to manhandle the Saints Defense. I really hope this happens.

 

[Johnny_Cakes]

Originally Posted by AJIIIpLATINum

Originally Posted by Smokey1212

And the year before that too I think. The Saints smoke us in pre-season every year.   

why do we have to play the saints so much.

Brees is going to have a field day with our corners.

I think we need to play weak teams to build or confidence

. The young guys on are team are still feable minded.

If we do win itll be because our offense managed to manhandle the Saints Defense. I really hope this happens.

It's important we take our turn toughing it out with the big boys. We have the Jets, Pats and Packers this year, we need to show something against them if we want to get anywhere this season.

 

[Johnny_Cakes]

Originally Posted by AJIIIpLATINum

Originally Posted by Smokey1212

And the year before that too I think. The Saints smoke us in pre-season every year.   

why do we have to play the saints so much.

Brees is going to have a field day with our corners.

I think we need to play weak teams to build or confidence

. The young guys on are team are still feable minded.

If we do win itll be because our offense managed to manhandle the Saints Defense. I really hope this happens.

It's important we take our turn toughing it out with the big boys. We have the Jets, Pats and Packers this year, we need to show something against them if we want to get anywhere this season.

 

[Johnny_Cakes]

Oakland Raiders receivers hope to make good impression against San Francisco 49ers

By Jerry McDonald

jmcdonald@bayareanewsgroup.com
Posted: 08/19/2011 03:26:17 PM PDT
Updated: 08/19/2011 10:38:49 PM PDT


Denarius Moore isn't the only Raiders wide receiver playing himself into position for a roster spot and playing time with his performance during training camp.

When the Raiders visit the 49ers on Saturday night at Candlestick Park, five-year veteran Derek Hagan plans on adding to an impressive three weeks and hopes to shake up one of the NFL's least productive corps of wide receivers.

"I didn't come here just to be here," Hagan said. "I came here to help this team win. It doesn't matter if I am starting or the third or fourth receiver."

Early indications are it's a good year to be a wide receiver in Oakland. The Raiders brought in offensive coordinator Al Saunders to upgrade the passing game, and the loss of tight end Zach Miller to free agency removed a security blanket for Raiders quarterbacks.

The last time the Raiders had a wide receiver finish with 1,000 yards and 70-plus catches was 2005, when Randy Moss had 1,005 yards and Jerry Porter had 76 receptions.

Last season, 16 wide receivers gained at least 1,000 receiving yards and 19 had at least 70 receptions.

Coach Hue Jackson expects things to change this year.

"Somebody will jump out of the pack and have a bang-up season, and I suspect there will be a couple of players who will do that," Jackson said.

Moore, the fifth-round draft pick from Tennessee who has been making both routine and spectacular plays since camp began, was working with the first team
Friday along with Darrius Heyward-Bey.

Hagan, whose 85 career receptions split between Miami and the New York Giants are the most of any receiver on the roster, signed the day camp opened Aug. 6 and produced almost instantly, showing himself to be a polished route-runner with good hands.

At 26, Hagan is the closest thing the Raiders have to a veteran presence.

"The guys are young and obviously, that's where I come in, as a veteran trying to help some of these younger guys, showing that work ethic and that habit of coming out and getting better every day," Hagan said. "Hopefully, the guys are learning."

Asked how Hagan could assimilate so quickly to a new offense, Jackson's response surely will be relayed to the rest of the receivers on the roster.

"He understands that instead of going in and playing Xbox at night and trying to figure out how to score on that video game, he goes in, takes his (play)book, opens it and works on it," Jackson said.

Moore and Hagan haven't missed a day of practice and have made the most of the extra work available because of injuries to Heyward-Bey, Jacoby Ford (broken wrist), Chaz Schilens (knee) and Louis Murphy (undisclosed).

Add Nick Miller to the mix, and that makes seven strong candidates on a team that rarely carries seven receivers and in most seasons keeps five.

"We're going to keep giving guys an opportunity to make plays, and guys that make them will get the most opportunities," Jackson said.
Jackson had not worked out his rotation for the 49ers game but said he probably would play the first team deeper into the game. The first-team defense got only six snaps against Arizona in the exhibition opener last week.
The Raiders went through a brisk 90-minute, no-contact practice heavy on work in the red zone and situations such as third-down conversion.
One difference Jackson has seen since the arrival of Rod Woodson as cornerbacks coach -- more physical play at that position.

"Contact courage is something he talks about all the time," Jackson said. "I do see our guys tackling, or being more involved in the ruckus than they have in the past."

 

[Johnny_Cakes]

Oakland Raiders receivers hope to make good impression against San Francisco 49ers

By Jerry McDonald

jmcdonald@bayareanewsgroup.com
Posted: 08/19/2011 03:26:17 PM PDT
Updated: 08/19/2011 10:38:49 PM PDT


Denarius Moore isn't the only Raiders wide receiver playing himself into position for a roster spot and playing time with his performance during training camp.

When the Raiders visit the 49ers on Saturday night at Candlestick Park, five-year veteran Derek Hagan plans on adding to an impressive three weeks and hopes to shake up one of the NFL's least productive corps of wide receivers.

"I didn't come here just to be here," Hagan said. "I came here to help this team win. It doesn't matter if I am starting or the third or fourth receiver."

Early indications are it's a good year to be a wide receiver in Oakland. The Raiders brought in offensive coordinator Al Saunders to upgrade the passing game, and the loss of tight end Zach Miller to free agency removed a security blanket for Raiders quarterbacks.

The last time the Raiders had a wide receiver finish with 1,000 yards and 70-plus catches was 2005, when Randy Moss had 1,005 yards and Jerry Porter had 76 receptions.

Last season, 16 wide receivers gained at least 1,000 receiving yards and 19 had at least 70 receptions.

Coach Hue Jackson expects things to change this year.

"Somebody will jump out of the pack and have a bang-up season, and I suspect there will be a couple of players who will do that," Jackson said.

Moore, the fifth-round draft pick from Tennessee who has been making both routine and spectacular plays since camp began, was working with the first team
Friday along with Darrius Heyward-Bey.

Hagan, whose 85 career receptions split between Miami and the New York Giants are the most of any receiver on the roster, signed the day camp opened Aug. 6 and produced almost instantly, showing himself to be a polished route-runner with good hands.

At 26, Hagan is the closest thing the Raiders have to a veteran presence.

"The guys are young and obviously, that's where I come in, as a veteran trying to help some of these younger guys, showing that work ethic and that habit of coming out and getting better every day," Hagan said. "Hopefully, the guys are learning."

Asked how Hagan could assimilate so quickly to a new offense, Jackson's response surely will be relayed to the rest of the receivers on the roster.

"He understands that instead of going in and playing Xbox at night and trying to figure out how to score on that video game, he goes in, takes his (play)book, opens it and works on it," Jackson said.

Moore and Hagan haven't missed a day of practice and have made the most of the extra work available because of injuries to Heyward-Bey, Jacoby Ford (broken wrist), Chaz Schilens (knee) and Louis Murphy (undisclosed).

Add Nick Miller to the mix, and that makes seven strong candidates on a team that rarely carries seven receivers and in most seasons keeps five.

"We're going to keep giving guys an opportunity to make plays, and guys that make them will get the most opportunities," Jackson said.
Jackson had not worked out his rotation for the 49ers game but said he probably would play the first team deeper into the game. The first-team defense got only six snaps against Arizona in the exhibition opener last week.
The Raiders went through a brisk 90-minute, no-contact practice heavy on work in the red zone and situations such as third-down conversion.
One difference Jackson has seen since the arrival of Rod Woodson as cornerbacks coach -- more physical play at that position.

"Contact courage is something he talks about all the time," Jackson said. "I do see our guys tackling, or being more involved in the ruckus than they have in the past."

 

[laker4lifeman]

I hope Ausberry makes the team.

 

[laker4lifeman]

I hope Ausberry makes the team.

 

[executive76]

The Oakland Raiders selected Terrelle Pryor, QB, Ohio State, in the 18th position of Round 3 of the 2011 NFL Supplemental Draft.

 

[executive76]

The Oakland Raiders selected Terrelle Pryor, QB, Ohio State, in the 18th position of Round 3 of the 2011 NFL Supplemental Draft.