The Official Oakland Raiders 2011 Season Thread
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Kevin Boss - TE- Knee- Did Not Participate In Practice - Out
Michael Mitchell- S- Knee- Did Not Participate In Practice -Out
Louis Murphy- WR- Groin - Did Not Participate In Practice -Out
Darryl Blackstock- LB- Concussion- Full Participation in Practice - Probable
Derek Hagan- WR- Calf- Full Participation in Practice -Probable
Chris Johnson- CB- Groin- Full Participation in Practice -Probable
Taiwan Jones- RB- Foot - Full Participation in Practice -Probable
Chaz Schilens- WR- Knee - Full Participation in Practice -Probable
DeMarcus Van Dyke- CB-Ribs- Full Participation in Practice -Probable
Michael Mitchell- S- Knee- Did Not Participate In Practice -Out
Louis Murphy- WR- Groin - Did Not Participate In Practice -Out
Darryl Blackstock- LB- Concussion- Full Participation in Practice - Probable
Derek Hagan- WR- Calf- Full Participation in Practice -Probable
Chris Johnson- CB- Groin- Full Participation in Practice -Probable
Taiwan Jones- RB- Foot - Full Participation in Practice -Probable
Chaz Schilens- WR- Knee - Full Participation in Practice -Probable
DeMarcus Van Dyke- CB-Ribs- Full Participation in Practice -Probable
Oakland Raiders notebook: Defense to be less vanilla now that regular season's here
By Jerry McDonald
There was little evidence in the exhibition season that the Raiders have smoothed out the inconsistencies that made their defense one of the NFL's biggest enigmas a year ago.
Then again, there wasn't supposed to be.
When the Raiders visit the Denver Broncos Monday night, they'll have an actual defensive game plan tailored to an opponent. Starters won't come out after a few series, and those in down-and-distance packages will have specific roles.
"The things you saw in the preseason were very vanilla and there was not a lot of playing time for (the first team), obviously," defensive coordinator Chuck Bresnahan said. "We've gotten the practice time, and we're excited to get out there and show what we've got in Denver."
The evaluation period is over, and the Raiders return 10 of 11 starters with the notable exception of Nnamdi Asomugha. Yet getting a read on the Raiders as a defensive team is a hit and miss proposition, much like their play in 2010.
Against the AFC West, the Raiders gave up an average of 85.3 yards per game rushing. Against everyone else, they gave up 162.6.
The Raiders could be very good defending the pass, giving up 189.2 yards per game and a completion percentage of 53.0, both ranked second in the league. Oakland had 47 sacks, tied for second.
On the flip side, the Raiders had only had 12 interceptions, ranked 25th, and gave up 29 touchdown passes, the fifth-highest figure in the NFL.
The
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mission is to build on the strengths and smooth out the rough spots with roughly the same cast.
"It's pretty much the same guys as last year, we've practiced together, so obviously we know what we've got,'' middle linebacker Rolando McClain said. "It's about going out and proving ourself. That's the task at hand."
Defensive tackle Richard Seymour was making no excuses for the Raiders' first-team defense getting shredded for 223 yards in three possessions against New Orleans or a couple of other series where they gave up yards but few points in an 0-4 exhibition season.
"Obviously we didn't win our preseason games but we came out and played vanilla," Seymour said. "I think the game plan we've got in and understand what Denver tries to do and match up our strengths against them, we feel pretty confident going into this game."
Bresnahan is tight-lipped about specifics in terms of scheme, stressing the need to be consistent in stopping the run and letting everything else fall into place in terms of rushing the passer and forcing turnovers.
One wrinkle will be utilizing Michael Huff as a nickel corner, often working in the slot with Stanford Routt and Chris Johnson playing the outside receivers. That opens a spot for Jerome Boyd or Matt Guardano to play with Tyvon Branch at safety.
During training camp, Rod Woodson said the Raiders would be "multiple,'' an indication they could mix their pass coverages more often than in recent years.
The exhibition season provided two examples as defensive end Matt Shaughnessy fell into coverage and intercepted a pass from the 49ers Alex Smith, and Branch dropped into a zone and stole a pass from Seattle's Tarvaris Jackson at the goal line. If the Raiders are concerned about the loss of Asomugha, they're hiding it well. Routt will be scrutinized weekly because he assumed the role as the highest paid cornerback. Johnson is the man actually assuming Asomugha's position.
"Guys come and go in this league,'' Johnson said. "One person doesn't make a team. Nnamdi was a good player, but I feel we still have two good corners here. I don't think we're going to be slacking off at all since Nnam's gone."
Three players who haven't practiced all week -- tight end Kevin Boss (knee), wide receiver Louis Murphy (groin) and safety Mike Mitchell (knee) were listed as out and won't face Denver. All other players on the injury report were probable, meaning those three should be the only ones who miss the game because of injury. Brandon Myers, in his third year out of Iowa, will start at tight end.
By Jerry McDonald
There was little evidence in the exhibition season that the Raiders have smoothed out the inconsistencies that made their defense one of the NFL's biggest enigmas a year ago.
Then again, there wasn't supposed to be.
When the Raiders visit the Denver Broncos Monday night, they'll have an actual defensive game plan tailored to an opponent. Starters won't come out after a few series, and those in down-and-distance packages will have specific roles.
"The things you saw in the preseason were very vanilla and there was not a lot of playing time for (the first team), obviously," defensive coordinator Chuck Bresnahan said. "We've gotten the practice time, and we're excited to get out there and show what we've got in Denver."
The evaluation period is over, and the Raiders return 10 of 11 starters with the notable exception of Nnamdi Asomugha. Yet getting a read on the Raiders as a defensive team is a hit and miss proposition, much like their play in 2010.
Against the AFC West, the Raiders gave up an average of 85.3 yards per game rushing. Against everyone else, they gave up 162.6.
The Raiders could be very good defending the pass, giving up 189.2 yards per game and a completion percentage of 53.0, both ranked second in the league. Oakland had 47 sacks, tied for second.
On the flip side, the Raiders had only had 12 interceptions, ranked 25th, and gave up 29 touchdown passes, the fifth-highest figure in the NFL.
The
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mission is to build on the strengths and smooth out the rough spots with roughly the same cast.
"It's pretty much the same guys as last year, we've practiced together, so obviously we know what we've got,'' middle linebacker Rolando McClain said. "It's about going out and proving ourself. That's the task at hand."
Defensive tackle Richard Seymour was making no excuses for the Raiders' first-team defense getting shredded for 223 yards in three possessions against New Orleans or a couple of other series where they gave up yards but few points in an 0-4 exhibition season.
"Obviously we didn't win our preseason games but we came out and played vanilla," Seymour said. "I think the game plan we've got in and understand what Denver tries to do and match up our strengths against them, we feel pretty confident going into this game."
Bresnahan is tight-lipped about specifics in terms of scheme, stressing the need to be consistent in stopping the run and letting everything else fall into place in terms of rushing the passer and forcing turnovers.
One wrinkle will be utilizing Michael Huff as a nickel corner, often working in the slot with Stanford Routt and Chris Johnson playing the outside receivers. That opens a spot for Jerome Boyd or Matt Guardano to play with Tyvon Branch at safety.
During training camp, Rod Woodson said the Raiders would be "multiple,'' an indication they could mix their pass coverages more often than in recent years.
The exhibition season provided two examples as defensive end Matt Shaughnessy fell into coverage and intercepted a pass from the 49ers Alex Smith, and Branch dropped into a zone and stole a pass from Seattle's Tarvaris Jackson at the goal line. If the Raiders are concerned about the loss of Asomugha, they're hiding it well. Routt will be scrutinized weekly because he assumed the role as the highest paid cornerback. Johnson is the man actually assuming Asomugha's position.
"Guys come and go in this league,'' Johnson said. "One person doesn't make a team. Nnamdi was a good player, but I feel we still have two good corners here. I don't think we're going to be slacking off at all since Nnam's gone."
Three players who haven't practiced all week -- tight end Kevin Boss (knee), wide receiver Louis Murphy (groin) and safety Mike Mitchell (knee) were listed as out and won't face Denver. All other players on the injury report were probable, meaning those three should be the only ones who miss the game because of injury. Brandon Myers, in his third year out of Iowa, will start at tight end.
I'm happy with what we have gotten out of Gore the last pick in the 3rd round. Who everybody said stay away from because everyone thought he might have had a career ending injury in college. Why has McFadden been so injury prone?? The guy is a youngster and don't remember him having a history of medical problems prior to the NFL. Not trying to troll
Janos field goal was really a 64 yarder.. Raiders will appeal..
NEW ORLEANS – The greatest single player record in New Orleans Saints history may be in jeopardy.
Tom Dempsey’s 63-yard, game-winning boot is a lasting image of the Who Dat nation and one of the few bright spots in the team's otherwise bleak history until the 2010 Super Bowl win. And now that record might be eclipsed.
Demsey’s 1970 record field was tied by Denver’s Jason Elam in 1998 at Mile High Stadium. Monday night again in Denver, Sebastian Janikowski nailed a kick as time winded down at the end of the first half.
Initially ruled a 63-yarder, the Raiders, according to the San Francisco Chronicle, will appeal the spot, believing that Janikowski, in fact, hit a 64-yarder in the thin, mile-high air of Denver. It was a kick that Janikowski dreamed of, according to the Chronicle's Vittorio Tafur. Stay tuned.
http://www.wwltv.com/home/Dempseys-...Raiders-appeal-Jankowskis-kick-129732713.html
get him in tha record books!! watch the replay
NEW ORLEANS – The greatest single player record in New Orleans Saints history may be in jeopardy.
Tom Dempsey’s 63-yard, game-winning boot is a lasting image of the Who Dat nation and one of the few bright spots in the team's otherwise bleak history until the 2010 Super Bowl win. And now that record might be eclipsed.
Demsey’s 1970 record field was tied by Denver’s Jason Elam in 1998 at Mile High Stadium. Monday night again in Denver, Sebastian Janikowski nailed a kick as time winded down at the end of the first half.
Initially ruled a 63-yarder, the Raiders, according to the San Francisco Chronicle, will appeal the spot, believing that Janikowski, in fact, hit a 64-yarder in the thin, mile-high air of Denver. It was a kick that Janikowski dreamed of, according to the Chronicle's Vittorio Tafur. Stay tuned.
http://www.wwltv.com/home/Dempseys-...Raiders-appeal-Jankowskis-kick-129732713.html
get him in tha record books!! watch the replay
