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(Message started by: Callie on Sep 19th, 2005, 7:24pm)
Title: Raiders In-Season Report
Post by Callie on Sep 19th, 2005, 7:24pm
Curry re-tears Achilles' tendon

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-raiders-curryhurt&prov=ap&type=lgns

"It took Curry more than eight months to return from the same injury last season."

Edit:  Check out Raider WR Alvis Whitted.  He looks good, and he's just been waiting for his chance.
Title: Re: Raiders In-Season Report
Post by Callie on Sep 20th, 2005, 9:56am
Curry out for the season!

http://www.insidebayarea.com/raiders/ci_3045423
Title: Re: Raiders In-Season Report
Post by Oakland4life on Sep 20th, 2005, 11:37am
Figures   :-/  So much for his "comeback" this year.
Title: Re: Raiders In-Season Report
Post by Callie on Sep 21st, 2005, 10:52pm
Gabriel will be back soon, Whitted is in the wings, Morant is only a rook - but a good one.

These are only the other guys.  Keep the faith, Raider Nation.
Title: Re: Raiders In-Season Report
Post by Callie on Oct 19th, 2005, 10:12pm
Moss unlikely to play against the Bills on Sunday:

http://www.carthagepress.com/articles/2005/10/19/apindex/sports/d8dbbrdg5.txt

Keep watching.  And play Porter if this happens and you can.  Also, Doug Gabriel and Courtney Anderson could benefit.

Just don't sell the farm on this one.  It is not certain how long this will last (it is the AFC West, they juke big time).  More news when I see it.
Title: Re: Raiders In-Season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 21st, 2005, 10:05pm
UPDATE - Moss likely OUT...  From "The REAL Feed":

Moss expected to miss Sunday's game against Buffalo (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/ABN3985557.htm)
The Sports Network: NFL (21.10.2005 19:19)
Title: Re: Raiders In-Season Report
Post by Callie on Oct 23rd, 2005, 12:03am
Tonight (Saturday night) Randy Moss is being called a game time decision!  I cannot find a decent link, which probably means that this is either coach speak or one of those things where he will be dressed and in for about one play.  (This has happend with R. Moss in the past).  Still and all, the med results showed that he only had bruises to his ribs and groin.  If you own Moss or Porter or Collins or Gabriel or Anderson, I would watch what happens.

Just meant as a heads up.  [smiley=stilldunno.gif]
Title: Re: Raiders In-Season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 24th, 2005, 4:46am
Well,... he played after all, huh???

...

[smiley=injury.gif] UPDATE from "The REAL Feed":

Raiders lose Woodson, Gibson to injury (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2201928&CMP=OTC-DT9705204233)
ESPN: NFL (24.10.2005 01:24)
Raiders' Woodson, Gibson likely out up to two months by Associated PressOAKLAND, Calif. -- Charles Woodson broke his right leg, and Derrick Gibson dislocated his left wrist Sunday, leaving the Oakland Raiders without two key starters in their secondary for up to two months. Coach Norv Turne...
Title: Re: Raiders In-Season Report
Post by DB on Oct 24th, 2005, 3:59pm
Is Doug Gabriel the real deal???   ?.?.?
Title: Re: Raiders In-Season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 24th, 2005, 5:23pm
I think, "YES!!!"
Title: Re: Raiders In-Season Report
Post by Callie on Oct 24th, 2005, 5:29pm
I agree with Steg.  Like I said elsewhere, he finds ways to make things happen when he gets the chance.

Porter drops the ball and should probably sit on benches just for now (but should not be dropped!).  Also, the Raiders took very big hits to the secondary Sunday (Woodson and Gibson out with injuries).  That may mean the need will be there to keep up with the scoring of opponents, and that probably means more touches for Gabriel (especially while Moss is not 100%).  ALSO, the O line seems to be GELLIIN'.  Collins spends too long in the pocket, but now he may have more time to do that.

Keep in mind that Whitted and Anderson will be in the mix.  Anderson may have seemed less active this week, but he was very busy with blocking duties.  The Bills have a good pass D and a bad run D.  Anderson was one reason that Jordan had such a good day.
Title: Re: Raiders In-Season Report
Post by DB on Nov 1st, 2005, 11:12am
What happened??? Was Gabriel hurt or did Porter just steal the thunder and seize the day???
Title: Re: Raiders In-Season Report
Post by Callie on Nov 1st, 2005, 6:57pm

on 11/01/05 at 11:12:34, DB wrote:
What happened??? Was Gabriel hurt or did Porter just steal the thunder and seize the day???


DB, this is total speculation.  But as Raider Nation, I watch my team a lot.

I've noticed that the Raiders have been doing what everyone else in the league who can are doing...surprises.  Maybe Turner has been taking Shanny lessons, I don't know.  But the Raiders have a whole lot of tools to play with, and their ability to mess with the game planning of their opponents makes sense for winning games.  It's just very difficult for FF players!

The thing about Moss is that he got hit on the head early and had problems.  What is that, three injuries?  Gabriel, so far, will be a guy who gets spotty weeks and big play options this year.  As for Moss, all along he has been doing big plays and then drawing coverage for the rest of the game.  Porter is always called a talented slacker.  It could be strategy, or it could be his realization that he needs to show up to keep getting the bucks.  The bottom line is that I didn't get the chance to see the coverage (no TV coverage), so if that was the issue I have no idea.  I do know that a lot of it looks like juking the opposition at this point.  Go Norv!
Title: Re: Raiders In-Season Report
Post by Callie on Nov 26th, 2005, 9:30pm
Raiders place Warren Sapp on injured reserve due to a torn rotator cuff:

http://www.nola.com/newsflash/sports/index.ssf?/base/sports-11/1133057652118240.xml&storylist=

For a 33 years old DT, this could be bad.  :(
Title: Re: Raiders In-Season Report
Post by Callie on Dec 5th, 2005, 6:22pm
If you own Kerry Collins, you better read this!

"Quarterback switch? Turner leans toward Tuiasosopo as starter"

"ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -- Marques Tuiasosopo probably will get his shot as Oakland's starting quarterback this week."

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-raiders-tuischance&prov=ap&type=lgns

Turner said:  "I wouldn't have brought it up if it wasn't something we're considering strongly...."

This is not carved in stone and may have been said to light a fire under Collins, but with the receivers and RB the Raiders have, it bears watching.  Also remember, it could only be for part of the rest of the way.  But Tui may be worth a pick-up on spec if you have the bench room.  ;)
Title: Re: Raiders In-Season Report
Post by Callie on Dec 7th, 2005, 4:35pm
I don't have a link yet, but NFL Network just announced that Marques Tuiasosopo is the starter in Week 14!

This comes from interviews with the QBs Collins and Tui.

Edit:  Here's the link, from the official Raider site:

http://www.raiders.com/default.jsp
Title: Re: Raiders In-Season Report
Post by captainpurple on Dec 7th, 2005, 5:23pm
I can only assume this is great news for Lamont Jordan owners.   Tui should be able to hit him for several check downs, and LJ2 will get a lot of run action anyway vs. the Jets.  
Title: Re: Raiders In-Season Report
Post by Callie on Dec 14th, 2005, 4:42pm
Collins back at starter over Tui!

http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/12/14/MNGKHG82P62.DTL

Tui didn't have much of a chance to show anything.  The O line collapsed on him all day long.  Tui is more moble, but he couldn't do anything with it while surviving that line.  In terms of fantasy football, now we're back to the bomb arm for possible deep strikes.  And Collins consistently puts up the yards.
Title: Re: Raiders In-Season Report
Post by steelkings on Dec 21st, 2005, 6:35am


Lamont Jordan doubtful !




http://www.fanball.com/fb/newsbreakers.cfm
Title: Re: Raiders In-Season Report
Post by StegRock on Dec 21st, 2005, 5:15pm
Following up with a little more of a detailed report from a LOCAL source on "the Gridiron Newsstand" regarding Jordan's turf-toe injury that has him doubtful for this week's game against Denver...

"Now Jordan may be out in Denver (http://www.insidebayarea.com/raiders/ci_3329529)"

Always remember that your FF research can be done efficiently, accurately, in depth and from a fantasy-neutral perspective, so that you can make up your own mind and develop your own fantasy insight(fulness), by way of our very own "the Gridiron Newsstand" and "The REAL Feed" page (http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/newsstand.htm).
Title: Re: Raiders In-Season Report
Post by StegRock on Dec 23rd, 2005, 3:56am
And, it's official...  Jordan's OUT this week...  From "The REAL Feed":

Raiders' Jordan out for Sunday's game vs. Denver (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2269231&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (22.12.2005 23:19)
Raiders' Jordan out for Sunday's game vs. Denver by Associated PressALAMEDA, Calif. -- Oakland Raiders running back LaMont Jordan remained sidelined with a turf toe injury and has been ruledout of Sunday's game against Denver, head coach Norv Turner saidThursday.Jordan, who is the first Oakland ...
Title: Re: Raiders In-Season Report
Post by StegRock on Jan 2nd, 2006, 5:33pm
Next up,... it's Norv who's unsure and not liking it...  From "The REAL Feed":

Staying or going? Turner wants to hear either way (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2277410&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (02.01.2006 11:25)
Raiders coach has head up despite four-win season by Associated PressALAMEDA, Calif. -- Norv Turner drove away from Raiders headquarters Sunday with plans on coming back Tuesday to begin player evaluations. The coach knows he could be cleaning out his desk that day instead."Obviously, I would...

Should he stay or should he go?  What do you think (Callie)?
Title: Re: Raiders In-Season Report
Post by StegRock on Jan 3rd, 2006, 5:37pm
Well, it's OFFICIAL according to the OFFICIAL source... available on "the Gridiron Newsstand"; Turner's out:

"Turner Relieved as Head Coach (http://www.raiders.com/newsroom/newsroomNewsDetail.jsp?id=23912)"
Title: Re: Raiders In-Season Report
Post by StegRock on Jan 12th, 2006, 1:15am
News on the coach-hunt front (there go those lyrical skillz [smiley=singin.gif] [smiley=jammaster.gif] again [smiley=whistle.gif])...  From "The REAL Feed":

Raiders interview Al Saunders to replace Turner (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/01/11/2020.ap.fbn.raiders.coach.search.1st.ld.writethru.0714/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (11.01.2006 22:36)
Title: Re: Raiders In-Season Report
Post by Oakland4life on Jan 12th, 2006, 4:56pm
Come on, I want PAT HILL!!!!  [smiley=coach.gif]
Title: Re: Raiders In-Season Report
Post by StegRock on Jan 12th, 2006, 6:54pm
An all-time great getting a look-see...  Currently topping "The REAL Feed":

Raiders interview Chargers' receivers coach James Lofton (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/01/12/2020.ap.fbn.raiders.coach.search.0494/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (12.01.2006 17:54)
Title: Re: Raiders In-Season Report
Post by StegRock on Jan 14th, 2006, 3:41pm
The Raiders are starting to really lean toward having another a "powwow" [smiley=chief.gif] with the Chief...  From "The REAL Feed":

Raiders favoring Chiefs' Saunders as next coach (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2292205&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (14.01.2006 12:48)
The Oakland Raiders head coaching favorite appears to be Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Al Saunders but his Kansas City line coach, Mike Solari might be a darkhorse candidate, as well as Fresno State head coach Pat Hill and San Diego Chargers receivers coach James Lofton, ESPN's Chris ...
Title: Re: Raiders In-Season Report
Post by StegRock on Jan 15th, 2006, 3:31pm
Okay,... a change of mind regarding the change in mind! [smiley=zenmaster.gif] ... ;) From "The REAL Feed":

Pirate swap? Raiders to interview Bucs' Marinelli (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2293320&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (15.01.2006 10:24)
After spending the first week of their search for a new head coach perusing candidates with credentials on the offensive side of the ball, the Oakland Raiders will turn to defense this week, with an interview set with Rod Marinelli of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.The much-respected defensive line co...
Title: Re: Raiders In-Season Report
Post by DirkDiggler on Jan 16th, 2006, 9:17am

on 01/15/06 at 15:31:16, StegRock wrote:
Okay,... a change of mind regarding the change in mind! [smiley=zenmaster.gif] ... ;) From "The REAL Feed":

Pirate swap? Raiders to interview Bucs' Marinelli (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2293320&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (15.01.2006 10:24)
After spending the first week of their search for a new head coach perusing candidates with credentials on the offensive side of the ball, the Oakland Raiders will turn to defense this week, with an interview set with Rod Marinelli of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.The much-respected defensive line co...


Per the article, Marinelli is also a candidate for the Detroit Lions gig.   My personal opinion is he does not get the head coaching job in either place.  

However, expect him to be a defensive coordinator somewhere next year.  He definitely will get that with all the league turnover......
Title: Re: Raiders In-Season Report
Post by Callie on Jan 19th, 2006, 3:42pm
Rumor quashed:

"Raiders defensive coordinator Rob Ryan will remain with the team after agreeing to a three-year contract extension Wednesday, ending speculation that he might be tempted to bolt to the New York Jets."

http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2006/01/19/SPGK2GPM071.DTL

Time will tell if this is good news or bad.  One Raider Nation camp insists that Ryan is always determined to field a base D with the wrong personel to do it.  Another camp keeps saying that he's getting it better and better, give him time.  I guess we'll see....
Title: Re: Raiders In-Season Report
Post by Callie on Jan 20th, 2006, 2:50pm
The Raiders may have found their next Gruden:

http://www.insidebayarea.com/raiders/ci_3416789

(If Petrino is really interested in the Raiders.)
Title: Re: Raiders In-Season Report
Post by Callie on Jan 20th, 2006, 5:59pm

on 01/20/06 at 14:50:23, Callie wrote:
The Raiders may have found their next Gruden:

http://www.insidebayarea.com/raiders/ci_3416789

(If Petrino is really interested in the Raiders.)


Never mind.  "Louisville's Petrino says he won't take NFL job"

http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10931793/

Just about every possibility, including Martz, is flying around.  No more posts from me on this until we see something.  Al Davis has a hisory of blowing smoke while he works on things behind the scenes.
Title: Re: Raiders In-Season Report
Post by DirkDiggler on Jan 20th, 2006, 7:30pm

on 01/20/06 at 17:59:07, Callie wrote:
Never mind.  "Louisville's Petrino says he won't take NFL job"

http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10931793/

Just about every possibility, including Martz, is flying around.  No more posts from me on this until we see something.  Al Davis has a hisory of blowing smoke while he works on things behind the scenes.


Nah, you can't stop Callie.  Keep the news coming.  I am facinated.  Since Al Saunders was not the man, I have no idea where Davis will go.  In MY opinion, he should go after Haslett....
Title: Re: Raiders In-Season Report
Post by Callie on Jan 24th, 2006, 3:01pm
I wonder how many people expected to hear this.  [smiley=itllbeok.gif]

"Moss said Monday on Sporting News Radio that he would welcome Culpepper in Oakland despite the pair's differences during their final year together in 2004."

http://www.startribune.com/510/story/200845.html

"One thing I have come to figure out," Moss said, "is that this game that we play has gotten me and Daunte kind of distant. But, I think about reuniting us, or something like that, and taking it to another level. I'm not saying he is going to become a Raider, but if there was any interest in bringing him to Oakland, I've got my arms open to anybody who wants to come out here and win a Super Bowl. That's what I'm working for."

One thing I keep seeing from Raider Nation folks when they're talking about the possibility of Culpepper becoming a Raider - "The first thing I want to know is how Randy Moss feels about it."  Guess they don't want their own little T.O./McNabb drama.  ;D
Title: Re: Raiders In-Season Report
Post by StegRock on Jan 27th, 2006, 7:31pm
Martz to "some quarterback (Culpepper???)" to Moss...  That's the buzz...  From "The REAL Feed":

NFL notes: Could Martz be next coach of the Raiders? (http://www.sacbee.com/content/sports/football/raiders/story/14120841p-14949964c.html)
(27.01.2006 17:42)
Former St. Louis Rams head coach Mike Martz met with Raiders owner Al Davis on Thursday, presumably about the team's head coaching vacancy or another coaching position with the team.
Title: Re: Raiders In-Season Report
Post by Callie on Jan 29th, 2006, 3:56pm
Martz won't coach Raiders.

http://timesheraldonline.com/ci_3450527

"The Raiders are believed to be in a holding pattern until after the Super Bowl. After the game, they will probably take a serious run at Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt, who is not available to be interviewed until after the game. The extent of Whisenhunt's interest in the position is not known."

And....

"There have also been reports the Raiders are planning to interview former New York Giants' coach Jim Fassel at some point this week, a report the club has not confirmed."
Title: Re: Raiders In-Season Report
Post by Callie on Feb 9th, 2006, 7:43pm
"Whisenhunt, Petrino not interested in Raiders vacancy"  EITHER!

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/02/09/bc.fbn.raiders.coachsea.ap/index.html

"The Raiders could also try to interview Baltimore offensive coordinator Jim Fassel, who led the Giants to the Super Bowl following the 2000 season with Raiders quarterback Kerry Collins at the helm."

Getting Dicey....  Wonder what Al has in mind.   ?.?.?

Well, Al does like his legacies:

"It is unclear what direction the Raiders will go in now. They could turn back to Shell, who had a 54-38 record with the Raiders and led the team to the AFC championship game following the 1990 season. Shell was fired after going 9-7 in 1994, a move Davis has said he regretted.

"Shell, currently the senior vice president of football operations and development for the NFL, had a winning record in four of his five complete seasons. The Raiders have had only three winning seasons since his firing and are just 13-35 the past three seasons."
Title: Re: Raiders In-Season Report
Post by Callie on Feb 11th, 2006, 12:19am
"Art Shell hired as Raiders head coach"

Wow!!!!

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-raiders-shell&prov=ap&type=lgns

More later!!!


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