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Randy · « **Reply #201 on:** June 10, 2013, 04:18:42 AM »

Bush was part of the same Oakland draft class as Russell and developed a strong bond with the much-maligned quarterback.

"A lot of people gave him a bad rap after his stint in Oakland. He wasn't put in good situations to become a good player," Bush said of Russell. "We had different coordinators. The line was changing every day. The receivers were changing. Me and him hung out," Bush said. "I would go to his crib and we'd play basketball together.

He just had a lot going on around him. But I still talk to him now. He's grown up a lot, changed. To my knowledge, he's been working out and doing good."

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-0610-bears-chicago-20130610,0,3900976.story

Randy · « **Reply #200 on:** June 08, 2013, 01:30:26 PM »

Jeff Garcia Says He Can Start for Oakland Raiders Right Now

When asked by Rich Eisen if he can still play today, Garcia replied, ”I’ll go to the Oakland Raiders right now and start for them.”

http://goldengatesports.com/2013/06/08/jeff-garcia-says-he-can-start-for-oakland-raiders-right-now/

Randy · « **Reply #199 on:** June 08, 2013, 01:27:44 PM »

John Clayton discusses JaMarcus Russell's workout with the Chicago Bears on Friday, and the chances he'll sign with a team before training camp

http://espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/story/_/id/9354014/source-jamarcus-russell-gives-solid-workout-chicago-bears-not-likely-sign-him

Randy · « **Reply #198 on:** June 07, 2013, 07:19:08 PM »

Bears have no plans to sign JaMarcus Russell
ProFootballTalk.com

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/07/bears-have-no-plans-to-sign-jamarcus-russell/

Autumn Wind Williams · « **Reply #197 on:** June 04, 2013, 06:37:31 PM »

Quote from: Autumn Wind Williams on June 04, 2013, 04:21:05 PM

(Randy's comment...."Alright! I was just gonna post this and found you did my work for me! I love it!")

No problem Randy! I don't mind contributing to this great raider nation website and urge everyone to do the same. I been sharing also each raidernation podcast show on my facebook page for almost a year now too.

Randy · « **Reply #196 on:** June 04, 2013, 05:58:42 PM »

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Autumn Wind Williams · « **Reply #195 on:** June 04, 2013, 04:21:05 PM »

The Wheelhouse with John Lund & Greg Papa interviewed Hue Jackson to tell his side of the Kaepernick story.

The former head coach of the Raiders and current assistant with the Bengals recalls the 2011 NFL draft and how close the Raiders came to getting Colin Kaepernick. He talks about how things would have been different if Kap would have been in Silver and Black and looks back on his time with Oakland.

But..."At The End Of The Day" The Raider Nation Is Moving On.

http://www.957thegame.com/topic/play_window.php?audioType=Episode&audioId=6405737

(Randy's comment...."Alright! I was just gonna post this and found you did my work for me! I love it!")

Randy · « **Reply #194 on:** May 29, 2013, 04:04:06 PM »

<a href="http://youtube.com/v/4GOgkbYUsNs" target="_blank" class="new_win">http://youtube.com/v/4GOgkbYUsNs</a>

JaMarcus Russell Reportedly Drawing Significant Interest From Multiple NFL Teams
Bleacher Report

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1654706-jamarcus-russell-reportedly-drawing-significant-interest-from-multiple-nfl-teams

Toecutter · « **Reply #193 on:** May 26, 2013, 11:10:35 AM »

Reborn in the desert are we? Who cares? He was a stop gap, nothing more, and that's exactly what he is in AZ. I hope he enjoys his new porous O line.

SROTBFM · « **Reply #192 on:** May 25, 2013, 10:18:42 PM »

Quote from: Randy on May 25, 2013, 08:12:59 PM

New Cardinals QB Carson Palmer feels reborn in the desert
Mike Silver, Yahoo Sports
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl--new-cardinals-qb-carson-palmer-feels-reborn-in-the-desert-134713131.html

Palmer Press Conference - OTAs (VIDEO)
http://www.azcardinals.com/videos-photos/videos/Palmer-These-opportunities-are-priceless/18865145-8628-4a68-a781-e17a1f4cf018

Carson Palmer looks sharp in OTAs (VIDEO)
http://www.azcardinals.com/videos-photos/videos/Carson-Palmer-Looks-Sharp-in-OTAs/55c3a0f5-f811-4a72-933a-fe86c0fbf7fa

Palmer will do fine in Az, hell he may evn do really well in Az but really, who cares? The Raiders move on, as they should, with an attempt to get the same or better production out of a younger guy. Whether it's Flynn or Pryor, doesn't matter, new regime they just need to move on.

Same as last year, I stil feel the O is good for 20 - 25 pts a game, we just need something, anything, out of the D to balance it out and keep us competitive.

Randy · « **Reply #191 on:** May 25, 2013, 08:12:59 PM »

New Cardinals QB Carson Palmer feels reborn in the desert
Mike Silver, Yahoo Sports

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl--new-cardinals-qb-carson-palmer-feels-reborn-in-the-desert-134713131.html

Palmer Press Conference - OTAs (VIDEO)
http://www.azcardinals.com/videos-photos/videos/Palmer-These-opportunities-are-priceless/18865145-8628-4a68-a781-e17a1f4cf018

Carson Palmer looks sharp in OTAs (VIDEO)
http://www.azcardinals.com/videos-photos/videos/Carson-Palmer-Looks-Sharp-in-OTAs/55c3a0f5-f811-4a72-933a-fe86c0fbf7fa

Randy · « **Reply #190 on:** May 23, 2013, 05:08:58 PM »

ESPN'S Trey Wingo claiming Raiders (not fans) orchestrated Charles Woodson rally
Levi Damien, SB Nation - Silver and Black Pride

http://www.silverandblackpride.com/2013/5/23/4359804/espn-claiming-oakland-raiders-not-fans-orchestrated-charles-woodson-rally

Raider Nation is informing Mr. Wingo of his mistake via Twitter:
www.twitter.com/#GetYoFactsStraight (his Twitter handle is @wingoz)

Randy · « **Reply #189 on:** May 20, 2013, 02:49:33 PM »

Moron Gives Himself A Steeler’s Logo Tattoo By Writing “Steeers” On His Leg
http://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/steelers-tattoo/

Autumn Wind Williams · « **Reply #188 on:** May 20, 2013, 03:00:32 AM »

Is it a rookie mistake or does he wish that he was drafted by the Raiders? haha!

http://boltbeat.com/2013/05/18/ummmmm-keenan-allen-thats-a-raiders-hat-on-your-head/

Randy · « **Reply #187 on:** May 16, 2013, 11:19:53 AM »

McClain's NFL retirement hard to explain
Jason Cole, Yahoo Sports

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl--rolando-mcclain-s-abrupt-nfl-retirement-hard-to-explain--222600735.html

Randy · « **Reply #186 on:** May 16, 2013, 11:15:52 AM »

McClain's heart wasn't in the game
Monte Poole, BayAreaNewsGroup

http://www.insidebayarea.com/raiders/ci_23249755/poole-rolando-mcclains-heart-wasnt-game

Autumn Wind Williams · « **Reply #185 on:** May 16, 2013, 06:56:56 AM »

One thing Slowlando McClown was right about when he became a jail bird, oops i meant a Raven. Is he will be the next Ray Lewis! By Being REEEtttttiiiiirrrreeeDD!!!!

Randy · « **Reply #184 on:** May 15, 2013, 01:56:43 PM »

Rolando McClain retires from NFL at age 23.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-rolando-mcclain-informs-ravens-that-he-will-retire-20130515,0,3631669.story?track=rss

Randy · « **Reply #183 on:** May 10, 2013, 11:47:02 AM »

Could Charles Woodson return to Raiders?
Paul Gutierrez, Comcast SportsNet

http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/paul-gutierrez/could-woodson-return-raiders

Randy · « **Reply #182 on:** May 10, 2013, 12:09:28 AM »

Charles Woodson on his future and why he's still on the market (VIDEO)
NFL Total Access

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/0ap2000000168179/Charles-Woodson-s-NFL-future

Randy · « **Reply #181 on:** May 08, 2013, 12:12:19 PM »

49ers hire former Raiders WR Ronald Curry as assistant coach
Steve Corkran, BayAreaNewsGroup

http://www.insidebayarea.com/raiders/ci_23184254/49ers-hire-former-raiders-wr-ronald-curry-assistant

Randy · « **Reply #180 on:** April 30, 2013, 04:56:51 AM »

Jets Release Tim Tebow
Yahoo Sports

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/jets-release-tim-tebow-122822442.html

Randy · « **Reply #179 on:** April 30, 2013, 04:53:12 AM »

Ex-Raiders Asst. Randy Hansen convicted of assault and battery
Associated Press

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9226578/former-oakland-raiders-coach-found-guilty-pismo-beach-beer-bottle-attack

Former Raiders coach Randy Hanson found guilty of battery
ProFootballTalk.com

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/30/former-raiders-coach-randy-hanson-found-guilty-of-battery/

Randy · « **Reply #178 on:** April 24, 2013, 06:10:33 PM »

Former Raiders Asst. Randy Hansen testifies in assault trial - Can't remember
CSNBayArea

http://www.csnbayarea.com/raiders/former-raiders-coach-cites-self-defense-drunken-felony-case

Randy · « **Reply #177 on:** April 23, 2013, 10:19:59 AM »

McClain’s time with Ravens could be ending, quickly
ProFootballTalk.com

McClain could be cut by the Ravens if they gave him a "one strike and you're out" deal. If he goes on wavers and no other team wants to give him a 3rd chance, he could be out of the league after 3 seasons.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/22/mcclains-time-with-ravens-could-be-ending-quickly/

Randy · « **Reply #176 on:** April 15, 2013, 07:29:54 PM »

Saints sign Seneca Wallace
ProFootballTalk.com

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/15/saints-sign-seneca-wallace/

Randy · « **Reply #175 on:** April 11, 2013, 06:14:06 PM »

Will JaMarcus Russell play in an NFL game in the future? (VIDEO)
Comcast SportsNet

http://www.csnbayarea.com/raiders/will-jamarcus-russell-play-nfl-game-future

Tokai Raider · « **Reply #174 on:** April 11, 2013, 12:54:37 AM »

Quote from: Randy on April 10, 2013, 11:00:12 PM

Rolando McClain signs with World Champ Ravens

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9155072/baltimore-ravens-agree-deal-rolando-mcclain-source

http://www.csnbayarea.com/raiders/report-mcclain-says-hes-joining-ravens

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/10/ravens-agree-with-ronaldo-mcclain/

wow. baltimore fans must be so excited to go from ray lewis to rolando mcclain ... ha ha ha ha ha. maybe they should sign jamarcus to backup joe flaccid.

Randy · « **Reply #173 on:** April 10, 2013, 11:00:12 PM »

Rolando McClain signs with World Champ Ravens

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9155072/baltimore-ravens-agree-deal-rolando-mcclain-source

http://www.csnbayarea.com/raiders/report-mcclain-says-hes-joining-ravens

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/10/ravens-agree-with-ronaldo-mcclain/

Randy · « **Reply #172 on:** April 09, 2013, 08:28:39 PM »

JaMarcus Russell shares ideal NFL comeback scenario
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/04/09/jamarcus-russell-nfl-comeback-scenario/2069203/

I don't know what JaMarcus Russell's personal trainers are using to calculate his body fat percentage, but this online BMI "Body Mass Index" calculator (link below) comes up with a slightly different answer.

Type in his height (6 feet 6 inches), weight (288 lbs), then click "Compute BMI".....and you'll get 33.3% body fat. Between 25-30% is considered "overweight". Above 30% is considered "obese". Oh, but he's only 15%....I forgot.

To be fair, the most accurate method is to weigh you in a tank of water. Otherwise, just using height and weight, there's no way of knowing how much of your weight is muscle and how much is fat. But still, I kind of doubt he's 15% body fat, even in a tank. Or on the moon!

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/obesity/BMI/bmicalc.htm

Randy · « **Reply #171 on:** April 08, 2013, 11:20:35 PM »

Report: Kelly signs with New England
Paul Gutierrez, Comcast SportsNet

http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/paul-gutierrez/report-kelly-signs-new-england-0

Randy · « **Reply #170 on:** April 08, 2013, 02:52:57 AM »

Stadium fans get look into locker rooms - "Enhancing the Fan Experience"
By BARRY WILNER, AP Pro Football Writer

Hey, NFL fans, here's a new view for you at the stadium: the locker rooms.

The NFL has ordered all teams to have cameras in their locker rooms next season, with video shown only on stadium scoreboards. It's part of Commissioner Roger Goodell's initiative for "enhancing the fan experience in our stadiums."

The videos will be available on team apps as well.

Each team will operate the cameras and will determine what is shown on the video boards and apps. The Cowboys already have been making such videos available to fans.

"Our philosophy is to always look for ways to improve," Goodell has said...

Complete story:
http://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Stadium-fans-get-look-into-locker-rooms-4409476.php

Tokai Raider · « **Reply #169 on:** April 04, 2013, 08:41:56 PM »

Quote from: RaiderWildeStyle on April 04, 2013, 01:03:45 AM

Quote from: Randy on April 04, 2013, 12:01:23 AM
JaMarcus Russell at the half-way point in his journey (has lost 27 lbs)
NFL.com
Russell's weight has reportedly dropped from 315 to 288. He wants to get to 270.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000156954/article/jamarcus-russell-drops-27-pounds-at-halfway-mark-of-comeback-effort

He looks like George Foreman getting ready to fight again

I lost 66 pounds in 10 months as part of my 2012 New Years resolution, surprised a guy that big cant shed more.

losing the weight is the easier part. can he study? can he stay awake during meetings? can he read defenses? can he not have his passes sail high so his receivers don't get killed reaching for them? this is all being hyped like some rocky comeback or karate kid bullshit. russell can wax on and wax off all he wants, but he showed absolutely zero leadership and the video doesn't show that being addressed at all. and those fierce looks when he's lifting weights ... where was that when he played for the raiders? he never looked that interested in anything, except maybe the skittles hidden in his pants.

Randy · « **Reply #168 on:** April 04, 2013, 02:53:03 PM »

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/mike-freeman/22007489/are-teams-taking-jamarcus-russell-comeback-seriously

RaiderWildeStyle · « **Reply #167 on:** April 04, 2013, 01:03:45 AM »

Quote from: Randy on April 04, 2013, 12:01:23 AM

JaMarcus Russell at the half-way point in his journey (has lost 27 lbs)
NFL.com
Russell's weight has reportedly dropped from 315 to 288. He wants to get to 270.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000156954/article/jamarcus-russell-drops-27-pounds-at-halfway-mark-of-comeback-effort

He looks like George Foreman getting ready to fight again

I lost 66 pounds in 10 months as part of my 2012 New Years resolution, surprised a guy that big cant shed more.

Randy · « **Reply #166 on:** April 04, 2013, 12:09:50 AM »

Tom Brady, Terrell Owens stage workout at USC
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000157106/article/tom-brady-terrell-owens-stage-workout-at-usc

Randy · « **Reply #165 on:** April 04, 2013, 12:01:23 AM »

JaMarcus Russell at the half-way point in his journey (has lost 27 lbs)
NFL.com

Russell's weight has reportedly dropped from 315 to 288. He wants to get to 270.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000156954/article/jamarcus-russell-drops-27-pounds-at-halfway-mark-of-comeback-effort

He looks like George Foreman getting ready to fight again

<a href="http://youtube.com/v/kzIGG_1ni5w" target="_blank" class="new_win">http://youtube.com/v/kzIGG_1ni5w</a>

Randy · « **Reply #164 on:** April 03, 2013, 11:55:07 PM »

Palmer: 'Raider Nation is unbelievable'
Paul Gutierrez, Comcast SportsNet

http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/paul-gutierrez/palmer-raider-nation-unbelievable

Randy · « **Reply #163 on:** April 01, 2013, 09:11:00 PM »

Former NFL Coach and player Jack Pardee passes away
ProFootballTalk.com

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/01/reports-jack-pardee-passes-away/

Randy · « **Reply #162 on:** March 29, 2013, 03:32:45 PM »

Kwame Harris: Playing in NFL and coming out as gay not "compatible"
Cam Inman, BayAreaNewsGroup

http://www.insidebayarea.com/stanford-cardinal/ci_22900334/kwame-harris-nfl-career-and-being-gay-not

Randy · « **Reply #161 on:** March 28, 2013, 01:49:09 AM »

Could the Cincinnati Bengals Swipe Darren McFadden from Oakland Raiders?
http://sports.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981863684

Randy · « **Reply #160 on:** March 27, 2013, 08:35:44 PM »

Ravens sign Michael Huff to 3-year deal
Associated Press

http://www.insidebayarea.com/raiders/ci_22882455/michael-huff-ravens-agree-3-year-deal

Randy · « **Reply #159 on:** March 25, 2013, 12:54:29 PM »

Shane Lechler speaking to the Houston media (VIDEO)

http://www.csnbayarea.com/video_content_type/lechler-mr-davis-offered-something-i-wasnt-turning-down

Randy · « **Reply #158 on:** March 24, 2013, 01:42:28 PM »

Tim Brown has some ideas about Cowboys WRs Dez Bryant & Miles Austin
ProFootballTalk.com

With Bill Callahan as their new offensive coordinator, the Cowboys won’t be inviting former Raiders receiver Tim Brown to practice any time soon. But in case anyone is interested in hearing what he thinks, Brown has some ideas about how Cowboys receivers Dez Bryant and Miles Austin can stay healthy.

Brown didn’t go so far as to say that Austin and Bryant are “sabotaging” their careers, but he does think they need to change their ways.

Complete story:
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/24/tim-brown-has-some-ideas-about-dez-bryant-miles-austin-injuries/

Randy · « **Reply #157 on:** March 21, 2013, 01:58:14 PM »

Player safety rules passed by NFL owners
http://www.sacbee.com/2013/03/21/5280483/player-safety-rules-passed-by.html

Randy · « **Reply #156 on:** March 21, 2013, 01:56:45 PM »

Report: Michael Huff to visit with Ravens
Comcast SportsNet

http://www.csnbayarea.com/raiders/report-michael-huff-visit-ravens

Randy · « **Reply #155 on:** March 20, 2013, 01:38:30 PM »

NFL eliminates tuck rule and bars ball carriers from using helmets for contact
BayAreaNewsGroup

Raiders owner Mark Davis strayed from the organization's history of abstaining on league votes and voted for eliminating the tuck rule. The vote was 29-1 with the Redskins and Patriots abstaining.

http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/matt-maiocco/tuck-rule-eliminated-nfl-rulebook

http://www.insidebayarea.com/raiders/ci_22831416/nfl-eliminates-tuck-rule-and-also-bars-ball

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/20/both-tuck-rule-abstentions-trace-to-tuck-rule-game/

Oakland Raiders laugh off 'tuck rule' change on Twitter
http://www.usatoday.com/story/gameon/2013/03/20/oakland-raiders-tweet-about-tuck-rule/2003037/

Randy · « **Reply #154 on:** March 19, 2013, 02:37:55 PM »

Former Raider Desmond Bryant sued for allegedly "terrorizing" Florida family
CSNBayArea.com

http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Allen-Recent-Additions-Will-Fit-Well-in-Raiders-New-Locker-Room/9087cd0a-4527-4360-843d-5a16b25bb08e

Randy · « **Reply #153 on:** March 18, 2013, 04:50:32 PM »

Matt Flynn Trade Rumors: Oakland Raiders and Buffalo Bills Options
Matthew Jussim, SportsWorldReport.com

http://www.sportsworldreport.com/articles/12094/20130318/matt-flynn-trade-rumors-oakland-raiders-buffalo-bills-options-new.htm

Randy · « **Reply #152 on:** March 16, 2013, 10:37:36 PM »

Louis Murphy signs 1-yr deal with NY Giants
ProFootballTalk.com

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/16/louis-murphy-lands-with-giants/