In a season that holds as much future realism as this season, it was good to see that we had our rookies signed early, and all of them participating in our mini camps, and they will all be in training camp.
The whole league is awaiting the way Darren McFadden walks on the field. Most reporters were denying the fact that he was a sure fire running back, who is as explosive as anybody they have seen come out of the NCAA in years.
In the mini-camps, a lot of the defensive players for the Raiders were saying that he is extremely explosive, and how they are glad he is in the silver and black. With his addition we should see an increase in our running game, big time.
With this being JaMarcus Russell's first full training camp, there should be a big improvement in his ability to learn they playbook. From all the early reports, his arm strength is past phenomenal, closer to non-human like, in the way he gets velocity into the throw. It isn't like he played bad in his minimal time on the field last season, but the critics were harsh on him, mainly for holding out.
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In the mini-camps, a lot of the defensive players for the Raiders were saying that he is extremely explosive, and how they are glad he is in the silver and black. With his addition we should see an increase in our running game, big time.
With this being JaMarcus Russell's first full training camp, there should be a big improvement in his ability to learn they playbook. From all the early reports, his arm strength is past phenomenal, closer to non-human like, in the way he gets velocity into the throw. It isn't like he played bad in his minimal time on the field last season, but the critics were harsh on him, mainly for holding out.
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4 months ago
Greg please don't do this to me. I'm already about to explode. Can't wait any longer. Bring it.
4 months ago
THE RISE OF A NATION!!! HAS BEGUN !!! VIVA LOS MALOSOS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
4 months ago
I understand that receivers hate fast balls, because they are more likely to bounce off the chest. In another note, the fact that people are waiting to see McFadden, why would anybody be laughing. Most reports show him as best one to win rookie of the year, and probably to have the biggest impact on their team this year. We never wanted Dorsey, maybe a few did, but it was always McFabulous..
from 4 months ago
YUp, because you don't pass on players like McFadden, it is that simple. If McFadden wasn't available then yes we press those needs.
4 months ago
Mike,
Thanks for the 49ers update I am glad everything is going well. Now why don't you shut up and get ready for another fabulous season loser.
Joel
4 months ago
I think I will start writing my own blogs and and state the obvious like everyone else. It's looks pretty easy and there are always plenty of idots to add comments that are fans of other teams. Seems like anybody with a keyboard and connection to the internet can regurgetate information. Please, if you are going to write an article about the RAIDERS, tell the nation something freaking new!!!
from 4 months ago
do it, just don't fall a nickel short of production costs. Oh by the way, just because its a raiders article, doesn't mean its only for Raiders fans. It is to tell the rest of the leagues fans what is happening in the East Bay
4 months ago
I am impressed by the shear brilliance of Mike49er. Such insight and knowledge,
he must have years of NFL experience as Coach or Sports writer to have such a shrewd vision. OHhhhhhhhh that’s right he just another fan with a nickels worth of knowledge proving a biological fact, that opinions are like assholes. Some explain to Mike49er how the rest of that goes
4 months ago
49whiner mike
Didn't just say some thing about Raider fans always talking about the past????
"The great Bill Walsh, undisputed offensive genius, is shown on many films with him teaching Montana, Young, and others "NO, DO IT AGAIN. TOO FAST. SLOW THE BALL DOWN. has to have touch. Receivers have to be able to cradle the ball. Too fast and it bounces off their hands. DO IT AGAIN. SLOW IT DOWN."
"Oh..those two qb's mentioned? both IN THE HALL OF FAME..AND FIRST TIME EVER, IN THE NFL that two qb's, on the same roster, who played back to back went into the hall."
Hey loser take your own advice!!!!
First Did you even watch Mcfadden when he played in college? 80% of his fumbles came while returning kicks or at Qb. He will be playing running back for us.
Second most Raider fans are happy and looking for improvement this year,which should not be hard with are record last yr. what is wrong with that, I have not heard anyone say they are going to the Super Bowl.
Thrid just becuase your team does not look like it is going to improve, does not give you the right to try and bring down The Nation........
CW
from 4 months ago
49ermikey is the weekly victim of a "Ned (Nolan) and Zed (York)" Pulp Fiction type event every week...they call in "the gimp" (Trent Dilfer) to participate as well. For some reason, he is not restrained in Nolan's basement, he just voluntarily shows up every week hoping the 49er flag boys will be there to play as well, so cut him some slack.
from 4 months ago
It is a fact Mike that 80 % were in non running plays, or kick-offs. But where do you come up with "skinny pecil arms?" If his arms are skinny, whats normal? Hulk Hogan? Plus we don't care about your past, or what you accomplished in the 80's and 90's, because we are focused on the future
4 months ago
As the nation rises from the ashes all will tremble at our feet.
4 months ago
Once again, Mike49er, you have been exposed. Curtis above has outed you as a hypocrite, as you say Raiders fans live in the past and then back up a present-day argument by- what do you know?- referencing the 49ers past.
Of course, your response to Curtis has the usual "hilarious" putdowns and sarcasm in regard to McFadden. But why no reply to his question about your having watched him in college? The best- and most predictable- part is that you COMPLETELY IGNORE his comment and irrefutable evidence showing that you are, indeed, a hypocrite.
Just wanted to point that out. Let the "clever" rat-names and irrelevant ranting commence!
4 months ago
Great insults, Mike! Way to not address any facts with a reply totally unrelated to sports! I've posted a link to a forum for you to "embarrass" your fellow "faithful" for telling lies about the 49ers declining fan support. They must have even less credibility than me!
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4176/is_20041227/ai_n16357410
http://forums.49ers.com/messageboard/showthread.php?t=41267
Quotes from above forum-
"There will also be a lot Purple as the Viking travel well. What you will get is 30,000 solid faithful, 5,000 Viking fans, 10,000 fair weather fans that will leave at the half, and 15,000 empty seats."
"I already have season tix and our fans are horrible. They need a scoreboard to tell them when to cheer or when not too. They cheer during the offensive possesion when you're not supposed too. Oh yea and a lot of the fans leave at half time. Great fans."
4 months ago
Mike the 49er: Your ignorance astounds me.
4 months ago
See what I mean? I can que you like a donkey.
4 months ago
Mike49er: Calling you and idiot would be a insult to all stupid people. Never the less the post above solidify that your a very lonely person. Sort of like a shut in. Your probley sitting there in your panties getting off on your so call wit and insults. Well at lets your not getting anyone pregnant.
RAIDERS 2009 bring it
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