Tom Cable and JaMarcus Russell: Both in The Same Boat

As much as the Raiders would like for JaMarcus Russell to come forward and have a great season, there is one man who wants him to win more than anyone else.

For Tom Cable, it’s job security.

Tom, who now has his head buried in books and scanning films to figure out which players are going to be cut, is hoping the JaMarcus can take the team he gives him, heads into the season and can produce a good, decent season.

Tom Cable knows this, because he also knows the taskmaster, Al Davis is watching.

The team does have some talented players. Some WR options, a couple great TEs, and a RB group that can eat the clock. The offensive line could stand some refinement but JaMarcus can solve his own problems the team can move forward and get back to being respectable.

For JaMarcus, it could also be considered his career on the line, too.

When drafted, the Nation looked at this behemoth of a player and wondered if we could use him as a fullback. He’s strong enough, and he wouldn’t have to hang onto the football. But i digress, Russell is here to try and lead the team back from the nightmare of 2006. He had to deal with a coach that wanted him to fail, an offense at time that was suspect and at times leaky.

Around the league, people hinge on QBs and the “third year” as being a breakout season for rookies, the year it all comes together and makes the team their own. Russell already has shown he can find some targets on a regular basis, one example being Zach Miller…to step up, he needs these sort of numbers from each receiver, all over the field.

If he needs something to draw inspiration from, all he has to do is look up the file of Alex Smith, across the bay, and how a first round pick can go wrong….and then don’t follow the example.

If Russell can go out, perform well and give the Raiders an 8-8 season, it will silence a lot of the doubters and critics…the playoffs, and some doubters might eat crow for a month.

If he can’t, and blunders horribly, both him and Cable may be forever linked as disasters…and the nightmare will continue.

Good luck, Russell. Good luck, Cable.

 

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Oakland Raiders and The Quest For 53: Tight Ends

For a team, the Tight End has two primary purposes. The first, is an extra blocker to keep the quarterback safe and alive. His second purpose is to keep drives alive as an extra man in the field, open down field for a quick first down. For the Raiders, they have been blessed in this degree with players such as Dave Casper and Todd Christensen. Today’s team has four players looking for a spot or two on the final roster.

The first player to mention is Zach Miller. Zach in the last two years has been great, helping move the chains often, having 100 catches and over 1000 yards. So far in the preseason he has eight catches and 74 yards. Zach is a lock to make the team, and should be a good asset for the team, years to come.

The second player on the roster is Tony Stewart. This experienced player has served both as an emergency starter and a player on special teams and so far in the preseason has two catches and a touchdown. Tony is a viable option, but it also would depend on how his competition progresses behind him if he makes the club.

The third player of mention is Darrell Strong, a second year player for the Raiders. They thought highly of him in training camp last year and moved him up to the practice squad and then to the active roster for two games last year. He has had one catch in limited action. In this case, the Raiders may have to test each one out Thursday, otherwise Darrell may be back on the Practice squad again.

The last player is Brandon Myers, out of Iowa. This person has been a fun sight, seven catches, 111 yards and a touchdown in three games. People would enjoy seeing him and Miller pair up for two TE sets and slowly march down the field. If any of the three have an inside track, Myers should have it.

If Oakland can afford to use two TE, Myers and Miller could be a match made in heaven. Tony Stewart as said before may be regulated back to special teams. Darrell Strong, unless he can prove something to Tom Cable, may be gone after the last round of cuts is announced.

Oakland Raiders and the Quest for 53: The Wide Receivers

On the team, this is a key component. Useful should the running game bog down, the wide receivers help keep defenses honest and protect the offense from teams’ “stacking the box”. Sometimes teams design the offense to run exclusively around these players or a coach might try a more balances approach.

For the Oakland Raiders, JaMarcus Russell’s maturity is going to be measured on how well these players respond and if needed, can help out the team as a whole.

With one day remaining before the first cutdown of rosters, it will be interesting to see if any of the players mentioned are done early. As of right now the Raiders.com web site is showing 10 total players fighting for a number of positions. One still listed, Samie Parker, was recently released.

Our first candidate, Chaz Schilens is a frustrating choice. Not because of what he does, but because he had all the earmarks of a WR option for the Raiders. But because he will be missed, as he was injured in practices with the 49ers. Breaking a bone in his foot, at the time the diagnosis was four to six weeks out, he will be sorely missed.

As of right now, his position on the roster is pretty secure, as the team awaits his return.

Our second player, Darrius Heyward-Bey, was our much talked about draft pick. While showing he does have some speed, getting open and making the catches seems to be the next step up for him. Granted you won’t expect him to catch everything or beat double coverage, but I have hopes he can mature quickly.

If injuries haunt us again, he’ll be asked to step up and deliver. I can imagine his roster spot is secure as well, as Al’s new toy is going to be on prime time TV in week one. If he starts or not, is a different question entirely.

Our third player, Javon Walker is hoping to put an ugly season behind him. Javon arrived in Oakland with a large contract but thinks quickly went south. First was the incident in Las Vegas, then came the information he wanted to retire in which Al Davis talked him out of.

Then injured, he would end the season on the IR and many fans felt he was deserving of the worst free agent signing in history. Javon came back this offseason, having a mystery medical procedure, and finally saw some action in sunday’s loss to the Saints. With a healthy contract, odds are good he will be on the team for week one.

Starting depends on who else makes up the options, as he could play the number one spot.

Our fourth player, Johnnie Lee Higgins had a nice coming out season last year. As a punt returner and wide receiver, he proved to be able to score from both places and helped energize the fans for this season. So far in preseason though, his numbers haven’t been huge.

A number of passes have been thrown in his direction, but not have been completed. Some could attribute this to the team concentrating on testing out other players, or teams locking in on him, after his speed was showcased on several clubs last year. Odds are good, Higgins will be with the Raiders, and may start depending on how deep the field is.

Our fifth player, Johnathan Holland is a second year player for the Raiders and so far has been lightly used. On Sunday, he provided the best highlight for the Raiders when he broke loose for a 43 yard touchdown.

It might give him a break on the first round of cuts, but I think the Seattle game will determine if he’s with us on the first week. Odds are against him right now.

Our sixth player, Louis Murphy I think has some good promise in the NFL. Determined to get yardage, right now he leads the team with 158 yards and the WR group with seven catches. The primary issue that needs to be worked on is hanging onto the ball, as witnessed on Sunday.

Granted, his spirited play to get up after being untouched was refreshing, the fumble made you want to pull your hair out. Odds are good he will be with the team on week one.

Our seventh player, Nick Miller is at a crossroads. In training camp he looked sharp, and does have three catches for 61 yards. However a late fumble against the 49ers on a return dropped his stock somewhat.

The Raiders might place him on the practice squad, as an insurance policy if something happens during the season, if they don’t keep him on the roster. Our eighth player, Shawn Bayes, hasn’t been seen any gametime for the Raiders. Due to depth, this player probably will be gone, before the Seattle game.

Our ninth player, Todd Watkins, is in the same boat as Nick Miller and Johnathan Holland. There is talent there, but how far can it take him? He has 30 yards receiving on two catches, but looked decent in camp. He may last until the Seahawks game, but he will need more effort to secure a spot on the roster. Odds are against him right now.

Our 10th player, Will Franklin has one of our team’s touchdowns. Since then, though he has had only one more catch. He almost scored the go-ahead two point conversion against the 49ers this year, but it went incomplete.

With other players ahead of him, I don’t see him being with the club on week one. He might be around for Seattle though as an extra player.

A lot of how these players perform do hinge on how they handle JaMarcus Russell’s throwing. It also goes to the point if they can work within the system Tom Cable has in mind. You can also expect this team to keep an extra player, due to Chaz Schilens being out to start the season.

So, I see Javon Walker, Johnnie Lee Higgins, Chaz Schilens, Louis Murphy, Darrius Heyward-Bey and Nick Miller making the team. Johnathan Holland might make it if Miller loses favor and goes to the Practice squad. Todd Watkins also hinges on the Seattle performance, but could be placed on the practice squad as well.

Shawn Bayes and Will Franklin will probably be cut.

Oakland Gets a Wakeup Call…Is It Going To Be Enough?

From the words around the internet right now you’d think the Raiders just went 0-16.

Folks, calm down….it was one game.

For that matter, it was a preseason game, which ranks it somewhere with obscure memories of pro-bowls and that American Bowl played in Berlin.

This was a game that was set up to measure how far the team had developed, how far the team has to go and what needs help.

And contrary to the score, not everything was horrible.

JaMarcus Russell threw for over 150 yards. Both Zach Miller and Louis Murphy had over 70 yards in catches.

But the biggest problem today was Oakland self-destructed at the worst time.

Three fumbles were lost, 10 penalties for 94 yards were assessed. Although a few seem odd, such as a holding call against the Raiders, when the referee didn’t know which side of the field the Raiders were on.

We did not have a good day at third down. We managed one first down, in 10 tries. Granted, a first down should be expected from 1-3 yards away but if you are looking at a third and 14, it’s going to be tough to convert.

I’m hoping Tom Cable approaches his next meeting, quietly enters the room….and flips a table. Then, once he has everyone’s attention, he forces everyone to watch the game again and figure out how to prevent a recurrence of this game in Seattle next week.

I am still hopeful for the team…the regular season is still over two weeks away.

But time is running out.

Oakland Raiders and The Quest For 53: The Running Backs

With a solid quarterback, there is always a safety outlet. If the quarterback is dealing with problems on timing, speed or accuracy, this group of players becomes just that much more important.

These are the players that have the task of killing time, ball control, those difficult third and one calls or pulling of complex plays designed for long gains.

For the Raiders, this is a field that holds a lot of promise for the team, the fans and the coaches. Again, the problem resides in how many of these will be donning a home jersey for the Raiders on Monday night against the Chargers?

On the Raiders roster from www.raiders.com shows five presently on the roster.

Our first player is Michael Bush who is entering his second year of playing time. After missing the first season in the NFL recovering from a broken leg sustained at Louisville in 2006. Last season the Raiders used him in different situations but when given the choice, he proved on ill effects. Last season in week 17, he ran over a Tampa Bay team on the road and ended a playoff-bound team’s chances. In the preaseason so far, Michael has 33 yards on five carries. Odds for him being on the roster? 100 percent.

Probably the biggest problem the Raiders have in the running game, comes from which player do you start. MIchael Bush is strong and can make holes at times. Darren McFadden, the number four overall pick in 2008 out of Arkansas also is talented. His ability comes from being able to find a hole, and simply outrun anyone. Against Dallas, the Raider Nation was able to witness some of this speed with a 45 yard burst, the longest on the ground this preseason. For some clubs it would be nice to have an ala carte choice, do you take the big brute running back, or the seam specialist? Odds for him being on the roster? 100 percent.

Our third player has years of experience. Playing during horrible seasons, sometimes he was the only one showing promise. To top it off, he led the club the last two years in rushing. This is Justin Fargas. While not as flashy as the first two, Justin has his own brand of hard-headed running that coaches love. Straight ahead, make a hole but if he gets through the line he can be hard to bring down. In two straight seasons Fargas was called on as the workhorse, first when LaMont Jordan went down and then when Darren McFadden was out with turf toe. This preseason, the major factors that are hurting his chances are a lack of production from his small number of chances and the better production from Louis Rankin. Odds for him being on the roster? 75 percent.

Our fourth player is, as mentioned Louis Rankin. For Rankin, this is more of a homecoming, as he played football at Lincoln High at Stockton, California. Last season the Raiders felt highly enough about this young man that they added him to the practice squad after three decent games in the preseason. In 2009, his performance has also turned heads of the coaches, as he helped the Raiders beat the Cowboys with 31 yards on the ground, 19 yards in the air and a touchdown. The one item that people will be watching for tonight, is to see if Tom Cable will let Rankin have more practice against first team defenses. It should go a long way into determining if either he or Fargas gets the nod for the spot. Odds for him being on the roster? 50 percent.

Our last player has been handling cleanup duties for the Raiders late in the game. However he does have one thing the other four don’t and that is playing on a Super Bowl winning team. Gary Russell was with the Steelers last year and scored a touchdown in the game. However, Russell’s team with the Raiders has been viewed more as a cleanup role, witnessed by his 44 yards against the scrubs in Dallas. As his regular season numbers show, with 3 touchdowns and 98 yards total, his only chance at hanging on is as a short yardage specialist. Odds for him being on the roster? 10 percent.

The factors that affect every player on the roster is dependent on each other. How many quarterbacks are needed? How many running backs? Wide recievers? Tight ends?

For the Raiders, if they can afford the four, I would go with Bush, McFadden, Fargas, Rankin. and Russell is cut, most likely on the first of September.

If the Raiders can afford only three players, I think the Raiders will cut Fargas (or try to trade him), and go with Bush, McFadden, and Rankin. They would hold Fargas as long as possible.

Oakland Raiders and The Quest For 53: The Quarterback

As the Raiders start preparing for the regular season, position battles will be fought for the purpose to make the team. Some players will be competing against one another, some will compete against time but most of the players all want to simply be one of the 53 players on the team roster after the final cutdown phase occurs.

From information via the Raiders, each position will be evaluated from the team standpoint. Obviously carrying multiple players for a simple position would not warrant consideration. But some positions, an injury is all that separates a player from the bench to full-time work.

The first position that is being covered is the quarterback. In football terms this is the most important position for the offense, because if the quarterback can’t throw, move the chains, hand off or think quickly, a team can stall on drives, the defense will stall out.

Being in charge of multiple plays, reading defenses, studying tape and working on the fundamentals, this all makes up the quarterback position.

For Oakland, this choice was already made when JaMarcus Russell was named the starting QB by Tom Cable. It was almost a given, considering how much time Jeff Garcia had lost in the preseason to injury and other events.

But with JaMarcus Russell locked up as the starter, what is in store for Jeff Garcia, Bruce Gradkowski and Charlie Frye?

For Jeff Garcia, the next two games will prove pivotal that he still has the skills. In a short drive against the 49ers, Garcia was effective, using every target well, until an errant throw to Johnnie Lee Higgins deflected into an interception to end his night. in six throws he completed three passes for 18 yards. Odds are good based on his experience and time in the NFL, he’ll remain second on the depth chart.

Gradkowski, who had a perfect third quarter against the 49ers, has been impressive against both the Cowboys and 49ers, and has 12 completions for 205 yards and two touchdowns. His stats this preseason are better than JaMarcus Russell, however this can also be attributed to his playing against second or third team defenses. It would be interesting to see if Cable would have a contest between Bruce and Jeff for the number two spot on the depth chart, but it would take a major failure on Garcia’s part for him to lose the number two spot.

Lastly, is Charlie Frye. Charlie had some good points and some bad points from the preseason. He led the team in rushing against the 49ers, with 16 yards with most of it coming during the touchdown scramble late to bring the Raiders within a point of tying it up in the fourth quarter. He also has a better completion percentage than Garcia or Gradkowski. On 17 attempts he has 10 completions for 127 yards. The two items that bring mention was the interception he threw in the fourth quarter against the 49ers that set up the go-ahead touchdown and his failed attempt at a two point conversion, with an incomplete toss to Will Franklin leaving the Raiders down by one.

Overall, the Raiders will probably not keep a fourth quarterback on the team and barring any major changes or injury, the depth chart will show

Jamarcus Russell-Jeff Garcia-Bruce Gradkowski

Charlie Frye(released)-last roster cuts

Raiders’ Potent Offense, Vulnerable Defense Recall High-Flying AFL Days

Sometimes repeated nature can be good for learning.

Oakland, which has been slowly building back after the 2006 crash, has been assembling pieces for a team. A draft pick here, a free agent there, sometimes a step back when things don’t work right…it’s all supposed to lead to progress.

For Oakland, it has seen the win total go from two to four to five, with differing opinions on the season. Some think the Raiders are heading for three wins, some to 8-8, or some a playoff berth.

One item that is worth looking at is how the offense will become the drive this team needs.

On the ground, it can’t be stated enough that we are stacked with weapons. Michael Bush, Darren McFadden, Justin Fargas, or Louis Rankin—this is the type of offense to build around. Time-killing and steady, Oakland had the ball for over 30 minutes of game time against the Cowboys. Switching to an air attack for different reasons, the Raiders only held control for 21:16

If the point comes that the Raiders have the lead late, it’s a simple rule…run out the clock.

In the passing lanes, it’s a little more wide open due to Chaz Schilens’ injury. As bad as it is, it’s not the season-killing injury some would believe, but it forces everyone to step up in the passing game. JaMarcus Russell so far has 13 completions in 20 passes, averaging over 60 percent on his completions, one touchdown, and no interceptions.

His choices of targets range all over the field. Zach Miller or Brandon Myers, Louis Murphy or Johnnie Lee Higgins, or even Darrius Heyward-Bey when he gets into his groove, can catch. Even Javon Walker seems determined to contribute this year.

For all this offense, the glaring aspect comes from the defense.

Against the run, the Raiders have been unable to stop anyone. The 49ers, who used a number of different backs, had over 100 from Glen Coffee, almost 100 from Michael Robinson, and didn’t have Frank Gore in but for two carries.

Another problem lies in the cornerbacks—not in who the starters are, but should Nnamdi Asomugha go down injured and Chris Johnson be unable to cover the slack, the team could run into trouble.

With this one team, you could see a high-scoring team and a team giving up a lot of points in the process.

For the historians, this sounds like the AFL days all over again.

The Oakland Raiders, Winning and Losing Is a Catch Away

Last night’s game could be summed up by saying that winning and losing is decided by inches.

For the Raiders, I hope that they remember how close that is.

After the Raiders had gained a 14-3 lead, they suddenly came apart, letting the 49ers go ahead 21-14. Charlie Frye, who earlier had thrown an interception to start a drive, managed to score the final points of the game on a scramble.

Then in a gutsy call, he went for two, only to have an incomplete pass leave the score 20-21. The Raiders had two last chances, one on a punt that was muffed by Nick Miller and when the Raiders failed to stop the 49ers on a third-and-10 with less than two minutes, the game was done.

Some items did look good, some bad, and some…need a lot of work.

For the Good, the Raiders appeared to take their search for a new lead WR with Chaz Schilens out. Brandon Myers stepped up with four catches for 75 yards and one touchdown. Next up was Louis Murphy, with two catches and another TD, from 24 yards out. An assorted cast of running backs and Zach Miller also got into the act, as nine different players caught passes.

JaMarcus Russell, for his excitability, did have a nice recovery when Robert Gallery and Cornell Green both set the team back big time. On a long play, Russell found Louis Murphy all alone in one side of the end zone for a quick six points. It still disturbs me that Russell can’t convert from the red zone. A good solution in this case, might be for him to just complete from the deep area, at 25 yards and out.

The Bad, of course came in interceptions, muffs and injuries. Jeff Garcia was looking decent until he overthrew Johnnie Lee Higgins and was picked off by Allen Rossum.

Next up was Scott McKillop whose pick of Bruce Gradkowski set up another 49er touchdown in the 4th quarter.

And lastly was Charlie Frye, who on his first snap of the game was picked by Carlos Thomas. This led to the 49ers’ touchdown drive that they took the lead on.

And of course just when you think the Raiders could get back into it…Nick Miller’s muffed attempt at a punt snuffed out a major chance for a comeback…a couple plays later, came a first down and the game was done.

In terms of ugly, one simply has to look at our effort against the run. Frank Gore, who was used sparingly, got to watch Glenn Coffee on different occasions rush for 129 yards, with a 30 yard burst as his major gain. Michael Robinson, who put on a rushing clinic during the third quarter piled up 97 yards of his own. Without a good block by Ricky Manning, another first down could have lead to a 49er touchdown. Instead, they had to settle for a 51 yard field goal attempt, that was missed by Joe Nedney.

Also of note, Kirk Morrison was taken out early due to a elbow injury…two to three weeks, might cost him against the Chargers.

The one bright spot that was fun to watch was Ricky Brown’s pick and run on a Alex Smith pass. Sadly, he failed to score, getting tackled by the quarterback to end the play. The play might best be said as how the game went…a great play…but on four downs, Oakland didn’t score.

A field goal, would have won the game.

Oakland and The Test: Preseason Game Against The 49ers

For some teams playing football right now, it is a test to make themselves better, by finding out what parts will help the team the most.

For the Oakland Raiders, the test comes with an extra page on how to elevate to the next level. In the past week, the Raiders went from a nice peak, having won a home game against the Cowboys, to dealing with injury, a coaching fight and bad publicity.

For this team, every action will be looked at, scrutinized and questioned, some would say unfairly. Is it the players who are at fault for a fight that broke out? For Chaz Schilens getting hurt? Or for the media finding nothing better to write about?

Each factor seems to feed on the other and the only way that the naysayers can be silenced, is the same way as before.

With a good, solid win.

Granted, this is just the preseason. For Oakland and the 49ers, it’s only the second week of preseason, with two more weeks to follow. In that same timeframe, the Raiders have to solve several issues, including how to replace Chaz Schilens, should the team try to ease Justin Fargas out to pasture and what else can be done with the defense.

On the first look, the Chaz Schilens injury hurts, considering how well he had progressed with JaMarcus Russell. Timing was good, position was good and he could catch anything thrown around him, a dream for a coach. With his loss, the Raiders have a couple options, including using a two Tight End set, giving Darrius Heyward-Bey more looks, experimenting with Darren McFadden as an added WR or, if all else fails, focusing on the running game.

For the running back issue, it is a crowded field to work with. Bush and McFadden looked ready to start the season, as Justin Fargas looked, well…stopped. One carry, two yards, not a lot to gauge from an evaluation standpoint. Starting against Dallas’ starting defense, not a lot could be expected from Fargas, but as well, Louis Murphy ran for a good clip later in the game. In Saturday’s game, it will be interesting to see how carries are handed out, but it will be a hard choice for the Raiders if they decide that Justin Fargas is no longer worthwhile.

For the defensive issue, the Raiders are looking at some good points and some glaring problems. For one, Stanford Routt is not a solution and it is surprising that the team has kept him around. Some help has been brought in, Ricky Manning at cornerback for one and Rashad Baker at safety as another will help the secondary in different ways. For Manning, it gives the Raiders a better option if Chris Johnson or Asomugha come up hurt and Baker’s addition will help until Michael Mitchell is both ready to play, and play well. It would be a bad mistake to rush him, risk him to injury and then have him miss an entire season for an unimportant game in the preseason.

The second issue that is coming up is how the defensive line fills out. Rumors have circulated that Kirk Morrison could move, even though by his words, a switch would be rough. Ricky Brown seems determined to prove he can play and a lot hinges on if Jon Alston can heal up in time, Isaiah Ekejiuba can see some more time and if Thomas Howard has any questions, the entire line is a question mark.

Look for the defense to be changed around a bit, as John Marshall tries to find the best group for the Raiders.

Final thought, looking at this game is that Tom Cable did what he felt was right. Hanson had proved his inability to coach and there was no easy way out. Now for the Raiders, they need to prove that as a team they can put the negative publicity behind them. Winning against the 49ers would be good…and help silence those critics.

Justin Fargas: The Raiders’ Running Back at His Last Stand?

In the days of players trading teams, going for the money, or whining about playing time, it’s been a fun ride for Justin Fargas.

Picked up back in the 2003 Draft in the third round, Justin was dropped into a troubled ship, as the Raiders were just starting their nightmare of six years. In the first three years, the Raiders started him only 1 game and he produced under 200 years for that effort.

By the time 2006 came around, some wondered if he would be subject to the same fate as Marques Tuiasosopo, drafted but rarely used. Even in 2006, Fargas was behind LaMont Jordan for lead rushing duties, until an injury allowed Justin a chance to start.

With only six starts, he led the team in 2006….and in 2007, the backfield got a little more crowded with the arrival of Dominic Rhodes from the Colts.

As the season started, LaMont Jordan was getting a lion’s share of carries, until an injury against the Miami Dolphins brought Justin Fargas back to the limelight. Fargas would go on to have 1,001 yards on the season, starting only seven games that year.

And of course last year wouldn’t be complete without the irony. The Raiders drafted Darren McFadden, freed up Michael Bush, and got rid of both LaMont Jordan and Dominic Rhodes, offering what looked like a healthy rushing tandem.

Who wound up leading this three-headed monster?

Justin Fargas, with 853 yards on the ground.

Now, as the pre-season nears the midpoint and players are working hard to keep their roster spots, some have mentioned that Fargas is running down, running out of time, and that the team has rookies to replace him.

Most notable on the roster is Louis Rankin, who averaged 5.2 yards a carry plus a 19-yard catch.

Replacing him would be a big task….and I hope the team looks long at what they could lose by letting him move on.

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