wow-the raiders looked pretty bad against denver. too bad brodie is out-this would be a really good chance to get his first win.

everyone in Oakland regrets giving Javon Walker $16 million guaranteed?

What is Run DMC’s role in the running game? Is Justin Fargas set to be the featured back indefinitely or just until DMC comes along?

What’s your impression of the Raiders off-season? Many people might say it reeked of desperation. Do you agree with that? Is there any validity to that question?

What’s the over/under on the number of positions Robert Gallery will play on the offensive line this year?

How many wins did you predict before the Denver game? Now how many do you think?

If the Raiders hold the #1 pick next year, what position are you addressing?

Would you guys rec this post so it sits at the top and more people can contribute? Thanks

saint’s response when I asked about the question exchange:

“I’m In…HAHAHA!!”

Gotta love that guy.

Is it more important to have the “Mystique” of the Raiders or to actually build a winning program? Why do you keep picking up players with attitude like Deangelo and Javon? There is a lot more to football than a 4.2 forty and a rap sheet. Just saying…

saw him throw a fit in a waffle house in orlando once.

Al Davis or Carl Peterson? Granted, this is like asking, “Who was worse, the 2004 Royals or the 2005 Royals?”

But, really, does Raider Nation look on with glee as Carl’s reign now toes the doorstep of its third decade? I go to sleep every night with a smile on my face knowing the Raiders will suck until Al D starts pushing up daisies; does Peterson inspire the same, ahem, confidence in the Barrio by the Bay?

Which isn’t easy, since the Raiders traded away virtually all of their picks….

• Tyvon Branch had great measurables coming out of UConn. Is he proving to adapt quite nicely to NFL action, or is he a project in the works?
• How fast does Armon Shields look with pads on? The Chiefs drafted a speed demon of their own, Jamaal Charles, and he’s basically a blur. Has Shields forced teams to honor him deep yet? On the other side, has Schilens has pretty good size for a possession receiver — but why are both of these guys way down on the depth chart?
• Trevor Scott played both ways (primarily a DE but some TE) for Buffalo — have the Raiders tried him out at all on the offensive side?

    * Tyvon Branch had great measurables coming out of UConn. Is he proving to adapt quite nicely to NFL action, or is he a project in the works?

Tyvon messed up his hand pretty good early on, but he has shown a lot of dedication and has taken over the “Gunner” role on special teams. He may take over the return duties from Johnnie Lee if he falters. I still would have rather kept our second rounder (Instead of trading it for (D-Less) Angelo) and then drafted DeShaun Jackson, BUT, Tyvon may be a dynamic return man once his hand heals.

    * How fast does Armon Shields look with pads on? The Chiefs drafted a speed demon of their own, Jamaal Charles, and he’s basically a blur. Has Shields forced teams to honor him deep yet? On the other side, has Schilens has pretty good size for a possession receiver — but why are both of these guys way down on the depth chart?

They are way down on the depth chart because they are rookies and Lellie, Walker and Curry are all better at this point. Schilens has actually passed up many other wide0outs this season and he was a steal for a 7th rounder. Shields has been injured and has been slow to crack into the rotation, BUT, when he has gotten a chance, he has been good.

I LOVED Jamaal Charles in this draft and think that he will be a Top 5 back taken in this draft, which was a MONSTER for RB’s. He may even end up being in the Top 3.

    * Trevor Scott played both ways (primarily a DE but some TE) for Buffalo — have the Raiders tried him out at all on the offensive side?

He will not play offense for this team, he is a speed pass rusher and is also looking like steal in the 7th Round.