5 Questions for the Raiders

by Chris Thorman on Sep 8, 2008 7:28 PM CDT Comment 25 comments

We should be meeting up with saint from Silver and Black Pride this week to do the question exchange. And I have to say, for a Raiders blog, saint delivers an entertaining product over there.

Let us know your questions for the Raiders and then we'll pull out five to ask saint.

Previous Know Thy Enemy installments are here.

This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of Arrowhead Pride's writers or editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of Arrowhead Pride writers or editors.

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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.

by KCWolfff on Sep 9, 2008 12:23 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

didn’t mean to post on this message on this blog. ooops.

by KCWolfff on Sep 9, 2008 12:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

How long until

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?

by Joel Thorman on Sep 9, 2008 12:33 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

to add

How long until everyone in Oakland regrets giving DeAngelo Hall $24.5 million guaranteed?

and

How many weeks before Al Davis fires Lane Kiffin? I’m predicting a mid season ousting. Who would you like to see replace Kiffin if/when that happens?

by Ochophosphate on Sep 9, 2008 12:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hall should be worth it

CBs usually are because they don’t really have to interact with others on the field.

by Joel Thorman on Sep 9, 2008 1:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

teehee

Every time Hall “interacted” with others on field it was either a TD or a 15 yd personal foul. Money well spent I say.

Blame my wife!

by sir eccles on Sep 9, 2008 7:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Touche

by Joel Thorman on Sep 9, 2008 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

We already regret giving Hall that much money

However, I don’t think Croyle is the one to thread the needle against him.

The Raider Nation is the only Nation.

by oaklandSMASH on Sep 10, 2008 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Something we can agree upon

by Joel Thorman on Sep 11, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Since the grammar police were around earlier

Upon which we can agree.

by Joel Thorman on Sep 11, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

IF the Raiders hold the #1 pick in '09..

I would suggest they draft a brand new GM/President.
Oakland’s gotta worse than us in terms of their front office debacles.

Hey if the Chiefs will be picking #1 next year could we do the same?

by aPacificChief on Sep 9, 2008 5:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Also

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

by Joel Thorman on Sep 9, 2008 12:34 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

RE

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

“I’m In…HAHAHA!!”

Gotta love that guy.

Arrowhead Pride

by Chris Thorman on Sep 9, 2008 11:51 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Who will be worse this year?

Us or you, Will Jamarcus Russel turn out to be a solid pick?

by Eric Allen on Sep 9, 2008 5:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Al Davis Attitude

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…

by TheQ on Sep 9, 2008 11:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

will croyle dress?

Naming my son Brodie Damon

by troy145 on Sep 10, 2008 12:35 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

How do they feel about

Sapps comments on the raiders going to “suck” this season?

http://chiefsblog.kansascity.com/?q=node/244

have you seen my baseball?

by IISaiNtII on Sep 10, 2008 9:50 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

gotta love warren sapp

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

Naming my son Brodie Damon

by troy145 on Sep 10, 2008 2:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Let's not forget

That Al Davis is an android.

by AngryJesus on Sep 10, 2008 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Who is worse at running a franchise?

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?

I tried to come up with a functional anagram for Carl Peterson, but I couldn't get past "crap sneer lot".

by chiefstatnut on Sep 11, 2008 3:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Al Davis is much better

He’s produced how many Super Bowl wins?

by Joel Thorman on Sep 11, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I will add

In recent memory at that? Or even, in the last ~~2 3 4~~ 5 decades?

have you seen my baseball?

by IISaiNtII on Sep 11, 2008 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

At least they had a shot in 2002

And that’s all I’m saying about it. It sounds like I’m defending the Raiders.

My apologies fellow APers.

by Joel Thorman on Sep 11, 2008 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Draftnik questions.

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?

by Direckshun on Sep 12, 2008 1:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I'll try to get to all of these:

* 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.

But when they start scheming us the way these guys did, and we weren't particularly ready for it, anything can happen."

by saint on Sep 14, 2008 11:24 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs