OK, so there;s that famous mantra out there in the inner circle of die-hard fans. You know, that one that goes: ;Win, lose or tie ; Raiders ;til I die.;Frankly, it makes me sick.Of course, there;s something out there called support. Every NFL fan, at some point, has to stomach 10-plus-loss seasons based solely on the notion that they support their team through both the good and the bad.But there;s also something called blind support.That;s when you refuse to accept the fact that there is something intrinsically wrong with the franchise you 6 Sanchez Green Jersey
follow, then refuse to believe that next year won;t be the same old thing. Frankly, when I see bloggers or forum frequenters say, ;We need to do X, Y and Z if we want to be playoffs contenders in 2009,; I want to point out to that person that there aren;t enough letters in the alphabet to turn the Raiders around any time soon.Actually, I take that back. They could turn around the franchise very quickly with just a few strategically positioned letters.F-L-U-K-E.With that off my chest, here are 15 reasons why you should say ;no; to that Raiders oven mitt you want so badly this holiday season (I can;t believe this actually exists) and spend your money, time and effort elsewhere.; Let;s start with the obvious: 21 wins and 68 losses over the last 5 1/2 years. Over 76 percent of the time, the Raiders give fans nothing to cheer about on Sunday afternoon.; 1,444 to 2,152: The total score of the Raiders versus their opponents in the last 89 games. Yes, they;ve been outscored by 708 points since 2003.; Rick Mirer, Marques Tuiasosopo, Kerry Collins, Aaron Brooks, Andrew Walter, Josh McCown, Daunte Culpepper and JaMarcus Russell. Really? Not one of these quarterbacks from 2003 on can win more than five games? Maybe, just maybe, there;s something wrong with the front office. (Side note: Kerry Collins is 8-0 as a starter with the Tennessee Titans this year).; Value of the Raiders in 2002, when they reached the Super Bowl: $576 million. Value of the franchise in 2008: $861 million. Hey, Al Davis is still sittin; pretty.; Zero: The team;s total postseason appearances over the past half-decade.And, more importantly . . .; Zero: The number of playoffs game they;ll appear in next season. Next year;s schedule: Denver Broncos (loss, loss), Kansas City Chiefs (win, loss), San Diego Chargers (win, loss), Baltimore Ravens (loss), Cincinnati Bengals (win), Philadelphia Eagles (loss) Washington Redskins (loss), Cleveland Browns (loss), Pittsburgh Steelers (loss), Dallas Cowboys (loss), New York Giants (loss), one AFC South team (doesn;t matter who ; loss) one AFC East team (again, doesn;t matter who ; loss). You heard it here first: 3-13.; Bill Callahan, Norv Turner, Art Shell, Lane Kiffin and Tom Cable: Either Al Davis is the worst evaluator of talent ever, or he sticks his nose where it doesn;t belong after hiring a coach, or both. (Both).; Minus-54: Oakland;s turnover differential since 2003. Yeahhh ; That;s how you win games.; Raiders; player-costs-to-win ratio for last year: 47. That means the team achieved 53 percent LESS victories per dollar of payroll compared with the league average in 2007. The Patriots' ratio: 205. That mean;s they achieved a 105 percent MORE victories per dollar of 2010 pro bowl Vikings 4 Brett Favre jersey
payroll compared with the league average. The perfect example of incompetence vs. efficiency.; Oakland can;t pick or develop its own talent. First-rounders from 2001 to present: Derrick Gibson (bust), Phillip Buchanon (given up on), Napoleon Harris (given up on), Nnamdi Asomugha (winner!), Tyler Brayton (bust), Robert Gallery (mega-bust), Fabian Washington (bust/given up on), Michael Huff (bust), JaMarcus Russell (;) and Darren McFadden (;).; 168 sacks for, 258 sacks against: Proof that games really are won up front. And also 90 more reasons to feel a sudden sense of frustration over excitement.; Number of 1,000-yard receivers since 2003: One, and it was Randy Moss.; Number of 1,000-yard rushers since 2003: Two, and one was LaMont Jordan.; Player salary expenses in 2002 (11 wins and a Super Bowl appearance that year): $81 million. Player salary expenses in 2008 (two wins and possibly none more): $126 million.; Al Davis. (82)
2010年12月1日星期三
15 reasons Raider fans should say, 'Enough
OK, so there;s that famous mantra out there in the inner circle of die-hard fans. You know, that one that goes: ;Win, lose or tie ; Raiders ;til I die.;Frankly, it makes me sick.Of course, there;s something out there called support. Every NFL fan, at some point, has to stomach 10-plus-loss seasons based solely on the notion that they support their team through both the good and the bad.But there;s also something called blind support.That;s when you refuse to accept the fact that there is something intrinsically wrong with the franchise you 6 Sanchez Green Jersey
follow, then refuse to believe that next year won;t be the same old thing. Frankly, when I see bloggers or forum frequenters say, ;We need to do X, Y and Z if we want to be playoffs contenders in 2009,; I want to point out to that person that there aren;t enough letters in the alphabet to turn the Raiders around any time soon.Actually, I take that back. They could turn around the franchise very quickly with just a few strategically positioned letters.F-L-U-K-E.With that off my chest, here are 15 reasons why you should say ;no; to that Raiders oven mitt you want so badly this holiday season (I can;t believe this actually exists) and spend your money, time and effort elsewhere.; Let;s start with the obvious: 21 wins and 68 losses over the last 5 1/2 years. Over 76 percent of the time, the Raiders give fans nothing to cheer about on Sunday afternoon.; 1,444 to 2,152: The total score of the Raiders versus their opponents in the last 89 games. Yes, they;ve been outscored by 708 points since 2003.; Rick Mirer, Marques Tuiasosopo, Kerry Collins, Aaron Brooks, Andrew Walter, Josh McCown, Daunte Culpepper and JaMarcus Russell. Really? Not one of these quarterbacks from 2003 on can win more than five games? Maybe, just maybe, there;s something wrong with the front office. (Side note: Kerry Collins is 8-0 as a starter with the Tennessee Titans this year).; Value of the Raiders in 2002, when they reached the Super Bowl: $576 million. Value of the franchise in 2008: $861 million. Hey, Al Davis is still sittin; pretty.; Zero: The team;s total postseason appearances over the past half-decade.And, more importantly . . .; Zero: The number of playoffs game they;ll appear in next season. Next year;s schedule: Denver Broncos (loss, loss), Kansas City Chiefs (win, loss), San Diego Chargers (win, loss), Baltimore Ravens (loss), Cincinnati Bengals (win), Philadelphia Eagles (loss) Washington Redskins (loss), Cleveland Browns (loss), Pittsburgh Steelers (loss), Dallas Cowboys (loss), New York Giants (loss), one AFC South team (doesn;t matter who ; loss) one AFC East team (again, doesn;t matter who ; loss). You heard it here first: 3-13.; Bill Callahan, Norv Turner, Art Shell, Lane Kiffin and Tom Cable: Either Al Davis is the worst evaluator of talent ever, or he sticks his nose where it doesn;t belong after hiring a coach, or both. (Both).; Minus-54: Oakland;s turnover differential since 2003. Yeahhh ; That;s how you win games.; Raiders; player-costs-to-win ratio for last year: 47. That means the team achieved 53 percent LESS victories per dollar of payroll compared with the league average in 2007. The Patriots' ratio: 205. That mean;s they achieved a 105 percent MORE victories per dollar of 2010 pro bowl Vikings 4 Brett Favre jersey
payroll compared with the league average. The perfect example of incompetence vs. efficiency.; Oakland can;t pick or develop its own talent. First-rounders from 2001 to present: Derrick Gibson (bust), Phillip Buchanon (given up on), Napoleon Harris (given up on), Nnamdi Asomugha (winner!), Tyler Brayton (bust), Robert Gallery (mega-bust), Fabian Washington (bust/given up on), Michael Huff (bust), JaMarcus Russell (;) and Darren McFadden (;).; 168 sacks for, 258 sacks against: Proof that games really are won up front. And also 90 more reasons to feel a sudden sense of frustration over excitement.; Number of 1,000-yard receivers since 2003: One, and it was Randy Moss.; Number of 1,000-yard rushers since 2003: Two, and one was LaMont Jordan.; Player salary expenses in 2002 (11 wins and a Super Bowl appearance that year): $81 million. Player salary expenses in 2008 (two wins and possibly none more): $126 million.; Al Davis. (82)
follow, then refuse to believe that next year won;t be the same old thing. Frankly, when I see bloggers or forum frequenters say, ;We need to do X, Y and Z if we want to be playoffs contenders in 2009,; I want to point out to that person that there aren;t enough letters in the alphabet to turn the Raiders around any time soon.Actually, I take that back. They could turn around the franchise very quickly with just a few strategically positioned letters.F-L-U-K-E.With that off my chest, here are 15 reasons why you should say ;no; to that Raiders oven mitt you want so badly this holiday season (I can;t believe this actually exists) and spend your money, time and effort elsewhere.; Let;s start with the obvious: 21 wins and 68 losses over the last 5 1/2 years. Over 76 percent of the time, the Raiders give fans nothing to cheer about on Sunday afternoon.; 1,444 to 2,152: The total score of the Raiders versus their opponents in the last 89 games. Yes, they;ve been outscored by 708 points since 2003.; Rick Mirer, Marques Tuiasosopo, Kerry Collins, Aaron Brooks, Andrew Walter, Josh McCown, Daunte Culpepper and JaMarcus Russell. Really? Not one of these quarterbacks from 2003 on can win more than five games? Maybe, just maybe, there;s something wrong with the front office. (Side note: Kerry Collins is 8-0 as a starter with the Tennessee Titans this year).; Value of the Raiders in 2002, when they reached the Super Bowl: $576 million. Value of the franchise in 2008: $861 million. Hey, Al Davis is still sittin; pretty.; Zero: The team;s total postseason appearances over the past half-decade.And, more importantly . . .; Zero: The number of playoffs game they;ll appear in next season. Next year;s schedule: Denver Broncos (loss, loss), Kansas City Chiefs (win, loss), San Diego Chargers (win, loss), Baltimore Ravens (loss), Cincinnati Bengals (win), Philadelphia Eagles (loss) Washington Redskins (loss), Cleveland Browns (loss), Pittsburgh Steelers (loss), Dallas Cowboys (loss), New York Giants (loss), one AFC South team (doesn;t matter who ; loss) one AFC East team (again, doesn;t matter who ; loss). You heard it here first: 3-13.; Bill Callahan, Norv Turner, Art Shell, Lane Kiffin and Tom Cable: Either Al Davis is the worst evaluator of talent ever, or he sticks his nose where it doesn;t belong after hiring a coach, or both. (Both).; Minus-54: Oakland;s turnover differential since 2003. Yeahhh ; That;s how you win games.; Raiders; player-costs-to-win ratio for last year: 47. That means the team achieved 53 percent LESS victories per dollar of payroll compared with the league average in 2007. The Patriots' ratio: 205. That mean;s they achieved a 105 percent MORE victories per dollar of 2010 pro bowl Vikings 4 Brett Favre jersey
payroll compared with the league average. The perfect example of incompetence vs. efficiency.; Oakland can;t pick or develop its own talent. First-rounders from 2001 to present: Derrick Gibson (bust), Phillip Buchanon (given up on), Napoleon Harris (given up on), Nnamdi Asomugha (winner!), Tyler Brayton (bust), Robert Gallery (mega-bust), Fabian Washington (bust/given up on), Michael Huff (bust), JaMarcus Russell (;) and Darren McFadden (;).; 168 sacks for, 258 sacks against: Proof that games really are won up front. And also 90 more reasons to feel a sudden sense of frustration over excitement.; Number of 1,000-yard receivers since 2003: One, and it was Randy Moss.; Number of 1,000-yard rushers since 2003: Two, and one was LaMont Jordan.; Player salary expenses in 2002 (11 wins and a Super Bowl appearance that year): $81 million. Player salary expenses in 2008 (two wins and possibly none more): $126 million.; Al Davis. (82)
Neal to pave the way for Raiders; running backs
The signing of fullback Lorenzo Neal probably won;t find many headlines, but the four-time Pro Bowler is an underrated addition to the ; backfield. The running game carried the Raider offense a year ago and a bulldozing lead blocker will only improve Oakland;s rushing attack in 2009.With the Raiders; 6 Super Bowl Champions jersey black jersey
offensive line still developing, the addition of Neal provides stability to an already sufficient running game in Oakland. Even while averaging an NFL-worst 148 yards per contest through the air, the Raiders mustered up 124 yards per game rushing in '08. As things continue to gel in the trenches along with quarterback JaMarcus Russell;s progression, Neal;s presence in the backfield could do wonders this season.In addition to blocking for numerous 1,000-yard rushers, Neal has been extremely reliable during the course of his 16-year career. Since appearing in just two games during his rookie season of 1993, Neal has missed only three games over the next 15 years. His consistency and experience should help the likes of Darren McFadden, Justin Fargas and Michael Bush.Most recently, Neal found a home with the Baltimore Ravens, albeit for just one season. However, in 2008 the Ravens relied heavily on their running game with rookie signal-caller Joe Flacco at the helm. Baltimore racked up nearly 150 yards per game on the ground, good for fourth best in the NFL. On the legs of their rushing attack, the Ravens advanced to the AFC championship game before losing to the eventual Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers. Prior to his one-year stint with Baltimore, Neal spent five seasons with the San Diego Chargers. It;s no coincidence that perennial Pro Bowl running back LaDainian Tomlinson;s best years came with Neal leading the way. After Neal left San Diego following the 2007 season, Tomlinson had the worst output of his career. He managed only 1,110 yards after averaging 1,546 yards per season with Neal as his backfield partner.While Neal;s best playing days are certainly behind him, he;ll still be quite valuable to a talented Raiders running back corps. Oakland has all facets of the running game covered with a three-headed monster at the position. McFadden is a classic home run threat who can score any time he touches the ball. Meanwhile, Fargas2010 pro bowl Vikings 4 Brett Favre jersey
is a balanced and steady runner while Bush has the potential to become a bruiser between the tackles.The signing of Neal will have more than just an impact on the playing field, too. He;ll be able to mentor a relatively young group of players and provide leadership in the Raiders; room. Furthermore, with a history of success wherever he;s played, Oakland is hopeful Neal's good fortune will rub off on the once-proud franchise that;s fallen on hard times.
offensive line still developing, the addition of Neal provides stability to an already sufficient running game in Oakland. Even while averaging an NFL-worst 148 yards per contest through the air, the Raiders mustered up 124 yards per game rushing in '08. As things continue to gel in the trenches along with quarterback JaMarcus Russell;s progression, Neal;s presence in the backfield could do wonders this season.In addition to blocking for numerous 1,000-yard rushers, Neal has been extremely reliable during the course of his 16-year career. Since appearing in just two games during his rookie season of 1993, Neal has missed only three games over the next 15 years. His consistency and experience should help the likes of Darren McFadden, Justin Fargas and Michael Bush.Most recently, Neal found a home with the Baltimore Ravens, albeit for just one season. However, in 2008 the Ravens relied heavily on their running game with rookie signal-caller Joe Flacco at the helm. Baltimore racked up nearly 150 yards per game on the ground, good for fourth best in the NFL. On the legs of their rushing attack, the Ravens advanced to the AFC championship game before losing to the eventual Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers. Prior to his one-year stint with Baltimore, Neal spent five seasons with the San Diego Chargers. It;s no coincidence that perennial Pro Bowl running back LaDainian Tomlinson;s best years came with Neal leading the way. After Neal left San Diego following the 2007 season, Tomlinson had the worst output of his career. He managed only 1,110 yards after averaging 1,546 yards per season with Neal as his backfield partner.While Neal;s best playing days are certainly behind him, he;ll still be quite valuable to a talented Raiders running back corps. Oakland has all facets of the running game covered with a three-headed monster at the position. McFadden is a classic home run threat who can score any time he touches the ball. Meanwhile, Fargas2010 pro bowl Vikings 4 Brett Favre jersey
is a balanced and steady runner while Bush has the potential to become a bruiser between the tackles.The signing of Neal will have more than just an impact on the playing field, too. He;ll be able to mentor a relatively young group of players and provide leadership in the Raiders; room. Furthermore, with a history of success wherever he;s played, Oakland is hopeful Neal's good fortune will rub off on the once-proud franchise that;s fallen on hard times.
"(Overweight?) JaMarcus Russell getting comfortable with receivers"
quarterback JaMarcus Russell must be eating brain food. One source says he;s gaining weight; another source thinks he;s become a smarter player on the field.Contra Costa Times beat writer Jerry McDonald has noticed one change in the 23-year-old QB thus far: his weight. Russell was listed in the 260-pound 4 Brett Favre White jersey
region last season, but has been no stranger to substantial weight fluctuations in his short NFL career. According to McDonald, he;s looking less and less like a QB this offseason.;Russell, as least with the Raiders, has not been a well-cut athlete and his body-type looks more like some of the offensive linemen than a quarterback,; McDonald wrote last week.There;s better news coming from inside Oakland;s locker room, though.Third-year wideout Johnnie Lee Higgins thinks Russell -- extra weight or not -- is becoming more in-tune with his offense. Higgins sees improvements in Russell;s pre-snap reads and in his overall timing with the offense.;He is looking more into the defense,; Higgins said on Sunday. ;He is talking to us more and we are just getting the timing together.;If Higgins isn;t stretching the truth, that;s a good early sign for Oakland. More than ever, Russell needs to be confident in his young wide receivers this season, especially Higgins.To say last season was an off-year for the wide receivers in Oakland would be a massive understatement. The top wideout on the roster was Higgins. That doesn;t say much, though, because he probably would;ve been the fourth-best pass catcher on any other NFL squad. The 185-pounder had just 22 grabs for 366 yards and four TDs, ahead of any other wide receiver by 140 yards. Only Higgins and fellow youngster Chaz Schilens had over 200 yards receiving on the season.Despite an expectedly bolstered run game, Oakland can;t afford to field another last-ranked (148.1 yards per game) pass attack in 2009. Team owner Al Davis and second-year head coach Tom Cable are banking on speed to make all the difference this upcoming season.;Coach said the slowest time among the receivers is a 4.33 in a 40-yard dash so there is just more speed and ability there,; Higgins said this week.Very controversial first-round pick Darrius Heyward-Bey is a huge part of the equation. The 22-year-old recorded the fastest 40 time among all receivers in 6 Super Bowl Champions jersey
the draft, clocking in at 4.3 seconds.;We just want to keep on pushing,; Higgins added. ;We ended the year really great and we just have to keep making plays whether you are a receiver, running back, tight end, or quarterback.;;It;s like a big brotherhood. We are helping everyone get better.;
region last season, but has been no stranger to substantial weight fluctuations in his short NFL career. According to McDonald, he;s looking less and less like a QB this offseason.;Russell, as least with the Raiders, has not been a well-cut athlete and his body-type looks more like some of the offensive linemen than a quarterback,; McDonald wrote last week.There;s better news coming from inside Oakland;s locker room, though.Third-year wideout Johnnie Lee Higgins thinks Russell -- extra weight or not -- is becoming more in-tune with his offense. Higgins sees improvements in Russell;s pre-snap reads and in his overall timing with the offense.;He is looking more into the defense,; Higgins said on Sunday. ;He is talking to us more and we are just getting the timing together.;If Higgins isn;t stretching the truth, that;s a good early sign for Oakland. More than ever, Russell needs to be confident in his young wide receivers this season, especially Higgins.To say last season was an off-year for the wide receivers in Oakland would be a massive understatement. The top wideout on the roster was Higgins. That doesn;t say much, though, because he probably would;ve been the fourth-best pass catcher on any other NFL squad. The 185-pounder had just 22 grabs for 366 yards and four TDs, ahead of any other wide receiver by 140 yards. Only Higgins and fellow youngster Chaz Schilens had over 200 yards receiving on the season.Despite an expectedly bolstered run game, Oakland can;t afford to field another last-ranked (148.1 yards per game) pass attack in 2009. Team owner Al Davis and second-year head coach Tom Cable are banking on speed to make all the difference this upcoming season.;Coach said the slowest time among the receivers is a 4.33 in a 40-yard dash so there is just more speed and ability there,; Higgins said this week.Very controversial first-round pick Darrius Heyward-Bey is a huge part of the equation. The 22-year-old recorded the fastest 40 time among all receivers in 6 Super Bowl Champions jersey
the draft, clocking in at 4.3 seconds.;We just want to keep on pushing,; Higgins added. ;We ended the year really great and we just have to keep making plays whether you are a receiver, running back, tight end, or quarterback.;;It;s like a big brotherhood. We are helping everyone get better.;
2010年11月30日星期二
Diehard Fans
Thus far, the offseason in Oakland has been a rather monotonous time for fans. True fans, however, watch their team closely despite long, drawn out periods of inactivity. But, besides this, there are several other ways to tell if you are a "true Raider."Here are the top ten:1. You own more makeup than your wifeIf you have a lockbox containing cover up, eye liner, and lipstick in shades of silver and black, you are a Raider. If it takes you longer on the weekend to put on your makeup than your significant other, you are a hardcore Raider. If you wear makeup during the course of the week, you are sitting alone at the game.2. Tim Duncan plays for the Raiders, followed by the San Antonio SpursIf you are a Raider, when you hear the name "Tim Duncan" come from somebody's mouth, you immediately think to yourself: Kicker, 6'2", 209 pounds out of Arizona. You then later on realize that they were talking about the San Antonio Spurs' All-Star center and then ponder how much you love the Spurs' colors.3. When someone calls you a "poor sap," you smile back and think of big 99If a friend refers to you as a "poor sap," you don't think you are a pitiful fool. Instead, you are an underpaid defensive tackle for the . And heck, you are part of the Raiders, so it doesn't matter how poor you are-this is a flattering compliment.4. You think the Pope is John Paul FoschiYou sit back wondering how John Paul Foschi regularly flies from Rome, Italy to Oakland, California without any complaints. You then say a quick prayer to Pope John Paul Foschi before watching the Monday Night matchup between the Raiders and Broncos匶ou are a Raider.5. You don't know what the 2006 Mitsubishi Raider looks like, but you are saving up for it anywayAll you know is that the 2006 Mitsubishi Raider is a midsize pickup truck that starts at about $20,000. Because of the name, you save up all of your earnings and purchase the vehicle in black and slap on a Raiders' bumper sticker. Later on, you realize that it gets just seven miles to the gallon in the city. But because of the name, you plan on purchasing the same automobile in 2007.6. A Badger is an offensive guard before a burrowing animalYou go to the zoo and anxiously await your arrival to the badger exhibit. Soon after, you realize it's just a small, brown animal with a bushy tail. You throw your zoo map to the ground and then storm the admission gate for a full refund.7. You can correctly spell Brad LekkerkerkerIf you closely examined the above name and nodded your head in consent, you are a Raider.8. Speedy Gonzales is a banned cartoon in your householdBecause the fast, foreign mouse has a name that closely resembles that of the despised tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, the Mexican animation is a forbidden character in your family circle. This is enforced through extensive planned programming and collective cable channel charts. Your children wonder why the name "Gonzalez" is so evil; you tell them he started World War III and then leave the room quickly in a deep sweat.9. You watch NFL Europe just to see Anttaj Hawthorne playYou order a pizza on Saturday and sit down to watch the Frankfurt Galaxy battle it out with the Hamburg Sea Devils. You may think the ball can legally be caught off the bounce-but still, Anttaj Hawthorne is in at defensive tackle. When the 6'2", 310 pounder pushes over an opposing offensive lineman, you cheer like the Raiders won another playoff game against the NY Jets.10. You have two sons; their names are Marcus and AllenYou really wanted to name your two boys Napoleon and Kaufman, but feared for their grammar school lives. So instead, you settled for a less-favorable Marcus and Allen.Are you a true Raider?
2010年11月25日星期四
Green Bay Packers matchup not terribly unequal
At first glance, Sunday's meeting between the 4-8 and 10-2 Green Bay Packers appears to be a rather lopsided one. One team is on its way to the playoffs, the other is fighting to stay afloat in a weak 4 Brett Favre Purple jersey
division.Looking a bit closer, however, it isn't all that bad for Oakland.The Raiders are 10?-point underdogs heading into the contest at Lambeau Field this week. Only the Lions, who are hosting Dallas, are a bigger long shot to win in Week 14.Still -- at least on paper -- the Raiders may give Green Bay a run for its money.Oakland is coming off two consecutive wins over divisional opponents, in which the offense has put over 50 points on the board. Green Bay, on the other hand, is rebounding from a 10-point loss on the road against the Cowboys -- a game in which quarterback Brett Favre missed more than half because of a bruised right elbow and separated left shoulder.Unluckily for Oakland, Favre is expected to start his 250th consecutive game this weekend, extending a streak that began on Sept. 27, 1992. Raiders rookie QB JaMarcus Russell was 8 years old at the time.Despite the return of Favre to the Packers' offense, the Raiders should still be able to shake up Green Bay at home.Oakland's Achilles' heel this season has been its inability to stop the run. The Raider 'D' ranks 30th in rush yards against, allowing 148.0 each game. This season, Oakland has allowed eight different rushers to surpass the 100-yard mark, including three backups (Ron Dayne, Chester Taylor and Kolby Smith).However, on the other side of the football, Green Bay fields an equally ineffective rushing attack.The Packers also rank 30th in the category, and they gain just 85.3 yards on the ground each outing. Rookie halfback Ryan Grant has supplied a much-needed boost to the bottom-ranked unit, averaging 93.5 yards a game since Week 8. However, as a team, Green Bay still averages just 105.0 yards with Grant running the ball, still placing the Pack in the bottom half of the league.The strength of the Packers this season has been the Favre-led pass attack, which ranks second in the NFL. With receiving weapons Donald Driver and Greg Jennings by his side, Favre and the Packers throw for 293.1 yards per game. As a result, they put up a fifth-ranked 26.9 points per contest.The Raiders, though, are no pushover when it comes to defending the pass. Oakland ranked first in pass defense in '06 and, despite a slow start this season, currently ranks fifth in the category. The Rob Ryan-led secondary allows just 186.1 passing yards this year; last year, the group surrendered 150.8 yards.For Oakland, Sunday's game could be kept very close down to the final seconds with a few big plays Steelers 10 Santonio Holmes jersey
from the defense. With linebackers Thomas Howard and Kirk Morrison on the field, and cornerbacks Nnamdi Asomugha, Fabian Washington and Stanford Routt roaming the secondary, that's very possible.The oddsmakers say the Raiders are major underdogs. However, don't be too surprised if that opinion doesn't show up in the final score.
division.Looking a bit closer, however, it isn't all that bad for Oakland.The Raiders are 10?-point underdogs heading into the contest at Lambeau Field this week. Only the Lions, who are hosting Dallas, are a bigger long shot to win in Week 14.Still -- at least on paper -- the Raiders may give Green Bay a run for its money.Oakland is coming off two consecutive wins over divisional opponents, in which the offense has put over 50 points on the board. Green Bay, on the other hand, is rebounding from a 10-point loss on the road against the Cowboys -- a game in which quarterback Brett Favre missed more than half because of a bruised right elbow and separated left shoulder.Unluckily for Oakland, Favre is expected to start his 250th consecutive game this weekend, extending a streak that began on Sept. 27, 1992. Raiders rookie QB JaMarcus Russell was 8 years old at the time.Despite the return of Favre to the Packers' offense, the Raiders should still be able to shake up Green Bay at home.Oakland's Achilles' heel this season has been its inability to stop the run. The Raider 'D' ranks 30th in rush yards against, allowing 148.0 each game. This season, Oakland has allowed eight different rushers to surpass the 100-yard mark, including three backups (Ron Dayne, Chester Taylor and Kolby Smith).However, on the other side of the football, Green Bay fields an equally ineffective rushing attack.The Packers also rank 30th in the category, and they gain just 85.3 yards on the ground each outing. Rookie halfback Ryan Grant has supplied a much-needed boost to the bottom-ranked unit, averaging 93.5 yards a game since Week 8. However, as a team, Green Bay still averages just 105.0 yards with Grant running the ball, still placing the Pack in the bottom half of the league.The strength of the Packers this season has been the Favre-led pass attack, which ranks second in the NFL. With receiving weapons Donald Driver and Greg Jennings by his side, Favre and the Packers throw for 293.1 yards per game. As a result, they put up a fifth-ranked 26.9 points per contest.The Raiders, though, are no pushover when it comes to defending the pass. Oakland ranked first in pass defense in '06 and, despite a slow start this season, currently ranks fifth in the category. The Rob Ryan-led secondary allows just 186.1 passing yards this year; last year, the group surrendered 150.8 yards.For Oakland, Sunday's game could be kept very close down to the final seconds with a few big plays Steelers 10 Santonio Holmes jersey
from the defense. With linebackers Thomas Howard and Kirk Morrison on the field, and cornerbacks Nnamdi Asomugha, Fabian Washington and Stanford Routt roaming the secondary, that's very possible.The oddsmakers say the Raiders are major underdogs. However, don't be too surprised if that opinion doesn't show up in the final score.
2010年11月24日星期三
Oxygen is one of the most valuable in the world
Oxygen is one of the most valuable in the world. To have enough oxygen to breathe, some people use a portable oxygen solution. Fortunately, a number of solutions available, the simple and easy solutions to the problem of lack of oxygen. The SeQual Eclipse portable oxygen machine is a personal ambulatory oxygen system. This means that the device is able to provide a continuous supply of oxygen. Who oxygen for medical reasons, including patients with low lung capacity needs are able to use this device. It's small, lightweight and easy to use for all patients. Another important function of 6 Sanchez White Jersey
the SeQual Eclipse Oxygen Concentrator is that it requires a constant connection to power. Users can have the battery or the device able to connect to a power outlet or DC. This means that users combine this trip in a position the camera almost anywhere. After easy access to a portable oxygen concentrator more options for patients, the use a device like this need. You do not need a genius to understand exactly why a portable oxygen concentrator would be a big difference to many people in need to make in medical situations.
A number of reasons people love the Eclipse portable oxygen concentrator, is that the device has a range of accessories. Airlines have approved the use of onboard equipment that people can actually travel back everywhere. However, you should check with various companies to ensure that it allows the use of portable oxygen on board their aircraft. A universal power supply is available allowing individuals to connect their devices all over the world here. Protective covers and a kit to assist wheelchair users to remain mobile and protect all the latest Sequals SeQual Eclipse 3rd
the SeQual Eclipse Oxygen Concentrator is that it requires a constant connection to power. Users can have the battery or the device able to connect to a power outlet or DC. This means that users combine this trip in a position the camera almost anywhere. After easy access to a portable oxygen concentrator more options for patients, the use a device like this need. You do not need a genius to understand exactly why a portable oxygen concentrator would be a big difference to many people in need to make in medical situations.
A number of reasons people love the Eclipse portable oxygen concentrator, is that the device has a range of accessories. Airlines have approved the use of onboard equipment that people can actually travel back everywhere. However, you should check with various companies to ensure that it allows the use of portable oxygen on board their aircraft. A universal power supply is available allowing individuals to connect their devices all over the world here. Protective covers and a kit to assist wheelchair users to remain mobile and protect all the latest Sequals SeQual Eclipse 3rd
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