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In my opinion anyone who boos their own struggling young franchise QB should be ashamed.You do you realize when you boo, you are contributing to the demise of this person, the team, and the organization?Historically, Raider fans are the most loyal fans in the NFL.Most are booing during the game because they want the second string QB to get into the game for a spark.á Others are booing because they ...
Getting Back to the Basics of Oakland Raider Football
Posted: 13th October 2009 by Big AL Fan in NFL
Many storied franchises have established and areáidentified with a style of play. Some examples:
Oakland Raiders FootballùIntimidating defense, vertical passing game.
SanáFrancisco 49ers FootballùWest Coast Offense.
Chicago Bears Footballù"The 46" hard-hitting defense, hard running.
Dallas CowboysáFootballùFinesse and style.What most don't realize is that during the glory days, each of these teams was solid in all phases. The 49ers could run up the score, but they would not have won without a very good defense. ...
NY Giants: Exposed Weaknesses, Tendencies, Patterns of How Teams Beat Them
Posted: 10th October 2009 by Big AL Fan in NFL
NY GiantsùExposed
I have added some things and a summary up front for quick reference.I will continue to add to this article until gametime. I will refine the format for future articles to make it an easier read.
This is 4 pages long so click on page 2, 3 and 4 after this one.
Warning, this is a biased opinionated article and is not meant to follow anyobjective viewpoint but my ...
NY GiantsùExposed
Warning, this is a biased opinionated article and is not meant to follow anyobjective viewpoint but my own.
The following is an opportunity to allow us to discuss strategy and expose the opposing teams tendencies and weaknesses and how to attack them.It would be great to provide a breakdown like this on a weekly basis for whoever the Raiders play.
When these become popular we can post them toward ...
Without Robert Gallery, the Oakland Raiders Must Run the Wildcat Formation
Posted: 5th October 2009 by Big AL Fan in NFL
We all have seen how poorly the offensive line is without the leadership and play of Robert Gallery.á He must be the quarterback of the O-line.
What can the Raiders do to keep defenses guessing until he gets back?
Insert the Wildcat now.
McFadden and the Razorbacks invented it.á He will be comfortable with it out the gate.
McFadden knows the scheme so well that he can be a coach on the field directing ...