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Oakland Raiders: Same Old Defensive Scheme, New Attitude

Posted: 21st September 2009 by Ramone Brown in NFL
It has been said that the Raiders defense is too simple and can't be effective in modern football. Some have even suggested that Al Davis's meddling has kept the Raider defense in the stone age, essentially keeping the team from competing. This offseason, with the firing of Rob Ryan and the addition of John Marshall, a lot of fans were hoping for a brand new defensive scheme. Sorry to break it to you, ...

Breaking Down Louis Murphys Non-Catch

Posted: 16th September 2009 by Ramone Brown in NFL
There is alot of debate on whether or not Louis Murphys "catch" towards the end of the first half monday night against the Chargers was rightfully over-turned. Me myself after reading numerous opinions on the play am unsure. But heres by best attempt at being unbiased in a break-down of the play. First heres the rule and refferee Carl Cheffars explanation: Rule 8, Section 1, Article 3, Item 1 of the NFL Rule ...

Richard Seymour: How Does He Fit Into Raider Defense?

Posted: 14th September 2009 by Ramone Brown in NFL
Ok Raider nation... All is looking well, we just got an outstanding defender and five time Pro-Bowler to help bolster our questionable d-line. But one problem. How does a 6'6'' 310 pound 3-4 defensive end fit into a 4-3? I'm sorry but this trade really threw me off. Do the Raiders play Burgess at D-end? Well at his size he will likely only be used in running situations and that doesn't bode well ...