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Mojo Ram I agree with you. No excuses why Fisher should not have his team ready to go this Sunday. I am off and ready to see some kicking ass.
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Gameday vs Rams
This is not a thread about winning or losing. Just would like to know what everyone around here is looking for in the game against the Rams. I personally would like to see if our run game is the problem and whether or not Murray can be a big part of the answer if it is.
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Murray isn't playing.
I'm looking to see how Derek Carr plays under pressure, I expect Quinn, Donald and the returning Chris Long to be in the backfield all game long. I'll be surprised if the pass protection holds up.
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Without a running game/threat of a running game, how do you think he's going to hold up if the Rams pass rushers can just pin their ears back?
The only chance the offense has of moving the ball is if Reece is effective leading the backfield in carries or DMC turns back the clock. Carr's not good enough and the talent around him isn't good enough to succeed being one dimensional.
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jrry32 - Gonna be an interesting game. Good luck fellas. Should get a good look at Carr today because Williams is going to throw a lot at the kid and he'll probably be put under pressure.
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http://www.silverandblackpride.com/...review-what-to-watch-for-storylines-match-ups
Raiders vs Rams preview: What to watch for, storylines, match-ups
By Levi Damien on Nov 29 2014
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
The Raiders, who are coming off their first win of the season, are in St Louis this weekend to face the 4-7 Rams coming off a late loss to theChargers last week.
Both teams, it could be said, are better than their records indicate. The Raiders have the toughest schedule in the NFL and have played better of late on defense. The Rams have beaten the likes of the Seahawks, 49ers, and Broncos. And barring a late interception, very nearly beat the Chargers last week.
The game kicks off at 10:00am Pacific time (1:00pm Eastern) in St Louis. Here are the key storylines, things to look for, and match-ups.
Momentum
For the first time this season, the Raiders can say they are trying to build off the momentum formed in a WIN. They took down the Chiefs on Thursday Night Football and have had a long week to think about. Tony Sparano said the players were focused and wanted that feeling again. Though I don't think that is even possible considering the weight that was lifted that night. They did, however, show what this team is capable of accomplishing when they play a complete game.
The last time the word ‘momentum' was even uttered this season was after the heartbreaking loss to the Patriots in a defensive stand in New England. The result was a blowout loss in London to the Dolphins. In that case, it was a ‘moral victory' that created a bit of a flimsy momentum. This week they come off and ACTUAL victory. How they respond will be telling.
Raiders run game
A large part of why the Raiders were able to play that complete game was the addition of the run game which was non-existent through the first ten games of the season. The problem is most of that came from Latavius Murray who is not available due to a concussion he suffered in that game. So, now what?
Marcel Reece was able to grind it out late to help put the game away against the Chiefs, but that was against a team that had been beaten up all day and were coming off a short week. You earn drives like that one. The way you earn it is by punishing the other team on the ground the rest of the game. The Raiders haven't done that all season withDarren McFadden and Maurice Jones-Drew. There is little reason to think that will suddenly change now.
Shaking Shaun Hill
The Raiders defense has been stepping up in the past five weeks. They did it with pass rush and have rattled several very good quarterbacks including Brian Hoyer, Peyton Manning, Russell Wilson, Philip Rivers, and Alex Smith. Manning was the only one able to shake it off and return to form after the Raiders held him out of the endzone for the first 27 minutes of that game. Shaun Hill is nowhere near on the same level as most of those quarterbacks. He can be rattled and he will make mistakes.
Expect the pressure to come from all over the place. Khalil Mack got his first sack two weeks ago on Philip Rivers and very nearly had another last week on Alex Smith. Sio Moore leads the team with 3.0 sacks.Antonio Smith and Justin Tuck have both had good games of late. You can bet they smell blood in the water getting ready to face Hill.
Under pressure
There is very much a flip side to the Raiders getting some pressure on Shaun Hill. That would be the Rams ability to get pressure on Derek Carr. The Rams front is downright terrifying. The combination of Robert Quinn, Chris Long, and Aaron Donald. There is no doubt this will be the toughest pass rushing trio the Raiders have faced all season long.
Sparano says the Raiders have prepared to face them, but we have seen what the Raiders offense does when they are trying to eliminate the pass rush - a litany of short passes and dumps which are very hard to sustain, leading to stalled drives. They have tried screens as well, but for some reason the defense always sees it coming. Will the Raiders try anything different to eliminate the pass rush of the Rams? They better.
Ghost of mistakes past
Rams starting right tackle Joe Barksdale was a former Raiders fifth round draft pick. He was drafted during Al Davis' era and was cut by the new regime after just one season in Oakland. He was scooped up by the Rams and has been their starter since the beginning of last season.
He has been a pretty good right tackle since leaving the Raiders, who just a season after cutting Barksdale used a second round pick to draft a very raw Menelik Watson. That round two pick could have been used elsewhere had they kept Barksdale. Watson has struggled when he hasn't been injured and facing Barksdale acts as a reminder of another mistake made by this new regime.
Jared Cook vs Charles Woodson
Yet another really good tight end for Charles Woodson to match-up with in this one. He faced Travis Kelce last week and Antonio Gates the week before that. Overall he has played well against them. Cook leads the team in catches (37) and is just four yards behind wide receiver Kenny Brittfor the team lead in receiving yards (473).
There is no doubt he is a big part of the Rams offensive game plan, making him Woodson's top priority. Take Cook out of the picture and it keeps Hill in the pocket longer as he will have to make another read to find a receiver. That could be all it takes to get the pressure the Raiders need.
Raiders Legendary bloodlines
This game will be a meeting of Raiders Legend players. George Atkinson III was activated for the game and will make his debut as a Raider where his father spent his entire NFL career (1968-77) and was on the Raiders first Super Bowl team. Chris Long has been activated off of partial season injured reserve. He is, of course, the son of Hall of Fame Raiders defensive end, Howie Long, who also spent his entire career with the Raiders, and was on the 1983 Super Bowl squad.
Then, of course there's Stefen Wisniewski, nephew or Steve Wisniewski. The All Pro left guard also spent his entire career with the Raiders. If you wanted to go a step farther, the Rams have T.J. McDonald, son of NFL great, Tim McDonald who is a native of Fresno California, attended USC, and later played seven seasons for the 49ers (1993-99).
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I have a feeling they wont be announcing a starting running back until game time if they even do at all....
that being said marcel reece should get the start we have a back up fullback for this reason…..put the X factor in. I know all you guys remember when he got the start last year and had over a hundred yards rushing and catching…..or maybe 2 years ago where he got the start due to injury (dam mcfragile) and rushed for over a hundred yards. lets go coach you know what to do
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Murray was the difference against KC.
I’ve given up believing Olson has any tricks up his sleeves. At this point, i just want Carr to survive. Not an easy job with Rams DL and our OC.
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Our OL has allowed the 2nd fewest sacks in the NFL
that’s partly due to Carr’s quick release and smart decision making, but the o-line has played surprisingly well all season. If the pass defense is that good, it’s difficult for me to believe that they can be that bad run blocking. And I think, the latter has been put to rest after Murray went off last week.
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Greg
Olson and Sparano must use Marcel Reece in the running game. Of course this means they won’t, so us Raider fans must suffer thru another sunday.
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My prediction for today’s game… 20-17 Raiders. Hayden with a forced fumble on Austin. Have you guys seen some of the hits he’s been laying lately? One against KC and the other Seattle. Very impressive.
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If memory serves...
Barksdale was showing absolutely NOTHING while he was here.
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http://www.turfshowtimes.com/2014/1...-injury-update-IR-injured-reserve-reactivated
Rams Roster Update: In The Wake Of Long's Return
By Frank "Dubs" Dobozy @Bozy1313 on Nov 29 2014
Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images
A month has passed since the Rams' last roster transaction. The promotion of TE Justice Cunningham, and Chris Long's activation from IR, will change the composition of the Rams' 53-man roster this weekend.
A month ago, the Rams made 18 roster moves in one week, necessitated by the season-ending injuries to Jake Long and Brian Quick, plus the acquisition of Mark Barron. It's been eerily quiet since then. Not one roster move was made in the last month, until Tuesday of this week.
In a seemingly innocuous move, the Rams released WR Damian Williams, and signed TE Justice Cunningham from the practice squad to take Williams' place on the 53-man roster. According to Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, another team was interested in signing Cunningham. The Rams prevented that from happening. Interestingly enough, the move leaves the Rams with only 4 WR's - and 5 TE's - on the 53-man roster.
The Rams could be thinking beyond this season. Lance Kendricks and Cory Harkey are eligible for free agency in 2015. Losing both would leave the Rams with depth issues at the position. The Rams could lose both of their best blocking TE's (Cunningham's forte).
Gameday vs Rams
This is not a thread about winning or losing. Just would like to know what everyone around here is looking for in the game against the Rams. I personally would like to see if our run game is the problem and whether or not Murray can be a big part of the answer if it is.
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Murray isn't playing.
I'm looking to see how Derek Carr plays under pressure, I expect Quinn, Donald and the returning Chris Long to be in the backfield all game long. I'll be surprised if the pass protection holds up.
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Without a running game/threat of a running game, how do you think he's going to hold up if the Rams pass rushers can just pin their ears back?
The only chance the offense has of moving the ball is if Reece is effective leading the backfield in carries or DMC turns back the clock. Carr's not good enough and the talent around him isn't good enough to succeed being one dimensional.
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jrry32 - Gonna be an interesting game. Good luck fellas. Should get a good look at Carr today because Williams is going to throw a lot at the kid and he'll probably be put under pressure.
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http://www.silverandblackpride.com/...review-what-to-watch-for-storylines-match-ups
Raiders vs Rams preview: What to watch for, storylines, match-ups
By Levi Damien on Nov 29 2014
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
The Raiders, who are coming off their first win of the season, are in St Louis this weekend to face the 4-7 Rams coming off a late loss to theChargers last week.
Both teams, it could be said, are better than their records indicate. The Raiders have the toughest schedule in the NFL and have played better of late on defense. The Rams have beaten the likes of the Seahawks, 49ers, and Broncos. And barring a late interception, very nearly beat the Chargers last week.
The game kicks off at 10:00am Pacific time (1:00pm Eastern) in St Louis. Here are the key storylines, things to look for, and match-ups.
Momentum
For the first time this season, the Raiders can say they are trying to build off the momentum formed in a WIN. They took down the Chiefs on Thursday Night Football and have had a long week to think about. Tony Sparano said the players were focused and wanted that feeling again. Though I don't think that is even possible considering the weight that was lifted that night. They did, however, show what this team is capable of accomplishing when they play a complete game.
The last time the word ‘momentum' was even uttered this season was after the heartbreaking loss to the Patriots in a defensive stand in New England. The result was a blowout loss in London to the Dolphins. In that case, it was a ‘moral victory' that created a bit of a flimsy momentum. This week they come off and ACTUAL victory. How they respond will be telling.
Raiders run game
A large part of why the Raiders were able to play that complete game was the addition of the run game which was non-existent through the first ten games of the season. The problem is most of that came from Latavius Murray who is not available due to a concussion he suffered in that game. So, now what?
Marcel Reece was able to grind it out late to help put the game away against the Chiefs, but that was against a team that had been beaten up all day and were coming off a short week. You earn drives like that one. The way you earn it is by punishing the other team on the ground the rest of the game. The Raiders haven't done that all season withDarren McFadden and Maurice Jones-Drew. There is little reason to think that will suddenly change now.
Shaking Shaun Hill
The Raiders defense has been stepping up in the past five weeks. They did it with pass rush and have rattled several very good quarterbacks including Brian Hoyer, Peyton Manning, Russell Wilson, Philip Rivers, and Alex Smith. Manning was the only one able to shake it off and return to form after the Raiders held him out of the endzone for the first 27 minutes of that game. Shaun Hill is nowhere near on the same level as most of those quarterbacks. He can be rattled and he will make mistakes.
Expect the pressure to come from all over the place. Khalil Mack got his first sack two weeks ago on Philip Rivers and very nearly had another last week on Alex Smith. Sio Moore leads the team with 3.0 sacks.Antonio Smith and Justin Tuck have both had good games of late. You can bet they smell blood in the water getting ready to face Hill.
Under pressure
There is very much a flip side to the Raiders getting some pressure on Shaun Hill. That would be the Rams ability to get pressure on Derek Carr. The Rams front is downright terrifying. The combination of Robert Quinn, Chris Long, and Aaron Donald. There is no doubt this will be the toughest pass rushing trio the Raiders have faced all season long.
Sparano says the Raiders have prepared to face them, but we have seen what the Raiders offense does when they are trying to eliminate the pass rush - a litany of short passes and dumps which are very hard to sustain, leading to stalled drives. They have tried screens as well, but for some reason the defense always sees it coming. Will the Raiders try anything different to eliminate the pass rush of the Rams? They better.
Ghost of mistakes past
Rams starting right tackle Joe Barksdale was a former Raiders fifth round draft pick. He was drafted during Al Davis' era and was cut by the new regime after just one season in Oakland. He was scooped up by the Rams and has been their starter since the beginning of last season.
He has been a pretty good right tackle since leaving the Raiders, who just a season after cutting Barksdale used a second round pick to draft a very raw Menelik Watson. That round two pick could have been used elsewhere had they kept Barksdale. Watson has struggled when he hasn't been injured and facing Barksdale acts as a reminder of another mistake made by this new regime.
Jared Cook vs Charles Woodson
Yet another really good tight end for Charles Woodson to match-up with in this one. He faced Travis Kelce last week and Antonio Gates the week before that. Overall he has played well against them. Cook leads the team in catches (37) and is just four yards behind wide receiver Kenny Brittfor the team lead in receiving yards (473).
There is no doubt he is a big part of the Rams offensive game plan, making him Woodson's top priority. Take Cook out of the picture and it keeps Hill in the pocket longer as he will have to make another read to find a receiver. That could be all it takes to get the pressure the Raiders need.
Raiders Legendary bloodlines
This game will be a meeting of Raiders Legend players. George Atkinson III was activated for the game and will make his debut as a Raider where his father spent his entire NFL career (1968-77) and was on the Raiders first Super Bowl team. Chris Long has been activated off of partial season injured reserve. He is, of course, the son of Hall of Fame Raiders defensive end, Howie Long, who also spent his entire career with the Raiders, and was on the 1983 Super Bowl squad.
Then, of course there's Stefen Wisniewski, nephew or Steve Wisniewski. The All Pro left guard also spent his entire career with the Raiders. If you wanted to go a step farther, the Rams have T.J. McDonald, son of NFL great, Tim McDonald who is a native of Fresno California, attended USC, and later played seven seasons for the 49ers (1993-99).
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I have a feeling they wont be announcing a starting running back until game time if they even do at all....
that being said marcel reece should get the start we have a back up fullback for this reason…..put the X factor in. I know all you guys remember when he got the start last year and had over a hundred yards rushing and catching…..or maybe 2 years ago where he got the start due to injury (dam mcfragile) and rushed for over a hundred yards. lets go coach you know what to do
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Murray was the difference against KC.
I’ve given up believing Olson has any tricks up his sleeves. At this point, i just want Carr to survive. Not an easy job with Rams DL and our OC.
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Our OL has allowed the 2nd fewest sacks in the NFL
that’s partly due to Carr’s quick release and smart decision making, but the o-line has played surprisingly well all season. If the pass defense is that good, it’s difficult for me to believe that they can be that bad run blocking. And I think, the latter has been put to rest after Murray went off last week.
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Greg
Olson and Sparano must use Marcel Reece in the running game. Of course this means they won’t, so us Raider fans must suffer thru another sunday.
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My prediction for today’s game… 20-17 Raiders. Hayden with a forced fumble on Austin. Have you guys seen some of the hits he’s been laying lately? One against KC and the other Seattle. Very impressive.
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If memory serves...
Barksdale was showing absolutely NOTHING while he was here.
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http://www.turfshowtimes.com/2014/1...-injury-update-IR-injured-reserve-reactivated
Rams Roster Update: In The Wake Of Long's Return
By Frank "Dubs" Dobozy @Bozy1313 on Nov 29 2014
Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images
A month has passed since the Rams' last roster transaction. The promotion of TE Justice Cunningham, and Chris Long's activation from IR, will change the composition of the Rams' 53-man roster this weekend.
A month ago, the Rams made 18 roster moves in one week, necessitated by the season-ending injuries to Jake Long and Brian Quick, plus the acquisition of Mark Barron. It's been eerily quiet since then. Not one roster move was made in the last month, until Tuesday of this week.
In a seemingly innocuous move, the Rams released WR Damian Williams, and signed TE Justice Cunningham from the practice squad to take Williams' place on the 53-man roster. According to Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, another team was interested in signing Cunningham. The Rams prevented that from happening. Interestingly enough, the move leaves the Rams with only 4 WR's - and 5 TE's - on the 53-man roster.
The Rams could be thinking beyond this season. Lance Kendricks and Cory Harkey are eligible for free agency in 2015. Losing both would leave the Rams with depth issues at the position. The Rams could lose both of their best blocking TE's (Cunningham's forte).
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Nice call...can you give me lotto numbers in caliI think your allowing the Raiders too many points, and not enough to the Rams! 52-0 Rams!!
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I too Live in Calif. I could give you some numbers, but I have never won more than $100.00 doing it! Good Luck to you though!!