Comments on: Chargers send Norv Turner off with a win over the Raiders

By: mullman76

mullman76 — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 23:47:34 +0000

@dasmol- History is all the chargers have you silly bolt fan. The chargers glory run was in the early 60′s when Al Davis was on the coaching staff (you can thank Mr. Davis for recruiting Lance Alworth arguably, the greatest charger of all time, away from the NFL and to the chargers).

So yeah, you should cherish and embrace history. I did not notice any banners hanging for the bolts past regular season triumphs. Enjoy your 2012 sweep and the regular season “success” the bolts have enjoyed over 10+ years. In the end, since 2000, the RAIDERS (despite 7 consecutive losing seasons) have managed to win more playoff games then the bolts- the games that matter.

The difference is the RAIDERS have a few dusty old SB trophies on the mantle- they’re old, they’re dusty, but they are indelible.

Good news is that the RAIDERS have a head start on their rebuild. I’m sure Spanos Jr. will do much better than his old man did.

By: raiderapologist

raiderapologist — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 17:06:02 +0000

nbooat says: Dec 30, 2012 10:00 PM

Look at the Bengals recent drafts and compare them to the Raiders recent drafts…This is exactly why the Bengals are progressing and the Raiders aren’t!!!
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That’s obvious. Davis has mostly missed, especially in the early rounds, for over a decade.

By: araidersfan

araidersfan — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 14:17:33 +0000

Pryor performed much better than I expected so I think he deserves a roster spot next year so that McKenzie and the coaching staff can see if he can progress further. However I think he is a long way off from even being considered as an NFL starting QB. To accomplish that, he’ll need to learn how to effectively read defenses and to be able to stay in the pocket rather than immediately taking off when he feels the pass rush. We’ll see if that happens.

Having said that, he still looks better than Leinart.

By: jaialaicharger

jaialaicharger — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 13:31:32 +0000

I was very surprised at how well Pryor looked. Yeah, it wasn’t a stellar debut but they gave him a bigger load of plays than most 1st time starters. He missed a few passes but that can be improved on. Most importantly: he did not looked lost or nervous.
I was most impressed by his leadership. He never quit. Most impressive was when jumped in the middle of the scuffle between Spikes and his RB trying to pull his teammate from the fight. That right there is a leader. I think he has a future as a starter. Al may have left the Raiders with a future at QB. Nice job Pryor.

By: joetoronto

joetoronto — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 10:14:31 +0000

Like someone said, there’s a lot of people here that either didn’t watch the game, or don’y know anything about football at all.

I’m happy with what I saw from Pryor, but he needs work, lots of it. His footwork is awful, he continually rolls beyond his blocking and he floats too many balls.

I would keep him and make him the backup next year but to even suggest that he start is beyond crazy, just way out there.

SMH.

By: kenstabler

kenstabler — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 06:01:56 +0000

Pryor seems like a great kid, willing to learn…. But his feet, and wow, he misses everybody. He played a decent game, but you can see the flaws so much. You can not teach passing, it is a god given right. He is not the future of the Raiders.

By: dasmol

dasmol — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 04:55:40 +0000

Ah yes, the fall back on history. There were quite a bit of raider fans at the game today. All the more to see them be swept. The hail was a nice touch.

Liked how Pryor cost janikowski an attempt at the half too.

By: nomoreseasontix

nomoreseasontix — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 04:40:33 +0000

I’m guessing that they’ll keep Palmer, lose Leinart, and make Pryor the #2.
He’ll get another year to show he can develop into a legitimate NFL passer, not just an option/gimmick guy.

If he doesn’t, I’d say the window will close for him and they’ll move on.

By: Raider-in-PA

Raider-in-PA — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 03:36:05 +0000

vincentedwardjackson says:Dec 30, 2012 7:34 PM

Pryor blows like Kenny G……
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This person apparently didnt watch the game, if they did, then they know nothing about football.. Also, if this person is a SD fan, then they are REALLY out of touch…. Your favorite player plays for Tampa Bay…

Pryor looked pretty dang good considering the drops and the porous line play.. Definitely should be competing for the starting spot next season..

By: t8ertot

t8ertot — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 03:24:11 +0000

t8ertot says: Dec 30, 2012 8:54 PM

Faiders

3rd worst record in the league. Cincy thanks you for your high draft pick
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Don’t waste it like you did with the last one.

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Like Jamarcus Russell?

By: nbooat

nbooat — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 03:00:58 +0000

You can talk about our first rounder not contributing that much this year (due to injury), but the greatest addition to the Bengals was the loss of Palmer…Bengals are progressing and Raiders continue to embarrass themselves…The draft pick(s) are a bonus…Look at the Bengals recent drafts and compare them to the Raiders recent drafts…This is exactly why the Bengals are progressing and the Raiders aren’t!!!

By: raider23mike

raider23mike — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 02:44:14 +0000

Give Pryor a running game and a solid Defense and the Raiders get a wildcard.

By: MyTeamsAllStink

MyTeamsAllStink — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 02:35:09 +0000

Pryor tried being too finesse with his passes today,A few times he should of gunned it like on the interception in the end zone.However I thought he played decent.The team seemed to respond to him and they were competitive.That being said Pryor needs alot of work.

By: raiderjefe

raiderjefe — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 02:34:57 +0000

Now we can fire Greg Knapp and hire Norv Turner as OC. go raiders!

By: kuhawks2010

kuhawks2010 — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 02:31:14 +0000

No way he starts for the Raiders. As bad as people hate him, Palmer threw for 4000 yds in a offense that was lame. If they change there offense to suit Palmer and go back to normal blocking scheme to suit Mcfadden they would win more than 4 games.

By: harry1941

harry1941 — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 02:13:11 +0000

Norv Turner to the NY Jets as their offensive coordinator.

By: mgflolox

mgflolox — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 02:12:56 +0000

Pryor certainly had his ups & downs in this game, but he definitely showed enough that he should be in the mix for starting QB next year. Maybe I just saw what I was hoping to see, but I think the Raiders played with a lot more energy this game. Maybe the coaches weren’t completely believing in Pryor, but I think his teammates do.

By: ckinthekc99

ckinthekc99 — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 02:12:13 +0000

Cincy gets the Raiders 2nd round pick. I’ll take that for Palmer, a 2nd round pick this year, and last years first. Do me a favor & tell me who the Bengals drafted with that 1st round pick. Then tell me how great he’s done….

By: radrntn

radrntn — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 02:09:36 +0000

na na na na hey hey hey good bye!

and I’m not talking about Norv, I’m talking about Greg ‘makes me want to take a” Knapp, and the whole ZBS crap.

By: raiderapologist

raiderapologist — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 02:06:51 +0000

t8ertot says: Dec 30, 2012 8:54 PM

Faiders

3rd worst record in the league. Cincy thanks you for your high draft pick
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Don’t waste it like you did with the last one.

By: fuglyflorio

fuglyflorio — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 02:04:30 +0000

Hello … It’s the Raiders. It’s a win with an asterisk.

By: t8ertot

t8ertot — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 01:54:19 +0000

Faiders

3rd worst record in the league. Cincy thanks you for your high draft pick

By: jredshoes

jredshoes — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 01:53:24 +0000

Maybe the Raiders will give KC a first round pick for Matt Cassell since they have a history of overpaying for washed up USC quarterbacks

By: badintent

badintent — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 01:37:36 +0000

@thisisthepainkiller
Great post ! Love the Door song !!Now the Raiders have to “Break on through to the other side !

By: ianwetpantscom

ianwetpantscom — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 01:34:20 +0000

Norv Turner would be welome as the OC in Pittsburgh

By: tdrundmc

tdrundmc — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 01:33:10 +0000

Pryor should start next season.

As the water boy, he stinks.

By: thegloriousone

thegloriousone — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 01:29:48 +0000

Neither of these teams had a chance to win their division.

The very moment Peyton Manning joined the Broncos, the division race was over.

I’m happy for Chargers fans. Norv is just brutal.

By: joeychargers

joeychargers — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 01:28:13 +0000

Chip Kelly for Head Coach! (A girl can dream)

By: dalucks

dalucks — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 01:23:49 +0000

I am glad to know the Norv Turner won his last game as an NFL head coach. Congratulations.
Now Norv can come to Houston and be the offensive coordinator and revamp our offense. Bring Chris Ault with you to improve our running game.
The Texans offense looks like the Lions offense except we have Arian Foster and the Lions have no running game.

By: thisisthepainkiller

thisisthepainkiller — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 01:14:41 +0000

… This is the end, my only friend the end …

We have reached the end of the Norv and AJ; long over due … nothing new here and now the Chargers have to select a new HC and GM. Personally I do not want an NFL retread; I would rather see someone from the college ranks rise up and take this job but knowing Spanos; my guess is he will pick Andy Reid

as far as the players; i am okay with most of them but i would understand is the majority of the team is gutted.

Now that we survived the latest Apocalypse, we can look forward to a 2013 season