NFL Week 2

miami_fan · 09-14-2008, 11:22 AM

Maybe Lane Kiffin's last week as the "next Al Davis"

ESPN - Report: Davis, Raiders set to fire Kiffin as soon as Monday - NFL

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The job of Oakland Raiders coach Lane Kiffin has come under fire again from the one person that matters, according to the San Jose Mercury News.

In late January, ESPN Senior NFL Analyst Chris Mortensen reported that Raiders owner Al Davis had drawn up a resignation letter for Kiffin a week into the year and asked the coach to quit.

Now, Davis is preparing to fire Kiffin as soon as Monday, regardless of how the visiting Raiders perform Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Mercury News has reported, citing several front-office sources.

"You have to look at the history. History is what it is, that he doesn't keep people very long," Kiffin said Wednesday of Davis, two days after the Raiders lost their season opener 41-14 to the Denver Broncos in Oakland.

"He's not the guy I hired," Davis said in mid-August, according to the report in the Bay Area newspaper.

Speculation about Kiffin's status began in early January after reports surfaced following the season that he wanted to fire defensive coordinator Rob Ryan. The Raiders dismissed those reports and announced that Ryan was staying on as coordinator.

Kiffin was reportedly upset that he didn't have control of his coaching staff, leading Davis to ask for his resignation. If Kiffin were to resign, he would not be paid for the remaining two years of his contract.

"We don't have a general manager; everything goes through the owner," Kiffin said Wednesday. "That sets up a difficult situation at times. Knowing who the owner is, you know from Day 1 there's no job security."

Kiffin, 33, became the youngest man to coach a game in the NFL since Harland Svare took over the Los Angeles Rams as a 31-year old in 1962.

The Raiders went 4-12 in his first season in Oakland, doubling the team's win total from the previous year and showing signs of improvement in many areas.

But it marked the fifth straight year that Oakland has lost at least 10 games.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.

MJ4H · 09-14-2008, 11:25 AM

I wonder if Darren McFadden will ever get to play for a team that isn't run by a three ring circus.

Raiders Army · 09-14-2008, 11:30 AM

Kiffin is gone, and that's a shame. I'm sorry he never got a fair chance in Oakland. Al Davis is the one who needs to go. Consistent losses? Different head coaches? Who is the problem here? The same thing with Matt Millen in Detroit.

Damn...I might as well turn in my Raider Nation card.

Passacaglia · 09-14-2008, 12:10 PM

Panthers go 3 and out. Punt block returned by the Bears' Brandon Lloyd for a TD.

JPhillips · 09-14-2008, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by miami_fan

Maybe Lane Kiffin's last week as the "next Al Davis"

ESPN - Report: Davis, Raiders set to fire Kiffin as soon as Monday - NFL

Make a splash, Al. Fire him at halftime.

sterlingice · 09-14-2008, 12:13 PM

On the field, too!

Why be subtle?

SI

Buccaneer · 09-14-2008, 12:13 PM

My son told me that we were supposed to get Giants and somebody but they switched to Bears and Panthers.

Alan T · 09-14-2008, 12:25 PM

The Colts offense just looks horrible. Amazing how much difference a year or two makes.

Dunleavy · 09-14-2008, 12:33 PM

anyone else not getting there NFL sunday ticket games ???!?!?!?!?!?!

JetsIn06 · 09-14-2008, 12:33 PM

I can't even describe how anxious I am for the Patriots-Jets game. So, so nervous.

henry296 · 09-14-2008, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunleavy

anyone else not getting there NFL sunday ticket games ???!?!?!?!?!?!

I've got no problems. Is the game you want to watch being shown on your local channel?

Cringer · 09-14-2008, 12:37 PM

Rodgers looks good again today, so far. Lions have no luck in their passing game with just missing a long bomb and a few dropped passes by open guys so far.

Eaglesfan27 · 09-14-2008, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunleavy

anyone else not getting there NFL sunday ticket games ???!?!?!?!?!?!

I just checked and it is working fine. I've also been watching Supercast on the computer with no problem.

miami_fan · 09-14-2008, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Cringer

Rodgers looks good again today, so far. Lions have no luck in their passing game with just missing a long bomb and a few dropped passes by open guys so far.

I am surprised at how much I want Rodgers to be successful this year. I have have really become a fan of his.

Jas_lov · 09-14-2008, 12:43 PM

Rodgers just threw another TD.

Dunleavy · 09-14-2008, 12:45 PM

i finally got through, there having some problems on their end

Cringer · 09-14-2008, 12:46 PM

Bears might actually be good this year.....that sucks.

hoopsguy · 09-14-2008, 12:49 PM

It is really fun watching Peterson run. He just passed 100 yards, about 9 minutes left in 1st half.

Radii · 09-14-2008, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Cringer

Bears might actually be good this year.....that sucks.

I would say its just as likely that Carolina's win last week was a total fluke and that they, in fact, completely blow.

Mustang · 09-14-2008, 12:54 PM

TD Rodgers.. #3 today

Jas_lov · 09-14-2008, 12:55 PM

Aaron Rodgers has done it again. 205 yards passing, 3 TDs against the awful Lions defense.

Cringer · 09-14-2008, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Radii

I would say its just as likely that Carolina's win last week was a total fluke and that they, in fact, completely blow.

Well, seeing how the Colts are kind of looking ugly again I will hold onto my hope the Bears stink. Even if they are not good though, they clearly are better then last year. And that still sucks.

Cringer · 09-14-2008, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Jas_lov

Aaron Rodgers has done it again. 205 yards passing, 3 TDs against the awful Lions defense.

And #3 was to the rookie Jordy Nelson baby! I love the rookies getting in on offense this week, Nelson and undrafted rookie RB Lumpkin.

Radii · 09-14-2008, 01:14 PM

Carolina has committed 6 pre-snap penalties(false starts/illegal formation/motion), plus a 7th that was declined. This is beyond awful to watch.

hoopsguy · 09-14-2008, 01:15 PM

P. Manning has one completion to his starting WRs in the first half, for a total of four yards.

sabotai · 09-14-2008, 01:22 PM

Feagles is 41 and Carney is 44. Do the Giants have the two oldest active players in the NFL?

Thomkal · 09-14-2008, 01:39 PM

woohoo Coastal Carolina's Tyler Thigpen is in at QB! Okay so he's 2 of 8 for 18 yards but still, great to see him get some playing time.

Cringer · 09-14-2008, 01:56 PM

Aaron Rodgers is getting calls his way now...woot!

He was out of bounds there to me, but I could be wrong. Nice run either way...

Cringer · 09-14-2008, 01:57 PM

Ah, Rodgers with the fumble. Time for the kid to come back down to Earth a little.

ISiddiqui · 09-14-2008, 02:00 PM

Rodgers looking good and Minny not so bad (then again, the Colts look like they really suck). NFC Central is going to be fun this year.

saldana · 09-14-2008, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by hoopsguy

P. Manning has one completion to his starting WRs in the first half, for a total of four yards.

the colts O-line looks like they have no idea what they are doing...peyton has about a half a second to throw, and addai is running into a purple wall.

Raiders Army · 09-14-2008, 02:01 PM

McFadden with his first NFL TD. I swear though, this is like an Exhibition game.

Alan T · 09-14-2008, 02:01 PM

Hahah Colts with an amazing play Gonzalez with the long catch and lateral to Wayne for the TD

saldana · 09-14-2008, 02:01 PM

gonzalez laterals to wayne at the 10 for the touchdown!!!!

hoopsguy · 09-14-2008, 02:01 PM

Big play in Indy, lateral on long reception = Wayne in end zone.

saldana · 09-14-2008, 02:02 PM

i think they are going to call gonzalez down

edit, they are gonna call wayne down at the 1

Radii · 09-14-2008, 02:04 PM

Carolina commits a holding penalty on a 32 yard TD pass... ends up getting a FG instead.

Raiders Army · 09-14-2008, 02:05 PM

Out of 8 possessions, the Chiefs have thrown an Interception and punted 7 times. Not bad for 3 different QBs.

saldana · 09-14-2008, 02:07 PM

gah....peyton cant get 2 feet!!!

twice!!

gah!!!

Radii · 09-14-2008, 02:08 PM

Bears fumble, Chris Gamble recovers, Carolina ball at the Bears 26!! Dear god please score a TD this time...

Radii · 09-14-2008, 02:11 PM

Jonathan Stewart has had a number of very nice runs, he finishes off this drive with a 4 yard TD run, his first NFL TD.

Raiders Army · 09-14-2008, 02:14 PM

McFadden has 135 yards and a TD on 16 carries. Not too bad.

Jas_lov · 09-14-2008, 02:16 PM

Colts recover a fumble and are going in for another TD.

Radii · 09-14-2008, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Raiders Army

McFadden has 135 yards and a TD on 16 carries. Not too bad.

Of course he does, I benched him for Forte this week

Raiders Army · 09-14-2008, 02:18 PM

Fantasy update: supposedly Huard is "dinged" up that's why he isn't playing right now.

Alan T · 09-14-2008, 02:20 PM

This game has to be frustrating to watch for Colts fans.

Raiders Army · 09-14-2008, 02:21 PM

What a great week to be playing someone with a lot of Baltimore and Houston players. Easiest fantasy win ever.

Izulde · 09-14-2008, 02:24 PM

Suddenly my grabbing Rodgers late in the fantasy draft is saving my ass after Brady went down.

saldana · 09-14-2008, 02:26 PM

UNBELIEVABLE catch by torry holt for a TD

lathum is currently screaming himself hoarse at the TV in some bar in seattle

sabotai · 09-14-2008, 02:26 PM

Looks like the Rams got extremely lucky.

And on replay, looks like it should have been an INT. Can't believe the Giants didn't challenge.

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09-14-2008, 12:13 PM	#6
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09-14-2008, 12:25 PM	#8
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	The Colts offense just looks horrible. Amazing how much difference a year or two makes. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

09-14-2008, 12:37 PM	#12
Cringer Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Edinburg,TX	Rodgers looks good again today, so far. Lions have no luck in their passing game with just missing a long bomb and a few dropped passes by open guys so far. __________________ You Stole Fizzy Lifting drinks! You bumped into the ceiling which now has to be washed and steralized, so you get NOTHING! You lose!

09-14-2008, 12:46 PM	#17
Cringer Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Edinburg,TX	Bears might actually be good this year.....that sucks. __________________ You Stole Fizzy Lifting drinks! You bumped into the ceiling which now has to be washed and steralized, so you get NOTHING! You lose!

09-14-2008, 11:30 AM	#3
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	Kiffin is gone, and that's a shame. I'm sorry he never got a fair chance in Oakland. Al Davis is the one who needs to go. Consistent losses? Different head coaches? Who is the problem here? The same thing with Matt Millen in Detroit. Damn...I might as well turn in my Raider Nation card.

09-14-2008, 12:10 PM	#4
Passacaglia Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Big Ten Country	Panthers go 3 and out. Punt block returned by the Bears' Brandon Lloyd for a TD.

09-14-2008, 12:13 PM	#7
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	My son told me that we were supposed to get Giants and somebody but they switched to Bears and Panthers.

09-14-2008, 12:33 PM	#9
Dunleavy High School JV Join Date: Sep 2004	anyone else not getting there NFL sunday ticket games ???!?!?!?!?!?!

09-14-2008, 12:33 PM	#10
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	I can't even describe how anxious I am for the Patriots-Jets game. So, so nervous.

09-14-2008, 12:43 PM	#15
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	Rodgers just threw another TD.

09-14-2008, 12:45 PM	#16
Dunleavy High School JV Join Date: Sep 2004	i finally got through, there having some problems on their end

09-14-2008, 12:49 PM	#18
hoopsguy General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago	It is really fun watching Peterson run. He just passed 100 yards, about 9 minutes left in 1st half.

09-14-2008, 12:54 PM	#20
Mustang Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wisconsin	TD Rodgers.. #3 today __________________ You, you will regret what you have done this day. I will make you regret ever being born. Your going to wish you never left your mothers womb, where it was warm and safe... and wet. i am going to show you pain you never knew existed, you are going to see a whole new spectrum of pain, like a Rainboooow. But! This rainbow is not just like any other rainbow, its...

09-14-2008, 12:55 PM	#21
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	Aaron Rodgers has done it again. 205 yards passing, 3 TDs against the awful Lions defense.

09-14-2008, 01:14 PM	#24
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	Carolina has committed 6 pre-snap penalties(false starts/illegal formation/motion), plus a 7th that was declined. This is beyond awful to watch.

09-14-2008, 01:15 PM	#25
hoopsguy General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago	P. Manning has one completion to his starting WRs in the first half, for a total of four yards.

09-14-2008, 01:22 PM	#26
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	Feagles is 41 and Carney is 44. Do the Giants have the two oldest active players in the NFL?

09-14-2008, 01:39 PM	#27
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	woohoo Coastal Carolina's Tyler Thigpen is in at QB! Okay so he's 2 of 8 for 18 yards but still, great to see him get some playing time.

09-14-2008, 01:56 PM	#28
Cringer Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Edinburg,TX	Aaron Rodgers is getting calls his way now...woot! He was out of bounds there to me, but I could be wrong. Nice run either way... __________________ You Stole Fizzy Lifting drinks! You bumped into the ceiling which now has to be washed and steralized, so you get NOTHING! You lose!

09-14-2008, 01:57 PM	#29
Cringer Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Edinburg,TX	Ah, Rodgers with the fumble. Time for the kid to come back down to Earth a little. __________________ You Stole Fizzy Lifting drinks! You bumped into the ceiling which now has to be washed and steralized, so you get NOTHING! You lose!

09-14-2008, 02:00 PM	#30
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Rodgers looking good and Minny not so bad (then again, the Colts look like they really suck). NFC Central is going to be fun this year. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

09-14-2008, 02:01 PM	#32
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	McFadden with his first NFL TD. I swear though, this is like an Exhibition game.

09-14-2008, 02:01 PM	#34
saldana Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bethlehem, Pa	gonzalez laterals to wayne at the 10 for the touchdown!!!!

09-14-2008, 02:02 PM	#36
saldana Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bethlehem, Pa	i think they are going to call gonzalez down edit, they are gonna call wayne down at the 1 Last edited by saldana : 09-14-2008 at 02:03 PM.

09-14-2008, 02:04 PM	#37
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	Carolina commits a holding penalty on a 32 yard TD pass... ends up getting a FG instead.

09-14-2008, 02:05 PM	#38
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	Out of 8 possessions, the Chiefs have thrown an Interception and punted 7 times. Not bad for 3 different QBs.

09-14-2008, 02:07 PM	#39
saldana Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bethlehem, Pa	gah....peyton cant get 2 feet!!! twice!! gah!!! Last edited by saldana : 09-14-2008 at 02:08 PM.

09-14-2008, 02:08 PM	#40
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	Bears fumble, Chris Gamble recovers, Carolina ball at the Bears 26!! Dear god please score a TD this time...

09-14-2008, 02:11 PM	#41
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	Jonathan Stewart has had a number of very nice runs, he finishes off this drive with a 4 yard TD run, his first NFL TD.

09-14-2008, 02:14 PM	#42
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	McFadden has 135 yards and a TD on 16 carries. Not too bad.

09-14-2008, 02:16 PM	#43
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	Colts recover a fumble and are going in for another TD.

09-14-2008, 02:18 PM	#45
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	Fantasy update: supposedly Huard is "dinged" up that's why he isn't playing right now.

09-14-2008, 02:20 PM	#46
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	This game has to be frustrating to watch for Colts fans. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

09-14-2008, 02:21 PM	#47
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	What a great week to be playing someone with a lot of Baltimore and Houston players. Easiest fantasy win ever.