Same thing-pass game’s working really well, it opens up the run game.
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“We’ve still got a couple days, but I wouldn’t be surprised if I didn’t play in the first preseason game or two”, Joseph said. You know who was second? After forcing the fumble on a punt to set up a McGloin to Walford TD, Toomer brought the hammer again on the next kickoff delivering a bone jarring hit on the Cardinals return man. “Ever since I was at Michigan State, every time I played in a game, I was always nervous”. He was in for just 12 offensive snaps.
“Man, it’s insane the jump that it’s been – each year”, the 2014 second-round pick said. ROOKIE WATCH Raiders: Safety Karl Joseph, Oakland’s first-round draft choice who is coming off knee surgery, played in the first series and had one tackle.
Carson Palmer completed 63.7 percent of his passes for 4,671 yards and 35 touchdowns against 11 interceptions. The thought creeped into the head of the former second-round pick as well.
Raiders coach Jack Del Rio, while not speaking specifically about Joseph, said he’ll aim to delicately balance getting his team prepared with ensuring they are fresh when the team opens the regular season September 11 in New Orleans.
“He has the ability to put the ball where he wants to put it”. Along the defensive line 2 round pick Jihad Ward could have the biggest impact this season as he is likely to be used similarly to the way Del Rio deployed Malik Jackson in Denver. “You have to have it”. “It was everything I thought it was going to be”. He has it. He has the work ethic.
“He had a baby yesterday so I’m giving him the benefit of the doubt”, he said, with a smile. But I still think Humphries will be OK. “I didn’t think our kickers kicked very well”. We didn’t want to expose him too much. That’s a theme for us with all of our guys.
But Irvin is a player fired up for his new role in Oakland that he believes can help him become of the league’s premiere pass rushers. Sometimes is it good that the defense and offense can trade big plays like that? Niklas had a pair of catches for 44 yards, including a 32-yarder in which he bounced off a would-be tackler and rumbled down to the Oakland 5-yard line.
-CARR: Definitely two years ago, yeah. “To finally get out there and be in a game situation where you could score some points and go on a long drive and go up against an opponent, it’s a lot better”. I couldn’t tell you really what Chandler Jones had. “I’m getting the playbook down and understanding how to do everything. He and I should have the best relationship ever”. “I’m not ideal, but I do appreciate being here and being able to be developed into my third year”.
George Atkinson III (the second George Atkinson to play for the Raiders) ran for an impressive 97 yards and two touchdowns on just five carries. They were successful and showed up ready to play. “The progression that he’s making, talented guys that work hard will improve”. Edwards was carted to the locker room. The team breaks camp after Tuesday’s practice.
On to next week against the Green Bay Packers next Thursday, a game that will be Aaron Rodgers first of the preseason.
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“My thing is, mentally staying sharp and staying critical of myself”. I’m excited that he’s on our team and healthy.
