Chiefs @Raiders: Game Notes from the Dark Side

[Ugly Duck]

* Raiders HC Allen announces this game will be used to "evaluate young talent."

* Raiders commentator George Atkinson announces "This will be an audition game" for backups and rookies.

* Raiders bring cornerback Chimdi Chekwa up from the practice squad to play against Chiefs.

* Raiders announce that OT rookie Tony Bergstrom will play guard vs Kansas City, a position he has never played before.

* Rookie defensive tackle Christo Bilukidi returned to work after missing practice Wednesday, but expects to get "evaluation time" against the Chiefs.

* Raiders linebacker Rolando McClain is back from suspension, but has been relegated to playing running back on the scout team. He will be allowed to play on Special Teams against the Chiefs. When asked about it by the media in the locker room, McClain replied, "I ain't got nothing to say about anything."

* Setback for Seymour: Starting defensive tackle Richard Seymour has missed five straight games with a hamstring injury, and his quest to play Sunday against Kansas City took a hit Thursday during practice. "Well, he had a little bit of a setback today as far as the hamstring is concerned," Raiders coach Dennis Allen said. "We'll evaluate him as we finish out the week, but it kind of grabbed him a little bit, so we'll see."

* Raiders safety Michael Huff will start at cornerback.

* Raiders leading tackler, starting strong safety Tyvon Branch, missed his third straight day of practice with ankle and neck injuries.

* Coach Allen said of QB Terrell Pryor: "The biggest thing is to start getting him into the game a little bit and let him see a little game action. I’m not ready to say that he’d be a starter."

* The Oakland Raiders defense ranks dead last in the NFL in Points Allowed.

* The Oakland Raiders have the draft tiebreaker over the Kansas City Chiefs due to Strength of Schedule

* The Chiefs have won eight of their past nine games at Oakland.

Spread: Chiefs -1

After opening as a pick 'em in most sportsbooks, bettors have backed Quinn and made the Chiefs favorites coming into Sunday's contest.

[Messier]

I don't think the Raiders want a QB. Really. Raiders fans seem done with Palmer (happy with that trade now?) But I don't think the team is done with Palmer. Even with the first pick I think the Raiders go D. Smith isn't a sure fire first overall pick, and I don't think its a given that whoever has the frist pick is taking him.

[Ugly Duck]

Originally Posted by Messier

I don't think the team is done with Palmer.

Palmer is due $13 mil in 2013.

Talk about headquarters is that Raiders will refuse to pay him that cuz they are in rebuild mode & Carson will be too old by the time GM McKenzie gets his personnel in place.

[Messier]

Originally Posted by Ugly Duck

Palmer is due $13 mil in 2013.

Talk about headquarters is that Raiders will refuse to pay him that cuz they are in rebuild mode & Carson will be too old by the time GM McKenzie gets his personnel in place.

Well then, his signing is as bad as drafting Russell. You gave up so much and got nothing. Good luck with the next QB.

[BlackHelicopters]

Palmer is due $13 mil in 2013.

What kind of idiot gives a washed up QB that kind of contract? Oh wait.........

[Brock]

Quit blatantly throwing games, you douchebags.

[Red Beans]

The Faid are pulling moves that only returning coaches pull when the suckage is this great. In my humble opinion, the Chiefs lack of similar moves indicates that Pioli and crew know there will be no tomorrow. They're refusing to play Stanzi and a few others because they aren't interested in providing tape for the next GM and staff. This gives me the warm fuzzies...

[lewdog]

We are without Bowe.....


the stars seem to be aligning for the Chiefs!


Go Raiders! Please **** us up!

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Originally Posted by Brock

Quit blatantly throwing games, you douchebags.

They usually inadvertently throw games, have been for years. Quite the change for them.

[Hootie]

Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning

Carson Palmer is worlds better than Brady Quinn, so unless Palmer is benched or purposely throws INTs, the Chiefs will lose.

Don't forget that Jamaal had FOUR YARDS against Oakland last time.

you sure about that?

Palmer is grossly, grossly, grossly overrated and his stats this year simply mean NOTHING.

He is better than Quinn...but if our defense plays well he's pretty easy to shut down.

[Hootie]

if that's the case...Clark is an idiot for not firing Pioli and demanding a tank job like the Raiders.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by Capt Tasty Cheeks

you sure about that?

Palmer is grossly, grossly, grossly overrated and his stats this year simply mean NOTHING.

He is better than Quinn...but if our defense plays well he's pretty easy to shut down.

Dude, last week our defense was raped by CLEVELAND.

[the Talking Can]

this is the most important game in years for the chiefs

we have a chance to accomplish something meaningful...just lose you bastards

lose with all your heart

[Hootie]

Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning

Dude, last week our defense was raped by CLEVELAND.

hey don't mistake my comment for saying I think our defense or scheme is any good

I'm just saying Palmer is really, really, really bad

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by Capt Tasty Cheeks

hey don't mistake my comment for saying I think our defense or scheme is any good

I'm just saying Palmer is really, really, really bad

And he's still the best QB on the field by a large margin.

[Hootie]

I just hope these young Oakland players are hungry men...

I also think it's hilarious the Raiders gave up a 1st and 2nd for Palmer who is probably the 25th best QB in the NFL.