Todd Allen

Just Win, Baby.

[Todd Allen @FinestHourTodd]

So in 2022, Dave Ziegler signed Darren Waller, Chandler Jones, Bilal Nichols and Hunter Renfrow to $145 million deals.

In the last two days we drafted 4 players to replace them.

[Todd Allen @FinestHourTodd]

I was good with the Jimmy G signing. Knows the offense, won a lot of games, has weapons-a-plenty in Vegas, but then Denver had to ruin it by signing Stiddy City for peanuts.

Stiddy knew the offense, younger, plus mobility.

Jimmy > Stiddy, I’m sure, but man, what an injury risk.

[Todd Allen @FinestHourTodd]

Happy for DC. He’s got a shot to win some ball games with the Saints. Bad division, vet team, very good defense, Kamara/Olave. I wish him nothing but the best.

And that’s the last time I’ll ever mention him and thank god for that!

[Todd Allen @FinestHourTodd]

@BrettPasinek Think I’d prefer Hooker on Day2 because he’s bigger and a bit more of a running threat. But still digging into these guys.

[Todd Allen @FinestHourTodd]

Gonna re-sign Stiddy City, probably not draft a QB in round one, rather take best player available at 7, a down-tier QB on Day 2, build the DEF up in free agency and the rest of the draft and get picked to finish dead last in every publication.

And I can’t wait.

New Era, Baby!

[Todd Allen @FinestHourTodd]

Said this last year about the QB, the RB’s trade value won’t be higher than it is right now. Franchise and find a partner willing to extend?

I begrudgingly accepted the QB extension in ‘22 and seems like most of Raider Nation want to extend Josh as well in ‘23.

I’m not so sure

[Todd Allen @FinestHourTodd]

@doubleaction22 I don’t know anyone that blamed him for everything. But glad it’s over. Wish him luck. Can we move on?

[Todd Allen @FinestHourTodd]

@19mirage76 I like them individually, been reading Vic forever (a great writer), Ted’s film work is always solid, but it’s a lot of cooks in one podcast kitchen.

I also think Vic is tired of the Raiders beat. It’s gotta be a bit soul-crushing.

[Todd Allen @FinestHourTodd]

Listening to State of the Nation pod. Man, these guys bum me out.

We have Davante Adams and Maxx Crosby, fellas.

Waller, Renfrow, cap space, The #7 pick, a sick new stadium in a destination, tax-free state and an owner who wants to win.

Can’t wait for ‘23 and a new QB.

[Todd Allen @FinestHourTodd]

Since it’s “going on record” time. Now that there’s only one team that gets a playoff BYE, getting that PLUS two home games is a shit-ton for 1-seed that usually is only that because they beat up on a crap division.

Also, there should be a NFL Draft Lottery for non-playoff teams

[Albert Breer @AlbertBreer]

I'll go on record in saying that putting the conference title games at neutral sites would be a godawful idea, and blatant money grab. The Super Bowl's the Super Bowl. A neutral-site conference title game would have all the atmosphere of a Cotton Bowl in a non-CFP year.

[Todd Allen @FinestHourTodd]

Nice.

[NFL Rumors @nflrums]

Los Angeles Chargers HC Brandon Staley’s job was “never at stake” via GM Tom Telesco

[Todd Allen @FinestHourTodd]

7th overall, eh? I can dig it.

Who was the last 7th overall pick for the Raiders? Was it DHB?

[Todd Allen @FinestHourTodd]

Seen that 4th and 13 Todd Downing called check-down before

[Todd Allen @FinestHourTodd]

@memdf2004 @RaidersBeat I hear ya, but George Blanca was my first favorite Raider AND I think Tom Brady is the only player in the NFL older than me, so he gets points for that.

[Todd Allen @FinestHourTodd]

@memdf2004 @RaidersBeat Hey now, I consider myself a real Raider fan and I want Brady. Wanted him 3 years ago. You see that bomb he threw to Evans? Can still sling it and knows the Offense.

I think we should pump the breaks a bit on Stiddy City. I believed he’d do well last week, but he’s a FA as well.

[Todd Allen @FinestHourTodd]

If you still can’t understand that good QB play helps a defense (in points allowed, yards against, Time of Possession), then you can’t be helped.

9 years of rarely putting an opponent away, keeping our D off the field with quality 2nd half possessions.

It’s all connected.

[Todd Allen @FinestHourTodd]

Positive we’ve been dysfunctional/unstable for all 63 years. And that’s how real Raider Fans like it. Go be a Niners fan if function and stability is your brand of Chardonnay. We could use to cut some of this deadweight fan base, anyway.

Al Davis/Raiders do things different.

[Raiders History @Oaklraiders1976]

For those mad at David Carr calling the #Raiders dysfunctional/unstable. Folks, the team has been that way for 2 decades.

The Raiders didn't change David, they've been this way for 20 yrs. 204 losses since 2003 is testament to that.

If fans fail to see that they are oblivious.

[Todd Allen @FinestHourTodd]

Not too bad a day. Offense balled out with Wifey in the homemade Stiddy City jersey. Daughter Dani (first live game) with the #2 Dani jersey got props for that 56 yarder from our whole section. Talked mad ish to Niners fans. Kept draft position. Cube/Too Short. Happy 2023!

[Todd Allen @FinestHourTodd]

The Niners defense is nice. Protection problems vs Pittsburg made Derek’s life very difficult. A New QB couldn’t step into a more difficult position here.

Good luck, @Jarrett_Stidham All of Raider Nation is behind you to put some drives together and have a good showing.

[Todd Allen @FinestHourTodd]

You’re suggesting the Raiders asked him to leave?

[Todd Allen @FinestHourTodd]

Very fitting that after Nine years of being slightly puzzled and annoyed by everything Derek Carr says and does, that his final act as a Raider is also slightly annoying and puzzling.

Why exactly can’t DC just take a benching and support his teammates from the sideline?