BP Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 Raiders End Camp After Union Complaints Friday, June 15, 2007 8:08 PM EDT The Associated Press ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Raiders canceled the final week of their offseason training program Friday after complaints from the NFL players' union about the intensity of the practices. In a brief statement, coach Lane Kiffin said the players' union believes the Raiders' offseason program violated league rules on practice standards. "The union has complained about the high level of intensity, player aggressiveness and fast pace of our practices and, as a result, has taken away the final week of our offseason program," said Kiffin, the NFL's youngest and least experienced head coach. The Raiders won't hold next week's scheduled offseason activities, which were expected to be mostly weightlifting sessions. Oakland wrapped up a voluntary minicamp on Wednesday under Kiffin, a former assistant coach at Southern California. He had just one season of NFL training camp experience as an assistant in Jacksonville in 2000. The Raiders' training camp opens July 27 in Napa. link I can't believe how big a bunch of pussies some of these pro players are today. try working in the real world..this is a ****ing joke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetophile Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 So in other words, the Raiders are going to bite monkey butt more than ever. Sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serphnx Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 link I can't believe how big a bunch of pussies some of these pro players are today. try working in the real world..this is a ****ing joke! Hey, we run tough camps and our players don't complain. It's a Raider thing, that is why they win 1 game a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP Posted June 16, 2007 Author Share Posted June 16, 2007 Hey, we run tough camps and our players don't complain. It's a Raider thing, that is why they win 1 game a year. Yeah, I know. I guess they're content with being losers and not wanting to take the next step, but they're still professionals, and should act accordingly and stop whining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowJet35 Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 That's what's making coaching in the NFL less attractive, 300 pound men are crying like 10 year old girls. It's ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangenious420 Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 That's what's making coaching in the NFL less attractive, 300 pound men are crying like 10 year old girls. It's ridiculous. Not to mention these man are making 7 figures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4HCrew Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 well I think having a guy with next to no NFL experience does not help Lane's case...the players must have consulted Mawae ha ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor99 Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 I guess these guys are happy going 1-15. Last year obviously didn't work. Don't they realize that a change has to be made? Did Art Shell run a soft camp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenseed3 Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 That's a terrible article. It's very misleading; to the point of falsity. The Raiders were caught during a non-contact OTA using excessive contact drills. As a result they are not allowed to practice together, or at the facility for one week. ITS A PUNISHMENT. NFLPA is not allowing them to practice. It's not their choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 I expect the Raiders to be surprisingly competitive this season. Kansas City might take the cellar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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