SHOCKING NEWS! Raiders Dominic Rhodes Suspended 4 Games!

[RhymesayersDU]

A Raider? Suspended? In other news, water is wet...

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=Au.UIBo7yq_fucdzq1y_gUg5nYcB?slug=ap-raiders-rhodessuspended&prov=ap&type=lgns

Raiders RB Rhodes suspended for 4 games
By JOSH DUBOW, AP Sports Writer
July 3, 2007

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -- Oakland Raiders running back Dominic Rhodes was suspended Tuesday for the first four games of the season for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

The league does not disclose reasons for substance abuse suspensions, but Rhodes pleaded guilty in the offseason to reckless driving charges in Indiana after prosecutors agreed to drop drunken driving charges against him.

Rhodes, who spent his six years in Indianapolis, signed a two-year contract in the offseason with the Raiders that could be worth up to $7.5 million. He is expected to split time with last year's starter LaMont Jordan as the Raiders try to improve a running game that averaged 3.9 yards per carry in 2006.

Rhodes started all 16 regular-season games last season, rushing for 641 yards and five touchdowns. After backing up Edgerrin James since entering the league, Rhodes shared the job last season with rookie Joseph Addai. He has 2,274 yards rushing in his career.

Rhodes had one of his best performances in the Colts' Super Bowl win over the Chicago Bears, rushing for 113 yards in Indianapolis' 29-17 victory.

Rhodes will be able to participate in training camp and in all preseason games. His suspension will begin Aug. 31, the day after Oakland's final exhibition game, and he will be eligible to return Oct. 1, following the fourth game of the season against Miami. Rhodes will also miss games against Detroit, Denver and Cleveland.

Rhodes was pulled over by an Indiana state trooper in February for driving 81 mph in a 55-mph zone. He was originally charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated and operating a vehicle with a blood-alcohol level above the legal limit.

Rhodes pleaded guilty in March to reckless driving and was sentenced to 180 days in jail. But 178 were suspended and he received credit for two days.

In 2002, Rhodes was charged with domestic battery in connection with a disturbance at his home involving his child's mother, Latrina Moore. He avoided prosecution and was placed in a diversionary program and underwent mental health counseling.

[Rocket 7]

They just went from 4-12 to 3-13. Too bad they could of doubled their win total from last year.

[cutthemdown]

too funny

[Killericon]

I'm surprised. Rhodes had seemed like a good guy to me.

[SouthStndJunkie]

Good, we play them in week two.

[27atwater]

I know since he's a Raider it isn't THAT unexpected, BUT wasn't this expected prior to his signing? I remember hearing about the potential suspension when he was a FA.

[Bronco LB 59]

I like Michael Bush a lot, but the Raiders are now putting a lot of stock in his recovery.

[Wes Mantooth]

What a mess. I always love hearing good news from Oakland.

[boltaneer]

They still have LaMont "They overpaid me!" Jordan.

[Kaylore]

They still have LaMont "They overpaid me!" Jordan.

Yeah. He's a good back. He's like too good to be a backup but not good enough to really excel as an every-down back. I think if they had a good o-line and their passing tree wasn't from 1962 they'd have had better luck with him.

[Blueflame]

They still have LaMont "They overpaid me!" Jordan.

Yeah, but the last I heard of him, wasn't he kinda tubby and slow? Almost heavy enough to be an OG....

[Kaylore]

http://www.orangemane.com/BB/image.php?u=1357&dateline=1183513813

Yikes! Um, hi blue...resting?

[Blueflame]

http://www.orangemane.com/BB/image.php?u=1357&dateline=1183513813

Yikes! Um, hi blue...resting?

ROFL! Yeah, it's a bit more "adult" than most of my avys... but don't worry; I'll have it changed before most of the Mane goes back to work after the holiday (wouldn't want to get anyone in trouble with the boss).

[Sassy]

I thought this would be under "The Football Gods Are Laughing" Ha!

[BroncoMan4ever]

I like Michael Bush a lot, but the Raiders are now putting a lot of stock in his recovery.

Mark my words, if Bush has a decent line in front of him, he will be a top 5 back in the league.

Honestly had Shanny used our first round pick on him i would have been happy, and wouldn't have cared who else we drafted the rest of the day.

[BroncoMan4ever]

I love how our schedule works in weeks 1 and 2

i think Jay is going to have an incredible year, but i love the fact that he gets to torch the Bills and Raiders as a warmup and confidence builder that hopefully lasts the whole season.

[CBF1]

Just another reason why I think faid and faid fans are dirtbags.

[SoCalBronco]

Bush is a huge beast....I am not looking forward to the day when he is completely ready to roll.

[cabronco]

I know since he's a Raider it isn't THAT unexpected, BUT wasn't this expected prior to his signing? I remember hearing about the potential suspension when he was a FA.

Ya thats true, but Grandma Davis probably assumed the new commish would give him a lenient game or two & a slap on the wrist at that time. Bwahaahaa

[footstepsfrom#27]

Crap...this moves them closer to the #1 pick again. I'd rather they forever finish 5-9, just bad enough to miss any can't miss blue chippers in the draft so they can be stuck on a treadmill of mediocrity. Of course that's likely anyway with Al(zheimers) running the freak show but any little bit helps.

[DeuceOfClub]

They still have LaMont "They overpaid me!" Jordan.
Yeah. He's a good back. He's like too good to be a backup but not good enough to really excel as an every-down back.

Sure! Jordan looked great as a backup, but full time starter is a whole new animal. LaMont was consistently less effective in the second halves of games and in the second half of the season.

That’s why the Chargers made a big mistake not selling Turner when his stock was on the rise.

[DukeWoody]

Crap...this moves them closer to the #1 pick again. I'd rather they forever finish 5-9, just bad enough to miss any can't miss blue chippers in the draft so they can be stuck on a treadmill of mediocrity. Of course that's likely anyway with Al(zheimers) running the freak show but any little bit helps.

The queefs own that treadmill and i don't think they're giving it up any time soon...:stuck: :kcbard:
As 4 the raturds i think they would hire Art Shell as their HC to be mediocre again,oh wait they already tried that,nevermind...

[Atlas]

I'm surprised. Rhodes had seemed like a good guy to me.


Just because he drinks and drives doesn't mean he is a bad guy, just means he used poor judgement. Ricky Williams is not a bad guy probably one of the nicest guys to ever play in the NFL. He just uses poor judgement or he didn't care. Doesn't make him a bad person.

[ol number 7]

I'm surprised. Rhodes had seemed like a good guy to me.


Yea , they knew he was getting some kinda suspension. Just hoping he wouldn't miss any AFC West games. Sorry Al. Well not really. :thumbs:

[NYBronco]

Looks like they should have held onto Moss. Very little about him in the off season. I didn't expect anything coming from Rhodes.

[Northman]

ROFL! Yeah, it's a bit more "adult" than most of my avys... but don't worry; I'll have it changed before most of the Mane goes back to work after the holiday (wouldn't want to get anyone in trouble with the boss).


Dont change, i got some ideas on how to involve my avy into yours. :wiggle: Ha!

[El Guapo]

http://www.orangemane.com/BB/image.php?u=1357&dateline=1183513813



:wiggle:

[Los Broncos]

Sucks for them, good for us in week two.

[Ugly Duck]

A Raider? Suspended? In other news, water is wet...

Hey now.... he wasn't even a Raider when he got popped just over the limit in Indiana. Raiders don't do that kinda stuff no mo....

[Ugly Duck]

Mark my words, if Bush has a decent line in front of him, he will be a top 5 back in the league.

Honestly had Shanny used our first round pick on him i would have been happy, and wouldn't have cared who else we drafted the rest of the day. Check out this image link... the guy weighs in at 250 (same as our QB). I think Jamal Lewis is 240..... Bush is one big back:


http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/raidersdiehard/JrBushrooks.png

[Maximus]

When we picked him up we already knew this was a possibility... Second does it really matter? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-1vkSVf9y4

[Ugly Duck]

Second does it really matter? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-1vkSVf9y4

So would Bush be the biggest HB in the league if he plays this year?

[SoCalBronco]

Bush was my favorite back in the draft. I almost had an emotional breakdown when he fell to the Fade with the first pick of Day 2.

[Rocket 7]

So would Bush be the biggest HB in the league if he plays this year?

I think Brandon Jacobs from NYG is the biggest.

[Florida_Bronco]

When we picked him up we already knew this was a possibility... Second does it really matter? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-1vkSVf9y4

Spoken like a true Faider fan.

[broncocalijohn]

I'm surprised. Rhodes had seemed like a good guy to me.

He was a good guy then he became a Raider.

[El Guapo]

another one got arrested last night. :D

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2926988&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

[Ugly Duck]

I think Brandon Jacobs from NYG is the biggest.

Right you are, Dipso..... Brandon is 15 lbs bigger than Bush at 265 - I looked it up. OK, so Bush ain't the biggest. And fumbled once also. Lookit this youtube of the Bush fumble:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgoFCkqK2iE

[Los Broncos]

A couple of my coworkers are raider fans. Yesterday i say to them that rb Rhodes has been suspended for four games, they acted all surprised and laughed. The i said one of your guys was arrested too, i think a die hard fan would know whats going on with their team.

[Los Broncos]

He was a good guy then he became a Raider.

ROFL!

[Ugly Duck]

i think a die hard fan would know whats going on with their team.

Any Broncos suspended for four games?

[Jens1893]

Any Broncos suspended for four games?

kenny peterson for steroid use. he was a bit of a long shot to make the team anyway.

[Jens1893]

When we picked him up we already knew this was a possibility... Second does it really matter? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-1vkSVf9y4

i would be a little concerned about bush´s leg if i were you. i didnt see it as a big deal first myself, either, but when he couldnt even run before the draft i got worried about him.

[Los Broncos]

Any Broncos suspended for four games?

The guy is a die hard, he should know whats going on. He looked all surprised when i told him, i prolly know more about the raiders then he does.

[BroncoMan4ever]

Check out this image link... the guy weighs in at 250 (same as our QB). I think Jamal Lewis is 240..... Bush is one big back:


http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/raidersdiehard/JrBushrooks.png

who gives a crap about the dudes weight. Truth is he will be a better contributor to ur team than Russell.

[Ugly Duck]

kenny peterson for steroid use. he was a bit of a long shot to make the team anyway.

Oh... I see. Thanx for that. Yer an OK kinda guy for a DonxFan...

[Maximus]

i would be a little concerned about bush´s leg if i were you. i didnt see it as a big deal first myself, either, but when he couldnt even run before the draft i got worried about him.


Of course its a big deal now because he's playing for the rival. If he were playing for the donkeys he would be just fine. Whatever... Bush says he's almost 100 percent so I'm not worried.