From Jerry Mac
McQuistan at RT?
Posted by Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer on Sunday at 12:39 pm
SAN FRANCISCO _ When the Raiders went through pregame drills, rookie Paul McQuistan was taking some of the reps at right tackle in place of Langston Walker.
Walker was beaten on the fourth-and-1 play by Orpheus Roye that resulted in a 2-yard loss by LaMont Jordan in last week’s 24-21 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
Coach Art Shell said during his Monday press briefing that the Roye play was a “one-on-one battle that we’ve got to win,'’ but said Thursday he anticipated no changes in the starting lineup.
The possibility exists that McQuistan will get some time at right tackle even if he doesn’t start, which gives the Raiders two rookies on the right side. Kevin Boothe, a sixth-round draft pick from Cornell, replaced McQuistan as a starter for the Cleveland game.
Porter sits again
Posted by Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer on Sunday at 12:08 pm
SAN FRANCISCO _ Wide receiver Jerry Porter has now spent a quarter of the season on the inactive list as punishment for a running beef with coach Art Shell.
Porter was one of eight Raiders declared inactive, joining quarterback Aaron Brooks, cornerback Fabian Washington, guard Brad Badger, guard Corey Hulsey, defensive end Kevin Huntley and linebacker Grant Irons.
Inactive for the 49ers were third quarterback Shaun Hill, cornerback B.J. Tucker, fullback Chris Hetherington, guard Larry Allen, tackle Patrick Estes, tight end Vernon Davis, wide receiver Taylor Jacobs and defensive tackle Damane Duckett.
I still don't understand deactivating Hulsey every week since he's the top backup to a couple of previously injured guys at LG and center... and Porter again, er... go Whitted, I guess...