How much cash does Al have?
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 3:31 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Conventional wisdom over the past few years is that the Raiders are hurting financially.
They added new investors a couple of years back. They’re playing before crowds in the 30,000-range. Forbes magazine ranked Oakland 32nd in 2009 in terms of franchise value.
But as free agency opens at 9 p.m. tonight on the West Coast, never underestimate Davis’ ability to strike for a player he really wants.
The Raiders spend little on P.R., support staff and look to cut corners in every way possible except the acquisition of talent.
Here’s just some of the money the Raiders are scheduled to pay out this year:
– More than $16 million in bonuses and salary to Nnamdi Asomugha. (His salary is only $775,000).
– $12.38 million to Richard Seymour as the exclusive franchise player.
– $9.45 million to JaMarcus Russell.
– $5.75 million to safety Michael Huff.
– $4.5 million to defensive tackle Tommy Kelly.
– $3.268 million to first- and third round tender corner Stanford Routt.
– $2.6 million to cornerback Chris Johnson.
– $2.6 million to wide receiver Javon Walker (guaranteed _ they pay it even if they cut him).
– $2.6 million to Shane Lechler and $2 million to Sebastian Janikowski
– $2.5 million to defensive end Greg Ellis.
– Just under $7 million to second-round tender free agents Bruce Gradkowski, Thomas Howard, Jon Condo and Hiram Eugene.
– A little over $2.5 million to Kirk Morrison if he doesn’t come back with an offer sheet.
That’s nearly $60 million spent on 16 players on what will eventually be a 53-man roster, and doesn’t even include bonus payments which aren’t available to the likes of Darren McFadden and Robert Gallery. McFadden’s salary is $470,000 and Gallery’s $1.6 million. Nor does it include what it will take to pay the No. 8 overall pick in the NFL draft.
ESPN is reporting the possible demise of Justin Fargas and Gerard Warren because of upcoming bonus payments, although don’t rule out the possibility of one or both remaining with the team, either signing after being cut or adjusting their scheduled bonuses.
There is no salary cap, so Davis can spend as much as he wants, and at least Raiders fans won’t have to concern themselves with an owner saving up his cash for the lockout 2011 lockout.
The point is this _ if Davis is even thinking about inserting himself into the Julius Peppers sweepstakes, which begin in a few hours, or has his eyes on Karlos Dansby, let’s dispense with the stories about how the Raiders don’t have enough cash on hands to compete with the higher revenue teams.
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March 4th, 2010 at 3:32 pm
Al, I plan on buying a jersey tomorrow, help is on the way!!!!
March 4th, 2010 at 3:54 pm
Seriously….where the hell is everybody???
March 4th, 2010 at 3:56 pm
Good to see a member of the media tell it like it is. Going back to when Tim Brown was on the team every year the media wrote how Al Davis was broke, could not sign a high draft pick or free agents or even retain his own players. Each year not only did it turn out to be false but Al Davis and his actions went to the other end of the scale in what he spent or did.
As for these investors, Mr. Davis did buy out the family members of a partner awhile back. He never owned this % before and for him to resell it at a profit after clearing up problems he had with the prior owner does not mean you are walking the street.
What other owner will back up his words of wanting to win with his pocket book as much as Mr. Davis, not many. That is what makes me so sick, this new generation of so called Raider Fans are light wieght and are some of the worse fans I have seen in the NFL.
Just as character of a team or players come out during the rough or bad times, so does the character of a teams fans. And I am sorry to say that we have some real punks calling themselves Raiders fans these days.
Mr Davis knows the only way to shut these clowns up or the media is to win and he will get the team back to the top. But a better owner a fan could not ask for, I would not trade Mr.Davis for every other owner in the NFL and that is a fact.
March 4th, 2010 at 3:57 pm
I just bought my fargas jersey so he better not leave!
March 4th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
The article is on target. Davis has the resources. But I think its more because Al Davis probably doesn’t have the profitability/return on investment pressure as others.
For example,
1. Davis is not paying off a large debt for a new stadium
2. Davis acquired the team years ago. So he’s not paying off debt from a recent purchase
3. As the article points out, Raider infrastructure is light….whether that’s a good thing is up for debate
4. Al Davis is not a busienss man…he’s a football man. So he might not care about maximizing his profit or earning a particular return on investment
5. He’s older. He’s probably shielded enough personal assets and doesn’t need the money from the team
All speculation on my part I admit.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:11 pm
SNNY
I couldn’t agree more. Al has his faults and warts like any human being. And god knows he’s made his share of mistakes as a GM, both in the draft and free agency. But this man burns to win. Some of the comments in here kill me. I think many Raider fans are spoiled and have a sense of entitlement due to the past greatness of the Raiders. When he is gone, not only will the Raiders miss him, but all of the NFL. Love him or hate him, he is one of the last remaining links to a bygone era of pro football.. The era of Lombardi, Halas, Paul Brown. I think when Al goes it will sort of be like NASCAR without Dale Earnhardt, the game will go on and prosper, but it will never be the same.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:14 pm
Have to admit I am pleased with the offseason moves thusfar…
I’ve been calling for a diminished/to no role for Warren, Fargas and Kelly. Today we learn that 2 of the 3 overpaid players will be jettisoned. Let’s see what offers are out there.
Fargas, he will get some attention for he can spell another back
Warren? He will be out of the league like Terdell Sands (another predict on my part)
Extending tenders to Routt, Howard etc…I am fine with. Its not my money. Davis is wasting his money though…but I could care less in an uncapped year.
So what’s should be next….
1. Cut or restructure Tommy Kelly
2. Cut Javon Walker
3. Restructure Michael Huff down (if he’s cut say hello to Taylor Mays, which would be terrible)
Raiders need to draft Dan Williams. Period end of story…..I would hold off on OT. Mario Henderson did a good enough job and when Gallery is in he’s good.
Draft RT, RG, C in rounds 2, 3 and 4
OFfensive players just have “play better” getting way too much money
Sign a vet MLB
March 4th, 2010 at 4:20 pm
Sure, nostalgia is great. But Davis has to win and he has not been doing that in spectacular fashion.
He deserves the praise when things go well and criticism when they don’t
Seven or eight years of this is deserving of criticism.
This isn’t your kid’s Little League team where you just cheer them on because they are kids.
These people make a nice tidy sum to compete and win. And this team has done that in years!
March 4th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
How much cash does Al have? It depends. How much does decrepit, crusty old ass go for on 73rd Ave these days?
March 4th, 2010 at 4:22 pm
I wonder who Al will overspend for this year. Always kinda interesting though. The only player I would really make a run for is Karlos Dansby whom I was hoping we wouldve snatched up in the 2nd rnd back in ‘04′. Who did we take in the 2nd rnd that year anyway? Was it Jake Grove?
March 4th, 2010 at 4:28 pm
I don’t get this theory that it is an uncapped year so who cares what you pay these guys.
Good organizations made sound moves, no matter what the circumstances. If you get extra money, you don’t throw out the window, you do something wise with it.
They want to bring Routt back fine, but why overpay him? The guy is making as much money as Darrelle Revis made this year!!!
March 4th, 2010 at 4:28 pm
So maybe this means Al wont be putting all of the cool, on of a kind Raider stuff he owns, up on e-bay?
March 4th, 2010 at 4:30 pm
**onE**…errrr..
March 4th, 2010 at 4:34 pm
SNB,
No they haven’t won. These seven years have been bad, Worse than expansion Bucs bad. But the NFL is ultra competitive and cutthroat. And it’s cyclical. The Raiders will be back, and soon. IMO.
The Green Bay Packers won the first two SB’s and then basically sucked for 25 years, until White and Favre in the early nineties. It wasn’t that long ago Mel Kiper was chastising the Colts on draft day. You’re the Colts that’s why you’re always drafting first or second. Today, after Manning that sounds absurd. But I bet a year or two after Manning retires the Colts go on another downturn with years of 4-12, and 6-10 records, until they rebuild. It’s just the nature of the beast.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:35 pm
For some small reason, I have some hope now.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:35 pm
Vegas Raider,
This is not a “good” organization from the standpoint of decision making. So you have to look at the totality of these decisions.
Routt wasn’t worth a 7th round tender…but hey, by paying him all that money..it makes it less likely we spend $25 million for some 40x CB bust like Patrick Robinson…..good deal for me
Was Eugene worth a tender at all? No. Again, makes it less likely we draft another safety. Of course, the Huff contract makes me nervous.
The only reason I care about salaries is because they eat up the salary cap and the ability to get good players….but in this year…with a bunch of 1 year tenders…I won’t get worked up about salary.
Now, is Fargas and Warren still on the roster?
March 4th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
Charles Grant will be released and has been in trouble lately.
Former first-rounder, with tons of talent and issues….sounds like a Raider!!!
March 4th, 2010 at 4:37 pm
Al’s not spending his own money. He’s spending his investor’s money. And, they have absolutely no say so over what, how much and how he does it. His AD Football Inc. contract is gold and AD knows it. His investors went into their investing in the Raider organization with their eyes open knowing AD had that contract. If they didn’t, well that’s on them for being dumbschits. It would however be interesting to know what AD’s net worth really is.
I guess you can look at it through different eyes. Would we prefer to have an owner too cheap to pay for good talent or an owner who possibly overspends. I’ll take the latter especially because it’s not my money he’s blowing. If he can get good talent in here albeit overpaid for their real worth, so be it. The bottom line and important consideration is that we win, not what it cost the Raider investors.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:38 pm
Gruden spends day tutoring Tebow.–pft.com
“Awwww dammit Tebow, quit throwin like a effing girl!”
March 4th, 2010 at 4:38 pm
In an un-capped year, there’s no way in hell Al Davis can compete with the Jerry Jone’s of the NFL.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:39 pm
Al sits on a Raider sybian every night before bedtime.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:40 pm
Buckeyeraider,
If comparing this mess to other messes on other franchises gets you through…then that’s great.
All I am saying, is that Davis is making bad, bad, bad decisions. And those decisions deserve to be discussed and dissected.
Its important to get out of this mess. Is the team making the right decisions to get better? Getting Hue Jackson is a start. Will Davis bolster the D-Line? Will he draft a football player and not a physical specimen to be molded? Will there be an open QB competition?
Those issues are all fair game to discuss and critique.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:42 pm
No, he’s not making payments on a new Stadium. But he’s playing in a Stadium that makes no money.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
SnB,
All that is nice, but what if he still drafts another DB? Than what does that make it say about the Routt tender?
I don’t understand why Al is so worried about guys like Eugene and Brown leaving and slapping tenders on them. These guys have agents, all you have to do is tell them to give you an opportunity to counter any other offers out there in FA. Why pay Eugene and Brown 1.75 a piece when in reality you can probably get both those guys for 1.75?
Al Davis would be my wet dream if he sat next to me at the Poker table.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:45 pm
Dansby? No way…
The fact Morrison’s a third behind Brown’s 2nd means bye bye Morrison.
Know he’s not terribly experienced at SAM but he needs to move to that spot if he stays.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:45 pm
Sign Fred Robbins (DT, been starting for NYG, connection w/ Coach Wauffle).
Sign Chad Clifton (T) and Casey Wiegman (C), players with zone-blocking scheme experience, thus alleviating the NEED to go OL w/ the 1st pick. Other quality ZBS OL that should be available this year: G/C Jason Spitz, T Levi Jones, T Tyson Clabo (connection w/ Coach Cable), G Ben Hamilton, G Chester Pitts, T Mark Tauscher, and C Casey Rabach.
Draft Rolando McClain!
Also, if there’s no salary cap, shouldn’t there also be no salary cap hits? (read: cut JaLardass!)
March 4th, 2010 at 4:46 pm
vegas raider Says:
March 4th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
Charles Grant will be released and has been in trouble lately.
Former first-rounder, with tons of talent and issues….sounds like a Raider!!!
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Sounds like a BENGAL.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
Attention Al.
GET KEVIN MAWAE!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 4th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
KoolKell,
True, but Davis doesn’t pay coaches, doesn’t pay a GM, or assistant GM, or their staff, my guess is that scouting dept is not among the highest paid, and Davis has owned this team for 35 years or so. So he’s made that back several times over. The TV money is still very lucrative too.
I don’t know the financials…don’t much care…I just want to see this doggone team make a sane decision and start winning some freakn games.
This losing is so unacceptable at every conceivable level
March 4th, 2010 at 4:49 pm
Is the city of Oakland, or Alameda county or whatever it was, still paying Al Davis for the PSL fiasco?
March 4th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
Pretty Rick Says:
March 4th, 2010 at 4:22 pm
I wonder who Al will overspend for this year. Always kinda interesting though. The only player I would really make a run for is Karlos Dansby whom I was hoping we wouldve snatched up in the 2nd rnd back in ‘04′. Who did we take in the 2nd rnd that year anyway? Was it Jake Grove?
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Not sure if Davis “over spends” as much as people think.
Is he influencing what other teams have to pay or is he just doing it first cuz all others seem to follow and pay big or bigger money after. I think maybe its just Davis is ahead of the infaltionary curve?
Redskins seem to break the bank on occasion don’t they?
March 4th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
Al Davis stands to benefit the most with a 2011 blackout.
The owners get the TV money, whether one game is played or not. Being that Al is not making much money, or losing money according to some, he has the greatest benefit of any owner in the league with a blackout.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
Old Al is a billionaire,..all these owners are,..and on top of that, I think Al paid nothing for the Raiders, when alot had to pay hundreds of millions to get in this billionaires club….doesnt bother me they are billionaires, for some reason old troll kell is very upset about it. no reason to be.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
WIN RAIDERS! WIN!!!!!!
March 4th, 2010 at 4:52 pm
There’s a lot of assumptions here about his ownership, I think.
He never owned more than what 35% of the team until recently, when the McGahs finally gave out. His control lock has always been that Manager of the General Partner Agreement. Not that he owned the Raiders lock, stock and barrel.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:52 pm
I hope there is a lockout next year, and we use replacement players,…hey we would have a chance.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:52 pm
vegas raider Says:
March 4th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
Al Davis stands to benefit the most with a 2011 blackout.
The owners get the TV money, whether one game is played or not. Being that Al is not making much money, or losing money according to some, he has the greatest benefit of any owner in the league with a blackout.
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Raider teams have traditionally done very well after strikes and unrest.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:52 pm
simmer down old kell,..Old Al is a billionaire, why does that bother you?
March 4th, 2010 at 4:53 pm
SNB,
Everything is fair game to discussion and criticism. Al Davis and the Raiders are not above reproach. Blind Faith to any person, cause, religion, political party, etc. is dangerous. Always question everything.
Sometimes, I think a little perspective is in order. That’s all.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:53 pm
Vegas Raider Says:
March 4th, 2010 at 4:49 pm
Is the city of Oakland, or Alameda
county or whatever it was, still paying Al Davis for the PSL fiasco?
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Hell yes, to the tune of 150 mill, I think.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:54 pm
Ticket sales amount to about 0% of the revenue these teams get…thats why Al doesnt care if the coliseum is full or empty. word.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:55 pm
The raiders should sign Mawae tonight for a nice one year deal, at about 9:01 our time. hey now.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
Letting Morrison go would be plain stupid. I can see some team being smart enough to sign him then move him back to OLB (where he belonged the whole time) & he goes on to become one of the best OLBs in the NFL. Wasnt it Art Shell & Rob Ryan’s idea to move him to MLB & get rid of Danny Clark? They’re no longer here & all you have to do is move him back outside, then get a true MLB (Dansby or Draft), its not that hard. I hope they dont think Ricky Brown is the answer. Is Sam Williams gona get a 1st & 3rd rnd tender?
March 4th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
If Davis drafts a CB at #8, well, then the team will continue to lose because the run defense is AWFUL.
Sure, you would like the Davis to maximize the return on player salaries. Like spending $20M for 9 catches or $2.5M for 1 game. But hey, with Davis you are not going to get top tier management. You know this.
So you just hope that he can make enough decent decisions so that we have a chance to compete. This year, salary cap is no issue. Spend away…as long as he saves enough money to bring in a couple of players (draft or free agency) that can help the team
March 4th, 2010 at 4:58 pm
Norco Bob Says:
March 4th, 2010 at 4:54 pm
Ticket sales amount to about 0% of the revenue these teams get…thats why Al doesnt care if the coliseum is full or empty. word.
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For whatever it is worth, Peter King said it was about 10-20%, depending on the team and stadium.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:58 pm
rick,..morrison is gone,..cya…adios…thats good news, it would be better news if we hear he signs and starts for the broncos, or bolts, or chiefs. word.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
Peter Queen doesnt know,..I know,..and ok, maybe I low balled it,..I will say for the sake of arguement,..its maybe 1% Hey now.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
Norco Bob Says:
March 4th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
Old Al is a billionaire,..all these owners are,..and on top of that, I think Al paid nothing for the Raiders, when alot had to pay hundreds of millions to get in this billionaires club….doesnt bother me they are billionaires, for some reason old troll kell is very upset about it. no reason to be.
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Davis NEVER got over Rozelle and Hunt going behind his back to merge the AFL NFL.
They hosed him and he decided if they wanted to play no holds barred thats exactly what he’d do and it was sucessful several times.
I for one hope Davis is able to relaunch the Raiders to sucess and show you don’t have to be some corporate shill to win in the NFL.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:01 pm
Norco Bob Says:
March 4th, 2010 at 4:58 pm
rick,..morrison is gone,..cya…adios…thats good news, it would be better news if we hear he signs and starts for the broncos, or bolts, or chiefs. word.
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lol! Yarp!
March 4th, 2010 at 5:01 pm
Sorry I’m going with King on this one
March 4th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
He already has nhambdi.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:03 pm
You go right ahead vegas..bfd.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:03 pm
The Oakland Raiders are one of the last Mom & Pop organizations in professional sports. And Pop’s is 80.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:04 pm
Nnamdi21,
Those “corporate shills” could teach Davis a lesson about getting help and using that help to leverage the best decision.
Some of the decisions and strategies over the last 8 years have been horrendous.
I hope they get better. They need a QB competition and they need to bring in another QB to compete….they need a DT in THE WORST WAY…..and may need an MLB if Morrison is going to be let go and remember, we could do worse than him. Defensive scheme has to get less predictable…and the running game needs to be the focus.
And no 40x warriors at the top of the draft
March 4th, 2010 at 5:04 pm
CNNSI mock draft. Has us taking Campbell, and they had us taking DHB and are always about as accurate as anyone else.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/don_banks/03/04/mock.draft.1/index.html
March 4th, 2010 at 5:04 pm
# KoolKell Says:
March 4th, 2010 at 5:03 pm
The Oakland Raiders are one of the last Mom & Pop organizations in professional sports. And Pop’s is 80.
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Well stated. LOL
March 4th, 2010 at 5:05 pm
I will take a mom n pop organization anyday over corporate. hey now.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
March 4th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
If Davis drafts a CB at #8, well, then the team will continue to lose because the run defense is AWFUL.
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All indications so far is keeping Routt is a mistake.
Makes me sad to say that because we used to chat frequently, but his play has done NOTHING to justify that kind of tender.
Still, not blue chip CBs in the draft and it IS a “vertical passing League now with 12 teams throwing for over 4 thousand yards last year.” per NFL network.
I’d be scared if we were still in the same safety-less boat we were in since the untimely demise of Stacy Toran, but right now we’re stocked at safety thank gawd.
Of course, soon as I say that he’ll take Mays with the 8th overall….
March 4th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
The seahawks are about as corporate as you can get,..they arent doing any better.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Norco Bob Says:
March 4th, 2010 at 5:05 pm
I will take a mom n pop organization anyday over corporate. hey now
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Word.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Come on Al. Don’t forget that the money your spending is your investors money and not yours so spend away. Buy every great player and go out with a bang.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:07 pm
You guys keep baggin on routt, hes my fave db on team, however a year from now it will be mitchell,..perennial probowler soon. word.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:07 pm
The Raider ALL-STAR team. Imagine the possibilities.
Peppers
Dansby
resign warren for less $ and let him backup Kelly.
Got Peppers and Seymore who can rotate with eachother at end and tackle. Shaunassey/Ellis rotate in on other side. Howard/Dansby/Scott – assume Morrison gone but backs up all positions.
You know the secondary. Maybe add another CB in later round – such as W Thurmond.
Mawae
Thomas Jones – can teach our other backs how to play the position and he still has plenty in the tank IMO.
Use #8 on a tackle.
Use 2nd or 3rd on another tackle or guard who can play multiple spots along the oline.
Insert your option with the rest of the picks or FA prospects.
Interested to hear your thoughts… NOT the ones that say not possible b/c I realize that, but on the eve of a interesting FA period… Lets have some fun.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:07 pm
Troy Smith not to high on the Ravens radar I see.
I would think someone would bite on that 5th round tender, but than I wouldn’t be suprised if nobody did.
If someone really wanted him, they could have just taken him in the draft in the 5th in the first place. Can’t imagine his value has gone up after riding pine for 3 years, when he came into the league fresh off a Heisman trophy campaign.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Get mawae,..and jamal from san diego…then we set,..afc west title. word.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
21, the Redskins do break the bank, you’re dead right about that., & they have nothing to show for it either which has been our problem as well. I just hope Al doesnt make another DeAngelo Hall type deal b4 taking care of Seymour’s contract. Hell, maybe we should sign Brittany Grinner from the Baylor’s basketball team. He,,I mean SHE,,hits harder than Hiram Eugene.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
An NFL football franchise is not “corporate” in the traditional sense. They all reflect the will of their owners. Only difference is some owners are more hands on and some delegate to a GM.
These teams don’t employ 50K people.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
Al…you’re only as strong as your pocket books. Your old and you probably don’t do anything in life but sit and watch 1970’s film of the Raider glory days. Come on Al…blow it all. Give your last hoorah, your last wave. You’ve only got a few years left and you promised 2 more Superbowls. GO GET EM YOU MAVERICK YOU!!!
March 4th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
troy smith isnt the answer dude,..Im tellin you “people”…russell will have probowl year, or damn close to it,..so mellow out. hey now.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
Routt is not the reason this team went 5-11 last year.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
corporate as in they have an nfl team as part of their corporation..lump them in with their other businesses.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
March 4th, 2010 at 5:04 pm
Nnamdi21,
Those “corporate shills” could teach Davis a lesson about getting help and using that help to leverage the best decision.
Some of the decisions and strategies over the last 8 years have been horrendous.
I hope they get better. They need a QB competition and they need to bring in another QB to compete….they need a DT in THE WORST WAY…..and may need an MLB if Morrison is going to be let go and remember, we could do worse than him. Defensive scheme has to get less predictable…and the running game needs to be the focus.
And no 40x warriors at the top of the draft
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Offense needs to score Touchdowns for our coverage pass rush D to succeed.
I agree, some bad misteps, but Lance had to do with some of those as you’ll recall.
Run game was the focus until we had to play hodge podge with an injured and under performing O line and had zero QB Wr chemistry.
Fix the O line. Fix the Raiders.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:11 pm
Dear Al…Trade away the 53 man roster for Drew Brees or Peyton Manning and sign 52 new players from the free agency pool. Its got to end up better than the current team. SPEND YOUR MONEY AL! BUY US A SUPERBOWL!
March 4th, 2010 at 5:11 pm
Commitment to stopping the run…..stop the run….stop the run…..
Draft Dan Williams…not Bruce Campbell or Carlos Dansby or Patrick Robinson or Taylor Mays!
March 4th, 2010 at 5:11 pm
you dont think dan snyder considers the skins a part of his corporation? lol
March 4th, 2010 at 5:12 pm
kevin mawae,..jamal williams…afc west title. hey now.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:12 pm
How about trading our first (#8) and next year’s second to Detroit for the #2 pick assuming the Rams take Bradford. We then could take Suh as our DT. Either pickup a FA MLB or draft Spikes and still have some later picks for another DE. Those moves along with geting an OT, OG & C leave but one questionable area – QB. If AD is adamant about hanging on to JaBustus then trade for McNabb. He’ll be good for 2-3 years and cound mentor JR. Maybe by 2013 JR might be able to learn the playbook and complete passes consistently.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:12 pm
24,
The Raider 53 man roster is not equal to Brees or Manning.
There are about 8 “good” players on the entire roster…and that may be stretching it
March 4th, 2010 at 5:13 pm
Stanford Routt was our biggest liability on 3rd down defense.
Did you guys know we were 11th in the league in sacks, and 1ST in sacks as a percentages of pass attempts?
Improve Routt, either by him improving or replacing him, and it gets our D off the field at least one extra time a game.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:14 pm
JB,
Because we can draft Dan Williams and let him clog the middle and keep our 2nd round pick.
Suh is fine, but I think Williams actually fits our needs better than Suh
March 4th, 2010 at 5:15 pm
I guess I would add Troy Smith to my list above. If anyone knows what he’s worth would be Hugh. He’d even have some value at the wildcat spot. I know your gonna say we already have former QB’s on the team who could do it but I rather they work on their current positions and don’t take reps from them to play in that package.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:15 pm
JB,
I think it will take more than a 2nd next year, especially with the pending lockout, to get to #2.
If we toss in one of our 3rd’s this year, it might get it done.
And I would be fully on board with it.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:16 pm
Norco,
When I hear the word “corporate”…I think it means a faceless organization with no individual accountability. Dan Snyder is very accountable for that franchise….If not for Davis’ spectacular blunders..Snyder would be front and center.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:16 pm
Sproles gets Routt like 1st and 3rd tender from Chargers
March 4th, 2010 at 5:17 pm
Routt is the man, you guys know squat,..actually you dont even know that.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:18 pm
Team doesn’t win because the run defense is disgusting, the QB can’t function and a key receiver can’t catch
March 4th, 2010 at 5:18 pm
vegas raider Says:
March 4th, 2010 at 5:13 pm
Stanford Routt was our biggest liability on 3rd down defense.
Did you guys know we were 11th in the league in sacks, and 1ST in sacks as a percentages of pass attempts?
Improve Routt, either by him improving or replacing him, and it gets our D off the field at least one extra time a game.
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Routt claims to hate the Nickle and prefers playing out side with the sideline as a friend but sucked when he had his chance when Nnamdi was injured.
Routt has sucked so far as a raider period.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
Most teams are corporate,..not all,…but most,..we arent, we are the least corporate,..or maybe green bay.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:21 pm
Norco,
Green Bay is a true corporation…they have shareholders, a board of directors, a CEO and all that.
But I get the gist of what you are saying anyway
March 4th, 2010 at 5:21 pm
I hear ya,..I like that they have no real owner,..publicly owned.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:22 pm
Routt had one start, one ejection, 7 passed defended, zero interceptions and 11 penalties.
And he got a 500% pay raise!!!
March 4th, 2010 at 5:24 pm
Hes worth it vegas. hey now.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
Routt, IMO, still hasn’t learned to trust his natural skills and physical talents.
You watch him sometimes, and he will have great coverage, and than for no reason will just grab the guy 15 yards down the field. And the guy must know that the refs are watching him, he gets flagged all the time.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:27 pm
Vegas
I doubt that CNNSI is accurate, they have bulaga going high, Dez falling under 20 and Mcclain falling from the top 10, I do think Bruce Campbell might be drafted by AL which would be a huge mistake but the rest of the mock is whack, I dont think Rams would take Bradford like dumb Adam Scheffter said, Suh will be the pick, Bradford haven’t even thrown a ball yet. I hope we take Okung, William or Dez at 8.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:28 pm
Jamal Williams released. Sign him.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:28 pm
There’s a lot of talk of Routt going on,,is he even worth talking about? Last time I checked he was still a scrub,,as fast scrub but still a scrub nonetheless.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:29 pm
for sure banana,..and mawae,..with those two we win afc west.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:30 pm
Vegas,
Routt is ok as a Nickel corner and can fill in outside. He’ll be serviceable. Its an uncapped year..no big deal…plus the money saved from cutting Warren and Fargas far exceeds Routt’s salary…and they still might cut Kelly and restructure Huff.
Plenty of money when it comes to players
March 4th, 2010 at 5:30 pm
Raider4eve,
Sure it is not 100%, but they were pretty good last year, and typically are just as accurate as anybody else out there.
And I certainly believe the Rams will take Bradford. No doubt about it. I was suprised at Bualaga at #6 as well though.
If Moss can fall to #21, who was way better than Dez in college, Bryant could fall just as far.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:32 pm
I agree. I’d like to see Mawae signed too. Even at his ripe old age.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:34 pm
ROUTT!!!!
If you’re going to stay get thee to PRIME U stat!!!!!
Detroit released Phillip Buchanon.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:35 pm
vegas raider Says:
March 4th, 2010 at 5:30 pm
Raider4eve,
Sure it is not 100%, but they were pretty good last year, and typically are just as accurate as anybody else out there.
And I certainly believe the Rams will take Bradford. No doubt about it. I was suprised at Bualaga at #6 as well though.
If Moss can fall to #21, who was way better than Dez in college, Bryant could fall just as far.
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Completely agree Vegas.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:35 pm
SIGN EVERYONE with guarentee’s of being the next guy to get a 1st and 3rd round tender. The more you suck, the better your chances. Come on everybody, come to Oakland and get your paycheck.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:37 pm
1st and 3rd round tenders for EVERYONE!!! BIG FREE AGENCY SALE!!! Come get yours today!!! (Preferably at 9pm tonight) No assembly required.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:39 pm
Excuse me but…can we get everyone to line up next to each other for a race? Al Davis only wants fans who run at least a 4.2 40 time.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:39 pm
Stanford Routt is the Sam Williams of the secondary.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:41 pm
Offensedefense,
You want to take arguably the 3rd best DT in the draft — a guy who’s definitely a drop off from the top 2 DTs — with the No. 8 pick. I’m not sure I’m a fan of that move. We have Seymour who can play some DT and Kelley, who’s decent. Not worth his contract by a longshot, but decent.
Meanwhile, on the o-line we’ve got Cornbread and Carlisle who need to be replaced. Satele and Morris who are below average. Gallery who’s coming off back surgery and Henderson who’s been OK but also inconsistent.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:42 pm
Here is my list of signing I would like to have as far as the unrestricted free agents go, make it happen AL
1)Karlos Dansby many teams after him, please choose the Raiders
2)Aaron Kampman, if we get him Seymour can move inside permanently
3)Derrick Mason, best gift for DHB and Hue Jackson
4)Kevin Mawae, this a guy who will single handedly help our OL by being the leader of the offense
March 4th, 2010 at 5:45 pm
Definately an upgrade if Mawae is calling the protections for any of our QB’s!
March 4th, 2010 at 5:47 pm
Chris in NY,
Williams is not the 3-tech that the top two guys are. Williams is a 1 gap guy that will take on the double team and clog the middle. The three players are not completely comparable.
This team has two 3-techs in Kelly and Warren….neither of which is good at their jobs. The Raiders have no anchor to take the double team, clog the fullback and make chaos up front…no one to keep the linebacker clean.
It is at the root of the WORST RUN DEFENSE IN THE NFL OVER THE LAST 3 TO 5 YEARS!
You CANNOT…I repeat..CANNOT…win with no talent up the middle.
As for the O-Line. Henderson is ok with Gallery at his side. We need a RT, RG and C. You don’t draft for those positions at #8.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:48 pm
Trade for Boldin with the 3rd round pick.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:51 pm
I love the uncapped tender rules. It gives more accurate values to all the players in the sense that everybody gets a shot to fight for certain guys. The more people fight to get a guy, the higher his value and the less people, the lower the value. To me, this makes the system fair and keeps the league from going into inflation. It kind of reminds of Socialism haha.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:55 pm
We know Al Davis isn’t going OL with the first pick with the promise Mario Henderson has shown when he was written off by critics and Al’s not getting a RT with the #8 overall pick. So the best NT avail would be great but what are we gonna do with our RT situation?
March 4th, 2010 at 5:55 pm
We’ve got a lot depending on Hue Jackson.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:55 pm
Here is the fastest way for the Raiders to become a Superbowl team. Ofcourse, this all hypothetical.
AL signs Brett Favre for his retirement check $20 mill for a year, he upgrades the WRs core by signing Antonio Bryant and T.O. He signs Mawae, moves Henderson to the RT, signs Chad Clifton, drafts Iuputi to play RG and keeps Gallery at LG. He also signs LT and Sproles and trades DMAC and Bush to the Browns for Shaun Rogers. He signs Kampman by Favre’s help and plays Seymour inside with big Roger. He also signs Dansby and Daunta Robinson and gets Leonard Little as a backup and third down specialist.
There you have it, a strong team that will easily win the AFC West division and can win the Superbowl with all the main guys staying healthy. If AL got the money, that how he should spend it.
March 4th, 2010 at 6:01 pm
In re of post #63
Can you think of the options and variations with that defensive line given that unlikely scenario? Nice to think about the possibility though.
I give this a 3% chance of happening but add McNabb to that scenario for this years 2nd and next years 3rd. Have condition that if there’s no draft next year for some unforseen reason, that goes to a 2nd in the next held draft. Farfetched, but that’s the kind of thinking and manipulation of the system Al’s capable of.
What do you guys think its really gonna take to pry McNabb away from PHI? I think Kolb is the future for them and with his contract status I see it as a Aaron Rodgers situation. Have to see what he’s got. Get something out of McNabb while he’s still valuable and healthy. I think 2 & a future 3 would be close. Maybe some other pick this year or next would get it done, if he’s available that is.
I for the record think there’s no way there’s no draft next year.
March 4th, 2010 at 6:01 pm
Free agents we should grap at 12:01 tonight (9:01 left coast time):
1) Troy Smith, QB, Ravens: Baltimore only tendered him at the 5th round level. Gotta get this guy.
2) Jamaal Williams: Read earlier today that the Chargers are unloading their big DT. A bit of a red flag that they’d part with him and he’s not what he once was, but still could be a big upgrade for us in a much-needed position.
3) Kevin Mawae: Old man can still play and would be the instant leader of the o-line.
4) Aaron Kampman: Can’t have too many pass rushers. This guy is proven but coming off injury and a down year in a 3-4 system. He’d be a good signing if he’s a reasonable bargain.
Dansby and Peppers are also obviously attractive, but you could probably get all 4 of these guys for what it’d cost for Peppers alone. I’m thinking bargains.
March 4th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
No way Peppers comes here. He’s too competitive for one thing, too many teams who can write longer checks than Davis.
March 4th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
Sorry 4eve, I think my scenario, while spending considerably more $$$ I like my team much better, even if you leave McNabb out!
March 4th, 2010 at 6:10 pm
offensedefense,
What say you about signing Jamal Williams who the Chargers released today? Would that satisfy your DT thirst, or do you think he’s over the hill?
March 4th, 2010 at 6:10 pm
#117
Good suggestions, especially the Troy Smith pick. He would definitely be the starter for us this upcoming season. JaBustus could be #3. More time for JR to learn the playbook and refine his passing skills & techniques.
March 4th, 2010 at 6:15 pm
Chris In NY
At 34 or 35 yrs old and coming of injury…I am going to pass on him.
Get me someone in the draft that will stick around for more than a few games.
March 4th, 2010 at 6:15 pm
Chris
I agree that the Chargers releasing Jamal Williams is a red flag. As I recall he didn’t dominate us last year, no?
March 4th, 2010 at 6:19 pm
Mr Senile a$$ *I mean Mr Davis*
Can you buy us a super bowl!!!!!! You have 2 hours to get ready & spend a lot of money on a Super Bowl team, for your fan you been pissin off for the past 7 years,Please!!!!!
March 4th, 2010 at 6:19 pm
I read — from a Charger fan’s comment on PFT so don’t quote me — that Williams missed most of last year with injury but had only missed like 3 games over the previous 4 years. He also said that Williams’ absence/injury was the main reason the Chargers defense struggled vs. the run in 2009. Chargers fans are trashing AJ Smith for the move.
March 4th, 2010 at 6:19 pm
Anybody hear anything about my boy Marshall Yanda of Balt. getting tendered?
March 4th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
Anyone get the feeling when it’s all said and done the Redskins will have a $250 million payroll for the 2010 season and Snyder will Steinbrenner his way to a Super Bowl?
March 4th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
Just saw that Quentin Moses is an RFA with the Dolphins. Who even knew he was still in the league? Remember him? Our No. 1 pick in Round 3 of the 2007 draft who was cut at the end of training camp.
March 4th, 2010 at 6:24 pm
Snyder or Jerry Jones.
March 4th, 2010 at 6:27 pm
There is not $250M worth of talent available. Anyway, Shanahan will bring some sanity to that franchise
March 4th, 2010 at 6:28 pm
I know I’ve felt it for several years now, but this could finally be the year that San Diego falls back to the pack. But, who is going to step up and challenge them for the West? Are the Raiders finally going to reclaim their rightful spot atop the division? Or will it be lil Josh McDaniels and the yakkin ponies? Certainly not the New England midwest wannabe Chefs.
March 4th, 2010 at 6:29 pm
I could see Jones signing Peppers. Imagine Peppers and DeMarcus Ware coming off the edges? Crazy.
March 4th, 2010 at 6:31 pm
I was thinking of steinbrenner when ready Jerry’s post. Hoping too. I’ll take a purchased championship.
March 4th, 2010 at 6:33 pm
I think the up-capped season hurts teams like the Raiders, and unleashes the Big Boys for the premier talent, and raising prices for the rest.
March 4th, 2010 at 6:41 pm
Al = CRAZY like a FOX!
March 4th, 2010 at 6:48 pm
Kelli?
How many contacts today, Kelli?
Oh man…you been here all day???
Sad…pops….big time sad.
March 4th, 2010 at 6:49 pm
# Midwest Fan Says:
March 4th, 2010 at 6:41 pm
Al = CRAZY like a FOX!
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Rabid foxes are crazy..which is likely appro pos
March 4th, 2010 at 6:50 pm
Fair enough Rich!
March 4th, 2010 at 6:56 pm
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March 4th, 2010 at 6:57 pm
Chris in NY Says:
March 4th, 2010 at 6:01 pm
Free agents we should grap at 12:01 tonight (9:01 left coast time):
1) Troy Smith, QB, Ravens: Baltimore only tendered him at the 5th round level. Gotta get this guy.
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Dude, are you serious? Look, loved Troy Smith in college. And while it’s true he was going into camp with the inside track to start before he got sick, there’s no guarantee he’d have beaten out Flacco. What have you seen from him in the NFL that makes you think he can start for us? To me, we should stick with the three guys we’ve got. No need to keep Losman around. I admit that JR had a tough sophomore year as a starter, but you’ve got to admit it wasn’t entirely his fault. Let’s see what JR does this summer, but if he comes in in great shape and ready to roll, I believe he deserves to go into camp as the starter with what I assume will be an improved supporting cast. If Bruce were to completely outplay him, that could change. But I think Bruce will and should be fighting an uphill battle.
March 4th, 2010 at 7:01 pm
Have a semi-realistic question for you Debo. What do you think about Russell playing behind McNabb for a few years?
March 4th, 2010 at 7:02 pm
As the Raiders last championship, SB XVIII, fades farther and farther beyond the horizon, I think Al Davis gets more and more desperate. He has grown more and more impatient with his coaches. It’s been one and done far too often, and the constant coaching carousel has set this franchise back. He is spending the money to acquire players, which is what any fan should want from his teams owner. He is just not spending it wisely. The contracts just continue to get more and more outlandish. From what I’ve read and heard from people who have interviewed with him, like Ken Wisenhunt, Al Davis is still mentally sharp and lucid. But he is 80 years old, and is spreading himself too thin. He does need help in the front office. Someone like Bruce allen, to help with the financial details.
March 4th, 2010 at 7:07 pm
Buckeyeraider,
Everyone needs help managing a modern franchise. Whether your 30 or 80. Different game than it used to be. Used to not have free agency, cap management, scouting not as sophisticated, coaching staffs smaller, marketing and business simpler.
These NFL franchises are Billion Dollar operations. No one person can do it all his or herself.
I cannot understand why Davis feels the need to have total control like this.
March 4th, 2010 at 7:09 pm
If you guys think Bruce has a noodle-arm, than what would you call Troy Smith?
Despite being the premier athlete for QB’s of his draft, and being a super-stand up guy, he fell to the 5th round and now can be had for that same 5th round pick.
Great guy, great collegiate player, less talented than even Bruce Gradkowski.
March 4th, 2010 at 7:19 pm
Vegas,
What do you base the statement that Troy Smith is less talented than Gradkowski? And how can you, a Gradkowski homer, crtitique the draft status of any QB. Gradkowski was drafted in the 6th round.
Perhaps Smith would have more opportunities to play had he not gotten sick, and had been cut 3 or 4 times AND had the priviledge to play behind one of the most unprepared QBs of all time.
BTW, I think they are both in the same class of “backup QB”
March 4th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Making a guess…
I think Antonio Pierce is going to be a Raider.
Just a hunch
March 4th, 2010 at 7:23 pm
SnB,
I base it on what I have seen. Troy Smith has no arm.
Troy Smith is faster, more athletic, and tripled up Bruce on the wonderlic.
But Bruce looks more set to have a better NFL career and has had one so far. Bruce will be starting in 2010, Troy looks lucky to be a no.2
March 4th, 2010 at 7:28 pm
Bruce threw 320 passes his rookie year and set an NFL record for most passes before his second career interception.
Troy Smith might not ever throw 320 passes in his NFL career. He is at 80 right now.
March 4th, 2010 at 7:28 pm
24 Says:
March 4th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
Al…you’re only as strong as your pocket books. Your old and you probably don’t do anything in life but sit and watch 1970’s film of the Raider glory days. Come on Al…blow it all. Give your last hoorah, your last wave. You’ve only got a few years left and you promised 2 more Superbowls. GO GET EM YOU MAVERICK YOU!!!
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seconded!
March 4th, 2010 at 7:29 pm
SnB,
You stated you liked the offseason so far, WHY?
Dont even say anything about Fargas and Warren cuz Shefter has been wrong so many times its rediculous. He said 2 months ago that Cable would be fired.
March 4th, 2010 at 7:30 pm
O Mock draft 8.0:
1- OT: T Williams, A Davis, or B Campbell
2- DT: Lamarr Houston
2- ILB: B Spikes (trade a 3rd & 5th)
3- WR/ KR: Jacoby Ford
4- DE: Austen Lane
5- CB: Walter Thurmond, or OG
7- DT: Demarcus Granger, or FB
Sign the best C in FA, add a G, HB, and that will help us improve even with a fat monkey for a HC!
March 4th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
vegas raider Says:
March 4th, 2010 at 7:09 pm
If you guys think Bruce has a noodle-arm, than what would you call Troy Smith?
Despite being the premier athlete for QB’s of his draft, and being a super-stand up guy, he fell to the 5th round and now can be had for that same 5th round pick.
Great guy, great collegiate player, less talented than even Bruce Gradkowski.
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Dude, guess we agree that Troy Smith doesn’t need to be signed. But how the hell is Grads better? I’m just saying why bring another backup to compete. To me, if you bring Troy in, why have Grads? In fact, I’d probably rather have Troy. You’re really serious about Grads, huh?
March 4th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
Hey O, did you happen to see my post above?
March 4th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
nothing more dangerous than a cornered weasel. Al has the 2 things necessary to win it all…nothing to lose with money to lose.
March 4th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
I’m not saying Troy Smith would be handed the job over Bruce or anything. They’re actually quite similar in terms of size, speed, arm strength, etc. I think that’s a good thing. More competition. Best man wins.
Smith regularly completed 70% of his passes in college. Accuracy is one of the two biggest keys to being a successful NFL QB (decision-making being the other). I’ve liked what I’ve seen from glimpses of Smith and what he did in college. He’s a Heisman winner for a reason. He dropped in the draft because of his height and a poor National Championship game against Florida. He had Flacco beat for that job coming out of camp, not going in, before he got sick and Flacco took off.
He’s not going to break the bank. Would only cost us a 5th rounder in compensation. Hue Jackson is obviously very familiar with him. I can’t think of a reason why we shouldn’t sign Smith.
March 4th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
We know Vegas, we know!
Bruce GarbageKowski Is Great! His mom cooked for the entire team, and he works hard!
March 4th, 2010 at 7:37 pm
Midwest Fan Says:
March 4th, 2010 at 7:01 pm
Have a semi-realistic question for you Debo. What do you think about Russell playing behind McNabb for a few years?
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Realistically, it’s a terrible idea! Why the hell does JR need to sit for 1 year, let alone 2 or 3?? Hue can me JR’s mentor. I’m of the opinion that the questions about his work ethic and knowldege of the playbook are overblown. Despite the poor year, I think he learned plenty last year. Assuming the talent around him is improved and the existing talent plays better than last year, I expect JR to improve as well. No need for McNabb.
March 4th, 2010 at 7:38 pm
Cromartie to the jets for a 3rd round pick in 2011
March 4th, 2010 at 7:39 pm
RaiderDebo,
Besides blind hope, what makes you think JaBigmac is going to improve?
March 4th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
Bruce did this…
Bruce did that…
Facts:
Bruce is a 6th RD pick
Bruce was released from TB & Cleveland ( 2 teams that need a QB)
Bruce has no Arm
Bruce on his 4th season in the NFL played 3 games and had a QB rating of 80.6 (JR in his 2nd year which was considered his rookie season, he had a rating of 77.1)
March 4th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
I have to agree with you CNY, would love to have Smith on our team.
March 4th, 2010 at 7:44 pm
With Hue here, and our QB situation in the state it is in, and having two 5th rounders this year, and if we don’t make that tender, well that is everything you need to know.
And where is this coming from that he was set to start for Flacco? From wiki: “Smith was scheduled to start in the third preseason game of the 2008 season, but became ill with a rare case of tonsillitis”
So basically, he didn’t even start the first two games of the preseason, and was about to get his chance before he got sick. Don’t know how that equates to beating out Flacco in camp.
Chris, regulary 70%??? Try NEVER 70%.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troy_Smith
March 4th, 2010 at 7:44 pm
Fair enough points SNB. I think we both agree Al needs help in the front office. We also agree on Pierce. I said a week or so ago, he could be a more realistic plan B to signing Dansby in FA. IF the guys neck is healed, he would be a more physical, upgrade to Kirk in the middle. Plus, the guy’s already stated he grew up a Raider fan in Los Angeles. We know how Al loves those Raider fans.
Still holding out hope for Dansby though, until proven otherwise. That guy is a beast.
March 4th, 2010 at 7:45 pm
There is NO rational reason at this point of his carreer for anyone to believe Russell will ever be a serviceable NFL starter.
March 4th, 2010 at 7:45 pm
Raider O Says:
March 4th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
We know Vegas, we know!
Bruce GarbageKowski Is Great! His mom cooked for the entire team, and he works hard!
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And he went 2-1 against three good teams. And he showed mobility and better ability to make plays in the passing game than JaMarcus. And he was universally credited by Raiders players and coaches for being a much-needed leader at the QB position. And he was on pace for his second 300-yard game in four starts when he went down against Washington.
JaBigmac, incidentally, has yet to have a single 300-yard game in his career. And has a winning pct. far south of .500. And has terrible footwork and pocket presence that leads to a ton of sacks and sack-fumbles. And is universally criticized by players and coaches for not being a leader. And has completed ridiculously few passes downfield in his time as a starter.
March 4th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
Carlos Dansby to the Raiders??? Must be a joke.
March 4th, 2010 at 7:47 pm
Bruce Gradkowski is a backup QB in this league.
Jamrcus Russell isnt even 3rd string material.
March 4th, 2010 at 7:47 pm
new post
March 4th, 2010 at 8:03 pm
Vegas,
You’re right. Should’ve double-checked on Smith’s accuracy stats. Not sure why I remembered them being that high. Still, in his two full seasons as a starter, he completed 62.9% and 65.3%. Very, very good.
– His TD/INT ratio in those two years: 46/10
– His passer ratings in those two years: 162.66 & 161.91
– The percentage of 1st place Heisman votes he received: 86.7% (A Heisman record).
And while Smith didn’t officially have the QB job in Baltimore before he got sick, he was an overwhelming favorite: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3560175
March 5th, 2010 at 3:23 am
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March 5th, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Somebody wake Al Davis up from his nap and tell him that free agency started.
March 5th, 2010 at 8:41 pm
Can we please get Mike Vick !!!!!! and mayb TO
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