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March 23rd, 2010 at 5:52 am
First? Are you kidding me?
Good Morning Nation!!!
March 23rd, 2010 at 5:55 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S,HWNRDR
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:00 am
Morning Nation! *repost*
from Dwhites TwitterGood morning from Orlando, where I’m covering the NFL owner’s meeting. On deck: Raiders coach Tom Cable at 7:15 a.m. Eastern time.
Cable says Kamerion Wimbley will play OLB, not DE, at strongside.
Team will kick tires on some free agent RTs, consider them in draft. Obvious position of need.
Won’t give JaMarcus’ weight, but says he’s doing what they ask and looks forward to QB competition.
On Hue Jackson’s role: “Score points.” And JaMarcus hasn’t tinkered with throwing motion.
Khalif Barnes would start at RT if season was today, Matt Shaughnessy at RDE.
Cable on uncertain status in January: “I felt bad for that TV lady who had to stand in the rain at the gate.”
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Hey JB is Jerry going to report anything today or just do his chat thingy?
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:02 am
and inNout owns Mcdonalds..
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:03 am
Humu humu nuku nuku apu’aa
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:05 am
Interesting M…
You just spelled out the Hawaiian State Fish!
Good Morning Dirt Lot, 408, M…
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:08 am
I asked dWhite to ask about a C but he never answered.
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:09 am
morning hwnrdr + Nation..
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:12 am
Hwnrdr,
yes, and yesterday I read that the very same expression refers to when Maui left the ancestral homeland and swam from island to island to establish new civilizations.
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:12 am
good morning AM crew!
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:13 am
Question for you all…
How many pieces do we need to contend again…or do we all believe Cable and note that had Gradkowski or anyone else started besides Russell, we would be in the playoffs (hunt)?
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:14 am
Barnes at RT. looking for competition
Wimbley at SSLB
Shaughnessy at RDE
Russell is still a bust
DT William Joseph was re-signed
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yahoo!!
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:15 am
Good Morning Rockstar…
M…not sure about the expression, but I do know that when Maui was fishing out the islands, the humuhumunukunukuapua’a went swimming by…
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:17 am
How many pieces do we need to contend again
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Hwnrdr: FB, C, RG, RT, NT
i’ll take Brad Hoover, Kevin Mawae, Bobbie Williams, Dan Williams in Round 1 & Ciron Black in Round 2
PLAYOFFS? I say yes
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:18 am
humuhumunukunukuapua’a
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was that a sneeze?
God bless you!
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:19 am
FB? What happened to….? Nevermind…
Did we release Oren Oneal? Or has he regressed like Russell did? (Ok, maybe not that bad…but…)
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:19 am
Good Morning Crew!
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:19 am
LOL, Rockstar…no that is the Hawaii State Fish…Haha!
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:21 am
6′5″ 310 lbs
Willie Jo is a good guy to have around for depth & competition …
I would have rather signed Howard Green or Hollis Thomas, but they might not have come as cheap
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:21 am
Tom Cable at NFL owners meeting:
“Khalif Barnes would start at RT if season was today, Matt Shaughnessy at RDE.”
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I said in a previous post that I thought Khalif Barnes was going to have his opportunity to show he can be our RT (because he is a Cable pick, because he was injured last season, because is resigned while Green is gone, because he had a recent interview on Raiders official web – same with Shaughnessy-,…)
I cant remember who was, but somebody here referred to my post as “vomit”
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:21 am
Hwnrdr,
if the NFL ever expands to the mid-Pacific the franchise would have to be named the
Honolulu Humuhumunukunukuapua’as
(imagine the cheerleaders calling out “gimme an H, gimme a U, gimme an M…it would last half a quarter.)
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:21 am
GOOD DAY ROCKSTAR,PUT ME DOWN 4 ANTHONY DAVIS AT PICK 8 IF THINGS STAY AS THEY ARE,GOT A STRANGE FEELING THEY WILL NOT.SORRY IT TOOK ME SO LONG,BEEN OUT OF COMMISION 4 A FEW DAY’S.
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:24 am
FB? What happened to….? Nevermind…
Did we release Oren Oneal? Or has he regressed like Russell did? (Ok, maybe not that bad…but…)
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Oren O’Neal had an awful knee injury in August 2008 and the Raiders rushed him back too soon. Placed on IR again in October 2009 with an ankle injury.
not durable. I’ll take Brad Hoover and keep OO as a reserve until he’s 100 percent healthy & ready to contribute. Lawton & Reece are terrible lead blockers!
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:26 am
Can you imagine ESPN trying to say that? Haha…They will probably jsut shorten it to the Humus’…
Also, can you imaging Roger Goodell on Draft day?
“And with the 4th pick, the Honolulu Huma numa…oh what the hell…Pick…”
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:26 am
updated …
RaiderRockstar: Dan Williams (03/18)
RaiderResurrection: Dan Williams (03/18)
SnB offense defense specialteams: Dan Williams (03/18)
Inonewordraider: Dan Williams (03/18)
Ottocrat: Dan Williams (03/18)
Florida Pete: Dan Williams (03/18)
RNOraiderFan: Dan Williams (03/21)
Al DAVIS HAS COJONES: Dan Williams (03/21)
Thec07: Ndamukong Suh (03/18)
DKnight007: Ndamukong Suh (03/18)
The Big Banana: Ndamukong Suh (03/18)
LA to TheBay: Ndamukong Suh (03/18)
HairyBush: Ndamukong Suh (03/18)
Ryan: Ndamukong Suh (03/18)
Ghost to the Post: Ndamukong Suh (03/18)
Raider O: Ndamukong Suh (03/19)
Exlaraiderseasonticketholder: Ndamukong Suh (3/19)
R8eray: Ndamukong Suh (3/19)
Memo: Ndamukong Suh (03/19)
Seymour Bush: Ndamukong Suh (03/19)
Jonesy941: Ndamukong Suh (03/18)
SteveAlford21: Ndamukong Suh (03/18)
GG: Ndamukong Suh (03/18)
JB: Ndamukong Suh (03/18)
RaiderLen: Ndamukong Suh (03/18)
RaidingTexas: Ndamukong Suh (03/18)
Mcfaddenswaggon: Ndamukong Suh (03/21)
Bcz24: Ndamukong Suh (03/22)
Bo Schembechler Jackson: Ndamukong Suh (03/22)
Stoopidmike: Ndamukong Suh (03/22)
504 Raider: Ndamukong Suh (03/22)
909RaiderLifer: Brian Price (03/19)
DMAC: Rolando McClain (03/18)
Richochet: Rolando McClain (03/18)
Severeraiderz: Rolando McClain (03/18)
Raiderglory34: Rolando McClain (03/18)
Vegas Raider: Rolando McClain (03/19)
New Englandraider: Rolando McClain (03/22)
Senior Beeecham: Kyle Wilson (03/19)
Silvernblack209: Taylor Mays (03/19)
1234567: Taylor Mays (03/22)
Scottish Raider: Eric Berry (03/21)
GMoney8: Eric Berry (03/21)
Edward Teach: Maurkice Pouncey (03/21)
Raiderzmaverick: Russell Okung (03/18)
KoolKell: Russell Okung (03/18)
Hwnrdr: Russell Okung (03/19)
RaiderFanFrom Jersey: Russell Okung (03/22)
Hellsbells: Anthony Davis (03/18)
Jhill: Anthony Davis (03/18)
408RAIDER: Anthony Davis (03/19)
Stabler76: Anthony Davis (03/22)
DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL: Anthony Davis (03/23)
Dakota: Anthony Davis (03/19)
M Lonetree: Anthony Davis (03/22)
NorthernD: Trent Williams (03/20)
Midwest Fan: Trent Williams (03/22)
El Tato: Trent Williams (03/18)
Raiders4eve: Trent Williams (03/18)
Nnamdi21: Trent Williams (03/18)
The Judge: Brian Bulaga (03/18)
SD_Raider_619: Brian Bulaga (03/19)
Maddenraiderfan: Brian Bulaga (03/22)
PassTheCheetos: Bruce Campbell (03/21)
Buckeyeraider: Mike Iupati (03/18)
Burque Raider: Mike Iupati (03/21)
RaiderDebo: Dez Bryant (03/18)
SharkCatcher: Dez Bryant (03/18)
Plunketthead: Ryan Matthews (03/19)
SATANFEARS ALDAVIS: Jimmy Clausen (03/18)
The Real MaddenRaider: Tim Tebow (03/18)
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:28 am
Hwnrdr:
How many pieces do you think we need to contend again?
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:31 am
fukc the chats
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:32 am
RR, I’m impressed!
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:32 am
Hwnrdr,
exactly.LOL about Goodell and the BSPNers.
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:34 am
Hey LMN, how about an NFL frnchise in Denmark named the
Kobenhavn Kjottbollers?
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:35 am
Cable at NFL owners meeting
I just spent the past hour sitting next to Raiders coach Tom Cable for the AFC coaches breakfast at the NFL owners meeting in Orlando.
My first thought: if quarterback JaMarcus Russell ate that light, he’ll get his weight down in no time.
Of course, JaMarcus was the No. 1 topic of discussion that stayed alive through one wave of reporters after the next. Cable stood by his line without wavering:
Russell is there for offseason workouts, he’s doing the things being asked of him, and he will have to compete for the starting job with Bruce Gradkowski and Charlie Frye.
What happens from here is all up to JaMarcus, who will either make a career comeback or go down as a bust.
“I think that it’s like anything in life, you can bring that on yourself,” Cable said. “If you want to not let that be who you are, then you need to do something about it. So you change.
“The fact that he’s there working is really important right now. That’s the biggest step right now, and that’s a big step.”
More on that in tomorrow’s paper. Here’s Cable on a bunch of other stuff …
** Kamerion Wimbley will play strongside linebacker in the Raiders’ 4-3 defense — the position he played in the Browns’ 3-4 defense before he was traded to Oakland.
Cable likes Wimbley’s size and ability to rush the passer. He also likes how Trevor Scott developed as a weakside linebacker last season. Not sure where restricted free agent Thomas Howard fits in now, but we’ll see — and no, they are not switching to a 3-4 defense.
** Back to Russell, really quick. Asked for his weight, Cable punted by saying it was premature at this time of year to discuss it and, besides, he hasn’t weighed him.
I’d be stunned — stunned — if he really weighed 271 pounds, as reported. Stunned.
** Speaking of strongside linebackers, Ricky Brown will sign his restricted free agent contract today, a second-round tender, according to a league source.
** Cable said that, if the season started today, Khalif Barnes would be the starting right tackle with Erik Pears involved in the competition.
However, the Raiders are also looking at free agents on the market as well as this year’s draft class.
** Forget the two-back system of years past: Cable wants Darren McFadden or Michael Bush to become an everydown back.
That’s one reason they released Justin Fargas. Time for the young kids to take over.
“We’ll move forward with those two guys,” Cable said. “I think it will help both of them that they will get more work. The question with (Darren) is, now that he’s healthy, can he be an everydown back? And I think he can be.”
** Cable better defined the role of new offensive coordinator Hue Jackson, saying Paul Hackett will remain responsible for Russell’s position work.
Jackson’s job?
“Score more points,” Cable said. “Plain and simple. With him, it’s not just one guy. He’s got to get 11 guys on the same page and moving in the right direction.
“We need to score at least two touchdowns and a couple field goals a game. If we can do that, if we can get better play at quarterback, we’ll be fine.”
More to come, have a meeting to catch …
-David White (SF Gate)
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so go ahead and cross “running back” off your draft wish-list fellas.
Paul Hackett isn’t going anywhere! what a relief …
If anybody gets traded, seems like Thomas Howard (not Kirk Morrison) would be the likely choice after saying Scott will stay at WLB, Brown will compete at SSLB & Wimbley was acquired to play SSLB
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:35 am
Rockstar, I would say the same as you did, but I wasn;t too sure about Oneal’s status and that is why I asked that. Do you think with a real NT that are LB core can roam free and become better? I always said, along with most of you on here…block for the qb, run the ball and stop the run…we will get there.
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:36 am
thanks ray!
LMN: I need your pick bro
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:40 am
Do you think with a real NT that are LB core can roam free and become better?
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Hwnrdr: Here is our LB corps
Morrison, Howard, Wimbley, Scott, Brown, Nixon, Norris
Ekejiuba & Condo too (if you include ST)
not a bad unit IMO
I think a real NT could make this entire defense better, not just the DL or LB’s. the DB’s would benefit as much as anyone
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:41 am
per dWhite
Darren McFadden and Michael Bush will compete for RB job, and Cable wants one to be everydown guy.
So does that mean McSkinny gets the start cuz he’s a 1st rounder??
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:42 am
Let’s get that fat fukc Cody in the 2nd!
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:42 am
M, you’re on a roll this morning…LOL
I’m hearing names like Russell Okung (which will probably be gone by #8, or so they say), Anthony Davis, Suh (although I expect him to be top 2) and that Bruce Cambell cat…
I hope its not Cambell…I remember someone posting on here asking Campbell the question of “Why did you have to run the 40?” Haha…maybe he wants to be a Riader…maybe…
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:44 am
408: Cable said that DMC can be an every-down back (if he can stay healthy)
sounds like he’ll have every opportunity to win the starter job, like Russell & Heyward-Bey
Having said that – I still think Gradkowski, Bush & Murphy could be starting ahead of the “big three” come Week 1 of the regular season
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:45 am
You know, been a season ticket holder for awhile now (and still haven’t renewed yet)…If we do get a real NT, I may renew through 2011…
When our D can stop the run at least…I believe that alone may propel us into at least competing for the playoffs!
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:46 am
Our 3 #2’s beat out our 3 #1’s!! lol
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:48 am
With S a “position of strength,” never mind the Taylor Mays rumors.
-David White (twitter)
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Cable called safety a “position of strength”, huh?
Huff came out and said he’s been told that his job is safe for 2010.
cross Berry & Mays off the draft “wish list” too fellas.
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:48 am
Real Monkey Raider,
You are an ignorant Monkey and an attention loving Whore. don’t speak on issues you don’t understand.
This country is full of talking monkeys like you. Obama & Bush are not the problem. The problem is there are too many monkeys like you.
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:49 am
Having said that – I still think Gradkowski, Bush & Murphy could be starting ahead of the “big three” come Week 1 of the regular season.
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Let us hope. I interpret Cable’s ludicrous overestimation of DMAC to be pre-trade hype. Start Bush! Trade DMAC!
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:49 am
RRS
No way man. JaMarcus is gonna step it up this year! He has to…
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:50 am
I think Mount Cody will be SD pick at #28
In other news, TCU T/G Marshall Newhouse is visiting Oakland this week, and the guy is not exactly a zone blocking guy at 320+ pounds.
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:50 am
Real Monkey Raider,
LMFAO at you picking Tebow.
You are a BAD monkey.
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:52 am
If Darren McFade becomes an every down back in the NFL there will be a new record for the number of fumbles by a running back in a season.
Fortunately he’ll never be able to take the pounding.
MBush? That young man has gotta want it. Is he reluctant because he only gets 4th round money?
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:53 am
I still think Berry can be the pick, but only if they plan to meve him to CB. He was #1 rated CB coming out of HS and I think he has tremendous ability.
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:53 am
Raider O Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:50 am
Real Monkey Raider,
LMFAO at you picking Tebow.
You are a BAD monkey.
LMFAO!!!
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:56 am
I think thats the best way to finally know what we have in McFadden, the guy is too anxious when he plays so he doesnt wait for the holes to be there. He was an every down player at college, so play him as an every down runner here too, if he cant do it, now we can be sure he is bust and move on.
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:56 am
Good info from White!
PUHLEEEEEZE let us get more draft picks for Morrison or Howard.
Barnes at RT means my guy Davis won’t be the pick.
Hope my other guy Iupati is the pick!
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:57 am
That would ok with me Tato…but has to be after the lineman gets drafted…but, Al Davis is still alive…
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:00 am
Al will draft Taylor Mays!
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:00 am
M Lonetree Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:52 am
If Darren McFade becomes an every down back in the NFL there will be a new record for the number of fumbles by a running back in a season.
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Concise analysis, this.
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:01 am
Cable specifically said that we’re looking for a RT to compete with Barnes & Pears.
sounds like Mario Henderson will be the unquestioned starter at LT again…
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:02 am
With that being siad…who is this RT that we are drafting?
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:03 am
El Tato Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:50 am
In other news, TCU T/G Marshall Newhouse is visiting Oakland this week, and the guy is not exactly a zone blocking guy at 320+ pounds.
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From Nat. Ftbl Post:
Marshall Newhouse OG, Texas Christian
NFP Grade: 6.3
Scouting Report:
Marshall Newhouse: No. 70, OG, 6-3, 320
A short, squatty lineman who has three years of starting experience at left tackle, Newhouse lacks ideal length and doesn’t possess the skill set needed to play on the blind side in the pros. Yet he displays natural bend in his stance and does a good job firing off the ball in the run game, creating leverage on contact and getting a push off the ball. He isn’t heavy-handed and doesn’t stick to blocks but has some in-line power and will create creases inside. He lacks ideal footwork and overall range in pass protection. Newhouse doesn’t display a technically sound kick-step and allows his base to get too narrow out of his stance. He struggles to reach the corner vs. speed and has a tendency to open up his hips and lunge into blocks.
He displays the ability to sit into his stance and anchor on contact but can lose his balance when engaged. He exhibits only average redirect skills in space but consistently fails to mirror opposing linemen and too easily falls off blocks on the edge. Overall, he has some upside as an offensive guard prospect because of his in-line power and ability to anchor inside. Newhouse isn’t functional in space but with time could end up playing for an NFL team.
Grade: 6.3
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:03 am
# hwnrdr Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:02 am
With that being siad…who is this RT that we are drafting?
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TCU T/G Marshall Newhouse is visiting Oakland this week.
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:05 am
You think he will be our #8?
Was he a strated at TCU? TCU if I remember correctly was on that debate about playing for the Nat’l Champs.
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:06 am
Yeah, I gotcha RRS …
But with Cable’s comment plus Barnes’ interview on Raiders.com, I’m pretty sure he’ll be in the starting 5. Either at G or tackle.
I agree that Henderson is going to be the LT, so I just don’t see us going Oline at 8. Maybe rd 2 or 3.
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:08 am
I don’t think so Hwnrdr, he is projected to be a 3-4th RD pick.
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:09 am
Newhouse was seen as an OG prospect despite he was a LT in College, but at the Senior Bowl he surprised and some teams consider him an OT prospect now again. Maybe we are considering him as a RT.
As far as I know, the Raiders have shown interest in this mid-round OL prospects:
- RT Nic Richmond (TCU)
- OG Jeff Byers (USC)
- LT Rodger Saffold (Indiana)
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:10 am
I’d rather draft Brandon Carter in the late rounds!
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:13 am
Jhill,
But with Cable’s comment plus Barnes’ interview on Raiders.com, I’m pretty sure he’ll be in the starting 5. Either at G or tackle.
I agree that Henderson is going to be the LT, so I just don’t see us going Oline at 8. Maybe rd 2 or 3.
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Thats EXACTLY what I thought after reading Barnes interview, thats why I am so intrigued about this year #8 pick.
Barnes said he was told he would compete at RT from the beginning (not LT and RT like the past year) and also that he practised some at OG by the end of last season.
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:13 am
I like Sam Young from ND. I think he can be a good RT.
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:14 am
Here is a list of OG Draft Prospects Rankings
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospectrankings/TSX/2010_OG
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:14 am
Newhouse looks more like a late rounder.
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:17 am
WE WAS GASHED….GASHED I SAY!!!!
Suh at 8!
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:20 am
Newhouse would be a 4th RD pick.
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:21 am
Iupati or McClain at #8.
I mean who needs a tackle prospect when you have Khalif Barnes and Erik Pears battling it out for the spot?
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:21 am
What’s up 4eva?
Trade up for Suh!!
Legalize it, and don’t force us to buy health insurance!
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:22 am
Cable says JaMarcus is taking “a big step”
Posted by Michael David Smith on March 23, 2010 10:09 AM ET
Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable said today at the annual league meetings that quarterback JaMarcus Russell is on the right path by participating in the team’s voluntary workouts.
“The fact that he’s there working is really important right now,” Cable said, per David White of the San Francisco Chronicle. “That’s the biggest step right now, and that’s a big step.”
But it’s not a big enough step to guarantee Russell a spot in the starting lineup. Cable said Russell will have to compete throughout the offseason with Bruce Gradkowski and Charlie Frye. Last year Russell started nine games and had a passer rating of 50.0, Gradkowski started four games and had a passer rating of 80.6, and Frye started three games and had a passer rating of 65.3.
Also worth noting from Cable’s session with the media: He declined to answer when asked how much Russell weighs, neither confirming nor denying the report that Russell weighs 271.
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:22 am
yo 4eva
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:22 am
Vegas…..what up brother? Where you been at?
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:24 am
you don’t draft a tackle 8th overall just for “competition” , especially not a right tackle.
running back & safety is a dead issue.
Russell will get another crack at QB.
drafted DHB & Murphy last year.
Miller at TE.
Seymour & ShoNasty at DE.
Kelly at one DT spot.
secondary is awesome, even though Cable says we’re looking for a corner.
8th pick = best available DT (hopefully Dan Williams), Spoon or Haden
I don’t see McClain being the pick. Spoon has “Raider speed”
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:24 am
The body of evidence points out that our dear ol’ HC is absolutely underwhelming as an evaluator of talent. Particularly with his supposed realm of expertise, the O-line.
If I said prayers for such things I would pray that no one listens to the Cable Guy when choices of O-line FAs and O-line Draftees are being made.
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:26 am
participating in the team’s voluntary workouts = a big step?
does that transform a turd to a tulip?
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:27 am
SPOON!!
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:27 am
Rockstar,
We have enough “Raider speed” elsewhere, can we have someone, ANYONE, who is a little stouter than he is fast?
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:28 am
first 3 picks might be Joe Haden, Ciron Black & Cam Thomas …
I wouldn’t be thrilled, but it’d be better than last year’s draft!
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:28 am
A tulip of turd!
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:29 am
What happens from here is all up to JaMarcus, who will either make a career comeback or go down as a bust.
“I think that it’s like anything in life, you can bring that on yourself,” Cable said. “If you want to not let that be who you are, then you need to do something about it. So you change.
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You don’t even have to read through the lines anymore. Russell is “changing”, and what he is changing from, was a complete jackazz.
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:29 am
back later gents. got a meeting!
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:29 am
I would trade up for Suh, but I wouldn’t draft another DT at 8. I would draft an OT at 8, and draft L Houston in the 2nd.
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:31 am
Hey Rey, shot you an e-mail yesterday.
Been working a bit more lately. Big push this week.
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:32 am
Gone is the slack-jawed Round Mound of QB Renown.Now we have the sleek (hey, for sumo wrestler 271 lbs is svelte – in fact the great Yokuzuna Chiyonofuji weighed about the same)new and improved JaMarginal Russell. King of the new frontier!
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:34 am
Vegas, cool brother…don’t trip!
Click on my name(if you can), tell me what you think?
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:34 am
I think you would like it!
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:36 am
Yo 408 and O and Vegas and AL:L AM Crew!!!!!!!!
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:40 am
Draft a left offensive tackle.
Please!!!
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:41 am
R8,
LMAO
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:42 am
what’s up 4eva? Got a new PC/Laptop?
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:43 am
O, you like?
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:44 am
Well….I hope Dmac can secure da rock and bush finally learns to play more than 1 play at a time….if not Ryan Matthews wouldnt be a bad #8,imo….but….
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:44 am
# M Lonetree Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:34 am
Hey LMN, how about an NFL frnchise in Denmark named the
Kobenhavn Kjottbollers?
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close, but no cigar… Kjottbollers isnt danish…
Meanball is kødboller, in danish…
we have 42 teams here in .dk, and it think thats pretty good for a small country of 5.5M…
attendance though is shytty the mermaid bowl (our superbowl) has tops 10.000…
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:45 am
Not yet Hwnrdr….still at library
….but eees better then nothing 
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:46 am
Vegas I just sent you an e-mail!
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:46 am
R8eray,
Acoustic Hip-Hop!!
I have heard of that guy around here before, don’t remember where.
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:46 am
R8,
I love LV, so I did enjoy it. Thank you. Is it true about the Asian lady and the MGM?
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:47 am
4eva, for some strange reason I think Ryan will turn out to be a Charger! Which if you ask me…that really sukcs!! Not that I’m saying draft him at #8!
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:47 am
Its always true about Asian laides O….they da bomb!
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:47 am
Lol! What ever happens in Vegas….you know the rest!
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:48 am
Man I hope not 8….if he does go there it might be the Lady Tomlinson thing all over again
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:49 am
Good to see you 4eva!!
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:50 am
WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:50 am
Wassup wit cha 4eva,
Where have you been?
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:52 am
Have a good day Nation!!!
4eva, catch ya on the next trip to the library…
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:53 am
Its a long story Jhill so I wont bore this GREAT SITE….but Vegas knows an maybe he will let you know as I just emailed him an told him….but the GARDEN IS DOING GREAT!,so maybe in a month or so I can finally get my own lap-top
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:54 am
THANKS HWNRDR AN ALL OF YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:54 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:36 am
thanks ray!
LMN: I need your pick bro
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man you are a pesky little tick, huh…
well I hate 1st rounders… so I go with the unpopular but the one with most payback, meaning guard…
I go with Mike Iupati, if he is just half the man as steve hutchinson is, then he is the best candidate, not the flashy ones, i’d like run-stopper but i rahter get our offense going. I certainly dont want a flashy pass-rusher…
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:59 am
LMAO 4eva. (I know
)
I heard yesterday that an Asian Lady (from China i think) owns most of the MGM now, so is it true?
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:00 am
I dont know O but if its true,maybe she single lol
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:00 am
LMN
Id rather hav a C @ 8 than a G.. We could of have had Mack!
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:00 am
I love Gardens!!
Save the Garden!!
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:00 am
—”The Raiders will use Khalif Barnes at right tackle this season. Coach Tom Cable says Barnes would be the starter, ahead of Erik Pears, if the season began today. Barnes was used as LT Mario Henderson’s backup a year ago. Oakland now needs a right tackle after losing Cornell Green”—
—”The Raiders plan to use newly acquired Kamerion Wimbley at strong-side linebacker in their 4-3 defense. They aren’t going to a 3-4. While it’s a good way to get as much pass rush on the field as possible, 4-3 outside linebacker isn’t a position Wimbley has played at the college or pro levels. It also brings Thomas Howard’s future into serious question, and means that Matt Shaughnessy is in line to start at left defensive end, assuming they don’t draft Jason Pierre-Paul”—
—”Coach Tom Cable said Tuesday that he wants an every-down player to emerge when the Raiders open their running back job to competition this offseason. “We’ll move forward with those two guys,” Cable said of Michael Bush and Darren McFadden. “It will help both of them that they will get more work. The question with (Darren) is, now that he’s healthy, can he be an every-down back? I think he can be.” Bush would be much better suited for a lead back role, but McFadden is the obvious in-house favorite due to his draft status”—
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:02 am
4eva,
Welcome to OGO! lol
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:03 am
# 408RAIDER Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:00 am
LMN
Id rather hav a C @ 8 than a G.. We could of have had Mack!
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I know you all dont like guards, but to me they are way more important than Ts
and the reason why Seattle was a great team a few years ago, and Vikings now are has a helluva lot to do with Hutchinson…
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:03 am
Especially when the GARDEN has its origins from the GREAT STATE OF HAWAII Raider O
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:05 am
Just LOVE that Puna Butter
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:05 am
I heard yesterday that an Asian Lady (from China i think) owns most of the MGM now, so is it true?
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Pansy Ho is her name I believe, part of the Ho gaming family. They also own a good chunck of Macau gaming.
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:06 am
So Vegas….you are saying a bunch of Ho’s is running MGM lol
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:07 am
LMN
well I want a C and RG RT It doesn’t matter who we get 1st 2nd 3rd so long as we get the best available IMO.
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:08 am
408 I’ma sorry 2 say your letter never made it
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:10 am
4eva, Ho’s and a Pansy are running the MGM!
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:11 am
bydavidwhite
Raiders owner Al Davis is not at owners meeting, but Mark Davis, Amy Trask and Co. are.
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Yo Jerry any time now…
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:12 am
LMMFAO R8eray!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:12 am
4eva.. lame and Idk where it went..
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:12 am
get him 408!
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:13 am
408 well hopefully someone cool got it.Thanks anyway but we will still hook up someday
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:17 am
Gotta go check out a side job, see you guys later!
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:19 am
well as our Dear Friend Norco Bob would say….my time is about out here at library
Hey Vegas….did Norco Bob hook up wid you?
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:22 am
LOL. Niners resigned Barry Sims to a 2.1 mil deal. Only Kwame Harris could make that bozo look like a keeper…
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:23 am
Bo
Trade DMAC for Barry Sims!
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:23 am
You guys notice we got pick 251 in the compensatory draft? I would have traded DMAC for that pick….
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/22/compensatory-picks-revealed/#more
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:23 am
LOL @ 408!
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:32 am
4eva,
I will come visit you and your lovely garden.
I love Gardens & Farms!
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:36 am
As bad as our OL is we won’t win 5 games w/ Des Bryant at NT. Let’s say we go Iupati @8 and both Williams and Cody are selected in the first, is there another NT stud out there?
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:38 am
Iupati @8 and trade up our 2nd to make sure we get Cody with Morrison and or Howard as quality trade bait…
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:44 am
No Bob, 4eva. I wasn’t going to beg him to hang out and he never took the bait.
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:48 am
Rockstar…
put me down for the premier, dominant DT Husker force named Suh. And hope against hope that he falls to us…
OL in 2nd round!
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:48 am
Khalif Barnes would start at RT if season was today, Matt Shaughnessy at RDE.
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RDE? What?
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:49 am
Hey Rockstar, can you please alphabetize your list for us?
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:50 am
LOL
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:50 am
Vegas,
I missed post # 120. thx bro.
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:01 am
Vegas,
Did she get her gaming license.
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:10 am
RDE? What?
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RDE as in front of the right tackle, or the defenses right?
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:12 am
ShoNasty – Warren – Kelly – Seymour
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:13 am
# Dakota Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:49 am
Hey Rockstar, can you please alphabetize your list for us?
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408RAIDER: Anthony Davis (03/19)
504 Raider: Ndamukong Suh (03/22)
909RaiderLifer: Brian Price (03/19)
1234567: Taylor Mays (03/22)
Al DAVIS HAS COJONES: Dan Williams (03/21)
Bcz24: Ndamukong Suh (03/22)
Bo Schembechler Jackson: Ndamukong Suh (03/22)
Buckeyeraider: Mike Iupati (03/18)
Burque Raider: Mike Iupati (03/21)
DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL: Anthony Davis (03/23)
DKnight007: Ndamukong Suh (03/18)
DMAC: Rolando McClain (03/18)
Dakota: Anthony Davis (03/19)
Edward Teach: Maurkice Pouncey (03/21)
El Tato: Trent Williams (03/18)
Exlaraiderseasonticketholder: Ndamukong Suh (3/19)
Florida Pete: Dan Williams (03/18)
GG: Ndamukong Suh (03/18)
GMoney8: Eric Berry (03/21)
Ghost to the Post: Ndamukong Suh (03/18)
HairyBush: Ndamukong Suh (03/18)
Hellsbells: Anthony Davis (03/18)
Hwnrdr: Russell Okung (03/19)
Inonewordraider: Dan Williams (03/18)
JB: Ndamukong Suh (03/18)
Jhill: Anthony Davis (03/18)
Jonesy941: Ndamukong Suh (03/18)
KoolKell: Russell Okung (03/18)
LA to TheBay: Ndamukong Suh (03/18)
M Lonetree: Anthony Davis (03/22)
Maddenraiderfan: Brian Bulaga (03/22)
Mcfaddenswaggon: Ndamukong Suh (03/21)
Memo: Ndamukong Suh (03/19)
Midwest Fan: Trent Williams (03/22)
New Englandraider: Rolando McClain (03/22)
Nnamdi21: Trent Williams (03/18)
NorthernD: Trent Williams (03/20)
Ottocrat: Dan Williams (03/18)
PassTheCheetos: Bruce Campbell (03/21)
Plunketthead: Ryan Matthews (03/19)
R8eray: Ndamukong Suh (3/19)
RNOraiderFan: Dan Williams (03/21)
RaiderDebo: Dez Bryant (03/18)
RaiderFanFrom Jersey: Russell Okung (03/22)
RaiderLen: Ndamukong Suh (03/18)
Raider O: Ndamukong Suh (03/19)
RaiderResurrection: Dan Williams (03/18)
RaiderRockstar: Dan Williams (03/18)
Raiderglory34: Rolando McClain (03/18)
Raiders4eve: Trent Williams (03/18)
Raiderzmaverick: Russell Okung (03/18)
RaidingTexas: Ndamukong Suh (03/18)
Richochet: Rolando McClain (03/18)
Ryan: Ndamukong Suh (03/18)
SATANFEARS ALDAVIS: Jimmy Clausen (03/18)
SD_Raider_619: Brian Bulaga (03/19)
Scottish Raider: Eric Berry (03/21)
Senior Beeecham: Kyle Wilson (03/19)
Severeraiderz: Rolando McClain (03/18)
Seymour Bush: Ndamukong Suh (03/19)
SharkCatcher: Dez Bryant (03/18)
Silvernblack209: Taylor Mays (03/19)
SnB offense defense specialteams: Dan Williams (03/18)
Stabler76: Anthony Davis (03/22)
SteveAlford21: Ndamukong Suh (03/18)
Stoopidmike: Ndamukong Suh (03/22)
The Big Banana: Ndamukong Suh (03/18)
The Judge: Brian Bulaga (03/18)
The Real MaddenRaider: Tim Tebow (03/18)
Thec07: Ndamukong Suh (03/18)
Vegas Raider: Rolando McClain (03/19)
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:13 am
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:16 am
Sweet!
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:19 am
What up Nation!
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:21 am
nice job 408!
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:21 am
Well done 408. Of course, alphabetizing puts you first somehow. LOL
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:22 am
4eva is back!
whats up brotha?
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:23 am
If the Raiders could move down and get Dan Williams DT and then in the 2nd get Charles Brown OT I would be thrilled. They should also look at Mike Johnson OG in the 3rd and Ciron Black OT in the 4th or 5th. That would make a great draft. If they move down in the first they should get an extra 3rd or trade Howard for an extra 3rd and with the extra 3rd Daryl Washington MLB. Now thats what I call progress!
“Give me linemen or give me death!”
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:24 am
so it’s pretty obvious that Mark Davis & Amy Trask will run the team when Al Davis finally steps down or passes away …
hopefully they’ll be smart enough to hire a GM!
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:25 am
Davis: I’ve always had my eye on Seymour because it’s tough to play the right end in a three-man line. We’ve had one great player do that _ Lyle Alzado. He’s someone that we’ve been watching for years and I never thought we’d get a shot at him.
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So since RDE was Seymour’s position, does that mean he is now a DT with Shaugnessy starting at RDE?
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:25 am
If you guys haven’t learned yet; at this point prior to the draft, whatever information comes out of the mouth of anyone linked to the Raiders about said draft can either be dismissed as B.S. or you can use that information to determine that they are going to do the complete opposite of what they say…
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:26 am
If the Raiders need a GM, I’m availible. I come from a couching background and I know I could run a draft better then anyone on the staff right now.
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:27 am
typo Coaching DUH!
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:27 am
I’m also pretty good at sitting on my couch and blogging about football too.
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:27 am
RNO: Dan Williams might not be a Top 10 overall pick, but I certainly wouldn’t rule out Top 15!
In fact, if Clausen goes in the first 8 picks then Buffalo might grab him 9th overall (they need a 3-4 NT)
Denver is also a likely destination. no guarantee Jamal Williams comes back from injury as a dominant run stopping force (he turns 34 next month)
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:29 am
Thats my point RR trade down in the first round to get an extra 3rd and still get Dan Williams.
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:31 am
So, Dakota …
Based upon Cable’s comments who do you have us targeting in the draft. Seriously.
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:31 am
The media must be really picking at JaMarcus, sort of like we do.
On Mike and Mike this morning, ESPN insider John Clayton was reporting from the owners meetings and going on and on about how Daunte Culpepper was there begging for a job. Clayton said “Culpepper looks great and weighs 271 lbs.”
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:31 am
Hey Rockstar, Jamal Williams can still play at a high level at 34! I turn 34 in May and I just hit 5 HRs in a 6 game softball tournament this past weekend! I mean football can’t be that much more difficult than softball can it?
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:31 am
# inonewordraider Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:38 am
Iupati @8 and trade up our 2nd to make sure we get Cody with Morrison and or Howard as quality trade bait…
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Im totally with you on that one…. Cody is one of the best run stopper in this years draft, and Iupati is a badazz
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:32 am
RRS…
you got my reply?
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:32 am
# La Milicia Negra Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:54 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:36 am
thanks ray!
LMN: I need your pick bro
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man you are a pesky little tick, huh…
well I hate 1st rounders… so I go with the unpopular but the one with most payback, meaning guard…
I go with Mike Iupati, if he is just half the man as steve hutchinson is, then he is the best candidate, not the flashy ones, i’d like run-stopper but i rahter get our offense going. I certainly dont want a flashy pass-rusher…
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:34 am
The two defensive ends play on opposite outside edges of the defensive line. Their function is to attack the passer or stop offensive runs to the outer edges of the line of scrimmage (most often referred to as “containment”). The faster of the two is usually placed on the right side of the defensive line (quarterback’s left) because that is a right-handed quarterback’s blind side.
Example: Peppers is a RDE
Traditionally, defensive ends are in a three-point stance, with their free hand cocked back ready to “punch” the offensive lineman, or in a “two-point stance” like a linebacker so they can keep containment. Some defensive ends play the position due to their size; they close down their gap so the running back has no hole to run through. Other ends play the position due to their speed and agility; they are used to rush the quarterback. These ends can time the snap of the ball in order to get a jump on the rush.
Most of the time it is the job of the defensive end to keep outside or contain, which means that no one should get to their outside; they must keep everything to the inside. The defensive ends are fast for players of their size, often the fastest and smallest players on the defensive line. They must be able to shed blockers to get to the ball. Defensive ends are also often used to cover the outside area of the line of scrimmage, to tackle ball carriers running to the far right or left side, and to defend against screen passes. Since the creation of zone blitz defenses in the late 1990s, defensive ends have sometimes been used in pass coverages, dropping back to cover routes run close to the line of scrimmage.
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:35 am
I wish the Raider would get rid of Howard and keep Morrison. I stil like Morrison alot, I think he is better suited to play SLB and could also fill in as a back up to MLB. Howard is over rated, the guy dissapears during games and then Bam! one big hit and everyone loves the guy.
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:36 am
RRS
I busted my kid using that site to do her homework. 3rd grade n she scans the list and bam done…
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:37 am
LMN: gotcha
Dakota: lets have your 40 time
i’ll let you know if you qualify for the Raiders
as long as you looked good coming off the softball tournament bus, Al Davis might have interest
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:37 am
Based on Cable’s comment it supports what many are saying in that we may trade up to grab Suh. So far this offseason DT is a position that has been subtracted without a plan in place to fix it (see G Warren).
We cut Green but signed Barnes and moved him over. This will also be a draft target for 2nd or 3rd rnd. Same as the way ILB is being handled with Ricky Brown being in house.
Al will line up two mammoth DT’s this year. Kelly and a high draft pick.
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:38 am
Jhill,
So far he said we may look at tackles in the draft and that safety is a position of strength, which means we will not draft a tackle, and we are targeting Taylor Mays.
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:39 am
Thats right RR, I played DE in H/S and my job was always contain except one play called lightning where the RLB would take contain and I would shoot the b gap on a stunt. I loved that play! But most of the time is was boring old contain.
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:39 am
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:12 am
ShoNasty – Warren – Kelly – Seymour
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with a nick like that i better start like him, huh =)
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:40 am
ShoNasty will be up against LT’s. guys known for their quickness and use of hands
Seymour will be up against RT’s. run blocking road graders. not the best athletes
these guys could even flip flop and we’d be fine, but I think Matt has more quickness and Dick has more strength
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:43 am
Our biggest problem on the line is not our OT’s but our ROG and C. I think Coop and Satele need to be replaced and Then we need compitition with our OTs.
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:43 am
So is Cable saying Seymour is moving to LDE and Shauwhateverthefukhisnameis is moving to RDE? Or is Seymour moving to DT, with Warren at NT?
wtf?
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:43 am
How bout that Health Care signing ceremony this morning, impressive yes?
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:44 am
Trade Al Davis for Barack Obama.
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:44 am
Dakota, Warren is gone we have Kelly and Bryant at DT right now.
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:46 am
Al Davis = Barack Obama, they both would rather have flashy players then good hard working players.
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:46 am
KoolKell Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:44 am
Trade Al Davis for Barack Obama.
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KK
Obama would have us over the salary cap every year, and every player would be given equal playing time no matter if they earned it or not.
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:48 am
the NT’s job is to take up the center and weak-side or pulling guard so that the smaller ‘rush’ end has a 1-on-1 matchup with the offense’s blindside tackle.
ShoNasty & Dan Williams will be best friends. Matt might even be replaced by Trevor on 3rd downs
Jhill: whoever said that Seymour & Wimbley will be on the same side was correct. Semi-Pro bloggers unite!
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:48 am
Dakota,
No, SERIOUSLY, who do you think Cable has his eyes on? Taylor Mays and Bruce Campbell jokes aside?
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:48 am
RRS,
How about the strongside vs weakside LB breakdown. Good post on the RDE!
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:49 am
# Dakota Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:46 am
KoolKell Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:44 am
Trade Al Davis for Barack Obama.
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KK
Obama would have us over the salary cap every year, and every player would be given equal playing time no matter if they earned it or not.
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isnt that how it is now?
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:50 am
Dakota Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:43 am
So is Cable saying Seymour is moving to LDE and Shauwhateverthefukhisnameis is moving to RDE? Or is Seymour moving to DT, with Warren at NT?
wtf?
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Likely a miscommunication between Cable and White. ShoNasty played exclusively in front of the RT last year, if I recall. Same spot as the departed Ellis and the departed Burgess.
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:50 am
So Hilary got her health care stuff passed, why all the hub bub?
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:51 am
RNOraiderFan Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:44 am
Dakota, Warren is gone we have Kelly and Bryant at DT right now.
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And Joseph.
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:52 am
Jhill,
Cable? I am sure Cable wants an o-linemen…he probably wanted one last year too, but he has no clue what Al is going to do. Just as Kiffin said, I give Al input, but I don’t know what he does with it!
Al will draft the player, and Cable will be handed a sheet stating what he is to say about the pick in interviews.
Which player Al has his eyes on is the real question, and I have not the slightest idea. After the DHB pick last year, I am down to just giving out what player I want…Anthony Davis.
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:53 am
I think Al Davis thinks he has already solved the OL and DL problems.
DL Wimbley, Seymour, Kelly, Shaunassy
OL Henderson, Gallery, Satele,3-5 draft pick, Barnes
So now he can go with a flashy player. We are doomed!
Mabey he will go with MLB Mcclain, I would be alright with that.
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:54 am
Shaugnessy-NT-Kelly-Seymour
Scott-Morrison/Brown-Wimbley
Bryant is a backup for Kelly.
Joseph is a backup for the new NT (whoever that will be)
thats what the lineup would look like if the season started today.
Kirk Morrison would be wise to sign his tender, join his teammates and start bulking up. He barely beat out Ricky Brown last year and no other club has brought him in for a visit (yet). Rey Lewis (for whatever reason) has a healthy respect for Capt Kirk. Kirk would be wise to go train with him at some point this offseason. Learn some of the tricks to the trade and improve his ability to shed blockers
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:55 am
My gut tells me Al may take McClain, or trade down with a team eyeing Clausen.
As noted by the blog’s administrative assistant, I want Suh.
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:55 am
RNOraiderFan Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:46 am
Al Davis = Barack Obama, they both would rather have flashy players then good hard working players.
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Have to admit, the Republicans really worked super hard at raping the country and establishing these multi national monolithic corporations that can’t be touched by American law.
Got us held hostage as it were.
Wish the Dems or independents were as relentless about making them pay.
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:55 am
Bo,
That is what I think too. I certainly hope Nessy is LDE and Seymour is RDE (moving to DT on passing downs) with Kelly at DT with our shiny new NT draft pick yet to be named lining up next to him.
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:56 am
The strongside linebacker (SLB) is often nicknamed “Sam” for purposes of calling a blitz. Since the strong side of the offensive team is the side on which the tight end lines up, or whichever side contains the most personnel, the strongside linebacker usually lines up across from the tight end. Often the strongside linebacker will be called upon to tackle the running back on a play, because the back will be following the tight end’s block. He is most often the strongest linebacker, at the least he possess the ability to withstand, shed, and fight off blocks from a TE or a FB blocking the backside of a pass play. The linebacker should also have strong safety abilities in pass situation to cover the tight end in man on man situations. He should also have considerable quickness to read and get into coverage in zone situations.
The weakside linebacker, or “Will”, must be the fastest of the three, because he is often the one called into pass coverage. He is also usually chasing the play from the backside, so the ability to maneuver through traffic is a necessity for Will. Will usually aligns off the line of scrimmage at the same depth as Mike. Because of his position on the weakside, Will does not often have to face large interior linemen one on one unless one is pulling. In coverage, Will often covers the back that attacks his side of the field first in man coverage, while covering the weak flat or hook/curl areas in zone coverage.
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:57 am
damn.. Kawakami wont give up his source..
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:00 am
Bo, you really think McClain is the guy?
I don’t know, Al generally doesn’t draft MLBs that high, nor does he usually take players who refuse to run 40s. Not to mention the fact that he has a disease that may lead to him missing huge amounts of time.
If Al takes McClain I would be almost as shocked as last year.
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:00 am
408…
regarding what?
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:00 am
timkawakami
You’d just tell Al! But 271 isn’t terrible. JaMarcus prob’ly was pushing 290 last yr. Might be 260 by now RT @408RAIDER name your source 10 minutes ago via web
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:02 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:50 am
Dakota Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:43 am
So is Cable saying Seymour is moving to LDE and Shauwhateverthefukhisnameis is moving to RDE? Or is Seymour moving to DT, with Warren at NT?
wtf?
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Likely a miscommunication between Cable and White. ShoNasty played exclusively in front of the RT last year, if I recall. Same spot as the departed Ellis and the departed Burgess.
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Seymour can and will move up and down the line to creat mismatches.
Part of his value.
Davis likes that aspect, but yes, Seymour will in all likely hood be primarily going against teams LT.
I like how Davis and co are looking at guys who can do more than one. They’ve always been big on hybrids and I like how they have not only Scott for a LB / DE but snagged Kamerion to do the same thing.
Kam with more experience, but Scott looked good with his hand in the dirt and standing up.
Worried that Morrison will be back at MLB though.
The problems not with technique as much as it is with reads and repeated errors like over running gaps and bad audibles.
Kirks got to go or bump down to SLB or SUMTHING.
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:03 am
McClain would make our D better instantly.
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:04 am
LMN
I was asking him for his source or @ least a hint.
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:05 am
Dakota Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:00 am
Bo, you really think McClain is the guy?
I don’t know, Al generally doesn’t draft MLBs that high, nor does he usually take players who refuse to run 40s. Not to mention the fact that he has a disease that may lead to him missing huge amounts of time.
If Al takes McClain I would be almost as shocked as last year.
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He might take McClain…in the 2nd.
If People are genuinely concerned with McClains chrones disease and lack of work outs this off season he could fall.
So much tape of him kicking azz, it would be hard to imagine, but stranger things have happend.
No way you pay him 8th overall.
Maurkice Pouncy going at 8 would be just as shocking but make more sense.
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:05 am
ShoNasty at RDE & Scott at WLB will be responsible for getting after the QB (his blind side)
he need a real NT. that’ll make Matt’s job much easier
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:06 am
21, that is exactly what I hate about the Al. he is always taking players that can play multipul positions good. What about getting players that play one position great? What happened to Grant Irons? What about making Bryaton a LB? Scott a DE and a LB? I wish the Raiders would just develop their players at one position and leave it at that.
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:08 am
Mcclain will not fall past Denver.
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:08 am
I think, in the spirit of things, and keeping with the addage “Keep them laughing, and always wanting more”…
the alphabetized list should have the last entry reflect the dumbest choice…..
Hey Rockstar, can you please alphabetize your list for us?
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408RAIDER: Anthony Davis (03/19)
504 Raider: Ndamukong Suh (03/22)
909RaiderLifer: Brian Price (03/19)
1234567: Taylor Mays (03/22)
Al DAVIS HAS COJONES: Dan Williams (03/21)
Bcz24: Ndamukong Suh (03/22)
Bo Schembechler Jackson: Ndamukong Suh (03/22)
Buckeyeraider: Mike Iupati (03/18)
Burque Raider: Mike Iupati (03/21)
DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL: Anthony Davis (03/23)
DKnight007: Ndamukong Suh (03/18)
DMAC: Rolando McClain (03/18)
Dakota: Anthony Davis (03/19)
Edward Teach: Maurkice Pouncey (03/21)
El Tato: Trent Williams (03/18)
Exlaraiderseasonticketholder: Ndamukong Suh (3/19)
Florida Pete: Dan Williams (03/18)
GG: Ndamukong Suh (03/18)
GMoney8: Eric Berry (03/21)
Ghost to the Post: Ndamukong Suh (03/18)
HairyBush: Ndamukong Suh (03/18)
Hellsbells: Anthony Davis (03/18)
Hwnrdr: Russell Okung (03/19)
Inonewordraider: Dan Williams (03/18)
JB: Ndamukong Suh (03/18)
Jhill: Anthony Davis (03/18)
Jonesy941: Ndamukong Suh (03/18)
KoolKell: Russell Okung (03/18)
LA to TheBay: Ndamukong Suh (03/18)
M Lonetree: Anthony Davis (03/22)
Maddenraiderfan: Brian Bulaga (03/22)
Mcfaddenswaggon: Ndamukong Suh (03/21)
Memo: Ndamukong Suh (03/19)
Midwest Fan: Trent Williams (03/22)
New Englandraider: Rolando McClain (03/22)
Nnamdi21: Trent Williams (03/18)
NorthernD: Trent Williams (03/20)
Ottocrat: Dan Williams (03/18)
PassTheCheetos: Bruce Campbell (03/21)
Plunketthead: Ryan Matthews (03/19)
R8eray: Ndamukong Suh (3/19)
RNOraiderFan: Dan Williams (03/21)
RaiderDebo: Dez Bryant (03/18)
RaiderFanFrom Jersey: Russell Okung (03/22)
RaiderLen: Ndamukong Suh (03/18)
Raider O: Ndamukong Suh (03/19)
RaiderResurrection: Dan Williams (03/18)
RaiderRockstar: Dan Williams (03/18)
Raiderglory34: Rolando McClain (03/18)
Raiders4eve: Trent Williams (03/18)
Raiderzmaverick: Russell Okung (03/18)
RaidingTexas: Ndamukong Suh (03/18)
Richochet: Rolando McClain (03/18)
Ryan: Ndamukong Suh (03/18)
SATANFEARS ALDAVIS: Jimmy Clausen (03/18)
SD_Raider_619: Brian Bulaga (03/19)
Scottish Raider: Eric Berry (03/21)
Senior Beeecham: Kyle Wilson (03/19)
Severeraiderz: Rolando McClain (03/18)
Seymour Bush: Ndamukong Suh (03/19)
SharkCatcher: Dez Bryant (03/18)
Silvernblack209: Taylor Mays (03/19)
SnB offense defense specialteams: Dan Williams (03/18)
Stabler76: Anthony Davis (03/22)
SteveAlford21: Ndamukong Suh (03/18)
Stoopidmike: Ndamukong Suh (03/22)
The Big Banana: Ndamukong Suh (03/18)
The Judge: Brian Bulaga (03/18)
Thec07: Ndamukong Suh (03/18)
Vegas Raider: Rolando McClain (03/19)
The Real MaddenRaider: Tim Tebow (03/18)
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There.
that’s better
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:09 am
Dakota Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:31 am
Hey Rockstar, Jamal Williams can still play at a high level at 34! I turn 34 in May and I just hit 5 HRs in a 6 game softball tournament this past weekend! I mean football can’t be that much more difficult than softball can it?
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Dakota
Wait until you step up to live pitching from T-Ball.
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:10 am
Dan Williams is who Al should take. Who will Al take nobody knows.
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:10 am
fellas…
Cable himself said that ShoNasty will start at RDE. didn’t he?
that means Dick Seymour will play LDE and DT on passing downs
sure he could line up against the LT on occasion, but that won’t be his primary job.
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:11 am
I thought the “pick-listing” was way better than the alphabetized one
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:12 am
Dakota Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:00 am
Bo, you really think McClain is the guy?
I don’t know, Al generally doesn’t draft MLBs that high, nor does he usually take players who refuse to run 40s. Not to mention the fact that he has a disease that may lead to him missing huge amounts of time.
If Al takes McClain I would be almost as shocked as last year
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I feel that way based on how low Kirk’s tender was, and how we have not looked at any other MLBs in FA. Brown signed his tender but is likely just for depth.
Marshall utilized stud LBs in Seattle as well and may be pushing for him. McClain is also regarded as an athletic wonder.
Hopefully Al has seen that our poor run D is not the DC’s fault, but rather the product of too small LBs. I think Kirk and Howard were there to suit Ryan’s style, not Al’s. Al has gone with thumpers before, ala Biekert and Clark.
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:12 am
RNOraiderFan Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:53 am
I think Al Davis thinks he has already solved the OL and DL problems.
DL Wimbley, Seymour, Kelly, Shaunassy
OL Henderson, Gallery, Satele,3-5 draft pick, Barnes
So now he can go with a flashy player. We are doomed!
Mabey he will go with MLB Mcclain, I would be alright with that.
Mabey Al will take Tebow at that spot. lmaf
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:13 am
Jhill: did you read the WLB & SLB breakdowns I posted for you?
I hope Kam Wimbley is better against the run than Robert Thomas, Sam Williams & Jon Alston.
Having those clowns start at SLB was a huge mistake and Ricky Brown couldn’t stay healthy long enough to make an impact.
get a real NT and stop putting LB’s & DB’s in a position to fail !!!
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:15 am
Hopefully Al has seen that our poor run D is not the DC’s fault, but rather the product of too small LBs.
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And DTs.
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:15 am
Al has gone with thumpers before, ala Biekert and Clark.
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BSJ: got news for you brother (maybe step brother … friggin liberal)
the run defense sucked with Clark at MLB too. Mainly because we didn’t have a real NT back then either!
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:15 am
just think of what the guys at BSPN would say if Al took Tebow at #8? Kiper would have to change his pants! I would not agree with the pick but it would be pretty funny.
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:18 am
RNO: if we drafted Tebow at #8 that means Russell is gone and Bruce or Charlie would be given the chance to start for 1-2 years until he’s ready …
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:18 am
Mabey Tebow can play OT,OG,DT, and MLB.
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:19 am
Dakota Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:31 am
Hey Rockstar, Jamal Williams can still play at a high level at 34! I turn 34 in May and I just hit 5 HRs in a 6 game softball tournament this past weekend! I mean football can’t be that much more difficult than softball can it?===================================
Obviously you never pulled a hammy rounding first
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:19 am
Al likes player that can play multipul positions.
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:20 am
RNOraiderFan Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:15 am
just think of what the guys at BSPN would say if Al took Tebow at #8? Kiper would have to change his pants! I would not agree with the pick but it would be pretty funny.
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Kiper is safe because Tebow doesn’t have “Raider Speed!”
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:21 am
OLB Ricky Brown will sign his 2nd-rd tender today, per league source.
-David White (twitter)
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oh no! I guess we aren’t drafting Sergio Kindle at #8
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:21 am
I want Mc Coy but , I doubt that will happen.
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:22 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:15 am
Al has gone with thumpers before, ala Biekert and Clark.
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BSJ: got news for you brother (maybe step brother … friggin liberal)
the run defense sucked with Clark at MLB too. Mainly because we didn’t have a real NT back then either!
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We had Parella, Adams and big Ted back then. Would love that type of DT again.
I think our run D stank then for other reasons. My point was that Al doesn’t always look for a track star for MLB. Even Nap harris was not a combine phenom.
Oh, and call me a friggin liberal anytime. I DID call you our blog’s admin. asst…
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:23 am
Ah, I forgot about Raider Speed, my bad. What about Spiller? I could see Al taking Spiller at #8. That would send shockwaves through the music hall.
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:25 am
Richochet Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:19 am
Dakota Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:31 am
Hey Rockstar, Jamal Williams can still play at a high level at 34! I turn 34 in May and I just hit 5 HRs in a 6 game softball tournament this past weekend! I mean football can’t be that much more difficult than softball can it?===================================
Obviously you never pulled a hammy rounding first
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Lol, actually, last summer, at 33 years old, I suddenly started getting hurt. I blew out my hammy rounding SECOND base and I hurt my calf coming out of the batter’s box (felt like someone shot me in the leg).
Played through the injuries though. 3rd base doesn’t take much movement, and hitting the ball over the fence allowed me to walk around the bases lol.
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:25 am
The more I think about it the more I think Al will go with RB C.J Spiller. typical Al Davis pick. Got to love the guy.
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:25 am
RNOraiderFan Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:23 am
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RNO? Is that for Raider in Name Only?
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:26 am
We had Parella, Adams and big Ted back then. Would love that type of DT again.
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False.
2004-2005 featured just Ted Washington (at 35 years old)
the Raiders were his 6th team!
safe to say he was washed up by then. the Pats cut him after just 1 season
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:26 am
Trade Chris Cohan for Larry Ellison. Yeah baby!
We Believe!
Yes We Can!
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:28 am
After we get Spiller Al will trade D-Mac to the Pats for a 6th round pick. The Pats will put D-Mac into Faulks old place as a third down, pass catching back and then D-Mac will make the probowl.
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:30 am
RNO = Reno Nv. airport code. I’m from the East Bay but have been living in Reno for a few years now. This town is all flippin 9ers fans, love to smack talk then at the local sports bars.
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:32 am
What if?
1- Suh – worst team needs best player available, can get a QB next year.
2- Okung – need to keep Stafford alive.
3- McCoy – either DT is OK with them.
4- T.Williams – got to replace Chris Samuels.
5- Bulaga – fills any hole on any Oline.
6- Davis – got to replace Walter Jones.
7- Berry – need a Safety and he is the best.
Who or what do the Raiders take?
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:34 am
Really tho, could Al take a RB, WR, CB, or S with the first round pick? You bet he could and will if he wants to. I’m just wishing he uses this whole draft on OL, DL, MLB, then use the last picks on QB, CB, FB
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:34 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:26 am
We had Parella, Adams and big Ted back then. Would love that type of DT again.
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False.
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I wasn’t referring to just one season, but rather the pre-Ryan period. I believe it was Ryan who pushed for lighter, quicker LBs.
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:35 am
No way all the OTs go in the first 6 picks.
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:38 am
Rumors that Larry Ellison will buy GS, and Jerry West will run them. Wow!!!!!!
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:38 am
# RNOraiderFan Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:30 am
RNO = Reno Nv. airport code. I’m from the East Bay but have been living in Reno for a few years now. This town is all flippin 9ers fans, love to smack talk then at the local sports bars.
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so you are cousins with VegasRaider?? =)
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:39 am
Random Drug Tester: If both DT’s and all 4 OT’s are off the board when we’re up to bat 8th overall I think teams will be calling like crazy with trade offers to get Bradford and/or Clausen …
At that point I’d feel a little more comfortable sliding back a few spots to let both QB’s, McClain, Haden, Morgan, Spiller & Bryant come off the board than reaching for Iupati, Spoon, Dan Williams or Bruce Campbell
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:40 am
I’m afraid Al will reach, or panic, or BOTH!
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:42 am
I wasn’t referring to just one season, but rather the pre-Ryan period. I believe it was Ryan who pushed for lighter, quicker LBs.
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ok. You just Danny Clark as a “thumper” and my point was that the run defense wasn’t any better with him than Kirk Morrison.
Reason Being? We haven’t had a real NT or any decent run clogging DT’s since 2002 (Chuck Bresnahan)
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:46 am
forgot the word “listed” between just & Danny …
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:48 am
Our choices would be:
QB – Bradford, Claussen
RB – Spiller, Matthews
WR – Bryant, Thomas
OL – Iupati, Brown, Campbell, Pouncey
DE – Morgan, P-Paul, Graham, Griffen
DT – Williams, Odrick, Cody
LB – McLain, Kindle, Weatherspoon
CB – Haden, Wilson, McCourty
S – Thomas, Mays
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:50 am
we could re-sign G. Warren and draft McClain at #8 and still finish the season as one of the 10 worst teams against the run.
in all likelihood, thats what’ll happen IMO
if Kirk Morrison isn’t the answer, go get Antonio Pierce in free agency or trade up from Round 2 and get Spoon to pair with Dan Williams
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:51 am
what happens with morrison and howard, if no one offers them a contract? with wembley being slated to play olb and having scott, i’m guessing we only have room for one of the two. personally i like howard better.
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:54 am
rockstar
what is the deadline to get a compensation pick for howard or morrison if they leave? do we get the pick this year or next?
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:54 am
Reason Being? We haven’t had a real NT or any decent run clogging DT’s since 2002 (Chuck Bresnahan)
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What about Parrella in 03? Or Parrella AND Washington in 04? Ted was there in 05 too.
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:54 am
what happens with morrison and howard, if no one offers them a contract?
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NE: then they’ll have to sign the tender from Oakland.
at that point they become our property again and we could keep or trade them!
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:55 am
new englandraider Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:51 am
what happens with morrison and howard, if no one offers them a contract? with wembley being slated to play olb and having scott, i’m guessing we only have room for one of the two. personally i like howard better.
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Neither is a MLB, but Howard is better in coverage, which is when he would be used most.
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:56 am
at that point they become our property again and we could keep or trade them!
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Or cut them. Tenders aren’t usually guaranteed.
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:59 am
bsj
i agree, i dont think morrison was all that good. he amassed good tackling numbers, but when your defense is on the filed for 75% of the game, someone is going to make tackles. i would not be hurt to see him go. he takes very poor angles and misses a lot of tackles. also, howard when allowed to run blitz would make a few plays in the backfield.
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:00 am
BSJ: Rob Ryan started in 2004
Parrella started ZERO games in ‘04. Only started 5 games (due to injury) in 2003
and as I stated above, Ted Washington was a washed up scrub by the time he signed here
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:00 am
new englandraider Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:54 am
rockstar
what is the deadline to get a compensation pick for howard or morrison if they leave? do we get the pick this year or next?
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The deadline for those players to sign an offer sheet is April 15, 2010. If they are signed by another team we get that teams pick in this year’s draft.
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:01 am
hey bsj, no trade dmac for ted washington posts? lol
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:01 am
KoolKell Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:38 am
Rumors that Larry Ellison will buy GS, and Jerry West will run them. Wow!!!!!!
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Great!!!! Jerry West will then trade all your decent players to the Lakers for expiring contracts!
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:03 am
dakota
thanks bro. was not sure how that worked. so, if they don’t sign with another team by 4-15, does that mean they can no longer sign with another team, or does it just mean we dont get the pick(s) in this years draft?
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:04 am
Tenders aren’t usually guaranteed.
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they aren’t?
The Browns did give second-round tenders, a guaranteed US$1.75 million salary for next season
Titans TE Bo Scaife signed his one-year guaranteed tender for $4908200. @Adam_Schefter
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:04 am
Raiders’ Al Davis skips his own induction party
Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/03/22/SPLC1CJNHT.DTL#ixzz0j1YltsQu
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:05 am
It means they cannot sign with another team. If they don’t sign their tender with us, they are just SOL. They will re-sign with their current teams because they have no onther choice.
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:06 am
i have a friend who went to boston college on a volleyball scholarship. he tells me how ricky brown was a dominant mlb. as i have said before, i have no interest in college sports, but allegedly this guy was a beast. i have not seen much of anything from this guy, so why do we keep him?
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:08 am
NE: Ricky Brown is a good football player
but like Oren O’Neal & Arman Shields, he just can’t shake the injury bug!
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:08 am
Rockstar,
I am pretty sure the tendered contracts are only guaranteed if the player makes the final 53 man roster next season.
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:09 am
dakota
thx. i think i got ya. so if they do not sign with another team by 4-15, they are ours? i would not mind seeing kirk give olb a shot. he needs to lose a few lbs though.
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:09 am
I wonder if Kyle Wilson falls to us in the 2nd?
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:10 am
I am pretty sure the tendered contracts are only guaranteed if the player makes the final 53 man roster next season.
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Agreed.
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:11 am
I wonder if Kyle Wilson falls to us in the 2nd?
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N21: if I were your mother I would wash your mouth out with soap!
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:11 am
rock
i cant agree or disagree with the ricky brown thing. you’re right, the guy is seemingly always hurt. at times i have seen him completely whiff on tackles. even the play in which he got hurt, was a screen pass, and he was right there in position to make the tackle, and missed. i don’t think we’ve seen enough of the guy being healthy to debate whether or not he is any good.
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:12 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:10 am
I am pretty sure the tendered contracts are only guaranteed if the player makes the final 53 man roster next season.
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Agreed.
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Thus they can be cut, as I noted.
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:13 am
Trade DMAC for Jerry West!
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:15 am
if no team signs howard and kirk, then i don’t see us taking a lb in the first round. maybe if spikes is there in the 3rd, you might think we’d have to take him.
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:15 am
NE: Ricky Brown only played in 7 games in 2008 & 5 games in 2009
averages over 5 tackles per game when he does play though (67 tackles and 2 forced fumbles in his last 12 games)
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:16 am
Poor Jerry West to have at one time run the Greatest Franchise to the garbage Dubs, oh well will always love Mr. Laker.
If somebody wants Clausen that bad then trade the 8# I would love not to have another 1 rd bust and more later round picks.
GO RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:17 am
Trade DMAC for Jerry West!
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are you Mike Bush’s administrative assistant?
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:17 am
BSJ I bet Mr. Laker could break more tackles than Dmac!
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:18 am
rockstar
wow, i wouldn’t have thought he had that many tackles. i’m guessing a few have been on st’s.
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:19 am
279. lol. i was thinking the same thing. hopefully dmac has a healthy and productive year.
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:19 am
Ahh, who could ever forget the legendary Arman Sheilds.
He works down the street from me at the jiffy lube. He does use his Raider speed in an efficent manner when changing my oil. Good pick!
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:21 am
i wouldn’t have thought he had that many tackles. i’m guessing a few have been on st’s.
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you’re probably right. I know he’s said to be a solid ST contributor
2008 – groin
2009 – ankle
Can he really challenge to start at MLB being this brittle? He weighs 235 lbs soaking wet
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:22 am
RR-it’s easy to amass that amount of tackles if your Ricky Brown. (being as fresh as he is, only playing a fraction of a season.)
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:23 am
LOL @ HB!
what about Carlos Francis?
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:23 am
It’s the same principal as Langston finishing the season on a decent note.
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:24 am
Don’t get me started on Francis!
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:25 am
Patriots get 4 compensatory picks
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anybody surprised?
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:26 am
Bellichek is sleeping with Goodell.-you didn’t hear that from me
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:26 am
“what happens with morrison and howard, if no one offers them a contract?”
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Yeah, why isn’t ANYONE offering these guys a contract if they’re so frickin great? You know why…it’s because THEY SUCK!!! I’ve been saying that consistently (I know nobody cares blah, blah, blah), but the fact remains. NOBODY WANTS THEM. At least NOBODY wants to pay them, because gee whiz, other teams in the NFL are smart and kinda know what they are doing, but to the Raiders “oh, we gotta have these guys, after all we need to sign everybody that brought us 5 and freakin’ 11 last year…”
I could care less how these two overpaid, can’t get in the right gap to save their lives, celebrate like they just won the Superbowl when they actually do their jobs and tackle somebody, losers, feel about their abilities, but guess what? The league sees you fopr what you both are; emergency backups at best. VBut the Raiders…oh no…these guys are great…
This is why we’ll end up with double digit losses again; refusing to address the fact that the current team that gave you 5-11 will give you guess what? 5-11 (if we’re lucky).
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:26 am
what about johnnie morant? he and andrew walter would put up some nice preseason stats
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:27 am
I wonder if Walter is still trying to weasel his way back into the league after the pats dumped him.
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:28 am
I want me some Ethan Horton Holla!!!!!!!!!!
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:29 am
Bring back Frantz Joseph to play MLB.
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:29 am
ethan horton. lol. what ever happened to doug jolley. we traded him to the jets, and i havent heard of him since
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:31 am
Jolley fell off the face of the earth, I remember We actually got decent compensation from the Jets on that deal.
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:32 am
Hue Jackson’s job isn’t to fix JaMarcus. It’s to score points. Paul Hackett will still do all the QB work this offseason. Wasn’t there a rumor out that Hackett & Tollner didn’t win any points with Al Davis because of their blunt non-favorable assessments of JaMarcus?
Cable said we would have been a playoff team without him.
Cable + Hackett + Tollner + Bruce + Charlie all returning spells bench for JaMarcus unless babysitter/fitness coach Eddie Anderson works a JaMiracle
even today Cable says “it’s on him”
nobody is making excuses except for a handful of Raider fans. Interesting
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:32 am
Quick what # was Ethan Horton, 1st one gets a prize.
you get 30 seconds
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:33 am
Bring back Frantz Joseph to play MLB.
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LOL. Where is Raider O?
“Frantz is the next Rey Lewis”
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:33 am
Here’s to praying for a “jamiracle”
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:33 am
88?
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:35 am
Well RR you are correct unfortunetley you did not complete the competition in the allotted time frame, perhaps next trivia game you will use those cat like reflexes and pounce lol
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:35 am
I just googled it. I’m right!
Horton was #88! LOL
yes
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:36 am
Was that a guess at a common TE #? or google, or a darn good memory on your part?
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:36 am
sorry Hairy.
my reaction time on the computer is much like Russell’s in the pocket …
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:37 am
question answered
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:37 am
at least you don’t fumble as much
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:38 am
that was a guess. add in a little bit of memory. perhaps the bologna & salami sandwich “brain food” from lunch?
I just googled to see if I was correct. and I WAS!
surprised myself more than anything
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:39 am
At least one of my “Jamiracle’s” has been answered. (my wife arrived with chinese food)-Wooooooooooo, to quote the great Ric Flair
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:40 am
I don’t think my other one will come true in regards to the Raiders
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:40 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:33 am
Bring back Frantz Joseph to play MLB.
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LOL. Where is Raider O?
“Frantz is the next Rey Lewis”
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He is, he just needs a chance.
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:41 am
nah. I made a mental fumble last week trying to convince N21 that we NEVER used a 3-4 defense last year under the Marshall Plan. He put on the film and proved me wrong …
I was going to memory only. brain fart I suppose
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:42 am
U think there is a possibility of going to a 3-4 this year?
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:42 am
Didn’t cable just say this morning we aren’t going to a 3-4?
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:43 am
did he?
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:44 am
Madden: yes, Tommy Boy did say that
but Marshall reserves the right to mix it up and go 3-4 “on occasion”
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:44 am
I guess it doesnt matter what system we use, we don’t have the talent on the DL or the LB’s.
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:45 am
like the Philly game last year …
defense was pretty outstanding
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:45 am
HB: true
stop the run!
draft a nose tackle!
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:47 am
I remember watching that Philly game saying over and over, we won? we won? This was after some embarrasing losses, for those of you who remember.
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:48 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsgc87-9prs
Nnamdi rocks
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:48 am
Yea, we really need a OT and a NT in rounds 1 and 2 if we are going to compete this year I believe. MLB can wait til 3rd+.
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:49 am
Defense was quite solid. (that game anyways)
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:53 am
BBL Nation. gotta run to the other building
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:54 am
Nnamdi=class act!
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:56 am
NoMoreFargas Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:17 am
BSJ I bet Mr. Laker could break more tackles than Dmac!
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We would run the WildLogo offense…
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:59 am
The sturdy DT is not a big playmaker as a pass rusher and doesn’t rack up sacks like some of his competition at the position, but Williams is a huge part of the Tennessee defence. His play up front allows smaller LB like leading tackler Rico McCoy (6’1”, 220lbs) flow to the ball and rack up tackles.
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:59 am
With only 6.5 career sacks, his ability to get to the QB is a question mark but his 15 career QB hurries indicates that he can collapse a pocket and get pressure. There is no question about his hustle though as he puts himself in a position to at least be a 330lbs obstacle, even if he doesn’t necessarily possess the athletic ability, speed or breakdown to make tackles in space and corral smaller, faster players. No, Williams’ game is all about taking up space and eating blockers, which is why he is held in such high regard despite his deficiencies. Williams knows his limitations and plays to his strengths, keeping his game simple if unspectacular. When left single blocked, Williams possess the strength and nasty demeanour to wreak havoc. His stack and shed ability is very good, allowing him to break free in time to make the play at the line of scrimmage.
March 23rd, 2010 at 12:00 pm
I listed him as a mid first round pick in my first mock of the year but eventually took him off when the season started as he had a bit of a slow start to the year stat wise and the multitude of fantastic players at the position. His play of late has him rising once again and he appears to have put the ankle injury far behind him. He’s a pretty safe pick as far as DT go thanks to his very simple game and the explosion of 3-4 defences will have someone taking an early flyer on him to plug into the middle of their D.
March 23rd, 2010 at 12:01 pm
Wassup Nation
March 23rd, 2010 at 12:04 pm
PROJECTION: Pouncey is an efficient center with plenty of upside. He is a good enough athlete who can play all inside positions. Is technical sound with solid work effort. Has all the tools needed to succeed at the next level.
An late riser up the draft boards, a mid first to early second round selection.
Perfect fit: Carolina Panthers, Arizona Cardinals, Oakland Raiders, New Orleans Saints
March 23rd, 2010 at 12:08 pm
Overall, Terrence Cody is as good as any other nose tackle prospect to come out of college in recent memory. He has consistently drawn double teams from opposing running games at every other level of football and is a beloved teammate. He gets plenty of praise from other players on the football field and in the locker room. His character questions have been put to rest over the last four years as he has worked hard in the classroom to keep himself eligible and overcome problems that plagued him as a youth. He may not be an every down player but his ability to obstruct blocking schemes and allow for other players to go unblocked and make plays can be priceless for a defense.
March 23rd, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Wow. I just learned Satele is a Mormon. RRS, did we know that? Also, Samson’s dad played LB for the Dolts.
At http://famousmormons.net/football4.html
Attended Kailua (Hawaii) High School where he was a first-team all-state offensive lineman as a senior Lettered three times in basketball and three times in track, where he performed in the shot put and the discusWas named the school’s athlete of the year as a junior in 2000-01 Son of Norine and Faalata Satele. He is the nephew of former University of Hawaii and San Diego Chargers linebacker Alvis Satele and former Hawaii volleyball player Lee Ann Pestana
March 23rd, 2010 at 12:23 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Wow. I just learned Satele is a Mormon. RRS, did we know that? Also, Samson’s dad played LB for the Dolts.
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No wonder the fool can’t block, his morman underwear gets caught in his jock and pulls his pubes.
March 23rd, 2010 at 12:24 pm
LOL.
if Satele could play Center as well as Southwick plays Quarterback we wouldn’t need to pick up Kevin Mawae in FA or draft Pouncey!
March 23rd, 2010 at 12:30 pm
SAN DIEGO (AP) The San Diego Chargers have released wide receiver Demetrius Byrd.
The Chargers chose Byrd out of LSU in the seventh round of the 2009 draft even though he suffered major injuries in a car accident just days earlier. He spent the season on the non-football injury list.
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anybody interested?
March 23rd, 2010 at 12:32 pm
jUST SOME SCOUTING REPORTS IF ANYONE WAS INTRESTED.
March 23rd, 2010 at 12:32 pm
Fargas is in Regina today begging for a contract from the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the CFL.
March 23rd, 2010 at 12:34 pm
I Google News the lakers and what is the first story that appears? Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush are breaking up….
WTF is wrong with the world?
March 23rd, 2010 at 12:37 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 12:30 pm
SAN DIEGO (AP) The San Diego Chargers have released wide receiver Demetrius Byrd.
The Chargers chose Byrd out of LSU in the seventh round of the 2009 draft even though he suffered major injuries in a car accident just days earlier. He spent the season on the non-football injury list.
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anybody interested?
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Legedu Naanee, yes. Demetrius Byrd? No.
March 23rd, 2010 at 12:54 pm
Legedu Naanee is still under contract.
Vincent Jackson and Malcom Floyd got tendered.
Kassim Osgood joined the Jags.
March 23rd, 2010 at 12:59 pm
I know. I just happen to be a big Naanee fan. So is Norphus Turner.
March 23rd, 2010 at 1:04 pm
I think I know what Al Davis gave up for Lent (02/17 – 04/03)
free agents from other clubs!
Wimbley was acquired by TRADE. sneaky old man
Perhaps he’ll go wild from 04/04 – 04/21 trying to gather up scrubs left in FA that nobody else wants?
March 23rd, 2010 at 1:07 pm
Fargas is in Regina today begging for a contract from the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the CFL.
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we should have just traded Fargas and our 1st rounder to Seattle for Louis Rankin. saved a few bucks
March 23rd, 2010 at 1:07 pm
Davis likes to pick up guys on the eve of the season at the final cut downs. That’s how we got Andre Rison among others.
March 23rd, 2010 at 1:12 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 1:07 pm
Davis likes to pick up guys on the eve of the season at the final cut downs. That’s how we got Andre Rison among others.
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Al probably still waits for June 1 cuts too, although they really don’t exist much anymore:
“Once considered a significant day in the NFL, because it typically signaled the infusion of a second wave of high-profile veteran players into the unrestricted free agent market, June 1 has been rendered all but irrelevant now on the league calendar.”
March 23rd, 2010 at 1:19 pm
Dakota Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 12:32 pm
Fargas is in Regina today
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I bet she is a hottie…
March 23rd, 2010 at 1:30 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 1:19 pm
Dakota Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 12:32 pm
Fargas is in Regina today
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I bet she is a hottie…
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When I was a kid, my family took a couple of fishing trips to Canada, and we would stay in Regina…on our way to Prince Albert Park…I found that schyt way too funy as a child….
March 23rd, 2010 at 1:33 pm
or should I say…funny
March 23rd, 2010 at 1:51 pm
new post!
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:43 pm
“Wow. I just learned Satele is a Mormon.”
Mormon? So was/is Steve Young. What’s the point?
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:56 pm
FARGAS WILL RE-SIGN WITH THE TEAM FOR LESS WAMPUM!
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:10 pm
NOW THAT OBAMA-CARE HAS PASSED J. RUSSELL MUST LOSE WEIGHT.
March 24th, 2010 at 2:03 pm
fat kidd do i know u??
March 24th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
The Philadelphia Daily News reports that Eagles coach Andy Reid and Donovan McNabb have not spoken “in months.”
Also according to the Daily News, the Birds have lowered their asking price from two first-round picks and a third, to merely a second-rounder. Buffalo and Oakland are considered possible landing spots. McNabb reportedly wants to return to Philly, but the team appears to be gearing up to deal him.
Source: Philadelphia Daily News
Related: Bills, Raiders
tell jrus if he wants his big brother to play here he needs tocome up with half his salry
February 19th, 2013 at 8:33 pm
FIRE REGGIE NOW.