Better late than . .
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 at 7:00 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Tied up with the live blog and Tom Cable press briefing, still waiting for Rolando McClain conference call . . .
– Great common sense pick by Raiders. Unlike last year, where DHB pick was greeted with laughter, most everyone nodded their heads and seemed pretty impressed by selection of McClain.
Cable said McClain had the size of a guard, could defend receivers, and was instrumental in getting Alabama teammates to put defensive tape on discs so they could go over it together.
– Said Raiders are still a 4-3 team, but alluded to the possibility of some “new” wrinkles. Being more multpile, changing things up . . . I like the sound of that.
– Kirk Morrison is now “depth,” but don’t expect on him being a reserve linebacker at 2.51 million this year. He’ll be traded or cut, like Danny Clark/Greg Biekert.
– Someone on the on-line chat says Morrison and Thomas Howard were tweeting up a storm until McClain was picked. Since then . . . crickets.
– Will check in later, back to live blog and other duties . . .
– Hey, wasn’t there at least one person in the local media who had the Raiders taking McClain?
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April 22nd, 2010 at 7:01 pm
Love the pick, love it more if we get Cody
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:02 pm
Good pick…Solid stand up guy
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:04 pm
#3rd YEAHHHHH
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:04 pm
Jerry
You picked it right, I hope AL calls you for our second round pick. Tell him trade up for Dan Williams or MT Cody and we good to go!!!
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:04 pm
You “You-Tube” scouts have to settle down.
Rolondo McClain produces and is a leader…a doggone great player…these are the type of guys that get it done.
When teams like Denver and the NY Giants are p$ssed cause of a draft pick we made….
You know we did the right thing!
So carry on with your You-Tube clips of Bruce Campbell mauling some kid from Duke..McClain is getting on a plane for Oaktown
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:05 pm
Broncos taking Tebow
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:05 pm
I am pleased with Southwick so far…
GO LAKERS.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:05 pm
Stl Louis is the only team ahead of us that needs a DT… We may get a guy we like….
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:05 pm
Cable said McClain had the size of a guard, could defend receivers, and was instrumental in getting Alabama teammates to put defensive tape on discs so they could go over it together.
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This what I am talking about!
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:05 pm
Yes, Tebow is a Bronco! Let the hating begin now!
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:06 pm
Yes, Broncos reached lol!!!!! Tebow hahahaaha its happy day to be a Raider
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:06 pm
Tebow over Claussen..Wow
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:07 pm
Cody looks twice the size of olinemen… He is a monster…
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:07 pm
YES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tebow to the Donks!
What a day for us.
McDaniels is hilarious!
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:08 pm
Now Orton has his new Grossman.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:08 pm
Nnammdi thanks man.
I also predicted Clausen would drop if Buffalo passes him. I feel bad for the dude.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:08 pm
A highly rated NT is going to fall to Oakland!
Jets are the only team that will take an NT…maybe..MAYBE the Chiefs…but doubtful…
Williams and Cody still available
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:09 pm
Thaaank you! McClain. The Broncos F-ing up twice passing on Dez Bryant & now taking Tim Tebow in the first rnd. GOOD!
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:09 pm
The Broncos are idiots.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:10 pm
I love Josh McDaniels. Dan Williams, Jerry Hughes, Kyle Wilson and Sergio Kindle on the board and he takes Tebow.
That is just awesome.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:10 pm
i sure hope tebow is a bust, otherwise we will see him twice a year!!!!!! dude can ball
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:10 pm
Broncos, and dischargers abr hillarious…
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:11 pm
Its a beautiful day!
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:11 pm
More and more reasons to hate the donks, great…
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:11 pm
M,
Denver took Lefty!!!!!
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:12 pm
Brady Quinn must be terrible boy….
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:12 pm
So much for Brady Quinn being thier answer. Broncos make the biggest reach in the draft. Cant wait to hear Skip Bayless on 1st & 10. Damn Jimmy Clausen,,what happen bruh?
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:14 pm
Brady Quinn just threw up all over his pastel colored polo shirt.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:14 pm
A lot of good talent will be available for us tomorrow.
I will be soooo happy if we daft Dan Williams, C Dunlap, or B Campbel tomorrow!
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:14 pm
McDaniels the new Gruden collecting QBs lol.
All we need is either Dan or Cody, I prefare Cody, lets trade up before the Jets.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:15 pm
Tebow is my brother, but yet my enemy.
I’m so conflicted.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:15 pm
NO BRUCE CAMPBELL
THE GUY IS A SUSPENSION WAITING TO HAPPEN
NO ROID HEADS PLEASE
LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED WITH MERRIMAN
CAMPBELL SUCKS!!!
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:16 pm
Can someone explain why Denver traded up to get a guy that would fall to them in the first place?
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:16 pm
tj you said Cable had “carte blanche” in the draft but Marshall got “his” guy.
You’re a fraud and a pinhead.
The end
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:16 pm
nzraider Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:10 pm
# Nnamdi21 Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:08 pm
Broncos gave away their 2 3 and 4 to get TEBOW!!!
Ha ha ha ha ha!!!!!
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Really?? They probably could have traded up to the 2nd round have still have gotten him.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:16 pm
Trade up for D williams pls
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:16 pm
I have a feeling we’re still taking Bruce Campbell,,but taking him in the 2nd rnd is actually a good value pick,,although Im hoping for Cam Thomas.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:16 pm
Excellent call Jerry Mac. KUDOS!
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:16 pm
Brady Quinn will now forever hold a clipboard. =(
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:17 pm
Broncos got jacked three picks for Tebow trade
YES!!!!!!!!!
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:17 pm
I just love all the picks the Chargers and Broncos gave up to get those 2 guys. Awesome!
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:17 pm
Pretty Rick Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:16 pm
I have a feeling we’re still taking Bruce Campbell,,but taking him in the 2nd rnd is actually a good value pick,,although Im hoping for Cam Thomas.
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Agreed Prety Rick.
Campbell at 8? Rip off. Campbell at 39? Great project.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:17 pm
Damn!
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:17 pm
good pick on Dan williams
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:17 pm
Dan Williams gone =(
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:17 pm
Dan Williams is gone!
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:18 pm
Good. Tha fraud Williams is gone.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:18 pm
Damn Dan is gone
We need MT Cody, trade up AL
Make my day!!!
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:18 pm
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:18 pm
i just heard Brady Quinn say..
‘now i’m done’…
hope he saves that EAS money.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:18 pm
If Cody goes to the Jets…Raiders should look to upgrade the RT/RG position with the 2nd round pick
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:18 pm
That Dan Williams pick was to counter the Niners new run game with Iupati.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:18 pm
Yeah if we picked Tebow at 8 its Davis is an azz hole .We take McClain and Marshall’s a gawd.
lol!
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:19 pm
Trade up for Cody
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:19 pm
# Sweep The Leg. Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:15 pm
Tebow is my brother, but yet my enemy.
I’m so conflicted.
…….
My wife loves the guy. We always root for good Christian character guys.
However, no way am I pulling for a Bronco.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:19 pm
What is going on Raider Nation?
Everybody seems pretty stoked about the pick. I’m cool with it. A big, instintive MLB who is a film junkie and a leader. Hell yeah! The run D has been atrocious for far too long.
Capt. Kirk was not getting it done. Not physical enough. Tried to run around blockers, giving up gap responsibility and leading to huge runs.
But in all honesty, my heart kinda sunk when Iupati went to niners. I was hoping Al could trade back up. Being greedy I guess. I wanted that nasty road grader opening holes for Bush and DMAC. Oh well.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:19 pm
aig Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:18 pm
That Dan Williams pick was to counter the Niners new run game with Iupati.
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Good line forming for Niners…
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:19 pm
If the Dolphins dont pick Clausen
He will become available tomm
Mt Cody might not
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:19 pm
So much for Dan Williams.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:19 pm
Can’t wait to see Tebow try to do some Harry High School play on the goal line, and get knocked the fu[k out by our new M&M duo ….
M&M—-<= McLaine & Mitchell.
To quote the great Clubber Lange: "I predict pain."
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:21 pm
Now is Al’s chance to get Quinn.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:21 pm
wow Clausen has only Miami and Minn to bail him out for the first round.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:21 pm
Tom Jackson is not happy about the Broncos taking Tebow. He looks PISSED.
Which makes it feel even better, of course.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:22 pm
Raider75 Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:19 pm
# Sweep The Leg. Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:15 pm
Tebow is my brother, but yet my enemy.
I’m so conflicted.
…….
My wife loves the guy. We always root for good Christian character guys.
However, no way am I pulling for a Bronco.
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What kind of Raider fan are you? You’re supposed to be worshiping Satan.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:23 pm
60. Sweeeet…
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:23 pm
patriots pick toby gerhardt
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:23 pm
yeah Nnamdi,
They are goign to have a stud Oline. The only thing is all my niner friends are whining that their O is so predictable with run, run, pass now under singletary.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:24 pm
Claussen going to Buffalo
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:24 pm
fukk tim tebow !!
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:24 pm
Great call, Jerry! Keep up the good work.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:24 pm
edward teach Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:21 pm
Tom Jackson is not happy about the Broncos taking Tebow. He looks PISSED.
Which makes it feel even better, of course.
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lol!
All the announcers dam-ning McDanile Tewbow tih fiegnt praise…
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:24 pm
who . d mc. rutgers ?
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:25 pm
no, no.
Prediction?
PAAIINN.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:25 pm
67. Singletary old school “our guys are tougher than yours”
I like it, but will need to mix it up
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:25 pm
raiders cant get jimmy clausen then ill be satisfied with dan lefevour
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:25 pm
AIG,
I think Miami is pretty high on Chad Henne. Not sure why. And, It’s been scrolling across NFLN all day saying MINN will not draft QB. Smokescreen maybe.
Wouldn’t surprise me if somebody trades up, though.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:26 pm
Gorrilla face jackson mad…Looks like planet of the apes…
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:26 pm
jerry mac way to gloat. Nice call though props too jerry.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:26 pm
Miami could take a DT…
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:28 pm
Analysts and announcers would’ve ray ped Davis for taking Ryan Matthews
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:28 pm
# Thec07 Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:26 pm
Gorrilla face jackson mad…Looks like planet of the apes…
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TAKE YOUR DIRTY PAWS OFF ME, YOU DANG DIRTY APE!!!
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:28 pm
2010 #8 Rolando Mcclain 2009 #7 Darrius heyward Bey 2008 #4 Darren McFadden RB
2007 #1 JaMarcus Russell Qb
………………………………..#1 draft picks rating 0-4
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:28 pm
We could go chares brown in the second, or Mt cody if he gets by the jets…
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:28 pm
defense rules !!!!
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:29 pm
Famous line from charlston heston…nice…
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:29 pm
“Capt. Kirk was not getting it done. Not physical enough. Tried to run around blockers, giving up gap responsibility and leading to huge runs.”
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I’ve been saying that for two years. Kudos to you for being spot on in regard to Morrison. All anybody has to do is watch tape and you’d see this. With Wimberley and McClain we have some fresh blood to stop the run.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:29 pm
Come on Jets….don’t do it…go get you a pass rusher..leave Mt. Cody alone
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:29 pm
Buck,
you’re prob right.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Nnamdi,
Yep. Imagine what they would have done if he took Tebow.
So nice to be on the other side of it, if only for a day.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Clausen’s gona end up in Minnasota & Cody’s probably going to Miami.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:30 pm
phins make a pick allready…
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:30 pm
aye, dat guy outta penn state is the bizness too. good pick
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Best DTs off the board.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:31 pm
Jets will take Cody.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:31 pm
Anyone on here follow Kirk on twitter? He was tweeting a bunch up until we picked. He hasn’t tweeted since.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:31 pm
nobody loves terrance cody. i bet the colts wont let him past them
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:31 pm
Florida Pete Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:28 pm
defense rules !!!!
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Preach Brotha!
Be sure to play that “Think” clip again before the Raiders pick tomorrow.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:31 pm
dan williams started the run on DT’s just should pass on cody…
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:31 pm
Did u guys see how they tried to goad Gruden into ripping on Al? I’m down on Al big time, but bravo to Gruden for sticking up for the Raiders, and Al for that matter. He obviously doesn’t want to burn bridges with the old senile bastard. Maybe he has his eye on a possible return next year?
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:32 pm
YESS!! We have a thumper in the middle. What a great pick. Looks like I might have to pick me up a McClain jersey.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:32 pm
Mathews is a punishing betwen the takcles guy with speed and protection skills, but concusions and injuries have plauged him.
Risky SD.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:33 pm
Right on Teach.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:34 pm
The Raiders HAVE to address the NT position regardless.
Bryant and Thomas ain’t going to cut it.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:34 pm
Guess I was wrong about Miami. Clausen in Minnasota would be perfect for him,,he can sit behind Brett Favre for a year & learn. Its costing him money right now, but he’ll be in a better position than Bradford at the end of the day.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:35 pm
Sweep….
I stand corrected. Haven’t seen the flick in many years…
Brian Price @ DT… the kid just makes plays..
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:35 pm
Aaaah pretty bishin’
McClain a Raider.
http://www.raidernationstation.com/draftermath
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:35 pm
Don’t do it Rex…leave Cody alone
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:36 pm
the bad pick fairy still flying around oakland
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:36 pm
JETS WILL TAKE WILSON
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:36 pm
Cody still in play
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:36 pm
sit behind farve for a year ? make that 8 more years .
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:36 pm
Jets taking a corner
MT Cody to the Raiders
Make it happen AL
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:37 pm
Tom Jackson looks like he just swallowed a toad. Lol
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:37 pm
SATANFEARS ALDAVIS Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:31 pm
nobody loves terrance cody. i bet the colts wont let him past them
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Cody has issues but I’d take him in the 2nd I guess…
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:37 pm
Mt Cody could fall to us!!!!!! thank you Cable for the smokescreen bout not switchin the defense
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:37 pm
i wish it was 1st & 2nd rounds
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:37 pm
whoooohoooo
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:38 pm
Random Drug Tester Says:
April 19th, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Al will go LBer, It’s the only position where he isn’t paying someone a huge contract.
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told you so!
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:38 pm
Vikings take Clausen?
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:38 pm
105. 909RaiderLifer Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:35 pm
Sweep….
I stand corrected. Haven’t seen the flick in many years…
Brian Price @ DT… the kid just makes plays..
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Clubber Lang = top 3 villians of all time.
1. Darth Vader
2. Lex Luthor
3. Clubber Lang
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:38 pm
jimmy clausen still there for me . stupid rams coulda got jimmy clausen in the 2nd round and drafted suh with the first pick .
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:38 pm
I should’ve read the post before commenting. Sorry guys…go about your business.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:38 pm
Dark Forces Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:37 pm
Tom Jackson looks like he just swallowed a toad. Lol
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Bronco fans are starting to realize McDaniels has “Kiffined” them.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:39 pm
brandon spikes 2nd round? ahhahahahahahhahahahahha
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:39 pm
118. lol! Good call…
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:40 pm
Okay, we HAVE TO get a huge DT now… or else McClain will be a wasted pick. My revised mock will now be:
2nd: Terrence Cody DT Alabama… OR… Traded for Haynesworth (hopefully)
3rd: Ed Wang OT Virginia Tech
5th: John Connor FB Kentucky
7th: Best Available OL or Fastest RB/DB/WR that can return kicks and punts
7th: Same as other 7th
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:40 pm
That 3rd could also HOPEFULLY be traded for Gaither. *crosses fingers*
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:40 pm
The Vikings would be stupid not to take Clausen with a 40,000 year old Favre, Rosenfels and Jackson on the roster. They need the future and Clausen would flourish with all that talent around him.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:41 pm
We need to trade up with the Saints, I dont think Chiefs will let MT Cody pass them. Remember they play 3-4 defense with no NT in their roster. Dorsey is DE in their scheme, hopefully AL trades up all he has to give up is a fourth rounder either this year or next.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:41 pm
have the Seahawks stopped orgasming yet?
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:42 pm
I think I am calling in sick tomorrow.
Give me the 2nd round!!
Hi, my name is Jason, I am a football Alcoholic.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:43 pm
Vikings are trying to win a Super Bowl…not build for the future
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:43 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:39 pm
118. lol! Good call…
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said the same thing last year about WR, follow the money!
(didn’t suspect DHB though)
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:43 pm
tavarus jackson will beg for a tarde if they draft jimmy clausen. he gonna be soo upset
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:44 pm
Lions get Jahvid Best.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:44 pm
Look out Detroit
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:44 pm
I guess everyone can squash DMC to Detroit trade, Lions trade up for Best
Nice pick, Lions putting a good team!!!
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:45 pm
lions want kindle
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:46 pm
SnB – You’re right…they’re trying to win a Superbowl and they have 1 year to do it with Favre IF he comes back. If you get Favre for 1 year and a prepared Clausen the next, you can easily transition and still be good, otherwise, once Favre leaves the ship goes down with him.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:46 pm
# Raiders4eve Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:44 pm
I guess everyone can squash DMC to Detroit trade, Lions trade up for Best
Nice pick, Lions putting a good team!!!
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Yes, They were in need of a real RB not a part time slot receiver.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:46 pm
Excellent pick Detroit.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:47 pm
Lions aren’t playing around anymore now that Matt Millen is gone.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:47 pm
Up yors Clausen! LOL! I guess the “He’s a pr-i-ck” rumors were true…
Quinn’s lack of production had to hurt him too.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:47 pm
i really hope we go 3-4…….
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:48 pm
congrats to the following:
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)
Raider E: Rolando McClain (03/26)
Armyraider: Rolando McClain (03/29)
Jmeds: Rolando McClain (03/29)
Pretty Rick: Rolando McClain (04/07)
The Return of Godliness: Rolando McClain (04/14)
GaterRaider: Rolando McClain (04/14)
RoCkwiThDaRaideR408: Rolando McClain (04/15)
RaiderTW: Rolando McClain (04/16)
Rhino: Rolando McClain (04/19)
Roch R: Rolando McClain (04/20)
KoolKell: Rolando McClain (04/22)
and most importantly, Jerry Mac !!!
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:49 pm
if Dan Williams dropped to #26, maybe Cody will drop to #39 ???
go get’em AL DAVIS !!!
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:49 pm
If there aren’t any good DT’s left in the 2nd…do you trade the 2nd for Haynesworth if the Redskins are open to it?
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:50 pm
I want the 2nd round tonight! Waiting for another 2 hours sucks.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:50 pm
RRS in the PM ?!?!?!?
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:50 pm
24,
Read my posts #s 126 and 127. The answer to your question is YES.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:50 pm
RaiderRockstar,
Gotta love the McClain pick…gotta back it up with Cody.
We just might have a defense here!
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:50 pm
well we screwed up again ,so with the new england patriots having are 1st round pick next year that means they are going to have the number 1 pick
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:51 pm
yes 24
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:51 pm
this draft is way better than last year….last year we were the biggest losers in the draft when it was only 7 picks old.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:51 pm
Actually…maybe Al Davis drafts Carlos Dunlap and keeps Richard Seymour inside.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:51 pm
RRS is blogging on the PM sabbath…
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:53 pm
Get over it Fat Kidd.
Your the only one on here who’s being a bish.
I wanted O line big time, but I can see how McClains a good a solid pick that addresses a need.
Just didn’t think Davis would do what made SENSE.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:53 pm
imo- our D was under rated… our lack of Off kept them on the field too long and were worn out in the 4th QTR…we were in alot of games till the last min
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:53 pm
if jimmy clausen is a jerk doesnt that make him a great raider ?
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:53 pm
IF I remember correctly, Tom Jackson kinda had some good things to say about the McLaine pick. (it’s getting somewhat foggy here in the 909…)
Still can’t stand that snickering bish..
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:53 pm
http://www.raidernationstation.com/draftermath
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:53 pm
SteveAlford – Sorry, missed that posting of yours…hard to pay attention to everything at once.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:54 pm
LOL!
nice to see you fellers …
live from Podunk
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:54 pm
umm hmm. jerry hughes.. who cares ,,
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:55 pm
We aint draftin’ Cody so you can start your whinning and cryin’ now if you want. Cody aint comin’ here……..period
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:55 pm
Charles Brown or Rodger Saffold, anyone ???
believe it or not, I STILL don’t want Bruce Campbell anywhere near this o-line …
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:55 pm
Nnamdi,
If you’ll go back and check the archives, you’ll discover that Fat Kidd is a troll. Over 90% of his comments are just fishing for reactions. Tonight he has said that McClain is too small to play MLB in the NFL and other various statements that are OBVIOUSLY false or stupid. He’s just trying to get people to give him attention.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:55 pm
Damn I have bad feeling Saints will take Cody, please NO
Make my day, trade up AL and get Cody!!!
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:55 pm
Maybe the Saints will trade for Jamarcus.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:56 pm
jimmy clausen will def be around after the rams pick tomorrow.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:56 pm
are the talking heads killing Jacksonville for their pick like they did to us for DHB last year?
Why not? DHB was considered 1st round material, their guy wasn’t even close.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:56 pm
Glutten for Punishment Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:53 pm
imo- our D was under rated… our lack of Off kept them on the field too long and were worn out in the 4th QTR…we were in alot of games till the last min
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Wicked kigg azz D on occasion but always gave up the big play cuz the MLB was out of position and or made a bad audible and abandoned gap responsibility.
Morrison will be better at Will or Sam if he stays. No one lese wanted him for a 3rd rnd pick…
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:56 pm
Podunk is in the house!!!!
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:57 pm
Whoa. Priest typed “period” so we would know he was serious. Whoa.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:57 pm
Charles Brown or Rodger Saffold, anyone ???
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Would rather have Linval Joseph, or Lamar Houston if we are staying with the 4-3.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:57 pm
167. Roger that Steve
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:57 pm
Down here the folks are pissed. They wanted Jerry Hughes. Don’t think Saints go after Cody. May go after Hughes teammate that LB named Washington.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:58 pm
priesttj Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:55 pm
We aint draftin’ Cody so you can start your whinning and cryin’ now if you want. Cody aint comin’ here……..period
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Why not? give us some of your deep insight and inside knowledge.
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:58 pm
why wouldn’t you want Bruce Cambell as a Raider?:
http://cdn3.sbnation.com/fan_shot_images/98929/4366084056_7b2936d0b1_o.jpg
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:59 pm
I worried about McClain’s pre draft work outs or lack there of.
Hope it was an anomaly
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:59 pm
I like McClain, but you still don’t have a right to hate on my boy Kirk Morrison!
he’s still on the Rockstar scholarship program until further notice.
We need a big nose tackle. I think I proved that …
new Raiders GM Danny Southwick is doing a great job so far, no?
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:00 pm
still don’t want Campbell…a solid NT or OT next is mandatory!
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Where is Podunk RRS?
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:00 pm
still say Seahawks dreams just came true tonight.
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Don’t see us going for Cody. He’s not a full time player – especially at the NFL level. How about Brown OT or Price DT?
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:00 pm
when you look at rolando McClain think brian cushing. SOLID smart linebacker with a nose for the ball. def a pro bowler just like cushing.
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:01 pm
priesttj Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:55 pm
We aint draftin’ Cody so you can start your whinning and cryin’ now if you want. Cody aint comin’ here……..period
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Pretty negative of you on this great and glorious draft day. God Bless Al Davis!
Just because we didn’t draft your guy, you shouldn’t get all negative.
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:02 pm
manassamauler Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:00 pm
when you look at rolando McClain think brian cushing. SOLID smart linebacker with a nose for the ball. def a pro bowler just like cushing.
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and look at the impact Cushing, Matthews and Mauluga had on their respective defenses.
We have a lot to look forward to this year
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:02 pm
Cody has serious weight issues.
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:02 pm
priesttj being unhappy makes this a good draft so far!
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:02 pm
I like McClain
But TK aint working for us, Desmond Bryant is good backup.
We dont have enough depth at DT
Cody needs to be the pick!!!
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:02 pm
STL: Podunk = middle of nowhere
more specifically, Missouri (out in the sticks)
town of 300
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:03 pm
I’m sure Al will go crazy train in the second round. The first pick was too sensible.
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:03 pm
I have trust in John Marshall! He won’t let the middle go neglected…he understands defense…even if we don’t take Cody, he will address it somehow.
He already won a titanic battle in the war room today. To reverse the urge to get a workout warrior was outstanding
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:03 pm
new Raiders GM Danny Southwick is doing a great job so far, no?
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Has yet to unload useless baggage, i.e. Oakhole Kirk amd DMAC…grade B+
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:03 pm
Random Drug Tester Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:00 pm
still say Seahawks dreams just came true tonight.
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Awesome draft for Carrol and co. May even end up with Clausen!!!!!
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:04 pm
drew brees is a narcissist
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:04 pm
we may get clausen tomorrow!!!
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:05 pm
I’d take Campbell with the 39.
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:05 pm
that was the right call for NO. they needed db help.
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:05 pm
if the seahawks get cody or jimmy clausen thtall make theirs the greatest draft grade in history .
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:05 pm
Priesttj,
Mario Henderson is our left tackle!
Get over it!
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:05 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:53 pm
Get over it Fat Kidd.
Your the only one on here who’s being a bish.
I wanted O line big time, but I can see how McClains a good a solid pick that addresses a need.
Just didn’t think Davis would do what made SENSE.
………………………………………………al davis still did not make a good 1st round pick,a linebacker aint going to help the lowest scoring offense in the nfl unless mcclain is a running back too
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:05 pm
Peace owt Nation! Takin a break!
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:06 pm
Bruce Campbell didn’t go in the 1st round?
Wow……I am shocked
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:07 pm
Glad we got McClain.
I wonder if Al would take Clausen in thw 2nd for a much affordable salary and then dump Russell?
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:07 pm
Rodger Saffold or Bruce Campbell?
Cam Thomas or Lamarr Houston?
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:07 pm
They just spoke with McLaine on FOX sports radio.
Asked him if he was expecting to go to the Raiders: McLaine said, he “Did not have that much contact with them.”
FOX’s “draft guru” Chris Landry, then asked McLaine where he is most would like to play: “in a 3-4, or 4-3?”
Mclaine answered without hesitation: “Right in the middle.”
Yeah Baby!!!!
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:07 pm
lots of talent left in this draft….hope as many as possible teams above us draft QB’s tomorrow.
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:07 pm
Even Al Davis got sick of the 40 yard runs!
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:07 pm
fat kidd Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:05 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:53 pm
Get over it Fat Kidd.
Your the only one on here who’s being a bish.
I wanted O line big time, but I can see how McClains a good a solid pick that addresses a need.
Just didn’t think Davis would do what made SENSE.
………………………………………………al davis still did not make a good 1st round pick,a linebacker aint going to help the lowest scoring offense in the nfl unless mcclain is a running back too
: the best LB in the draft will address a defense that gave 155 rushing per game. use your head CJ SPILLER!!!! LOL
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:08 pm
even if we just go 3-4 defense ON OCCASION, who is gonna play NT?
William Joseph?
290 pound undrafted kid from Harvard?
i’ll pass. go get Cody, Thomas, Joseph or Troup
if Cody is there at #39 it’s a no brainer imo
if Al Davis takes the 3 bama boys in rounds 1-3 i’m gonna track down Vegas Raider and thank him for getting the Raider Nation’s vote for draftees, as a member of the scouting dept.
Vegas = Jon Kingdon ???
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:08 pm
909RaiderLifer Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:07 pm
They just spoke with McLaine on FOX sports radio.
Asked him if he was expecting to go to the Raiders: McLaine said, he “Did not have that much contact with them.”
FOX’s “draft guru” Chris Landry, then asked McLaine where he is most would like to play: “in a 3-4, or 4-3?”
Mclaine answered without hesitation: “Right in the middle.”
Yeah Baby!!!!
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Yes sir! Yes sir!
Somebody gonna get “blowed” up on Sunday!
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:08 pm
I want this to be a great draft throughout and Cody would ruin that. there are some very good DT’s to select from why go after someone with serious issues. I want someone we can count on. If he’s there when we’ve done all that OK but why do we neeed someone who’ll be out of the league in 2 years.
We started out great let’s keep it going!!
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:08 pm
well i feel better cause the colts and jets blew their picks too ,so we are not alone
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:09 pm
FATT KIDD: go watch a video of mcclain and then watch brian cushing. then you’ll see what we’ve got now. cushing was a pro bowler last year.
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:09 pm
If Cody is not there at 39, I will pray Cam Thomas or Linval Joseph are one of the picks, or are there when we pick in the 3rd. If we don’t pick them, we better take Saffold, Charles Brown, or Ducasse.
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:09 pm
ok whats this southwick thing? im lost!!!
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:10 pm
Campbell
Brown
Mays
Dunlap
Tate
Cody
Clausen
Kindle
Are all availabe!! We will get another good player tomorrow!!
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:10 pm
I like Lamarr Houston a lot or one of the LT’s still on the board.
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:11 pm
could AD move seymour inside and maybe consider picking up a QB? wont have a 1st round pick next year, maybe getting Mccoy or clausen would make some sense. guess it depends on whos around when AD picks. may end up being bruce campbell. who knows
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:11 pm
Hey Vegas, if you out there, told you way back when that Kareem Jackson would go higher than Arenas. My boy is his Cousin and they already talked. He’s gonna leave us two good ones at Will Call on Oct 3rd. Man I can’t wait for my first trip to the Black Hole.
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:11 pm
Who knows, maybe someone will give up a second rounder for Thomas Howard and both OT and DT can be taken care of…
Wishful thinking, but at this point either Howard or Morrison have to be moved, since both have been passed on the depth chart.
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:11 pm
priesttj Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:08 pm
I want this to be a great draft throughout and Cody would ruin that. there are some very good DT’s to select from why go after someone with serious issues. I want someone we can count on. If he’s there when we’ve done all that OK but why do we neeed someone who’ll be out of the league in 2 years.
We started out great let’s keep it going!!
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and your superior knowledge says that player is who?
come on blowhard…say something for a change…stick your rep out on the line. Name some of these better choices, IN ORDER.
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:12 pm
oh damm nobody picked up taylor mays!!! thats an AD pick if hes there.
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:13 pm
Glutten For Punishment:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Southwick
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:13 pm
mcClain is an awesome leader and playcaller. we need someone to make the right call out there. he aint no prima donna and he is a workerbee. I’m very happy with this solid pick. We need DT and OT. I wouldnt even mind Campbell.
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:13 pm
Tom Cable on Raiders.com saying that, instead of drafting the biggest, fastest guys available, the decision was made early on to identify the holes on the team and fill them with the best players available. Said that stopping the run is a big goal for this draft.
Said that once Okung and Williams came off the board that McClain became priority one, and that we still need a tackle.
Prepare for some fat guys tomorrow, folks. It’s gonna be a good day.
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:13 pm
manassamauler Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:07 pm
fat kidd Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:05 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:53 pm
Get over it Fat Kidd.
Your the only one on here who’s being a bish.
I wanted O line big time, but I can see how McClains a good a solid pick that addresses a need.
Just didn’t think Davis would do what made SENSE.
………………………………………………al davis still did not make a good 1st round pick,a linebacker aint going to help the lowest scoring offense in the nfl unless mcclain is a running back too
: the best LB in the draft will address a defense that gave 155 rushing per game. use your head CJ SPILLER!!!! LOL
……………………………………………..and the difference between kirk morrison and rolando mcclain is? get me a pair of those dr who sunglasses so i can see it too!!!and the difference between d.mcfumble and cj spiller about 1000yds!!!
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:13 pm
so funny
watching tate and his fam on ustream. just knew he was goin in the first round. they look so stanky in the faces.
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:13 pm
be hilarious if we ended up with Clausen tomorrow at #39
Dakota would move to Oakland and purchase season tix!
Mel Kiper Jr. would call Al Davis a “legend” again, like last week on NFL Live
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:14 pm
No I want Howard and Morrison for like a 3rd or a 2nd together? Then we could get a DT and OT like said before in post 223.
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:14 pm
alright, a good player guaranteed tomorrow and Javier Arenas coming our way in the 3rd.
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:15 pm
Al still has 48 hrs. to royally eff this up…
Maybe Jack Bauer can save us?
Ruhh Wroow.. OKC trying to make a game of it. GO LAKERS!
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:16 pm
# edward teach Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:13 pm
Tom Cable on Raiders.com saying that, instead of drafting the biggest, fastest guys available, the decision was made early on to identify the holes on the team and fill them with the best players available. Said that stopping the run is a big goal for this draft.
Said that once Okung and Williams came off the board that McClain became priority one, and that we still need a tackle.
Prepare for some fat guys tomorrow, folks. It’s gonna be a good day.
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That’s great news if they stick to that plan.
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:16 pm
Fat Kidd,
You don’t know very much about football, do you?
The Jets’ first round pick makes their defense frightening.
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:16 pm
raider75-we need to pray that our brother doesn’t get too hurt when we play da donk’s.(if he play’s). He’s a great witness, God bless him!
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:17 pm
I like McClain as our pick.. didn’t scream at my TV. Next, DT and OT please
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:17 pm
edward teach Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:16 pm
Fat Kidd,
You don’t know very much about football, do you?
The Jets’ first round pick makes their defense frightening
………………………………………frightning to a mini football league
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:18 pm
Revis, Cromartie and now Kyle Wilson?
Jets are the new Raiders ???
just kidding. I know they have solid lines
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:18 pm
het FATT KIDD. mcclain doesnt miss tackles, stays in his gap, is ALWAYS In on tackles is a playmaker with a nose for the ball. he doesnt make mistakes. morrison doesn’t compare. mcclain will be a pro bowler.
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:20 pm
This is the guy you all want?:
http://media.photobucket.com/image/terrence%20cody/jerseychaser106/TerrenceCodyAndreSmithTitties.jpg
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:20 pm
manassamauler Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:18 pm
het FATT KIDD. mcclain doesnt miss tackles, stays in his gap, is ALWAYS In on tackles is a playmaker with a nose for the ball. he doesnt make mistakes. morrison doesn’t compare. mcclain will be a pro bowler.
………………………………………….only are kickers make the pro bowl !!!hey we should of used the pick on a kicker
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:20 pm
wow the commentators didnt mention oaks pick!! that means it was a great PICK!!!! haha
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:20 pm
2nd rd lookin hella tasty….As long as AL doesnt “mitchell” us, we are looking good.Would love to see Cody. If we are running 34,I like kelly/cody/seymore/wimbley/mcclain/morrison/howard or scott. Trade a OLB to move up and get Cody? For sure morrison or howard are gone b4 this draft ends,prob for a late rd pick.rather see that then a cut.Sad i like them both,but one has to go.Prob kirk
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:20 pm
great day to be a Raider fan!
Jerry Mac didn’t just predict the McClain pick, but he also predicted the Raiders wouldn’t give Big Ben much thought, especially for the Top 10 asking price
nice job Jerry. way to give Schefter & Mortenson the finger
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:20 pm
Rockstar,
And they blitz like crazy, from everywhere. Three solid cover corners frees them up to do all KINDS of things.
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:21 pm
AD just traded mclain to NE for there next years 1st from us……lol
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:21 pm
We are going to have a SICK LB group. Capt. Kirk and Thomas Howard will make great back-ups. Depth at last.
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:22 pm
just listened to McClain on Raiders.com. I am FIRED UP!!! Good job Al.
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:23 pm
if Cody has too many red flags, get your OT in RD2 and hope Thomas, Troup or Joseph will be there at #69
or swallow your pride and give Bruce Allen & Shanny a call to find out the asking price on Fat Albert!
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:24 pm
If possible,I’d keep #39 and give up 3rd and 4th plus howard or morrison for top #33-38 and a 6th.Maybe also throw in a mid rd pick from next year to get it done.Think thats possible? Deep draft,teams value a 3rd and 4th right now plus they would get a starting LB
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:24 pm
JB Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:21 pm
We are going to have a SICK LB group. Capt. Kirk and Thomas Howard will make great back-ups. Depth at last.
yeah now will stop the run and give up 20,000 yds in the air,nope we blew it
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:25 pm
What? Props for the Raiders on ESPN?
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:26 pm
not going to any games ,not getting nfl sunday ticket ,save alot of money this year
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:27 pm
fat kidd Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:26 pm
not going to any games ,not getting nfl sunday ticket ,save alot of money this year
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good!!!!! now your fat arss wont get in my way so i can see our new MLB kill someone!!!!
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:27 pm
the run defense isn’t fixed yet …
McClain will fair no better than Morrison playing behind Kelly, Bryant, Joseph & Cooper at DT!
bolster the interior D-Line with a nose tackle and use the entire rest of the draft on OL (and FB John Conner in RD5)
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:28 pm
maybe i can go to bingo this year on sundays with the old folks
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:28 pm
time to call it a night. later gents!
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:29 pm
I guess the whiners know how to fix an O-Line
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:30 pm
Later RR!
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:31 pm
aig Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:22 pm
just listened to McClain on Raiders.com. I am FIRED UP!!! Good job Al.
no you must of had the wrong tv station on ,we used a 8th pick on a linebacker ,we blew it again.
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:31 pm
Go Raiders!
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:32 pm
Fat Kidd,
It’s not a bad pick, and It could be a lot worse. Mays, Campbell, or Dunlap!
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:33 pm
Raider O Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:32 pm
Fat Kidd,
It’s not a bad pick, and It could be a lot worse. Mays, Campbell, or Dunlap!
nope cant be any worse we are at the bottom now
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:34 pm
Guess Bulaga wishes he had longer arms.
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:35 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:27 pm
the run defense isn’t fixed yet …
McClain will fair no better than Morrison playing behind Kelly, Bryant, Joseph & Cooper at DT!
bolster the interior D-Line with a nose tackle and use the entire rest of the draft on OL (and FB John Conner in RD5)
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You are talking non sense my man. It would help to have beef up front but there was no linebacker in this draft that had better instincts, took better angles, and was better at sifting through trash as Rolando McClain. He is bigger and a more natural run defender than Kirk Morrison, who will now be traded for a 4th, a 5th, or possibly packaged for Jason Campbell
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:37 pm
fat kidd Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:33 pm
Raider O Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:32 pm
Fat Kidd,
It’s not a bad pick, and It could be a lot worse. Mays, Campbell, or Dunlap!
nope cant be any worse we are at the bottom now
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You know little about how the game of football is played huh??? Arent you the person that wanted CJ Spiller??? Or was it Dez Bryant???
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:37 pm
Notice how when there is real Football action and news happening, Real MaddenRaider is nowhere to be found?
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:37 pm
Fat Kidd,
I like the pick, and maybe we can do better tomorrow.
Who do you like?
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:37 pm
Great pick, I thought it was going to be taylor mays all along, What a great decision. Need a great follow up on round 2, better be a line man, ol or Dt
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:38 pm
McClain was a good pick.
Our defense just got tougher against the run.
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:38 pm
what really rubs my rubarb is now new england will have the first pick next year .and i really truly hate new england
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:39 pm
McClain!!!!!
Draft OT, C, DT, FB, DE and CB!!
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:40 pm
I can’t believe any raider fan would be dissapointed with our pick.Thats crazy talk.Now Last year was a different story…….
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:40 pm
The Raiders are sick and tired of losing. They are making this team tougher! Get “blowed’ up every week is unacceptable.
Toughening up the defense and forcing teams to have to pass….then the opposing QB will staring down the barrel of a mf’n gun with Scott, Wembly, Shaughnessy and a blitz…forcing mistakes and allowing the secondary to make plays.
I am very confident that the 2nd round will make most of us as happy as we are right now.
Good job Al! Great job Al!
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:40 pm
The neext round we have Saffold, Ducasse, and Campbell available to us for the O-line. If we wanted to upgrade the D-line we could take Cody, who i think will be available later, Dunlap,or Cam Thomas. Or we could be really splashy and take McCoy or Clausen if they were there
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:43 pm
Raider O Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:37 pm
Fat Kidd,
I like the pick, and maybe we can do better tomorrow.
Who do you like
cj spiller ,the bills saw us pass on him tripped over the rug to post the fastest pick in nfl history ,it took them three seconds to pick spikker
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:45 pm
Best first round pick since Asomugha….the guy is a beast and a team leader., the type that holds people accountable and gives us great flexibility. If we take a NT in the second or 3rd, Preferably 3rd cuz we need to address OT, we could swithc between 4-3 and 3-4 at will. Wimbley and Groves can stand up or put their hands on the ground, Tommy Kelly and Richard Seymour can play DT in a 4-3 or DE in a 3-4, same goes for Jay Richarson.
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:46 pm
fat kidd Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:38 pm
what really rubs my rubarb is now new england will have the first pick next year .and i really truly hate new england
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We have a managable schedule.If we turn this ship around that pick wont be that high.I for one am a big Seymore fan.The way Al drafted last few yrs,i thought it was a good trade.Also keep in mind that the cream of the crop came out this year in the draft due to salary cap for rookies changing next year.Draft will not be as good next year,for sure….Realize our team seems to have to trade a higher premium for players to come here than other teams.Thats also why we have to overspend for free agents.You gotta entice them somehow,with the product we’ve put on the field the last few years
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:47 pm
We have great size and athleticism in the LB corps, but the only one with real coverage experience is McClain. We will get stong against the run but backs leaking out and pass catching TE’s could give us problems.
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:49 pm
I also go on a limb and say that since we probably trade kirk morrison, take B.Spikes mid-late rd as backup.He’ll be on the cheap,much cheaper than kirk.Even could use the pick we get for kirk to get spikes.save 2.5 mil.
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:49 pm
I am happy.
My first choice was Trent Williams, but I guess Shanahan saw the potential too.
Who else thinks they’ll be running the 3-4 next year?
They have the bodies for it.
Seymour and Kelly at the ends. Scott at WLB. McLain and Morrison inside and Wimbley at SLB. Now I wouldn’t be completely upset if they nabbed Cody in the second.
I would prefer if they ran both 3-4 and 4-3 next year, and gave the other teams more to think about than basic 4-3 man coverage.
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:51 pm
great pick now kirk and thomas are trade bait.. hopefully campbells still avalible
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:51 pm
Fatt,
The MLB position is extremely important. He has to make the reads and call out the assignments. We got a solid guy who has proven at teh college level that he is not only physically gifted but mentally as well. If you bother to listen to Cable’s interview on raider.com you would understand our thought process in this. We had holes at OT, DT, and MLB. The top DT’s, OT’s were taken. This was 5th on our list after /Suh, McCoy, Trent and Okung. This was a great move.
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:52 pm
Im really excited for next year, I know many in here aren’t fans of Mcfadden but i believe Hue will do wonders for him. He saw how the Ravens were able to take advantage of Ray Rice’s pass catching ability and get him out in space which is the way we should be using Mcfadden. He should have 1500 yards from scrimmage if used correctly 800yds rushing 700yds receiving
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:52 pm
severeraiderz Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:45 pm
Best first round pick since Asomugha….the guy is a beast and a team leader., the type that holds people accountable and gives us great flexibility. If we take a NT in the second or 3rd, Preferably 3rd cuz we need to address OT, we could swithc between 4-3 and 3-4 at will. Wimbley and Groves can stand up or put their hands on the ground, Tommy Kelly and Richard Seymour can play DT in a 4-3 or DE in a 3-4, same goes for Jay Richarson.
……………………………………………..no wake up and smell the coffee are offense cant put up points in the off season what have we done to improve that? answer nothing
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:52 pm
Damn,I haven’t felt this good as a SnB fan in a minute!
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:54 pm
Rolando McClain’s a fagg.
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:54 pm
Fat Kidd,
He is a good player, but there are a few good RBs in this draft.
I like Deji Karim and Blount in 4-5.
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:54 pm
now we can stop the run ,but cant put points on the board,shall i draw you a picture,its the same old crap
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:55 pm
OT Campbell should be on the board when the Raiders come up in the 2nd. I can’t see Al passing him up and making two sensible picks in a row.
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:55 pm
I like this….
“He really came back to us as a coach on the field,” Cable said. “He was a guy that got everybody in watching film, got guys to go get a laptop and have the film guys put some film on your laptop, put a DVD in, watch it, study. He’s a guy that controlled the entire defense, made the call, adjusted, never came off the field. … You put a champion in the organization. I think that’s the important thing.”
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:55 pm
So is Tim Tebow, still.
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:55 pm
fat kidd Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:52 pm
severeraiderz Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:45 pm
Best first round pick since Asomugha….the guy is a beast and a team leader., the type that holds people accountable and gives us great flexibility. If we take a NT in the second or 3rd, Preferably 3rd cuz we need to address OT, we could swithc between 4-3 and 3-4 at will. Wimbley and Groves can stand up or put their hands on the ground, Tommy Kelly and Richard Seymour can play DT in a 4-3 or DE in a 3-4, same goes for Jay Richarson.
……………………………………………..no wake up and smell the coffee are offense cant put up points in the off season what have we done to improve that? answer nothing
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You do realize that there are 7 rounds in a draft and we have 6 more picks, and possibly more if Morrison or Howard are traded???
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:55 pm
fat kidd Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:54 pm
now we can stop the run
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:56 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:54 pm
Rolando McClain’s a fagg.
………………………..good post
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:56 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:54 pm
Rolando McClain’s a fagg.
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Good.
Then he’ll want to grab all those sexy sweaty RB’s…
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:56 pm
fat kidd Says:
……………………………………………..no wake up and smell the coffee are offense cant put up points in the off season what have we done to improve that? answer nothing
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The draft isnt over yet man,plus june 1st hella veterans get cut.You are judging draft after one pick!
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:57 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:55 pm
fat kidd Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:54 pm
now we can stop the run
well thats what everyones telling me here ,but that and a buck will get me a coffee
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:58 pm
Raider75 Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:55 pm
I like this….
“He really came back to us as a coach on the field,” Cable said. “He was a guy that got everybody in watching film, got guys to go get a laptop and have the film guys put some film on your laptop, put a DVD in, watch it, study. He’s a guy that controlled the entire defense, made the call, adjusted
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It kind of sounds like he wants McCalin to do the coaching…because they can’t.
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:58 pm
stoopidmike Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:56 pm
fat kidd Says:
……………………………………………..no wake up and smell the coffee are offense cant put up points in the off season what have we done to improve that? answer nothing
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The draft isnt over yet man,plus june 1st hella veterans get cut.You are judging draft after one pick
…………………………………correction after one stupid pick
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:58 pm
i still see L.Blount or J.McKnight coming in mid/late round
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:01 pm
NorthernD
We also have Groves who will either play SLB or WLB, by the move the Raiders been making this whole offseason and drafting McClain. Its clear that AL switching to the 3-4 defense. With the way the NFL is becoming pass happy league, I think AL wants to copy the Jets and Ravens formula. The Jets became a strong defensive team by Rex Ryan addition as a head coach. Its clear to me that if we switch to the 3-4, we have the talent that can dominate opponents offenses. Here is what I think we will do.
Matt LDE MT Cody NT RDE Seymour
SLB Wimbley MLB McClain MLB Morrison WLB Scott
CB CJ/Huff CB Asmough
SS Mitchell FS Branch
Top 10 defense NEXT YEAR~!!~!!~!
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:03 pm
Stoopidmike,
We have added 3 new LB’s to this defense wnd we need Spikes for what?? Wimbley, McClain, Groves to the 5 we already had. The thing is now we need to finish this draft get to minicamp and see where we are. The Oline needs to be addressed we added 2 Dlineman as well.
I’m on board with the need at DT just as long as hey get what they think they need. I want to be a much more physical team than in the past 7 years. Along with good development at the skill positions.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:03 pm
Too bad Josh McDaniels wont be around long enough to develop Tebow.He has blown that team up for the next coach to fix.He will be canned within a yr or 2 tops.That dumb pick will come back around.Lets be real,the donks shoulda took Clausen.They just ain’t the same with shanny not there.They have been doing stupid sht since he left.good for us
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:04 pm
Tebow’s all over the news. Every one of you, just go out there tomorrow and say you love Jesus. You’ll get promoted. This world we live in is insane. Broncos and their Republican culture. They’re going to pay for this, because Warner and the Cardinals losing to the Steelers a couple of years ago proved that Jesus doesn’t give a shyt about football. They just wasted a draft pick.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:06 pm
priesttj Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:03 pm
Stoopidmike,
We have added 3 new LB’s to this defense wnd we need Spikes for what?? Wimbley, McClain, Groves to the 5 we already had. The thing is now we need to finish this draft get to minicamp and see where we are. The Oline needs to be addressed we added 2 Dlineman as well.
I’m on board with the need at DT just as long as hey get what they think they need. I want to be a much more physical team than in the past 7 years. Along with good development at the skill positions.
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I feel ya,dont NEED spikes.Just saying that kirk is gone probably,if not he makes 2.5 mil tender.Once he’s gone,no backup mlb.Brown? think not.Spikes would be a cheap contract as a late rd pick.Just a thought.Thinking outside the box
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:06 pm
Either that or Jesus was on Pittsburgh’s side, and helped Moss with that catch. Take your pick.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:06 pm
Fatt Kidd…
Are you from the Sactown area?
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:07 pm
Holmes, not moss.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:08 pm
Don’t respond to the Fat Kidd. He’s just a troll posting things to cause a reaction./ A waste of time reading his posts. IGNORE HIM…
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:08 pm
If we pick a NT in the 2nd round, we will be 3 – 4. Until then, you have to assume we will stay 4-3, with a mixed in variation at times. As long as we take an OL and DL in the 2nd round, I will be ecstatic. We need to stay focused on the trenches…I agree that if we get another DL, we will be top ten D. I am afraid though that we should go O-Line instead.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:09 pm
i believe we will no doubt trade morrison and howard.I like both of them,but i think they are gone for late rd picks.It seems that way because of the LB’s we;ve brought in.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:10 pm
With no cap this year, Morrison and Howard should stay. We can use depth and fresh legs…..
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:10 pm
All i really really want it a Defense that can stop a moving train! and with McClain and hopefully Cody i think thats a great place to start.
Defense wins championships! always has and always will!
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:11 pm
I dont mind these players tomm
MT Cody
Linval Joseph
Brian Price
Charles Brown
Jimmy Clausen
Who am i missing???
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:11 pm
I’m not sold on our coordinator marshall yet either,for what that’s worth.Thats why I’ll believe top 10 D when i see it.Hopefull though
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:12 pm
Hey Jerry, you said that Clausen would be a bad fit because at the Raiders because we haven’t developed a QB since Stabler, but now we have that QB coach (can’t remember his name) that developed Joe Montana as well as Hue Jackson (helped with Joe Flacco). You still think Clausen’d be a bad pick?
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:12 pm
Raiders4eve Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:11 pm
I dont mind these players tomm
MT Cody
Linval Joseph
Brian Price
Charles Brown
Jimmy Clausen
Who am i missing???
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L.Houston
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:12 pm
Eve,
Leave Claussen off the list and I am on board. I would prefer McCoy if we go QB, but I hope we focus on the trenches.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:12 pm
909RaiderLifer Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:06 pm
Fatt Kidd…
Are you from the Sactown area?
no i from the east coast
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:12 pm
I can see trading Morrison but I think we’ll hang onto Howard for pass coverage in obvious passing downs. How about our 2nd & Morrison for Haynesworth? Any thoughts on this move?
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:13 pm
dangerousdave44 Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:12 pm
Hey Jerry, you said that Clausen would be a bad fit because at the Raiders because we haven’t developed a QB since Stabler, but now we have that QB coach (can’t remember his name) that developed Joe Montana as well as Hue Jackson (helped with Joe Flacco). You still think Clausen’d be a bad pick?
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Paul Hackett
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:13 pm
Jerry…
We realize that you have been pulling double duty, with the live blog and fishing for quotes at Harbor Bay Pkwy.
But, damnit man. We need a FIX!
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:14 pm
JB – I would love grabbing Haynesworth but I think you could get him a little cheaper than a 2nd. How about a 3rd and Morrison although, if we go to a 3 -4, Morrison stays and Haynesworth doesn’t come here.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:14 pm
Raiders4eve Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:11 pm
I dont mind these players tomm
MT Cody
Linval Joseph
Brian Price
Charles Brown
Jimmy Clausen
Who am i missing???
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Rodger Saffold Vlad Ducasse
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:14 pm
save this post and rub in my face at the end of the year,if you can, but cj spiller is the next adrian peterson ,and we just passed on adrian peterson
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:15 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:06 pm
Either that or Jesus was on Pittsburgh’s side, and helped Moss with that catch. Take your pick.
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The refs were on pittsburgh’s side, which is far more important in a Superbowl game.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:15 pm
JB Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:12 pm
I can see trading Morrison but I think we’ll hang onto Howard for pass coverage in obvious passing downs. How about our 2nd & Morrison for Haynesworth? Any thoughts on this move?
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Love it,but with Albert’s salary we should also get a late rd pick with that…….I’d actually prefer SHAUN ROGERS
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:15 pm
JB – I think you could move Morrison and a 3rd for Haynesworth or just a 2nd alone for Haynesworth but a 2nd and Morrison is too much.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:17 pm
Fatt Kidd…
My bad. Just thought you might be related to a semi famous, semi pro blogger from that region….
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:17 pm
fat kidd Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:14 pm
save this post and rub in my face at the end of the year,if you can, but cj spiller is the next adrian peterson ,and we just passed on adrian peterson
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I remember They said DMAC was the next AP too…..
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:17 pm
stoopidmike Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:03 pm
Too bad Josh McDaniels wont be around long enough to develop Tebow.He has blown that team up for the next coach to fix.He will be canned within a yr or 2 tops.That dumb pick will come back around.Lets be real,the donks shoulda took Clausen.They just ain’t the same with shanny not there.They have been doing stupid sht since he left.good for us
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I totally agree.
I was worried when they first hired him. Afraid he might be another Gruden working for the Donkeys. But after watching some of the moves he’s made, I don’t worry any more. The next coach will have to gut the team after he’s done. Another Matt Millen.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:18 pm
Stoopidmike
I don’t like L Houston
He plays like TK. He has tendency to count the snap count and jumps offsides too often. Main important think, he is a DT not big enough to become NT like Cody or Linval Joseph. If we taking a DT, it should be the PAC 10 defensive player of the year Brian Price.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:19 pm
Am i the only one that thinks AP looked like garbage in playoffs? He folded 2nd half of season,fumbled like a MoFo in playoffs
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:19 pm
stoopidmike Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:17 pm
fat kidd Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:14 pm
save this post and rub in my face at the end of the year,if you can, but cj spiller is the next adrian peterson ,and we just passed on adrian peterson
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I remember They said DMAC was the next AP too…..
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Mcfadden was a better college player than CJ Spiller
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:19 pm
Denver Paul Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:14 pm
JB – I would love grabbing Haynesworth but I think you could get him a little cheaper than a 2nd. How about a 3rd and Morrison although, if we go to a 3 -4, Morrison stays and Haynesworth doesn’t come here.
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I wouldn’t go near Haynesworth. I think he’s a hot and cold player who was working for the dream contract…and he got it.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:20 pm
Alright, Raiderrockstar, who won the draft prediction?
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:21 pm
With all our recent LB acquisitions I don’t believe Morrison will survive. He’ll either be traded or cut. So I guess I;’m saying I don’t think he’ll bring any trade offers so why not throw him into a deal to sweeten it up? I can easily see a Defense of Shaughnesy, Kelly, Haynesworth & Seymour backed up by Scott, McClain & Wimbley backed up by Nhamdi, Huff, Branch & Mitchell. That’d be a very potent group to go against IMO.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:21 pm
Raiders4eve Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:18 pm
Stoopidmike
I don’t like L Houston
He plays like TK. He has tendency to count the snap count and jumps offsides too often. Main important think, he is a DT not big enough to become NT like Cody or Linval Joseph. If we taking a DT, it should be the PAC 10 defensive player of the year Brian Price.
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Good Quote!
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:21 pm
Ahhh – Fart Kid is an east coaster!
Now it all makes sense. I was beginning to wonder, why is this idiot acting like Brian the Genital’s less intelligent sister?
But knowing now that he’s from New York or – gasp! – Boston, it all makes sense.
No apologies necessary, Fart Kid – carry on like you’re bred to do.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:21 pm
Bruce Campbell reminds alot the Jets workout warrior Gholston. If I am the Raiders, I am hoping we dont touch him.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:22 pm
fat kidd Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:14 pm
save this post and rub in my face at the end of the year,if you can, but cj spiller is the next adrian peterson ,and we just passed on adrian peterson
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5 years ago Spiller would have been viewed as a third down back. Since Chris Johnson, the NFL has been over-rating smaller quicker backs.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:24 pm
Raiders4eve
Who would you take as a potential NT?
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:24 pm
Players that we should target tomorrow:
1- Clausen
2- Price
3- Dunlap
4- Campbell
5- Brown
6- Cody
7- Tare
8- Linval Joseph
We have the 7th pick in the 2nd RD, so one of them will be available.
Great day for the Nation, and we can make it better tomorrow.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:25 pm
FINALLY a solid pick with a BEAST football player MIKE/ILB like McClain! Solid!
This pick is VERY important. Can’t afford for old man Al to have a brain fart with Cable and decide to freakin REACH with a fast CB who can be picked in Round 3 or 4. Ugh!
This 2nd Rounder needs to be on Cody, Houston, Saffold, Price, Clausen, McCluster or Gerhardt and nobody else. Everson Griffen maaaaaaybe? Or a trade down?
Maaaaaaaybe even Campbell.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:26 pm
Raiders4eve Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:21 pm
Bruce Campbell reminds alot the Jets workout warrior Gholston. If I am the Raiders, I am hoping we dont touch him.
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He has bust written all over him. Too top heavy.
Gallery had the same problem coming out.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:26 pm
JB Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:21 pm
With all our recent LB acquisitions I don’t believe Morrison will survive. He’ll either be traded or cut. So I guess I;’m saying I don’t think he’ll bring any trade offers so why not throw him into a deal to sweeten it up? I can easily see a Defense of Shaughnesy, Kelly, Haynesworth & Seymour backed up by Scott, McClain & Wimbley backed up by Nhamdi, Huff, Branch & Mitchell. That’d be a very potent group to go against IMO.
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I’d like to see Huff at corner.Stuck with routt at nickle,c.johnson special teams?
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:27 pm
We need a CB and a DT with the next 2 picks.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:28 pm
I love McClain’s size. That alone is going to go a long way toward helping this D. Morrison is a hard worker, but McClain is huge by comparison—not to mention his other advantages.
Morrison: 6′2 240
McClain: 6′4 254
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:28 pm
stoopidmike Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:17 pm
fat kidd Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:14 pm
save this post and rub in my face at the end of the year,if you can, but cj spiller is the next adrian peterson ,and we just passed on adrian peterson
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I remember They said DMAC was the next AP too
…………………………………………i did not think we should pick dmac when we did ,isaid he would not make it the nfl ,unless your confusing me with jerry jones
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:28 pm
Are we expecting the 2nd round pick to be good because the 1st round pick was? I mean…we’re bound to eff up one of these picks right?
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:28 pm
# NorthernD Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:24 pm
Raiders4eve
Who would you take as a potential NT?
^^^^^^^^
Cody as a NT…..Houston would be solid pick as well. But he is more of a 3 technique.
The key is not REACHING for fast CB who can be found later in the draft or a safety.
The Raiders need to stop the run and be able to run the ball and get to being physical!
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:30 pm
A CB already? Save that for next year. Our secondary is already pretty damn good.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:31 pm
jhill Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:27 pm
We need a CB and a DT with the next 2 picks
^^^^^^^^^
Nooooo freakin reaching with a CB with this 2nd Round pick!
This draft is DEEP at the nickel CB position and someone like Javier Arenas can be had in Round 3!
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:33 pm
DKnight007 Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:28 pm
# NorthernD Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:24 pm
Raiders4eve
Who would you take as a potential NT?
^^^^^^^^
Cody as a NT…..Houston would be solid pick as well. But he is more of a 3 technique.
The key is not REACHING for fast CB who can be found later in the draft or a safety.
The Raiders need to stop the run and be able to run the ball and get to being physical!
we draft king kong it wont matter dmac is a bust,he cant run the ball, game over,tilt,finished,done ,not worth a fukk,dead horse,kapput,wtf,the end
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:33 pm
Unless Huff plans on moving to corner, I don’t think our corner depth is very good. Asomugha is Excellent, Johnson is Good, Routt is terrible and who else do we have thats worth a damn? I hate to say this but if there is a corner thats decent in the later rounds, I say draft him.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:35 pm
A true NT like Cody doesn’t fit in our scheme, but that won’t stop them from asking for one. Lamarr Houston is a better fit as well as others even Brian Price. he OT I would like to get is Charles Brown. However I’ll take an interior lineman if he’s more talented. Just get some depth on that line.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:36 pm
NorthernD Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:26 pm
Raiders4eve Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:21 pm
Bruce Campbell reminds alot the Jets workout warrior Gholston. If I am the Raiders, I am hoping we dont touch him.
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He has bust written all over him. Too top heavy.
Gallery had the same problem coming out
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They were top 5 picks though.I like campbell in 2nd.Thank god AL didnt take hm in 1st.Could be worst.We took mitchell (7th rd projection) in 2nd so campbell aint that bad.1st combine star i can think of that didnt go 1st rd
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:36 pm
I’m tellin’ ya, I watched A TON of SEC football this past year, and a lot of Brandon Spikes his entire career there, and in my opinion, he is the best linebacker (next to McClain) in the entire country. He is going to be a big time stud. If we get him we will have best linebacker tandem for years to come.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:36 pm
I think we may be seeing Huff at CB this year. Nhamdi & Huff @ CB and Branch & Mitchell at Safeties.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:36 pm
Screw CB in the 2nd round….when one can be had in Round 3 and 4 to put in the rotation in nickel and dime packages.
Need DT, OT, Center or PHYSICAL POWER RB like Gerhardt or a multi purpose threat like McCluster.
Clausen should be the wild card.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:37 pm
Funny how #52 and #53 still ain’t saying nothing on twitter.Its like they are acting like nothing happened.You can bet if another position besides LB was drafted,they’d be saying something.Weird
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:39 pm
Your CB paranoia is HILARIOUS!
CB depth
1 Nnamdi
2 Routt
3 Chris Johnson
4 Not one on the roster
CB is a huge need my friend.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:39 pm
# stoopidmike Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:37 pm
Funny how #52 and #53 still ain’t saying nothing on twitter.Its like they are acting like nothing happened.You can bet if another position besides LB was drafted,they’d be saying something.Weird
^^^^^^^^^
I’m thinking one of them will be TRADED tomorrow for a 3rd or 4th.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:42 pm
A true NT like Cody doesn’t fit in our scheme,
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“Our” scheme changed last year with Marshall. I wouldn’t rule anything out at this point. Casey Hampton is always in the dogg house for weight issues and he’s not a bad player for the Steelers, eh?
Wouldn’t be mad at all if we drafted Cody.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:43 pm
24 Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:28 pm
Are we expecting the 2nd round pick to be good because the 1st round pick was? I mean…we’re bound to eff up one of these picks right?
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Well said! We can’t be this lucky,can we? This almost seems to be going too well.We have a great 1st rd pick (uncharacteristic) and our 2nd is set up sweet.I’m waiting for the stink bomb.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:44 pm
# jhill Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:39 pm
Your CB paranoia is HILARIOUS!
CB depth
1 Nnamdi
2 Routt
3 Chris Johnson
4 Not one on the roster
CB is a huge need my friend.
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Not paranoid, but I realize that a backup CB can be added later in this draft for depth purposes.
Only CB worth a damn now IMO….is Chris Cook because of his size, length and smooth transition skills.
There are still better players on the board ahead of him going into this 2nd Round.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:44 pm
we blew it today we will blow it tomorrow ,the fat lady is singing ,last year we were 5-11 this year we will need a ladder to see 5-11.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:45 pm
Screw CB in the 2nd round….when one can be had in Round 3
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As I initially said, we need CB and DT with the next 2 picks. I think the 3rd rd is one of our next 2 picks, right?
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:46 pm
djohnnyg Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:36 pm
I’m tellin’ ya, I watched A TON of SEC football this past year, and a lot of Brandon Spikes his entire career there, and in my opinion, he is the best linebacker (next to McClain) in the entire country. He is going to be a big time stud. If we get him we will have best linebacker tandem for years to come.
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Hah,somebody sees my point…….POST 282
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:46 pm
Only CB worth a damn now IMO….is Chris Cook because of his size, length and smooth transition skills.
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So why not take him in rd 2 and Cam Thomas in rd 3?
Instead of getting a CB not worth a damn in rd 3?
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:47 pm
When does the Green Spot sticker transfer take place when Morrison passes it along to McClain? I seriously wonder if Morrison will even be on the roster by mini-camp time.
What’s the scoop on Linval Joseph? Is he our missing link? I’m not high on Cody and feel he will only be a part-time player in the NFL. Weight & conditioning problems are not easily fixed. what about further down the list – Jeff Owens? Nick Petrus-OG in the 3rd round should also be a consideration.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:47 pm
DKnight007 Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:39 pm
# stoopidmike Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:37 pm
Funny how #52 and #53 still ain’t saying nothing on twitter.Its like they are acting like nothing happened.You can bet if another position besides LB was drafted,they’d be saying something.Weird
^^^^^^^^^
I’m thinking one of them will be TRADED tomorrow for a 3rd or 4th.
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If they keep both, it should be a good indication they might be leaning towards a 3-4 next year.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:50 pm
Rolando McClain was an outstanding pick.
With the 3 new starting LBs we’ll have, we will no longer see basic screen plays go for long TDs.
Or a simple one cut lead to an untouched 40 yd run.
Great fuggin pick!
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:50 pm
DKnight007 Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:28 pm
# NorthernD Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:24 pm
Raiders4eve
Who would you take as a potential NT?
^^^^^^^^
Cody as a NT…..Houston would be solid pick as well. But he is more of a 3 technique.
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So it looks like Cody or fill the position via free agency or a training camp cut.
Another Ted Washington type to fill the hole.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:52 pm
Linval Joseph, DT, East Carolina
6-4 ½, 328
Has really come on as the draft approaches. Has strength, size, speed and power. His best days are ahead.
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Would be a MONSTER addition in rd 2!
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:52 pm
NorthernD Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:47 pm
DKnight007 Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:39 pm
# stoopidmike Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:37 pm
Funny how #52 and #53 still ain’t saying nothing on twitter.Its like they are acting like nothing happened.You can bet if another position besides LB was drafted,they’d be saying something.Weird
^^^^^^^^^
I’m thinking one of them will be TRADED tomorrow for a 3rd or 4th.
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If they keep both, it should be a good indication they might be leaning towards a 3-4 next year.
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True dat,would like to see morrison and McClain together.Wonder what AL wants? Despite the knocks on Cody, I think him and McClain got some chemistry.Would be interesting for sure.I’m sure if he’s available,the team will hit up McClain for his opinion
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:53 pm
Gil Brandts best available: Hmm….Linvel Joseph might have more upside than Cody and Price! Saffold would be a good pick also cause he can play either tackle spot and can move inside IF need be.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/story?id=09000d5d817b78c8&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:54 pm
the sooner we get rid of morrison the better. if we can get a 4th or 5th for him 2morrow just do it. mcclain is now the future and not a minute too soon. id take charles brown or cody over a corner right now jhill. hell id take everson griffin if hes there before all of them. if we are to use our 2nd or 3rd for a dt then just give it to washington for haynesworth. i wouldnt take a cb over a T or G who can play right now although i do agree with cook being the guy if we do go db.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:54 pm
# jhill Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:52 pm
Linval Joseph, DT, East Carolina
6-4 ½, 328
Has really come on as the draft approaches. Has strength, size, speed and power. His best days are ahead.
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Would be a MONSTER addition in rd 2!
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Agreed…..he has more every down upside than Cody also.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:56 pm
NorthernD
My first choice would be MT Cody
My second choice would be Linval Joseph
If both get drafted before our pick, I would draft Charles Brown or Rodger Saffold as our starting RT.
If all of these guys are gone, then I would go for Brian Price or Cam Thomas
If we lose on all these guys, then I would try to trade down and pick up more picks.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:56 pm
# jhill Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:46 pm
Only CB worth a damn now IMO….is Chris Cook because of his size, length and smooth transition skills.
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So why not take him in rd 2 and Cam Thomas in rd 3?
Instead of getting a CB not worth a damn in rd 3?
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Better overall players on the board at bigger positions of need IMO.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:58 pm
listening to cable i wouldnt be surprised if we take gerhardt with 1 of the next 2 picks. he mentioned backfield as a target of need. i expect this to be a physical based type of draft. now that best is off the board the only speed guy im interested in is trindon holliday as our wr/rb/kr later in this draft.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:58 pm
Even sweeter that the donk’s wanted McClain.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:58 pm
McClain was part of Nick Saban’s first recruiting class at Alabama, spending three years learning under one of the game’s most respected defensive coaches. McClain was one of the key cogs in Saban’s rapid turnaround at Alabama, helping the Crimson Tide win the national championship last season.
Alabama ranked 46th in the nation in run defense before McClain arrived before improving to 28th his freshman year and second in his final two seasons. He won the Butkus Award as the top college linebacker, recording 105 tackles, including 14.5 for losses.
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Someone posted that McClain was at Bama before Saban got there and wasn’t very productive. Said Saban turned McClain and Cody into players based on his scheme.
I’ll just say again that I’m very happy to have him on board and glad to know that we won’t have to see any more Captain Kirk specials.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:59 pm
He might see your point but he doesn’t understand positions. Brandon Spikes is a MLB ONLY we just drafted a MLB ONLY why in the world would we spend more money on another one. You see us get another safety brfore we do that.
Guy’s you first have to understand what you’re asking for and why the coaches on the team would WANT what you’re asking for. This isn’t fantasy football it’s NFL football. If you know the player fits what we do then YES but why would we get 2 MLB’s in one draft?? yet you guy’s hammer Mr Davis about what you call doing stupid things and all you do is ask him to do them. But when they gpo awry he’s stupid old man. While you all forget it’s exactly what you wanted at the time. I’m talking Russell, DMC and many others. Including Gallery you all get amnesia.
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:59 pm
I’d much prefer Joseph over Cody. We definitely need a NT to complete our D-line. I also want to get started on our O-line too.
3rd Petrus-ROG
4th Tennant-C
5A Conner-FB
5B Washington-ROT.
April 22nd, 2010 at 10:02 pm
Gerhardt would provide this team with a big time multi purpose PHYSICAL RB who can also play FB, run between tackles, block…..run a bit outside….convert goal line and short yardage TD’s and can catch the ball out of the backfield.
April 22nd, 2010 at 10:02 pm
I can’t say I’d be mad at CB in rd 2 until I see who we end up with at DT in rd 3. If you guys are telling me that Cook is pretty much the last CB in the draft worth a damn then your not helping your argument.
I’m leaning towards Joseph in rd 2, but you guys are making me look hard at CB if I can’t get a decent one in rd 3.
April 22nd, 2010 at 10:02 pm
Nice that there’s a good 10-15 guys i would love to have and we are at #7.We will have a shot at a stud.As long as AL doesnt throw us a wrench.Like last year when we had Brace in our spot and AL trades down
April 22nd, 2010 at 10:03 pm
IF I were Davis, I would target:
1.Cody
2.L. Joseph
3.Cam Thomas
4.Charles Brown
5.Saffold
6.Ducasse
7.Clausen
8.Campbell
April 22nd, 2010 at 10:04 pm
# stoopidmike Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:58 pm
Even sweeter that the donk’s wanted McClain.
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We screwed the Donks, Jags and Giants. They all wanted McClain…maybe even Miami also.
April 22nd, 2010 at 10:05 pm
I think this years draft format is tight.I like how the 1st flew by with 10 minute picks,and now its almost like gearing up for another 1st round.I’m stoked on this draft more than ever,and I live for the draft in previous years.The previous format was too long,took forever to get to your teams pick.Loved the trades too,many of them.
April 22nd, 2010 at 10:05 pm
# Guy Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 10:03 pm
IF I were Davis, I would target:
1.Cody
2.L. Joseph
3.Cam Thomas
4.Charles Brown
5.Saffold
6.Ducasse
7.Clausen
8.Campbell
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Solid ranking for tomorrow picks. I would put Saffold is ahead of Brown and Joseph ahead of Cody.
April 22nd, 2010 at 10:07 pm
# stoopidmike Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 10:05 pm
I think this years draft format is tight.I like how the 1st flew by with 10 minute picks,and now its almost like gearing up for another 1st round.I’m stoked on this draft more than ever,and I live for the draft in previous years.The previous format was too long,took forever to get to your teams pick.Loved the trades too,many of them.
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I like the format also…..
April 22nd, 2010 at 10:07 pm
I’m so excited the Raiders drafted Mr. Rolando McClain, excellent MLB, a leader and a champion.
although i do have one question
April 22nd, 2010 at 10:08 pm
Wow, Al trusted film instead of the combine and got us a real player. Next thing u know, we’ll really do something smart and trade our 2nd rd pick and reunite Hue Jackson with his monster tackle Gaither.
April 22nd, 2010 at 10:08 pm
HA! from http://twitter.com/WhitlockJason
“Tim Tebow the most talked about white bronco since OJ and AC.”
“Denver just made the worst move since Whitney Houston picked up a crack pipe.”
LOL!
April 22nd, 2010 at 10:08 pm
please stop with the gayhart talk he is trash. and we do need help at the cb spot, and the dt spot
April 22nd, 2010 at 10:10 pm
Was Tom Jackson more uupset/angry/frustrated that the Broncos drafted Tim Tebow or that Steve young was stealing all the microphone/analysis time?
I was loving it, watching his veins pop out of his neck and looking the other way at some producer or cameraman.
April 22nd, 2010 at 10:10 pm
here’s teh scoop on McClain….from Raider.com
The grand prize from head coach Nick Saban’s first recruiting class at Alabama, McClain rapidly developed into one of the premier players in the collegiate ranks. Looking to rebuild the program around a strong defense, the middle linebacker played a vital role in the team’s progression from also-ran to national champion.
The defensive signal-caller has the power and downhill ability to excel in stuffing the inside run. He also has the balance, speed and pursuit quickness to string plays wide. Before his arrival, the Tide ranked 46th in the nation vs. the run in 2006.
During his freshman campaign, McClain helped Alabama finish 28th against the run (124.15 ypg). The front seven continued to improve, as the defense ranked second vs. the run in both 2008 (74.14 ypg) and 2009 (77.92 ypg).
April 22nd, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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April 22nd, 2010 at 10:12 pm
I would have hoped we, the Raider Nation would have drafted Mr. Tebow in the second round myself, personally speaking.
April 22nd, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Second year in a row we take the guy I really didn’t want us to take and didn’t think we actually would in the Top-10. Second year in a row I’ll try to quickly turn optimistic and hope I was wrong.
On the bright side, some very, very good players remain including several I had rated in my Top 25, such as:
6. Sergio Kindle, LB, Texas
9. Bruce Campbell, OT, Maryland
10. Toby Gerhart, RB, Stanford
14. Koa Misi, LB/DE, Utah
15. Taylor Mays, S, USC
18. Charles Brown, OT, USC
As great as Kindle is I think we’ve gotta go o-line with this one if Campbell or Brown is still around. Have a feeling both will be gone if we don’t move up a few spots though.
April 22nd, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Armond,
Everson Griffin is a stud I would take him in a heartbeat same with Gerhardt. Lamarr is a player same with Geno Atkins. There are some great players left in this draft. We have to be very smart and not impulsive making a reach for some fat fool who’s shown he has no discipline.
April 22nd, 2010 at 10:13 pm
priesttj Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:59 pm
He might see your point but he doesn’t understand positions. Brandon Spikes is a MLB ONLY we just drafted a MLB ONLY why in the world would we spend more money on another one. You see us get another safety brfore we do that.
Guy’s you first have to understand what you’re asking for and why the coaches on the team would WANT what you’re asking for. This isn’t fantasy football it’s NFL football. If you know the player fits what we do then YES but why would we get 2 MLB’s in one draft?? yet you guy’s hammer Mr Davis about what you call doing stupid things and all you do is ask him to do them. But when they gpo awry he’s stupid old man. While you all forget it’s exactly what you wanted at the time. I’m talking Russell, DMC and many others. Including Gallery you all get amnesia.
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Again,I see your point.Not arguing those things.Not asking for spikes in the next 2 rds.How many md-late rd picks do the raiders throw away? if he falls to 5th, not a bad spot for a great backup.We would probably cut player at that spot anyways,as usual.Q Moses anyone(3rd)? Also,I’m 30 yrs old.Been a raider fan since 87.I Never asked for JaMarcus, I was on the calvin johnson wagon.I’ll admit i liked DMAC,was never comfortable with gallery, and damn sure didnt like DHB over cabtree.I also didnt think Huff was can’t miss like evryone said,and I liked seabass in 1st rd and took hella static.So i guess i’m not one of those “fans” you are reffering to.Not that i expect you to believe any of these above statements
April 22nd, 2010 at 10:14 pm
I only have Cody ahead of Joseph because I can’t find anything videos on Joseph. I also picked Cody first because McClain is familiar with him.
April 22nd, 2010 at 10:14 pm
AIG thank you for the defensive stats Mr. McClain led the tide to. Now he can lead the Raider defense.
April 22nd, 2010 at 10:18 pm
Why take Gerhert in 2nd when we can get LaGarret Blount in 4th/5th?
April 22nd, 2010 at 10:18 pm
Not sure if it’s already been mentioned, but I definitely think we’re playing a TON of 3-4 next year. Wimbley, Scott and Groves are really 3-4 OLBs. Seymour, Kelly and Richardson are best suited as 3-4 DEs. McClain and Morrison are probably best suited as 3-4 ILBs. The only important players who will have to fit in are Shaughnessy and Howard who seem like true 4-3 players to me.
And the only thing that’s missing is a mammoth NT. Could be good news for you Mt. Cody enthusiasts.
April 22nd, 2010 at 10:18 pm
that would be a good tandom
April 22nd, 2010 at 10:21 pm
we still need to adress the qb situation
April 22nd, 2010 at 10:21 pm
I believe we will be getting myron rolle with 6th or 7th.He seems like an Al Davis pick.Of course,i’m wondering who we get that we have never heard of.I’m sure thats coming at some point too
April 22nd, 2010 at 10:24 pm
7th pick in the second round:
therefore we have a shot (even if we do not trade up) at:
Campbell OT, Maryland
Brown OT, USC
Mays S, USC
Kindle OLB, Tx – wow two rookie LBs?
McCoy QB, TX
Claussen QB, ND
Cody DT, AL (McClain’s teammate)
we can figure at least one of the QBs will be drafted before the Raiders’ pick, I’m hoping both will be.
April 22nd, 2010 at 10:25 pm
priest i hear u about cody but it wouldnt bother me if we take him. however i do prefer griffen and im tellin u like ive said all season de is a bigger need than they let on. if we were to get one of these athletic freaks in dunlap or griffen u have two 3 down pass rushers who can slide seymour inside. i believe they really want to collapse that pocket from the outside more especially now that ellis gone. hell somebody please help us get more picks and take morrison.
April 22nd, 2010 at 10:27 pm
NEW POST!!!
later….
April 22nd, 2010 at 10:27 pm
My prediction is we trade Mr. Morrison or Mr. Howard to the Ravens for Gaither.
We draft either Campbell or Mays. No way Mr. Davis passes up either of these two athletes.
April 22nd, 2010 at 10:41 pm
RaiderRetribution Says:
April 22nd, 2010 at 10:27 pm
My prediction is we trade Mr. Morrison or Mr. Howard to the Ravens for Gaither.
We draft either Campbell or Mays. No way Mr. Davis passes up either of these two athletes.
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That would be awesome.Don’t know if we can be that fortunate
April 22nd, 2010 at 10:53 pm
From National Football Post (sorry if this duplicates someone’s posting)-
A huge, powerful middle linebacker who does a great job sniffing out the ball inside, McClain generates impressive of power on contact. He’s a secure wrap-up tackler who consistently breaks down and knows how to keep himself clean inside. McClain showcases impressive lateral agility and initial burst for his size, and he looks natural when asked to break down in space. Considering how large he is, McClain closes quickly on the football and exhibits impressive body control and explosion. He isn’t overly fluid in his drop and will get overextended with his footwork, but he exhibits impressive closing speed and has some range in zone coverage. He is solid when blitzing, timing up the snap count well, and has the power to fight his way through the A-gap. McClain looks like an instant impact guy at the next level and could have a Patrick Willis-type impact at the next level.
April 22nd, 2010 at 11:05 pm
LOVE YA JERRY!!
April 22nd, 2010 at 11:09 pm
I don’t think this is the day to rip on our esteemed dictator, but i’m still concerned that we have an 81 yr. old gentleman handling the day to day responsibilities of general manager of an NFL football franchise.
In this modern era of intense competition, and smart guys who are workin’ it 24/7 to gain the slightest edge possible over other teams, I don’t have full confidence that our beloved “manager of the general partner”, at 81 years of age, is the right fit for the general managers role he has assumed.
Am I way off base here?
April 22nd, 2010 at 11:17 pm
It’s very weird that I’m hearing all these ESPN guys saying positive things about the Raiders. Steve Young was saying the Raiders have a good roster and getting very close to being a good team, now I just heard Eric Allen saying good things, and even Tom Jackson said the Raiders will not have to worry about the position of MLB for a long time. Now, we all hate Mr. Jackson of course, but he did play linebacker and knows a little bit about the position.]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]
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April 23rd, 2010 at 1:11 pm
WillisDaRaider on Raiderfans.net and Victor Cotto on SBReport.net had McClain pegged Jerry…
And those guys also mentioned Morrison possible being cut ‘Biekert style’
Nothing new if you go there.
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