Tom Cable Q&A
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Friday, April 23rd, 2010 at 6:49 am in Oakland Raiders.
A transcription of Tom Cable’s press briefing with the local media following the selection of Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain:
Cable: First thing, I’ve got to tell you, I’m geeked. That’s the best word I can use. I know it sounds silly but it’s juust what I feel right now. This is obviously a long process that we go through, but this is a great piece to the Oakland Raiders’ future. I think getting Rolando in this organization does a lot of good for us. We’ve got to stop the run and defend the run better. I think we’ve added Kamerion Wimbley to that piece of the puzzle as well. We can then work on the rest of the draft, maybe fixing some other real need issues. But to get a player of Rolando’s caliber with the eighth pick, extremely, extremely excited. Just thrilled right now. I’m buzzing. And the kid was great. He and I have already talked three times since we drafted him. That’s the right stuff.
Q: How easy was it to settle upon him when you could have taken an offensive tackle or a defensive tackle?
Cable: We coveted those four guys who went, McCoy, Suh, Williams and Okung, and just really felt there was a chance they’d go early. They did. They’re all four very, very good players. As I mentioned to you in the pre-draft media day last week, we want to get the needs, the things that are most important. We couldn’t get those guys that we really liked. They were taken. That’s the way the draft goes. This became the next biggest need that was available to us.
Q: McClain has been described as having perhaps the highest football IQ at the combine in terms of film, prep, etc. Is that your assessment?
Cable: It is. There’s two qualities that jumped out to me about him every time. When I investigated him and knew some people around him, he really came back to us as a coach on the field. 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. So I think all those reports were accurate. I was able to hear some of it first-hand which is great. You put a champion in the organization. I think that’s the important thing.
Q: What do you do with Kirk Morrison now?
Cable: I think all it does is give us depth now at linebacking. We’re putting this together to have that kind of depth, to have those quality players. We’ll see what the next week or so brings us.
Q: McClain played inside in a 3-4. Do you see him as a MLB in a 4-3 or might you guys do some 3-4?
Cable: There’s some things that I think will be new for us as a football team, but we’re a 4-3 team in terms of our base structure. I think anybody who runs that fast can play middle linebacker in that defense. The thing I’m geeked about, when you guys get a chance to meet him for the first time, it’s like you’re looking at a small guard when he walks into the room. He’s a giant.
Q: Did the interview process sell you on him?
Cable: Yeah. Definitely. I was looking for the same things we looked for last year and that was character. And guys who have had success and worked themselves into being the kind of player I think they can be. He’s done all those kinds of things. With this guy, probably one of his really unique qualities is the football IQ and his leadership. The ability to get others around him to come and enjoy studying the game like he did. I think that’s a real real big-time quality.
Q: Hoe much benefit playing for Nick Saban?
Cable: I think it’s important. We’re fortunate to get a guy who came out of Nick’s system. Nick’s had him for a couple of years. He’s had a chance to develop him. But also share the insights that go with going to the NFL and what’s coming at you and how to handle it. That’s really important.
Q: Any talks with Steelers about Roethlisberger?
Cable: No. There’s been no truth about that. And while I’m at it, however that Darren McFadden thing came out that’s ridiculous. Because there’s no way. I don’t know how it came out, I don’t get it, I don’t understand it, but there’s no way Darren McFadden was ever going to be traded from this football team. So no and no.
Q: How important to get a winner like McClain?
Cable: It’s huge. Every time you chip away at the last seven years. In order to do it. When you knock some of that baloney away you have to add something good to it. That’s what we’ve been able to do. Certainly with Rolando one of the things he and I talked about is I asked him to be honorable. ‘You come with wear the Silver and Black, there’s a reason and purpose behind it. Come out here the right way, don’t let money and all the other stuff go to your head. Just be who you are. Take it all in stride. Most importantly honor the game and what’s happened to you today.’ I think he’ll do that.
Q: How much impact can one player have on run defense?
Cable: He can’t do it by himself. But we can all get better, which is what we have to do in this game. It’s a good piece to help you improve that run defense.
Q: What was his reaction when told he was a Raider?
Cable: For about 10 seconds I couldn’t hear anything because the living room exploded in Decatur where he’s at. I was able to kind of see it on TV because they went to a satellite feed to his home. A lot of excitement. He was going, ‘Oh my god I can’t believe this.’ So it was a great deal.
Q: What did you see from McClain watching video?
Cable: The guy made plays. He made plays against the run, he made plays against the pass, he could cover, which probably was the most surprising thing in that we play a lot of man-coverage and this guy could cover the tight end and defend in one-on-one situations, as well as intercept balls in space. But the thing that thrilled me the most is that he’s playing in arguably the best college football conference there is, and he’s able to go out there and direct it. They play some 3-4 as their base, but they get into some 4-3 scheme in nickel, and he’s on the field, he’s bumping and covering, running with backs, getting secondary people lined up and communicated. The more you watch this guy, it was pretty easy to feel as a football coach that, man, he’s really got his hand on this thing. And, obviously, you can’t argue with the success they had as a football team.
Q: Did the first seven picks go as you expected, and you got the player you expected to get?
Cable: “Exactly . . . I was sitting there hoping that one of those (offensive/defensive) tackles would come to us like that, but it didn’t. Those first seven went exactly the way I thought it would go. Unless someone slipped or (a team) traded or did something that I hoped for, and it didn’t. When it didn’t, it was perfect, No. 8, Rolando McClain is going to be an Oakland Raider. I’m just tickled about it.
Q: Do you expect McClain to be an immediate starter?
Cable: I think so. I believe that. I believe that’s what we’ve done is added a guy that can walk in here next week, go to mini camp, let’s (grab) the hoe and go to work.
Q: What do you think of the pace of this draft so far?
Cable: Well, the uniqueness of it is that we’ve got three days here, which I’m sure you guys have all talked about it yourself. You’re going to have the first round tonight, then you get a chance to regroup. You get all day tomorrow, basically, to go for kind of a new round 1 and 2 tomorrow night and then you don’t have as much time. You have a late night, and then it’s going to be early morning Saturday. I see it like this because this draft is really laid out, if you’ve listened to people talk, where there’s a certain level of players, 14 to 16 of them in round one that everyone thinks they’re legitimate guys. After that, it becomes a round 2 and 3 draft. So, you’re going to make a lot of hay tomorrow night, that’s for sure.
Q: Is that why people are picking so fast?
Cable: Because you know. You know who they are. I don’t think this draft was hidden, where they were in those top few picks. But you’re going to see it probably slow down here when it gets to about 17, 18, 19 here.
Q: Why all the guys in the trenches going so early?
Cable: I think, first and foremost, it’s been said a lot, it’s a really strong draft on the line of scrimmage. And so you’re going to get quality players, rounds 2, rounds 3, you’re going to get good football players on the line of scrimmage. I think, just the fact that there’s so many of them. I mentioned this last week in the pre-draft deal. In this league, there’s not enough offensive tackles to go around. There’s 32 teams, so you’re looking at 64 guys and really, there’s what, 15, 16 really good offensive tackles in this league? And everybody else, you kind of hold on and hope for the best.
Q: What kind of trade calls did you get there at No. 8 and were you tempted to make a move?
Cable: We have. What’s interesting, if you saw before us, Cleveland, it took them a while and the word was they were working on a deal. We were doing the same thing when our time came and then when we looked at it, we said, ‘Wait a minute. This is how we thought it would go, this is the best player and it fits an important need on our team to help shore up our defense. And once, again, those two (offensive) tackles were gone, this was a no-brainer that we had to stay there and not move.
Q: Confident you can address offensive tackle needs in next two days?
Cable: You know, I think, more importantly, just offensive line issues. You know, definitely. Whether it’s tackles or wherever, that’s not the point right now. We just need to improve in that area.
Q: What are your priorities from this point on?
Cable: Well, you know, I really don’t want to go specific that way; I think I pretty much told you – address the line of scrimmage and at the same time we needed a defensive back, we need to do some work in the backfield. So that pretty much sums it up.
Q: McClain’s 40-time wasn’t overwhelming . . . did he run faster when you worked him out?
Cable: eah, I mean, you’re talking about a 260-plus pound guy that runs, I think it was 4.67. That’s pretty good. Can you run that fast? (Laughter) I couldn’t either.”
Q: Raiders have drafted skill guys in past, now you’re into nuts and bolts?
Cable: You know, last week in the pre-draft deal, I talked about trying to be more specific to the biggest issues on this football team, need-based. And so, I think, I keep that in mind, not necessarily what’s going on the past few years. But this team is at a point where if we can fix a couple of issues, we’re that much better and we’re that much closer. O.K.? All right? Thank you.
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April 23rd, 2010 at 6:56 am
SOMETHING 2 THINK ABOUT; PETE CARROLL IN SEATTLE DRAFTS A SAFTY IN THE 1ST ROUND , AND IT IS NOT TAYLOR MAYS, WHO HE SHOULD KNOW A LITTLE ABOUT..
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:59 am
# neilb Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:55 am
….because he was worse than any of our RBs and ole’man Fred Jackson outplayed him…
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Worse than Dmac!!Damn.
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actually not worse than DMAC :/ but nearly =) Fargas was a tiny hair better…
Lynch simply doesnt have it…
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:59 am
“Geeked”?
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:01 am
Dirt-lot…
You okay? Been awhile…
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:01 am
TO BE GEEKED, OR NOT TO BE GEEKED.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:02 am
Dirt lot,
Did Seattle need a STRONG SAFETY or a FREE?
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:02 am
I think Al Davis loves Michael Huff, Tyvon Branch and Mike Mitchell. I see very little chance of Mays being the pick.
But I’ve been wrong before…
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:04 am
Looking at what Coach said we’re going O-line or corner with the second.Unless it’s a bluff.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:04 am
HEY NEILB,HAD SOME HEALTH ISSUES BUT AM STILL ABOVE GROUND,YOU STILL HAVE TO PUT UP WITH ME.GOOD DAY BY THE WAY.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:06 am
Man I gotta order me a McClain jersey!! I hope he doesnt hold out… lol
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:06 am
Good morning Dirt-lot.You take it easy my friend.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:06 am
YOU KNOW RAIDERRON, GOOD QUESTION, NOT SURE.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:07 am
“The most important thing I asked him to be was honorable. You come to wear the Silver and Black, there’s a reason and a purpose behind it. Come out here the right way, don’t let money and all that other stuff go to your head. Most importantly, honor the game and what’s happened to you today.”
He could have added, “because there’s another guy here that hasn’t done that, and I’d like to wring his fat neck.”
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:07 am
Bcz24…
What number?
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:08 am
I still think that CB Akwasi Owusu-Ansah is going to be hard for Big Al to pass on… 6′0, 200lbs and runs a 4.3?
He might be Stanford Routt 2.0, but we don’t have a fourth cornerback and the Vikings just signed Lito Sheppard.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:09 am
Listening to Mike and Mike this morning and Greenburg said the McClain pick was one of the worst of the draft.
His rational was that the OL and Offense needed more attention. He said Clauson or an O-lineman was the pick. His theory was that the Raiders reached because every mock he saw had McClain as a pick at 15-19.
I don’t know about you but after Okung and Williams there wasn’t a lineman that was worth the 8th pick overall and as for Clauson we don’t even know if he is a 2nd round talent at this point.
This BSPN garbage towards the Raiders is just becoming schtick and something to throw out when they have nothing else to say or are to lazy to actually look at what a teams needs are.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:09 am
gettin that qb for the D. F’IN AWESOME!!!
now we just need one for the O.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:12 am
Raiderfan WHINING about ESPNs opinion about the Raiders?? SHOCKER!!!!!!! LOL!!
What about the ESPN guys who liked the pick? Hmmm……
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:12 am
RaiderImage says McClain jerseys will ship once his official number has been issued.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:12 am
More on Akwasi Owusu-Ansah:
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1675324
I’d be kind of disappointed if we used our only 2nd rounder on him, but at least he fills a need?
Hopefully he falls to the third round.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:14 am
Bcz24…
Maybe 55 or even 95 ? Or does he wait till Kirk gets traded and take 52.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:14 am
ESPN last night said the McClain pick was a good pick for us… I didnt hear any negetive about it? If you want to talk about reaches let me direct your attention to the Jacksonville Jaguars at pick 10… These guys will be the London Shaguars sooner than later I think
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:15 am
Corner is not a need. Period. 3 big money guys there. Stupid, stupid, stupid.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:15 am
Good morning.
First pick wasn’t bad, just not really excited about it. At first I was on the McClain bandwagon, but then you watch his highlights and nothing special pops out, and then you heard the rumors of Crohns, but that turned out to be bunk. Then Charlie Casserly on path to the draft said he didn’t see McClain make very many big plays and that he doesn’t shed blockers very well….sounds a lot like Morrison.
But I hope his high football IQ puts him in position to make plays that Morrison can’t and I hope he is the captain of the defense by year two and making all the calls. Hope he becomes a team leader that we need so badly.
Still no real NT and still no o-line help…hopefully one will be addressed in round 2.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:15 am
I would love if we took Akwasi in the third. I will bet money we dont take anything but o or d line in the second.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:16 am
Q: What do you like about playing linebacker?
McClain: You get to hit somebody every play. That’s the best part. It sums it up. You get to hit somebody every play at middle linebacker. It’s like you’re the quarterback of the defense and you have control. And I like to be in control as far as lining everybody up and getting everybody going. I like that and I embrace that role.
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Like my mna B said …
YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA-USSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:16 am
I don’t think Mays is the pick…howeevr…I will shot gun a beer tonight if its a good pick…any OL/DL…
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:17 am
I used to buy the Raider first round picks jersey.Haven’t done so the last few years.Might do now though.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:18 am
Im so excited though… we actually addressed a need with a logical pick. I LOVED how the guys on ESPN were just stunned… didnt know what to say. They were just like “good pick”
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:18 am
The name Carlos Dunlap is being floated as a possible round 2 pick.
I’d love it if we got Jamar Chaney, another ILB to flesh out the transition to a 3-4. With just a bull NT to draft in the latter rounds to complete the process.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:19 am
# RaiderRon Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:15 am
Corner is not a need. Period. 3 big money guys there. Stupid, stupid, stupid.
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So you’re happy with Jerome Boyd and Jonothan Holland as DB depth?
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:19 am
Btw, Aig…
Thanks very much for the formula you posted a few threads back. That’s worked a treat now. You and Raider O are stars.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:20 am
That would be great GG!!! But…we still need an O
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:21 am
Raider Ron…
Cable said it was a need.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:21 am
Good solid pick…
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:21 am
Dunlap wouldn’t be bad necessarily. Hard to argue that he’s not a quality player. I DO think the inside of the defensive line is a more pressing need. But Kelly is big money, they really like Desmond Bryant, and Seymour can rotate inside… I could see Dunlap happening.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:25 am
# neilb Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:17 am
I used to buy the Raider first round picks jersey.Haven’t done so the last few years.Might do now though.
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+1
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:25 am
Cable: No. There’s been no truth about that. And while I’m at it, however that Darren McFadden thing came out that’s ridiculous. Because there’s no way. I don’t know how it came out, I don’t get it, I don’t understand it, but there’s no way Darren McFadden was ever going to be traded from this football team. So no and no.
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Cable you sly fox, you!
And BTW, the whole “Darren McFadden thing came out” because one fan has been on a relentless crusade to rid this team of our worst player. I will not rest…
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:26 am
McClain was picked because MLB was a huge need, as anyone that has watched Morrison play for the last five years can attest to. After McClain the dropoff was so big that we almost had no choice.
After Suh and McCoy, Williams and Okung were gone, the difference between the remaining offensive and defensive linemen was not as great, so the feeling was that a quality player could be found for each in the second and third rounds, and maybe even the fourth.
Remember that the strength of this draft is reported to be in the trenches. In that light, it just made sense to wait one round to address the lines.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:27 am
# hwnrdr Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:20 am
That would be great GG!!! But…we still need an O
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Unfortunately, we traded away our 3rd and 5th, so we dont have many picks to really knuckle into the OL. Honestly, we need a Center, two Guards, and two tackles. With all those and who we have sorting themselves out as back-ups and starters and others cut.
We’ll have to trade down and/or trade some players to acquire some extra picks to address the OL better than just 1 player drafted again at the OL position two seasons running.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:28 am
Let’s trade down in the 2nd round. There are a lot of guys we could get there that would be good for us.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:28 am
Think we’ll go O-line with the second.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:28 am
I hurts me to say this, but the Fat Monkey is not doing too bad so far. If he doesn’t do his crazy crap in OTS & preseaon, doesn’t call plays, he may end up being a solid HC.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:28 am
We still have a third
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:29 am
GG I thought that we had 2 3rds and 2 5ths, still leaving us with one of each? Am I wrong?
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:29 am
OL/DL flip a coin, At this poit I would take Cody/Price.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:30 am
We had 2 thrids we gave up one for the wimbley…
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:30 am
ok 2 3rd’s and 1 fifth…..still got a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, a 6th and two 7th’s right?
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:31 am
Copen, Thats right…
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:31 am
Huff and Branch are the CB depth. You dont draft a freakn 4th corner anywhere near the second round. Jeez!
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:31 am
Thec..Price is kinda like T. Kelly and Warren…rather have the MOUNTAIN MAN CODY…lower in the 2nd after a trade down for a 4th
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:32 am
Q: Confident you can address offensive tackle needs in next two days?
Cable: You know, I think, more importantly, just offensive line issues. You know, definitely. Whether it’s tackles or wherever, that’s not the point right now. We just need to improve in that area.
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Tennant? Jerry?
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:32 am
We can get a couple of speed corners with our 2 7th rounders ha ha
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:32 am
Cody/Price or Saffold.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:33 am
Trading for another second rounder or another third rounder would help a whole lot.
With two second rounders:
2. OT Rodger Saffold or DT Terrence Cody
2. DT Cam Thomas or OT Bruce Campbell
3. OT Sam Young or CB Akwasi Owusu-Ansah
With two third rounders:
2. OT Rodger Saffold or DT Terrence Cody
3. DT Cam Thomas or OT Sam Young
3. CB Akwasi Owusu-Ansah
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:34 am
I keep forgetting Brian Price is still on the board. He should absolutely be in the mix if the Raiders are looking to go DT at #39.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:34 am
because of the depth in the trench this draft, the next pick will be a logical one, and address either
the oline or dline.
OL – Brown
DL – Price or Cody
Like i said we will have a “logical” draft. we have a lot of needs RMAC was the best player on the board that filled a need.
Most importanltly he is a stand up guy. We now have 5.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:34 am
Okay RaiderRon,just don’t be shocked if it happens!
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:35 am
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# RaiderRon Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:31 am
Huff and Branch are the CB depth.
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LOL. Yeah, it’s not like they’re the starting safeties or anything.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:35 am
cody wont be around at thw lower second. If he is available we its our turn I would pul the trigger. thats who I wanted if we didnt go oline…
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:36 am
Nothing this team does would ever SHOCK me.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:36 am
# Copenhagen_Fan Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:30 am
ok 2 3rd’s and 1 fifth…..still got a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, a 6th and two 7th’s right?
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Ok, now factor in that the Raiders are probably gonna address other things too—possibly Special Teams, possibly another ILB, a NT, maybe a RB, maybe a QB, a DB or two. So if the Raiders are serious about OL, they should really and I hope and pray, they invest at least half of those picks on OL. Drafting just one wont help much, and only one two seasons running is just not acceptable.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:36 am
WooooHOOOO!!!!
I don’t think any other player at #8 would have given us as big of leap at any other positions than what we did.
Next pick, Mt. Cody (think he will be gone though), Carlos Dunlap or Javier Arenas. With the run on corners, Arenas probably won’t be their in the 3rd now.
O-line will be addressed in rounds 4 and later.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:36 am
# neilb Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:34 am
Okay RaiderRon,just don’t be shocked if it happens!
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That’s what I’m saying. The Raiders are obviously looking. They always are when it comes to DBs.
That, and Chris Johnson isn’t getting any younger.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:37 am
I like Cody and RMAC as they have a great chemistry allready. We get cody, the dischagers, cooks, and donks wil not be running the ball at all…..
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:37 am
I will be happy with Cody! Two Alabamans?
Although, Price, Brown would be good also!
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:37 am
Good Morning Nation.
I’m so excited about McClain!!!
WLB: Groves: (2nd RD) 6′3 255, and he ran a 4.5+ at the combine and 4.43 at campus.
MLB: McClain: (1st RD)6′3 255, ran a 4.67
SLB: Wimbley: (1st RD) 6′2 250, and he ran a 4.61 at the combine
T Scott ran in the low 4.6
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:37 am
And how about the love that my man Bruce was getting on the national stage last night?? Love it!!!
Didn’t go through all the comments yesterday, but didn’t see anyone’s take on this comment from Jerry’s live chat:
jerrymac: Talked informally with a Raiders employee and mentioned they were keeping us (away) from Russell. Response? `There’s a good reason for that.’
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:38 am
Cable: You know, I think, more importantly, just offensive line issues. You know, definitely. Whether it’s tackles or wherever, that’s not the point right now. We just need to improve in that area.
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This is why i cannot stand Cable, he’s like a cast member of The Hills.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:38 am
Young american,
If you knew your arse from a hole in the wall you wouldnt make such a stupid comment. I shouldnt be surprised though i guess.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:38 am
LOL!
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:38 am
GG agree…we need at LEAST 2 GOOD linemen for the O.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:38 am
# RaiderRon Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:36 am
Nothing this team does would ever SHOCK me.
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Ha! I hear that.
I’m still somewhat preparing for the cringe-worthy moment when Clausen’s name is called.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:38 am
The teams that pick before us have all addrssed DL i do beleive. Price or Cody will be on the board when we pick.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:38 am
We need at least ONE starter on the OLINE, a starter on the D Line and a backup CB.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:39 am
# RaiderRon Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:38 am
Young american,
If you knew your arse from a hole in the wall you wouldnt make such a stupid comment. I shouldnt be surprised though i guess.
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You’re right, RaiderRon. Huff and Branch aren’t our starting safeties at all.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:40 am
Is Price good against the run?
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:41 am
the raiders will be a base 4-3, and also run some 3-4 defense.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:41 am
Copenhagen,
Remaining picks:
2
3
4
5
no 6
two 7s
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:42 am
If you want to stop the run, Cody is the pick.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:42 am
I’m so sick of these clowns covering the draft snickering and saying “the Raiders finally got it right” with this pick. Really? First of all, who knows. These jokers in the media that have pumped up countless first rounders every year who are busts 50% of the time. So because we went for a pick this year that was one of their approved players we finally got a clue? Give me a break.
The other thing is, aside from DHB and Mitchell last year who were surprises, who are these outlandish 1st round picks we keep taking?
- McFadden was the consensus top RB and projected by most as a top-5 pick.
- JaMarcus was the consensus No. 1 overall pick.
- Huff was the consensus No. 1 safety and a guy who was projected to go around No. 10, give or take a few picks (much like McClain).
- Gallery was supposedly the wise, safe pick at No. 2. Plug him in at LT for the next 10 years and get his measurements for his HOF jacket they were saying.
So what the F are these chuckleheads even talking about? The last time before DHB and Mitchell (who clearly still have their whole careers ahead of them to prove their critics wrong) that I remember us making what was considered an extreme reach was with Nnamdi.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:42 am
GG,
Glad to help.
McClain!!!!!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:42 am
Thanks there Teach
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:42 am
This might just be me, but I really think the Raiders are moving to a 3-4.
All they’ve done is acquire LBs in FA, trade and the draft. And imo they’ll go Chaney in the 2nd—another ILB to complete the LB process, and then go NT.
Imo, the hiring of Hue Jackson was specifically because Al still believes in Russell, DHB, and McFadden, and has brought in someone who actually knows what he’s doing to turn all that talent and invested money around. And so, no offensive needs are there in the draft. All Defense for Marshall, stopping the run, and creating more pressure and different looks. I think Marshall/Cable have swayed Al to allow them to HAVE DIFFERENT LOOKS and blitz more.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:43 am
The Raiders need OL and DT but they need MLB too and maybe a QB.
Who should they have picked besides McClain? The NFL has spoken – not Mike & Mike
Bulaga – dropped to GB in 20s
Cluasen – Dropped out of first
Iupati – fell to 17
Dan Williams – fell to mid 20s
Pouncey – 18
davis – a terrible fit for Oakland
There were no legit OL or DT taken from #6-#17. The Raiders would’ve reached big time in a draft where there is still the #2 Center, #2 Guard, #4 DT, #2 QB and #5 OT still available. McClain was the best pick by need as evidenced by who got picked 8-18.
A DB? Expect a CB not Safety to learn behind CJ. CJ is getting up there by CB standards.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:45 am
” HAVE DIFFERENT LOOKS ”
Amen to that.Keep the other team guessing.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:45 am
Chris right on…..we haven’t been that wacky in our drafts, more UNLUCKY. The only wacked out stuff we did was drafting Jano in the 1st and then DHB and Mitchell higher than expected.
Cable was raving about DHB the other day. His hands of stone have given him a bad rap but the guy is actually a hard working dude…seems like good character guy especially in relation to most WR’s.
However bad our top picks have turned out we’ve had some great late rounders.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:45 am
COW<——- the voice of reason. what up coach? So coach you would go CB? What about cday, price, or adding depth at oline with brown?
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:46 am
LOL @ Young American,
Do you even watch the games? If you did you would know how often Huff or Branch man up on WRs or TEs with either Eugene or Mitchell behind them. Huff basically played the nickel/dime corner all year last year. Come on man, reach out and grab a clue.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:46 am
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/front-office-total-access-projections.html&position=dt
Scouting reports on defensive tackles (taken and remaining).
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:46 am
I wonder if we can get away with taking Joseph in the 2nd and getting Tony Washington in the 3rd? There are also some good corners left. Maybe a Perrish Cox on the 4th?
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:47 am
Corner is not a need. Period. 3 big money guys there.
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Routt and CJs $ are not guaranteed first of all. And 2 million for a corner is not big $.
Not to mention the fact that CJ was hurt a lot last year, and burnt on other occasions. It’s pretty clear his play last year was not up to the level it was the previous year.
I think people were just so happy to have a guy opposite Nnamdi for 8 games who didn’t frickin play 15 yards off the ball a la MeAngelo and Fabes.
CJ would not start on any other team in the league, IMO. Nickle corner at best.
Really hoping to see Huff at CB instead of CJ.
CJ gets hurt again, Routt is the ONLY other corner on the roster.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:48 am
I think Terrence Cody will be one of the first 5 guys off the board to start the 2nd round. Some team may trade up for him.
Can’t wait to see what we get for Morrison. We will probably trade him and a 5th to move into the late 4th. Basically trade him to move up 15 spots in a mid round.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:48 am
My ranking of guys we should get now:
1. Bruce Campbell, OT, Maryland
2. Toby Gerhart, RB, Stanford
3. Charles Brown, OT, USC
4. Sergio Kindle, LB, Texas
5. Koa Misi, LB/DE, Utah
6. Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame
7. Taylor Mays, S, USC
8. Terrence Cody, DT, Alabama
The problem with Kindle, Mays and Misi and to a lesser extent Gerhart is that they’re at crowded positions we don’t need to upgrade. But I think they’re too good to pass up and if you believe in “best player available” that so many teams like to preach then you’ve gotta consider them.
Real chance Kirk and/or Thomas Howard could get dealt. But they might no too. Looks to me like we’re going to go mainly with a 3-4 this season with the additions of Wimbley, Groves and McClain and the presence of guys like Seymour, Kelly and Scott who are probably better suited for that.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:49 am
Players that we should target in the 2nd:
1- Clausen
2- Dunlap
3- Campbell
4- Brown
5- Price
6- Cody
7- Saffold
8- Tate
9- Griffen
10- L Joseph
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:49 am
Huff to corner wuld mean starting Mitchell, I am okay with that… having mitchell insures we wont be taking mays today….
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:50 am
Clausen will be gone before we pick. KC is looking at him.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:51 am
# RaiderRon Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:46 am
LOL @ Young American,
Do you even watch the games? If you did you would know how often Huff or Branch man up on WRs or TEs with either Eugene or Mitchell behind them. Huff basically played the nickel/dime corner all year last year. Come on man, reach out and grab a clue.
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It wasn’t as often as you seem to think. More often I saw Routt in as the nickel corner.
And regardless of that, Chris Johnson is an average at best corner who is entering his 10th year in the league. Not to mention that Cable himself said it was a need.
Do you remember watching the games where Jonothan Holland was playing CB? Do you remember watching Jerome Boyd line up at safety and corner? Were you pleased with that?
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:51 am
Cable said we are a base 4-3, If you go base 3-4 they you need a real NT… We dont have a NT….
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:51 am
Chris – On the one hand they are dolts BUT JaMarcus was nOT the consensus pick. He was the consesus PROJECTION.
Gallery was both the consensus pick & projection. JaBustus was the Bruce Campbell DHB style projection but pre-draft he was projected to fall big time if we didn’t draft him.
Mayock said about DHB after he got the projection right he wasn’t happy he was right because it was a bad pick.
Forget those guys McClain was a good pick.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:52 am
Where’s Madden Raider????
Does he only rear his ugly head when the talk is not topical and based on football and the real needs of the Raiders, but only negative?
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:52 am
CJ’s one of the best No. 2 CBs in the league. People used to come in here after games all the time and blame him for plays that were actually given up by Routt, Branch or one of the LBs. He gets tested a TON playing opposite Nnamdi in the Raiders style of defense and holds up extremely well. Was one of the league leaders in passes defensed last year. I don’t think the Raiders gave up a 100-yard receiving game until about halfway through the season last year and only a couple overall. And CJ is covering the other team’s No. 1 guy as much or more than Nnamdi since they stick to their own sides of the field.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:53 am
If Kirk isn’t dealt, he will be released.
Zero chance he makes the 53 man roster. Simply, Al has moved on, and completely tipped his hand with the tender.
And McClain is a poker player!!!! Love it even more.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:54 am
JaMarcus was not a bad pick at the time, Coach. We needed a franchise QB and he seemed to fit the bill. And the jury is still out.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:54 am
# Copenhagen_Fan Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:38 am
GG agree…we need at LEAST 2 GOOD linemen for the O.
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If we have 6 picks left, and can maybe acquire an extra 1-2 picks. Another ILB, a NT, and 4 OL would be awesome. We need about 3-4 to push depth chart we have now. Out of those 4, maybe only 2 become starters, so you need like 2 drafts at least drafting 3-4 OL to get to the stage where you have it humming.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:55 am
I too like CJ, the guy plays aggressive and goes after the ball. Any CB who plays man all the time and is aggressive gets burned.
Even Lester got burnt
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:55 am
Coach,
Everyone was talking up JaMarcus as the No. 1 player in that draft. A few said Calvin Johnson and a few others Brady Quinn but JaMarcus was a lock to go in the top couple of picks. There were a couple of guys who didn’t like him, but by and large he would’ve been considered the No. 1 pick regardless of whether the Raiders were in that slot or not.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:56 am
GG why another ILB if we have Kirk in reserve and Ricky Brown?
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:57 am
Chris..I agree, even if we had drafted Calvin Johnson he would have failed here, no QB to get him the rock.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:57 am
Thec – No I wouldn’t go CB I was addressing the comment Cable made and the Mays talk. Get a CB / PR / KR guy Day 3
C Brown OT
T Cody DT
Two best bets. Clausen or McCoy are intriguing too. Maybe someone gives us extra pick to jump ahead of Buffalo and grab a QB?
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:57 am
Just to make a small point.Teams didn’t throw the ball against us because they could run all day.With McClain hopefully that will change.Don’t be shocked if we take a corner.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:57 am
If you did you would know how often Huff or Branch man up on WRs or TEs with either Eugene or Mitchell behind them. Huff basically played the nickel/dime corner all year last year.
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Not sure what games you were watching. That only happened when CJ was hurt the last couple weeks of the season.
Routt played nickle all year, and the film of him getting toasted or called for penalties is out there for you on NFL.com.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:57 am
# Chris in NY Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:52 am
CJ’s one of the best No. 2 CBs in the league. People used to come in here after games all the time and blame him for plays that were actually given up by Routt, Branch or one of the LBs. He gets tested a TON playing opposite Nnamdi in the Raiders style of defense and holds up extremely well. Was one of the league leaders in passes defensed last year. I don’t think the Raiders gave up a 100-yard receiving game until about halfway through the season last year and only a couple overall. And CJ is covering the other team’s No. 1 guy as much or more than Nnamdi since they stick to their own sides of the field.
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It’s because CJ gets tested a lot that we need some better depth at corner. Being on the opposite side of Nnamdi makes his one of the toughest jobs on the team, if not one of the toughest jobs in the league. He’s not getting any younger and he’s been injured here and there. It would just be the smart thing to do to pick up another cornerback.
I was hoping the Raiders would make a run at Lito Sheppard and pick him up cheaply in free agency, but obviously the Raiders prefer drafting their cornerbacks.
I’m not saying that’s what the 2nd round pick SHOULD be (although it might be…). But in the 3rd or 4th rounds? Perhaps, yeah.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:58 am
Young,
You dont know what your talking about. Holland and Boyd RARELY played. The Raiders core DBs, the ones who play 95% of the time were Huff, Branch, Aso, Johnson, Routte and Eugene. That group is fine and isnt anywhere near a need. OL, DL, WR, QB ALL trump CB.
As far as Cable saying it goes…..Coeches NEVER, EVERRRRRRR give out bogus info during the draft.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:00 am
Coach on Wheels Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:57 am
Thec – No I wouldn’t go CB I was addressing the comment Cable made and the Mays talk. Get a CB / PR / KR guy Day 3
C Brown OT
T Cody DT
Two best bets. Clausen or McCoy are intriguing too. Maybe someone gives us extra pick to jump ahead of Buffalo and grab a QB?
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take notes from this guy, he clearly knows his S#IT…
Wouldnt be suprised if he wasnt some NFL guy….
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:01 am
Chris I remember a lot of “Davis will draft him or maybe Cleveland” and “CJ or Peterson are the best” talk but you are right that very few flat out bashed JRuss b4 hand.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:01 am
So I was one of the few, if not the only, who consistantly said Tebow would go in the first round. Why anyone would think he wouldn’t is crazy.
There is no in-between with this guy. Either he will be a colossal flop, or in a few years he will be dominating just like he did in High School or college.
I am sure I am in the minority here, but I wasn’t all that pleased that Denver took him.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:01 am
# Thec07 Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:51 am
Cable said we are a base 4-3, If you go base 3-4 they you need a real NT… We dont have a NT….
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A base 4-3, especially non-Tampa2, requires a NT too. The 4-3 as you know is based on the 1 gap NT on the weakside eating blockers for the RDE to pressure the weakside, and the UT on the strong side being the 2 gapper, Sapp/Seymour type. Some teams, like Vikings, have TWO NT’s at both DT positions. Some systems like Tampa-2 and what the Colts run, is based more on mobility and 2 gap DT pressure from both DTs.
I think we have the tools to be both 4-3 and 3-4 if we got a run-stuffing NT and another ILB. Scott can move to RDE in 4-3, Richardson can move to DE in a 3-4, Morrison can move to ILB on passing downs if we kept him, we could have Wimbley and Groves at OLB in a 3-4 or in a 4-3 3rd and long blitz situation.
That whole thing about creating different looks is all contained now with the variety we have at OLB/DE.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:01 am
Off for some dinner.
Have a great Friday everyone.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:01 am
Coach thats what I said, either Brown or Price/Cody.
We take cody, and the dischargers can pick 7 ryan matthews it wont matter. Cody would also give us a NT that we could run a 3-4 which it sounds like they want to do. run some 4-3 as base, and run some 3-4…
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:02 am
You dont know what your talking about. Holland and Boyd RARELY played.
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They played when CJ got injured. You honestly think we’re going to go the entire season without injuries in our defensive backfield? You think Chris Johnson is going to be the solution for any more than the next couple years? You think Stanford Routt is up to the task?
I think we just disagree on this issue, and that’s fine. Just don’t be surprised if the Raiders pick a corner in the next couple days.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:03 am
I say go best player available since there are still a handful of guys I would’ve liked in the top 20 with a tie going to the offensive lineman.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:03 am
# vegas raider Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:01 am
So I was one of the few, if not the only, who consistantly said Tebow would go in the first round. Why anyone would think he wouldn’t is crazy.
There is no in-between with this guy. Either he will be a colossal flop, or in a few years he will be dominating just like he did in High School or college.
I am sure I am in the minority here, but I wasn’t all that pleased that Denver took him.
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I totally agree with you. I was gutted seeing Tebow not only not get drafted by the Raiders (them moving back up) but further gutted seeing someone I want to personally root for ending up at the Broncos now. I think he’ll become a superstar QB quite easily make that transition to a pocket QB in the NFL.
Watch….he’ll beat out Quinn and Brandstater in camp. Neck and neck with Orton. Orton will start, but soon Tebow will claim the job outright. At some point this season even.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:03 am
IMO, there will not be an O-lineman taken until Saturday.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:04 am
OL, DL, WR, QB ALL trump CB.
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I would agree with you here, on everything except WR (where I think we need a veteran more than a rookie). And while I’d like to see Big Al bring a QB in, I’m not entirely convinced it’s going to happen.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:04 am
GG, good word, thats my point we would need a run stuffer at NT. So going Cody would make that all really possible….
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:05 am
# Coach on Wheels Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:57 am
Thec – No I wouldn’t go CB I was addressing the comment Cable made and the Mays talk. Get a CB / PR / KR guy Day 3
C Brown OT
T Cody DT
Two best bets. Clausen or McCoy are intriguing too. Maybe someone gives us extra pick to jump ahead of Buffalo and grab a QB?
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COW!!!!!!! effing great to see you back here, too long bro’ too long…
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:05 am
I am sure I am in the minority here, but I wasn’t all that pleased that Denver took him.
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I was as happy for Denver getting Tebow as I was for us getting Rolando ..
They wasted a 2 #1 picks on guys who won’t contribute for 2 or 3 years if at all. They could have had Iupati knocking some of our guys around, lol.
And how about those Chargers?
Stellar night for our opponents man.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:06 am
I know this has been beaten to death, but seriously Jacksonville? I liked the kid too, but thought he wasn’t even a top 50 pick. Ahead of Dan Williams and Lamarr Houston? Stunned.
I know ESPN didn’t ridicule it like they did us with DHB, but the look on Kiper’s face afterwards was priceless.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:07 am
# Copenhagen_Fan Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:56 am
GG why another ILB if we have Kirk in reserve and Ricky Brown?
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Brown is a depth player ceiling. Morrison would suit as a 4-3 OLB or 3-4 OLB in passing down situations. They’re both expendable. Chaney (just someone i think is good) would be a true MLB prospect who can both cover/read, hit RBs and also blitz. He would be a very good weapon at ILB in a 3-4 used in this multi-purpose way, doing different things every down as part of the “different looks” thing.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:07 am
# vegas raider Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:03 am
IMO, there will not be an O-lineman taken until Saturday.
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I could definitely see this being the case. I believe Cable likes what he has, and thinks he can coach up guys who simply fit his system.
Of course, I’m hoping for Saffold because getting a guy who played left tackle for three seasons and went up against some solid pass rushers would help us tremendously.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:07 am
—”The Raiders are expected to use “some form” of the 3-4 defense as a result of their offseason moves. Oakland has a number of 3-4 type rush linebackers (Kam Wimbley, Quentin Groves, Trevor Scott), a 3-4 inside ‘backer (Rolando McClain), and 3-4 capable ends (Richard Seymour, Matt Shaughnessy). What they don’t have yet is a 3-4 nose tackle. We’ll know they’re serious about the scheme change if they select someone like Terrence Cody or Cam Thomas in round two”—
Even as Neil b said yesterday that Wauffle is a 4-3 coach, I like what I see, hope we be fluid between 3-4 and 4-3!
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:07 am
I think I’m leaning towards Linval Joseph over Cody. Wouldn’t be mad if it was Cody though.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:07 am
They need to target Cody, Saffold, Price, Joseph, Griffen, Brown or Campbell.
If they target a CB, the only one better be Chris Cook!
NO REACHES!
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:08 am
I look at what the AFC west did yesterday, I will say it again. the cooks will not be the dormat of the AFC west…. I am still laughing at denver, and San diego.
Tommlinson was not the issue in SD, the oline cant open holes woth S#!T…
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:09 am
Jhill,
I thought the Chiefs got one of the best players in the whole draft. The Chargers got maybe the best back in the draft, although they overpaid for him, IMO.
The Donks? Well certianly for 2010, we dodged a bullet. But both those kids are high-character hard-working physical freaks. I am a tad concerned.
I thought it was a banner-day for the AFC West.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:09 am
Late(er) round corner option could be Kevin Thomas out of USC (6-1, 190). Most reports have him as a guy that struggles a bit in zone-type coverage but plays press really well, is physical and has good straight-line speed.
Apparently his footwork could be a little better, but that’s probably a coaching opportunity.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:09 am
I didn’t think the Jags pick was too bad, honestly. Their had been talk of that kid moving up by Mike Mayock all week. That kid is going to be VERY good and probably the best 3 tech DT after Suh and McCoy.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:10 am
Guys about the 4-3 / 3-4. If we land a guy like Cody I could see more 3-4. Kelley is a 3 technique guy – not a NT. The Raiders play some 3-4 now but to make it their base they’d need a NT. Plus Seymour is a big investment so can he play in a 3-4? Lots to consider beyond Kirk “3rd round tender” Morrison’s playing time.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:10 am
I dont smoke, but if cody is the pick i wil lite up a cigar….
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:10 am
I want to correct something I said a few days ago; I was under the impression that McClain was aleady at Alabama when Saban arrived, and Saban coached him up. I was wrong, and can admit it. McClain was the most touted LB prospect in the country and Saban recruited him as part of his very first recruiting class.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:14 am
Big ups for correcting that BBB …
It’s all good.
What about Cody? Did Saban bring him in too? or was he already there?
Still leaning towards Joseph over cody though.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:14 am
COW… didn’t Seymour play in a 3-4 in New England?
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:15 am
Jags, Donkies, Chargers screwed up….
Pats made a lot moves to trade down and ended up with a CB like Mcourty??
Weird.
Lions did well….
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:17 am
McClain was picked because there is a DEARTH of leadership on this team on BOTH sides of the ball. The offense goes nowhere, our guys come to the sidelines and shrug. The defense gives up a big play, they come to the sidelines and shrug. Do you think Peyton Manning or Ray Lewis would just come to the sidelines and shrug if they got rolled on national TV?
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:17 am
BBB…
Cody was a JUCO transfer from (I think) Mississippi, and came in while Saban was there. I think I read on this blog that he was over 400 pounds when he got to Alabama, and Saban told him that probably wasn’t going to cut it.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:17 am
Why I believe we really are going to a 3-4 base (whilst having 4-3 looks a lot too) is because of how many LBs we’ve been focusing on, acquired. It’s clearly headed (imo) towards 3-4 base, where you need like 8 LBs on the roster, and who half of them are more blitzers than coverage OLBs like 4-3 ones usually are better at (wimbley/groves/scott/shaughnessy OLB/DE blitzing types).
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:18 am
chargers will regret not taking a DT.. they woukd have been picking right behind us in the second but gave up the pick to get matthews…dumb move… could have had best….
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:18 am
Chris in NY Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:52 am
CJ’s one of the best No. 2 CBs in the league
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CJ Was /is a nice surprise at CB. I have no problem with him. When the rest of the D improves, especially the pass rush, his job will get easier.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:18 am
Nice to know that there is a new sheriff in town defensively.
McClain will be the starting MLB from day 1 and probably will be looking at film on Tennessee by the beginning of next week.
I am pretty sure Kirk has seen the facility for the last time. I don’t even think they would cloud the situation if they can’t move him. They will just release him.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:18 am
Niners didn’t need to trade up for Davis….and they take a guard like Iupati right after getting Davis??
Weird….
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:19 am
Vegas,
I look at KC and Denver and just laugh man. I was VERY happy they passed on Okung for Berry. I do agree that Berry is a helluva player, but a S won’t have the immediate impact that Okung could have provided their running game and pass protection, IMO. They are still a few years away.
Denver? LMFAO! I think the idea of a QB who can’t throw “willing” himself to be a good QB is HILARIOUS! A WR with a broken foot who played in a option offense won’t impact their offense, IMO.
Agree with the poster who said the Oline was SDs problem not the RBs. Our new MLB is going to smack the shyt outta that Fresno dude, lol!
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:21 am
the kid sounds like a stand up guy. this team needs more of those. Cable said he looked like a mini guard, that I like plus he likes to smash….
Like i said we would draft logically, all the players we coveted was off the board…We took the best player…
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:21 am
Teebow – wow – going to interesting. The guy has a throwing motion issues that DBs love. Watch his highlights. He brings the ball down, pats it a throws as part of his motion. He didn’t do it at his pro day but come game time? Going to be interesting. Frankly I think the Bolts got a decent RB who was only a 1st rder because of a weak class. Chefs, Raiders, SD, Donks is my improvement order so far.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:22 am
The one good thing about that Matthews kid for the Dolts? He didn’t see cats like McClain playing against Hawaii, Idaho and Nevada.
Ro is going to break his collarbone and I can’t wait to see it happen.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:22 am
3-4 …
Seymour – Cody/Joseph – Tommy Kelly
Wimbley – McClain – Scott – Groves
4-3
Seymour – Kelly – Joseph/Cody – Shaugnessy
or
Shaugnessy – Seymour – Kelly – Groves on passing downs
Endless options now
YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA-USSSSSSSSSSSSSS !!!!!!!!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:23 am
Looking forward to the first time McClain picks off Tebow. Followed shortly by the first time Tebow thinks twice about throwing it, tries to run, and gets lit up by McClain.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:23 am
Should we draft an OT or DT in the 2nd? Or should we draft Clausen, if he was available?
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:23 am
If the Raiders were maintaining a base 4-3, they would not have postulated a starting 4-3 of Scott-McClain-Wimbley. That’s just deficient in coverage which a 4-3 would be reliant on.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:24 am
Jhill, I watched the disvhargers last year. It wasnt tomlinson, it was the oline…Like I said thety cant run, and can barely pass protect. The blueprint to beat the dischargers is to blitz rivers often, he will make a lot of mistakes….
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:24 am
Come on O!!! No frkn Clausen.
Didn’t you hear the praise that the guys had for my man Bruce? He got prime-time air space last night, lol
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:26 am
Teach that’s what I’m trying to remember about Seymour.
I’d like to see more 3-4 play because it fits our guys. 3-4 or 4-3, we need a big NT lane clogger.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:26 am
My Fab 4 in the 2nd RD are:
1- Campbell
2- Joseph
3- Brown
4- Cody
Damn you Mich!
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:26 am
# Raider O Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:23 am
Should we draft an OT or DT in the 2nd? Or should we draft Clausen, if he was available?
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Like I said before, I think OT Rodger Saffold should be the guy. He played at left tackle for three years and, being in the Big Ten, he went up against some solid pass rushers. I think Indy made a huge error in passing on him.
I think we should get another 2nd or 3rd round pick for either Howard or Morrison, and get DT Cam Thomas as soon as humanly possible.
Wouldn’t be unhappy with DT Brian Price being the pick at #39, but I think it’d be risky to not address the o-line until the third round.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:27 am
Didn’t you hear the praise that the guys had for my man Bruce?
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I missed that!
You must have been watching BSPN …
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:28 am
Thec,
Didnt the Chargers finish the season winning like 9 in a row going into the playoffs?? Yeah, they SUCK!
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:28 am
Jhill forget Joseph. The real DT is that kid from Harvvard or wherever Bryant(?).
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:28 am
I like Clausen too.
Make it Fab 5:
1- Clausen
2- Campbell
3- Joseph
4- Brown
5- Cody
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:29 am
Chris in NY,
Here’s your answer to why Kindle wasn’t taken. Microfracture surgery? Not good.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/04/23/medical-issues-pushed-kindle-out-of-first-round/
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:29 am
Now that we have McClain, I think Cody might be a good idea. I don’t think McClain would let his boy from Alabala be part of a problem. I have McClain kicking his ass.
And I can’t wait for the first McClain/Russell meeting, lol.
Hopefully, McClain moves in with Russell!
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:30 am
Here’s what we have to look forward to from Denver in the next few years, lol
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/.a/6a00d83451c3cb69e20120a59eb6f1970b-500wi
and you guys thought Al reaches for picks.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:30 am
Coach on Wheels Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:28 am
Jhill forget Joseph. The real DT is that kid from Harvvard or wherever Bryant(?).
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Really? Not if we are talking 3-4 NT.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:31 am
COW,
If memory serves he (Seymour) played end in New England’s 3-4.
Also, I think we get a fat guy in the third regardless. As you say, we have to have one to play any semblance of a 3-4, and a decent one can only help against the run in a 4-3.
Gotta get a fullback in there somewhere, too.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:31 am
I missed that!
You must have been watching BSPN …
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Was kind of faded, but Steve Young said he loved Bruce, and so did Gruden, but Gruden did say he wishes he could stay healthy (ouch!!!).
Steve also said the Jamarcus Russell experiment was (past-tensed) a complete disaster.
Did you read Jerry’s comment in #68?
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:32 am
RaiderRon Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:28 am
Thec,
Didnt the Chargers finish the season winning like 9 in a row going into the playoffs?? Yeah, they SUCK!
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Ron, never said they sucked…. I watched the games, oline couldnt open holes for the RB’s….
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:33 am
McClain has been described as having perhaps the highest football IQ at the combine in terms of film, prep, etc.
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Yes! That’s what we need in here.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:34 am
thought the chargers were moving up to take dan williams… glad they took a rb… They wil need to do a lot of movement to get back into the second round…
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:35 am
We Trade TH/Kirk and our 3rd to move up to the 2nd RD:
1- Draft OT: Campbell, Brown, or Saffold
2- Draft DT: Joseph or Cody
I Have A Dream!!!!
I think Claisen will be gone before we pick. He will go in the top 4 picks in the 2nd RD IMHO.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:35 am
Did the interview process sell you on him?
Cable: Yeah. Definitely. I was looking for the same things we looked for last year and that was character. And guys who have had success and worked themselves into being the kind of player I think they can be. He’s done all those kinds of things. With this guy, probably one of his really unique qualities is the football IQ and his leadership. The ability to get others around him to come and enjoy studying the game like he did. I think that’s a real real big-time quality.
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I think Cable and the rest of the decision makers for the Raiders feel burned by Russell. All of these attributes being talked up are the complete opposite of what the Michelin Man brings.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:37 am
Vegas,
About keeping Russell away from you guys for a reason?
Why do you get caught up in all that BS man? Just let it play out.
Let’s talk again about how good Russell looked the last time we saw him againt Baltimore, lol. You said it was the best you’ve seen him look and that he actually looked like a real QB. I wonder how that happened when he was supposed to be, well, doing all those things you alluded to last season?
Why is it that you just insist on going down that other road?
Why did Cable flat out tell you that he was not interested in a Pro Bowl QB like Donovan McNabb or a 2 time SB winning QB like Big Ben?
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:37 am
Well he is saying all the right things and Cable seems to like him. I hope he can make a BIG dif in the run def
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:38 am
Banana,
Agreed. Read what he told McClain about honoring the game. He could have been talking about everything that Russell hasn’t done (yet).
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:38 am
Watch the QB situation. Buffalo wanted Teebow. If Cluassen and McCoy are the last of the big 4 QBs, could get crazy. Clev, Sea, Wash, Buff and even KC could be in market for a 2nd rd QB. I doubt either guy is there when we pick. This is good. Increases our odds of getting Cody or Brown. Hope KC drafts Campbell so Matt S and Seymour can beat him like a drum twice a year.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:39 am
Seymour was a 3-4 DE in New England
McClain is a 3-4 ILB
Wimbley and Scott are better suited as 3-4 OLB
Kelly was drafted to played 3-4 DE initially
Groves is a 3-4 OLB
It seems like we are headed in that direction, but there is just one MAJOR missing piece: Nose Tackle!
Terrence Cody is big, but his Turdell Sands-ish body-type make me nervous. Brian Price, Linval Joseph, Torrell Troup or Cam Thomas might be better choices for our active 4-3 front. Either way, tonight should be all about the lines, DT, OT, OG or C.
Unless Al takes Akwasi Owusu-Ansah. Which I am sort of expecting, after that far too reasonable first round
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:39 am
I think Cable and the rest of the decision makers for the Raiders feel burned by Russell.
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LOL ….
aww man …
YOU people!
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:39 am
I am OK with this pick for now.
Just remember that McClain had a dominating Dline in front of him at Alabama. We do not have a dominating Dline in Oakland.
Rd two must be OT and there is good value availble.
Rd 3 must be DT and that pick will either help or hurt McClain.
We may go with a 3-4 mix now and then but Kelly and Bryant are not nose tackles. We will be primarily a 4-3 team.
Today is make or break for this draft.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:41 am
I like the chemistry component between cody and RMAC, he could aslo keep the big guy in line. I wonder if RMAC will be in the war room when we select CODY????
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:41 am
Make it Fab 5:
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There ya go…
It was Chris Webber C Juwan Howard F Ray Jackson F Jimmy King G Jalen Rose G
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:42 am
Read what he told McClain about honoring the game. He could have been talking about everything that Russell hasn’t done (yet).
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What about the other 1st rd picks that have not done a thing since Russell? What part of Cable’s talk to McClain was highlighting how he should not be like them, lol?
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:42 am
LOL Jhill I thought you were talking the OTHER Joseph on/off our roster every two weeks – the ex-Giant. LOL No the NEW Joseph is a possibility.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:43 am
Mount Cody!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do it Al!
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:43 am
CMON man …
We pass on Big Ben and McNabb, but we are going to draft Clausen or McCoy?
Not going to happen.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:44 am
Jhill,
I get caught up in it, because he has put the Raiders at the crossroads. The keep or move on decision on Russell is the most important decision facing this organization in years.
Yeah he looked good, a little more confidant in the Ravens game. But at the end of the day, he put up 3 points and 2 turnovers in a half. He just hasn’t learned to finish drives and throw the ball away when in trouble.
If it were up to Cable, he would have been released last week. That much is obvious. We will see what Al has in store.
I think it is 50/50 if he is on the roster week 1.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:44 am
Cable beleives we are pat at oline. We wil draft for depth. We wil be taking a true NT with this pick…
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:45 am
Teach. Exactly. I thought the same thing when I read that comment referencing money and honoring the game. It’s obvious who he’s referring to…..
Mr. Bling Bling, ain’t done a thing!
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:46 am
Raider O Says:
We Trade TH/Kirk and our 3rd to move up to the 2nd RD:
1- Draft OT: Campbell, Brown, or Saffold
2- Draft DT: Joseph or Cody
I Have A Dream!!!!
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What’ up O!! Better have a wet rag by the bed for that dream,lol!
Legalise it!
and Raider O will advertise it!
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:47 am
Let’s sew Morrison and Howard in a sumo suit together and make them NT.
Cody versus Terdel Sands – Cody knows how to play with low leverage, Sands didn’t. Cody = Ted washington only faster
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:47 am
Jhill. I think there was some interest in McNabb. It’s just that the Redskins were able to make a better offer. Our 2nd rounder came after theirs. Cable didn’t deny interest in McNabb like he did with Ben.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:48 am
yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:48 am
But at the end of the day, he put up 3 points and 2 turnovers in a half.
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Yeah, and when we both looked at the film of those 2 turnovers, we BOTH agreed that it was because of WHIFFED blocks by Super Mario.
The same way the film doesn’t lie about Kirk, Henderson not even touching his man directly caused 2 turnovers. Just like what happend to Tom Brady the following week.
Okung and Williams were the top targets of the coach you say would have cut Russell, not Bradford or Tebow, lol.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:48 am
Huh? Sup Raider brothers? Are we ready?!!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:48 am
Jhill,
The other two first rounders don’t have issues with work ethic, i.e. preparing for games and staying in shape. They may not be performing the way you’d like them to, but it has little to nothing to do with effort.
I think if you read what Cable said you’ll know exactly who he was referring to.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:49 am
COW <——- When this guy is in pay attention…
He know WTF he is talking about. Coach I know you had some issues hope you are doing well, dont be so much of a stranger, its allways good to read what you post…
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:49 am
TW is in the House!
McClain!!!!!!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:49 am
RoMac is the leader of this defense… he isnt a pucci like Kirk Morrison!
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:50 am
Cody will be on the board we need to take him…
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:50 am
Cable said dt & OT were at the top of the needs list. McClain hasn’t changed that.
LaFluer and Kafka are more likely in the 3rd if they get a QB.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:50 am
# jhill Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:48 am
But at the end of the day, he put up 3 points and 2 turnovers in a half.
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Yeah, and when we both looked at the film of those 2 turnovers, we BOTH agreed that it was because of WHIFFED blocks by Super Mario.
The same way the film doesn’t lie about Kirk, Henderson not even touching his man directly caused 2 turnovers. Just like what happend to Tom Brady the following week.
Okung and Williams were the top targets of the coach you say would have cut Russell, not Bradford or Tebow, lol.
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Mario your starting LT in 2010……get it? got it? GOOD!….moving on
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:50 am
Price, Campbell, or Cody!
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:51 am
The Big Banana Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:47 am
Jhill. I think there was some interest in McNabb.
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If Al wanted McNabb he would be here right now. No doubt in my mind. And I was all for McNabb coming here.
2 2nd rd picks, one being next year?
We’d give up a first for an aging DE that AL wanted, but not a QB that could take us wherever you guys think Russell isn’t taking us?
Yeah, ok!
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:51 am
# Thec07 Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:50 am
Cody will be on the board we need to take him…
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Al not passing up on him at all! Trust that. Al loves big guys like Cody. I bet he will think he is what Chester McGlockton can never be!!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:51 am
# r8eray Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:50 am
Price, Campbell, or Cody!
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Price is only 300 lbs……….next
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:52 am
Okung and Williams were the top targets of the coach
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Those guys are legit studs. The jury is obviously out on Bradford (injuries) and Tebow.
Time will tell, no need to go down this road today.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:52 am
Bo,
Fab 5. Got it.
Damn you Mich! lol
Legalize it!!!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:52 am
I think if you read what Cable said you’ll know exactly who he was referring to.
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Still working on my reading between the line skills, lol.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:52 am
O, where’s raiderrockstar & his list of picks? It was a contest right? Who else picked McClain? Die Hard McClain!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:52 am
Thx Thec.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:52 am
# jhill Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:51 am
The Big Banana Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:47 am
Jhill. I think there was some interest in McNabb.
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If Al wanted McNabb he would be here right now. No doubt in my mind. And I was all for McNabb coming here.
2 2nd rd picks, one being next year?
We’d give up a first for an aging DE that AL wanted, but not a QB that could take us wherever you guys think Russell isn’t taking us?
Yeah, ok!
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Russell is a loser he sucks. He will get booed at Raider Nation celebration in August and get booed all year. Only time people will cheer is when he gets hurt
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:53 am
The Return of Godliness Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:49 am
RoMac is the leader of this defense… he isnt a pucci like Kirk Morrison!
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Can you believe this actually happened? I guess we won’t have to scream about MLB for the next 10 years!
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:53 am
As the great one has been saying this draft will suck unless you get McClain and Cody…….we half way there……….but Russell gotta go
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:53 am
Cody will not be there when we pick, IMO.
If we want him, we may have to move up a few spots, and the premium to move up is exaggerated due to Clausen.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:53 am
LMAO TW.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:54 am
# vegas raider Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:53 am
Cody will not be there when we pick, IMO.
If we want him, we may have to move up a few spots, and the premium to move up is exaggerated due to Clausen.
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So you saying KC will take Cody?
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:54 am
Jhill,
Either you’re joking or you’ve got some serious denial goin’ on.
I hope you’re joking.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:55 am
RoMAC = stud
DMAC = ultrabust
BigMac (cody) = next
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:55 am
What up ROG!!!
McClain, we both were on that one from the jump.
We can pat ourselves on the back, for once lol
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:55 am
Saffold, Campbell, Cody, Price…can’t go wrong Al…
I would like to see Saffold or Campbell in the 2nd and trade our 3rd for Haynesworth.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:55 am
Al not passing up on him at all! Trust that. Al loves big guys like Cody. I bet he will think he is what Chester McGlockton can never be!!!
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Yet he’s going to elevate the 3rd string QB back to #1 to fugg off everything else?
CMON !!!!!!!!!!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:55 am
# jhill Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:53 am
The Return of Godliness Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:49 am
RoMac is the leader of this defense… he isnt a pucci like Kirk Morrison!
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Can you believe this actually happened? I guess we won’t have to scream about MLB for the next 10 years!
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Remember your Ricky Brown stuff? Yeah I do……..no more svelte 235 lbers…we are 255 plus around these parts now
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:56 am
If Cody is gone, we may trade down a few spots and take this DB that Cable is looking at (remember him saying he was also looking for a KR?)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6ZmVKwv5oc&feature=related
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:56 am
# jhill Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:55 am
Al not passing up on him at all! Trust that. Al loves big guys like Cody. I bet he will think he is what Chester McGlockton can never be!!!
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Yet he’s going to elevate the 3rd string QB back to #1 to fugg off everything else?
CMON !!!!!!!!!!!
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Da fuk are you talking about?
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:57 am
TW,
RR listed all the people that picked McClain on a prev post, but I’m sure he will do it again. I picked Suh. Nice to know we had the right people onnour board yesterday. Suh, McCoy, Okung, Williams, and McClain. It makes me feel better about today.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:58 am
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:55 am
RoMAC = stud
DMAC = ultrabust
BigMac (cody) = next
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Actually Dmac isnt an ultra bust………that is Russell….DMAC at least has shown flashes…Russell hasnt. Dmac will ultra bust defenses up this year when Russell is let go…….hopefully…..gasp
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:58 am
Dakota Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:55 am
Saffold, Campbell, Cody, Price…can’t go wrong Al…
I would like to see Saffold or Campbell in the 2nd and trade our 3rd for Haynesworth.
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I’m with you….Dakota!
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:58 am
Please the Raiders would have been idiots to get Suh or McCoy…we need a run stuffer that is fat as hell not 3 tech DTs
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:58 am
Remember your Ricky Brown stuff? Yeah I do
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Of course you do. And, uh, I think I also remember you saying that we BOTH knew Al wasn’t going to take a MLB at 8, lol!
Too funny!
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:59 am
# Dakota Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:55 am
Saffold, Campbell, Cody, Price…can’t go wrong Al…
I would like to see Saffold or Campbell in the 2nd and trade our 3rd for Haynesworth.
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We draft Price then yes we went wrong…..300 lbs only. Not a run stuffer……..NEXT
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:59 am
We’d give up a first for an aging DE that AL wanted, but not a QB that could take us wherever you guys think Russell isn’t taking us?
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Are you trying to get in Al Davis’ head? Dangerous place, bro. Look, the fact that he’s not here doesn’t mean there wasn’t an offer made. Two 2nd round picks? Meh. I wouldn’t have done it either. McNabb is an improvement for sure. But he isn’t gold and he’s getting up there in age.
But, as far as using logic when it comes to Davis’ decisions….come on, man. You’re talking about a guy who took DHB #7 overall last year. Not that all is decisions are bad ones, it’s just that you never know what he’s thinking.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:00 am
# jhill Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:58 am
Remember your Ricky Brown stuff? Yeah I do
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Of course you do. And, uh, I think I also remember you saying that we BOTH knew Al wasn’t going to take a MLB at 8, lol!
Too funny!
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Yep but remember all along and even last year we both were saying a MLB is the best bet for us
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:00 am
Choose one player from Column A and one player from Column B, if we can trade Morrison or Howard (or both) for a pick today, then you can also choose one player from Column C.
Column A:
Brian Price
Terrence Cody
Linval Joseph
Torrell Troup
Cam Thomas
Column B:
Roger Saffold
Bruce Campbell
Jared Veldheer
Jon Asamoah
Matt Tennant
Column C:
Jimmy Clausen
Tony Pike
Ben Tate
Akwasi Owusu-Ansah
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:00 am
Draft Clausen or Campell with the second
With our 3rd traded it to Redskins for Haynesworth, and we are set on defense!!!!!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:01 am
Yeah but Jhill at least I didnt have the nerve to say Ricky Brown at MLB…thats just absurd…but not more than your Russell fetish
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:01 am
ROG,
I remember seeing DMac make the New England defense look silly in his rookie year. We put him in space and nobody could handle him. Took your breath away just watching it.
I’m with you; if Hue Jackson has a clue how to use him he can be a serious weapon.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:01 am
The fact that we were hoping for T Williams or Okung to fall tells me Saffold is at the top of our draft board
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:01 am
Price is an upgrade to what we got now…period!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:02 am
# BART Bridge Blues Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:00 am
Choose one player from Column A and one player from Column B, if we can trade Morrison or Howard (or both) for a pick today, then you can also choose one player from Column C.
Column A:
Brian Price
Terrence Cody
Linval Joseph
Torrell Troup
Cam Thomas
Column B:
Roger Saffold
Bruce Campbell
Jared Veldheer
Jon Asamoah
Matt Tennant
Column C:
Jimmy Clausen
Tony Pike
Ben Tate
Akwasi Owusu-Ansah
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Your Column A needs to exclude Brian Price and Terrel Troup. Al wants big ass DTs for the middle ofthe defense…sorry guys wake up
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:02 am
or Campbell
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:02 am
# r8eray Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:01 am
Price is an upgrade to what we got now…period!!
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Nothing and Nothing=nothing…………no he isnt. He isnt a NT….try again raymond
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:03 am
Got a beast MLB! now its time to address the trenches. uncle al needs to do whatever it takes to get Mt. Cody.
McClain + Cody – Kirk – Warren = top 10 vs. the run.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:03 am
# edward teach Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:01 am
ROG,
I remember seeing DMac make the New England defense look silly in his rookie year. We put him in space and nobody could handle him. Took your breath away just watching it.
I’m with you; if Hue Jackson has a clue how to use him he can be a serious weapon.
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The teacher has spoken………everyone else listen!!! Bo!!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:03 am
Wow what a good start to our draft.
1. You can bet that Hue will get his pick on the 2nd round unless their targeted Oline is gone.
2. You can also bet that Al Davis will get his Corner in round 2 or 3 as well.
3. That means a DT may not come until the 4th round.
4. Tebow may turn out to be a good qb but the problem is McDaniel will be fired after the season and the new regime will not support him. Take that to the bank. there is no way McDaniel is winning this year.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:03 am
Br1en,
I thought they kept calling Price a NT???? If he is only 300 lbs, then no we do not want to draft him. I am with you.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:03 am
Choose one player from Column A and one player from Column B, if we can trade Morrison or Howard (or both) for a pick today, then you can also choose one player from Column C.
Column A:
Brian Price
Terrence Cody
Linval Joseph
Torrell Troup
Cam Thomas
Column B:
Roger Saffold
Bruce Campbell
Jared Veldheer
Jon Asamoah
Matt Tennant
Column C:
Jimmy Clausen
Tony Pike
Ben Tate
Akwasi Owusu-Ansah
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Rodger Saffold, Cam Thomas, and if a trade happens, Akwasi Owusu-Ansah.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:04 am
# jeremy 1012 Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:03 am
Got a beast MLB! now its time to address the trenches. uncle al needs to do whatever it takes to get Mt. Cody.
McClain + Cody – Kirk – Warren = top 10 vs. the run.
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You sir are a great Raider sage and I am at your mercy oh great one….great post
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:04 am
Big shout out to my boy SnB!!!!!
I know you happy like I am bruh but we gotta get a real NT to make it all come together……..and cut Russell
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:04 am
I have a feeling, though, that we’ll be getting either a OT or a DT, not both.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:05 am
BB,
Yeah, who knows what’s going on in Alameda, lol.
What I do know is that Al will do what’s needed to get a player he wants. I think I agree with Jerry on this one that Philly called Oakland on McNabb not the other way around. Sure, if Philly was willing to give McNabb away, we would gladly take him. Afterall, our #1 QB is Bruce Gradkowski.
The fact that we have NOT made a move at QB tells me that the Raiders are happy with the 3 QBs they have on the roster.
Unlike LB, OT, and DT. The Raiders are CLEARLY not happy with those position, thus the action at trying to upgrade.
I’ll leave all the National Enquirer angles to you guys.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:05 am
# Dakota Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:03 am
Br1en,
I thought they kept calling Price a NT???? If he is only 300 lbs, then no we do not want to draft him. I am with you.
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Yeah mullet man aka liberal hippy…..a 300 lb NT in a 4-3 defense is a joke
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:05 am
Cody, Saffold, Owusu-Ansah (mostly because the duo of Asomugha and Owusu-Ansah sounds Awesome)
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:06 am
so what’s the 2nd round order up until we pick after the trades?
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:06 am
# jhill Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:05 am
BB,
Yeah, who knows what’s going on in Alameda, lol.
What I do know is that Al will do what’s needed to get a player he wants. I think I agree with Jerry on this one that Philly called Oakland on McNabb not the other way around. Sure, if Philly was willing to give McNabb away, we would gladly take him. Afterall, our #1 QB is Bruce Gradkowski.
The fact that we have NOT made a move at QB tells me that the Raiders are happy with the 3 QBs they have on the roster.
Unlike LB, OT, and DT. The Raiders are CLEARLY not happy with those position, thus the action at trying to upgrade.
I’ll leave all the National Enquirer angles to you guys.
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Yeah my National Enquirer news….as well as VR’s….have been spot on buddy…go roll up another one
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:06 am
I think you guys are losing sight of what is important for Al Davis 2nd round picks.
Last year for Mike Mitchell, it was a cool youtube video. Even had a fifty-cent beat in the background. ESPN and NFLN didn’t have one lick of coverage on the guy. You telling me Al Davis was the only guy who had video on him?? LOL He saw the youtube video, guarantee!!!
I watch the Javier Arenas youtube video, and I just think I am looking at the same thing last year as MM. “Give em hell Alabama!!”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6ZmVKwv5oc&feature=related
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:07 am
Price is a UT in the mold of Kelly, we need MT CODY! Saffold or Cambpell would be good w/ me though
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:07 am
# aig Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:03 am
Wow what a good start to our draft.
1. You can bet that Hue will get his pick on the 2nd round unless their targeted Oline is gone.
2. You can also bet that Al Davis will get his Corner in round 2 or 3 as well.
3. That means a DT may not come until the 4th round.
4. Tebow may turn out to be a good qb but the problem is McDaniel will be fired after the season and the new regime will not support him. Take that to the bank. there is no way McDaniel is winning this year.
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Naw Bruh we getting either Cody,Thomas or Joseph….fixing the run defense is a priority and you must complete it now with a NT
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:07 am
The Return of Godliness Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:03 am
# edward teach Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:01 am
ROG,
I remember seeing DMac make the New England defense look silly in his rookie year. We put him in space and nobody could handle him. Took your breath away just watching it.
I’m with you; if Hue Jackson has a clue how to use him he can be a serious weapon.
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The teacher has spoken………everyone else listen!!! Bo!!!
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Now that Cable and his little butt buddy Fargas are out of the way we should see more of that, but McFadden has to stay healthy and hold onto the ball. This is a make or break year for him. The team still has its head up its ass about the o-line, but we’ll see if they draft a RG, RT, or C later today….would make me feel much better about next year’s offense.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:07 am
# inonewordraider Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:07 am
Price is a UT in the mold of Kelly, we need MT CODY! Saffold or Cambpell would be good w/ me though
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Exactly
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:08 am
Yeah but Jhill at least I didnt have the nerve to say Ricky Brown at MLB…thats just absurd
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Look here young man!
Ricky Brown was the only other MLB candidate on the roster. He damn near was given the job last year, or did you forget. He was going start over Kirk, plain and simple and would have been better than Kirk.
How that translates to we don’t need a MLB is something only you are playing around with.
I thought I said for the last 3 years that MLB was an issue and we needed to get one. What’s your point again?
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:08 am
# Thec07 Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:49 am
COW <——- When this guy is in pay attention…
He know WTF he is talking about. Coach I know you had some issues hope you are doing well, dont be so much of a stranger, its allways good to read what you post…
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Absolutely! one of the favs!
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:09 am
Make it Fab 6: lol
1- Clausen
2- Dunlap
3- Campbell
4- Joseph
5- Brown
6- Cody
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:09 am
# Dakota Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:07 am
The Return of Godliness Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:03 am
# edward teach Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:01 am
ROG,
I remember seeing DMac make the New England defense look silly in his rookie year. We put him in space and nobody could handle him. Took your breath away just watching it.
I’m with you; if Hue Jackson has a clue how to use him he can be a serious weapon.
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The teacher has spoken………everyone else listen!!! Bo!!!
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Now that Cable and his little butt buddy Fargas are out of the way we should see more of that, but McFadden has to stay healthy and hold onto the ball. This is a make or break year for him. The team still has its head up its ass about the o-line, but we’ll see if they draft a RG, RT, or C later today….would make me feel much better about next year’s offense.
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Logical post mullet man…………Dmac does have to hold on to ball but we have seen guys like Jamal Lewis and Tiki Barber have ball security issues but eventually it got corrected. Dmac is fine. Ken Stabler said he needs 20-25 touches a game. Who in here has the nerve to against the god they call Snake? Yeah you go against Snake you arent against the Raiders
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:09 am
Column A; Cam Thomas, because he was coached by Butch Davis. Not the penetrator that Joseph is, but also not as one dimensional as Cody. A fat guy, but better against the double team than Joseph and a better pass rusher than Cody.
Column B; Matt Tennant, because we are weaker at center and guard than we are at tackle, center is a more valuable position than guard (especially with our division exclusively 3-4), and because there are more good guards in this draft than there are centers.
Pass on Column C because with the exception of Tony Pike (don’t like him), all those guys would have to be taken ahead of the guys in A and B, and we need the guys in A and B more.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:10 am
Yep but remember all along and even last year we both were saying a MLB is the best bet for us
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Exactly!
You know we both agree on the MLB position and basically everything except Russell so what da fugg are YOU talking about?
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:10 am
COW…
Im glad you too think Kafka is worth watching, I started to talk about him in early March, nobody was really with me =) at least not until Jerry wrote a piece about him here…
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:10 am
Two California Golden Bears in round 1.
USC, ND, OhioSU, Mich = zero
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:11 am
I must agree with Vegas on this one.
First JR is not going to be paid his $9 mill this year.
It has already been negotiated down to probably $3.5.
He is guaranteed $3 and they figured they would throw in about as much as any one else would pay him.
If JR does not impress and improve the Raiders will cut him period.
Cable has convinced Mr Davis (rightfully so) that character wins in this league.
Cable has transformed this team and if we address the lines today we will be a good football team with Grad at QB. We may go for a QB in round four but QB is not a priority this year. We are not super bowl bound in 2010 and have too many other holes.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:12 am
I prefer Cody…don’t get me wrong! In this order..
1. Cody
2. Campbell
3. Price
4. Clausen
5. Saffold
6. Houston
7. Dunlap
8. Gerhart
9. McCluster
10. Cox
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:12 am
# jhill Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:08 am
Yeah but Jhill at least I didnt have the nerve to say Ricky Brown at MLB…thats just absurd
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Look here young man!
Ricky Brown was the only other MLB candidate on the roster. He damn near was given the job last year, or did you forget. He was going start over Kirk, plain and simple and would have been better than Kirk.
How that translates to we don’t need a MLB is something only you are playing around with.
I thought I said for the last 3 years that MLB was an issue and we needed to get one. What’s your point again?
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Look here OG triple OG no need to get upset and get worked up…you know you only have so much Epson salt for your old ass lol. Calm down bruh.
Last 3 years? How about since Greg Biekert left we needed a MLB!
Point was you were saying Ricky little Brown would start and no Ricky didnt beat out Kirk thats why game 1 you saw the starting LB unit
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:12 am
Hell yes Lonetree!!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:12 am
# M Lonetree Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:10 am
Two California Golden Bears in round 1.
USC, ND, OhioSU, Mich = zero
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Call it awesomeness
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:13 am
(mostly because the duo of Asomugha and Owusu-Ansah sounds Awesome)
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LOL!
Yeah, that would trip up some folks trying to call the game. They just started getting Nnamdi’s name right.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:13 am
Don’t be shocked if Al reaches for Marshall Newhouse, G, TCU in round 2.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:14 am
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April 23rd, 2010 at 9:14 am
edward teach Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:09 am
Column A; Cam Thomas, because he was coached by Butch Davis. Not the penetrator that Joseph is, but also not as one dimensional as Cody. A fat guy, but better against the double team than Joseph and a better pass rusher than Cody.
Column B; Matt Tennant, because we are weaker at center and guard than we are at tackle, center is a more valuable position than guard (especially with our division exclusively 3-4), and because there are more good guards in this draft than there are centers.
Pass on Column C because with the exception of Tony Pike (don’t like him), all those guys would have to be taken ahead of the guys in A and B, and we need the guys in A and B more.
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column a: don’t need someone at dt to rush the passer. that is what TK is for. Need someone to eat up space and attract double teams to free up TK, Seymour, and the LB’s. Therefore, the answer is Cody.
column b: no problem there. would be upgrade over morris and satele.
column c: agree, Pike is too fragile and immobile
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:15 am
Morning Raider Nation!
Wow a brilliant concept last night. Draft a player for a position of need. I havent seen that in Oakland in quite awhile.
Next, OL, and I like Roger Saffold. Our third round pick is important, we must address Dline and find a good two down run stuffer.
Unless we receive more picks in a trade that’s the way it should go today.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:15 am
Great post Charlie!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:16 am
Wow I really feel bad for Tim Tebow….2 days before my b-day on dec 19th he has to meet Norco Bob and I in the north endzone section where the visiting team warms up…….he will not like what I have to say…but neither did Reggie Bush during last year’s preseason game lol
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:17 am
I think Return of Godliness is probably closest…
Fixing run D is primary draft concern, and after getting the MLB the next step is the NT in the 2nd.
That makes the most sense.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:17 am
M,
It’s called The Ohio State University and OhioSU SIR!
lol
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:17 am
M Lonetree Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:10 am
Two California Golden Bears in round 1.
USC, ND, OhioSU, Mich = zero
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I hate to point this out, but Mich had one player taken in round 1. Graham.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:17 am
Yeah Charlie …
Same way you guaranteed Oline or Dline in Rd 1 and as a focus of this draft?
Tell us some more about time and space …
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:17 am
The Return of Godliness Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:03 am
# edward teach Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:01 am
ROG,
I remember seeing DMac make the New England defense look silly in his rookie year. We put him in space and nobody could handle him. Took your breath away just watching it.
I’m with you; if Hue Jackson has a clue how to use him he can be a serious weapon.
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The teacher has spoken………everyone else listen!!! Bo!!!
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So damn wrong. Calling better plays does NOT cure his butterfingers or his spider leg weakness. Move on from the bust!!
B, next time I’m a`teachin why don’t you get taught…
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:17 am
jhill Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:13 am
(mostly because the duo of Asomugha and Owusu-Ansah sounds Awesome)
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LOL!
Yeah, that would trip up some folks trying to call the game. They just started getting Nnamdi’s name right.
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What about Jon Asamoah…Gaurd from Illinois?
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:17 am
# Raider Dell Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:15 am
Morning Raider Nation!
Wow a brilliant concept last night. Draft a player for a position of need. I havent seen that in Oakland in quite awhile.
Next, OL, and I like Roger Saffold. Our third round pick is important, we must address Dline and find a good two down run stuffer.
Unless we receive more picks in a trade that’s the way it should go today.
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Dude you got a fawkin DELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:18 am
I wont be convinced that Al wants a true nose tackle until the moment we select one. Al likes to get pressure with the front 4, and a guy like Terrence Cody gets zero pressure. I hope somebody in the organization can change his mind about it, but if Al is still 100% in charge, I think we are looking at more active D-lineman that are proficient against the run. I read somewhere that the Raiders were very interested in a DT from the ivy league named David Howard; he runs about 293 lbs. Not exactly the run stuffing type. But then again, Al’s smokescreen has been very strong medicine this year…
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:18 am
2 days before my b-day on dec 19th he has to meet Norco Bob and I in the north endzone section where the visiting team warms up
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Think I might join you guys.
I need some logistics so I can make sure I’m sitting in the same section!
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:19 am
GG Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:17 am
I think Return of Godliness is probably closest…
Fixing run D is primary draft concern, and after getting the MLB the next step is the NT in the 2nd.
That makes the most sense.
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I agree that NT is the need…unfortunately the Raiders will probably move Seymour inside to DT and then call Kelly the NT = more of the same bad run D.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:19 am
Dakota,
the only “reach” per se with regards to O-linemen is the status quo.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:19 am
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:17 am
The Return of Godliness Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:03 am
# edward teach Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:01 am
ROG,
I remember seeing DMac make the New England defense look silly in his rookie year. We put him in space and nobody could handle him. Took your breath away just watching it.
I’m with you; if Hue Jackson has a clue how to use him he can be a serious weapon.
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The teacher has spoken………everyone else listen!!! Bo!!!
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So damn wrong. Calling better plays does NOT cure his butterfingers or his spider leg weakness. Move on from the bust!!
B, next time I’m a`teachin why don’t you get taught…
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Bo I think you are reeling from the fact the Lakers lost last night..its ok man we understand lol
Calling better plays will get the most out of him as it does all players. Get a clue Bo. I think the move to the midwest did you bad. Come on back to Cali or I may send Michael Cage you find you
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:20 am
M,
I hate to say this, but DE Graham who was selected by the Eagled was from Mich.
Damn You Mich!!
The OSU > Mich!!!!!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:20 am
Bri@n
Merry Christmas, your present from Alabama has arrived.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:20 am
# GG Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:17 am
I think Return of Godliness is probably closest…
Fixing run D is primary draft concern, and after getting the MLB the next step is the NT in the 2nd.
That makes the most sense.
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Smart guy here
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:20 am
vegas raider Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:15 am
Great post Charlie!!
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Why, because it started off with I have to agree with Vegas?
LMFAO!
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:21 am
# Raider Dell Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:20 am
Bri@n
Merry Christmas, your present from Alabama has arrived.
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I bow in respect and hope to one day meet the great Dell-fonic man
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:21 am
M Lonetree Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:10 am
Two California Golden Bears in round 1.
USC, ND, OhioSU, Mich = zero
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Ahem. Stifle this erroneousness! You forget Brandon Graham?
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:21 am
One thing for damn sure Michigan stays puttin gout pros………good pros at that…gotta give em credit
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:22 am
Eagles*
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:22 am
Jeremy,
I absolutely see your point about Cody. Maybe I should clarify my stance on Thomas.
Cam Thomas is a nose tackle, and goes about 330. He was coached by Butch Davis at North Carolina, which in my mind is not insignificant. I don’t have any illusions about our nose tackle being primarily a pass rusher, but if he can rush the passer a little bit and still clog the lanes and take up a couple of blockers in the run game I guess I’d value him a little more, that’s all.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:22 am
My oops. Wolverines are such elusive creatures I missed spotting one.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:22 am
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:21 am
M Lonetree Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:10 am
Two California Golden Bears in round 1.
USC, ND, OhioSU, Mich = zero
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Ahem. Stifle this erroneousness! You forget Brandon Graham?
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Yeah just noticed that….what was more important is that the LA contingency cant scream about USC…thats what Lonetree was really aiming at
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:23 am
# edward teach Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:22 am
Jeremy,
I absolutely see your point about Cody. Maybe I should clarify my stance on Thomas.
Cam Thomas is a nose tackle, and goes about 330. He was coached by Butch Davis at North Carolina, which in my mind is not insignificant. I don’t have any illusions about our nose tackle being primarily a pass rusher, but if he can rush the passer a little bit and still clog the lanes and take up a couple of blockers in the run game I guess I’d value him a little more, that’s all.
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Teahc if we didnt get Cody and it was Thomas I’d be fine with that. We need a NT
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:23 am
Bo I think you are reeling from the fact the Lakers lost last night..its ok man we understand lol
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WE aren’t winning shyt this year. If the NBA as a whole didn’t suck so bad, we might be out in rd 1.
Kobe is looks old as dirt.
LayMar Scrotum …. Man I hate that guy!
Can’t wait til we get Lebron this offseason.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:24 am
Trade DMAC for Michael Cage and a vat of activator!
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:24 am
This is on Price. He’s consistently the aggressor and isn’t a guy who can sit into his stance and anchor vs. the run game. He possesses natural power and the length to stonewall blockers and eventually disengage on contact. But his pad level will get a bit upright when he’s trying to get into blocks quickly, and he can be initially jolted off the ball. He needs to do a better job protecting his legs off the snap and can be chopped down on contact. But he is so athletic that he can consistently bounce back up and fight his way toward the ball. Overall, he’s a powerful, explosive interior lineman who can win with his first step and consistently cross the face of opposing linemen. Price is powerful on contact and looks like an impact defensive tackle.
We don’t need him, I want Cody, Joseph, then Thomas in that order. If they are convinced those guys will be available later, I want Saffold, Ducasse, Brown, and Campbell.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:25 am
# BART Bridge Blues Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:18 am
I wont be convinced that Al wants a true nose tackle until the moment we select one. Al likes to get pressure with the front 4, and a guy like Terrence Cody gets zero pressure. I hope somebody in the organization can change his mind about it, but if Al is still 100% in charge, I think we are looking at more active D-lineman that are proficient against the run. I read somewhere that the Raiders were very interested in a DT from the ivy league named David Howard; he runs about 293 lbs. Not exactly the run stuffing type. But then again, Al’s smokescreen has been very strong medicine this year…
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Is it not obvious al is bucking trends? He wants Russell gone. Got rid of Farglass and drafted a MLB at 8 to help stop run. To complete that missing you need a guy who can take on the center and left guard effectively
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:25 am
BART & Dakota….
That’s my reservation too (common-sense not being applied) because Cable admitted the Raiders were after Suh/McCoy or Willams/Okung originally, and took McClain after all those went off the board.
Ie, if Williams was on the board, they would have drafted him, seemingly focusing on fixing the OL, and perhaps we’d be sitting here saying, “Ok, interior linemen in the 2nd makes common-sense”.
So maybe the Raiders are just gonna jump from one position of need to the next depending on the BPA available in their eyes.
Mind you….the Raiders would’ve known that none of Suh, McCoy, Williams or Okung would seriously have lasted to the 8th pick, so might’ve been expecting McClain to be their pick.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:25 am
And give BSJ some credit! I singlehandedly started a BSPN rumor abour dumping McFelldown. You KNOW Mortensen was reading Jerry’s live chat where I went off…
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:25 am
We drafted McClain, we have great talent available in 2nd, and TW and Dell are here. Great Day!!!
Dell!!!!
McClain!!!!
Legalize it!!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:25 am
RaiderDell,
it appears that when you chime in with your thoughts everyone appreciates it. a very honored presence you are.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:25 am
ROG,
In the practical world, I agree 100% that we need to get a DT to help out McClain. However, we are talking Al Davis here. Moreover, he just hired a new OC and I assume the new OC will get a shot at getting his toy too.
Therefore, i say in the 2nd round a lot of Raider fans will be disappointed that we will not take a DT. I think a shocker pick here either at DB or OT. A shocker like Tony Washington Owashu…whatever the spelling.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:25 am
jhill Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:20 am
vegas raider Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:15 am
Great post Charlie!!
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Why, because it started off with I have to agree with Vegas?
LMFAO!
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Well..besides that it spoke of the transition away from Jamarcus Russell. At least the transition from “Jamarcus Russell very overpaid NFL QB”
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:25 am
So should we trade w/ the Donkeys for Quinn or Orton?
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:25 am
Calling better plays will get the most out of him as it does all players.
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Except Russell, right?
Better play calling, better players around him as a result of better play calling ..
Ehhh never mind …
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:26 am
Question to you all. Who stays and who will go.
Morrisson, Howard, Brown, Norris, Nixon, Ekejiuba.
We have as starters Wimbley, McClain, Scott.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:26 am
Mornin, Bo, Jhill, Loantree, O, Dakota, NATION.
Looks like Mike Mitchzell has some company now.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:27 am
# jhill Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:23 am
Bo I think you are reeling from the fact the Lakers lost last night..its ok man we understand lol
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WE aren’t winning shyt this year. If the NBA as a whole didn’t suck so bad, we might be out in rd 1.
Kobe is looks old as dirt.
LayMar Scrotum …. Man I hate that guy!
Can’t wait til we get Lebron this offseason.
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Lakers were lucky to even win it last year against Step n Fetch It aka Dwight Howard. The Magic had no biz in anyone’s finals.
Lakers are done. PG play isnt good enough, bench aint shyt, Kobe has no legs and they missing Ariza…..CAVS will win this
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:27 am
The Return of Godliness Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:21 am
One thing for damn sure Michigan stays puttin gout pros………good pros at that…gotta give em credit
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All those pros and ZERO outright championships since 1948…..
lmao
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:27 am
Is it not obvious al is bucking trends? He wants Russell gone.
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Your delusional, your delusional, quit wasting your time.
Why you so obssessed with Russ, boy you ought to know.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:27 am
Raider Dell Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:26 am
Question to you all. Who stays and who will go.
Morrisson, Howard, Brown, Norris, Nixon, Ekejiuba.
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Howard, Ike and Brown stay.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:28 am
# jhill Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:25 am
Calling better plays will get the most out of him as it does all players.
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Except Russell, right?
Better play calling, better players around him as a result of better play calling ..
Ehhh never mind …
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We are talking about actual football players who want to play football and not party party like a ROCKSTAR…we are talking guys who wont hard not guys who miss team meetings and such…………nice try but that one doesnt work here
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:28 am
ROG,
I’d be fine with Cody as well, especially now that we have his partner playing MLB.
Just trying to be realistic, I guess. Don’t see us going defense two picks in a row with the mess we have in the middle of the o-line.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:28 am
Raider Dell Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:26 am
Question to you all. Who stays and who will go.
Morrisson, Howard, Brown, Norris, Nixon, Ekejiuba.
We have as starters Wimbley, McClain, Scott
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Howard will start 3-4, or 4-3. IMO
If we go 3-4 Morrisson will start also.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:29 am
Dakota with his “outright” BS…pure Wolverine envy there…
Nebraska lost a game in 97, admit we won it already
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:29 am
RD2= MT. CODY
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:29 am
# jhill Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:27 am
Is it not obvious al is bucking trends? He wants Russell gone.
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Your delusional, your delusional, quit wasting your time.
Why you so obssessed with Russ, boy you ought to know.
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Man you gotta move from LA, that smog is damaging a once great brain.
Al knows Russell aint shyt. 290 lbs? Come on Jheezy. I’m into the black power thing too at times but Russell sucks lol
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:30 am
Rams – Price DT
Vikings (trade with Bills or Panthers) Bills – McCoy QB
Bucs – Griffen DE
KC – Lee LB (or CB)
Eagles – Saffold OT
Browns – Cluasen QB
Raiders – Cody DT (Joseph dt, Brown OT)
Please not B Campbell b4 rd 3.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:30 am
# DirtyRaccoon Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:26 am
Mornin, Bo, Jhill, Loantree, O, Dakota, NATION.
Looks like Mike Mitchzell has some company now.
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You damn right! Go across the middle in Oakland now!!! Body bags are coming!!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:31 am
Raider O…
good to see you are in such a good mood, I guess McClain was you first choice..
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:31 am
CODY… CODY… CODY… CODY…
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:31 am
Dell, Teach, Raccoon, and my main man B all in here in the AM!
You KNOW we had a good draft!
Where the hell is RRS?
I’m out folks, see ya at 3 when we draft Toby Gerhardt!
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:31 am
If Cody is gone in the 2nd, we can try to trade down to the mid 2nd and pick up a 3rd or 4th.
That way, the 2nd is Thomas or Joseph.
3rd is Center JD Walton or Tennant
the 4th is Guard John Jerry/Mitch Petrus
extra 3rd/4th can be used on a tackle or corner
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:31 am
I look forward to the Raiders trouncing the Tebow-led Broncos and being able to scream “WHERE’S YOUR GOD NOW?!”
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:31 am
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:29 am
Dakota with his “outright” BS…pure Wolverine envy there…
Nebraska lost a game in 97, admit we won it already
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LOL name the game they lost
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:32 am
Coach on wheels I like the situation.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:32 am
# DirtyRaccoon Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:28 am
Raider Dell Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:26 am
Question to you all. Who stays and who will go.
Morrisson, Howard, Brown, Norris, Nixon, Ekejiuba.
We have as starters Wimbley, McClain, Scott
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Howard will start 3-4, or 4-3. IMO
If we go 3-4 Morrisson will start also.
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I guarantee Morrison has played his last down as a Raider
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:32 am
we need a nose tackle bad no matter what scheme we run, i think we can get an og at the 3rd like a ducasse who is huge, dude dosen’t even fit in his own picture frame.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:33 am
Correction:-
We have as starters Wimbley, McClain, Scott, Groves
Ie, 3-4 base coming.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:33 am
Jimmy Clausen or B Campell in the second, Haynesworth for our 3rth!!!!!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:33 am
Mymistake. But NEB only got the coaches poll vote because Osbourne retired afterward:
Nebraska Head Coach Tom Osborne announced his retirement just prior to the 1998 Orange bowl, capping a remarkable career of success. The #2 Cornhuskers handily defeated the #3 Tennessee Volunteers 42-17, while #1 Michigan defeated #7 Washington State team 21-16. In postgame coverage on the field, Nebraska quarterback Scott Frost openly lobbied Coaches’ Poll voters for support based on performance comparisons between Nebraska and Michigan, also mentioning Osborne’s retirement. The voters apparently agreed, as Nebraska was ranked #1 in the final Coaches’ Poll, while Michigan retained their pre-bowl #1 ranking in the AP Poll
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:33 am
# GG Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:33 am
Correction:-
We have as starters Wimbley, McClain, Scott, Groves
Ie, 3-4 base coming.
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Uh I dont know bout that…..I wouldnt doubt we run hybrid or different sets throughout tho
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:34 am
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:33 am
Mymistake. But NEB only got the coaches poll vote because Osbourne retired afterward:
Nebraska Head Coach Tom Osborne announced his retirement just prior to the 1998 Orange bowl, capping a remarkable career of success. The #2 Cornhuskers handily defeated the #3 Tennessee Volunteers 42-17, while #1 Michigan defeated #7 Washington State team 21-16. In postgame coverage on the field, Nebraska quarterback Scott Frost openly lobbied Coaches’ Poll voters for support based on performance comparisons between Nebraska and Michigan, also mentioning Osborne’s retirement. The voters apparently agreed, as Nebraska was ranked #1 in the final Coaches’ Poll, while Michigan retained their pre-bowl #1 ranking in the AP Poll
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Yeah your mistake…you will be saying that about DMAC when Russell doesnt play ever again
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:35 am
Michigan won the Upper PI AP National Championship in 1997….everyone else recognized Nebraska as the best team.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:35 am
The Return of Godliness Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:30 am
# DirtyRaccoon Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:26 am
Mornin, Bo, Jhill, Loantree, O, Dakota, NATION.
Looks like Mike Mitchzell has some company now.
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You damn right! Go across the middle in Oakland now!!! Body bags are coming!!!
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I am with Henery Lawrence on this one. Mike Mizzelsicht has nutts, and now we have McPAIN to back him up. Morrisson is tuff, so is Branch, but after that who else do we have with TEETH/BITE??
Seymo is A great player, but he is not in the LT, or Ray Lewis mold.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:35 am
# raideredoutL.A. Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:32 am
we need a nose tackle bad no matter what scheme we run, i think we can get an og at the 3rd like a ducasse who is huge, dude dosen’t even fit in his own picture frame.
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Exactly……with this next pick it has to be a NT. Getting a MLB like McClain is great but lets finish the job
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:35 am
Nebraska lucked out against Missouri in 97, in OT. Fluke BS. UM were DA CHAMPS!
AP is only poll that counts anyway.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:35 am
Morrison is tough? Gosh what in a powder puff game with the local sorority chicks?
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:35 am
Black horse “reach” who may slip into 3rd or Raiders could trade up to get low 2nd – Asomoah Guard. Going to more power blocking and this 315 lb guy at RG makes sense.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:36 am
CODY CODY CODY CODY CODY
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:36 am
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:35 am
Nebraska lucked out against Missouri in 97, in OT. Fluke BS. UM were DA CHAMPS!
AP is only poll that counts anyway.
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and Michigan didnt luck out vs Wazzu? Ryan Queef?
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:36 am
I like Colt McCoy but doubt he will be there when we pick unless we trade-up to get him. Not sold on Clausen. If we stay at #39 and don’t move up for McCoy and Cody is still there we have to take him. With Cody and McClain on D that half of the puzzle is fixed. We still need O-line help and will need to get some bodies in the later rounds. LT or C are not completely out of the question in the 3rd round.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:36 am
i wouldn’t hate on an offensive line pick though, but we should convert jr into a rt instead.lol
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:36 am
# inonewordraider Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:36 am
CODY CODY CODY CODY CODY
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Yes
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:37 am
Rockstar isn’t here ’cause he just won the Powerball Lottery. If you click over to MSN’s homepage there is a photo of him.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:37 am
It is another exciting day to be a Raider fan. After reading all these posts, I just have to say I hope we address O Line with our next pick. While I like Saffold, I would be happy with a big body up front to open holes and take pressure off Grads. No QB please! Grads is serviceable and I think we can grab Campbell later. Then, go DL with later picks.
Everyone here in Denver is drunk on Tebow – Crazy. Essentially, Denver traded Marshall for their new WR and Tebow. We dodged a bullet.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:37 am
Guy Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:31 am
If Cody is gone in the 2nd, we can try to trade down to the mid 2nd and pick up a 3rd or 4th.
That way, the 2nd is Thomas or Joseph.
3rd is Center JD Walton or Tennant
the 4th is Guard John Jerry/Mitch Petrus
extra 3rd/4th can be used on a tackle or corner
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Sounds good.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:37 am
Why do you want to draft a DL with our second if we can get Haynesworth for a 3rd?
Please Al make the trade
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:37 am
# raideredoutL.A. Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:36 am
i wouldn’t hate on an offensive line pick though, but we should convert jr into a rt instead.lol
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Covert him into a punching bag in downtown Oakland……….i got first swing
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:38 am
ROG,
For sure we’ll run dual schemes and almost 50:50 too. Just a starting line-up in a 4-3 leaves one of those OLBs out and it doesnt make sense having a 4-3 base of Wimbley-McClain-Scott (Groves not a starter, say) and all of them not coverage OLBs that a 4-3 is more built for.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:38 am
It is a great morning Raccoon.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:39 am
# M Lonetree Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:37 am
Rockstar isn’t here ’cause he just won the Powerball Lottery. If you click over to MSN’s homepage there is a photo of him.
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Is it a redneck with no teeth and a sister/wife on his arm?
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:39 am
If Clausen is there to us when we select our second. Its a no brainer
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:40 am
http://www.nfl.com/draft/story?id=09000d5d817b9656&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true
Round 2 mock, he should switch price with cody, we have enough pass rushing dt’s.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:40 am
i’m on board with whoever thinks if we don’t get a true nt, the mcclain pick is a wash. draft cody or trade for haynesworth.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:40 am
Yeah your mistake…you will be saying that about DMAC when Russell doesnt play ever again
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how does Russell enter into this? If DMAC does a 180 I’ll be happy as anyone. But it wont happen.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:40 am
# GG Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:38 am
ROG,
For sure we’ll run dual schemes and almost 50:50 too. Just a starting line-up in a 4-3 leaves one of those OLBs out and it doesnt make sense having a 4-3 base of Wimbley-McClain-Scott (Groves not a starter, say) and all of them not coverage OLBs that a 4-3 is more built for.
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Scott can cover tho………..but my friend dont you see it? The Raiders bringing the kitchen sink this year. The Blitz will be on in Oakland. I guarantee it
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:41 am
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:40 am
Yeah your mistake…you will be saying that about DMAC when Russell doesnt play ever again
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????
how does Russell enter into this? If DMAC does a 180 I’ll be happy as anyone. But it wont happen.
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Russell enters into this because teams wont play 9 in the box with a real QB thus giving all our RBS more room to work with. Also Russell brings team morale down. He is hated by the people in the stands and inspires nada
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:41 am
Godliness,
http://www.msn.com
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:41 am
LMN,
I started with McClain, but then I switched to Suh.
I would have been happy with:
1- Suh
2- Berry
3- T Williams
4- Okung
5- McClain/ Spoon
6- Graham (Damn you Mich)
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:42 am
M Lonetree Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:37 am
Rockstar isn’t here ’cause he just won the Powerball Lottery. If you click over to MSN’s homepage there is a photo of him.
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LOL, seen dude on the news, f’n hilarious
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:42 am
# raideredoutL.A. Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:40 am
i’m on board with whoever thinks if we don’t get a true nt, the mcclain pick is a wash. draft cody or trade for haynesworth.
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All aboard!
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:42 am
No I can see it, ROG, the kitchen sink will be coming, and a lot of violence with Mitchell in the fold too.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:42 am
B, you only pushing DMAC cuz it rhymes w/ Black?
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:42 am
I’ll be shocked if the ‘Skins are willing to let Haynesworth go for a 3rd-rounder.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:43 am
# M Lonetree Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:41 am
Godliness,
http://www.msn.com
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Ok i was hal right buthe sister/wife is nearby i bet
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:43 am
i gotta agree with AIG and others, in that I dont think we are taking a DT in the 2nd round, unless we trade up with Kirk/Howard. For a few reasons:
1. Defense was the first pick, logically offense should get the 2nd pick, considering they both suck pretty equally.
2. A NT like Cody is NOT an everydown player, not even close. Cody will be out on every obvious passing down, every 3rd down, every time he gets winded. He played in a rotation in College, in the pros his playing time will be even less.
3. A solid O-lineman will be in for every offensive snap, so it stands to reason that they are more valuable.
4. If the team keeps on the BPA path, they are probably looking at Saffold, Asamoah, Campbell, Charles Brown, Vladimir Ducasse and Matt Tennant. One of those guys will be there for sure, whereas Price, Cody and Joseph are the only DT’s worth taking in the 2nd.
If Campbell, Saffold and Asamoah disappear before our pick, then maybe Al takes Cody and acts like it was the pick all along, but I just don’t see Al taking a rotational player over an everydown player.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:43 am
The Return of Godliness Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:32 am
# DirtyRaccoon Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:28 am
Raider Dell Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:26 am
Question to you all. Who stays and who will go.
Morrisson, Howard, Brown, Norris, Nixon, Ekejiuba.
We have as starters Wimbley, McClain, Scott
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Howard will start 3-4, or 4-3. IMO
If we go 3-4 Morrisson will start also.
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I guarantee Morrison has played his last down as a Raider
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If you knew Morrission you would know what I mean. If he were on a team like the early 200’s Ravens his true player personality would come out. I promis you the man can wreek havac when he wants to. I think it is just we have souronded him with too many puzzies with speed. I think Al Davis, and Marsh know this.
If we do not put some NASTY AZZ HOLES next to McPAIN, he too will fall victim to the “guilty PUZZY by association”
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:43 am
r8eray Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:12 am
I prefer Cody…don’t get me wrong! In this order..
1. Cody
2. Campbell
3. Price
4. Clausen
5. Saffold
6. Houston
7. Dunlap
8. Gerhart
9. McCluster
10. Cox
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:43 am
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:42 am
B, you only pushing DMAC cuz it rhymes w/ Black?
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Yeah I call him DBlack for the Nation of Islam and the Black Panthers you jive honkey lol
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:43 am
Clausen would start immediately over any of our current QBs.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:44 am
The Return of Godliness Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:40 am
# GG Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:38 am
ROG,
For sure we’ll run dual schemes and almost 50:50 too. Just a starting line-up in a 4-3 leaves one of those OLBs out and it doesnt make sense having a 4-3 base of Wimbley-McClain-Scott (Groves not a starter, say) and all of them not coverage OLBs that a 4-3 is more built for.
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Scott can cover tho………..but my friend dont you see it? The Raiders bringing the kitchen sink this year. The Blitz will be on in Oakland. I guarantee it
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I think you are right and hoper we become the same aggressive type of D that the Eagles bring. I would rather give up a big play thatn have the opponents drive the length of the field to demoralize us. I think our D as it stands gives us enough flexibility to do so. I know it is not a sexy pick, but we need O Line help in Rd 2 and then nothin but O and D line help the rest of the draft. Haynesworth would be awesome but with the character ‘direction’, I am not thinking it will happen.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:44 am
# DirtyRaccoon Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:43 am
The Return of Godliness Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:32 am
# DirtyRaccoon Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:28 am
Raider Dell Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:26 am
Question to you all. Who stays and who will go.
Morrisson, Howard, Brown, Norris, Nixon, Ekejiuba.
We have as starters Wimbley, McClain, Scott
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Howard will start 3-4, or 4-3. IMO
If we go 3-4 Morrisson will start also.
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I guarantee Morrison has played his last down as a Raider
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If you knew Morrission you would know what I mean. If he were on a team like the early 200’s Ravens his true player personality would come out. I promis you the man can wreek havac when he wants to. I think it is just we have souronded him with too many puzzies with speed. I think Al Davis, and Marsh know this.
If we do not put some NASTY AZZ HOLES next to McPAIN, he too will fall victim to the “guilty PUZZY by association”
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Kirk is soft and cant make plays period. He is more concerned about tweet on the latest Fashion trends…..suspect
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:44 am
the thing that makes me think we won’t draft cody is that mcclain stated that the raiders worked he and kareem jackson out only last week
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:45 am
From Bill Williamson, ESPN. Some love for a change.
Don’t be surprised if Oakland sends middle linebacker Kirk Morrison packing soon as a result of its terrific selection of Alabama’s Rolando McClain at No. 8. Oakland coach Tom Cable said Morrison is now “depth.” However, he is due to make more than $2 million this year. Unless Morrison takes a big paycut, I could see the team parting ways with him.
“terrific selection”
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:45 am
# Denver Paul Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:44 am
The Return of Godliness Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:40 am
# GG Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:38 am
ROG,
For sure we’ll run dual schemes and almost 50:50 too. Just a starting line-up in a 4-3 leaves one of those OLBs out and it doesnt make sense having a 4-3 base of Wimbley-McClain-Scott (Groves not a starter, say) and all of them not coverage OLBs that a 4-3 is more built for.
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Scott can cover tho………..but my friend dont you see it? The Raiders bringing the kitchen sink this year. The Blitz will be on in Oakland. I guarantee it
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I think you are right and hoper we become the same aggressive type of D that the Eagles bring. I would rather give up a big play thatn have the opponents drive the length of the field to demoralize us. I think our D as it stands gives us enough flexibility to do so. I know it is not a sexy pick, but we need O Line help in Rd 2 and then nothin but O and D line help the rest of the draft. Haynesworth would be awesome but with the character ‘direction’, I am not thinking it will happen.
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DP you and I are on the same page
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:45 am
I think DMac can still have a Reggie Bush-like effect if used properly. He might not be able to slam into the defensive line and keep going, but he’s a player you can’t just leave a linebacker on. If we can actually get the running going with Bush (and maybe LeGarrette Blount?) it could be reminiscent of the Saints’ running backs last season.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:45 am
Why do you guys want Price? It would be like starting Warren and Kelly all over again.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:46 am
# raideredoutL.A. Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:44 am
the thing that makes me think we won’t draft cody is that mcclain stated that the raiders worked he and kareem jackson out only last week
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Raiders have done that before tho
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:46 am
# Guy Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:45 am
Why do you guys want Price? It would be like starting Warren and Kelly all over again.
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Yup you dont have a run stuffer that can take on the double team from the C and LG
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:46 am
Kirk is soft and cant make plays period. He is more concerned about tweet on the latest Fashion trends…..suspect
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And DMAC just fixes on pits and pimp rides…suspect.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:47 am
Dakota – You think Claussen with no O Line help makes us better than Grads or Campbell with a solid 2nd round O line help?
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:47 am
Bringing pressure isn’t the problem. In the system the Raiders run, if the opposing offense is leaving blockers in, then pass rushers are coming (this is how the ‘Skins destroyed us last season).
The problem is that our defense had no gap discipline whatsoever, which meant that any decent one-cut runner could find a lane and take it to the house.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:47 am
# YoungAmerican Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:45 am
I think DMac can still have a Reggie Bush-like effect if used properly. He might not be able to slam into the defensive line and keep going, but he’s a player you can’t just leave a linebacker on. If we can actually get the running going with Bush (and maybe LeGarrette Blount?) it could be reminiscent of the Saints’ running backs last season.
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Yup i agree, but I’d get Dexter Mccluster as the 3rd RB. Raiders need a scatback type of smallish RB. We need all our RBs to bring something different to table
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:48 am
My first impression is of the Raiders defense is no more straight forward scheme with no disguise of coverages. What I mean is cover 1 was played 90% of the time with one deep safety, and mixed zone coverages were played based on down and distance.
The Raiders had their base defense depending on the other teams personnelThe defense played sometimes with their linebackes zone or man. My question earlier above was what linebackrs stays, based on the most recent players we have. Will our defense mix more scheme or still play mostly man. Also you must include Mitchell as a hybrid/ linebacker safety on the field. His strengths are close to the line of scrimmage and can cover if need be. Mitchell is in the mix.
Marshall the D-coordinator has convinced the man(davis) to play a hybrid defense, similar to NE played a few years back. The down and distance didn’t dictate who played, the personnel stayed with a consistent plan throughout the game and the Qb never knew who was playing cover or zone or where the blitz was coming from.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:48 am
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:46 am
Kirk is soft and cant make plays period. He is more concerned about tweet on the latest Fashion trends…..suspect
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And DMAC just fixes on pits and pimp rides…suspect.
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Maybe suspect of being a southern dummy but not a queer like Kirk
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:48 am
LOLOLOL CLausen = Quinn. ND QBs are trash.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:48 am
Price is not a “need” player. He is a gap shooter. Kelly, Warren (departed), and so on are gap shooters. We need a big guy. Too many mocks think we need a DT without understanding the kind of DT we need.
Cody will be there I’m pretty certain. If he gets by the Rams, he’s there for us.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:49 am
# YoungAmerican Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:47 am
Bringing pressure isn’t the problem. In the system the Raiders run, if the opposing offense is leaving blockers in, then pass rushers are coming (this is how the ‘Skins destroyed us last season).
The problem is that our defense had no gap discipline whatsoever, which meant that any decent one-cut runner could find a lane and take it to the house.
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And when that runner cut back guess who is suppose to rock him? The MLB!!! That why Kirk gotta go
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:49 am
Forget Tebow. The real news in Donkieland is here, just click the first link:
http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&aq=1&oq=jack+tenorm&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4SUNA_enUS223US227&q=jack+tenorman+denver+broncos
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:49 am
Maybe suspect of being a southern dummy but not a queer like Kirk
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Captain Quirk to the niners for a 5th rounder?
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:50 am
I think Cam Thomas is a guy that would give the Raiders enough versatility to run a 4-3 base with 3-4 looks. He’s big guy who’s hard to move, which will help us clog up the inside running lanes, and allow our linebackers to come up and make plays.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:50 am
Can you imagine the QB meetings in Denver………
Kyle Orton will be yelling “Tim and Brady stop fondling each other, we got a game Sunday pay attention!”
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:50 am
And when that runner cut back guess who is suppose to rock him? The MLB!!! That why Kirk gotta go
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Exactly. I like the guy, but he’s not the answer for the Raiders.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:51 am
Yo
LMAO M Lontree!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:51 am
# Raider Dell Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:48 am
My first impression is of the Raiders defense is no more straight forward scheme with no disguise of coverages. What I mean is cover 1 was played 90% of the time with one deep safety, and mixed zone coverages were played based on down and distance.
The Raiders had their base defense depending on the other teams personnelThe defense played sometimes with their linebackes zone or man. My question earlier above was what linebackrs stays, based on the most recent players we have. Will our defense mix more scheme or still play mostly man. Also you must include Mitchell as a hybrid/ linebacker safety on the field. His strengths are close to the line of scrimmage and can cover if need be. Mitchell is in the mix.
Marshall the D-coordinator has convinced the man(davis) to play a hybrid defense, similar to NE played a few years back. The down and distance didn’t dictate who played, the personnel stayed with a consistent plan throughout the game and the Qb never knew who was playing cover or zone or where the blitz was coming from.
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Wow. And you see why this guy here is the man? Great post and no rebuttal here
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:52 am
To keep up with Tebow, Quinn will start wearing eyeblacks that say:
“I roll with the Pope”
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:52 am
Yep lots of very solid DT’s left Big Al….lets get 1!
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:52 am
Raider O
keep on studying hard and play hard as well.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:52 am
# YoungAmerican Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:50 am
I think Cam Thomas is a guy that would give the Raiders enough versatility to run a 4-3 base with 3-4 looks. He’s big guy who’s hard to move, which will help us clog up the inside running lanes, and allow our linebackers to come up and make plays.
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Hey he is a NT….hey its what we need. I want Cody first but Thomas played under a pro coach for a few years so I’m down
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:52 am
Yall got Morrisson wrong. Put him in a 3-4 with McPain, and CODY, and you will see what I mean. Dude can be a BASTEERD!
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:52 am
Denver Paul Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:47 am
Dakota – You think Claussen with no O Line help makes us better than Grads or Campbell with a solid 2nd round O line help?
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Long-term certainly Clausen should be the pick. Next season without any o-line help? Hard to say…if we picked up a G, Newhouse, or C, say JD Walton C, Baylor in round 3 it would at least help.
QB is a position of need whether or not Al admits it at this point.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:53 am
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:52 am
To keep up with Tebow, Quinn will start wearing eyeblacks that say:
“I roll with the Pope”
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Tebow and Quinn will wears shirts that say “Dave Kopay is MY Hero”
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:53 am
I am sure I am in the minority, but I like Morrison and Thomas as depth. I would not trade them for anything worse than a 3rd. I agree we need more help on D line and that would make them both better. Nothing in this draft from here on out except trenches on both sides of the ball.
Trade down, move up, I don’t care but get us back to dominating the line of scrimmage. The rest of the ‘problems’ with Morrison, Howard, D Mac, Grads or Campbell will be solved.
But, even the best O line can’t help JaBustaGut! He is gone.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:53 am
cody may be a 2down player but i’d rather have 3rd and longs than continueous 1st downs or 3rd and shorts. we need a SPACE-EATER
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:53 am
I roll ‘em 4 the pope
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:54 am
# DirtyRaccoon Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:52 am
Yall got Morrisson wrong. Put him in a 3-4 with McPain, and CODY, and you will see what I mean. Dude can be a BASTEERD!
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Dirty, Kirk is gone man. Get over it buddy. you will see its much better for the Raiders. Guy is soft as medicated cotton
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:54 am
Yes! Cody Thomas and Joseph, I know im being repetitive but some of you just don’t get it. I would also trade down to like 20ish if Cody isn’t there and pick up Thomas/Joseph there and try to get like an extra 3rd or 4th.
Maybe we trade down to the eagles at 23 in the 2nd and throw in morrison, they need a MLB and they prefer the faster guys. I think they’d give us a 3rd for sure. But only if Cody isn’t available.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:54 am
# 4evaRaider Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:53 am
I roll ‘em 4 the pope
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Pope says dont roll out nada unless its 10 yr old boys
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:55 am
# raideredoutL.A. Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:53 am
cody may be a 2down player but i’d rather have 3rd and longs than continueous 1st downs or 3rd and shorts. we need a SPACE-EATER
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Exactly…me and my grandfather were discussing that very thing early this morning….if you look at NFL teams on 3rd and longs a sub comes in for the NT for better pass rushing
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:55 am
4evaRaider Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:53 am
I roll ‘em 4 the pope
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Marquez Pope?
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:56 am
Rams-gotta beleive they’re going Oline Saffold or Cambell
Vikes-gotta beleive they’re getting a qb Clausen or Mccoy
KC-gotta beleive they’re getting Cody to anchor their 3-4
So w/ Saffold, Clausen and Cody gone who should we get? Campbell
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:56 am
Oh you guys said pope not dope my bad! lol
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:56 am
?
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:56 am
# Guy Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:54 am
Yes! Cody Thomas and Joseph, I know im being repetitive but some of you just don’t get it. I would also trade down to like 20ish if Cody isn’t there and pick up Thomas/Joseph there and try to get like an extra 3rd or 4th.
Maybe we trade down to the eagles at 23 in the 2nd and throw in morrison, they need a MLB and they prefer the faster guys. I think they’d give us a 3rd for sure. But only if Cody isn’t available.
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you want cody…so therefore you make alot of sense
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:56 am
# DirtyRaccoon Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:52 am
Yall got Morrisson wrong. Put him in a 3-4 with McPain, and CODY, and you will see what I mean. Dude can be a BASTEERD!
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I think that would certainly be an option (although he might be asked to restructure his contract? How much is Al even paying him?).
But even then, is he any more of an inside linebacker than Thomas Howard? Or Ricky Brown, for that matter? From what I’ve heard, Morrison has been playing out of position for us for a while now.
Howard is better than Morrison in coverage, maybe Marshall puts him on the inside for 3-4 looks?
I don’t think we’ll get rid of both Howard and Morrison (unless we’re able to trade one or both of them). At that point it’s up to the coaching staff as to who gives them better depth for different defensive looks.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:56 am
sure
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:56 am
No, KC is going to get an OT.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:56 am
Dakota Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:52 am
Denver Paul Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:47 am
Dakota – You think Claussen with no O Line help makes us better than Grads or Campbell with a solid 2nd round O line help?
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Long-term certainly Clausen should be the pick. Next season without any o-line help? Hard to say…if we picked up a G, Newhouse, or C, say JD Walton C, Baylor in round 3 it would at least help.
QB is a position of need whether or not Al admits it at this point.
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I am always afraid of drafting QB’s – Claussen did not show well in Grudens QB camp. While I hope we do not go there, I would prefer Colt than Claussen. I thought Gruden liked McCoy better as well.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:56 am
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:55 am
4evaRaider Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:53 am
I roll ‘em 4 the pope
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Marquez Pope?
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DONT YOU EVER SAY THAT FUKIN NAME AGAIN!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:57 am
[...] Raiders jawbreaker/coach Tom Cable wasn’t so tough in his post-pick press conference Thursday night. After the Raiders selected Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain with the eighth pick, Cable said this: [...]
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:57 am
# Guy Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:56 am
No, KC is going to get an OT.
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As it stands right now…KC is only threat to stopping us from getting Mt Cody
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:57 am
Dakota Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:52 am
Denver Paul Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:47 am
Dakota – You think Claussen with no O Line help makes us better than Grads or Campbell with a solid 2nd round O line help?
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Long-term certainly Clausen should be the pick. Next season without any o-line help? Hard to say…if we picked up a G, Newhouse, or C, say JD Walton C, Baylor in round 3 it would at least help.
QB is a position of need whether or not Al admits it at this point.
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Let’s face it.
There is no you can win in the NFL without a very good QB. That’s a fact.
Get Clausen and fill the other holes later.
You can let the other QB’s get pounded while Clausen sits on the bench for a year.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:59 am
# M Lonetree Says:
Rockstar isn’t here ’cause he just won the Powerball Lottery. If you click over to MSN’s homepage there is a photo of him.
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So that’s why he’s not here. At least he has his priorities straight! LOL
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:59 am
Can you guys imagine our Dline with Cody?
Shaughnessy should be RDE Cody NT Kelly UT and Seymour LDE…………..man we would be awesome with Desmond Bryant,William Joseph,and Jay Richardson rotating in…recipe for success
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:00 am
I have seen where some of you consistently have commented that Seymour will be kicked inside on defense. Trust me that will not happen. Seymour will occupy the RDE and go inside on certain team matchups. Seymour strength is to seal off the open side of the field, occupy two blockers (tight end, tackle) and disrupt the offense from the RDE.
Think about it the open side(right defense) is where Seymour and Nnamdi occupy with Trevor Scott.
Close of that part and you restrict a team to go middle or right, then you place a teams offense to not be scheme diverse only situational middle or right.
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:00 am
# NorthernD Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:57 am
Dakota Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:52 am
Denver Paul Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:47 am
Dakota – You think Claussen with no O Line help makes us better than Grads or Campbell with a solid 2nd round O line help?
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Long-term certainly Clausen should be the pick. Next season without any o-line help? Hard to say…if we picked up a G, Newhouse, or C, say JD Walton C, Baylor in round 3 it would at least help.
QB is a position of need whether or not Al admits it at this point.
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Let’s face it.
There is no you can win in the NFL without a very good QB. That’s a fact.
Get Clausen and fill the other holes later.
You can let the other QB’s get pounded while Clausen sits on the bench for a year.
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Naw I’m not content with another year not winning the division…..i want to win this year….TRADE FOR JASON CAMPBELL
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:00 am
have a great day Nation….
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April 23rd, 2010 at 10:00 am
Yeah, but I would want a trade down with Philly if we can’t get Cody. To get them to throw in a 3rd if they don’t initially, Al should offer Kirk. Philly seems to like faster linebackers and they need MLB help.
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:00 am
4eva knows whats up
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:01 am
If Clausen is there when we pick, you absolutely pick him, and than get on the phone immediately and start trying to get something for him.
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:01 am
The Return of Godliness Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:57 am
# Guy Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:56 am
No, KC is going to get an OT.
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As it stands right now…KC is only threat to stopping us from getting Mt Cody
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St Louis
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:01 am
Donkeys are gonna suck KC is on the rise Chargers still tough, we can’t blow this next pick
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:01 am
The Return of Godliness Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:53 am
As the great one has been saying this draft will suck unless you get McClain and Cody…….we half way there……….but Russell gotta go
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haha..the great one? listen here lil bro, i had this pick a whole season before you..i knew the raiders needed McClain in the middle of the collegiate season last year..dont mean to knock you, but come on, didnt take a genius to see what we needed on defense. now all we need is a MOUNTAIN, in the middle..i smell the cody pick coming, which i also when i found out that he was projected togo in round 2..alot of good players that people thought would be gone are still on the board..so if he falls to us it would a dream draft, two players to plug up the middle, who already have chemistry..i just hope Al can resist the other talent on the board, cuz i can barely do so. i mean how could you not when you got a potential replacement for JaFatass..Clausen has great value in the second round at no.8..we’ll see what happens..
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:01 am
Colt better than Clausen? LMAO
Clausen fell because none of the teams had a need for a QB in the bottom half of the first round…same reason Rodgers fell a few years back. Clausen will be a solid NFL QB….something we have not had here since Gannon. Getting him in the second round = no risk.
If we don’t get him I hope he goes to the Viqueens. Perfect situation for him.
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:02 am
The Return of Godliness Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:59 am
Can you guys imagine our Dline with Cody?
Shaughnessy should be RDE Cody NT Kelly UT and Seymour LDE…………..man we would be awesome with Desmond Bryant,William Joseph,and Jay Richardson rotating in…recipe for success
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with the speed of scott and wimbley coming from the outside. damn!
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:02 am
DONT YOU EVER SAY THAT FUKIN NAME AGAIN!!
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Stop yellin, Schweigert!
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:02 am
# Raider Dell Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:00 am
I have seen where some of you consistently have commented that Seymour will be kicked inside on defense. Trust me that will not happen. Seymour will occupy the RDE and go inside on certain team matchups. Seymour strength is to seal off the open side of the field, occupy two blockers (tight end, tackle) and disrupt the offense from the RDE.
Think about it the open side(right defense) is where Seymour and Nnamdi occupy with Trevor Scott.
Close of that part and you restrict a team to go middle or right, then you place a teams offense to not be scheme diverse only situational middle or right.
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More than likely but i think we would be better served having Seymour as LDE. Look at the league…the smaller DE on the line is the RDE…he is generally quicker and can beat a LT around the edge. Seymour is a power type of guy. We need him to go against the RT
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:02 am
Take care of them teefers rrs!
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:03 am
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:02 am
DONT YOU EVER SAY THAT FUKIN NAME AGAIN!!
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Stop yellin, Schweigert!
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Schweigert? Man Bo you must wanna fight now lol
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:03 am
# raideredoutL.A. Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:02 am
The Return of Godliness Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:59 am
Can you guys imagine our Dline with Cody?
Shaughnessy should be RDE Cody NT Kelly UT and Seymour LDE…………..man we would be awesome with Desmond Bryant,William Joseph,and Jay Richardson rotating in…recipe for success
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with the speed of scott and wimbley coming from the outside. damn!
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Knawimean?
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:03 am
Dell is spot-on. Seymour will slide inside occasionally, but he will be at RDE and funneling things in to our All-American LB to clean-up.
You know the guy who can’t wait to hit things. The only thing Kirk can’t wait to hit is the mall.
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:05 am
Morning Nation
I’m Geeked and Tickled!!!!!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:05 am
5 hrs left.
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:06 am
# RoCkwiThDaRaideR408 Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:01 am
The Return of Godliness Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:53 am
As the great one has been saying this draft will suck unless you get McClain and Cody…….we half way there……….but Russell gotta go
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haha..the great one? listen here lil bro, i had this pick a whole season before you..i knew the raiders needed McClain in the middle of the collegiate season last year..dont mean to knock you, but come on, didnt take a genius to see what we needed on defense. now all we need is a MOUNTAIN, in the middle..i smell the cody pick coming, which i also when i found out that he was projected togo in round 2..alot of good players that people thought would be gone are still on the board..so if he falls to us it would a dream draft, two players to plug up the middle, who already have chemistry..i just hope Al can resist the other talent on the board, cuz i can barely do so. i mean how could you not when you got a potential replacement for JaFatass..Clausen has great value in the second round at no.8..we’ll see what happens..
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LOL new guy………..sorry I wanted McClain a long time ago. i wanted a MLB last year named Rey Maualuga so try again newbie. I been wanting a real MLB since Bierkert…as for the cody thing you can ask many others in here…I WANTED cody more than anyone else in this draft including MCCLAIN…..spare the lil bro shyt
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:07 am
More than likely but i think we would be better served having Seymour as LDE. Look at the league…the smaller DE on the line is the RDE…he is generally quicker and can beat a LT around the edge. Seymour is a power type of guy. We need him to go against the RT
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Bri@n,
I have no disagreement with your analysis why to LDE. My only disagrement with you is the weak side or open side of the field has been our weak spot for a long time. I believe Shaughnessey can handle the LDE. I was impressed with his play last year and he is just as physical or strong as Seymour.
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:07 am
Dakota – Watch McCoy get selected tonight before Claussen…..Claussen has the deer in the headlight and listen to Young and Gruden talk about these guys when they do get picked. While those two never agree on anything, I’ll bet they rave more over McCoy than Claussen. Kiper has sold everyone on Claussen and I think he is over rated. All McCoy has done is WIN!
With that epiphany, we have two thirds of our current roster in D Line and LB’s. Let’s take the best O – Line talent available for the next two rounds….
Peace!
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:07 am
KC could pick cody, but they wont, they need a reciever to pair up with bowe..i think Benn could be the pick there..trading down should not be considered, the talent drop off after the first half of the 2nd round is crazy..
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:07 am
THINK UPGRADE folks.
A QB may MAY slightly upgrade us. Of course JR, frye and Boller were all 1st rd QBs so Claussen is no “lock”. We have ZERO run stuffing DTs. Cody, Joseph, Thomas – huge upgrade.
We have 3 Guards on the roster. Carlisle starting – huge need.
We are hoping Barnes or Walker come on at RT and Satele magiclly stays healthy at Center.
The best way to upgrade your team is upgrade your weakest spots first. Factor in value and viola…
NT in 2nd
OL 3rd
OL 3rd again
Claussen behind Carlisle worse than Grads behind Asomoah
McClain behind Cody MAJOR upgrade
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:07 am
Dell,
I’m studying hard. I played hard, and now is the time to focus on studies & business.
I will play hard in a few years, if My plans work and they usually do. lol
I’m the Lion King, and I can do anything!
Legalize it!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:07 am
# vegas raider Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:03 am
Dell is spot-on. Seymour will slide inside occasionally, but he will be at RDE and funneling things in to our All-American LB to clean-up.
You know the guy who can’t wait to hit things. The only thing Kirk can’t wait to hit is the mall.
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Yeah Dell is rather right usually…..i just dont want Seymour at RDE. I mean elite LTs are paid to stop speed rushers and Jhill’s boy Matt Shaugnessy should be given that chance since he is about 260 lbs
Yeah Kirk is a diva
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:08 am
trading a 3rd for Wimbley and a 5th for Groves (not giving up too much) drafting a MLB whose best quality is his leadership @8 sounds pretty damn un-Al-Davis like, is he letting someone else influence him?
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:08 am
I was hoping the Eagles would take a look at Thomas Howard, but they just traded for Ernie Sims and drafted Brandon Graham. Oh well.
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:09 am
# Raider Dell Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:07 am
More than likely but i think we would be better served having Seymour as LDE. Look at the league…the smaller DE on the line is the RDE…he is generally quicker and can beat a LT around the edge. Seymour is a power type of guy. We need him to go against the RT
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Bri@n,
I have no disagreement with your analysis why to LDE. My only disagrement with you is the weak side or open side of the field has been our weak spot for a long time. I believe Shaughnessey can handle the LDE. I was impressed with his play last year and he is just as physical or strong as Seymour.
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Yeah but think about it…the weakside will now have not as many issues due to the fact we got more beef with Scott as WLB and then Cody/Thomas/Joseph plays next to RDE…dont forget McClain’s instincts to clean shyt up
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:10 am
Coach on Wheels Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:07 am
THINK UPGRADE folks.
A QB may MAY slightly upgrade us. Of course JR, frye and Boller were all 1st rd QBs so Claussen is no “lock”. We have ZERO run stuffing DTs. Cody, Joseph, Thomas – huge upgrade.
We have 3 Guards on the roster. Carlisle starting – huge need.
We are hoping Barnes or Walker come on at RT and Satele magiclly stays healthy at Center.
The best way to upgrade your team is upgrade your weakest spots first. Factor in value and viola…
NT in 2nd
OL 3rd
OL 3rd again
Claussen behind Carlisle worse than Grads behind Asomoah
McClain behind Cody MAJOR upgrade
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Right on Coach although I would prefer O Line first. I can live with this. Just no skill players at any point in this draft………..Nothing but the trenches.
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:10 am
Coach on Wheels Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:07 am
NT in 2nd
OL 3rd
OL 3rd again
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good idea, but we only got 1 3rd
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:10 am
# Coach on Wheels Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:07 am
THINK UPGRADE folks.
A QB may MAY slightly upgrade us. Of course JR, frye and Boller were all 1st rd QBs so Claussen is no “lock”. We have ZERO run stuffing DTs. Cody, Joseph, Thomas – huge upgrade.
We have 3 Guards on the roster. Carlisle starting – huge need.
We are hoping Barnes or Walker come on at RT and Satele magiclly stays healthy at Center.
The best way to upgrade your team is upgrade your weakest spots first. Factor in value and viola…
NT in 2nd
OL 3rd
OL 3rd again
Claussen behind Carlisle worse than Grads behind Asomoah
McClain behind Cody MAJOR upgrade
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Good stuff
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:10 am
Bri@n,
Take one third of the field away with Seymour, Scott, Nnamdi and you restrict how the offense attacks your defense. McClain will be able to go side line to sideline with few restrictions. This added bulk and speed along with Wimbley creates a team defense to funnel everything to the other two thirds of the field.
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:11 am
DMAC, whatever tickles your pickle!
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:12 am
# inonewordraider Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:08 am
trading a 3rd for Wimbley and a 5th for Groves (not giving up too much) drafting a MLB whose best quality is his leadership @8 sounds pretty damn un-Al-Davis like, is he letting someone else influence him?
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Great question………..something is up in Raider land….Al wants to win now dammit and he may have humbled himself. We wont truly know until russell is sent packing
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:12 am
Norco Bob just hit me up…….says he will wear a Satan costume for Tim Tebow Dec 19th lol…bob rules!
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:12 am
toby gerhart?
dan price?
cam thomas?
still there?
like em more than cody…who would only be on the field for limited time due to his japottamus like belly.
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:13 am
I am not sold on McClain, but at least he is a football player and not a track star. He will not be a game-changing MLB, and according to Casserly he doesn’t shed blocks well…exactly like Morrison….and with the Raiders there will always be someone putting a helmet on him on running plays because we don’t have a true NT teams have to worry about, so that could still be a major problem with the MLB position.
Hopefully, his leadership and football IQ make him a better player than Morrison.
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:13 am
Dakota,
You would be happy with us taking Clausen in the 2nd? I love my ND guys, but even I can admit that Clausen’s stats were very inflated from quick outs to Floyd and his flaws were hidden by Golden Tate’s amazing body control and hands. I want to believe that he can come into this league and start immediately but, deep down I am not sure that he can make the throws.
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:14 am
while I’m at it, however that Darren McFadden thing came out that’s ridiculous. Because there’s no way. I don’t know how it came out, I don’t get it, I don’t understand it, but there’s no way Darren McFadden was ever going to be traded from this football team. So no and no.
-Tom Cable
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I’m sure BSJ loved this comment!
LOL
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:14 am
Great question………..something is up in Raider land….Al wants to win now dammit and he may have humbled himself. We wont truly know until russell is sent packing
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I was actually thinking the same thing last night. Did the coaches actually get Al to agree he needed some help or do you think there is a chance that a Scott McCullogh or other personnel guy has found his way to Al’s head?
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:14 am
I think St Louis takes WR Golden Tate and KC takes OT Saffold or Charles Brown so I think we are good for Cody.
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:14 am
# Raider Dell Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:10 am
Bri@n,
Take one third of the field away with Seymour, Scott, Nnamdi and you restrict how the offense attacks your defense. McClain will be able to go side line to sideline with few restrictions. This added bulk and speed along with Wimbley creates a team defense to funnel everything to the other two thirds of the field.
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Yep hopefully this is the plan by defense….Dell i honestly believe we will blitz more than usual this year. wimbley was brought on to help pass rush and scott is an athletic freak with good pass rushing skills. I expect a ruff n tuff unit in 2010
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:15 am
Bri@n
Norco get banned. I haven’t been around much just havent seen him comment in here lately.
I always got Norco’s back, we in the 408 always stay together.
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:15 am
When we need the speed-rush (3rd and longs) Seymour will more than likely slide inside or over to LDE, and they will have Scott, Wimbley or Groves over there rushing the passer.
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:15 am
i think we might take a look at the flacco-like qb kafka in the 4th if he’s there
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:16 am
Terrence Cody
Charles Brown
Rodger Saffold
Vladimir Ducasse
Jon Asamoah
J.D. Walton
Ciron Black
Cam Thomas
get one of these hogs and let’s get ready to rumble !!
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:16 am
# saladfingerz Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:12 am
toby gerhart?
dan price?
cam thomas?
still there?
like em more than cody…who would only be on the field for limited time due to his japottamus like belly.
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Super trippin buddy
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:16 am
LOL new guy………..sorry I wanted McClain a long time ago. i wanted a MLB last year named Rey Maualuga so try again newbie. I been wanting a real MLB since Bierkert…as for the cody thing you can ask many others in here…I WANTED cody more than anyone else in this draft including MCCLAIN…..spare the lil bro shyt
=======================================================haha..silly duck..i wanted a MLB since Pat Willis came out, and im on board with you when you say we havent had a real MLB since Biekert, but at the same time any raider fan who is a REAL raider fan knows this..cody more than McClain?haaaaaaaaaahaha..ur smoking rocks yo, i mean dont get me wrong, i want Cody..Iv been wanting cody, SINCE LAST YEAR, (had to throw that in there) but McClain was the first piece of the puzzle..LiL Bro…get it right..Cody in the first? thats y he still on the board..
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:16 am
What happened to other other 3rd? Groves? hmm
Denver, I liked williams or okung 1st. I say DT first only because when I look at the board I think the best DTs are gone by 3rd but the OL dropoff is not as dramatic.
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:16 am
3. Raiders: We liked the Rolondo McClain pick. It made sense and filled a need. Taking Clausen would make a lot of sense too. Too much sense to happen?
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:17 am
# Raider Dell Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:15 am
Bri@n
Norco get banned. I haven’t been around much just havent seen him comment in here lately.
I always got Norco’s back, we in the 408 always stay together.
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Naw Norco isnt banned. Norco is kicking it man. Its the spring ya know.
Yeah u 408 guys are solid IMO…..glad to see Santa Clara bout to say no to the 49ers
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:17 am
1 (33) Rams
2 (34) Vikings (From Lions)
3 (35) Buccaneers
4 (36) Chiefs
5 (37) Eagles (From Redskins)
6 (38) Browns
any Round 2 mocks I missed?
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:17 am
BART Bridge Blues Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:13 am
Dakota,
You would be happy with us taking Clausen in the 2nd? I love my ND guys, but even I can admit that Clausen’s stats were very inflated from quick outs to Floyd and his flaws were hidden by Golden Tate’s amazing body control and hands. I want to believe that he can come into this league and start immediately but, deep down I am not sure that he can make the throws.
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dude, 95% of notre dame guys are over-rated
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:18 am
Dell bob was on yesterday
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:18 am
Dakota,
How’s the family young man. Back to you not excited about Mcclain. The need was definetly there, this organization very rarely drafts for position. This time a need was identified.
Also if yu listen to Cable presser he intimated, they wanted those top two LT’s and were gone so they followed a plan and picked their next position of need.
They will find a DT, I think through FA.
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:18 am
will the Vikings, Chiefs or Browns go after Clausen?
think the Bills trade up from #41 ?
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:19 am
just heard Lombardi say that we might be picking another LB..Sean lee from Penn state to be exact, are we switching to 3-4? could this be true?lol..im fukkn stokked with that idea. i mean i like cody, but switching to a 3-4 with 2 stud MLB’s like Sean and Rolando, that is truly exciting..
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:20 am
We already have 4 QB’s on the roster. I can’t see taking one in the draft until the later rounds, so they can waive him and put him on the practice squad.
Boller, Bruce, Charlie, Russell. One is getting cut. Draft a QB in the first 4 rounds, and you will have to release another.
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:20 am
Coach on Wheels Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:16 am
What happened to other other 3rd? Groves? hmm
Denver, I liked williams or okung 1st. I say DT first only because when I look at the board I think the best DTs are gone by 3rd but the OL dropoff is not as dramatic.
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April 23rd, 2010 at 10:21 am
Bri@n,
I missed Bob. Oh well my loss. I’ll catch him soon.
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:21 am
McClain is one of the most NFL-ready rookies out there.
He might have 10 tackles and a sack week 1.
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:21 am
# RoCkwiThDaRaideR408 Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:16 am
LOL new guy………..sorry I wanted McClain a long time ago. i wanted a MLB last year named Rey Maualuga so try again newbie. I been wanting a real MLB since Bierkert…as for the cody thing you can ask many others in here…I WANTED cody more than anyone else in this draft including MCCLAIN…..spare the lil bro shyt
=======================================================haha..silly duck..i wanted a MLB since Pat Willis came out, and im on board with you when you say we havent had a real MLB since Biekert, but at the same time any raider fan who is a REAL raider fan knows this..cody more than McClain?haaaaaaaaaahaha..ur smoking rocks yo, i mean dont get me wrong, i want Cody..Iv been wanting cody, SINCE LAST YEAR, (had to throw that in there) but McClain was the first piece of the puzzle..LiL Bro…get it right..Cody in the first? thats y he still on the board..
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First off buddy…I’m not a fan…never been one and never will be…you can be a “fan” all you want.
I wanted Cody because we havent had a NT worth a damn since Sam Adams…I love RoMac(I coined that phrase) but shyt starts in trenches. Aint no lil bro here newbie. You claim you wanted this and wanted that but you were never hear so I’m sure you can say about whatever lol dummy
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:22 am
# vegas raider Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:20 am
We already have 4 QB’s on the roster. I can’t see taking one in the draft until the later rounds, so they can waive him and put him on the practice squad.
Boller, Bruce, Charlie, Russell. One is getting cut. Draft a QB in the first 4 rounds, and you will have to release another.
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Russell is a Qb?
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:22 am
I definitely think that somebody trades up with the Rams to take Clausen. Now that the spectacle of the first round is over and some idiot in Denver already took the most over-rated QB of the draft, these teams that need or want a QB are free to take some risks and get this guy.
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:22 am
Coach on Wheels Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:16 am
What happened to other other 3rd? Groves? hmm
Denver, I liked williams or okung 1st. I say DT first only because when I look at the board I think the best DTs are gone by 3rd but the OL dropoff is not as dramatic.
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As long as we take an Interior D – Line, I am OK going there with the 2nd pick. We do need an interior guy! No DE though……….If we can stay sane throuhg this draft, we will be VASTLY improved in this fall.
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:23 am
Vegas, not if we drop JaBusto!
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:23 am
# Raider Dell Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:21 am
Bri@n,
I missed Bob. Oh well my loss. I’ll catch him soon.
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Naw man fuk all that..we gotta meet up at the games man this year!!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:24 am
Bruce Campbell
Taylor Mays
Everson Griffen
Golden Tate
Carlos Dunlap
Arrelious Benn
Corey Wootton
Sergio Kindle
just say no !!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:25 am
# BART Bridge Blues Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:22 am
I definitely think that somebody trades up with the Rams to take Clausen. Now that the spectacle of the first round is over and some idiot in Denver already took the most over-rated QB of the draft, these teams that need or want a QB are free to take some risks and get this guy.
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I agree Better Business Bureau……Tebow is a joke of a QB. He will tragically bust like all Florida Qbs… Clausen is a punk ass with a stuck up surfer boy Cali persona but he can play QB
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:25 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:24 am
Bruce Campbell
Taylor Mays
Everson Griffen
Golden Tate
Carlos Dunlap
Arrelious Benn
Corey Wootton
Sergio Kindle
just say no !!!
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WHOAAAAAAAAAAAAA RRS you in the house now?
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:26 am
Rockstar,
I like your ‘must haves and your must nots’ – we agree the trenches are the area of need.
Last night, I was crappin my pants afraid of what might be. Today, I feel peace that we are addressing needs for a change.
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:26 am
Wassup B!
I know your high on Mt. Cody and I like the this guy too, but what do you think of Price???
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:26 am
And you guys who are against cody are nuts……….he could have came out last year if he wanted to but he stayed because he wanted to win a national title…..that says alot to me about him. He wants to win and we need winners here. Russell isnt a winner
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:27 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:14 am
while I’m at it, however that Darren McFadden thing came out that’s ridiculous. Because there’s no way. I don’t know how it came out, I don’t get it, I don’t understand it, but there’s no way Darren McFadden was ever going to be traded from this football team. So no and no.
-Tom Cable
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I’m sure BSJ loved this comment!
LOL
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It was like he was talking directly to ME!
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:27 am
# DMAC Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:26 am
Wassup B!
I know your high on Mt. Cody and I like the this guy too, but what do you think of Price???
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Price is 300lbs Dmac………..not at NT….if Kelly was gone they yeah Id get him
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:27 am
BART Bridge Blues Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:13 am
Dakota,
You would be happy with us taking Clausen in the 2nd? I love my ND guys, but even I can admit that Clausen’s stats were very inflated from quick outs to Floyd and his flaws were hidden by Golden Tate’s amazing body control and hands. I want to believe that he can come into this league and start immediately but, deep down I am not sure that he can make the throws.
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I wouldn’t be upset if we drafted Clausen. I think we badly need help on o-line and we need a NT, and so I want those positions filled in rounds 2 and 3. But in a perfect world Russell would have been the answer and we wouldn’t even have to think QB and we should go with NT and o-line, but he isn’t so now we might have the chance to draft a new QB…we can certainly pass it up, but might we regret it?
Clausen’s numbers being inflated due to those great receivers is a valid concern on the long passes, but otherwise he has good accuracy, and he has moxie in the red zone and in the 4th quarters.
I am not pounding the table for Clausen, but if we got him it would give me more hope for the QB position on the Raiders than I currently have.
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:29 am
Round 2 –
Celebrate:
Terrence Cody
Charles Brown
Rodger Saffold
Vladimir Ducasse
Jon Asamoah
J.D. Walton
Ciron Black
Cam Thomas
Jimmy Clausen
Riot:
Bruce Campbell
Taylor Mays
Everson Griffen
Golden Tate
Carlos Dunlap
Arrelious Benn
Corey Wootton
Sergio Kindle
On the fence:
Brandon Ghee
Chris Cook
Brian Price
Lamarr Houston
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:29 am
I can remember last year some comments on this blog about Taylor Mays being in the top five. Mays is in a long line of show me football players, their skills don’t meet the level of production football teams need at the safety spot.
True athletes and great skills but lack productivity and knowledge of the game.
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:29 am
we need a NT and a QB
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:30 am
We’ll draft Kafka in the later rounds.
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:30 am
No DE – got 15 of them already. And pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeease no Bruce Campbell. If a track star at WR is bad, imagine one at RT, yikes.
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:30 am
Dell wassup with you?
It’s been a min.
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:32 am
Round 3 -
Celebrate:
Linval Joseph
Torrell Troup
Jared Veldheer
Mike Johnson
Selvish Capers
Matthew Tennant
Kyle Calloway
Jason Fox
Riot:
Jacoby Ford
Mardy Gilyard
Jeremy Williams
Jarrett Brown
Eric Norwood
Koa Misi
Thaddeus Gibson
Syd’Quan Thompson
On the fence:
Dan LeFevour
Tony Pike
Toby Gerhart
Akwasi Owusu-Ansah
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:32 am
RRS,
My comments earlier were we need Rodger Saffold. We have now cover our RT spot for a long time. Great kid and productive pick in the second round.
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:33 am
I have to go, Dr’s appointment for the little guy, just a checkup…he is 15 lbs at eight weeks, almost doubled in size…we might have a future NT on our hands!
See you guys later!
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:33 am
First off buddy…I’m not a fan…never been one and never will be…you can be a “fan” all you want.
I wanted Cody because we havent had a NT worth a damn since Sam Adams…I love RoMac(I coined that phrase) but shyt starts in trenches. Aint no lil bro here newbie. You claim you wanted this and wanted that but you were never hear so I’m sure you can say about whatever lol dummy
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lol..wassup with the newbie talk? newbie to this blog? yes, newbie with this football thing?nahh..i know football, and since i must repeat myself, anyone who isnt an idiot and who actually knows a lil about football, knows what u just said..shyt starts in the trenches, NO Effn SH*t man..and im no dummy my friend, that is obvious, because only an idiot would argue with another idiot..
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:33 am
33. Clausen (trade)
34. Vikings take Rodger Saffold
35. TB takes Golden Tate
36. KC crushed by losing Tate trades back with someone who covets Carlos Dunlap
37.Philly lands Taylor Mays
38. Browns are tricky, maybe they get Charlie Brown, or trade back with somebody, or Rob Ryan convinces Holmgren to steal Terrence Cody right out from under Al Davis.
39. Da Raiders???
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:33 am
Saffold or Cody?????
who would you guys pick??
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:33 am
Price = G Warren. Gap guy. Need stuffer inside.
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:33 am
DMAC
Doing great! What do you think of McClain. Do we have a real football player!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:35 am
The “Who Ran the Fastest 40?” Pick
At No. 8, for once the Raiders weren’t seduced by a quarterback throwing the ball 50 yards from his knees or a receiver burning up the track in the 40-yard dash, instead opting for Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain. Al Davis and Co. took speedster Darrius Heyward-Bey seventh overall last April, at least half a round too early and ahead of consensus No. 1 wideout Michael Crabtree, and although McClain is going to be very good very soon, this was about half a dozen picks premature and middle linebacker doesn’t appear to be a glaring need in Oakland. Passing on Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen means the Silver and Black still believe JaMarcus Russell can be a player some day, which is a lot like Charlie Brown still believing Lucy will let him kick the ball some day.
For an offense that has been embarrassingly bad lately, a tackle like Anthony Davis of Rutgers or a guard like Mike Iupati of Idaho might have been the way to go.
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The hate never ends. This is from FOX NFL. MLB not a glaring need? Get a clue…
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:35 am
That’s the guy that I wanted. Now lets get a NT.
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:37 am
One last thing….the 49ers and Seahawks had the best first round…Davis and Iupati? My dream draft.
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:37 am
Rams – Price DT
Vikings (trade with Bills or Panthers) Bills – McCoy QB
Bucs – Griffen DE
KC – Lee LB (or CB)
Eagles – Saffold OT
Browns – Cluasen QB
Raiders – Cody DT (Joseph dt, Brown OT)
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:37 am
1. Saffold-Rams
2. Mccoy-Vikes
3. Griffen-Tampa
4. Cody-Cheifs
5. Mays-Eagles
6. Clausen-Cleveland
7. Campbell-Raiders
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:37 am
The hate never ends. This is from FOX NFL. MLB not a glaring need? Get a clue…
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It’s like the jokers who think that rushing the passer was a problem for the Raiders, who were ranked somewhere towards the middle of the league in QB sacks despite rarely blitzing…
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:38 am
’bout to get my weekend rolling, nah mean, draft today and early tomorrow, my boys play tomorow at noon and 3pm and finally heading to the arreola vs adamek fight tomorrow night which will be on HBO. think its going to good. LATES!
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:38 am
If Saffold goes before #39, I’m hoping we “reach” for Cam Thomas.
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:38 am
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:27 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:14 am
while I’m at it, however that Darren McFadden thing came out that’s ridiculous. Because there’s no way. I don’t know how it came out, I don’t get it, I don’t understand it, but there’s no way Darren McFadden was ever going to be traded from this football team. So no and no.
-Tom Cable
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I’m sure BSJ loved this comment!
LOL
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It was like he was talking directly to ME!
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He was Bo…dont worry you will come to Oakland this year with a DMAC jersey and will shall drink in the lot
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:38 am
New post
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:39 am
MLB not a glaring need? Get a clue…
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thats just because Mel Kiper Jr. said last night we have bigger needs, which is true.
but needs that can be addressed tonight imo (OT & NT)
Kiper likes my boy Kirk “the tackling machine” Morrison. can’t say I blame him
Morrison & McClain next to eachother as ILB’s with big poppa Cody in the middle of a 3-4 defense with Scott & Wimbley (perhaps even Groves or Howard on occassion?) spells trouble for any offense imo
bring the pain!!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:40 am
Cody
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:40 am
The “Who Ran the Fastest 40?” Pick
At No. 8, for once the Raiders weren’t seduced by a quarterback throwing the ball 50 yards from his knees or a receiver burning up the track in the 40-yard dash, instead opting for Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain. Al Davis and Co. took speedster Darrius Heyward-Bey seventh overall last April, at least half a round too early and ahead of consensus No. 1 wideout Michael Crabtree, and although McClain is going to be very good very soon, this was about half a dozen picks premature and middle linebacker doesn’t appear to be a glaring need in Oakland. Passing on Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen means the Silver and Black still believe JaMarcus Russell can be a player some day, which is a lot like Charlie Brown still believing Lucy will let him kick the ball some day.
For an offense that has been embarrassingly bad lately, a tackle like Anthony Davis of Rutgers or a guard like Mike Iupati of Idaho might have been the way to go.
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The hate never ends. This is from FOX NFL. MLB not a glaring need? Get a clue…
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those guys are a bunch of lops dude..they have to find a way to knock us some how dont they? thats just some steam he had to blow off beacuse in his mock draft he had us picking Bruce..he and anyone else who dont like this pick can su*k it..
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:41 am
Anyone notice a short while back that the NCAA passed a rule that no more messages in eye black will be allowed?
Guess they was afeared a Lefty, but they ain’t gowin’ be skeered no mo’.
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:41 am
im glad we didnt get campbell that guy was thinking money at the combine just lik j russ
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:42 am
Dakota I agree the 9ers did great for them but Davis will be better off under no-nonesense Singletary than in low (no) discipline Oakland. Raiders need self-motivated guys like McClain. Davis too easilly could’ve been JaBustus Part II.
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:43 am
im out of here my fellow Raiders..lets hope for the best in this second round..LAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTEEEEEEEE!!!…
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:45 am
Rushing the passer?
oakland 11th in sacks 32nd in pass attempts against us. Clueless national media guys.
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:49 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:17 am
1 (33) Rams
2 (34) Vikings (From Lions)
3 (35) Buccaneers
4 (36) Chiefs
5 (37) Eagles (From Redskins)
6 (38) Browns
any Round 2 mocks I missed?
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Sandy Ego trades up to 37 and picks Cody.
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:49 am
Iaputi went 17 or 18. If we’d drafted him it’d be called a reach. There’s no winning with thse guys.
April 23rd, 2010 at 12:39 pm
What does Sandiego have to offer? Isn’t their next pick like in the 4th?