Camp questions: Can Higgins return to ‘08 form?
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Thursday, July 15th, 2010 at 12:08 pm in Oakland Raiders.
With reporting day less than two weeks away, the third in a series of questions and issues to be sorted out in Napa:
Will the real Johnnie Lee Higgins please stand up?
Any hopes Higgins had of building on a second season when he had established himself as one of the NFL’s most explosive players were ended in Week 1, when he took a ferocious hit from San Diego’s Eric Weddle. Higgins was knocked out on the play, and although he insisted he was fine when he resumed play in Week 3, statistical evidence suggests the hit KO’d his season as well.
He finished the season averaging a miniscule 5.4 yards per punt attempt with no return longer than 19 yards. On offense, Higgins caught 19 passes for 233 yards. In 15 games, Higgins never reached the end zone. One year after having nine plays which measured 35 yards or more, Higgins had none.
Contrast that with 2008, when Higgins was one of the few bright lights, scoring a team-high six of the Raiders’ 22 touchdowns. He gave Oakland the capability of scoring from anywhere on the field, with punt return scores of 93, 89 and 80 yards and touchdown receptions of 84, 56 and 29 yards. Higgins’ six touchdowns came from an average distance of 71.8 yards.
It’s the kind of playmaking skill Al Davis loves, and something special teams coach John Fassel as well as offensive coordinator Hue Jackson will hope to rejuvenate during this year’s training camp.
The ability to return kicks can come and go. In his first two years as a Raider, Phillip Buchanon had the look of one of the great punt return specialists in the league _ before he mysteriously lost the nerve.
The Raiders selected Jacoby Ford, a speedy rookie out of Clemson, in the fourth round. Ford’s ticket to the roster puts him in direct competition with Higgins as a return specialist and wide receiver. Nick Miller, the undrafted free agent who made the 53-man roster last season only to spend 15 weeks on the inactive list with a broken fibula, is back for another go-round.
If Higgins can perform like a reasonable facsimile of the player he was in 2008, his spot on the roster is a no-brainer. But if he is the tentative, error-prone player of a year ago, it’s a different story.
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July 15th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
How can RRS not be first on this post ?!?!?!
July 15th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
July 15th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
Always did the slews, which are fast disappearing.
One on each side, headlights shining to opposite bank, on the glint of the eyes, while the person right above gigs him.
My brother and I’s job was to yank them off, and put in sack..lol..can still recall the “Ewwwww..his eye popped out”
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Cool man. we use mag lites and a wire basket for the frogs that self-closes. Ever try to catch any by hand? I like the challenge (sometimes). We use a classic 3 prong gig and a net. now I think they make 5 prong and one that automatically snaps shut to ensure the best possible results
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Never did it in the water by hand. Once you get the light on the eyes, the moment you move the light, they duck under.
However, many times we would be driving along, between places, where these HUGE bullfrogs would just be sitting on the road..so fat from all the bugs they couldn’t even hop..would just hop out and pick them up..not exactly ’sporting’, but some of those legs looked like turkey legs.
We did use the ‘claw’ as we called it..dead center hit’s required..good thing about the claw is you didn’t risk stabbing a leg..just seemed to miss more with the claw, and ultimately went back to the “pitchfork” as the kids in the neighborhood would call it.
Now..”BY HAND”?? son has made me promise I would take him noodling..now THAT looks like a rush..just no cats around here like that..all back in your neck of the woods.
July 15th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
Camp questions: Can Higgins return to ‘08 form?
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YES !!!
July 15th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
Jamarcus Russell continues to inflict collateral damage on raider players.
July 15th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
I don’t believe Higgins will return to form
July 15th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
Johnnie Lee Headcase.
July 15th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
I don’t believe Higgins will return to form
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bite your tongue sir!
July 15th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
Johnnie Lee Headcase.
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shall I start a RUE THE DAY list for JLH?
July 15th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 15th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
I don’t believe Higgins will return to form
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bite your tongue sir!
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lol, I hope I’m wrong. Unfortunetley I think His career will end soon. UFL anyone? I think Jacoby will be the return man and Higgins will make the team as a 4th or 5th receiver. For the record I loved watching him when he was a backflippin explosive mofo. Now he is a shell of himself.
July 15th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
I think we look good even without JLH. It is definitely time for him to go big, or go home.
July 15th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
JLH’s overall approval rating is at an all-time low of 44%, and his approval rating with independents is at 38%.
Oh, wait, sorry JLH, those are Obama’s approval ratings.
July 15th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
“George was right up there with me at No. 1 — bright, aggressive and, most of all, not afraid.
^^^^^^
The old crazy man Al doesn’t lack self confidence does he?
LOL
July 15th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Once you get the light on the eyes, the moment you move the light, they duck under.
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Agreed. thats why we also try to go about 30 minutes after dark. 9:30-10pm out here. seem to be a little less jumpy then for whatever reason. still skeptical, just not as much.
noodlin’ ? oh my! I have never been.
Noodling is legal in the following states: Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Kansas, Illinois & Arkansas. Banned in Missouri since the 1920’s I think. We get major fines
I guess some guys aren’t bothered by alligators, snakes, beavers, muskrats and snapping turtles?
July 15th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
DKnight007 Says:
July 15th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
“George was right up there with me at No. 1 — bright, aggressive and, most of all, not afraid.
^^^^^^
The old crazy man Al doesn’t lack self confidence does he?
LOL
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Al isn’t afraid to show the world he is still cocky. To bad it doesn’t reflect in the Raiders performance on the field of late.
July 15th, 2010 at 12:34 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 15th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Once you get the light on the eyes, the moment you move the light, they duck under.
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may I ask what your talking about?
July 15th, 2010 at 12:34 pm
Unfortunetley I think His career will end soon. UFL anyone?
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WHAT ???
HairyBush: you’re officially on the “hater” list
thats $100 if he breaks 40 catches or 500 yards this year. thats not a bet either. thats just a fine!
July 15th, 2010 at 12:34 pm
Dakota Says:
July 15th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
JLH’s overall approval rating is at an all-time low of 44%
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All-time for THIS player maybe. George W Schweigert was around 20%.
July 15th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
may I ask what your talking about?
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HB: frog giggin’
July 15th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
have you joined Dell’s FF league yet?
3 spots left!
Go to yahoo fantasy football and do the following.
League is: RAIDER NATION
League Number is #129964
Live draft: August 29, 2010 1:00PM PST
The password is: brothers of snb (small cap)
Dell, Dakota, Vegas, Exla, Jwigg, LMN, Fire Kiffin, Marley and myself are signed up – should be fun
July 15th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 15th, 2010 at 12:34 pm
Unfortunetley I think His career will end soon. UFL anyone?
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WHAT ???
HairyBush: you’re officially on the “hater” list
thats $100 if he breaks 40 catches or 500 yards this year. thats not a bet either. thats just a fine!
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lol,If your going to put me on the “hater” list, make sure you remember that I will be 10x more happy if he tears it up on the field rather then being right. That being said I still stick by my beliefs.
July 15th, 2010 at 12:38 pm
I am not sure that Higgins is that important to us any longer. I mean he REALLY STUNK last year and that post big hit disappearing act was not his first.
We will find out if he wants it or not.
I think with Murphy, DHB and my man Chaz he is not going to get many reps on O.
He’ll get his shot but he’ll have to earn it. I bet Nick Miller and Jacoby Ford are hungry to replace him.
July 15th, 2010 at 12:38 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
July 15th, 2010 at 12:34 pm
Dakota Says:
July 15th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
JLH’s overall approval rating is at an all-time low of 44%
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All-time for THIS player maybe. George W Schweigert was around 20%.
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Thankfully GWS is irrelevant to JLH’s current ratings.
July 15th, 2010 at 12:39 pm
I’ll take Higgins, Heyward-Bey & Watkins over Schilens, Murphy & N. Miller this year. call me crazy
July 15th, 2010 at 12:39 pm
RRS- I am a hunter and I have to say I am not familiar with frog giggin.
July 15th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
Are u on the purple drank
July 15th, 2010 at 12:39 pm
I’ll take Higgins, Heyward-Bey & Watkins over Schilens, Murphy & N. Miller this year. call me crazy
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yes, your crazy
? lol
July 15th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
HB: check it out
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gigging
we also gig carp & suckers
July 15th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
Love Murphy and his swagger. Schilens scares me, I can definetley see him hurting himself and us signing T.O.
July 15th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
Are u on the purple drank?
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LOL!
no man. every fan has thier favorite players
DHB, JLH, CJ37, Huff, DMAC & Condo are a few of mine
July 15th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 15th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
HB: check it out
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gigging
we also gig carp & suckers
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Awesome, I will have to tell my huntin buddy, I mean seriously anytime you can hunt with a trident you are automatically having a good time.
July 15th, 2010 at 12:45 pm
RRS- we have some good sized carp where I live. I just made it a personal goal to take one down with a trident!
July 15th, 2010 at 12:47 pm
Campbell, Gallery, Walker, Z. Miller, Shaughnessy, Scott, Branch, Asomugha, Janikowski & Lechler are also great.
McClain, Houston, Wimbley & J. Henderson (maybe even Groves?) are new to the silver & black, but I have a feeling it won’t be long before they are on this list as well
still waiting on Gradkowski, Bush, Schilens, Murphy, Myers, M. Henderson, Seymour, Kelly, Howard & Mitchell
July 15th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
we have some good sized carp where I live. I just made it a personal goal to take one down with a trident!
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just make sure it’s legal in your state!
I live in Missouri.
July 15th, 2010 at 12:49 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 15th, 2010 at 12:47 pm
Campbell, Gallery, Walker, Z. Miller, Shaughnessy, Scott, Branch, Asomugha, Janikowski & Lechler are also great.
McClain, Houston, Wimbley & J. Henderson (maybe even Groves?) are new to the silver & black, but I have a feeling it won’t be long before they are on this list as well
still waiting on Gradkowski, Bush, Schilens, Murphy, Myers, M. Henderson, Seymour, Kelly, Howard & Mitchell
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no John Condo?
July 15th, 2010 at 12:50 pm
I bet Nick Miller and Jacoby Ford are hungry to replace him.
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JLoft: Nick Miller would be lucky to make the team as a 6th WR and Ford would be lucky to have more than 5 receptions this year
Print That
July 15th, 2010 at 12:51 pm
no John Condo?
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see post #28
every fan has thier favorite players
DHB, JLH, CJ37, Huff, DMAC & Condo are a few of mine
July 15th, 2010 at 12:52 pm
Jon Condo got foreclosed on.
July 15th, 2010 at 12:53 pm
long snapper = MVP
July 15th, 2010 at 12:55 pm
Just in case JLH can’t find work after this season, he can always go and hang out at Kwame Harris’s house. They can have long talks on the beach of what could have been. lol
July 15th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
Perhaps the 2 of them can plot on taking out Jamarcus for helping to ruin their careers.
July 15th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
Just in case JLH can’t find work after this season, he can always go and hang out at Kwame Harris’s house. They can have long talks on the beach of what could have been.
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nah, he’ll be a bigtime playmaker for Jason Campbell & Hue Jackson this year. expect some cool haircuts and endzone celebrations!
July 15th, 2010 at 12:58 pm
HB: the Raider’s version of Kwame Harris this year = Khalif Barnes or William Joseph
July 15th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 15th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
Just in case JLH can’t find work after this season, he can always go and hang out at Kwame Harris’s house. They can have long talks on the beach of what could have been.
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nah, he’ll be a bigtime playmaker for Jason Campbell & Hue Jackson this year. expect some cool haircuts and endzone celebrations
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As long as it isn’t a jamarcus mohawk I’ll be cool with it. bring on the flips!
July 15th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 15th, 2010 at 12:58 pm
HB: the Raider’s version of Kwame Harris this year = Khalif Barnes or William Joseph
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Why William Joseph?
July 15th, 2010 at 1:04 pm
Why William Joseph?
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fat slob & 1st round bust from another team
Harris – 49ers
Joseph – Giants
both drafted in 2003. picks #25 & #26 overall. LOL
July 15th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 15th, 2010 at 1:04 pm
Why William Joseph?
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fat slob & 1st round bust from another team
Harris – 49ers
Joseph – Giants
both drafted in 2003. picks #25 & #26 overall. LOL
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I can’t believe I missed the fat slob analogy lol
July 15th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
Looks like BP finally stopped the oil…..and Obama finally accepted foreign aid to assist in the clean up.
Better late than never I guess.
July 15th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
Higgins misses Brian Schnieder but realisitically look who Raider recievers had throwing to them most of last year.
Lets hope Johnnie Lee Higgins doesn’t look like Jennifer Love Hewitt this season…
July 15th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
William Joseph never really got a good chance at the Giants and has proven to be a decent run stuffer with potential.
Somewhere in there is a player. Not a huge concern if he flops out. Not our 1st round DP, just a guy with potential.
July 15th, 2010 at 1:16 pm
just a guy with potential
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going into his 8th NFL season and we’re still keeping the guy, because he has “potential” ???
can’t sit around and wait for every player on the roster to become a late bloomer like CJ37
July 15th, 2010 at 1:16 pm
Dakota Says:
July 15th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
Looks like BP finally stopped the oil…..and Obama finally accepted foreign aid to assist in the clean up.
Better late than never I guess
^^^^^^^
Yep….and guess what BP’s stock goes up…predictably…should I sell now or stay??
Hmmm….
July 15th, 2010 at 1:17 pm
What up NATION??
J Ford <——- Badd A$$$ rookie will push JLH…..
JLH better wake up out of that hit waddie put on him, or he may be out of a job….
July 15th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
NFLN Jason LaCanfora: “Raiders fail to reach long term deal with Seymour before Thursday deadline.”
So what?!
Like they were trying to in the first place.
Tagging him gives him incentive to play his azz off this year so he can shop himself for that huge career ending deal next year.
He has the incentive to try for the Pro Bowl now. If we signed him to an $80 million dollar 6 yr deal right now, he’s set for the remainder feel me?
July 15th, 2010 at 1:19 pm
Thec, Don’t know much about him other than he’s f-a-s-t… Hope he can bring it!
Our special teams are going to be a concern this year as guys like Scott and Tyvon graduate off of it…
July 15th, 2010 at 1:19 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
July 15th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
NFLN Jason LaCanfora: “Raiders fail to reach long term deal with Seymour before Thursday deadline.”
So what?!
Like they were trying to in the first place.
Tagging him gives him incentive to play his azz off this year so he can shop himself for that huge career ending deal next year.
He has the incentive to try for the Pro Bowl now. If we signed him to an $80 million dollar 6 yr deal right now, he’s set for the remainder feel me?
^^^^^^^
Exactly!
July 15th, 2010 at 1:20 pm
Ford will definitely be pushing for JLH’s spot.
Ford is the REAL deal!
July 15th, 2010 at 1:21 pm
49. Yes.
Unforch there isn’t a derth of awesome DT’s he’s in the way of so for now, yes, we keep him and hope he can.
If he can’t and is a bustus, so what? Not a huge loss…
July 15th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Losing Schneider as special teams coach was terrible!
July 15th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Our special teams are going to be a concern this year as guys like Scott and Tyvon graduate off of it…
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I’m not concerned about ST.
we lost Jon Alston & Isaiah Ekejiuba, but gained Travis Goethel and Stevie Brown. Plus the holdovers are VERY solid
Luke Lawton
Tony Stewart
Sam Williams
Ricky Brown
Brandon Myers
Todd Watkins
Mike Mitchell
Ware or McFadden
Routt or Eugene
Groves, Howard or Bruce Campbell perhaps?
July 15th, 2010 at 1:34 pm
I hope JLH does return to form, Russell created enough casualties in the last 3 years, Higgins doesn’t need to be one of them.
Campbell is a good QB, a players QB, from what I’ve seen he will not put any of his WR’s in a position that he wouldn’t be himself.
Raider Fans watch close this year, Campbell is a blood and Guts Qb, he is the guy you want to go to war with. I am eagerly looking forward to this year.
Go Raiders!
July 15th, 2010 at 1:35 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 15th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Our special teams are going to be a concern this year as guys like Scott and Tyvon graduate off of it…
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I’m not concerned about ST.
we lost Jon Alston & Isaiah Ekejiuba, but gained Travis Goethel and Stevie Brown. Plus the holdovers are VERY solid
Luke Lawton
Tony Stewart
Sam Williams
Ricky Brown
Brandon Myers
Todd Watkins
Mike Mitchell
Ware or McFadden
Routt or Eugene
Groves, Howard or Bruce Campbell perhaps?
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I would pay to see Campbell on ST, he would absolutley destroy someone (if he can get to them)
July 15th, 2010 at 1:41 pm
I suspect Condo & Ford will also be on coverage units, not just returns or long snapping for Lechler
July 15th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
JLH needs to get his swagger back in a big way..
I’m very anxious to see how ALL of our new guys look at camp, vets and rooks alike..
I know it’s only two weeks until camp, but it seems like two MONTHS! I need my football fix NOW!! dammit..
July 15th, 2010 at 2:02 pm
This one is good for a chuckle or two:
http://twitter.com/VeryFakeAlDavis
July 15th, 2010 at 2:03 pm
and Obama finally accepted foreign aid to assist in the clean up.
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You mean BP accepted help with the clean up?
Why is the govt responsible for clean up unless they are on BPs payroll that is.
July 15th, 2010 at 2:03 pm
Two players picked in Supplemental Draft
Posted by Mike Florio on July 15, 2010 2:22 PM ET
The 2010 Supplemental Draft has come and gone. If you were out to lunch, you missed all of it.
In lieu of a three-night extravaganza, the Supplemental Draft wrapped up in less than 80 minutes.
In the end, only two players were picked: running back Harvey Unga by the Bears, and defensive tackle Josh Price-Brent by the Cowboys. Both Chicago and Dallas will forfeit seventh-round picks in the 2011 draft.
The Bears had the 12th pick in each round; the Cowboys had the 30th. If Dallas hadn’t picked Price-Brent, there’s a good chance he wouldn’t have been picked at all.
Fullback Vaness Emokpae and running back Quentin Castille were not drafted. They now become unrestricted free agents.
July 15th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
Fullback Vaness Emokpae and running back Quentin Castille were not drafted. They now become unrestricted free agents.
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go get’em AL!
July 15th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
PARIS – (AP)
FIFA President Sepp Blatter has announced changes are in store for soccer refereeing on the global stage.
After a disastrous month of officiating at the World Cup in South Africa, spurring many to advocate the usage of available technologies to review crucial decisions on the pitch, President Blatter, while saying he would look into video replays of certain occurrences, instead announced a new two-man committee to oversee all refereeing matters.
Ex-NBA official Tim Donaghy and Walt “Tuckman” Coleman were introduced to the gathered media as the oversight duo. The two are expected to work for low salaries which they may augment however they see fit.
July 15th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
Giants make injured Hixon available to waivers
Posted by Evan Silva on July 15, 2010 4:31 PM ET
The New York Giants announced Wednesday that they have waived injured receiver/returner Domenik Hixon, and replaced him on the 80-man roster with career special teamer Adam Jennings.
The Giants’ decision to waive/injured Hixon, as opposed to wait and place him on injured reserve, makes his situation slightly interesting. The rest of the league now has the opportunity to claim his rights. Though Hixon is out for the season with a torn right ACL, he is a game-altering return man and effective sub-package receiver when healthy. He ranked second in the league in punt return average last season.
Claiming off waivers a player who’s been waived/injured is widely seen as a no-no in league circles, but the Jaguars executed the rare “snatch-and-stash move” with cornerback Don Carey last offseason. The Browns waived Carey after he suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in August. Jacksonville claimed Carey, stashed him on injured reserve for all of 2009, and inserted him with the first-team defense this spring.
The catch for Hixon is that he isn’t signed through the 2011 season. Therefore, any team interested in the 25-year-old would most likely want to re-sign him before the start of free agency next offseason while monitoring Hixon’s rehab from reconstructive knee surgery. They’d also have to pay him $1.684 million to sit on injured reserve.
Most likely, he’ll wind up on New York’s I.R., or be released with an injury settlement.
July 15th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
Matt Barnes, who started 56 games at small forward for the Magic last season, apparently has heavy interest from two of Orlando’s main East rivals: the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics. Those with knowledge of the situation say Barnes is strongly considering the Heat or the Celtics, among several other teams.
The Barnes’ camp still contends that the Magic have not offered him a contract and have moved on after signing free agent guard-forward Quentin Richardson.
The Heat can re-sign center Joel Anthony, a restricted free agent who has spent the past three seasons in South Florida and is the only player from the 2009-10 Heat roster still with his Bird Rights. That mechanism will allow the Heat to exceed the league’s soft salary cap to retain the shot-blocker.
Among names already floated with potential interest in the Heat are Tracy McGrady, Jerry Stackhouse, Eddie House, Keyon Dooling, Jason Williams, Kwame Brown and Rasual Butler, and that does not even include members of the 2009-10 Heat who could be called back for encores, such as James Jones, Carlos Arroyo and Jamaal Magloire.
http://www.insidehoops.com/nba_rumors.shtml
July 15th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
Say, who in here works in Raider jersey sales? Hwnrdr needs a customized #85 with the name Humuhumu on it.
July 15th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
I’m rooting for JLH big time. He has the potential to be a special slot WR. Something tells me he’s just not that bright of a guy.
Plus I think we are going to see a lot of McFadden in the slot role which will eat a lot of JLHs opportunities.
July 15th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
The Rockets are still hoping to add a backup center and have made an offer to Bulls free agent Brad Miller. Miller’s agent Mark Bartelstein said Wednesday that nothing had changed, with Miller continuing to consider his options including the Rockets.
Boston Celtics president of basketball operations said Thursday morning that he has spoken with free-agent Shaquille O’Neal about the possibility of coming to Boston but thought it unlikely that a deal would get done. “I don’t think that Shaquille is that much of a possibility,” Ainge said in an interview on Boston sports radio station WEEI. “The door is not shut but I don’t think it’s a real possibility right now. Certainly not our top priority.”
Ainge said the Celtics have a long list of targets, but he acknowledged interest in free agent forward Josh Howard. He also said they were waiting to see how situations play out with Orlando’s J.J. Redick (a restricted free agent who signed an offer sheet with Chicago) and Jazz guard Wesley Matthews (who signed an offer sheet with Portland).
http://www.insidehoops.com/nba_rumors.shtml
July 15th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
DKnight007 Says:
July 15th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Losing Schneider as special teams coach was terrible!
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It was. He was a Kiffin hire though. Now he’s reunited with the Kiffster at USC.
July 15th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
Johnnie McFumble, Darren Lee Higgins – six of one, 1/2 dozen of…
Next up Jacoby Ford.
July 15th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
J Wiggle Says:
July 15th, 2010 at 2:03 pm
and Obama finally accepted foreign aid to assist in the clean up.
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You mean BP accepted help with the clean up?
Why is the govt responsible for clean up unless they are on BPs payroll that is.
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The Government has a responsibility to protect the coastal region from this oil spill….you don’t under stand that Wiggle?
July 15th, 2010 at 2:14 pm
J Wiggle Says:
July 15th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
I’m rooting for JLH big time. He has the potential to be a special slot WR.
“Something tells me he’s just not that bright of a guy.”
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Was it “The Carlton”?
July 15th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
Dakota,
Watching the Lakes summer league now.
Caracter will be in the rotation mayne. I’m almost willing to lay something on that.
July 15th, 2010 at 2:16 pm
or should I say *understand*….
July 15th, 2010 at 2:16 pm
you don’t under stand that Wiggle?
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Jwigg doesn’t understand why everybody doesn’t view Barack as God’s gift to America
July 15th, 2010 at 2:18 pm
RR – is that the same yahoo league as last year?
July 15th, 2010 at 2:18 pm
what if Boston got all 3 players?
Shaq, Josh Howard & Matt Barnes?
oh snap!
July 15th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
How tall is Caracter? 6′9″? Can he play C, because that is where we need another body. If (when) Bynum goes down with another knee injury Gasol moves to C and Odom to PF, with our backups being Caracter at PF……Mbenga to the rescue!
July 15th, 2010 at 2:20 pm
is that the same yahoo league as last year?
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Midwest Fan: I don’t know man. I wasn’t in it last year. ask Dakota
I know Dell runs it and he’s a stand up guy, thats reason enough for me to join. I was in 2 leagues last year – just none including Jerry Mac bloggers
July 15th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
Lakers going after Carmelo Anthony:
http://blogs.westword.com/latestword/2010/07/carmelo_anthony_sign-and-trade.php
July 15th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
A rumor that all waste management vehicles accessing the University of Southern California would have a depiction of Lance Piffle plastered on their sides has been shot down by university regents. “There is no truth that Piffle is going to carry on that Tennessee legacy here”, one regent said.
July 15th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
Good gig if you can get it:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2010/07/bell-city-manager-might-be-highest-paid-in-nation-787637-a-year.html
July 15th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
Dakota,
stop worrying about the friggin’ Lakies. There’s bison and mammoths needin’ feedin’ in them thar hills.
July 15th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
That part makes basketball sense — but compensation and salaries might not. “It’s doubtful the Lakers could make a deal for Anthony this season,” Jones acknowledges. “But if the chance presents itself, are Lamar Odom, Shannon Brown, Josh Powell and D.J. Mbenga expendable?”
Another possibility: “Maybe the Lakers could subtract Odom from the equation and add Ron Artest, and the two recent Lakers’ draft picks to make the deal even more attractive to Denver, who would be entering rebuilding mode if Anthony departed.”
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Lakers to Denver “hey, would you trade us Carmelo in exchange for a crap sandwich?”
Denver to Lakers “no, but thanks for asking”
July 15th, 2010 at 2:27 pm
M Lonetree Says:
July 15th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
Dakota,
stop worrying about the friggin’ Lakies. There’s bison and mammoths needin’ feedin’ in them thar hills.
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What else is there to talk about? Golf? I don’t think sooooooo. Baseball? zzzzzzzzzzzzz
July 15th, 2010 at 2:27 pm
Rockstar, I don’t think the Lakers do that deal unless the Nuggs throw in Nene and Ty Lawson.
July 15th, 2010 at 2:27 pm
Bynum + Odom + Artest in exchange for Carmelo Anthony would almost be fair. toss in some draft picks
then the Lakers “big 3″ would be Gasol/Anthony/Bryant with some help from Fisher, Blake, Brown and the rookies
July 15th, 2010 at 2:32 pm
Bynum + Odom + Artest in exchange for Carmelo Anthony would almost be fair. toss in some draft picks
update:
Nuggets already have Billups, JR Smith, Nene, Harrington, etc.
they might actually benefit from a trade like this?!?
July 15th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
8 different teams have won championships in the past 9-10 years in both the NFL and MLB.
in the past 30 years in the NBA there have been 8 different teams to get rings. Truly the NBA is the “pi$$ing in the wind” league. Always the same teams, nothing to see here folks, move along.
July 15th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
M Lonetree Says:
July 15th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
8 different teams have won championships in the past 9-10 years in both the NFL and MLB.
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All that “parity” during that time span and the Raiders can’t win jack schyt….and struggled to win even 6 games for most of that time.
Time for Al Davis to step down.
July 15th, 2010 at 2:43 pm
Always the same teams, nothing to see here folks, move along.
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M: excuse me, the Miami Heat haven’t won the big one since 2006. I think they are due!
July 15th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
I can’t see Caracter at C.
July 15th, 2010 at 2:53 pm
Hey RR where in Missouri are you from??
July 15th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
Q: Have you been contacted to endorse Hot Pockets? You’ve made them relevant again.
Jim Gaffigan: Not yet. Hopefully all the diarrhea references aren’t holding them back.
July 15th, 2010 at 2:59 pm
CoopeRaider: 3 hours from Tulsa, KC or STL
July 15th, 2010 at 3:02 pm
RR—Sounds like Springfield…..that’s where I’m from.
July 15th, 2010 at 3:03 pm
5pm in Podunk. later gents!
July 15th, 2010 at 3:14 pm
I know it doesn’t really seem like the place to be talking about this but heres a RAIDER related story…
Silver and Black Sleepers pt.4
http://www.raidernationstation.com/2010_off_season
July 15th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
The EPA and the Jones Act were the inhibters?
I guess you’re saying Obama was slow to order procedural changes within the EPA, or slow to veto the Jones Act (whatever that is)?
I’d ask why BP didn’t just buy this stuff from Denmark or Taiwan, or mayne lease it, and put it in play?
July 15th, 2010 at 3:24 pm
Yeah right, and I am a Celtics fan.
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LOL!
What, I don’t fit the profile?
July 15th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
If JLH gets his stones back he was dynamic in his ability to break a big one. He has never been a reliable reciever but his speed would stretch the field. J Ford is a bigger stronger version of JLH. His route running is forgettable. His ahnds are questionable but he is a dynamic with the ball in his hands. It will tak ehim 3 years at least to become a viable option at WR.
As I’ve said before Murphy is capable of becoming a go to guy putting up significant #’s yearly. DHB is capable of become a real star one of the most feared WR’s in the game. His size and athleticism is phenomnal. He’s as big as Fitzgerald and as physical he just needs to make plays and get his confidence up. With that breakneck speed he could prove worth his draft status.I bet that would shock evryone in here. But if what I’m hearing about DHB is true your onpinion of him is about to change to atke 180% turn. They continue to rage about this kid. Calling him the most improved player on the team. SCARY……all I can say is DB’s be afraid be very afraid. The only thing that I don’t like about what they’re saying about DHB is that there no room for anything but disappointment because he certainly will have a tough time living up to the praise.
July 15th, 2010 at 4:31 pm
mistabrown clown now tell me the coast gaurd are all democrats and make my day
July 15th, 2010 at 4:33 pm
sistabrown you soak up republican bull like a shamwow.
July 15th, 2010 at 4:34 pm
[...] the real Johnnie Lee Higgins please stand up? Camp questions: Can Higgins return to ‘08 form? – Inside the Oakland Raiders – A look inside t… [...]
July 15th, 2010 at 4:40 pm
JLH on the way out?
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Johnnie Lee Higgins-WR-Raiders Jul. 15 – 3:20 pm et
Raiders KR/WR Johnnie Lee Higgins is believed to be on the roster bubble heading into training camp.
Higgins was never the same as a receiver or returner after he got KO’d by an Eric Weddle hit early last season. He’ll have to recapture his explosive 2008 form to hold off dynamic rookie Jacoby Fordy as the team’s primary returner.
Source: Oakland Tribune
sad but pretty much true. I’d like to see what Ford can do for sure, JLH was a completely different player after that hit and the numerous times JaMarcus hung him out to dry.
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July 15th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
If he’s cut we don’t lose a whole lot if anything there’s a lot of compettition for what he did. Like I said he never was a reliable WR his weakness was route running. So I don’t look at him as a WR he was a teams guy. J Ford is as good as it gets in that area, also he has better upside as WR with his size. Chaz was our #1 last year but with DHB and Murphy in their soph seasons that is no longer a must. It’s 3 guy’s that can filll that role. It’s the depth where we have to be more formidable. So we’ll see what happens…
July 15th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Louis Murphy had a decent rookie year and now I think he’s poised to do what this tam needs in a go to guy.
July 15th, 2010 at 5:48 pm
T.O.’s destination could be tied to training camps opening
Posted by Mike Florio on July 15, 2010 6:13 PM ET
Though it remains unclear whether and to what extent teams genuinely are interested in free-agent receiver Terrell Owens, there’s a quartet of teams that face significant restrictions on their ability to sign players who became free agents via the expiration of their contracts as of the first day of the 2010 league year.
Under the rules of the “Final Eight Plan,” the final four teams from the 2009 playoffs face stiff restrictions on the acquisition of unrestricted free agents. Per Article XXI, Section 9, the limitation disappears upon the launch of the first training camp.
The Cowboys, one of the participants in the Hall of Fame game, open camp with an afternoon practice on July 24.
And so it’s possible that one of the conference finalists — the Jets, Colts, Vikings, and/or Saints — are waiting for July 24 before signing T.O., with the exception of the Vikings. Or, for that matter, other unrestricted free agents who remain available.
Again, this applies only to players who became unrestricted free agents via the expiration of their contracts. No restrictions apply to signing players who were cut.
July 15th, 2010 at 5:58 pm
T.O. needs to kick Mo to the unemployment line.
I honestly think I would have to Tom Cable that woman the first time she opened her pie hole anywhere near my hearing zone.
Just sayyinnn,
July 15th, 2010 at 5:58 pm
JLH is still the most explosive player on the offense. If DMAC gets a mulligan….DHB gets a mulligan…my boy JLH gets a mulligan.
You guys forgot about that Pittsburgh game…..he got hit up last year and played in a gawdawful offense with the worst QB in league history (JaDavis)_.
So JLH is fine with me. He’s capable of repeating 2008…he was the #2 down the stretch and got the job done.
July 15th, 2010 at 6:00 pm
No to T.O….don’t need him. Stay with the young guys on offense. Murphy, Schilens, JLH and DHB, with Miller at TE.
That’s enough! Now that we have a professional QB and a real O.C
July 15th, 2010 at 6:13 pm
SnB
we’ll see, that mulligan will only last past preseason if he gives the coaches a reason to make it last. I like JLH but he hurt us last year with bad field position. We can’t blame every damn thing that went wrong last year on Russell. He had his share in it but so did others.
July 16th, 2010 at 1:34 am
Lets just say it:
Johnnie Lee is not going to make the team. Darrius Heyward-Bey and Jacoby Ford can more then handle the job of running fast and dropping the ball. JLH gave raider fans something to be excited about in 2008. Good receivers don’t let injuries and big hits take away from their production (See Chaz Schilens & Anquan Boldin). Finding his groove returning punts this summer could change my mind, but until then J.L.H = C.U.T.
July 16th, 2010 at 7:33 am
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