Stewart among first wave of cuts
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Monday, August 30th, 2010 at 2:03 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Veteran tight end Tony Stewart was the only surprise as the Raiders got a head start on Wednesday’s cutdown to 75 by cutting four players.
Also released was fullback Chane Moline, offensive lineman Allen Smith and wide receiver Paul Hubbard. The Raiders must release another player by Wednesday.
Stewart played three of his nine NFL seasons with the Raiders as a reserve tight end and special teams player. He caught 21 passes with Oakland and also served as the team’s NFLPA player representative.
With Stewart out of the picture, it opens up a job for the third tight end behind Zach Miller and Brandon Myers. The other tight ends on the roster are veteran John Owens and recently-signed H-back/tight end Eric Butler.
More to come . . .
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August 30th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
And Condo STAYS!?!?!
August 30th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
yo
August 30th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
Trade Condo and DMAC for used toilet paper!
August 30th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
just kidding I don’t mind Condo, it’s his salary I don’t like.
August 30th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
d.mcfadden released tomorrow.
August 30th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
How many home games do you guys think will be telvevised?? (I live in Sacramento which is the black out market)
August 30th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
Stewart also served as the team’s NFLPA player representative.hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!
August 30th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
Look at the photo of the big sack on Campbell on the cover of the Raiders section. It was a blow to the head and should have been called a penalty.
August 30th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
Fat tease
August 30th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
DALLAS (AP) — The attorney for two Dallas Cowboys employees seriously injured in the 2009 collapse of the team’s practice facility says each has received about $5 million from companies controlled by team owner Jerry Jones as legal settlements.
August 30th, 2010 at 2:18 pm
Pitos
August 30th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
mucho pitos
August 30th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
And Condo STAYS!?!?!
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Condo needs a raise!!
August 30th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
Blackouts are within a 100 mile radius of the stadium however I am not sure if u go 105 miles to a local bar if you will be able to watch it or not.
Anyone?
August 30th, 2010 at 2:27 pm
I think thhe team keeps Cartright and Bennet because DMAC is not a legit 30 carry option if Bush gets / stays hurt.
TE Stewart became expendable late in 2009 when Cable had OT Pears playing as the power blocking TE in short yardage sets.
Cable doesn’t claim to be an o-line guy. He is. Every draft he has publicly drooled over 1st rd talent but we drafted DHB and Mitchell for example. Whining about Harris and Barnes? Why? Why not take a low-cost flyer on a guy who was thought of as 1st rd talent especialy if you know you aren’t getting Clady on draft day? If he flops you’re no worse off. If he does a Jim Plunkett style emergence, you’re gold.
The o-line is a work in progress but remember it is FIVE positions. Cable cut Carlisle remember but had to bring him back because he’s better than anybody available. Cable has been given one 1st, two 3rds, a 4th and a bunch of free agents to fill five spots. He’s making t-bone out of hamburger but you expect prime rib?
August 30th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
Stewart cut – could mean Eric Butler makes the Practice squad and we keep just 2 tight ends?
John Owens is 6′3 and 255 – he has good size and a 9 year vet.
INTERESTING!
August 30th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
One thing that stood out to be in the niners game was we did not have one sack all game compared to the previous two. hmmmmm
August 30th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
some team will pickup stewart
August 30th, 2010 at 2:33 pm
The blackout goes over the 75 mile range because if a station in Sact has anybody in the radius, they can’t block just those signals so peeps outside 75 miles get blocked too because the station just doesn’t show it.
August 30th, 2010 at 2:36 pm
# raidersxy Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
Blackouts are within a 100 mile radius of the stadium however I am not sure if u go 105 miles to a local bar if you will be able to watch it or not.
Anyone?
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The Games are blacked out on Bay Area Channels (2, 5, 11, 36, 44, ect.) You don’t have to go 100 miles away to watch the game, you just have to find a TV station outside the Bay Area that broadcasts the game: like LA or Sac.
I live up in Mendo Co., which is over 100 miles away from the bay, but the stupid cable provider only carries the Bay Area stations.
August 30th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
Coach on Wheels Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
My pre-cut notes from camp and 3 preseason games…
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Wow…the coach is back….good to see you sir….
Hope all has been well. I have been reading your commentary spot on as usual…
COW <——- Is the Voice of Reason….
August 30th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
One thing that I noticed during the niner game is Campbell hit every pass and drove the team to a td on the first drive, against a team that believes it has a top 5 defense this year, hmm…..
August 30th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
Like I said we keep Myers…. Kid can catch…
August 30th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
fat kidd Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
some team will pickup stewart
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That is Deep.
August 30th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
I think they only keep 2 TE. They have been going with an extra lineman on short yardage situations instead of 3 TE in the preseason. This allows the team to keep an extra LB or DB for special teams.
August 30th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
The Bungles paid Bryant 8 MILLION and he did not catch a single pass.
Looks like Al is not the only GM/owner who is afraid to gamble
August 30th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
He’s making t-bone out of hamburger
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Respect your opinion COW.
Cable can’t make Chicken salad out of Chichen shiiite.
However, the only T-Bone(s) I’ve seen, are our QB’s getting T-Boned by defenses.
August 30th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
not afraid to
August 30th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
Fargas got only 1 carry in Sunday’s game, a sign that he was not going to be around the team much longer.
August 30th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
Plunketthead Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
The Bungles paid Bryant 8 MILLION and he did not catch a single pass.
Looks like Al is not the only GM/owner who is afraid to gamble
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the Kid had talent but is injury prone. He has a knee injury that is not hraling or he was not handled properly…I wouldnt tske him as he would not pay dividends until later in the season…
August 30th, 2010 at 2:43 pm
The Broncos on Monday released running back Justin Fargas
OOps
August 30th, 2010 at 2:44 pm
Maybe a t-bone was too much but I didn’t want to type out beef stroganoff. = ) Either way they’re going to need more ingredients.
August 30th, 2010 at 2:44 pm
I’d take fargas over bennett and rock
August 30th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
Interesting on the blackouts. I think it is plain stupid that if you have direct TV sunday ticket the blackout still apply
August 30th, 2010 at 2:49 pm
Maybe a t-bone was too much but I didn’t want to type out beef stroganoff. = ) Either way they’re going to need more ingredients.
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lol. Yep. QUALITY ingredients.
August 30th, 2010 at 2:51 pm
offensive lineman Alex Smith
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Allen Smith!
August 30th, 2010 at 2:56 pm
To keep things in perspective…
The Raiders o-line has given up FIVE sacks in 3 games. They have room to improve but they aren’t as terrible as people are saying. The Bears gave up 4 sacks just in 1 half to Wimbley. So yes, they could be worse.
August 30th, 2010 at 3:00 pm
COW, the only Lanes they are opening left us years ago, just saying, there is a reason our RB’s are averaging 1.5 yds per carry….
August 30th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
What was the count on dropped passes in a row. 4 or 5?
August 30th, 2010 at 3:02 pm
SharkCatcher Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 2:44 pm
I’d take fargas over bennett and rock
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hahaaha. now that’s funny. whew… good one… i needed a good laugh today. thanks for that.
V
August 30th, 2010 at 3:04 pm
Raiders – tied fo 9th fewest sacks allowed. Tied with Colts, NYG, SF and others.
Currently 13th in Total Offense. 13th!
Currently the #2 Pass D.
It is all preseason but anybody looking at the preseason as all doom & gloom isn’t paying attention.
August 30th, 2010 at 3:10 pm
COW, we need to BLITZ, 3/5 times a game, I don’t think AD is going with it……
August 30th, 2010 at 3:13 pm
Todd they need to keep working on that but part of that average is there is a huge dropoff at RB after Bush.
There were some lanes for DMAC including a gaping hole on a draw but he fell down with little / no contact.
With Bush and Bennet they could run it.
PLUS they’ve been winning the battles in short / goal situations.
Not saying they’re great, just not terrible.
August 30th, 2010 at 3:14 pm
Agree on the need to blitz. Didn’t vs SF and it let them get in a rythm.
August 30th, 2010 at 3:24 pm
no we dont need too blitz we need to rush the qb with everyone.
August 30th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
the raiders never blitz because the d scheme is 20 years behind the times
August 30th, 2010 at 4:06 pm
This is a surprise. Stew has been pretty reliable the last few years.
August 30th, 2010 at 5:14 pm
Sorry to see you go, Tony. My kid was your biggest fan. I wish you the best of luck.
August 30th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
Tom Cable had a salad and breadstick for lunch. hmmmmmmm
August 30th, 2010 at 5:55 pm
# raidersxy Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
Blackouts are within a 100 mile radius of the stadium however I am not sure if u go 105 miles to a local bar if you will be able to watch it or not.
Anyone?
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You have to head out to Yuba City/Marysville to see the games. They black out all of the Sacramento area.
August 30th, 2010 at 7:11 pm
Mr. Condo the best long snapper in the NFL, would garner at least a 5th round draft pick.
If Al even hinted he was willing to trade him,the phone would be ringing off the hook, hell the Bears would make a personal visit,
August 30th, 2010 at 7:13 pm
Wheels the Raiders best run was by Mr. Bennett when he cut and left a 49er stick in his cleats.
August 30th, 2010 at 8:13 pm
Don’t forget Reece can play TE also – he can fill a couple of positions if he doesn’t win the starting FB job.
August 30th, 2010 at 8:15 pm
I like Bennett as a runner better than Cartwright…but Rock is also important on ST.
August 30th, 2010 at 10:58 pm
76 on the roster still.
Could Al be working a trade to get down to 75? We have depth at some positions, qb (believe it or not), DT, LB, and especially DB, and that new kicker is looking talented.
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Don’t forget Marcel Reece has played the TE position for the Raiders and will likely see some time in H-back situations. So possibly no need for a third TE or Al has his eyes on a likey waiver wire TE.
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