Jackson available at combine
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Thursday, February 24th, 2011 at 6:18 am in Oakland Raiders.
Raiders coach Hue Jackson is scheduled to address the media later today.
He’s one of 19 coaches, front-office types or analysts available for 15 minute sessions throughout the course of the day.
Position groups brought into the inteview room today will be offensive linemen, kickers, punters, long snappers and tight ends.
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February 24th, 2011 at 6:21 am
Will these interviews be on NFLN?
February 24th, 2011 at 6:21 am
Keys to watch for:
1) Of course the speed guys. Not the marque names, but the fringe guys in later rounds will surely be on Al’s radar.
2) Weigh-in of Wiz 2.0 . Didn’t go to the Senior Bowl, and I question the 310 pounds that PSU listed him as.
3) Locker and Mallet, the big arm guys. If these guys are around in Round 2, Al and Hue will surely take a look. The combine however, is where these two should shine.
4) See if Cam Newton can keep his mouth shut enough to not further the perception amongst some of being a little too arrogant for their liking.
5) The annual senior bowl failed drug test guys. Always fun to see.
February 24th, 2011 at 6:29 am
Mornin Jerry.
No rest for you either aye?
Whats with our safties?
Branch is good against the run but a liability in coverage and with timely reads.
Huff stay or go? I say stays…single high center ain’t easy to learn.
February 24th, 2011 at 6:37 am
Draft by position. Here’s my guess (February version)as to how we draft this year, in order:
~OL
~CB
~DT
~RB
~WR
~OL
February 24th, 2011 at 6:39 am
Will any prospects be busted for smoking pot in their room at the combine?
February 24th, 2011 at 6:39 am
gooooood morning nation. Am i the only one that gets the feeling that d-bag cam newton is gonna slip to mid second when we have a pick and A.D. is gonna decide he is a great playa and draft him.boy that would be dumb
February 24th, 2011 at 7:11 am
G’morning fellas.
February 24th, 2011 at 7:30 am
top of the mornin’ nation,
anybody know what coaches went to indy?
February 24th, 2011 at 7:31 am
I love the rationale some are giving to excuse this nonsense that Scam Newton is spewing.
He is a winner. He is a competitor. He is a National Champion.
Wasn’t Maurice Clarett also a winner, a competitor and the key offensive figure on a National Championship team? How did that turn out?
And he did it as Freshmen, not as a 4th year junior on his 3rd collegiate team!!!!
February 24th, 2011 at 7:32 am
Draft? Having no first round pick takes most of the fun out of it.
February 24th, 2011 at 7:38 am
Good Morning Raider Nation!
February 24th, 2011 at 7:41 am
# Just Fire Baby Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 7:31 am
I love the rationale some are giving to excuse this nonsense that Scam Newton is spewing.
He is a winner. He is a competitor. He is a National Champion.
Wasn’t Maurice Clarett also a winner, a competitor and the key offensive figure on a National Championship team? How did that turn out?
And he did it as Freshmen, not as a 4th year junior on his 3rd collegiate team!!!!
After JaMarcus Russell…could he really be any worse? Say he drops to the 2nd…why not? He’d be humbled, wouldnt get a bonus, and he’d have a decent QB guru in the experienced Al Saunders. Newton would be a steal in the 2nd, you get your OL or DL in the first, then a DB in case Routt leaves via FA in the 3rd.
February 24th, 2011 at 7:43 am
# Just Fire Baby Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 7:31 am
I love the rationale some are giving to excuse this nonsense that Scam Newton is spewing.
He is a winner. He is a competitor. He is a National Champion.
Wasn’t Maurice Clarett also a winner, a competitor and the key offensive figure on a National Championship team? How did that turn out?
And he did it as Freshmen, not as a 4th year junior on his 3rd collegiate team!!!!
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Uh, Cam Newton won the Heisman, his Dad was guilty of the infraction, and why cant Newton self promote when Tebow did it all the way up into the draft? Tebow had endorsements, and he wasnt even the first QB taken, and Brady Quinn had Hummer and Myoplex ads, and he went 22nd – lets see how he pans out. Is he any more humble than Deion Sanders was? What hypocrisy.
February 24th, 2011 at 7:47 am
# Dakota Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 7:32 am
Draft? Having no first round pick takes most of the fun out of it.
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No way, it makes better! last many years our 2st round pick have been irrelevant anyhoo
February 24th, 2011 at 7:48 am
Todd C..
That QB McEntee he was mean!!
February 24th, 2011 at 7:51 am
LMN,
@ Mel Kiper
With the Raiders having no first round picks this year, it just doesn’t seem right to have 40 times at the combine!
February 24th, 2011 at 7:56 am
and why cant Newton self promote when Tebow did it all the way up into the draft?
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Tebow remained humble through the whole process, and always talked about working hard and doing everything he can to help a team.
Newton is talking about being an “icon” and “Entertainer” and boasting about what he did in one year.
Complete polar opposites between the two.
And if you think Newton’s dad was working solo, I have a condo complex in Stockton to sell you.
February 24th, 2011 at 7:57 am
Tim Tebow went in the first round and I think Cam Newton is better than Tim Tebow. So why hate on Cam Newton. Oh,I know the reason!!
February 24th, 2011 at 7:59 am
# Dakota Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 7:32 am
Draft? Having no first round pick takes most of the fun out of it.
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Too bad this didn’t happen in the 07 draft.
February 24th, 2011 at 8:01 am
The Steelers will not use the transition tag on free agent CB Ike Taylor.
According to NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora, the Steelers hope to be “competitive” for both Taylor and RT Willie Colon as they enter free agency. Taylor is one of the team’s top priorities, but they won’t want to get into a big bidding war. He turns 31 in May and has been inconsistent much of his career.
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Go Get’em Al!
February 24th, 2011 at 8:05 am
17.Just Fire Baby Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 7:56 am
and why cant Newton self promote when Tebow did it all the way up into the draft?
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Tebow remained humble through the whole process, and always talked about working hard and doing everything he can to help a team.
Newton is talking about being an “icon” and “Entertainer” and boasting about what he did in one year.
Complete polar opposites between the two.
And if you think Newton’s dad was working solo, I have a condo complex in Stockton to sell you.
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Listen, Cam Newton and Tim Tebow are from different Tribes. When you are from different tribes, your personality is not the same, your walk is not the same, your talk is not the same. Basically, they are different and but they both played at a high level in college and got the same result.
February 24th, 2011 at 8:10 am
It’s not about endorsements, I have no problem with anybody getting endorsements. If the money is there, take it.
But spare me the global icon bit, and “entertainer” nonsense, until, I don’t know, maybe you win a playoff game or three first.
The guy cheated on tests in college (and got caught which is even worse than actually cheating), had stolen computer equiptment that he got busted for and tried to bat his eyes and lie to the cops (didn’t work), than all the stuff with his dad last year.
The guy is the epitome of the spoiled, pretty-boy QB.
February 24th, 2011 at 8:13 am
http://www.beerinfo.com/ Bud light ad
February 24th, 2011 at 8:17 am
http://twitter.com/#!/JasonLaCanfora
February 24th, 2011 at 8:19 am
Routt get a deal done so, bye Nnamdi?
February 24th, 2011 at 8:21 am
22.Just Fire Baby Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 8:10 am
It’s not about endorsements, I have no problem with anybody getting endorsements. If the money is there, take it.
But spare me the global icon bit, and “entertainer” nonsense, until, I don’t know, maybe you win a playoff game or three first.
The guy cheated on tests in college (and got caught which is even worse than actually cheating), had stolen computer equiptment that he got busted for and tried to bat his eyes and lie to the cops (didn’t work), than all the stuff with his dad last year.
The guy is the epitome of the spoiled, pretty-boy QB.
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What a POS this guy is.
February 24th, 2011 at 8:24 am
http://twitter.com/#!/JasonLaCanfora ..
February 24th, 2011 at 8:25 am
I would compare Cam Newton very much to Jay Cutler.
And in the best case scenario for Cam, he could be a great player and be like a Kobe Bryant, who still is very abrasive but people put up with it because he is so good.
February 24th, 2011 at 8:25 am
I can’t wait to hear about the 5-year, $100 million contract that Routt got.
February 24th, 2011 at 8:25 am
http://twitter.com/#!/PGutierrezCSN
February 24th, 2011 at 8:28 am
Better sign somebody to cover WRs the cupboard is getting bare.
February 24th, 2011 at 8:32 am
2) OG/C Stefan Wisniewski (Penn State) or CB Curtis Brown (Texas)
3) OLB Casey Matthews (Oregon), C Jake Kirkpatrick (TCU), OLB Greg Jones (Michigan State), or OG/C John Moffitt (Wisconsin)
4) DT/NT Ian Williams (Notre Dame) or FB Henry Hynoski (Pitt)
5) CB Davon House (New Mexico State), NT/DT Kendrick Ellis (Hampton), or C/OG Brandon Fusco (Slippery Rock)
6) DE/DT Cedrick Thornton (Southern Arkansas)
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Attempt to re-sign: Miller (RFA), Wimbley*, Huff, Bush (RFA), Reece (RFA), Gallery, Routt*, Mario Henderson, Satele, Bryant (RFA), Barnes, Loper, Condo and Cartwright.
*= possibly already re-signed
Possible FA targets:
CB Jonathan Joseph, Antonio Cromartie, or Richard Marshall
OT Jammal Brown or Jared Gaither
WR Santana Moss
TE Matt Spaeth
FS Jarrad Page (if Huff walks)
February 24th, 2011 at 8:39 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 7:31 am
I love the rationale some are giving to excuse this nonsense that Scam Newton is spewing.
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Black Men need to be quiet and humble, right Vegas?
February 24th, 2011 at 8:41 am
let me see, cam newton=heisman trophy, awarded to the best athlete in college football.
cam newton=quarterback of the college national championship team.
cam newton= soon to be multimillionaire..
and then we have blog posters who hate on him..
lets do the math..
blog posters= a big fat zero..
wow that’s a NO BRAINER if i ever saw one…
February 24th, 2011 at 8:42 am
Kim Newton, please be quiet and obedient, you might win that crowd over.
Nah, it aint working for B.O.
February 24th, 2011 at 8:44 am
Here is my Mock… Take it for what it is, an outright hopeful guess.
Round Pick Player Position
2 16 Stefen Wisniewski C/G
3 17 Ryan Mallett QB
4 16 Robert Sands FS
5 17 Casey Matthews LB
6 16 Rashad Carmichael CB
7 17 Ricardo Lockette WR
I really do think Mallett will drop and Matthews will probably be picked why before the 5th round but hey, who cares, this is my mock. Go make your own.
February 24th, 2011 at 8:47 am
33.KoolKell Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 8:39 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 7:31 am
I love the rationale some are giving to excuse this nonsense that Scam Newton is spewing.
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Black Men need to be quiet and humble, right Vegas?
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Doesn’t matter what color the guy is…if he is a POS then he is a POS. End of story.
February 24th, 2011 at 8:48 am
Isn’t that what blog posters are supposed to do?
Form an opinion on someone, and run with it. Love one guy and hate the other?
Or should we all sit around and nod accordingly, love everyone and every poster and form one giant circle-jerk?
February 24th, 2011 at 8:49 am
A P.O.S.?????? really? I didn’t know.
February 24th, 2011 at 8:50 am
52, I like it….I like it alot!
February 24th, 2011 at 8:51 am
Black Men need to be quiet and humble, right Vegas?
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I wish Rolando McClain would speak up a little more.
But humility is a great quality in every person, and arrogance is not.
February 24th, 2011 at 8:51 am
It’s always the same with You People. You people were slobbering all over Tebow’s crotch last year. With no mention of possible moral flaws.
February 24th, 2011 at 8:52 am
Later, Klan members.
February 24th, 2011 at 8:54 am
KK, “Heil, mein Führer!”
February 24th, 2011 at 8:54 am
Later loud and brash black man
February 24th, 2011 at 8:54 am
February 24th, 2011 at 8:55 am
It’s never the black guys play, that you racists take issue with.
It’s that his moral turpitude is not percieved as high as those Podunkers from Dakota, or New Mexico. The Pillars of American high standards.
February 24th, 2011 at 8:56 am
A thief AND a cheat? POS in my book. No question. I don’t care what color he is. I have called Tom Cable a POS wife beater since those stories broke. He is a white guy right?
February 24th, 2011 at 8:58 am
Ignorance is defending a guy JUST because of his skin color.
February 24th, 2011 at 9:01 am
I think Cam Newton has the ability to be a great player.
But has any great NFL QB ever had to go to 3 colleges in 3 years?
Whatever it was that forced him to shuffle around the South from college to college, he needs to correct in the NFL.
Grown men will see right through that high school stuff.
February 24th, 2011 at 9:02 am
“The Oakland Raiders have agreed to terms on a contract extension with cornerback Stanford Routt, a source with knowledge of the situation said Thursday.
Routt, a six-year pro, was an offseason priority for the Raiders after the team voided the contract of perennial Pro Bowl pick Nnamdi Asomugha, who likely is leaving via free agency.
Routt had 55 tackles and made two interceptions, returning one for a touchdown in 2010.
The Raiders have been in contact with tight end Zach Miller during the past few days to explore options for re-signing him, according to league sources. Franchising Miller remains an option as well by Thursday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline.
Miller led the Raiders with 60 receptions and five touchdown catches.”
February 24th, 2011 at 9:10 am
Good for Stanford Routt. His play last year warranted an extension.
As long as Al didn’t overpay too much for him (I would put Routt at around a 3-4 million per year range).
February 24th, 2011 at 9:13 am
As long as Al didn’t overpay too much for him (I would put Routt at around a 3-4 million per year range).
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If this is the case, it’s not a bad deal.
Somehow I feel like Al is going to end up paying him about $7 million a year.
February 24th, 2011 at 9:15 am
ignorance is blaming a guy because of his skin color….
February 24th, 2011 at 9:15 am
GoodOle00 Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 6:27 am
233. There are always abuses to the system but to claim the majority are useless loers sponging off society is grossly innaccurate but typical propaganda spread but the wealthy who pay very little taxes at all.
The wealthy think welfare is horror unless they need 2/3 of a TRILLION to bale their assinine, greedy ventures out of the ditch.
Invest in a clue. Its not the mexicans and poor. Its the multi national corps that OWN Washington now…
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Yeah sorry dude you need to invest in a clue. I am no where near wealthy. I also paid very close to 20% of my gross income to ‘taxes’ (fed, state, fica… etc). Hell I paid over $6,000 in tax on my bonus check alone last year. I didnt say anything about Mexicans either, I live in upstate NY, we dont have an immigrant issue, the poor white trash are doing enough damage on their own.
February 24th, 2011 at 9:20 am
LMN, and others, a repost:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0WMd0Y6hIw&feature=player_embedded
February 24th, 2011 at 9:24 am
Do we got any 40 times yet?
February 24th, 2011 at 9:25 am
54.olinesux Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 9:15 am
ignorance is blaming a guy because of his skin color….
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Who is doing that? The guy is a cheat and thief. Where does skin color play into that?
February 24th, 2011 at 9:26 am
Al will draft fast guys even if they’ve got only one eye! Remember Joe Aska? fast dude, with one eye. gotta love Al! you cant teach speed!
February 24th, 2011 at 9:27 am
Ya know… if YOU black people would stop ASSUMING everything a white person said is racist then maybe this sh1t would die. JFB is racist because he thinks a guy who has very few accolades shouldnt act like a superstar, and Dakota is racist because he thinks some who lies a steals is a POS, and RaiderRockstar is racist because he thinks Michael Vick is trash for killing animals and I am racist because I quoted Jamarcus as speaking in the third person. The only racist comments I ever see on here are from the black people calling everyone racist. Im surprised Kell didnt sh1t himself because some guy in an earlier post said Cam is from a tribe… ohhhh my goooooooood that is SOOOOOOO racist… grown up dude. We dont hate black people because we point out the flaws of professional athletes, YOU only take notice when its a black professional athlete… thats YOUR problem.
February 24th, 2011 at 9:28 am
NFL.com is reporting the Raiders have extended Stanford Routt’s contract
February 24th, 2011 at 9:28 am
Can’t believe Al’s crush on Routt. Dude gets beat regularly!
February 24th, 2011 at 9:30 am
I can’t stand Tim Teblow….if someone had some dirt on him I would be waiving that around too.
I still say he will never amount to much in the NFL.
February 24th, 2011 at 9:30 am
USC OT Tyron Smith put on about 22lbs for the combine, up to 307. Thats good to see, I know a big knock on him was being a little too small.
February 24th, 2011 at 9:32 am
64.bcz24 Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 9:30 am
USC OT Tyron Smith put on about 22lbs for the combine, up to 307. Thats good to see, I know a big knock on him was being a little too small.
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22lbs in such a short time? Must be on the Brian Cushing plan….
February 24th, 2011 at 9:34 am
Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 9:28 am
Can’t believe Al’s crush on Routt. Dude gets beat regularly!
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Dude only gave up 4 touchdowns in 99 attempts and was second in the NFL in pass deflections, and 3rd in the NFL in completion percentage allowed…. the crush, at least after last year, is warranted.
February 24th, 2011 at 9:34 am
22lbs in such a short time? Must be on the Brian Cushing plan….
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You mean “overtraining”?
February 24th, 2011 at 9:35 am
not saying anybody is, just stating the road goes both ways….
February 24th, 2011 at 9:35 am
22lbs in such a short time? Must be on the Brian Cushing plan…
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Or on the Jamarcus plan… lol. Oh boy… here I go with the racism again.
February 24th, 2011 at 9:36 am
I just hope Routt’s year was not a mirage. He still needs a strong corner across the field from him. Routt and Jonathan Joseph could certainly suffice, particularly if the Raiders re-sign Huff and step up their pass rush.
February 24th, 2011 at 9:36 am
routt will get better with woodsons coaching…
February 24th, 2011 at 9:37 am
54.olinesux Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 9:15 am
ignorance is blaming a guy because of his skin color….
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Ignorance is pulling out the race card because the guy is black and keeping blinders on concerning the rest of his issues. It is weak-minded individuals who always bring out the race card everytime a member of their race is called out on their shortcomings.
February 24th, 2011 at 9:37 am
I think Routts biggest problem in previous years was being stuck in the slot. With the move outside this year he definitely improved his game big time.
February 24th, 2011 at 9:38 am
Dude only gave up 4 touchdowns in 99 attempts and was second in the NFL in pass deflections, and 3rd in the NFL in completion percentage allowed…. the crush, at least after last year, is warranted.
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Those stats are like 40 times, they dont tell the whole story. Routt has no idea where to stand before hlaf of the plays, gets called for more PIs than anybody I remember and gets beat deep regularly!
February 24th, 2011 at 9:38 am
What time does the Combine start?
February 24th, 2011 at 9:40 am
When John Elway came out of college the Baltimore Colts had the first pick in the draft and Elway said there is no way he was going to play for the Baltimore Colts. He also went on to say he wasn’t going to play on the East Coast. He was pretty arogant about it. A trade was made and he ened up in Denver. Eli Manning said he was not going to play for the San Diego Chargers and he was arogant about it. He ended up with the New York Giants. All I want to say is there was no outrage on either of those situations. They were considered smart businessmen.
February 24th, 2011 at 9:41 am
Those stats are like 40 times, they dont tell the whole story. Routt has no idea where to stand before hlaf of the plays, gets called for more PIs than anybody I remember and gets beat deep regularly!
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Funny how he gets beat deep so often, but still only managed to give up 4 tds. How come positive stats are meaningless, but negative ones mean the world? FYI Routt was called for 14 PIs, which is absolutely an area for improvement, yet is still impressive considering the system he plays in and the jersey he wears. If you dont think we draw a bunch of phanton PIs every year then you simply dont watch Raider football.
February 24th, 2011 at 9:41 am
# olinesux Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 9:36 am
routt will get better with woodsons coaching…
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I think Woodson is definitely going to end up being the biggest addition to the Raiders’ secondary.
Could not be happier with that hire. I was hoping for a new DBs coach but was disappointed when it looked like the Raiders were going to just retain Kevin Ross. Looking forward to seeing what Woodson can do with some of the young guys on this team.
February 24th, 2011 at 9:42 am
…and as far as him having trouble lining up, I think thats BS propaganda. Just because he is talking to Nnamdi (arguably the best cover corner in football) doesnt mean he doesnt know where to go.
February 24th, 2011 at 9:42 am
Raider for Life!!
February 24th, 2011 at 9:42 am
Morning peoples!
February 24th, 2011 at 9:44 am
Im surprised Kell didnt sh1t himself because some guy in an earlier post said Cam is from a tribe
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You know I saw that, and I had a few little jokes I was going to throw in, than I thought I would just leave good enough alone.
February 24th, 2011 at 9:44 am
Blah, what dies it matter. Al loves Routt, Al will give Routt a mountain of money, and our D will keep on sucking.
February 24th, 2011 at 9:45 am
RaiderReggie Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 9:40 am
When John Elway came out of college the Baltimore Colts had the first pick in the draft and Elway said there is no way he was going to play for the Baltimore Colts. He also went on to say he wasn’t going to play on the East Coast. He was pretty arogant about it. A trade was made and he ened up in Denver. Eli Manning said he was not going to play for the San Diego Chargers and he was arogant about it. He ended up with the New York Giants. All I want to say is there was no outrage on either of those situations. They were considered smart businessmen.
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I guarantee you not one of the people blogging here were members of this blog when either of those guys were drafted. Dont use the perception of people around you to determine our opinions. Ill tell you right now, when Eli had the whole spat with the chargers (even hating the chargers like i do) I though he was a stuck up spoiler rotten little prick who shouldnt be allowed to play NFL football for a stunt like that…
February 24th, 2011 at 9:45 am
Sorry Bcz24 its not propaganda BS. Its a fact. Never said he couldn’t adjust to lining up by him self, just said he looked for Nnamdi on numerous occasions to get help lining up.
February 24th, 2011 at 9:46 am
# bcz24 Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 9:42 am
…and as far as him having trouble lining up, I think thats BS propaganda. Just because he is talking to Nnamdi (arguably the best cover corner in football) doesnt mean he doesnt know where to go.
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While I think he had some lapses in concentration, the “trouble lining up” thing really only stems from that one Dwayne Bowe TD in the first KC game.
Still, when you play man coverage 90% of the time, you’d think you’d know who your man is. But as a fan you can’t see what’s going on on the field, so no one knows what really caused that mix-up.
February 24th, 2011 at 9:46 am
Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 9:44 am
Blah, what dies it matter. Al loves Routt, Al will give Routt a mountain of money, and our D will keep on sucking.
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Yeah because getting rid of Stanford Routt will solve all of our defensive woes…
February 24th, 2011 at 9:47 am
All I want to say is there was no outrage on either of those situations. They were considered smart businessmen.
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I wasn’t blogging at the time, but now and at the time, I thought Eli’s move was one of the most chicken$hat things I ever seen in the draft.
Damn shame he was vindicated winning a Super Bowl, IMO.
And how was there no outrage? Did you watch the draft? Kiper and the ESPN panel were nailing Eli for that move.
February 24th, 2011 at 9:47 am
I just hope Woodson can teach Routt proper tackling technique.
The nice thing about Nnamdi is that when he found himself in one-on-one situations with a running back, nine times out of ten that tackle was made.
February 24th, 2011 at 9:50 am
If the Raiders didn’t sign Routt, they would just need two new CBs instead of one.
It’ll be interesting to see what the Raiders do with Huff, though. He thinks they’re going to let him test the open market, but keep negotiations open. At least he sounds like he wants to come back. I’ve criticized Huff’s angles of pursuit endlessly, but last year he played like a guy who finally gets it.
February 24th, 2011 at 9:50 am
While I think he had some lapses in concentration, the “trouble lining up” thing really only stems from that one Dwayne Bowe TD in the first KC game.
Still, when you play man coverage 90% of the time, you’d think you’d know who your man is. But as a fan you can’t see what’s going on on the field, so no one knows what really caused that mix-up.
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Exactly. You dont know what defense was called or who screwed that up. Maybe Routt was supposed to move inside and bracket Moeaki, and Huff or Branch was supposed to cover Bowe and THEY screwed up. Maybe Routt and Nnamdi are talking about where they think the ball is going to go or if they think it might be PA or something, you cant hear them, you are guessing that he doesnt know where to go because the perception of Routt is that he is a sub-par CB. Fact is he gives up less TDs than Darelle Revis, AND he has the pressure of play opposite the most ignored CB in football! Routt gets the pleasure of covering the BEST WR on the field on more the 70% of his snaps. Yet he is still the most critisized player on our defense.
February 24th, 2011 at 9:51 am
Any news on what we have given Routt in the extension? Number and years? Nfl.com only mentioned the deal, not specifics..?
February 24th, 2011 at 9:53 am
6 years, $110 million.
February 24th, 2011 at 9:53 am
Routt was targeted 99 times? What other evidence do you need to tell you he is the weak link in th D?
February 24th, 2011 at 9:54 am
The nice thing about Nnamdi is that when he found himself in one-on-one situations with a running back, nine times out of ten that tackle was made.
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Nnamdi made 16 tackles last year. His go to move is diving at the guys legs.
February 24th, 2011 at 9:55 am
Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 9:53 am
Routt was targeted 99 times? What other evidence do you need to tell you he is the weak link in th D?
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How is that evidence? He played opposite Nnamdi Asomugha last season. Nnamdi was targeted a mere 36 times. Those balls have to go somewhere. This has to be by far the WORST anti-routt argument ever!
February 24th, 2011 at 9:55 am
YA, sarcasm i suppose, but a huge deal wouldnt even be a surprise.. Just hope they havent broken the bank for him!
February 24th, 2011 at 9:56 am
He played between Nnamdi and CJ. Routt played the slot when CJ was healthy.
February 24th, 2011 at 9:56 am
YoungAmerican Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 9:53 am
6 years, $110 million.
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LOL. Yeah we got rid of Nnamdis 17 million only to pay Routt 18.3 mill! LOL
February 24th, 2011 at 9:57 am
Bcz24 Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 9:27 am
Ya know… if YOU black people would stop ASSUMING everything a white person said is racist then maybe this sh1t would die. JFB is racist because he thinks a guy who has very few accolades shouldnt act like a superstar, and Dakota is racist because he thinks some who lies a steals is a POS, and RaiderRockstar is racist because he thinks Michael Vick is trash for killing animals and I am racist because I quoted Jamarcus as speaking in the third person. The only racist comments I ever see on here are from the black people calling everyone racist. Im surprised Kell didnt sh1t himself because some guy in an earlier post said Cam is from a tribe… ohhhh my goooooooood that is SOOOOOOO racist… grown up dude. We dont hate black people because we point out the flaws of professional athletes, YOU only take notice when its a black professional athlete… thats YOUR problem.
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Cam Newton has very few accolades?? Are you as stupid as you sound?? I’ve never thought JFB was a racist. Does he get a little too caught up in the corny “intangibles”, “leadership”, “it factor”, “role model” bullschitt? Sure. But your Jamarcus rant rates as the most racist POS piece this board has ever seen. Don’t try lumping anyone else in with your bigoted ass!
February 24th, 2011 at 9:57 am
Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 9:56 am
He played between Nnamdi and CJ. Routt played the slot when CJ was healthy.
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Wrong. Routt started on the outside 99% of last year. The only games CJ started outside were when Nnamdi was hurt.
February 24th, 2011 at 9:58 am
Nnamdi made 16 tackles last year. His go to move is diving at the guys legs.
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Doesn’t matter how you get it done, as long as the guy hits the ground.
Either way, it’s an impressive number considering most teams just sent whatever receiver Nnamdi was covering on a deep route or a slant to the middle of the field because they knew he’d be left on an island anyway.
February 24th, 2011 at 9:59 am
LOL. Yeah we got rid of Nnamdis 17 million only to pay Routt 18.3 mill! LOL
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When Al said “two or three players”, he really meant “Stanford Routt”.
February 24th, 2011 at 9:59 am
Cam Newton has very few accolades?? Are you as stupid as you sound?? I’ve never thought JFB was a racist. Does he get a little too caught up in the corny “intangibles”, “leadership”, “it factor”, “role model” bullschitt? Sure. But your Jamarcus rant rates as the most racist POS piece this board has ever seen. Don’t try lumping anyone else in with your bigoted ass!
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I made one obviously satirical post a Jamarcus Russell dude. Dont lump me into the literally hundreds of thousands of posts about Jamarcus. You are an idiot and I guarantee you cant find one real racist comment by me.
February 24th, 2011 at 9:59 am
NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora reports that the Raiders have reached an extension with free agent CB Stanford Routt.
A longtime Al Davis favorite because of his 4.3 wheels, Routt was a priority with the Raiders set to lose Nnamdi Asomugha to free agency. Turning 28 this July, Routt was overpaid at just over $3M last season, so the Raiders wouldn’t be smart to exceed that number on an annual basis. They almost certainly will, though. Routt has two interceptions in his last 47 games (20 starts).
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
February 24th, 2011 at 10:00 am
When Al said “two or three players”, he really meant “Stanford Routt”.
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He meant the one player with 2 or 3 ‘T’s’ in his name.
February 24th, 2011 at 10:02 am
Routt has two interceptions in his last 47 games (20 starts).
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Our entire secondary needs to work on catching the ball, we are in the bottom 5 for a few years running in INTS. But Routt did have 14 deflections, so he IS getting his hands on the ball (He had as many TDs as DHB last season, that counts for something right)
February 24th, 2011 at 10:03 am
Sorry. you are right, he started 15 of 16 games… what can I say, i dont think he is a good player, cant back it up with stats.
February 24th, 2011 at 10:05 am
By the way, nice stats, where do you get them from?
February 24th, 2011 at 10:05 am
Position groups brought into the inteview room today will be offensive linemen, kickers, punters, long snappers and tight ends.
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long snappers get interviewed? LOL!
has BSJ been around to express his desired candidate to replace FA Jon Condo yet?
February 24th, 2011 at 10:08 am
nice stats, where do you get them from?
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Macho,
BCZ is a stats wh0re.
Jhill is a film junkie.
JFB is a O-Line hater.
I’m a propagandist
…if BCZ posts stats on here, I trust that they’re accurate. I’ve double checked many times before
February 24th, 2011 at 10:09 am
Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 10:05 am
By the way, nice stats, where do you get them from?
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Truthfully I dont remember the link. It is VERY hard to find CB stats, because no one cares about anything beyond INTS. The stats I posted are from Stats Inc who keep all the stats for all the media outlets, but you cant seem to just go to their website and look it up.
Ill be honest with you, I dont believe Routt is a great CB, I definitely think the move to the outside was a blessing for him. I just think he gets unfairly judged playing next to Nnamdi. Look around the league, Assante Samuels is considered one of the top corners in the NFL but he gets burned 3 times as much as routt.
February 24th, 2011 at 10:10 am
…if BCZ posts stats on here, I trust that they’re accurate. I’ve double checked many times before
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This message was sponsored by the committee for BCZ24… lol.
Thanks for the vote of confidence buddy, lol
February 24th, 2011 at 10:10 am
NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora reports that the Raiders have reached an extension with free agent CB Stanford Routt
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YES!
February 24th, 2011 at 10:11 am
84.bcz24 Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 9:45 am
RaiderReggie Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 9:40 am
When John Elway came out of college the Baltimore Colts had the first pick in the draft and Elway said there is no way he was going to play for the Baltimore Colts. He also went on to say he wasn’t going to play on the East Coast. He was pretty arogant about it. A trade was made and he ened up in Denver. Eli Manning said he was not going to play for the San Diego Chargers and he was arogant about it. He ended up with the New York Giants. All I want to say is there was no outrage on either of those situations. They were considered smart businessmen.
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I guarantee you not one of the people blogging here were members of this blog when either of those guys were drafted. Dont use the perception of people around you to determine our opinions. Ill tell you right now, when Eli had the whole spat with the chargers (even hating the chargers like i do) I though he was a stuck up spoiler rotten little prick who shouldnt be allowed to play NFL football for a stunt like that…
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Now that’s what I am talking about bcz24. I just wanted to make a point. Look, I am not going to get into no racist crap. I hate racism on both sides. I am probably a little bit older than most bloggers on this site. I was born and raised in the segregated South. I know racism inside out. Some people at work try to fake and hide their feelings but they can’t help themselves. I can smell a racist out like a hound. Now lets talk Raider football. “Raider for life.”
February 24th, 2011 at 10:11 am
RaiderRockstar is racist because he thinks Michael Vick is trash for killing animals
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link? source?
February 24th, 2011 at 10:11 am
Heard Jim Miller and Rich Gannon on Sirius making every excuse in the book for Chad Henne and Carson Palmer. Can you believe Gannon cited a rookie tight end and having to put up with T.O. and Ochocinco as the reasons Palmer struggled? Jim Miller blamed Dan Henning (OC), no threat on the other side of Brandon Marahall and no tight end who can stretch the field for Henne’s struggles. Both preach patience. What a bunch of garbage! Never heard a peep out of either of these guys about Jamarcus’ supporting cast. Wonder how he would have done with just one of the aforementioned receivers??
February 24th, 2011 at 10:12 am
I wish I could watch film like JHill. I watch all the games at my brothers house (i cant get DirectV) and he doesnt have a DVR. Im buying a new laptop in a few weeks so hopefully this season I can find them online and watch them.
February 24th, 2011 at 10:12 am
http://twitter.com/#!/VittorioTafur
February 24th, 2011 at 10:12 am
Cam is not any worse then Randy Moss was in college. That guy spent some of his College locked up in jail. If you are good you are good.
February 24th, 2011 at 10:12 am
I like Vick. I wanted him in Oakland!
revised: RaiderRockstar is racist because he thinks Cornell Green is trash for hitting his wife with a mop handle
February 24th, 2011 at 10:12 am
http://twitter.com/#!/JasonLaCanfora..
February 24th, 2011 at 10:14 am
http://twitter.com/#!/WesBunting
February 24th, 2011 at 10:14 am
BBL
February 24th, 2011 at 10:15 am
link? source?
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Im not saying you are racist, I was making a point that everyone has been called racist, although maybe you arent one of the vick haters since you are a vile doggy murderer yourself…
February 24th, 2011 at 10:16 am
Hue says he’s the DC.
February 24th, 2011 at 10:18 am
VittorioTafur – “At the Combine, Coach Hue Jackson says he is the DC until further notice”
Uh ohh….. Id rather Bres take over the D than have Hue trying to run both O and D
February 24th, 2011 at 10:21 am
The Oakland Raiders have agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension with cornerback Stanford Routt, a source with knowledge of the situation said Thursday.
Routt will earn a maximum of $31.5 million over his, including $20 million over the first two years, according to league sources.
The deal places him in the upper echelon of cornerbacks (Champ Bailey’s new contract averages roughly $11 million per season, for instance). Securing Routt at this rate could further lessen Oakland’s ability to give Asomugha the type of top-of-the-market deal he will command.
Routt had 55 tackles and made two interceptions, returning one for a touchdown in 2010.
February 24th, 2011 at 10:22 am
Yeah, Hue as the DC, that’s awsome! He is a defensive genius, we will destroy all offenses next year!
February 24th, 2011 at 10:24 am
When Bresnahan is announced as the DC, it’s going to be in the same way that Cable was announced as the coach last season. The Raiders don’t feel it necessary to make public every move they make. They’ll just point to the press release where they announced Bresnahan was “defensive coach” and say “See?”.
Even if they hire Moss or Perry (very outside chance at this point), I’m sure Al figures both of those guys will be at the combine evaluating players regardless.
February 24th, 2011 at 10:24 am
Where did you find those #s Macho? I will defend Routts ability as much as I can, but I will be the first to say I will be PISSED if those are the real #s in his deal! That is WAY too much for him!
February 24th, 2011 at 10:24 am
The Oakland Raiders have agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension with cornerback Stanford Routt, a source with knowledge of the situation said Thursday.
Routt will earn a maximum of $31.5 million over his, including $20 million over the first two years, according to league sources.
The deal places him in the upper echelon of cornerbacks (Champ Bailey’s new contract averages roughly $11 million per season, for instance). Securing Routt at this rate could further lessen Oakland’s ability to give Asomugha the type of top-of-the-market deal he will command.
Routt had 55 tackles and made two interceptions, returning one for a touchdown in 2010.
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Jesus f***ing Christ…
February 24th, 2011 at 10:24 am
aiders coach Hue Jackson stated Thursday that he wants to get the ball in Jacoby Ford’s hands more often in 2011.
This needs to happen. Ford is a dynamo on kickoff returns, but he also emerged as the Raiders’ top receiver as well as an occasional backfield threat late last season. Ford posted more combined receiving and rushing yards in the second half of his rookie year than Darrius Heyward-Bey has recorded in two full seasons.
Source: Wes Bunting on Twitter
February 24th, 2011 at 10:24 am
Psy-OPS ****ing with our Senators minds…Wow!
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110224/ap_on_re_us/us_pentagon_general_investigated
February 24th, 2011 at 10:25 am
Yeah Macho, where did you find that?
February 24th, 2011 at 10:25 am
nfl.com
February 24th, 2011 at 10:25 am
Agreed, way too expensive.. Let’s hope atleast most is incentives..
Still think Moss is a chance for DC, would prefer him over Bresh anyways..
February 24th, 2011 at 10:26 am
LaCanfora confirmed the numbers on Twitter.
February 24th, 2011 at 10:27 am
No fk’n way!
February 24th, 2011 at 10:28 am
Ughhh Im gonna be sick. I can defend Routt at 3 million a year… not at 10, when that is going to factor into us losing Nnamdi.
February 24th, 2011 at 10:29 am
I’m so f***ing pissed about those numbers.
February 24th, 2011 at 10:29 am
The deadline to extend free agents the franchise tag is Thursday at 4PM ET.
NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora reports the franchise tag “remains an option” for the Raiders and free agent Zach Miller, particularly after the team re-signed Stanford Routt and Richard Seymour. Oakland has some serious priority issues if it doesn’t believe Miller was the most important of the lot.
Source: NFL.com
February 24th, 2011 at 10:30 am
I could even see $5 million a year for Routt, as much as I think his numbers make him look like a better player than he is. But this is flat-out insane.
February 24th, 2011 at 10:30 am
Got to be kidding.
February 24th, 2011 at 10:30 am
I still don’t believe those #’s!!!!!
February 24th, 2011 at 10:30 am
Combine without a DC.
February 24th, 2011 at 10:31 am
I dont like Routt, what can I say? would have loved it if those 10m per year would have gone the way of a gap eating NT.
February 24th, 2011 at 10:31 am
Who’s next to get the tag?
Miller or Huff?
I would tag Huffy.
February 24th, 2011 at 10:32 am
We could of given Joseph that type of $$$$$$$$$
Joseph > Routt
February 24th, 2011 at 10:32 am
I would have wanted that $10 million to go to Jonathan Joseph.
Looks like that second round pick will be a speedy CB.
February 24th, 2011 at 10:33 am
Yeah, looks like its confirmed.
Stanford Routt’s three-year deal is worth $31.5 million, including $20 million over the first two years.
You read that correctly. No team in the league values Routt as highly as the Raiders. They managed to drastically overpay even though they were essentially bidding against themselves. Routt is a versatile corner, but it’s laughable to hand him two-thirds of Nnamdi Asomugha’s salary.
Source: Jason LaCanfora on Twitter
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PUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUKE!!!!!!
February 24th, 2011 at 10:34 am
Jezuz, I hope the rest of the NFL owners run Davis out of town. You thought they were pissed at Nnamdi’s deal, wait until they get ahold of this one! Routt who? But now he is making $10 million a year?
Man! Crazy.
February 24th, 2011 at 10:34 am
I’m sick to my stomach. This is ridiculous. All the free agents the Raiders have to lock up, all the holes this team has, and they give Routt $10 million+ a year. Virtually ensuring Nnamdi will be gone. I feel like I’m losing my mind…
February 24th, 2011 at 10:34 am
Routt’s got a surprisingly good record when it comes to passes thrown his way and completions made against him.
Stunning actually. Used to seeing him let guys fly off the line free and then P.I. them to extend drives that result in TDs.
At least once a game 8 times a year.
February 24th, 2011 at 10:35 am
Bcz24 Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 9:27 am
Ya know… if YOU black people would stop ASSUMING everything a white person said is racist then maybe this sh1t would die. JFB is racist because he thinks a guy who has very few accolades shouldnt act like a superstar, and Dakota is racist because he thinks some who lies a steals is a POS, and RaiderRockstar is racist because he thinks Michael Vick is trash for killing animals and I am racist because I quoted Jamarcus as speaking in the third person. The only racist comments I ever see on here are from the black people calling everyone racist. Im surprised Kell didnt sh1t himself because some guy in an earlier post said Cam is from a tribe… ohhhh my goooooooood that is SOOOOOOO racist… grown up dude. We dont hate black people because we point out the flaws of professional athletes, YOU only take notice when its a black professional athlete… thats YOUR problem.
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Because I NEVER hear ANY character assassinations of White Athletes in here.
February 24th, 2011 at 10:36 am
152. it took YEARS for someone to confirm what I said on here about Al f’ing over other teams without ever playing them.
He knows his business and how to skew other teams like the the Jets and Revis, 49ers and Crabtree, ect ect. just by paying his guys more.
Brilliant in its way. Sh*tty when it comes to guys like J marc, Terdell Sands, ect ect…
February 24th, 2011 at 10:37 am
Haaaaa routt for ten mil a pop? i guess…..at least nnamdi aint coming back! yes
February 24th, 2011 at 10:38 am
Big Black Buck, yes, strong character, no.
All day everyday in here, from bloggers of the bastions of morality like Missouri, and other fly over parts of the country.
February 24th, 2011 at 10:40 am
So Kell, you giving a thumbs up or down to Routt at 10 mill per?
February 24th, 2011 at 10:40 am
He made $3 million last year….what exactly did he do to earn another $7 million per? Wow, this is sickening.
February 24th, 2011 at 10:42 am
If Routt deserves 10 mill, Nnamdi deserves 17 mill.
February 24th, 2011 at 10:42 am
Wonder how this will affect potential contracts for Huff and Gallery.
February 24th, 2011 at 10:43 am
Rod Woodson saw Routt’s contract and immediatly dropped the clpboard and strapped a helmet. If Routt is worth 10 mill per, then I can easily get 7 or 8 at my age from Al.
February 24th, 2011 at 10:43 am
Kell that’s a lie……Al Davis is white and gets ran thru the mud by you on the daily so shut up
February 24th, 2011 at 10:43 am
Naw Kell,
If Routt deserves 10 mill, Nnamdi deserves 20 mill
February 24th, 2011 at 10:46 am
Because I NEVER hear ANY character assassinations of White Athletes in here.
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No you just dont pay attention. Dakota’s second job for the last 2.5 years has be shredding Tom Cable at every opportunity… you just dont ‘hear’ it when its not a black guy.
February 24th, 2011 at 10:46 am
“If Routt deserves 10 mill, Nnamdi deserves __________”
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Routt doesn’t deserve 10 mill.
February 24th, 2011 at 10:47 am
I just cant wrap my head around this man. Nnamdi isnt worth 17 million but he will give Routt a 7 million raise? How come the 30% rule applies to Kam Wimbley but not Stan Routt?
February 24th, 2011 at 10:49 am
Bcz24 Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 10:47 am
I just cant wrap my head around this man. Nnamdi isnt worth 17 million but he will give Routt a 7 million raise? How come the 30% rule applies to Kam Wimbley but not Stan Routt?
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Good question, but I’ve never completely grasped the 30% rule anyways…
February 24th, 2011 at 10:49 am
Man, $3.5 was alot for Routt. Davis loves that size and speed but the former Houston Track Star has never really had a break out season imo
February 24th, 2011 at 10:50 am
Why does Al get all penny pincher when it comes to coaches and then gives under-achievers like Routt the bank? Stop saving, get a DC, and please don’t give Huffy and Gallery (who are much better players than Routt) 14 mill per year.
February 24th, 2011 at 10:50 am
KoolKell Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 8:55 am
It’s never the black guys play, that you racists take issue with.
It’s that his moral turpitude is not percieved as high as those Podunkers from Dakota, or New Mexico. The Pillars of American high standards.
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I don’t think it has to do with moral turpitude, I think people believe they are not very intelligent, and therefor process information slower. Not a good combo for a QB
Until some of these Good Ol Boy owners pass Thier teams to younger generation, it ain’t gonna change.
February 24th, 2011 at 10:51 am
Im not Routt’s biggest fan nor am I his biggest critics. I want nnamdi gone….he makes no plays. Now time to acquire a vet cb like Jonathan Joseph
February 24th, 2011 at 10:53 am
I have never once seen or read anywhere that Routt is considered by NFL people a top tier CB….yet now he is making top tier CB money.
This smells of the 2008 offseason.
February 24th, 2011 at 10:54 am
Kim Newton said he wanted to be an entertainment icon.
OH MY GAWD. HE SHOULD BE HORSEWHIPPED!!!!!!!
February 24th, 2011 at 10:54 am
Routt yrs $31.5 mill.
Im just not too excited about this. Even if the Raiders bring back every single player (including Namndi). I just dont see them competing for the Superbowl. Something needs to change in Oakland.
We cant paying ridiculous money to the same players and expect to be in the hunt for a Superbowl. Its not like we are the Jets and we are going to the AFC Championship every year. Something drastically new needs to happen in Oakland. Hopefully Hue can bring that.
Im tired of simply wishing these average Raiders somehow squeak into the playoffs
February 24th, 2011 at 10:56 am
Also i dont want Huff back. Guy is soft on the field. Branch,Mitchell and Brown can play safety and make big plays
February 24th, 2011 at 11:28 am
Aso – 17 mill best spend elsewhere?
Now…
Seymour 15 mill per year (5 mill over value?)
Routt 10 mill per year (6 mill over value?)
Wimbley 10 mill per year (6 mill over value?)
-I think we now know what Davis meant….
February 24th, 2011 at 11:39 am
128.Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 10:21 am
The Oakland Raiders have agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension with cornerback Stanford Routt, a source with knowledge of the situation said Thursday.
Routt will earn a maximum of $31.5 million over his, including $20 million over the first two years, according to league sources.
The deal places him in the upper echelon of cornerbacks (Champ Bailey’s new contract averages roughly $11 million per season, for instance). Securing Routt at this rate could further lessen Oakland’s ability to give Asomugha the type of top-of-the-market deal he will command.
Routt had 55 tackles and made two interceptions, returning one for a touchdown in 2010.
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Wow….IF this is true. This is considered the 2nd STUPID move of the offseason so far.
Signing an underachiever like Routt for this much money…is a slap in the face of Nnamdi IMO.
The first was getting rid of Marshall as D-Coord, and winding up downgrading to Chuck B.
Jesus C***st! Grrrrrrrr!
February 24th, 2011 at 2:46 pm
10 million a year for Stanford ” the Torch” Routt?…
Gee, now I feel a whole lot better…
February 25th, 2011 at 12:27 am
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February 26th, 2011 at 7:06 am
Does anyone else think Al is going to trade our next 3 first round draft picks for Cam Newton???