Jackson quick hits
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Thursday, February 24th, 2011 at 10:53 am in Oakland Raiders.
Some highlights as Raiders coach Hue Jackson made the rounds with the media at the NFL scouting combine:
– Jackson could not confirm a two-year contract extension as reported by the NFL Network for cornerback Stanford Routt, but said it was his understanding a deal was close. He expressed confidence that Routt could handle the role as the No. 1 cornerback in the event Nnamdi Asomugha does not return.
The reported numbers on Routt are even more stunning than his first- and third-round tender last year _ $20 million guaranteed, $31.5 million total.
Jackson would not rule out Asomugha returning, but conceded it was possible he wouldn’t.
– No word yet on the designation of a franchise player, which could go to Zach Miller if the Raiders haven’t reached a deal before today’s deadline (I believe it’s 4 p.m. Eastern. Jackson said the Raiders would “probably” have a franchise player.
UPDATE: The Raiders have reportedly franchised (according to Adam Caplan of FoxSports.com) outside linebacker Kamerion Wimbley, whose $3.5 million buyback exeeded a 30 percent in terms of a pay raise _ too high for an existing contract. So instead of salary plus the buyback which would have paid Wimbley around $4.1 million, he’s due the franchise number of approximately $10.1 million.
Oakland is attempting to reach a longterm deal with Wimbley and franchising him is a way to stop him from hitting the open market in the event of a collective bargaining agreement.– The Raiders have a defensive coordinator.
“Me,” Jackson said.
He said the Raiders were still evaluating people outside the organization and the hire could also come within. Chuck Bresnahan is still listed as a “defensive coach” with no specific designation.
Whoever the coordinator is, Jackson said the Raiders would remain primarily a 4-3 team but be multiple in scope, meaning whoever the coordiantor is will come into a situation where scheme and philosophy is pretty much in place.
Jackson said he wasn’t sure if there would be a hire to coach quarterbacks, given the amount of time he and offensive coordinator Al Saunders will spend with the position. He said too many voices can sometime dilute a message.
More to come later . . .
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February 24th, 2011 at 10:54 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 10:56 am
Segundo
February 24th, 2011 at 10:57 am
I’d still like to see Asomugha back in the Silver and Black. He is a class act and it would be a classy move for him to stay.
February 24th, 2011 at 10:57 am
Kim Newton said he wanted to be an entertainment icon.
OH MY GAWD. HE SHOULD BE HORSEWHIPPED!!!!!!!
February 24th, 2011 at 10:58 am
There’s no way in Hell Nnamdi stay’s now.
February 24th, 2011 at 10:58 am
Raiders just signed Stan Routt to a contract extension and they are also very close to inking Zach Miller to an extension as well…
February 24th, 2011 at 10:59 am
Hopefully Lafatcatfora is wrong about these contract numbers.
No way anyone would come close to giving Routt $10 million a year. No way. Not even crazy Al.
February 24th, 2011 at 11:00 am
Whoever the coordinator is, Jackson said the Raiders would remain primarily a 4-3 team but be multiple in scope, meaning whoever the coordiantor is will come into a situation where scheme and philosophy is pretty much in place.
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So who takes a job like that?
Not any creative Coach, that’s for sure. Another puppet.
February 24th, 2011 at 11:01 am
So who’s the Dakota impersonator?
February 24th, 2011 at 11:01 am
Davis very good about keeping who he wants. If Nnamdi wants to stay he will.
February 24th, 2011 at 11:01 am
6. Thanks for that timely update
February 24th, 2011 at 11:02 am
Have to say Jerry is the man. Davis should make him highest paid. lol!
February 24th, 2011 at 11:02 am
I feel like banging my head against a wall. Would rather have Nnamdi back at $15 million than Routt back at $10 million.
February 24th, 2011 at 11:02 am
I have heard from more than one person that Big Al is prepared to make Nnamdi the highest paid CB in the NFL, but not the highest paid Defensive player…
February 24th, 2011 at 11:04 am
Nnamdi21 Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 11:01 am
6. Thanks for that timely update
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Sorry, that’s what happens when I don’t take the time to read the blog before I post. Just passing on info that was given to me…
February 24th, 2011 at 11:05 am
You know what, LaCanfora must have confused Routts #s with Zack’s. I know Zack Miller at 10mill per is expensive, but it makes more sense than Routt. No?
February 24th, 2011 at 11:05 am
Feelin ya Dogg. Go Raiders baby!
February 24th, 2011 at 11:05 am
Kell alot of people take jobs like that everyday…..DC means nada to me if we dont get a true NT
February 24th, 2011 at 11:08 am
# General Bauce Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 11:05 am
Kell alot of people take jobs like that everyday…..DC means nada to me if we dont get a true NT
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Still holding out hope for Ian Williams in the 4th round or Kendrick Ellis in the 5th…
I don’t see any true NT cracking the starting lineup, though. Al likes his defensive linemen being pass rushers first and foremost.
February 24th, 2011 at 11:09 am
I wonder what Brandon Myers is worth if he will be taking over for Miller…..$12 million a year?
February 24th, 2011 at 11:09 am
Al has no idea on how to stop the run.
February 24th, 2011 at 11:09 am
Al Davis is dope! He does whatever the fk he wants to do lol….i dont agree with all he does but I’ll ride this thing until we get back
February 24th, 2011 at 11:09 am
Routt is overpaid again.
February 24th, 2011 at 11:12 am
Well YoungAmerican….ideal thing to do is get a top tier NT in the draft….Big Ian would be cool but Al gonna get a diamond in the rough if he selects one
February 24th, 2011 at 11:12 am
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February 24th, 2011 at 11:12 am
Not the greatest bit of “quick hits” there.
At least we can put to bed all that 3-4 talk nonsense.
February 24th, 2011 at 11:13 am
Of all the days to be out of weed…
February 24th, 2011 at 11:13 am
If those figures are correct, you Al Davis Worshippers deserved this one. Effin me. He blasted Nnamdi to overpay this guy??????
February 24th, 2011 at 11:14 am
Raiders applied the franchise tag to SLB Kamerion Wimbley, according to Fox Sports’ Adam Caplan.
Wimbley and his agent claimed the Raiders’ $3.5 million “buy-back” was against the 30 percent rule, and the NFL management council and NFLPA responded in their favor. The Raiders didn’t want to let their leading sack artist hit the open market, so they’ve opted to shell out roughly $10 million. Wimbley graded out as Pro Football Focus’ top 4-3 outside linebacker, so the Raiders were smart to do what it takes to hang on to him.
Source: Adam Caplan on Twitte
February 24th, 2011 at 11:15 am
BOOYA!!!!!!!!
February 24th, 2011 at 11:15 am
Well YoungAmerican….ideal thing to do is get a top tier NT in the draft….Big Ian would be cool but Al gonna get a diamond in the rough if he selects one
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Wouldn’t mind seeing Al trade up for Phil Taylor, but I just don’t think he has the ammunition to make that happen.
Unless this deal with Routt was part of a sign-and-trade situation with the Redskins.
In my dreams…
February 24th, 2011 at 11:15 am
Kim Newton said he wanted to be an entertainment icon.
OH MY GAWD. HE SHOULD BE HORSEWHIPPED!!!!!!!
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Nobody said “horsewhipped” but I think ridicule is an acceptable response.
Entertainment icon?? Are the greatest QB’s in the history of the game even entertainment icons?
What does he think this is, American Idol?
BTW, about 30 minutes ago, Herm Edwards was on the SVP show, and he more or less told Cam Newton to shut up and think before he speaks.
February 24th, 2011 at 11:16 am
No one was going to give us a 3rd rounder for Routt to begin with last year. Routt is nothing more than an Al Davis pet project. It was stupid to tag him for a first and 3rd money and now this is beyond rediculous.
February 24th, 2011 at 11:16 am
Make it rain Al!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Make it rain!!!!
LMAO
February 24th, 2011 at 11:16 am
LOL wouldnt be crazy if Al is right on this move with Routt and he balls out this year? Nah not expecting that but he will play well
February 24th, 2011 at 11:19 am
Sorry but Routt has ZERO football instincts. He gets by on pure dumbluck or toasted over the middle time and again.
February 24th, 2011 at 11:19 am
Franchising Wimbley makes more sense than giving Routt $10 million per year.
February 24th, 2011 at 11:20 am
I just went to Pro Football Focus, and I didn’t see that they have ranked the 2010 season at any other position besides Defensive Ends and 3-4 OLB.
I want to see other rankings!!!!
Let’s take some guesses where some of our blogs favorite punching bags land.
February 24th, 2011 at 11:20 am
Aig….who knows Al may sign nnamdi to a big deal…..eventho i want aso out
February 24th, 2011 at 11:21 am
I have been told that Al Davis and the Raiders have an interest in DT Shaun Rogers and he is scheduled for a workout sometime next week…
February 24th, 2011 at 11:53 am
Huffy247
Only thing left is for me to hit this market and see what happens
February 24th, 2011 at 11:54 am
The Raiders opted not to apply the franchise tag to TE Zach Miller.
The sides are still talking contract. The Raiders have agreed to above-market deals with Stanford Routt and Richard Seymour in the past week, so it wouldn’t be a surprise if they satisfied Miller as well. With just four years under his belt, there’s a chance that Miller’s free agency would be restricted under the next CBA.
Source: Vitorrio Tafur on Twitter
February 24th, 2011 at 11:54 am
Coach Hue Jackson reiterated his supreme confidence in Jason Campbell as his starting quarterback Thursday.
“There’s not a position, other than QB, that I wouldn’t just look at in the draft and say we don’t need anybody,” explained Jackson. Campbell will face no competition for the starting job this summer. The backup situation remains up in the air with Bruce Gradskowski due to hit free agency.
Source: Gregg Rosenthal on Twitter
February 24th, 2011 at 11:56 am
YoungAmerican Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 11:13 am
Of all the days to be out of weed…
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I just got a fat sack of Sour Diesel (worst weed name ever, but its some bomb green. Well orange really) and I am going to need it after this crap.
3 players on our defense now account for $35 million next year!
February 24th, 2011 at 11:58 am
Next year’s QB class will be much better than this year’s. No point in blowing a pick on a guy just because he’s there. Outside of Kaepernick, the projected mid-late round guys have failed to really establish themselves in a fairly weak class. Devlin, Enderle and Ponder still could have decent combines/pro days, but at this point they should be priorities for the Raiders.
February 24th, 2011 at 11:59 am
Bcz24,
You want to get fked up. Try some of that blue berry schit.
February 24th, 2011 at 12:00 pm
Sour Diesel is quality stuff, but for me it tweaks me out too much. Makes me paranoid and a little too spacey.
Personally, I love me some Blueberry.
February 24th, 2011 at 12:01 pm
Im beating Jerry to the punch here! Wimbley franchise tagged. WTF! 10mill next season. Routt re-signed 3yrs for 30mill. damn it!!! there goes #21’s money
February 24th, 2011 at 12:03 pm
I dont know about paying 10mill for a LB who is a liability in pass coverage. what are your thoughts NATION???
February 24th, 2011 at 12:04 pm
Wimbley for $10 million makes a lot more sense than Routt for $10 million, that’s for damn sure.
Who knows, the franchise tags might all be reversed by the time the CBA is reached.
February 24th, 2011 at 12:05 pm
Anything that taste like Kush is good with me !
February 24th, 2011 at 12:06 pm
Lets hope so YoungAmerican. We gotta re-sign Huff and Nnamdi. Keeping the core group of players together is a must
February 24th, 2011 at 12:06 pm
Debo,
Curious to what your take is on Hue Jackson saying his number one attribute that he looks for in his QB is their “ability to lead men.”
Since you think I am into that rah-rah stuff to much, it seems Hue would fall under your same rules.
February 24th, 2011 at 12:07 pm
Routt = P.Buchanon 2.0
February 24th, 2011 at 12:07 pm
It’s a shame that the buyback option didn’t work out. Would have gotten the Raiders a quality player on the cheap.
He might be a liability in coverage, but the vast majority of linebackers are. Linebackers generally don’t get paid/drafted to cover. Wimbley’s pros far outweigh his cons, in my opinion.
February 24th, 2011 at 12:08 pm
Didnt Routt have the lowest completion% against in the NFL???
February 24th, 2011 at 12:09 pm
Nnamdi is almost certainly gone. I don’t think Al would have paid Routt $10 million if he still intended on paying Nnamdi. I could be wrong, though.
Huff seems intent on hitting the open market. Routt may very well be the only starting Raiders DB back next season.
February 24th, 2011 at 12:09 pm
My buddy grew some blueberry and I wasnt that impressed. Who knows if it was actually blueberry though, by the time our clones reach NY who knows what is what ya know. I really want to try Pineapple Express now though. Seth Rogan said since the movie someone started calling there green that and its really good.
February 24th, 2011 at 12:10 pm
Since Al set the top of the market for Pro Bowl corners (Nnamdi), it’s only fitting for him to form the top of market for a #2 corner.
February 24th, 2011 at 12:10 pm
socalraider2408 Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 12:08 pm
Didnt Routt have the lowest completion% against in the NFL???
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He and Nnamdi tied for 3rd. Revis was 1 and the cat from Buffalo whos name escapes me was #2
February 24th, 2011 at 12:11 pm
See what happens, Hue and the coaches left Oakland for the combine, and Al and his cronies went nuts on another Broakland spending spree…. WTF.
February 24th, 2011 at 12:12 pm
bcz24 Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 12:09 pm
My buddy grew some blueberry and I wasnt that impressed. Who knows if it was actually blueberry though, by the time our clones reach NY who knows what is what ya know. I really want to try Pineapple Express now though. Seth Rogan said since the movie someone started calling there green that and its really good.
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Had some OG blueberry back in the day . Before the purps hit the market big. It tasted really good. The blueberry these days seem little weak in punch though .
February 24th, 2011 at 12:12 pm
At the rate we are going we are going to have a $90 million dollar starting defense!
February 24th, 2011 at 12:14 pm
# bcz24 Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 12:09 pm
My buddy grew some blueberry and I wasnt that impressed. Who knows if it was actually blueberry though, by the time our clones reach NY who knows what is what ya know. I really want to try Pineapple Express now though. Seth Rogan said since the movie someone started calling there green that and its really good.
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My buddy grew some at his op out in CO. It was crazy potent.
My favorite, though, was this freak of a plant he grew that WE THINK was Juicy Fruit. We’re not exactly sure what it was, but it was by far the best stuff I’ve ever had. Potent, but a VERY clear high. You could go around doing work or your daily chores perfectly normally, and still be CRAZY high. I was impressed.
February 24th, 2011 at 12:14 pm
Asomugha is gone, you dont give 30 millions to your CB2 if you really want to resign your CB1.
I like Routt, I think he is highly underrated, good to keep him along with Chris Johnson, that gives us one problem less to worry, still I would like to see us sign or draft a CB.
February 24th, 2011 at 12:15 pm
Al sure seems to be making more moves than just about any other owner right now. I wonder how they all feel, now that Al is throwing a lot of money at his own players 2 weeks before the lockout.
Hiring coaches, extending it’s own FA to longer deals. It could work out in spades for Al with this whole CBA deal, and he is seizing the opportunity of catching his opponents napping.
Long live Al
February 24th, 2011 at 12:15 pm
Og faderrr u know nothing about purp or blueberry. Stick to your kool cigerettes puto
February 24th, 2011 at 12:15 pm
Bye Nnamdi, it was a pleasure knowing you. Hopefully Al can improve on the o-line with that money.
p.s. Bauce is still a moron
February 24th, 2011 at 12:17 pm
Routt is 3rd in the NFL in percentage per completion, after #1 Revis and #2 McGee, Asomugha is 4th in the NFL.
February 24th, 2011 at 12:17 pm
Maybe Curtis Brown will still be there in the 3rd round.
Davon House in the 4th or 5th round might not be a bad deal.
Without Nnamdi, and with Woodson as the CBs coach, the Raiders need to bring along some youth at the position. Hopefully Walter McFadden and Jeremy Ware will make some measurable progress in their second seasons as well.
February 24th, 2011 at 12:18 pm
Go play madden 98 on ur playstation 1 el tita!!! Tryin to be all in the mix like you know whats goin on… Psssshhh
February 24th, 2011 at 12:19 pm
# YoungAmerican Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 12:14 pm
# bcz24 Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 12:09 pm
My buddy grew some blueberry and I wasnt that impressed. Who knows if it was actually blueberry though, by the time our clones reach NY who knows what is what ya know. I really want to try Pineapple Express now though. Seth Rogan said since the movie someone started calling there green that and its really good.
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My buddy grew some at his op out in CO. It was crazy potent.
My favorite, though, was this freak of a plant he grew that WE THINK was Juicy Fruit. We’re not exactly sure what it was, but it was by far the best stuff I’ve ever had. Potent, but a VERY clear high. You could go around doing work or your daily chores perfectly normally, and still be CRAZY high. I was impressed.
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YA,
Thats exactly what I need. Something that gets me high, but I can still function correctly. Thats why I only get blunted on the weekends at home. This schit out here in Northern Cali is dope.
February 24th, 2011 at 12:19 pm
mr = GIANT KUNT
February 24th, 2011 at 12:19 pm
It could work out in spades for Al with this whole CBA deal, and he is seizing the opportunity of catching his opponents napping.
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Theres no way spending that kind of cash on free agents is going to work out in our favor…
February 24th, 2011 at 12:20 pm
Routt played very-well last year and definately earned an exension.
But he got paid for his one good year out of the 5. No non Pro Bowl DB should get this type of money.
But I think Al knows something we all don’t.
February 24th, 2011 at 12:22 pm
But I think Al knows something we all don’t.
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Apparently JFB has found some new strain of happy smoke that none of has ever heard of cuz he is in the stratosphere today! LOL
February 24th, 2011 at 12:23 pm
The Real MaddcnRaider Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 12:18 pm
Go play madden 98 on ur playstation 1 el tita!!! Tryin to be all in the mix like you know whats goin on… Psssshhh
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El Tato was a little late, but he was right. What are you talkin about?
February 24th, 2011 at 12:23 pm
Og= menthol 100’s
February 24th, 2011 at 12:24 pm
real maddenfraud, I dont have a playstation, I just go out and punch guys like you in the face
February 24th, 2011 at 12:24 pm
El Tato Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 12:17 pm
Routt is 3rd in the NFL in percentage per completion, after #1 Revis and #2 McGee, Asomugha is 4th in the NFL.
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Actually Routt and Nnamdi tied for 3rd at 39.4% completions against. Oddly enough CJ37 was #6 in the NFL as well.
February 24th, 2011 at 12:24 pm
Later peoples!
Go A’s!
Go Dubs!
Go Cal Bears!
Go Raiders!
February 24th, 2011 at 12:25 pm
I think we can assume that Huff and Gallery are as good as gone. Miller and Bush will be back.
Wonder if Al is looking hard at Sands and Gilchrest in the draft, along with Wisniewski.
Still wouldn’t mind seeing Jarrad Page brought in to compete with Stevie Brown for the FS spot. Page has been a pretty solid playmaker in this league. Even in his two seasons as a back-up, he still came up with a few INTs.
February 24th, 2011 at 12:25 pm
TOP 3 DUCHE BAGS IN THIS YEARS BLOG DRAFT
1. MR
2 BBBBBB1TCH A$$ BAUCE
3. MR
Outro
February 24th, 2011 at 12:26 pm
The only thing I’m high on right now is my Whopper Value Meal in front of me.
February 24th, 2011 at 12:26 pm
Whoa bcz24, i just call it like it is. You cheerleading on the sidelines or what?
February 24th, 2011 at 12:28 pm
He was right stupid.
February 24th, 2011 at 12:29 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 12:26 pm
The only thing I’m high on right now is my Whopper Value Meal in front of me.
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LOL… thats not high. Thats the cholesterol limiting the oxygen to your brain. Similar feeling.
Man I miss Whoppers.
February 24th, 2011 at 12:30 pm
Top 3 phillip river fanboys in this years fanboy draft hosted by ryan leaf:
1.el tita
2.og
3.bcz24
February 24th, 2011 at 12:32 pm
Can Jarrad Page cover??
That’s what Huff was good at. He had the burn job in the Jax game, but he has been solid in coverage for years, and he has been increasing his turnover production each year.
I think Huff will get a starting job and some decent FA money if he leaves, and we will no doubt be worse off from it, AT LEAST for a year or two until another S gets acclimated to the “System”.
February 24th, 2011 at 12:32 pm
#4 is also og because he loves to come back for 2nds
February 24th, 2011 at 12:32 pm
Wow. That was witty…
February 24th, 2011 at 12:33 pm
Outro
February 24th, 2011 at 12:33 pm
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 stuid move was getting rid of Marshall as D-Coord, and winding up downgrading to Chuck B??
Jesus C***st….what a dumb move!
Arrrggghhhhh!
February 24th, 2011 at 12:35 pm
MR thinks he is a wild crazy man who owns all of us, but he probably is a little boy (or girl) who needs parental permission to use internet and sleeps with his spongeboob felt
February 24th, 2011 at 12:35 pm
I think Huff will get a starting job and some decent FA money if he leaves, and we will no doubt be worse off from it, AT LEAST for a year or two until another S gets acclimated to the “System”.
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If we lose Huff, OJ Otagwe would be a good replacement. 44 turnovers in the last 5 years. We could really use that kind of production on the turnover front.
February 24th, 2011 at 12:35 pm
63.bcz24 Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 12:12 pm
At the rate we are going we are going to have a $90 million dollar starting defense!
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Yeah and with a crappy D-Coordinator like Chuck B running it. Sheesh
Ugh!
February 24th, 2011 at 12:36 pm
The first stuid move was getting rid of Marshall as D-Coord, and winding up downgrading to Chuck B??
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Your behind today buddy… Hue Jackson named himself DC
February 24th, 2011 at 12:37 pm
# Just Fire Baby Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 12:32 pm
Can Jarrad Page cover??
That’s what Huff was good at. He had the burn job in the Jax game, but he has been solid in coverage for years, and he has been increasing his turnover production each year.
I think Huff will get a starting job and some decent FA money if he leaves, and we will no doubt be worse off from it, AT LEAST for a year or two until another S gets acclimated to the “System”.
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Agreed.
Page has at least average cover skills, although he may not be as versatile as Huff was.
I’d like to see Huff back, but if he tests the FA market I think he’ll have his pick of teams… most notably the Cowboys or Texans.
Don’t see a lot of guys who could be big-time single-deep safeties in this draft. Sands is interesting because of his size and ability to tackle and cover, but can he be the last line of defense? Gilchrest has decent measurables, but it’s the same issue with him.
I think, at least for this season, the Raiders might be better off bringing in a vet playmaker like Page to compete with Stevie Brown, who showed the potential to be a special player. If neither of them are the answer, the Raiders could look at FS in the 2012 draft.
February 24th, 2011 at 12:37 pm
This article was just re-tweeted by Lamarr Houston:
http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-02-21/uclas-rahim-moore-the-best-of-a-bad-bad-safety-class
February 24th, 2011 at 12:38 pm
..
February 24th, 2011 at 12:39 pm
Hey el tita, you want a shovel and pail for all that sand in ur p**s
February 24th, 2011 at 12:41 pm
So with Al spending all this money…I guess we wont be signing any FA’s???
NO $DINERO$ LEFT???
February 24th, 2011 at 12:42 pm
Atogwe would be a good option, but he’ll command at least as much money as Huff will.
Page can probably be signed on the cheap, and he’s younger than Atogwe.
February 24th, 2011 at 12:43 pm
Who knows with this whole CBA deal what might happen.
It’s somewhat conceivable that they will eliminate some of this revenue-sharing and salary cap, and some of the smaller and less profitable markets (us included) will be at at a huge disadvantage to these larger market teams. It could ultimately end up like how it is in baseball, with teams spending 70-80 million more a year in salaries than other teams.
Al is old as hell and rolling the dice, and I am betting on the don’t pass and the Easy Eight along with him.
Stanford Routt = 2011 Pro Bowl alternate
February 24th, 2011 at 12:44 pm
Maybe the Raiders can take a chance on a less expensive FA CB like Eric Wright.
Other options might be:
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)
Don’t know how much money will be left for any of those guys by the time a CBA is reached, though.
February 24th, 2011 at 12:44 pm
6.RaiderDogg Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 10:58 am
Raiders just signed Stan Routt to a contract extension and they are also very close to inking Zach Miller to an extension as well…
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Zach Miller extension good….Routt extension….bad.
Having to franchise Wimbley for 10 million instead of the 3.5 million is a loss.
February 24th, 2011 at 12:48 pm
Stanford Routt = 2011 Pro Bowl alternate
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Could happen. If Nnamdi leaves Routt will only see 35-50 balls his way instead of 100.
February 24th, 2011 at 12:48 pm
Don’t know sometimes (all the time)…Raiders do $h!t that make me scratch my head!
February 24th, 2011 at 12:49 pm
The Wiz2.0 says it would be awesome to play for uncle steve…
February 24th, 2011 at 12:56 pm
24, source?
February 24th, 2011 at 12:58 pm
Besides Hue, who else from the Raiders will meet with the Goodell this evening when he meets with owners and/or gm’s, and coaches from all 32 teams…
Maybe Hue will be the Raiders only rep for the meeting, after all he is the OC and DC, along with HC.. Might as well add GM, to his list of duties…
February 24th, 2011 at 12:58 pm
Vito Tafur posted the quote on twitter. I guess OL are the guys getting interviewed right now at the Combine
February 24th, 2011 at 12:59 pm
R8eray:
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11053/1127051-143.stm
February 24th, 2011 at 12:59 pm
Maybe Hue will be the Raiders only rep for the meeting, after all he is the OC and DC, along with HC.. Might as well add GM, to his list of duties…
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Im sure Amy Trask is in town if there are any league meetings going on.
February 24th, 2011 at 1:10 pm
HA!!
I’m watching NFLN, and they were talking about Peyton Manning, and they show a highlight of him throwing a TD to some white dude who burned none other than Stanford Routt.
February 24th, 2011 at 1:11 pm
Kamerion Wimbley had a good year but $10mill for an LB???? He wasnt THAT good. The guy isnt Patrick Willis. They better work out a deal for Zack Miller.
February 24th, 2011 at 1:11 pm
I’m sure most of you have a “glaucoma” prescription right? Or do you just like indulging in illegal narcotics, then bragging about it on a friggin blog? Grow the fck up already…..
February 24th, 2011 at 1:13 pm
Believe it or not, I really don’t care if the fact that I smoke marijuana offends you.
February 24th, 2011 at 1:13 pm
Routt and Wimbley simply not good moves at all. Still no DC, a bit over paid for Dicky Seymour.. Typical offseason for us…
February 24th, 2011 at 1:15 pm
118.YoungAmerican Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 1:13 pm
Believe it or not, I really don’t care if the fact that I smoke marijuana offends you.
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It doesn’t “offend” me you moron. It makes me laugh that you actually blog about it on a public forum dedicated to football… It’s quite juvenline and pathetic really…. “bruh”
February 24th, 2011 at 1:16 pm
Mediocre play = monster contracts from Oakland. Wimbley can’t cover anyone…..and other than some asinine statistic that keeps getting thrown around in here, I have never heard any NFL player, GM or coach ever even bring up Routt’s name.
Unreal.
February 24th, 2011 at 1:17 pm
It’s just one of many things that gets discussed here on a daily basis. People talk basketball, politics, beers they like, food they make. Weed is no different than any of those things. Go get worked up about something that actually affects your life.
February 24th, 2011 at 1:18 pm
Very unreal, Wimbley wasn’t that good really. Would have been a distraction if he walked, but not a complete disaster …
February 24th, 2011 at 1:19 pm
122.YoungAmerican Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 1:17 pm
It’s just one of many things that gets discussed here on a daily basis. People talk basketball, politics, beers they like, food they make. Weed is no different than any of those things. Go get worked up about something that actually affects your life.
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Put down the “Sour Diesel” it is “tweaking” you out and making you “paranoid”… “bruh”
February 24th, 2011 at 1:21 pm
It really is a shame that the buyback option for Wimbley didn’t work out. Would have saved the Raiders a whole lot of money. $7 million could have easily locked up Huff or Joseph or Cromartie for a year, if the Raiders were so inclined.
Oh well. Keeping Wimbley means one less hole on the defense to fill, and he’s a decent young player. Might not be able to cover, but few LBs can, and at least he’s versatile enough to play with his hand on the ground, too.
Like I said earlier, it’ll be interesting to see what this means for Huff, Gallery and the rest of the free agents along the offensive line.
Miller’s deal is going to get done regardless so I’m not really worried about that. And Bush will likely be an RFA.
February 24th, 2011 at 1:22 pm
Haha I like how all you can do is pretend I say things like “bruh” because it makes you feel superior in some way. It’s cute.
February 24th, 2011 at 1:22 pm
It’s just one of many things that gets discussed here on a daily basis. People talk basketball, politics, beers they like, food they make. Weed is no different than any of those things. Go get worked up about something that actually affects your life.
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Weed is MUCH different than basketball, politics, beers, and food genious, it’s illegal… Buy hey, I really don’t give a fck if you smoke it or not… Just found it very commical you so jovialistically brag about it on a public forum.. I would imagine you are probably on this blog from either your moms basement or a public libray… toke away “bruh”
February 24th, 2011 at 1:23 pm
126.YoungAmerican Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 1:22 pm
Haha I like how all you can do is pretend I say things like “bruh” because it makes you feel superior in some way. It’s cute.
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Righteous toke “bruh” 420… yeah…. smooothhh toke…
February 24th, 2011 at 1:25 pm
So what minions are telling Al “Yes Mr. D. that is indeed a smart contract to offer Routt”… “Why yes Mr. D. 10 mill for Wimbley is a steal for the organziation”.. WTF.
February 24th, 2011 at 1:25 pm
Not bragging about it any more than people brag about drinking a beer or eating good food or spending their time any other way. It’s just something I (and a lot of other people) do. Sorry it offends your delicate sensibilities.
February 24th, 2011 at 1:26 pm
Haha Flynn, you’re making a bigger deal out of it than any one of us “tokers” were.
February 24th, 2011 at 1:29 pm
http://www.csnbayarea.com/02/24/11/Raiders-notebook-Jackson-QA-at-combine/landing_raiders.html?blockID=417297&feedID=2539
February 24th, 2011 at 1:30 pm
130.YoungAmerican Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 1:25 pm
Not bragging about it any more than people brag about drinking a beer or eating good food or spending their time any other way. It’s just something I (and a lot of other people) do. Sorry it offends your delicate sensibilities.
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Good for you buddy!! Set your goals “high”, reach for the stars, don’t let ANYONE tell you, namely some unknown person on a blog tell you any different. You continue to contribute to society dude…. You are a special person no matter what they say.
February 24th, 2011 at 1:35 pm
I’m no more special than you are. I just live my life in a different way. I don’t feel the need to tell anyone else how they should live theirs. But if that’s what makes you feel good, then by all means go for it.
February 24th, 2011 at 1:38 pm
Jackson- “We have a nucleus of really good, young players that I am very excited about coaching. Obviously we want to get better at every position. There’s not a position, other than quarterback, that I feel like I want to look at to draft and say, `We don’t need anybody.’”
February 24th, 2011 at 1:42 pm
RedneckRaider – Do you seriously hate MR?
February 24th, 2011 at 1:42 pm
So, Davis Franchised Kim Wimbley and gave Kam Routt 10 million? Wow!
February 24th, 2011 at 1:43 pm
Seriously.
February 24th, 2011 at 1:45 pm
Routt?.. 10 million a year?…. Al Davis overpaid another HorseApple…
February 24th, 2011 at 1:45 pm
$45 million this year for three defensive players. Still need a CB and FS. Still have three starting spots to fill on the offensive line. Still have to re-sign Miller and potentially Bush and Reece (although all of them will likely be RFAs).
Should get interesting from here on out. Although at least the Raiders are getting it sorted out pre-draft.
February 24th, 2011 at 1:47 pm
Jerry hasn’t been on a roadie since 09. He must be to busy catching up with the other fishwrap hacks to get us our fix….
February 24th, 2011 at 1:48 pm
Matt Hayes of The Sporting News reports Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck, who turned down NFL millions to stay in school, will have a multi-million dollar insurance policy – a total package that will likely dwarf what other college stars have had in recent years. The amount of the policy will be determined by the NFL’s new Collective Bargaining Agreement – a contentious issue in current labor talks that could disrupt the 2011 NFL season.
Luck has secured a $5 million policy offered through the NCAA to cover any potential debilitating injury, and will add more once – or if – a new CBA is approved. “The guaranteed money for top five or top 10 picks will be lower with the new CBA,” said Luck’s father and West Virginia athletic director, Oliver Luck. “The question is, how much lower?” Rams quarterback Sam Bradford, the No.1 pick in last year’s NFL draft, signed a six-year, $78 million contract – with $50 million guaranteed. Rookie contracts are a key bargaining chip in the current negotiations, and likely will be capped at a significantly reduced number than previous seasons. Oliver Luck said the family won’t pursue a policy for the full amount any new CBA limits for rookies, but the total insurance package will be significant.
Luck threw for 3,338 yards and 32 touchdowns as last year’s Heisman Trophy runner-up, and led the Cardinal to an Orange Bowl victory over Virginia Tech. Had he decided to leave school early, he would have been projected as the No.1 overall pick in the April draft
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Rex Ryan reminds me of “Fat Bast@rd”.. Does he ever stfu? I would love to see the Jets go 3-13..
February 24th, 2011 at 1:48 pm
Aso- 17 million this year….
Seymour- 15 million this year (5 over value?)
Wimbley- 10 million this year (6 over value?)
Routt – 10 million this year (6 over value?)
Is this what Davis meant by spreading 17 million around to keep players? Think I’m undervaluing these players? It’s possible… but it doesn’t mean I’m wrong… we still don’t know Miller’s contract yet…
Discuss.
February 24th, 2011 at 1:48 pm
10 million for Routt is a joke! I bet if Big Al lined up opposite Routt today, Big Al could give him one move and Routt would bite, and Big Al would take it to the house! Please tell me this is not happening!
February 24th, 2011 at 1:49 pm
Must have been the “Sour Diesel”… I posted the wrong article….
According to Aaron Wilson of the National Football Post, loud-and-large New York Jets coach Rex Ryan hasn’t lost his swagger or his confidence in his football team, guaranteeing that the AFC East franchise will win the Super Bowl next season. “I guarantee we’ll win it this year,” Ryan said today at the NFL scouting combine. “I believe we’ll be the team that wins it, period. I feel it.”
When asked why he felt that way, Ryan stated, “I believe we have an excellent team. “I thought we’d win it the first two years. I guarantee we’ll do it this year. We have an incredible scouting department and a GM that knows the blueprint for success. We have no excuses. Whatever it takes, we’re going to find a way to get it done. “I’m going to try to will a championship. Anything it takes. We’re going to lock arms and find a way to get it done. Our mission is to host a home playoff game. I’m not afraid to stand up here and say it.”
February 24th, 2011 at 1:49 pm
Who knows, maybe whatever team ends up with the #1 overall pick will already have a relatively settled QB situation, and Al can make a trade for Luck.
February 24th, 2011 at 1:50 pm
143.RedneckRaider (The Real MaddenRaider-Hater; seriously, I hate that guy…) Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 1:48 pm
Aso- 17 million this year….
Seymour- 15 million this year (5 over value?)
Wimbley- 10 million this year (6 over value?)
Routt – 10 million this year (6 over value?)
Is this what Davis meant by spreading 17 million around to keep players? Think I’m undervaluing these players? It’s possible… but it doesn’t mean I’m wrong… we still don’t know Miller’s contract yet…
Discuss.
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Lol… Nothing to discuss… You are 100% correct..
February 24th, 2011 at 1:50 pm
I can’t wait for the 5 year $55 million dollar deal Al is going to give to Marcel Reece.
February 24th, 2011 at 1:51 pm
RedneckRaider (The Real MaddenRaider-Hater; Seriously, I Hate That Guy…) Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 1:48 pm
Aso- 17 million this year….
Seymour- 15 million this year (5 over value?)
Wimbley- 10 million this year (6 over value?)
Routt – 10 million this year (6 over value?)
Is this what Davis meant by spreading 17 million around to keep players? Think I’m undervaluing these players? It’s possible… but it doesn’t mean I’m wrong… we still don’t know Miller’s contract yet…
Discuss.
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And this being said, I HATE to see Aso leave, but would I rather have Aso or Seymour, Wimbley, Routt, and Miller… Maybe that’s the line of thinking that’s getting us here…
February 24th, 2011 at 1:52 pm
Losing Routt, Aso, Huff, Seymour, and Wimbley would have been devistating… Maybe that is the silver lining. Losing Aso would suck, but it would be devistating.
February 24th, 2011 at 1:53 pm
150.Kevin Flynn Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 1:52 pm
Losing Routt, Aso, Huff, Seymour, and Wimbley would have been devistating… Maybe that is the silver lining. Losing Aso would suck, but it would be devistating.
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TYPO “but it would NOT be devistating.”
darn sour diesle
February 24th, 2011 at 1:53 pm
Kevin Flynn Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 1:52 pm
Losing Routt, Aso, Huff, Seymour, and Wimbley would have been devistating… Maybe that is the silver lining. Losing Aso would suck, but it would be devistating.
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Still, Aso prolly can/could be kept for 15/yr… and now Routt is getting 10… I would think you could make up that 5 mill in other ways and keep Aso over Routt
February 24th, 2011 at 1:54 pm
“We’re gonna lose one of them, and over pay the rest, so might as well lose the highest paid one…”
February 24th, 2011 at 1:55 pm
Agreed, no doubt Routt is overpaid, but hey, he was overpaid last year as well. Aso has ALWAYS been a company man and PC in public… Who knows, maybe he has told the Raiders “don’t waste your time, I’m gone”…. Can’t imagine his boy C.Wood is giving him very good advice about staying…
February 24th, 2011 at 1:57 pm
al davis has offically gone crazy. again. shades of the tommy kelley contract.
we have to assume that nnamdi and al had a falling out. something a la marcus allen. or tom cable.
February 24th, 2011 at 1:58 pm
Maybe Aso’s injuries this season were worse than we thought?
February 24th, 2011 at 2:00 pm
This is the very reason why most should only spend their money on “throw back jerseys”..
Occasionaly I will still see a J.George jersey, or even a Rice….. or N. Mustafaa
February 24th, 2011 at 2:02 pm
RedneckRaider (The Real MaddenRaider-Hater; Seriously, I Hate That Guy…) Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 1:54 pm
“We’re gonna lose one of them, and over pay the rest, so might as well lose the highest paid one…”
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Wouldn’t you want the better one thats worth overpaying for?
February 24th, 2011 at 2:05 pm
this isn’t about aso being injured. it’s about a fallout between aso and davis.
jerry, what’s the deal?
February 24th, 2011 at 2:07 pm
That is to much $$$ for Routt, I had liked all our off season moves before that one. I feel very irritated right now! Whatever were still winning the division next year.
February 24th, 2011 at 2:12 pm
New Post!!
February 24th, 2011 at 2:13 pm
159.jabonerfootballphds Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 2:05 pm
this isn’t about aso being injured. it’s about a fallout between aso and davis.
jerry, what’s the deal?
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You assume too much young padawan….
February 26th, 2011 at 7:07 am
No one is better than the Raiders at playing the salary game. $10 million for Wimbley! What a deal!