McCarthy mum on Moss, Perry
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Friday, February 25th, 2011 at 3:27 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy said Friday there some changes in terms of responsibility on his coaching staff, but declined comment on whether he could conceivably lose a coach to the Raiders.
Raiders coach Hue Jackson said Thursday he was still considering coaches outside the organization for the still-vacant position of defensive coordinator, and two names of interest have been Packers assistant head coach and inside linebackers coach Winston Moss and defensive backs coach Darren Perry.
Asked if the Raiders had expressed interest in either man, McCarthy said, “I’m not going to comment on speculation. Our coaching staff is intact and I’m glad for it.”
Jackson has already been blocked in an attempt to speak with Jets defensive backs coach Dennis Thurman about the position. Green Bay has blocked candidates in the past, most notably a chance for quarterbacks coach Tom Clements to interview with the Bears to become offensive coordinator.
Moss would seemingly be the more likely candidate than Perry because he would be more willing to come to a team that already has a defense and a set philosophy in place for a chance to become a coordinator. He has interviewed with Al Davis before and spoke glowingly of the owner and his roots as a Raiders player.
ROUTT MAKES IT OFFICIAL, RAIDERS STILL WAITING
UPDATE: The Raiders have announced the signing of Routt on Raiders.com
Still no confirmation from the Raiders on the signing of Stanford Routt, but the cornerback took it upon himself to make the announcement through a publicist.
Routt even confirmed the financial package _ $31.5 million over there years with $20 million guaranteed.
“It’s a great feeling to go back to a place you’re familiar with and not have to deal with the unkowns and uncertainties,” Routt said of his extension. “But the work has just begun; we have a tough schedule this year. My parents always taught me `finish what you start.’ ”
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February 25th, 2011 at 3:29 pm
one son… just locked in my tickets…. sec 122 under the overhang..
im there this year.. RAIDERS!
February 25th, 2011 at 3:30 pm
man i hope we get some DB help.
February 25th, 2011 at 3:36 pm
3rd!!!
February 25th, 2011 at 3:36 pm
CB Eric Wright could maybe be a decent, inexpensive signing.
February 25th, 2011 at 3:38 pm
Man I hope Woodson can do someting with are DB’s
February 25th, 2011 at 3:39 pm
raiderman81 Says:
February 25th, 2011 at 3:30 pm
man i hope we get some DB help.
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Convert DHB to a CB. He’s got the size, speed, route knowledge and most passes in his direction hit the ground. What more can you ask from a CB?
February 25th, 2011 at 3:42 pm
Maybe Hue Jackson can get some of the coaches there drunk, and drag home a Defensive Coord.
February 25th, 2011 at 3:44 pm
JB even though you were being scarcastic, I think you are correct; Mr. Heyward-Bey would make an outstanding cornerback in my opinion, if he does not step up this year as a WR [as I expect he will] he should consider going to the defensive side of the ball.
February 25th, 2011 at 3:49 pm
Hopefully Routt’s parents also taught him how to study game film… Davis wants to show that he’s responsible for turning Nnamdi into the player he is now, and he thinks Routt is his next subject. Bad move to reward him with a big contract like that based on expectations only.
February 25th, 2011 at 3:52 pm
a direct question is not speculation. Have the raiders expressed interest or not?
February 25th, 2011 at 3:52 pm
They should have traded Nnamdi last year, if they were going to let him walk.
February 25th, 2011 at 3:53 pm
Chris Carr:
“I just don’t want to see myself going to a place like Oakland where you see yourself going 8-8 and it’s like the best thing ever. I don’t want to experience that anymore. Later stage of your career, you want to be somewhere where you’re happy, first and foremost.”
February 25th, 2011 at 3:55 pm
Davis also said he could get 2-3 players for the money he paid Nnamdi. It’s hard to do that when you overspend on a guy who’s already on your team…
February 25th, 2011 at 3:56 pm
I like Routt’s quote, “my parents always told me to finish what you start”.
Kind of like what Adrian Wilson said when he re-upped with Arizona.
Wonder what Nnamdi thinks about such things?
The superior man pays as much attention at the end as he did at the beginning – Lao Tzu
February 25th, 2011 at 3:58 pm
LOL at Chris Carr.
And Oakland doesn’t see itself even considering a CB like you in FA. You’ll probably be out of the league, lol.
February 25th, 2011 at 4:00 pm
JB,
I pointed to Various Wayward-Ways as DB material a year ago. Nuthin’ gnu in that.
February 25th, 2011 at 4:00 pm
Aint mad a Carr ..just glad we got rid of that pitful HC Tom Cable who so proudly boosted about a .500 record. WHOOOOPPEEEE!! (sarcastic)
February 25th, 2011 at 4:02 pm
No doubt Carr is garbage and would not even get consideration for Oakland. They’re waaayy past him.
February 25th, 2011 at 4:02 pm
DHB is going to SHOCK THE WORLD next year! You heard it here first
February 25th, 2011 at 4:03 pm
Hue is going to get the ball to the WRs this year quickly and let them get their YAC on. DHBeast is going to make it happen this year.
February 25th, 2011 at 4:04 pm
Turtleman,
reading CalBear Silver’s column quote “…that NFL insiders consider Hue Jack City a huge upgrade over Cable.”
February 25th, 2011 at 4:05 pm
Chris Carr & Fabian Washington …man o man was that bad
February 25th, 2011 at 4:06 pm
Turtleman,
then get out your Maryland proddings and dispense some “go get ‘ems” to both DHumuhumuBey and BruceSoup.
February 25th, 2011 at 4:07 pm
DHB is ahead of Mr. Cliff Branch’s first two seasons.
February 25th, 2011 at 4:08 pm
I just don’t know who was worse in our system …Fabian Washington or Me-Angelica? I think Me-Angelica …Fabes was able to at least hold down the fort for a few years …Me-Angelica couldn’t even last 1 stinkin’ season!
February 25th, 2011 at 4:10 pm
RaiderRetribution,
true enough. Cliff was a world class sprinter out of CU with hands of basalt his first coupla years.
February 25th, 2011 at 4:12 pm
BruceSoup is going to do some damage next year on that line at Gaurd. Mark it!
The Terrapin is making proclamations today!
RAIDERS WILL SHOCK THE WORLD!
All turltes eventually come out of their shells. Likewise the Nation fans will start sprouting up like you haven’t seen it quite some time.
February 25th, 2011 at 4:13 pm
Those WR gloves are today’s modern version of stick ‘em.
February 25th, 2011 at 4:13 pm
Terrapin,
has the Maryland legislature, or the nabobs of UM ever considered making the Dead’s Terrapin Station the state/university anthem.
They should.
February 25th, 2011 at 4:15 pm
Make or break year for the DHB experience.
Ending the last year with fumble on his only carry, and a drop with zero receptions didn’t really excite me for 2011.
February 25th, 2011 at 4:17 pm
Jerry, if at all possible, please tell us which draftees the Raiders are talking to at the Combine. I know it doesn’t mean they will necessarily draft them but it makes for interesting reading.
February 25th, 2011 at 4:18 pm
Vegas,
Hue Jack City is in control now. All of the Wayward-Ways are outre. (Anyway Terrapin has the inside track to prod his fellow alums to produce.)
February 25th, 2011 at 4:22 pm
I think Al signs Nmamdi for a few reasons: One, he’s a damn good cornerback, and two, Al isn’t about to let another potential HOF worthy DB walk like he did with CW. Routt is coming into his own and is only going to get better. Giving up 5 td’s over the course of the year, one every three games or so, is pretty good when you consider the number of footballs that come his way since no one throws to #21’s side. I think Routt plays better with a sideline next to him than as a nickle back.
February 25th, 2011 at 4:24 pm
DHB draws a lot of ire in here. Say his name and its like lightening in a bottle. This place gets electric.
Some players just take time. Let it play itself out. This year will be important for him.
As much flax as Routt gets in here; I’ve always maintained that he was the CB you want next to Nnamdi. And he’s only getting better. He may not be a great as Nnam is but he has become a real solid CB.
February 25th, 2011 at 4:33 pm
I dont know what you guys think of unions, in principal i have no quarrels with unions although i think its really a relic from a past era. personally, I would never invest in a company that is unionized.
Now having govt workers unionize is another story. That should not exist! You have basically permissioned a group of people to collectively bargain AGAINST YOU! (and themselves when you think about it which is pretty stupid)
Not only that but its ripe with conflict of interest between politicians and their responsibilities to the citizens.
February 25th, 2011 at 4:33 pm
Now back to football. Just saw that come up on the news and decided to adlip
February 25th, 2011 at 4:38 pm
Anybody who works for wages should be able to unionize. Unions and the GI Bill were the backbones of the American Middle class
February 25th, 2011 at 4:41 pm
Terp, good for yu, it would be nice to see Bey run something other that vert routes, we saw his after the catch potential last year, as for Bruce hopefully he gets some vet help with technique or what ever the problem was last year, and shows up with a chip on his shoulder. They bolth seem to be high character, and highty motivated, most haven’t givin up on either.
February 25th, 2011 at 4:43 pm
What do you guys think of Mason Foster, OLB from Washington?
February 25th, 2011 at 4:48 pm
KK – Unions are not the backbone of the middle class. That’s laughable. If that were the case most are a very significant portion of the middle class would be unionized. Its not even close. Less than 7% of the private sector employees are in unions.
Like I said before, its primarily a relic of the past (at least in my eyes). In the past it may have been necessary imo and the portion of the middle class in unions was likely very high. Thats not the case anymore.
Govt workers should not be allowed to unionize. Thats just ridiculous imo. You can have workers striking agaist the state or federal govt. In NY it snowed heavily one day and workers basically did a “soft” strike and it almost shut down the city. You simply cannot allow that to happen. That impact goes beyond a single company its sweeps across all the companies in the city and negatively impacts every worker in the city. That should not be allowed to happen.
February 25th, 2011 at 4:48 pm
since it is the union/collaboration of the few richest and most powerful in this world who ordain the lot of all the rest I declare that all unions and marriages are to be dissolved in the best interest of the common person.
oops. belay that. since commoners are just as apt to be as petty, selfish, corrupt and tyrannical as the the present oligarchical hierarchy in ever indulging a greater piece of the pie for themselves, I should better declare the abolishment of the human race.
yes, that is better.
February 25th, 2011 at 4:52 pm
Striking against a govt is basically striking against you! It means YOU must pay more in taxes to support their wages and benefits (which are already ridiculously high in comparison).
Not only that it can quickly turn into a quid pro quo with politicians which again negatively impacts us.
February 25th, 2011 at 4:53 pm
The Republican Brotherhood want everybody under the Boot of Multi-National Corporations.
Target: Labor Unions.
February 25th, 2011 at 4:59 pm
AHH well…Routt’s good but I can’t help but think this lowers the chances of ASO being back… maybe a 40% of Asomugha in 2011?
February 25th, 2011 at 5:01 pm
When I was in college, I need a job and tried to work at UPS packaging goods. They told me I had to join a union in order to work there. The pay was already low but now I had to pay union dues on top of that! Crazy! I was better off not putting up with the heat and exhaustion and told them they can keep the job.
Sad really. I couldn’t believe other ppl were pay that much money in dues when they already were getting paid nothing.
February 25th, 2011 at 5:04 pm
34.TerrapinRaider Says:
February 25th, 2011 at 4:24 pm
DHB draws a lot of ire in here. Say his name and its like lightening in a bottle. This place gets electric.
Some players just take time. Let it play itself out. This year will be important for him.
As much flax as Routt gets in here; I’ve always maintained that he was the CB you want next to Nnamdi. And he’s only getting better. He may not be a great as Nnam is but he has become a real solid CB.
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As far as DHB is concerned, it’d be nice if he could even get the vertical routes down.
That game against Jax. he was WIDE OPEN and let the ball go right through his hands in a key situation in the 4th. RIGHT THROUGH HIS HANDS. IMO he has somekind of vision problem. My Grandmother could have caught that pass and she passed away seven yrs. ago.
I have absolutely ZERO faith in him. Since he’s on the team I want him to succeed, I just have no faith he will.
February 25th, 2011 at 5:09 pm
Al Davis believes that all players signed before the new CBA is reached, will not be accredited in whole towards the new cap. Also, he will receive a % in return to add to the cap for future years for his absolutely exaggerated contracts.
Cheers!
February 25th, 2011 at 5:10 pm
Well the good news is that sine we don’t have a high first round pick theres no temptation to get the sexy pick. Maybe we could stalk up on some good o-linemen
February 25th, 2011 at 5:11 pm
DHB is going to drop a couple passes per game. That only becomes a real problem if he is only thrown to 4 times or less. Counting on Hue to come up with an offense that trgets the WRs MUCH more than the TE. Give the WRs those underneath and seam routes that Miller always runs.
February 25th, 2011 at 5:14 pm
DHB needs to do something like memorize the bio’s in Playboy and recite them while running routes.
The baseball fans in here will get that one.
February 25th, 2011 at 5:17 pm
Wiz 1.0 will turn B. Campbell into a mean, nasty, and feared O-lineman…
February 25th, 2011 at 5:29 pm
Its great listening to Hue talk. That guy is absolutely positive we’re going to win the West.
February 25th, 2011 at 5:37 pm
I like the idea of Saunders and Hue sharing playcalling and coaching the QB rather than have a QB coach. Both these men have a lot of experience in dealing with QB’s and it should help the offense gel early into the year.
February 25th, 2011 at 5:56 pm
“Still no confirmation from the Raiders on the signing of Stanford Routt,”
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Did I miss it or is there still no confirmation that CB Chris Johnson ever signed either?
February 25th, 2011 at 5:58 pm
49. Truth is Miller is clearly our best TE but he was suspect blocking last year for the run and it seemed, especially in pass protect.
February 25th, 2011 at 5:58 pm
If anyone, its Moss
February 25th, 2011 at 6:04 pm
Raiders just confirmed it.
February 25th, 2011 at 6:05 pm
The Routt signing, that is.
February 25th, 2011 at 6:20 pm
whacha might not wanna say is al is taking care of the d side of the ball. still need a fast strong outside linebacker and a good vet at corner. people hate on routt, but he’s a good cover corner who sometime is a victim of the refs.
he only needs to react to the ball better. nnamdi took 3-4 years behind woodson to tone in on his skills and he has.i think if the broncos didn’t sign champ bailey he probably be a raider. still expect the d to cause havok. the d line could be best in the league,especally putting wimbley at end.
the thing i’m looking for is to draft the best center(pouncey or wizz) address the o-line. what oakland needs to do is build an offensive line like the one gannon had when he had 8-10 seconds to throw the ball and the o will probably be the highest scoring team in the league. ( add a good vet rec. though i think schillens could be our stud if healthy)
another solid draft like last year oakland will beat up on some teams 2011 !
February 25th, 2011 at 6:22 pm
just win baby
February 25th, 2011 at 6:35 pm
I don’t know why EVRYONE is so against yhe routt signing. He knows the system,has progressed each yr, an his STATS says he DESERVES the ends he got
if you hate?
Then go back an look at film
yes lots of penelties
but for the most part he was on top of his game
more than past season.
Until u look at his film
STFU an quit trippin!!
February 25th, 2011 at 6:44 pm
So who gave up the 29 pass TDs last year? That was 3rd worst in the NFL.
Who gave up all those pass TDs? How do we get better losing the STARTER that gave up zero TDs?
February 25th, 2011 at 6:47 pm
How do we get better by not bringing back the guy who only gave up 5 TDs?
February 25th, 2011 at 6:56 pm
So who gave up the 29 pass TDs last year?
If Aso and Routt combined to only give up 5 TDs…the rest of the pass defense (Huff, Branch, the LBs, C.Johnson, W. McFadden) must have been downright awful!
February 25th, 2011 at 7:00 pm
Branch gave up 8. I think Johnson gave up 4 or 5.
February 25th, 2011 at 7:11 pm
Routt gave up 65% of passes in 09′
Routt gave up 37% of passes in 10′, contract year.
February 25th, 2011 at 7:13 pm
It is obvious that by signing and giving that kind of money to Routt and Bey, Mr. Davis loves speed over skill, his trademark. It’s safe to say that he is highly consistent in his beliefs and football philosophy. He lives by it and will probably pass with it. Can’t expect anything else.
As well, he has always upset the league’s apple cart, win or lose.
So now the other owners are supposedly crying that even poor old Al, playing in an dump stadium, with less than half of the seats filled, totally dis-respected by the Bay Area press, which has given the whiners a free ride in publicity. And yet, he can afford to give Routt a 31 Million Dollar contract.
That’s why it’s such a puzzle that even though Mr. Davis will overpay and reward less than stellar talent, over the last years a lot of these high-payed players haven’t risen to their expectations, to say the least.
February 25th, 2011 at 7:18 pm
I hope Mr. Davis can lure Moss to coach the defense. That would give the Raiders some fresh blood and energy in both defense and offense, given that Saunders will stay just as “consultant” to HueJac.
February 25th, 2011 at 7:29 pm
67.zopi Says:
February 25th, 2011 at 7:13 pm
It is obvious that by signing and giving that kind of money to Routt and Bey, Mr. Davis loves speed over skill, his trademark. It’s safe to say that he is highly consistent in his beliefs and football philosophy. He lives by it and will probably pass with it. Can’t expect anything else.
As well, he has always upset the league’s apple cart, win or lose.
So now the other owners are supposedly crying that even poor old Al, playing in an dump stadium, with less than half of the seats filled, totally dis-respected by the Bay Area press, which has given the whiners a free ride in publicity. And yet, he can afford to give Routt a 31 Million Dollar contract.
That’s why it’s such a puzzle that even though Mr. Davis will overpay and reward less than stellar talent, over the last years a lot of these high-payed players haven’t risen to their expectations, to say the least.
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Al is a mysterious individual. Sometimes its about being able to say that he can overpay players, regardless of results, If that were not the case, we’d of had championship teams consistantly. If Al lived in the days of the wild west, my money says he woulda been one of those saloon gamblers. Its all bout having the highest payroll. That is where we are #1. And if your concerned about over-payed players under-performing, well, its actually quite simple. What do most people do when they aquire large amounts of money? They get fat.
February 25th, 2011 at 7:35 pm
Zopi Says:
February 25th, 2011 at 7:13 pm
That’s why it’s such a puzzle that even though Mr. Davis will overpay and reward less than stellar talent, over the last years a lot of these high-payed players haven’t risen to their expectations, to say the least.
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The richer teams “pay taxes” to support the poorer teams, like the Raiders.
He’s spending “guvment money”, so to speak.
February 25th, 2011 at 7:36 pm
When you look at TD passes given up u must look at mc clain wimbley an groves as well as the commitee(branch,huff,Mitchell, an co.) when tallying TD’s given.
February 25th, 2011 at 7:43 pm
Hey KK, What is it about the combine that cant be sorted out during NCAA season? Anybody can throw a great bull pen, but how do they perform under pressure. Thats why I think Al would rather stay home (among other reasons, dont go there) and gather reports. Dont they have all the times and strengths and stats on these guys already? I aint bad rappin the combine, I just dont understand it.
February 25th, 2011 at 7:53 pm
5.Toyz Says:
February 25th, 2011 at 3:38 pm
Man I hope Woodson can do someting with are DB’s
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Maybe he could teach DHB how to break coverages and seperate from defenders too. You know, kinda moonlight a little overtime. Couldnt hurt.
February 25th, 2011 at 8:00 pm
909RaiderLifer Says:
February 25th, 2011 at 5:17 pm
Wiz 1.0 will turn B. Campbell into a mean, nasty, and feared O-lineman…
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I agree! Let’s hope he can influence the whole damn line with that attitude. It will be interesting to see what we do at center. Do we move Veldheer to Center and bring in a OLT FA. Carlisle certasinly can’t be the RG starter next year. Maybe Loper, BCampbell or Walkeer at ORG. Either a draftee of FA at ORT. IfGaither is in play, maybe he gets picked up for OLT. I think Gallery will stay so he’s at OLG. Veldheer at center. BCampbell at ORG and our #1 pick in the 2nd round this year at the ORT position. That O-line could get it done.
February 25th, 2011 at 8:55 pm
So Al’s basically going to leave Bresnehan lying in wait while he begs Winston Moss to take a job that he clearly doesn’t want? Great for team chemistry. The Raiders will ALWAYS suck until Al is gone.
February 25th, 2011 at 9:19 pm
Question for the experts.
What if Asomugha signed a 1 yr deal for $12-13m w/ a player option of $14-16 on the 2nd year.
He’s still making good money, has plenty of freedom, can see the direction of the team, and work within our cap, whatever it may be in the new CBA
February 25th, 2011 at 9:21 pm
2) OG/C Stefan Wisniewski (Penn State), CB Curtis Brown (Texas), or OLB Mason Foster (Washington)
3) OLB Casey Matthews (Oregon), C Jake Kirkpatrick (TCU), OLB Greg Jones (Michigan State), or OG/C John Moffitt (Wisconsin)
4) CB Davon House (New Mexico State), CB/FS Marcus Gilchrist (Clemson), or FS Robert Sands (West Virginia)
5) C/OG Brandon Fusco (Slippery Rock), FB Henry Hynoski (Pitt), or WR Ricardo Lockette (Fort Valley Stat0e
6) DE/DT Cedrick Thornton (Southern Arkansas)
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Attempt to re-sign: Miller (RFA), Bush (RFA), Gallery, Reece (RFA), Mario Henderson, Satele, Bryant (RFA), Barnes, Loper, and Condo.
Huff will test the FA market, but seems open to coming back for the right offer.
Possible FA targets:
CB Richard Marshall or Eric Wright
OT Jammal Brown or Jared Gaither
WR Santana Moss
TE Matt Spaeth
FS Jarrad Page (if Huff walks)
February 25th, 2011 at 9:21 pm
75. Raiders? Team chemistry? Al Davis cares not for your logic.
February 26th, 2011 at 7:05 am
3 years, $30 million, $20 of which is guaranteed for Stanford Routt???? Why???? Oh geez.