Miller optimistic he’ll remain a Raider
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Friday, March 4th, 2011 at 6:21 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Tight end Zach Miller got good news on two fronts in the last two days.
First he learned Thursday the Raiders had placed a first- and third-round tender on him as a restricted free agent, a sure sign the club considered him a valuable part of the future.
On Friday, Miller, the Raiders’ player rep, was pleased to see NFL Player’s Association and owners had agreed to a one-week extension and finally appeared to be making progress toward a collective bargaining agreement.
“I’m definitely optimistic now after it seemed like the owners were close to locking us out,” Miller said in a phone interview Friday. “We’ve wanted a deal all along, and I hope we can come to an agreement as soon as possible.
Miller could speak only in general terms about negotiations since the both sides agreed to a gag order in terms of specifics.
As for the first- and third-round tender, Miller viewed it as a sign he may not be changing uniforms in 2011.
“It does feel good,” Miller said. “It’d be great to be back in Oakland. I really feel like we’re headed in the right direction with Hue Jackson and the way things are going. We had preliminary discussions (on a contract) before deadline and I’m sure they’ll pick up again once there’s a CBA in place and we get back to business.”
Miller and Michael Bush both received first- and third-round tenders, which represents the cost a team would have to pay the Raiders should they be signed in free agency, with Oakland having the opportunity to match any offer sheet. The Raiders used the the designations as insurance to keep the two players tied to Oakland in the event a new CBA doesn’t grant unrestricted free agent status to four-year veterans.
A first- and third-round designation for a four-year veteran last year carried with it a salary fo $3.168 million. The Raiders locked up Stanford Routt with a first- and third tender last year and this year awarded him with a three-year extension worth $31.5 million.
Other players were likely tendered as well, but the Raiders aren’t confirming any of them _ including Miller and Bush.
SMITH CHARGED WITH MURDER
Disturbing story out of Southern California, via Profootballtalk.com, that former Raiders first-round pick Anthony Smith has been charged with murder.
Smith, a defensive end, was one of the Raiders best pass rushers out of Arizona and the No. 11 overall pick of the 1990 draft.
Alternately funny and engaging and then sullen and moody, Smith was suspended by Joe Bugel in 1997 for conduct detrimental to the team for what was reported as a physical altercation with an assistant coach.
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March 4th, 2011 at 6:24 pm
1st
March 4th, 2011 at 6:30 pm
All hail King Al!
Long live Al Davis!
Best GM in all of Pro Sports!
March 4th, 2011 at 6:41 pm
Man that is terrible news for Smith……
March 4th, 2011 at 6:43 pm
Priest has it correct in his earlier post about the o-line. It’s not as good as maybe you want, but it’s not as bad as some would have you believe, either.
No way in hell we start the year with four new guys on that line. We already have three potential RTs on the roster and with those players under contract we’re not bringing in another tackle. Bruce Campbell and (maybe) a rookie at the other guard/ center spot is all you’re going to get for new starters there next year. Not enough draft picks or money in free agency to make wholesale changes, whether the team wants to or not.
March 4th, 2011 at 6:45 pm
The Raiders actually have no potential RTs on the roster. They’re all free agents. Veldheer, Campbell, and Carlisle are the only offensive linemen under contract, and it’s rumored Carlisle is about to be released.
March 4th, 2011 at 6:46 pm
Sorry to hear about Anthony Smith. Sad.
It’s been awhile, but from what I remember reading along time ago, the dude had a rough life. I think something happened to his parents at a young age and he was raised by an older brother. Seems like he admitted to doing drugs and dropping acid when he was about ten or eleven.
But he made it out and became a first round pick and had a chance to earn millions of dollars. Sad to hear he got caught up in some kinda murder. It’s too bad.
March 4th, 2011 at 6:59 pm
YA it’s a matter of formality they will keep whoever they wnat to keep……………..period
March 4th, 2011 at 7:02 pm
Everyone said they couldn’t or wouldn’t keep Bush and Miller well it looks like they will. That’s why I don’t worry about things until they happen. Talking about possibilities is good to a point but it gets old very quick with me.
March 4th, 2011 at 7:04 pm
Pretty daunting list of FAs the Raiders faced this year, a gargantuan task really. As the list of unsecured FAs gets shorter and shorter, management looks better and better. OL and Secondary yet to go, though . . .
March 4th, 2011 at 7:07 pm
YA, The Raiders will keep who they want, go after who they want, when ever they want, and do it on their own time. They will release who they want when they want and do it at their own timing. The Raiders will dump on who they want, praise whom they will and do it at their own accord. Al is in prime position to call the shots. There is earth quaking right now in Raiderland. Al will restore them to greatness.
March 4th, 2011 at 7:08 pm
Priest,
I hear ya about Kaepernick. The Raiders need a young QB to groom behind JC for a year or two.
Didn’t see him play much, but I like what I’m reading about him. Draft guide has him listed as a potential 3rd rounder who could be moving up.
How’d he perform at the combine?
March 4th, 2011 at 7:12 pm
Like a recent certain someone blogger person said, Al is throwing out the trash, house cleaning if you will, cleaning out the bilge and he is fed up. He is doing things his way now, and the Raiders will be a SB contender next year, smile while you take that to the bank.
Any one hear hererra has been trashed?
March 4th, 2011 at 7:16 pm
I’m glad to hear the raiders tagged Miller and Bush. I was wondering asbout that earlier today. Why the Raiders weren’t using their RFA tenders when everybody else seemed to be.
Didn’t make sense. Hopefully they tendered Huff, Satele and Reece as well.
I want them all back.
March 4th, 2011 at 7:17 pm
Buck IMO he is the X factor of this draft 5 years from now you may wonder why more teams weren’t as high on tis kid as I am. He looked good graded out extremely well at the combine. I shot a kite to the Raider brass about him. I think he is as talented as any QB in this draft, his upside is ridiculous.
March 4th, 2011 at 7:24 pm
14.priesttj Says:
March 4th, 2011 at 7:17 pm
Buck IMO he is the X factor of this draft 5 years from now you may wonder why more teams weren’t as high on tis kid as I am. He looked good graded out extremely well at the combine. I shot a kite to the Raider brass about him. I think he is as talented as any QB in this draft, his upside is ridiculous.
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Don’t get your hopes up, he’ll be gone before we get a pick. Teams don’t tip their hands, and he is no secret. All the scouts know he is out there. I says he goes in the top 10.
March 4th, 2011 at 7:26 pm
I’ll bet he goes to Tenn or Dal
March 4th, 2011 at 7:30 pm
We need 3 new O linemen. RT, RG & C. All we have are Veldheer, Campbell and Carlisle under contract. And
Carlisle is an undersized guard, He’s good as gone in the transition to a power.
With luck we may be able to get one good, under the radar, O lineman in FA but were looking at least our second and third round picks to address the O line.
We better address RT & C early in the draft or our running game will suffer a set back and the whole offense will take a big step back.
March 4th, 2011 at 7:35 pm
Priest,
This is how NFLDraftScout.com Lindy’s Draft guide rates him. They give him a 3rd rd grade, right behind FSU’s Christian Ponder and ahead of TCU’s Andy Dalton.
Colin Kaepernick
6-5, 225 40 time: 4.53
Positives: Three year starter is a tremendous athlete and a very mobile prospect who set too many college records to count. Strong arm, can laser the ball, also has a 90-plus mph fastball as a pitcher. Reads defenses well and has a nice touch. Outstanding sbility to escape the pass rush and throw accurately on the move. Can be very accurate in streaks with good footwork from the pocket. Extremely fast and agile for his size. Top intangibles: determined athlete, durable team leader, tough, hard worker.
Negatives: Has a windup and full hitch in his motion from the pocket, and too many throws get batted down. Outside the pocket throwing motion varies considerably. Accuracy is inconsistant. Tall, thin frame not ideal for taking a lot of NFL hits. Didn’t take a lot of snaps from under center. Doesn’t do a great job securing ball while running. Comes from an offensive system noted for producing big college stats, but not a lot of quality NFL qb’s.
In our view: The only player in NCAA history with 4,000-plus rushing yards and 10,000-plus passing yards, and one of three qb’s in NCAA history to have at least 20 td’s both rushing and passing in the same season. Kaepernick was a pleasant surprise at the Senior Bowl and could continue to climb draft boards if he shows his impressive progress as a pro-style quarterback will continue.
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Sounds like a 3rd rd gamble to me.
March 4th, 2011 at 7:37 pm
Oakland Raiders: Ras-I Dowling, CB, Virginia
The remainder of Nnamdi Asomugha’s contract has been voided, so one of the league’s top cornerbacks is now a free agent. The Raiders will need a replacement.
Ras-I Dowling has the height and speed that Al Davis covets. Dowling ran a 4.40 at the Combine despite pulling up lame at the 35-yard marker.
Pick change; previously Rashad Carmichael, CB
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Huh?
http://walterfootball.com/draft2011.php
March 4th, 2011 at 7:40 pm
Well that’s what makes the world go round everyone has an opinion and I have mine I’ve wathed this kid since his first start he just needs the right coach and system and we have both.
March 4th, 2011 at 7:46 pm
20.priesttj Says:
March 4th, 2011 at 7:40 pm
Well that’s what makes the world go round everyone has an opinion and I have mine I’ve wathed this kid since his first start he just needs the right coach and system and we have both.
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If Kaepernick was there at the 48th pick, you think Oakland would pick him with their 1st pick? I have no idea.
March 4th, 2011 at 7:46 pm
Ras-I is a player love the kids size and moxey. At 48 we’re going to get a very good player, trust me.
March 4th, 2011 at 7:46 pm
MILWAUKEE — Mike McCarthy embraced Green Bay’s culture from the first day he arrived as coach of the Packers. After his first Super Bowl championship, he’ll stay in the NFL’s smallest market for years to come.
McCarthy signed a new multiyear contract Friday less than a month after the Packers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25 for Green Bay’s 13th NFL championship.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
“We are very pleased to finalize this agreement with Mike,” Packers general manager Ted Thompson said in a statement. “He’s a good football coach, a good leader, and a good man. I look forward to working with Mike into the future.”
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McCarthy’s previous contract ran through 2012, and both he and Thompson had been locked up for five years when they signed previous extensions after the 2007 season.
Thompson received his new multiyear extension on Feb. 11, meaning it was only a matter of time before his hand-picked coach received a new deal, too.
“We were very excited to bring the Lombardi Trophy back home this past season, and we look forward to the challenge of continuing to improve as a football team and adding to the championship legacy here,” McCarthy said in a statement. “My family and I love being in Green Bay. It’s always going to be my home, and we are very happy to continue to be a part of this community.”
The Packers also announced Friday they had re-signed safety Charlie Peprah, who started 11 games last year after rookie Morgan Burnett was injured. Peprah was a perfect example of a contributor who stepped into a big role, leading the Packers with 10 tackles in the Super Bowl.
McCarthy’s Packers became just the second No. 6 seed in the playoffs to win a championship, and he joined Vince Lombardi (1967, 1968) and Mike Holmgren (1997) as the only coaches to lead Green Bay to Super Bowl titles.
In five seasons, McCarthy has led the Packers to three playoff appearances, including this year’s Super Bowl and an NFC title game in 2008, while also deftly handling the transition from Brett Favre to Aaron Rodgers and this season’s spate of injuries.
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In his final press conference in Green Bay last month, McCarthy said he wasn’t going to be naive that his life would change after the title. He’ll already join Lombardi and Holmgren with his name on a street near Lambeau Field when next season begins.
“I’m a family man, and I’m a football coach. I live in a town, the town of Green Bay, I feel respects that, and I hope it doesn’t change. I’m very comfortable here,” McCarthy said at the time. “You worry about your family more. I don’t worry about myself. You just worry about if the change is really going to affect your immediate family. That’s the only concern that I have, and I don’t see that being an issue here in Green Bay.”
The 47-year-old McCarthy, a Pittsburgh native, spent six years as offensive coordinator for the Saints and 49ers before taking over the Packers in 2006. Since replacing Mike Sherman, McCarthy is 53-34 including the postseason.
His no nonsense attitude and wry sense of humor that endeared him to the modest, Midwestern town from the start. Along the way, he restored the city’s nickname of Titletown after a 14-year drought — and he hopes that doesn’t change, along with anything else.
“I still go to Starbucks every morning,” McCarthy said last month. “Got a cup with ‘congratulations.’ … That was nice. But other than that, they still charged me. So everything’s staying the same.”
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So how is our DC?
Has Waffles been named yet?
March 4th, 2011 at 7:49 pm
I would take him Kaepernick at #48 thta’s how high i am on him I just think he’s perfect for what we do he can sit behind Campbell until he’s ready. I wish I sure he would be around in the 3rd but I wouldn’t take that chance.
March 4th, 2011 at 7:52 pm
I really feel like we’re headed in the right direction with Hue Jackson
-Zach Miller
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Zach, you made the Pro Bowl for two reasons
#1 Antonio Gates was hurt
#2 Al Davis released JaWalrus!
March 4th, 2011 at 7:56 pm
G’night fellas. Have a nice weekend.
March 4th, 2011 at 7:58 pm
h, you made the Pro Bowl for two reasons
#1 Antonio Gates was hurt
#2 Al Davis released JaWalrus!
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#3 Dallas Clark was hurt
March 4th, 2011 at 8:08 pm
If it be the draft or trades or free agency, the lines, offense and defense, must be the best in the league. Top priority. Hope we can get Ras and Kap, but the lines gotta be good.
March 4th, 2011 at 8:10 pm
28.J Hill Says:
March 4th, 2011 at 7:58 pm
h, you made the Pro Bowl for two reasons
#1 Antonio Gates was hurt
#2 Al Davis released JaWalrus!
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#3 Dallas Clark was hurt
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#4 Miller is pretty dang good.
March 4th, 2011 at 8:30 pm
21.BS Detector Says:
March 4th, 2011 at 7:41 pm
Just waiting for KoolBigotKell and RealPhaggotRaider to find a way to blame Anthony Smith’s troubles on Al Davis!
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Might not be a strange coincedence both are absent from this blog tonight. I beleve a man date could be the reason, just sayin.
March 4th, 2011 at 8:36 pm
If we get Ras-I and Kaepernick I will down 880-I butt-naked.
March 4th, 2011 at 8:44 pm
Priest what do you know about Ras-I Dowling? I know he has the speed and size, but how are his cover and ball skills? And isn’t he pretty injury prone?
March 4th, 2011 at 8:51 pm
He remnds me of Nnamdi he’s still a bit raw but the potential for greatness is there he has very good feet and he’s got loose hips and long like Nnamdi. Take the kid and coach him up I think he can be a player. I also like Brandon Harris and Van Dyke they have that raw material that you like that can be coached into a very nice player.
March 4th, 2011 at 8:56 pm
I think Brandon Harris is a late 1st round guy. What about Curtis Brown? I didn’t see most of the combine, but heard he was one of the most impressive in the db drills.
March 4th, 2011 at 8:58 pm
Nnamdi… will he return or won’t he. Al appears to be pretty serious about $17mm being way too much money.
March 4th, 2011 at 9:01 pm
Looks Davis is going to keep this team intact for the most part.
Not sure Gallery’s loss was that gihugic but he did make a diff in the run game.
Lets hope we get some roadgrater in there.
March 4th, 2011 at 9:01 pm
T’pin Nnamdi has to give us a hometeam discount 7-10 $mill more than Routt and he will sign. 4 years $42 million and he’ll stay in silver and black.
March 4th, 2011 at 9:02 pm
36. It is.
He’ll work a long term that includes a life long job after his playing career is over.
March 4th, 2011 at 9:05 pm
But if they go after Dowling its a tell tell that they are moving on from Nnam
March 4th, 2011 at 9:06 pm
My first choice is Marcus cannon if hes available. Then a CB like Dowling or Curtis Brown. I would like OLBs Mason Foster or Bruce Carter too.
March 4th, 2011 at 9:13 pm
The only LB I want is Akeem Ayers I know we can’t get Von Miller so I would take Ayers if he’s available.
March 4th, 2011 at 9:17 pm
I think Ras-I could start and play well.
March 4th, 2011 at 9:31 pm
maybe when al sells the team too charlie sheen it will become a more stable team!
March 4th, 2011 at 11:15 pm
priesttj Says:
March 4th, 2011 at 7:49 pm
I would take him Kaepernick at #48 thta’s how high i am on him I just think he’s perfect for what we do he can sit behind Campbell until he’s ready. I wish I sure he would be around in the 3rd but I wouldn’t take that chance
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The only QB’s I am high on in this draft as possible 2nd Round picks for the Raiders is Locker and Kaepernick.
Neither of those guys will be there in Round 3 IMO.
March 4th, 2011 at 11:21 pm
Good move to tender Miller and Bush.
Miller will stay no matter what.
Some team may go after Bush and if they do, the Raiders will most likely take the 1st and 3rd Round picks for him.
March 4th, 2011 at 11:23 pm
Rather have Casey Matthews in Round 4 ahead of Ayers. I’m not high on Ayers as a 2nd Round pick.
March 5th, 2011 at 12:10 am
Frank Middelton and Moe Collins @ G!
March 5th, 2011 at 2:18 am
3.priesttj Says:
March 4th, 2011 at 6:41 pm
Man that is terrible news for Smith……
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Worse news for the poor ****er he killed.
March 5th, 2011 at 2:29 am
43.priesttj Says:
March 4th, 2011 at 9:17 pm
I think Ras-I could start and play well.
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Has had some recent and serious leg injuries and pulled up lame after his 40 at Indy but his 4.4 and pelnty of good film should see someone take a flyer day one I’d say.
Really like this guys well rounded game, instincts and size.
Receiver like ball skills too.
March 5th, 2011 at 3:52 am
Former Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress will be released from prison and eligible to return to the NFL on June 6.
Burress may have a tough time find a team that wants him: Aside from character concerns, he’ll be rusty from almost three years away from football. And Burress, who turns 34 in August, was already showing signs of slowing down even before the nightclub incident: His yards-per-catch average declined every year from 2004 to 2008.
But Burress’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, says Burress will be healthy, in shape and ready to go for the 2011 season.
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Sign him, Al!
2-years $10 million. no guaranteed $$$
we have speed burners DHB, Murphy & Ford for YPC
we need a possession WR to move the chains and more importantly CATCH the football
Chaz is injury prone, JLH is a free agent and Nick Miller sucks!
March 5th, 2011 at 4:28 am
Re-signed:
Richard Seymour
Rock Cartwright
John Henderson
Stanford Routt
Jerome Boyd
Nick Miller
tendered:
Michael Bush
Zach Miller
tagged:
Kamerion Wimbley
March 5th, 2011 at 4:36 am
Top 10 Remaining FA’s:
1. Nnamdi Asomugha
2. Michael Huff
3. Marcel Reece (RFA – might have been tendered?)
4. Robert Gallery … already know he’s gone
5. Samson Satele
6. Bruce Gradkowski
7. Jon Condo
8. Khalif Barnes
9. Desmond Bryant
10. Daniel Loper (since Gallery won’t be back)
But really? if we could only re-sign the Top 3 off this list, we would be just fine
March 5th, 2011 at 5:18 am
Rockstar,
If they can just get Asomugha somehow re-signed I would be ready to go.
I am not convinced that the Raiders are ready to walk away from its man2man defense.
I do not think Routt and (Ware/McFadden) will hold up in the man2man natural pressure defense they run. and they have run that defense forever.
Nnamdi is critical to that. If the Raiders have trouble stopping offenses with one side of the field shutdown….its going to be a train wreck with both sides as fair game.
I don’t buy it for one second that Walter McFadden or Jeremy Ware are even close to acceptable replacements for an all-pro like Asomugha who uses his brain as much as he does his body to shut down receivers
March 5th, 2011 at 5:20 am
If money is an issue, I hope someone in Oakland talks to DHB and says “you need to give a couple of million back”
Gotta pay the guys that produce.
Losing Nnamdi for no compensation is unacceptable
March 5th, 2011 at 5:35 am
I just don’t know what team is going to pay Nnam that kind of money. And furthermore, would he really want to go there anyway?
March 5th, 2011 at 5:39 am
I don’t get some of these writers and pontificators however. AS is now saying that Bruce Campbell is expected to fill Gallery’s shoes? Maybe. But hasn’t Bruce Campbell been practicing RG for a year?
I do expect to see him in the starting lineup next season.
March 5th, 2011 at 5:42 am
TerrapinRaider,
Dallas, Philadelphia, Houston and Baltimore immediately come to mind.
The Raiders can happily let Nnamdi go if they modify or even abandon the man2man 4man rush and go to a lot more zone concepts.
If they do that, then they can give Nnamdi and his big salary the boot.
But if they trot out that defense, I am telling you that Routt and (Ware/McFadden) are not going to hold up against average to good Qbs.
THe Miami, Jax and Indy games will be common place.
So either pay Nnamdi or significantly tone down the man defense
March 5th, 2011 at 6:49 am
SnB,
teams can already run or pass against us AT WILL…
it’s just less risky to run the football, because there’s a lesser chance for a turnover and possible points for the Defense (pick six versus fumble from RB returned for a score) plus you’re chewing up clock and wearing out the defense
you have to stuff and run and force teams to throw against you. then kill them will a pass rush!
when we have so much money invested in the defense this offseason, it better produce with or without #21.
I’m a firm beleiver in “corners are dime a dozen with a Defense that can stuff the run and rush the QB”. But if we can’t do those 2 things AND we lose our best two coverage guys we might go 2-14 next season!
I’m confident in our ability to get after the QB but no changes on the defensive Front 7 and just hoping that Chuck B and Biekert can make this unit more consistant and disciplined versus the run is a RISKY thing. It’s not like Marshall & Haluchak were bums off the street before they came here! Look like lateral move coaching replacements to me
March 5th, 2011 at 7:23 am
3.priesttj Says:
March 4th, 2011 at 6:41 pm
Man that is terrible news for Smith……
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Even worse for the guy who was murdered
March 5th, 2011 at 7:44 am
WR James Jones didn’t get an RFA tender from Green Bay.
March 5th, 2011 at 8:02 am
Rockstar #59,
I don’t believe the Raiders EVER have a good run defense. They play a certain style and that’s just it. They probably think they already play good run defense.
The pass defense is actually pretty good…
Rank #2 (to the Jets) in lowest completion % against (53%)
Rank #2 in fewest yards given up in the air
Rank #9 in first downs given up in the air
Now the downside:
4th worst team in giving up pass TDs (29)
13th worst in passing rating given up
Middle of the road in giving up long completions
Now, Nnamdi, as we all know, gave up ZERO TDs and was rarely targeted. The problem for the Raiders is utter LACK OF IMAGINATION and rigid philisophical beliefs of the owner.
Had the team moved Nnamdi around..I bet that his pass defense goes from ok to great.
Lose Nnamdi…and insert a bunch of chumps that gave up the other TWENTY-NINE TDs….and you will have the worst defense in the NFL>
The math makes sense. One starter shuts down his side of the field, forces the opposition to focus all its throws to the other side…and the INCOMPETENT coaches/philosophy can’t stop it.
Then the genius is to get rid of Nnamdi so the whole field is up for exploitation from the opposing QB!?!?
Meanwhile, not ONE new player was added to stopping the run and won’t be added. Why? Because the Raiders don’t care about stopping the run. Its about getting to the QB. Well if the front 7 is designed to stop the pass….shouldn’t the secondary be designed to do the same.
Not buying the (losing Nnamdi and we will be ok idea)
March 5th, 2011 at 8:12 am
Testing
March 5th, 2011 at 9:23 am
#57 Dallas, Philadelphia, Houston and Baltimore immediately come to mind.
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Dallas doesn’t require Nnams presense I don’t think to run thier 3-4 defense.
Philly is too darn cheap …trust me on that one …how many players left Philly because they won’t pay??? Plenty!
B’More …I don’t even think Ray makes that much doe ..could be an issue ..but its plausible
Houston?? Man, I wouldn’t want to go play in Houston and leave the Bay
March 5th, 2011 at 9:52 am
YoungAmerican Says:
March 5th, 2011 at 7:44 am
WR James Jones didn’t get an RFA tender from Green Bay.
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I can see Davis giving him a 5 year 30 million dollar contract. He could be a mentor to DHB. Show him how to get open before he drops the ball.
March 5th, 2011 at 10:10 am
I can see Davis giving him a 5 year 30 million dollar contract. He could be a mentor to DHB. Show him how to get open before he drops the ball.
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True, but he doesn’t have “Raider speed”… you know, like Davone Bess doesn’t have “Raider speed”.
March 5th, 2011 at 10:37 am
It’s funny that most of the Raiders’ best receivers never had “Raider speed”:
Biletnikoff
Tim Brown
Mervyn Fernandez
Dave Casper
Todd Christensen
March 5th, 2011 at 10:39 am
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rai/career-receiving.htm
James Jett is the 6th leading Raider WR of all time in receiving yards. That is probably not a good sign.
March 5th, 2011 at 10:42 am
Raiders who have more receiving yards than DHB:
Derrick Fenner
Randy Jordan
Andre Rison
Justin Fargas
Terry Mickens
Mike Dyal
Alvis Whitted
March 5th, 2011 at 10:46 am
A Smith had everything. The money and married to one of the hottest women in her prime and now this? wow.
March 5th, 2011 at 10:49 am
If Rich Gannon had played one more season with the Raiders, he would have been their all time leading passer.
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rai/career-passing.htm
If you rank the QBs by QB rating:
1)Rich Gannon
2)Jeff George
3)Jason Campbell
4)Jeff Hostetler
5)Ken Stabler
6)Kerry Collins
March 5th, 2011 at 10:50 am
# A.B. Paine III Says:
March 5th, 2011 at 10:37 am
It’s funny that most of the Raiders’ best receivers never had “Raider speed”:
Biletnikoff
Tim Brown
Mervyn Fernandez
Dave Casper
Todd Christensen
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Yeah, that’s something I never really understood. You would think that Al would notice that, especially considering that Biletnikoff was one of his famous “we see greatness where others don’t” projects, and he was both small and slow.
March 5th, 2011 at 10:51 am
Aig, did you know that Jason Campbell is the third greatest Raider QB of all time? Give him five more years, and he will probably be considered the greatest ever.
March 5th, 2011 at 10:56 am
Raider defensive lineman have a history of doing stupid sh*t.
March 5th, 2011 at 11:00 am
72.A.B. Paine III Says:
March 5th, 2011 at 10:51 am
Aig, did you know that Jason Campbell is the third greatest Raider QB of all time? Give him five more years, and he will probably be considered the greatest ever.
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Would you like me to save this and remind you during the season when he gets his a$$ benched again? The whole world knows he’s going to suck again. I’m already waiting for you guys to jump out with the “but he got a brandew Oline” BS already.
March 5th, 2011 at 11:02 am
Give him five more years, and he will probably be considered the greatest ever
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I dont even think Mistic will go as far as you.
March 5th, 2011 at 11:05 am
Aig, quit pouting just because your boy Gradkowski is finished. Campbell will win a Super Bowl, and you can quote me on that.
March 5th, 2011 at 11:10 am
Moron,
It’s not about Grad. That ship has sailed. The one that still have the anchor around the Nation’s neck is your JaChoke Campbell.
No worries, I’ll be glad to remind you of your quote when the season begins again. I’ll do one even better he’ll suck as early as the 3rd game of the preseason. Predicting Jason will suck is as easy as taking candy from a kid.
March 5th, 2011 at 11:11 am
Aig, when you are going to finally admit that you would rather see the Raiders lose than win with JC? We all saw who you are when you were pulling for the Steelers earlier in the year. You are just sad.
March 5th, 2011 at 11:13 am
Aig, Bleacher Report agrees with me:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/587981-oakland-raiders-why-jason-campbell-can-become-elite-in-oakland
March 5th, 2011 at 11:16 am
yeah, you’re right. I hate the Raiders. I’m only workign on customizing my 7th jersey while you own only one and that happened to be a Niner HOF Ronnie Lott. Nice try but come again.
BTW, was I wrong that JC would suck against Pitt? NOPE.
March 5th, 2011 at 11:16 am
good for you. Now you feel better?
March 5th, 2011 at 11:16 am
DHB, the next Nnamdi? If he doesn’t do outstanding this year at WR then they should give serious consideration to converting him to CB. He’s got size, speed, knows or at least should know routes and he knows how to make the ball hit the ground when thrown at him. He might even get a couple of INT as every now & then he maintains control over the ball. Like I said, our next Nnamdi?
March 5th, 2011 at 11:17 am
I really believe Jason Campbell will be end up the Raiders all time leading passer. He only needs 6 seasons with 3000 yards passing. Davis loves him, and Hue Jack is going to get the best out of him. It is nice to finally have a franchise QB who we can count on for the next 5-10 years.
March 5th, 2011 at 11:21 am
Aig-Raiders Says:
March 5th, 2011 at 11:16 am
yeah, you’re right. I hate the Raiders. I’m only workign on customizing my 7th jersey while you own only one and that happened to be a Niner HOF Ronnie Lott. Nice try but come again.
BTW, was I wrong that JC would suck against Pitt? NOPE.
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LOL, yeah, the fact that you are gullible to fork over your money for overpriced jerseys shows that you are a real fan. It only shows that you have bad style and are fiscally irresponsible.
March 5th, 2011 at 11:25 am
Doesn’t Aig stand for Al is God? Enough said.
March 5th, 2011 at 11:27 am
29.The Dirtee Raccoon Says:
March 4th, 2011 at 8:10 pm
28.J Hill Says:
March 4th, 2011 at 7:58 pm
h, you made the Pro Bowl for two reasons
#1 Antonio Gates was hurt
#2 Al Davis released JaWalrus!
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#3 Dallas Clark was hurt
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#4 Miller is pretty dang good.
March 5th, 2011 at 11:32 am
Have a good day Aig. Good luck crafting your new jersey.
March 5th, 2011 at 11:45 am
# SnB Production Says:
March 5th, 2011 at 5:20 am
If money is an issue, I hope someone in Oakland talks to DHB and says “you need to give a couple of million back”
Gotta pay the guys that produce.
Losing Nnamdi for no compensation is unacceptable
^^^^^^^^
EXACTLY!
If this happens…then old man Al needs to FIRE himself as “GM”! LOL
March 5th, 2011 at 11:45 am
dude, you seriously need to get a life.
March 5th, 2011 at 11:48 am
I keep thinking about the presser introducing Huey as head coach.
Old Man Al was trying to say to the fans and I’m paraphrasing “we need you to fill up the stadium”
Well old man Al. Fans of Raider Nation need YOU to step it the hell up and make good personnel moves and hire a defensive coordinator with upside, instead of a sad retread like Chuck B.
We need YOU to make sound decisions and put a freakin winner on the field….you do that, then the stadium will be filled.
March 5th, 2011 at 11:50 am
Raiders should go after WR’s Sims-Walker or Plaxico!
March 5th, 2011 at 11:57 am
SnB
LOL man you go on some serious drama filled tirades. Relax dude they haven’t even had FA period nor the draft and you’re already hyperventilating. lol grab a paper bag and BREATH!!!
March 5th, 2011 at 11:59 am
Aig-Raiders Says:
March 5th, 2011 at 11:45 am
dude, you seriously need to get a life.
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I need to get a life? You are the one spending all your free time making Raider jerseys. Do you have a seller account on ebay?
March 5th, 2011 at 12:01 pm
BREAKING NEWS:
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/05/zach-miller-optimistic-hell-be-re-signed-by-raiders/
March 5th, 2011 at 12:54 pm
Breaking news-we still are dysfunctional
March 5th, 2011 at 12:55 pm
More breaking news-you guys missed me
March 5th, 2011 at 12:55 pm
Breaking news: Al Davis still heavily involved in football operations. Hasn’t had winning season since 2002.
March 5th, 2011 at 12:57 pm
Today’s Fun Fact!
If the 2011 season is canceled, the Raiders will head into the 2012 season with a FULL TEN YEARS without a winning season!
March 5th, 2011 at 1:13 pm
Breaking news-realmaddenraider is still a mama’s boy douchebag
March 5th, 2011 at 1:24 pm
Breaking news: There are thousands of retarded Raider fans like Einstein, then there are the geniuses like THE Real MaddenRaider.
March 5th, 2011 at 1:34 pm
this just in-realmaddenraider believes learning how to use his mama’s remote control, after years of trying, puts him in the genius range.
March 5th, 2011 at 1:36 pm
[...] he didn’t receive the franchise tag, Miller claimed in a recent interview he’s “optimistic” that he’ll be back with the Raiders next season and that [...]
March 5th, 2011 at 1:58 pm
This just in: RealMaddenRaider believes he’s a genius because he’s surrounded by idiots like Einstein.
March 5th, 2011 at 2:31 pm
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March 5th, 2011 at 2:33 pm
Hey Mrs how you doin young moron? Wondering if you could spend some or ALL of youre time on the niner blogs,you would blend in so well! RAIDERS!!!!! As Clint once said,youre a legend/genius in youre OWN mind,end of her BS
March 5th, 2011 at 2:37 pm
Sharon Stone cant have a high IQ SHE’S a Broad?
March 5th, 2011 at 2:42 pm
[...] an interview with Jerry McDonald of the Oakland Tribune, Miller mentioned that he is appreciative for receiving the high-restricted free [...]
March 5th, 2011 at 2:50 pm
Johnnie Lee Higgins
Has not been the same since taking a devastating blow on a crossing route from San Diego safety Eric Weddle in the 2009 season opener. If Jacoby Ford becomes the punt returner, JLH could be MIA.
March 5th, 2011 at 2:51 pm
Does this mean my autographed picture will go up in value?
~former Raiders first-round pick Anthony Smith has been charged with murder.
March 5th, 2011 at 2:58 pm
JLH is gone, print it.
Nick Miller or Ford will return punts next season.
March 5th, 2011 at 3:06 pm
I was talking with a buddy today, also a life long Raider fan, we came to the realization there are a whole lot of teams out there that have not had more to cheer about than the Raiders over the past 25+ seasons.
Jets
Dolphins
Bills
Texans
Jags
Bungles
Browns
chefs
chumpsters
eagles
falcons
panthers
seahawks
cards
All these teams are in the same boat or worse… At least our future is bright and we’re on our way to the top after our worst stretch in history!!
March 5th, 2011 at 4:43 pm
Nick Miller wasn’t too exciting as a PR guy last year. We need to put Ford back there and get on with it.
March 5th, 2011 at 4:53 pm
Nick Miller had some good returns and his only screw up was a bs fumble call by the refs in the KC game.
March 5th, 2011 at 5:32 pm
Condo got a second round tender.
March 5th, 2011 at 6:04 pm
I am not a public fear feeder by any means, just a regular joe. However, I would like to let all of you who care enough, that tough times are coming. I don’t mean for the Raiders, because we are on an upswing, but I mean for the world as a whole.
As all of you may already know, Saudi Arabia citizens have called for a “day of Rage” next week, with the Royal family already coming out and saying that any demonstrations won’t be tolerated. This is looking like another Lybia. IF it gets to that point, you can count on gas prices to soar. I’m talking about over $5 a gallon here.
And as some of you know as well, from all the political talk that goes on here, the Saudis and us have a lot of common interests.
There’s a lot more going on in the world besides what we are being told on the MSM, I suggest you all look it up for yourselves and prepare.
If nothing happens, than we are all the better from it, and it does, than at least you’ll be informed and ready.
I admit, I am somewhat of a conspiracy theorist, but anyone with a bit of common sense can see that there’s a force behind what’s going on in the Middle East.
March 5th, 2011 at 6:36 pm
115. Silly rabbit.
$5 gas was alwyas the plan. In fact, they’ve got so much surplus oil they had to store it in transport ships while they build new facilities which, in turn means no way to ship oil since the transports are parked as storage units which creates…yup artificial demand.
They can and will **** us all they like.
Until we do something about it.
March 5th, 2011 at 6:37 pm
114. Condo’s an integral part of the best kicking team in the game.
can’t pay Lechler and Seabass and then have an unskilled LS
March 5th, 2011 at 6:39 pm
“at least you’ll be informed and ready”??
Not sure if your aware of this but there has been turmoil in the world for the last 5,000 yrs, give or take a couple of years.
Not sure how we go about getting ready.
Do you?
March 5th, 2011 at 6:43 pm
Nice that we have signed some of our guys like Seymour and Routt but man, when are we going to take care of business and solidify our defense?
We need to take care of our players and our future by getting our guy signed.
C’mon Al GET SAM WILLIAMS SIGNED!
March 5th, 2011 at 6:45 pm
118. Bone up on zombie apocolypse survival tips.
March 5th, 2011 at 6:47 pm
GoodOle00 Says:
March 5th, 2011 at 6:36 pm
115. Silly rabbit.
$5 gas was alwyas the plan. In fact, they’ve got so much surplus oil they had to store it in transport ships while they build new facilities which, in turn means no way to ship oil since the transports are parked as storage units which creates…yup artificial demand.
They can and will **** us all they like.
Until we do something about it.
………………………..if i was as fat as you i wouldnot worry about $5.00 gas and get a bike!!!!
March 5th, 2011 at 6:49 pm
post 115 Oh yea,somethings goin on! This country needs to DRILL for OIL and mine for Coal and look HERE for energy sourses, stop ob and those who WANT us dependent on other nations. Its INSANE imo that we listen to those that want us riding bikes instead of driving our own wheels,and the cap and tax libs need to be STOPPED,PERIOD. On the one hand,wish I live long enough for kids and gkids to stop the bs,on the other,they understand the far lefts agenda and will carry on, what ever it takes
March 5th, 2011 at 6:50 pm
Al’s new Al
Can this guy re ignite Raider air or is a an also ran?
If he can Oakland will be a serious threat
http://www.raidernationstation.com/the_silver__the_black
March 5th, 2011 at 6:59 pm
Sure, $5/G for gas was the plan all along, but will you also be able to afford the increase in food prices?
Speaking of food, if all is just part of the normal deterioration progress or should I say regress of society, and turmoil has been going on for thousands of years, than why has FEMA put in an order of over $1 BILLION of dehydrated food this past week or so. This has caused the producers to stop all other orders and supplies, to meet this request. Not to mention the order they have in for blankets, underground bunkers, and portable living quarters. Look it up, it’s all true.
Again, not saying the world is going to end tomorrow, but there’s something strange going on that we are not being told half the truth of.
That’s not to mention the increase in naturals disasters around the globe. And yes, I know that there’s been earthquakes all through out the history of the world…
March 5th, 2011 at 7:20 pm
# EMRaiders Says:
March 5th, 2011 at 6:04 pm
I am not a public fear feeder by any means, just a regular joe. However, I would like to let all of you who care enough, that tough times are coming. I don’t mean for the Raiders, because we are on an upswing,
……….
Sure. End times are coming. Half of the NFL will probably fold in the next 5 years…but the Raiders won’t be affected. They’re one of the most solvent franchises in the league, and Al’s made some good moves in the past couple of years!
March 5th, 2011 at 7:20 pm
124,RAIDERS!!!!!!!!
March 5th, 2011 at 7:22 pm
And then comes Hendu, another retard who makes me feel like a genius.
March 5th, 2011 at 7:24 pm
Carl Weathers, that bright thing you see is not the future of the Raiders. It’s the flame from your crack pipe.
March 5th, 2011 at 7:28 pm
EMRaiders, admit it. Before 2008 you thought the world was just hunky dory, because Bush was spreading freedom and democracy! Are you just another class of ‘08 conspiracy theorist, mad because the black guy won the election?
March 5th, 2011 at 7:30 pm
Oh,MRS,you must be a grumpy little B,not enough nap time,MORON? Seems you get youre butt kicked daily,its ok,crash out again,niner fan
March 5th, 2011 at 7:42 pm
Actually, I thought it was a great thing for this nation to be able to elect a black president. And I was never a big Bush supporter. I don’t care about neither blue or red states, I’m just someone that watches what’s going on in the world, and tries to make sense out of it. Which is getting harder and harder to do.
I never really saw what they claimed when we went into Iraq, I personally think it had to do more with the fact that Hussein was trying to go away from the dollar as the currency to buy oil.
And by the way, the world hasn’t been honky dory for a very long time. But things started to get really weird after WWII.
March 5th, 2011 at 7:50 pm
My butt kicked, IN HERE? Ha ha ha ha!
March 5th, 2011 at 7:51 pm
Sure, EMRaider, you just connect the dots and read between the lines. Mr. Realism. Which is why you predicted that chaos will engulf the earth…but the Raiders are on the upswing and getting better! The world will end, mark my words, but the Raiders will win a Super Bowl! Guess only the cockroaches will see it, right?
March 5th, 2011 at 7:59 pm
132. “I’m just someone that watches what’s going on in the world, and tries to make sense out of it. Which is getting harder and harder to do.”
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First of all, good for you. Too many Americans shirk their DUTY to monitor those aholes in DC so they don’t pull exactly what they have been by selling us out soulless coprs and corrupt(er) Governments.
Your absolutely right about it getting harder to do.
Thats on purpose too.
Somehow they rolled back anti trust laws and legalized monopolies. Repubs inerest now own 90% of American media.
With the new military industrial MEDIA complex they blend into one huge super state or massive corporation with a mission statement similar to the MACSOG in Vietnam.
“to execute an intensified program of harassment, diversion, political pressure, capture of prisoners, physical destruction, acquisition of intelligence, generation of propaganda, and diversion of resources.”
No matter how itrs disguised or dismissed it is clearly an attempt to make us and Democracy itself irrelevant at best and a problem in need of a “solution” at worst.
March 5th, 2011 at 8:02 pm
I don’t know what’s upsetting you so much.
I never said chaos will engulf the earth. I said tough times are coming, and that TO ME, there seems like something is going on behind the scenes. And that we, as a whole, are not being told the whole truth. Could I be wrong? sure. I’m ok with that. And I hope that I am, but from what I see going on in the world today, I rather be a bit cautious. And all I wanted to do is just share my view with all of you.
You don’t have to like it.
And yes, I do believe the Raiders are getting better, and I also believe we will all be around to see them win another SB. The only question I have is whether Al Davis will be.
March 5th, 2011 at 8:10 pm
#132 –
Which is why the MSM doesn’t tell us the whole truth of what’s going on. There’s an agenda at hand, and it will be achieved.
There’s a film of senior Bush speaking about a new world order plan, and in it, he says, “…and when we are successful, and we will be…” looking straight into the camera. A bit far fetched I know, but interesting nonetheless.
March 5th, 2011 at 8:11 pm
It’s the tea bagger types that are really the problem. Make no mistake, what the tea baggers are doing is not free speech. They are terrorists. They are out there to intimidate Americans from expressing any political views that aren’t in line with the current Republican positions. The president has to stop cowering to the right and turn the patriot act on them. Homeland defense secretary warned of right wing terrorists either disguised as or giving off the perception of “lone wolves” in her memo (Arizona shooter?). FoxNews said she was attacking free speech, so then she apologized. Democrats pandering to the right and the legitimization of the tea party by the so called “liberal media”. Biggest problems right now.
March 5th, 2011 at 8:14 pm
EMRaider, upsetting me? Not hardly. You have me in stitches, talking about chaos taking over the planet (and you know that’s what you meant, your backpedaling noted), while the Raiders will do better! I suppose that with catastrophe and FEMA controlling all of the food and shelter, Raider football will go on! Ha ha! It’s not anger! IT’S COMEDY!
March 5th, 2011 at 8:23 pm
EMRaider, we’ve all learned to ignore alopt of RMR.
March 5th, 2011 at 8:27 pm
IF you mean financial chaos than yes. And could that lead to world wide chaos, sure. But you have to see both the big picture and the small. Raiders doing better being the small and the world being the big. IF it is that funny to you than you should have a more relaxed and enjoyable tone on your posts, instead of the bitter sounding remarks you make.
It’s all good though, like I said, just my opinion. You know, they are like Aholes, everybody has one.
March 5th, 2011 at 8:28 pm
I just linked a few videos on my last post and is waiting moderation, hopefully they go through.
March 5th, 2011 at 8:30 pm
OK, I get it, EMRaider. Whatever kind of chaos you’re talking about, it won’t be so bad to where it would affect the NFL in anyway. So, I guess I shouldn’t be too worried, right? I mean, if the Raiders will prevail, meaning, there will still be NFL football, and a playoff system, and a Super Bowl, that a small market team owned by a lunatic, like the Raiders, would win, then this chaos, whatever it is, can’t be too bad.
March 5th, 2011 at 8:30 pm
GoodOle IQ of 00, sweetheart, you couldn’t ignore me if you tried.
March 5th, 2011 at 8:31 pm
Hey OO, thanks for the suggestion. but he doesn’t bother me. Though I have noticed that every time someone asks him why he is so bitter or upset, he always goes back to the same answer of, “it’s too funny” or “it’s comedy”. That in itself, is funny to me.
Thanks for the laughs RMR!
March 5th, 2011 at 8:37 pm
What?… when did I tied the NFL/Raiders to my comments about the what’s going on in the world?
If you mean when I said: “I am not a public fear feeder by any means, just a regular joe. However, I would like to let all of you who care enough, that tough times are coming. I don’t mean for the Raiders, because we are on an upswing, but I mean for the world as a whole.”
I was, 1.- trying to separate what this blog is about and what my comment was going to be about by expressing a little personal belief about the main subject of this blog.
2.- if you actually read “but I mean for the world as a whole” that would include the Raiders/NFL, being a terrestrial organization/team that is. Though to combine the two points of my post was never my intention.
March 5th, 2011 at 8:43 pm
One more thing, yes, if the world society went to complete $hhit but somehow we still managed to be able to have a football season, one in which the Raiders were dominant, I would be just fine. I think most of us Raider fans would. lol…
This is an attempt at sarcastic humor, for of those in here that try to twist people’s words around.
March 5th, 2011 at 8:59 pm
Glad to know I don’t “bother” you, EMRaider. Although anyone with a street corner psych degree might beg to differ, with your defensive accusations of me being “angry” when I’m clearly just laughing at your theories.
March 5th, 2011 at 9:02 pm
Your attempt to explain what you meant by the Raiders being ok, despite the world going down the toilet, is one heaping, smelly, backpedaling mess, EMRaider, just so you know.
March 5th, 2011 at 9:16 pm
RMR, you should really try to come up with new stuff. I don’t post as much on here, but I do read every now and then. And every time I see someone asking you why you are so bitter, you always have the same response of, “I’m just laughing at you”. and then when someone actually tries to spend the time to have a discussion with you about your remarks you always say they are backpedaling. It’s like you want to make your comments about other people’s posts and then not hear back from them because you either can’t stand a different point of view or simply are too close minded to see other opinions. And then you do a lot of twisting words around. And keep in mind, I am not the only one that has said that to you before.
But hey, that’s your opinion, and like I said, opinions are like Aholes. Everybody has one, and some times they are full of $hit.
Good night sir.
March 5th, 2011 at 9:19 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
March 5th, 2011 at 7:50 pm
My butt kicked, IN HERE? Ha ha ha ha!
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Shut up, coward.
You challenged me to see who was the coward, and when I gave you a time and a place, you, being a mama’s boy, actually replied with “some people reported they had problems with the food, so I’m not going to show up”.
Of course you won’t get your butt kicked in here, coward. Or anywhere, coward. You’re a little whiney punk who only feels safe in front of a screen.
I knew you wouldn’t show up yesterday.
cowards never do.
March 5th, 2011 at 9:33 pm
post149,youre last point was GREAT,when Mrs reads that she will say,Yup,thats me!I would suggest that you may be a novice in here ,and if so,when dealing w/mrs,zero need to be polite!Much more but will save it for later, out for now,Raiders!!!!!
March 5th, 2011 at 10:14 pm
EMRaiders Says:
March 5th, 2011 at 9:16 pm
RMR, you should really try to come up with new stuff.
…….
You mean like theories involving the world ending, albeit with the Raiders winning the Super Bowl in front of an audience of cockroaches? No thanks. I’ll stick to being monotone and bitter. LOL.
March 5th, 2011 at 10:15 pm
Stak Says:
March 5th, 2011 at 9:19 pm
Shut up, coward.
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Ooooh. Internet tough guy.
March 5th, 2011 at 10:53 pm
Breaking news: The Real MaddenRaider becomes 1st ever internet blogger to kick his own ass.
March 5th, 2011 at 11:32 pm
This just in: NBE1 is not smart enough to effectively argue his point of view on the internet, so he’s convinced himself that everyone he disagrees with is actually one person, who’s conspiring to separate him from his beloved Raiders. In other words, he talks to his plants.
March 5th, 2011 at 11:47 pm
Wassss up MR? Makin new friends?
March 5th, 2011 at 11:54 pm
Al Davis is/was/always will be one of the greatest Managers in all of pro sports.
If Al ever dies it will worse than the day Ronald Regan passed… Well almost.
March 6th, 2011 at 12:00 am
did anyone hear any thing about #21 visiting san fran
March 6th, 2011 at 12:13 am
I have all the friends in here I need.
March 6th, 2011 at 12:13 am
Al Davis is a fraud.
March 6th, 2011 at 12:46 am
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
March 6th, 2011 at 12:13 am
Al Davis is a fraud
…………………..i dont correct peoples spelling too often but your not even close too spelling GOD right ,even a four year old knows GOD is not spelled fraud.
March 6th, 2011 at 12:58 am
161. The be all end all essense of RMR in his totallity.
March 6th, 2011 at 1:00 am
1) I don’t talk to religious freaks
2) I definitely don’t talk to religious freaks who think that Al Davis is their deity.
March 6th, 2011 at 1:08 am
Tosh.0 slams Raider fans.
He’s a Dolphins fan.
Figures.
What kind of ring polish does Dan Marino use on his Super Bowl ring oh WAIT, thats right…
March 6th, 2011 at 1:11 am
A professional comedian targeted the Raiders for material? It’s kind of like a layup in basketball.
March 6th, 2011 at 1:20 am
Attn all raiders scouts Oregon linebacker Casey Matthews won’t need surgery on his injured left shoulder and will participate in his school’s pro day, his agent, David Dunn, said Thursday
March 6th, 2011 at 1:40 am
160.The Real MaddenRaider Says:
March 6th, 2011 at 12:13 am
Al Davis is a fraud.
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Al Davis owns the Raiders and you don’t.
Al Davis is a millionairre. Are you?
Does Al Davis call you a fraud? Doubt it.
Al Davis has 3 super bowl trophies, and rings. Do you?
Al Davis is a very integral part of the NFL. Can you say you are?
Al Davis is in the HOF. You ever been there?
It is not nice to have to berate a old man who made the NFL what it is today and just happens to be up there in years now and still has the drive to make things happen. You ever have a grandfather? But if you get your pleasure in hating on him, that’s your right as an American.
March 6th, 2011 at 2:46 am
According to Williamson at Espn, we have to wait until June to sign Plaxico…
Williamson says there are better FA recievers that we could get before then…
March 6th, 2011 at 3:40 am
post167,Well said! Lets see now,whos opinion would I seek,Mr Al Davis or mrs maddenraider? mrs/mr,I told you to take out the trash,didnt I? RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!
March 6th, 2011 at 5:13 am
# NBE1 Says:
March 6th, 2011 at 1:40 am
160.The Real MaddenRaider Says:
March 6th, 2011 at 12:13 am
Al Davis is a fraud.
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Al Davis owns the Raiders and you don’t.
Al Davis is a millionairre. Are you?
Does Al Davis call you a fraud? Doubt it.
Al Davis has 3 super bowl trophies, and rings. Do you?
Al Davis is a very integral part of the NFL. Can you say you are?
Al Davis is in the HOF. You ever been there?
It is not nice to have to berate a old man who made the NFL what it is today and just happens to be up there in years now and still has the drive to make things happen. You ever have a grandfather? But if you get your pleasure in hating on him, that’s your right as an American.
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AMEN.
Well said, here’s hoping they make a run at the division to shut these “fans” up for good.
March 6th, 2011 at 7:40 am
ahh Lovely day… its official spring, the SuperLiga started up again today, and LFC won over Man U…
Life is grand =)
March 6th, 2011 at 8:33 am
Soccer=lame and no one in the states cares becuz best athletes not involved……..anyhow with owners on the rope taking body shots a new cba may get done. Good now we can sign some oline and find a way to get two players from cincy…..jonathan joseph amd chad johnson
March 6th, 2011 at 8:40 am
Guess it’s time for draft talk and, as usual, the fill a need – best player available debate.
Most people feel we need to select an OL at 48, but I think we’ll try to go with what we have, Veldeheer is locked as the LT and Satele at C, but there should be a battle for the LG, RG and RT spots between Loper, Barnes, Campbell, Henderson and Walker.
So my guess is we’ll see LT Veldheer, LG Campbell, C Satele, RG Walker and RT Mario on openig day, with Loper and Barnes in line to take over if Campbell fails at LG or Mario fails at RT, with Walker moving back outside.
I don’t know if it will work, but I think that’s the plan for now, unless they really like Wisniewski or Cannon of if a guy like Sherrod or Watkins is available.
But the point I want to make is that there won’t be a great OL propect available at 48.
Which leads to the DL class, I’ve never seen so many good prospects coming out as this year, I think that’s where the value is and we should take advantage and grab one of those kids.
I know DL is not exactly a pressing need but Seymour, Kelly and Henderson are over 30 now, Shaughnessy and Houston should continue to start at DE but Houston may eventually move inside and while Des Bryant continues to develop, we may need another starting DT or LE soon.
With so many quality prospects, one of these players will hopefully be available at 48:
Ohio State’s DE-DT Cameron Heyward: I love this guy, he had elbow surgery so he’s fallen of the radar a bit, but he’s a great player who can play inside and outside, reminds me a bit of Richard Seymour.
North Carolina’s DT Marvin Austin: Everyone knows his story, but played well in 09 and has impressed in workouts even after a year off, one of the best in terms of talent, Mike Waufle should turn him into a beast, could eventually be Houston’s partner inside and will get snaps right away.
Miami’s DL Allen Bailey: Not close to Heyward and Austin for me, but he’s a size-speed guy with great work ethic who needs some coaching which is where Mike Waufle comes in again, would be better as a 3rd rounder but may not last.
Some other prospects who could be there at 48 are Hampton’s Kendrick Ellis, Baylor’s Phil Taylor, Temple’s Muhamad Wilkerson, Illinois Corey Liuget and Oregon State’s Stephen Paea all of them play inside.
March 6th, 2011 at 9:02 am
Bob good post but good OL will be throughout the draft. Kid from tcu is who I want for center. Have to disagree with ya on starting unit. Satele in power scheme? Campbell at LG? Doubt it. Bruce or Mario at RT. Raiders will sign and draft guards this year. As for defense we do need a reserve DE no doubt. If we taking DL AT 48 it better be a fat run stuffer. No more of this athletic Fake run stuffer crap
March 6th, 2011 at 9:03 am
West Virginia FS Robert Sands may ultimately end up as a linebacker in the NFL.
He reportedly “didn’t look athletic enough” to be an NFL safety at last week’s Combine. This, despite the fact that he ran a solid 4.57 in the 40. At 6-foot-4, 217 pounds to go along with that speed, he would be a very interesting athlete at linebacker.
March 6th, 2011 at 9:04 am
Good post, Bob Marley. The team will obviously point to the doubling of points scored by the offense last year and the struggles the defense had against the run as justification if they do decide to do what you suggest with #48.
Keep in mind, however, that Carlisle is also near the end of his career, and that neither Barnes nor Henderson has been very productive the past two years. Satele is the only center on the roster.
I’m not sure I agree with your view that there will be no viable prospects for the o-line at 48, though. The strength of the draft class in other areas (and specific team needs) could very well drop some good o-line prospects to us in the second round.
As you say, though, best player available at a position of need. We could even see Jimmy Smith from Colorado if teams ahead of us are afraid of his character issues.
March 6th, 2011 at 9:06 am
Good Morning Raider Nation!
March 6th, 2011 at 9:09 am
marley ive said from the jump our best bet is to get 2 of these monster dlineman in this draft. a de and a dt are needed. there is no way we should pass up the deepest set of talent at that position.shawny and scott got hurt and we were already short on de’s. our dline is good but not dominant. this draft could put us over the top with the right players. i just mentioned cameron heyward on rick tittle’s show seeing how he has fell under the radar. austin and taylor would being good picks at 48 as well.
March 6th, 2011 at 9:17 am
paea has been underrated by the talking heads but i think he may pick up some steam the closer we get to the draft. i would like us to trade down a few times like last year and get a few more mid rnd picks. there will be a lot of good players in the 3rd-5th rnds cuz its a depp class. i would like to see this based on the six picks we have.
2 dlineman
2 olineman
1 olb
1 fb
if we get a few more picks then add an athletic te and big cb. of course id have no problem getting kaepernick as well.
March 6th, 2011 at 9:22 am
1 D-line
1 DB
2 O-line
1 QB
Not in that order
March 6th, 2011 at 9:33 am
Al has seen & heard enough about his overrated home grown draft pick. If you dont make plays AL is NOT going to dish out the jack simple as that. Move on #21 or take a pay cut!
The end.
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# Jonesy941 Says:
March 6th, 2011 at 12:00 am
did anyone hear any thing about #21 visiting san fran
March 6th, 2011 at 10:29 am
2) OG/OT Marcus Cannon (TCU), OG/C Stefan Wisniewski (Penn State), OT/OG Benjamin Ijalana (Villanova), CB Curtis Brown (Texas), or OLB Mason Foster (Washington)
3) C Jake Kirkpatrick (TCU), OG/C John Moffitt (Wisconsin), NT/DT Jarrell Powe (Ole Miss), OT Marcus Gilbert (Florida), or CB Brandon Burton (Utah)
4) CB Davon House (New Mexico State), FS Robert Sands (West Virginia), OLB/DE Dontay Moch (Nevada), or OLB Casey Matthews (Oregon)
5) DT/NT Ian Williams (Notre Dame), C/OG Brandon Fusco (Slippery Rock), FB Henry Hynoski (Pitt), or WR Ricardo Lockette (Fort Valley State)
6) DE/DT Cedrick Thornton (Southern Arkansas), CB DeMarcus Van Dyke (Miami), or TE Jordan Cameron (USC)
7) QB Josh Portis (Cal PA)
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Re-sign: Miller (RFA), Bush (RFA), Reece (RFA), Satele, Bryant (RFA), Barnes, Loper, Mario Henderson, and Condo.
Huff will test the FA market, but could be re-signed.
Possible FA targets:
OT Nick Kaczur or Jammal Brown
FS Jarrad Page
TE Matt Spaeth
CB Eric Wright or Richard Marshall
March 6th, 2011 at 10:45 am
@RealMaddenRaider,
You’re so full of crap we can smell you over the internet. Your historical and political “knowledge” are nothing more than pompous bull sh_t. You are given to spewing nonsense and hyperbole; at times your pronouncements and pontificating reek of an attempt to bully and at others are indicative of one who overcompensates because he lacks REAL knowledge.
Now, if you and others want to talk politics, fine. I myself comment on many issues on blogs which are designed for discussing such topics. There are myriads of good blogs of that sort, on the left and on the right, and all points in between. The good blogs are frequented by people who are interested in exchanging real ideas, not by those who wish to inflate their egos.
Take your comments to those blogs and leave this one for talk of the Raiders and football. I say the same to all others who lapse into such discussions. Unlike other blog owners, Jerry obviously hasn’t the time nor the resources to moderate comments here, and so the dialogues often devolve into pubescent male
March 6th, 2011 at 11:04 am
Con’t
peacock posturing replete with idiotic insults, whether the topic under discussion is football or politics or anything else.
If the off-topic postings by you and others weren’t so difficult to “jump over” and if they were rare, perhaps they could be tolerated as minor irritations; unfortunatly, the blog lay out is such that in posts that have numerous comments, it is time consuming and difficult for the readers to scan visually the names of the posters and “jump over” those which are characterized by immature, junior high school boyish rants and insults or those of an off-topic nature. Furthermore, such postings are not rare at all.
Jerry has complained in the past about such posts. It seems you’ve ignored him. Nothing could be a greater indicator of your disrespect for him than your ignoring his request.
I am asking you and everyone to respect Jerry. He and his employer have done us fans a great service by providing his frequent posts and commentary and by allowing us to comment. I fear that one day, he’ll say, “The heck with it” and we will lose this blog.
I haven’t posted much here although I’ve done a lot of reading on and off. Were I to go back and look at my posts, perhaps I’d find one or two that were OT, I don’t know. I don’t think so, but maybe. If so, I realize I have my own act to clean up.
So, I am asking all of the posters here to limit their dialogue to relevant topics. If you wish to converse with one another on other topics such as politics, if you wish to engage in silly verbal games of one-ups-manship, simply get the personal emails of those with whom you’d like to continue the conversation and let the rest of us enjoy this blog for what it is supposed to be.
Your intrusions have reached the point of insufferability.
March 6th, 2011 at 11:08 am
Lastly, RealMaddenRaider,
My first paragraph of my post is the first and last which will mimic your writing.
March 6th, 2011 at 11:41 am
Yawn. Anyway. Good morning, everyone.
March 6th, 2011 at 11:43 am
RaiderSam Says:
March 6th, 2011 at 5:13 am
Al Davis owns the Raiders and you don’t.
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Obviously. I’ve never in my life gone 7 years without winning.
March 6th, 2011 at 11:49 am
Ha ha ha! Are the Raiders thinking about signing Plaxico? My goodness. Even Tom Coughlin, the well noted NFL version of Adolph Hitler, couldn’t keep Burress under control. But Al can handle him. Moss all over again..except Moss was about twice as good.
March 6th, 2011 at 12:01 pm
Lol so MR al Davis admires Hitler? And MR plaxico is in his 30s went to jail on some BS missing time with his son. I think he wouldnt be a problem as far as attitude. Jail humbled Vick so why not Plax?
March 6th, 2011 at 12:02 pm
Moss twice as talented yes MR we agree but guess who has a ring?
March 6th, 2011 at 12:05 pm
And spare me the spin job MR if you are attempting to name fringe players who got rings. Plax has alot of playoff experience and been the man for most of his career. He got paid big and came up big. Nothing better than predicting a sb win over NE
March 6th, 2011 at 12:18 pm
Vick was involved with an illegal business, and was a victim of fake outrage and racism. Plaxico brought a gun to a club, and had it in his sweatpants. The knucklehead factor, Brien.
March 6th, 2011 at 12:21 pm
“No Knuckleheads” – Tom Cable. Hope Davis/Campbell/Jackson uphold that policy. Doesn’t look like it so far, with talks of Plaxico.
March 6th, 2011 at 12:25 pm
LOL both moves were of knucklehead variety MR. You are reaching again. These guys get humbled when their first love is taken and also when they cant see their loved ones. To ignore that is irresponsible on your part. Vick became a better player how come Plax cant help here?
March 6th, 2011 at 12:29 pm
Aint shhhht of Tom Cable’s policy we need to keeep. Move on dot com MR. I dont give a damn about former knuckleheads if they come here and win. Woodson was huge fool out here but matured and is now a sure fire HOF. Its about winning not the popularity contest for your girl scout society
March 6th, 2011 at 12:43 pm
I don’t think so, B. Nobody cared about dogfighting UNTIL Vick was busted. CBS did a week long report on it a couple of years beforehand, lowest ratings ever. Because they were only showing video of good ol rednecks doing it. Vick gets busted, PETA doubles its membership, overnight. Vick was a victim of a misguided, closet racist backlash. Nothing more. Nobody cared about dogfighting until he got busted.
Plaxico took a gun to a club. He’s just the type of knucklehead Cable was trying to rid this team of. I can only hope our new flow chart, Al Davis/Jason Campbell/Hue Jackson will uphold his policy. With talks of bringing in Plaxico, it doesn’t look good, does it? Feels like we’re going back to the pre Kiffin/Cable days. 2-14. I don’t want that.
March 6th, 2011 at 12:57 pm
Forget the fact that Plaxico is a knucklehead. He is 34 years old and has been rotting in jail for 2 years. Even T.O. is a better option at this point.
March 6th, 2011 at 12:59 pm
Bauce Madness Says:
March 6th, 2011 at 12:02 pm
Moss twice as talented yes MR we agree but guess who has a ring?
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The only reason Moss doesn’t have that ring is because of a lucky catch by a scrub.
March 6th, 2011 at 1:11 pm
Speaking of scrubs, how are you Bauce?
March 6th, 2011 at 1:36 pm
MR aka AB Paine…….Vick was an admitted knucklehead before the dog drama so spare me your BS. It works well with other posters but I have knifed thru your BS with ease and always will. You arent smart enough. As for plax….many people bring their piece to the club. Bad idea no doubt but that was 08 after sitting in jail. And MR aka AB paine plax sitting up in jail hasnt been any wear and tear on his body so him being 34 means little.
March 6th, 2011 at 1:39 pm
MR aka AB Paine…..giants didnt win only because of that catch. Their pass rush was deadly and Josh Mcdaniels showed his immaturity by passing 50 times! And notice plax has game winning TD AFTER RUNNING A GREAT ROUTE …. you lose…..NEXT?
March 6th, 2011 at 1:45 pm
And MR aka AB Paine….spare me the it was racism crap. Vick knew his company was from a lifestyle that could fk him. He didnt care and went about things as if it wouldnt come down. And the idiot lied about it lol. Has nada to do with racism with vick. Now plaxico’s story much different. Mayor Doomberg of New York was for sure after him and wanted to make him an example. Still knowing you are a rich black athlete you better make wise choices. Skinheads and KKK didnt make them do those stupid moves
March 6th, 2011 at 1:47 pm
But that being said….I want Chad Johnson but will not be mad at Plax
March 6th, 2011 at 1:47 pm
edward teach Says:
March 6th, 2011 at 9:04 am
…I’m not sure I agree with your view that there will be no viable prospects for the o-line at 48, though. The strength of the draft class in other areas (and specific team needs) could very well drop some good o-line prospects to us in the second round.
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Hey teach…I hear you.
If there’s a good one available, I’m all for it.
But I think OL expected to be available at 48 are projected to be solid, decent players while some of the DL that could be there have the potential to be very good or even great, that’s why I would like to grab one of those really talented DL kids so Waufle can coach him up and Seymour can teach him how to be a pro.
March 6th, 2011 at 1:56 pm
Someone calling Nnamdi overrated is stupid!
If he doesn’t make enough plays….then that is because guess what? Teams don’t throw his way and avoid him like the plague.
Once again….I think we can all agree, (even the Kool-Aid old man Al drinkers and Herrera trolls) that losing Nnamdi and getting NOTHING in return for him….would be considered a massive EPIC FAIL by old man Al.
Those are the types of idiotic moves, that come back to bite the old man Al in the azz!
March 6th, 2011 at 1:59 pm
# r8eray Says:
March 6th, 2011 at 9:03 am
West Virginia FS Robert Sands may ultimately end up as a linebacker in the NFL.
He reportedly “didn’t look athletic enough” to be an NFL safety at last week’s Combine. This, despite the fact that he ran a solid 4.57 in the 40. At 6-foot-4, 217 pounds to go along with that speed, he would be a very interesting athlete at linebacker.
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Too small to be a OLB in the NFL.
March 6th, 2011 at 2:02 pm
DKight, I agree that Nnamdi is a great player. However, it would be better to let him go. Even with him, the safeties were always getting scorched. And, QBs just picked on the other CB all the time. What this team needs is not #21 but a new defensive philosophy. So, when is Al bringing in that defensive coordinator?
March 6th, 2011 at 2:06 pm
not ONE new player was added to stopping the run and won’t be added. Why? Because the Raiders don’t care about stopping the run. Its about getting to the QB.
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SnB #61,
Al drafted McClain & Houston to stuff the run. He added bigger stronger OLB’s like Wimbley & Groves to replace WLB Howard/Scott & SLB Alston/Brown last year too. John Henderson wasn’t brought in to get after the QB and Matt ShoNasty is a base end. I don’t miss having an undersized pass rush only DE for 1st, 2nd & 3rd downs (Burgess, Ellis, Scott). He’s paying Seymour to stuff the run, get sacks and make everybody else around him better. Tommy Kelly almost made the Pro Bowl and Seymour would have played, if not for injury
Now if you’re telling me that these guys don’t have it in them? ok. If you’re telling me that they don’t have quality staff in place to coach them up or motivate them? ok. But I’m not buying that the Raiders simply don’t care about stuffing the run. Especially with Hue Jackson promising to build a bully. How do you bully other teams if they can run for 130-150 yards against your Defense every week? And if the plan was to build from the outside-in this year … why wouldn’t Asomugha & Huff be retained?
There has to be a plan. the Raider Nation just hasn’t been informed (yet). Let’s re-visit this issue in August. I’m sure there will be some changes on Defense, whether it be re-signing our own, trade or draft. It’s only the first week of March. Still waiting on a DC to get hired (Chuck B?) and the CBA issue to get resolved!
March 6th, 2011 at 2:10 pm
Rockstar
Well said.
March 6th, 2011 at 2:11 pm
# Bob Marley Says:
March 6th, 2011 at 8:40 am
Guess it’s time for draft talk and, as usual, the fill a need – best player available debate.
Most people feel we need to select an OL at 48, but I think we’ll try to go with what we have, Veldeheer is locked as the LT and Satele at C, but there should be a battle for the LG, RG and RT spots between Loper, Barnes, Campbell, Henderson and Walker.
So my guess is we’ll see LT Veldheer, LG Campbell, C Satele, RG Walker and RT Mario on openig day, with Loper and Barnes in line to take over if Campbell fails at LG or Mario fails at RT, with Walker moving back outside.
I don’t know if it will work, but I think that’s the plan for now, unless they really like Wisniewski or Cannon of if a guy like Sherrod or Watkins is available.
But the point I want to make is that there won’t be a great OL propect available at 48.
Which leads to the DL class, I’ve never seen so many good prospects coming out as this year, I think that’s where the value is and we should take advantage and grab one of those kids.
I know DL is not exactly a pressing need but Seymour, Kelly and Henderson are over 30 now, Shaughnessy and Houston should continue to start at DE but Houston may eventually move inside and while Des Bryant continues to develop, we may need another starting DT or LE soon.
With so many quality prospects, one of these players will hopefully be available at 48:
Ohio State’s DE-DT Cameron Heyward: I love this guy, he had elbow surgery so he’s fallen of the radar a bit, but he’s a great player who can play inside and outside, reminds me a bit of Richard Seymour.
North Carolina’s DT Marvin Austin: Everyone knows his story, but played well in 09 and has impressed in workouts even after a year off, one of the best in terms of talent, Mike Waufle should turn him into a beast, could eventually be Houston’s partner inside and will get snaps right away.
Miami’s DL Allen Bailey: Not close to Heyward and Austin for me, but he’s a size-speed guy with great work ethic who needs some coaching which is where Mike Waufle comes in again, would be better as a 3rd rounder but may not last.
Some other prospects who could be there at 48 are Hampton’s Kendrick Ellis, Baylor’s Phil Taylor, Temple’s Muhamad Wilkerson, Illinois Corey Liuget and Oregon State’s Stephen Paea all of them play inside.
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I like Phil Taylor, Stephen Paea in that Raider Round 2 spot if they go D-Line.
The depth at the D-Line positions is great in this years draft. Not so much for the O-Line. That’s why Wiz or Cannon would be better picks in Round 2.
That’s the reason why they can wait to pick another D-Linemen in Rounds 4 or 5 for depth and rotational purposes.
March 6th, 2011 at 2:12 pm
Trade the second round pick for Tebow.
March 6th, 2011 at 2:14 pm
Someone calling Nnamdi overrated is stupid!
If he doesn’t make enough plays….then that is because guess what? Teams don’t throw his way and avoid him like the plague.
Once again….I think we can all agree that losing Nnamdi and getting NOTHING in return for him….would be considered a massive EPIC FAIL by old man Al.
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Nnamdi is a good man and a GREAT player. We probably could have re-signed him for Revis money $12 million per season, but after giving Seymour $15 mil and Routt $10 mil annually … you know #21’s agent probably upped the asking price to $16-17 million each year
those guys are not THE BEST at their position, maybe not even Top 10!
March 6th, 2011 at 2:15 pm
if none of the top [1st & 2nd tier] O-lineman are available at #48, i.e., Cannon, Puoncey, Wisniewski, Hudson, Solder, Smith, etc… and none of the D-Linemen or DBs are available, then that means either Newton or Locker or possibly even Ingram will fall to us at 48.
March 6th, 2011 at 2:18 pm
Nnamdi is not coming back.
March 6th, 2011 at 2:20 pm
Bye the way, Stanford Routt has one hell of a website:
http://www.sroutt26.com/main.html
March 6th, 2011 at 2:22 pm
I agree that Nnamdi is a great player. However, it would be better to let him go. Even with him, the safeties were always getting scorched. And, QBs just picked on the other CB all the time. What this team needs is not #21 but a new defensive philosophy. So, when is Al bringing in that defensive coordinator?
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I would agree that a new defensive philosophy is more important than re-signing ANY one player … but with Al Davis as “involved” as he is, I don’t see that happening.
The entire defensive staff has been filled and we’re looking for a puppet DC to do what? Be the “fall guy” if things go south? Players are being re-signed, too. How much authority will the DC actually have if he can’t dictate the system, staff or the players ???
Better off just hoping that we re-sign Nnamdi and pay him Top 5 QB money, LOL
March 6th, 2011 at 2:28 pm
DK
“The depth at the D-Line positions is great in this years draft. Not so much for the O-Line. That’s why Wiz or Cannon would be better picks in Round 2.”
Are Wiz and Cannon more talented than the DL who could be available at 48?.
You seem to prefer drafting for need over best available player.
As I said before…
OL expected to be available at 48 are projected to be solid, decent players while some of the DL that could be there have the potential to be very good or even great, that’s why I would like to grab one of those really talented DL kids so Waufle can coach him up and Seymour can teach him how to be a pro.
When it comes to OL prospects, after Castonzo, Smith, Solder, Carimi, Sherrod, Watkins and Pouncey, there doesn’t seem to be much of a difference between players projected to go between rounds 2 and 5.
I guess I can see your point with Cannon as he has rare size and could become a killer Guard.
March 6th, 2011 at 2:35 pm
see you fellas tomorrow…
March 6th, 2011 at 3:12 pm
Hey teach…I hear you.
If there’s a good one available, I’m all for it.
But I think OL expected to be available at 48 are projected to be solid, decent players while some of the DL that could be there have the potential to be very good or even great, that’s why I would like to grab one of those really talented DL kids so Waufle can coach him up and Seymour can teach him how to be a pro.
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If a d-lineman is there with the postential to be great, absolutely. Especially if a guy like John Moffitt drops to the third round.
If Colorado corner Jimmy Smith drops to the 2nd round becuase of character concerns it will be interesting to see what we do. 6-2/205, ran a 4.38 at the combine, and is considered to be a very good and physical man-coverage player.
March 6th, 2011 at 3:49 pm
lakers rule,,,any questions?? lol
March 6th, 2011 at 4:07 pm
Lakers currently do rule since they been to 3 straight finals and are two time defending champs…..but its March my friend and the playoffs east and west will be a dog fight….but SA CANT BEAT LA…..duncan is finsished no more legs. Tim DONEcan is his name. Only way to beat Lakers is to outboard them or outrun them with young legs
March 6th, 2011 at 4:13 pm
Damn nnamdi….glad his soft azz is over in SF hope they sign him……aacquire jonathan joseph or a vet cb and just have routt mcfadden and ware be the corners. I still need a WLB and another DE plus another NT FOR THIS DEFENSE TO BE TOUGH
March 6th, 2011 at 4:21 pm
Bob Marley Says:
March 6th, 2011 at 2:28 pm
DK
“The depth at the D-Line positions is great in this years draft. Not so much for the O-Line. That’s why Wiz or Cannon would be better picks in Round 2.”
Are Wiz and Cannon more talented than the DL who could be available at 48?.
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I just want the best player available that fills a position of need as a STARTER at #48.
If we draft a 3rd Tier rated D-Linemen will he be starting over Shauny, Houston, Scott, Wimbley, Kelly, or Seymour?
I highly doubt it.
Compared to if we draft a 2nd tier rated O-Linemen like Cannon or Wiz or Sherrod who can most likely start right away.
Yep…I will take the player who will be STARTING right away, compared to a player who will be part of the D-Line ROTATION and not starting.
Feel me?
March 6th, 2011 at 4:28 pm
If old man Al and Coach Huey are going to stay in house for the DC position….then I would much rather see Coach Waufle get the gig ahead of Chuck B….without a doubt!
March 6th, 2011 at 4:31 pm
# A.B. Paine III Says:
March 6th, 2011 at 2:02 pm
DKight, I agree that Nnamdi is a great player. However, it would be better to let him go. Even with him, the safeties were always getting scorched. And, QBs just picked on the other CB all the time. What this team needs is not #21 but a new defensive philosophy. So, when is Al bringing in that defensive coordinator?
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Oh I agree, a different more up to date defensive philosophy is needed and HAS been needed for quite sometime…..but if that doesn’t happen…then what is the point of getting rid of Nnamdi…WITHOUT getting anything in return??
Terrible.
March 6th, 2011 at 4:34 pm
You guys are forgetting about Jarvis Moss. Ex 17th overall pick and Bronco cast-off. He’ll be back.
March 6th, 2011 at 4:39 pm
DK i agree. If you don’t really have any needs then you draft for potential, but we have oline and CB needs. If Branch could cover better he would be a beast.
March 6th, 2011 at 4:39 pm
Kaepernick or Locker would be good picks in Round 2 if the team wants to try and get a developmental QB.
March 6th, 2011 at 4:40 pm
Branch is not going to be able to cover better. He is a strong safety and that is it.
March 6th, 2011 at 4:42 pm
We need strong side LB who can cover TE’s so Branch could stay in the zone. When he can keep the ball in front of him he plays well, not so much when he has to turn his head and cover man. Just have to use him in the right way.
March 6th, 2011 at 4:42 pm
# Carl Weathers Says:
March 6th, 2011 at 4:34 pm
You guys are forgetting about Jarvis Moss. Ex 17th overall pick and Bronco cast-off. He’ll be back.
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Yep. There is another reason not to draft a 3rd Tier DE over a 2nd Tier potentially STARTING Guard or Right Tackle like Cannon or a potentially STARTING Center or Guard like Wiz.
I do like Phil Taylor though if he is there in Round 2…..but NOT over Marcus Cannon.
March 6th, 2011 at 4:45 pm
no it will never happen but Aso at FS would be killer.
March 6th, 2011 at 4:46 pm
when shonasty got hurt at KC game did anyone notice how well Bryant played at DE?
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