Joseph Barksdale interview
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Friday, April 29th, 2011 at 9:27 pm in Oakland Raiders.
An conference call interview session with Joseph Barksdale, the second of two third-round draft picks:
(Note: DeMarcus Van Dyke was not available. The Raiders are scheduled to have all three picks at the facility for interview sessions Satruday)
Going from Detroit to LSU
It was a pretty long and extensive process as far as choosing what college to go to. But it ultimately depended on, the SEC is a pretty strong conference, and I wanted to go to a school that was successful in the SEC. I wanted to win, and LSU seemed to fit those criteria, as well as being able to graduate and putting an emphasis on education.
A former defensive tackle, using that mentality on offense
“Definitely. I’d been playing that position four years prior to switching to offensive line, so a lot of those certain mindsets and things like that I still keep with me.”
The switch to offensive line
“When I first got there, the defensive tackle position was pretty deep … I went to coach Miles early and told him I wanted to help make an impact on the team, and he told me – he knew I would be a pretty good defensive tackle, but he said I could be a pretty good offensive tackle as well and suggested moving to offensive tackle because we were pretty thin at the time. So it was pretty much to help the team out.”
Preference, left side or right side
“Not at all. I’m just trying to come in and be as productive as I can on whatever side they put me on.”
Playing both guard and tackle
“I can play any position, anything that will help the team.”
The transition from guard to tackle
“Probably a good two or three weeks.”
Knowledge of Raiders history
“My dad actually told me a lot about the Raiders when I first started playing football, about how you guys have an overall winning tradition but hard-hitting defense and a fast-paced offense. I know a lot about the offensive line tradition as well. I know Oakland has a pretty good track record when it comes to developing offensive line talent.”
Awareness of being on Raiders’ radar
“Not really, man. I was just sitting around, probably like everyone else, just waiting on a phone call and being optimistic.”
Location for draft
“Family, in Detroit, Michigan.”
Scene at his home
“Ecstatic, man. My phone is actually still ringing with relatives and fans that are calling. It’s pretty exciting, man.”
Expectations on draft?
“To be honest with you, I had no idea. I just talked to my agent, talked to my coach and, you know, my family, and they just told me, keep your calm on, and that way you don’t know when you’ll be called, but when you are called you’ll be ready.”
A chance to start
“That would be something I have to discuss with the coaches. But all I know for sure is that I’m gonna come in and I’m gonna work. And let the chips fall where they may.”
Impressions of JaMarcus Russell
“I wish JaMarcus well. We actually never did play together, but I have spoken with him a couple of timesa nd he’s a good guy and I wish him well in his future endeavors.”
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April 29th, 2011 at 9:30 pm
Here is a list of 20 Players we should be looking to Draft
*Not in any order
1. Christian Ballard DE
2. Brandon Burton CB
3. Davon House CB
4. Marcus Cannon OT
5. Jason Pinkston OT
6. Ricky Stanzi QB
7. Tyrod Talor QB
8. Greg McElroy QB
9. Clint Boling OG
10. Tandon Doss WR
11. Cecil Shorts WR
12. Greg Salas WR
13. Luke Stocker TE
14. DJ Williams TE
15. DeMarcus Love OT
16. Casey Matthews LB
17. Ahmad Black S
18. Robert Sands S
19. Taiwan Jones RB
20. Greg Jones LB
April 29th, 2011 at 9:30 pm
Oh yeah….1st!
April 29th, 2011 at 9:33 pm
Of the people on that list, I’d like Cannon, House, then DJ Williams in that order. You cna fit Greg Jones in there somewhere as the weakside backer.
April 29th, 2011 at 9:33 pm
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/draft-2011/players/64181.html
April 29th, 2011 at 9:35 pm
Sign two vets to man the RG and LG slots to play in between our young guys. Time to sign Chad
April 29th, 2011 at 9:37 pm
Oh yeah Pitos!
April 29th, 2011 at 9:37 pm
Tomorrow Raiders drafting Blaine Sumner at NT…..al davis kind of pick……..lets gets some depth…..lb de te and fb is needed
April 29th, 2011 at 9:38 pm
MR and Kell bout to commit major suicide
April 29th, 2011 at 9:40 pm
Hahahahahahahah Rotfl talk about a back handed compliment “I wish him (JaMarcus) well in his future endevors” instead of I believe he will get things together and be a successful football player, more like, I think he will enjoy prison and adult onset diabetes
April 29th, 2011 at 9:41 pm
We have the 17th and 28th pick tomorrow…
April 29th, 2011 at 9:44 pm
Bauce Rules Says:
April 29th, 2011 at 9:37 pm
Tomorrow Raiders drafting Blaine Sumner at NT…..al davis kind of pick……..lets gets some depth…..lb de te and fb is needed
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Sumner is not even on my Draft Magazine….Googled it and it said “who is that’
Who is he Bauce?
Really..?
April 29th, 2011 at 9:46 pm
Van Dyke = JLH
An undersized athlete that eventually gets blown-up by the big kids and never recovers. If AD wanted a fast CB then he should just convert DHB to a cornerback. He’s got the size, speed and should know the routes by now. An additional bonus, balls aimed in his direction usually hit the ground. What more can you ask in a CB?
April 29th, 2011 at 9:47 pm
Bauce,
I hope you are right. I just want to see a young NT type that can be developed. Don’t care about where he played college, awards or draft status/free agent.
Just get me a big young guy to throw in the rotation for when John Henderson gets tired/hurt
April 29th, 2011 at 9:48 pm
Undersized,I wouldn’t call a 6′1″ CB undersized.
April 29th, 2011 at 9:52 pm
Lefty
His height is ok but 170# is not going to cut it against 6′4 & 5″ 220#+ WR’s in today’s game. They’ll bump and run right over him. Just my opinion.
April 29th, 2011 at 9:53 pm
I think he means his frame Lefty
April 29th, 2011 at 9:53 pm
I hope AD uses one of those 4th round picks for Marcus Cannon. That would be a real steal.
April 29th, 2011 at 9:53 pm
Van Dyke is as good/bad as any CB that is drafted. I think the position is overrated and that the Raiders have invested way too much money and draft picks into the position.
The game is won in the front 7……I hope the Raiders use the money saved by dumping Asomugha and use it to get an OLB, NT or WR.
The Raiders shouldn’t have paid Routt either…could have gone with McFadden and Chris Johnson and would be just as good…..if the front 7 can’t stop the run…get to the QB…then the defense will be as raggedy as its been in each of the last 10 years
April 29th, 2011 at 9:57 pm
Henderson,Seymore,Kelly and Bryant.Do you actually believe we will get another DT?As far as DVD,he can add weight.
April 29th, 2011 at 9:57 pm
Is Davon House an option in the 4th? His stock was supposed to be going up to the 2nd round, but he’s been falling.
April 29th, 2011 at 10:01 pm
JB,BTW,I do respect your opinion,(like you could care less).
April 29th, 2011 at 10:02 pm
Just draft Marcus Cannon tomorrow & then they can draft whoever they want. 3 O-Linemen is what was called for and with Cannon it will have been a good draft. Even if he can’t play next year, the years after that will be great. He’ll be another Michael Bush type steal.
April 29th, 2011 at 10:05 pm
If Barksdale can start at RT, they could move Walker into right or left guard if Loper or BCampbell aren’t ready for primetime. I do believe the Wiz will beat out Satele as starter. If not in week 1 then sometime during the first 8 weeks.
April 29th, 2011 at 10:07 pm
Lefty, I do care & do recognize those posters who have good things to share. I rarely have bad things to say about the other types. I just choose to ignore their taunts.
April 29th, 2011 at 10:09 pm
See you all tomorrow @ 9AM when hopefully AD picks Marcus Cannon. Enjoy the evening.
April 29th, 2011 at 10:09 pm
4a Cannon
4b KJ Wright/Edmond Gates
5 Demarcus Love/Greg Jones
6 DJ williams
7a Fast WR
7b Big fat NT
Anything like this and I’ll be happy
April 29th, 2011 at 10:10 pm
lefty12 Says:
April 29th, 2011 at 9:57 pm
Henderson,Seymore,Kelly and Bryant.Do you actually believe we will get another DT?
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If we want to be 29th in the league like last year then we need to add run stopping depth…
Ian Williams should be pick 17 fourth rd…
April 29th, 2011 at 10:10 pm
don’t get references to undersized corner. 6′1″ btw and there is an interesting thing called a weight room ya know.
trust me when i say they put him in it.
reports i read says he’s very good in m/m
April 29th, 2011 at 10:11 pm
Jackson said he’s going to fit Barsdale on the right side. Whether he starts or backup RT or RG will be totally up to him.
April 29th, 2011 at 10:13 pm
Thec,I don’t believe the team thinks the players we have are the problem which is why we have a new DC.
April 29th, 2011 at 10:13 pm
We know Mr. Wisniewski is our starting center, our starting LT & RT will be between Mr. Vehldeer, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Barksdale, or a top FA pickup.
Mr. Vehldeer will start, we just do not know where yet, if he doesn’t start it is because 4 others really stepped their game up; and that would be a excellent.
April 29th, 2011 at 10:16 pm
Coach Jackson did mention [twice in fact] that Mr. Barksdale might play Left Tackle. For now he will start at RT through training camp, but could be promoted.
I hope Mr. Vehldeer has been hitting the weight room and eating lots of fish, steaks, and green veggies.
April 29th, 2011 at 10:21 pm
The players I would like to see the raiders draft Saturday morning are:
[in order]
Marcus Cannon OT- I’m with you JB, Al & Hue draft Marcus Cannon at #113, I would not care if they drafted place kickers the rest of the day.
Jeremy Beal LB, I think he would be a steal, a pro-bowler or a bust and we will know in two seasons
Casey Matthews
safeties Sands or Black
Jones LB, Mich St, could become the steal of the draft
April 29th, 2011 at 10:28 pm
Stanzi would be a good developmental type in the 4th.
I’d like McElroy, except he’s supposedly got a rubber arm. Might even be weaker than McCown’s.
Cannon would be awesome in 5th (no earlier). Best of health, wherever he ends up.
We have almost no need for another LB, but I’d still love to see Casey Matthews in the Silver & Black.
April 29th, 2011 at 10:30 pm
didnt know that dj williams was available. he is the best recieving te in the draft. he can really get down field. cannon might be around in the 5th rnd cuz of his medical condition. van dyke reminds me alot of merton hanks. hanks was a skinny db who was a hell of a ball hawk when he was moved to fs.
April 29th, 2011 at 10:40 pm
35.armond Says:
April 29th, 2011 at 10:30 pm
didnt know that dj williams was available. he is the best recieving te in the draft. he can really get down field. cannon might be around in the 5th rnd cuz of his medical condition. van dyke reminds me alot of merton hanks. hanks was a skinny db who was a hell of a ball hawk when he was moved to fs.
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We already got that guy, only better and with NFL expernc. His name is sir Marcel Reece the REAL X factor.
April 29th, 2011 at 10:46 pm
So Wiz is 313lbs and Barksdale is 325 a diff of 12lbs
Wiz is 2.5″ shorter than J. Bark, but some how he is too light?
How many C’s are bigger than 6′3″ 313lbs? and he will get bigger/stronger.
April 29th, 2011 at 10:51 pm
you tell em’ Racs!
April 29th, 2011 at 10:51 pm
I love the draft so far. I thought CB wasn’t a priority but I’m happy with the Van Dyke pick. Couldn’t be happier with the attention to Oline, now I think we need to go TE with our first pick tomorrow, then OLB. If we get Cullen Jenkins as a Free Agent we’re makin the playoffs. Make it happen Hue!
April 29th, 2011 at 10:53 pm
I can see the Raiders still resigning Mr. Asomugha, if he is willing to accept a contract for 10-12 million for two years.
That would mean that Mr. Van Dykes will be competing with Mr. Ware, Mr. W. McFadden, and Mr. C. Johnson for a backup CB position.
April 29th, 2011 at 10:53 pm
10-12 a year for two years
April 29th, 2011 at 10:56 pm
I really like our RB situation, not that impressed with the class of RBs in this years draft.
Mr. Bush & Mr. D. McFadden would both go before Ingram.
April 29th, 2011 at 10:58 pm
I think the Raiders could get Clausen or Pike, Leinart, Tvaris Jackson, off the FA wire easily.
April 29th, 2011 at 11:02 pm
10/2/10: Barksdale isn’t getting the national recognition he deserves. He is by far the best technician in his draft class. He has elite knee bend, has textbook hand use, and displays nice patience in pass protection. He’s a very athletic, talented player who will eventually be climbing 2011 NFL Draft boards.
4/3/10: Could be the first left tackle chosen in the 2011 NFL Draft. Joseph Barksdale is a very athletic lineman who had a great year with LSU. He’ll move over to the blind side in 2010.
April 29th, 2011 at 11:02 pm
Meet the new Raiders
http://www.raidernationstation.com/raider_huddle
April 29th, 2011 at 11:04 pm
This rns place is pretty great. I say DO try Barsdale at Defensive tackle. “The next Haloti Ngata?!”
Hel–ls yeah!!!
April 29th, 2011 at 11:04 pm
pretty good draft so far…. with wiz and barksdale we get some much needed youth and power… wiz is gonna be nasty we know this from his genepool and uncle is watching… barksdale is from friggn detroit and an ex DT… I am a firm beleiver in that a teams strength should be their o-line and we are showing an eagerness to address that… I agree with taking Matthews if he is there, if his output is half of that his bro he will be well worth the pick…
April 29th, 2011 at 11:05 pm
39.Raider 510 Says:
April 29th, 2011 at 10:51 pm
I love the draft so far. I thought CB wasn’t a priority but I’m happy with the Van Dyke pick. Couldn’t be happier with the attention to Oline, now I think we need to go TE with our first pick tomorrow, then OLB. If we get Cullen Jenkins as a Free Agent we’re makin the playoffs. Make it happen Hue!
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We have a great TE in Miller. If for some reason he leaves our X factor Reece can help out there, though I much rather see X. Reece in the backfield.
April 29th, 2011 at 11:06 pm
if cannon is available durning our supplemental pick then we should take him… other than that its a crapshoot at this point
April 29th, 2011 at 11:08 pm
His father, Clay Matthews, Jr., played football as an All-American at USC and had a 19-year professional football career in the National Football League.[1] His grandfather, Clay, Sr., and uncle, Bruce, both played in the NFL as well, and his brother, Clay, was selected in the 2009 NFL Draft and put up great numbers in the 2011 Super Bowl being the runner up for the 2011 defensive player of the year award and won the superbowl.[4] His cousin, Kevin, is a center for the Tennessee Titans. His brother Kyle was also a walk-on at USC.
April 29th, 2011 at 11:12 pm
“Jaquizz”??? Sounds like a pornographic blooper.
April 29th, 2011 at 11:21 pm
Welcome Stefen Wisniewski……I’m waiting for you to choose a number so I can order my 2011 jersey.
- By the way, the “undersized” argument about Wisniewski is absurd, the kid is 6′3 313.
These are the best NFL Centers over the last few years, along with their size:
Jeff Saturday 6′2 296….5 pro bowls
Shaun O’Hara 6′3 303…..3 pro bowls
Olin Kreutz 6′2 292……6 pro bowls
Nick Mangold 6′4 303…..3 pro bowls
Dan Koppen 6′2 296…….1 pro bowl
Matt Birk 6′4 309……..6 pro bowls
And here are the latest 1st round Centers:
Alex Mack 6′4 311
Maurkice Pouncey 6′4 303
Mike Pouncey 6′5 303
- Not one of them is heavier than Wisniewski, while some of them are slightly taller, but an inch or two make no difference on a Center’s game.
Very good pick.
April 29th, 2011 at 11:23 pm
It’s all good. Coach sees projectability in his picks and we gonna roll with it. Keep up the good work Coach and get these players ready.
April 29th, 2011 at 11:24 pm
I cant complain we got what we needed a CB 2 OL who knows how they will turn out look at last years draft. late rouders like Brown,Ware, Mc Fad all on team young secandary young O line just building. did not draft QB going after V Young now that Titans draft locker we need to get best TE avaliable now
April 29th, 2011 at 11:28 pm
Also, 5 time pro bowler Andre Gurode is considered a big Center and it turns out he’s 6′4 318 (I always thought he was bigger)…that’s 1 inch taller and 5 pounds heavier than Wisniewski.
This kid will turn into an excellent player real soon.
April 29th, 2011 at 11:29 pm
Butch Lewis, OT, USC
Height: 6-5. Weight: 298.
Projected 40 Time: 4.80.
Combine 40 Time: .
Pro Day 40 Time: 4.75
Benchx225:39 . Arm:35.5 .
Projected Round (2011): 6-FA.
4/3/10: Was an All-Pac 10 honorable mention in his first full season as a starter. Will really move up these rankings if he can bulk up to around 310 pounds and maintain his athleticism.
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Backup LT get him in the 6th/7th
April 29th, 2011 at 11:45 pm
“going after V.Young”-hopefully only in your wildest dreams.We don’t need another headcase QB.
April 29th, 2011 at 11:57 pm
someone please tell me why I dvr’d the draft if these stupid son of some b9tches are jusT going to skip the commentary about our picKs..EAT warm feces ESPN.
April 29th, 2011 at 11:58 pm
T know like mike v
April 30th, 2011 at 12:19 am
55.Bob Marley Says:
April 29th, 2011 at 11:28 pm
Also, 5 time pro bowler Andre Gurode is considered a big Center and it turns out he’s 6′4 318 (I always thought he was bigger)…that’s 1 inch taller and 5 pounds heavier than Wisniewski.
This kid will turn into an excellent player real soon.
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Gurode is a big C @ 6′4″ and 318#’s He was up to 330 at one point in college, but as expected that was “corrected” my his NFL coaches. Gurode has also gained greatly in the strength department since his draft dayz.
Wiz is a Strong, Fast, Smart, Big and Tall NFL C. He will get the job done.
All This will be no display early and often the year. in game 1 hell see Von Miller, and Nate Irving.oh and Thomas, Marcus and Elvas Dungervill will be back.
Agains the Lyons he will see Nick Fairley, and King Kong Suh.
With the bills he/they will see Marcell Dareus, Heard, Kellen, Aaron Mayben, and Kelvin Sheppard
NY Jets Ellis, Kenrick,,, Pouha, Sione,,,Pryce, Trevor,,,Muhammad Wilkerson,,, Saun Ellis
Browns led by Phil Taylor, Jabaal Sheard, Adams, Titus, Ivey, Travis, Rubin, Ahtyba
April 30th, 2011 at 12:22 am
Don’t believe the hype, we are earning another A+ for the draft so far!
Satele was terrible for most of the year. He played decent football in the last few weeeks of the season, but against the big 3-4 nts’ he was overmatched. Wiz 2.0 is just what the doctor ordered. Hu Jack needs hogs to run our offense. There is hype about wiz lack of strenghth, & iif he is better in a zone scheme? Wiz is a powerhouse at 318. Watched him play at Penn state & he was a beast clearing holes in the run game. In the 6-7 games I watched he didn’t give up a sack either. Excellent pick.
VanDyke was given a low rate, why? Because he was benched? Maybe he was sat down for behavior. Vandyke is best suited to be a classic press cover corner. Most teams dint play neatly ad much press as we do. So clearly teams that play more zone ( most teams) wouldn’t have this man to man specialist rated very highly. The lack of demand foe his skill set doesn’t diminish his talent, that fills our need like an isotoner glove! I am confident in rod woodson & his ability to recognize what it takes to play this particular defense. After all not only was woodson one of the best dbs’ to ever play the game, but he also played superior football right here in silver & black! Not to mention the fact that he played for chuck b who is back for another turn. I believe Davis, chuck b, woodson & hu Jack all like this kid.
April 30th, 2011 at 3:35 am
I think our OL this year is going to be very cool.
Gaither will be gone from the Ravens, we could sign him too.
April 30th, 2011 at 3:48 am
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