Raiders restructure LB Wimbley’s contract, free up cap room (updated)
By Steve Corkran
Monday, August 1st, 2011 at 4:36 pm in Oakland Raiders.
The Raiders finalized the restructuring of linebacker Kamerion Wimbley’s contract, which gets them out from under the $11.3 million figure they guaranteed him by making him their franchise tag player.
The news comes courtest of Fox Sports’ Adam Caplan, who reports Wimbley signed a five-year, $48 million deal, with $29 million guarantee.
“The new contract has to be earned, so I definitely look forward to the opportunity to go out and playing and earning every bit of the contract,” Wimbley said
In the process, the Raiders were able to lessen the cap liability for 2011, which gives them more room to sign players such as tight end Zach Miller and other free agents.
Wimbley did not practice today because the new deal he signed lumps him in with the other free agents who signed contracts since the lockout ended. That means he won’t be allowed to practice again until Thursday.
Raiders coach Hue Jackson was effusive in his praise of Wimbley.
“Kamerion Wimbley, new Raider, free agency,” Jackson said. “It’s one of our signings. Write that down everybody. No, that’s what it is. … Again, it’s just our organization continuing to lock up a good young talent. Kamerion Wimbley, what a terrific few days of practice he was having and then, all of a sudden, we got the deal done. Now, all of a sudden, he’s a free agent. But he’s here. He’s ours.”
Jackson said he always has liked Wimbley from his days with the Cleveland Browns, when Jackson’s Bengals and Ravens had to face him twice a season.
“I know what he is,” Jackson said. “He’s a tremendous player, a tremendous young player. I know he has nothing but an unbelievable upside ahead of him. Nine sacks a year ago, I expect more than that, more of that, and he’ll do that for this organization.”
Wimbley, 27, is entering his sixth NFL season and second with the Raiders. He led the Raiders in sacks last season and is counting upon even bigger things this season.
“There’s so many areas I feel like I can get better in,” Wimbley said. ”I’m working on that every day. I’m just taking it one day at a time and going in and watching film and making corrections and coming out here and working on that and perfect the craft daily.”
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August 1st, 2011 at 4:38 pm
1st
August 1st, 2011 at 4:38 pm
Great! NOW GET ZACH UNDER CONTRACT!
August 1st, 2011 at 4:38 pm
Yeah….buddy!
August 1st, 2011 at 4:39 pm
Zachs in Seattle because after the deal we just gave Kam we could only afford to offer him a pack of Juicy Fruit and an autographed Tim Brown jersey to stay…
August 1st, 2011 at 4:41 pm
Cam had a great year, but Miller was more deserving of getting “over” paid. When will these ridiculous contracts end?
August 1st, 2011 at 4:41 pm
Uncle Al does it again!!!! Kam is a very unique player, his skill set lends a flexibility to this defense that few players can match. Around the leauge plenty of guys think they can play lb and then on third down put their hand in the ground, but only a handful of those guys can actually do it well. As a hybrid player, that can play the elephant and the outside linebacker he is a specialist that was a main catalyst for our pass rush. he still young and just now hitting his physical peak. I like this deal a lot.
August 1st, 2011 at 4:41 pm
Bcz24 Says:
August 1st, 2011 at 4:39 pm
Zachs in Seattle because after the deal we just gave Kam we could only afford to offer him a pack of Juicy Fruit and an autographed Tim Brown jersey to stay…
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If I were Zach, I’d hold out for Hubba Bubba and a Freddy B.
August 1st, 2011 at 4:41 pm
I like Kam but that contract makes him 5th highest paid LB in the league. With that said he better play like a Harrison, Beason, Willis.
August 1st, 2011 at 4:43 pm
This contract is a symptom of the disease that has plagued the organization for 8 years. Why did we Tag Wimbley? By doing so, Al forced himself into grossly over paying him in order to free space. Not tagging him in the first place would have been the most prudent move,
August 1st, 2011 at 4:43 pm
29 million guranteed sounds like a lot of money for Wimbley.
20 million guranteed soulds like a lot of money for Stanford Routt, too.
Neither has been consistent in their careers, so far.
August 1st, 2011 at 4:43 pm
we take cleveland trash and make them rich.pathetic
August 1st, 2011 at 4:43 pm
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
August 1st, 2011 at 4:41 pm
Uncle Al does it again!!!! Kam is a very unique player, his skill set lends a flexibility to this defense that few players can match. Around the leauge plenty of guys think they can play lb and then on third down put their hand in the ground, but only a handful of those guys can actually do it well. As a hybrid player, that can play the elephant and the outside linebacker he is a specialist that was a main catalyst for our pass rush. he still young and just now hitting his physical peak. I like this deal a lot.
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It’s a lot of Money. I hope K can deliver.
August 1st, 2011 at 4:44 pm
Guess we will keep michael bush. Zach is long gone now. That hurts. we have 0 proven WR’s, if we don;t get Floyd or steve smith were done. 8 in the box like jamarcus russell days.
August 1st, 2011 at 4:44 pm
CuzImaRaider Says:
August 1st, 2011 at 4:41 pm
DKnight007 Says:
August 1st, 2011 at 4:20 pm
By losing Nnamdi and Miller, I guess old man Al still wants to see a half empty Coliseum when they are at home huh?
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We’ll have a half empty Colesuem due to the fact that Raiders fans like you only go when things are on the up!! Just like Cowboys fans route for the Cowboys, and New England fans jump on the wagon, and of late all the new found Jets fans, because of the big name signings and so forth!. If I lived in Oakland I’d have season tickets and go see everygame, just for the atmosphere, the parking lot experiences, and cuz I loves me some Raiders. Even when things look bleek, phuck, I’d pay the money for a ticket just to ride the BART in!
August 1st, 2011 at 4:44 pm
kool kell well said
August 1st, 2011 at 4:44 pm
I love Cam as a player on the rise, but this deal is moronic as was tagging him.
August 1st, 2011 at 4:45 pm
Great news, finally this gets done!
August 1st, 2011 at 4:45 pm
Isn’t that more guaranteed money than Nnamdi?
August 1st, 2011 at 4:45 pm
Wibley’s agent holding out for this deal will cost the Raiders TE Zach Miller.
Had Wimbley signed a deal 3 days ago then Zach would have been signed.
Al needs to get a GM.
August 1st, 2011 at 4:45 pm
89052RAIDER Says:
August 1st, 2011 at 4:43 pm
This contract is a symptom of the disease that has plagued the organization for 8 years. Why did we Tag Wimbley? By doing so, Al forced himself into grossly over paying him in order to free space. Not tagging him in the first place would have been the most prudent move.
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It was either tag him or watch him go UFA right after picking up 9 sacks. Not a good idea.
August 1st, 2011 at 4:46 pm
Wimbley = Pitos
August 1st, 2011 at 4:46 pm
KoolKell Says:
August 1st, 2011 at 4:43 pm
29 million guranteed sounds like a lot of money for Wimbley.
20 million guranteed soulds like a lot of money for Stanford Routt, too.
Neither has been consistent in their careers, so far.
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True.
AL is the devil.
August 1st, 2011 at 4:46 pm
dude 1 good year every 1’s all jacked up.dude get 48 mil for one good year.al davis u suck.i hate you
August 1st, 2011 at 4:46 pm
This is crazy.
August 1st, 2011 at 4:46 pm
From The Bay 2 L.A. 2 Las Vegas Says:
August 1st, 2011 at 4:45 pm
Isn’t that more guaranteed money than Nnamdi?
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Yes, but that’s irrelevant. Nnamdi wasn’t coming back, no matter what.
August 1st, 2011 at 4:46 pm
Another big contract to a player not worthy of it, I wonder how much is gonna be paid to him this year, but one thing that u got to admit, is all takes care of his playas, I don’t now why other players wouldn’t, want to come here and get paid
August 1st, 2011 at 4:47 pm
This does not quash my hope for an improved run defense and big things from Mcfadden, Bush, and Chaz. I just wish Alk would spend less. WTF is he thinking on the Roudt/Wimbley deals?
August 1st, 2011 at 4:48 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
August 1st, 2011 at 4:45 pm
89052RAIDER Says:
August 1st, 2011 at 4:43 pm
This contract is a symptom of the disease that has plagued the organization for 8 years. Why did we Tag Wimbley? By doing so, Al forced himself into grossly over paying him in order to free space. Not tagging him in the first place would have been the most prudent move.
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It was either tag him or watch him go UFA right after picking up 9 sacks. Not a good idea.
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I agree! Phuck look at that deal the Panthers gave Charles Johnson after one good year!
August 1st, 2011 at 4:48 pm
I really hope that contract is backloaded.
August 1st, 2011 at 4:48 pm
Yeah, I think Nnamdi’s guranteed money was 29 million.
August 1st, 2011 at 4:48 pm
9 fkn sacks got this guy this contract? WTF. The only way I see this working out is if al lumped a big sum of the guarantee into year 3 (2014) when the new tv deal will be negotiated causing a significant bump in the cap. This ‘more cap friendly deal’ blows my mind
August 1st, 2011 at 4:48 pm
the reason the deal is 5th highest amoung LB is b/c the money keeps rising. after next contract he will be 6th and so on. and as far as miller ya hes great and as a raider fan will also remember his play but im ok with losing him and getting a true #1 WR…. as long as that happens
August 1st, 2011 at 4:48 pm
Al Davis = Pitos
August 1st, 2011 at 4:49 pm
the only way he’ll justify this contract is if wimbley gets 10 + sacks the next 5 years by the way this contract doesn’t seem cap friendly lol
August 1st, 2011 at 4:49 pm
VittorioTafur Vittorio Tafur
In six months, Wimbley has agreed to first 4 mil, then 11 mil and now $29 million guaranteed … When #Raiders call, he runs to the phone
1 minute ago
August 1st, 2011 at 4:49 pm
Raiderinparadise Says:
August 1st, 2011 at 4:44 pm
Guess we will keep michael bush. Zach is long gone now. That hurts. we have 0 proven WR’s, if we don;t get Floyd or steve smith were done. 8 in the box like jamarcus russell days.
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So Because Kam signed this deal Z is gone?
Just the opposite. It reduces the cap. It gives the team more flexibility.
August 1st, 2011 at 4:49 pm
now sign miller.
August 1st, 2011 at 4:49 pm
dude wtf does nobody remember how much money c.j has got hiram who? has got and stanford bum now wimbley this is madness i cant take this ish no more al.cheers to another losing season fellas!
August 1st, 2011 at 4:51 pm
I agree with KoolKell (rare)
Paying Wimbly like he is Patrick Willis is BS!
Paying Routt like he is Nnamdi is BS!
This is why we couldn’t sign other players out there we are wasting money on average players.
I love Wimbly don’t get me wrong but this is poor money management nothing else can explain it this is a horrible way for a GM to run his team HORRIBLE!!
August 1st, 2011 at 4:51 pm
Bcz24 Says:
August 1st, 2011 at 4:49 pm
VittorioTafur Vittorio Tafur
In six months, Wimbley has agreed to first 4 mil, then 11 mil and now $29 million guaranteed … When #Raiders call, he runs to the phone
1 minute ago
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Ouch
August 1st, 2011 at 4:51 pm
man now I’m gonna have a hard time getting the raiders under the cap in madden 2012
August 1st, 2011 at 4:52 pm
Im sure this deal is worth about 3-5 mil towards the cap this year, progressively getting higher as the cap grows, but wtf man if this guy flops we got 5 more years of dead money chasing us
August 1st, 2011 at 4:52 pm
that stupid 30% rule screwed us over bad this year. we should have had kam for around 4 mil this year.
August 1st, 2011 at 4:53 pm
VittorioTafur Vittorio Tafur
And Wimbley gets three days to celebrate, as it’s now a new contract and per CBA he can’t practice with #Raiders until Thursday
2 minutes ago
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No we know why Kam wasnt at practice today
August 1st, 2011 at 4:54 pm
per Clayton:
The Raiders freed up significant cap room by extending the contract of LB Kamerion Wimbley for five years at $48 Million.
August 1st, 2011 at 4:54 pm
Hmmmmm
CODE BLACK 2011
August 1st, 2011 at 4:54 pm
Nnamdi was guaranteed 25 Million
Our owner gives Routt 20 plus and Wimbly 29
August 1st, 2011 at 4:54 pm
that stupid 30% rule screwed us over bad this year. we should have had kam for around 4 mil this year.
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Yep. Multiple players could have been re-signed earlier for cheaper.
August 1st, 2011 at 4:54 pm
Wimbley being greedy could cost us Zach Miller.
Fans need to let him know about it if Zach ends up in Seattle.
August 1st, 2011 at 4:54 pm
I never got the 11 mil franchise tender for Wimbley.
Having said that, the new deal DOES help free up $$$ for more immediate issues.
August 1st, 2011 at 4:55 pm
Bcz….u beat me by 20 min on the Lofa thing…i posted yesterday and didnt even look first lol….but yeah we on same accord we sick of gettin punked. Lofa changes alot and is a playmaker
August 1st, 2011 at 4:55 pm
You have to wonder who is negotiating these deals with Al….He needs some real help, not Trask or Hererra.
August 1st, 2011 at 4:56 pm
Wmibly contrcat vs.Miller contract or is it?
1.) Does one signing preclude the other? Absolutley not. We dont know what Davis offered to miller. we dont know how much miller wants. is miller pulling a gallery and asking for too much?. The bottom line is davis offered what he feels is fair, that may have nothing to do with how much another player is being paid.
2.) Who brings more to the dance? Trying to find a player that does what wimbly does is extremely difficult. Miller on the other hand is a one dimensional tight end. His value is catching passes, but you could bring in a guy that has comparable hands, and could be a better blocker, for less money.
value for value, kam is the guy you cant afford to lose. you could down grade a full step at tight end and still have a very good offense.
August 1st, 2011 at 4:56 pm
Dors anyone else think this says something about Miller’s foot?
This is proof that Al wont let one of “his” guys go unless something is wrong! A TE with bad feet is as bad as a T(Gaither) with a bad back!
August 1st, 2011 at 4:56 pm
The contract is excessive, but as long as the Raiders have cleared up a bunch of cap room that’s all that matters to me.
August 1st, 2011 at 4:57 pm
Can’t stand all you haters in here. RAAAAAAIIIIIIIDDDDDDDEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRSSSSSSS!!!!
From the womb to the tomb!!!!!
August 1st, 2011 at 4:57 pm
Wimbley being greedy could cost us Zach Miller.
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@Wasbanned, Wimbley and the Raiders negotiated a contract. That’s business, not greed.
August 1st, 2011 at 4:58 pm
I think he is well worth the money. PLUS, he wants to be here. Not so sure about Zack.
August 1st, 2011 at 4:58 pm
Wasbanned Says:
August 1st, 2011 at 4:54 pm
Wimbley being greedy could cost us Zach Miller.
Fans need to let him know about it if Zach ends up in Seattle.
Did you ride the short bus to school? That is the dumbest thing I have heard on this blog since PriestBj said DHB would be an all-pro. Cam deserves what ever Al is dumb enough to pay. Who would say don’t pay me so much?
August 1st, 2011 at 4:59 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
August 1st, 2011 at 4:56 pm
The contract is excessive, but as long as the Raiders have cleared up a bunch of cap room that’s all that matters to me.
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BINGO!
August 1st, 2011 at 4:59 pm
Idk about Lofa, he is hurt a lot lately, I would rather bring Kirk Morrison back cheap and start him over groves. cheaper and a better transition. He didn’t leave on bad blood.
August 1st, 2011 at 5:01 pm
“Raiders have cleared up a bunch of cap room”
Yeah so they can sign Bush to a 5 year 50 Million contract.
August 1st, 2011 at 5:01 pm
ESPN’s John Clayton reported Lofa Tatupu is set to visit the Redskins after visiting the Raiders.
August 1st, 2011 at 5:02 pm
Kam is being under valued in here today. everyone is stuck on his sack totals, and i understand why. 9 sacks is very good and any team must account for his pass rush. He can improve that number and get into double digits. How ever his pass rush is only part of his game. he was decent in the run game, and his coverage skills were vastly under rated before this season. Im telling you it is not easy to find guys with a such a diverse skill set at his position.
August 1st, 2011 at 5:02 pm
Raiderinparadise Says:
August 1st, 2011 at 4:59 pm
Idk about Lofa, he is hurt a lot lately, I would rather bring Kirk Morrison back cheap and start him over groves. cheaper and a better transition. He didn’t leave on bad blood.
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K Morrison is cool too. RoMac can demonstrate what real MLB’s do in this league.
August 1st, 2011 at 5:03 pm
I know what ill do, ill change wimbley position to punter, and give him a 7 year 12 million dollar contract, ya that’ll work in madden problem solved
August 1st, 2011 at 5:03 pm
Silverandblack666 Says:
August 1st, 2011 at 5:01 pm
“Raiders have cleared up a bunch of cap room”
Yeah so they can sign Bush to a 5 year 50 Million contract.
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You must be “crampy” today.
August 1st, 2011 at 5:03 pm
Let the redskins take Lofa then, Kirk Morrison would be a cheap steal and Kirk would shine as an outside backer instead of middle.
August 1st, 2011 at 5:04 pm
Good news with the Wimbley restructuring and now the old man needs to wake up and sign Miller and Lofa!!
August 1st, 2011 at 5:05 pm
Always read these posts…finally made an account to throw in my 2 cents..now that we have cap room lets make tiki barber the highest paid running back!!
August 1st, 2011 at 5:06 pm
What matters is the Raiders freed up a crap load of cap room by signing Wimbley to a restructured cap friendly back end contract.
August 1st, 2011 at 5:06 pm
Also further proof Aso did not want to come back! Al will pay $!
August 1st, 2011 at 5:07 pm
0ak_R8Dr89 Says:
August 1st, 2011 at 5:05 pm
Always read these posts…finally made an account to throw in my 2 cents..now that we have cap room lets make tiki barber the highest paid running back!!
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Welcome! Having said that, stick to reading.
August 1st, 2011 at 5:09 pm
DKnight007 Says:
August 1st, 2011 at 5:06 pm
What matters is the Raiders freed up a crap load of cap room by signing Wimbley to a restructured cap friendly back end contract.
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Duh. This has been discussed for ever. Contracts take time. Z Miller can play for the Raiders…IF…he wants to. Period.
August 1st, 2011 at 5:10 pm
Haaha #73 thanks
Go raiders!
August 1st, 2011 at 5:10 pm
31.bcz24 Says:
August 1st, 2011 at 4:48 pm
9 fkn sacks got this guy this contract? WTF. The only way I see this working out is if al lumped a big sum of the guarantee into year 3 (2014) when the new tv deal will be negotiated causing a significant bump in the cap. This ‘more cap friendly deal’ blows my mind
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Yep! 9 sacks while only rushing the passer as a part time situational pass rusher. Imagine how many sacks he would have had if he played as a full time down pass rushing RDE?
August 1st, 2011 at 5:10 pm
If safeties are as interchangeable as Jackson says they are, I would prefer Huff and Branch both starting, with MM as a run D guy/OLB.
August 1st, 2011 at 5:10 pm
74.RaiderLen Says:
August 1st, 2011 at 5:09 pm
DKnight007 Says:
August 1st, 2011 at 5:06 pm
What matters is the Raiders freed up a crap load of cap room by signing Wimbley to a restructured cap friendly back end contract.
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Z Miller can play for the Raiders…IF…he wants to. Period.
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Well…duh? hahaha
August 1st, 2011 at 5:11 pm
Can we tag zach now?
August 1st, 2011 at 5:11 pm
DKnight,
imagine how many times QBs would see wimbley as RDE and audible to a run right down his $%$!@ throat
August 1st, 2011 at 5:12 pm
0ak_R8Dr89 Says:
August 1st, 2011 at 5:10 pm
Haaha #73 thanks
Go raiders!
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Go DMAC!
August 1st, 2011 at 5:12 pm
Nnamdi is a ring chasing disloyal punk. At least KILLER KAM wants to be a Raider. CODE BLACK 2011
August 1st, 2011 at 5:13 pm
Shouldn’t EVERY NFL player be chasing a ring? If not, get out of the league. Simple as that.
August 1st, 2011 at 5:14 pm
Nnamdi,Nnamdi,Nnamdi???? Did you fellas chase the girl that wanted nothing to do with you back in the day.
August 1st, 2011 at 5:15 pm
Well…duh? hahaha
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Correct! $$$ is there for the taking.
August 1st, 2011 at 5:17 pm
Nnamdi is done, who cares. We need to find new areas to improve. Our coach will make players develop, he will get the best out of his guys, BUT we need Miller.
August 1st, 2011 at 5:17 pm
CODEBLACK2011 Says:
August 1st, 2011 at 5:12 pm
Nnamdi is a ring chasing disloyal punk. At least KILLER KAM wants to be a Raider. CODE BLACK 2011
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Killer Len wants to be a Raider for 29 large.
Cmon AL!
CODE BLACK 2011 !
August 1st, 2011 at 5:18 pm
89052RAIDER Says:
August 1st, 2011 at 4:58 pm
Wasbanned Says:
August 1st, 2011 at 4:54 pm
Wimbley being greedy could cost us Zach Miller.
Fans need to let him know about it if Zach ends up in Seattle.
Did you ride the short bus to school? That is the dumbest thing I have heard on this blog since PriestBj said DHB would be an all-pro. Cam deserves what ever Al is dumb enough to pay. Who would say don’t pay me so much?
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Speaking of short bus… ITS K-K-K KAM as in Kamerion, not Cam. I am sure this deal could have been done for a little less several days ago and Miller could have been locked up.
But hey, maybe this Cam guy getting dumb Al’s money will help us…
August 1st, 2011 at 5:19 pm
You know if Z.Miller suffers a couple concussions this season, they gonna have to put him on the shelf like that WR from the Colts. How much money would you all Guarantee Zack with that in mind?
August 1st, 2011 at 5:19 pm
From twitter…
JustBlogBaby Just Blog Baby
If Tom Cable helps pull Zach Miller to Seattle it will be the most public NFL middle finger since Bud Adams
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Seems like I mentioned that earlier.
August 1st, 2011 at 5:19 pm
alex7 Says:
August 1st, 2011 at 5:11 pm
DKnight,
imagine how many times QBs would see wimbley as RDE and audible to a run right down his $%$!@ throat
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Meh, it wouldn’t happen as much as you think. A RDE’s main job is to get to the passer and hold the edge on a run play in a 4-3 scheme. They are not supposed to penetrate against the run.
August 1st, 2011 at 5:20 pm
This contract could be backloaded, which is why it frees up a good amount of cap space. Probably has an option for the final years like Nnamdi’s did.
August 1st, 2011 at 5:20 pm
DKnight007 Says:
August 1st, 2011 at 4:17 pm
Al Davis should kill himself if he lets Miller sign with the Seahawks!
Period!
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That might be a little over the top.
Maybe Miller just wants out, like Nnamdi. Maybe he just didn’t like the M.O. of Oakland. Screw him anyway, Hue will make do with who he has.
If he thinks he’s chasin a ring in seattle, maybe he aint so bright.
August 1st, 2011 at 5:20 pm
F$#$&^*()( Nnamdi. Al asked if he wanted to be traded. Coulda gotten a 1st rounder plus. Nnamdi said no. Now he walks to a flash in the pan. I can’t blame him, I guess. He wants to win and the Eagles said they’d keep adding.
But….
Rich signed the contract.
Huff signed the contract.
Kam signed the contract.
Bush will sign the contract.
If Zach don’t wanna sign, f$#@%%^& him too.
You think we low-balled Zach? We said kick it a minute, let us do our number thing.
He knows Al is on his side.
Or he should. Let’s build a bully, Zach. Cable only could get us so far, Uncle Al gotta put it down and Ol Petey’s not so loyal.
St. Looey gunnin for him and he ain’t got a QB.
August 1st, 2011 at 5:21 pm
Aso took a pay cut to leave. He didn’t want to be here.
Thank god Al was smart enough to get Routt under contract before free agency. If he didn’t someone else would have made a run at him.
Go Raiders!
August 1st, 2011 at 5:22 pm
Some of you need to know who the f you’re talking about when you call Nnamdi a ring chasing punk. Al Davis had his exit going from the time he said he could bring in more players with the money he’d pay him. Yea he sure did that alright…by giving Routt a bloated contract. Smh.
August 1st, 2011 at 5:22 pm
Raider E Says:
August 1st, 2011 at 5:19 pm
You know if Z.Miller suffers a couple concussions this season, they gonna have to put him on the shelf like that WR from the Colts. How much money would you all Guarantee Zack with that in mind?
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GREAT Point! If I’m the guy throwing down the $$$$, when I meet with the agent, It would be a part of the discussion.
August 1st, 2011 at 5:22 pm
Seems like I mentioned that earlier.
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Me too
August 1st, 2011 at 5:22 pm
Miller is a concusssion waiting to happen. No way you guarantee him big money.
August 1st, 2011 at 5:25 pm
Very original…
August 1st, 2011 at 5:25 pm
Anyone know if Hues pressers are broadcast live anywhere? I dont like waiting 12+ hours for Raiders.com to post them
August 1st, 2011 at 5:26 pm
Cmon………If your worth your weight in salt, and you wear a Raider uniform, Al Davis will reward you. Al will PAY money to all his stars. Apparently Zach doesn’t want to be a Raider. Al Davis has and always will take care of his studs. Nnamdi wanted out…no way Al just let him walk………way too much negative speculation towards Davis when it probably should be directed to these traitors!!!!
August 1st, 2011 at 5:27 pm
I think Steve runs raiders.com too!
August 1st, 2011 at 5:27 pm
Miller can’t block. Miller is slow. Miller is a HIGH concussion risk.
Al knows what’s up.
Go Raiders!
August 1st, 2011 at 5:28 pm
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82129371/article/pro-bowl-te-miller-could-join-busy-seahawks?module=HP11_headline_stack
Nfl.com is reporting millers close to signing with seattle. Hopefully its bs.
August 1st, 2011 at 5:30 pm
Miller can’t block. Miller is slow. Miller is a HIGH concussion risk.
Al knows what’s up.
Go Raiders!
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… and he’s still the best receiver on the team. Especially with Jacoby’s arm in a cast and Chaz being made of toothpicks.
Hopefully the Raiders are now geared up for a run at Braylon and Kevin Boss.
August 1st, 2011 at 5:30 pm
Al is not throwing hard money into a soft skull.
August 1st, 2011 at 5:31 pm
Yall sure this is a raider blog? with all the hate it sounds like a 49er blog 2 me…
August 1st, 2011 at 5:31 pm
Zack poses too much risk period….You all know this man….
August 1st, 2011 at 5:32 pm
Totally agree with La to the Bay Nnami was probally offered good money thats why he took so long to sign when Hue was asked about Nnami he said he has been talking with Big Al. Nnami left said he wanted to play for a Superbowl contender it was not the money he thinks Philly chances are better everyone who stayed feels different.
Go Raiders
August 1st, 2011 at 5:33 pm
Truth can be brutal, but thats not hate. Its truth.Zack too risky to pay big bucks. Gotta call it as you see it.
August 1st, 2011 at 5:39 pm
Pass rushers are the most valuable commodity in the NFL behind QBs and OTs. We are looking at his contract compared to other LBs, when we should be comparing it to the contracts of other DEs
August 1st, 2011 at 5:42 pm
During the frenzy, Asomugha spoke with Raiders coach Hue Jackson, cornerbacks coach Rod Woodson and squad development coach Willie Brown about the prospect of returning to the Raiders.
By Friday, Asomugha hadn’t received an offer, so he was advised by his agents to move forward.
“There was contact,” Asomugha said, “but nothing was able to be worked out.”
August 1st, 2011 at 5:42 pm
LISTEN UP PEOPLES! Quit blaming Mr Davis for our best reciever and best corner walking off the team. Ever think that the asst. gm might have had a hand in that? HUH! And another tip. Bush AINT COMIN BACK EITHER!
Al is to old to be working 20 hours a day. Who you thinks in charge? GET A F’ING CLUE.
If it wasnt for Hue Jackson, this team would be all but toast.
August 1st, 2011 at 5:43 pm
The raiders and Al Davis suck!Nobody really wants to stay there just like nobody wants to stay in Tennessee.Once they get the chance they leave.back to cellar dwellers again LMAO!!!!
August 1st, 2011 at 5:43 pm
Since when do real Raider fans start rooting for their best receiver and TE Miller to leave??
Because of concussions?? haha..Every player in the NFL gets concussions!
August 1st, 2011 at 5:45 pm
PoDunk Earl Says:
August 1st, 2011 at 5:42 pm
LISTEN UP PEOPLES! Quit blaming Mr Davis for our best reciever and best corner walking off the team. Ever think that the asst. gm might have had a hand in that? HUH! And another tip. Bush AINT COMIN BACK EITHER!
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You are aware that Bush is an RFA, and we can get him back for the asking?
August 1st, 2011 at 5:45 pm
Raider E Says:
August 1st, 2011 at 5:19 pm
You know if Z.Miller suffers a couple concussions this season, they gonna have to put him on the shelf like that WR from the Colts. How much money would you all Guarantee Zack with that in mind?
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there is some truth to that, by gollie.
al need to have someone wright up the contracts that actually reeds the guidelines as well as the league needs to review contracts to make sure they are in compliance.
@ the 3.5 mill buy back option Kam had in his one year deal it would have been awsome. now thier on the hook for 5 yrs how many pass rush specialist are effective that long???
August 1st, 2011 at 5:45 pm
If Zach doesn’t sign this will be a huge setback for this offense.
August 1st, 2011 at 5:46 pm
yeah i know i didn’t like english or spelling class at all.
August 1st, 2011 at 5:46 pm
PoDunk Earl Says:
August 1st, 2011 at 5:42 pm
LISTEN UP PEOPLES! Quit blaming Mr Davis for our best reciever and best corner walking off the team. Ever think that the asst. gm might have had a hand in that? HUH! And another tip. Bush AINT COMIN BACK EITHER!
Al is to old to be working 20 hours a day. Who you thinks in charge? GET A F’ING CLUE.
If it wasnt for Hue Jackson, this team would be all but toast.
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Bush is an RFA with a 1st and 3rd round tender. You’re entire rant just fell apart there.
August 1st, 2011 at 5:46 pm
*your
August 1st, 2011 at 5:48 pm
great we have restructured Mr. Wimbley’s contract and we are under the cap, so now we can resign Nnamdi, sign Clabo, Holmes, Johnson, Free, and other top FAs.
August 1st, 2011 at 5:49 pm
He’s already gone!!Just signed with SEATTLE!!!!
August 1st, 2011 at 5:49 pm
Po if Bush does not come back then we get that other teams’ 2012 1st round draft pick at least.
August 1st, 2011 at 5:49 pm
PA-RAIDER Says:
August 1st, 2011 at 5:26 pm
Cmon………If your worth your weight in salt, and you wear a Raider uniform, Al Davis will reward you. Al will PAY money to all his stars. Apparently Zach doesn’t want to be a Raider. Al Davis has and always will take care of his studs. Nnamdi wanted out…no way Al just let him walk………way too much negative speculation towards Davis when it probably should be directed to these traitors!!!!
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I agree with you… if they don’t want to be a raider let them kick rocks..
August 1st, 2011 at 5:49 pm
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source?
August 1st, 2011 at 5:51 pm
@tricky
if bush weren’t to sign his tender he would then either have to be traded or sit out and be fined as well as lose a year towards his contract correct???
August 1st, 2011 at 5:51 pm
BREAKING NEWS — MILLER JUST SIGNED WITH SEATTLE!!!
August 1st, 2011 at 5:53 pm
Only 2 teams can go 2 the SB, one from the AFC, one from the NFC, I’m putting my money with the Raiders…Why you ask? Why not?
Go Raiders
August 1st, 2011 at 5:54 pm
kevin boss was still a free agnet this morning
August 1st, 2011 at 5:54 pm
Tricky70390 Says:
August 1st, 2011 at 5:46 pm
PoDunk Earl Says:
August 1st, 2011 at 5:42 pm
LISTEN UP PEOPLES! Quit blaming Mr Davis for our best reciever and best corner walking off the team. Ever think that the asst. gm might have had a hand in that? HUH! And another tip. Bush AINT COMIN BACK EITHER!
Al is to old to be working 20 hours a day. Who you thinks in charge? GET A F’ING CLUE.
If it wasnt for Hue Jackson, this team would be all but toast.
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Bush is an RFA with a 1st and 3rd round tender. You’re entire rant just fell apart there.
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Thanks for spelling that out for him
August 1st, 2011 at 5:55 pm
JOHN CLAYTON.
August 1st, 2011 at 5:55 pm
So we lost Nnami our whole D came back but him he was here 8 Years The Raider made him. Drafted 1st Rd as a Saftey Al converted him to CB first 3years they said he was a bust last year he made pro bowl on his name NO INT, NO FUMBLE REC, NO SACKS.. if he makes 1 of these he is on the team under contrct since he could not meet contract was voided see you later Aso…
August 1st, 2011 at 6:00 pm
dvrick Says:
August 1st, 2011 at 5:55 pm
JOHN CLAYTON.
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Lies? I don’t see that anywhere’s
August 1st, 2011 at 6:03 pm
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August 1st, 2011 at 6:04 pm
Of course not,you don’t have inside info on SEATTLE!!
August 1st, 2011 at 6:04 pm
PA-RAIDER Says:
August 1st, 2011 at 5:26 pm
Cmon………If your worth your weight in salt, and you wear a Raider uniform, Al Davis will reward you. Al will PAY money to all his stars. Apparently Zach doesn’t want to be a Raider. Al Davis has and always will take care of his studs. Nnamdi wanted out…no way Al just let him walk………way too much negative speculation towards Davis when it probably should be directed to these traitors!!!!
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Except for the fact that you know….HE CAME INTO FREE AGENCY 14 MIL OVER THE ****ING CAP HAVING TO MAKE 6 MONTHS OF OFFSEASON MOVES IN A MATTER OF TWO WEEKS.
Not everything is a loyalty game.
August 1st, 2011 at 6:04 pm
same here looking everywhere I don’t see anything about Miller to the seahawks.
August 1st, 2011 at 6:06 pm
Need to sign:
Miller-TE
Waters-G
vet WR-Floyd, Mason, TJ
August 1st, 2011 at 6:11 pm
yeahh on the derrick mason project
August 1st, 2011 at 6:49 pm
No Ford (temp) ; No Miller …..that Hurts.
Gallery, Miller, Rice … Big Coup from Seattle this year.
August 1st, 2011 at 7:31 pm
This contract is ridiculous. Wimbley was a solid player last year — no better. He had 3 sacks in the finale against KC and 6 in the previous 15 games. He disappeared for entire games in the middle of the season, especially against good teams.
He’s someone we needed back, but not with an All-Pro contract. $29 million guaranteed is a joke. Big Al should have given that money to Nnamdi, who is actually a great player.
It’s like All has gone from one extreme — giving blank checks to free agents from other teams — to the opposite extreme of overpaying his own guys.
August 2nd, 2011 at 6:33 am
Its unreal what Al is doing. He had 4 months to get his house in order. what does he do sign a long snapper, reserve lb, unbelievable $$$ to Routt and and K
He forgets BUSH and Miller. Without them it will be same ole same ole. Defense always on the field.
w/o them MAcfadden’s career is in jeopardy.
August 24th, 2011 at 11:23 pm
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