Report: Raiders waive CBs Sheppard and McFadden
By Steve Corkran
Saturday, September 3rd, 2011 at 2:09 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Aaron Wilson, who typically is spot on in his league-wide news, reported that the Raiders have released veteran cornerback Lito Sheppard and second-year cornerback Walter McFadden in advance of the 3 p.m. deadline.
The Raiders need to reduce their roster from 80 to 53 through releases, trades, placing players on injured-reserve, whatever.
Sheppard was signed eight days ago and played last night. Coach Hue Jackson is slated to speak in a conference call at 4 p.m. We should gain some insight into what went ino the decisions to cut Sheppard and McFadden at that time.
McFadden was a fifth-round draft pick of the Raiders in 2010. He struggled in a game against the Miami Dolphins last season and didn’t play much the rest of the season.
McFadden struggled in pass coverage and executing his assignments throughout training camp and in Oakland’s four exhibition games.
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September 3rd, 2011 at 2:09 pm
1st
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:09 pm
SC!
Fight On!
Go Raiders!
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:10 pm
Boooyyaaaahhhh!!!!!!!!!
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:11 pm
Welp guess lito did terrible by finally got rid up mcfadden
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:11 pm
Lito wasn’t given a full chance. I guess he wasn’t fast enough.
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:12 pm
But*
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:12 pm
McFadden just wasn’t fit to be a Raider.
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:13 pm
I guess we’re waiting til 3
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:14 pm
What’s up with that Steve? Getting scooped by a league wide guy on the team you cover?
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:15 pm
4.28 40 yard dash not fast enough? Think its his coverage skills
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:16 pm
[...] and McFadden at that time. McFadden was a fifth-round draft pick of the Raiders in 2010. Source: Oakland Tribune [...]
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:17 pm
When I mentioned that Walter McFadden was on the roster bubble heading into training camp, 9 out of 10 people told me I was crazy.
Including, our favorite, Priest, who told me he was one of the best corners in camp last year.
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:19 pm
Get Briggs by swapping our first-rounder next year with the Bears for their second-rounder plus Mike Mitchell assuming he’s healthy. Then sign Meriweather.
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:19 pm
Does this mean Sterling Moore is going to make it? (hopefully)
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:20 pm
Mcfadden cut is no surprise, good luck in NE!
In other news, Notre dame playing super sloppy.
USF is handling their own doing the bullying.
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:20 pm
Bye Bye Eight Nine.
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:21 pm
Fb Havilii cut. Loved this guy a USC.
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:22 pm
Was hoping lito sheppard would play like the Lito of old, but they must of saw what his last 3 teams saw.
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:23 pm
Well, good luck Walter. You have a lot to work on my man sorry to have to say.
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:25 pm
I don’t understand the Lito cut. I was watching him last night, and he looked better than the rest of the cbs.
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:25 pm
hellsbells Says:
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:21 pm
Fb Havilii cut. Loved this guy a USC.
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Havili is as good a receiving FB as Reece, and a much better blocker. Would love to see Havili here.
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:26 pm
Its hard for any experienced corner to look as bad as Walter looked out there. Freddie B. can burn him right now.
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:27 pm
Da bears let Chester Taylor walk. That’s surprising, he must have really lost a step.
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:27 pm
I think Walter could be eligible for Practice Squad
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:27 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:17 pm
When I mentioned that Walter McFadden was on the roster bubble heading into training camp, 9 out of 10 people told me I was crazy.
Including, our favorite, Priest, who told me he was one of the best corners in camp last year.
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Walter McFadden might have been the worst player on the entire team. Obious to anyone watching.
Priest may know X’s & O’s but does not have a good record of judging of talent. He has been dead wrong about Jamarcus Russell, Walter McFadden, Jason Campbell, & Darren McFadden just to name a few. I think he’s wrong about Routt too but will let this season prove that decisively.
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:30 pm
We better save that first round pick next year. We might need it to get Matt Barkley
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:30 pm
REPOST:
So here’s my list for the final 53 in the order I think they will start:
QB – JC, KB, TE (only until TP counts against the roster or if a spot is needed now), TP
RB – DM, MB, TJ
FB – MR
WR – JF and DHB (1a and 1b)
DM and DH (2a and 2b)
CS and LM (3a and 3b)
Though with the WRs I think they will all be interchangeable and all will end up playing all the WR positions.
OL – JV, SW, SS, CC, KB (in that order from LT to RT), back ups not in any order of position, SH, BC, DL, JB and maybe SW
TE – KB, BM, DA
DEFENSE
DL – LH, RS, TK, MS from (LE to RE), back ups in no order, TS, DB, JH, JM and maybe JC.
LBs – QG, RM, KW (from L to R), back ups in no order, BD, JB, BG
CBs – SR, CJ, WM, DVD, LS, JP
SS – TB, MM
FS – MH, SB
K – SJ
P – L
LS – JC
52 without counting the maybes, so there’s room for one of them, possibly a position on the OL, DL or CB.
What ya’ll think?
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So WF and LS are out. I wonder who we will keep? Jeremy Ware and Boyd as a CB and not a LB?
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:31 pm
Could be a mistake waiving Lito. Just saying. He wasn’t given a chance to prove himself.
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:31 pm
“He has been dead wrong about Jamarcus Russell, Walter McFadden, Jason Campbell, & Darren McFadden”
Umm…whut? The first two, sure, but JC and DMC?
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:33 pm
Mr. Walter McFadden did have an excellent camp last season, was projected to be the nickel CB, then he injured his hamstring in the final preseason game. When he finally came back he got toasted by Miami. He never recovered. I do not know if he simply lost his swagger and confidence or something else, but he was off to great start. Hopefully, he makes a comeback next year.
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:34 pm
We should definitely bring in Brandon Meriweather. First round draft pick in ‘07. Two ProBowls in 4 years. Something doesn’t sound right about this cut…injury maybe?? We should snatch him up before he’s gone. We need all the help we can get in that 2ndary!
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:34 pm
Ya, JC has been looking more in charge and poised this preseason. I’ve said I’m willing until mid season to make up my mind about him. Though if he starts the first couple games and does not perform I think the writing will be on the wall for him.
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:35 pm
I would not be a bit surprised if Mr. Trent Edwards gets cut. There are some young QBs that the raiders could take a fly on as their 3rd qb, until Mr. Pryor is available.
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:37 pm
RaiderRetribution Says:
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:35 pm
I would not be a bit surprised if Mr. Trent Edwards gets cut. There are some young QBs that the raiders could take a fly on as their 3rd qb, until Mr. Pryor is available.
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Even with HueJax’s obvious dissatisfaction, I can’t see it. Bring a n00b in, have to teach him Saunders’ huge playbook, and then cut him in a month? Just stick with Edwards until Pryor comes back.
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:37 pm
I think the Raiders will be bringing in another CB. The reasons for bringing in Lito Sheppard still exist.
Also a leasson to you guys placing the future in mid-late round picks.
Those guys are hit or miss…and absent some actual on the field regular season production….those guys are just a coin toss to stay with the team let alone contribute
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:37 pm
I think the Baby Hue’s pimp hand last night let him know his fate. That “talk to the hand” gesture after his 2 yd pass to Miller when he needed something like 6 yds I think, I don’t really remember was lame.
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:37 pm
Mr. Sheppard could end up coming back.
I always say it more 52 + 1 and a half. There is always another roster move or two after the final 53 roster is made.
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:37 pm
Yeah I remember getting tweets from Jerry last season saying Walter Mcfadden was having a really good camp tell his injury.
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:37 pm
talking about Trent I was.
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:38 pm
EM yep!
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:38 pm
Chris Candide Says:
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:31 pm
“He has been dead wrong about Jamarcus Russell, Walter McFadden, Jason Campbell, & Darren McFadden”
Umm…whut? The first two, sure, but JC and DMC?
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Yes, he used to rant on and on about how he knew DMC would be terrible in the NFL, skinny legs…etc. Was pissed as all hell when we drafted him, said it was a mistake. He says he sees greatness in Jason Campbell when all he’s ever shown anyone is mediocrity at best.
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:39 pm
SnB Offense Defense Specialteams Says:
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:37 pm
I think the Raiders will be bringing in another CB. The reasons for bringing in Lito Sheppard still exist.
Also a leasson to you guys placing the future in mid-late round picks.
Those guys are hit or miss…and absent some actual on the field regular season production….those guys are just a coin toss to stay with the team let alone contribute
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So true. I LOL when some draftnik talks about how a 6th or 7th-rounder is a “reach” or “risk.” Past the 5th, you’re basically throwing darts.
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:40 pm
Lito was waived, but they can re-sign him after week one without his contract salary being guaranteed.
Might just be a smart strategy.
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:42 pm
Great point Stablesbeard
Excellent point….he had no value except a workout with the Giants….great point
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:43 pm
Well, 18 mins left until we know who the 2011 raiders will be… stay tuned.
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:47 pm
the humor in life
Philip Buchanon suspended 4 games for using performance enhancers.
whispers around the league are that players are asking their surreptitious suppliers to provide something other than what Philip took as there was no discernible enhancement of his performance.
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:48 pm
The Lito Era never had a chance.
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:48 pm
Pitos
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:51 pm
NPZ — got it. I realized I wasn’t aware of the history and context after I posted. I mistakenly thought you were saying JC and DMC were equally as worthless as JaCarcass and Woe-Mac.
Agree on Meriweather. Make a run at him.
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:52 pm
Eagels got Barnes from Ravens for 7 th round pick. Solid guy just could not crack that line up. Would have been worth a look.
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:54 pm
long shot that could make the team would be Mr. Bodiford, primarily for special teams coverage, not neccessarily as a back up WR.
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:55 pm
Can we waive Chuch b.
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:55 pm
On the corner — Joselio Hanson is on the market.
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:55 pm
Chuck
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:56 pm
Not sorry to see McFadden go, sorry that Sheppard didn’t work out. Would’ve been nice to have a vet @ back up.
I guess this means DVD and Moore will stick around.
Let us pray that Routt and Johnson stay healthy.
I wonder if Ware will be in the next round of cuts.
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:56 pm
Bengals cut Lafloeur QB, probably in anticipation of Palmer coming back, that and dalton is their qb of the future.
Raiders could take a look at him or possibly Miami’s Devlin if he gets cut, Raiders were interested in him as a UDFA.
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:58 pm
M Lonetree Says:
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:47 pm
the humor in life
Philip Buchanon suspended 4 games for using performance enhancers.
whispers around the league are that players are asking their surreptitious suppliers to provide something other than what Philip took as there was no discernible enhancement of his performance.
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LOL. I remember when he was traded, and SI (I think) said something like “When Al Davis gives up on a fast cover corner, you know he sucks.”
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:58 pm
We have Pryor.
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:59 pm
CorkOnTheNFLSteve Corkran
5 minutes away from finding out who makes the Raiders 53-man roster. For now, that is. Several moves likely will take place before opener.
4 minutes ago
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:00 pm
AdamSchefterAdam Schefter
Dolphins cut Will Allen.
1 hour ago
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:01 pm
I know we have Pryor but worth a look for a few weks until Pryor is eligible.
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:02 pm
Didn’t we wait until like 9pm last year, with the Steve Brown-MM34 drama?
This could drag on awhile.
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:02 pm
Chris Candide Says:
September 3rd, 2011 at 2:51 pm
NPZ — got it. I realized I wasn’t aware of the history and context after I posted. I mistakenly thought you were saying JC and DMC were equally as worthless as JaCarcass and Woe-Mac.
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JaCarcass!! That is the best Russell nickname of all time. Literally laughed out loud at that one! HA!
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:04 pm
No Sheppard?? ah, I hope this means that Sterling Moore makes the team. The kid has swagger and looks like he could just as good as DVD next season, he and DVD could make impacts in nickel and dime packages imo this year.. nonetheless S.Moore has to make the 53 man roster
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:04 pm
AdamSchefterAdam Schefter
Texans released SS Quintin Demps, RB Chris Ogbonnaya, P Brad Maynard and WRs Dorin Dickerson and Trindon Holliday amongst others.
2 minutes ago
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:04 pm
Practice squad maybe.
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:04 pm
fyi, for your ffl teams Jags’ Rashard Jennings placed on IR.
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:05 pm
RosenhausSportsDrew Rosenhaus
by PGutierrezCSN
I advise all my clients on the roster bubble who made the team today to be aware that there will be many more roster moves this weekend
5 minutes ago
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:06 pm
AdamSchefterAdam Schefter
Bears cut, amongst others, RB Chester Taylor, TE Desmond Clark and DT Marcus Harrison.
2 minutes ago
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:08 pm
NFL.com keeps crashing. Too busy I guess.
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:08 pm
Boss, Ausberry, Gordon, Myers. Do we keep all 4 TE’s?
I’d like to but if I had to choose one to cut it would be Myers…
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:10 pm
I like Gordons upside.
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:10 pm
I’m in the same zone of thought.
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:11 pm
“JaCarcass!! That is the best Russell nickname of all time. Literally laughed out loud at that one! HA!”
Hey man, feel free to use it whenever necessary.
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:11 pm
Put Gordon on Practice squad.
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:11 pm
#71 I agree
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:11 pm
I hope we don’t sign other teams scrubs. lol We do need a vet CB $ a vet. OLB.
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:12 pm
PGutierrezCSNPaul Gutierrez
No word from #Raiders yet on roster…Hue speaks on conference call at 4
1 minute ago
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:13 pm
Raiders’ Hue J. did start the game with a 2 TE set against Seattle last night, so I would not be a bit surprised.
Mr. Gordon had a really good game in the receptions aspect, Mr. Ausberry ahd a good special teams play, Mr. Myers was his usual solid back up TE, made a couple nice blocks and short rec’s; Mr. Boss could probably use another week to get to a 100%.
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:13 pm
Other teams scrubs seem to be better than our scrubs. We are a top heavy team with not a lot of depth on defense.
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:14 pm
Ware and Brown are gone, according to RavensInsider on Twitter.
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:14 pm
Stevie brown and Ware cut
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:14 pm
wow Stevie brown cut……smh
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:14 pm
Chekwa and Porter better get cut too..
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:15 pm
lol
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:15 pm
If stevie gone does that mean we looking at meriweather or sharper
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:15 pm
Chekwa will stay I believe. But who knows.
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:15 pm
“I hope we don’t sign other teams scrubs. lol We do need a vet CB $ a vet. OLB.”
Fo sho. Sure as snot I’ve not been watching the Bengals, Bills, Broncos and Browns cut downs. Yes — secondary help…PLEAZZZZZZZZZZE.
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:16 pm
Huh? I thought Chekwa did a decent job last night.
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:16 pm
VittorioTafur Vittorio Tafur
Reports now that Stevie Brown and Jeremy Ware cut
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September 3rd, 2011 at 3:16 pm
53 man roster cutdown list
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/03/53-man-roster-cutdown-tracker/
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:17 pm
Yep Chris
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:18 pm
Anyone have any insight into Brandon Meriweather??
Seems like an odd cut…only 4 seasons in the league and 2 probowls under his belt. Was he injured? Drugs/legal problems? Attitude?
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:18 pm
CorkOnTheNFLSteve Corkran
Raiders roster moves have been submitted to league office. Word is, Raiders in no hurry to announce moves until league approves moves.
4 minutes ago
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:18 pm
#91.. info 1 hr old
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:19 pm
AdamSchefterAdam Schefter
Chargers released, amongst others, LB Kevin Bentley, WR Laurent Robinson, S Quinton Teal, and WR Kelley Washington.
4 minutes ago
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:19 pm
not even any news on the no brainers yet, come on Steve get with it
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:19 pm
Could Shaper be our 2011 Woodson? May have to sigh someone is they keep trying to play Huff as a corner. First rounder for Briggs and there second. Not sure how much quality guys are going to bu cut. We need a stub LB to make up for this crappy scheme we a running. Our a true DC.
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:21 pm
I noticed was Ricky Brown cut from the Patriots. I always liked him, I thought he did well in his limited playing time with us. We could use some help at LB & he’s familiar with our system…
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:23 pm
new post, Mr. Ware & Mr. Brown got cut
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:53 pm
Man… JaCarcass was mine. From two years ago.
I use it on PFT now and then.
You guys can all feel free to use it whenever and wherever.
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:54 pm
My other one was JaWalrus.
Didn’t have the same humor value….
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