Raiders line up visit with potential replacement for Carlisle
By Steve Corkran
Wednesday, March 14th, 2012 at 3:32 pm in Oakland Raiders.
On the heels of releasing veteran right guard Cooper Carlisle on Wednesday, the Raiders lined up a visit with free agent Mike Brisiel.
Brisiel’s position? You guessed it, right guard. His former team? The Houston Texans, the team that employed current Raiders offensive coordinator Greg Knapp the past two seasons and current Raiders offensive line coach Frank Pollack the past five seasons.
Brisiel, who turned 29 today, has spent all six of his NFL seasons with the Texans. He started 47 games the past five seasons, including 13 last season.
It’s possible that the Raiders will bring back Carlisle at some point, just at a cheaper salary than the $3 million he was slated to earn in 2012. In the interim, the Raiders are checking out other options.
Brisiel missed the final three games of last season with a broken leg. He also missed time in 2010 with a calf injury. Carlisle missed only one snap last season and one game the past seven seasons.
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March 14th, 2012 at 3:33 pm
By Cooper! Hope you re-sign as a backup with us though!
March 14th, 2012 at 3:34 pm
Not worried about O-line. If your system and RB are solid, you can plug in no-names and succeed (see Texans, Ravens, Titans, Broncos last 7 years).
We’ll find some 5th rounders and FAs to plug in next to All-Pro talents Veldheer and Wiz.
Plenty of big tough kids in college that can come in and fit a solid system.
March 14th, 2012 at 3:34 pm
Jags signed Laurent Robinson.
March 14th, 2012 at 3:36 pm
Or wait… he hasnt signed it yet. So its not gonna happen…:)
March 14th, 2012 at 3:36 pm
Jacksonville just WAY overpaid Laurent Robinson. I am GLAD we are sitting back right now.
March 14th, 2012 at 3:36 pm
Jags signed Laurent Robinson.
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Who?
March 14th, 2012 at 3:37 pm
Not a good last 24 hours for your buddy. Udoh, now Carlisle.
I think I need to take a sabatical for a week or so.
Go Lobo’s!!!!
March 14th, 2012 at 3:37 pm
Hey Alex, this guy is one of those “no-names” from Houston.
March 14th, 2012 at 3:38 pm
Your pain has to be mitigated by us bringing in Brisiel JFB
March 14th, 2012 at 3:38 pm
It begins and ends in the trenches…
Next stop, D-Line.
March 14th, 2012 at 3:38 pm
alex7 Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 3:34 pm
Not worried about O-line. If your system and RB are solid, you can plug in no-names and succeed (see Texans, Ravens, Titans, Broncos last 7 years).
We’ll find some 5th rounders and FAs to plug in next to All-Pro talents Veldheer and Wiz.
Plenty of big tough kids in college that can come in and fit a solid system.
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You forget quickly how bad our O-Line was under the “plug and play” system up until 2 years ago.
March 14th, 2012 at 3:39 pm
Jags signed Laurent Robinson.
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Who?
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Some guy who had 10 TDs last year.
March 14th, 2012 at 3:39 pm
Dennis. My initial statement was that howard is only stay long enough to become a free agent.. this is his farewell tour.. How hard is that to process?
March 14th, 2012 at 3:39 pm
Not worried about O-line. If your system and RB are solid, you can plug in no-names and succeed (see Texans, Ravens, Titans, Broncos last 7 years).
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Couldn’t disagree more….those teams you named have studs. They might not be the names everyone remembers from mock drafts, but they’re solid because they play solid. Not just the system. We’ve had decent systems here, but regardless, the right side of the line has been trash for like a decade. Hell, the whole line was trash for awhile. There might be plenty of kids, but we sure haven’t found ‘em. Young Wiz was a gift we found simply because of his blood-line. Need more like him.
Hey Bruce Campbell, will you please step up and earn a starting spot!?!
March 14th, 2012 at 3:40 pm
Would not mind if we resigned Coop. Under rated.
Enjoy the day Raiders!~
March 14th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
Can Beast Campbell play NT?
March 14th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
…and how ’bout ‘dem Hilltoppers?!?! My alma mater represented out there! Down 16 with 4 min. left yesterday and they’re still dancing….
The home city Louisville is on deck! Davidson better eat their Wheaties tonight!!! That press is coming!!!!
Madness on top of Madness
Rack ‘em
March 14th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
Marks hair Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 3:39 pm
Dennis. My initial statement was that howard is only stay long enough to become a free agent.. this is his farewell tour.. How hard is that to process?
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Every contract is only long enough til they become a free agent. Farewell tour cannot last more than a year.
Is that hard to process?
By your logic, Darren McFadden is on his farewell tour.
March 14th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
I hope CC resigns with us. He can be a great backup, or he can start again at RG.
March 14th, 2012 at 3:42 pm
J Hill Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
Can Beast Campbell play NT?
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Sure when he is playing you in Madden next season cuz he got cut he can control the NT
March 14th, 2012 at 3:43 pm
Raider O Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
I hope CC resigns with us. He can be a great backup, or he can start again at RG.
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He’ll end up in Houston lol..
March 14th, 2012 at 3:43 pm
12.J Hill Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 3:39 pm
Jags signed Laurent Robinson.
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Who?
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Some guy who had 10 TDs last year.
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Had to google him….the Cowgirl who stepped up last season….now it is coming to me.
Alzheimers…..
March 14th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
18.DennisAllensVisor Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
Marks hair Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 3:39 pm
Dennis. My initial statement was that howard is only stay long enough to become a free agent.. this is his farewell tour.. How hard is that to process?
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Every contract is only long enough til they become a free agent. Farewell tour cannot last more than a year.
Is that hard to process?
By your logic, Darren McFadden is on his farewell tour.
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Dennis was right….now drop it and kiss and make up.
March 14th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
Dolphins keep Paul Soliai on two-year deal.
Man I wanted this guy!!!
CRAP!!!
March 14th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
Mario Williams is still a FA. Sign him Reggie!
March 14th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
DennisAllensVisor Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
Marks hair Says:
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Cmon guys, really????
You guys are both right, how about that?
March 14th, 2012 at 3:45 pm
Silverandblack666 Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
Dolphins keep Paul Soliai on two-year deal.
Man I wanted this guy!!!
CRAP!!!
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Im just thankful Denver didnt get him..
March 14th, 2012 at 3:46 pm
17.SilverAndBlackBleeder Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
…and how ’bout ‘dem Hilltoppers?!?! My alma mater represented out there! Down 16 with 4 min. left yesterday and they’re still dancing….
The home city Louisville is on deck! Davidson better eat their Wheaties tonight!!! That press is coming!!!!
Madness on top of Madness
Rack ‘em
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Congrats. I saw the ‘Toppers play against Austin Peay down in Clarksville, Tn. when they were both in the OVC.
BTW, ever make it over to Cave City from Bowling Green?
Cave City. The coolest little tacky town I can remember.
March 14th, 2012 at 3:46 pm
I won 2-1!!
Id like to thank my twitter feed for giving me breaking news that I relay with stunning accuracy.
Id like to thank the other bloggers for reading my posts.
And im done with that debate.
March 14th, 2012 at 3:46 pm
Howard has a month and a half left on his deal.. In post 339 you told me that he opted for another yr just like chris paul.. I said nope.. Not official until howard signs… Im right your wrong na na nabooboo stick your head in doo doo..
March 14th, 2012 at 3:47 pm
Man I wanted this guy!!!
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I think we might see some of the former players of the coaches come on board as cheaper options.
With Henderson being cut, pretty safe to say another big body will come in. Brunkley? Who played DT for Stanford last year?
March 14th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
My sources are telling me that Reggie has invited former Packers NT Gilbert Brown in for a workout and physical.
March 14th, 2012 at 3:49 pm
Marks hair Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 3:46 pm
Howard has a month and a half left on his deal.. In post 339 you told me that he opted for another yr just like chris paul.. I said nope.. Not official until howard signs… Im right your wrong na na nabooboo stick your head in doo doo..
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He has a year and a month!!!! GOOD LORD ARE YOU THAT HARD HEADED?!?!?!
HE HAS TO OPT OUT OR IN…HAS TO OPT OUT…OR IN… OPT OUT …. OR IN……. IF HE DOES NOTHING THE LIFE OF THE CONTRACT PLAYS OUT
OMG!!!
GIVE IT UP!!!!!
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 14th, 2012 at 3:50 pm
Im done.
Ive been declared the victor.
Time to clock out.
Raider on.
March 14th, 2012 at 3:50 pm
Wooo!
March 14th, 2012 at 3:50 pm
Relax guys……here I will break the tension with a joke:
A skeleton walks into a bar and orders a beer and a mop.
March 14th, 2012 at 3:51 pm
If you sign a player option they give you money. If not your free.. He is currently free.
March 14th, 2012 at 3:52 pm
I get it.
Reggie’s “genius” comes into play with the all the guys he’ll bring in off the scrap heap; undrafted guys, draft “sleepers, free agents who are desperate, foreigners, etc.
I get that. But even GB (Reggies model) doesn’t win a SB (with Favre) w/o Reggie White.
March 14th, 2012 at 3:52 pm
Dakota Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
My sources are telling me that Reggie has invited former Packers NT Gilbert Brown in for a workout and physical.
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…and then he ate the team doctor. They chose against signing him. For now, anyways.
March 14th, 2012 at 3:54 pm
37.Marks hair Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 3:51 pm
If you sign a player option they give you money. If not your free.. He is currently free.
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Nope. His option is to opt out of his current contract. He has not exercised that option yet. He is not a free agent in 2012 until he exercises said option. This is not rocket science.
March 14th, 2012 at 3:54 pm
32.Dakota Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
My sources are telling me that Reggie has invited former Packers NT Gilbert Brown in for a workout and physical.
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BREAKING NEWS!!!
Gilbert Brown pronounced dead after workout.
March 14th, 2012 at 3:55 pm
SnB
Denver doesn’t have “studs.” In fact, Carlisle was one of those “studs” there just a few years ago.
They have solid, average, tough NFL linemen, but not studs. Same for the Texans, Ravens, etc.
Yet combine those solid players with a stud RB or stud system, and those solid linemen become hot free agents.
But they can be equitably replaced by bringing in other solid, average NFL linemen.
March 14th, 2012 at 3:55 pm
Realistic FA Wish List:
CB: T Porter
OLB: L Hill, Woodyard, or McIntoch
DT/ NT: Bunkley or Franklin
RT: E Winston
RG: Brisiel
RB: P Hillis (if he doesn’t become a CIA agent)
March 14th, 2012 at 3:56 pm
There are conflicting accounts of what Dwight Howard said during a players’ meeting in San Antonio Wednesday, but a person with knowledge of the conversation told CBSSports.com that the All-Star center told a Magic official outside of that meeting he will not opt out of his contract for next season.
Some players in the meeting, which Howard called after a hotel walk-through to prepare for Wednesday night’s game against the Spurs, came out of the room believing Howard indicated he was “all in” for the rest of the season, multiple sources said. Other players have told associates they interpreted Howard’s stance to mean he was opting in for next season.
“It’s like a game of telephone,” one person briefed on the players’ meeting said.
But Howard has in his possession a waiver of his early-termination option for next season, which he indicated to a high-level management figure Wednesday that he would sign. The Magic, fearful of Howard’s indecision over his future, also want to require Howard’s agent, Dan Fegan, to sign the document.
The requirement to get a commitment from Howard in writing that he won’t become a free agent if the Magic keep him beyond Thursday’s 3 p.m. ET deadline essentially would be unprecedented. As a matter of business, agents are not required to sign any documents related to player contracts, player options or early-termination options. The only document they sign is an affidavit associated with their representation agreement that stipulates there will be no side deals.
Chris Paul was traded to the Clippers in December with the understanding that he would not exercise his player option for 2012-13 as part of the trade. The player option was exercised as part of the three-team deal that sent him from New Orleans to the Clippers.
Whether Howard will take the additional step of signing the ETO waiver — and, more to the point, wheher Fegan will agree to such a departure from protocol — will provide the next dramatic turn of events in the Howard saga.
On Tuesday night, after leading the Magic to a 104-98 victory over the Heat in his final home game before the trade deadline, Howard infuriated some Magic officials when he put all the onus on them heading into Thursday. Howard told reporters that he’s “going to stay” with the team for the rest of the season and that the Magic needed to “roll the dice” on whether he’d return beyond that.
Magic officials were so concerned about how many times Howard has changed his story about wanting to stay or leave Orlando as a free agent this summer that they went to San Antonio armed with the ETO waiver for Howard to sign. It’s not a league requirement or league protocol, but rather what the Magic feel they need to protect their interests if they decide not to trade Howard by Thursday.
On the one hand, you can’t blame them. This is big business, and Howard is a prized asset that the franchise can’t afford to lose for nothing the way the Magic lost Shaquille O’Neal to the Lakers as a free agent in 1996. On the other, if the Magic need Howard’s signature on a legal document as proof that he won’t abandon them or go back on his word, that says everything you need to know about where the two sides stand.
March 14th, 2012 at 3:56 pm
raiderzmaverick Says: “You forget quickly how bad our O-Line was under the “plug and play” system up until 2 years ago.”
And suddenly, Hue Jackson brought in the right run-system for DMac, DMac stayed healthy all of last season, and voila!, a solid o-line.
System, system, and RB talent = solid line.
Or you can think that the Ravens, Texans, and Broncos simply keep getting extremely lucky with every linemen they bring in over a 7-year period.
March 14th, 2012 at 3:57 pm
Didn’t mean to plagiarize….here is the link to the story in #44
http://www.cbssports.com/nba/blog/ken-berger/17795390/magic-want-it-in-writing-will-dwight-oblige
March 14th, 2012 at 3:57 pm
But hes not stuck there either.. Hes FREE to excersise his option and leave.. He has to makestaying offical by signing. According to nbatv and espn..
March 14th, 2012 at 3:58 pm
I will say that having stud cogs like Veldheer and Wiz is vital, but the rest of the guys,
the ones we are replacing right now
can be easily found and plugged in if your system and RB talent are sound.
March 14th, 2012 at 3:59 pm
Ha, I’d pay a couple bucks to watch Gilbert Brown and Grady Jackson go through a full NFL workout.
March 14th, 2012 at 3:59 pm
Franklin blows…just ask MR.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
47.Marks hair Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 3:57 pm
But hes not stuck there either.. Hes FREE to excersise his option and leave.. He has to makestaying offical by signing. According to nbatv and espn..
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No, if he does not sign anything, and does not exercise his option he will still be in Orlando next year. The Magic WANT him to “make things official” by signing a document that will remove that player option from his contract.
Period. End of story.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:01 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
Congrats. I saw the ‘Toppers play against Austin Peay down in Clarksville, Tn. when they were both in the OVC.
BTW, ever make it over to Cave City from Bowling Green?
Cave City. The coolest little tacky town I can remember.
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I actually went to Cave City when I was like 10 or 11 to visit Mammoth Cave National Park. Not sure if it still is, but back then it was the biggest underground cave system in the country. When I went to school at WKU, I knew a few chicks in surrounding cities and hit them up (Glasgow, Franklin, Hoptown), but pretty much was either in Bowling Green or back home in Louisville during those 4 and a half years.
Are you from Clarksville? Got a close homie that lives and does construction in Clarksville. We would always hit up Portland, TN right across the border to get beer on Sundays if we were in Bowling Green for the weekend ’cause of Warren County’s dry Sunday rule.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:01 pm
49.alex7 Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 3:59 pm
Ha, I’d pay a couple bucks to watch Gilbert Brown and Grady Jackson go through a full NFL workout.
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Lined up next to Sam Adams and Ted Washington!!! Wait that might start the Earth moving….Tsunami’s in the Pacific….Moon out of orbit…etc….on second thought….
March 14th, 2012 at 4:02 pm
KC just signed Hillis
March 14th, 2012 at 4:02 pm
Hillis to chiefs
March 14th, 2012 at 4:03 pm
How many RBs do the Chiefs need? Dayyyyum.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:03 pm
Why would they want him to sign somthing unless he could still opt out? Its to assure he wont leave at the end of the season.. Otherwise he can wait till the yr ends and go to brooklyn.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:04 pm
Thomas Jones is out I believe, and I don’t think they did anything to lock that kid up that filled in for Charles last year. McClain is also a FA
March 14th, 2012 at 4:05 pm
Sounds like a trade between the Blazers, Lakers and Wolves is close. Blazers get Blake, Lakers get Beasley and the Wolves get Crawford….not sure how this helps the Lakers PG issues….maybe they can also pull off the Sessions deal too….
If Jim Buss pulls that off I will lay off him for the rest of the season lol.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:05 pm
Henderson, Carlisle: bye guys, underperforming and overpaid.
My biggest worry here is Boyd….Jerome Boyd has been released. We needed him, the straw that stirred the entire D. Big mistake releasing Boyd….Jerome Boyd.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:06 pm
Carr signed a 5 year $50 million.
Hillis signed with KC.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:06 pm
Chiefs sign Crazy Peyton Hillis
March 14th, 2012 at 4:06 pm
Damn the Queefs signed Peyton Hillis, would of been nice to have that rhino in our backfield with McFadden…
March 14th, 2012 at 4:06 pm
I give up…..sorry Mark.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:08 pm
LeRon McClain signs with SD
FVCK. I wanted him
March 14th, 2012 at 4:08 pm
Can we please sign a effing FA. Damn!! I wanted to reunite DMAC & Hillis.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:08 pm
Charles and Hillis. Combined, that’s as good as DMac and Bush if they’re healthy.
Charles, 2010: 230 carries, 1,467 yards, 468 receiving yards, a 6+ yards per carry average! Dang.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:08 pm
People in Chicago are excited about the prospect of M. Bush coming in to BACK UP Forte.
So we have our starting QB (until injury) and the RB (who everyone says should be a starter) vying for backup roles somehwere else.
We lost our GM in the middle of season, lost the leading rusher in the NFL and our best player 1st half of season, a starting corner, our best receivers injured off and on and missing games, our starting QB replaced by an aging veteran (I love Carson don’t get me wrong) who was busy hedging the shrubs in his backyard and fixing door knobs before getting a call to QB an NFL team and pressured to learn a new NFL playbook in short time, with the worst defense since the 1952 Texans, and WE STILL FINISH 8-8.
And for all that “Hue Sucks”.
I’m all for the new regime, but cut a guy some slack. Geez.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:08 pm
1 year 3 mill for Hillis. Ouch
March 14th, 2012 at 4:09 pm
59. Thats a deal.. Beasley can score.. Barnes can back up kobe or hit the pine.. Sessions can run a pick & roll.. That guy for a 1st and we’re in bussiness..
March 14th, 2012 at 4:09 pm
How long before schoolyard rah-rah stuff of Crazy Eyes Harbaugh across the bay is worn out to Crabs and Moss sitting in a corner comparing notes on divahood, the rest of team muddling with gear and a the lone voice of Perrish Cox saying “Me!” (who somehow was let off on rape charges by claiming he never had sex with the victim despite her pregnancy and DNA confirmation that the child is his) in response to the question ‘who’s got it better?’?
March 14th, 2012 at 4:11 pm
Dakota Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 4:05 pm
Sounds like a trade between the Blazers, Lakers and Wolves is close. Blazers get Blake, Lakers get Beasley and the Wolves get Crawford….not sure how this helps the Lakers PG issues….maybe they can also pull off the Sessions deal too….
If Jim Buss pulls that off I will lay off him for the rest of the season lol.
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Lakers already declined a deal for their first round pick being sent to the wolves for Beasley, so why would trading their best Pg(Blake) for him make any sense
March 14th, 2012 at 4:11 pm
bcz24 Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 4:08 pm
LeRon McClain signs with SD
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Tolbert might come here. DMac’s injury history and all…
I only see the Colts and Packers as full-time RB openings. Bengals have stated they want a rotation.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:11 pm
60.Hardline Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 4:05 pm
Henderson, Carlisle: bye guys, underperforming and overpaid.
My biggest worry here is Boyd….Jerome Boyd has been released. We needed him, the straw that stirred the entire D. Big mistake releasing Boyd….Jerome Boyd.
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That’s okay. We can still have our fanclub meetings.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:12 pm
71. Lets hope thats how it goes..
March 14th, 2012 at 4:13 pm
I think Tolbert wants a bit too much money. He is damn versatile though, I would be happy to sign him for the right price.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:13 pm
Let’s get Bruce Campbell and Barksdale in the lineup this year. I’m telling you we’re missing out by not playing Campbell.
Barring a major signing, line should be
Veldheer-Wiz2-Satele-Barksdale-Campbell
March 14th, 2012 at 4:13 pm
72. salary swap.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:14 pm
I think if Green-Ellis leaves NE they will sign Tolbert. He is just the kind of back they would love to have.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:14 pm
Lonetree
Harbaugh already showed us what he’ll do (cut Braylon Edwards late-season) if any WR prima donnas it.
I think Crabtree matured last year and will be a solid #1 this year with them.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:14 pm
Chris in NY Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 4:13 pm
Let’s get Bruce Campbell and Barksdale in the lineup this year. I’m telling you we’re missing out by not playing Campbell.
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Missing out on some awful play. Campbell wont even crack the roster bro.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:15 pm
MarksHair,
can you imagine Candy Moss chanting that rah-rah crap? Not a chance. Others will realize how stupid it is as well.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:15 pm
Tolbert will get what? 4-5 mill a yr 3 yrs ?
March 14th, 2012 at 4:15 pm
I don’t want Tolbert. Would prefer Lonyae Miller, who we signed end of last season, or a ufa or late round type guy. Tolbert doesn’t do it for me, at all.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:15 pm
If Tolbert goes to NE, we take Green-Ellis on the cheap.
Musical chairs with that one, and we’ll get a solid inside runner at the end.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:16 pm
We should trade TK to the Eagles for CB Dominique R Cromartie.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:17 pm
lol Lonetree. If you make it to an NFL championship game as a well-paid, powerful, rookie HC, players will buy into anything.
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M Lonetree Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 4:15 pm
MarksHair,
can you imagine Candy Moss chanting that rah-rah crap? Not a chance. Others will realize how stupid it is as well.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:17 pm
I’d be happy with that for sure.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:18 pm
We can definitely find a back up running back for under 7.7mil …
March 14th, 2012 at 4:18 pm
Chris, what don’t you like about him as part of a rotation?
243 pounds, averages 4 yards per carry, nose for end zone, catches 54 passes as a part-timer last season, solid attitude.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:19 pm
68,
Summed it up perfectly.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:20 pm
If moss is “happy” he’s pretty good.. We’ll see. Id bet he pulls up lame early in the yr..
March 14th, 2012 at 4:20 pm
Eagles signed D Jackson to a 5 year deal?!
Trade TK for DRC.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:21 pm
Moss won’t be a starter, he’ll be in there to spread the field, run some vertical routes, open up the underneath for Vernon Davis and the running game, catch a couple of easy 7 yard curls when the DB is 10 yards off, and be a 1-on-1 deep option for a few big plays.
49ers know that, Moss knows that.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:22 pm
agreed, DJohnny, post 68 is a solid reminder of how much we actually over-achieved last season. Was a fun one.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:22 pm
Alex,
Can’t explain it exactly, just doesn’t pass the eye test for me. Short guy with short steps. Not very fast or quick. Cost SD a game vs us in 2010 fumbling on the goal line. I think he’s just a guy and I’d rather get somebody who I think has more upside who can also contribute on STs.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:24 pm
Raiders just might be committed to Taiwan as our back up, especially if he gains about ten ponds and maintains or increases his speed.
I would like us to sign Tolbert, Bush, Green-Ellis, or draft another RB with our 5th or 6th round pick but if not;
Raiders always have Reece as our back up RB as well.
Raider backfield as it stands now:
McFadden, Jones, Reece, Cartwright, Tonga, Gordon, Miller, and who knows maybe Rashawn Jackson is the next A.Foster.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:25 pm
Every team in our division is adding players while we are standing still. Make a move reggie
March 14th, 2012 at 4:25 pm
Look at Pioli going after Boss now. Following in the Hoodie’s tradition of scrapping up Al Davis guys.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:26 pm
Raiders need some beef up front on D
March 14th, 2012 at 4:27 pm
How can the eagles afford all those players?
March 14th, 2012 at 4:27 pm
Chargers sign RB LaRon McClain
March 14th, 2012 at 4:28 pm
Raiders have been gaining ground on our division opponents so far this free agency period:
San Diego lost Vincent- really huge plus for the Raiders (Gates is not what he once was);
Kansas City just lost Brandon and got the other Peyton; Raiders always play well good run defense against the power backs, it’s the game-breakers we have porblems with.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:29 pm
97
Isn’t Gordon a TE?
March 14th, 2012 at 4:29 pm
We have not lost any top caliber players like KC & SD have;
Raiders are making moves by not making any moves.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:29 pm
104; yes Gordon is a TE, but he also played FB in goal line situations.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:29 pm
we need a huge upgrade on defence. Chargers addind offensive weapons, chiefs adding offensive weapons, the donks might get payton. and what the fu** are we doing.NOTHING
March 14th, 2012 at 4:32 pm
I do like Reggie’s play against Wimbley’s agent; by waiting to the last minute to release him; with teams spending top dollars on Megatron, Nicks, Jackson X2, etc… there will be less money for Wimbley on the open market.
So maybe he will restructure with a paycut.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:32 pm
Dakota Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 4:05 pm
Sounds like a trade between the Blazers, Lakers and Wolves is close.
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Link????
March 14th, 2012 at 4:34 pm
We do not have that much to sign the top players this offseason, w/o putting us in the same problem next offseason.
Next year we will be able to be 20-40 million under the cap at this pace, as all of our draft picks will be 3rd round money or less.
Tyvon & Desmond will be our biggest FA contracts this year.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:35 pm
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March 14th, 2012 at 4:36 pm
Chris, didn’t Moneyball teach you not to trust your eyes?
Yeah, I get what you’re saying as far as Tolbert’s upside being limited, but with DMac and Taiwan’s injury concerns, it’d be nice to have a guy you know what you’re getting out of, instead of a hit and miss as the main backup.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:36 pm
Interesting situation with Wimbley.
Clearly some sort of gamesmanship going on right now.
Too bad for Reggie that a similar player has yet to sign.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:38 pm
Beech,
for old school’s sake, are you releasing that jam in a cassette single? Song deserves it’s own cover art.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:38 pm
I’m going to watch Moneyball again so I don’t get depressed about free agency.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:38 pm
I don’t know that the losers of the Mario Williams pursuit will want to throw a bunch of cash at Wimbley.
Then again ….
March 14th, 2012 at 4:40 pm
Mike Tolbert is still visiting the Chiefs even though the Chiefs just signed Peyton Hillis… Supposedly the Chiefs are very interested in him….Keepin the ball out of Cassel’s Hands
March 14th, 2012 at 4:40 pm
Wimbley won’t be released until more of the FA dollars are wiped out. A lot of 5 yr/$50M contracts going out left and right. Even if there aren’t many comparables, it should drive down the price for Wimbley after several teams shoot their load on wideouts.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:40 pm
Wow peytons taking a physical with tenn.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:40 pm
#110
Exactly.
I dont’ think Mac is going to finagle with the cap like Al did. Raiders should be in pretty good shape next year.
This year the Raiders need the cap space just to be able to sign the few draft picks and potential UDFA’s
March 14th, 2012 at 4:40 pm
I assume Reggie thinks:
“Wimbley…bunch of sacks against a backup LT…not good on run D…he can take a paycut or leave.”
Perhaps Kam’s agent has seen not many teams are interested and will restructure.
Or he gets cut, goes to the Steelers, and is a monster 3-4 rush LB.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:42 pm
Tenn. seems like the low-key yet back home place for Manning.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:42 pm
alex7 Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 4:38 pm
Beech,
for old school’s sake, are you releasing that jam in a cassette single? Song deserves it’s own cover art.
————
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The Certified Platinum Posse
c/o The Ritz Carlton
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March 14th, 2012 at 4:42 pm
Williams isn’t going to turn away that huge payday in Buffalo. That’s just the shoe that has to drop to get Kam Wimbley sweepstakes started. Wiley ole Reggie Mac is holding his cards tight.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:43 pm
But if we let someone overpay 4 wimberly he’ll get more snaps (probably) and bring us a better compensatory pick..
March 14th, 2012 at 4:45 pm
guest123 Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 4:42 pm
Williams isn’t going to turn away that huge payday in Buffalo. That’s just the shoe that has to drop to get Kam Wimbley sweepstakes started. Wiley ole Reggie Mac is holding his cards tight.
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Or he forgot free agency started. “Somebody wake Reggie!”
March 14th, 2012 at 4:46 pm
#105 Yes. Good call.
#108. Good analysis. Reggie going to 4h and 1.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:48 pm
Would you resign with reggie after he held up your big payday? Kams gonzo.. Let him go.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:50 pm
Not nearly as entertaining around here (or in Alameda) without dear ole Al.
But since I’d be hella more entertained by a RAIDER SupaBo win, I’ll remain calm in the face of our non-action….
March 14th, 2012 at 4:51 pm
Guest 123 on #118, my thoughts exactly.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:51 pm
@128. This is a business. If Kam sees a monetary reason to stay, he will. I don’t see him holding a grudge. He might be a little sore, but he’s going to take the best deal he can get. If it’s the Raiders, so be it.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:53 pm
The Kam Wimbley sweepstakes will be about as thrilling as the Jason Campbell sweepstakes.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:54 pm
The Kam Wimbley sweepstakes will be about as thrilling as the Jason Campbell sweepstakes.
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Yup.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:54 pm
without AL, RBs at the combine, knew it didn’t matter how fast you ran; all were 4.40 or slower; no 4 two’s or three’s.
March 14th, 2012 at 4:54 pm
don’t we owe kam 6 mil or so whether he leaves or not? seems hardly worth it to let him walk when we can trade him and pay him the same amount. get a pick out of it at least
March 14th, 2012 at 4:57 pm
LeRon McClain
Chargers signed FB Le’Ron McClain, formerly of the Chiefs, to a three-year deal.
Free agent Mike Tolbert is likely moving on, which would certainly be good news for the fantasy prospects of Ryan Mathews. McClain thinks he’s a tailback, but he’s really a true lead-blocker and pass-protector with limited rushing ability. In his career, McClain has averaged just 3.8 yards-per-carry on 329 totes.
Related: Ryan Mathews, Mike Tolbert
Source: ProFootballTalk on Twitter Mar 14 – 7:09 PM
Peyton Hillis – RB – Chiefs
Chiefs signed RB Peyton Hillis, formerly of the Browns, to a one-year, $3 million deal.
It’s likely Hillis turned down more money from the Browns more than once last season. The signing reunites Hillis with OC Brian Daboll, who oversaw his breakout 2010 campaign. It also provides the Chiefs with an excellent insurance policy on rehabbing feature back Jamaal Charles (torn ACL), and a massive upgrade on short-yardage runners Thomas Jones and Jackie Battle. Although Hillis’ presence makes it unlikely Charles will be in for a repeat of his 1,467-yard 2010 campaign, it restores the “thunder and lightning” dynamic Kansas City expertly exploited between Charles and Jones in 2010. That is, provided Hillis stays healthy after being limited to 10 games by a variety of ailments last season.
Related: Browns, Jamaal Charles
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
And the Raiders are getting who???
WTF!
March 14th, 2012 at 4:57 pm
Peyton Hillis is now a Chief….
March 14th, 2012 at 4:59 pm
Doesn’t it seem like big FAs rarely pay off for ANY team?
Bears any better with Peppers? Nah.
49ers with CB Nate Clements? Nah.
Eagles and Cowboys every year after their splashy moves? nah.
Seahawks spent big last two off-seasons, still not that good.
March 14th, 2012 at 5:00 pm
Irjonny
I don’t think ANYONE wants to trade for Wimbley with his crazy high contract.
March 14th, 2012 at 5:01 pm
and the fact that he’s…not…very…good.
March 14th, 2012 at 5:02 pm
105.RaiderRetribution Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 4:29 pm
We have not lost any top caliber players like KC & SD have;
Raiders are making moves by not making any moves.
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True player for real RR…
That’s why I made that irresponsible prediction tha Wimbley stays and contracts are honored this year…
March 14th, 2012 at 5:02 pm
KEVIN BOSS MEETING WITH THE CHIEFS ON THURSDAY!!!
March 14th, 2012 at 5:03 pm
Wow youre getting all rowdy over two back up rbs funny.
March 14th, 2012 at 5:04 pm
@135,
wont be easy to trade Wimbley’s ridiculous contract. No one is going to pay the guarantees going fwd.
I don’t know if it’s possible, but I’d try to corner Kam into agreeing to negotiate with the team of his choice, re-do his contract to those terms and sign and trade him away. Not sure if Kam want’s to do the Raiders any favors, maybe there’s some monetary hit the Raiders can take beyond the $6.5M to help subsidize Kam’s salary so that a trade for draft pick can be done. Not sure if this would violate and rules or salaray caps though.
March 14th, 2012 at 5:04 pm
You’re *
March 14th, 2012 at 5:04 pm
Ima gunna laugh my @$$ off if both Soup and Bush take little backup roles in other cities. Well, already lol @ Soup….
March 14th, 2012 at 5:04 pm
Re #138
Free Agents: “She is a lovely lady and my apologies to her>”
March 14th, 2012 at 5:07 pm
Tolbert as backup would be solid. But i think Reggie might get a udfa or maybe turbin from utah state
March 14th, 2012 at 5:07 pm
Alex7
True dat. just a thought.
i’m losing my mind with all the non activity here. we should at least have more visits by now. we can’t really expect to win a bunch of games without some proven talent added to the roster can we?
March 14th, 2012 at 5:08 pm
136. R8Ray,
WE need some D beef up front 4 sure now…yikes man!
March 14th, 2012 at 5:08 pm
Bush is going to have a similar backup role on some team like the Bears or Bengals.
Huebert lands a job carrying buckets for Bengal corners to spit in.
Glo lands a clipboard job in a cold city with a crappy O-line.
lmao
March 14th, 2012 at 5:08 pm
true Beware,
guessing Reggie wants to go as young and cheap as possible, and late round / udfa RBs are fairly easy to find.
March 14th, 2012 at 5:09 pm
FU( K Brisile GO GET MYERS !!
March 14th, 2012 at 5:10 pm
Settle down Irjonny, all in good time.
March 14th, 2012 at 5:10 pm
Irjonny
if it makes you feel better, we were able to win 8 games last year with 3 different QBs, our best player (DMac) injured, and the 30th-worst D in the league.
If we can just have Palmer play 16 games, DMac play 12, and our D become a little more average, we can win 10 in this weak division.
March 14th, 2012 at 5:10 pm
SMH….I know!
Kinda bugs me, every other team out there signing FA’s…
Kinda missing Al, right about now!
March 14th, 2012 at 5:11 pm
well, bush wanted to be a starter. uh. cincy? cedric benson. uh. chicago? matt forte. well, i guess he’ll make a nice #2 change of pace/backup. oh wait that’s what he was in oakland.
March 14th, 2012 at 5:14 pm
Every year there a ton of big time high dollar free agents, and the percentage that work out is low. Look at last year, we spent $8M on Kevin Boss. That move helped us to win exactly zero more games than we would have without him.
March 14th, 2012 at 5:15 pm
Wasn’t Bush complaining about getting starting RB money and jobs? Well now the opportunity is right there, and still he’s a COP guy. That’s all he’ll ever be.
March 14th, 2012 at 5:15 pm
guest123 Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 5:08 pm
Bush is going to have a similar backup role on some team like the Bears or Bengals.
Huebert lands a job carrying buckets for Bengal corners to spit in.
Glo lands a clipboard job in a cold city with a crappy O-line.
lmao
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I guess (some) Raider fans aren’t the only ones overestimating their talent and value, lol.
March 14th, 2012 at 5:16 pm
No need to trip over peyton hillis to the chiefs. If im mistaken he did play for the donks before the browns and when he played us when he was with the browns what did he do? Nothing
March 14th, 2012 at 5:17 pm
Isn’t Benson a FA?
March 14th, 2012 at 5:19 pm
This team is shaping up to be one of the most unathletic teams to ever wear a raider jersey….
March 14th, 2012 at 5:20 pm
Al_is_theraiders Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 5:19 pm
This team is shaping up to be one of the most unathletic teams to ever wear a raider jersey….
^^^^^^^^^
And this is a bad thing?
March 14th, 2012 at 5:21 pm
Its looking like 6-10 season!!
March 14th, 2012 at 5:21 pm
yes benson is a FA. i like that idea as well
March 14th, 2012 at 5:21 pm
Bebsons gone bush will start for cincy.. Let the sacks begin.
March 14th, 2012 at 5:22 pm
Jags get Henne
March 14th, 2012 at 5:23 pm
Not sure what you all might think of florio, but here is something worth watching as we move from al to Reggie:
http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/22825103/vp/46709017#46709017
March 14th, 2012 at 5:24 pm
Hey. that Texans O-line is a monster! bring em all up here to Oakland, DMAC should put up 3,000 total yards! in his allotted 8 games per season!
March 14th, 2012 at 5:24 pm
I think the Kam thing is still very up in the air. Raiders want him but not a $11 mil. Problem is they already have to pay him $6.5. His agent knows that and knows he’ll get an average of another $8 mil or so per year in FA. No incentive for Kam to take a payout. In fact, he may have incentive to get cut.
As much as Reg Mac doesn’t want to overpay, I really don’t see a plan B in free agency. He may end up biting the bullet and rolling with Kam under the current deal.
Smart money is still on Kam going, but I don’t think it’s the slam dunk others seem to think. Maybe 60-40 he’s gone.
March 14th, 2012 at 5:25 pm
Cut Wimbley
Sign:
CB T Porter
OLB: Leroy Hill or Woodyard
DT/ NT: Bunkley or Franklin
RT: E Winston
Trade TK to the eagles for Dominque R Cromartie.
March 14th, 2012 at 5:25 pm
Yeah it is when everyone can outrun you, outmuscle you, and outplay you. Oh but wait…we will have hard workers and scheme….chasing them.
March 14th, 2012 at 5:26 pm
Cedric Benson is a FA. If Bush goes Cincy he will back up a first round rookie….yup!
March 14th, 2012 at 5:27 pm
No way Reggie Mac swallows that poison pill contract of Kams. Shoot away any chance of any cap mobility next year. It’d be as traumatic as selling off another #1 pick, if we still had one.
No choice exists for Kam but the restructure or walk.
March 14th, 2012 at 5:28 pm
DRC is not that good. Kind of Phillip Buchannonesque
March 14th, 2012 at 5:29 pm
Raider O
who is TK? i’ll feel dumb when you tell me but it’s bothering me
March 14th, 2012 at 5:29 pm
DE: Bryant
DT: Bunkley/ Houston
DT: Seymour/ Houston
DE: Matt S, Brodine
SLB: Curry
MLB: McClain
WLB: Hill/ Woodyard
CB: T Porter, Chekwa
CB: Domiuque RC, DVD
FS: Huff
SS: Branch, MM
March 14th, 2012 at 5:29 pm
We should make a run at benson but would he want to be a backup? Him and DMAC could do damage though
March 14th, 2012 at 5:29 pm
Tommy Kelly
March 14th, 2012 at 5:30 pm
Why is this the most unathetic team? they have not added anybody and they let go a bunch of crap…pretty much the same team as last years, no?
March 14th, 2012 at 5:30 pm
Kams walking let him go
March 14th, 2012 at 5:32 pm
Al_is_theraiders Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 5:19 pm
This team is shaping up to be one of the most unathletic teams to ever wear a raider jersey….
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John Henderson
Cooper Carlisle
Kevin Boss
Hiram Eugene
Chris Johnson
Stanford Routt
Kamerion Wimbley (not yet)
Trying to figure out how releasing these guys makes us “unathletic”.
Don’t we still have DMoore, Dmac, Reece, Ford, DHB, Branch, Huff, etc.?
Your comment makes no sense to me.
March 14th, 2012 at 5:32 pm
Every fking game buss gets reminded why we need a point guard.. Sigh
March 14th, 2012 at 5:32 pm
Surprising about Jags. Thought they’d be all over Tebow. Could be another sign Manning is Tennessee bound. Back to his college roots, in the division he knows so well and with a chance to pick on the Colts a couple of times a year. Plus Adams may very well have the biggest offer on the table.
March 14th, 2012 at 5:32 pm
Why go after Benson? draft a big RB in the later rounds, its not like Benson has the mental game of a Marshall Faulk, he is a north-south runner, and an old one at that.
March 14th, 2012 at 5:33 pm
Manning will choose Miami.
March 14th, 2012 at 5:33 pm
So pretty sure we are around 10 mil under the cap. money is no excuse to not sign anyone out there as it is. it’s a question of needs. we need help at CB, LB, OL badly. i would feel a lot better with proven players personally. wouldn’t mind a 1000 yd receiver for palmer either
March 14th, 2012 at 5:33 pm
We need another pass rusher. Maybe we should keep Wimbkey.
March 14th, 2012 at 5:34 pm
Wimbley
March 14th, 2012 at 5:35 pm
Wimbley is gone.
March 14th, 2012 at 5:35 pm
Funny to watch all the Tebow fans salivate over Manning in the Rocky Mountains. Bunch of Judas Tebowers! Tebow is a bum, Fox and Elway know hes a bum, and now everyone knows they know it. Funny stuff.
March 14th, 2012 at 5:35 pm
Wimbley who?
March 14th, 2012 at 5:36 pm
No need for a WR. We’re set there. Need to do something about the pass rush if Kam goes. Can it be done for the $4.5 we’d save on Kam? Very doubtful.
March 14th, 2012 at 5:36 pm
We don’t need a WR. Have you seen the obscene money they are getting on the FA market? Ridiculous!
We are set at wideout. As for Wimbley, if we keep him without restructuring (not a chance), then let the Reggie Mac bashing begin. He blinked in his first gun draw.
March 14th, 2012 at 5:37 pm
Raider O
it’s a toss up for me really. Wimbley is real good at times. then i start to think we could sign manny lawson to a more reasonable deal with the money saved by releasing him. we’ll see i guess
March 14th, 2012 at 5:37 pm
Who the hell is the HOF Jarret Jack or Kobe Bryant?
thats how good we are making him look
March 14th, 2012 at 5:39 pm
Lawson sucks, don’t want him. Huge dropoff from Kam.
March 14th, 2012 at 5:39 pm
F Kam, the Raiders resurrected his career. It’s not like he is taking a pay cut, we will just give him the money at the back end of his contract. No loyalty! Let him walk if he doesn’t restructure.
March 14th, 2012 at 5:40 pm
Now the Raiders are athletic and can play football.
March 14th, 2012 at 5:40 pm
Raider O Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 5:33 pm
We need another pass rusher. Maybe we should keep Wimbkey.
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We’ll pick one up this year without spending any additional money. He will also be very good at setting edges and supporting the run game.
His name is Matt Shaughnessy.
March 14th, 2012 at 5:41 pm
@ 200
….and will be coached with a functional coaching tree with discipline and accountability…..
March 14th, 2012 at 5:42 pm
I think bush comes back, he has a decent shot at being a number 1, with the way dmac goes down
March 14th, 2012 at 5:43 pm
Wheres Thomas Howard when you need him?
March 14th, 2012 at 5:43 pm
We owe Kameron 6.5 million for this year if we cut him, but we are committed to at least 17.5 total if we play him this season, even if we cut him next off season or anytime during this years training camp, preseason.
That’s Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Drew Brees money for a linebacker that is not even in the top ten.
March 14th, 2012 at 5:44 pm
We released Wimbley!
March 14th, 2012 at 5:44 pm
Who has bush been talking with? Bush is going to command a lot of coin, donn’t think we can afford him.
March 14th, 2012 at 5:44 pm
i don’t agree that we are set at WR. i know the money says we are but i’m just tired of waiting for potential to show up in TDs and yards. when was the last time we had a 1000 yd receiver? no really…i can’t remember
March 14th, 2012 at 5:46 pm
Teach,
Everyone loves Shaughnessy, but you need as many guys to get after the QB as possible. Kam is our only edge speed option.
March 14th, 2012 at 5:46 pm
[...] he was slated to earn in 2012. In the interim, the Raiders are checking out other options. Source: Oakland Tribune [...]
March 14th, 2012 at 5:46 pm
ET,
I think Matt S is a better fit at LDE. I don’t think he is as good as Wimbley rushing the passer.
March 14th, 2012 at 5:47 pm
Raiders DL
Bryant Houston Seymour Shaughnessy
Modine as back up on the DE, Kelley as back up at DT
I think Kelley will be cut then resigned;
LBs
McClain Goethel Curry
Ss
Branch Landry
CBs
Huff Chekwa
March 14th, 2012 at 5:48 pm
Didn’t DHB have like 970 this year? And most think he’s our 2nd or lower option. Plus with all the other weapons, DMC, Reece, Jones, Ausberry, etc., WR is just not a priority, IMO.
March 14th, 2012 at 5:49 pm
Irjonny,
We have a guy like M Lawson. His name is Curry. they are both 2 down LBs that play the run well, but they are a liability in coverage.
March 14th, 2012 at 5:49 pm
I think Houston needs to be moved inside to DT, he is great against the run, always seems to be a step to short just before he gets the sack.
Start Bryant as RDE, he gets to the qb.
March 14th, 2012 at 5:50 pm
Chris in NY Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 5:46 pm
Teach,
Everyone loves Shaughnessy, but you need as many guys to get after the QB as possible. Kam is our only edge speed option.
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No doubt, Chris. All I was saying is that Shaughnessy coming back is adding another guy that can rush the passer, and we don’t spend an extra dime doing it.
Reggis and DA were looking hard at d-line and linebackers at the combine, and I expect that they have that in mind.
March 14th, 2012 at 5:51 pm
*Reggie
March 14th, 2012 at 5:52 pm
Kelly > Houston. Not even close, IMO.
Bryant-Seymour-TK-Shaughnessy is a bludgeoning, fearsome foursome, but where’s the speed. Gotta apply quick pressure as well sometimes.
March 14th, 2012 at 5:53 pm
Here is a list of free agents and their status. Kind of interesting. This is from Profootballtalk.com.
The Free Agent Hot 100
Posted by Evan Silva on March 13, 2012, 9:07 AM EDT
1. Colts quarterback Peyton Manning.
2. Texans defensive end Mario Williams.
3. Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson. Signed with Buccaneers.
4. Steelers wide receiver Mike Wallace (RFA).
5. Chargers offensive tackle Jared Gaither. Signed with Chargers.
6. Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb (RFA).
7. Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan. Signed with Rams.
8. Chiefs cornerback Brandon Carr. Signed with Cowboys.
9. Rams wide receiver Brandon Lloyd.
10. Saints offensive guard Carl Nicks. Signed with Buccaneers.
11. Titans defensive tackle Jason Jones.
12. Texans offensive tackle Eric Winston.
13. 49ers cornerback Carlos Rogers. Signed with 49ers.
14. Falcons defensive end John Abraham.
15. Dolphins defensive tackle Paul Soliai. Signed with Dolphins.
16. Packers quarterback Matt Flynn.
17. Giants cornerback Terrell Thomas. Signed with Giants.
18. Saints wide receiver Marques Colston. Signed with Saints.
19. Patriots defensive end Mark Anderson.
20. Falcons linebacker Curtis Lofton.
21. Raiders running back Michael Bush.
22. Saints wide receiver Robert Meachem. Signed with Chargers.
23. Ravens offensive guard Ben Grubbs.
24. Eagles offensive guard Evan Mathis.
25. Jaguars defensive end Jeremy Mincey. Signed with Jaguars.
26. Redskins safety LaRon Landry.
27. Chargers offensive tackle Marcus McNeill.
28. Giants cornerback Aaron Ross.
29. Cardinals offensive tackle Levi Brown.
30. Bills offensive tackle Demetrius Bell.
31. Lions linebacker Stephen Tulloch.
32. Texans center Chris Myers.
33. Saints cornerback Tracy Porter.
34. Dolphins defensive end Kendall Langford.
35. Cardinals cornerback Richard Marshall.
36. Panthers linebacker Dan Connor.
37. Bengals offensive tackle Anthony Collins.
38. Lions cornerback Eric Wright. Signed with Buccaneers.
39. Browns running back Peyton Hillis. Signed with Chiefs.
40. Jaguars safety Dwight Lowery. Signed with Jaguars.
41. Chiefs quarterback Kyle Orton. Signed with Cowboys.
42. Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne. Signed with Colts.
43. Lions offensive tackle Jeff Backus.
44. Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham.
45. Seahawks defensive end Red Bryant. Signed with Seahawks.
46. Steelers cornerback William Gay.
47. Chargers running back Mike Tolbert.
48. Seahawks linebacker David Hawthorne.
49. Bengals safety Reggie Nelson.
50. Redskins linebacker London Fletcher.
51. Broncos defensive tackle Brodrick Bunkley.
52. Dolphins quarterback Chad Henne. Signed with Jaguars.
53. Ravens linebacker Jarret Johnson. Signed with Chargers.
54. 49ers quarterback Alex Smith.
55. Colts wide receiver Pierre Garcon. Signed with Redskins.
56. Patriots defensive end Andre Carter.
57. Jaguars defensive end Matt Roth.
58. Bengals linebacker Manny Lawson.
59. Patriots running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis.
60. 49ers wide receiver Josh Morgan. Signed with Redskins.
61. Saints defensive tackle Aubrayo Franklin.
62. Giants offensive tackle Kareem McKenzie.
63. Vikings linebacker Erin Henderson.
64. Chargers defensive end Luis Castillo.
65. Raiders center Samson Satele.
66. 49ers safety Reggie Smith.
67. Lions running back Kevin Smith.
68. 49ers wide receiver Braylon Edwards.
69. Jets safety Jim Leonhard.
70. Bengals running back Cedric Benson.
71. Seahawks running back Justin Forsett.
72. Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell. Signed with Bears.
73. 49ers offensive guard Chilo Rachal.
74. Eagles defensive tackle Trevor Laws.
75. Bears safety Brandon Meriweather.
76. Ravens defensive end Cory Redding. Signed with Colts.
77. Chiefs fullback Le’Ron McClain. Signed with Chargers.
78. Vikings cornerback Cedric Griffin.
79. Cowboys wide receiver Laurent Robinson. Signed with Jaguars.
80. Cowboys tight end Martellus Bennett. Signed with Giants.
81. Vikings offensive guard Steve Hutchinson.
82. Raiders tight end Kevin Boss.
83. Rams center Jason Brown.
84. Jaguars quarterback David Garrard.
85. Raiders defensive end Jarvis Moss.
86. Chargers fullback Jacob Hester.
87. Bears cornerback Tim Jennings. Signed with Bears.
88. Redskins safety O.J. Atogwe.
89. Colts tight end Jacob Tamme.
90. Bengals defensive tackle Pat Sims.
91. Raiders defensive end Trevor Scott.
92. 49ers wide receiver Ted Ginn.
93. Packers center Scott Wells.
94. Cardinals wide receiver Early Doucet.
95. Bears tight end Kellen Davis. Signed with Bears.
96. Bears defensive end Israel Idonije.
97. Seahawks tight end John Carlson. Signed with Vikings.
98. Bears defensive tackle Amobi Okoye.
99. Colts tight end Dallas Clark.
100. Jets wide receiver Plaxico Burress.
footballtalk.com.
March 14th, 2012 at 5:55 pm
209. Who knows how it’ll shake out roster wise but if we stood pat today and wentr 3-4 McClain could come on the rush I guess…if hes not suspended or incarcerated
March 14th, 2012 at 5:56 pm
219. Gr8! Thanks man! Good post!
March 14th, 2012 at 5:56 pm
FA Wish list:
CB: T Porter
OLB: Leroy Hill or Wesley Woodyard
DT: Bunkley
RT: E Winston
Trade TK to the Eagkes for CB DRC.
T Porter, DRC, DVD, Chekwa, Huff, and Branch are a solid secondary.
March 14th, 2012 at 5:57 pm
Raider O,
source or ’sauce’ talkin, which is it?
March 14th, 2012 at 6:02 pm
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/jaguars-sign-chad-henne-to-push-blaine-gabbert/
Looks like Tebow’s not going to Jacksonville. Does this mean Manning’s not going to Denver?
March 14th, 2012 at 6:02 pm
Lowdown_in_Beijing Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 5:57 pm
Raider O,
source or ’sauce’ talkin, which is it?
$$$$$$$$$$$$$
A source for what? My FA wish list?!
Put the pipe down.
March 14th, 2012 at 6:03 pm
Chris in NY Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 5:52 pm
Kelly > Houston. Not even close, IMO.
Bryant-Seymour-TK-Shaughnessy is a bludgeoning, fearsome foursome, but where’s the speed. Gotta apply quick pressure as well sometimes.
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Houston has shown he is far better equipped to man the middle in a 4-3 base. Kelly and Seymour are basically playing the same role, which is why some people want Kelly traded.
4-3 Shaugnessy,Seymour,Houston,Bryant
3-4 Seymour,Bunkley?,Houston with Bryant rotating for Houston/Sey
We cant afford to pay both Kelly & Seymour for what Allen suggested the new scheme will be
March 14th, 2012 at 6:04 pm
Nah, I meant @ 206.
Only pipe is the pipeline of scotch running through my liver…
March 14th, 2012 at 6:06 pm
Tjbwall,
Huston rotated inside during pre-season, don’t recall if he did during the course of the year…With some weight, he could be the next Jerry Ball.
Bet he and T. ivey see a lot of time inside during OTAs and PS.
March 14th, 2012 at 6:08 pm
Lowdown_in_Beijing Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 6:04 pm
Nah, I meant @ 206.
Only pipe is the pipeline of scotch running through my liver…
$$$$$$$$
He is now listed as a FA at walterfootball, but I can’t find anything else.
March 14th, 2012 at 6:12 pm
Adam Caplan @caplannfl
Robert Gallery’s agent, @RickSmith1956, said #Seahawks G Robert Gallery will be released.
March 14th, 2012 at 6:13 pm
Lowdown_in_Beijing Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 6:06 pm
Tjbwall,
Huston rotated inside during pre-season, don’t recall if he did during the course of the year…With some weight, he could be the next Jerry Ball.
Bet he and T. ivey see a lot of time inside during OTAs and PS.
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Yeah & when he did the run game went nowhere. Im guessing he had to stay @ RDe because of Henderson & who else was going to play De? Jarvis Moss? Not
I like Kelly, but we already locked up Seymour for a # of years & there is no reason to have that kind of money for a guy who basically plays the same position
March 14th, 2012 at 6:15 pm
hmmm. interesting thought. beisel and gallery with wiz at center? who knows?
March 14th, 2012 at 6:17 pm
brisiel*
March 14th, 2012 at 6:20 pm
I thought our offensive line looked a lot better with Wiz at center last season.
March 14th, 2012 at 6:20 pm
Gallery? Wouldn’t touch him, he’s done.
March 14th, 2012 at 6:21 pm
ya gallery’s an injury waiting to happen. was jussayin
March 14th, 2012 at 6:23 pm
Chris in NY Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 4:13 pm
Let’s get Bruce Campbell and Barksdale in the lineup this year. I’m telling you we’re missing out by not playing Campbell.
Barring a major signing, line should be
Veldheer-Wiz2-Satele-Barksdale-Campbell
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Don’t think Satele will be a starter this year. We need to resign FA Heyer for OLG. Move Wiz to center. Sign Beisel for ORG and put Barksdale at ORT. Put BCampbell that he either develops to a starting performance level this year by game 8 or he’s gone. Satele would be an OK signing for BU-C. We’ve also got some OL new names on the practice squad that may have merit. Guess we’ll find out at training camp.
March 14th, 2012 at 6:24 pm
Ni Hao, Beijing!
Ni zai zuo shenme?
March 14th, 2012 at 6:25 pm
Gallery was always a guard, not a tackle — might be worth the risk, but he is a potential injury waiting to happen! No different from Glass Schilens!
March 14th, 2012 at 6:25 pm
It was a hell of lot easier to figure out what the Raiders we’re doing when Al was in charge. I don’t have a clue with the new regime, but I still have faith.
March 14th, 2012 at 6:26 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 6:12 pm
Adam Caplan @caplannfl
Robert Gallery’s agent, @RickSmith1956, said #Seahawks G Robert Gallery will be released.
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Damn, that was quick.
March 14th, 2012 at 6:27 pm
Bill Williamson is reporting that the Raiders may be in play for free agent CB Ronald Bartell (St. Louis Rams). Says that “he’s on their list”.
March 14th, 2012 at 6:28 pm
Losing Kam is not a big loss
March 14th, 2012 at 6:30 pm
When addressing the D-Line let’s not forget that Seymour’s NATURAL position (where he performs best) is RDE in a 3-4 defensive configuration.
March 14th, 2012 at 6:32 pm
Wow, first Mike Brisiel and now Ron Bartel. Who says the Raiders aren’t making a splash.
In all seriousness though, I’m fine with not much change. The talent is here. Mainly just need better coaching on D and to solidify some spots on that side of the ball.
March 14th, 2012 at 6:32 pm
Kam? Did he ever PLAY for us (other than that one preseason game against the Bears)?!!
March 14th, 2012 at 6:32 pm
JB Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 6:30 pm
When addressing the D-Line let’s not forget that Seymour’s NATURAL position (where he performs best) is RDE in a 3-4 defensive configuration.
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Yes, like i said in the 3-4 a Seymour,Bunkley,Houston lineup would be nice to see with Bryant in rotation with Sey/Lamar & Ivey for Bunkley(i like the name)
March 14th, 2012 at 6:34 pm
edward teach Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 6:27 pm
Bill Williamson is reporting that the Raiders may be in play for free agent CB Ronald Bartell (St. Louis Rams). Says that “he’s on their list”.
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Ron Bartell fresh out of his neck brace? Mckinzie must be scouting the local hospitals
March 14th, 2012 at 6:36 pm
Bartell might be worth a look?
March 14th, 2012 at 6:36 pm
The Rams’ salary purge continues. Bartell was on the books for $6.2 million next season, a prohibitive number after a broken neck limited him to one game in 2011. He is still rehabbing, and isn’t guaranteed to be 100 percent for training camp. Bartell does plan to play in 2012, however, and has been informed he’s at no extra risk of injury going forward. A second-round pick in 2005, Bartell was the Rams’ longest-tenured defensive player. Old pal Steve Spagnuolo, now New Orleans’ defensive coordinator, might show interest if Bartell can pass physicals!
March 14th, 2012 at 6:37 pm
get this, Seahawks are releasing Gallery;
CSN’s Guti is tweeting about whether the Raiders should consider resigning him.
March 14th, 2012 at 6:38 pm
Apparently, the Raiders did not send anyone to view the workouts held by Cal players today for the draft. I guess if you don’t have any draft picks…
I wonder if Gallery’s release will affect the compensation drafts that the Raiders receive.
March 14th, 2012 at 6:38 pm
cant wait for kam wimbley to be released so we can sign some d-secondary and a couple linebackers..
we will have curry and slo-mo mcclain back but we still need a pass rushing backer and a good run stuffer back-up for mcclain.
Ron bartel is not the answer for us in the secondary.. reggie knows it, so its not gonna happen. i expect to see some no namers for bargain prices in that secondary next season, and dvd better show hes making strides cause reggie will cut him the moment he shows zero progress..
March 14th, 2012 at 6:39 pm
Chris in NY Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 6:32 pm
Wow, first Mike Brisiel and now Ron Bartel. Who says the Raiders aren’t making a splash.
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Makes sense. Two underpublicized guys that have been solid starters in the league.
Pollack likes Brisiel, or he wouldn’t be on the radar. Bartell was actually given a big deal to resign with the Rams in 2009, but broke a bone in his lower neck last year and finished the year on injured reserve. If he checks out he could be a bargain.
Not a lot of money to spend, so you gotta look for value. So far so good.
March 14th, 2012 at 6:39 pm
Gallery on a team without Al and without Cable … just might work!
March 14th, 2012 at 6:41 pm
bartel would probably ask for around 4 mil a year, possibly incentive laiden but still no bargain..
March 14th, 2012 at 6:44 pm
So when does Reggie drop the hammer on Wimbley? That drama is getting old.
March 14th, 2012 at 6:45 pm
Oakland linebacker Kamerion Wimbley has yet to hear from the Raiders. More than $17 million in salary and bonuses will kick in by the weekend if the Raiders don’t cut or restructure the deal. Odds are Wimbley will be cut, because there has been no communication. Wimbley is open to doing a new deal, but is not taking a pay cut.
Maybe the Raiders are resigned to keeping the strong pass-rusher, since they won’t get better by cutting him. Again, the odds are Wimbley will be cut, but Oakland’s silence makes one wonder what its plans are.
The agent for former Oakland guard Robert Gallery said the Seahawks will cut him. San Diego could be a possible destination if the Chargers want a veteran left guard and he conceivably could go back to Oakland if the Raiders want to move Stefen Wisniewski to center. Both teams could do a lot worse.
this just in from bill williamson
March 14th, 2012 at 6:45 pm
Gallery was due a $5 million base salary!!
Damn…sign him for the vet minimum!!
March 14th, 2012 at 6:46 pm
i take it kam will be cut by friday..
March 14th, 2012 at 6:49 pm
KC SIGHNS PEYTON HILLIS.MAY HELP THEM..
March 14th, 2012 at 6:57 pm
Man, Howard now says he will opt out. He better be careful or Kenton and tiger may have company at the top of the mOst hated player list.
March 14th, 2012 at 6:57 pm
Chargers in hot pursuit of free agent Eddie Royal!!
And the Raiders with their thumb up their choppers!!
March 14th, 2012 at 7:00 pm
Gallery might come back in loyalty! He’s missed 18 games last three seasons, but hardly any before that. Not fair to call him “glass” when he’s still averaged 13 games a season so far.
The guy was a road grader at times in the ZBS!
March 14th, 2012 at 7:04 pm
Jared Johnson contract should be a good one to use to get Wimbley restructured.
March 14th, 2012 at 7:04 pm
Richard Marshall is gone to Mia 3 yr 16m
Woulda been a good deal for Oak
March 14th, 2012 at 7:04 pm
Lebron…not Kenton. Fking auto correct
March 14th, 2012 at 7:08 pm
Marshall was a LA guy too
March 14th, 2012 at 7:14 pm
raidertbone Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 6:36 pm
Bartell might be worth a look?
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Bartell is a big corner and was the best player in their secondary the last few years. Don’t know if he can pass a phyical tho.
March 14th, 2012 at 7:15 pm
Raider Nation-Station
BREAKING NEWS: Adam Schefter: Redskins penalized draft picks for circumventing cap on latest free agents. Could void RGIII trade.
March 14th, 2012 at 7:16 pm
I’d rather gamble on Gallery than on Wimbley!
March 14th, 2012 at 7:17 pm
“Could void the RG III trade”
Bwah ha ha!!! Shanahan!!!
Bwah ha ha!
March 14th, 2012 at 7:17 pm
Do we hear the sounds of “Rocky Top” emanating from Memphis? Peyton Manning watch continues …
March 14th, 2012 at 7:18 pm
Gallery’s got giraffe ankles. He’s back up now.
March 14th, 2012 at 7:18 pm
if bartell could recover fully i wouldn’t mind that at all for the right price. amidst all the free agency talk let’s not forget about trades. teams will be shedding more cap weight in the coming days too so a lot of potential for additions.
March 14th, 2012 at 7:19 pm
r8eray Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 6:57 pm
Chargers in hot pursuit of free agent Eddie Royal!!
And the Raiders with their thumb up their choppers!!
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So are the Redskins. If the Redskins are going for a guy you KNOW he sucks ass.
March 14th, 2012 at 7:19 pm
272. Aww fake post I think! Darn it!!!
March 14th, 2012 at 7:19 pm
raidertbone Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 7:17 pm
Do we hear the sounds of “Rocky Top” emanating from Memphis? Peyton Manning watch continues …
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Titans play in Nashville, but we get your point.
March 14th, 2012 at 7:19 pm
Raider Weapon X http://www.raidernationstation.com/raider_nation_station Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 7:15 pm
Raider Nation-Station
BREAKING NEWS: Adam Schefter: Redskins penalized draft picks for circumventing cap on latest free agents. Could void RGIII trade.
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Damn, that would be a shot to the nuts. Talk about screwing up their master plan. Better them than us. The Browns are now going to have to rethink a RGIII trade package again.
March 14th, 2012 at 7:20 pm
Does Reggie McKenzie trust a bunch of defenders that couldn’t make a single play down the stretch…couldn’t stop the run for a decade…made Tebow look like a beast….
You can get the same damn results and save the money.
Fixing this defense with a real high power player or two will require some real cap space. It will take a year to get out from under these horrible contracts on defense
That means freeing up cap space from guys that just didn’t get it done…but have loads of so-called potential.
Clean house Reggie
March 14th, 2012 at 7:21 pm
276. lol!
March 14th, 2012 at 7:22 pm
279. Imposter posting as Adam Schefter. No RG III void
March 14th, 2012 at 7:24 pm
Please know gallery were are moving forward not backward!!
March 14th, 2012 at 7:28 pm
Reggie is pushing out the jive and not able to bring in the love yet.
This season will be run what you brung.
March 14th, 2012 at 7:37 pm
278.Seymour Bush Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 7:19 pm
raidertbone Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 7:17 pm
Do we hear the sounds of “Rocky Top” emanating from Memphis? Peyton Manning watch continues …
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Titans play in Nashville, but we get your point.
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Yes, but Peyton’s wife (I believe) is from Memphis …
March 14th, 2012 at 7:37 pm
Welp guess no marshall either he signed with the phins
March 14th, 2012 at 7:38 pm
Fixing this defense with a real high power player or two will require some real cap space. It will take a year to get out from under these horrible contracts on defense
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Exactly. It is going to be the Undrafted Free Agent Fest at Oakland Raider HQ this offseason. That’s the bad news. The good news: James Harrison, Tony Romo, Jeff Saturday, Arian Foster, Wes Welker, Marcel Reece and Antonio Gates were all brought into the league that way. Can’t be all bad going that way.
March 14th, 2012 at 7:39 pm
So are the Redskins. If the Redskins are going for a guy you KNOW he sucks ass.
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If the Redskins are going after someone, that someone will be overpaid and is, most likely, washed up! If I’m RGIII, I’m not likin’ that legacy of futility!
March 14th, 2012 at 7:40 pm
It’ll take a couple of years to get out from under the weight of all the old Al contracts — give Reggie some time …
March 14th, 2012 at 7:41 pm
Clean house Reggie
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We got a few guys on defense: Seymour, Kelly, Shaughnessy, Desmond Bryant, Tyvon, Curry, Mike Huff. Right there are some pretty good players. We just need more good players.
March 14th, 2012 at 7:48 pm
Reggie once kicked a horse in the chin. Its decendants are known today as Giraffes.
March 14th, 2012 at 7:49 pm
No need to clean house and doesn’t look like we’re going that way. Every team has turnover. Shedding some older or injured guys like Henderson, Carlisle, Eugene is not clearing house. So far the move on Routt is the only eyebrow raiser.
If anything Reggie is largely holding pat with the team Al and Hue set up. Palmer, Seymour, Branch, Huff, Curry, DMac, TK, all stiaying. Reece and Bryant tendered. As hard as I was on Reggie for firing Hue, I’m fine with his handling of the roster to this point.
Talent is here– on both sides of the ball.
March 14th, 2012 at 7:51 pm
25 pts 18 boards, Dakota!
March 14th, 2012 at 7:58 pm
Chris in NY,
I don’t think cutting Routt was an eyebrow raiser. The guy committed over 10 per cent of the teams’ total penalties in 2011 all by himself, and gave up way too many touchdowns and big catches than a #1 corner could possibly be expected to, especially when you consider who was playing the other corner. If he was truly a #1 teams would have targeted the other guy more often; as it was, they knew they could attack him directly and their odds of getting a PI or the actual catch was pretty good.
Easy decision, in my view, and a smart one.
March 14th, 2012 at 7:59 pm
I know I’ll get slammed for this, but I think we should sign Shockey to a 1 year, $1 million deal. The reason is this: we don’t have many emotional leaders on this team. I think Shockey could be that guy who stirs the drink. Gets other guys to play with a swagger and passion that’s sometimes missing from this team. Plus the guy can still block, run and catch. Plus it would just feel like an old, classic Al Davis style reclamation move. Think Alzado, Romo, etc. And that would make me feel better about the Raiders and this whole transition.
March 14th, 2012 at 8:01 pm
^ I’m cool with that as long as he doesnt become a cancer!!!!!
March 14th, 2012 at 8:01 pm
I wouldn’t mind bringing Gallery back IF it’s for the veteran minimum with incentives based on how many games he starts (to protect us against injuries). Sign Biesel (sp?) for RG. Heyer can back up anyplace but Center. The winner of Barksdale/Campbell gets RT. One more veteran backup for G/C (maybe even Satele if he can’t sign elsewhere) and we’re set on the OL.
March 14th, 2012 at 8:05 pm
A.K.A……The G-Shock Factor!
All in favor…
March 14th, 2012 at 8:14 pm
Bizzy day and not at the same time!
Have a good night Nation!~
March 14th, 2012 at 8:15 pm
Desmond Bryant receives a 2nd round tender….means he’s pretty good and got some good upside.
Houston is 2nd round pick who is a real DT who has played well and has good upside.
So why are we paying TK $8MM to steal reps from the above and still have a rotten to the core run defense.
As for Wimbley….can’t be an every down DE cause he’s too light, can’t cover….and doesn’t get many sacks. Is he worth $6MM let alone $11M…..definitely not worth the $18M if he’s around beyond the weekend.
Can his production be replaced? What about taking some of the $4M saved from cutting Wimbley and signing some serviceable replacement.
Seymour has such a gigantic contract that cutting him was impossible….but does he ever dominate.
I love watching Raider football like the next guy…..but I don’t like watching the losing and the sheer amount of excuses for a loser group on defense.
That defense is junk.
Keep it movin Reggie
March 14th, 2012 at 8:18 pm
This is a repost but worth a look:
http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/22825103/vp/46709017#46709017
March 14th, 2012 at 8:29 pm
The only area of the team that has been “gutted” is the the secondary.
Boyd, Gio, Routt, CJ37 = no longer on the team.
Other than that, we’ve gotten rid of older vets like Eugene, Henderson, and Carlisle.
The much hated Tommy Kelly isn’t going anywhere. He’s been doing exactly what’s been asked of him the past few years. Davis’ defense called for penetrating DTs not the occupying type, right?
Only way I see Kelly traded is if we go 3-4.
March 14th, 2012 at 8:29 pm
Reggie is playing it smart being cautious about bringing in high priced FA’s for which the law of diminishing proportions applies: that law demonstrates that as soon a football player gains a huge money contract his performance declines proportionately to the amount of the contract. Time and again this happens with the high number of players falling victim to this rule. To identify same players would be an endless task and is beyond the scope of this post.
However, one example is AL’s demented buffoonery at awarding huge and bloated contracts to players whose performance suddenly and rapidly declined, i.e. Routt.
Another example is last season’s Eagles who paid huge for FA’s and were almost entirely non-competitive. This includes big money for the so-called “shut down” corner Nnamdi, who only had 3 INT’s, which most good linebackers gain in a single season.
All in all, IMO Reggie should go slow and wait until the big rush is over, and mine the forgotten and overlooked gems. That’s where real value is.
March 14th, 2012 at 8:30 pm
Cut Wimbley
Sign CB T Porter, OLB Hill/ Woodyard, DT Bunkley, and RT Winston
Trade TK to the eagles for CB DRC.
Draft a DE, LB, and depth.
DE: Bryant
DT: Bunkley/ Houston
DT: Seymour/ Houston
DE: Matt S, Brodine
SLB: Curry
MLB: McClain
WLB: Hill or Woodyard
CB: DRC, DVD
CB: T Porter, Chekwa
FS: Huff
SS: Branch, MM
March 14th, 2012 at 8:32 pm
I like TK too, but we don’t need him. We have Bryant, Houston, and Seymour.
March 14th, 2012 at 8:35 pm
Raider O Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 8:32 pm
I like TK too, but we don’t need him. We have Bryant, Houston, and Seymour.
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Good post
March 14th, 2012 at 8:37 pm
So its all the coaching staff?
The penalties, personal fouls, gap discipline, missed tackles……
These guys should have their time run out. 8 years of the some of the worst defense in NFL history…and the players are not that much of a problem?
and stop with the Texans examples….they got very good YOUNG players flying around all over that defense….YOUNG guys that actually bring some production to the field and not just a bunch of potential and “time in the tub”
March 14th, 2012 at 8:50 pm
I agree with you S&B. TK is a good player, had more sacks than Wimbley last year, but we don’t need another pass rushing DT since we have Seymour, Houston, and Bryant. Spending that money on TK can be used to upgrade and improve our secondary, and we can use it to add a DE. The only pass rushing DE on the roster is Matt S.
March 14th, 2012 at 8:56 pm
Only way I see Kelly traded is if we go 3-4.
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Yup.
March 14th, 2012 at 8:56 pm
We cut Matt” The Great” Giordano???? WTF!!!!!!!
March 14th, 2012 at 8:56 pm
Raider O,
I am hoping that’s the thinking of the GM and maybe he’s trying to trade away TK.
I am not a big fan of his because he has a tendancy to disappear and he’s part of the run d problem.
Go young. $6M for a UT that may only do marginally better than the young guys is not smart.
Take that money and the $4M from Wimbley and find a linebacker and a serviceable NT. Corner as well.
March 14th, 2012 at 8:56 pm
305.Raider O Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 8:32 pm
I like TK too, but we don’t need him. We have Bryant, Houston, and Seymour.
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It remains to be seen what positions these guys end up playing. I thought Bryants best work came at LDE. With Henderson being released, Houston could be in a rotation with Seymour and Kelly. Seymours snaps will most likely be cut back.
March 14th, 2012 at 8:58 pm
The penalties, personal fouls, gap discipline, missed tackles……
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I don’t think any of this applies to Kelly or Wimbley.
Well maybe your occasional false start from Kelly.
March 14th, 2012 at 8:58 pm
Raider O Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 8:50 pm
I agree with you S&B. TK is a good player, had more sacks than Wimbley last year, but we don’t nLeed another pass rushing DT since we have Seymour, Houston, and Bryant. Spending that money on TK can be used to upgrade and improve our secondary, and we can use it to add a DE. The only pass rushing DE on the roster is Matt S.
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If Raiders went to a 3-4 like I imagine they are a Kelly trade would be on the top of my list.
Does Lance Briggs come to mind? just throwin it out there
March 14th, 2012 at 9:00 pm
I like Bryant a lot, and I think he is a better pass rusher than Houston, so I think he should be our base end/ LDE. I also think Curry is a 2 down SLB. He is strong, athletic, great against the run, but he is a liability in coverage.
LDE: Bryant
DT: Houston
DT: Seymour
DE: Houston
SLB: Curry
MLB: McClain
I think Leroy Hill is the best WLB in FA, but Allen is more familiar with Woodyard. I think we will sign one of them, or draft Wagner or Spence.
March 14th, 2012 at 9:01 pm
Take that money and the $4M from Wimbley and find a linebacker and a serviceable NT. Corner as well.
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What type of NT, OLB, and CB combo are you going to get for a combined 10 million?
March 14th, 2012 at 9:02 pm
Well as nice as it would have been if we had drafted Megatron, I wouldn’t welcome that new contract to keep him.
March 14th, 2012 at 9:03 pm
Has Houston shown that he is a better DT than Kelly?
And why is it ok to have the penetrating Houston play DT but you’re down on Kelly because he penetrates?
March 14th, 2012 at 9:05 pm
I like to trade TK to the Eagles for CB Dominque R Cromartie. They have Nnamdi & Samuel too. They can afford to trade a CB, and improve their DL. You need to have good pass rushers in the AFC west. Eli, Romo, Vick, RG3.
March 14th, 2012 at 9:06 pm
What type of NT, OLB, and CB combo are you going to get for a combined 10 million?
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
T Porter
Leroy Hill
Franklin
Or
T Porter
Woodyard
Bunkley
March 14th, 2012 at 9:07 pm
It remains to be seen what positions these guys end up playing. I thought Bryants best work came at LDE. With Henderson being released, Houston could be in a rotation with Seymour and Kelly. Seymours snaps will most likely be cut back.
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I don’t think you gamble with depth on the d-line. Most teams gamble with crappy secondary players… as someone else pointed out.
Kelly stays. Everyone has to just adjust to it. You hate him because of his previous contract… we get that.
March 14th, 2012 at 9:09 pm
Who hates TK? It’s a business decision!
March 14th, 2012 at 9:10 pm
Hill Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 9:01 pm
Take that money and the $4M from Wimbley and find a linebacker and a serviceable NT. Corner as well.
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What type of NT, OLB, and CB combo are you going to get for a combined 10 million?
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with Wimbley gone thats actually 14m
hopefully Branch gtes a long term deal thatd free up another couple million up to 5-6m
March 14th, 2012 at 9:10 pm
Bunkley or Franklin?
The what do you do with Seymour?
March 14th, 2012 at 9:11 pm
It must be all those players we have added….
March 14th, 2012 at 9:11 pm
Jhill,
I was never a fan of this defense from start. After watching those seemingly impossible collapses in repeated games…I am done with them.
I don’t want to see new coaching get them right. Just move them along…get a trade if you can and just whiteboard that defense.
I know MANY on here don’t agree with me on this..but I am done hoping these guys stop the mistakes.
Even with Marshall they weren’t that good and got burnt when it mattered.
Some say to just do some remodeling….I say gut the building to the frame and rebuild.
As for what type of players….its garbage time for replacements this year….but for $10MM? I think they can do some damage for $10M…That would be the freed up money for THIS year….can also do the bonus game etc…..and guraranteed money if they can find a really good player.
Its all upside from my perspective. Next year will be the year to find an impact player or two….this year is just about getting by
March 14th, 2012 at 9:11 pm
Not 14 million this year since the 6 million gets paid anyway, right?
March 14th, 2012 at 9:12 pm
Raider O Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 9:09 pm
Who hates TK? It’s a business decision!
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Full disclosure….I am not a TK fan for the record.
But to your point, its a business decision for a team with precious little cap room
March 14th, 2012 at 9:12 pm
Every team is getting better and Reggie has made us worse….unless you think we actually have guys who can cover….
March 14th, 2012 at 9:13 pm
Raider O Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 9:09 pm
Who hates TK? It’s a business decision!
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Amen
March 14th, 2012 at 9:14 pm
J,
LDE: Bryant
DT: Bunkey/ Houston
DT: Seymour/ Houston
RDE: Matt S.
3 player rotation at DT. It should be 4 after we add another a cheap young player for Depth.
March 14th, 2012 at 9:16 pm
You should trust the professionals, SnB.
They pretty much came in, took a look at the roster, A LOT of film, and decided the secondary needed upgrading.
Pretty sure you’ll see some LBs added before it’s all said and done, as well as some speed from the outside.
The team was not 2-14 bruh.
March 14th, 2012 at 9:16 pm
Raider O Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 9:14 pm
J,
LDE: Bryant
DT: Bunkey/ Houston
DT: Seymour/ Houston
RDE: Matt S.
3 player rotation at DT. It should be 4 after we add another a cheap young player for Depth.
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Yup….another good plan…and Bryant can also move inside. Might try and find a wide body for the NT position too. Plenty of depth
March 14th, 2012 at 9:18 pm
J Hill Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 9:11 pm
Not 14 million this year since the 6 million gets paid anyway, right?
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Raiders have about 10m cap right now.That is counting Wimbley’s 11m against the cap. If Kam was released any day before saturday the Raiders would pay 6.5m to him and receive 4.5m in cap room
14.5m cap they would have
March 14th, 2012 at 9:19 pm
That D line would be great against the run but the QB would have all day to throw.
March 14th, 2012 at 9:19 pm
Jhill,
The defense was 1-64 with that gawdawful, disgraceful, pathetic and playoff killing run in the 2nd half.
Either lit up for 60 minutes or they went SuperNova late in the 4th Quarters.
That was the worst defense in the league last year….not one m’fer could make a play, a sack, a pressure….nothing.
Get’em out of here and build a culture of discipline and accoutibility from scratch
March 14th, 2012 at 9:20 pm
Exactly S&B. That’s what I was thinking. Add a young NT in the draft. I dont think Travis Ivey will make the final roster.
March 14th, 2012 at 9:23 pm
Anyone hear anything about shaughnessy. Is he 100% healthy? I think we realy missed out on him last year.
March 14th, 2012 at 9:25 pm
I agree we have some solid depth at DT, but I think we need to see what type of base defense we are going to run before we talk about getting rid of certain guys.
Kelly is better than Houston as a so called 3 tech.
I’m on record for switching to the 3-4 with Bryant and Seymour as DEs. Then I’d have no problem trading Kelly. But if we stay with the 4-3, we need to keep him.
March 14th, 2012 at 9:26 pm
J,
I think we will draft a DE, but you are right about the DL. It will not be that effective against the run. As S&B suggested, a good option with that DL is to move Bryant inside in passing situations, and have another player at LDE position. I hope Brodine can be that guy. He was tendered for a reason. I think the reason is lack of depth at that position, but it’s not enough to tender a player. Brodine must have potential.
March 14th, 2012 at 9:27 pm
The defense was 1-64
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What does that mean?
March 14th, 2012 at 9:27 pm
DT: Bunkey/ Houston
DT: Seymour/ Houston
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Ok, who the hell is Bunkey? And what has Houston done that gives you any confidence in anything??
And if Seymour gets injured we have Bunkey? and Houston in the middle??? Thats the worst middle in the NFL folks.
March 14th, 2012 at 9:28 pm
J Hill Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 9:25 pm
I’m on record for switching to the 3-4 with Bryant and Seymour as DEs. Then I’d have no problem trading Kelly. But if we stay with the 4-3, we need to keep him.
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I say have Lamar & Seymour as DEs with Bryant as rotational
other than that i totally agree..
I think we are all on the same page its just some of us are talking about a 4-3 base and the rest of us a 3-4 base
March 14th, 2012 at 9:30 pm
Brisiel? Who?
Is this the magic of a RegMac who was going to bring in excitement as a bona fide GM? A winning attitude?
Is this it?
Has anyone noticed most other teams moving on some major studs?
Other than some obvious cuts, Brisiel? some dude with a broken leg?
March 14th, 2012 at 9:32 pm
That was the worst defense in the league last year….not one m’fer could make a play, a sack, a pressure….nothing.
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You’re not being truthful.
Detroit game Curry and Kelly made a play that scored.
CLEARLY the issues were the lack of quality depth in the seconday. Megatron is going to make Jerome Boyd and Gio look silly more often than not.
Phillip Rivers with Gaither at LT is going to make Boyd, Gio, Mike Mitchell, Lito look like the 3rd string players they are.
Well see what happens to our defense when we get the upgrade in the secondary.
March 14th, 2012 at 9:32 pm
J Hill Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 9:27 pm
The defense was 1-64
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What does that mean?
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The defense was really, really, really bad!
I couldn’t find the infinity symbol so I used 64
March 14th, 2012 at 9:33 pm
Gdog Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 9:27 pm
DT: Bunkey/ Houston
DT: Seymour/ Houston
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Ok, who the hell is Bunkey? And what has Houston done that gives you any confidence in anything??
And if Seymour gets injured we have Bunkey? and Houston in the middle??? Thats the worst middle in the NFL folks.
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so many questions watch some football playa
March 14th, 2012 at 9:36 pm
What a boring FA somfarvfor us. I’m worried about 9ers bringing back all 11 starters on defense while we’re still in our slumber sleep. I’m glad NoMoss is there though to destroy their locker room. But Harbaugh will probably bounce his lazy ars before that happens.
.Interesting That Green Bay hasn’t made a move either. Ted Thompson and Reggie are in synch!
I want a legit MLB on this team please!!!!
March 14th, 2012 at 9:37 pm
Jhill,
The run defense let Tim Tebow and the Broncos run them out of the house….let Green Bay’s running back bust’em up, got pummelled by the Dolphins, let the Bears Caleb Haney almost come back and then had epic meltdowns against Detroit and San Diego.
The secondary was garbage because another overrated player was thought to be a stud.
I didn’t see anything from that defense (line, backers, secondary) that did anything to suggest there is a player hat they must keep.
The penalties were embarrassing
March 14th, 2012 at 9:37 pm
If the great football man Al Davis was still with us, Bush would NOT be walkin. Coach Davis knows the value of havin a legit 1 – 2 punch in the backfield. Havin DMac and Bush would be fcking HUGE. Now, we’ll be 1 dimensional and very predictable. Coach would have nothin to do with this. I’m fcking pissed.
March 14th, 2012 at 9:37 pm
we have Bunkey? and Houston in the middle??? Thats the worst middle in the NFL folks.
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Bunkey on one end and Stinky on the other end.
If we get Fartface and Gimpy back we should be fine.
But that’s only if we get Barfer to agree to a re-structure.
March 14th, 2012 at 9:38 pm
I would think Brunkley is going to want to start somewhere. I don’t know that Houston is headed to the bench.
March 14th, 2012 at 9:38 pm
so many questions watch some football playa
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Guessing your football knowledge started with Bo Jackson.
March 14th, 2012 at 9:39 pm
The run defense let Tim Tebow and the Broncos run them out of the house….
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Blackstock and Moss won’t be back.
March 14th, 2012 at 9:39 pm
Ok, a herd of teenagers again… carry on… I’m out.
March 14th, 2012 at 9:41 pm
I didn’t see anything from that defense (line, backers, secondary) that did anything to suggest there is a player hat they must keep.
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Well the new coaches decided to keep quite a few players from that D.
Huff
Branch
Seymour
Curry
McClain
Bryant
All brought back.
March 14th, 2012 at 9:45 pm
Lassiter is right
March 14th, 2012 at 9:47 pm
It is a fallacy that we couldn’t get sacks last year.
We had 39 of them, which is fourth in the AFC and more than the Jets, Steelers and Chiefs.
I understand your frustration with the defense, SnB, but believe it or not getting to the quarterback wasn’t one of them.
Probably why most of the cuts came from the secondary
March 14th, 2012 at 9:47 pm
336.SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 9:19 pm
Jhill,
The defense was 1-64 with that gawdawful, disgraceful, pathetic and playoff killing run in the 2nd half.
Either lit up for 60 minutes or they went SuperNova late in the 4th Quarters.
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We’re seeing alot of that horrible defense going away now which is nice, but this Rolando McClain character???
I hate being stuck with this guy.
March 14th, 2012 at 9:50 pm
Carlton Lassider Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 9:37 pm
If the great football man Al Davis was still with us, Bush would NOT be walkin. Coach Davis knows the value of havin a legit 1 – 2 punch in the backfield. Havin DMac and Bush would be fcking HUGE. Now, we’ll be 1 dimensional and very predictable. Coach would have nothin to do with this. I’m fcking pissed.
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Relax Carleton. RB’s aren’t that hard to find. Bush wasn’t all that great so we didn’t lose all that much. We’ve got Tiawan Jones, Rashawn Jackson & Lonaye Miller, all RB’s under contract plus there still some known commodities like Mike Tolbert FA-SD out there. Right now RB’s are the least of our worries. Let’s ocus on NT, OLB, CB & BU-QB before we get exercised about the BU-RB.
March 14th, 2012 at 9:52 pm
I couldn’t find the infinity symbol so I used 64
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ROFLMAO….
March 14th, 2012 at 9:53 pm
Jhill,
Keeping Bryant and Branch were good moves….Curry is good against the run….
But the rest, Seymour had such a bloated contract that they had to keep him.
Huff? They restructured his deal…not sure if he’s still getting Ed Reed money.
McClain? Can’t give up on a 1st round pick that early.
I believe the Raiders are keeping a lot of the roster because of the cap situation….a lot of these guys will be rolled outta here next year when the salary cap and draft picks will allow the team to replace the light weight.
March 14th, 2012 at 9:54 pm
edward teach Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 9:47 pm
It is a fallacy that we couldn’t get sacks last year.
We had 39 of them, which is fourth in the AFC and more than the Jets, Steelers and Chiefs.
I understand your frustration with the defense, SnB, but believe it or not getting to the quarterback wasn’t one of them.
Probably why most of the cuts came from the second
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Where was that pressure when we REALLY needed it? It was non existent.
Detroit’s 98 yd. drive they rushed 4 and were practically pushed backwards. And SD? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!!! NO PRESSURE AT ALL.
As an example, i think they got to Rodgers 4 times…in a 46-16 loss.
March 14th, 2012 at 9:54 pm
Not to be disrespectful to a great man, but how many championships did Al win in the past, say 29 years Mr Lassiter?!? No he was not right, more and more frequently, and we could still give MBush a contract and keep that 1-2 punch if the value prop was there. Guys like Bush aren’t THAT hard to find, brah…
March 14th, 2012 at 9:55 pm
The run defense let Tim Tebow and the Broncos run them out of the house
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Not only that, the Raids actually started tebow mania.
They beat the Raids then go on a run.
We close out that game and 1 we stop this tebow non sense and we make the playoffs.
March 14th, 2012 at 9:56 pm
McClain? Can’t give up on a 1st round pick that early.
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I have.
March 14th, 2012 at 9:58 pm
Where was that pressure when we REALLY needed it? It was non existent.
Detroit’s 98 yd. drive they rushed 4 and were practically pushed backwards. And SD? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!!! NO PRESSURE AT ALL.
As an example, i think they got to Rodgers 4 times…in a 46-16 loss.
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MIght depend on what they were told to do at the time. We weren’t playing prevent when we got Aaron Rodgers 4 times.
March 14th, 2012 at 9:58 pm
Wonder how Tebow would do as a dedicated RB. I suspect he’d do pretty well especially if he were the #2RB. Any takers?
You have to admit, it would be an interesting experiment.
March 14th, 2012 at 9:59 pm
As an example, i think they got to Rodgers 4 times…in a 46-16 loss.
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That game has to resonate with RM on how bad the Whole D really was. thst includes ALL the coaches, and ball boys.
March 14th, 2012 at 9:59 pm
Thec,
The playoffs were being handed to the Raiders and the defense threw away massive leads, gave up 30+ pts, iconic 90+ yard drives…and still finished bottom of the league in run defense and total defense.
I hear what Jhill and others are saying….I just dong’ think anything from this defense is any good with the exception of a couple of young guys.
Getting beat that bad with all those “money” players was a disgrace.
Only 1 real game that had a dominant performance…and that was against a 3rd string LT.
Clean house on defense….set the tone.
March 14th, 2012 at 9:59 pm
Want to see tebow play eithe OLb positions…
March 14th, 2012 at 10:01 pm
iconic 90+ yard drives
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ROFLMAO….I have never heard of such a thing…Epic fail on the D’s part…Iconic Fail…
March 14th, 2012 at 10:01 pm
McClain lost me after the “Stafford Whiff”.
March 14th, 2012 at 10:02 pm
I want to see Teblow working the Shriners FULL TIME. shaking kids hands, posing for pics, doin God’s work. No more of this option junk…
March 14th, 2012 at 10:03 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 9:56 pm
McClain? Can’t give up on a 1st round pick that early.
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I have.
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Romac is an ILB for a 3-4 defense. Why are people so upset that he’s not very good as a “Mike” MLB. It’s a totally different position with a different set of required skills. If for no other reason, we need to go 3-4 with Curry & Romac as the ILB’s and get two new OLB’s.
This just in: Romac will NEVER be a Mike MLB. It’s not in his genes.
March 14th, 2012 at 10:04 pm
SnB, you know I agree with you 100%. I would run anything that has to do with, including the D side of the practice field.
We are going to be hamstrung with UDFA’s this season becuase we spent several picks on QB’s and the like. No worries though, i beleive RM will incover some gems, that we can be proud of.
CAMP UDFA
March 14th, 2012 at 10:05 pm
JB, we specialize in getting/being upset. We’re RAIDER fans, wtf do you expect?!?!
March 14th, 2012 at 10:05 pm
JLofty
Carry on LOL
March 14th, 2012 at 10:05 pm
Incover, that some new bad@$$ scouting technique?
March 14th, 2012 at 10:06 pm
This just in: Romac will NEVER be a Mike MLB. It’s not in his genes.
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Damn, its as if I typed this myself…You either have it or you don’t. the guy gets a training camp and pre season. RM better have a back up plan for this guy.
March 14th, 2012 at 10:06 pm
369.Thec Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 9:59 pm
As an example, i think they got to Rodgers 4 times…in a 46-16 loss.
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That game has to resonate with RM on how bad the Whole D really was. thst includes ALL the coaches, and ball boys.
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That game probably bordered on making Reggie almost embarrassed to take this gig.
Everybody on his staff at GB saw it too.
That first half was an embarrassment to all professionals who have played the game; past and present.
I think the GB fans were even insulted.
Quite possibly Hue Jacksons worst moment as not only a football coach but as a human being.
March 14th, 2012 at 10:06 pm
Getting beat that bad with all those “money” players was a disgrace.
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Can’t argue with that statement.
March 14th, 2012 at 10:07 pm
Good night peoples. Tomorrow, like today, will be a GREAT day to be a RAIDER fan. And if not, at least the single greatest spectacle in sports will commence. No,. not the Stanley Cup playoffs silly, think Madness….
March 14th, 2012 at 10:08 pm
JLofty Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 10:05 pm
Incover, that some new bad@$$ scouting technique?
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hahahahaha….lol….
RM is going to incover the best money can’t buy…
With that i am going to bow out…
1 NATION
March 14th, 2012 at 10:09 pm
The only reason I continued to watch that GB game was that I did not want my team to suffer what I thought might turn out to be the worst loss in NFL history.
March 14th, 2012 at 10:15 pm
Getting beat that bad with all those “money” players was a disgrace.
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What $ players got beat?
Gio, Boyd, and Sheppard were not $ players.
Don’t worry, those guys will be upgraded next year.
March 14th, 2012 at 10:17 pm
Here’s a new concept that Oakland may start using:
Using players in their proper positions of play.
Granted many players are flexible enough to play multiple positions. But undoubtedly, they will excel at a given position. An example is Romac ILB 3-4 defense; Seymour RDE 3-4 defense; Wiz 2.0 Center, Houston DT 4-3 defense; Bryant DE 4-3 defense; etc. The point being is that we will get more from our players if we play them in their best possible position.
Bresnahan is gone so at least we don’t have that albatross hanging over our head. He alone was responsible for much of our poor defensive play last year. TK did what he was told to do so don’t step on his sack because he was following orders.
March 14th, 2012 at 10:19 pm
Jhill,
The secondary got beat, but those QBs didn’t look flustered either…still couldn’t stop the run despite all the focus and then the dumb@@@ penalties.
In my uninformed opinion, this year is about DMAC staying out of the tub and Carson Palmer playing like an elite and not just good QB.
That’s beginning, middle and end.
The defense? Junk…no clutch, no sense of urgency, no discipline, no fundamentals…and just a bunch of excuses.
5 guys making money and no one could go beyond average.
Make a play….dammm
March 14th, 2012 at 10:20 pm
Players play. Al Davis passed after week 5….the coaches had a lot of time to supposedly do it their way. Nothing happened.
I think Al Davis takes way too much blame….thoe players let him down!
March 14th, 2012 at 10:24 pm
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What $ players got beat?
Gio, Boyd, and Sheppard were not $ players.
Don’t worry, those guys will be upgraded next year
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But those guys would’ve been helped out a bit if Seymour, Kelly, Wimbley, Houston…whomever would’ve not allowed the
March 14th, 2012 at 10:25 pm
..opposing QB to sit back there and watch the Star Wars Triolgy before decided to lob a cupcake to the next wide open receiver.
March 14th, 2012 at 10:28 pm
It literally looked like Seymour and Co. were standing up and playing patty cake with the o linemen.
March 14th, 2012 at 10:33 pm
Even down in his OWN endzone, Phillip Rivers could’ve taken a nap, then got up and fixed a sandwich, then sit down and watch Dances With Wolves, lazely risen to his feet, and thrown to a wide open receiver…with Lito Sheppard jumping up as if he’s trying to crack a pinata.
March 14th, 2012 at 10:33 pm
SnB Offense Defense Specialteams Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 10:20 pm
Players play. Al Davis passed after week 5….the coaches had a lot of time to supposedly do it their way. Nothing happened.
I think Al Davis takes way too much blame….thoe players let him down!
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Al Davis’ roster, Al Davis’ payroll. You don’t change that in the 2nd half of a season. Ask Reggie Mckenzie.
March 14th, 2012 at 11:05 pm
Seymour and Crew needed to be cut this off season. However, we couldn’t do that because we have to valid replacements, couldn’t afford valid replacements due to lack of money and the cap.
I suppose we’ll limp by this year, and wait till AL’s folly (our current contract mess) clears up several years up the road.
IMO, Allen, being defensive minded, will impose his will and scheme and the defense will be better at shutting down the run, and defending the pass.
March 14th, 2012 at 11:06 pm
All I can say is thank small miracles for AD’s passing.
March 14th, 2012 at 11:12 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 10:33 pm
SnB Offense Defense Specialteams Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 10:20 pm
Players play. Al Davis passed after week 5….the coaches had a lot of time to supposedly do it their way. Nothing happened.
I think Al Davis takes way too much blame….thoe players let him down!
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Al Davis’ roster, Al Davis’ payroll. You don’t change that in the 2nd half of a season. Ask Reggie Mckenzie.
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Except we did.
Sooo many injuries and we brought in Palmer, Housh, Curry…
March 14th, 2012 at 11:37 pm
Hardline Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 11:06 pm
All I can say is thank small miracles for AD’s passing.
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Not a cool thing to say.
March 14th, 2012 at 11:52 pm
SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 10:20 pm
Players play. Al Davis passed after week 5….the coaches had a lot of time to supposedly do it their way. Nothing happened.
I think Al Davis takes way too much blame….thoe players let him down!
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Ya damn tootin right they did. Mr Davis paid top dollar for them players and they wet the bed on him. Period. It’s effin bullschiit.
March 14th, 2012 at 11:56 pm
« Raiders cut Carlisle, Henderson
Raiders line up visit with potential replacement for Carlisle
By Steve Corkran
Wednesday, March 14th, 2012 at 3:32 pm in Oakland Raiders.
On the heels of releasing veteran right guard Cooper Carlisle on Wednesday, the Raiders lined up a visit with free agent Mike Brisiel.
Brisiel’s position? You guessed it, right guard. His former team? The Houston Texans, the team that employed current Raiders offensive coordinator Greg Knapp the past two seasons and current Raiders offensive line coach Frank Pollack the past five seasons.
Brisiel, who turned 29 today, has spent all six of his NFL seasons with the Texans. He started 47 games the past five seasons, including 13 last season.
It’s possible that the Raiders will bring back Carlisle at some point, just at a cheaper salary than the $3 million he was slated to earn in 2012. In the interim, the Raiders are checking out other options.
Brisiel missed the final three games of last season with a broken leg. He also missed time in 2010 with a calf injury. Carlisle missed only one snap last season and one game the past seven seasons.
http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2012/03/14/raiders-line-up-visit-with-potential-replacement-for-carlisle/
March 14th, 2012 at 11:58 pm
ooooooooooopss!
March 15th, 2012 at 12:12 am
Crap – Payton Hillis signed with KC for cheap. It would’ve been REALLY smart for us to sign him. He could’ve carried the ball if/when McFadden went down with injury. Would’ve been a solid ball carrier at a descent price.
March 15th, 2012 at 12:54 am
OLs I would like to see the Raiders sign/resign:
Winston, Grubbs, Levi, Hutchinson, Carlisle, Heyer, Meyers, Wells in this order.
I do hope the Raiders move Wisniewski to center.
That either Campbell or Barksdale earn a starting position on the OLine.
March 15th, 2012 at 1:12 am
Still cant believe McClain was covering megatron on that play
March 15th, 2012 at 1:14 am
And Gates the final game…worst D cor of all time
March 15th, 2012 at 2:32 am
On the heels of releasing veteran right guard Cooper Carlisle on Wednesday, the Raiders lined up a visit with free agent Mike Brisiel.
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More than likely that Carlisle comes back for less money.
Brisiel would fit with the pending zone crap.
Winston is still out there-and touring the country.
I think he’s in KC.
I haven’t read the posts but I see that Seattle cut Robert Gallery–knee problems, abdominal problems, an operation, and five million dollars due otherwise.
March 15th, 2012 at 3:09 am
test
March 15th, 2012 at 3:11 am
Letting me post – there’s a first.
Before I’m blocked again.
Bringing in a free agent,does this mean Reggie doesn’t rate Barksdale or Campbell ?
March 15th, 2012 at 3:17 am
[...] Raiders line up visit with potential replacement for Carlisle On the heels of releasing veteran right guard Cooper Carlisle on Wednesday, the Raiders lined up a visit with free agent Mike Brisiel. Brisiel’s position? You guessed it, right guard. His former team? The Houston Texans, the team that employed … [...]
March 15th, 2012 at 5:39 am
Seachickens released Gallery – guess he did suck
March 15th, 2012 at 5:39 am
Good morning everyone. How does it feel to be the poor kids in the league?
March 15th, 2012 at 5:40 am
Our crazy Grandfather Al blew the family fortune.
March 15th, 2012 at 5:44 am
Hardline is correct on this. Morilla’s comment looks like it was written by “morona.”
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morilla Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 11:37 pm
Hardline Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 11:06 pm
All I can say is thank small miracles for AD’s passing.
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Not a cool thing to say.
March 15th, 2012 at 5:47 am
410..yep…And Cable was a Big Gallery fan….he never lived up to his billing ..
March 15th, 2012 at 5:49 am
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/15/cowboys-redskins-exploring-all-options/
It would be fun to see Al sue the NFL again over the salary cap issues.
March 15th, 2012 at 5:49 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Did I just read that???
March 15th, 2012 at 5:56 am
It’s possible that the Raiders will bring back Carlisle at some point, just at a cheaper salary than the $3 million he was slated to earn in 2012. In the interim, the Raiders are checking out other options.
Carlisle missed only one snap last season and one game the past seven seasons.
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re-sign Iron Man for the vet minimum!!
March 15th, 2012 at 5:58 am
Seachickens released Gallery
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re-sign Big Rob for LG (vet minimum) !!
March 15th, 2012 at 5:58 am
POST-415,HUH ???
March 15th, 2012 at 5:59 am
Payton Hillis signed with KC for cheap
Winston is still out there-and touring the country.
I think he’s in KC
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I hate the chefs!!
March 15th, 2012 at 6:01 am
This just in: Romac will NEVER be a Mike MLB. It’s not in his genes.
Damn, its as if I typed this myself…You either have it or you don’t. the guy gets a training camp and pre season. RM better have a back up plan for this guy.
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co-signed with JB & Thec!!
March 15th, 2012 at 6:04 am
Le’Ron McClain joined SD..
I guess he has no desire to play with his scrub relative in Oakland?
Instead he’ll be stonewalling him 2x annually
Raiders committed to Reeces peices?
March 15th, 2012 at 6:06 am
DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 5:58 am
POST-415,HUH ???
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You know how the Raiders were punished for dumping salaries into the uncapped year like the Cowboys and Redskins were. The Cowboys and Redskins are considering suing the NFL. We all know Al would have done it.
March 15th, 2012 at 6:06 am
cornerback Richard Marshall off the market (Fins)
these CB’s are dropping like flies!
March 15th, 2012 at 6:07 am
Glad it worked out for you Deuce.
Looks like your going to get your signature.
March 15th, 2012 at 6:08 am
I think Chekwa is going to be a good one. Not sure about DVD yet.
March 15th, 2012 at 6:12 am
Good morning nation! We didn’t sign this OG with the broken leg?!
March 15th, 2012 at 6:12 am
The only area of the team that has been “gutted” is the the secondary.
Boyd, Gio, Routt, CJ37 = no longer on the team.
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@Jhill
Hiram Eugene & Lito Sheppard ain’t coming back either
March 15th, 2012 at 6:13 am
Sucks to see Marshall off the market; I had high hopes of him and Tracy Porter as the new starting CBs.
Looked at Jason LaCanfora’s twitter feed last night and he responded to a Raiders fan by saying that all was “pretty quiet” at Raiders HQ.
I expected a quiet off-season, but there are legit holes to fill on this roster right now and we don’t have draft picks to fill them. Very curious to see where Reggie is headed.
March 15th, 2012 at 6:14 am
Mark Clemens Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 6:08 am
I think Chekwa is going to be a good one. Not sure about DVD yet
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DVD is still the player I saw at the U. Mirrors his man extremely well, never turns his damn head around. I hope Allen can teach him better than Woodson could.
March 15th, 2012 at 6:14 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 6:04 am
Le’Ron McClain joined SD..
I guess he has no desire to play with his scrub relative in Oakland?
Instead he’ll be stonewalling him 2x annually
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Ugh, that’ll be infuriating.
March 15th, 2012 at 6:16 am
430.SilverNBlackPA Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 6:14 am
Mark Clemens Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 6:08 am
I think Chekwa is going to be a good one. Not sure about DVD yet
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DVD is still the player I saw at the U. Mirrors his man extremely well, never turns his damn head around. I hope Allen can teach him better than Woodson could.
You mean like Routt?
March 15th, 2012 at 6:17 am
422.RaiderRockstar Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 6:04 am
Le’Ron McClain joined SD..
I guess he has no desire to play with his scrub relative in Oakland?
Instead he’ll be stonewalling him 2x annually
Raiders committed to Reeces peices?
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I doubt Reg spends any coin on the backfield. He’ll find a UDFA RB & FB to bring into camp. Will Raider of the year, Rock Cartwright be back?
March 15th, 2012 at 6:19 am
never turns his damn head around.
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All of our DBs did that. And only started doing it last year.
I thought Chekwa was a bit stiff, and DVD was WAY too skinny.
We’re going to see entirely different concepts in the secondary next year.
March 15th, 2012 at 6:20 am
Instead he’ll be stonewalling him 2x annually
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So your saying our DTs are going to suck again and not keep our MLB clean?
March 15th, 2012 at 6:20 am
Haha, Hwnrdr, pretty much exactly. For about 1/10th the price!
March 15th, 2012 at 6:21 am
Why is he visiting with the chefs & Rams???
>>Free agent RT Eric Winston left the Dolphins facility without an agreement Wednesday night.
Discussions with the Dolphins will continue, but he’s moving on to his scheduled visits with the Ravens, Rams, Chiefs, and Lions. Winston made it clear Wednesday that joining a winning team is high on his list of priorities.
March 15th, 2012 at 6:21 am
Kam Wimbley & MM34 absolutely got trashed by a bunch of you semi pros
Reggie is working hard to keep Kam and Missile Mike looks to be a survivor in the secondary, especially if Branch’s agent is looking for a monster contract and he plays all year on the tag
Tyvon = Gibril Wilson
Mitch = Derrick Gibson
March 15th, 2012 at 6:22 am
I thought Chekwa was a bit stiff, and DVD was WAY too skinny.
We’re going to see entirely different concepts in the secondary next year.
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Allen runs a gambling style defense. We’re gonna get burned more, but also make more INTs.
Chekwa seemed to get better with game experience, which is why I have high hopes for him. Someone needs to get DVD on one of those 5000 calorie weight gain shakes.
March 15th, 2012 at 6:22 am
I keep reading that Boyd and Giordano are no longer on the team. Don’t know where that’s coming from.
Jerome Boyd, Lito Sheppard and Matt Giordano are still on the roster.
Eugene was cut almost a week ago.
March 15th, 2012 at 6:22 am
Carl,
That’s a message to losing teams “You better be ready to pony up big if you want me.”
March 15th, 2012 at 6:23 am
edward teach Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 6:22 am
I keep reading that Boyd and Giordano are no longer on the team. Don’t know where that’s coming from.
Jerome Boyd, Lito Sheppard and Matt Giordano are still on the roster.
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Boyd was an RFA who was non-tendered, so he’s a free
agent.
Lito and Gio were working on 1 year deals so they’re free agents now too.
March 15th, 2012 at 6:25 am
I’m glad we are in line with most of the playoff teams instead of the desperate teams of the last few days.
March 15th, 2012 at 6:25 am
So your saying our DTs are going to suck again and not keep our MLB clean?
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@Jhill
are you going to bring up the whole “McClain is a great player when he goes unblocked” thing again?
I think Marks Hair or somebody kept saying that last week.
Then tried to debate his speed by saying “he’s not slow, he just has no instincts” LOL
March 15th, 2012 at 6:26 am
SilverNBlackPA Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 6:23 am
edward teach Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 6:22 am
I keep reading that Boyd and Giordano are no longer on the team. Don’t know where that’s coming from.
Jerome Boyd, Lito Sheppard and Matt Giordano are still on the roster.
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Boyd was an RFA who was non-tendered, so he’s a free
agent.
Lito and Gio were working on 1 year deals so they’re free agents now too.
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Thanks. I couldn’t figure out why people kept saying they were gone.
March 15th, 2012 at 6:28 am
are you going to bring up the whole “McClain is a great player when he goes unblocked” thing again?
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I can’t believe people make this argument.
Yes, the DTs need to do a better job at anchoring, but at the same time elite MLBs–the kind that are drafted at #8 overall, say–have the ability to actually shed blocks.
March 15th, 2012 at 6:30 am
are you going to bring up the whole “McClain is a great player when he goes unblocked” thing again?
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Did you really just answer a question with a question?
March 15th, 2012 at 6:33 am
elite MLBs–the kind that are drafted at #8 overall,
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I can’t believe people make THIS argument.
So if 55 is not elite, he’s a bum and needs to be cut.
March 15th, 2012 at 6:34 am
So the thinking is Rolando McClain should not be able to be blocked by a NFL fullback? Ever???
March 15th, 2012 at 6:37 am
J Hill Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 6:33 am
elite MLBs–the kind that are drafted at #8 overall,
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I can’t believe people make THIS argument.
So if 55 is not elite, he’s a bum and needs to be cut.
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Uh, you’re putting words in my mouth there. Haven’t said he needs cut.
March 15th, 2012 at 6:37 am
J Hill Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 6:34 am
So the thinking is Rolando McClain should not be able to be blocked by a NFL fullback? Ever???
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No, but he also should be able to shed a block once in a while too.
March 15th, 2012 at 6:38 am
UR WASTING UR TIME J HILL,U WONT SHAKE THE ANTI-55 ESTABLISHMENT..
March 15th, 2012 at 6:38 am
441.SilverNBlackPA Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 6:22 am
Carl,
That’s a message to losing teams “You better be ready to pony up big if you want me.”
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Hahahaha you’re probably right!
March 15th, 2012 at 6:41 am
DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 6:38 am
UR WASTING UR TIME J HILL,U WONT SHAKE THE ANTI-55 ESTABLISHMENT..
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I can’t speak for others, but I’m not “anti-55.” Hell, I’m PRO-55 because if he lives up to his potential, it’ll benefit the Raiders in a big way.
But he’s not living up to his billing and until/unless he does, I’m going to criticize him. Don’t see the problem with that.
RoMac has about 2 or 3 plays a game where he flashes the kind of player you hope he can be, then disappears the rest of the time. That’s not good enough.
March 15th, 2012 at 6:41 am
Slomac made Matt Stafford look like Randall Cunningham FFS! ON 4TH Down to preserve a win no less!!! Slomac has some work to do, bottom line.
March 15th, 2012 at 6:43 am
Today’s NFL is diffrent than the past. Guys that are drafted in the first round, esp top 10 guys from major SEC college progams are expected to start day 1 no matter what position.
March 15th, 2012 at 6:44 am
Edward Teach Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 6:22 am
I keep reading that Boyd and Giordano are no longer on the team. Don’t know where that’s coming from.
Jerome Boyd, Lito Sheppard and Matt Giordano are still on the roster.
Eugene was cut almost a week ago.
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Boyd isn’t on the roster. The Raiders declined to make him an offer.
March 15th, 2012 at 6:45 am
In other news, Mannings wifes family lives in Nashville. Peyton is a Titan, done deal!
March 15th, 2012 at 6:46 am
We are still coddling and hoping we can get the play we expect to see from 55. Only way we see that is if we switch to a 3=4, and he plays ilb, otherwise we are all wishing on a star.
March 15th, 2012 at 6:47 am
But he’s not living up to his billing and until/unless he does, I’m going to criticize him. Don’t see the problem with that.
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Well this morning, you’ve teamed up with the president of the why did replace Morrison for that bum McClain club.
I agree with Thec to a degree.
It’s as simple as Rolando McClain is a 3-4 ILB not a 4-3 Mike. 2 completely different positions. Comparing him to Ray Lewis or Patrick Willis is unrealistic, imo.
March 15th, 2012 at 6:48 am
SNBPA,I HEAR YOU.I HAVE NO PROBLEM CRITICIZING A PLAYER IF WARRENTED.THINK 55 HAS BEEN OUT OF POSITION A LOT.COULD BE COACHING AND/OR NOT READING QUICK ENOUGH.HOPEFULLY ALLEN / TARVER CAN SOLVE THE PROBLEMS WITH HIM.DISCIPLINE ALSO,HE COULD USE A LITTLE..
March 15th, 2012 at 6:48 am
Speaking of Thec ….
There he is.
Top of the morning bruh!
March 15th, 2012 at 6:49 am
The picture of 55 smiling, head tilted side ways while in handcuffs is a testament to his cerebral capacity, or lack of. He is not a mike, he is only impersonating one.
March 15th, 2012 at 6:50 am
Slomac made Matt Stafford look like Randall Cunningham FFS!
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That was very disappointing.
March 15th, 2012 at 6:50 am
Jhill, whats good my Nation Brother???
when do you ever venture to SD?
March 15th, 2012 at 6:54 am
Based on the potential scheme we are going to need a new crop of LB’s. We are also going to coach up and move around some of the parts, that includes 55. I b eleive he can be useful on this D, i just dont want him as mike, or the leader, which is typically the mike….
March 15th, 2012 at 6:54 am
Haven’t been to Diego in a while.
Will be taking the youngsters to the Zoo and Seaworld this summer though.
Meeting JFB and Raider O in Temecula in late April.
March 15th, 2012 at 6:55 am
GOOD DAY THEC,I’LL COME DOWN TO SAN DIEGO,WE WILL PARTY LIKE THERE IS NO 2MORROW,THEN I’LL JOIN THE NAVY.THINK THEY WILL TAKE ME?
March 15th, 2012 at 6:55 am
Anyway I have overstayed my welcome…
Raider Training camp = Camp UDFA
1 NATION
March 15th, 2012 at 6:57 am
J Hill Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 6:47 am
But he’s not living up to his billing and until/unless he does, I’m going to criticize him. Don’t see the problem with that.
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Well this morning, you’ve teamed up with the president of the why did replace Morrison for that bum McClain club.
I agree with Thec to a degree.
It’s as simple as Rolando McClain is a 3-4 ILB not a 4-3 Mike. 2 completely different positions. Comparing him to Ray Lewis or Patrick Willis is unrealistic, imo.
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Heh, I was never on board with keeping Morrison instead of McClain, I think RRS sails that ship alone
I do agree with what you say: McClain hasn’t been being used to best advantage. And I’ve never compared him with Ray Lewis or Patrick Willis….let’s play him as a 3-4 ILB (which is what Lewis & Willis play) before making comparisons.
I still maintain that even though he’s not best suited to a 4-3 MLB, he still needs to be more of an impact player.
March 15th, 2012 at 6:57 am
J Hill Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 6:54 am
Haven’t been to Diego in a while.
Will be taking the youngsters to the Zoo and Seaworld this summer though.
Meeting JFB and Raider O in Temecula in late April
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All three of you guys suc….You guys are coming to SD and did not invite me??? F all 3 of you then….
March 15th, 2012 at 6:57 am
You can get lost in Balboa Park
March 15th, 2012 at 6:58 am
DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 6:55 am
GOOD DAY THEC,I’LL COME DOWN TO SAN DIEGO,WE WILL PARTY LIKE THERE IS NO 2MORROW,THEN I’LL JOIN THE NAVY.THINK THEY WILL TAKE ME?
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Without a doubt, they would be fortunate to get a real Raider amongst the ranks…
March 15th, 2012 at 6:58 am
55 did a good job of making sure all of his guys were lined up in the right position. Never heard any complaints from the coaches or teammates about his work ethic on the field. Always in the filmroom.
Bought into the whole be a bully thing and got carried away.
1 damn mistake.
You guys are a tough crowd.
March 15th, 2012 at 6:59 am
hwnrdr Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 6:57 am
You can get lost in Balboa Park
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Whats up Hwnrdr? I am trying to leave you guys keep pulling me back in…
March 15th, 2012 at 7:00 am
All three of you guys suc….You guys are coming to SD and did not invite me??? F all 3 of you then….
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DMac, is that you?
March 15th, 2012 at 7:02 am
J Hill Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 6:58 am
55 did a good job of making sure all of his guys were lined up in the right position.
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Dors that
include Gio and Routt…Those 2 could not get in sync most of the time. Look at some of the big pass plays betwwen Routt and Gio, totally craptastic mind melts. I like Gio, but what the F…
March 15th, 2012 at 7:02 am
I still maintain that even though he’s not best suited to a 4-3 MLB, he still needs to be more of an impact player.
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Agreed!
McClain makes that tackle against Stafford, or actually pulls in half of the picks he dropped, and we are not having this conversation.
March 15th, 2012 at 7:04 am
Dors that
include Gio and Routt
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Meant the front 7.
Dust your clubs off.
Temecula Inn April 25th is.
March 15th, 2012 at 7:04 am
J Hill Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 7:00 am
All three of you guys suc….You guys are coming to SD and did not invite me??? F all 3 of you then….
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DMac, is that you?
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ahahahahahahha…You Caught me doing my DMAC impression….
Anyhow it is time to jet, catch you guys later.
1 NATION
March 15th, 2012 at 7:04 am
Mornin nation
March 15th, 2012 at 7:06 am
Still a chance Tracy Porter and Aaron Ross could be the starting CBs…that’d be good by me.
March 15th, 2012 at 7:08 am
I’ve always thought McCain was better suited for 3-4 scheme
March 15th, 2012 at 7:09 am
r8dercain Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 7:08 am
I’ve always thought McCain was better suited for 3-4 scheme
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There’s no doubt he is. It’s what he played under Saban at Alabama and it would cause him to have to cover less ground.
March 15th, 2012 at 7:12 am
Mark Clemens Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 6:44 am
Edward Teach Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 6:22 am
I keep reading that Boyd and Giordano are no longer on the team. Don’t know where that’s coming from.
Jerome Boyd, Lito Sheppard and Matt Giordano are still on the roster.
Eugene was cut almost a week ago.
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Boyd isn’t on the roster. The Raiders declined to make him an offer.
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SilverNBlackPa cleared that up, but thanks.
Boyd, Gio and Sheppard are listed at raiders.com as still being on the roster. Eugene, Henderson and the rest of the cuts are not, so I was a little confused.
March 15th, 2012 at 7:13 am
the DTs need to do a better job at anchoring, but at the same time elite MLBs–the kind that are drafted at #8 overall, say–have the ability to actually shed blocks.
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PA = solid
March 15th, 2012 at 7:14 am
Buddy of mine in Alabama big bama fan loves McCain
Says he’ll better in the 3-4
March 15th, 2012 at 7:16 am
Well, I would say McClain should be better in a 3-4….cuz he can’t be any worse than he is in a 4-3!
March 15th, 2012 at 7:17 am
RRS = the president of the why did replace Morrison for that bum McClain club.
thanks Jhill
I like that!
March 15th, 2012 at 7:18 am
Dwight Howard = Bi-polar child.
WTF is wrong with that guy?
March 15th, 2012 at 7:19 am
Jhill,
Would you give up Steve Blake and our two first round picks if it netted us Sessions and Beasely?
March 15th, 2012 at 7:20 am
I was never on board with keeping Morrison instead of McClain, I think RRS sails that ship alone
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LOL @ PA
I am a Rock, I am an island
March 15th, 2012 at 7:23 am
McClain makes that tackle against Stafford, or actually pulls in half of the picks he dropped, and we are not having this conversation.
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@Jhill
is that sort of like “if McFadden stays (or stayed) healthy …”
we could say “what if” about a lot of things last season, or any season. or any player!
March 15th, 2012 at 7:26 am
Well, I would say McClain should be better in a 3-4….cuz he can’t be any worse than he is in a 4-3!
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yeah, Dakota
the guy who is super slow, has bad instincts and can’t shed a block is going to totally transform into a Top 5 MLB next year.
We should switch to a 3-4 so that when #55 can’t make a play, maybe the ILB next to him can!!
March 15th, 2012 at 7:27 am
475.Thec Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 6:59 am
hwnrdr Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 6:57 am
You can get lost in Balboa Park
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Whats up Hwnrdr? I am trying to leave you guys keep pulling me back in…
All good Thec…have a good one bro!
March 15th, 2012 at 7:29 am
McCain flanked with better than wimbley groves an curry will be better
Let’s give him a fresh start in a new D
March 15th, 2012 at 7:40 am
Good Morning A.M. Crew!!
So…whats the topic for the day?
March 15th, 2012 at 7:42 am
Dakota Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 7:19 am
Jhill,
Would you give up Steve Blake and our two first round picks if it netted us Sessions and Beasely?
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This is pretty much what’s going down, unless the Lakers can somehow flip Gasol and a pick for Deron Williams within the next few.
March 15th, 2012 at 7:42 am
Would you give up Steve Blake and our two first round picks if it netted us Sessions and Beasely?
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I’m going to have to marinate on that one for a minute.
Dallas’ pick might be a lottery pick the way they are tanking.
March 15th, 2012 at 7:44 am
Blake effin up that 2 on 1 break with Kobe last night though had me on board with your 3 way trade with Portland and Minny.
March 15th, 2012 at 7:45 am
How ya been Ray?…chillin in the OC for a few days,..you live down here?
March 15th, 2012 at 7:46 am
499.J Hill Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 7:42 am
Would you give up Steve Blake and our two first round picks if it netted us Sessions and Beasely?
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I’m going to have to marinate on that one for a minute.
Dallas’ pick might be a lottery pick the way they are tanking.
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I am pretty sure that pick is protected…if it is a top 20 pick it remains with Dallas.
March 15th, 2012 at 7:47 am
Brien thinks Im down here, “playin the role”…due to a year and a half of shenannigans that I got recently busted on,..saying Im down here fakin it up to keep the peace,…dude had me laughin cause he was right on,..takes one to know one,..lol.
March 15th, 2012 at 7:48 am
Alot of fans want the Raiders to be players…get the big stars, cuz they don’t care how it gets done, they just want it done. It’s not their problem. Their job is to turn on the TV or go to the games and cheer their team and they want to see the best team possible.
It makes sense why some are antsy over seeing the Raiders do nothing but cut guys during the free agency frenzy.
Think of why you liked sports in the first place. As a little kid did u care whether a team was doing the wise, practical thing by NOT going after big stars? No.
We all like football, and the Raiders for different reasons. To alot of guys it’s a fun diversion, not a painstaking exercise in economics and accounting.
March 15th, 2012 at 7:53 am
InCharge, just finished brewing some coffee, checking up on my auctions…
I just moved back about six months ago from Duarte…I stay in Vegas, now!
March 15th, 2012 at 7:55 am
McCain flanked with better than wimbley groves an curry will be better
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@Cain
does Kirk Morrison get a pass because he played next to guys like Thomas Howard, Sam Williams, Ricky Brown, Robert Thomas & Jon Alston ???
March 15th, 2012 at 7:55 am
Like I told my friend yesterday…it’s gonna be quiet in Alameda until maybe day 4, 5…but I will leave that up to Reggie and Co.
As for Blake for Beasley, and Sessions…hey, whatever works!
March 15th, 2012 at 7:56 am
Hawaiian, but (2) 1’s??
What happened to that rumor with Rondo?
March 15th, 2012 at 7:57 am
Ray you gotta come to our tailgate again, me and Brien have turned up the heat. Expanded,..awesome. Cya soon.
March 15th, 2012 at 7:58 am
The “I told you so’s” in regard to Reggie doing the wise and practical stuff…by NOT doing anything will have to wait. At least until it’s proven that it works.
The Raiders start off 2-7 and there’s gonna be a heck of a lot of guys saying “Well at least with Al, it was fun. He went after the big (although sometimes past their prime) FA’s and at least we had some hope going into the season”.
“Maybe you’ll like winning better” is the response to those that say they “miss” Al’s wheeling and dealing.
Well if that “winning” doesn’t start right quick, it’ll be hard to convince any of those that Reggie’s “do nothing” approach is the right way.
March 15th, 2012 at 7:59 am
J Hill Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 7:44 am
Blake effin up that 2 on 1 break with Kobe last night though had me on board with your 3 way trade with Portland and Minny.
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That was ugly. Kobe didn’t even turn around and look at him afterwards either. He just had a look on his face like, “This dude will be gone in another day or so, whatever.”
March 15th, 2012 at 8:02 am
Good Morning Nation.
FA wish list:
FA
March 15th, 2012 at 8:03 am
•akers talk?! At the beginning of FA?!?!
I miss Al!
March 15th, 2012 at 8:04 am
Johnny heres the deal…most normal Raider fans go to games to party, get drunk and high, watch the game,..see their Raider family for a few months…once the seasons over we wave goodbye, cya next year…however, the men in this blog have no life and havent for years, (likely since the invention of the internet)…all they do now is type angrily in a blog, a message board, type out tough guy emails and send them to those they wouldnt dare say in person to…they spend day after day, year after year, here, in this blog, cutting and pasting articles to portray some form of intelligence, but all can tell easily that posting stats from some obscure website only makes you look stuipid and limited…then theres men like our friend MR,..still living in the bedroom he grew up in, still taking crap from his mom, still going out at night and telling her hes going out on a date…(even she doesnt believe that one)…and really the only joy they get is when the Raiders lose they have a place to come to, to get mad, to type out how much better they could run the Raiders, when in fact they never made it past t-ball…I for one as you know go to all games, away games too, but couldnt care less about the Raiders for the most part during the off season…too much else going on…not too much else going on for some though, and you will find them here, daily….cya.
March 15th, 2012 at 8:04 am
If McClain still sucks this season after getting a chance to play more at his natural position, IILB in 3-4, then its time to cut our losses. He’s not a Mike, never was. Not even trying to judge a book, but dudes that are cheesin while being arrested, with a Louis Vuitton card holder accessory hanging from their belt, dont usually strike me as cold blooded NFL LB’s, but whatever, thats another story. We’ll see what he can do in his natural position finally.
March 15th, 2012 at 8:04 am
Take your BBall Filth & Crap some where else. I suggest a BBall blog.
This a Raiders blog.
Thank you,
Management
March 15th, 2012 at 8:07 am
So far Reggie has done nothing that even an average accountant could do.
It remains to be seen when and if the “genius” of Reggie is evident.
Of course i’m optimistic, but we really know nothing about his effectiveness as yet, and as some Reggie advocates say, it may take years to see it.
March 15th, 2012 at 8:08 am
Everyone gets overpaid in the beginning stages of FA. So far, no one has been signed that the Raiders cant find their own version of. Some GOOD players have been signed, but honestly, almost every contract Ive seen so far this FA period has been overpaid. I like the waiting approach.
Dont think enough is being made of Briesell replacing Carlisle. This would be an outstanding upgrade.
March 15th, 2012 at 8:09 am
FA Wish List:
CB: T Porter
OLB: Leroy Hill or Woodyard
DT: Bunkley
RT: Winston
We can sign the 1st 3 for less than $10 million in salary.
March 15th, 2012 at 8:11 am
516.Raider O Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 8:04 am
Take your BBall Filth & Crap some where else. I suggest a BBall blog.
This a Raiders blog.
Thank you,
Management
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I have a memo from Jerry that said all sports talk is okay. Steve was not allowed to change that standing rule.
Now shush up!
March 15th, 2012 at 8:13 am
I have a memo from Jerry that said all sports talk is okay. Steve was not allowed to change that standing rule.
Now shush up!
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
OK!
March 15th, 2012 at 8:14 am
A dream job for Reggie as GM of the Raiders.
Even if he fails to put together a winner in 3-5 yrs. he has the ultimate fallback of being able to use the evil, psychotic Al Davis and “what he did to this franchise” as the reason.
There’s really not that much pressure from the media..national or regional to show ANY progress for years, and if he wins…well he’s done something Al wasn’t able to do for a decade.
March 15th, 2012 at 8:16 am
Carr received a 5 year $50 million contract. That’s not being overpaid. The avg salary for great CB the last few years has been around $10 million, and Carr is one of the best CBs in the league.
March 15th, 2012 at 8:18 am
Take your BBall Filth & Crap some where else. I suggest a BBall blog.
This a Raiders blog.
Thank you,
Management
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LOL, Raider O is hilarious
good one bro
March 15th, 2012 at 8:21 am
DJ Johnny Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 8:14 am
A dream job for Reggie as GM of the Raiders.
Even if he fails to put together a winner in 3-5 yrs. he has the ultimate fallback of being able to use the evil, psychotic Al Davis and “what he did to this franchise” as the reason.
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Sounds like President Ob@ma’s excuses….working for him, so why not Reggie too?
March 15th, 2012 at 8:23 am
Lakers riding high on a 4 game win streak, like the Milwaukee Bucks
can’t wait until they crash & burn in May !!
March 15th, 2012 at 8:24 am
Steven Tulloch had over 100 tackles in Detroit last year. plus 3 sacks and 2 picks. Thats the typr of FA signing we need at LB.
March 15th, 2012 at 8:26 am
notice all the teams doin the most signin are raider opponents? nobody wants to get beat by the raiders next season. specially miami. we’ll not only beat them, we’ll embarass them too.
March 15th, 2012 at 8:27 am
I woke up 2 more reports that howard will be a free agent next season… Feels warm inside when im right..
March 15th, 2012 at 8:29 am
No raider rumors?
March 15th, 2012 at 8:29 am
Raider O Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 8:16 am
Carr received a 5 year $50 million contract. That’s not being overpaid. The avg salary for great CB the last few years has been around $10 million, and Carr is one of the best CBs in the league.
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Carr is good. But what is the likelihood of him living up to that contract and Dallas not asking him to restructure after the next couple or be cut? Like I said, Carr is good. And maybe he did get paid according to what the “current” market dictates, but man, I still feel they overpaid and that his production will not match that contract. Carr would have been nice to have, but I dont think he would have made or broken our season. Im glad to see Reggie Not throwing dollars out. Im more interested in seeing his talent evaluation. If its what they claim its supposed to be, lets see if he can make somethin happen with limited space.
March 15th, 2012 at 8:31 am
Marks Hair Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 8:27 am
I woke up 2 more reports that howard will be a free agent next season… Feels warm inside when im right..
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I like when she’s warm inside too!
March 15th, 2012 at 8:32 am
Dallas gets fined by the nfl and still has money for top guys..
March 15th, 2012 at 8:33 am
LOL, Raider O is hilarious
good one bro
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I’m glad you liked it. I tried bro, but they don’t respect my authority.
March 15th, 2012 at 8:33 am
The Redskins have expressed interest in free agent OG Mike Brisiel.
Brisiel knows Redskins OC Kyle (Rat-Face Jr.) Shanahan well from their time together in Houston. The zone-blocking specialist has also attracted attention from the Raiders.
Related: Redskins
Source: Mike Jones on Twitter
March 15th, 2012 at 8:33 am
526.RaiderRockstar Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 8:23 am
Lakers riding high on a 4 game win streak, like the Milwaukee Bucks
can’t wait until they crash & burn in May !!
I don’t expect them to go far and it will be a pleasant surprise if they do…
March 15th, 2012 at 8:34 am
Marks hair Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 8:29 am
No raider rumors?
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Only rumor I know is the Raiders are interested in no one.
But if JerJones sues the NFL for cap reasons, one has to wonder if he’s takin a page out of his mentors book. Just sue baby!
March 15th, 2012 at 8:36 am
535 just fking great.. Sign him already reg
March 15th, 2012 at 8:37 am
Mario Manningham vsiting the 49ers.
Raiders looking at ZBS guard with a broken leg.
March 15th, 2012 at 8:39 am
The Lakers will be fine if they get a point that can run a pick & roll.. And a player who isnt matt idk why I fouled him barnes..
March 15th, 2012 at 8:41 am
538.Marks hair Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 8:36 am
535 just fking great.. Sign him already reg
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He’s “waiting” for the right moment.
That means after the guy is signed by Washington.
With Bush willing to be a backup somewhere else, JC jumping to Chi. to be a backup, Schilens visiting SF etc. etc. etc.
Does anybody wanna play in Oakland?
I thought with Al gone they’d be lined up around the Alameda facility.
If you want him Reggie, let’s see you get him.
March 15th, 2012 at 8:42 am
notice all the teams doin the most signin are raider opponents? nobody wants to get beat by the raiders next season.
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Bone,
SD signing Meachem & McClain doesn’t scare me, especially if they are losing Jackson & Tolbert!
KC signing Routt and losing Carr is funny to me. they gained Hillis and lost Thomas Jones = wash. PH was an average player last year.
March 15th, 2012 at 8:42 am
Yeah, cuz broken legs usually take YEARS to heal.
He broke his leg in late November/early December. It is now mid march. He is healed.
March 15th, 2012 at 8:43 am
Browns gave Dimitri Patterson $6 mill guaranteed.
Like I said, Im glad Reggies taking a waiting approach. If someone would have done the same for the Browns, they would have easily found someone to replace Patterson, for WAY less. Patterson used to get burned a lot, and now they may convert him to Safety. So 6 mil guaranteed to a CB who you know cant cover well, so you want to switch him to Safety, where he MIGHT pan out?
Take your time Reggie. The only GOLD out there is Mario Williams and Manning, and neither are coming here. A lot of GOOD players being paid like GREAT players, and these teams dishing out these contracts will be scrambling to restructure or cut a lot of these same players in the next year or two. There are plenty of talented hidden gems in the NFL, that play for every team, every season. A good evaluator can find them. Hopefully thats what Reggie will do.
March 15th, 2012 at 8:43 am
Source: Boss to visit Chiefs
Former Oakland Raiders tight end Kevin Boss is scheduled to take his first visit with the Kansas City Chiefs, according to a league source with knowledge of the situation.
Boss was cut by the Raiders today and became an unrestricted free agent.
Operating as the replacement for Pro Bowl tight end Zach Miller last year, Boss signed a four-year, $16 million contract last year.
Boss wound up catching 28 passes for 368 yards and three touchdowns as he played in all but two games.
Full story
– Scout.com
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old news ???
March 15th, 2012 at 8:43 am
Just sign Baby!! Sign someone/ anyone Reggie.
March 15th, 2012 at 8:44 am
Why do you think Bush is willing to play backup somewhere else? The only place I have heard he is visiting is Cincy and he will be the starter there. Cedric Benson is a FA and will not be retained
March 15th, 2012 at 8:44 am
my theory is we aren’t talking to any NTs so we must be sticking to 4-3.. If thats the case im wiling to trade romac..
March 15th, 2012 at 8:45 am
Does anybody wanna play in Oakland?
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The real question is, did the new regime WANT any of those guys here. The answer is clearly NO.
March 15th, 2012 at 8:45 am
Bcz24 Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 8:42 am
Yeah, cuz broken legs usually take YEARS to heal.
He broke his leg in late November/early December. It is now mid march. He is healed.
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Love the story of how Briesell played with the fractured leg for weeks, but just kept fighting the pain til they finally discovered it was broken. THOSE are the kinds of players I want on my team.
March 15th, 2012 at 8:46 am
Marks Hair Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 8:44 am
my theory is we aren’t talking to any NTs so we must be sticking to 4-3.. If thats the case im wiling to trade romac..
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Not necessarily. Gonna be some nice DT talent going deep into this years draft.
March 15th, 2012 at 8:47 am
Bcz24 Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 8:44 am
Why do you think Bush is willing to play backup somewhere else? The only place I have heard he is visiting is Cincy and he will be the starter there. Cedric Benson is a FA and will not be retained
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I thought Bush to CIN was a lock ever since Raiders chose not to franchise him. I think thats where he ends up.
March 15th, 2012 at 8:50 am
John David Booty Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 8:45 am
Bcz24 Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 8:42 am
Yeah, cuz broken legs usually take YEARS to heal.
He broke his leg in late November/early December. It is now mid march. He is healed.
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Love the story of how Briesell played with the fractured leg for weeks, but just kept fighting the pain til they finally discovered it was broken. THOSE are the kinds of players I want on my team.
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I wonder if Darren McFadden would do that?
I’m sure his fracture is close to being healed…for sure by training camp!
March 15th, 2012 at 8:50 am
Bush will go to Cinci. They are interested, and he wants to be close to home.
March 15th, 2012 at 8:51 am
Jarret Johnson from the Ravens joining SD is a little bit of a concern for me, especially since they didn’t lose any LB’s to FA
I hope he was more a product of an amazing supporting cast, but I’m not convinced Lewis, Ngata, Suggs & Reed just made him look better than he actually is …
he has a reputation of being a nasty run stuffer on 1st & 2nd downs
March 15th, 2012 at 8:51 am
D.J. Johnny,you tha man…..! Completely agree with all of your rants!
March 15th, 2012 at 8:52 am
553.r8eray Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 8:50 am
John David Booty Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 8:45 am
Bcz24 Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 8:42 am
Yeah, cuz broken legs usually take YEARS to heal.
He broke his leg in late November/early December. It is now mid march. He is healed.
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Love the story of how Briesell played with the fractured leg for weeks, but just kept fighting the pain til they finally discovered it was broken. THOSE are the kinds of players I want on my team.
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I wonder if Darren McFadden would do that?
I’m sure his fracture is close to being healed…for sure by training camp!
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LOL if you had suffured a lisfranc injury you would have pizzed your pants and then laid in bed for four months crying for your momma!
March 15th, 2012 at 8:52 am
It would be a bit different for a RB to play with a leg injury than it is for a lineman
March 15th, 2012 at 8:53 am
551. Really? It seems like usually theres only 1or 2 true NTs per draft..
March 15th, 2012 at 8:53 am
DMAC is a RB. You can’t run on a broken foot.
March 15th, 2012 at 8:53 am
ROBErt Gallery back oh yeah
http://WWW.profootballtalk.com/GallerybackwithRaiders
March 15th, 2012 at 8:57 am
The Redskins have expressed interest in free agent OG Mike Brisiel.
Brisiel knows Redskins OC Kyle (Rat-Face Jr.) Shanahan well from their time together in Houston. The zone-blocking specialist has also attracted attention from the Raiders.
Related: Redskins
Source: Mike Jones on Twitter
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If Snyder wants to throw down big money for this guy, let him
Reggie doesn’t need to try and outbid Mr. Moneybags for his services
I want a guy that is talented, not just tough. Mike Brisiel hasn’t shown me that he’s a Top 30 guard in this league, so he shouldn’t be compensated like one – even though he’s a perfect system fit and he’s younger than Carlisle
March 15th, 2012 at 8:57 am
J Johnson is nothing to be concerned about RR. He is not good rushing the passer, and he is an avg LB IMO. Like you said the guys around him made him look better.
March 15th, 2012 at 8:57 am
Keep in mind that there will still be more players cut from teams after the draft and during camps to make room for new draftees on the rosters. The fact that reggie isnt going wild like the Eagles did last year is a good thing. – Oh, and I see that Robert Gallery got cut in Seattle. I guess Cable’s boy forgot to get his back foot in the door up there. Anybody want him back here?
March 15th, 2012 at 9:00 am
With Shaun Hill and Drew Stanton receiving interest from the Rams and Jets, respectively, the Lions are currently without a backup quarterback for Matthew Stafford.
Free agent David Garrard could be an option. Garrard’s agent told MLive.com’s Anwar Richardson that his client plans to start arranging free agent visits on Thursday, and the Lions are among the teams Garrard is considering.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:00 am
SD signing Meachem & McClain doesn’t scare me, especially if they are losing Jackson & Tolbert!
KC signing Routt and losing Carr is funny to me. they gained Hillis and lost Thomas Jones = wash. PH was an average player last year.
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Both teams down grading so far. SD did Sign Jarret Johnson but they also cut Castillo.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:01 am
GREAT MORNING NATION!!!
March 15th, 2012 at 9:01 am
Sorry for the misunderstanding…I was referring to Briesell!
My bad..
March 15th, 2012 at 9:01 am
*looks at ‘Marks Hair’*…
March 15th, 2012 at 9:02 am
Good Morning Dennis!
What’s the word? Any late breaking news?
March 15th, 2012 at 9:03 am
I would take Gallery back at LG for cheap. Wanted him to stay last year, but he wanted too much. Bottom line, what Seattle offered him will be the last big contract he’ll get, and Im sure he knows that. Id take Veldheer-Gallery-Wiz-Briesell-Bark as a starting line.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:04 am
Johnson was great at what he was asked to do in Baltimore. But SD is gonna expect him to be THE man. They are in for a rude awakening.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:04 am
They say Dmac is running and cutting full speed.. And clearly hue was in charge when it came to putting injured players back on the field..
March 15th, 2012 at 9:05 am
John David Booty Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:04 am
Johnson was great at what he was asked to do in Baltimore. But SD is gonna expect him to be THE man. They are in for a rude awakening.
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He was asked to hold the edge in Bal. He did that greatly.
His pass rush skills are underrated due to that.
He will beast.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:05 am
Gallery? Really? Can’t we move on from our past mistakes?
Cripes people, get a grip!
You want Fargas and Ronald Curry back too?
March 15th, 2012 at 9:06 am
Same with Meacham. Great at what NO asked him to do, run deep and stretch the field. In SD, theyre expecting him to be the #1 WR, when he doesnt even have those skills in his repertoire. He’ll still be a deep threat, because he has wheels, but thats about all he’ll be good for. This will be like TB signing Alvin Harper expecting him to be a #1.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:06 am
Wiz is a better guard than he is a Center, AND a better guard than Gallery. I would rather keep Wiz at guard and Satele at center, than Gallery at guard and Wiz at C.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:06 am
DJ Johnny Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 8:37 am
Mario Manningham vsiting the 49ers.
Raiders looking at ZBS guard with a broken leg.
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Dude, give it a rest. Al’s mess is gonna take a while to clean up. Everybody on here–so Republican in most aspects–just love it when the team spends gobs of money on speculative talent just so you can feel a little hope. Give you guys something to post about as if that what’s driving McKenzie. It starts with the organizational culture, and McKenzie is cleaning it up. That’s what counts.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:07 am
@Dakota
you wouldn’t take Gallery back to play LG for the vet minimum?
then we would slide Wiz II to center
left side of line = solved
March 15th, 2012 at 9:07 am
I didnt do it..
March 15th, 2012 at 9:07 am
Id take LG – Gallery / C – Wiz over G – Wiz / C – Satele..
March 15th, 2012 at 9:07 am
SD isn’t going to make Meachem their #1. If anything Floyd will be their #1. Meachem is the stretch the field player.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:08 am
Dakota Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:05 am
Gallery? Really? Can’t we move on from our past mistakes?
Cripes people, get a grip!
You want Fargas and Ronald Curry back too?
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Don’t lie, Ronald Curry did have a few spectacular catches.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:08 am
Wiz is a better guard than he is a Center, AND a better guard than Gallery. I would rather keep Wiz at guard and Satele at center, than Gallery at guard and Wiz at C.
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Me too, Bcz!
but it appears Satele isn’t in Reggie’s plans according to that weird report a week or two ago
March 15th, 2012 at 9:09 am
IMO Wiz should NEVER play center again, unless its emergency duty due to injury in a game. He is a top flight guard and should stay there.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:09 am
Wiz at guard is a lock.. How many teams have the luxury of a great backup center?
March 15th, 2012 at 9:10 am
579.RaiderRockstar Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:07 am
@Dakota
you wouldn’t take Gallery back to play LG for the vet minimum?
then we would slide Wiz II to center
left side of line = solved
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Fk no! Why bring back reminders of season’s past? losers! We don’t need more stinking losers! McClain, Huff and Kelly fill our quota!
March 15th, 2012 at 9:10 am
If Satele isn’t in the plans then we need to find another center, Wiz is not the answer. That is downgrading TWO positions on the line
March 15th, 2012 at 9:10 am
575.Dakota Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:05 am
Gallery? Really? Can’t we move on from our past mistakes?
Cripes people, get a grip!
You want Fargas and Ronald Curry back too?
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LOL! I hear Rickey Dudley caught a cold this winter, wanna bring him in for a workout?
March 15th, 2012 at 9:13 am
583.John David Booty Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:08 am
Dakota Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:05 am
Gallery? Really? Can’t we move on from our past mistakes?
Cripes people, get a grip!
You want Fargas and Ronald Curry back too?
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Don’t lie, Ronald Curry did have a few spectacular catches.
That snow angel comes to mind
March 15th, 2012 at 9:13 am
589.Carl Weathers Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:10 am
575.Dakota Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:05 am
Gallery? Really? Can’t we move on from our past mistakes?
Cripes people, get a grip!
You want Fargas and Ronald Curry back too?
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LOL! I hear Rickey Dudley caught a cold this winter, wanna bring him in for a workout?
He finally caught a cold? Was it in the snow? Just kidding…
March 15th, 2012 at 9:15 am
Bcz24 Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:10 am
If Satele isn’t in the plans then we need to find another center, Wiz is not the answer. That is downgrading TWO positions on the line
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I agree with you that Wiz is a top notch Guard. I just think he also has the ability to be an EXCELLENT Center in the league, and I believe its easier to find a top Center than a top guard. However, if Wiz did spend his entire career as a Raiders LG, I wouldnt be mad at that. Just think he has all the tools and talent, not to mention previous experience, to be an outstanding Center.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:17 am
Wiz is a better guard than he is a Center, AND a better guard than Gallery. I would rather keep Wiz at guard and Satele at center, than Gallery at guard and Wiz at C.
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Me too, Bcz!
but it appears Satele isn’t in Reggie’s plans according to that weird report a week or two ago
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I agree with you guys.
RR, what weird report?
March 15th, 2012 at 9:18 am
I meant easier to find a top G than top C. Sorry.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:18 am
I hope Manning goes to Tenn. I hate to face him twice a year.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:18 am
Morning/afternoon peoples!
March 15th, 2012 at 9:18 am
I hate to say it, but Im gonna: Were letting a hell of a lot of talent waltz out of here, and not replacing it with anything….You can’t just get rid of talent, and expect there not to be a drop off in production. We have some good starters, but are WOEFULLY short on depth.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:18 am
When b. Robbins went nuts we had nobody to turn to.. I loved having wiz2 ready to slide over to center this yr..
March 15th, 2012 at 9:19 am
what does annuity mean…
[...]Raiders line up visit with potential replacement for Carlisle – Inside the Oakland Raiders – A look inside the world of the highly classified Oakland Raiders from the writers of Bay Area News Group[...]…
March 15th, 2012 at 9:20 am
# Raider O Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:18 am
I hope Manning goes to Tenn. I hate to face him twice a year.
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Wouldn’t cry to watch Curry end Peyton’s career..Dude is stupid for coming back. He is a 36 year old QB with a Broken Neck…He won’t be able to turn his head when he is 42…
March 15th, 2012 at 9:20 am
597. Who did we lose that we will miss?
March 15th, 2012 at 9:20 am
If Satele isn’t in the plans then we need to find another center, Wiz is not the answer. That is downgrading TWO positions on the line
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@BCZ
serious question. How would you feel if Reggie blew his wad in free agency on 3 Texan O-Liners Myers, Brisiel & Winston ???
ignoring the defense!
would you be pissed?
March 15th, 2012 at 9:20 am
Raider O Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:17 am
Wiz is a better guard than he is a Center, AND a better guard than Gallery. I would rather keep Wiz at guard and Satele at center, than Gallery at guard and Wiz at C.
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Me too, Bcz!
but it appears Satele isn’t in Reggie’s plans according to that weird report a week or two ago
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I agree with you guys.
RR, what weird report?
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This is the issue. Why would you take an above average Guard next to an above average LT and move him to being a below average center when you can pick one up in FA. If we make a splash on offense it should be center not WR, RB or RT.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:21 am
Sup Dmac
March 15th, 2012 at 9:22 am
The Raiders are not expected to re-sign free agent C Samson Satele.
Pro Football Focus rated Satele as a top-five run-blocking center in 2011, but the cap-strapped Raiders may view him as a luxury they can’t afford. 2011 second-rounder Stefen Wisniewski can be moved back to center if needed.
Mar 1 – 5:37 PM
Source: Vittorio Tafur on Twitter
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here it is Raider O
March 15th, 2012 at 9:22 am
Wiz is a stud.
He’s a beast at center or guard.
Rather have………
LG – Heyer
C- Wiz
than…..
LG – Wiz
C- Satele
+ like someone else said, its tougher to find a top C, than a to G.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:22 am
Do you realize how many free agent players there are in the NFL. There will be over THREE HUNDRED available free agents after the draft. I know it is difficult to watch the top name free agents come off the board, but we have played that game already and not been successful. RELAX and know we will have a team complete with 53 guys that WANT TO PLAY BALL, no scholarships, no slackers, just players.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:22 am
602. It wouldnt be the end of the world
March 15th, 2012 at 9:23 am
What up Mark
March 15th, 2012 at 9:24 am
MikieG Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:20 am
# Raider O Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:18 am
I hope Manning goes to Tenn. I hate to face him twice a year.
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Wouldn’t cry to watch Curry end Peyton’s career..Dude is stupid for coming back. He is a 36 year old QB with a Broken Neck…He won’t be able to turn his head when he is 42…
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I agree.
But PM is going to play for the luv of the game.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:26 am
Do you realize how many free agent players there are in the NFL. There will be over THREE HUNDRED available free agents after the draft. I know it is difficult to watch the top name free agents come off the board, but we have played that game already and not been successful. RELAX and know we will have a team complete with 53 guys that WANT TO PLAY BALL, no scholarships, no slackers, just players
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I assume this wasn’t directed at me !?!?
March 15th, 2012 at 9:26 am
I heard baldy say b.jacobs wont get an offer untill after the draft.. He would be a good fit at that point..
March 15th, 2012 at 9:27 am
RR,
Thx bro. We may still sign him, if the price is right.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:27 am
Has Tolbert signed anywhere yet?
March 15th, 2012 at 9:27 am
@BCZ
serious question. How would you feel if Reggie blew his wad in free agency on 3 Texan O-Liners Myers, Brisiel & Winston ???
ignoring the defense!
would you be pissed?
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I would love to pick up that oline like that. We would have the best oline in football imo. The defense will be addressed in some fashion in FA and the draft simply for no other reason than we dont have enough players on defense! If he spends our available cash on those 3 lineman and makes a few more cuts/restructures to pick up the pieces on defense I will be ok.
With that Oline I would expect us to have a top 5 offense anyways. There will be less emphasis on defense
March 15th, 2012 at 9:28 am
I assume this wasn’t directed at me !?!?
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It was not
March 15th, 2012 at 9:28 am
Bring back Satele and Coup as BACK-UPS.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:28 am
A big NO THANKS to Brandon Jacobs.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:29 am
LT: Veldheer
LG: Wiz
C: Satele
RG: Barksdake/ Campbell
RT: Winston
Not bad. Make it happen Reggie!
March 15th, 2012 at 9:29 am
Buffalo finally signed Mario…
March 15th, 2012 at 9:30 am
Shawntae Spencer just released..
March 15th, 2012 at 9:30 am
Cut Kam and sign the cheaper L. Hill. (opens up some extra $ for other signings)
March 15th, 2012 at 9:30 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:30 am
Shawntae Spencer just released..
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To play nickel?
I pass
March 15th, 2012 at 9:31 am
The Bills will hold a press conference at 1:30pm to announce the signing of Mario Williams
March 15th, 2012 at 9:31 am
How much did hillis get?
March 15th, 2012 at 9:32 am
Raider O Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:29 am
LT: Veldheer
LG: Wiz
C: Satele
RG: Barksdake/ Campbell
RT: Winston
Not bad. Make it happen Reggie!
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I like this better.
LT – Veldy
LG – Heyer
C – Wiz
RG – Brisiel
RT – ????(Barks?)
March 15th, 2012 at 9:32 am
Really.. Lets cut kam already..
March 15th, 2012 at 9:33 am
Do you realize how many free agent players there are in the NFL.
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I was checking out out Pro Football Focus’ top 75 players still left in FA.
A LOT of good players left.
I shop at Targer a lot, by the way. A lot of DAMN good stuff there. Damn what Schefter has to say.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:33 am
Bcz24 Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:31 am
The Bills will hold a press conference at 1:30pm to announce the signing of Mario Williams
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Noooooo!!!
It was fun while it lasted.
Sign Mario Williams before 1:30 PM.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:34 am
I question Hillis’ heart for the game. Seems like he’s not happy playing football.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:34 am
625.Marks hair Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:31 am
How much did hillis get?
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1 year 3.5 mill
March 15th, 2012 at 9:34 am
626. Whos the backup center if wiz starts there? Thats my only concern..
March 15th, 2012 at 9:35 am
I shop at Targer a lot, by the way. A lot of DAMN good stuff there. Damn what Schefter has to say.
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I shop at Target, Walmart, fartmart, I don’t care. I care about one thing. I like my money to stay where it belongs. In my account!!!
March 15th, 2012 at 9:35 am
Williams is gone.
We still have a chance at Soali. (yeah, I know I’m dreaming)
March 15th, 2012 at 9:36 am
DMAC Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:30 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:30 am
Shawntae Spencer just released..
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To play nickel?
I pass
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Just relaying news mans..lol
March 15th, 2012 at 9:36 am
Wiz was drafted by the Raiders to play C.
Heyer was a BEAST a LG last year when he got to play there. Is he still under contract with us?
Veldheer
Heyer
Wiz
Brisiel
Barksdale
Thay Oline won’t break the bank and will be more the formidibal.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:36 am
Marks hair Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:34 am
626. Whos the backup center if wiz starts there? Thats my only concern..
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I want Satele and Coup back as our back-ups.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:36 am
I would love to pick up that oline like that. We would have the best oline in football imo. The defense will be addressed in some fashion in FA and the draft simply for no other reason than we dont have enough players on defense! If he spends our available cash on those 3 lineman and makes a few more cuts/restructures to pick up the pieces on defense I will be ok.
With that Oline I would expect us to have a top 5 offense anyways. There will be less emphasis on defense
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@Bcz
thats what i’m thinking! Knapp is going to take an already-good offense and make it dominant.
the defensive players will get a second chance and be given proper system & schemes. plus legit coaching. Wimbley is gone as a product of his contract (thanks Al!) and the other guys we lost were addition by subtraction imo. We enter the draft looking for depth and BigMac has 5 picks plus a plethora of undrafted kids. I think we’re sticking with a 4-3 defense this year so that all we’ll need to find is a starter quality OLB (wimbley’s replacement) and 2 corners. If we go 3-4 add NT and ILB to that list
Get out your guns and aim them at me. I think we should go cheap on defense and just re-sign Groves for the starting OLB job and persue our DB’s in the draft to compete with DVD & Chekwa. Like you said, we’re going to outscore a bunch of teams. Plus I think mad scientist Jason Tarver is going to cook up some wild things and confuse a bunch of OC’s & QB’s
March 15th, 2012 at 9:36 am
DMAC Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:35 am
Williams is gone.
We still have a chance at Soali. (yeah, I know I’m dreaming)
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Solai re-signed for 2 year with the Fins.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:36 am
testing
March 15th, 2012 at 9:36 am
634.DMAC Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:35 am
Williams is gone.
We still have a chance at Soali. (yeah, I know I’m dreaming)
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Yeah. You are. Soliai resigned with the phish on a 2 year deal yesterday
March 15th, 2012 at 9:36 am
Mario Williams to the Bills…..money grab, but good for him. Now we can forget who he is as no one will notice him anymore in Buff.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:36 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:36 am
DMAC Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:30 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:30 am
Shawntae Spencer just released..
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To play nickel?
I pass
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Just relaying news mans..lol
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I know.
I’m just giving you my opinion on Spencer.
lol
March 15th, 2012 at 9:37 am
LT – Veldy
LG – Heyer
C – Wiz
RG – Brisiel
RT – ????(Barks?)
$$$$$$$$$$
Or
LT: Veldhher
LG: Heyer
C: Wiz
RG: Braksdake/ Campbell
RT: Winston
March 15th, 2012 at 9:37 am
631. Wow. See what being on the cover of madden will do to a guys career
March 15th, 2012 at 9:37 am
bcz24 Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:36 am
634.DMAC Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:35 am
Williams is gone.
We still have a chance at Soali. (yeah, I know I’m dreaming)
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Yeah. You are. Soliai resigned with the phish on a 2 year deal yesterday
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Noooooooooooo!
March 15th, 2012 at 9:37 am
Marks Hair Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:32 am
Really.. Lets cut kam already..
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Seriously, he’s not budging. His production can be replaced for way less than 11 Mill a year.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:38 am
Merriman back to SD..
March 15th, 2012 at 9:38 am
Sign E Winston.
Sign someone, anyone!
March 15th, 2012 at 9:39 am
I read Hillis got 1yr/ 3 Mil.
I bet Williams gets something like 7 years/ 125 mil
March 15th, 2012 at 9:40 am
Sign Cornell Green – so we can cut his a@#$!
March 15th, 2012 at 9:40 am
J Hill Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:36 am
Wiz was drafted by the Raiders to play C.
Heyer was a BEAST a LG last year when he got to play there. Is he still under contract with us?
Veldheer
Heyer
Wiz
Brisiel
Barksdale
Thay Oline won’t break the bank and will be more the formidibal.
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Thats what I’m talking about J Heezy.
I still want Satele and Coup back as our back-ups.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:40 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:38 am
Merriman back to SD..
$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Dude is done. He was a beast in roids, but he is below avg without the juice.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:40 am
Am I the only one wondering if Reggie’s deliberately waiting until the last minute to release Kam, so most of the teams that would throw the big money his way would already have spent their cap totals? Maybe just as a final “F U”?
March 15th, 2012 at 9:40 am
40. O.J. Atogwe
A safety with good range, Atogwe was wasted a bit being used in the box on 21.7% of all his defensive snaps in 2011. He becomes the top safety on the market.
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Would be a nice pick up if indeed Huff is playing Corner next year.
By the way, is there a FA corner out there that would be better than Huff?
March 15th, 2012 at 9:42 am
Is Tolbert still available?
March 15th, 2012 at 9:42 am
why are Raider fans penciling Campbell, Barksdale and Heyer in as starters on next year’s O-Line?
I don’t understand it.
Heyer = FA, Campbell = trash, Barksdale = very raw & unproven
March 15th, 2012 at 9:42 am
Mario = 16 million a year, 50 grntd.?..
March 15th, 2012 at 9:42 am
I dont think we can afford satele as a backup. But as long as we have 2 cornerstones like wiz and veldy I think we can sort out the rest..
March 15th, 2012 at 9:42 am
Merriroids is done!
March 15th, 2012 at 9:44 am
if indeed Huff is playing Corner next year
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@Jhill
that was a statement made by Hue Jackson!!
not McKenzie, Allen or Tarver
please drop the “Huff to CB” talk. It has no merit
March 15th, 2012 at 9:44 am
642.Dakota Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:36 am
Mario Williams to the Bills…..money grab, but good for him. Now we can forget who he is as no one will notice him anymore in Buff.
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Buffalo will have a top 10 defense next year, and possibly the best dline in all of football.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:44 am
Marks hair Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:42 am
I dont think we can afford satele as a backup. But as long as we have 2 cornerstones like wiz and veldy I think we can sort out the rest..
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What are your thoughts of drafting a Center/Guard in the late rounds?
March 15th, 2012 at 9:44 am
The ball is in Kam’s court. He can always re-structure. If he chooses not to, the big F-U is basically him looking at himself in the mirror. Ain’t no big money out there for him, i/m/o
March 15th, 2012 at 9:45 am
bcz24 Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:44 am
642.Dakota Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:36 am
Mario Williams to the Bills…..money grab, but good for him. Now we can forget who he is as no one will notice him anymore in Buff.
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Buffalo will have a top 10 defense next year, and possibly the best dline in all of football.
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Agreed. That line is scary.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:45 am
654. Yup and its bush league..
March 15th, 2012 at 9:46 am
bcz24 Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:44 am
642.Dakota Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:36 am
Mario Williams to the Bills…..money grab, but good for him. Now we can forget who he is as no one will notice him anymore in Buff.
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Buffalo will have a top 10 defense next year, and possibly the best dline in all of football.
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Was about respond that you were smoking crack, but then I realized….Mario Williams, Kyle Williams and Marcel Dareus all on the same line is pretty fcking formidable.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:46 am
Our O-Line will be fine. It will get situated.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:47 am
SilverNBlackPA Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:46 am
bcz24 Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:44 am
642.Dakota Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:36 am
Mario Williams to the Bills…..money grab, but good for him. Now we can forget who he is as no one will notice him anymore in Buff.
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Buffalo will have a top 10 defense next year, and possibly the best dline in all of football.
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Was about respond that you were smoking crack, but then I realized….Mario Williams, Kyle Williams and Marcel Dareus all on the same line is pretty fcking formidable.
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ONLY, if these dudes can stay healthy all season long.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:47 am
Dwight texted Broussard and said he signed the papers. Now the trade freeze that Howard caused can end and teams can make their moves. Beasley and Sessions, come on down.
Bynum, Gasol, Beasley, Kobe, Sessions.
See you at the parade.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:47 am
please drop the “Huff to CB” talk. It has no merit
$$$$$$$$$$$
Where is Dell?
March 15th, 2012 at 9:48 am
please drop the “Huff to CB” talk.
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No!
March 15th, 2012 at 9:48 am
DMAC Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:47 am
SilverNBlackPA Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:46 am
bcz24 Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:44 am
642.Dakota Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:36 am
Mario Williams to the Bills…..money grab, but good for him. Now we can forget who he is as no one will notice him anymore in Buff.
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Buffalo will have a top 10 defense next year, and possibly the best dline in all of football.
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Was about respond that you were smoking crack, but then I realized….Mario Williams, Kyle Williams and Marcel Dareus all on the same line is pretty fcking formidable.
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ONLY, if these dudes can stay healthy all season long.
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Thats the issue. But on paper alone, in my opinion, they now have the best starting Dline in the league.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:48 am
There are a ton of players who will still be available, even after the draft. Lots of decent players will be there at a bargain price. We don’t have to spend big money now to try and make a splash — just ask Jerry Jones or Dan Snyder! (or, most recently, the Philadelphia Eagles!)
March 15th, 2012 at 9:48 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:20 am
If Satele isn’t in the plans then we need to find another center, Wiz is not the answer. That is downgrading TWO positions on the line
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@BCZ
serious question. How would you feel if Reggie blew his wad in free agency on 3 Texan O-Liners Myers, Brisiel & Winston ???
ignoring the defense!
would you be pissed?
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I would be shocked and lose confidence in the new regime.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:48 am
661.RaiderRockstar Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:44 am
if indeed Huff is playing Corner next year
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@Jhill
that was a statement made by Hue Jackson!!
not McKenzie, Allen or Tarver
please drop the “Huff to CB” talk. It has no merit
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I thought it was reported that Allen mentioned it as wel?
March 15th, 2012 at 9:49 am
Was about respond that you were smoking crack, but then I realized….Mario Williams, Kyle Williams and Marcel Dareus all on the same line is pretty fcking formidable.
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AND they have a top 10 pick in this years draft that they can replace Kelsey at the other end, or get a top LB too.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:49 am
The Redskins have expressed interest in free agent OG Mike Brisiel.
Brisiel knows Redskins OC Kyle Shanahan well from their time together in Houston. The zone-blocking specialist has also attracted attention from the Raiders.
Related: Redskins
Source: Mike Jones on Twitter
March 15th, 2012 at 9:50 am
The only real head scratching move Reggie has pulled so far is committing to Seymour so heavily. Hoping he found out Seymour played injured most of last year but is ready to go now.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:50 am
663. That would be fine. I sort of expect it.. my choice would be wiz at rg. Giving us a dominant left side, like the old days.. And a good backup center.. Then grab houstons center because he knows how to line everybody up, & make adjustments in knapps systemm.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:51 am
Where is Dell?
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@ Raider O
same place as your boy Tupac
March 15th, 2012 at 9:52 am
why are Raider fans penciling Campbell, Barksdale and Heyer in as starters on next year’s O-Line?
I don’t understand it.
Heyer = FA, Campbell = trash, Barksdale = very raw & unproven
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Same reason you are penciling in your FA wishlist.
Brisiel = FA Gallery = Trash JLH = outta the league
March 15th, 2012 at 9:52 am
bcz24 Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:49 am
Was about respond that you were smoking crack, but then I realized….Mario Williams, Kyle Williams and Marcel Dareus all on the same line is pretty fcking formidable.
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AND they have a top 10 pick in this years draft that they can replace Kelsey at the other end, or get a top LB too.
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Yep, they could get Quinton Coples or Melvin Ingram or somebody to come off the edge opposite Williams. Terrifying.
Brady, Sanchez and whoever Miami picks up might wanna make sure their life insurance contracts are paid up.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:52 am
I still think we should target Ben Grubbs.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:52 am
679.SilverNBlackPA Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:50 am
The only real head scratching move Reggie has pulled so far is committing to Seymour so heavily. Hoping he found out Seymour played injured most of last year but is ready to go now.
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Reggie knows that Seymour is the only leader on the defense and he needs him to forget the past couple years of undisciplined play and show the rest of the team and the new guys to be brought in, how to play smart defense.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:53 am
raidertbone Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:52 am
I still think we should target Ben Grubbs.
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New Orleans signed Grubbs this morning as a replacement for Carl Nicks.
Evan Mathis is still out there, but he’s visiting Baltimore today who may end up signing him as as replacement for Grubbs.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:53 am
No opinions on us looking at Ron Bartell? He was a solid starter before he messed his neck up. He was actually the Rams best DB for a while. If hes recovered, this would be a good pick up, cause he will be cheap.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:54 am
raidertbone Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:52 am
I still think we should target Ben Grubbs.
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Saints signed OG Ben Grubbs, formerly of the Ravens, to a five-year, $36 million deal.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:54 am
670. No fking way.. Howards gonna do it again next yr huh? Crazy, but at least my lakers can make their moves.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:54 am
I didn’t Know Tupac was working as a senior financial analyst.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:55 am
Bynum, Gasol, Beasley, Kobe, Sessions.
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Sessions and Beasly would HAVE to come off the bench.
Artest’s defense is off the charts since he’s gotten back into to shape.
Session, Beasly, McRambis, and Goudelock would be a ridiculous bench.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:55 am
Dang dmac every name you call out today has been signed
March 15th, 2012 at 9:56 am
J Hill Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:52 am
why are Raider fans penciling Campbell, Barksdale and Heyer in as starters on next year’s O-Line?
I don’t understand it.
Heyer = FA, Campbell = trash, Barksdale = very raw & unproven
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Same reason you are penciling in your FA wishlist.
Brisiel = FA Gallery = Trash JLH = outta the league
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You on fire this morning J Heezy.
Take it easy dog!
March 15th, 2012 at 9:56 am
Marks hair Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:55 am
Dang dmac every name you call out today has been signed
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Tolbert?
March 15th, 2012 at 9:57 am
684.raidertbone Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:52 am
I still think we should target Ben Grubbs.
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New Orleans signed him. Besides he makes more than Reggie will spend on all his FA’s & draft picks
March 15th, 2012 at 9:58 am
691. Oh yeah. With those 2 the bench can actually run the offense.. Plus when they get mins with the big 3 they will get a ton of open shots.. I hope we get both..
March 15th, 2012 at 9:59 am
Thinking Aubrayo Franklin could be a more likely target now. He could take Big John’s place as fat guy in the DT rotation when in the 4-3 and play the nose when in the 3-4.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:59 am
Klay Thompson is a future star!
Heard it here 1st buddy.
March 15th, 2012 at 9:59 am
DMAC,
Tolbert is still a FA. I don’t think we will sign him, but I think we should.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:00 am
No one tell BSJ, but Joel Dreesen also has experience long-snapping. Signing him may allow them to cut Condo!
March 15th, 2012 at 10:01 am
March 15th, 2012 at 9:59 am
DMAC,
Tolbert is still a FA. I don’t think we will sign him, but I think we should.
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Would LOVE that. DMac, Tolbert, Jones as RB rotation and Tolbert is capable of shoulding a heavy load if (when) DMac goes down again.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:01 am
SilverNBlackPA Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:59 am
Thinking Aubrayo Franklin could be a more likely target now. He could take Big John’s place as fat guy in the DT rotation when in the 4-3 and play the nose when in the 3-4.
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Franklin was solid for the Whiners in that 3-4 (NT), but seemed to kind of dissapear w/ N-O last season.
I’m a little iffy on this dude.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:01 am
the Bills are setting up Kirk Morrison to have a very good year. if he’s not a Pro Bowler this year I’ll be amazed
tough to unseat Ray Lewis from the popularity contest though!
March 15th, 2012 at 10:01 am
lol. I think tolbert is visiting but not signed.. I cant remember with who.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:02 am
Free agent C Scott Wells will visit the Rams.
Related: Rams
Source: John Clayton on Twitter
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Wells anyone?
March 15th, 2012 at 10:02 am
DMAC Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:01 am
SilverNBlackPA Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:59 am
Thinking Aubrayo Franklin could be a more likely target now. He could take Big John’s place as fat guy in the DT rotation when in the 4-3 and play the nose when in the 3-4.
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Franklin was solid for the Whiners in that 3-4 (NT), but seemed to kind of dissapear w/ N-O last season.
I’m a little iffy on this dude.
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I think using him as rotational guy would be a better bet at this point than as a full time starter, so that’s why I’d be good with it.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:02 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:01 am
the Bills are setting up Kirk Morrison to have a very good year. if he’s not a Pro Bowler this year I’ll be amazed
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LMAO
March 15th, 2012 at 10:03 am
Id take tolbert for under 4mil a yr.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:03 am
Heard it here 1st buddy.
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LOLOLOLOLOL
March 15th, 2012 at 10:03 am
SilverNBlackPA Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:02 am
DMAC Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:01 am
SilverNBlackPA Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 9:59 am
Thinking Aubrayo Franklin could be a more likely target now. He could take Big John’s place as fat guy in the DT rotation when in the 4-3 and play the nose when in the 3-4.
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Franklin was solid for the Whiners in that 3-4 (NT), but seemed to kind of dissapear w/ N-O last season.
I’m a little iffy on this dude.
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I think using him as rotational guy would be a better bet at this point than as a full time starter, so that’s why I’d be good with it.
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I think he’ll want that every down $$$$.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:05 am
Aubrayo Franklin ???
I like him a lot. I like him more than Seymour & Kelly
It seems we’re committed to these guys though. Seymour restructured and Kelly should too.
Franklin isn’t a replacement for Henderson. He’s a starter
DT’s = Seymour, Kelly, Bryant & Ivey
DE’s = Houston, ShoNasty, Brodine & Davis
our D-Line is ready to rock
March 15th, 2012 at 10:05 am
DMAC Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:02 am
Free agent C Scott Wells will visit the Rams.
Related: Rams
Source: John Clayton on Twitter
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Wells anyone?
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Most of the FA centers are a little older than I’d like to see. Would rather sign a guy like Brisel or Mathis and let Wiz play center.
I will say that, even though Chris Myers is on the far side of 30, I think he’d be a great guy to come in and teach the other lineman how to run Knapp’s ZBS properly. The center is the line general after all. Probably will get too much coin from some other team though.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:06 am
According to an NFL source, the Raiders will visit Thursday with former St. Louis cornerback Ronald Bartell. I think a fairly fast deal between Bartell and the Raiders is possible.
http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/41323/raiders-to-host-ronald-bartell
March 15th, 2012 at 10:06 am
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I think he’ll want that every down $$$$.
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Well then, in your words DMAC, fck that guy.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:06 am
Bartell on his way to Oakland?
March 15th, 2012 at 10:06 am
Kirk Morrison is slated to start at SAM for the Bills.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:06 am
the Bills are setting up Kirk Morrison to have a very good year. if he’s not a Pro Bowler this year I’ll be amazed
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Yeah, he’s all outta excuses now.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:06 am
DutchRaider77 Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:06 am
According to an NFL source, the Raiders will visit Thursday with former St. Louis cornerback Ronald Bartell. I think a fairly fast deal between Bartell and the Raiders is possible.
http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/41323/raiders-to-host-ronald-bartell
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Could be a damn fine signing IF his neck is 100%. Neck injuries can be lingering b!tches.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:07 am
Kirk Morrison is slated to start at SAM for the Bills.
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Link???
He didn’t even get off the bench for them last year
March 15th, 2012 at 10:07 am
thanks Dutch #713 !!!
March 15th, 2012 at 10:08 am
Of course Bartell hasn’t had an interception since the 2008 season, so a lot of the stat obsessed semi-pros would hate it.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:08 am
SilverNBlackPA Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:06 am
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I think he’ll want that every down $$$$.
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Well then, in your words DMAC, fck that guy.
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Maaaaan….
FK that dude!
lol
March 15th, 2012 at 10:08 am
What type of injury did Bartell suffer?
March 15th, 2012 at 10:09 am
DMAC Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:08 am
What type of injury did Bartell suffer
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Neck fracture in week 1. Ugly stuff.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:10 am
SilverNBlackPA Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:08 am
Of course Bartell hasn’t had an interception since the 2008 season, so a lot of the stat obsessed semi-pros would hate it.
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Bartell did get the Nnamdi treatment with the Rams sometimes. Teams wouldnt go to his side. Before the neck injury, Bartell would be by far the best CB available.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:12 am
SilverNBlackPA Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:09 am
DMAC Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:08 am
What type of injury did Bartell suffer
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Neck fracture in week 1. Ugly stuff.
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Multiple surgeries like PM?
March 15th, 2012 at 10:13 am
Ron Bartell:
Rams released CB Ron Bartell.The Rams’ salary purge continues. Bartell was on the books for $6.2 million next season, a prohibitive number after a broken neck limited him to one game in 2011. He is still rehabbing, and isn’t guaranteed to be 100 percent for training camp. Bartell does plan to play in 2012, however, and has been informed he’s at no extra risk of injury going forward. A second-round pick in 2005, Bartell was the Rams’ longest-tenured defensive player. Old pal Steve Spagnuolo, now New Orleans’ defensive coordinator, might show interest if Bartell can pass physicals. Mar 12 – 5:11 PMSource: Brad Biggs on Twitter
March 15th, 2012 at 10:14 am
719.J Hill Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:07 am
Kirk Morrison is slated to start at SAM for the Bills.
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Link???
He didn’t even get off the bench for them last year
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I read it somewhere a few days ago, probably Rotoworld…
March 15th, 2012 at 10:14 am
Yeah, he’s all outta excuses now.
He didn’t even get off the bench for them last year
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@Jhill
quit hating on Capt Kirk & pay attention
CW & RRS have to educate you??
March 15th, 2012 at 10:14 am
Bartell.. Bargan bin huh?
March 15th, 2012 at 10:15 am
John David Booty Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:10 am
SilverNBlackPA Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:08 am
Of course Bartell hasn’t had an interception since the 2008 season, so a lot of the stat obsessed semi-pros would hate it.
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Bartell did get the Nnamdi treatment with the Rams sometimes. Teams wouldnt go to his side. Before the neck injury, Bartell would be by far the best CB available.
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Yep, but it was that reason that caused a lot of people to dump on Nnamdi as overrated despite massive evidence to the contrary. But let’s not get THAT debate started again.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:15 am
Bartell was on the books for $6.2 million next season, a prohibitive number after a broken neck limited him to one game in 2011.
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Yeah, but it was a clean break…just like an ankle, right?
March 15th, 2012 at 10:16 am
Yup, from Rotoworld:
Morrison played 14 games as a reserve last season, but he’s viewed as the favorite over Arthur Moats to start at strong-side linebacker in Dave Wannstedt’s 4-3 defense.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:16 am
703.RaiderRockstar Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:01 am
the Bills are setting up Kirk Morrison to have a very good year. if he’s not a Pro Bowler this year I’ll be amazed
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From what I am hearing up hear in Bills country Morrison was resigned to back up Barnett at MLB
March 15th, 2012 at 10:17 am
@RRS
quit hating on Rolando McClain & pay attention
JFB & J Hill have to educate you??
March 15th, 2012 at 10:17 am
Tafur just reported on Twitter that “nothing new on the Kam Wimbley” front.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:17 am
Clean break.lol
March 15th, 2012 at 10:18 am
I know theres a lot being said about Reggie not making moves, but I like the players he has looked at, Briesel and Bartell. 2 players with proven track records of knowing HOW to play football, both with injuries that have deflated their price tags.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:19 am
736.SilverNBlackPA Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:17 am
Tafur just reported on Twitter that “nothing new on the Kam Wimbley” front.
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There will be nothing new on the wimbley front until we release him tomorrow @ 3:59pm
March 15th, 2012 at 10:20 am
Morrison played 14 games as a reserve last season, but he’s viewed as the favorite over Arthur Moats to start at strong-side linebacker in Dave Wannstedt’s 4-3 defense.
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Hmmm …
So they’ve completely given up on him as a MLB???
Interesting.
Most of us said Morrison should have been retained but moved to SLB.
Maybe this move salvages his career.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:20 am
INT’s are waaaaaaaaaaaaay over rated.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:20 am
bcz24 Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:19 am
736.SilverNBlackPA Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:17 am
Tafur just reported on Twitter that “nothing new on the Kam Wimbley” front.
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There will be nothing new on the wimbley front until we release him tomorrow @ 3:59pm
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Hah, I suspect you’re right.
Wimbley will get to walk and Reggie will get to hold on to him until the really big money being thrown around (except to Peyton Manning) is exhausted. Gotta love standoffs.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:20 am
738 yup its a bargan bin yr. This is an area where reggie can prove his worth. We’ll see how he does.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:21 am
Most of us said Morrison should have been retained but moved to SLB.
Maybe this move salvages his career.
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I was one of these. Would rather have Cap’n Kirk still playing the strongside than Wimbley.
Nothing against Kam, but he’s a DE through and through.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:21 am
Carl Weathers Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:16 am
Yup, from Rotoworld:
Morrison played 14 games as a reserve last season, but he’s viewed as the favorite over Arthur Moats to start at strong-side linebacker in Dave Wannstedt’s 4-3 defense.
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Arthur who?
No wonder he’s penciled in to start.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:22 am
From what I am hearing up hear in Bills country Morrison was resigned to back up Barnett at MLB
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@bcz
check it out
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/09/bills-re-sign-kirk-morrison/
March 15th, 2012 at 10:22 am
?? WHO WAS LAST YEARS MUP??
March 15th, 2012 at 10:22 am
Was Kirk injured last season? He didn’t start a single game last season, and he has 7 tackles and 1 sack
March 15th, 2012 at 10:23 am
If peyton goes to tenn can we snag haselback as our #2 qb?
March 15th, 2012 at 10:24 am
And Brandon Underwood, as well. He can play. Made some nice ST tackles for GB, and he was outstanding as a Bearcat in his senior year. Whether or not any of these players pan out, I like the fact that Reggie is looking at guys that can PLAY.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:24 am
JFB & J Hill have to educate you??
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@ Jhill
I’ve been asking you to since April 2010 – still waiting
March 15th, 2012 at 10:27 am
Did Avril get franchised?
March 15th, 2012 at 10:27 am
INT’s are waaaaaaaaaaaaay over rated.
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@ DMAC
I guess you don’t want T Porter from the Saints then. he’s a gambling man like DeAngelo Hall. sometimes the risk pays off, sometimes it doesn’t
he’s either gonna look like a sinner or a Saint (pun intended) We all know what he would have looked like in an Al Davis defense. Curious to see if Dennis Allen even gives him a sniff
March 15th, 2012 at 10:28 am
Chargers tackle Jared Gaither’s four-year deal is worth up to $16.5 million and includes an $8 million signing bonus, per a league source.
That’s it. This guy was rated as #4 best left tackle in NFL. All for $16M over four years. I hate this signing for our main competitor in AFC west. I’m still wondering why we didn’t hire him last year and why we didn’t pursue him with bigger contract offer this year.
Thoughts????????
March 15th, 2012 at 10:28 am
DMAC Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:20 am
INT’s are waaaaaaaaaaaaay over rated.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Really?!
Creating a TOs, ending the other team drive with no possible points, and giving the ball back to the offense is over rated?!
I’m starting to worry about you bro.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:30 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:27 am
INT’s are waaaaaaaaaaaaay over rated.
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@ DMAC
I guess you don’t want T Porter from the Saints then. he’s a gambling man like DeAngelo Hall. sometimes the risk pays off, sometimes it doesn’t
he’s either gonna look like a sinner or a Saint (pun intended) We all know what he would have looked like in an Al Davis defense. Curious to see if Dennis Allen even gives him a sniff
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I like Porter, but he’s injury prone. I already have to root for DMAC and Steph Curry crystal ankles/feet.
I like CB’s who can defend. Not those gambler’s who get burned for a TD, than get a pick.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:31 am
Cut kam reg! It makes you look like a spiteful dk to the other FAs..
March 15th, 2012 at 10:31 am
UCLA Raiders Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:28 am
Chargers tackle Jared Gaither’s four-year deal is worth up to $16.5 million and includes an $8 million signing bonus, per a league source.
That’s it. This guy was rated as #4 best left tackle in NFL. All for $16M over four years. I hate this signing for our main competitor in AFC west. I’m still wondering why we didn’t hire him last year and why we didn’t pursue him with bigger contract offer this year.
Thoughts????????
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We didnt sign him last year cause he couldnt pass the physical. Hue wanted him here. I never thought much of our med staff, but that one always bugged me. Because he was able to sign with KC right after, before being cut. Woulda been our starting RT for years.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:32 am
sigh….another 4-12 season…I dont know whats worse watching slow overnatched players lose bad or hoping talented athletic players live up to their potential….
March 15th, 2012 at 10:32 am
DMAC Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:27 am
Did Avril get franchised?
$$$$$$$$
Yes
March 15th, 2012 at 10:33 am
I like CB’s who can defend. Not those gambler’s who get burned for a TD, than get a pick.
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This is what Dennis “Kenny Rogers” Allen preaches!
March 15th, 2012 at 10:33 am
I like CB’s who can defend. Not those gambler’s who get burned for a TD, than get a pick
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@DMAC
it’s like Tim Brown said about P-Buck
“Phillip giveth and Phillip taketh away”
March 15th, 2012 at 10:34 am
Raider O Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:28 am
DMAC Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:20 am
INT’s are waaaaaaaaaaaaay over rated.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Really?!
Creating a TOs, ending the other team drive with no possible points, and giving the ball back to the offense is over rated?!
I’m starting to worry about you bro.
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Yes
Over rated when it comes to judging a DB success.
Example
Nnamdi not to many picks, but was very good.
D HAll many picks, but gets toasted.
Give me someone who can cover, over someone who gets picks and later gives up an TD.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:34 am
Marks Hair Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:31 am
Cut kam reg! It makes you look like a spiteful dk to the other FAs..
$$$$$$$$$$$
Kam is doing what’s best for Kam, and Reggie is doing what is best for the Raiders. It’s a business too, and most players understand that fact.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:36 am
DMAC,
What about a Corner who can cover and gets INTs like Revis, Champ, & Carr.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:37 am
This is what Dennis “Kenny Rogers” Allen preaches!
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thats true, CW.
DA will be all over this defense like flies on horse crap stressing turnovers by whatever means necessary!
Rod Woodson compared DVD to Duane Starks. DS had 5 INT’s in his second season (one was a pick six)
March 15th, 2012 at 10:37 am
Brandon Browner is a beast what is he 6′4?
March 15th, 2012 at 10:38 am
Raider O Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:36 am
DMAC,
What about a Corner who can cover and gets INTs like Revis, Champ, & Carr.
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Diamonds in the rough.
Would luv to have anyone of those dudes.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:38 am
709.J Hill Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:03 am
Heard it here 1st buddy.
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LOLOLOLOLOL
^^^^^^^
Lol….the talking radio and tv head hyperbole monkeys, keep predicting that for Klay also.
IF he does become a “star”. he will be traded for some slap head stiff Center once they realize Boguts is damaged goods.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:39 am
The Saints won a SB with a defense that created a lot of TOs. As I remember Porter’s INT sealed it.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:40 am
We didnt sign him last year cause he couldnt pass the physical. Hue wanted him here. I never thought much of our med staff, but that one always bugged me. Because he was able to sign with KC right after, before being cut. Woulda been our starting RT for years.
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My guess is the real reason we didn’t sign him is because he told us he wouldn’t play RT
March 15th, 2012 at 10:40 am
More important for Raiders to sign C Myers from Houston, then the Guard Briesel.
It would keep Wiz at LG and as the backup at Center to Myers.
Unless they sign Briesel and then move Wiz to C and keep Heyer and put him at LG?
March 15th, 2012 at 10:42 am
Did not know this…
Derrick Jones was signed as a Undrafted free agent rookie last season and suffered an injury in training camp that caused the team to put him on IR. I was surprised to note that, according to Rotoworld, he had signed a 3 year contract that makes him a Raider through 2014, if the team chooses. I have no idea if he’ll make the team or not – looks like he’ll get a crack this offseason, though.
http://tfdssports.com/2012-articles/march/raiders-free-agency-needs-wide-receiver.html
March 15th, 2012 at 10:42 am
DMAC,
I’m sure there other CBs who create TOs, and are still a force in coverage. It’s hard to get guys like that in FA, and that’s why I wanted us to sign Carr.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:43 am
764. But how is it good bussiness? There are teams with tens of millions left in the bank.. + his agent must hear things.. He’s gone
March 15th, 2012 at 10:43 am
Signing a RT is more important than signing a G or C IMO. That’s why OTs demand more salary.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:43 am
Lakers got Sessions without giving up either one of their 1st RD picks. Got him for a “future” pick. WIN.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:43 am
DKnight007 Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:38 am
709.J Hill Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:03 am
Heard it here 1st buddy.
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LOLOLOLOLOL
^^^^^^^
Lol….the talking radio and tv head hyperbole monkeys, keep predicting that for Klay also.
IF he does become a “star”. he will be traded for some slap head stiff Center once they realize Boguts is damaged goods.
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Dubs in the playoffs next season.
Heard it here 1st buddy! (ain’t no one prediciting that one)
Curry
Thompson
Wright
Lee
Bogut
March 15th, 2012 at 10:45 am
758.John David Booty Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:31 am
UCLA Raiders Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:28 am
Chargers tackle Jared Gaither’s four-year deal is worth up to $16.5 million and includes an $8 million signing bonus, per a league source.
That’s it. This guy was rated as #4 best left tackle in NFL. All for $16M over four years. I hate this signing for our main competitor in AFC west. I’m still wondering why we didn’t hire him last year and why we didn’t pursue him with bigger contract offer this year.
Thoughts????????
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We didnt sign him last year cause he couldnt pass the physical. Hue wanted him here. I never thought much of our med staff, but that one always bugged me. Because he was able to sign with KC right after, before being cut. Woulda been our starting RT for years.
^^^^^^^^
Yep….that was a f**k up by Raiders weird medical staff.
Hope that staff gets kicked to the curb also with McK around.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:45 am
The Saints won a SB with a defense that created a lot of TOs. As I remember Porter’s INT sealed it.
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Also the additional incentives provided by Gregg Williams…
March 15th, 2012 at 10:45 am
772 yeah thats been my take
March 15th, 2012 at 10:45 am
Raider O Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:39 am
The Saints won a SB with a defense that created a lot of TOs. As I remember Porter’s INT sealed it.
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I like Porter, he’s just injury prone.
We have enough whiners w/ DMAC.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:46 am
John David Booty Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:43 am
Lakers got Sessions without giving up either one of their 1st RD picks. Got him for a “future” pick. WIN.
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Deal is for Luke Walton & 1 of their 1st rounders.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:46 am
779 agreed. Worst medical and traing staff in the league last yr.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:47 am
764. But how is it good bussiness? There are teams with tens of millions left in the bank.. + his agent must hear things.. He’s gone
$$$$$$$$$$$$
After teams spend all that money in FAs the next few days, they will have less to spend on a guy that just got released a week after FA, which will give us better leverage in negotiations. It’s the same as Kam refusing to take a pay cut, any he had leverage because releasing him will still cost us over $6 million in cap space.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:47 am
Keep remembering the words of our blogmeister: DIFFERENCE MAKER
A difference maker is the only guy who is one you should, if able, pay tons of money.
Wimbley, while an able ball player, has never been a difference maker. He had a couple of really nice games…so what? Had he been a difference maker, we’d not have given up 90+ yd. drives in the fourth quarter in some difference-making games.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:49 am
I hate purple & yellow.
Go Cavs!!!
Go Clippers!!!
March 15th, 2012 at 10:49 am
777.John David Booty Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:43 am
Lakers got Sessions without giving up either one of their 1st RD picks. Got him for a “future” pick. WIN.
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The report I see says we gave up a 1st rounder and dumped Luke on them.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:51 am
Barbosa to Pacers for a 2nd and cash considerations
lol @ toronto
March 15th, 2012 at 10:53 am
Tjbwall Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:51 am
Barbosa to Pacers for a 2nd and cash considerations
lol @ toronto
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How do you lol at Toronto?
They got money and a pick for a player they were losing for nothing at the end of the year.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:53 am
Dakota Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:49 am
777.John David Booty Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:43 am
Lakers got Sessions without giving up either one of their 1st RD picks. Got him for a “future” pick. WIN.
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The report I see says we gave up a 1st rounder and dumped Luke on them.
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Correct Luke Walton and the Lakers 1st round pick (protected to 14)
March 15th, 2012 at 10:54 am
I like Porter, he’s just injury prone.
We have enough whiners w/ DMAC.
$$$$$$$$$$$$
That’s why we can sign him without spending a lot. Same with Leroy Hill. I would sign both of them. I also like Wesley Woodyard. I wanted us to draft him.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:55 am
Hell yeah….finally!! ^^^^^^^
March 15th, 2012 at 10:55 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:53 am
Dakota Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:49 am
777.John David Booty Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:43 am
Lakers got Sessions without giving up either one of their 1st RD picks. Got him for a “future” pick. WIN.
+++++++++++
The report I see says we gave up a 1st rounder and dumped Luke on them.
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Correct Luke Walton and the Lakers 1st round pick (protected to 14)
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Yeah, this is what Im seeing now. Still good to have a PG.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:56 am
Want to address something I wrote earlier. Merriman NOT back to SD. Bad info.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:56 am
Finally got rid of Luke Walton’s back.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:57 am
Lakers gave up nothing really for a solid bench player in Sessions. And yes…Luke Walton is nothing at this point of his “career”. lol
Nice!
March 15th, 2012 at 10:57 am
How do you not lol @ Toronto??
C’mon man(Chris Carter voice)..
March 15th, 2012 at 10:57 am
John David Booty Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:56 am
Finally got rid of Luke Walton’s back.
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You guys would be set if you could get rid of Artest’s horrible contract.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:58 am
DKnight007 Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:57 am
Lakers gave up nothing really for a solid bench player in Sessions. And yes…Luke Walton is nothing at this point of his “career”. lol
Nice!
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Bench player?
Ramon Sessions is a legit starting PG, ESPECIALLY for the Lakers.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:58 am
I like Porter, he’s just injury prone
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@DMAC
what makes a guy “injury prone” ?
he’s missed 10 games in the last 3 years
played in 38/48
he’s only 25 years old
March 15th, 2012 at 10:59 am
Unless Blake gets traded Fisher is riding the pine 5 minutes a game lol
March 15th, 2012 at 10:59 am
Tjbwall Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:57 am
How do you not lol @ Toronto??
C’mon man(Chris Carter voice)..
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Because I dont depend on ESPN for my logic?.. (my voice)
March 15th, 2012 at 10:59 am
Raider O Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:54 am
I like Porter, he’s just injury prone.
We have enough whiners w/ DMAC.
$$$$$$$$$$$$
That’s why we can sign him without spending a lot. Same with Leroy Hill. I would sign both of them. I also like Wesley Woodyard. I wanted us to draft him.
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I like Hill. He would easily replace Kam and is good against the run.
+ we won’t have to break the bank for him
March 15th, 2012 at 11:00 am
Look for Lakers to send Blake to Portland still..
Trying to get Beasley or Crawford.
March 15th, 2012 at 11:00 am
800.DennisAllensVisor Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:58 am
DKnight007 Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:57 am
Lakers gave up nothing really for a solid bench player in Sessions. And yes…Luke Walton is nothing at this point of his “career”. lol
Nice!
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Bench player?
Ramon Sessions is a legit starting PG, ESPECIALLY for the Lakers.
^^^^^^^^
hahaha…No crap!
March 15th, 2012 at 11:01 am
My realistic FA wish list:
1- CB Tracy Porter
2- OLB Leroy Hill or Wesley Woodyard
3- RT E Winston
4- C resign Satele (no more than $2 million per year)
5- DT Bunkley or Franklin (no more than $2 million per year)
It can be done, and it will not cost us a lot.
March 15th, 2012 at 11:01 am
as much as Tracy Porter wants to break the bank and get labeled a play maker … he’s only had 2 INT’s the last 2 years and forced 2 fumbles
March 15th, 2012 at 11:01 am
Sessions for Walton and we still have Dallas’ pick?
I’ll take that.
Now we can do that Blake for Beasly deal.
March 15th, 2012 at 11:01 am
Raider O Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 11:01 am
My realistic FA wish list:
1- CB Tracy Porter
2- OLB Leroy Hill or Wesley Woodyard
3- RT E Winston
4- C resign Satele (no more than $2 million per year)
5- DT Bunkley or Franklin (no more than $2 million per year)
It can be done, and it will not cost us a lot.
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Might not cost a lot, Except for the Winston part.
March 15th, 2012 at 11:02 am
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/55367/raiders-to-host-ronald-bartell
Anyone know much about this guy. Or I guess I can find out tommrrow from Steve.
March 15th, 2012 at 11:03 am
Trufant to visit Denver.
March 15th, 2012 at 11:04 am
783 wow huge win
March 15th, 2012 at 11:05 am
Bench player?
Ramon Sessions is a legit starting PG, ESPECIALLY for the Lakers.
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This season, he should just atke Blake’s role. Come off the bench but finish games.
March 15th, 2012 at 11:05 am
Doctors have cleared Bartell to play. Our first FA signing since the start of FA?
March 15th, 2012 at 11:05 am
#810 I would splash on Meyers and skip on Satele and Winston. Would cost less than both of them and meet a real need with no good solution right now.
Like your Defensive strategy. Raiders are visiting with Bartell he has played quite a bit is he average or fringe or what???
March 15th, 2012 at 11:05 am
J Hill Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 11:05 am
Bench player?
Ramon Sessions is a legit starting PG, ESPECIALLY for the Lakers.
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This season, he should just atke Blake’s role. Come off the bench but finish games.
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Blake will be gone in an hour bub.
March 15th, 2012 at 11:06 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:58 am
I like Porter, he’s just injury prone
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@DMAC
what makes a guy “injury prone” ?
he’s missed 10 games in the last 3 years
played in 38/48
he’s only 25 years old
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In my book, if can’t finish off the season w/ out missing like 4+ games a year. Than your injury prone.
In 14 games in 2011, Porter made 52 tackles and intercepted one pass. The 14 games marks the injury-prone Porter’s most as a pro in his fourth season. Yet, he managed fewer tackles than either of the previous two seasons, in which he played in only 12 games apiece. Towards the end of the year, Porter was being pushed for playing time by Patrick Robinson.
Like I said, I like Porter, but he’s injury prone. (I would still roll the dice w/ him, but break the bank.)
March 15th, 2012 at 11:06 am
I also think we should call the Eagles, and ask if they are interested in trading CB Dominique RC for DT Tommy Kelly. We need a CB, and they need athletic DL that can create a lot of pressure. NFC east QBs: Eli (2 SBs), Romo (good QB who can run), Vick (Freakish Athlete), and RG.
They also have Nnamdi & Samuel. It can happen.
March 15th, 2012 at 11:06 am
Luke was a nice salary dump
March 15th, 2012 at 11:07 am
1960AutumnWind Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 11:02 am
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/55367/raiders-to-host-ronald-bartell
Anyone know much about this guy. Or I guess I can find out tommrrow from Steve.
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He’s a big cover corner. Was the stabilizing force in their secondary the last few years. In other words good player. Not much of an interception threat, but certainly a good veteran cover guy. Who then broke his neck. Let’s see if he can pass a physical.
March 15th, 2012 at 11:07 am
811.1960AutumnWind Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 11:02 am
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/55367/raiders-to-host-ronald-bartell
Anyone know much about this guy. Or I guess I can find out tommrrow from Steve.
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You mean Jer.
March 15th, 2012 at 11:07 am
811
Scroll on up ^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The semi’s already discussed this
March 15th, 2012 at 11:08 am
Who is this Christian Eyenga kid that the Cavs threw in?
March 15th, 2012 at 11:08 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 11:03 am
Trufant to visit Denver.
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Didn’t know Trufant was a FA. I like his game.
March 15th, 2012 at 11:09 am
805.DennisAllensVisor Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 11:00 am
Look for Lakers to send Blake to Portland still..
Trying to get Beasley or Crawford.
^^^^^^^^^
Yuuuup!
March 15th, 2012 at 11:09 am
Hey den I saw howard made it official today, kudos. His agent must have killed himself..
March 15th, 2012 at 11:09 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:59 am
Because I dont depend on ESPN for my logic?.. (my voice)
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somebody got butthurt haha.
1993 creation of the franchise
The ONLY thing this franchise has anything not to laugh about is the trade they pulled off Antawn Jamison for Vince Carter.
Funny thing is I havent turned on the tv..ESPN lol shh
March 15th, 2012 at 11:10 am
DAV,
I think he will be worth it. Veldheer, Wiz, and Winston can make our OL special, and we don’t need to invest a lot in Gs. Maybe Campbell and Barksdale can be our Gs.
March 15th, 2012 at 11:10 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:58 am
I like Porter, he’s just injury prone
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Terry Porter had something like a 70% completion rate given up last year. That being said, he has gotten better and a lot of that could be late in games where he is playing off receivers.
March 15th, 2012 at 11:10 am
Carl Weathers Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 11:07 am
811.1960AutumnWind Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 11:02 am
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/55367/raiders-to-host-ronald-bartell
Anyone know much about this guy. Or I guess I can find out tommrrow from Steve.
@@@@@@@@@@
You mean Jer.
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If Jerry it would be Saturday LOL… I do like Jerry and Steve but they need to get some more sources.
March 15th, 2012 at 11:11 am
Blake will be gone in an hour bub.
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Agreed.
Which is why I said he should take Blake’s role?
March 15th, 2012 at 11:11 am
J Hill Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 11:08 am
Who is this Christian Eyenga kid that the Cavs threw in?
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Manut Bol’s nephew.
lol
R.I.P Manute (good dude)
March 15th, 2012 at 11:12 am
Winston or Myers would be great pickups for Raiders.
Briesel would be a solid one.
March 15th, 2012 at 11:13 am
The Cave will BR a force after next year!s draft.
Print it!!!
Go Cavs!!!
Go Clippers!!!
Go Aztecs!!!
Go Buckeyes!!!
March 15th, 2012 at 11:13 am
J Hill Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 11:11 am
Blake will be gone in an hour bub.
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Agreed.
Which is why I said he should take Blake’s role?
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If im Ramon Sessions and Derek Fisher is starting ahead of me I might be extremely pissed off.
March 15th, 2012 at 11:15 am
Thunder vs. Heat in finals this year.
Ya’ll wasting ya’ll time.
March 15th, 2012 at 11:15 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 11:13 am
If im Ramon Sessions and Derek Fisher is starting ahead of me I might be extremely pissed off.
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True story
March 15th, 2012 at 11:15 am
Tjbwall Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 11:09 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:59 am
Because I dont depend on ESPN for my logic?.. (my voice)
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somebody got butthurt haha.
1993 creation of the franchise
The ONLY thing this franchise has anything not to laugh about is the trade they pulled off Antawn Jamison for Vince Carter.
Funny thing is I havent turned on the tv..ESPN lol shh
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Im sorry, I guess I dont see the point in ‘lol-ing’ at a franchise for a smart decision.
To each his own I guess. Carry on.
March 15th, 2012 at 11:16 am
26 games left, Deuce.
Fisher needs to play with the starters. Would be useless coming off the bench.
March 15th, 2012 at 11:16 am
DMAC Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 11:15 am
Thunder vs. Heat in finals this year.
Ya’ll wasting ya’ll time.
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Lakers vs Magic II
Not really, but I can dream right?
March 15th, 2012 at 11:16 am
I think spending that money on a C like Myers over a RT like Winson in FA is a mistake. We can add a cheap C like Satele/ draft one, and sign Winston to be our RT for the next 5 years. Our OL will be set for a long time.
March 15th, 2012 at 11:16 am
J Hill Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 11:16 am
26 games left, Deuce.
Fisher needs to play with the starters. Would be useless coming off the bench.
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Fish needs to swim in the ocean w/ the sharks.
March 15th, 2012 at 11:18 am
Sessions doent know the offense. He cant expect to start this yr.. But he’ll finish alot of games ..
March 15th, 2012 at 11:18 am
J Hill Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 11:16 am
26 games left, Deuce.
Fisher needs to play with the starters. Would be useless coming off the bench.
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Totally get your logic.
But you dont trade a 1st round pick for a bench player that fills your teams biggest hole.
Goudelock can come off the bench just as well as Fisher.
March 15th, 2012 at 11:18 am
Great Trade for the Cavs!!!!
March 15th, 2012 at 11:18 am
Watch for the C from Baylor Philip Blake he could slip into the 3rd rd. He can play some G too
March 15th, 2012 at 11:18 am
831.1960AutumnWind Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 11:10 am
Carl Weathers Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 11:07 am
811.1960AutumnWind Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 11:02 am
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/55367/raiders-to-host-ronald-bartell
Anyone know much about this guy. Or I guess I can find out tommrrow from Steve.
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You mean Jer.
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If Jerry it would be Saturday LOL… I do like Jerry and Steve but they need to get some more sources.
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It takes time to replace the ink ribbons, punch up a half page article and then submit it to the head honcho over at IBA. Then after that, he has to retype everything into the IBM 128, wait for his dial up connection to get a signal then enter it here.
March 15th, 2012 at 11:19 am
Marks hair Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 11:18 am
Sessions doent know the offense. He cant expect to start this yr.. But he’ll finish alot of games ..
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LOL!
Mike Brown’s offense?
Come on dude.
March 15th, 2012 at 11:19 am
DMAC Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 11:07 am
811
Scroll on up ^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The semi’s already discussed this
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Thanks did a word search and now have a good idea.
I kind of skipped over the earlier stuff with all the Lakers crap on the blog. You would think this is inside the Purple and Yellow for crine out loud.
March 15th, 2012 at 11:20 am
Lakers just traded Gasol, Metta and a #1 pick to Boston for Rondo and KG and a future 2nd round pick.
Wow.
March 15th, 2012 at 11:20 am
Spurs close to sending Richard Jefferson to W’s for Stephen Jackson.
March 15th, 2012 at 11:21 am
!!!!GOOD AFTERNOON NATION !!!!
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some of us already have the jersey !!
*****BRING BACK GALLERY !!!!
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March 15th, 2012 at 11:21 am
Dakota Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 11:20 am
Lakers just traded Gasol, Metta and a #1 pick to Boston for Rondo and KG and a future 2nd round pick.
Wow.
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Don’t ever believe anything that comes out of Dakota’s mouth.
Never!
March 15th, 2012 at 11:22 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 11:21 am
!!!!GOOD AFTERNOON NATION !!!!
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some of us already have the jersey !!
*****BRING BACK GALLERY !!!!
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What up Mike.
Hell to the no on Charmin bear Gallery.
March 15th, 2012 at 11:22 am
841. Thats not a dream. Not the odds on fav but the lakers are right there and now that howard signed for next season the team should focus.. The heat arent unbeatable.
March 15th, 2012 at 11:22 am
Rock Cartwright signing with the 49ers!!! wow..
March 15th, 2012 at 11:22 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 11:20 am
Spurs close to sending Richard Jefferson to W’s for Stephen Jackson.
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I like.
March 15th, 2012 at 11:23 am
Wait….Rock Cartwright to the 9ers????
March 15th, 2012 at 11:23 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 11:22 am
Rock Cartwright signing with the 49ers!!! wow..
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Noooooo.
Not the homie Rock Head.
He’ll be missed.
Stud special teamer.
March 15th, 2012 at 11:23 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 11:22 am
Rock Cartwright signing with the 49ers!!! wow..
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That hurts!!!! Big part of special teams.
March 15th, 2012 at 11:24 am
Camby traded to Houston.
March 15th, 2012 at 11:24 am
Time to bring in Osgood w/ Rock gone.
March 15th, 2012 at 11:25 am
849. Trust me I know my sqad.. Sessions off the bench is the best fit..
March 15th, 2012 at 11:25 am
Thunder vs. Heat in finals this year.
Ya’ll wasting ya’ll time.
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exactly
Laker fans = Charger fans
March 15th, 2012 at 11:25 am
Deuce,
you should have your own twitter page w/ sports updates/news.
You on ur schit.
March 15th, 2012 at 11:26 am
I wonder who our big trade aqqusition will be in 2013?
I’m going by the 2 year rule…
05′ Moss
07′ Hall
09′ Seymour
11′ Palmer
I was going to disregard the 2 year rule when Al passed, but Hue kept the tradtion alive!
What do you have in store for the silver & black Big Reg?
March 15th, 2012 at 11:27 am
DMAC Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 11:25 am
Deuce,
you should have your own twitter page w/ sports updates/news.
You on ur schit.
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Thanks man, its how I stay relevant fantasy sports wise..
March 15th, 2012 at 11:27 am
We have Irving, Thompson, 2 1st RD picks and 2 2nd RD picks.
Sign D Howard next year!!!
March 15th, 2012 at 11:27 am
Wow those little warriors are growing up..
March 15th, 2012 at 11:27 am
865.RaiderRockstar Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 11:25 am
Thunder vs. Heat in finals this year.
Ya’ll wasting ya’ll time.
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exactly
Laker fans = Charger fans
LOL, Big Difference, Rockstar!
March 15th, 2012 at 11:27 am
Rock Cartwright signing with the 49ers!!!
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that sucks
agreed with DMAC. I’ll take Osgood
and re-sign Sam Williams or Bruce Davis II while you’re at it!
March 15th, 2012 at 11:28 am
Mark’s Hair, you talking about Ramon? Wolfpack pride!
March 15th, 2012 at 11:29 am
W’s also recieve a late 1st rounder for taking on RJ’s extra year..
March 15th, 2012 at 11:29 am
Marks hair Says:
March 15th, 2012 at 11:27 am
Wow those little warriors are growing up..
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Playoffs next season.
Curry
Thompson
Wright
Lee
Bogut
March 15th, 2012 at 11:29 am
865. Lakers fan = charger fan huh?
March 15th, 2012 at 11:30 am
new post
March 15th, 2012 at 11:30 am
Flynn & Thabeet to Portland..
March 15th, 2012 at 11:31 am
You will be missed Rock!
March 15th, 2012 at 11:31 am
new post indeed
March 15th, 2012 at 11:35 am
On Bartell: “He is known for his cover skills, but he is not a real interception threat. He has eight interceptions in his career.”
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Kinda sounds like a description that fit a guy named Nnamdi. If I recall, he was actually pretty good ….
Looking at his stats that last few years I see two other Nnamdi-esque things as well. He averages only about one pass defended per game and he has a ton of tackles, most of them solo. That means that either he’s a real tight cover corner that QBs don’t like to throw at and he’s an very good tackling CB in run support, OR it could mean that he lets the WRs catch everything in front of him and then makes the sure tackle.
This article is a little old, but note that at the end of the 08-09 season, in a detailed breakdown this author had Bartell rated as the #7 overall CB in the league: http://www.operationsports.com/forums/pro-football/289299-top-50-cbs-nfl.html
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