Raiders add yet another cornerback
By Steve Corkran
Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 at 12:25 pm in Oakland Raiders.
The Raiders signed three-year veteran cornerback Pat Lee to a one-year contract, according to NFL Network.
Lee, 28, spent the past four seasons with the Green Bay Packers, so he is someone that new Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie is very familiar with.
Lee appeared in 32 games in 2008, 2010 and ‘11. He sat out the 2009 season with a knee injury he suffered the previous season.
Lee has started only one game in the NFL. He spent most of his time with the Packers as a core special-teams player. He figures to get a shot at cornerback with the Raiders, who are seeking to replace jettisoned starters Stanford Routt and Chris Johnson.
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March 21st, 2012 at 12:27 pm
whoop…
March 21st, 2012 at 12:27 pm
Spend Reggie Spend!
March 21st, 2012 at 12:28 pm
guest123 Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 12:23 pm
HairyBush Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 12:14 pm
guest123 Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 12:08 pm
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I could see signing Branch long term because of his age. Seymour doesn’t make tons of sense to me, Unless Big Reg is going to be doing some wheeling and dealing around the draft. If I’m a betting man I’m saying there won’t be any big moves this year.
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Do you see anyone taking him off our hands, especially since we paid him all that up-front bonus money for this year? I don’t see any wheeling and dealing that will move Seymour’s deal. We’re stuck with him imo.
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when I said wheeling and dealing I was not refering to Sey, No one in there right mind would take him. I was just saying that maybe keeping Seymour would make more sense if Big reg was going to add more significent pieces to the team this year. Then I could understand keeping Seymour because Big Reg truly intended on making this more than a rebuiding year. As I said, I highly doubt that will happen.
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I think the proofs in the pudding, so to speak. We are all optimistic of the new regime and new structure, but if Reggie Mac’s going to tighten up the pursestrings…..there is no way…..
no way…
that anyone can interpret the Raiders 2012 offseason moves as anything but cap-clearing, rebuilding, look to 2013 moves.
Reggie Mac’s shooting blanks and forgot to load the gun.
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Too funny…these guys have zero clue how the Raiders could have kept guys like Routt and Wimbley and went on to fill out the roster, but they expect Reggie to somehow do so.
Dumbest fans in America too?
March 21st, 2012 at 12:28 pm
Warren Sapp (@QBKILLA ) reporting that Jeremy Shockey is the person who blew open the Saints bounty program http://bit.ly/GEAecd
Retweeted by Vittorio Tafur
Jeremy might want to think about joining the witness protection program.
March 21st, 2012 at 12:29 pm
Toleflson would look in silver and black…
March 21st, 2012 at 12:30 pm
Good camp fodder!!!
March 21st, 2012 at 12:30 pm
HairyBush Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 12:30 pm
@Dakota, Who are you refering too?
Too funny…these guys have zero clue how the Raiders could have kept guys like Routt and Wimbley and went on to fill out the roster, but they expect Reggie to somehow do so.
Dumbest fans in America too?
March 21st, 2012 at 12:32 pm
HairyBush Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 12:27 pm
Is the xtra 5th round pick official?
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Not yet. Just projecting what I think will happen based on losing Asomugha, Miller, Gallery, and Howard.
March 21st, 2012 at 12:32 pm
Ballin’!!!!!!
March 21st, 2012 at 12:33 pm
Bengals agreed to terms with RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis on a three-year contract.
Related: Patriots
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
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Bush, come back and learn how to block and your good w/ me.
March 21st, 2012 at 12:34 pm
DMAC Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 12:32 pm
Ballin’!!!!!!
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with bush ???
lol lol lol
cause we all love to ball with bush !!!
March 21st, 2012 at 12:34 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 12:21 pm
Bengals sign the law firm. Bush running out of options to start.
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hope his ego did not get bruised to badly lol
March 21st, 2012 at 12:35 pm
JEMEEL MCCLAIN
March 21st, 2012 at 12:35 pm
http://www.change.org/petitions/prosecute-the-killer-of-our-son-17-year-old-trayvon-martin
March 21st, 2012 at 12:35 pm
HairyBush Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 12:30 pm
HairyBush Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 12:30 pm
@Dakota, Who are you refering too?
Too funny…these guys have zero clue how the Raiders could have kept guys like Routt and Wimbley and went on to fill out the roster, but they expect Reggie to somehow do so.
Dumbest fans in America too?
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All of the crybabies who are whining because we have not made some big free agent signing, or are claiming we are rebuilding because we lost such greats as Wimbley and Routt, and those who claim we should have dumped Seymour, even though that was not possible….those people.
March 21st, 2012 at 12:36 pm
Here are some possible scenarios I’d like to see play out:
Restructure:
DT Tommy Kelly, WR Darrius Heyward-Bey
FA targets:
OLB Manny Lawson
ILB/OLB JoLonn Dunbar (or ILB Jonathan Vilma?)
DE Dave Tollefson
DT/NT Antonio Garay
QB Billy Volek
OG/C Dan Koppen
3-4 draft:
3rd (compensatory) – DE/OLB Jake Bequette, Arkansas
4th (compensatory) – DE/OLB Bruce Irvin, WVU
5th – NT Damon Harrison, William Penn
5th (compensatory) – DB Robert Blanton, Notre Dame
6th – RB Terrance Ganaway, Baylor
4-3 draft:
3rd (compensatory) – LB Sean Spence, Miami
4th (compensatory) – FS Janzen Jackson, McNeese State
5th – NT Damon Harrison, William Penn
5th (compensatory) – OL Matt Reynolds, BYU
6th – RB Terrance Ganaway, Baylor
March 21st, 2012 at 12:36 pm
So is there any team left that can still offer Bush a starting job?
March 21st, 2012 at 12:38 pm
guest123 Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 12:36 pm
So is there any team left that can still offer Bush a starting job?
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Seahawks? nope
Bears? nope
Chargers? maybe….i remember people questioning their rb last year
Jets? maybe
March 21st, 2012 at 12:39 pm
All of the crybabies who are whining because we have not made some big free agent signing, or are claiming we are rebuilding because we lost such greats as Wimbley and Routt, and those who claim we should have dumped Seymour, even though that was not possible….those people.
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Gotcha
March 21st, 2012 at 12:39 pm
R8ER MIKE Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 12:34 pm
DMAC Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 12:32 pm
Ballin’!!!!!!
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with bush ???
lol lol lol
cause we all love to ball with bush !!!
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I was talking about Lee.
lol
March 21st, 2012 at 12:40 pm
All of the crybabies who are whining because we have not made some big free agent signing, or are claiming we are rebuilding because we lost such greats as Wimbley and Routt, and those who claim we should have dumped Seymour, even though that was not possible….those people.
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I never thought Routt or Wimbley were great, good but way overpaid, and the market showed that as they went on to sign for roughly half what AD paid them.
When you say we couldn’t have dumped Seymour, yes we could have dumped and taken a $7.5M hit to be rid of him.
And if it’s whining or crying that your favorite team is sitting on the sidelines while 2nd tier and 3rd tier FA’s are signing reasonable contracts with division rivals, then go ahead and call it what you want.
March 21st, 2012 at 12:42 pm
Mike Bush to Jets?
I don’t think so!
Tomlinson being a free agent means more carries for Shonn Greene, Joe McKnight and (you guessed it!) Tim Tebow
March 21st, 2012 at 12:43 pm
Mike Bush = b/u RB
Sorry Mike, try some reality.
March 21st, 2012 at 12:43 pm
Are you kidding me? Barnes?!?! Lee?!
Sign PORTET!!!
March 21st, 2012 at 12:44 pm
Oh boy…Teblow trade is off for now due to contract issue!
March 21st, 2012 at 12:45 pm
lol lol lol ..back up bush !!
sounds great, where do i sign up for one of those ?
and i wonder if the old lady will let me keep it !!
March 21st, 2012 at 12:45 pm
Rams are swooping in on Tebow and are close to inking him. Wow!
March 21st, 2012 at 12:46 pm
JEMEEL MCCLAIN > vilma
March 21st, 2012 at 12:46 pm
Somehow missed Bunkley signing with the Saints and Green-Ellis with the Bengals….guess the Bountygate/Tebow crap overwhelmed eveyrthing else
March 21st, 2012 at 12:47 pm
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the NFL has encountered “hangup language” that could nullify the Jets’ trade for Tim Tebow.
Schefter doesn’t have finite details, but the deal has not been approved by the NFL. Per Schefter, the Rams “could wind up getting back into play” if the trade is nixed. The Jaguars and Packers also had interest in Tebow. Stay tuned.
Related: Rams, Broncos
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
March 21st, 2012 at 12:47 pm
guest123 Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 12:40 pm
And if it’s whining or crying that your favorite team is sitting on the sidelines while 2nd tier and 3rd tier FA’s are signing reasonable contracts with division rivals, then go ahead and call it what you want.
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Reall? Reggie comes in to a team that is reportedly $25 million over the cap, and the Broncos and KC have tens of millions in cap room each and you can’t figure out why they are bigger players than we are this offseason?
March 21st, 2012 at 12:47 pm
The contractual issue apparently arises from a clause in Tebow’s contract that could require the Jets to pay up to $5 million to the Broncos. The Jets may refuse to do that
March 21st, 2012 at 12:47 pm
Tebow trade hits a snag??
March 21st, 2012 at 12:48 pm
Sign Portet!
March 21st, 2012 at 12:48 pm
Whatever $$$ they spent on this GB Corner scrub and Barnes is money off the top to sign an impact FA.
March 21st, 2012 at 12:48 pm
And if it’s whining or crying that your favorite team is sitting on the sidelines while 2nd tier and 3rd tier FA’s are signing reasonable contracts with division rivals, then go ahead and call it what you want.
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Well, it kind of is.
I have players who I’d like to see in Silver and Black, too. But I’m not about to complain if the Raiders don’t sign them. I don’t know that these players fit into what McKenzie and Allen’s vision for the team. And considering 2nd and 3rd tier free agents are far from being clear difference-makers, I’ll trust their judgement if they think they can find contributors cheaper in the draft, or after the draft in FA.
March 21st, 2012 at 12:49 pm
Well, I will take Barnes back for cheap and for depth and competition purposes at RT.
McK needs to stop focusing on CB’s though and sign a freakin OLB and NT!
McK needs to sign LB’s McClain or Tulloch!
March 21st, 2012 at 12:49 pm
Tulloch resigned w/ the Lions
March 21st, 2012 at 12:51 pm
Looks like a replacement for Rock who will offer 3rd string depth at CB instead of RB…
When do we get our first OTA?
March 21st, 2012 at 12:51 pm
Is EJ Henderson still on the meat market?
Instant upgrade over Romac.
March 21st, 2012 at 12:51 pm
so the team that acquires Tebow has to give up draft picks and they have to give the horse humpers 5 MILLION !!!!???
March 21st, 2012 at 12:52 pm
Sign Manny Lawson, Tracy Portet, or Mark Anderson.
Why spend that money on Barnes, Lee, and Spencer? Its not like we have a lot of cap space?
I like Bartell, Brisiel, and CC.
March 21st, 2012 at 12:52 pm
38.DMAC Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 12:49 pm
Tulloch resigned w/ the Lions
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Ugh
March 21st, 2012 at 12:52 pm
Dakota Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 12:47 pm
guest123 Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 12:40 pm
And if it’s whining or crying that your favorite team is sitting on the sidelines while 2nd tier and 3rd tier FA’s are signing reasonable contracts with division rivals, then go ahead and call it what you want.
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Reall? Reggie comes in to a team that is reportedly $25 million over the cap, and the Broncos and KC have tens of millions in cap room each and you can’t figure out why they are bigger players than we are this offseason?
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Hey,
I knew the situation was dire. Everyone did. But Jerry was talking about the myth of “cap hell” and ways to work the system. I prepared for some reality check and belt-tightening. But I was hoping the austerity measures would open up some space for a key vet signing or two. I was hoping for quality over quantity. So far only Breisiel is the only mild splash in free agency. The cap room created with the restructures should have led to at least two more Briesiel type deals. As the FA’s fly off the board, it gets harder to believe that Reggie Mac’s plan is to compete this year.
March 21st, 2012 at 12:52 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 12:51 pm
so the team that acquires Tebow has to give up draft picks and they have to give the horse humpers 5 MILLION !!!!???
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Haha, GOLD STAR to his agent for negotiating that clause.
March 21st, 2012 at 12:53 pm
42.Raider O Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 12:52 pm
Sign Manny Lawson, Tracy Portet, or Mark Anderson.
Why spend that money on Barnes, Lee, and Spencer? Its not like we have a lot of cap space?
I like Bartell, Brisiel, and CC.
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Because Barnes, Lee and Spencer are cheaper than the other 3 you mentioned.
March 21st, 2012 at 12:53 pm
Ive been watching NFL network for a couple hours and all the “hardest hits highlights” include Darren Sharper. You guys think he has a year left of those fierce hits left? Thoughts?
March 21st, 2012 at 12:54 pm
Mark Anderson signed with the Bills.
March 21st, 2012 at 12:54 pm
Mark Anderson signed with the Bills
March 21st, 2012 at 12:54 pm
Raider E Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 12:53 pm
Ive been watching NFL network for a couple hours and all the “hardest hits highlights” include Darren Sharper. You guys think he has a year left of those fierce hits left? Thoughts?
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His knees are shot. Loved his game though.
March 21st, 2012 at 12:54 pm
damn Y.A. you beat me to the punch !!
March 21st, 2012 at 12:55 pm
Haha, GOLD STAR to his agent for negotiating that clause
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@PA
I’d call the Donkeys bluff. You know he’s not welcome in Dungver any longer. Make them cut him.
keep the picks & cash!
March 21st, 2012 at 12:55 pm
Sorry to break the news to you Mike, but the all the other 100 semi’s beat you to it in the last few threads.
lol
March 21st, 2012 at 12:56 pm
I still like the idea of back up bush !!
March 21st, 2012 at 12:56 pm
If Tebow gets dealt to the Rams, no way he sees the field with Bradford ahead of him.
March 21st, 2012 at 12:56 pm
lol lol must be the weed DMAC !! got me running a little slow today !! lol lol
March 21st, 2012 at 12:57 pm
Whatever positions the Raiders do NOT address during free agency, then expect them to try and address those positions during the draft.
So far, it looks like McK and Allen will not be drafting any CB’s with their picks or safeties. Thank god.
March 21st, 2012 at 12:57 pm
DMAC Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 12:54 pm
Raider E Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 12:53 pm
Ive been watching NFL network for a couple hours and all the “hardest hits highlights” include Darren Sharper. You guys think he has a year left of those fierce hits left? Thoughts?
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His knees are shot. Loved his game though.
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Yeah, your right DMAC. I just looked him up and he retired due to all his injuries. Kinda ironic condsidering the events of today? Go figure?
March 21st, 2012 at 12:57 pm
R8ER MIKE Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 12:56 pm
lol lol must be the weed DMAC !! got me running a little slow today !! lol lol
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You know its all good, as long as you pass that schit this way.
lol
March 21st, 2012 at 12:57 pm
relax, gents. plenty of LB’s still available
http://www.spotrac.com/free-agents/nfl/linebacker/
March 21st, 2012 at 12:58 pm
I’m not happy Reggie!
March 21st, 2012 at 12:58 pm
thats the rule… puff puff pass !!
March 21st, 2012 at 12:58 pm
Who still thinks we need to add a pass rusher?
I do. Maybe he’ll draft one.
March 21st, 2012 at 12:59 pm
Sign L. Hill!!!
March 21st, 2012 at 12:59 pm
Raider O Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 12:58 pm
I’m not happy Reggie!
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me neither! :sniff:
Barnes and another scrub Packer CB are the deals of the day? WTF!
March 21st, 2012 at 12:59 pm
Reggie has to figure out a way to field a 53 man roster, and you people want him to spend our limited cap space on a couple of free agents that will make you happy….well, sorry, but Reggie has work to do trying to muck up the mess Al left and getting this franchise afloat once again. He does not intend on overpaying mediocre players….which is what got us into this predicament in the first place. Reggie has to mine for cheap talent this year, in order to position the team going forward. You all should be polishing his shoes.
March 21st, 2012 at 12:59 pm
Sign Portet or Trufant
March 21st, 2012 at 12:59 pm
I thought the back up bush was her a$$hole…
March 21st, 2012 at 1:00 pm
Whatever positions the Raiders do NOT address during free agency, then expect them to try and address those positions during the draft.
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You do realize we only have 2 picks, correct?
March 21st, 2012 at 1:01 pm
So Tebow’s language in contract may nullify trade with Jets! LOL
March 21st, 2012 at 1:01 pm
Take a stand for Justice RAIDER NATION…
http://abcnews.go.com/US/celebrity-tweets-petitions-spur-trayvon-martin-shooting-probe/story?id=15970224
March 21st, 2012 at 1:01 pm
Hill or mcClain look like players we could use.. Maybe lawson.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:01 pm
I would just go 3-4 with alot of Rolando busting in the backfield. Thats what he does well….Not covering megatron for real….
March 21st, 2012 at 1:02 pm
only if its got lots of hair Mark !! lol lol lol
March 21st, 2012 at 1:02 pm
Holding call; and it’s not on Barnes!
March 21st, 2012 at 1:02 pm
Raider Nation-Station
NEW!~ 03-21-12: WHY ARE BUSH AND OTHER BACKS GOING BUST?
The free agent RB tested the waters of free agency and found them tepid at best. Find out why and why some think Michael Bush could return to the Raiders…
http://www.raidernationstation.com/exclusives
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Even more peritnent now that Ben Jarvis signed with one of Bushe’s potential suitors Cinncinati…
March 21st, 2012 at 1:02 pm
Sign:
Portet
McIntoch or Lawson
March 21st, 2012 at 1:03 pm
For instance, with Broderick Bunkley… he’s a player I thought would be a very good fit here.
But the Saints ended up signing him for 5 years, $25 million dollars. For where the Raiders are with the salary cap, $5 million a year is too much for a guy who is a two-down player at best.
Would have loved to see him in Silver and Black, but I’m not disappointed in the Raiders for not going after him.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:03 pm
Tracy Porter signing is now a risk….as he could be suspended…
March 21st, 2012 at 1:03 pm
!!!!!!!!!!!!!WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
REPORTS ARE COMING IN!!!!!!! The Raiders will send Carson Palmer, Darren McFadden, Darrius Heyward-Bey, and Matt Shaughnessy to the Steelers for Ben Rothleisberger, Mike Wallace, and 2nd round pick.
I HOPE YOU KNOW WHAT YOU’RE DOING REGGIE!!!!!
March 21st, 2012 at 1:04 pm
YOU PEOPLE!
March 21st, 2012 at 1:04 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 12:57 pm
relax, gents. plenty of LB’s still available
http://www.spotrac.com/free-agents/nfl/linebacker/
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that list is bogus Bruh…
Erin Henderson for the vikes, thats EJ Hendersons brother.
where is JEMEEL MCCLAIN on this list?
March 21st, 2012 at 1:05 pm
Reggies Freckled Face Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:03 pm
!!!!!!!!!!!!!WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
REPORTS ARE COMING IN!!!!!!! The Raiders will send Carson Palmer, Darren McFadden, Darrius Heyward-Bey, and Matt Shaughnessy to the Steelers for Ben Rothleisberger, Mike Wallace, and 2nd round pick.
I HOPE YOU KNOW WHAT YOU’RE DOING REGGIE!!!!!
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mpossible hoax…
March 21st, 2012 at 1:05 pm
Tebow trade to New York has been put on hold over $5 million.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:05 pm
78. Agreed
March 21st, 2012 at 1:05 pm
80.Reggies Freckled Face Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:03 pm
!!!!!!!!!!!!!WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
REPORTS ARE COMING IN!!!!!!! The Raiders will send Carson Palmer, Darren McFadden, Darrius Heyward-Bey, and Matt Shaughnessy to the Steelers for Ben Rothleisberger, Mike Wallace, and 2nd round pick.
I HOPE YOU KNOW WHAT YOU’RE DOING REGGIE!!!!!
What report do you speak of?
March 21st, 2012 at 1:06 pm
If we wanna talk draft at all, here are 10 somewhat under-the-radar guys I really like who could likely be had from round 3 on:
Greg Childs, WR, Arkansas
Jack Crawford, DE, Penn State
Garth Gerhart, C/G, Arizona State
Nick Jean-Baptiste, DT, Baylor
Joe Looney, G, Wake Forest
David Molk, C, Michigan
Derek Moye, WR, Penn State
Josh Norman, CB, Coastal Carolina
Keith Tandy, CB, West Virginia
Danny Trevathan, OLB, Kentucky
Particuarly star, circle & underline that last kid. Whoever snatches up Trevathan is going to get a STEAL.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:06 pm
LMAO, Hwnrdr, that cat is just trollin’.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:07 pm
Yeah, cannot see trading all of our offense and a good defender for just 2 guys! LOL
March 21st, 2012 at 1:07 pm
88.SilverNBlackPA Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:06 pm
LMAO, Hwnrdr, that cat is just trollin’.
I know…lol
March 21st, 2012 at 1:07 pm
Puppeteer — Tracy Porter could very well be suspended. And…I’d be surprised if Dennis Allen himself doesn’t get a $tiff fine. I’m surprised we haven’t heard more about assistant coaches. It would be gratifying to know D.A. had no part in that crap.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:07 pm
#79, yep
Saints free agents could take a hit.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:08 pm
Another possible name for the Raiders: DT/NT Remi Ayodele, cut by the Vikings today.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:08 pm
This ain’t Al Davis fantasy football anymore, “Raider Fans”.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:08 pm
Is reggies freckled face also dakota? They both like crazy rumors, capital letters & exclamation points..
March 21st, 2012 at 1:09 pm
A Taa’mu and JMCCLAIN
March 21st, 2012 at 1:09 pm
I would like to see McK and Allen go after any one or two of these LB’s:
Connor, Ellerbe, Blackburn, Larsen, Kindle, Rudd, McIntosh,
Would love to see Lofton signed, but he will be too much money most likely.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:10 pm
Everyone on the defense had part in it….isn’t that obvious? Hopefully Coach Allen was honest about his part…..based on the fact that we haven’t heard his name mentioned…I think that may be the case…..
March 21st, 2012 at 1:10 pm
Sign Harry Porter!
March 21st, 2012 at 1:10 pm
DKnight007 Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:09 pm
I would like to see McK and Allen go after any one or two of these LB’s:
Connor, Ellerbe, Blackburn, Larsen, Kindle, Rudd, McIntosh,
Would love to see Lofton signed, but he will be too much money most likely.
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conner signed allready.
JMCCLAIN <—this is the LB you need.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:10 pm
I thought EJ Henderson was a FA?
Where did he sign?
March 21st, 2012 at 1:11 pm
Dakota Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 12:59 pm
Reggie has to figure out a way to field a 53 man roster, and you people want him to spend our limited cap space on a couple of free agents that will make you happy….well, sorry, but Reggie has work to do trying to muck up the mess Al left and getting this franchise afloat once again. He does not intend on overpaying mediocre players….which is what got us into this predicament in the first place. Reggie has to mine for cheap talent this year, in order to position the team going forward. You all should be polishing his shoes.
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I respect the fact Big Reg has a lot of clean up to do But… It remains to be seen if there will be any shoe polishing going on. I am hoping things work out. I do not profess to be a GM, That still does not mean I have to agree with all of his moves.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:11 pm
Actually guys I’m a pathetic jerk uff lozer hating on those much much much much much better than me and the crappy raider site I work for. Good G-od I am soooo pathetic!
btw, I’m out of the closet now so any bears (HAIRIER THE BETTER) hit me up…and down plz
March 21st, 2012 at 1:11 pm
r8eray Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:10 pm
Sign Harry Porter!
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You mean Harry Portet!
March 21st, 2012 at 1:11 pm
lets sign another CB that can start n we will b set at CB … CODE BLACK
March 21st, 2012 at 1:11 pm
Lets sign Branch to a long term & have Kelly & DHB restructure their contracts so we can sign E.J. Henderson, T. Porter & re-sign Mike Bush!
March 21st, 2012 at 1:12 pm
87.SilverNBlackPA Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:06 pm
If we wanna talk draft at all, here are 10 somewhat under-the-radar guys I really like who could likely be had from round 3 on:
Greg Childs, WR, Arkansas
Jack Crawford, DE, Penn State
Garth Gerhart, C/G, Arizona State
Nick Jean-Baptiste, DT, Baylor
Joe Looney, G, Wake Forest
David Molk, C, Michigan
Derek Moye, WR, Penn State
Josh Norman, CB, Coastal Carolina
Keith Tandy, CB, West Virginia
Danny Trevathan, OLB, Kentucky
Particuarly star, circle & underline that last kid. Whoever snatches up Trevathan is going to get a STEAL.
^^^^^^
I like Crawford, Childs, Baptiste and Norman out that group.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:12 pm
DMAC Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:10 pm
I thought EJ Henderson was a FA?
Where did he sign?
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It was Erin Henderson his brother that was an FA, not EJ.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:12 pm
I would like to see McK and Allen go after any one or two of these LB’s:
Connor, Ellerbe, Blackburn, Larsen, Kindle, Rudd, McIntosh,
Would love to see Lofton signed, but he will be too much money most likely….
March 21st, 2012 at 1:13 pm
Sign harry potter!
March 21st, 2012 at 1:13 pm
By Guest123 (and several other knucklheads) logic, sacrifice depth for the big name free agent signing & money is of no object (expect that it is) other teams are beating us in offseason spending spree.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:13 pm
Thec Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:12 pm
DMAC Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:10 pm
I thought EJ Henderson was a FA?
Where did he sign?
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It was Erin Henderson his brother that was an FA, not EJ.
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Thec, I could of swore I saw EJ’s name on some FA list. Let me go back and check.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:14 pm
dan connor signed with dallass
March 21st, 2012 at 1:14 pm
I trust that the players we have will play better under a new defensive scheme.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:14 pm
LIke the Barnes resigning. Adequate experienced back up.
Everyone assumes Barksdales a lock at RT. Not so sure. Hes a got a slow roll off the snap he’ll need to work on.
Have a gr8 day Nation!~
March 21st, 2012 at 1:14 pm
113.Thec Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:14 pm
dan connor signed with dallass
^^^^^^^^
Of course he did. He is not here….of course. Ugh
March 21st, 2012 at 1:15 pm
Sign Harry Pothead!
March 21st, 2012 at 1:15 pm
What about Larry Grant?
March 21st, 2012 at 1:16 pm
106. down wit dat…
Go Raiders!
March 21st, 2012 at 1:16 pm
Getting hot & bothered over every player that is released, is crazy.
We’ll see what we have this year, and if it’s close to championship level, we’ll spend on the player who can get us over the hump.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:16 pm
Who cares about depth if your starters suck??
March 21st, 2012 at 1:16 pm
are you kidding me?
Kindle is a FA.
Sign him up now!!!
March 21st, 2012 at 1:16 pm
I don’t think we are in the Porter sweepstakes anymore
but
Wussup with the Ilb from Seattle? Hawthorne has been nearly as good as Lofton the past 3 years and just as consistant
March 21st, 2012 at 1:16 pm
Kindle is Rfa i think
March 21st, 2012 at 1:16 pm
#103 LOLOL!!!!
March 21st, 2012 at 1:17 pm
Dont overlook this signing. Pat Lee can play. Hes physical and can play S or CB. Can be a good ST player, but he was a 2nd round pick not that long ago from Auburn and he was one of the better CB prospects coming out that year.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:17 pm
Ej Henderson & Erin Henderson are FA
March 21st, 2012 at 1:17 pm
DKnight007 Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:14 pm
113.Thec Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:14 pm
dan connor signed with dallass
^^^^^^^^
Of course he did. He is not here….of course. Ugh
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Don’t worry Bruh, RM will find some LB’s for DA and crew to work with…
March 21st, 2012 at 1:17 pm
Another possible name for the Raiders: DT/NT Remi Ayodele, cut by the Vikings today.
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Yes!!
March 21st, 2012 at 1:19 pm
Not following it closesly but it seems like there are some good LBs in Reggie’s budget price range?
If we go 3-4 we can use the depth.
Go Raiders!
March 21st, 2012 at 1:19 pm
Yeah, dont worry about the whole roster, spend all that money on 1 or 2 starters!
March 21st, 2012 at 1:19 pm
Tjbwall Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:17 pm
Ej Henderson & Erin Henderson are FA
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I stand corrected…EJ and Erin are both FA’s…
Screw romac…I would go EJ,a JMCCLAIN, sit romacs azz…
March 21st, 2012 at 1:20 pm
London Fletcher is almost 40, but the dude can still bring it.
May be a little pricey though.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:20 pm
SilverNBlackPA Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:06 pm
If we wanna talk draft at all, here are 10 somewhat under-the-radar guys I really like who could likely be had from round 3 on:
Greg Childs, WR, Arkansas
Jack Crawford, DE, Penn State
Garth Gerhart, C/G, Arizona State
Nick Jean-Baptiste, DT, Baylor
Joe Looney, G, Wake Forest
David Molk, C, Michigan
Derek Moye, WR, Penn State
Josh Norman, CB, Coastal Carolina
Keith Tandy, CB, West Virginia
Danny Trevathan, OLB, Kentucky
Particuarly star, circle & underline that last kid. Whoever snatches up Trevathan is going to get a STEAL.
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Trevathan was the best LB in the SEC this year, to me.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:20 pm
The only guy I want from the Vikes is EJ.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:21 pm
Not following it closesly but it seems like there are some good LBs in Reggie’s budget price range?
If we go 3-4 we can use the depth.
Go Raiders!
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I admit I am not a 3-4 guy however, you are right. Plenty of proven good ones that can be had for a few extra snacks.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:21 pm
!!!!!!!!!!!!JUST IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Raiders have traded recently signed offensive lineman Kalif Barnes to the Colts in exchange for the #1 overall pick.
I HOPE YOU KNOW WHAT YOU’RE DOING REGGIE!!!!
The colts will now return to dominance with Kalif Barnes serving as the anchor of their offensive line.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:21 pm
The Denver Post reports that the holdup in Wednesday’s Tim Tebow trade to the Jets is a provision requiring New York to pay a “kick back” worth north of $5 million in order to acquire him.
The exact amount is $5,063,750, and per Tebow’s language-heavy rookie contract, the Jets must pay the money to the Broncos for the trade to be finalized. We suspect there are ways for Denver to work around this, but for now it’s a holdup. Per the Denver Post’s Mike Klis, the Jets are understandably “balking” at paying the kick back, and “there is a decent chance this (trade) may die.”
Related: Broncos
Source: Denver Post
March 21st, 2012 at 1:21 pm
DMAC Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:20 pm
The only guy I want from the Vikes is EJ.
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I will take EJ over rmmclain evryday including sunday
March 21st, 2012 at 1:21 pm
L.A. Raider Dave Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:19 pm
Yeah, dont worry about the whole roster, spend all that money on 1 or 2 starters!
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could be 5 or 6 starters If you tinker with TK, DHB, and Lechler contracts as well as not wasting $$ on scrubs. Get some impact guys in free agency and fill out the roster with UFA and a couple fliers.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:22 pm
Green-Ellis signing to the Bengals. I thought theyd sign Bush. Hes running out of options.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:22 pm
Trevathan was the best LB in the SEC this year, to me.
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Tough to disagree. Top 5 at worst. He’s a gem.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:22 pm
Reggies Freckled Face Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:21 pm
!!!!!!!!!!!!JUST IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Raiders have traded recently signed offensive lineman Kalif Barnes to the Colts in exchange for the #1 overall pick.
I HOPE YOU KNOW WHAT YOU’RE DOING REGGIE!!!!
The colts will now return to dominance with Kalif Barnes serving as the anchor of their offensive line.
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You meant satele right….lol
March 21st, 2012 at 1:23 pm
C’mon Reggie’s freckles.
At least be funny w/ your trolling.
Step your trolling game up!!!!!!!!
March 21st, 2012 at 1:23 pm
John David Booty Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:22 pm
Green-Ellis signing to the Bengals. I thought theyd sign Bush. Hes running out of options.
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I wonder what kind of $$ he was asking for.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:24 pm
Why would anyone pay the Broncos $5 million for Teblow? Broncos might just end up having to cut him.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:24 pm
(currently stepping up trolling game)
March 21st, 2012 at 1:26 pm
HairyBush Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:23 pm
John David Booty Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:22 pm
Green-Ellis signing to the Bengals. I thought theyd sign Bush. Hes running out of options.
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I wonder what kind of $$ he was asking for.
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Enough to say….”What! Get the fk out my office son!”
March 21st, 2012 at 1:27 pm
DMAC Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:26 pm
HairyBush Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:23 pm
John David Booty Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:22 pm
Green-Ellis signing to the Bengals. I thought theyd sign Bush. Hes running out of options.
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I wonder what kind of $$ he was asking for.
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Enough to say….”What! Get the fk out my office son!”
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Welcome back M.Bush, now I don’t have to change my screen name.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:29 pm
Dakota Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:24 pm
Why would anyone pay the Broncos $5 million for Teblow? Broncos might just end up having to cut him.
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that transaction did occur rather quickly, Like the Donks were trying to pull a fast one!
March 21st, 2012 at 1:29 pm
Early reports are surfacing, Reggie is now in negotiations with his own puss oozing freckles. The only thing getting in the way of inking the deal is Mark Davis’ inability to aquire some sort of fashionable hair style.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:31 pm
E.J Henderson would be a good pickup, but why pick him up when David Hawthorne & Curtis Lofton is still on the streets
Eric Walden,Rocky Mcintosh,Leroy Hill,Erin Henderson,Manny Lawson,Geno Hayes,Jonathon Goff @ Olb
Maybe Barret Ruud,London Fletcher or E.J Henderson for some vet leadership @ Ilb
March 21st, 2012 at 1:31 pm
Reggies Freckled Face Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:29 pm
Early reports are surfacing, Reggie is now in negotiations with his own puss oozing freckles. The only thing getting in the way of inking the deal is Mark Davis’ inability to aquire some sort of fashionable hair style.
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OK
That was a little better, but not quite there, yet.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:31 pm
Brittney Griner becomes second woman to dunk in NCAA tournament
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Wow, I needed a good laugh!
March 21st, 2012 at 1:32 pm
Lofton is going to want a schit load of $$$$$$$
March 21st, 2012 at 1:32 pm
E.J Henderson would be a good pickup, but why pick him up when David Hawthorne & Curtis Lofton is still on the streets
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Cost…Market however does seem soft for LB’s….
March 21st, 2012 at 1:32 pm
HairyBush Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:31 pm
Brittney Griner becomes second woman to dunk in NCAA tournament
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Wow, I needed a good laugh!
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Ballin’!!!
March 21st, 2012 at 1:33 pm
Adam Schefter is reporting that Ben Rothliesberger and Mike Wallace are scheduled to arrive in Oakland sometime early next week.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:33 pm
I want Hill.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:33 pm
Wow!!Just in from work and caught the Sean Payton and Tebow news.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:34 pm
godel = lucifer
March 21st, 2012 at 1:35 pm
Thec,
U check it out?
March 21st, 2012 at 1:35 pm
#2 just the opposite, don’t overspend.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:35 pm
DMAC = The Simon Cowell of trolls
March 21st, 2012 at 1:36 pm
Simon Cowell is living proof there is no God.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:37 pm
DMAC – Devour Massive Amounts of Cheese.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:37 pm
Freckle face “If your lifeguard duties were as good as your trolling, a lot of people would be drowning.”
March 21st, 2012 at 1:38 pm
LOL, imagine Simon Cowell as the Raiders GM?
March 21st, 2012 at 1:38 pm
167, LOLOLOLOL
March 21st, 2012 at 1:38 pm
Trade DMAC for Brittney Griner!
March 21st, 2012 at 1:38 pm
Freckle face “You are a saucy little thing aren’t you?”
March 21st, 2012 at 1:39 pm
I need to stop.
It’s just 2 funny.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:40 pm
This guy would be our answer to RT. High measurables and intangibles, just needs to be coached up correctly.
OT Bobby Massie, Mississippi
March 21st, 2012 at 1:40 pm
According to the Associated Press, Colts C Samson Satele’s new three-year contract is worth $10.8 million!
-Rotoworld
WOW!
March 21st, 2012 at 1:41 pm
I’ll end it w/ this one.
“The end of the animal trade would leave more time to trap or beat to death Troll wannabes.”
March 21st, 2012 at 1:41 pm
Bush must be asking for big dollars…good for us.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:41 pm
We need to dump Pryor like yesterday…
March 21st, 2012 at 1:42 pm
Id give up a 4th for the Nt Sammie Lee Hill from the Lions..
Anyone else?
March 21st, 2012 at 1:42 pm
Tjbwall Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:42 pm
Id give up a 4th for the Nt Sammie Lee Hill from the Lions..
Anyone else?
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To tell you truth. I’ve never heard of this dude.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:42 pm
Why would anyone pay the Broncos $5 million for Tebow? Broncos might just end up having to cut him.
***
Exactly!
March 21st, 2012 at 1:44 pm
Satele for over $3 million a season? Yeah, no thanks.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:44 pm
Re 158
Do you think the Raiders will have enough money to pick them up at the airport or do they have to take the Bart shuttle bus?
March 21st, 2012 at 1:44 pm
Tebow trade:
1. make Denver more vulnerable with a Manning injury
2. means our D doesnt have to chase an agile Donko QB and can focus on pass coverage
3. puts more wait on Dungver winning a SB
March 21st, 2012 at 1:44 pm
I wonder what Barnes contract looks like?
March 21st, 2012 at 1:44 pm
Pryor = mega ears + bad judgment + wobbly throws.
Kid looks like a young, black Prince Charles.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:45 pm
DMAC Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:42 pm
Tjbwall Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:42 pm
Id give up a 4th for the Nt Sammie Lee Hill from the Lions..
Anyone else?
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To tell you truth. I’ve never heard of this dude.
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HAHAHAH, that explains it all I guess
March 21st, 2012 at 1:46 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:44 pm
Pryor = mega ears + bad judgment + wobbly throws.
Kid looks like a young, black Prince Charles.
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Get used to the prince. He’ll be your back up to CP next season.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:46 pm
John Elway looks like he had one too many hot carl’s on his face! That dude is not aging well! Kind of like that Seinfeld episode with Kramer smoking the cigars. Jerry says his face looks like an old catcher’s mit.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:46 pm
Bet.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:46 pm
Jets too dumb to read the contract before agreeing to trade….and I thought Al sucked as a gm!
March 21st, 2012 at 1:46 pm
I had to check out who Brittney was.Quite like tall women but not at 6′8″.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:47 pm
Tjbwall Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:45 pm
DMAC Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:42 pm
Tjbwall Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:42 pm
Id give up a 4th for the Nt Sammie Lee Hill from the Lions..
Anyone else?
============
To tell you truth. I’ve never heard of this dude.
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HAHAHAH, that explains it all I guess
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I thought Farely and Suh were in the middle. Didn’t the Lions run D still rank towards the bottom in the league?
March 21st, 2012 at 1:47 pm
RR – Maybe Ayodele is not a good choice. Take a look at thtis article.
http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/39826/coincidence-vikings-release-remi-ayodele
March 21st, 2012 at 1:47 pm
DMAC Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:44 pm
I wonder what Barnes contract looks like?
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Hopefully it’s just a one-year deal in order to provide some competition for Barksdale and Campbell.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:49 pm
Prince Charles and his wife.Is this another Bronco story?
March 21st, 2012 at 1:50 pm
DMAC Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:47 pm
Tjbwall Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:45 pm
DMAC Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:42 pm
Tjbwall Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:42 pm
Id give up a 4th for the Nt Sammie Lee Hill from the Lions..
Anyone else?
============
To tell you truth. I’ve never heard of this dude.
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HAHAHAH, that explains it all I guess
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I thought Farely and Suh were in the middle. Didn’t the Lions run D still rank towards the bottom in the league?
================================================
Fairly was used on nickel situations
Sammie Lee Hill came on toward the end of the season as a pretty good Run stopper with some pass rusing abilities 6′4 330 25yrs
March 21st, 2012 at 1:51 pm
Broncos announce the signings of Jeff Saturday, Joseph Addai, Dallas Clark, EJ Henderson and Tracy Porter.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:51 pm
DMAC Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:47 pm
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I thought Farely and Suh were in the middle. Didn’t the Lions run D still rank towards the bottom in the league?
=================================================
Lions run D was right around 10th last yr
March 21st, 2012 at 1:51 pm
185.Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:44 pm
Pryor = mega ears + bad judgment + wobbly throws.
Kid looks like a young, black Prince Charles.
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Bwahaha..bwahhaha
March 21st, 2012 at 1:52 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:47 pm
DMAC Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:44 pm
I wonder what Barnes contract looks like?
—————–
Hopefully it’s just a one-year deal in order to provide some competition for Barksdale and Campbell.
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1 year…up to $2 million.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:52 pm
6′4″ 330lbs? That’s a run stopper.I’ll bet he can get his full name on his jersey.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:53 pm
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I thought Farely and Suh were in the middle. Didn’t the Lions run D still rank towards the bottom in the league?
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I stand corrected they were 23rd LOL
Anyways Sammie Lee Hill came on toward the end of the season, just sum1 to look at
March 21st, 2012 at 1:54 pm
Tjbwall Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:51 pm
DMAC Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:47 pm
=========
I thought Farely and Suh were in the middle. Didn’t the Lions run D still rank towards the bottom in the league?
=================================================
Lions run D was right around 10th last yr
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That was playoffs.
They ranked 23rd in rushing D. (4 spots ahead of us)
March 21st, 2012 at 1:55 pm
DMAC Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:44 pm
I wonder what Barnes contract looks like?
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And I can tell you exactly what Barnes contract looked like. It was scrawled on a napkin. It said “show up to camp and we’ll see”
March 21st, 2012 at 1:55 pm
Dakota Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:52 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:47 pm
DMAC Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:44 pm
I wonder what Barnes contract looks like?
—————–
Hopefully it’s just a one-year deal in order to provide some competition for Barksdale and Campbell.
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1 year…up to $2 million.
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You know I can’t believe anything you say Dakota.
Source?
March 21st, 2012 at 1:55 pm
Jag-offs going after Teblow….makes sense.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:56 pm
DMAC Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:55 pm
Dakota Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:52 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:47 pm
DMAC Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:44 pm
I wonder what Barnes contract looks like?
—————–
Hopefully it’s just a one-year deal in order to provide some competition for Barksdale and Campbell.
+++++
1 year…up to $2 million.
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You know I can’t believe anything you say Dakota.
Source?
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I am hurt!
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7718760/oakland-raiders-retain-khalif-barnes-reach-deal-pat-lee
March 21st, 2012 at 1:56 pm
BREAKING NEWS
(AP) Theo Epstein has confirmed the Chicago Cubs have traded Starlin Castro to the White Sox for Adam Dunn.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:56 pm
Elway had to get rid of Tebow.
he could not stand by and watch a limited QB with no experience come into Denver and win a SB. His f*in ego would be crushed. If Tebow had won a SB last year, maybe Elway still gets rid of Tebow.
the Manning FA could not have been more timely than it was for Elway…
March 21st, 2012 at 1:56 pm
Dakota Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:46 pm
Jets too dumb to read the contract before agreeing to trade….and I thought Al sucked as a gm!
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That contract says that Denver has the right to ask a team for the $5 million.
Asking for and getting are two different things.
The Denver jackasses are coming out on the short end of that stick.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:57 pm
Dakota Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:56 pm
DMAC Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:55 pm
Dakota Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:52 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:47 pm
DMAC Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:44 pm
I wonder what Barnes contract looks like?
—————–
Hopefully it’s just a one-year deal in order to provide some competition for Barksdale and Campbell.
+++++
1 year…up to $2 million.
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You know I can’t believe anything you say Dakota.
Source?
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I am hurt!
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7718760/oakland-raiders-retain-khalif-barnes-reach-deal-pat-lee
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Thanks Dakota.
Don’t be hurt, your still my Raider brother. Got your back.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:57 pm
197.Dakota Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:51 pm
Broncos announce the signings of Jeff Saturday, Joseph Addai, Dallas Clark, EJ Henderson and Tracy Porter.
^^^^^^^^
The Colts of the AFC West!
Ooff!
The rest of the AFC West is in trouble, until Peyton is done playing.
Just great! Ugh
March 21st, 2012 at 1:59 pm
HairyBush Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:46 pm
John Elway looks like he had one too many hot carl’s on his face! That dude is not aging well! Kind of like that Seinfeld episode with Kramer smoking the cigars.
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More like the episode where Kramer is constipated.
That’s too bad for John since he keeps his Stanford brain down there too.
March 21st, 2012 at 1:59 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:56 pm
BREAKING NEWS
(AP) Theo Epstein has confirmed the Chicago Cubs have traded Starlin Castro to the White Sox for Adam Dunn.
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Who dat?
March 21st, 2012 at 2:01 pm
I had to go lookup a hot Carl to see what it was…I was not pleased with what I found.
Similar to chili-dogging!
March 21st, 2012 at 2:02 pm
The Oracle Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:44 pm
Tebow trade:
1. make Denver more vulnerable with a Manning injury
2. means our D doesnt have to chase an agile Donko QB and can focus on pass coverage
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
I think you make a good point.
Tebow’s running gave our dysfunctional defense a nightmare.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:03 pm
ENGLANDRAIDER Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 2:02 pm
The Oracle Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:44 pm
Tebow trade:
1. make Denver more vulnerable with a Manning injury
2. means our D doesnt have to chase an agile Donko QB and can focus on pass coverage
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
I think you make a good point.
Tebow’s running gave our dysfunctional defense a nightmare.
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Any mobile QB gave our D nightmares.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:03 pm
Cubs need a bounty program. Cash for injuring Soriano.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:03 pm
R8eray Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:40 pm
According to the Associated Press, Colts C Samson Satele’s new three-year contract is worth $10.8 million!
-Rotoworld
WOW!
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So it looks like they really are expecting Satele to usher in Luck. Or Griffin. Or Luck.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:03 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 2:03 pm
Cubs need a bounty program. Cash for injuring Soriano.
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Bring back Lou!
March 21st, 2012 at 2:04 pm
Per KFFL
Raiders | Have interest in Dave Tollefson
Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:39:57 -0700
The Oakland Raiders have expressed interest in free-agent DE Dave Tollefson (Giants).
March 21st, 2012 at 2:04 pm
Who dat said dat last who dat?
March 21st, 2012 at 2:05 pm
The Oracle Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 2:04 pm
Per KFFL
Raiders | Have interest in Dave Tollefson
Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:39:57 -0700
The Oakland Raiders have expressed interest in free-agent DE Dave Tollefson (Giants).
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I can dig it.
Thanx for the 411
March 21st, 2012 at 2:07 pm
Tollefson would basically fill the void left by Trevor Scott.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:07 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 2:04 pm
Who dat said dat last who dat?
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Dat be 2 time pro bowler Condo and soon to be 2nd string QB TP!
March 21st, 2012 at 2:08 pm
Maybe Payton can get a reduction in his year’s sentence if he changes his name to Bellicheat.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:09 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 2:03 pm
Cubs need a bounty program. Cash for injuring Soriano.
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Fuk the Cubs, go Giants!!!!!!!!
March 21st, 2012 at 2:09 pm
217.DMAC Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 2:03 pm
ENGLANDRAIDER Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 2:02 pm
The Oracle Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:44 pm
Tebow trade:
1. make Denver more vulnerable with a Manning injury
2. means our D doesnt have to chase an agile Donko QB and can focus on pass coverage
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
I think you make a good point.
Tebow’s running gave our dysfunctional defense a nightmare.
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Any mobile QB gave our D nightmares.
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Typical of a heavy man or B&R coverage clearing out the under. Multiple looks through DA should help this…
March 21st, 2012 at 2:11 pm
ENGLANDRAIDER Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 2:09 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 2:03 pm
Cubs need a bounty program. Cash for injuring Soriano.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Fuk the Cubs, go Giants!!!!!!!!
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FK the Giants, Go A’s!!!!!!!!
March 21st, 2012 at 2:11 pm
fk baseball…the Cubs killed my love for the game.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:14 pm
DMAC Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 2:11 pm
ENGLANDRAIDER Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 2:09 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 2:03 pm
Cubs need a bounty program. Cash for injuring Soriano.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Fuk the Cubs, go Giants!!!!!!!!
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FK the Giants, Go A’s!!!!!!!!
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LOL.
No Giants first, then the A’s.
But both before the Cubs or any other team.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:14 pm
I bet Michael Bush is going to be a Patriot. Ben Jarvis signing with Bengals.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:15 pm
Al liked Tollefson. He was on the practice squad a few years back. Al always had those small school players that he tried to keep hidden.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:16 pm
Trade Boo Chimpbeckler for a pair of Darren Mcfaddens socks.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:16 pm
WTF, now Tebow has a chance to end up in Jacksonville after all. Someone sure is looking out for him.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:18 pm
Mark Clemens Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 2:14 pm
I bet Michael Bush is going to be a Patriot. Ben Jarvis signing with Bengals.
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The Pats won’t show him the $$$.
Never.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:19 pm
Pats drafted a couple RBs recently…thats why they let BJGE go. But what about Bush to the Packers?
March 21st, 2012 at 2:20 pm
Any slightly mobile, non-statuesque QB gave our crappy D fits…
March 21st, 2012 at 2:21 pm
Mark Clemens Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 2:14 pm
I bet Michael Bush is going to be a Patriot. Ben Jarvis signing with Bengals.
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Dont know. RBs in NEs system have to spend a lot of time pass blocking. He would be really good come out of the backfield and catching passes for them though. That would actually be a nightmare, because that is actually an underrated aspect of Bushs game. But still, dont think theyll go after him due to his lack of ability/desire? to block.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:21 pm
The Fudge won’t show Bush the $$$ any more than the Pats…
March 21st, 2012 at 2:21 pm
JLofty Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 2:20 pm
Any slightly mobile, non-statuesque QB gave our crappy D fits…
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Any RB with legs gave our crappy D fits too…..
March 21st, 2012 at 2:22 pm
My rule of thumb…
If the new player was good enough to warrant a roster spot on another winning franchise, then he is good enough for a roster spot on our team. He’s cheap too.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:23 pm
Any QB who was once mobile, even if in his collegiate days long since past, gave our D fits…
March 21st, 2012 at 2:23 pm
Mark Clemens Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 2:16 pm
WTF, now Tebow has a chance to end up in Jacksonville after all. Someone sure is looking out for him.
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Seems like the league has its fingers all over this one. The Jags want him really bad.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:23 pm
NFL weighs changes on overtime, defenseless players, trade deadline
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/21/nfl-weighs-changes-on-overtime-defenseless-players-trade-deadline/
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Who knows what the rules are anymore, they change them every year.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:25 pm
Saints just hired John Herrera as assistant GM, and he will run the team for the first 8 games of 2012.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:26 pm
Ok, so I guess the GM agreed with the 3 or 4 of us who said Barnes needs to be brought back if the truly the only other option was Barksdale.
Are people holding Veldheer to the same penalty standards? You do realize he had just as many penalties as Barnes AND they were the holding types instead of simple 5 yard false starts.
Cmon now … Be fair, lol.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:26 pm
Two things I am stoked about in Raiderland:
1) Our GM is a crazy good evaluator of “real” footballers according to some of the greatest minds in the history of pro football.
2) He appears to be a “value” guy looking for smart ways to spend the beer money bounty known as the NFL revenue sharing program/salary cap.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:27 pm
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followed by
Raider Nation
#3 Seattle Mariners
#4 Gonzaga except when playing Air Force or Whitworth U!
March 21st, 2012 at 2:27 pm
Michael Bush has no takers, he might just want to be smart and come back to Oakland in time … see what we can offer and take it, he is not starter in this league.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:27 pm
John David Booty Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 2:03 pm
R8eray Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:40 pm
According to the Associated Press, Colts C Samson Satele’s new three-year contract is worth $10.8 million!
-Rotoworld
WOW!
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So it looks like they really are expecting Satele to usher in Luck. Or Griffin. Or Luck.
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When you stop and think about it that is just really funny.
They get one of the best quarterbacks to come out of college in awhile and who do they put at center?
Satelle.
LMAO!
March 21st, 2012 at 2:27 pm
JHill, holding penalties on your tackle are worth every penny/yard as they typically are the ones that kept your QB alive to play/fight another day…
March 21st, 2012 at 2:28 pm
!!!!!!!!!!WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NO JOKE! NO JOKE! NO JOKE! NO JOKE!
The Eagles have agreed to trade Nnamdi Asomugha back to the Raiders after a disappointing season in Philly. The Raiders will send Philly next years 3rd round pick. Nnamdi has agreed to restructure his contract to accomidate the Raiders cap woes.
I HOPE YOU KNOW WHAT YOU’RE DOING REGGIE!!!!
Welcome back Nnamdi!!!!!!!!!!
March 21st, 2012 at 2:28 pm
JLofty Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 2:26 pm
Two things I am stoked about in Raiderland:
1) Our GM is a crazy good evaluator of “real” footballers according to some of the greatest minds in the history of pro football.
2) He appears to be a “value” guy looking for smart ways to spend the beer money bounty known as the NFL revenue sharing program/salary cap.
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Isn’t it wonderful?
March 21st, 2012 at 2:29 pm
It’s not wonderful just yet KK but smart money thinks it will be soon…
March 21st, 2012 at 2:30 pm
False starts bother coaches more than holding calls.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:32 pm
Wow, they really laid the hammer down on the Saints.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:32 pm
Barnes gives us a back up LT as well as potential starting RT & LG.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:33 pm
SAY WHAT YOU WANT TO SAY BUT SATELE IS NOT A BAD CENTER. HE MOS DEF STRUGLLED AGAINST 3-4 NOSETACKLES CUZ HE SMALL CENTER, BUT IN NO SHAPE/FORM IS HE BAD.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:35 pm
Glad Sean Payton spurned the Raiders. We would be in the same mess now as the Saints are.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:36 pm
#259
I saw Satele always nervously bouncing around after the snap, its like he didnt know who his blocking assignment was… and he was always getting worked. Thats why the Raiders never pounded the rock up the middle, they always ran off tackle.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:37 pm
Goodel should have taken the Saints trophy away too.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:37 pm
The signing of the small Satelle at center makes me think they will be picking the running QB.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:38 pm
JLofty,
Wasn’t intended as a shot to Veldheer. I think that kid has a big future ahead for us. And, I’m in no way excusing Barnes for his false starts.
Penalties aside, imo, he played pretty decently. I’d hope that Barksdale is ready to start so we can get some value outta that 2nd rd pick we gave up. But instead of putting all our eggs in one basket, there were a few of us who thought bringing Barnes back as competition for Barksdale was a good idea.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:39 pm
Satelle is too small and had a whole bunch of trouble with the ZBS.
I was for him coming back last year rather than start a rookie at center but McKenzie is smart to let hime move on this yar.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:39 pm
Barnes gives us a back up LT as well as potential starting RT & LG.
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Agreed.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:40 pm
Corky writes:
“……so he is someone that new Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie is very familiar with.”
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Cork,
Quit using “that” instead of “who” and prepositions to end a sentence, as referenced above. Correct language should read:
“…..so he is someone with whom Raiders’ general manager is very familiar.”
You call yourself a beat-writer/journalist, now write like one. That should be easy, especially articles of less than 110 words.
Also, watch your punctuation regarding possession.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:41 pm
From PFT:
Cam Newton joined Brett Favre, Kurt Warner, and Aaron Rodgers as the quartet of quarterbacks who had price on their heads.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:42 pm
1 Gene Upshaw 1967 1981 217 G 148
2 Jim Otto 1960 1974 210 C 147
3 Tim Brown 1988 2003 239 WR 143
4 Art Shell 1968 1982 207 T 133
5 Willie Brown 1967 1978 154 DB 127
6 Howie Long 1981 1993 179 DE 119
7 Steve Wisniewski 1989 2001 206 G 119
8 Fred Biletnikoff 1965 1978 190 WR 118
9 Cliff Branch 1972 1984 179 WR 108
10 Marcus Allen 1982 1992 145 RB 106
10 Greatest Raiders of All-time, per http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rai/career-av.htm
If you look at the approximate value tab on the team page, you can find their greatest players. raiders have a lot, over the 100 av figure.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:43 pm
I really hope Brees refuses to sign with Saints. That would be a kick in the groin.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:43 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:55 pm
DMAC Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:44 pm
I wonder what Barnes contract looks like?
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And I can tell you exactly what Barnes contract looked like. It was scrawled on a napkin. It said “show up to camp and we’ll see”
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Ding ding ding!
March 21st, 2012 at 2:44 pm
re 267
whO aRe yoo theenk u ahr? sum sorT of ENGlish poleece.%?
March 21st, 2012 at 2:45 pm
Mark Clemens Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 2:43 pm
I really hope Brees refuses to sign with Saints. That would be a kick in the groin
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
No, that would be a kick straight in the balls.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:46 pm
Barnes deal is one year for 2 million.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:50 pm
It is odd that these writers don’t bother to proof-read their articles. Would take about 2 minutes. Makes the site and writer look low-budget.
All to save 2 minutes.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:50 pm
Pat Kirwan @PatKirwanCBS
Former Saint Joe Horn said he found out there was a $10,000 bounty on him by the Raiders but he went out & had 180 yards and a win
Retweeted by Vittorio Tafur
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I wonder who put up the bounty? Rob Ryan? Al Davis?
March 21st, 2012 at 2:52 pm
I remember years ago, my english teacher telling me the funny papers and sports sections were written at like 4th grade levels, or something like that.
Wonder if the sports blogs are the same type of way?
March 21st, 2012 at 2:53 pm
alex7 Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 2:50 pm
It is odd that these writers don’t bother to proof-read their articles. Would take about 2 minutes. Makes the site and writer look low-budget.
All to save 2 minutes.
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What do you expect? Corkran is never sober. Jerry probably has BBQ sauce all over his Macbook Pro.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:56 pm
4th-grade level seems about right.
Here was Cork’s title a few posts ago:
“Saints Come to Oakland, Not Payton.”
So the Saints…are not coming…to Payton.
Ok.
How hard is it to write it correctly? “Saints, not Payton, Coming to Oakland.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:56 pm
Alex — You’re an alleged teacher, and you make writing errors all the time. This is a blog, not an article in the old-fashioned sense.
No editing, throw it out there asap, and make it reasonably readable. Kinda like how you do your posts in here…which I hope aren’t too reflective of the way you teach your 5th-graders.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:59 pm
It is kind of amazing that cork & Steve or Becker, isn’t he the editor? don’t proof read their pieces.
March 21st, 2012 at 3:02 pm
The writer does not always see his own mistakes. Duh. When more than one pair of eyes sees it, they have a chance of picking-up on it. Otherwise, one might look at the same word or phrase, and never notice any error.
March 21st, 2012 at 3:03 pm
Saints coming to Oakland sans Payton
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pretty simple
March 21st, 2012 at 3:04 pm
267.Hardline Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 2:40 pm
Corky writes:
“……so he is someone that new Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie is very familiar with.”
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Cork,
Quit using “that” instead of “who” and prepositions to end a sentence, as referenced above. Correct language should read:
“…..so he is someone with whom Raiders’ general manager is very familiar.”
You call yourself a beat-writer/journalist, now write like one. That should be easy, especially articles of less than 110 words.
Also, watch your punctuation regarding possession.
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Look at you citing APA standards. Where are the “Raiders fans are illiterate” haters when you need them?
Make sure he indents the first line and double-spaces all paragraphs, too.
March 21st, 2012 at 3:06 pm
*********BREAKING NEWS*******************
Raiders trade Darren McFadden for Ray Finkle.
March 21st, 2012 at 3:08 pm
You guys giving grammar lessons are a crack-up. Especially when you’re completely off-base:
Hardline Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 2:40 pm
Cork,
Quit using “that” instead of “who” and prepositions to end a sentence, as referenced above. Correct language should read:
“…..so he is someone with whom Raiders’ general manager is very familiar.”
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Actually Hard one — If you were to use that sentence, you’d want to add the word “the” before “Raiders.” Also…”with whom” isn’t even necessary.
You guys need to take some remedial English. Are you BOTH teachers?
March 21st, 2012 at 3:09 pm
Do you think the league will schedule our home game with New Orleans early in the season, before they are cjmpletely regrouped?
…yeah I don’t think so either.
March 21st, 2012 at 3:10 pm
wow, huge day in the NFL and y’all are talking grammar? when we gonna sign a LB?
March 21st, 2012 at 3:11 pm
Joe Horn never put up a 180 against the Raiders it was the Niners
March 21st, 2012 at 3:12 pm
When are we going to sign a few LB’s?
And another CB.
And another RB.
And another DT.
And another QB.
And another C.
?
March 21st, 2012 at 3:12 pm
Fellas, I am pretty sure blogs are outside of the formaility of APA formatting because of “invalid sources of information” or lack of “authenticity and credibile sources.”
Raiders wikipedia.
March 21st, 2012 at 3:14 pm
sign JEMEEL MCCLAIN
March 21st, 2012 at 3:14 pm
Mark Clemens Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 2:50 pm
Pat Kirwan @PatKirwanCBS
Former Saint Joe Horn said he found out there was a $10,000 bounty on him by the Raiders but he went out & had 180 yards and a win
Retweeted by Vittorio Tafur
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I wonder who put up the bounty? Rob Ryan? Al Davis?
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Travis Fyfe @southshield Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
@PatKirwanCBS Joe Horn had one game in his career with 180 yards and it was against the niners, not the Raiders.11/05/2000
Retweeted by Vittorio Tafur
March 21st, 2012 at 3:15 pm
Didn’t think Barnes was going to be given an opportunity to come back.
Someone HAS TO beat him out for his job next year. Allen isn’t going to give the job away, so please Barksdale or Lochness, step up and upgrade the position.
March 21st, 2012 at 3:15 pm
Maybe joe Horn did take some bad hits to the head because he cant tel the Raiders and Niners apart
March 21st, 2012 at 3:15 pm
Jerry McDonald @Jerrymcd Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Joe Horn played Raiders twice as member of Saints. Had 9 rec, 126 yds in 31-26 win in ‘04, had 3 rec, 33 yds in 31-22 loss in ‘00
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Pat Kirwan @PatKirwanCBS
Former Saint Joe Horn said he found out there was a $10,000 bounty on him by the Raiders but he went out & had 180 yards and a win
Retweeted by Vittorio Tafur
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I wonder who put up the bounty? Rob Ryan? Al Davis?
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Travis Fyfe @southshield Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
@PatKirwanCBS Joe Horn had one game in his career with 180 yards and it was against the niners, not the Raiders.11/05/2000
Retweeted by Vittorio Tafur
March 21st, 2012 at 3:16 pm
@292 Thec: YES!
March 21st, 2012 at 3:17 pm
All of you asking when compensatory picks are issued…
usually aligned with the annual owner’s meetings which are scheduled for this weekend. By next Friday, we will know what we get.
I say
-a third for 21, anything else is BS.
-A 5th for Miller
-a 6th for Gallery
March 21st, 2012 at 3:17 pm
Vittorio Tafur
Also In Oakland Raiders
New Raiders cornerback Pat Lee did earn his Super Bowl ring in 2010, coming off bench for injured Packers Charles Woodson and Sam Shields and holding it together for 20 plays vs. the Steelers. Lee is second player with ties to GM Reggie McKenzie to come to Oakland — the Raiders signed safety Brandon Underwood last month.
27 minutes ago
March 21st, 2012 at 3:17 pm
Michael Silver @MikeSilver Close
Five words that supersede all others: “Clearly, we were lied to,” Goodell said. Game, set, match…
Retweeted by Jerry McDonald
March 21st, 2012 at 3:18 pm
Jerry McDonald @Jerrymcd Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Moral of the Bountygate story: As usual, lying and coverup worse than the actual crime. It doubled the penalties, maybe tripled or more.
March 21st, 2012 at 3:18 pm
Lee is another good player. Stacking the roster with guys who show up every day
March 21st, 2012 at 3:19 pm
Listen
Manish Mehta
Also In New York Jets
Tim Tebow’s brother chimes in on today’s craziness RT @taniaganguli Robby Tebow, Tim’s brother, told our @gsmitter: “They’re working on it. I think the Jags are back in play. It’s almost back to square one.” …. This past few hours have been surreal. The Jets reportedly overlooked the fine print on the contract? Nuts.
12 minutes ago
Listen
Manish Mehta
Also In New York Jets
More stuff from Tim Tebow’s brother, Robby RT @taniaganguli “We thought it was done. Signed, sealed and delivered. Apparently they didn’t read the fine print,” Robby Tebow said. …. This is a seemingly neverending soap opera. Hopefully, it ends soon for everyone’s sake. Either way, it’s been a strange few hours.
March 21st, 2012 at 3:20 pm
haha Jets. It’s a circus in NY
March 21st, 2012 at 3:21 pm
I believe we will get pick #96 (3rd round), #140 something (4th round) and one in the 7th round.
It goes by the salary of players that were lost, so actually losing Bruce Gradkowski will gain us more compensatory value than Zack Miller.
March 21st, 2012 at 3:21 pm
SR Raider Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 3:20 pm
haha Jets. It’s a circus in NY
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HAHAHAHA…..YEAH F THOSE GUYS….
March 21st, 2012 at 3:23 pm
Omar Kelly
Also In Miami Dolphins
Pushing back a player’s cap numbers, or extending contracts – robbing Peter to pay Paul – is also a dumb idea unless ABSOLUTELY necessary. But most Dolphins fans wanted to do that too. I comb through the salaries all the time and there was one deal I told you was overpriced. It was Yeremiah Bell, who got cut this week. Everyone got their heartbroken because a captain got cut. This is a business. Don’t ever forget that. And don’t ever forget it works both ways.
21 minutes ago
March 21st, 2012 at 3:23 pm
MCCLAIN WITH THE HIT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEY6K8D0oWk
March 21st, 2012 at 3:25 pm
Vittorio Tafur @VittorioTafur Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
@twonYBAB Braylon Edwards? Why the heck would Raiders want him? They playing hot potato?
March 21st, 2012 at 3:27 pm
Vittorio Tafur @VittorioTafur Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
@evansilva: New #Colts C Samson Satele’s deal is worth $10.8M over 3 years with $5M guaranteed, per the AP. >> Whoa. Good for Sammy
March 21st, 2012 at 3:30 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 3:21 pm
I believe we will get pick #96 (3rd round), #140 something (4th round) and one in the 7th round.
It goes by the salary of players that were lost, so actually losing Bruce Gradkowski will gain us more compensatory value than Zack Miller.
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I gotta give it to you. You were the only one of the “semi’s”, who instantly saw the immense value of Bruce Gradkowski to this franchise for years to come.
March 21st, 2012 at 3:35 pm
Condescending as usual I see.
Hey, Gradkowski was brought in to hold a clipboard AND MAYBE hold the #3 gig, and he outperformed his expectations.
If we get 50 other guys to do so, we will be in fine shape.
March 21st, 2012 at 3:37 pm
There is so much more than a players contract that goes into the compensatory pick allocation. First, if your team signs free agents that are qualified, then you don’t get a pick for that player. Also, a players playing time is factored in. Not sure that we should count on anything for miller as we signed boss, and Bruce didn’t play. I think we get a 3rd rounder for nnamdi and maybe a 6th rounder for gallery.
March 21st, 2012 at 3:39 pm
312.Just Fire Baby Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 3:35 pm
Condescending as usual I see.
Hey, Gradkowski was brought in to hold a clipboard AND MAYBE hold the #3 gig, and he outperformed his expectations.
If we get 50 other guys to do so, we will be in fine shape.
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Gradkowski was the Raiders’ Tebow. A “never gonna last” QB who supplied a much needed shot in the arm.
March 21st, 2012 at 3:40 pm
The best thing to happen to Tebow today was the NYJets deal falling apart. Probably gave him another year in the NFL past this coming season.
If he fails in NY (which is not where an “unpolished” QB needs to go) this year, Tebow will be out of the League in 2014. Tebow wants no part of NY…it’s why his brother’s so happy to throw Jax back into the mix publicly.
March 21st, 2012 at 3:41 pm
313.Dakota Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 3:37 pm
There is so much more than a players contract that goes into the compensatory pick allocation. First, if your team signs free agents that are qualified, then you don’t get a pick for that player. Also, a players playing time is factored in. Not sure that we should count on anything for miller as we signed boss, and Bruce didn’t play. I think we get a 3rd rounder for nnamdi and maybe a 6th rounder for gallery.
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Miller vs. Boss salary is also considered but contributions are weighted heavier, I believe.
March 21st, 2012 at 3:43 pm
Tebow will be out of the League in 2013, not 2014, if he fails in NY this season. The goodwill of the fans (and owners) will only last so long when he under-performs.
March 21st, 2012 at 3:45 pm
Oracle, I believe there is an initial count. In other words, if you team loses 4 players that qualify, but you sign 1, the you can only get 3 picks, hence boss canceling out one pick. Those other considerations u mentioned come into play when a team signs the same number of players they lost.
March 21st, 2012 at 3:46 pm
Fkn phone!
March 21st, 2012 at 3:46 pm
Tebow will still playing when Manning is in a wheelchair.
March 21st, 2012 at 3:47 pm
In the Arena League
March 21st, 2012 at 3:50 pm
Warren Sapp @QBKILLA Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
BINGO! RT @elnicastro: Shockey..? RT QBKILLA: Just Heard Who The Snitch Was
Retweeted by Steve Corkran
March 21st, 2012 at 3:50 pm
This is a writeup from last years compensatory picks. Confusing as hell if you ask me.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d81ef2e1e/article/nfl-distributes-compensatory-draft-picks-to-23-clubs
March 21st, 2012 at 3:52 pm
Nick Rizzo @MadStorkSports
What’s it say about M Bush that Cincy didn’t pursue him more heavily with his former HC on their staff? @RaidersBlog @CorkOnTheNFL @Jerrymcd
Retweeted by Steve Corkran
March 21st, 2012 at 3:56 pm
crickets for Michael Bush, just as I always been saying. can’t pass block, can’t cut-back, not a home run-hitter, just a bulldozer that needs a head of steam and a hole to get going. When your not an every down back skill-set, you won’t get paid like one.
He is worth as much as Brandon Jacobs right now. Back to Oakland where you will have the best role Michael. Team that drafted you with a broken leg, sitting out rookie year.
March 21st, 2012 at 3:56 pm
hard to get excited about this years draft.
March 21st, 2012 at 3:56 pm
WTF? Carson Palmer just got traded to the Seahawks for two 2nd round picks! Who’s gonna play QB for us now?
I HOPE YOU KNOW WHAT YOU’RE DOING REGGIE!!!
March 21st, 2012 at 3:59 pm
New Raiders cornerback Pat Lee did earn his Super Bowl ring in 2010, coming off bench for injured Packers Charles Woodson and Sam Shields and holding it together for 20 plays vs. the Steelers.
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Oh, ok!!!
That’s who we just signed?
March 21st, 2012 at 4:00 pm
Have any of the FA RB’s been signed yet?
March 21st, 2012 at 4:01 pm
Cork is this your #1 receiver?
ply Retweet Favorite · Open
@twonYBAB Braylon Edwards? Why the heck would Raiders want him? They playing hot potato?
March 21st, 2012 at 4:02 pm
Didn’t think Barnes was going to be given an opportunity to come back.
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One of these days, you’re going to start taking everything I tell you to the bank.
March 21st, 2012 at 4:02 pm
the question isn’t can we survive without bush, the question is who is gonna back up mcfadden if he gets hurt?
March 21st, 2012 at 4:03 pm
Darius Flemming is a LB from Notre Dame that had huge hype out of HS, Played for 3 different D-coordinators and never got really rolling. I think he might be a later pick for us.
March 21st, 2012 at 4:03 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 4:00 pm
Have any of the FA RB’s been signed yet?
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Jerry McDonald @Jerrymcd Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Wtih Ben-Jarvus Green-Ellis agreeing to terms with Bengals, makes them less likely to pay Michael Bush big $$$, if at all.
Retweeted by Steve Corkran
Nick Rizzo @MadStorkSports Close
What’s it say about M Bush that Cincy didn’t pursue him more heavily with his former HC on their staff? @RaidersBlog @CorkOnTheNFL @Jerrymcd
Retweeted by Steve Corkran
Adam Caplan @caplannfl Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Bush, not even close. RT @wes2000_: @caplannfl Who was the better fit in Cincinnati, to you? BJGE or Michael Bush?
Retweeted by Steve Corkran
March 21st, 2012 at 4:03 pm
What’s it say about M Bush that Cincy didn’t pursue him more heavily with his former HC on their staff?
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The former HC has about as much influence as the janitor?
March 21st, 2012 at 4:04 pm
Raiders just aquired Brady Quinn and named him their starter via Raiders.com
March 21st, 2012 at 4:05 pm
Will McKenzie even try and resign Bush?
Jones and the RB from our PS might be enough in his eyes. Especially if it’s about to be the Carson Palmer show.
March 21st, 2012 at 4:06 pm
157.DMAC Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:32 pm
HairyBush Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:31 pm
Brittney Griner becomes second woman to dunk in NCAA tournament
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Wow, I needed a good laugh!
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Ballin’!!!
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Yeah. That Britney Griner is a tough dude.
Have you heard him talk?
Seems like a nice guy though.
March 21st, 2012 at 4:06 pm
Casey Hayward is a guy I look at for the mid-rounds.
March 21st, 2012 at 4:07 pm
Didn’t we draft Toffelson?
March 21st, 2012 at 4:07 pm
J — It’s about winning. CP3 goes nowhere if DMC goes down, and we don’t have another RB ready to go. We NEED a RB proven to be as good as MBush29.
March 21st, 2012 at 4:09 pm
Yeah. That Britney Griner is a tough dude.
Have you heard him talk?
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I swear I was listening to ESPN, kinda glanced over, and I thought that was a guy they were talking to. Maybe some cat from an NIT game or something. When the caption flashed at the bottom of the screen, I was like Holy Schhh…
March 21st, 2012 at 4:12 pm
Hayes,
I hear you.
I agree with you to a degree.
I think our Oline is more important than Bush. Good Olines make good RBs. I think Jones and the kid from the practice squad can fill in just fine in backup roles.
Not a big fan of twinkle toes Bush.
March 21st, 2012 at 4:13 pm
I see that
March 21st, 2012 at 4:14 pm
A 4th rd pick for Tebow, eh?
I wonder what position the Jets have in mind for him?
Backup QB/Locker room straightner outter?
March 21st, 2012 at 4:16 pm
Barksdale came in after we switched from zone blocking system last year and there is some question whether he is a good fit for ZBS
camp competition makes everyone better
RT is a critical position. If Barksdale or the Freak is ready, and best option, they’ll beat out Barnes
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Just Fire Baby Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 3:15 pm
Didn’t think Barnes was going to be given an opportunity to come back.
Someone HAS TO beat him out for his job next year. Allen isn’t going to give the job away, so please Barksdale or Lochness, step up and upgrade the position.
RAIDER WEAPON X Http://Www.Raidernationstation.Com/Raider_nation_stationSays:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:14 pm
LIke the Barnes resigning. Adequate experienced back up.
Everyone assumes Barksdales a lock at RT. Not so sure. Hes a got a slow roll off the snap he’ll need to work on.
Have a gr8 day Nation!~
March 21st, 2012 at 4:16 pm
Taiwan Jones has 16 career carries, and people are writing him in to replace Mike Bush??????
March 21st, 2012 at 4:18 pm
with garrard off the market it looks like leinart is the front runner for the backup spot..
according to s. wyche (last april))
“Knapp told me he loved working with Leinart, who he said was really humbled by being cut after such high expectations. Leinart worked as hard as any quarterback on the team, despite doing little other than learning and practicing scout-team reps all week. Knapp said Leinart would stay late many nights and come in early, or on days off, to learn and practice Houston’s offense — a trait the coach found not only professional but admirable.”
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81f41556/printable/leinart-hungry-but-he-must-reinvent-himself-to-succeed
pretty much the boller pattern with a familiar coach, bust label etc..
March 21st, 2012 at 4:18 pm
Damn job, has severely been cramping my semi-pro time lately…Couple of thoughts..
I knew Emperor Goodell, was going to rain a sh!tstorm on the Saints. But, holy moly. Payton gets dinged a full season? Wow. Not surprised that Williams was hit as hard as he was though… Glad DA wasn’t hit with any shrapnel from that mess..
As far as Mule Lips getting Frankinpeyton, and his bolted on neck in Dungver.. I say bring it on bishes, I ain’t a scered…
If, Paul Allen up in Seattle dosen’t let Carroll throw big $$ at M Bush. I think Bush will re-sign with us, by early next week.. The grass ain’t always greener…
Raider on….
Unless
March 21st, 2012 at 4:19 pm
#347,
Look at Matt Flynn.
One game and he’s being courted like an elite QB.
March 21st, 2012 at 4:19 pm
How many carries do you need to qualify for a backup role?
I wonder if Tampa is going pass on the kid from Alabama in the first round because he hasn’t had any carries in the NFL?
March 21st, 2012 at 4:20 pm
If TaiJones could’ve filled-in last year, he would’ve. I want a RB who can play more than 5-carries a game, for more than 1-game in a row.
I think Taiwan Jones could be as exciting a RB as any in the NFL. But, he hasn’t shown he’s even close to being that yet.
With MBush as part of the best 1-2 RB punch in the League, the Raiders could have a duo that goes down in history as their best…all it takes is a little Playoff action, which we almost saw last season.
I know, I know…but imagine if DMC really could have played in the Playoffs? Who knows what would’ve happened. Oh well…daydreams.
March 21st, 2012 at 4:21 pm
Taiwan Jones, 6′ 194lbs, to replace Mike Bush?
March 21st, 2012 at 4:23 pm
J Hill Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 2:26 pm
Ok, so I guess the GM agreed with the 3 or 4 of us who said Barnes needs to be brought back if the truly the only other option was Barksdale.
Are people holding Veldheer to the same penalty standards? You do realize he had just as many penalties as Barnes AND they were the holding types instead of simple 5 yard false starts.
Cmon now … Be fair, lol.
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BARNES=REALITY
below should be fair enough
AlzadoX Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 12:43 pm
BARNES IS BACK DEAL WITH IT RAIDER NATION
most improved player on 2011 Raider team check it out
AlzadoX Says:
March 19th, 2012 at 10:59 am
Raider O Says:
March 19th, 2012 at 10:56 am
Stop promoting Barnes. You People are making me sick!
Barnes?!
Should we bring Harris too?
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Dude, check it out
Preseason 2011, 1st game, 1st quarter, Barnes committed like 3 false starts in 4 plays.
Was at best, false start waiting to end
Now at worst false start waiting to happen
Can’t say that’s not improvement
AlzadoX Says:
March 19th, 2012 at 11:46 am
Khalif Barnes 2011 Raiders RT sacks allowed 3.5 for 15.5 yards; penalties 11 false start 6 holds 3 16 games started. Not bad stats
Last year our OL had low sacks & good run blocking but high penalties. Not bad. I think a key was bringing a lot of decent players in to compete best start worst cut.
Khalif less holds than most of our OLs in 2011 sad to say
http://www.profootballweekly.com/players/khalif-barnes-148729/
March 21st, 2012 at 4:24 pm
J Hill Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 4:19 pm
How many carries do you need to qualify for a backup role?
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How many carries does a RB need for a blog GM, to know anything about him?
March 21st, 2012 at 4:24 pm
I think Taiwan Jones could be as exciting a RB as any in the NFL. But, he hasn’t shown he’s even close to being that yet.
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And how will you get to see what he has if he doesn’t get to play?
Mike Bush was part of the best 1-2 punch in the league ONLY because he was tied to the best back.
Taiwan Jones could easily replace the “2″ in that 1-2 punch.
And it doesn’t have to be Jones. I’ll take Jacobs or a RB our GM can find us in rd 5.
March 21st, 2012 at 4:26 pm
TJones would be more of a threat playing WR running out of the slot – our version of Wes Welker. He’d also be appropriate as a WR running reverses.
March 21st, 2012 at 4:26 pm
How many carries does a RB need for a blog GM, to know anything about him?
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What is this supposed to mean Kell?
Up to your old antics still, eh?
Aren’t you playing blog GM too by offering your opinions on Bush?
So again I’ll ask you to clarify what Jones only having 16 carries has to do with replacing a BACKUP rb?
March 21st, 2012 at 4:26 pm
Taiwan Jones 2011= runs like Tony Dorsett + blocks like Kristy Yamaguchi + breaks like china doll + catches like Dmac + Returns kicks like he will get better soon + runs for short yardage like yo momma + probably runs goal line like pole vaulter + covers kicks like Alvis Whitted occasionally + coach him up(+ tape him up?) = ???????????????????????????? 2012–
March 21st, 2012 at 4:27 pm
I know, I know…but imagine if DMC really could have played in the Playoffs? Who knows what would’ve happened. Oh well…daydreams.
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A darn shame that we have to daydream about having a defense that can hold a team from scoring a TD drive from their 2 yd. line with the season on the line.
If someone could’ve manned up and made a dam stop, you would have maybe seen what DMAC could’ve done in the playoffs.
March 21st, 2012 at 4:28 pm
Taiwan Jones, 6′ 194lbs, to replace Mike Bush?
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So what does height and weight have to do with anything?
Surely you’re not suggesting that Bush was some big bruising back with his extra 50 lbs?
They don’t call him twinkle toes for no reason.
March 21st, 2012 at 4:28 pm
I think reg will wait tll after the draft to sign a back.
March 21st, 2012 at 4:29 pm
rising raiders Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 4:18 pm
with garrard off the market it looks like leinart is the front runner for the backup spot..
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Leinart has becoome the Charles Rogers of QB’s. “He’s got what it takes and..oh..wiathe just broke another bone. Out indefinitely, never mind.” All projected upside, no performance because injury-prone.
March 21st, 2012 at 4:30 pm
Jets want to get Tebow to try and light a fire under Sanchez’s backside..
Not no. But UFCK NO! on noodle arm Leinart….
March 21st, 2012 at 4:30 pm
JHill, my point is that Taiwan Jones only has 16 career carries, which means you don’t know a damned thing about him. And writing him in to replace Mike Bush, is……..premature, to say the least.
March 21st, 2012 at 4:31 pm
355.KoolKell Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 4:24 pm
J Hill Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 4:19 pm
How many carries do you need to qualify for a backup role?
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How many carries does a RB need for a blog GM, to know anything about him?
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I believe things like this is what makes a semi wanna summon Beecham off the PartyBoat 2500 to regulate…
March 21st, 2012 at 4:32 pm
I would take billy volek over liono any day. snarf snarf..
March 21st, 2012 at 4:34 pm
And writing him in to replace Mike Bush, is……..premature, to say the least.
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Premature in the sense that the season hasn’t started?
He’s currently the #2 RB on the depth chart, wouldn’t you agree?
Mike Bush isn’t even on the team, so doesn’t that mean there’s an opening at backup RB?
What am I missing?
March 21st, 2012 at 4:35 pm
Speaking of the owners meeting and seeing a post by Mark’s Hair…Mark will be popping his “owners meeting” cherry next week. Hope he gets that Monkees haircut fixed cause first impressions are important. Represent!
March 21st, 2012 at 4:36 pm
If Mike Bush wants to eat some humble pie and come back to the Raiders for a reasonable price as a backup RB, then sure, let’s bring him back.
Clearly he wanted no part of that role last week.
Not someone or a position (backup RB) I would lose sleep over.
March 21st, 2012 at 4:37 pm
Mike Bush isn’t even on the team, so doesn’t that mean there’s an opening at backup RB?
What am I missing?
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Bush May come back.
Reggie may sign another backup.
OTA’s haven’t started yet.
Camp hasn’t started yet.
Pre-season games haven’t started yet.
March 21st, 2012 at 4:39 pm
369. But aunt B. cut ma hair pa ….
March 21st, 2012 at 4:40 pm
J Hill Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 4:36 pm
Not someone or a position (backup RB) I would lose sleep over.
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Well, if Dmac goes down, you’ll lose plenty of sleep.
Without a durable running mate, and Dmac wears down at the end of the season, you’ll lose plenty of sleep.
March 21st, 2012 at 4:44 pm
Michael Bush”I’m not a big back”
let him walk for anything more than what Reggie wants to pay
March 21st, 2012 at 4:44 pm
@367 I agree Volek would be a great backup QB….
March 21st, 2012 at 4:45 pm
Wow, bills add another 10 sack guy to their line today..
March 21st, 2012 at 4:48 pm
Wasn’t it Al Davis himself who said that you can’t have too many athletic DBs on the roster?
From a 2010 article that I found looking for the Al Davis quote, I think this sums it up well:
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“As Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz explained Wednesday morning, you can’t have too many serviceable defensive backs.
“You’re going to play more defensive backs than you are at other positions,” said Schwartz, known as one of the NFL’s brightest defensive minds. “You’re not just going to play four. You’re going to play five for half the game and you may even have a quarter of the game when you’re playing six defensive backs.
“The other thing to look at is defensive backs get hurt at a higher rate than just about every other position on the field. Other positions have gotten bigger and bigger and bigger. Defensive backs have stayed the same, particularly corners. So with everybody else getting bigger and corners staying the same, it’s not a matter of if somebody gets hurt and has to miss a game, it’s a matter of when.”
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That was two years ago, when we started seeing the emergence of several teams going pass happy. Now, we can expect maybe 8-10 teams targeting 5000 yards passing based on the playoff results in the 2011-12 year. 6 good DBs (meaning you probably need depth on your roster of
is going to be essential to defend against the passing offenses we’ll see.
March 21st, 2012 at 4:49 pm
heh,
= 8 )
March 21st, 2012 at 4:50 pm
I think Bush is more valuable than many are giving him credit for…..so what he isn’t a big play back….how many +20 yard runs are there in a season anyways…
Should he be a starter? No, not unless he is sharing time.
Can he pass pro, yes….just not as well as one would expect considering his size….
Can he catch? Yes….but he shouldn’t be in on 3rd downs in passing situations anyways..cause he can’t make a LB miss….
He runs hard, he maintains ball security…
Remember last season wasn’t necessarily the Offenses fault….we win either that Buffalo, (2nd) Denver game, or Detroit game and we are in the playoffs….
Bush would have been a huge part of that….had it materialized….
Bush is a quality team mate…he does his job…doesn’t cause locker room drama….
I hope he is a Raider for years to come…but we will see….
March 21st, 2012 at 4:52 pm
Bush may not take it 90 yards, but he’ll bust a 50 yarder on you.
March 21st, 2012 at 4:54 pm
good reasoning. Plus, they are often are key special teams players kick coverage, returns
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Zymurge Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 4:48 pm
Wasn’t it Al Davis himself who said that you can’t have too many athletic DBs on the roster?
From a 2010 article that I found looking for the Al Davis quote, I think this sums it up well:
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“As Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz explained Wednesday morning, you can’t have too many serviceable defensive backs.
“You’re going to play more defensive backs than you are at other positions,” said Schwartz, known as one of the NFL’s brightest defensive minds. “You’re not just going to play four. You’re going to play five for half the game and you may even have a quarter of the game when you’re playing six defensive backs.
“The other thing to look at is defensive backs get hurt at a higher rate than just about every other position on the field. Other positions have gotten bigger and bigger and bigger. Defensive backs have stayed the same, particularly corners. So with everybody else getting bigger and corners staying the same, it’s not a matter of if somebody gets hurt and has to miss a game, it’s a matter of when.”
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That was two years ago, when we started seeing the emergence of several teams going pass happy. Now, we can expect maybe 8-10 teams targeting 5000 yards passing based on the playoff results in the 2011-12 year. 6 good DBs (meaning you probably need depth on your roster of is going to be essential to defend against the passing offenses we’ll see.
March 21st, 2012 at 4:56 pm
Michael Bush: come home, young man, come home.
March 21st, 2012 at 5:02 pm
“7(71)
Oakland
Matt Shaughnessy
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Wisconsin
Shaughnessy isn’t dominant in any one area. He lacks elite quickness and closing speed and at 266 pounds is slim for a 6-foot-5 end. He’s never going to be a difference-maker along the defensive line. On the other hand, he’s quick, athletic and strong enough to develop into an adequate reserve D-lineman.”
let us all laugh at espn’s analysis for a moment.
March 21st, 2012 at 5:03 pm
Hoping the NFL Network fires Sapp’s fat ass.
March 21st, 2012 at 5:06 pm
Rodgers, Newton, Favre and Warner were all on the Saints’ hit list, huh? Noticeably absent from this list is everybody’s all-American Matt Ryan, a guy they face two times a year. Doesn’t surprise me, that guy sucks. Saints players probably got paid to not hit is ass so he would stay in the game.
March 21st, 2012 at 5:07 pm
Generally don’t like to jump to conclusions regarding a player based on pre-season performance, but Taiwan’s game against the Saints was electrifying.
Kid can definitely be a home run hitter with his speed and elusiveness.
Problem is he’s very raw. Doesn’t look like he can block at all. Also could be an injury waiting to happen if he doesn’t learn to get down at the end of his runs.
Message to Taiwan – you’re only valuable if you can stay on the field. Sometimes discretion is the better part of valor.
Nice hustle and special teams recovery against the Jets.
TJ could emerge as a needed HR hitter should DMAC miss time or go down again, but the Raids still need a banger to help carry the load in the backfield.
Wouldn’t mind seeing MBush back or CBenson added.
But RB takes a back seat at this time to bolstering the LB corps.
SLOW MUST GO.
March 21st, 2012 at 5:10 pm
I wouldnt mind seeing Fletcher,Hawthorne or Lofton get picked up…. But it looks like they mite be asking for to much money.
March 21st, 2012 at 5:10 pm
Matt Shaughnessy is a beast….but he has to stay healthy….
In fact, our whole D-Line is great when they aren’t beat up and tired….they need an off-season program which incorporates some high stress conditioning….so we don’t fade in late in the season….
Our defense played best when the Defensive Line applied pressure…the last half the season we were beaten up….didn’t have the rotation we had early on….and it showed….
Having Trevor Scott on the field was non existent, and Wimbley took too many snaps from Lamar Houston…..that combined with Seymour worst season as a pro helped us to 8-8…..
March 21st, 2012 at 5:12 pm
T. Jones needs more patience (let his blocks develop) and some pass blocking skills before he is ready….
I doubt he will amount to much in the league…but would love to be proven wrong….
March 21st, 2012 at 5:13 pm
Message to Taiwan – you’re only valuable if you can stay on the field. Sometimes discretion is the better part of valor.
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Taiwan will not get on the field as RB much until he can learn to pick up the blitz well enough that QB’s life is not in danger. Hopefully by Sept. 2012. If he can stay healthy he can get more training camp reps and hopefully improve
as far as slotback/receiver, KR, kick coverage, as long as he stays healthy he should be in the mix.
PR-need to see. Only had 3 PR in college I believe and it ain’t an easy job.
March 21st, 2012 at 5:15 pm
T. Jones needs more patience (let his blocks develop) and some pass blocking skills before he is ready….
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when I watched Taiwan, he often set up his blocks like an All Pro. Agree re: pass blocking, can’t play much RB till he can pick up the blitz, minimum
March 21st, 2012 at 5:18 pm
Well, if Dmac goes down, you’ll lose plenty of sleep.
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I hear you, Kell.
And I agree we need a backup. Most teams have a viable #2 RB.
I just don’t think it’s that hard to fill that role.
Bush basically told us no thanks, so I’ve moved on from him. I understand his desire to have an increased role.
I think our passing game is much better already than it’s been in YEARS, so I think we’ll be ok if our lead RB goes down. MUCH better of course with the lead RB, a should be expected.
March 21st, 2012 at 5:19 pm
“As Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz explained Wednesday morning, you can’t have too many serviceable defensive backs.
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The very lst thing Reggie McKenzie and Dennis Allen said was we have to get better in the secondary. Looks like they are going all out to accomplish that. Obviously they couldn’t go out and sign big name DB’s: there weren’t any other than Tyvon. They have to develop some.
March 21st, 2012 at 5:19 pm
So many fans on here were so use to the way Al Davis did business by signing big name free agents that did not amount to squat for the Raiders, they are complaining about Reggie not signing any. Reggie McKenzie is going to build this team to look more like the Green Bay Packers. Several experience GMs around the NFL said Reggie knows talent and he will do a good job. Raider Nation, give Reggie a chance to show what he can do before critizing him so much.
March 21st, 2012 at 5:24 pm
Just because T. Jones lets a pulling Tackle or Guard get out on a Toss play does not make him patient….
March 21st, 2012 at 5:25 pm
with the money Colts spending on Satele, let alone Luck, they better hope that Satele is better at snapping the ball to QB than he was for his first 1+ seasons with Raiders. Wonder what he would have got paid if he didn’t get arrested.
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March 21st, 2012 at 5:25 pm
That was two years ago, when we started seeing the emergence of several teams going pass happy. Now, we can expect maybe 8-10 teams targeting 5000 yards passing based on the playoff results in the 2011-12 year. 6 good DBs (meaning you probably need depth on your roster of is going to be essential to defend against the passing offenses we’ll see.
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I don’t think we’ll see it this year because the playcalling will be a little different, but Carson Palmer’s yards per game last year, projected over a full season, would have gotten him right around 5,000 yards. I’m taking out the first KC game, for obvious reasons.
March 21st, 2012 at 5:26 pm
Bush may not take it 90 yards, but he’ll bust a 50 yarder on you.
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I’d settle for the reliable 2 yard run when needed.
March 21st, 2012 at 5:27 pm
In Jones defense…he was put in the game usually to get the ball…..usually on a Toss or outside zone play…..so Jackson didn’t give him the best opportunity for success….the patience remark applies to him using his top speed from the moment he received his hand off….instead of having patience and saving a gear for the cut….
March 21st, 2012 at 5:27 pm
something some of y’all critics fail to account for, when MBush was fresh he climbed into the record books with Bo Jack, Clem Daniels and Art Powell.
After Huebris tried to kill him off game after game with the majority of offense touches he became ordinary.
Jamal Anderson, Larry Johnson etc. etc. RBs can only take so much pounding.
Share the load, win the game.
March 21st, 2012 at 5:27 pm
@394 — well said Reggie!
March 21st, 2012 at 5:27 pm
3rd and 2 should have been automatic with Bush. So much of a cinch, that our coach who had no problems going for it on 4th down would go for the half yard left even if he didn’t make it on 3 down.
But too many times 3rd and 2 ended up being 4th and 2.
March 21st, 2012 at 5:29 pm
Regarding T. Jones…his Speed is an asset…but he needs to use it as a strength…not also as a weakness
March 21st, 2012 at 5:29 pm
Robert Bust Gallery is now a Cheatriot.
March 21st, 2012 at 5:31 pm
@ 400..L.Tree…..well said….I agree
March 21st, 2012 at 5:32 pm
M Lonetree Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 5:27 pm
something some of y’all critics fail to account for, when MBush was fresh he climbed into the record books with Bo Jack, Clem Daniels and Art Powell.
After Huebris tried to kill him off game after game with the majority of offense touches he became ordinary.
Jamal Anderson, Larry Johnson etc. etc. RBs can only take so much pounding.
Share the load, win the game.
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Gotta agree here. HOW MANY TIMES did we see the Raiders leading after half and it was run Bush up the middle over and over to start the 2nd half? Later in the game, Again, run Bush over and over for no gain. Very late in the game 3rd and long, run Bush. Punt. Oh no, the other team is coming back. How could that happen?
March 21st, 2012 at 5:34 pm
Regardless of his size, Bush is a patient runner and not a slammer. He doesn’t blindly hit the hole, but waits for it to materialize or he tries to adjust. The problem is, in a power blocking scheme when the hole isn’t there, an adjustment is usually a radical reverse or some nifty dancing to make some dudes in the backfield miss before you get passed the bodies in the trenches.
However, in the ZBS, it’s ALL about reading the gaps. Those gaps depend on how the defense defends on that play and how the OL zones matchup. The gaps can show up in multiple different places for the same play. A good ZBS runner (think Thomas Jones with the Jets) has the patience and then the ability to quickly recognize the gap and then burst into it.
Remember, Bush pretty much learned how to run in the NFL during the Raiders transition into Cable’s ZBS, first as the line coach and on up to head coach. It’s what he knows. With a return to the ZBS, it could be a great match for him where he could actually be more effective than he was last season if given that many starts. He still won’t bust 40 yarders, but more of the losses of 2 or no gainers will turn into small positive gains and he’ll have a net better average.
March 21st, 2012 at 5:36 pm
RaiderReggie Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 5:19 pm
So many fans on here were so use to the way Al Davis did business by signing big name free agents that did not amount to squat for the Raiders, they are complaining about Reggie not signing any. Reggie McKenzie is going to build this team to look more like the Green Bay Packers. Several experience GMs around the NFL said Reggie knows talent and he will do a good job. Raider Nation, give Reggie a chance to show what he can do before critizing him so much.
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Probably right. We have done much better at positions where we brought in multiple cheap but competitive options (eg OL 2011) than a few expensive players and little legit competition (eg LB, CB 2011)
bring in some players, coach em up, let them compete, best man wins
COACH EM UP = FREE
FREE AGENT MARKET=USED CAR LOT
EVEN MORE LIKE PANICKED FRENZIED GMs = IDIOTS
Reggie Mac ILB LA Raiders 1980s 7th meanest Raider ILB ever – Raiders All Time All Mean Team
Reggie Mac PUNKING stupid ass overpaid prima donnas and NFL GMs 2012————————————–
March 21st, 2012 at 5:36 pm
The sad part of how much we used Bush was how little we employed the play action pass…and if we did….failed to target the middle of the field…..most of our play action passes were streaks or stops….affecting the corner….not the ally’s and middle area of the field….
March 21st, 2012 at 5:36 pm
********WOW!!!*************
Raiders reach a deal with Micheal Bush for 5 years $39,000,000.
Also, reports are coming in that the Raiders have dealt Darren McFadden to the Patriots for their 1st round pick and a 5th round pick.
I HOPE YOU KNOW WHAT YOU’RE DOING REGGIE!!!!
GO RAIDERS!!!
March 21st, 2012 at 5:37 pm
@ 408…good post
March 21st, 2012 at 5:40 pm
@ 407, Zymurge…good point..
My contention with only using the ZBS is that it tends to fail in the redzone because the space decreases and the amount of men to block increases…
I would prefer us to man block with power concepts in the red zone…
March 21st, 2012 at 5:43 pm
301.alzadoX Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 3:18 pm
Jerry McDonald @Jerrymcd Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Moral of the Bountygate story: As usual, lying and coverup worse than the actual crime. It doubled the penalties, maybe tripled or more.
^^^^^^^^
Belicheat and the Pats get a slap on the wrist for Spygate (a more serious offense IMO, than the Bountys) and the Saints get a real punsihment?
Goodell and his fishy ways, at it again.
March 21st, 2012 at 5:44 pm
99,
Seems like the only thing we’ve disagreed on so far is McClain. Seeing as how we’re usually on the same page as far as the Raiders go, I’m going to have to take a closer look at 55.
I’ve seen the alleged lack of hustle on the Jackson run, and the missed tackle on Stafford. Anything else I should be looking for?
March 21st, 2012 at 5:45 pm
Big Ben was the one who got off easy….
March 21st, 2012 at 5:45 pm
backstageatapuppetshow Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 5:40 pm
@ 407, Zymurge…good point..
My contention with only using the ZBS is that it tends to fail in the redzone because the space decreases and the amount of men to block increases…
I would prefer us to man block with power concepts in the red zone…
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The problem with that is when you use a ZBS it is typically a different type of Olineman you are looking for: smaller, lighter, more athletic type of player as opposed to the “road grader” Olineman type. So, going to power blocking with smaller guys is really not going to work.
March 21st, 2012 at 5:46 pm
*************BREAKING NEWS*******************
Rolando Mclain has just been traded for a bag of Cool Ranch Doritos.
March 21st, 2012 at 5:48 pm
Once upon a hundred years ago Swami Vivekananda was asked among many other questions the difference between human beings.
“The ability to concentrate” was his answer.
I have never read anything more true.
In this ravaging age of electronic media and opinionations the given time-frame isn’t Warhol’s “15 minutes’, it is more like 15 seconds.
March 21st, 2012 at 5:49 pm
J Hill Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 5:44 pm
99,
Seems like the only thing we’ve disagreed on so far is McClain. Seeing as how we’re usually on the same page as far as the Raiders go, I’m going to have to take a closer look at 55.
I’ve seen the alleged lack of hustle on the Jackson run, and the missed tackle on Stafford. Anything else I should be looking for?
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How’s about the Ryan Grant TD, the lst GB touchdown last year? They run a sweep that takes Mitchell out, and leave McClain alone completely unblocked. No problem, McClain doesn’t even lay a pinky on Grant. All that is left is Huff coming all the way from the other side. When Huff misses the tackle, Grant skips into the end zone home free. The question is How do you leave the MLB completely unblocked unless you KNOW he ain’t gonna do sh**?
March 21st, 2012 at 5:51 pm
@416…good reply….however….
When in the red zone…typically an Offensive Line will tighten their splits…use different personnel….2 TE’s…perhaps a fullback….all of which are variables which counter the lack of size…
Also…when considering technique…..low man wins
March 21st, 2012 at 5:53 pm
Reggies Freckled Face Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 5:46 pm
*************BREAKING NEWS*******************
Rolando Mclain has just been traded for a bag of Cool Ranch Doritos.
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As long as they throw in some spicy bean dip, they have themselves a deal!
March 21st, 2012 at 5:53 pm
Reggie and Dennis are working on formulating the O-line and D backfield.
This is actually Al Davis-esque in case you have missed the past half century.
March 21st, 2012 at 5:54 pm
The Raiders should bring back Justin Fargas or Harvey Williams.
March 21st, 2012 at 5:55 pm
Wow. Sean Peyton basically levied an 8 million dollar fine. 8 million is a little steep but wow, goin a season without pay = 8 million.
March 21st, 2012 at 5:55 pm
How’s about the Ryan Grant TD, the lst GB touchdown last year? They run a sweep that takes Mitchell out, and leave McClain alone completely unblocked. No problem, McClain doesn’t even lay a pinky on Grant.
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There were 2 holes for Grant to choose from. He started in one hole, McClain took one step to that hole, and Grant broke into the other hole. He guessed wrong.
I think the other 10 guys were just as pitiful on that play. To your point, he was untouched all the way until he got to the FS.
March 21st, 2012 at 5:56 pm
backstageatapuppetshow Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 5:51 pm
@416…good reply….however….
When in the red zone…typically an Offensive Line will tighten their splits…use different personnel….2 TE’s…perhaps a fullback….all of which are variables which counter the lack of size…
Also…when considering technique…..low man wins
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Well said. Which is why some teams even put defensive linemen in their backfields on short yardage plays. Didn’t the Whiners have Sopoaga in the backfield at times? Dude goes 335.
March 21st, 2012 at 5:56 pm
Reggies Freckled Face Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 5:54 pm
The Raiders should bring back Justin Fargas or Harvey Williams.
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At least you wouldn’t be able to tell the difference between the two. Hide one of them in the locker room and then bring him out in the 2nd half, fresh legs and all.
March 21st, 2012 at 5:57 pm
Ok, so that’s 3 bad play for McClain.
2nd year starter at a new position. I’ve giving him more rope than 3 bad plays.
March 21st, 2012 at 5:57 pm
RaiderDebo Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 5:06 pm
Rodgers, Newton, Favre and Warner were all on the Saints’ hit list, huh? Noticeably absent from this list is everybody’s all-American Matt Ryan, a guy they face two times a year. Doesn’t surprise me, that guy sucks. Saints players probably got paid to not hit is ass so he would stay in the game.
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March 21st, 2012 at 5:58 pm
Reggie has to know, as does Knapp and coach Allen that McF is going to go down in a heap at a certain point.
Plans B and C must already be in the works.
March 21st, 2012 at 5:59 pm
If that game happens against the Broncs on MNF….will it be in Oakland perhaps….aren’t the A’s out of town?
March 21st, 2012 at 5:59 pm
There were 2 holes for Grant to choose from. He started in one hole, McClain took one step to that hole, and Grant broke into the other hole. He guessed wrong.
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True, but I think McClain should have funneled Grant back toward the pursuit, instead of letting him get outside since the contain was wiped out. At least that’s the way I remember it. I have trouble watching that play. It angers me.
March 21st, 2012 at 6:01 pm
Gomer,
the obvious anti-bounty list for the Saints was Marshawn when he went Richter Scale on N.O. in the playoffs.
March 21st, 2012 at 6:01 pm
Re: Bush
#406, 407
good assessment IMO. Also Bush was a good short yardage and goalline back in 2008-2010 with less carries. On the other hand, he wasn’t so hot in those roles even BEFORE he was overworked. Last year we used more power blocking…2008-2010 ZBS
inconsistent in goalline offense in both 2010 & 2011.
ZBS lineman often play more upright too (could help highpockets Campbell) but hopefully they can bend their knees when needed. I would think that Knapp would go more power blocking on short yardage,to the extent the personnel permits, we’ll see. Since OLs don’t cover kicks, can’t keep many extras=no specialists
March 21st, 2012 at 6:01 pm
J Hill Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 5:57 pm
Ok, so that’s 3 bad play for McClain.
2nd year starter at a new position. I’ve giving him more rope than 3 bad plays.
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How’s about week one versus Denver? I don’t think he had one tackle in that game. Again, how does your MLB go AN ENTIRE GAME with NO tackles?
March 21st, 2012 at 6:02 pm
In Reg I trust. Up until the day I don’t anymore….
March 21st, 2012 at 6:03 pm
@ 432
When playing a team like Green Bay..with so many weapons…if they are running the ball they are doing “us” a favor….and we shouldn’t be trying to jump gaps to make plays behind the LOS….especially with nickle and dime safeties on the field….
That play was horrible to witness..I agree 100%
March 21st, 2012 at 6:04 pm
Tebow was brought to the Jets to help curb Ryans potty mouth.
And can’t the Saints appeal the blow they recieved today? Whats up with that. All it means is bounty hunting is gonna be a bit more low key. How come Saragoosa wasn’t fined for taking Gannon outta the game? Selective punishment I say.
March 21st, 2012 at 6:04 pm
Just have a feeling McFadden makes it through the season. Maybe misses a couple of halves as a precaution.
March 21st, 2012 at 6:04 pm
**********BREAKING NEWS*************
The Raiders have just been awarded a first round draft pick from the NFL in exchange for the agreement that Reggie McKenzie will not speak in public anymore. Roger Goodell didnt like RM’s massacre of the english language.
March 21st, 2012 at 6:05 pm
If there was a position that I’d fully trust Reg with it would probably be Linebacker
March 21st, 2012 at 6:05 pm
How’s about week one versus Denver? I don’t think he had one tackle in that game.
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Did that happen?
I know our defense was pretty dominant the 1st half, and then there passing game got going a little bit in the 2nd half.
March 21st, 2012 at 6:06 pm
The Oracle Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 4:35 pm
Speaking of the owners meeting and seeing a post by Mark’s Hair…Mark will be popping his “owners meeting” cherry next week. Hope he gets that Monkees haircut fixed cause first impressions are important. Represent!
DAVY JONES TRIBUTE
March 21st, 2012 at 6:06 pm
Rolando, thinking perhaps better of it shot next to his ‘friend’s’ skull in Decatur.
Rolando, thinking perhaps better of it, shoots the wrong gap on D.
coincidence or personality trait?
March 21st, 2012 at 6:07 pm
********BREAKING NEWS***************
The Raiders have traded one of Reggie McKenzie’s puss oozing freckles in exchange for a 4th round draft pick from Miami.
March 21st, 2012 at 6:07 pm
J Hill Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 6:05 pm
How’s about week one versus Denver? I don’t think he had one tackle in that game.
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Did that happen?
I know our defense was pretty dominant the 1st half, and then there passing game got going a little bit in the 2nd half.
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Yeah, it did. It’s mind boggling. If I was out there playing ILB you would think I would get credit for at least one tackle just by someone tripping over me.
March 21st, 2012 at 6:07 pm
I’m a believer!
March 21st, 2012 at 6:07 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 5:59 pm
There were 2 holes for Grant to choose from. He started in one hole, McClain took one step to that hole, and Grant broke into the other hole. He guessed wrong.
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True, but I think McClain should have funneled Grant back toward the pursuit, instead of letting him get outside since the contain was wiped out. At least that’s the way I remember it. I have trouble watching that play. It angers me.
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Part of that particular play was a gap discipline issue on the line, though. Both of those holes were WIDE open. No-win situation, really. Either way it’s a big gain. If McClain takes the right gap, it’s likely just a 20-yarder instead of a TD.
March 21st, 2012 at 6:09 pm
Huff missed a tackle on that play as well….
March 21st, 2012 at 6:10 pm
He didn’t break down….
March 21st, 2012 at 6:10 pm
I still think it will be the Raiders opening on the road in Cincy, the return of Palmer.
The Peyton thing can happen any week.
March 21st, 2012 at 6:10 pm
You made me look up his stats, lol.
Don’t cheat him out of the 1 tackle he had against Denver.
Came back strong the next 2 games with 10 and 12 tackles. Even had 3 passes defended against Buffalo.
March 21st, 2012 at 6:11 pm
Never really liked anything by the Monkeys until the finale of Shrek.
March 21st, 2012 at 6:11 pm
The worst thing about that play was that the Packers only had 6 men on the LOS that play….and the refs missed it….along with our defensive staff…who should have been pointing it out as it happened….
March 21st, 2012 at 6:13 pm
what, no comments? miss this one?
Vittorio Tafur @VittorioTafur Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
@twonYBAB Braylon Edwards? Why the heck would Raiders want him? They playing hot potato?
March 21st, 2012 at 6:13 pm
The TE stepped off and motioned across from left to right and reset….off the line….and no WR stepped on….should have been a flag….if you ever watch that play again…it will make you sick….
March 21st, 2012 at 6:13 pm
Greg williams to be give the death or bula bula punishment..
March 21st, 2012 at 6:14 pm
Denver ran the ball 12 times for 30 yds on opening night. Can’t possibly have an issue with the MLB and run defense.
March 21st, 2012 at 6:14 pm
Steve Corkran @CorkOnTheNFL
#Raiders paying right offensive tackle Khalif Barnes $2 million for 2012. That’s not to sit on the bench, either. He’s your starter.
March 21st, 2012 at 6:15 pm
Is RoMac still with the Raiders?
March 21st, 2012 at 6:16 pm
So Tebow was given the choice of going to the Jags or going to the Jets and he opted for the Jets?
LOL!
March 21st, 2012 at 6:17 pm
The saints players are sounding like azzholes defending their coaches.. All the penalties/punishments were right on..
March 21st, 2012 at 6:18 pm
HGDaddy Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 6:14 pm
Steve Corkran @CorkOnTheNFL
#Raiders paying right offensive tackle Khalif Barnes $2 million for 2012. That’s not to sit on the bench, either. He’s your starter.
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maybe conditional/ incentives contract. If he starts, he that would not be expensive. If one of the other tackles beats him out then he could get cut
Aaron Wilson @RavensInsider Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Khalif Barnes back to the Raiders on a one-year, $2 million deal, that value is based on him starting, per a league source
March 21st, 2012 at 6:19 pm
Joe namath on tebow ” I don’t think they know what they’re doing over there.. I cant go for it..”
March 21st, 2012 at 6:19 pm
Sapp and others banging on the Jets for acquiring Tebow. “The Jets are a mess”, etc., and talking about the move undermining Mark Sanchez and disrupting whatever team chemistry they may or may not have there.
They’re completely missing the point. He was brought in to run Sparano’s version of the Wildcat, not to replace the recently extended (and highly compensated) Mark Sanchez.
Believe it or not, Tebow had the highest percentage of success in the red zone of any QB in the NFL last year. Better than Brady, better than Brees.
Is he a starting QB in the NFL? No. Is he a great change of pace guy in certain packages and a weapon in the red zone? Absolutely. I think it’s a good move on their part.
March 21st, 2012 at 6:20 pm
http://tracking.si.com/2012/03/21/tim-tebow-to-jets-may-not-happen-due-to-contractual-complications/?xid=cnnbin
March 21st, 2012 at 6:21 pm
Barnes? a starter again? here comes the false starts. Get ready for 1st and 20…
March 21st, 2012 at 6:21 pm
J Hill Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 6:16 pm
So Tebow was given the choice of going to the Jags or going to the Jets and he opted for the Jets?
LOL!
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I thought he was traded, didn’t know he had a choice. Link?
March 21st, 2012 at 6:23 pm
Tebow is tough. I don’t see why people bangin on him all the time. Given the right coaching staff, he could be dynomite. But he ain’t goin to get that in Jets country, cuz they suck ass.
March 21st, 2012 at 6:23 pm
Come on cork new post bud.. The saints getting punnished & tebow..
March 21st, 2012 at 6:25 pm
AdamSchefter
Tim Tebow is being allowed to pick the team he wants to go to. He picks the trade. Jets or Jacksonville.
March 21st, 2012 at 6:25 pm
@465…I agree 100%
March 21st, 2012 at 6:25 pm
If there are contractual terms that nix the Tebow deal to NY, Elway may have to go out and graze for awhile.
March 21st, 2012 at 6:26 pm
Gomer Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 6:25 pm
If there are contractual terms that nix the Tebow deal to NY, Elway may have to go out and graze for awhile.
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Those have already been resolved. Tebow is a member of the Jets now.
March 21st, 2012 at 6:26 pm
In the Redzone…With Tebow in The game the Offense can spread you out with 5 skill players and run B Gap Power Football with the QB….probably T-Bows favorite play!
March 21st, 2012 at 6:26 pm
J Hill Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 6:25 pm
AdamSchefter
Tim Tebow is being allowed to pick the team he wants to go to. He picks the trade. Jets or Jacksonville.
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thanks
March 21st, 2012 at 6:26 pm
HGDaddy Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 6:14 pm
Steve Corkran @CorkOnTheNFL
#Raiders paying right offensive tackle Khalif Barnes $2 million for 2012. That’s not to sit on the bench, either. He’s your starter.
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Agreed… which kinda indicates how little trust anyone has with Bruce Campbell.
March 21st, 2012 at 6:26 pm
465. The jets say they’re bringing him in to compete to start.
March 21st, 2012 at 6:27 pm
Barnes is just insurance. I think they’re hoping for an OL of: Veld. Barks. Wis. Bris. Camp.
I bet we’ll pick up a low round right tackle on draft day also.
March 21st, 2012 at 6:28 pm
Marks hair Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 6:26 pm
465. The jets say they’re bringing him in to compete to start.
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Wow, and they just dished Sanchez all that money. Thats awesome. With Ryan as the HC, they got to be a candidate for a very dysfunctional team award.
March 21st, 2012 at 6:29 pm
Teach,
I tend to agree with the folks that say it is a bad idea to mix Tebowmania with Sanchesca from a fan standpoint.
How long before the fans and media start calling for Tebow to start? Seems like they already wanted Sanchesca outta town at the end of last year. I don’t think this helps them “get behind Sanchez”, if you know what I mean.
March 21st, 2012 at 6:30 pm
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d827c66a6/article/namath-on-jets-i-think-its-just-a-publicity-stunt?module=HP11_headline_stack
March 21st, 2012 at 6:30 pm
Cambell is not starting….no way…..and they aren’t thinking he will start….did you watch him perform last season?
March 21st, 2012 at 6:30 pm
480. Thats how they roll..
March 21st, 2012 at 6:30 pm
If Khalif Barnes Start he gets the full 2million…. I still believe Barksdale will beat him out..
March 21st, 2012 at 6:31 pm
Agreed… which kinda indicates how little trust anyone has with Bruce Campbell.
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I’d say Barksdale.
We traded our #2 this year to get that guy. And we drafted him specifically to be our RT.
March 21st, 2012 at 6:32 pm
did we sign Tracy Portet yet?
March 21st, 2012 at 6:33 pm
If Kalif Barnes is thought of a starter by Reggie Mac, I am officially in the rue-the-day-we-got-Reggie-as-GM club.
March 21st, 2012 at 6:33 pm
Marks Hair Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 6:26 pm
465. The jets say they’re bringing him in to compete to start.
T-Bo = Wake Sanchez up+ Rex=drama
March 21st, 2012 at 6:33 pm
481.J Hill Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 6:29 pm
Teach,
I tend to agree with the folks that say it is a bad idea to mix Tebowmania with Sanchesca from a fan standpoint.
How long before the fans and media start calling for Tebow to start? Seems like they already wanted Sanchesca outta town at the end of last year. I don’t think this helps them “get behind Sanchez”, if you know what I mean.
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Dude, it’s New York. Those fans are going to make noise no matter what. Comes with the territory.
If Sanchez really screws it up then maybe Tebow gets a chance, but don’t look for Rex Ryan to give much of a damn about what the fans say.
March 21st, 2012 at 6:33 pm
So nobody gives a sht that peyton got a year suspension, and g.williams is the nfls pete rose huh?
March 21st, 2012 at 6:34 pm
Holding, olding….Number 69…9..echo…9,
10 yards, repeat first down, down, down…..
March 21st, 2012 at 6:38 pm
492. That should be k.barnes’ ring tone.
March 21st, 2012 at 6:38 pm
but don’t look for Rex Ryan to give much of a damn about what the fans say.
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Yeah, but what will all the boos and Tebow chants do for the guys already fragile makeup?
Makes zero sense considering they just gave that guy a lot of money to be the starter.
March 21st, 2012 at 6:40 pm
Code black
March 21st, 2012 at 6:42 pm
How will sanchize play with 80thousand people chanting tebow..?
March 21st, 2012 at 6:42 pm
Tony Sparano apparently want’s to run some Tebow option plays now and again.
I remember Santonio Holmes byoching about Sanchez errant throws, he’s gonna love T-bo.
March 21st, 2012 at 6:44 pm
I’d say Barksdale.
We traded our #2 this year to get that guy. And we drafted him specifically to be our RT.
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We’ll see. I though Barksdale did pretty well at RT (looked lost at guard, tried at 4 positions) and was progressing well but once the regular season starts I watch the game not the players. In preseason, he looked like he needs to learn to use those big long strong arms better and keep defenders off his body. He has a good natural pass set and feel for pocket, but seemed to have some trouble when things don’t go as planned. We’re changing to ZBS this year. Among other things discussed in numerous good posts IMO above, ZBS system stretches range for blocks, need blockers who can adjust and get position on defender, react to defender, keep balance when not engaged, etc moreso than power blocking. I am not saying Barksdale will or will not work out in ZBS, though reactions as a ROOKIE IN PRESEASON did not appear to be his strongpoint. I have supported bringing back Barnes since we didn’t give Winston a holla.
RT bookend is important, competition in preseason will determine winner, and I think there are 3 good young prospects on roster (this based on I have heard they like Zach Hurd too, I never saw him play, practice squad last year)
March 21st, 2012 at 6:45 pm
Still can’t imagine the New Yack fans doing the Tebow. lol
March 21st, 2012 at 6:46 pm
Hey quick heads up for you guys.
Raiders website has a huge sale on Jerseys now. $125 for authentic CP3 and for Mistic Jason Campbell is now $50.
March 21st, 2012 at 6:49 pm
494.J Hill Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 6:38 pm
but don’t look for Rex Ryan to give much of a damn about what the fans say.
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Yeah, but what will all the boos and Tebow chants do for the guys already fragile makeup?
Makes zero sense considering they just gave that guy a lot of money to be the starter.
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I understand what you’re saying, J Hill. To me, makes sense from a football perspective if they use him (Tebow) as they should. I think that if Sanchez stinks it up the fans in NY are going to be calling for his head anyway.
The Jets extended Sanchez as a show of faith in him that he’s their guy. It’s up to him to prove it, and if he’s a true leader and a warrior he will step up and perform and not worry about a guy that most people know isn’t a viable, long-term NFL quarterback. If he isn’t able to handle THAT, then the Jets have the wrong guy. I see this as a completely different situation than the Orton one in Denver because Orton was clearly not someone the Broncos were viewing as the long-term answer for them.
March 21st, 2012 at 6:49 pm
looked at a BleacherReport thing yesterday re: NFL players most hated by their own fanbase. In typical Bleacher Report circumspection and research, they missed
Brian Bosworth, Gary Marangi, Kevin Allen, Elvis “Toast” Patterson….and KHALIF BARNES
March 21st, 2012 at 6:54 pm
Jhill
Assuming the Raider passing game is going to be good enough to not need a good backup RB, in case Dmac goes down, is as reckless, as declaring Taiwan Jones can replace Mike Bush.
March 21st, 2012 at 6:56 pm
42.Raider O Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 12:52 pm
Sign Manny Lawson, Tracy Portet, or Mark Anderson.
Why spend that money on Barnes, Lee, and Spencer? Its not like we have a lot of cap space?
I like Bartell, Brisiel, and CC.
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I’ll bet Barnes, Lee and Spencer cost a combined $3 million. Or approx 90% more than what Bush is worth.
March 21st, 2012 at 6:57 pm
Nobody knows at this point, knows what the offense is going to look like, under new defensive minded coaches.
March 21st, 2012 at 6:57 pm
Wonder if Coach Davis woulda made a move for Tebow? Never out of the realm of possibilities with Coach. My personal favorite: he drafted Bo Jackson. The move was pure genious. If Bo did not get injured, I truly believe he would have been the greatest football player ever and a yearly all-star in baseball.
March 21st, 2012 at 7:04 pm
505.KoolKell Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 6:57 pm
Nobody knows at this point, knows what the offense is going to look like, under new defensive minded coaches.
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I think we have a general idea, though. Carson Palmer has said after talking with him that Knapp is going to have an offense that will involve a strong running game, with the emphasis in the passing game on play action and “throwing the ball over people’s heads”.
March 21st, 2012 at 7:05 pm
John David Booty Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 1:22 pm
Green-Ellis signing to the Bengals. I thought theyd sign Bush. Hes running out of options.
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You know Marvin Lewis asked Hue about Bush and Hue said this: If you want to get Dalton killed and yourself fired, go ahead and sign him.
March 21st, 2012 at 7:05 pm
487,Nope,short a 30 pac.
March 21st, 2012 at 7:10 pm
I don’t think it was Tracy Porter that postponed the meeting with the Raiders.
Judging by what we’ve seen from RM thus far, he’s a pretty deliberate guy. My guess is he wants to see how many games Porter the NFL is going to allow Porter to play next year before he makes any kind of committment.
March 21st, 2012 at 7:10 pm
WHY ARE BUSH AND OTHER BACKS GOING BUST?
IBA’s Steve Corkran’s article “Could Bush return to the Raiders?” mentions a soft market not only for the talented 6-1, 245 lb Free Agent but Running Backs in general.
Why?
In 2010, 7 teams threw for over 4,000 yds. In 2011 12 teams threw for 3,900 yds or more including 2 teams (New Orleans and New England) who threw for over 5,000.
With the League making it a Federal crime to breathe near a reciever and touching a QB a mortal sin, offenses are making the most of the artificial advantage. An advantage created by the League and designed to make the game more exciting.
With defenses gearing toward stopping the aerial onslaught, by adding high end pass rushers and DBs, the Raiders should feel all the more reason to re-up and load the Oakland offensive cannon with bowling ball Michael Bush.
Those high flying offenses are grounded when sitting on the sideline and a time of possession dominating, ground churning running game is the answer.
Bush of course wanted to test Free Agency to seek not only a starting spot but starter money.
Its looking more and more like a lucrative, long term contract may not happen. Thats too bad for Bush who proved last year he can be a lead back. After fellow RB Darren McFadden went down he shouldered the load and rushed for a career high 977 yds.
Most Raider faithful know how Bush, a potential first rounder before the draft, broke his leg and slipped into the 4th round where Al Davis selected him.
He sat for a year, healing, rehabbing, learning and becoming one of the most well rounded and capable backs in the game. Unfortunately just as hes hitting his prime, the value of ground pounding Running Backs seems to be at an all time low.
That means someone will likely get a bargain for the former Lousiville rusher.
Bush has said he likes it in Oakland, Greg Knapp’s return likely means an emphasis on the run and if history is an indicator, the versatile Bush should see many reps spelling Darren McFadden.
Given DMC’s injury history and that of 2nd yr Running Back Taiwan Jones, Bush would or at least should, be a welcome insurance policy for an offense looking to tote the rock.
That is, if the price is right.
With the new regime pinching pennies, Bush will need to take much less than the $8 million a Franchise tag would’ve given him for 2012.
March 21st, 2012 at 7:10 pm
224.YoungAmerican Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 2:07 pm
Tollefson would basically fill the void left by Trevor Scott.
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I think Tollefson would fill the void left by Tollefson.
March 21st, 2012 at 7:10 pm
Ed Teach, Coaches and Players say a lot of things in the offseason. We won’t know what we have until they start playing.
March 21st, 2012 at 7:19 pm
513.KoolKell Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 7:10 pm
Ed Teach, Coaches and Players say a lot of things in the offseason. We won’t know what we have until they start playing.
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1. Top five running back.
2. Young, fast receivers that can get deep.
3. A quarterback that can get them the ball.
I understand your wait-and-see mindset, but what Palmer has said about Knapp’s approach certainly fits with our personnel.
March 21st, 2012 at 7:22 pm
Ed Teach, they had the same thing last year and finished 8-8.
March 21st, 2012 at 7:22 pm
Tebow once again traded to New York of the AFC; snag has been solved. on nfl.com
March 21st, 2012 at 7:24 pm
The Raiders look good on paper, this time of year, almost every year.
March 21st, 2012 at 7:25 pm
Ginn jr would be a great pick up, 5th WR & a reaaly good PR (which we do not have).
March 21st, 2012 at 7:28 pm
Jerry McDonald @Jerrymcd Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
@edwardjohnCA I think they’d love to have Bush back if the price was right. It’s getting closer to being right every day _ not there yet.
March 21st, 2012 at 7:30 pm
Assuming the Raider passing game is going to be good enough to not need a good backup RB, in case Dmac goes down, is as reckless, as declaring Taiwan Jones can replace Mike Bush.
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I didn’t say we didn’t need a good backup RB.
I said a good backup RB is not hard to find.
And I do think our passing game is MUCH improved from past season. So much so that I would expect more passing this year than ever before. Especially with passer friendly league we play in these days.
March 21st, 2012 at 7:30 pm
515.KoolKell Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 7:22 pm
Ed Teach, they had the same thing last year and finished 8-8.
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Not quite understanding what you’re saying. We all pretty much agree that the season would have gone better had McFadden and most of the receivers not lost chunks of time, and the defense maybe played like an NFL defense is supposed to.
Personally, I don’t think Hue was much of a playcaller, but even with that and the injuries we still did pretty well on offense. I think we can agree that playing to the strength of your roster is a good thing, yes?
March 21st, 2012 at 7:30 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 7:24 pm
The Raiders look good on paper, this time of year, almost every year.
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NOT YET THIS YEAR BUT PLENTY OF TIME FA prices dropping, draft+trades, rookie UDFA, June 1 cuts, … doesn’t count till september
March 21st, 2012 at 7:30 pm
HI RAMON SESSIONS
BYE DEREK FISHER
March 21st, 2012 at 7:32 pm
RaiderRetribution Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 7:25 pm
Ginn jr would be a great pick up, 5th WR & a reaaly good PR (which we do not have).
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and his price is falling. But don’t we need a possession and red zone receiver?
Vittorio Tafur @VittorioTafur Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
@twonYBAB Braylon Edwards? Why the heck would Raiders want him? They playing hot potato?
March 21st, 2012 at 7:38 pm
515.KoolKell Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 7:22 pm
Ed Teach, they had the same thing last year and finished 8-8.
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If we have the same type of injuries we had last year, we’re not going anywhere this year either.
Starting QB, RB, FS, RDE, and RCB all missed significant time. Seymour and McClain missed time due to injuries as well as played hurt. DVD, Chekwa, Murphy, and Mitchell all missed a lot of camp and some games as well.
Yup, we suffer those kinda injuries again, 8-8 is about what we’ll be.
March 21st, 2012 at 7:40 pm
I would have thought that Reg would re-sign Satele before Barnes…uhh, I was wrong again.
McKenzie must have a plan in place for center.
March 21st, 2012 at 7:40 pm
and his price is falling. But don’t we need a possession and red zone receiver?
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DHB????
March 21st, 2012 at 7:44 pm
517 .Only if your drinking the kool-aid every year..
March 21st, 2012 at 7:46 pm
Code black 2
March 21st, 2012 at 7:47 pm
527.J Hill Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 7:40 pm
and his price is falling. But don’t we need a possession and red zone receiver?
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DHB????
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It will be intersting to see how Knapp uses DHB. I’ve maintained for a long time that he could be a real weapon if used correctly. He catches the shorter passes better than he does the longer ones and is a physical mismatch for both corners and linebackers. Too big and physical for the corners, too fast for linebackers.
I would like to see us get him the ball BEFORE running 25 or 30 yards down the field and let him use his size and speed to get the yards AFTER he catches it.
March 21st, 2012 at 7:47 pm
Just heard about the re-signing of Barnes… Have to say Im extremely UNDER-whelmed over it… Hope he is just depth at RT.. Barksdale or Campbell needs to step it up this year and help this OL out!!
Now lets get Bush back and get on with the LBs and DEs!!
March 21st, 2012 at 7:47 pm
All I’m saying, is that you guys, are assuming a lot. Haven’t seen anything.
Including Taiwan Jones.
I’ve seen many coaches who didn’t maximize their rosters in some fan’s opinion.
Then, like last year when they go 1-4 in pre-season, the scoff, snort, sniff, that pre-season games don’t mean anything.
Injuries are part of the game. Thank god we had, Bush.
March 21st, 2012 at 7:47 pm
523.Tjbwall Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 7:30 pm
HI RAMON SESSIONS
BYE DEREK FISHER
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Yeah, but WTF is Blake’s problem? Shoot the damn ball mayne!
Or play Sessions 40 minutes a game.
March 21st, 2012 at 7:49 pm
To continue about DHB, that approach will also get him less cushion and in my opinion increase his productivity when he does go deep down the field.
March 21st, 2012 at 7:50 pm
Yup, we suffer those kinda injuries again, 8-8 is about what we’ll be.
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many teams had more injuries even more at same/similar key positions but had better record. Best team we beat was Jets, who finished 8-8, Broncos in opener
March 21st, 2012 at 7:52 pm
read somewhere today, followed it up…and sure enough, so far Reggie has only signed or resigned OL & DBs.
March 21st, 2012 at 7:54 pm
Bartell, Briesiel & Carlisle are the only ones assured of a roster spot of the recent FA signings
March 21st, 2012 at 7:56 pm
I think we have a general idea, though. Carson Palmer has said after talking with him that Knapp is going to have an offense that will involve a strong running game, with the emphasis in the passing game on play action and “throwing the ball over people’s heads”.
Edward Teach Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 7:49 pm
To continue about DHB, that approach will also get him less cushion and in my opinion increase his productivity when he does go deep down the field.
Edward Teach Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 7:47 pm
527.J Hill Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 7:40 pm
and his price is falling. But don’t we need a possession and red zone receiver?
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DHB????
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It will be intersting to see how Knapp uses DHB. I’ve maintained for a long time that he could be a real weapon if used correctly. He catches the shorter passes better than he does the longer ones and is a physical mismatch for both corners and linebackers. Too big and physical for the corners, too fast for linebackers.
I would like to see us get him the ball BEFORE running 25 or 30 yards down the field and let him use his size and speed to get the yards AFTER he catches it.
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I agree DHB is a threat catching balls and running with it but HAVE YOU EVER WATCHED DHB (TRY) TO TRACK AND CATCH BALLS THROWN OVER HIS HEAD?
March 21st, 2012 at 7:56 pm
535.alzadoX Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 7:50 pm
Yup, we suffer those kinda injuries again, 8-8 is about what we’ll be.
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many teams had more injuries even more at same/similar key positions but had better record. Best team we beat was Jets, who finished 8-8, Broncos in opener
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Those teams were better than we were to begin with. It would have been nice to have been able to rely on our defense a little more when McFadden and everybody else went down on offense, and when we were making the transition from Campbell to Palmer at QB, but as we know our defense couldn’t be relied on to do anything but look pathetic when it counted.
March 21st, 2012 at 8:03 pm
I agree DHB is a threat catching balls and running with it but HAVE YOU EVER WATCHED DHB (TRY) TO TRACK AND CATCH BALLS THROWN OVER HIS HEAD?
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Um, yeah. I think if you read my post again you’ll find the part where I say that he catches the short ball better than he does the long one.
If he can be used that way more often it will change the way he’s covered at the LOS. Less cushion equals more opportunity to run by the defender, which equals better separation, which equals less fighting for the ball down the field which leads to a better chance of him catching the deep ball.
Make sense?
March 21st, 2012 at 8:04 pm
Carson Palmer has said after talking with him that Knapp is going to have an offense that will involve a strong running game, with the emphasis in the passing game on play action and “throwing the ball over people’s heads”.
THROWING THE BALL OVER PEOPLE’S HEADS could help PRESERVE CP3’s ELBOW
March 21st, 2012 at 8:05 pm
DHB=Discuss Him Being traded
March 21st, 2012 at 8:06 pm
All I’m saying, is that you guys, are assuming a lot. Haven’t seen anything.
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Isn’t that what we are supposed to do this time of year?
Rookies are part of the game too, and I’d like to think that our mid round picks are ready to play. Jones would have played more had he not got injured, right?
I’m rooting for Jones, Barksdale, McClain, Gordon, Ausberry, McGee, and all our young guys.
I’m even hoping MM34 turns into a decent backup/STs player behind Branch.
March 21st, 2012 at 8:09 pm
Um, yeah. I think if you read my post again you’ll find the part where I say that he catches the short ball better than he does the long one.
If he can be used that way more often it will change the way he’s covered at the LOS. Less cushion equals more opportunity to run by the defender, which equals better separation, which equals less fighting for the ball down the field which leads to a better chance of him catching the deep ball.
Make sense?
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Yes that’s why I agreed with your post read first part of my comment. DHB is best when catching balls thrown in front of him and/or in the clear when facing QB and then running with the ball. However, he’s GETTING BETTER on his weaker points too. Players can improve, DHB could improve a lot. It’s not DHB’s fault that AD selected him 7th in the whole draft.
March 21st, 2012 at 8:13 pm
542.alzadoX Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 8:05 pm
DHB=Discuss Him Being traded
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No way I’d trade DHB. He’s just starting to come into his own, and if used properly is a serious weapon.
Never thought I’d say that, by the way.
March 21st, 2012 at 8:13 pm
Vittorio Tafur @VittorioTafur Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
@twonYBAB Braylon Edwards? Why the heck would Raiders want him? They playing hot potato?
BRAYLON EDWARDS=DENARIUS MOORE ON SIZZURP & HGH
March 21st, 2012 at 8:16 pm
Edward Teach Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 8:13 pm
542.alzadoX Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 8:05 pm
DHB=Discuss Him Being traded
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No way I’d trade DHB. He’s just starting to come into his own, and if used properly is a serious weapon.
Never thought I’d say that, by the way.
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never hurts to discuss. With reworked contract his trade value is rising…accept only great deals…Reggie Mac loves them draft picks…
March 21st, 2012 at 8:17 pm
We’ll see. I have confidence in The Reggie.
March 21st, 2012 at 8:22 pm
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/21/jets-say-sanchez-is-the-starter-tebow-is-the-backup/
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Somebody mentioned in here earlier that the Jets said that Tebow would compete for the starting job. Didn’t provide a link or anything, though. I couldn’t find a link for that statement either, but here’s one that DOES come from the Jets and seems to support what I was saying earlier about their reasons for making the trade. Mike Tannenbaum is on NFL Network right now talking about the trade and Tebow’s role in New York.
I still maintain that it’s a good move for the Jets.
March 21st, 2012 at 8:24 pm
Raiders For Life Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 7:40 pm
I would have thought that Reg would re-sign Satele before Barnes…uhh, I was wrong again.
McKenzie must have a plan in place for center.
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Wiz=center 2012. Brisiel = backup center, starting G. Alex Parsons = compete for roster
check price tag on Satele? AFTER ARREST
Vittorio Tafur @VittorioTafur Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
@evansilva: New #Colts C Samson Satele’s deal is worth $10.8M over 3 years with $5M guaranteed, per the AP. >> Whoa. Good for Sammy
STILL WANT SATELE?
March 21st, 2012 at 8:27 pm
I have confidence in The Reggie.
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Me too.
I agree 100% with how he’d handled the Bush situation.
March 21st, 2012 at 8:36 pm
Colts must be on drugs if they’re paying that much for Satele. I pity Andrew Luck next year.
March 21st, 2012 at 8:40 pm
In most cases, I’d probably agree with you on Tebow, Teach.
I just think that Ryan has already created such a circus there, that adding the Tebow circus is just, well, more of a circus.
I never liked the idea of the wildcat. Even for us when there was talk of DMac running it. You have so much confidnce in your QB that you’re going to take him out of the game in the redzone?
Teams with legit QBs don’t use the gimmick stuff. Message to Sanchesca is you suck, we need to replace you with someone who can’t throw the ball for a few plays.
March 21st, 2012 at 8:49 pm
Seems like all the big name free agents are gone. The new regime is setting up position battles and depth.
March 21st, 2012 at 8:55 pm
J Hill Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 8:40 pm
In most cases, I’d probably agree with you on Tebow, Teach.
I just think that Ryan has already created such a circus there, that adding the Tebow circus is just, well, more of a circus.
I never liked the idea of the wildcat. Even for us when there was talk of DMac running it. You have so much confidnce in your QB that you’re going to take him out of the game in the redzone?
Teams with legit QBs don’t use the gimmick stuff. Message to Sanchesca is you suck, we need to replace you with someone who can’t throw the ball for a few plays.
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The Wildcat stuff definitely works, especially down in the red zone. But you can get just about anyone to run it. Adding Tebow is a curious decision when you consider all the questions about Sanchez. It undermines him big time. “Competition” is good for every position EXCEPT QB.
March 21st, 2012 at 8:55 pm
Does DHB have any trade value? I don’t think any teams want his contract.
March 21st, 2012 at 8:56 pm
How many games before Sanchez gets taken out by Teblowmania?
What a circus!!
Reggie is doing what we all thought, spending “Wisely”. Again, our Divison is winnable, I don’t care about Manning or the Donks.
March 21st, 2012 at 8:57 pm
Why would we trade DHB?
This is the 1st time he has ever played with a QB that can actually throw the ball.
Dude is a beast with YAC! He’s not going anywhere, his stock is going up!
March 21st, 2012 at 8:59 pm
Re: DHB – his stock is going up!
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exactly. Only trade if price is right. Reggie Mac loves them draft picks. Somebody’s gotta go…
March 21st, 2012 at 9:00 pm
The Wildcat stuff definitely works, especially down in the red zone.
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So does an offense with a good QB and a WRs like Plaxico and Holmes. Plus Sanchesca is pretty mobile if you want to run a QB option or something.
Only time you need to come with trickery type plays are when your offense is garbage like Miami’s was.
March 21st, 2012 at 9:01 pm
Bigsnow81 Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 8:55 pm
Does DHB have any trade value? I don’t think any teams want his contract.
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high in the rockies?
March 21st, 2012 at 9:02 pm
I respect your opinion, J Hill. If Sanchez doesn’t do his job and Ryan knee-jerks then the Jets will have an issue, no doubt.
Tebow has proven that he can be very effective in short-yardage and in the red zone, and has also proven that he can win games when he replaces the starter for whatever reason. I think that makes the Jets better, and I think that’s why they traded for him.
In my opinion it’s up to Sanchez to play like a starter, and for Rex to not panic if/when he struggles. I don’t think that those are unreasonable expectations for any coach or starting quarterback, no matter who they play or coach for. If everybody does their job and the Jets win fooball games it won’t be an issue. If Sanchez is terrible or injured, at least they have someone to turn to that has demonstrated that he can win. Before they traded for Tebow they didn’t have that.
March 21st, 2012 at 9:05 pm
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So Tebow said he had nothing to do with decision, but agent said he did. Is somebody lying?
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Bigsnow81 YOU’RE THE EXPERT HERE
Hi in the rockies!
March 21st, 2012 at 9:07 pm
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The Jets have to be on Hard Knocks again this year, right? This must happen.
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March 21st, 2012 at 9:08 pm
So does an offense with a good QB and a WRs like Plaxico and Holmes. Plus Sanchesca is pretty mobile if you want to run a QB option or something.
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I agree, except I have a real question about NY’s WRs last year. Not a big fan of Sanchez, but I don’t think Plaxico and Holmes helped him out too much. I was watching the Denver game and those two rarely got open. I actually think letting go of Braylon Edwards hurt Sanchez. Anyway, if they’re not going to upgrade what they have outside, the Wildcat is a pretty good wrinkle for them, especially with Sparano as the OC. I just think it should be someone other than Tebow. Agree wholeheartedly with Cromartie on this one.
March 21st, 2012 at 9:11 pm
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Raiders coach Dennis Allen emerges from so-called BountyGate unscathed.
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we hope
March 21st, 2012 at 9:11 pm
Tebow has proven that he can be very effective in short-yardage and in the red zone, and has also proven that he can win games when he replaces the starter for whatever reason. I think that makes the Jets better, and I think that’s why they traded for him.
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Can’t argue with that.
Had this trade happened last offseason, prior to the “circus”, I’d probably agree with you.
Probably has more to do with me simply thinking Tebow is hot garbage though, lol.
March 21st, 2012 at 9:13 pm
Trayvon Martin
March 21st, 2012 at 9:14 pm
I actually think letting go of Braylon Edwards hurt Sanchez.
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@twonYBAB Braylon Edwards? Why the heck would Raiders want him? They playing hot potato?
March 21st, 2012 at 9:15 pm
So, has any of you seen the new nike unis? I don’t know if the picks I saw where prototypes or the final product, but they looked pretty slick.
March 21st, 2012 at 9:15 pm
963,524 so far have signed the petition….
March 21st, 2012 at 9:15 pm
Jeez!
95.7 The Game airing this Lucky Break contest live has been a train wreck!
Plus, I feel sorry for the contestants and the eventual winner. I have worked in radio before and they will have that guy do all the pee on crap work with bad hours, and he will be on call and make crappy peanuts for money.
I see right through The Game on this one. They just did this contest to gain more publicity. I went to the tryout at The Englander in San Leandro, just to check it out and meet my man Tittle.
I read the the contract and disclosure form from one of the contestants. It says they will only pay the winner between 1k-10k…ANNUALLY and they can dump you at any time.
Sheesh…
March 21st, 2012 at 9:16 pm
Thec Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 9:13 pm
Trayvon Martin
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Signed petition already myself. Lot more important than most of the drivel here, eh?
http://www.democracynow.org
but this is a Raiders forum
March 21st, 2012 at 9:17 pm
The Game has also been spending waaaaaay too much freakin time talking about that mediocre QB who was just overpaid, Alex Smith??!?
Sheesh!
March 21st, 2012 at 9:18 pm
alzadoX Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 9:16 pm
+++++
Not sure who you are but, you are True in my book….
March 21st, 2012 at 9:19 pm
EMRaiders Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 9:15 pm
So, has any of you seen the new nike unis? I don’t know if the picks I saw where prototypes or the final product, but they looked pretty slick.
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DON’T KNOW IF THEY’LL GO WITH MY KHALIF BARNES JERSEY
maybe some new nikes will be out by the time I need to replace the jersey. If Sean Payton goes to work in their sweatshop, they should have something ready quick.
March 21st, 2012 at 9:19 pm
I just think it should be someone other than Tebow. Agree wholeheartedly with Cromartie on this one.
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Exactly the type of circus I’m talking about.
You already have players on the team publicly questioning why this move was made.
And to let it get out there that this guy was being brought in to straighten up the locker room? How do you think the players are going to respond to Tebow?
I think it’s going to be a collective eye roll thing from a good percentage of those clowns that are the NY Jets.
March 21st, 2012 at 9:21 pm
Raiders add yet another cornerback
By Steve Corkran
Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 at 12:25 pm in Oakland Raiders.
The Raiders signed three-year veteran cornerback Pat Lee to a one-year contract, according to NFL Network.
Lee, 28, spent the past four seasons with the Green Bay Packers, so he is someone that new Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie is very familiar with.
Lee appeared in 32 games in 2008, 2010 and ‘11. He sat out the 2009 season with a knee injury he suffered the previous season.
Lee has started only one game in the NFL. He spent most of his time with the Packers as a core special-teams player. He figures to get a shot at cornerback with the Raiders, who are seeking to replace jettisoned starters Stanford Routt and Chris Johnson.
http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2012/03/21/raiders-add-yet-another-cornerback/
March 21st, 2012 at 9:21 pm
AlzadoX Says:
NO OPINIONS ON BRAYLON EDWARDS TO RAIDERS?
March 21st, 2012 at 9:14 pm
I actually think letting go of Braylon Edwards hurt Sanchez.
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Vittorio Tafur @VittorioTafur Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
@twonYBAB Braylon Edwards? Why the heck would Raiders want him? They playing hot potato?
March 21st, 2012 at 9:22 pm
Probably has more to do with me simply thinking Tebow is hot garbage though, lol.
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Which is precisely why I would be very concerned about Mark Sanchez if he’s worried about Tebow. He’s good at some things, but certainly not at enough things to be a threat to take a viable NFL quarterback’s job from him.
March 21st, 2012 at 9:24 pm
Tebow is goin to take NY and the Jets by storm. Print dat.
March 21st, 2012 at 9:29 pm
I can’t believe Sean Payton’s punishment. Though I can’t say it is not merited either. And the DC, he is pretty much out of the league all together.
Man, for once it feels good not to be at the receiving end of the NFL’s smackdowns.
March 21st, 2012 at 9:33 pm
Tebow Tebow Tebow Tebow Tebow Tebow Tebow Tebow Tebow Tebow Tebow
March 21st, 2012 at 9:36 pm
Trayon Martin
March 21st, 2012 at 9:36 pm
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What a sports day. Saints penalties, Tebow traded, Ronny Turiaf Decision and Khalif Barnes back to Raiders. Whooooooo!
March 21st, 2012 at 9:37 pm
KHALIF BARNES BACK TO RAIDERS 3RD BIGGEST FOOTBALL STORY OF THE DAY
AlzadoX Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 9:36 pm
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What a sports day. Saints penalties, Tebow traded, Ronny Turiaf Decision and Khalif Barnes back to Raiders. Whooooooo!
March 21st, 2012 at 9:38 pm
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@mtlraider514 Carlisle was cheap, imagine Barnes is too. They aren’t necessarily starting again. Don’t know what Allen thinks of Barksdale
March 21st, 2012 at 9:38 pm
Credit Tebow for his Professionalism, character and how he has handled everything.
Most dudes whine, tweet, all that nonsense….
March 21st, 2012 at 9:40 pm
588.303Raider Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 9:38 pm
Credit Tebow for his Professionalism, character and how he has handled everything.
Most dudes whine, tweet, all that nonsense….
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Antonio Cromartie and Joe Namath, for example.
March 21st, 2012 at 9:42 pm
Trayvon Martin was my Son, brother, nephew, and cousin.
March 21st, 2012 at 9:43 pm
967,801 SUPPORTERS so far have signed the petition.
Should reach a million in the morning…
March 21st, 2012 at 9:44 pm
http://www.change.org
March 21st, 2012 at 9:46 pm
I like Tebow a lot as a person, but I don’t like him as a QB.
March 21st, 2012 at 9:46 pm
Jeez!
95.7 The Game airing this Lucky Break contest live has been a train wreck!
Plus, I feel sorry for the contestants and the eventual winner. I have worked in radio before and they will have that guy do all the pee on crap work with bad hours, and he will be on call and make crappy peanuts for money.
I see right through The Game on this one. They just did this contest to gain more publicity. I went to the tryout at The Englander in San Leandro, just to check it out and meet my man Tittle.
I read the the contract and disclosure form from one of the contestants. It says they will only pay the winner between 1k-10k…ANNUALLY and they can dump you at any time.
Sheesh!
March 21st, 2012 at 9:50 pm
Vittorio Tafur
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· Raiders thinking Tracy Porter will be too expensive, likely going with Bartell and Spencer as starters, with Lee, Van Dyke, Chekwa and draft pick fighting for backup roles
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@jazzhessian reports are that Porter’s 100 percent. Guess we’ll see what kind of deal he gets
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@Oklandraida84 could be. it is interesting that only former Saints to sign so far have been offensive players (Meacham, Nicks)
In reply to Juan Jorge
March 21st, 2012 at 10:00 pm
Code black 3
March 21st, 2012 at 10:02 pm
Code Black with Sirens & Flashing lights!!
March 21st, 2012 at 10:02 pm
Vittorio Tafur
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why not all these guys + Underwood fighting for starting job?
TRAINING CAMP COMPETITION = IN SEASON PRODUCTION especially at positions with no solid starter = HIGH VALUE FOR COST
March 21st, 2012 at 10:04 pm
Sign T Portet!!!
March 21st, 2012 at 10:04 pm
NOBODY has and OPINION on WR BRAYLON EDWARDS / RAIDERS?
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@twonYBAB Braylon Edwards? Why the heck would Raiders want him? They playing hot potato?
March 21st, 2012 at 10:06 pm
Bartell didn’t play last year due to injury, and Spencer didn’t see a lot of action last year.
Sign another CB. Sign T Portet!
March 21st, 2012 at 10:07 pm
No thank you on B Edwards.
March 21st, 2012 at 10:07 pm
Code black for ever
March 21st, 2012 at 10:09 pm
Raider-In-PA Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 7:47 pm
Just heard about the re-signing of Barnes… Have to say Im extremely UNDER-whelmed over it… Hope he is just depth at RT.. Barksdale or Campbell needs to step it up this year and help this OL out!!
Now lets get Bush back and get on with the LBs and DEs!!
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most of better linebackers were asking enough $$$$$$ that their old teams didn’t want them back. Almost none of the second tier LBs have signed. LB market glut, except for elite pass rushers. Almost all other LBs still in play. Reggie Mac waiting for signings, price set.
March 21st, 2012 at 10:10 pm
Raider O Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 10:06 pm
Bartell didn’t play last year due to injury, and Spencer didn’t see a lot of action last year.
Sign another CB. Sign T Portet!
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HAD to sign Khalif Barnes first
March 21st, 2012 at 10:12 pm
FA List:
1- CB T Porter
2- OLB R McIntoch or M Lawson
3- DE A Carter
C’mon Reggie!!
March 21st, 2012 at 10:14 pm
I’m not happy about signing Khalif Barnes. I think we could have done better. A Collins, D Bell, or draft an OT.
March 21st, 2012 at 10:14 pm
About DHB, agree that shorter routes might be the way to go, with him getting yards after the catch, but shorter routes mean catching in traffic and catching as the possession receiver. EEeeee, still a problem since he has cement hands and traps the ball with his stomach, even leaving the ground on relatively short passes in order to catch it with/in his stomach,
If he misses these kinds of balls, it’s likely an interception whereas the long balls are usually just incompletions.
Until DHB catches with his hands, he’s a risk. It’s a shame, really, with that speed and size and work ethic.
March 21st, 2012 at 10:16 pm
Sign portlet
March 21st, 2012 at 10:18 pm
As far as I’m concerned, only 4 players are a lock for the final roster. Brisiel, Bartell, Barnes, and CC. 2 of them were our own FAs.
C’mon Reggie.
March 21st, 2012 at 10:21 pm
We need another CB who can start, a speedy pass rusher aka Nickel pass rusher, and we need another OLB. I think we should draft a NT.
March 21st, 2012 at 10:21 pm
Sign portlet , sign portlet , sign portlet
March 21st, 2012 at 10:23 pm
Can we sign portlet already, c’mon Reg what u waiting for
March 21st, 2012 at 10:24 pm
Raider O Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 10:21 pm
We need another CB who can start, a speedy pass rusher aka Nickel pass rusher, and we need another OLB. I think we should draft a NT.
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Agree with allof the above
March 21st, 2012 at 10:24 pm
Sign Portet!!!
March 21st, 2012 at 10:29 pm
Raider O,I think some signings are ok,ok,ok.I do believe we need a signing on Defense that SPARKS the fan base,period.Season TICKETS are to be sold,GM has some cash,do it! Raiders!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 21st, 2012 at 10:32 pm
Who do you like Hendu?
I listed 4 players:
CB Tracy Porter
OLB Manny Lawson or Rocky McIntoch
DE Andre Carter
March 21st, 2012 at 10:33 pm
Not a lot options in FA at this point.
March 21st, 2012 at 10:37 pm
least popular Raider free agent signings last 5 years
1. Khalif Barnes
2. ?
3. Stanford Routt
4. ?
5. Javon Walker
March 21st, 2012 at 10:37 pm
O,outside of TP and Carter,dunno!Maybe Reggie has someone in mind,hope so.
March 21st, 2012 at 10:38 pm
Code blacking
March 21st, 2012 at 10:38 pm
Raider O Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 10:33 pm
Not a lot options in FA at this point.
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looks like quite a few options to me
March 21st, 2012 at 10:41 pm
We also need a NT, but I think we will draft one. We can’t afford to pay TK & Seymour and sign a good FA IMO. Maybe a URFA, or a guy that gets cut later.
March 21st, 2012 at 10:42 pm
looks like quite a few options to me
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Give us a list of FAs you like to sign.
March 21st, 2012 at 10:46 pm
Hendu,
Reports suggested we were in contact with TP and OLB Manny Lawson. We signed 2 CBs but no LBs. maybe Lawson is that guy.
I still think we should sign TP before Denver.
March 21st, 2012 at 10:46 pm
OOO,when You Win the Mega Millions on Friday,You goin kick down to youre blog partners or Mr Mark Davis.
March 21st, 2012 at 10:46 pm
Rolando will be a pretty good ball player now that he’s got some real defense minded coaches.I felt Wimbley would have been too. Routt too. Nnamdi too.
March 21st, 2012 at 10:49 pm
RB Kevin Smith is a good option if he signs a 1 year deal for the vets min.
March 21st, 2012 at 10:53 pm
Raider O Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 10:41 pm
We also need a NT, but I think we will draft one. We can’t afford to pay TK & Seymour and sign a good FA IMO. Maybe a URFA, or a guy that gets cut later
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Agreed. If McK doesn’t sign a NT in FA, it’s almost a guarantee they will draft a NT and maybe a DE and OLB and a RB with their picks.
The DLine position is very deep in this years draft.
March 21st, 2012 at 10:55 pm
Gaaawd!
95.7 The Game airing this Lucky Break contest live has been a train wreck!
Plus, I feel sorry for the contestants and the eventual winner. I have worked in radio before and they will have that guy do all the pee on crap work with bad hours, and he will be on call and make crappy peanuts for money.
I see right through The Game on this one. They just did this contest to gain more publicity. I went to the tryout at The Englander in San Leandro, just to check it out and meet my man Tittle.
I read the the contract and disclosure form from one of the contestants. It says they will only pay the winner between 1k-10k…ANNUALLY and they can dump you at any time.
Sheesh!
March 21st, 2012 at 10:55 pm
Hendu,
I’m assuming you are talking about lottery. I don’t gamble bro. My money stays with me, or invested making money.
I don’t win anything. I have to earn everything I get. I learned that when I was a kid. I never won anything. lol
Btw, if I ever win anything, I will be more than to share. It’s s good tax shield.
March 21st, 2012 at 10:57 pm
More than happy* to ….
March 21st, 2012 at 10:57 pm
Raider O Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 10:42 pm
looks like quite a few options to me
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Give us a list of FAs you like to sign.
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honestly, I don’t have enough of a chance to watch other NFL teams to know who to sign. But I watch the Raiders and I know what we need
LB at least 2
another CB only if can add a projected starter at right price
RB backups power back, goalline,& short yardage + double as special teams
NT/DT run stuffer
edge rushers, either as starting LB, situational DE or LB, etc
whatever fits into coaches defensive plan, which we really don’t know yet beyond basic set of “whatever fits our personnel maybe hybrid 4-3/3-4″.. Know what Knapp will want to do on offense more than what we’ll try to do on defense…unless you can tell us
backup QB
Possession / red zone WR
also could use
TE who is proven red zone threat
backup FS and special teams
PR
can’t really give you names of players not on roster who I’m not familiar with, can’t rate them unless I see them. Plenty of rating services who have possibly meaningful opinion, but a GOOD FIT with what coaches want is most important — ratings barely matter beyond top elite guys, anything below that system is more important, need GOOD FITS
March 21st, 2012 at 10:57 pm
# YoungAmerican Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 12:36 pm
Here are some possible scenarios I’d like to see play out:
Restructure:
DT Tommy Kelly, WR Darrius Heyward-Bey
FA targets:
OLB Manny Lawson
ILB/OLB JoLonn Dunbar (or ILB Jonathan Vilma?)
DE Dave Tollefson
DT/NT Antonio Garay
QB Billy Volek
OG/C Dan Koppen
3-4 draft:
3rd (compensatory) – DE/OLB Jake Bequette, Arkansas
4th (compensatory) – DE/OLB Bruce Irvin, WVU
5th – NT Damon Harrison, William Penn
5th (compensatory) – DB Robert Blanton, Notre Dame
6th – RB Terrance Ganaway, Baylor
4-3 draft:
3rd (compensatory) – LB Sean Spence, Miami
4th (compensatory) – FS Janzen Jackson, McNeese State
5th – NT Damon Harrison, William Penn
5th (compensatory) – OL Matt Reynolds, BYU
6th – RB Terrance Ganaway, Baylor
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Reynolds and Ganaway would be great picks that late in the draft!
March 21st, 2012 at 10:59 pm
I know of 53 guys in Massachusetts who are glad Tebow’s on the Jets. They didn’t have much trouble with him in the playoffs.
March 21st, 2012 at 11:01 pm
Raiders Draft History
2011
2. Stefen Wisniewski, C, Penn State
3a. DeMarcus Van Dyke, CB, Miami
3b. Joseph Barksdale, T, LSU
4a. Chimdi Chekwa, CB, Ohio State
4b. Taiwan Jones, RB, Eastern Washington
5. Denarius Moore, WR, Tennessee
6. Richard Gordon, TE Miami
7. David Ausberry, WR, USC
2010
1. Rolando McClain, LB, Alabama
2. Lamarr Houston, DT, Texas
3. Jared Veldheer, T, Hillsdale
4a. Bruce Campbell, T, Maryland
4b. Jacoby Ford, WR, Clemson
5. Walter McFadden, CB, Auburn
6. Travis Goethel, LB, Arizona State
7a. Jeremy Ware, CB, Michigan State
7b. Stevie Brown, S, Michigan
2009
1. Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland
2. Mike Mitchell, S, Ohio University
3. Matt Shaughnessy, DE Wisconsin
4a. Louis Murphy, WR, Florida
4b. Slade Norris, LB, Oregon State
6a. Stryker Sulak, DE, Missouri
6b. Brandon Myers, TE, Iowa
2008
1. Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas
4a. Tyvon Branch, DB, Connecticut
4b. Arman Shields, WR, Richmond
6. Trevor Scott, DE, Buffalo
7. Chaz Schilens, WR, San Diego State
2007
1. JaMarcus Russell, QB, LSU
2. Zach Miller, TE, Arizona State
3a. Quentin Moses, DE, Georgia
3b. Mario Henderson, OL, Florida State
3c. Johnnie Lee Higgins, WR, UTEP
4a. Michael Bush, RB, Louisville
4b. John Bowie, CB, Cincinnati
5a. Jay Richardson, DE, Ohio State
5b. Eric Frampton, S, Washington State
6. Oren O’Neal, FB, Arkansas State
7. Jonathan Holland, WR, Louisiana Tech
2006
1. Michael Huff, S, Texas
2. Thomas Howard, LB, Texas-El Paso
3. Paul McQuistan, OL, Weber State
4. Darnell Bing, S, USC
6. Kevin Boothe, OL, Cornell
7a. Chris Morris, C, Michigan State
7b. Kevin McMahan, WR, Maine
2005
1. Fabian Washington, CB, Nebraska
2. Stanford Routt, CB, Houston
3a. Andrew Walter, QB, Arizona State
3b. Kirk Morrison, LB, San Diego State
6a. Anttaj Hawthorne, DT, Wisconsin
6b. Ryan Riddle, LB, California
6c. Pete McMahon, OT, Iowa
2004
1. Robert Gallery, OT, Iowa
2. Jake Grove, C, Virginia Tech
3. Stuart Schweigert, S, Purdue
4. Carlos Francis, WR, Texas Tech
5. Johnnie Morant, WR, Syracuse
6a. Shawn Johnson, DE, Delaware
6b. Cody Spencer, LB, North Texas
7a. Courtney Anderson, TE, San Jose State
2003
1a. Nnamdi Asomugha, CB, California
1b. Tyler Brayton, DE, Colorado
2. Teyo Johnson, TE, Stanford
3a. Sam Williams, DE, Fresno State
3b. Justin Fargas, RB, USC
4. Shurron Pierson, LB, South Florida
5. Doug Gabriel, WR, Central Florida
6. Dustin Rykert, T, BYU
7a. Sideeq Shabazz, S, New Mexico State
7b. Ryan Hoag, WR Gustavus Adolphus
2002
1a. Phillip Buchanon, CB, Miami, Fla.
1b. Napoleon Harris, LB, Northwestern
2a. Langston Walker, OL, California
2b. Doug Jolley, TE, BYU
5. Kenyon Coleman, DE, UCLA
6a. Keyon Nash, DB, Albany State (Ga.)
6b. Larry Ned, RB, San Diego State
7. Ronald Curry, QB, North Carolina
2001
1. Derrick Gibson, S, Florida State
2. Marques Tuiasosopo, QB Washington
3. DeLawrence Grant, DE, Oregon State
5. Raymond Perryman, S, Northern Arizona
6. Chris Cooper, DE, Nebraska-Omaha
7a. Derek Combs, RB, Ohio State
7b. Ken-Yon Rambo, WR, Ohio State
2000
1. Sebastian Janikowski, K, Florida State
2. Jerry Porter, WR, West Virginia
4. Junior Ioane, DT, Arizona State
5. Shane Lechler, P, Texas A&M
7a. Mondriel Fulcher, TE, Miami (Fla.)
7b. Cliffton Black, DB, S.W. Texas State
1999
1. Matt Stinchcomb, T, Georgia
2. Tony Bryant, DE, Florida State
4. Dameane Douglas, WR, California
5a. Eric Barton, LB, Maryland
5b. Roderick Coleman, LB, East Carolina
6. Daren Yancey, DT, BYU
7. JoJuan Armour, LB, Miami (Ohio)
1998
1a. Charles Woodson, CB, Michigan
1b. Mo Collins, T, Florida
2. Leon Bender, DT, Washington St.
3. Jon Ritchie, RB, Stanford
4. Gennaro DiNapoli, G, Virginia Tech
5a. Jeremy Brigham, TE, Washington
5b. Travian Smith, LB, Oklahoma
7a. Vince Amey, DE, Arizona State
7b. David Sanders, DE, Arkansas
1997
1. Darrell Russell, DT, USC
3a. Adam Treu, G, Nebraska
3b. Tim Kohn, G, Iowa State
4. Chad Levitt, RB, Cornell
6a. Calvin Branch, CB, Colorado St.
6b. Grady Jackson, DT, Knoxville
1996
1. Rickey Dudley, TE, Ohio State
2. Lance Johnstone, DE, Temple
5. La’Roi Glover, DT, San Diego State
6. Tim Hall, RB, Robert Morris
7a. Sedric Clark, LB, Tulsa
7b. Darius Smith, C, Sam Houston St.
7c. Joey Wylie, G, Stephen F. Austin
1995
1. Napoleon Kaufman, RB, Washington
2. Barret Robbins, C, TCU
3. Joe Aska, RB, Central State
4. Mike Morton, LB, North Carolina
5a. Matt Dyson, LB, Michigan
5b. Jeff Kysar, T, Arizona State
6. Eli Herring, T ,Brigham Young
1994
1. Rob Fredrickson, LB, Michigan St.
2. James Folston, DE, NE Louisiana
3. Calvin Jones, RB, Nebraska
4. Austin Robbins, DT, North Carolina
5. Roosevelt Patterson, G, Alabama
7. Rob Holmberg, LB, Penn State
1993
1. Patrick Bates, S, Texas A&M
3a. Billy Joe Hobert, QB, Washington
3b. James Trapp, CB, Clemson
5. Olanda Truitt, WR, Mississippi S.
7. Greg Biekert, LB, Colorado
8. Greg Robinson, RB, NE Louisiana
1992
1. Chester McGlockton, DT, Clemson
2. Greg Skrepenak, T, Michigan
5. Derrick Hoskins, S, So. Mississippi
6. Tony Rowell, C, Florida
7a. Curtis Cotton, S, Nebraska
7b. Kevin Smith, RB, UCLA
10. Alberto White, LB, Texas Southern
12. Tom Roth, G, Southern Illinois
1991
1. Todd Marinovich, QB, USC
2. Nick Bell, RB, Iowa
4. Raghib Ismail, WR, Notre Dame
6. Nolan Harrison, DT, Indiana
8a. Brian Jones, LB, Texas
8b. Todd Woulard, LB, Alabama A&M
9. Tahaun Lewis, CB, Nebraska
10. Andrew Glover, TE , Grambling
12. Dennis Johnson, CB, Winston-Salem
1990
1. Anthony Smith, DE, Arizona
2. Aaron Wallace, LB, Texas A&M
4. Torin Dorn, CB, North Carolina
6. Marcus Wilson, RB, Virginia
7. Garry Lewis, CB, Alcorn State
8. A.J. Jimerson, LB, Norfolk State
9. Leon Perry, RB, Oklahoma
11a. Ron Lewis, WR, Jackson State
11b. Myron Jones, RB, Fresno State
12a. Major Harris , QB ,West Virginia
12b. Demetruis Davis, TE, Nevada-Reno
http://www.raiders.com/history/draft-history.html
March 21st, 2012 at 11:03 pm
Soprano is the OC now with the Jets….he knows a thing or two about running the Wildcat from his days in Miami and utilizing the formations to his advantage on offense.
Tebow will be utilized as a weapon to keep defenses off balance and defenses will be forced to account for him every time he is behind center or in shotgun.
March 21st, 2012 at 11:05 pm
Tebow will wreak havoc on teams in the east. It is only a matter of time. Soprano and Tebow are a good match. T-Rex is a funny guy.
March 21st, 2012 at 11:05 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 6:07 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 5:59 pm
There were 2 holes for Grant to choose from. He started in one hole, McClain took one step to that hole, and Grant broke into the other hole. He guessed wrong.
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True, but I think McClain should have funneled Grant back toward the pursuit, instead of letting him get outside since the contain was wiped out. At least that’s the way I remember it. I have trouble watching that play. It angers me.
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Part of that particular play was a gap discipline issue on the line, though. Both of those holes were WIDE open. No-win situation, really. Either way it’s a big gain. If McClain takes the right gap, it’s likely just a 20-yarder instead of a TD.
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When you X and O every single time it breaks down to one on one matchups. It is just the way it is. You can say that the interior offensive linemen beat their men, and they may have, but then McClain Has GOT to come in there and make the play. He didn’t. So, it’s going to go. For yardage. When Huff misses, now it’s big yardage. Ooops, sorry, my mistake, SIX!
March 21st, 2012 at 11:06 pm
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Jets should go for 2 point conversion every time. Tebow will get it 3 out of 4. Conservative estimate. That’s 6 points. Kicking is worth 4.
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· Quarterback controversies are NEVER good, and the Jets bought themselves a doozy. Sure they say Sanchez is their guy and Tebow will have certain packages, but it doesn’t matter. This is New York where the media and fans are loud and aggressive. One bad game by Sanchez and the city will be all-Tebow, all-the-time. You think the calls for him to start in Denver were strong? Those were whispers by comparison. This is a bad move for a young, struggling QB (Sanchez) who isn’t established yet. #NFL
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· Also, the Jets might have just become the best short-yardage team in the NFL. You give Tim Tebow a package of plays and put him on the field on third-and-2, you don’t think he can be a valuable weapon? And it’s not as if the Jets had Matt Flynn or Earl Morrall backing Sanchez up so how is this so terrible for the Jets? #jets #nyg
Paul Schwartz
Also In New York Giants
· You know it’s not as if Tim Tebow has no idea how to play the game or win games. He’s not coming to the Jets to be their starting quarterback. Mark Sanchez makes tons more money than Tebow, it’s his job and if he can’t deal with a high-profile backup then he’s not mentally tough enough to handle the job. #nyg #jets
March 21st, 2012 at 11:07 pm
Wow, do you guys realize that out of the last 10 years of drafting, there’s probably not more than 10 players that are recognizable or worth anything? lol…
March 21st, 2012 at 11:07 pm
2007
1. JaMarcus Russell, QB, LSU
2. Zach Miller, TE, Arizona State
3a. Quentin Moses, DE, Georgia
3b. Mario Henderson, OL, Florida State
3c. Johnnie Lee Higgins, WR, UTEP
4a. Michael Bush, RB, Louisville
4b. John Bowie, CB, Cincinnati
5a. Jay Richardson, DE, Ohio State
5b. Eric Frampton, S, Washington State
6. Oren O’Neal, FB, Arkansas State
7. Jonathan Holland, WR, Louisiana Tech
2006
1. Michael Huff, S, Texas
2. Thomas Howard, LB, Texas-El Paso
3. Paul McQuistan, OL, Weber State
4. Darnell Bing, S, USC
6. Kevin Boothe, OL, Cornell
7a. Chris Morris, C, Michigan State
7b. Kevin McMahan, WR, Maine
2005
1. Fabian Washington, CB, Nebraska
2. Stanford Routt, CB, Houston
3a. Andrew Walter, QB, Arizona State
3b. Kirk Morrison, LB, San Diego State
6a. Anttaj Hawthorne, DT, Wisconsin
6b. Ryan Riddle, LB, California
6c. Pete McMahon, OT, Iowa
2004
1. Robert Gallery, OT, Iowa
2. Jake Grove, C, Virginia Tech
3. Stuart Schweigert, S, Purdue
4. Carlos Francis, WR, Texas Tech
5. Johnnie Morant, WR, Syracuse
6a. Shawn Johnson, DE, Delaware
6b. Cody Spencer, LB, North Texas
7a. Courtney Anderson, TE, San Jose State
2003
1a. Nnamdi Asomugha, CB, California
1b. Tyler Brayton, DE, Colorado
2. Teyo Johnson, TE, Stanford
3a. Sam Williams, DE, Fresno State
3b. Justin Fargas, RB, USC
4. Shurron Pierson, LB, South Florida
5. Doug Gabriel, WR, Central Florida
6. Dustin Rykert, T, BYU
7a. Sideeq Shabazz, S, New Mexico State
7b. Ryan Hoag, WR Gustavus Adolphus
2002
1a. Phillip Buchanon, CB, Miami, Fla.
1b. Napoleon Harris, LB, Northwestern
2a. Langston Walker, OL, California
2b. Doug Jolley, TE, BYU
5. Kenyon Coleman, DE, UCLA
6a. Keyon Nash, DB, Albany State (Ga.)
6b. Larry Ned, RB, San Diego State
7. Ronald Curry, QB, North Carolina
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I expect McK and Allen to draft much better than the old man Al did and draft way more consistent….especially when it comes to finding hard workin, smart, athletic, tough, FOOTBALL players and not focusing on straight line 40 speed.
March 21st, 2012 at 11:08 pm
Raider O Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 10:14 pm
I’m not happy about signing Khalif Barnes. I think we could have done better. A Collins, D Bell, or draft an OT.
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why do you think A. Collins is a better OT than Khalif Barnes? Have you watched him play? Did he ever win a starting job in NFL?
March 21st, 2012 at 11:09 pm
DT Pat Sims is a good option if he is willing to sign for the vets min.
March 21st, 2012 at 11:10 pm
Captain Morgan Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 11:05 pm
Tebow will wreak havoc on teams in the east. It is only a matter of time. Soprano and Tebow are a good match. T-Rex is a funny guy.
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Teblow’s completed 48% of his passes. If you put ME in there, I would complete 49%. Teblow’s blows.
March 21st, 2012 at 11:11 pm
He started at RT for Cinci, and he can play G too.
March 21st, 2012 at 11:13 pm
Raider O,You got a buck for 294 million,never know,O
March 21st, 2012 at 11:17 pm
Hendu,
I will do it for you. $1. If I win, I’ll give you 1/2.
March 21st, 2012 at 11:19 pm
Thats why trading draft picks does not bother me. I rather like it. Seymor, Palmer. But when we trade for draft picks, hmmmm, Gruden? Not so well.
March 21st, 2012 at 11:21 pm
Tragic as it is Tayvon is a pawn used to distract and divide by the Corporate owned media who’d really like us to bring back racisim.
That way we’d go back to hating each other an dignoring thier ra-pe of out country. Our jobs. Our privacy. Our freedom. Our taxes. Our….
March 21st, 2012 at 11:23 pm
645. Yes I;m sure the obnoxious beligerent fat guy will be a smash with ultra religious G0d boy.
Have to admit, the New York media may have a harder time shredding the Golden boy.
Have a good night Nation!~
March 21st, 2012 at 11:29 pm
Raider O,if You Win,club seats for Two,and if I win,same for You.Numbers are drawn Fri evening,will post mine Friday at 6oclock.Raiders!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 21st, 2012 at 11:40 pm
Hendu,
Done.
Raiders!!!
March 21st, 2012 at 11:51 pm
J,
I just got your email (didn’t check since this morning), it’s late to respond, and I don’t want to disturb you.
I guess The Reggie and the coaching staff agrees with you. That’s why you are a “semi”.
March 22nd, 2012 at 12:04 am
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@valleyjoe9 Barnes was durable last year, didn’t give up too many sacks and was relatively inexpensive … Man, I should have been an agent
March 22nd, 2012 at 12:05 am
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@Er1cMcCoy Porter visited Titans, Broncos last couple of days
re: Tracy Porter CB
March 22nd, 2012 at 12:14 am
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@RaiderGuru haven’t heard numbers on Spencer, Lee yet
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:30 am
Couldn’t stand Tebowmania last season. Now, I’m hoping he succeeds and Manning fails in Denver. I would love to see Broncos humiliated.
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:49 am
Sean Payton sure got the hammer from Goodell. There are still 22 to 27 players out there that are awaiting their punishment. How likely is it that one of them is Tracy Porter? I’d say about 95% likely he’s one of them.
If Porter is facing a suspension, that has to weigh on anyone signing him. I’d still like to have him with the suspension, but not if the price is too high.
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:52 am
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· Also, the Jets might have just become the best short-yardage team in the NFL. You give Tim Tebow a package of plays and put him on the field on third-and-2, you don’t think he can be a valuable weapon? And it’s not as if the Jets had Matt Flynn or Earl Morrall backing Sanchez up so how is this so terrible for the Jets? #jets #nyg
Paul Schwartz
Also In New York Giants
· You know it’s not as if Tim Tebow has no idea how to play the game or win games. He’s not coming to the Jets to be their starting quarterback. Mark Sanchez makes tons more money than Tebow, it’s his job and if he can’t deal with a high-profile backup then he’s not mentally tough enough to handle the job. #nyg #jets
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This is almost word for word what I was saying yesterday. The Jets did the right thing, and if Sanchez or Cromartie or anyone else on that team doesn’t understand it then they don’t belong there.
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:00 am
659.guest123 Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:49 am
Sean Payton sure got the hammer from Goodell. There are still 22 to 27 players out there that are awaiting their punishment. How likely is it that one of them is Tracy Porter? I’d say about 95% likely he’s one of them.
If Porter is facing a suspension, that has to weigh on anyone signing him. I’d still like to have him with the suspension, but not if the price is too high.
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Agreed, which is why I think that it was Reggie McKenzie that postponed Porter’s visit to Oakland and not Porter. Reggie is demonstrating that he’s a very deliberate and thorough guy, and I think he wants to see what’s going to happen with Porter before he goes any further. Porter has made other visits, but I don’t think it’s quite as critical with the Raiders that he get in here right away because DA knows him well and Porter knows the Raiders are interested.
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:31 am
The Jets did the right thing, and if Sanchez or Cromartie or anyone else on that team doesn’t understand it then they don’t belong there.
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How is bringing in Tebow the right thing? Their entire locker room is a loose ship and Rex Ryan is the one that let it get that way. Tebow isn’t going to change the dysfunctional culture in that locker room. That flock won’t follow him, and especially if he’s a part-time gimmick player. In Denver, he had the status and respect that goes with being a starting QB. In New York, he’s a novelty, a sideshow freak. If he tries to change that circus, they’ll laugh him off to the sideline with mock Tebowing gestures. Tebow has no idea how bad it will be.
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:41 am
Mornin’ Nation!
Tebow is basically a bigger, stronger Bruce Gradkowski. Excellent at being a spark coming off the bench and a spot starter or a game or two or three but can never carry a franchise on his back.
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:51 am
662.guest123 Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:31 am
The Jets did the right thing, and if Sanchez or Cromartie or anyone else on that team doesn’t understand it then they don’t belong there.
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How is bringing in Tebow the right thing? Their entire locker room is a loose ship and Rex Ryan is the one that let it get that way. Tebow isn’t going to change the dysfunctional culture in that locker room. That flock won’t follow him, and especially if he’s a part-time gimmick player. In Denver, he had the status and respect that goes with being a starting QB. In New York, he’s a novelty, a sideshow freak. If he tries to change that circus, they’ll laugh him off to the sideline with mock Tebowing gestures. Tebow has no idea how bad it will be.
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Dude, he’s a role player. He wasn’t brought in to save the franchise, or even to start. He’s not a “novelty”, or a “sideshow freak”, he’s a football player that has demonstrated the ability to help his team get first downs and touchdowns, and win games when called upon.
If a backup quarterback that can run a few short-yardage and goal-line plays per game is a threat to your team chemistry, then Tim Tebow is not the problem. By ALL accounts, he’s a great and unselfish teammate that works very hard, and contributes when he’s asked to. I thought Tannenbaum was excellent in his PC yesterday; the media made some effort to create an issue and he was very matter-of-fact about Tebow’s role, where he was in the heirarchy, and what to expect.
Maybe you think it’s better to coddle the (in my estimation) very few guys on that team that have a problem with it. Me? I’d rather have the team player and let the management and the coaching staff run the team.
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:56 am
Tim Tebow outside of the AFC West?
thank you Jets!
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:57 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Cal Trans shutting down freeways and reopening them 2 hours after what the message board on the side of the freeway says…have a happy Thirsty Thursday!
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:58 am
time for all the Raider fan Tebow haters to show thier true colors by continuing to bash the guy because of his faith/religion
dirtbags unite!
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:00 am
Jaguars owner Khan “very satisfied” with outcome of Tim Tebow trade
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Yeah, Shao Kahn is about as satisfied as when he loses the final match of Mortal Kombat to sub zero. laughable
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:01 am
Yep, I wasn’t a Peyton hater till now. Being a Bronco marks you as the enemy.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:01 am
who cares if Mark Sanchez & Drew Stanton aren’t happy that NY traded for Tebow?
one way to solve that. outplay him!
Jets QB’s don’t want competition … like Russell when we added Jeff Garcia or Jason Campbell when we drafted Terrelle Pryor
sissys
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:03 am
one way to solve that. outplay him!
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It’s a simple answer, but can they rise to the challenge?
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:08 am
Jets QB’s don’t want competition … like Russell when we added Jeff Garcia or Jason Campbell when we drafted Terrelle Pryor
sissys
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In a way, we can thank Campbell for the Palmer trade. Campbell couldn’t stand having a competent backup behind him who might take his job so to save his hurt little feelings they ditched Gradkowski, didn’t get anyone equivalent/better, and made Boller the #2. And we saw what happened.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:09 am
Report: Wallace wants more money than Fitz
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good luck with that Mike!
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:09 am
670.RaiderRockstar Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:01 am
who cares if Mark Sanchez & Drew Stanton aren’t happy that NY traded for Tebow?
one way to solve that. outplay him!
Jets QB’s don’t want competition … like Russell when we added Jeff Garcia or Jason Campbell when we drafted Terrelle Pryor
sissys
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I don’t know for a fact that Sanchez is upset by this. I’ve only heard speculation that he might be, but he to my knowledge hasn’t said anything.
The Jets extended his contract, gave him a boatload more money, and announced to the entire world that he was their starting quarterback. They also told the entire world what Tebow’s role would be. I don’t see how there could be any semblance of confusion there at all, or anything for Sanchez to worry about, if he’s even worried.
As for Cromartie, he should just STFU and play defense and let the people that employ him make the decisions.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:10 am
THINK TALKING POLITICS WITH THE NIGHT CREW WOULD BE BETTER THAN ANY MORE TEBOW TALK..PRO OR CON.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:13 am
It’s a good point about Campbell. I used to stick up for him when he lost his job and got dissed by Hue after all his hard work in the offseason.
But Glo tucked tail and joined the Bears on day one of free agency. He was supposed to be one of the day one prime FA’s according to some, and he accepted demotion like a dog with fleas. There were still quite a few jobs out there to be had. But Campbell doesn’t consider himself a starting QB anymore. What a waste.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:13 am
edward teach Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:09 am
670.RaiderRockstar Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:01 am
who cares if Mark Sanchez & Drew Stanton aren’t happy that NY traded for Tebow?
one way to solve that. outplay him!
Jets QB’s don’t want competition … like Russell when we added Jeff Garcia or Jason Campbell when we drafted Terrelle Pryor
sissys
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I don’t know for a fact that Sanchez is upset by this. I’ve only heard speculation that he might be, but he to my knowledge hasn’t said anything.
The Jets extended his contract, gave him a boatload more money, and announced to the entire world that he was their starting quarterback. They also told the entire world what Tebow’s role would be. I don’t see how there could be any semblance of confusion there at all, or anything for Sanchez to worry about, if he’s even worried.
As for Cromartie, he should just STFU and play defense and let the people that employ him make the decisions.
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Bro, Are you kidding me???
There is going to be so much discention (sp?) and jealousy in that locker room! It will be crazy, after the 1st game Sances stinks it up the fans will be chanting for Tebow, Seriously man.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:14 am
I don’t know for a fact that Sanchez is upset by this. I’ve only heard speculation that he might be, but he to my knowledge hasn’t said anything.
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@Teach
speculation = fact on this blog. haven’t you heard?
like Tafur or somebody saying yesterday via twitter “rumor has it the Raiders think Tracy Porter is too expensive”
Raider fans say NEXT MAN UP!! and lobby for Trufant
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:15 am
*sanchez
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:16 am
TALKING POLITICS WITH THE NIGHT CREW WOULD BE BETTER THAN ANY MORE TEBOW TALK
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@ Dirt Lot
talking politics with the PM crew is the equivalent of bashing your head against a brick wall
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:17 am
Why does Tebow accept the clear b/u role up in Yankeeville. He’s a Southerner who doesn’t fit in up there and won’t be given a shot at beating out Sanchez, no matter what the media or fans say. Sanchez is getting paid too much money for that to happen.
Tebow could have owned Jacksonville. Trades would have happened, the sea would have parted to inaugurate him as the lead dog. Guess he really doesn’t want to be the starter anymore. Does he have any alpha dog in him at all?
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:17 am
Jerry Mac on Twitter yesterday:
“I think they’d love to have Bush back if the price was right. It’s getting closer to being right every day _ not there yet.”
Might be plenty of Bush to be had in Oakland this year!
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:18 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:16 am
TALKING POLITICS WITH THE NIGHT CREW WOULD BE BETTER THAN ANY MORE TEBOW TALK
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@ Dirt Lot
talking politics with the PM crew is the equivalent of bashing your head against a brick wall
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Ugh, I never read the blog after 4 pm EST. As with most political discussions now and throughout history, both sides talk past rather than to one another.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:19 am
Management can say till they are blue in the face that Sanchez is the starter, It still does not matter.
It doesn’t matter what Mark does/doesn’t say the inevitable will happen.
The fans will dictate this situation sooner or later because Sanchez will not rise to the challenge on a consistent basis.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:19 am
Ugh, I never read the blog after 4 pm EST. As with most political discussions now and throughout history, both sides talk past rather than to one another.
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Me neither, of course that’s quitting time!
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:20 am
YOU UNDERSTAND ME PERFECTLY ROCKSTAR..
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:22 am
Bro, Are you kidding me???
There is going to be so much discention (sp?) and jealousy in that locker room! It will be crazy, after the 1st game Sances stinks it up the fans will be chanting for Tebow, Seriously man.
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Last I checked, the fans don’t make personnel decisions. This isn’t a Kyle Orton situation, which seems to be lost on quite a number of people.
Sanchez is the unquestioned starter in New York, and the Jets have gone out of their way to clarify that for anyone that might not quite grasp it, or want to create controversy where it doesn’t exist. ONE player on the Jets team has said that the sky is falling, and he’s not exactly immune to controversy all by himself. Neither is the embarrassment that is Joe Namath, who just keeps damaging his legacy more by the day.
Latch on to that if you want to.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:23 am
Last night I signed on and did not know what was going on in here….turned off my lap top and went to bed!
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:28 am
WHEN DO OTA’S START?
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:30 am
Didn’t look at Twitter yesterday, so I just did a quick scan of Cork’s, Jerry Mac’s and Tafur’s feeds. Quick recap:
-Barnes’s contract is for $2 million. Cork says they’re not going to pay him that to sit on the bench, he’s the starter. I’m fine with him being penciled in as starter for now, but I hope Barksdale and Campbell will be given legitimate opportunities to win that job in camp.
-Tafur thinks the Raiders are going to go with Bartell and Spencer as their provisional starting CBs and let Chekwa, Lee and DVD fight it out for their placements on the depth chart. Again, I’m fine with Bartell and Spencer being penciled in, but I hope there’s competition.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:32 am
RAIDER WEAPON X http://www.raidernationstation.com/raider_nation_station Says:
March 21st, 2012 at 11:21 pm
Tragic as it is Tayvon is a pawn used to distract and divide by the Corporate owned media who’d really like us to bring back racisim.
That way we’d go back to hating each other an dignoring thier ra-pe of out country. Our jobs. Our privacy. Our freedom. Our taxes. Our….
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Or it can be used to galvanized a race of people that have been getting kicked in the azz for 400 years.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:34 am
edward teach Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:22 am
Bro, Are you kidding me???
There is going to be so much discention (sp?) and jealousy in that locker room! It will be crazy, after the 1st game Sances stinks it up the fans will be chanting for Tebow, Seriously man.
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Last I checked, the fans don’t make personnel decisions. This isn’t a Kyle Orton situation, which seems to be lost on quite a number of people.
Sanchez is the unquestioned starter in New York, and the Jets have gone out of their way to clarify that for anyone that might not quite grasp it, or want to create controversy where it doesn’t exist. ONE player on the Jets team has said that the sky is falling, and he’s not exactly immune to controversy all by himself. Neither is the embarrassment that is Joe Namath, who just keeps damaging his legacy more by the day.
Latch on to that if you want to.
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I could care less what people like Cromartie say.
The writing is on the wall with this situation imo. Sanchez is not Orton but that still does not make him immune to being replaced. Of course management is going to come out and have Sanchez’s back. What is going to happen when Tebow does really well in Tony Sparano’s wildcat? Then the # of plays that are successful as opposed to when Mark is in the game become lopsised? You don’t think that will stir some controversy? On top of the fans getting more an more obnoxious by the week. You don’t have to agree with me, but at least recognize there is a strong possibilty that what I’m saying is more than feasable.
Have a good a.m all I’m off to my daughters playgroup where I will get no football conversation lol
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:36 am
Great write-up (and hilarious if it weren’t so pathetic) on the Warriors misery the last 30 years.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:36 am
Tryvon Martin petition stopped at 988,765 at least 4 hours ago
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:37 am
Trayvon Martin….
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:37 am
Forgot to post the link.
The best one is that the Warriors are scrambling to finish in the top 7 of the lottery this year to save their 1st round pick, a “future” first-rounder we traded for Marcus Williams. Yes, THAT Marcus Williams, the guy who played 9 WHOLE FREAKING GAMES AS A BACKUP, and we traded a potential top 10 pick for.
Awesome!!!
http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/7714701/how-annoy-fan-base-60-easy-steps
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:39 am
Trayvon Martin
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Who ??
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:39 am
I believe that the Jets fans will treat Tebow like the Denver fans…it was sad that when Orton stunk up the joint that the fans created a stir about Tebow and bypassed Quinn, who they said had a good camp and pre-season…wouldn’t know, didn’t watch…but the Jets fans are probably teed off about getting to the AFC Championship for two years and then the Giants win it all again!!
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:40 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:39 am
Trayvon Martin
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Who ??
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The 17 year old that was shot and killed.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:41 am
693.Just Fire Baby Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:36 am
Great write-up (and hilarious if it weren’t so pathetic) on the Warriors misery the last 30 years.
That was a good write up, sad, but it probably needed to be done, especially after the boo birds came out in full force the other night! Reading that article, can you imagine if Bird went there…that could have been good or bad but at least the competition possibly could have been in the West!
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:42 am
Sanchez is done.
Tebow will be the started by the bye week.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:43 am
699.Thec Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:40 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:39 am
Trayvon Martin
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Who ??
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The 17 year old that was shot and killed.
Good Morning Thec! What’s good brother? I apologize, I heard about him but didn’t follow…was this another race crime?
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:43 am
KID WAS SHOT AND KILLED BY A NEIHBORHOOD WATCH GUY IN FLA. ROCKSTAR..
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:43 am
701.Just Fire Baby Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:42 am
Sanchez is done.
Tebow will be the started by the bye week.
Then Sanchez will be traded to Seattle where he can hear Carrol tell him, I told you so!!!
Ok, maybe not!
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:44 am
703.DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:43 am
KID WAS SHOT AND KILLED BY A NEIHBORHOOD WATCH GUY IN FLA. ROCKSTAR..
Seriously? A neighborhood watch?
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:47 am
The only thing that will get Mark Sanchez replaced is his own poor play, which would get anyone replaced. That’s the nature of the league.
Do you think that Ben Roethelesberger or Tom Brady would worry about their job security if their teams brought Tebow in as a backup and short-yardage/ goal-line option? I don’t. Those guys know they can play and wouldn’t lose a minute of sleep over it.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:49 am
Stand your ground law in FLA basically allows a white person to accost any suspicious black person in a rich gated community and pick a fight with him, and then be absolved of using deadly force to “defend himself”.
It’s a terrible law, and it opens up all sorts of abuse of civil rights.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:51 am
Do you think that Ben Roethelesberger or Tom Brady would worry about their job security if their teams brought Tebow in as a backup and short-yardage/ goal-line option? I don’t.
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Mark Sanchez isn’t even in the same strasophere as those two.
Sanchez ended last year badly, got booed, and now has probably the most famous and popular backup QB behind him now.
Not good for the Sanchize.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:51 am
Kid got killed for having some skittles in his pants pockets.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:52 am
GUEST,THINK THE GUY WAS HISPANIC.FROM WHAT I HAVE READ..
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:54 am
There was another recent case of abuse of the “Stand your Ground” law when a Florida man shot and killed a skateboarder who was loitering and using abusive language in the nearby basketball courts. Instead of calling the cops, he took matters into his own hands, then used the “Stand your Ground” law as his defense.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:56 am
thanks for the info on Martin..
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:57 am
DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:52 am
GUEST,THINK THE GUY WAS HISPANIC.FROM WHAT I HAVE READ..
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Trayvon Martin doesn’t sound Hispanic to me, looks like a black dude in his photo. Lot of news on this locally. I live in FL.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:58 am
710.DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:52 am
GUEST,THINK THE GUY WAS HISPANIC.FROM WHAT I HAVE READ..
Still though…my dad’s neighbor back at home hated anyone darker than him (he’s from Tennessee and as Blue Grass as they come). One year, one of the property owners rented out to a black family and they were cool. Yeah they had parties and stuff, but who didn’t at that time? One day, one the “guests” was leaving with his duffle bag and my dad’s neighbor called the cops saying he was suspicious and probably gonna steal something…
I stopped talking to the guy, but then his kids and those around the neighborhood had a “talk” with him…he’s still prjudice, I’m sure, but doesn’t react on it as he used to!
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:58 am
GUEST,SORRY,WAS TALKING ABOUT THE SHOOTER.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:59 am
708.Just Fire Baby Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:51 am
Do you think that Ben Roethelesberger or Tom Brady would worry about their job security if their teams brought Tebow in as a backup and short-yardage/ goal-line option? I don’t.
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Mark Sanchez isn’t even in the same strasophere as those two.
Sanchez ended last year badly, got booed, and now has probably the most famous and popular backup QB behind him now.
Not good for the Sanchize.
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Then the only thing for Sanchez to do is justify the confidence that the Jets have shown him this offseason, and play like a bonafide NFL starter.
Improving the quality of your backup QB is something virtually every team in the NFL should try to do if they can. We saw first hand what can happen if you don’t.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:59 am
Hwnrdr, whats good brother? Hope all is well.
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:00 am
717.Thec Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:59 am
Hwnrdr, whats good brother? Hope all is well.
It’s been one heck of a week, but it’s all good! Got my taxes in, paid for my tix…long offseason!
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:02 am
Racism <—- The dumbest thing ever invented.
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:02 am
Tracy Porter
Marcus Trufant
Ronde Barber
William Gay
Alan Ball
Kelvin Hayden
Kelly Jennings
Zackary Bowman
Will Blackmon
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Pick one, Reggie!
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:03 am
GOT MY TIX PAID 4 ALSO HWNRDR..LET’S GET THIS SHOW ON THE ROAD..
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:03 am
Not sure which is more sad, the actual killing of the kid, or people using his death as a way to grandstand their political views (on both sides).
They haven’t charged the shooter, because he was covered in blood from getting beat on by the kid. Eventually he absolutely will get charged with something, probably reckless manslaughter, they are just reviewing the case currently.
Doesn’t make it right, but the law is the law. Deadly force IS ALLOWED in states, in self-defense situations. Was this self-defense? Probably not completely, but if his face is lumped up and he is bloody, harder to say it isn’t than it is.
A hispanic guy in Florida just got off on 2nd degree murder charges, when he chased down his burgler, and stabbed him 10 times in the middle of the street and killed him. All charges were dropped.
The South, SMH. What a weird place.
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:04 am
It’s been one heck of a week, but it’s all good! Got my taxes in, paid for my tix…long offseason!
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Glad to hear…
I think I am going to do the whole season this year, instead of 3 pack.
I enjoy hanging with the NATION
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:04 am
RACISM=IGNORANCE..YOU SPEAK TRUTH THEC.GOOD DAY TO U SIR.
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:08 am
723.Thec Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:04 am
It’s been one heck of a week, but it’s all good! Got my taxes in, paid for my tix…long offseason!
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Glad to hear…
I think I am going to do the whole season this year, instead of 3 pack.
I enjoy hanging with the NATION
Heck yeah…game day Sunday, no place I rather be!
721.DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:03 am
GOT MY TIX PAID 4 ALSO HWNRDR..LET’S GET THIS SHOW ON THE ROAD..
LOL, yep! I can’t wait…b-ball is gonna end soon! Baseball is boring til October…but it will come fast!
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:10 am
“Felon” was a very good movie made several years ago that starred Val Kilmer as a guy that went to prison for a long time because he killed an intruder that had broken into his house. He went to prison because he killed the guy on his lawn instead of in the house.
Worth a look if you have the time.
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:12 am
The laws here makes me scratch my head, but it could be worse. like in other countries where they don’t care if you get killed…no one will find you! Unless you’re Liam Neeson from Taken!
“I will hunt you down, and I will find you! Then I will kill you!”
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:16 am
Wow did the saints ever get hit hard. Thankfully Allen’s name hasn’t been mentioned. I do recall at his presser, when he fielded questions about his character (there were 2 questions inparticular) he had as they say in poker, a “tell”. Scratched his nose or cheek. Just something I noticed at the time and thought of again with all the bouty-gate talk the past couple of days. I hope he is a stand up guy and the players bust ass for him.
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:20 am
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March 22nd, 2012 at 7:21 am
I hope so too, CW! It’s still under investigation!!!
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:22 am
What’s up Mike?
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:22 am
DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:04 am
RACISM=IGNORANCE..YOU SPEAK TRUTH THEC.GOOD DAY TO U SIR.
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Good day to you also DIRT.
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:24 am
Trying to see if the Stand your Ground law was voter-approved or not.
Seems like it is some spin-offs from previous supreme-court cases.
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:24 am
het there Hwhrdr,today any better then yesterday ?get all your fires put out ?
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:25 am
*hey
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:27 am
oh damn *Hwnrdr
sorry brother
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:28 am
fat fingers are having a bad morning !! lol lol
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:30 am
Top UFA’s remaining, per PFT
21. Falcons linebacker Curtis Lofton.
22. Raiders running back Michael Bush.
28. Chargers offensive tackle Marcus McNeill.
31. Bills offensive tackle Demetrius Bell.
35. Saints cornerback Tracy Porter.
39. Bengals offensive tackle Anthony Collins.
48. Steelers cornerback William Gay.
50. Seahawks linebacker David Hawthorne.
52. Redskins linebacker London Fletcher.
58. Patriots defensive end Andre Carter.
59. Jaguars defensive end Matt Roth.
60. Bengals linebacker Manny Lawson.
63. Saints defensive tackle Aubrayo Franklin.
64. Giants offensive tackle Kareem McKenzie.
65. Vikings linebacker Erin Henderson.
66. Chargers defensive end Luis Castillo.
67. 49ers safety Reggie Smith.
68. Lions running back Kevin Smith.
69. 49ers wide receiver Braylon Edwards.
70. Jets safety Jim Leonhard.
71. Bengals running back Cedric Benson.
72. Seahawks running back Justin Forsett.
74. 49ers offensive guard Chilo Rachal.
75. Eagles defensive tackle Trevor Laws.
84. Rams center Jason Brown.
86. Raiders defensive end Jarvis Moss.
87. Chargers fullback Jacob Hester.
89. Redskins safety O.J. Atogwe.
90. Colts tight end Jacob Tamme.
91. Bengals defensive tackle Pat Sims.
93. 49ers wide receiver Ted Ginn.
99. Bears defensive tackle Amobi Okoye.
100. Colts tight end Dallas Clark.
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Anybody the Raiders should kick the tires on ???
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:32 am
We need to find a ST ace to replace Rock Cartwright.
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:34 am
Hey Mike, yeah, everything was resolved but after I left for the day! Kinda quiet this morning…I guess that’s a good thing…lol
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:35 am
739.Just Fire Baby Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:32 am
We need to find a ST ace to replace Rock Cartwright.
I guess that is what Patrick Lee was brought in for?
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:36 am
Is Pat Lee known for being a top-flight ST guy?
Maybe he is, usually these guys aren’t well known outside of their own teams fans.
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:36 am
We need to find a ST ace to replace Rock Cartwright.
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Osgood, anyone?
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:42 am
We don’t need all these guys/ specialists on STs.
Condo
McCann
Lee
Lechler
Jano
Ford (he also plays on offense)
We don’t need to 5 roster spots for specialists.
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:42 am
That is true JFB! But reading about him where he was used more in ST then on D, I’m guessing that is hwy he was signed! We’ll find out soon, and I hope he works out and not signed to be another camp body, which is what some fear!
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:44 am
Sign
CB T Portet
OLB Manny Lawson or McIntoch
DE Andre Carter
DT Pat Sims
RB Kevin Smith
Good morning nation.
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:46 am
Sign Reggie Sign!
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:47 am
Portet !! lol lol lol lol
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:49 am
RR- Here is my take!
Tracy Porter is key man. We really need help with our DBs. We are really weak in the deep thirds of the field.
Mike Bush seems to be one of the best available RBs. If not him than Cedric Benson. Ced is a hard north south runner.
Any LB off the list seems like an upgrade right now.
Not sure if we need a Vet WR and the best ones are off the board. If we could predict the future and Ford was hurt often as last year maybe Ted Ginn but he drops to many balls. We have had enough of the drops and we have DHb to stretch the field. Ted can return punts and kicks though.
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:50 am
DMAC & Dakota don’t let anything slide.
PORTET!!
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:51 am
I do actually recall the game that Pat Lee came into the game for Woodson.
He was picked on relentlessly from what I remember.
I don’t think he did well fro what I remember. Maybe it means nothing.
I hope.
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:54 am
If we sign Porter a.k.a. Portet…
i wonder if he can wear Jerry Porters old
jersey number ? would save me a couple bucks on a new jersey !! lol lol lol
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:03 am
Anybody the Raiders should kick the tires on ???
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Fletcher, Franklin, and Benson….
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:07 am
Gunner patrol. . .special teams ar shaping up. . .
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:11 am
Fletcher, Franklin, and Benson….
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co-signed, Elk!
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:13 am
haven’t former 49ers Andre Carter, Manny Lawson & Aubrayo Franklin all played under Jason Tarver, like Shawntae Spencer ???
wouldn’t mind grabbing this trio, even though ROG would commit suicide
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:19 am
SIGN PORTET!!!!!
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:22 am
Mike,
Don’t be cheap bro. Go buy a new authentic jersey for $200+. Help the economy. lol
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:23 am
Portet!!!
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:25 am
1. guest123 Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:54 am
There was another recent case of abuse of the “Stand your Ground” law when a Florida man shot and killed a skateboarder who was loitering and using abusive language in the nearby basketball courts. Instead of calling the cops, he took matters into his own hands, then used the “Stand your Ground” law as his defense.
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You try and make it sound as if the defense worked….but the truth is that case has not been decided, so you have no idea if that law protected the guy….and you have no idea if that law will protect the Hispanic fellow who shot the young kid either do you?
I suggest letting it all play out in court before condemning the law.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:27 am
They haven’t charged the shooter, because he was covered in blood from getting beat on by the kid.
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Is that true?
Sounds like the youngsters in So Cal to me.
People who get their arsse whooped, tend to pull out the heat.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:28 am
ElkGRaider Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:03 am
Anybody the Raiders should kick the tires on ???
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Fletcher, Franklin, and Benson….
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40 yo MLB? No thank you
33 yo NT? I rather have a young guy. Not another Henderson
Benson is a good option.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:30 am
Dakota,
There was ONE play late in the 4th qtr last night that showed me that we are headed for another ring.
Did you see Sessions tell Kobe to get the hell outta the way as he was coming free from at the left elbow?
Waved him outta there and got the ball to GaSTUD at the elbow who promptly swished it to put the Lakers back up 11. Kept feeding GaSTUD and we extended the lead.
Fisher and Blaker used to do nothing but keep giving the ball to Kobe. How long have I complained about that?
We’re on the right track bruh, and there is NO WAY Sessions isn’t a Laker for long time.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:32 am
Wassup O,
Yeah I was just poking at you a little bit with that email last night, lol.
I still hope Barksdale can beat Barnes out, but I do think it’s a good backup plan if Barksdale isn’t ready.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:32 am
J,
Did you read my post from last night about the email?
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:34 am
J,
lol
As your email states, I don’t think they gave him $2 million to ride the bench.
Barnes = Starting RT.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:34 am
763.J Hill Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:30 am
Dakota,
There was ONE play late in the 4th qtr last night that showed me that we are headed for another ring.
Did you see Sessions tell Kobe to get the hell outta the way as he was coming free from at the left elbow?
Waved him outta there and got the ball to GaSTUD at the elbow who promptly swished it to put the Lakers back up 11. Kept feeding GaSTUD and we extended the lead.
Fisher and Blaker used to do nothing but keep giving the ball to Kobe. How long have I complained about that?
We’re on the right track bruh, and there is NO WAY Sessions isn’t a Laker for long time.
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You might be right….about this year. I can live with Buss pinching pennies next year if we can win one this year. Actually, I think the only way Buss brings back Sessions and Barnes next season is if we win a ring and he is forced to try and defent it….otherwise one, or both of them are gone.
Luxuary tax + revenue sharing = Lakers cutting back on talent in the coming years.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:38 am
J Hill Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:27 am
They haven’t charged the shooter, because he was covered in blood from getting beat on by the kid.
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Is that true?
Sounds like the youngsters in So Cal to me.
People who get their arsse whooped, tend to pull out the heat.
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It is true… and precisely why charges have not been filed against the shooter yet…both parties were inv in an altercation as evidenced by injuries (broken nose) of the shooter / documented in the police report.
Still the shooter was following the young man when the altercation occurred. Note: shooter is half black and half hispanic with a Jewish last name…would make it less of a white on black type crime than it is being hyped to be in the media.
Shooting is still ridiculous and should have never happened, but likely charges will not be filed per FL’s law and voter ammendments.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:42 am
Did you guys hear the 911 call?
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:43 am
Lol, from what I read Barnes’ deal is worth UP TO $2 million….meaning he probably has some incentives in there that gets the contract to $2 million, so there certainly is room there for him to be moved to the bench.
And besides that point, you guys are talking like $2 million is big money or something! lol, come on now. 2 years ago the AVERAGE salary of offensive linemen was $1.267 million….that’s not starters average, but the average of all o-linemen two years ago! Nothing about Barnes’ UP TO $2 million dollar salary means he is going to start.
It will be up to the young guys to take his job away, but they are not at some disadvantage due to Barnes’ paltry $2 million dollar salary.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:47 am
Dakota,
Why pay an OL $2 million when you lack cap space, if you don’t intend to start him? What you said makes sense in normal situations, but when you spend 20% of your available cap space on one player while you still have other needs is a good indication that he will start. IMO
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:48 am
Man, I need to proof read my posts…”defent it”…..say what?
I suck at typing….35 words per minute back in the day…..
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:49 am
We could have added another OL for the vets min to compete with the youngsters, and still have enough cap space to sign another player.
We could have signed an OLB who will start for $2 million.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:53 am
Bush signs with Bears!
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:54 am
771.Raider O Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:47 am
Dakota,
Why pay an OL $2 million when you lack cap space, if you don’t intend to start him? What you said makes sense in normal situations, but when you spend 20% of your available cap space on one player while you still have other needs is a good indication that he will start. IMO
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By retaining Barnes, you might eliminate another backup position, because the man can play all the positions on the line except center. If you let Barnes go, you still have to sign other guys to fill in the roster, and unless you go with rookies (we have no picks to speak of) then you are looking at somewhere between $500k and $1 million for veteran minimum players….if you can find any….
Also, who knows how Barnes’ contract is structured? It may have been done in a way that if one of the young guys beats him out, Barnes could be released and a part of the salary might be saved….who knows….Bill Williamson reported that the contract was worth UP TO $2 million, so there might be savings left in there in case the Raiders decide Campbell or Barks won the job.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:54 am
K Thompson – 27pts
G’bye Monta & hello Klay
The end
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:55 am
I’m glad Bush & JC are gone!! Puzzies!!
Go be backups for the Bears you Puzzies!!!
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:55 am
Bear Bush? Love it.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:56 am
Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports that Drew Stanton wants out. Whether by trade or release, he wants out.
The Jets paid Stanton a $500,000 signing bonus as part of a one-year, $1.25 million deal. But the Jets also reportedly promised Stanton that they would add no other quarterbacks, and that Stanton would be the No. 2.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:56 am
4 years, $14 million….$7 million guaranteed for Bush.
Yeah, no thanks.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:57 am
That makes sense Dakota.
Sign Portet!!!
Sign Lawson or McIntoch!!
Sign Carter!!
Sign Pat Sims!!
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:57 am
I’ll take Marion Barber
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:59 am
Mr.Barnes too fk`in stupid to ever change
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:00 am
The tam didn’t win last year because it had a lot of Puzzies!!
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:02 am
The team*
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:02 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:57 am
I’ll take Marion Barber
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He used to be one of my favorite players (non Raider of course). Now… not so much.
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:06 am
new post ladies
March 22nd, 2012 at 11:07 am
conversion from gbp to usd…
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March 24th, 2012 at 12:06 pm
мини игры…
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March 24th, 2012 at 9:58 pm
kenmore elite…
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March 27th, 2012 at 8:39 am
interpretation des reves, signification des reves…
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March 30th, 2012 at 6:47 am
An interesting read. I actually have some more ideas about this. Would you consider writing a guest piece for my blog? …
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