Compensatory picks coming for Raiders
By Steve Corkran
Monday, March 26th, 2012 at 11:58 am in Oakland Raiders.
The NFL is expected to announce the compensatory picks today during the first day of the winter meetings. That means, Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie is about to find out just how many selections he has to work with for the upcoming NFL draft.
As of now, the Raiders have fifth- and sixth-round selections for this draft. Compensatory selections are awarded to teams based on a net-loss of free agents lost and signed the previous offseason.
Given the Raiders lost cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, guard Robert Gallery, linebacker Thomas Howard and tight end Zach Miller, that should be enough to offset the signings of tight end Kevin Boss and a few other free agents.
The highest selection awarded is at the end of the third round. It’s conceivable that the Raiders will get one of those third-rounders, which won’t be any higher than 95 — this jumps from 97 because the New Orleans Saints forfeited their second-round pick and the Raiders used a third-rounder on quarterback Terrelle Pryor in the supplemental draft.
The Raiders are in line to receive two or three picks, with one of those likely to be at the tail end of the seventh round.
McKenzie has said that he loves draft picks. He should have at least double the amount he had when he joined the Raiders by day’s end.
The only catch with compensatory picks is that they can’t be traded. So, McKenzie still won’t have much ammo to use in terms of trading up in this year’s draft unless he wants to use picks from future years and/or players on his roster.
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March 26th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
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March 26th, 2012 at 12:01 pm
576.RaiderRetribution Says:
March 26th, 2012 at 11:50 am
Pryor is an X Factor at QB, could be the best there ever is!
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Expect us to get the #96th pick at the end of 3rd Round for sure.
Then hopefully we get a pick at end of 4th and end of 5th rounds. If not we should get a pick at end of 5th and 6th rounds.
It’s possible we get two picks at the end of Round 5 also.
Knapp and Saunders just need to utilize Pryor as a weapon and take advantage of his skill set and not just have him sit on his azz on the sideline and be the 2nd or 3rd string QB.
Get the kid out there to run some pistol or spread read zone options and wild cat formations and get him out there and use him as a big TE/WR to jump up and catch passes in the red zone!
March 26th, 2012 at 12:04 pm
yo
March 26th, 2012 at 12:04 pm
bring on the picks
March 26th, 2012 at 12:04 pm
I got 5 on it!
March 26th, 2012 at 12:06 pm
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Gonna 69 some strippers need an official witness
After 3 days of macking I’ll go down in history
Although my weiner will probably be in a sling, that ain’t no mystery
MO FRESH CUT FRIES, DEM WHOPPER COMIN ATCHU
March 26th, 2012 at 12:08 pm
Rams signed WR Steve Smith to a one-year contract.
March 26th, 2012 at 12:10 pm
I always forget about Thomas Howard, dude had a pretty good year for the Bengels and could net us a nice comp pick!
March 26th, 2012 at 12:14 pm
Rams signed WR Steve Smith to a one-year contract.
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the other Steve Smith…not to be confused with the angry little man…
March 26th, 2012 at 12:14 pm
DutchRaider77 Says:
March 26th, 2012 at 12:14 pm
Rams signed WR Steve Smith to a one-year contract.
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the other Steve Smith…not to be confused with the angry little man…
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yes sir
March 26th, 2012 at 12:15 pm
Did we resign Reece, yet?
March 26th, 2012 at 12:16 pm
Who’s representing the Raiders at the Winter Meetings?
March 26th, 2012 at 12:18 pm
Say what you want!!! But it was poor planning when you look at where we are right now with our draft picks. Don’t get me wrong I am happy we ar enot drafting in the top 10 spots but come on man. To not even have a second round draft pick is terrible, terrible, terrible!!!
Free agency our hands are tied this year. We are strapped for cash!!! I am glad Reggie is here to run this Raider Boat. Mad respect for the late Al Davis but man, even a legend needs help when they start to age.
March 26th, 2012 at 12:19 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 26th, 2012 at 12:16 pm
Who’s representing the Raiders at the Winter Meetings?
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Krappy why don’t you just pop this question into your Googlie Machine and find out
March 26th, 2012 at 12:25 pm
Reggie, Raiders, I know the meetings are taking place so it will be a quiet week.
When the meetings are over, you need to make some news.
I like the new coach and some of the guys that have been brought in, but we’ve lost more than we gained.
Keep on working!
March 26th, 2012 at 12:26 pm
The Oakland Raiders are expected to receive some compensatory picks (for several free-agency losses in 2011) in April’s draft. The picks could be announced as soon as Monday; I think the Raiders could get the highest comp pick, which would be No. 96 (New Orleans forfeited a pick because of the bounty scandal), at the end of the third round.
Oakland general manger Reggie McKenzie has said the team is looking for a starting outside linebacker. There is a good chance Oakland will look for that player with its top comp pick.
I caught up with Steve Muench of Scouts Inc. to look at some outside linebackers who may be available in that pick range. For the record, Muench is not sure any of the outside linebackers in that range are ready to start. Let’s take a look:
Utah State’s Bobby Wagner: “They would be lucky to get Wagner. He has the ability to compete for early playing time and is versatile enough to line up on the strong side. I just don’t think he slips that far.”
Florida State’s Nigel Bradham: “He makes a little more sense. He may be a better fit on the weak side and he needs to continue to improve his ability to anchor against the run but he’s versatile enough to develop into a starter on the strong side. He ran (4.66 in the 40-yard dash) and jumped (37-inch vertical) well at the combine.”
Texas’ Keenan Robinson: “He is another interesting possibility. He is a bit of an underachiever but he has the blend of size, athletic ability and speed to develop into a quality starter if the light ever comes on for him. He would also be a fairly good value at 97. “
March 26th, 2012 at 12:30 pm
wow, the Raiders first pick is # 96. Wooo Hooooo.
March 26th, 2012 at 12:33 pm
Gdog Says:
March 25th, 2012 at 11:09 pm
“Cork ” needs to give a little more than just his opinion regarding TPRYOR being ready or not.
Cork and Jerry are scooped by the Semi’s on this blog 99.9% of the time so I would be less inclined to believe his spin unless he has a source that says TP is not ready.
I expect TP to beat out whoevr comes to camp, making the whole point moot…
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What are you basing this on besides blind opinion?
I assume Cork has a little better insight into this than any of us.
Please.
A guy doesn’t suddenly learn how to be a professional passer in one year.
Try and become a professional golfer in a year with a horrible swing. Get back to me after you accomplish this…
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Show me a link, or comment from someone in the Raider org that has the same sentiment as cork???
Cork has been scooped by the semi’s plenty of times.
As for golf I don’t play the game so I will pass…
you get back to me when you can get some slid proff on cork’s perspective, and not just his blind opinion…
March 26th, 2012 at 12:38 pm
Based on what Cork sez… he isn’t anywhere CLOSE to being ready to be our backup QB.
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So cork, what are you basing the comments on? Did someone in the org say this? Cork are you a talent scout? Cork are you paid to evaluate QB’s????
March 26th, 2012 at 12:39 pm
Last time we had the 96th pick in the draft, we took Justin Fargas.
March 26th, 2012 at 12:39 pm
Krappy you ever see that drunk old lady on The Soup who says “Dumba Doo Baaaaah”?
Totally reminds me of you. Just keeping it real.
March 26th, 2012 at 12:39 pm
So, Saturday, May 26th…A’s/yankees…
Are we still doing the taigate thing?
March 26th, 2012 at 12:40 pm
Glad to hear that RM is thinking D first in the draft.
Hope we spend every pick on the D.
credible source of information, unlike corks opinions…lol
March 26th, 2012 at 12:43 pm
Huggy ended up being, arguably, the best #96 pick of the decade (2000-2010).
Lets go ahead and do the same for this decade at #96.
March 26th, 2012 at 12:45 pm
If we’re moving to a 3-4, what about nose tackle Alameda Ta’amu? He’d provide a true 0-technique to eat up gaps inside.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1689166/alameda-taamu
March 26th, 2012 at 12:46 pm
Ah yeah, what in the world would we have ever done without Justin Fargas, in such dark times.
March 26th, 2012 at 12:49 pm
Ta’amu will be a good pick, however, I don;t think he will be there at 96…
March 26th, 2012 at 12:52 pm
IS THIS ANYTHING ANYBODY DIDNT KNOW ALLREADY?
March 26th, 2012 at 12:52 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 26th, 2012 at 12:46 pm
Ah yeah, what in the world would we have ever done without Justin Fargas, in such dark times.
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He did have a whole 3 really good games, that I can remember. Things could have been a little uglier without those few games. Temporary enjoyment.
March 26th, 2012 at 12:53 pm
JUSTAN FARGAS,41 YARDS ON 22 CARRIES..
March 26th, 2012 at 12:56 pm
Thec,
Reg already passed on TP while in GB.
Reg is quoted as looking for another legitimate QB.
Cork has had several talks with Reg and likely is repeating as his own thoughts what he was told off the record.
Jerry has said much the same.
Lots of reasons to believe Cork that TP is not pro QB material.
Hold your breath for a miracle if you want.
March 26th, 2012 at 12:57 pm
hwnrdr Says:
March 26th, 2012 at 12:49 pm
Ta’amu will be a good pick, however, I don;t think he will be there at 96…
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This would be a dream scenario getting this guy…
March 26th, 2012 at 12:58 pm
I was just Bull Schttin. There’s plenty of good 4th, 5th round players. Right in Reggie’s sweet spot, pardon the expression.
March 26th, 2012 at 1:00 pm
32.Thec Says:
March 26th, 2012 at 12:57 pm
hwnrdr Says:
March 26th, 2012 at 12:49 pm
Ta’amu will be a good pick, however, I don;t think he will be there at 96…
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This would be a dream scenario getting this guy…
I know right? And perfect name…Alameda…
March 26th, 2012 at 1:01 pm
Thec,
Don’t listen to Preppie. He is letting his hate cloud his judgment. He is also bitter since TP is undefeated against his team.
March 26th, 2012 at 1:02 pm
I wonder why the Raiders selected TP, if he’s sooooooo “unfit”?
March 26th, 2012 at 1:02 pm
I for one enjoyed Fargas on the team, just wish he had better players around him when he played.
March 26th, 2012 at 1:03 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
March 26th, 2012 at 12:56 pm
Thec,
Reg already passed on TP while in GB.
Reg is quoted as looking for another legitimate QB.
Cork has had several talks with Reg and likely is repeating as his own thoughts what he was told off the record.
Jerry has said much the same.
Lots of reasons to believe Cork that TP is not pro QB material.
Hold your breath for a miracle if you want.
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At GB, reg had aaron Rodgers and Matt Flynn…Nice try.
So cork is quoting off the record stuff??? ROFLMAO…
I wont hold my breath, I will do better, I will wait for the open competition at the QB spot.
He is going to beat out all comers to earn the number 2 spot.
March 26th, 2012 at 1:03 pm
29 other teams passed on the guy who “at worst will be Vince Young”. As if!
Plenty of reasons Cork’s opinion ain’t “blind”…
March 26th, 2012 at 1:05 pm
TP = A typical Al Davis pick, all athelete, speed to burn, but no skills.
March 26th, 2012 at 1:05 pm
Like u are objective Mustafa? You thought Joe Germaine would be a HOFer.
Hahahahahaha.
Ha.
March 26th, 2012 at 1:06 pm
29 other teams passed on the guy
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Propoganda!
Was Pryor the last pick of the 7th round?
March 26th, 2012 at 1:06 pm
March 26th, 2012 at 1:03 pm
29 other teams passed on the guy who “at worst will be Vince Young”. As if!
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Great Logic! How many teams passed in Tom Brady?
March 26th, 2012 at 1:06 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
March 26th, 2012 at 1:03 pm
29 other teams passed on the guy who “at worst will be Vince Young”. As if!
Plenty of reasons Cork’s opinion ain’t “blind”…
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Stick with the opinion you have formed. I will stick with mine. He will prove in open competition that he can play the position…
March 26th, 2012 at 1:07 pm
Reg is quoted as looking for another legitimate QB.
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Link?
March 26th, 2012 at 1:07 pm
KK, Al liked his numbers duh. 29 others demurred.
March 26th, 2012 at 1:07 pm
On*
March 26th, 2012 at 1:08 pm
Boo Chimpbeckler Jokeson
Haha ha ha ha ha haha haha
March 26th, 2012 at 1:08 pm
LMAO Preppie.
March 26th, 2012 at 1:08 pm
Cork was not “quoting” anyone.
March 26th, 2012 at 1:08 pm
Krappy, aren’t you blogging right through your nap?
Get your rest, old goat, you know you’ve got a long evening ahead of being bossed around by your wife.
March 26th, 2012 at 1:09 pm
Two posts back JHill…he said it.
March 26th, 2012 at 1:09 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
March 26th, 2012 at 1:07 pm
KK, Al liked his numbers duh. 29 others demurred.
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They “demurred”??????, seriously?
March 26th, 2012 at 1:11 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
March 26th, 2012 at 1:03 pm
29 other teams passed on the guy who “at worst will be Vince Young”. As if!
Plenty of reasons Cork’s opinion ain’t “blind”…
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Not true. No team submitted a first or second-round bid for Pryor. Nobody above us in the draft order submitted a third-round bid. Multiple sources reported at the time that more than one team had submitted a 4th-round bid for him.
March 26th, 2012 at 1:12 pm
Do Routt/Wimbley/Boss count next year as compensatory candidates?
If so i”ll be rooting for Kam,Routt,Boss,Satele,Bush,Chaz,Scott.
Maybe Groves/Moss/Gio land jobs too
Next years comps lookin good
March 26th, 2012 at 1:12 pm
TP = immature. Only Al thought that is irrelevant for a QB.
March 26th, 2012 at 1:12 pm
The only catch with compensatory picks is that they can’t be traded. So, McKenzie still won’t have much ammo to use in terms of trading up in this year’s draft unless he wants to use picks from future years and/or players on his roster.
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True, but I don’t think there’s a rule against making the pick and then trading the player. Might limit your trade parteners, but it does allow for a little bit of flexibility.
March 26th, 2012 at 1:12 pm
I remember reading RNS article from months ago…
“BURFICT WEAPON”
but there was no way he’d fall to the Raiders with a late 3rd. That and we didn’t have the ammo to trade up but with his crap pro day he could fall that far.
I’d unleash him in Silver and Black.
March 26th, 2012 at 1:13 pm
56. Hard worker
March 26th, 2012 at 1:14 pm
I wouldn’t take Burfict before the sixth round, if even then.
March 26th, 2012 at 1:14 pm
TP = bad judgment. Only Al values this in a QB.
March 26th, 2012 at 1:14 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
March 26th, 2012 at 1:12 pm
TP = immature. Only Al thought that is irrelevant for a QB.
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We will see in training camp when he blows the doors off all comers to become the number 2…
March 26th, 2012 at 1:15 pm
TP = well inked. Gotta give my props.
March 26th, 2012 at 1:15 pm
Thec Says:
March 26th, 2012 at 1:14 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
March 26th, 2012 at 1:12 pm
TP = immature. Only Al thought that is irrelevant for a QB.
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We will see in training camp when he blows the doors off all comers to become the number 2…
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And I think everyone here would LOVE to see that happen.
Whether or not it does is another question.
March 26th, 2012 at 1:15 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
March 26th, 2012 at 1:14 pm
I wouldn’t take Burfict before the sixth round, if even then.
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He may get an invite to camp UDFA…
March 26th, 2012 at 1:16 pm
TP = Wolverine Killer
March 26th, 2012 at 1:16 pm
45.J Hill Says:
March 26th, 2012 at 1:07 pm
Reg is quoted as looking for another legitimate QB.
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Link?
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He said it in his most recent Q&A with Jerry, which was Jerry’s blog entry before the one he did regarding Manny Lawson. He also said that the Raiders would be looking for a legit backup running back.
March 26th, 2012 at 1:17 pm
TP = ended his coaches career. More props from BSJ.
March 26th, 2012 at 1:18 pm
Operation neuter wolverine!!!!
March 26th, 2012 at 1:19 pm
3rd, 4th, and 5th round compensatory picks for the Raiders, as I’ve been projecting. the 3rd rounder is at #95 since the Raiders already spent their 3rd rounder on Pryor and the Saints had their 2nd rounder taken away.
March 26th, 2012 at 1:19 pm
TP = TE
Dudley II
March 26th, 2012 at 1:19 pm
Raider O,
How long before we start calling the Buckeyes’ QB “Braxton Miller the Wolverine Killer”?
March 26th, 2012 at 1:20 pm
If the Raiders pick Burfict in the 3rd round they’re insane. Burfict will be a 6th round pick – maybe even 7th or UDFA. He’s really not a very good football player at all.
March 26th, 2012 at 1:22 pm
with thw new reqime change I would imagine if they feel TPRYOR is not an NFL QB, he will not make it out of training camp.
No reason to keep him around taking up a roster spot right.
So if he stays clearly means he is “Legit”…
March 26th, 2012 at 1:23 pm
Burfict = Camp UDFA candidate
March 26th, 2012 at 1:23 pm
73.YoungAmerican Says:
March 26th, 2012 at 1:20 pm
If the Raiders pick Burfict in the 3rd round they’re insane. Burfict will be a 6th round pick – maybe even 7th or UDFA. He’s really not a very good football player at all.
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March 26th, 2012 at 1:25 pm
OAKLAND RAIDERS @RAIDERS Close
Raiders awarded 3 compensatory picks in April’s Draft, 3rd round (95th overall), 4th round (129th overall), 5th round (168th overall)
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March 26th, 2012 at 1:25 pm
Burfict = slow, questionable instincts, runs around blocks instead of shedding them, not very good in coverage, character concerns.
So basically, he’s the embodiment of all the weaknesses the Raiders LB corps had last season.
March 26th, 2012 at 1:26 pm
Q: Looking to add another quarterback behind Palmer, Pryor . .
McKenzie: Kind of the same as like running back for us, make sure you bring a legitimate guy in.
(For reference, here’s the answer to the RB question)
Q: Is running back a position you feel good about being able to find someone, either through draft, a released player, drafted free agent . . .
McKenzie: Absolutely. I’m OK with being able find a guy. Some guys get released that can step in and play. A lot of those situations happen.
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Legitimate guy that can step in and play.
I’m assuming that’s what you were referring to Bo?
March 26th, 2012 at 1:27 pm
Oops. Hit the wrong button.
Anyway, regarding Burfict; I could be wrong but I don’t see RM spending a precious draft pick on the guy. He played inside in college and has too many red flags.
Best thing that could happen is for the young man to go late to the Ravens. The reasons for that speak for themselves, I’m sure.
March 26th, 2012 at 1:27 pm
So 3rd, 4th and 5th, huh?…who will fall to us at 95?
March 26th, 2012 at 1:29 pm
OAKLAND RAIDERS @RAIDERS Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Raiders awarded 3 compensatory picks in April’s Draft, 3rd round (95th overall), 4th round (129th overall), 5th round (168th overall)
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Raiders got an extra 3rd, 4th, and 5th rounder.
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March 26th, 2012 at 1:29 pm
So what is that? a 3rd, a 4th, 2 5ths and a 6th?
March 26th, 2012 at 1:30 pm
81.hwnrdr Says:
March 26th, 2012 at 1:27 pm
So 3rd, 4th and 5th, huh?…who will fall to us at 95?
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I really hope Bobby Wagner from Utah State is there. Raiders have interviewed him a couple of times, I think; once at the Senior Bowl and again at the combine.
March 26th, 2012 at 1:30 pm
I guess Caplan doesn’t know that we don’t have a 3rd and a 4th…
March 26th, 2012 at 1:32 pm
84.edward teach Says:
March 26th, 2012 at 1:30 pm
81.hwnrdr Says:
March 26th, 2012 at 1:27 pm
So 3rd, 4th and 5th, huh?…who will fall to us at 95?
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I really hope Bobby Wagner from Utah State is there. Raiders have interviewed him a couple of times, I think; once at the Senior Bowl and again at the combine.
Could be a good one!
March 26th, 2012 at 1:33 pm
Thec Says:
March 26th, 2012 at 12:38 pm
Based on what Cork sez… he isn’t anywhere CLOSE to being ready to be our backup QB.
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So cork, what are you basing the comments on? Did someone in the org say this? Cork are you a talent scout? Cork are you paid to evaluate QB’s????
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Whats YOUR insider info? How many pro passes have YOU seen Pryor throw?
I posted something last night where a scout said his accuracy was in the bottom four of like 40 QB’s he tested in the last four years, and has OBVIOUS mechanics problems.
Do you think accuracy and mechanics get cured overnight or something?
I mean, I like to drink Raider Koolade myself… and think he can contribute some by mastering 4 or 5 short yardage plays… but to pretend he is ready to step in as our starting QB within the next year or so is crazy talk!
March 26th, 2012 at 1:34 pm
I have been away, where did Campbell go?
March 26th, 2012 at 1:40 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17IRj4hzXZw
This is NOT a highlight reel. It’s some TV footage from Utah State’s game against Auburn this past year.
Utah State was primarily a 4-3 team in that game, but did play a little 3-4 also. He lined up inside in the 3-4, and it looks like they moved him around quite a bit as well.
March 26th, 2012 at 1:43 pm
I got that backwards, sorry. Mostly 3-4 with some 4-3.
I apologize for my dyslexia, lol.
March 26th, 2012 at 1:47 pm
860Todd Christensen Says:
March 26th, 2012 at 1:34 pm
I have been away, where did Campbell go?
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Chicago as a back-up.
March 26th, 2012 at 1:47 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
March 26th, 2012 at 12:56 pm
Hold your breath for a miracle if you want.
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FINALLY a voice of reason!
The only people I have seen ANYWHERE that thinks he has any chance of being our 2nd string QB anytime soon is Raider fans.
I don’t believe in the Easter Bunny either… no reason at all to believe that Pryor isn’t 2-3 years away from even being an average passer. NONE.
Bad mechanic’s are a NIGHTMARE to correct.
Not even sure that its ever happened in the NFL.
Vince Young _STILL_ throws the ball like “Uncle Rico” fer instance.
March 26th, 2012 at 1:56 pm
Id really like Alameda Ta’amu or Bobby Wagner to drop to us.
David Molk C from Mich is a really nice option strong zone blocker
Danny Travethian Olb Ferocious Sleeper