Report: LB Wheeler visiting Raiders
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Thursday, March 29th, 2012 at 11:02 am in Oakland Raiders.
UPDATE: Free agent linebacker Philip Wheeler said on his Twitter account Thursday morning he was visiting the Raiders.
“On my way to Oakland to see the Raiders. Which team would be a better fit for me this season. This is a tuff career choice.”
Unrestricted free agent linebacker Philip Wheeler, considered one of the better players on a horrific Indianapolis Colts defense in 2011, is visiting with the Raiders, according to the NFL Network’s Jason LaCanfora.
Wheeler, 6-foot-2, 240 pounds, had 84 tackles last season for the Colts, 47 unassisted. He visited with the Miami Dolphins but isn’t likely to return to the Colts where head coach Chuck Pagano plans on installing a 3-4 defense.
Although relatively undersized for the position, Wheeler played strong side linebacker for the Colts. General manager Reggie McKenzie called that position a priority, given that two-year starter Kamerion Wimbley was released.
Whoever replaces Wimbley isn’t likely to have the same role. Wimbley played as a defensive end with his hand on the ground in nickel situations. The new strong side starter will probably come off the field on those downs
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March 29th, 2012 at 11:03 am
No purple and yellow laker talk on this thread. Promise….
March 29th, 2012 at 11:04 am
Still going to need some pass rushers though, no?
March 29th, 2012 at 11:04 am
Bueller?
March 29th, 2012 at 11:04 am
GO RAIDERS!!!
In Reggie we trust.
March 29th, 2012 at 11:07 am
I will trust The Reggie on LB evaluations
March 29th, 2012 at 11:07 am
Draft a LB and forget about Wheeler. Dude has been in the league for a few years, and he hasn’t done much. I rather try a young and talented rookie with more potential.
March 29th, 2012 at 11:08 am
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Yeah, I kind of remember him in Indy. He played fairly well. The dude w/ the dreads, right?
Where did he play last year.
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Wheeler was with the Colts last year
Hes developed into a nice run stopper, but in college he was known as more or a pass-rusher racking up 9.5 sacks
Maybe Dennis can spark some of those skills again?
March 29th, 2012 at 11:08 am
Wheeler, was rated by ProFootballFocus.com as the 12th best 4-3 outside linebacker in the NFL last year. His run stopping grade (+8.9) was 13th best among his peers, and he held his opponents to a 78.7 pass rating, which is 8th best last season.
March 29th, 2012 at 11:10 am
Sounds like a Reggie pick up no name avg player probly better than we had
March 29th, 2012 at 11:10 am
Raider O Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 11:07 am
Draft a LB and forget about Wheeler. Dude has been in the league for a few years, and he hasn’t done much. I rather try a young and talented rookie with more potential.
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Wheeler is only 27 & we’ve only got 5 picks, might aswell pick up some depth while you can
March 29th, 2012 at 11:12 am
In Bynum we trust?
March 29th, 2012 at 11:13 am
yo
March 29th, 2012 at 11:13 am
# Tjbwall Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 11:10 am
Raider O Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 11:07 am
Draft a LB and forget about Wheeler. Dude has been in the league for a few years, and he hasn’t done much. I rather try a young and talented rookie with more potential.
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Wheeler is only 27 & we’ve only got 5 picks, might aswell pick up some depth while you can
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Good Call Tjbwall
March 29th, 2012 at 11:14 am
nothing wrong with adding competition and depth on your team…sign him if the right price.
March 29th, 2012 at 11:15 am
As long as Wheeler’s not too expensive, I say go for it. Raiders need to create a lot of competition at LB.
March 29th, 2012 at 11:16 am
wheeler and lawson would be great additions if we can afford them at a good price.
March 29th, 2012 at 11:17 am
Lawson is been gone…where you been @?
March 29th, 2012 at 11:17 am
wheeler and lawson would be great additions if we can afford them at a good price.
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Didn’t Lawson sign with the Bungels?
March 29th, 2012 at 11:17 am
While it’s not uncommon to find LBs who can start in the later rounds, to count on that as a certainty would be foolish, especially with only three LBs on the roster – and one of them being a depth guy coming off a season-ending back injury.
Since they don’t have a pick until the end of the 3rd round, the Raiders would be wise to take advantage of the buyer’s market for LBs this season. They need to bring in Anywhere between 3 and 4 more players to have any kind of depth whatsoever at LB, and they can’t all be late-round draft picks and UDFAs.
March 29th, 2012 at 11:17 am
Wheeler is only 27 & we’ve only got 5 picks, might aswell pick up some depth while you can
$$$$$$$$$$$
I thought we don’t have much cap space, so I hope he is cheap. Even the Ver min is double what you can pay some rookies.
March 29th, 2012 at 11:18 am
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/highschool-prep-rally/south-carolina-teen-brutal-soccer-attack-earns-assault-103322121.html#
This is obviously a racially motivated attack. This girl should be convicted of a hate crime. I am sure Jesse and Sharpton would agree. LMAO
March 29th, 2012 at 11:18 am
DutchRaider77 Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 11:17 am
wheeler and lawson would be great additions if we can afford them at a good price.
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Didn’t Lawson sign with the Bungels?
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Lawson resigned.
Let’s sign Wheeler!
March 29th, 2012 at 11:19 am
Vet*
March 29th, 2012 at 11:19 am
did not hear of that. thanks for the info.
with that being known now, i say sign the guy. better to have more than not enough.
March 29th, 2012 at 11:20 am
Tjbwall Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 11:10 am
Raider O Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 11:07 am
Draft a LB and forget about Wheeler. Dude has been in the league for a few years, and he hasn’t done much. I rather try a young and talented rookie with more potential.
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Wheeler is only 27 & we’ve only got 5 picks, might aswell pick up some depth while you can
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Ditto
and then add some more LB’s and D-linemen.
March 29th, 2012 at 11:23 am
Time to get a deal done w/ Branch. That will free up some $$$$.
March 29th, 2012 at 11:23 am
I’m still kind of pissed that we didn’t sign Tolbert. That guy would have provided the kind of physical intimidation we need at RB. Still, it’s funny that he chose Carolina DESPITE the fact that the Charger offered him more money. Burn!
March 29th, 2012 at 11:23 am
25
Through the draft
March 29th, 2012 at 11:24 am
Yeah, we need to get Branch on a long-term deal pronto. I don’t like having so little cap space, unless McKenzie is using it as a negotiating tactic.
March 29th, 2012 at 11:25 am
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Ditto
and then add some more LB’s and D-linemen.
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Leroy Hill,Eric Walden still out there
Andre Carter & Matt Roth probably too pricey
March 29th, 2012 at 11:27 am
What about Garay from SD? It would add depth at DT and sting the Chargers at the same time.
March 29th, 2012 at 11:27 am
Another racial attack down in S.C.???
What is this world coming to
Watch the video reported by CBS
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/highschool-prep-rally/south-carolina-teen-brutal-soccer-attack-earns-assault-103322121.html#
March 29th, 2012 at 11:27 am
YA,
I thought Curry was our SLB?
March 29th, 2012 at 11:29 am
is jarvis moss still on board with us?
March 29th, 2012 at 11:29 am
papertiger418 Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 11:27 am
What about Garay from SD? It would add depth at DT and sting the Chargers at the same time.
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I like Garay, but we don’t have the $$$ to sign him.
March 29th, 2012 at 11:30 am
SouthTexasRaider Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 11:29 am
is jarvis moss still on board with us?
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I think he’s a FA
March 29th, 2012 at 11:30 am
Tjbwall Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 10:47 am
Marks hair Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 10:44 am
1201. I dont hate brown, but some of his line ups are strange…
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I don’t hate the guy either, but I don’t see what hes trying to
accomplish alot of times.
What happened to Goudelock?
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The fact that Blake has been so HORRIBLE kinda handicaps the 2nd unit.
Goudelock was coming in for Kobe. Can’t run the point, can’t create off the dribble. To have him in there with the 2nd unit as the primary ball handler hasn’t worked.
March 29th, 2012 at 11:31 am
Moss is a FA
March 29th, 2012 at 11:32 am
33.J Hill Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 11:27 am
YA,
I thought Curry was our SLB?
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Curry plays the will lb
March 29th, 2012 at 11:34 am
get him reggie dont let him leave without a contract need all the help at lb we can get
never seen him play but from the stats thrown out he sounds better than wimply
March 29th, 2012 at 11:34 am
More evidence that we’re going 4-3
March 29th, 2012 at 11:35 am
J Hill Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 11:27 am
YA,
I thought Curry was our SLB?
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Me too. Maybe he’s getting a crack at WLB again? Or maybe Wheeler would be a fit at WLB because of his cover skills?
Even if the Raiders bring in Wheeler, they’re almost certainly going to draft another linebacker as well due to their lack of depth.
Have to wonder if the Raiders quietly have a plan, or if they are indeed just figuring things out as they go along based on what opportunities are available to them.
March 29th, 2012 at 11:35 am
I think Wheeler being serviceable should give Rookie LB’s a measuring stick! and i would have to think he has got to be within what Reggie thinks he’s worth! or Reggie has cleared some new space!
March 29th, 2012 at 11:35 am
SouthTexas,
Fakers???
We’ll see in the 2nd rd, buddy!
March 29th, 2012 at 11:36 am
And in my 34 yrs the lakers have won plenty of gold.. Raiders Lakers for life!
March 29th, 2012 at 11:36 am
Curry plays the will lb
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He played WLB for only one season of his career, and that was last season with the Raiders. He didn’t do a horrible job, but WLBs NEED to be better in coverage than Curry is.
He might get another shot at it, but I wouldn’t be surprised at all to see him back at SLB.
March 29th, 2012 at 11:36 am
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The fact that Blake has been so HORRIBLE kinda handicaps the 2nd unit.
Goudelock was coming in for Kobe. Can’t run the point, can’t create off the dribble. To have him in there with the 2nd unit as the primary ball handler hasn’t worked.
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We need to get him out there with Sessions
Atleast for a couple mins a game hes our best outside shooter w/ that nice floater
I dont want him to turn out like Ebanks – all potential
March 29th, 2012 at 11:37 am
FA list (since we are talking FAs):
1- CB M Trufant
2- DE A Carter
3- OLB L Hill or McIntoch
March 29th, 2012 at 11:38 am
I think our offseason moves so far have reflected McKenzie’s style perfectly: sit back and see where the chips fall then adapt accordingly. The bottom line is that no matter what happens this summer, by the start of training camp we’re going to field a hard-nosed team for sure. They may not be very talented, but they’ll have no egos and they’ll certainly know how to tackle.
March 29th, 2012 at 11:39 am
Marks hair Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 11:34 am
More evidence that we’re going 4-3
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No doubt a 4-3 base, but with some 3-4ish tweaks
Still like to see a Nt in the middle of that 4-3
March 29th, 2012 at 11:39 am
2 pretty good LB’s left that we should look at:
David Hawthorne
London Fletcher
We could get Fletcher on the cheap I know he is old but he would be better than what we have now.
March 29th, 2012 at 11:40 am
@YoungAmerican
Can Wheeler play OLB in a 3-4, Cork doesn’t think so…If he signs is that telling sign?
March 29th, 2012 at 11:40 am
If Wheeler doesn’t pan out, Rocky McIntosh would be a perfect fit at 4-3 WLB.
March 29th, 2012 at 11:41 am
Raider O
FA list (since we are talking FAs):
1- CB M Trufant
we do NOT want Trufant I have family in Seahawk territory and there is a reason he is still not signed.
March 29th, 2012 at 11:41 am
Silverandblack666 Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 11:39 am
2 pretty good LB’s left that we should look at:
David Hawthorne
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Hawthorne is one of the better Ilbs in the league & only 25
Has to be a $$ problem with him if nobody has snatched him up
March 29th, 2012 at 11:41 am
When barnes and peace absorb goudelocks mins its fine. But I dont like blake out there with sessions..
March 29th, 2012 at 11:41 am
DutchRaider77 Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 11:40 am
@YoungAmerican
Can Wheeler play OLB in a 3-4, Cork doesn’t think so…If he signs is that telling sign?
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I don’t know if he has before, put he’s apparently a good pass rusher and can set the edge against the run… but that’s in a 4-3, and I couldn’t say how he’d translate to a 3-4. Pagano doesn’t seem to want him, but maybe that’s because he has Mathis and Freeney at OLB? Who knows.
March 29th, 2012 at 11:43 am
52. Yes. One of many. We are a 4-3 team.
March 29th, 2012 at 11:43 am
Marks hair Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 11:41 am
When barnes and peace absorb goudelocks mins its fine. But I dont like blake out there with sessions..
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Amen
March 29th, 2012 at 11:44 am
YA,
I think McIntoch and Hill will demand a lot more than Wheeler. Wheeler is not a bad option, if he is cheap.
Like you, I think McIntoch can be a great fit at WLB with Curring moving to SLB as a 2down LB.
March 29th, 2012 at 11:45 am
McIntosh might not cost as much as he would a season ago. Coming off a down season since he’s a poor fit in Washington’s 3-4. Would possibly be a “buy low” scenario for the Raiders. If they’re sticking with the 4-3 the majority of the time, that is.
March 29th, 2012 at 11:45 am
we do NOT want Trufant I have family in Seahawk territory and there is a reason he is still not signed.
$$$$$$$$$
666,
Interesting. Is he still injured?
March 29th, 2012 at 11:47 am
So glad softball season is starting soon.
Time to shake off that rust.
March 29th, 2012 at 11:50 am
Jhill im just messing with yall lakers fans here. i know ill get responses on this blog.
when the playoffs start its a whole new ball game. especially with no back to backs or 3 in a row games.
until they start itll be strictly raider topics.
March 29th, 2012 at 11:51 am
Get Chris Gocong from the Browns and send McClain packing.
March 29th, 2012 at 11:51 am
r8eray Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 11:08 am
Wheeler, was rated by ProFootballFocus.com as the 12th best 4-3 outside linebacker in the NFL last year. His run stopping grade (+8.9) was 13th best among his peers, and he held his opponents to a 78.7 pass rating, which is 8th best last season.
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The bring Jon Vilma in, (off a minimum 8 game suspension) and all of a sudden, half way through the season the LB corp goes from a team liability to a team strength
March 29th, 2012 at 11:51 am
I hate the Lakers!!
Go Clippers!!
Go Cavs!!
March 29th, 2012 at 11:52 am
SouthTexasRaider Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 11:50 am
Jhill im just messing with yall lakers fans here. i know ill get responses on this blog.
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I do it all the time.
LMAO
March 29th, 2012 at 11:52 am
Go Dubs!
March 29th, 2012 at 11:53 am
I hate the fokin Lakers. Go to a Lakers blob, er I mean blog if you wanna talk about yellow and purple $#it, ladies. This here is for, how did BSJ put it, “glib repartee” regarding the SILVER AND BLACK!
March 29th, 2012 at 11:53 am
Where is ET?
Any thoughts on The Buckeyes playing Kansas?
March 29th, 2012 at 11:54 am
Yeah DMAC!
I went and hit some softballs at the batting cages last night. My kid’s LL team was doin bp there and I thought Daddy Lofty needs some reps too!
Was smacking it around pretty good. Back didn’t hurt : bonus!!
March 29th, 2012 at 11:54 am
I have Kentucky and Kansas on my bracket w/ Kentucky taking it all.
March 29th, 2012 at 11:54 am
Go Buckeyes!!
March 29th, 2012 at 11:55 am
JLofty Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 11:54 am
Yeah DMAC!
I went and hit some softballs at the batting cages last night. My kid’s LL team was doin bp there and I thought Daddy Lofty needs some reps too!
Was smacking it around pretty good. Back didn’t hurt : bonus!!
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Cool.
Might hit the cages 2night, but rather play out on the field.
March 29th, 2012 at 11:55 am
DMAC,
What? No love for the Buckeyes?
March 29th, 2012 at 11:57 am
Raider O Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 11:55 am
DMAC,
What? No love for the Buckeyes?
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Sorry bro.
Had the bracket down already, but I do have your back w/ TP!
March 29th, 2012 at 11:58 am
39.bcz24 Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 11:32 am
33.J Hill Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 11:27 am
YA,
I thought Curry was our SLB?
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Curry plays the will lb
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YA disagrees.
March 29th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
So if Wheeler is coming in…is Reggie opening up his check book again? Probably not but…
March 29th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
I don’t Wheeler is going to cost 2 much.
He’s kind of under the radar.
March 29th, 2012 at 12:02 pm
think
March 29th, 2012 at 12:02 pm
Curry did play WLB last season after we traded for him (Groves before), but I think we should move him to SLB, since he is a liability in coverage. He is a 2 down SLB IMHO.
March 29th, 2012 at 12:02 pm
but WLBs NEED to be better in coverage than Curry is.
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Curry, and Wimbley for that matter, were asked to play man to man. Sometimes pressing the man at the LOS. And they found themselves covering WRs more often than they should have.
I don’t think Tarver and Allen are going to use the LBs the same way they’ve been used in the past.
March 29th, 2012 at 12:03 pm
So you people are my faction, should big oil companies get subsides? ($4B a year)
March 29th, 2012 at 12:03 pm
Speaking of Q.
Let’s bring him back.
Re-sign Q!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (adds depth)
March 29th, 2012 at 12:03 pm
but WLBs NEED to be better in coverage than Curry is.
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Curry, and Wimbley for that matter, were asked to play man to man. Sometimes pressing the man at the LOS. And they found themselves covering WRs more often than they should have.
I don’t think Tarver and Allen are going to use the LBs the same way they’ve been used in the past.
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Ugh, Curry on Devone Bess, I HATE BRES!
March 29th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
Sign Fletcher, Hawthorne, and Wheeler, TRADE Seymour and resign Tyvon long term, then we will still be 5-6 million under the cap.
March 29th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
Vet min. for Q.
Bring back Q!!!
March 29th, 2012 at 12:07 pm
Sign Fletcher, Hawthorne, and Wheeler, TRADE Seymour and resign Tyvon long term, then we will still be 5-6 million under the cap.
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But if Kelly is traded, isn’t he like +$8M against the cap? Like Kelly, not his contract, and he might restructure to go to a “winning” franchise (Bears, Pats?)
March 29th, 2012 at 12:08 pm
59.Tjbwall Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 11:43 am
Marks hair Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 11:41 am
When barnes and peace absorb goudelocks mins its fine. But I dont like blake out there with sessions..
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Amen
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Only because Blake refuses to shoot the ball.
It’ll all play itself out by the time the playoffs start. It’ll be down to 7, maybe 8 players, with Kobe, Session, Bynum, and Pau all playing 40 minutes.
March 29th, 2012 at 12:08 pm
good stay away from the 3-4….
March 29th, 2012 at 12:09 pm
http://www.nfl.com/features/bracketology/alltimeteams?round=6
Vote for then 1976 Oakland Raiders vs the 2000 Ravens on NFL.coms poll to see who is the Greatest Team of all time.
March 29th, 2012 at 12:10 pm
Groves can’t rush the passer and get sacks, he can’t cover, and he is not an asset against the run, so why would we sign him?
I was excited about getting him, but now I know why Jax traded him.
March 29th, 2012 at 12:10 pm
Q. Groves was great on special teams.
March 29th, 2012 at 12:10 pm
J Heezy
Your hopes are a little on high on those Fakers, don’t you think?
lol
March 29th, 2012 at 12:12 pm
T. Kelly is already traded in my mind.
March 29th, 2012 at 12:12 pm
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Only because Blake refuses to shoot the ball.
It’ll all play itself out by the time the playoffs start. It’ll be down to 7, maybe 8 players, with Kobe, Session, Bynum, and Pau all playing 40 minutes.
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If kobe tones it down going from 23 shots/game to about 17
Bynum goes from 12 shots to 15
Gasol goes from 11 shots to 14
More pick & roll with Sessions
Less Kobe isos
March 29th, 2012 at 12:13 pm
Raider O Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 12:10 pm
Groves can’t rush the passer and get sacks, he can’t cover, and he is not an asset against the run, so why would we sign him?
I was excited about getting him, but now I know why Jax traded him.
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Same thing could of been said for all our LB’s last season.
Sorry, but Groves played the run pretty well IMO.
He was the only LB I recall who made plays behind the line of scrimmage.
Who else did?———No one
Good special teamer and would add dept to our LB’s.
March 29th, 2012 at 12:14 pm
Bring back Q!
March 29th, 2012 at 12:14 pm
RaiderRetribution Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 12:10 pm
Q. Groves was great on special teams.
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Exactly why Cartwright wasnt re-signed
Reg Mac wants versitile players that are more than just ST guys
March 29th, 2012 at 12:15 pm
If the Raiders do run the 4-3, Bryant is the base LDE & Lamar Houston plays the three tech, can’t rely on big Rich being healthy enough to contribute.
The main reason Kelly may stay is to provide depth. However his salary isn’t realistic unless he’s a starter.
Perhaps that’s the thinking here; if he’s not the starter, renegotiate or you’re cut. . .but I think they should restructure now (what a revelation LOL). . .
March 29th, 2012 at 12:17 pm
Odds on Raider players being traded?
March 29th, 2012 at 12:17 pm
Groves can’t rush the passer and get sacks,
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Actually, I thought he looked pretty good as a nickle DE, and the next thing you know, he’s playing OLB.
March 29th, 2012 at 12:17 pm
RaiderRetribution Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 12:12 pm
T. Kelly is already traded in my mind.
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I really like T Kelly, but i’d like to see him traded too
I think hes gone if Mac sees a Dl hes gotta have(in the draft)
March 29th, 2012 at 12:19 pm
We should of kept Thomas Howard I liked him
March 29th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
Raiders need depth so this would be a good pickup on a one year deal. Draft picks are few and only 5-6 later round picks become stud players. If they are out there I trust Reggie to find one or more gems out of the late round lumps of coal. It’s gonna be a fun draft!
March 29th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
I hope reg has the balls to trade up if a player is there..
March 29th, 2012 at 12:22 pm
RaiderRetribution Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 12:17 pm
Odds on Raider players being traded?
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Better than 50-50. Once the coaches meet with the actual players in a few days they will know which players are going to stay and which ones are out of here. That should happen right around the draft.
March 29th, 2012 at 12:23 pm
DEATHROW 55 Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 12:19 pm
We should of kept Thomas Howard I liked him
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Still Pissed
March 29th, 2012 at 12:23 pm
Kelley 5:1 teams are not going to want that contract
Seymour 5:2 same as above, yet he is a pro bowler
Shaughnessy 5:2
Houston 7:2
Bryant even money as he’s a 2nd round tender
March 29th, 2012 at 12:24 pm
DEATHROW 55 Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 12:19 pm
We should of kept Thomas Howard I liked him
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Howard was good in coverage but could not run defend. Having LB’s that can’t run defend is like having corners that can’t cover anyone.
March 29th, 2012 at 12:24 pm
If kobe tones it down going from 23 shots/game to about 17
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Kobe doesn’t have the ball in his hands as much these days now that the Lakers have a PG. Hasn’t had one of “those games” sense Sessions has been starting.
March 29th, 2012 at 12:25 pm
I always like TH, but his run support was non existent here. Was great against the pass though.
March 29th, 2012 at 12:26 pm
Did any one hear Groves rap on the Rome show on fsn (radio).? Not bad he’s kind of a goober but he’s runs faster than Reece.
March 29th, 2012 at 12:26 pm
112.J Hill Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 12:24 pm
If kobe tones it down going from 23 shots/game to about 17
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Kobe doesn’t have the ball in his hands as much these days now that the Lakers have a PG. Hasn’t had one of “those games” sense Sessions has been starting.
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Didn’t he go 9-24 against the W’s?
March 29th, 2012 at 12:27 pm
We should’ve kept Howard and Morrison.
March 29th, 2012 at 12:28 pm
So there is no hope that Tommy Kelly can do what the new DC wants him to do?
And do it at a high level?
March 29th, 2012 at 12:29 pm
This is from a Dolphins blog, about Wheeler. MIA is interested too. Sounds like a player that may be coming into his own this season, if in the right spot.
A third-round pick out of Georgia Tech by the Indianapolis Colts in 2008, Wheeler has missed just three games in four pro seasons and has 24 career starts under his belt, including a career-high 11 in 2011. Despite missing three games this past season, Wheeler set or tied personal bests with 84 tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble.
Wheeler graded out as Pro Football Focus’ No. 12 outside linebacker in a 4-3 scheme in 2011, earning his best marks as a run stuffer while missing only five tackles on the season. Although he graded out slightly below average in coverage, he allowed just 17 receptions for 138 yards and no touchdowns.
Although he primarily played the weak outside linebacker position with the Colts in 2011, Wheeler spent the previous two seasons seeing extensive playing time on the strong side.
March 29th, 2012 at 12:30 pm
Didn’t he go 9-24 against the W’s?
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How many extra shots do you think he took because Baby Huey was on the bench acting the fool?
March 29th, 2012 at 12:30 pm
Kobe just needs to get away from the 3 pointers..
March 29th, 2012 at 12:31 pm
Sounds like Wheeler is versatile enough to play either side. Sign em’ Reggie.
March 29th, 2012 at 12:31 pm
Wheeler can play either outside spot which is a BIG plus for us.
March 29th, 2012 at 12:32 pm
T Howard was also playing behind Ty Warren and scott, the d line was horrible I don’t think any line backer could shed blocks with terdell sands standing with his thumb up his azzz
March 29th, 2012 at 12:33 pm
J Hill Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 12:24 pm
If kobe tones it down going from 23 shots/game to about 17
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Kobe doesn’t have the ball in his hands as much these days now that the Lakers have a PG. Hasn’t had one of “those games” sense Sessions has been starting.
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Kobe since Sessions
9-20 Fg 4 To
3-20 Fg 7 To
10-27 Fg 1 To
11-18 Fg 4 To
5-17 Fg 4 To
7-15 Fg 3 To
9-24 Fg 3 To
March 29th, 2012 at 12:33 pm
kobe needs to retire
March 29th, 2012 at 12:34 pm
DEATHROW 55 Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 12:32 pm
T Howard was also playing behind Ty Warren and scott, the d line was horrible I don’t think any line backer could shed blocks with terdell sands standing with his thumb up his azzz
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Might of been true, but I guess we will never know the truth. He did play well for Cincy last season though, but their overall D was good.
March 29th, 2012 at 12:35 pm
Wheeler sounds like a slow t.howard..
March 29th, 2012 at 12:35 pm
Wasn’t TH part of a good defense last year with Cinci? Lawson was the SLB, Rey was MLB, and TH was a 3 down WLB.
March 29th, 2012 at 12:36 pm
Since Sessions has STARTED!
11-18 Fg 4 To
5-17 Fg 4 To
7-15 Fg 3 To
9-24 Fg 3 To
March 29th, 2012 at 12:36 pm
Raider O to answer your question you asked earlier yes he is still injured.
March 29th, 2012 at 12:36 pm
I have followed the Lakers all my life. From West, Baylor, Wilt, Kareem, Magic, Worthy, Shaq, Kobe. The one thing that was constant was good G.M.’s and ownership. I’m afraid to say it but the Laker’s will go downhill as long as Jim Buss is in charge.
March 29th, 2012 at 12:37 pm
McKenzie did a good job of marketing the starting OLB position. A guy like Wheeler is just looking for a home, if you will. A few guys out there like that who would be more than happy to just have the opportunity to start.
March 29th, 2012 at 12:38 pm
And the 9-24 he carried us for the win
March 29th, 2012 at 12:38 pm
J Hill Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 12:36 pm
Since Sessions has STARTED!
11-18 Fg 4 To
5-17 Fg 4 To
7-15 Fg 3 To
9-24 Fg 3 To
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These #s are nothing to be proud of
Kobe,by the time playoffs start look for your 2 Biggest assets
March 29th, 2012 at 12:40 pm
the Laker’s will go downhill as long as Jim Buss is in charge.
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Why do you say that?
March 29th, 2012 at 12:40 pm
exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 12:36 pm
I have followed the Lakers all my life. From West, Baylor, Wilt, Kareem, Magic, Worthy, Shaq, Kobe. The one thing that was constant was good G.M.’s and ownership. I’m afraid to say it but the Laker’s will go downhill as long as Jim Buss is in charge.
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seems so
x2
March 29th, 2012 at 12:40 pm
J Hill Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 12:37 pm
McKenzie did a good job of marketing the starting OLB position. A guy like Wheeler is just looking for a home, if you will. A few guys out there like that who would be more than happy to just have the opportunity to start.
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This.
Players that know that they can play and are looking for an opportunity to prove it.
March 29th, 2012 at 12:41 pm
It all started with the Mike Brown>Brian Shaw decision
March 29th, 2012 at 12:42 pm
Just Win Baby Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 11:18 am
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/highschool-prep-rally/south-carolina-teen-brutal-soccer-attack-earns-assault-103322121.html#
This is obviously a racially motivated attack. This girl should be convicted of a hate crime. I am sure Jesse and Sharpton would agree. LMAO
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MR/Sullivan would argue that the trip was racially motivated and the retaliation a robbery gone bad. LMAO!
March 29th, 2012 at 12:42 pm
Jim buss will raise his first banner in the next 2 years..
March 29th, 2012 at 12:43 pm
Women please, no more Lakers carping. This isn’t the View. Go to a Lakers blob, er I mean blog if you wanna talk about yellow and purple $#it, ladies.
This here is for, how did BSJ put it, “glib repartee” regarding the SILVER AND BLACK!
March 29th, 2012 at 12:44 pm
Not saying he should be proud of them. But the shots he’s taking are actually good shots since he’s playing with a PG now and able to come off screens. Before, a lot of his bad shots, or forced situations, was because he was the only one on the floor who could create something, and all the teams knew it. How many times did we see the so called PGs just give it to Kobe with 10 secs left of the clock and just clear out? Same with Pau kicking it out instead of going strong. Those circumstances are going to produce difficult shot attempts, which of course Kobe is not scared of.
March 29th, 2012 at 12:46 pm
126.DMAC Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 12:34 pm
DEATHROW 55 Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 12:32 pm
T Howard was also playing behind Ty Warren and scott, the d line was horrible I don’t think any line backer could shed blocks with terdell sands standing with his thumb up his azzz
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Might of been true, but I guess we will never know the truth. He did play well for Cincy last season though, but their overall D was good.
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Don’t forget that Bungels play a 3-4, Jerry has said in the past that Howard would be a better fit as a 3-4 OLB…I guess he is right.
March 29th, 2012 at 12:46 pm
Oh I forgot let’s get back to long term finance speculation, and talk of seventh round wonderboys….. Lakers OKC tonite sukas!
March 29th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
J Hill,
Most of what I seem to be putting on Kobe is not his fault..
its Mike Brown
Bynum rolling with the 2nd unit with goudelock/Sessions/Barnes seemed to be working out nicely, then all of a sudden it dissapears
March 29th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
JLofty Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 12:43 pm
Women please, no more Lakers carping.
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Seems like I missed your thought provoking Raider takes.
Remind us again what you want to talk about?
All I’ve seen you comment on are the Lakers, lol.
March 29th, 2012 at 12:49 pm
From Jack Kent Cooke to Jerry Buss, all they cared about was winning. That’s why Jerry Buss took back Phil Jackson despite not liking him pand his persona. Now Jim Buss has been given the team by his father. 1st thing he does is hire Mike Brown, one of the worst coaches in the NBA. Then goes about removing anything connected with Jackson. Triangle, players. With the luxury cap modification, they would have been better off transitioning instead of blowing up the team. The idiacy of pursueing the Orlando center. Kobe has yet to get the call he made to Buss from October returned but has Brown BENCH Kobe and then Bynum. The players hate Jim Buss and Mike Brown.
March 29th, 2012 at 12:50 pm
The only difference is goudelocks out.. No big.. But brown needs to set regular rotations.. This mix and match junk should be done by now..
March 29th, 2012 at 12:50 pm
138.Tjbwall Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 12:41 pm
It all started with the Mike Brown>Brian Shaw decision
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Yep, Should have gone with Shaw.
March 29th, 2012 at 12:52 pm
exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 12:49 pm
The players hate Jim Buss and Mike Brown.
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This is very evident
March 29th, 2012 at 12:52 pm
Yeah, it disappeared because the sparkplug of all of that was Sessions, and he got moved to the starting lineup.
Blake was running with the 1s, so his lack of scoring and playmaking was masked. Simply swithing those 2 brought the 2nd unit to almost unwatchable. That’s why you saw him try and put Sessions back with that unit. Kinda had to try him and Blake before him and Goudelock.
I also like Barnes and Artest of the court at the same time with Sessions. I think that’s what you’re going to end up seeing in the playoffs. Barnes subs in for Kobe first. When Kobe comes back in, so does Blake, and those 2 play with Bynum.
Give it time. No practices, these games are actually practice.
March 29th, 2012 at 12:53 pm
147. They needed to get benched.. Needed a reality check. We can dominate teams if we play inside out. And dont hold the ball against double teams..
March 29th, 2012 at 12:54 pm
@VittorioTafur check this out..” During his college days at Georgia Tech Wheeler was a pass rushing specialist and contributed 19 sacks.”
Retweeted by Vittorio Tafur
March 29th, 2012 at 12:57 pm
Groves would be an inexpensive depth move. Good special teamer, good against the run, would be a better fit as a 3-4 SOLB or nickel DE than a 4-3 WLB.
March 29th, 2012 at 12:57 pm
Don’t forget that Bungels play a 3-4,
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Nope. 4-3 under Mike Zimmer.
March 29th, 2012 at 12:58 pm
mike brown is a young coach on a new team who haven’t had the opportunity to practice or have a training camp.. Im going to hold back judgement.. I will say the D has gotten better. And the O is about as effective,(as last yr) now that we have sessions..
March 29th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
Don’t worry, Kobe wants Fisher and Odom back next season, and I also hear he wants Horry, Fox, A.C. Green, Ron Harper, Eddie Jones and Nick the Quick back too…..but he says Shaq can stay home.
March 29th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 12:57 pm
Groves would be an inexpensive depth move. Good special teamer, good against the run, would be a better fit as a 3-4 SOLB or nickel DE than a 4-3 WLB.
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Would be happy to have him back for all the above reasons
Possibly after the draft
March 29th, 2012 at 1:00 pm
man i can’t believe they closed the gap to just 52%-48%
If your a true Silver n Black supporter, now is your time to take matter in your hands …
if each one of u could vote 15 times Raiders of 76 would appreciate it alot..
n it will only take 1 min 30 secs
scroll the bar 100% to the Raiders thats 1 vote n then refresh the page n Repeat
http://www.nfl.com/features/bracketology/alltimeteams
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These Raiders need your vote
so don’t let them down
March 29th, 2012 at 1:00 pm
Kobe has yet to get the call he made to Buss from October returned but has Brown BENCH Kobe and then Bynum.
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That’s ridiculous. No offense.
Brown didn’t “bench” Kobe. That’s ESPN trying to make a story our of nothing. Kobe played the entire 3rd qtr and started the 4th qtr. Doesn’t it make more sense that Brown took him out for a blow? He tried to bring him back in with over 3 min left in the game, but there was never a foul or break in the action. I guess he could have called a time out, but to say he “benched him” speaks to the intial reason for taking him out of the game.
And are you suggesting that Buss had something to do with that? How? When would that have been discussed? Certainly not at that moment, right?
Bynum DESERVED to be pulled. It happened right after a bone headed play. The guy is laughing and clowning around on the bench acting the complete unprofessional fool. Brown put him back in the game and he showed ZERO effort defensively, so he got pulled again.
Again though, how is Buss responsible for that?
March 29th, 2012 at 1:02 pm
I hear the lakers can get any warrior next yr for ron artest and an 8 track..
March 29th, 2012 at 1:03 pm
Marks hair Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 12:53 pm
147. They needed to get benched.. Needed a reality check. We can dominate teams if we play inside out. And dont hold the ball against double teams..
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Your two best players need a reality check?
Mike Brown needs the reality check..if you want Kobe to play inside out Tell him…if you don’t want Bynum launching 3s, shouldn’t you have told him the night that he shot and made one?
There is a such thing as communication. Mike Brown lacks it
March 29th, 2012 at 1:03 pm
http://www.nfl.com/features/bracketology/alltimeteams
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VOTE RAIDERS
March 29th, 2012 at 1:05 pm
Jhill,
I know they won a title in Jackson’s first three seasons, but have you ever wondered what the lakers would have looked like had they kept Campbell, Eddie Jones and Nick Van Excell around for the Phil Jackson era?
March 29th, 2012 at 1:05 pm
I say kobe was benched.. He was jacking up dumb 3s and hogging the ball while jabbering at the refs.. Brown is trying to get our leaders to act like leaders..
March 29th, 2012 at 1:05 pm
Of course the players wanted Shaw. Of course the fans wanted to keep PJ and all things associated with him. Sentimental is all that is.
It was TIME for a complete change.
Worst coach in the league? The one who won Coach of the Year? Hmmm, interesting.
Lamar Kardashian is a rainy day away from having a complete meltdown mentally. GREAT move to get that drama off the team.
Fisher was terrible, and so were Walton and Kapono.
Tried to bring in CP3.
Tried to get D Howard.
Brought in a coach who preaches defense.
I don’t see the problem.
March 29th, 2012 at 1:08 pm
Kobe and bynum know good shots from bad ones.. Bynum took the first pass up court and shot it with his feet not even set.. The bench gets the point across just fine.. Plus it was about their D as well.
March 29th, 2012 at 1:09 pm
In game and mid-series adjustments have always been a criticism of Mike Brown’s coaching abilities.
Nothing I have seen has shown me his ability to adjust in-game, in fact all of these blown double digit leads indicates that the opponent’s HCs are making the adjustments, and Brown’s team is just struggling to hold on.
Guess we will see about mid-series adjustments.
March 29th, 2012 at 1:09 pm
Ian R. Rapoport @RapSheet
What’s interesting about Alabama — just like the Pats — Saban said they play 3-4 D 20% of the time. The rest is in a 4-3 hybrid or sub.
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Interesting when you consider that Josh Chapman is not just a 3-4 piece.
March 29th, 2012 at 1:10 pm
AL Davis would be proud of this in the sky
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VOTE for 76 RAIDERS
as Many times as you can by voting n refreshing n voting again
-CODE BLACK
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March 29th, 2012 at 1:10 pm
Marks hair Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 1:08 pm
Plus it was about their D as well.
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Bynum gets a block right after the 3
March 29th, 2012 at 1:12 pm
171.Tjbwall Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 1:10 pm
Marks hair Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 1:08 pm
Plus it was about their D as well.
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Bynum gets a block right after the 3
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I saw a highlight of Bynum shuffling down the court like an old man, which resulted in a layup for the other team……it was a Slowlando McLazy moment for Bynum.
March 29th, 2012 at 1:13 pm
YO LAKER HOMIES STAND UP N REPRESENT
Gotta big one tonight with OKC, been working on a hot new catch phrase all morning on the can. Came up with this doozy (patent is being filed tomorrow)
“Watch the Thunder Make a Blunder”
That phrase is going straight to the top, any of you blog nerds try to steal it, expect a visit from the Certified Platinum Posse
And not one of those nice visits where they help you bake cookies
Speaking of my reggae side project Rasta Ganja, we’re gearing up for an industry showcase party tomorrow night that will be off the chain.
I figure if we forget our jams, we’ll just secretly lip sync to a UB40 record. Probably get us signed instantly, word
FEELING THE HEAT COMIN’ OFF BEEECH DAWG STREET
March 29th, 2012 at 1:13 pm
but have you ever wondered what the lakers would have looked like had they kept Campbell, Eddie Jones and Nick Van Excell around for the Phil Jackson era?
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Nick the Trick was my guy, lol.
Were you here bashing Buss Sr when he got rid of those guys the way you’re bashing JR?
I’ll do you one better. What if West was allowed to get Mitch Richmond instead of frustrating him and making him retire?
Well it turned out Kupchak wasn’t that bad after all, lol.
Mike Brown will be just fine.
March 29th, 2012 at 1:14 pm
But he lagged alot too.. I watch every game. Sometimes guys lag, sometimes kobe hogs the ball. Sometimes bynum wont pass out of a double or pau plays like a bich.. Im not too worried. Theyre champions..
March 29th, 2012 at 1:16 pm
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I saw a highlight of Bynum shuffling down the court like an old man, which resulted in a layup for the other team……it was a Slowlando McLazy moment for Bynum.
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Haha Bynum always looks like an old man
I’m not going to try to defend him for that
March 29th, 2012 at 1:17 pm
Seriously, y’all. F*ck the Laker talk. And I’m not just saying that because they’ll be irrelevant in the playoffs. Isn’t there an LA Times Laker blog whose comment section you can take over?
March 29th, 2012 at 1:18 pm
Marks hair Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 1:14 pm
But he lagged alot too.. I watch every game. Sometimes guys lag, sometimes kobe hogs the ball. Sometimes bynum wont pass out of a double or pau plays like a bich.. Im not too worried. Theyre champions.
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All i’m saying is if none of those things happen we’re looking @ our banner being put up
March 29th, 2012 at 1:18 pm
REMEMBER it’s US against the World …we’re not just going against the Ravens we’re going against the other 31 teams as well , n i know other teams fans are voting for Ravens to win …. but we won;t let that happen because we’re rebellions and we’ll take our rightful place where we belong .. lets go RAIDERS
http://www.nfl.com/features/bracketology/alltimeteams
Keep voting , n refreshing, voting
CODE BLACK
March 29th, 2012 at 1:18 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 1:17 pm
Seriously, y’all. F*ck the Laker talk. And I’m not just saying that because they’ll be irrelevant in the playoffs. Isn’t there an LA Times Laker blog whose comment section you can take over?
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How long can you talk about Philip Wheeler
March 29th, 2012 at 1:19 pm
I see Jarrett Bush has resigned with Green Bay!
March 29th, 2012 at 1:20 pm
Also, Garay re-signed with the Chargers. So if the Raiders are looking to add an NT, it’ll either be Aubrayo Franklin (doubtful) or through the draft.
March 29th, 2012 at 1:20 pm
How long can you talk about Philip Wheeler
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All day. B)
March 29th, 2012 at 1:21 pm
Yo, gettin’ swizzle with some old Showtime tapes
Magic, Worthy, Kareem, Rambis & The Beeech Diggity. Keeping it real at the Forum Club circa 1989.
That’s how them homies rolled, got major orgy action with them Laker groupies. You know how I do
Over at Eddie Jone’s Hermosa Beach pad, we all watched Elden Campbell make out with a baked potato
Homie was wacked on Jolt cola, word
March 29th, 2012 at 1:22 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 1:20 pm
How long can you talk about Philip Wheeler
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All day. B)
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Nice dreds eh?
March 29th, 2012 at 1:22 pm
Master Beeecham Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 1:13 pm
YO LAKER HOMIES STAND UP N REPRESENT
Gotta big one tonight with OKC, been working on a hot new catch phrase all morning on the can. Came up with this doozy (patent is being filed tomorrow)
“Watch the Thunder Make a Blunder”
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And do a reach around down under
and some soil for a quarter pounder
And some hands to make a squeeze
to put on a platter for the sleeze
But I like my Raidah ball instead
of nasty duece on some bread
March 29th, 2012 at 1:25 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 1:17 pm
Seriously, y’all. F*ck the Laker talk. And I’m not just saying that because they’ll be irrelevant in the playoffs. Isn’t there an LA Times Laker blog whose comment section you can take over.
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Agreed. Thank You.
March 29th, 2012 at 1:27 pm
http://www.nfl.com/features/bracketology/alltimeteams
March 29th, 2012 at 1:28 pm
Vote 15-20 times, it will only take 1 min 30 sec
all you gotta do is vote n refresh page n vote
http://www.nfl.com/features/bracketology/alltimeteams
GO RAIDERS
March 29th, 2012 at 1:29 pm
basketbakk on a Raider blog is odorous. Smells bad. basketball is irrevelant. Raiders is where its at. Thats all that matters.
March 29th, 2012 at 1:29 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 1:17 pm
Seriously, y’all. F*ck the Laker talk.
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OK.
Let’s get back to talking about Curry.
I’ll restate my position that he needs to be playing WLB and attacking the LOS and backfield on a constant. I think he needs to be used like Von Miller. I think he can be as effective rushing the passer from the LB position as Wimbley was, if not more.
March 29th, 2012 at 1:30 pm
mcfadden20. Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 1:28 pm
Vote 15-20 times, it will only take 1 min 30 sec
all you gotta do is vote n refresh page n vote
http://www.nfl.com/features/bracketology/alltimeteams
GO RAIDERS
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I voted over 400 times.
March 29th, 2012 at 1:30 pm
Funny thing about all the BBall complainers, is I don’t see any Raider football talk going on those same complainers. YA being the exception.
March 29th, 2012 at 1:31 pm
Why can’t Ivey be our starting NT?
Plenty of examples of UDFA NT starting in the league.
March 29th, 2012 at 1:32 pm
I hate the Fakers!
Go Clippers!!!
March 29th, 2012 at 1:34 pm
No one is talking football cause You Peoole are talking about the Damn Fakers!
Damn You Mich!!
March 29th, 2012 at 1:34 pm
People*
March 29th, 2012 at 1:36 pm
177.YoungAmerican Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 1:17 pm
Seriously, y’all. F*ck the Laker talk. And I’m not just saying that because they’ll be irrelevant in the playoffs. Isn’t there an LA Times Laker blog whose comment section you can take over?
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Jerry Mac gave us permission to talk anything sports related a long long time ago.
Besides, have you ever went to a b-ball blog? Let’s just say the content is lacking. Football fans, and Raider fans in particular, are just more knowledgeable, and thus all of the great convos we have in here.
Sorry. You can always skip over posts that have content that you dislike….
We don’t mind Warriors talk in here…..but since they only have 3 fans, it doesn’t happen very often!
March 29th, 2012 at 1:36 pm
I think he can be as effective rushing the passer from the LB position as Wimbley was, if not more
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Interesting. What makes you think he can be as good if not better than Wimbley?
March 29th, 2012 at 1:36 pm
I still say we need to set our DE rotation as Bryant, Seymour, and Houston in the 3-4.
March 29th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
J Hill Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 1:31 pm
Why can’t Ivey be our starting NT?
Plenty of examples of UDFA NT starting in the league.
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Idk? Im not sure Mac can find tape on this guy lol
The fact that we’re looking into Josh Chapman tells me something
Chapman is gone around the 80th pick in my book
Let the trade talk begin
March 29th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
I’ll say it again…do you like it when people call our beloved Raiders Traders or Faders???
March 29th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
We don’t mind Warriors talk in here…..but since they only have 3 fans, it doesn’t happen very often!
$$$$$$$
LMAO
March 29th, 2012 at 1:38 pm
J Hill Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 1:36 pm
I still say we need to set our DE rotation as Bryant, Seymour, and Houston in the 3-4.
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March 29th, 2012 at 1:39 pm
What makes you think he can be as good if not better than Wimbley?
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Rushing from the WLB position?
Just my opinion, I guess. Don’t think he can play DE, but the guy is a physical BEAST. Moving him around and letting him attack from different positions out of the 3-4 is going to be interesting.
LTs are no problem for him, ask McNiell.
March 29th, 2012 at 1:40 pm
FCK BROWN AND HIS CRAPPY OFFENSE, BRING BACK THE TRIANGLE OFFENSE.
THERE I SAID IT!!! I FEEL BETTER NOW
March 29th, 2012 at 1:42 pm
What’s up Dell?
March 29th, 2012 at 1:43 pm
The fact that we’re looking into Josh Chapman tells me something
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We need some depth since Henderson retired.
Hardline brought up a good point about how much damage the guy may have done to his long term career by playing on that knee.
I’m sure we can find some guy from nowhere A&M who’s going to drop because he played at a small school. Rather go with that type of guy in rd 5, and draft a LB in rd 3.
March 29th, 2012 at 1:43 pm
Raider O
Looks like you and your FBB, have some financial differences. First rule of thumb: Never argue with a salesman or sales dept head or Manager.
Until next time, have a good day.
Always my best to you Raider O.
March 29th, 2012 at 1:43 pm
BRING BACK THE TRIANGLE OFFENSE.
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Defense win championships!
March 29th, 2012 at 1:45 pm
J Hill Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 1:36 pm
I still say we need to set our DE rotation as Bryant, Seymour, and Houston in the 3-4.
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Wheeler is leaving the Colts, because they’re installing a 3-4. What does that tell ya?
March 29th, 2012 at 1:45 pm
LOL!
Only people posting are Laker fans.
Where’s JLofty and YA????
We swtiched it to Raiders and y’all bounce????
March 29th, 2012 at 1:47 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 1:45 pm
Wheeler is leaving the Colts, because they’re installing a 3-4. What does that tell ya?
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Wheeler has never played in a 3-4
Wheeler is a FA, hes not a Colt
March 29th, 2012 at 1:48 pm
#200 & #204,
I third the motion, I truly think Houston needs to play more inside, Bryant is just a click away from the probowl, we need a NT of course,
I’m still a Shaughnessy fan, but I do think he is our best trade option to teams that are primarily a 4-3; we could get a 2nd round for Matt.
March 29th, 2012 at 1:48 pm
Wheeler is leaving the Colts, because they’re installing a 3-4. What does that tell ya?
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Do we know that Indy isn’t trying to resign him?
Maybe Allen and Tarver have plans on lining him up next to McClain at ILB in a 3-4?
March 29th, 2012 at 1:49 pm
hwnrdr Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 1:42 pm
What’s up Dell?
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Doing great.
Big HR by the “C” last night, 4-1 win I’ll take any win, it’s going to be a struggle this year to score.
March 29th, 2012 at 1:49 pm
Love how every guy linked to either visiting, or possibly visiting the Raiders, seems to fill a legitimate need, and they seem to pan out well in terms of ability, potential, and our price range.
Can’t wait to see what Reggie plucks out of the draft!
March 29th, 2012 at 1:50 pm
Finance Master & Guru,
LOL
I will keep that in mind, and I always appreciate your advice.
Try to post more often. We miss your wisdom around here.
Btw, I agree with you about In N’ Out. Animal style baby!
Enjoy your day.
March 29th, 2012 at 1:50 pm
I hear ya Dell…I’m still holding on to hope that we will surprise this year…both A’s and Raiders!
March 29th, 2012 at 1:51 pm
J Hill Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 1:43 pm
I’m sure we can find some guy from nowhere A&M who’s going to drop because he played at a small school. Rather go with that type of guy in rd 5, and draft a LB in rd 3.
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Nt is not a deep position in the 2012 draft
about 4 or 5 guys, 2 or 3 are developmental type guys
Either hope Josh Chapman,Alameda Ta’amu(miracally) fall to us,trade up, or take Hicks or the Baptiste kid and develop
March 29th, 2012 at 1:51 pm
153.Tjbwall Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 12:54 pm
@VittorioTafur check this out..” During his college days at Georgia Tech Wheeler was a pass rushing specialist and contributed 19 sacks.”
Retweeted by Vittorio Tafur
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I think this got missed earlier.
This is just a guy looking for a chance to play
Who says he cant’ play OLB in a 3-4?
Or ILB in a 3-4 for that matter?
March 29th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
Reggie, the wisdom of Solomon, by talking to both Chapman and Wheeler does not allow for the other 31 flavors to know what the Raiders are going to do at the 2012.
March 29th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
“Wheeler, 6-foot-2, 240 pounds, had 84 tackles last season for the Colts, 47 unassisted. He visited with the Miami Dolphins but isn’t likely to return to the Colts where head coach Chuck Pagano plans on installing a 3-4 defense.”
March 29th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
Krappy, whatever happened to your grandson Brian the Genital?
Poor fella used to post here all the time until his cousin – Cousin the Genital – flamed out in the 1st round of the tournament.
Is he hiding in your garage?
March 29th, 2012 at 1:53 pm
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Do we know that Indy isn’t trying to resign him?
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Vittorio Tafur@VittorioTafurReply
Wheeler to visit Raiders, but could still re-sign with Colts – Indianapolis Colts http://cbsprt.co/HnDaeb #cbssports
March 29th, 2012 at 1:55 pm
206.Raider Dell Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 1:40 pm
FCK BROWN AND HIS CRAPPY OFFENSE, BRING BACK THE TRIANGLE OFFENSE.
THERE I SAID IT!!! I FEEL BETTER NOW
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I hear you bro!
For a decade we were spoiled (but for one previous Jim Buss debacle) with Phil Jackson and the triangle offense. I would try and watch another NBA team play and I would be bored out of my mind with their crappy offenses…..I knew the day would come when we would revert back to that crap, but knowing it, and accepting it are two different things.
We should have hired Rambis as the “offensive coordinator” and kept the offense, and then implemented Brown’s defense.
Or just hired B. Shaw.
Or hired Hitl3r Jr., I mean Adelman….he at least runs a motion offense.
Nope, Jim Buss wanted a clean break….because he was getting jealous of his sister and her boyfriend getting all the credit.
March 29th, 2012 at 1:56 pm
Master Beeecham Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
Krappy, whatever happened to your grandson Brian the Genital?
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Don’t you have anything better to do, than follow me around everyday?
March 29th, 2012 at 1:56 pm
Nt is not a deep position in the 2012 draft
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Always guys who come outta small schools that weren’t on most folks radars. Didn’t play against the best competition they said. Again, look how many of these big uglies go undrafted and then pop on the scene?
I don’t want Chapman, to be honest. He’s not healthy. ACLs take 2 years to get right. Rather have a lesser know prospect for depth, and maybe sign Franklin on the cheap.
If we can get one of the healthy NTs to drop to us, then I’m fine with that.
March 29th, 2012 at 1:56 pm
210.J Hill Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 1:43 pm
BRING BACK THE TRIANGLE OFFENSE.
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Defense win championships!
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Is that why Mike Brown has all those rings from his time coaching the “best player in the NBA”?
March 29th, 2012 at 1:57 pm
My first crack at a big board:
3rd – NT Josh Chapman, Alabama; OLB/ILB Sean Spence, Miami; OLB/DE Bruce Irvin, West Virginia; CB Leonard Johnson, Iowa State; OLB/DE Jake Bequette, Arkansas; OLB Travis Lewis, Oklahoma
4th – ILB James Michael-Johnson, Nevada; OLB Keenan Robinson, Texas; FS Janzen Jackson, McNeese State; OT Jeff Allen, Illinois; DB DeQuan Menzie, Alabama; DE/OLB Jonathan Massaquoi, Troy; ILB/OLB Nigel Bradham, Florida State
5th – RB Terrance Ganaway, Baylor; DL Akiem Hicks, Regina; NT Damon Harrison, William Penn; DE/OLB Cordarro Law, Southern Miss; DE/OLB Julian Miller, West Virginia; OT Levy Adcock, Oklahoma State
5th – DB Robert Blanton, Notre Dame; RB Tauren Poole, Tennessee; OLB/ILB Miles Burris, San Diego State; NT Nicolas Jean-Baptiste, Baylor; RB Dan Herron, Ohio State; DE/OLB Brandon Lindsey, Pittsburgh; OT Andrew Datko, Florida State
6th – OT Matt Reynolds, BYU; CB Cliff Harris, Oregon; NT Hebron Fangupo, BYU; DE Jack Crawford, Penn State; DE/OLB Frank Alexander, Oklahoma; WR A.J. Jenkins, Illinois
March 29th, 2012 at 1:57 pm
Draft Cordarro Law!!!!
March 29th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
because he was getting jealous of his sister and her boyfriend getting all the credit.
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LOLOLOLOLOL
You watch too much damn TV.
Everything is not a reality show.
March 29th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 1:56 pm
Master Beeecham Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
Krappy, whatever happened to your grandson Brian the Genital?
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Don’t you have anything better to do, than follow me around everyday?
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Don’t get all worked up, pops
If you are hiding Brian the Genital in your garage, where are you parking your shiny new corvette?
March 29th, 2012 at 2:00 pm
I’ll restate my position that he needs to be playing WLB and attacking the LOS and backfield on a constant. I think he needs to be used like Von Miller. I think he can be as effective rushing the passer from the LB position as Wimbley was, if not more.
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That’s the thing, though – both Wimbley and Miller play SLB!
I think Curry reminds me of Von Miller a lot, although he’s not as accomplished of a pass-rusher. I think if DA wants to use Curry in the same way he used Miller (Miller wasn’t left in coverage often at all), Curry’s career could take off.
March 29th, 2012 at 2:01 pm
I don’t want Chapman, to be honest. He’s not healthy. ACLs take 2 years to get right. Rather have a lesser know prospect for depth, and maybe sign Franklin on the cheap.
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I’m not going to rule out Chapman..if Reg Mac has him in for a visit the obv. hes going to go thru a physical…same for Bartell
Whos to say hes not healthy, but I do agree if one of the 2 guys I mentioned slip to us we’ve got to snatch em
March 29th, 2012 at 2:02 pm
Great Work YA.
March 29th, 2012 at 2:02 pm
Laker talk getting you down? Here’s some Dohyer stuff from my local fish wrap…
LOS ANGELES: Dodgers fan Ricardo Bustamonte was bouncing for joy as he waited to puchase tickets Wednesday at Dodger Stadium.
Bustamonte bought five tickets for $125 each–a total of $625 before parking, peanuts and Dodger Dogs–in the field level. By the time he arrived at the window, there were no cheap seats left, but at least his 4-year-old daughter, Gwen, walked away with tickets in hand.
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PT Barnum, was right! There IS a sucker born every minute…..
March 29th, 2012 at 2:03 pm
Is that why Mike Brown has all those rings from his time coaching the “best player in the NBA”?
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It why he was able to get a one man team to the finals. Had that one guys mom not tricked her thang off to his teammates, Boston would never have beat them.
And had PJ not just thumbed his nose at defense, maybe he’d still be here. Rambis and Shaw are NOT Phil Jackson. They would have just been puppets out there trying to imitate PJ. Those 2 would have been a disaster.
Adleman, I can see.
Would have prefered Larry Brown.
Too bad Sloan didn’t quit a year earlier.
I like Brown’s defense. I’m not complaining.
The owner got rid of every player I’ve complained about. Walton first and foremost. And parlaying him into Sessions????
March 29th, 2012 at 2:03 pm
His ACL wasn’t completely torn – partial tear. And a dude who still plays at a high level while injured? That’s a hell of a player, in my opinion. Versatile, too, as I mentioned above – Chapman is an NT, but ‘Bama only used the 3-4 20% of the time. Chapman can play 0-tech and 1-tech… reminds me a lot of Wilfork.
March 29th, 2012 at 2:04 pm
Btw, no way J Crawford will drop to the 6th.
March 29th, 2012 at 2:04 pm
It why he was able to get a one man team to the finals. Had that one guys mom not tricked her thang off to his teammates, Boston would never have beat them.
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lollollollol!
March 29th, 2012 at 2:08 pm
J Hill Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 1:48 pm
Wheeler is leaving the Colts, because they’re installing a 3-4. What does that tell ya?
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Do we know that Indy isn’t trying to resign him?
Maybe Allen and Tarver have plans on lining him up next to McClain at ILB in a 3-4?
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Wheeler was slated to be the starter in Indy but Pat Angerer came in and beat him out of a job. Until last year that is.
March 29th, 2012 at 2:08 pm
Raider O Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 2:04 pm
Btw, no way J Crawford will drop to the 6th.
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He wasn’t very productive at Penn State, and struggled in drills at the Senior Bowl. Workout warrior with high upside, but I wouldn’t draft him any higher than the 6th.
Those picks aren’t based on where I think the players will go, necessarily. It’s based on their rating as players – many of those players will very likely get overdrafted. But if a player like, for instance, Matt Reynolds, or Crawford, or AJ Jenkins is around in the 6th? Very much worth a flier pick.
March 29th, 2012 at 2:10 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 1:57 pm
My first crack at a big board:
3rd – NT Josh Chapman, Alabama; OLB/ILB Sean Spence, Miami; OLB/DE Bruce Irvin, West Virginia; CB Leonard Johnson, Iowa State; OLB/DE Jake Bequette, Arkansas; OLB Travis Lewis, Oklahoma
4th – ILB James Michael-Johnson, Nevada; OLB Keenan Robinson, Texas; FS Janzen Jackson, McNeese State; OT Jeff Allen, Illinois; DB DeQuan Menzie, Alabama; DE/OLB Jonathan Massaquoi, Troy; ILB/OLB Nigel Bradham, Florida State
5th – RB Terrance Ganaway, Baylor; DL Akiem Hicks, Regina; NT Damon Harrison, William Penn; DE/OLB Cordarro Law, Southern Miss; DE/OLB Julian Miller, West Virginia; OT Levy Adcock, Oklahoma State
5th – DB Robert Blanton, Notre Dame; RB Tauren Poole, Tennessee; OLB/ILB Miles Burris, San Diego State; NT Nicolas Jean-Baptiste, Baylor; RB Dan Herron, Ohio State; DE/OLB Brandon Lindsey, Pittsburgh; OT Andrew Datko, Florida State
6th – OT Matt Reynolds, BYU; CB Cliff Harris, Oregon; NT Hebron Fangupo, BYU; DE Jack Crawford, Penn State; DE/OLB Frank Alexander, Oklahoma; WR A.J. Jenkins, Illinois
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Ill add a couple(dream picks)
3rd – Alameda Ta’amu Nt,Ronell Lewis Olb,Nigel Bradham Olb
4th – Kyle Wilber Olb,Philip Blake C,Casey Hayward Cb
5th – David Molk C
5th – Danny Trevathan Olb
6th – Vontaze Burfict Ilb
March 29th, 2012 at 2:10 pm
Thank you JHill. I had to check out since could care less about things purple and yellow.
But interesting to note Wheeler had some pass rush skills in school. Sign him Reggie!
I think all the talk of 3-4 is not going to happen in 2012. We’re going to be sticking with 4-3 base and maybe flashing looks of other flavuhs.
It’ll take more time and $$ to change roster over to a more pure 3-4. We are missing too many pieces to do that in ‘12.
March 29th, 2012 at 2:13 pm
but isn’t likely to return to the Colts where head coach Chuck Pagano plans on installing a 3-4 defense.”
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Wouldn’t you say that’s mere speculation from some Miami blog writer?
I understand Pagano may want to bring in some guys he’s more familiar with. Or maybe Wheeler feels he can get more $ than they are offering.
We’ll see how it plays out. We very well could be a 4-3 team next year. I happen to prefer, and think our so called best playerd, fit a 3-4 defense the best. With the exception of ShoNasty, that is.
March 29th, 2012 at 2:13 pm
Curry can attack the backfield pretty ferociously imo…
Maybe not a pure pass rusher like VMiller but he’s a junkyard dog…
March 29th, 2012 at 2:13 pm
Good call on Trevathan, forgot about him. Good 4th/5th round value. I have Heyward, Ta’amu, and Lewis rated as late 2nd/early 3rd round picks. But yes, if they fell to #95 any of those guys would be worth a look. Bradham I have as a late 4th round value. Not very instinctual, but decent athleticism. Still, reminds me of McClain and Curry – exclusively SLB in 4-3, exclusively ILB in 3-4.
March 29th, 2012 at 2:16 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 1:57 pm
My first crack at a big board:
3rd – NT Josh Chapman, Alabama; OLB/ILB Sean Spence, Miami; OLB/DE Bruce Irvin, West Virginia; CB Leonard Johnson, Iowa State; OLB/DE Jake Bequette, Arkansas; OLB Travis Lewis, Oklahoma
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Nice call on all of these players. I have Chapman not going til the 4th round at the earliest. Shawn Spence is a very good player that will probably go in the 3rd before we pick. Of The other ones, one most likely will fall to us. I think you mean Ronnel Lewis the OLB from Oklahoma. He is certainly on my radar as a raw pass rushing athlete. Also Brandon Thompson DL Clemson, altho I think he will go earlier. Which leaves Robert Turbin a possibility.
March 29th, 2012 at 2:16 pm
http://www.nfl.com/features/bracketology/alltimeteams
KEEP voting
CODE BLACK
March 29th, 2012 at 2:18 pm
JHill, the only guy on our team particualrly suited to 3-4 is McPain (imo). Who else do you think is better off in that alignment?
March 29th, 2012 at 2:18 pm
Dennis Allen says the strength of the Raider Defense is it’s Front.
Wheeler leaving Colts because they’re going 3-4
What does that tell ya, about a Raider 3-4?
March 29th, 2012 at 2:20 pm
http://www.nfl.com/features/bracketology/alltimeteams
lead is only 52% for us , lets vote guys n get the lead to 55% percent …
March 29th, 2012 at 2:20 pm
I think you mean Ronnel Lewis the OLB from Oklahoma.
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There IS an OLB at Oklahoma named Travis Lewis – but you’re right, I think I was getting confused as to which one was which.
March 29th, 2012 at 2:21 pm
but isn’t likely to return to the Colts where head coach Chuck Pagano plans on installing a 3-4 defense.”
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Vittorio Tafur@VittorioTafurReply
Wheeler to visit Raiders, but could still re-sign with Colts – Indianapolis Colts http://cbsprt.co/HnDaeb #cbssports
March 29th, 2012 at 2:22 pm
It’ll take more time and $$ to change roster over to a more pure 3-4. We are missing too many pieces to do that in ‘12.
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What pieces are we missing?
March 29th, 2012 at 2:22 pm
I should clarify that I think we have several players versatile enough to play 3-4 but whether they are “better there” is both speculative and beyond my pay grade.
March 29th, 2012 at 2:23 pm
Nose Tackle, and 2 linebackers to start with.
A pass rushing OLB…
March 29th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
Truthfully, I think the Raiders are missing pieces for both 3-4 and 4-3. It comes down to what pieces they’ll be able to find.
March 29th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 2:18 pm
Wheeler leaving Colts because they’re going 3-4
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Where exactly are you getting your information, whos to know if Wheeler & the Colts aren’t in communication?
How about the fact that Wheeler is a UFA and is exploring other possibilities for his future in the NFL
March 29th, 2012 at 2:25 pm
Vittorio Tafur@VittorioTafurReply
Wheeler to visit Raiders, but could still re-sign with Colts – Indianapolis Colts http://cbsprt.co/HnDaeb #cbssports
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Of course he could go back to Indy.
March 29th, 2012 at 2:26 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
Truthfully, I think the Raiders are missing pieces for both 3-4 and 4-3. It comes down to what pieces they’ll be able to find.
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March 29th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
Wheeler just tweeted that he is on his way to Oakland and then decide which team will be the best fit….decisions decisions
March 29th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
Tjbwall Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 2:18 pm
Wheeler leaving Colts because they’re going 3-4
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Where exactly are you getting your information, whos to know if Wheeler & the Colts aren’t in communication?
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I’m quoting Jerry McDonald, did you read the damn article?
March 29th, 2012 at 2:28 pm
OK, quick revision:
3rd – NT Josh Chapman, Alabama; OLB/ILB Sean Spence, Miami; OLB Ronnell Lewis, Oklahoma; CB Leonard Johnson, Iowa State; OLB/DE Bruce Irvin, West Virginia; DE/OLB Jake Bequette, Arkansas
4th – ILB James Michael-Johnson, Nevada; OLB Keenan Robinson, Texas; FS Janzen Jackson, McNeese State; OT Jeff Allen, Illinois; DB DeQuan Menzie, Alabama; DE/OLB Jonathan Massaquoi, Troy; ILB/OLB Nigel Bradham, Florida State
5th – RB Terrance Ganaway, Baylor; DL Akiem Hicks, Regina; NT Damon Harrison, William Penn; DE/OLB Cordarro Law, Southern Miss; DE/OLB Julian Miller, West Virginia; OT Levy Adcock, Oklahoma State
5th – DB Robert Blanton, Notre Dame; RB Tauren Poole, Tennessee; OLB/ILB Miles Burris, San Diego State; DE/OLB Frank Alexander, Oklahoma; RB Dan Herron, Ohio State; NT Nicolas Jean-Baptiste, Baylor; OT Andrew Datko, Florida State
6th – OT Matt Reynolds, BYU; CB Cliff Harris, Oregon; ILB/OLB Emmanuel Acho, Texas; DE/OLB Brandon Lindsey, Pitt; NT Hebron Fangupo, BYU; DE Jack Crawford, Penn State; WR A.J. Jenkins, Illinois
March 29th, 2012 at 2:30 pm
For some reason, I’m expecting Wheeler to sign with Raiders.
March 29th, 2012 at 2:30 pm
No more hoops talk?…Toilet paper still fair game?
March 29th, 2012 at 2:30 pm
251.JLofty Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 2:18 pm
JHill, the only guy on our team particualrly suited to 3-4 is McPain (imo). Who else do you think is better off in that alignment?
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DE – Bryant/Houston
NT – Ivey
DE – Seymour/Houston
OLB – Curry
ILB – McClain
ILB – Goethel
OLB -
I think we could easily draft 2
LB and a NT. I think ShoNasty can make the same conversion to elephant OLB that Mario Williams made.
We’ll see.
March 29th, 2012 at 2:31 pm
Brown was one of the reasons LeBron left. He won the coach award only because of James.
Paul Westhead won a Coach of the year when he replaced McKinney after his bicyle accident and the Lakers won the NBA title and Magic demanded to be traded if the Laker’s didn’t fire him the next season..
March 29th, 2012 at 2:32 pm
KoolKell
Wheeler leaving has more to say about him exploring other options than him not being a fit for the 3-4
Jerry never stated that Wheeler is leaving the Colts “because” they are switching to a 3-4
Read up
March 29th, 2012 at 2:35 pm
BROWN was good for that Cavs team ..without him they don’t win 40+ games
March 29th, 2012 at 2:35 pm
Philip Wheeler @Philgood50
Dang Raider Nation ain’t no joke. They deep. Lol
March 29th, 2012 at 2:35 pm
“Wheeler, 6-foot-2, 240 pounds, had 84 tackles last season for the Colts, 47 unassisted. He visited with the Miami Dolphins but isn’t likely to return to the Colts where head coach Chuck Pagano plans on installing a 3-4 defense.”
-Jerry McDonald March 29th, 2012 11:02am
March 29th, 2012 at 2:37 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
I’m quoting Jerry McDonald, did you read the damn article?
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“He visited with the Miami Dolphins but isn’t likely to return to the Colts where head coach Chuck Pagano plans on installing a 3-4 defense.”
Quote the man word for word, don’t put words in Jerry’s mouth. Nowhere does he say Wheeler is such a horrible fit for the 3-4
March 29th, 2012 at 2:37 pm
Paul Westhead is now the Women’s Head Coach at Univ of Oregon.
March 29th, 2012 at 2:38 pm
#275: Smart man…Love tall, long-leggedy women.
March 29th, 2012 at 2:40 pm
What does “isn’t likely” mean?
March 29th, 2012 at 2:40 pm
Does anyone know if Seabass, or anyother kicker for that matter, attempts, say a 55 yarder, and it come up short, but bounces on one hop through the goal posts, is it good?
March 29th, 2012 at 2:40 pm
J Hill Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 2:40 pm
What does “isn’t likely” mean?
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lol
March 29th, 2012 at 2:41 pm
Q: Defensively, what are your assets?
Allen: Our strongest area, I think defensively, is we’re going to be good up front. I think that’s been a key asset to the team over the last couple years. We’re big, we’re physical up front.
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What does that tell ya about the Raiders going 3-4?
March 29th, 2012 at 2:42 pm
#278: 1 and1/2 pts for that.
March 29th, 2012 at 2:45 pm
We still have the draft and much more FA to go. Reggie and Dennis will find the personnel to play multiple fronts. Just don’t expect the most overwhelming defense in league history.
March 29th, 2012 at 2:45 pm
Raiders are the greatest team ever. 2000 Ravens cheated and never got flagged for it. Taking out Gannon the way they did was cheap.
March 29th, 2012 at 2:46 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 2:42 pm
#278: 1 and1/2 pts for that.
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Sweet.
March 29th, 2012 at 2:46 pm
Siragusa is a pig.
March 29th, 2012 at 2:47 pm
http://www.nfl.com/features/bracketology/alltimeteams
VOte atleast 10 times
vote , refresh
only takes 1 minutes
GO RAIDERS
March 29th, 2012 at 2:47 pm
Was Tony S paid a bounty for destroying Gannon. Hmn
March 29th, 2012 at 2:47 pm
#284: And if he kicks it through and it bounces back through again it’s 6 pts.
March 29th, 2012 at 2:47 pm
You got that right.
March 29th, 2012 at 2:48 pm
#287: Probably got a semi-load of food for it.
March 29th, 2012 at 2:49 pm
There should be an investigation if there was a bounty on Gannon by the Ravens. And if there is one they will find sara-goose guilty and the NFL and Goodell should strip the Ravens of their lonely Lombardi.
March 29th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
Checking out Phillip Wheeler’s twitter. His girl is fine.
March 29th, 2012 at 2:53 pm
Wheeler’s chick:
http://instagr.am/p/IxMFsMKR0T/
March 29th, 2012 at 2:54 pm
“Bengals cheerleader arrested, accused of sex with high school student”
My South park response is “Nice…”
March 29th, 2012 at 2:55 pm
I know randy did you see her twitter? She responded to his raider question and said she likes the raiders
March 29th, 2012 at 2:55 pm
279.Tjbwall Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 2:40 pm
J Hill Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 2:40 pm
What does “isn’t likely” mean?
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lol
Depends on what the definition of is is.
March 29th, 2012 at 2:56 pm
All women love the Raiders and Raider fans.
March 29th, 2012 at 2:56 pm
“Bengals cheerleader arrested, accused of sex with high school student”
$$$$$$$$$$
Lucky bastard!!
March 29th, 2012 at 2:57 pm
298.Raider O Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 2:56 pm
“Bengals cheerleader arrested, accused of sex with high school student”
$$$$$$$$$$
Lucky bastard!!
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You people, that was an adult taking advantage of a child who doesn’t know right from wrong and was…ahhhh never mind…..high five kid!
March 29th, 2012 at 2:59 pm
Silverandblack666 Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 2:54 pm
“Bengals cheerleader arrested, accused of sex with high school student”
My South park response is “Nice…”
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Why is this a crime again?
March 29th, 2012 at 2:59 pm
#298: No schyt…Only older woman I had a shot at back then looked like a hairier Rosie O’Donnell.
March 29th, 2012 at 2:59 pm
Why would a NFL cheerleader risk her teaching job by banging a student. She could screw all the studs in Cinci if she wanted.
March 29th, 2012 at 2:59 pm
Didn’t take the shot by the way.
March 29th, 2012 at 3:00 pm
#302, I think she was doing that also…..
March 29th, 2012 at 3:02 pm
Why would a NFL cheerleader risk her teaching job by banging a student. She could screw all the studs in Cinci if she wanted.
$$$$$$$$$
Cause he is a P I M P!!!
March 29th, 2012 at 3:03 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 2:59 pm
#298: No schyt…Only older woman I had a shot at back then looked like a hairier Rosie O’Donnell.
$$$$$$$$
ROFLMAO
March 29th, 2012 at 3:04 pm
Steve Nash wants to join the Heat next season…..may his tiny Canadian balz freeze off and his soccer playing legs be busted!
March 29th, 2012 at 3:06 pm
Where do you vote on the Raiders vs cheatin Ravens after you go to the page?
March 29th, 2012 at 3:08 pm
Randy the Raider Redneck Alligator Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 2:59 pm
Why would a NFL cheerleader risk her teaching job by banging a student. She could screw all the studs in Cinci if she wanted.
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Because she already HAS banged all the dudes on the team. That skank is a walking STD clinic. Seriously. I guess I just answered my own question as to why this is a crime.
March 29th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
ravens would have never got past the Raiders if they hadn’t of cheated.
March 29th, 2012 at 3:15 pm
You slide the little deal towards the Raider Helmet..and hit F5 and do it again and again and again!!
March 29th, 2012 at 3:19 pm
r8eray Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 3:15 pm
You slide the little deal towards the Raider Helmet..and hit F5 and do it again and again and again!!
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Thanks. Got it. I got the rest of the day. Raining like a s.o.b. so I got nothin better to do. I’ll vote a thousand times. No way in hell the ravens can get this. If the commish had a nut sack and some balls, he’d strip their Lombardi cause they cheated.
March 29th, 2012 at 3:25 pm
Kind Nation blogger/posters, my memory of the year 2000AD is a little fuzzy. Exactly how did the Ravens (god I hated them!) cheat, exactly?!?
Other than the dirty play by Sirapigsa, I mean….
March 29th, 2012 at 3:28 pm
Two things:
1) No body wants to play for Miami
2) He has to come cheap. Enough with overpaying for run of the mill players.
March 29th, 2012 at 3:28 pm
You people talking about a 3-4 defense should analize what RM is doing what more evidence do you want? We didn’t sign Lawson but he is a 4-3 guy so is Philip Wheeler what does it tell you? no rocket science isn’t it?, stop dreaming about 3-4 cause just is not going to happen. We could probably bring Andre Carter or Matt Roth and you’ll still be talking about standing them up.
If you still are not convince guess what we have 3 total LB, to play 3-4 we’ll need to sign at least 5 more lb, i rest my case.
March 29th, 2012 at 3:28 pm
JLofty Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 3:25 pm
Kind Nation blogger/posters, my memory of the year 2000AD is a little fuzzy. Exactly how did the Ravens (god I hated them!) cheat, exactly?!?
Other than the dirty play by Sirapigsa, I mean….
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the dirty play by sara-goose was cheated and the refs cheated cause they didn’t flag sara-goose.
March 29th, 2012 at 3:31 pm
Man, that 2000 Ravens D…whooo. Didn’t give Gannon any time…Raiders were favorites…Damnn Beikert was slow and Dorsett sucked…horseface won the game on one play.
March 29th, 2012 at 3:34 pm
seriously, we’re a 4-3 team.. I dont get the confusion at this point..
March 29th, 2012 at 3:37 pm
One late hit isnt cheating. We do it every game..
March 29th, 2012 at 3:37 pm
We cut both our 4-3 rush DEs. ShoNasty is coming off a major injury.
I’d say our hole at DE in a 4-3 is just as big as our hole at LB for a 3-4.
March 29th, 2012 at 3:39 pm
BewareofRaiders Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 2:55 pm
I know randy did you see her twitter? She responded to his raider question and said she likes the raiders
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I checked out twitter and it sounds like she loves Miami because it’s Miami, but she likes The raiders uniforms better.
She must be a model or something so maybe her liking the uniforms will beatout the Beauty that is Miami, lol, I doubt it though if its up to her he will pick Miami.
Im not even sure if this dude is any good, all I know is we need some LB’s and he sounds like he could be a solid Strong or weakside LB. I don’t feel good going into draft without atleast enough LB’s to field a team
March 29th, 2012 at 3:40 pm
It wasn’t a late hit. He drove him into the turf. Today, that would been a flag.
March 29th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
Are Seymour and Kelly still on the roster? What does that tell ya about the Raiders going 3-4?
March 29th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
http://www.nfl.com/features/bracketology/alltimeteams
VOTE RAIDERS
SLIDE THE BAR TOWARDS 100% RAIDERS hit f5 VOte again n again
March 29th, 2012 at 3:42 pm
Trade some of the old man’s bling to the Bills for Kirk Morrison.
March 29th, 2012 at 3:43 pm
Who is going to rush the passer in our 4-3?
Is our new DC going to ask the DTs to get after the QB?
March 29th, 2012 at 3:43 pm
Kirk Morrison @ SLB….hmmm, not bad, must be cheap too!
March 29th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
Are Seymour and Kelly still on the roster?
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Seymour fits perfectly in the 3-4.
We’ll see about Kelly.
March 29th, 2012 at 3:45 pm
326. It will be the same unit as last yr.. Except no wimbley playing de on 3rd down..
March 29th, 2012 at 3:47 pm
Man. we don’t even have enough LB’s to run a 4-3 right now let alone a 3-4. I think if we were going to run a 3-4 we would of picked up some Lb’s by now
March 29th, 2012 at 3:47 pm
Kirk just signed.. I dont think they can trade him for a bit even if they wanted to..
March 29th, 2012 at 3:47 pm
same unit w/o wimbley and the two corners…routt, CJ and olman shepperd left
March 29th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
330. Yup. + a nt…
March 29th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
Why are You People ignoring the FACT that DE Brodine was tendered?!
March 29th, 2012 at 3:49 pm
Q: Defensively, what are your assets?
Allen: Our strongest area, I think defensively, is we’re going to be good up front. I think that’s been a key asset to the team over the last couple years. We’re big, we’re physical up front.
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Does this sound like they’re moving to 3-4?
March 29th, 2012 at 3:49 pm
332 iwas talking front 7.. As far as a 4-3..
March 29th, 2012 at 3:49 pm
J Hill Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 3:43 pm
Who is going to rush the passer in our 4-3?
I am 100% sure our 95th pick will be a pash rusher DE and he will take Houston’s place in passing downs just like Wimbley last year.
March 29th, 2012 at 3:50 pm
Except, JHill, we have our starting DEs signed, under contract, on the roster. LBs, not so much…
So no the holes on those alignments are not similar.
March 29th, 2012 at 3:51 pm
O, why are you ignoring that Travis Ivey was signed?
March 29th, 2012 at 3:51 pm
Then again, the HC said that the nickle corner is a starter.
Curry is going to be on the field attacking he backfield. McClain is going to be out there too.
We play Peyton, Rivers, and a KC team that likes to throw the ball. ShoNasty, Kelly, Seymour, and Houston are not going to be on the field together. And if they are, we’re not going to be any good.
March 29th, 2012 at 3:52 pm
4-3 base.
LDE: Bryant, Brodine as Nickel pass rusher
DT: NT/ Houston
DT: Seymour, Houston, Bryant
DE: Shaugnessy, Rookie (Cordarro Law)
SLB: Curry
MLB: McClain
WLB: FA/ Rookie
March 29th, 2012 at 3:52 pm
Until we re-sign Byrd, er I mean Boyd, the defense is as holey as Gruyere…
March 29th, 2012 at 3:52 pm
J Hill Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 3:43 pm
Who is going to rush the passer in our 4-3?
I am 100% sure our 95th pick will be a pash rusher DE and he will take Houston’s place in passing downs just like Wimbley last year.
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hopefully not a delayd double safety blitz life my chums Breshenan like to call on 3rd&10…jeeeesh!
March 29th, 2012 at 3:55 pm
Move Houston inside
March 29th, 2012 at 3:56 pm
How in the hell did Seymore make the probowl last year? if he’d come from some soggy place like Miami or Buffalo and played identical to last year nobody would have noticed him…our D sucked.
March 29th, 2012 at 3:57 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 3:49 pm
Q: Defensively, what are your assets?
Allen: Our strongest area, I think defensively, is we’re going to be good up front. I think that’s been a key asset to the team over the last couple years. We’re big, we’re physical up front.
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Does this sound like they’re moving to 3-4?
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That statement say’s to me… that he likes the talent, and the talent is multiple in their ability to play more than one position.
For example, Seymour, Bryant and Houston. T Kelly has played some D end for the Raiders as well.
Not saying the Raiders will be a textbook 3-4 team, but to suggest it’s not feasible is pre mature.
None of us know what DA has up his sleeve regarding scheme and possibly a better utilization of the current players under contract.
March 29th, 2012 at 3:57 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 3:49 pm
Q: Defensively, what are your assets?
Allen: Our strongest area, I think defensively, is we’re going to be good up front. I think that’s been a key asset to the team over the last couple years. We’re big, we’re physical up front.
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Whats Allen going to say our Secondary lmfao?
I don’t think anybody here has said in 2012 the Raiders will run a 3-4 exclusively, do we think there will be some 3-4 tweaks, Yes
March 29th, 2012 at 3:57 pm
hopefully not a delayd double safety blitz life my chums Breshenan like to call on 3rd&10…jeeeesh!
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When your DEs can’t get to the QB, you’ll see gimmick stuff like that.
My man Armond has been screaming for some speed on from the DE position for years. I wanted Jason Pierre Paul a couple of years ago, and Orakpo before that.
March 29th, 2012 at 3:58 pm
JLofty,
Did we tender Moss, Groves, or Scott?no!
Are we looking at add a NT? Yes!
We tendered players that can help the team, and players we know can get interest from other teams.
March 29th, 2012 at 4:01 pm
Kell,
I agree that our Dline is a position of strength. DTs in particular. I’m simply questioning the DE positions since we are in a passing league, and more importantly, a passing division.
We are going to HAVE to get after Rivers and Manning and we can’t rely on sending 5 and 6 players.
We’ll get eaten alive trying to go with a bunch of DTs along the Dline again next year.
March 29th, 2012 at 4:01 pm
I was just messing with ya O!
I think we oughta keep Moss and Groves around. Too bad Scott never really came back from the knee cuz we still need some pass rush from the ends as MrHill has said….
March 29th, 2012 at 4:03 pm
For the record I agree that we need a pass rush monster from the End, Moss wasn’t terrible at it maybe he should come back for depth.
i am trying to remember Brodine from camp etc, but I am too mushy in the skull anymore…
March 29th, 2012 at 4:03 pm
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March 29th, 2012 at 4:04 pm
http://www.nfl.com/features/bracketology/alltimeteams
KEEP the VOtes coming
CODE BLACKING
March 29th, 2012 at 4:05 pm
JLofty,
I know bro. I think I’m the only one here that thinks tendering Brodine means something. We added DBs, and Reggie said we need an OLB, but no mention of DE. Why?
I still think we should add another speedy DE.
Cordarro Law in the 5th.
March 29th, 2012 at 4:07 pm
Raiders need a Nt for both the 3-4 & the 4-3
4-3 will be our base D next year no doubt, but don’t count out some 3-4 sets
March 29th, 2012 at 4:08 pm
I can’t text you RM but he said he was pleased with his starting line up and quoted he just had 1 spot left, you don’t have to be very smart to know that we lack a true wlb an upgrade over Groves and Curry, obviously Curry is taking slb duties as a 2 down man.
March 29th, 2012 at 4:17 pm
Reggie said we need an OLB, but no mention of DE. Why?
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Isn’t OLB a 3-4 position?
Why do you think he cut his 2 best RDEs from last year but doesn’t think he needs a RDE?
March 29th, 2012 at 4:18 pm
We cut one player, and he was an OLB/ nickel pass rusher!
March 29th, 2012 at 4:19 pm
http://www.nfl.com/features/bracketology/alltimeteams?module=HP11_hot_topics
NO FCKING WAY BILTMO CAN WIN THIS THING. KEEP VOTING.
March 29th, 2012 at 4:19 pm
What do you cats think about Goethel?
I mean, if McFadden and ShooNasty are being counted on to return from injury, why not Goethel?
March 29th, 2012 at 4:22 pm
Raider O Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 4:18 pm
We cut one player, and he was an OLB/ nickel pass rusher!
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Correction: He was an OVER PAID OLB/nickel pass rusher.
March 29th, 2012 at 4:22 pm
Isn’t OLB a 3-4 position?
Why do you think he cut his 2 best RDEs from last year but doesn’t think he needs a RDE?
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
I’m not sure I understand your point about OLB? There are 2 OLBs in 4-3 defense.
We cut one OLB/ Nickel pass rusher!
March 29th, 2012 at 4:23 pm
Reg said we need one guy on D.. If we go 3-4 we need a few guys.. We are going 4-3..
March 29th, 2012 at 4:24 pm
Cause Goethel didn’t play.
DMAC and Shaughnessy showed us what they do when healthy.
March 29th, 2012 at 4:25 pm
You have to vote so that if it is close, the nfl will rig it. Right now its close. 52/48 Raiders. I’ve voted at least 200 times and got a buddy who’s voted over 500 times and another buddy thats voted a hundred times, and it is still a close race. Some yahoo over in biltmo is probably goin at it 24/7.. Keep voting.
http://www.nfl.com/features/bracketology/alltimeteams?module=HP11_hot_topics
March 29th, 2012 at 4:25 pm
Gothel never has shown he is good enough to start..
March 29th, 2012 at 4:26 pm
Correction: He was an OVER PAID OLB/nickel pass rusher.
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Hell yeah he was. Look at his true market value, he got $6-7 million per year in FA (teams overpay in FA), and we were on the hook for $11 million.
March 29th, 2012 at 4:27 pm
Goethel was going to start over Groves last season.
March 29th, 2012 at 4:28 pm
That was the prev coaching staff. They also wanted to move Huff to CB.
March 29th, 2012 at 4:29 pm
Moss was brought back either. You know, our 2nd best pass rushing DE.
March 29th, 2012 at 4:29 pm
They’re going to show both 3-4 and 4-3 looks. The only question is which one they’ll emphasize. That will be determined by the players they’re in position to sign as free agents and select in the draft.
March 29th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
O if we kept him we were on the hook for >$19mil weren’t we?
Moss came in and subb’ed pretty well for Shonasty I thought. Not great but al’ight!
March 29th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
They also wanted to move Huff to CB.
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So did you, lol
March 29th, 2012 at 4:31 pm
I’ve watched Goethel play in the past two preseasons, he looked pretty good, you know for a rook…
March 29th, 2012 at 4:31 pm
C-ya fellas.
March 29th, 2012 at 4:31 pm
I thought our 2nd and 3rd best DEs were Shaughnessy and Bryant.
March 29th, 2012 at 4:32 pm
J Hill Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
They also wanted to move Huff to CB.
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So did you, lol
$$$$$$$
LOL
I know bro, but that’s not the point.
March 29th, 2012 at 4:34 pm
JLofty,
I thought it was 11, but he is gone now.
Later bro.
March 29th, 2012 at 4:34 pm
They’re going to show both 3-4 and 4-3 looks.
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But probably more 3-3 nickle sets with one or more of the LBs rushing the passer.
There is not a single “running team” in teh division.
Who else is on the schedule next year?
“Nickle corner is a starter” – Coach Allen
March 29th, 2012 at 4:34 pm
but that’s not the point.
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LOL!
March 29th, 2012 at 4:36 pm
WTF Now its 51/49. Thats bullschit folks. Get voting.
http://www.nfl.com/features/bracketology/alltimeteams?module=HP11_hot_topics
March 29th, 2012 at 4:37 pm
Goethel and McClain are 2 guys you can put in the middle of our defense.
Turn Curry loose on the QB.
Draft an OLB and/or sign Wheeler.
3-4 LB situation solved.
March 29th, 2012 at 4:38 pm
J Hill Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 4:34 pm
They’re going to show both 3-4 and 4-3 looks.
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But probably more 3-3 nickle sets with one or more of the LBs rushing the passer.
There is not a single “running team” in teh division.
Who else is on the schedule next year?
“Nickle corner is a starter” – Coach Allen
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Yep.
That comment from Allen is very telling.
“Being multiple” means more than just 4-3 and 3-4. It’s why even if 3-4 was the base defense, Shaughnessy will still have a huge role as an RDE. And it’s why I doubt they’re done adding to the secondary.
March 29th, 2012 at 4:38 pm
And I’m keeping Tommy Kelly!
He’s my first string nickle DT.
March 29th, 2012 at 4:41 pm
http://www.nfl.com/features/bracketology/alltimeteams
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wow only leading 51% to 49%
can we all go there and vote atleast 25 times each ????
Raider NAtion.. LETS GO there click on the link vote atleast 25 times each ..
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WE need to vote atleast 25 times for every member come on nation we can do this .
you guys don’t want the freakin 00 Ravens, won by cheating against the Raiders to be crown the greatest ever ,
Ask you self that question again
do you guys want that?
12 votes in 1 minute
lets vote for 5 minutes cmon guys ..
March 29th, 2012 at 4:41 pm
It’s why even if 3-4 was the base defense, Shaughnessy will still have a huge role as an RDE
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Agreed.
Or LDE if they decided to move him to the other side.
I love the idea of standing him up as an OLB but still essentially using him as a DE. Just gives more versatility. And he’s athletic enough to drop into a zone coverage a few times a game.
March 29th, 2012 at 4:42 pm
J,
I still think Huff should play NB, if we can find a good backup FS. Have the shadow do what he does best, cover TEs.
March 29th, 2012 at 4:44 pm
CMon you guys could spend 5 minutes for the team you guys love so much
http://www.nfl.com/features/bracketology/alltimeteams
March 29th, 2012 at 4:45 pm
Nah ..
Now that we have Spencer and Bartell, we don’t need Huff at CB.
We need Huff and Branch on the back end all the time.
Our 2 young corners are going to surprise a lot of folks this upcoming season.
March 29th, 2012 at 4:45 pm
ROFLMAO watching NFLN.
Reporter: what were you thinking dancing like that?
Gronk: I couldn’t even tell you!
March 29th, 2012 at 4:46 pm
Huff will still see some time at nickel CB, I’m sure, with Giordano (he’s familiar with Allen so I’m sure he’ll re-sign for the vet minimum), Chekwa or a rookie at FS.
March 29th, 2012 at 4:48 pm
J Hill Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 4:01 pm
Kell,
I agree that our Dline is a position of strength. DTs in particular. I’m simply questioning the DE positions since we are in a passing league, and more importantly, a passing division.
We are going to HAVE to get after Rivers and Manning and we can’t rely on sending 5 and 6 players.
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Shanussey is coming back. 3-4 defense doesn’t necessarily mean rushing the passer without blitzing.
March 29th, 2012 at 4:49 pm
Keep all four WRs,
Find a dominate RT, whether that be Barnes, Barksdale, Campbell, rookie, or Kennedy coming out of retirement don’t really care
Resign Branch, Reece, Bryant, Mad Stork 2.
March 29th, 2012 at 4:49 pm
I like how YA thinks. He is a very smart man.
March 29th, 2012 at 4:50 pm
Dropping DE’s into pass coverage, is silly, imo.
March 29th, 2012 at 4:52 pm
Shaughnessy got an INT being silly!
March 29th, 2012 at 4:55 pm
I hope Dennis talked to Shaughnessy about smoking those cancer sticks no matter what position he starts at.
He is our only true DE.
March 29th, 2012 at 4:56 pm
Great job Nation getting back to 52% but the job isn’t done yet , it’s going to be a dog fight till the end … let’s keep on voting n try to improve to 53% n further
http://www.nfl.com/features/bracketology/alltimeteams
March 29th, 2012 at 4:56 pm
Raider O Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 4:26 pm
Correction: He was an OVER PAID OLB/nickel pass rusher.
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Hell yeah he was. Look at his true market value, he got $6-7 million per year in FA (teams overpay in FA), and we were on the hook for $11 million.
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Exactly. We were on the hook for Almost twice as much as his FMV! Now you know why we haven’t been winning recently.
March 29th, 2012 at 4:57 pm
I remember the Raiders dropping Tyler Brayton into coverage.
March 29th, 2012 at 4:59 pm
Dropping Brayton into coverage while playing OLB was crazy.
That dude should have played base end in 4-3.
March 29th, 2012 at 5:01 pm
I think we are a 4-3 defense, but adding a NT and an OLB/ Nickel pass rusher should allow us to play more 3-4.
March 29th, 2012 at 5:08 pm
Damn. Just dropped to 51. KEEP VOTING
March 29th, 2012 at 5:09 pm
They brought the lead back to 51%
KEEP VOTING
http://www.nfl.com/features/bracketology/alltimeteams
March 29th, 2012 at 5:09 pm
http://www.csnbayarea.com/football-oakland-raiders/raiders-talk/Terrell-Owens-working-with-Raiders-playe?blockID=679468&feedID=2801
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No thank you.
Hes just workin out or maybe even happened to be inthe same area. NOT that hes ever gonna be a raider but with Reggie callin the shots now…
Have a great day Nation!~
March 29th, 2012 at 5:10 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 4:57 pm
I remember the Raiders dropping Tyler Brayton into coverage.
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Everybody knows good coaches make proper use of their personell. I don’t see the new regime with that problem of Raider coaches past.
March 29th, 2012 at 5:11 pm
401. Brayton was wrthless in coverage…and pass rushing…and against the run. Other than that, aces.
Dudes best highlight hit is kicking that Seahawk TE in the nardicles.
Blech!
March 29th, 2012 at 5:12 pm
vote for just 5 minutes
http://www.nfl.com/features/bracketology/alltimeteams
March 29th, 2012 at 5:17 pm
I heard Reggie say that he’s not married to any particular schemes. Just big strong fast players.
If, we had 3-4 personnel, they’d run the 3-4. But Dennis Allen is saying the strength of the Raiders defense, is in the D-Line.
They’ve made no moves towards 3-4 personnel…….
March 29th, 2012 at 5:18 pm
Where are the Raiders fans when u need em?
Most of you guys could talk non stop about BS politics but can’t vote for 10-15 minutes straight for our S&B
http://www.nfl.com/features/bracketology/alltimeteams
March 29th, 2012 at 5:23 pm
Brayton was a DT who had to play outta position b/c Sapps silly arsse was still here. Base DE is about as far outside as he should have ever been.
ShoNasty, on the other hand, is an athletic DE who has already been dropped into coverage. Of course we are talking about 3 or 4 times a game, if that. ShoNasty should be rushing the passer. The benefit of playing him at elephant OLB is simply being able to move him around and let him attack from different places.
March 29th, 2012 at 5:25 pm
I’m off the 3-4.
I think we are going to see several 3 man front looks with a LB also attacking the LOS.
We’ll see 3 corners more than we’ll see 3 or more LBs so it’s really a non issue.
March 29th, 2012 at 5:28 pm
I’ll bet you guys we won’t see 4 or 5 safeties on the field.
I’ll bet you Mike Mitchell won’t be our nickel LB this season.
March 29th, 2012 at 5:33 pm
http://www.nfl.com/features/bracketology/alltimeteams
Vote raiders
March 29th, 2012 at 5:36 pm
CODE BLACK
March 29th, 2012 at 5:40 pm
J Hill Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 5:28 pm
I’ll bet you guys we won’t see 4 or 5 safeties on the field.
I’ll bet you Mike Mitchell won’t be our nickel LB this season.
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I don’t know, but Mike Mitchell is a hitter.
March 29th, 2012 at 5:44 pm
we only have 1% lead n only 20 more hours to vote so keep voting for your own Raiders
http://www.nfl.com/features/bracketology/alltimeteams
March 29th, 2012 at 5:45 pm
I don’t know, but Mike Mitchell is a hitter.
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That he is. Too bad he can’t cover, or tackle.
March 29th, 2012 at 5:49 pm
No new post .. I wish Jerry or Steve could make a post about voting …
http://www.nfl.com/features/bracketology/alltimeteams
March 29th, 2012 at 5:56 pm
Only holding by a slim lead
http://www.nfl.com/features/bracketology/alltimeteams
VOte 76 Raiders as the greatest team ever
March 29th, 2012 at 6:07 pm
new post.
March 29th, 2012 at 7:23 pm
We had the worst lbs in the nfl last yr.. We’re a 4 man front..
March 29th, 2012 at 9:33 pm
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/realfootballtalk1
March 30th, 2012 at 10:46 am
Cap was never an issue in the past. No more Davis magic in that accept.
May 15th, 2012 at 8:49 am
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