McKenzie: We took Carson Palmer
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Thursday, April 26th, 2012 at 7:16 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie ventured into the media area Thursday night to get a glass of lemonade right about the time the Cincinnati Bengals were on the clock with the No. 17 pick in the first round.
“I just wanted you guys to know we took Carson Palmer,” McKenzie said.
Assuming the Raiders don’t trade into the first round, and it’s extremely unlikely unless a frontline player is being dealt, it’s the second year in a row and eighth time in franchise history Oakland didn’t have a first-round draft pick.
The big difference this year is Oakland won’t pick in the second round either, barring trade. That’s unprecedented. If Oakland stands pat it’s first pick won’t be until No. 95, the very last selection in the third round.
That pick, as well as the two other compensatory picks, cannot be traded. Meaning only picks No. 148 and No. 189 can be used in trade. McKenzie has already said he has no intention of trading future draft picks.
At the pre-draft press conference, McKenzie said he would follow along the first round and determine in his mind who he would have taken at No. 17. McKenzie divulged the name to two of his scouts, but not to the media. It was suggested maybe that pick would fall to No. 95.
A wide smile split McKenzie’s face as he noted the absurdity of the notion.
“That’s be sweet,” he said.
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April 26th, 2012 at 7:17 pm
[...] McKenzie: We took Carson Palmer Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie ventured into the media area Thursday night to get a glass of lemonade right about the time the Cincinnati Bengals were on the clock with the No. 17 pick in the first round. [...]
April 26th, 2012 at 7:19 pm
Dos
April 26th, 2012 at 7:19 pm
Now if only we could trade jamista Clown
April 26th, 2012 at 7:24 pm
God bless Al Davis.
April 26th, 2012 at 7:24 pm
PATS going to SUCK .. NO more lord Lombardis for them
April 26th, 2012 at 7:26 pm
in Reggie we trust.
April 26th, 2012 at 7:26 pm
And the Pats continue to suck
April 26th, 2012 at 7:26 pm
We will find a way into a earlier 3 round pick, me thinks.
April 26th, 2012 at 7:27 pm
“I just wanted you guys to know we took Carson Palmer,” McKenzie said.
someone should ask carson how it feels to get drafted twice on the first round.
April 26th, 2012 at 7:32 pm
Houston found a replacement for Mario?
April 26th, 2012 at 7:32 pm
Zieetler to houston
April 26th, 2012 at 7:34 pm
hellsbells Says:
April 26th, 2012 at 7:32 pm
Zieetler to houston
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WHO?
April 26th, 2012 at 7:34 pm
Cini I meant
April 26th, 2012 at 7:34 pm
One pick later dude lol
April 26th, 2012 at 7:35 pm
Carson loves being with the Raiders. He’s a Cali guy and the big thing is he doesn’t have to dress up in a clown outfit on Sundays donning the ugliest uniforms in football. Instead he gets to wear one of the coolest uniforms in sports.
You gotta admit; he looks a lot cooler in a Raider uniform.
April 26th, 2012 at 7:38 pm
Packers get nick perry usc
April 26th, 2012 at 7:41 pm
I agree with Reggie. We took Carson Palmer, and now have a “real” QB heading into a new season for the first time in ages!
April 26th, 2012 at 7:41 pm
Now let’s give the defense a “new heart.”
April 26th, 2012 at 7:42 pm
This draft is kinda boring without Raiders in 1st round
April 26th, 2012 at 7:43 pm
Harrison smith to the vikings
April 26th, 2012 at 7:43 pm
Lots of movement value in 2nd through fourth rouns
April 26th, 2012 at 7:43 pm
Wow i thought bal would get upshaw i guess the vikes might or maybe san fran
April 26th, 2012 at 7:46 pm
BORING DRAFT.. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
April 26th, 2012 at 7:46 pm
Carson Palmer?
Good pick!
R Seymour?
Not so much!
April 26th, 2012 at 7:46 pm
Niners take Jenkins from Illinois
April 26th, 2012 at 7:47 pm
NINERS fans are so gay
April 26th, 2012 at 7:47 pm
Man I’m on fire lol
April 26th, 2012 at 7:47 pm
#17 –
what do you mean? what about Tui, Walter, Brooks, Culpepper, Russell, Gradkowski, and Campbell? And how about our short lived #2 QB Lechler? those were not good enough QBs?….
April 26th, 2012 at 7:47 pm
Lame pick
April 26th, 2012 at 7:48 pm
Speaking of NINERS , WHERE the hell is SUlly , not that i miss him on this blog or anything, just wondering? Is he finally Banned or Something?
April 26th, 2012 at 7:49 pm
Can you say reach.
April 26th, 2012 at 7:49 pm
Wow guess donks not interested in the first round
April 26th, 2012 at 7:50 pm
i thought sully and kk were the same person, no?
April 26th, 2012 at 7:52 pm
I think Craptree experience is over for the NINERS
April 26th, 2012 at 7:52 pm
His 0hbama stimulus cheese ran dry he had to disconnect internet.
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Mcfadden20. Says:
April 26th, 2012 at 7:48 pm
Speaking of NINERS , WHERE the hell is SUlly , not that i miss him on this blog or anything, just wondering? Is he finally Banned or Something?
April 26th, 2012 at 7:53 pm
i was just going to say, why are the 49ers taking another wr?
April 26th, 2012 at 7:56 pm
Man I hope we can get into the second round. Lots of talent left
April 26th, 2012 at 7:57 pm
GOOD PICK FOR TB
April 26th, 2012 at 7:57 pm
KINGS VS LAKERS GAME IS SO FREAKIN UNWATCHABLE.. its a rip off for all the fans in the stands
April 26th, 2012 at 7:58 pm
SO one more pick for tonight then resume 2nd and 3rd tomorrow?
April 26th, 2012 at 7:59 pm
Rams getting upshaw tomorrow
April 26th, 2012 at 8:00 pm
hellsbells Says:
April 26th, 2012 at 7:59 pm
Rams getting upshaw tomorrow
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HAHA that be funny , first long now upshaw
April 26th, 2012 at 8:01 pm
Some of my buddies got tics for That game, first nba game too.
April 26th, 2012 at 8:03 pm
hellsbells Says:
April 26th, 2012 at 8:01 pm
Some of my buddies got tics for That game, first nba game too.
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ITs basically scrubs vs scrubs playing right now…
April 26th, 2012 at 8:06 pm
See the niners fans thy hd no idea who they drafted. Queers
April 26th, 2012 at 8:06 pm
OK DRAFT OVER< SEE YOU GUYS TOMORROW
April 26th, 2012 at 8:06 pm
hellsbells Says:
April 26th, 2012 at 8:06 pm
See the niners fans thy hd no idea who they drafted. Queers
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THEY dont even know more than 5 player on their team
April 26th, 2012 at 8:07 pm
players***
April 26th, 2012 at 8:07 pm
Peace I’m out to.
April 26th, 2012 at 8:13 pm
For all those who miss KK and his insights I’ll give you your fix:
-Raiders-6 playoff appearences in 25 yrs.
-If you like anything about what Al Davis did in his life you’re a bootlicker.
There ya go.
April 26th, 2012 at 8:20 pm
What boggled my mind was how they had all those jersey’s stitched up before the draft?
April 26th, 2012 at 8:22 pm
R8eray Says:
April 26th, 2012 at 8:20 pm
What boggled my mind was how they had all those jersey’s stitched up before the draft?
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They didn’t. Nike had a “hot press” backstage, and just made up custom jerseys on the spot.
April 26th, 2012 at 8:32 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
April 26th, 2012 at 8:13 pm
For all those who miss KK and his insights I’ll give you your fix:
-Raiders-6 playoff appearences in 25 yrs.
-If you like anything about what Al Davis did in his life you’re a bootlicker.
There ya go.
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And those were the expanded Cliff notes!
April 26th, 2012 at 8:33 pm
Reggie’s the shizz nizzie!
April 26th, 2012 at 8:33 pm
Raidernationdave Says:
April 26th, 2012 at 8:32 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
April 26th, 2012 at 8:13 pm
For all those who miss KK and his insights I’ll give you your fix:
-Raiders-6 playoff appearences in 25 yrs.
-If you like anything about what Al Davis did in his life you’re a bootlicker.
There ya go.
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And those were the expanded Cliff notes!
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LOL!
April 26th, 2012 at 8:35 pm
I’m glad KK is gone. He got me banned before. He started using insults, and then he complained and got me banned.
April 26th, 2012 at 8:37 pm
cornerback really has to be a pressure job. you got big time exposure to becoming burnt toast. you can be exploited like no other position. a good set of cornerbacks is huge. they can slow down even the best of qbs. if morris claiborne turns out to be that good, well, i’m gonna give jer jones mentor credit for that.
April 26th, 2012 at 8:39 pm
Dang, NE got some steals in this draft. Jones and Hightower are instant starters. I really like Hightower.
April 26th, 2012 at 8:40 pm
hightower is good.
April 26th, 2012 at 8:41 pm
He got what he deserved. It really is amusing to see a couple of troubled souls come to his defense though, as if he’s the victim. The irony is that he’d rat them out in a NY minute if given the chance.
His routine got old. Come in here starting crap, someone inevitably smacks him down, then he gets nasty because it’s all he knows.
April 26th, 2012 at 8:42 pm
what is the advantage of the seahawks trading down to 15 with the eagles to #12?
April 26th, 2012 at 8:54 pm
Trade to draft DE/ OLB C Upshaw. Trade our 3rd next year, TK, and a 5th or 5th this year.
Make it happen Reggie!!
April 26th, 2012 at 8:56 pm
4th* or 5th
April 26th, 2012 at 8:56 pm
In Reggie I trust!
April 26th, 2012 at 9:00 pm
RAIDER WEAPON X http://www.raidernationstation.com/raider_nation_station Says:
April 26th, 2012 at 1:40 pm
I pray, PRAY that Kool Kell has much more of a life than the ill person who baited him into getting banned from one of hundreds of blogs.
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Yeah, sure. Kell was seen in here day and night, mostly spewing Davis hate, racial hate, and/or political garbage. I only have time to post mostly at night. He has more of a life alright.
Funny. KK baits Beeecham and gets him banned, and you don’t take issue with that.
I had no intention of banning KK, azz clown. What happened between KK and Beeech came AFTER KK acted a fool with me. If I wanted to ban him, I would have done it then and not waited. I merely gave him some of his own medicine after seeing what went down with Beeech, and for an offense that paled in comparison with KK’s momma rap filth; yet I’m the bad guy? Pull your head out of your azz. He got some of his own medicine and it was well deserved.
April 26th, 2012 at 9:06 pm
BND,
You did this blog a favor by getting him banned. Don’t listen to these people.
April 26th, 2012 at 9:08 pm
#65: Kooky got banned?…A couple of things that instantly come to mind are: He reaped what he sowed…The Karmic wheel steadily turns.
April 26th, 2012 at 9:09 pm
NAPALMER is way worth it. he’ll be good for the next 4+ years. he’s a tough competitor… he just semi-retired to get away from the BUNGHOLES … although i must admit i’d take Fitzpatrick right about now in our secondary.. that’s definitely a good trade off in my mind. Dennis Allen will work some magic with our D … at least middle of the pack …
April 26th, 2012 at 9:10 pm
Raider O Says:
April 26th, 2012 at 8:54 pm
Trade to draft DE/ OLB C Upshaw. Trade our 3rd next year, TK, and a 5th or 5th this year.
Make it happen Reggie!!
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Not a big Upshaw fan. He sounds like a Curry clone.
April 26th, 2012 at 9:11 pm
#68: Agreed…CP will light it up this season.
April 26th, 2012 at 9:13 pm
Would have gladly given our 7th rounder for Samuel…Sigh…
April 26th, 2012 at 9:18 pm
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz…
April 26th, 2012 at 9:38 pm
Yo Blog Brahs, whut whut?
Man, I hope that zero Just Flame Out shows up, epic meltdown last night
Tried to help that zero with his wack rapping by offering a beginner’s workshop that focused on dissing ho’s, brandishing weapons (or “gats”) and getting faded on inexpensive liquor
Which reminds me, the new 2 Kewl 4 Skool jam – D.O.A.L. (Duece Of A Lifetime) is totally coming together, today we all practiced synchronized krapping on stage
Lyrics to come after I choke down this bottle of Chianti we swiped from Olive Garden
April 26th, 2012 at 9:39 pm
71. I’m of the belief that if you’re front 7 is very good, you do not need overpaid prima donnas like Nnamdi or Asante Samuel. I hope Reggie agrees and goes for Mike Martin, the DT out of Michigan. I hope he is still around at # 95.
April 26th, 2012 at 9:39 pm
HEBRON FANGUPU NT BYU
April 26th, 2012 at 9:47 pm
How do you know when someone gets banned from here??
April 26th, 2012 at 9:48 pm
Hebron Fangupo, DT
School: Brigham Young
Hometown: Santa Ana, CA
Strengths: Possesses a girthy, wide-body size with a strong upper and lower body. Extremely strong with the raw power to overwhelm blockers at the point of attack. Anchors off the snap and holds his ground, staying stout in the run game. Has a coordinated frame to stay balanced on his feet through contact. Has very good awareness and always knows where the ball is, using his eyes to quickly locate and elevate his hands to knock down passes at the line of scrimmage. High character player on and off the field with top work ethic and a positive attitude … very good teammate. Versatile player, lining up at both defensive end and nose tackle in BYU’s 3-4 defensive alignment. Weaknesses: Has …
April 26th, 2012 at 9:48 pm
Round 1 takeaways:
Best moves:
- Andrew Luck, Colts: A no-brainer and Indy didn’t overthink it. Once in a decade prospect.
- Rams: Turning the No. 2 overall pick into multiple 1st and 2nd round picks and getting a stud DT in Michael Brockers.
- Whitney Mercilus, Texans: Love this guy. Best pass rusher in the draft, IMO. Texans got him at No. 26. Absolute steal.
- Chandler Jones and Dont’a Hightower, Patriots: Pats get a couple of much-needed impact defensive players.
Questionable moves:
- Cleveland Browns: Nothing against Richardson, who is a good back. I wouldn’t say great, but very good. But did they have to throw away a pack of picks to move up one spot in the draft to take him? Strange.
- Miami Dolphins, Ryan Tannehill: Felt like a desperation pick with the top two QBs off the board. Personally, I think it was a reach and Weeden is the better pro QB.
Best remaining player:
- Stephen Hill, WR, Georgia Tech: Love this guy. Very surprised he made it out of Round 1. Could very likely be the first pick of Round 2. Which would be another bonus for the Rams, who should be on the verge of building a good foundation with all these acquired picks and Jeff Fisher as head coach.
Regarding the Raiders:
- Feel even better about the Carson Palmer acquisition now. How could you not. How many players taken tonight will have the kind of impact player we got in having a franchise QB for a team ready to win now, which the Raiders are. I could make the argument that, outside of Andrew Luck, there’s not a player selected tonight who I’d take over Palmer, even considering the age factor. Once again, thanks to Hue Jackson for a great move.
April 26th, 2012 at 9:49 pm
…seen his weight fluctuate over the years and it is something that needs to be monitored. Short in stature and doesn’t have great length. Has limited range and doesn’t have great lateral agility to move up and down the line of scrimmage in a flash … won’t make a lot of plays outside the numbers. Needs to clean up his technique and play with better leverage to consistently defeat blocks. Has some durability and conditioning concerns after missing most of the 2009 and 2010 seasons with injuries and doesn’t look like an every-down defender. An older prospect and will be 27-years old when the 2012 NFL regular season starts. NFL Comparison: Chris Nield, Washington Redskins — Dane Brugler
April 26th, 2012 at 10:00 pm
I don’t get people banned,. they get themselves banned. Losers always blame others for their shortcomings..
April 26th, 2012 at 10:01 pm
Good evenin Nation.
Tell me, is there any player you would rather have than Carson Palmer taken at or after pick 17?
April 26th, 2012 at 10:03 pm
KoolKell Says:
April 26th, 2012 at 10:00 pm
I don’t get people banned,. they get themselves banned. Losers always blame others for their shortcomings..
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This is true. I got myself banned a time or two chat with you KK.
April 26th, 2012 at 10:08 pm
Beach Says:
April 26th, 2012 at 9:39 pm
71. I’m of the belief that if you’re front 7 is very good, you do not need overpaid prima donnas like Nnamdi or Asante Samuel.
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Amen to that.
April 26th, 2012 at 10:13 pm
In the 2012 NFL draft the Oakland Raiders chose…
Carson Palmer, Joe Barksdale, Taiwan Jones, Terelle Pryor, and Aaron Curry.
Looks pretty good so far.
April 26th, 2012 at 10:18 pm
71. I’m of the belief that if you’re front 7 is very good, you do not need overpaid prima donnas like Nnamdi or Asante Samuel. I hope Reggie agrees and goes for Mike Martin, the DT out of Michigan. I hope he is still around at # 95.
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i’ve been saying it for years. the squeelers and ravens don’t need good corners to compete for a championship do they? well yea Troy and Reed are all world(not much anymore), but people should get the point.
with DA’s direction only, we will get back to blitzing like we did with Marshall. that and getting CHAPMAN OR MARTIN will help plug the running lanes, and ba-da-boom this defense is respectable again for NAPALMER.
i will say i’m jealous of the cowgirls with Carr and Claiborne … that’s pretty beastly with their front seven… good i hate ratface, eli and vick’s f4gazz’s
April 26th, 2012 at 10:20 pm
84. yes you must think of it like that.
on a random note.. why in gods name did the brownstains package a 4th and 5th rounder to move up one spot to pick a RB that MIN obviously doesn’t need?
April 26th, 2012 at 10:22 pm
Because they new another team would trade with the Vikes. You really that dense?
April 26th, 2012 at 10:29 pm
Cuz the Browns are awful? And that ex9Ball Gm of theirs has his huge head jammed up somewhere even huger…
April 26th, 2012 at 10:29 pm
Hebron
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865554714/BYU-football-Fangupo-knows-hell-get-drafted.html
“The Colts recently switched to a 3-4 base defensive system, leading to a lot of interest in Fangupo and what he can add to their existing front. Fangupo, who is a Raider fan, would love the opportunity to play for either team.”
April 26th, 2012 at 10:32 pm
Because they new another team would trade with the Vikes. You really that dense?
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there were no rumors about any other team. Richardson is a good RB, but not excellent. seems kind of stupid because they could have had blackmon … someone McCoy would have liked even better. that’s why i thought that it wasn’t being dense jackazz.
April 26th, 2012 at 10:34 pm
88. yea well, Weeden may be a decent QB. better than McCoy. either way, we’ll take them out again this year. Richardson doesn’t scare me all that much, esp if Chapman is there to stop him up the middle, d@mnit!
April 26th, 2012 at 10:37 pm
Lol there were no rumors. Ya ok Einstein. How were you in all those war rooms at the same time? Youre an idiot and it becomes more clear with each post here.
April 26th, 2012 at 10:39 pm
DT’s were a hot commodity in the mid 1st rounds… hopefully it doesn’t continue through 2-3 … Martin or Chapman need to fall far!
April 26th, 2012 at 10:46 pm
McKenzie: We took Carson Palmer
By Jerry McDonald – NFL Writer
Thursday, April 26th, 2012 at 7:16 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie ventured into the media area Thursday night to get a glass of lemonade right about the time the Cincinnati Bengals were on the clock with the No. 17 pick in the first round.
“I just wanted you guys to know we took Carson Palmer,” McKenzie said.
Assuming the Raiders don’t trade into the first round, and it’s extremely unlikely unless a frontline player is being dealt, it’s the second year in a row and eighth time in franchise history Oakland didn’t have a first-round draft pick.
The big difference this year is Oakland won’t pick in the second round either, barring trade. That’s unprecedented. If Oakland stands pat it’s first pick won’t be until No. 95, the very last selection in the third round.
That pick, as well as the two other compensatory picks, cannot be traded. Meaning only picks No. 148 and No. 189 can be used in trade. McKenzie has already said he has no intention of trading future draft picks.
At the pre-draft press conference, McKenzie said he would follow along the first round and determine in his mind who he would have taken at No. 17. McKenzie divulged the name to two of his scouts, but not to the media. It was suggested maybe that pick would fall to No. 95.
A wide smile split McKenzie’s face as he noted the absurdity of the notion.
“That’s be sweet,” he said.
http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2012/04/26/mckenzie-we-took-carson-palmer/
April 26th, 2012 at 10:46 pm
April 26th, 2012 at 10:49 pm
Hebron Fangupo should still be there in the late round due to his age…thus my pick at #95 is Derek Wolf.
April 26th, 2012 at 10:51 pm
Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie ventured into the media area Thursday night to get a glass of lemonade right about the time the Cincinnati Bengals were on the clock with the No. 17 pick in the first round.
“I just wanted you guys to know we took Carson Palmer,” McKenzie said.
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The Reggie is smooth as silk
April 26th, 2012 at 10:53 pm
Hate to say it, but the Pats killed it today.
What do they need with all these late round picks? They got someone who can rush the passer, and a potential top-flight ILB prospect.
Not good for the rest of the AFC.
April 26th, 2012 at 10:59 pm
uhh whatever you say kid. rumors usually fly about multiple teams involved to want to move up… happens every year. i didn’t hear about any other team in the mix for that pick nor did i hear any network talk about why they moved up one spot. SO SORRY i didn’t think about it. you don’t have to beat it to death.
April 26th, 2012 at 11:00 pm
I guess the Angels thought Pujols would pitch the 8th and 9th as well.
Nothing like heading into the 2nd month of the season with 20% save percentage, lol.
April 26th, 2012 at 11:01 pm
yea the Pats upgraded their front seven. lets hope Reggie can do it with these low picks. some good players should drop for him. they always do! tell it to D. Moore!
April 26th, 2012 at 11:02 pm
Was with a couple Donks season tix holders, and they were from the start of the draft hoping they would pick Hightower.
Pretty funny to watch them trade out of the pick…..and watch the pick take Hightower.
I think the Donks will regret that one. Some of their fans already are.
April 26th, 2012 at 11:03 pm
Carson Palmer!….I am cool with that pick!
April 26th, 2012 at 11:05 pm
I think Cousins will have a better NFL career than Tannenhill
April 26th, 2012 at 11:07 pm
Intereseted to see Weeden play, if he does.
Got to root for the baseball players coming off the bump and playing QB.
April 26th, 2012 at 11:07 pm
people just don’t realize NaPalmer threw for almost 3,000 yards in 9.5 games with no camp and out of shape for the first 3 or 4 games. that was with 3 receivers trying to break out on the scene, not even quite established yet! they become much better with CP running the show. now they have a full offseason together.. if they can actually stay on the field, this team is going places!
April 26th, 2012 at 11:09 pm
JFB, yes i was glad to see the donks get out of the first and not get a good pass rusher or linebacker.
i am pissed, however, that the Doltz grabbed Ingram. i don’t like the man’s potential one bit.
April 26th, 2012 at 11:10 pm
I have confidence that somehow Norv will fck it up. But yeah, Ingram will probably get a few licks on our QB over the next few years.
April 26th, 2012 at 11:11 pm
we had the best pick in the 1st round – Carson F’n Palmer…way to go Raiders!!!
April 26th, 2012 at 11:12 pm
Damn I have a layover in Phoenix tomorrow until 9:35.
Probably will be in the air when we draft. Maybe that will help us in some weird way.
April 26th, 2012 at 11:12 pm
http://espn.go.com/blog/afcnorth/post/_/id/46821/browns-make-the-right-move-in-trading-up
yea MIN probably hustled them… good for them. guess i didn’t think that far into it. :X
April 26th, 2012 at 11:16 pm
RB’s just aren’t worth the top 5 pick, and trading up to get one to boot.
Richardson may be great, or Doug Martin may look better than him, from day 1.
Very bizarre the way RB’s emerge in the NFL. It seems like a combination of skill, system fit, and mostly good luck in health.
April 26th, 2012 at 11:18 pm
yea, i didn’t even like DMC being picked then, although he’s a homerun hitter, that unlike in college, now cannot stay healthy, even when he breaks out(2010) … let us hope he’s not another Bob Sanders.
after looking at Richardson tape, he really is a load to stop and does everything that a QB could hope for right out of the gate. we’ll see!
April 26th, 2012 at 11:18 pm
The NFL Draft……bah, humbug….it’s just a way for bloggers and media to keep football alive in the offseason.
90% the draftees won’t be in the league in 3 yrs.
April 26th, 2012 at 11:19 pm
Lol…..so precious KK wasn’t banned afterall. Corky is probably afraid he’ll bring a discrimination action against Bay Area News Group.
April 26th, 2012 at 11:21 pm
Richardson seems like he can do it all.
But so did Mark Ingram, and he looked fairly pedestrian last year.
It’s just that you never know. Mark Ingram was nothing special last year, may be the same this year, than dominate for 4 years, than be out of the league 2 years after that.
As opposed to a QB, who can play great for 2 months, and end up sticking around the league for 8 years.
April 26th, 2012 at 11:21 pm
tell that to Al Davis with all the late round gems he’s had over the last few years! lets hope Reggie can match it.
April 26th, 2012 at 11:24 pm
JFB, Ingram and Richardson do look eerily similar in styles don’t they? that’s who it reminds me of. lets hope he’s not a MJD type back then. well now that i think about it, just against us this upcoming year. i hope he owns the AFC North!! CHEERS to him if he accomplishes that and gets some division wins to take away their confidence!
April 26th, 2012 at 11:24 pm
was there a better player taken in the 1st round than Carson Palmer?
Don’t think so…
April 26th, 2012 at 11:26 pm
On the same hand, Richardson may be the last true great RB. Clearly the position is moving away from the 25+ carry a game back.
The point is, NFL RB’s are one of the few positions where later round picks end up doing just as well as 1st rounders.
Not really like that with any other position. Sure you see the Tom Brady and James Harrison, but they are mostly the exceptions to the rules.
April 26th, 2012 at 11:27 pm
maybe RGIII or Luck.. i’d say if RGIII is anything like Cam Newton, he may be the better QB next to Palmer. this year will tell all if our play makers stay on the field for at least 90% of the games.
April 26th, 2012 at 11:29 pm
who was picked in this 1st round that will have more impact than Carson Palmer?
April 26th, 2012 at 11:33 pm
with McCoy as their QB, they will rely heavily on the run. they don’t even have any true receivers on the squad as of yet for him to throw to!
it is true, RB’s can be found anywhere in the later rounds .. wasting a top 5 pick on one could spell trouble.
as for the Raiders doing it with DMC.. he might have been the best pick at the time to be honest, esp. over Gholdston or Dorsey for example.
April 26th, 2012 at 11:35 pm
YaY…we got CP3!!!
April 26th, 2012 at 11:36 pm
RDT, Luck or RGIII maybe. it depends on the team around them. the Raiders have more playmakers for Palmer, so yes that’s a huge advantage.
in the next 2-3 years? ugh it’s hard to see either of those QB’s sucking azz.
April 26th, 2012 at 11:36 pm
better than Luck or RG III
April 26th, 2012 at 11:38 pm
CP3 is good already…NFL tested…getting comfortable with his team, we won this draft already.
April 26th, 2012 at 11:45 pm
yea … i too hope i will be thanking Hue Jackson, otherwise it would not have happened. it’s not the greatest trade in the NFL history, obviously, but one that had to be made. wish we had our 2nd rounder at least. SNORE
April 27th, 2012 at 12:47 am
Random Drug Tester Says YaY…we got CP3!!! better than Luck or RG III.$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Maybe for 3 or 4 years,YeahYa! I’ll take it!
April 27th, 2012 at 2:45 am
Those crazy Seabirds took my 3rd round choice in the 1st round and blew up my board lol..i had him falling until mid/late 3rd round
April 27th, 2012 at 10:59 am
Last pick in the third round? Lame! Nothing but scraps left. But if there is any player of value there Reggie will find him. Maybe one or two of the 20 plus undrafted rookies Reggie will sign will pan out. Just glad Al isn’t involved may he RIP.
April 28th, 2012 at 5:41 am
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