NFL draft live chat Friday at 4 p.m.
By Jon Becker
Thursday, April 26th, 2012 at 11:25 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Join Steve Corkran for a live chat on Day 2 of the NFL draft on Friday at 4 p.m., with the Raiders set to make their first pick at the end of Round 3.
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April 26th, 2012 at 11:27 pm
Corkran…..give us the pure baby!!!!
I know you got it
April 26th, 2012 at 11:30 pm
Bruce Irvin will flop.
Highest WVU draft pick since……..Pacman!!!
April 26th, 2012 at 11:32 pm
Don’t be suprised if the Guard from Stanford makes more Pro bowls than anyone else in this first round.
April 26th, 2012 at 11:40 pm
CP3 is good already…NFL tested…getting comfortable with his team, we won this draft already.
April 26th, 2012 at 11:43 pm
who did we get with our 2nd round pick…more starters already?
April 26th, 2012 at 11:45 pm
3rd round…Terrell Pryor?…not a bad pick…doing good so far!
April 26th, 2012 at 11:52 pm
62 picks until we grab our new guy!
April 27th, 2012 at 12:17 am
Alright Random, your enthusiasm is swell, we took Taiwan Jones and Joe Barksdale with the picks received in trading our 2nd last year, I believe.
April 27th, 2012 at 12:20 am
I like Carson Bomber fine but I’d take Andrew Luck at 22 over CP at 32 every day. I am not sure about RG, he seems like a great one and a good kid too.
But NONE of those guys were there at #17 so kinda moot point…
April 27th, 2012 at 12:48 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 1:02 am
So I was busy on the ranch. Why was it thought he who shall not be named was banned and was the other irritatingly sullen one actually banned. He11, I don’t care; they’re not here, that’s good enough for me. Still love our first picks so far and big Al kicked azz in last years draft. IMHO!
April 27th, 2012 at 1:05 am
JFB,
Watching Irving on tape, he flies toward the ball carrier. Him and Hightower seem to be running full speed when they meet the ball carrier. That was the one thing that I missed with Romac. I like Irving’s instincts. He reminds me of that Miller dude in Denver. I thought both dudes were too skinny until I saw that they both weighed around 245lbs and had the same 20 yd cone drill time. I dont look at 40 yd dash but the cone drill time is really critical imho. I dont know man. I think this dude and Hightower can play. We will see.
April 27th, 2012 at 1:26 am
JLofty Says:
April 27th, 2012 at 12:20 am
I like Carson Bomber fine but I’d take Andrew Luck at 22 over CP at 32 every day. I am not sure about RG, he seems like a great one and a good kid too.
But NONE of those guys were there at #17 so kinda moot point…
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as if Luck was going to be available at 22…Palmer will contribute more next year (game 1) than him or RGIII
April 27th, 2012 at 1:26 am
Watching the college highlight films of Burfict, Romac, Hightower, and Irving. Hightower and Irving are running full speed when they meet the ball carrier. Burfict and Romac are flat footed when they meet the ball carrier. It’s fundamental physics really. The man running full speed will always win vs the man standing flat footed. That’s why guys like Ray Lewis and P. Willis dominate. They use their instincts to guess correctly and use their momentum to dominate. Burfict will be a bust but Hightower and Irving are going to do really well. We all know about Romac so far.
April 27th, 2012 at 1:49 am
Where’s HayesDaze? It’s a great day to be a raider fan. I love our 1st round pick.
April 27th, 2012 at 3:41 am
RRS..
did you see my draft pick, yesterday?
April 27th, 2012 at 3:45 am
Intrepid Says:
April 27th, 2012 at 1:49 am
Where’s HayesDaze? It’s a great day to be a raider fan. I love our 1st round pick.
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Me too, we clearly drafted the best available QB. Ready to go, already a pro..
April 27th, 2012 at 4:17 am
RaiderRockstar Says:Who do you want the Raiders to draft at #95 ??? Back last month, I copped out of making my “pick” for the Raiders at 3rd round #95 . But as I do every year,as the draft approached I got
draft fever and read a couple evaluation books cover to cover and determined guys who I felt would be good fits for the Raiders. Of players that anyone who knows anything about the draft actually predict would be available at #95, as well as my “odds” percentage wise of this player still being available.
RaiderRockstar Says:Who do you want the Raiders to draft at #95 ???
Since my first choice from these criteria I give only 11% chance of still being available, I guess, going by the criteria that most of you have used – non pipe-dream wishful hoping that the guy will still be there for us, I guess my choice is CAL LB MYCHAL KENDRICKS who I give slightly better than 1 in 3 chance of still being available at #95
My 5h-8th choices individually I give each a slightly less than even chance of being available at #95, but the odds that one or two of them will be available at #95 are excellent. So OLB-DE Ronnell Lewis, NT-DTs
Hebron Fangupo or Josh Chapman, or LB Bobby Wagner are probably more likely to be there and the Raiders actual choice.
Of the players I like and actually think will probably still be on the board at #95, WSLB Sean Spence, Miami Florida
My preferences, and the odds they’ll still be available at #95:
1. CB-RS Janoris Jenkins, North Alabama *11% premier player, character issues, probably #2
2. WSLB-ILB Mychal Kendricks, California *34% 5’11’’ ht. & supply at LB– could last, likely #2 imo
3. WSLB Lavonte David, Nebraska *7% Likely off board high 2nd round. Nickel LB
4. NT-DT Alameda Ta’amu, Washington *13% NT in short supply, Likely off board 2nd round
5. OLB-DE Ronnell Lewis,Oklahoma *41% Newly discovered medical issue driving down stock
6. NT-DT Hebron “Loni” Fangupo, BYU *44%
7. NT-DT Josh Chapman, Alabama *44% ACL surgery January, may not be healthy to start season
8. WSLB-MLB Bobby Wagner, Utah St. *39% Active fast short strong tackle machine
9. WSLB Sean Spence, Miami Florida *57% Small short instinctive playmaker, nickel.
10. CB-RS Brandon Boykin, Georgia *37%
11. CB Casey Hayward, Vanderbilt *34% Playmaker but best in zone
12. CB Dwight “Bill” Bentley, Louisiana-Lafayette *31% Fast fluid
Several draft guides gave Bruce Irvin 3rd round grades, but all agreed in their analysis, and you just know that some teams are going to be willing to take a chance on a guy with that kind of ability on the first round, knowing it’s high risk. I was laughing at a quote from a respected source someone reposted yesterday saying that Irvin was out of the first round mix after getting arrested. No way in hell that guy would have lasted past the Patriots #1 choice in any case. Surprised he went #15, but not that surprised. I rated his chance of being available at #95 at 1%
Anyway, I trust the new Reggime more than the scouting guides; whoever they pick is cool with me.
In interviews, Reggie Mac has stated that he wants to draft guys who love playing football and doing the preparation necessary to be successful, self-starter, high motor players. He said the Raiders will avoid drafting high risk players.
The Raiders main need is playmakers on defense. And to get potential playmakers with 3rd-late round picks, you usually need to take some gambles. So expect that the Raiders take some players that many consider high risk, then rationalize it in post draft explanations. That should be easy to do since it’s probably the only rational way to get the kind of players the Raiders need most. Note that Reggie Mac’s old team frequently gambled in the draft.
So far, in personnel decisions, the Raiders’ new Reggime so far has gone for value. Reggie Mac has filled out the roster with competent starting talent at most all positions, which is a standard move to avoid temptation/ reach picks on draft day. Expect most of the Raiders picks to be best player available rather than need, with an emphasis on defense where playmakers and depth are desperately needed. Depth is
needed everywhere, so don’t rule anything out if a value pick falls to the Raiders. To implement a new culture of discipline and accountability, the new staff needs depth and competition at all positions so they can dump or sit players who aren’t getting it done.
In reality, need will be the deciding factor in middle–late round picks unless a real bargain guy is still on the board. The new Reggime would like more draft picks, but don’t expect Raiders to dump good players for peanuts at this time.
Specific current and upcoming Raiders needs entering 2012 draft, in order of priority, with draft supply and demand projections in rounds 3-6 where Raiders have picks)
LB at least 2 (draft supply=very good in mid-late rounds, demand=fairly high. Expect multiple Raiders picks/ variety)
NT/DT run stuffer (draft supply=poor in mid-late rounds, demand=high. Slim pickin’s. Reggie Mac said that if there is little depth at a position, they are likely to make a pick at that position rather than risk waiting till a later round. This is sometimes necessary but can also lead to reaching. If one of the better NTs is available at end of third round, don’t be surprised if the Raiders snatch him up. In round 3 or early 4, the talent is likely to drop drastically at this position)
another CB only if can add a projected starter at right price (draft supply=okay in later rounds, demand=high as always. Expect a gamble)
RB backups power back, goalline,& short yardage + double as special teams (draft supply = low for big backs in mid-late rounds, demand=fairly low)
edge rushers, either as starting LB, situational DE or LB, etc (draft supply=pretty deep mid-low rounds, demand=high as always. )
whatever fits into coaches defensive plan, which we really don’t know yet beyond basic set of “whatever fits our personnel maybe hybrid 4-3/3-4″.. Know what Knapp will want to do on offense more than what we’ll
try to do on defense…unless you can tell us
backup QB (draft supply=weak mid – late rounds, demand=probably typical)
Possession / red zone WR (draft supply mid-late rounds = average, demand=probably typical)
TE who is potential starter/complete player, pass catchers to fit Greg Knapp’s offense + red zone threat (draft supply=very poor, demand=fairly high. NOT MUCH CHANCE OF GETTING A BARGAIN TE IN DRAFT ROUNDS 3-5. Best bet is Raiders may take a chance on someone with their last pick, and hope Ausberry develops)
young high upside FS and special teams (draft supply mid-late rounds= fair to poor, demand=probably typical)
PR (draft supply=fair, demand=probably typical)
April 27th, 2012 at 4:22 am
regime, not reggime…
April 27th, 2012 at 4:39 am
The new Reggime, with capital R and two g’s is blog semi shorthand for the Raiders new GM Reggie’s regime (combining regime and Reggie into one word) including both the new GM Reggie Mac and the coaching staff he hired, basically, the new people shaping the Raiders’ football future, led by Reggie. Hence, the new Reggime
April 27th, 2012 at 4:41 am
ahh, smart! (sarcasm)
well, it surely puts a certain light to it, I let others to be the judge of what kinda light…
April 27th, 2012 at 5:22 am
AlzadoX, Nice post.
thanks for putting in the work overtime. Good stuff. I agree that the new Reggime is all about value.
April 27th, 2012 at 5:44 am
@alzadoX: post 18- thanks for the summary of your draft analysis and Raider needs.
Wondering what avialable Free Agents we might be interested in picking up once draft is complete.
April 27th, 2012 at 6:00 am
yo
April 27th, 2012 at 6:06 am
You can tell it was a late night. It’s past 9AM and the morning crew has yet to show up. Must be hungover. I’m drinking the extra lead coffee this morning. C’mon guys wake up!
April 27th, 2012 at 6:11 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Hungover? No…lol…just had some network issues here at work that needed to be handled
April 27th, 2012 at 6:12 am
SURE GLAD JOHN HERRERA IS MAKING THE PERSONELL DECISIONS THESE DAY’S..OH WAIT..
April 27th, 2012 at 6:23 am
What’s up Dirt Lot? Are you going to the Monday night pre-season game?
April 27th, 2012 at 6:24 am
well, I’ll split now, have a date with some beers and small concert later tonight!
April 27th, 2012 at 6:25 am
GOOD DAY HWNRDR..HIGHLY UNLIKLEY. U?
April 27th, 2012 at 6:25 am
Have fun LMN!!!
April 27th, 2012 at 6:26 am
30.DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
April 27th, 2012 at 6:25 am
GOOD DAY HWNRDR..HIGHLY UNLIKLEY. U?
I think we are…not 100% sure yet…
April 27th, 2012 at 6:26 am
Thanx mate!
April 27th, 2012 at 6:33 am
WILL SEE AS GAMEDAY APROACHES HWNRDR.DO NT REALLY WANT TO WAST A 1/2DAY VACATION ON A PRE-SEASON GAME.THAT MEANS TUESDAY WILL BE RUFF ALSO.U KNOW WHAT I MEAN..
April 27th, 2012 at 6:39 am
I GIVE MY PRE-SEASON TIX TO A FRIEND WHO TEACHE 6TH GRADE.HE GET THE PROBLEM KIDS.HE USES THE TIX AS MOTIVATIN AND TAKES 2 OR 3 TO A GAME EVERY SUMMER.WORKS OUT GOOD ON BOTH SIDES..
April 27th, 2012 at 6:44 am
So what do we think of the AFC West draft so far?
April 27th, 2012 at 6:45 am
GOOD MORNING NATION !!!
lol hang-over … maybe a little !!
April 27th, 2012 at 6:45 am
AIG,
Irvin’s cut-ups look good, but I think he will go the way of the other WVU dip-shats, Chris Henry and Pacman.
April 27th, 2012 at 6:46 am
Who is the azzhat that started serving me Tequilla last night?
He is not my friend
April 27th, 2012 at 6:48 am
DIRT-LOT,
That’s a very commendable thing you do there. props!
April 27th, 2012 at 6:50 am
40. Agreed. Good job!
April 27th, 2012 at 6:50 am
Welocme to Oaktowm Colt McCoy! You will be a good backup!
April 27th, 2012 at 6:50 am
*town
April 27th, 2012 at 6:52 am
Strong work DIRT-LOT !!
April 27th, 2012 at 6:52 am
Man it’s been so long since I posted in here, I don’t regconize half the names in here. Anyways maybe I’m the only one who was just not that hyped up about this years draft. Normally I tell my wife to stay far away from me on draft weekend but I wasn’t into it this year like the past. I love how all the draftees gave Goodell those intimate hugs,, let’s see if they wanna hug him after he starts to fine ‘em for hard hits.
April 27th, 2012 at 6:52 am
I hear ya Dirt Lot!!! I kinda don’t want to really go all out either…just for what? An hour and a half and then leave at halftime???
April 27th, 2012 at 6:52 am
Denver hasn’t made a pick yet, just some trades. Dontari Poe has character and work ethic issues, but with the right motivation could be a beast, Melvin Ingram is pretty nasty, but I am not super concerned with him.
April 27th, 2012 at 6:54 am
Wasn’t sure why people kept sayin we’d get a tight end with the 95th when we’re stocked at TE.
Now I know.
Raider Nation-Station
NEW!~ 04-26-12: Will Oakland go TE with their 1st pick?
Some sports outlets think so. Heres what we think and why…
http://www.raidernationstation.com/ones_to_watch
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Can get a good TE with the 95th as opposed to a more skill position and we got a lot of untesteds.
Still think better served by a D pick or OL
April 27th, 2012 at 6:54 am
Draft OLBs
April 27th, 2012 at 6:55 am
47. Nice….
Didn’t know about Poes issues. Gonna look dat up. Beastly but motor issues too?
April 27th, 2012 at 6:56 am
49. For a 3-4?
April 27th, 2012 at 6:57 am
I loved the Dontari Poe pick to KC. Mayock was swallowing his tongue trying not to rip him too bad, but then slipped in this nugget:
Dontari Poe: no vision, no instincts.
lol,
spot on Mayock!
April 27th, 2012 at 6:57 am
Maybe character issues was not the right terminology. From what I understand he definitely has ethic issues, he also takes plays off.
April 27th, 2012 at 7:00 am
Well, with all 32 that came off the board last night…I still have this funny feeling…Old Man Willie will come to the podium to end the night with…
“With the 95th pick, The Oakland Raiders select Alameda Taaumu, DL…”
But then again, if we all had crystal balls…
April 27th, 2012 at 7:00 am
HairyBush Says:
April 27th, 2012 at 6:50 am
Welocme to Oaktowm Colt McCoy! You will be a good backup!
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No kidding! What are the Browns doing drafting a 28 year old QB with DeCastro. And they trade up away 3 picks for a guy that would have been there anyway if they just sat tight.
April 27th, 2012 at 7:02 am
guest123 Says:
April 27th, 2012 at 7:00 am
HairyBush Says:
April 27th, 2012 at 6:50 am
Welocme to Oaktowm Colt McCoy! You will be a good backup!
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No kidding! What are the Browns doing drafting a 28 year old QB with DeCastro. And they trade up away 3 picks for a guy that would have been there anyway if they just sat tight
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Cleveland won’t be relevant anytime soon lol!
April 27th, 2012 at 7:06 am
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/27/cowboys-are-shopping-mike-jenkins/
Cowboys are shopping Mike Jenkins after picking top corner in the draft Claiborne. Rumor is he can be had for a 6th rounder in the draft.
Should Reggie be interested?
April 27th, 2012 at 7:08 am
57. If the price is right…
April 27th, 2012 at 7:08 am
Oops back to it…
Have a good day Raiders…
April 27th, 2012 at 7:10 am
Jenkins looked like crap the last two years I thought, especially the last Wade season, when he clearly quit on the field (wouldn’t chase guys, no effort in tackling).
April 27th, 2012 at 7:19 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
April 27th, 2012 at 7:10 am
Jenkins looked like crap the last two years I thought, especially the last Wade season, when he clearly quit on the field (wouldn’t chase guys, no effort in tackling).
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no arguements, just have to wonder if he is still better than most of our db’s. Maybe a little youthful Tarver motivation?
I guess it won’t matter big Reg isn’t giving up any picks.
April 27th, 2012 at 7:21 am
Would you guys take Colt McCoy?
April 27th, 2012 at 7:21 am
Wife’s a Seachickens fan (but didn’t watch the draft last night). I just explained the ins and outs of Bruce Irvin. She was NOT happy.
April 27th, 2012 at 7:22 am
Is Bruce that bad, Duck? I don’t know…never followed really anyone
April 27th, 2012 at 7:25 am
RaiderDuck Says:
April 27th, 2012 at 7:21 am
Wife’s a Seachickens fan (but didn’t watch the draft last night). I just explained the ins and outs of Bruce Irvin. She was NOT happy.
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Is she from Seattle?
Or was she just so enamoured with guys like the original Curt Warner, Tez Kennedy, Steve Largent, Jim Zorn, Dave Kreig, “the Boz”, and Mack Strong?
April 27th, 2012 at 7:25 am
Poe will do pretty well. On 3rd downs he will line up over coop and blow him away. We’ll have to double him.
April 27th, 2012 at 7:25 am
you guys think we’ll be happy tonight with our first pick? Or do you guys think that Reggie will orchestrate a trade tonight?
April 27th, 2012 at 7:26 am
Pats got better .
April 27th, 2012 at 7:27 am
Good Morning Raider Nation!
April 27th, 2012 at 7:27 am
We’ll sit and wait for 95.
April 27th, 2012 at 7:32 am
Hwnrdr Says:
April 27th, 2012 at 7:00 am
Well, with all 32 that came off the board last night…I still have this funny feeling…Old Man Willie will come to the podium to end the night with…
“With the 95th pick, The Oakland Raiders select Alameda Taaumu, DL…”
But then again, if we all had crystal balls…
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As much as I like the kid…I don’t see him going that late!
He’ll be drafted in the 2nd mid-late.
JFB, you’re right about Jenkins…I was about to jump on the bandwagon before you reminded me about his style, attitude and composure!
April 27th, 2012 at 7:33 am
No jenkins.
April 27th, 2012 at 7:37 am
No kidding! What are the Browns doing drafting a 28 year old QB with DeCastro. And they trade up away 3 picks for a guy that would have been there anyway if they just sat tight.
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Cleveland obviously thought someone was trying to move ahead of them for TRich…
April 27th, 2012 at 7:41 am
bcz24 Says:
April 27th, 2012 at 7:37 am
Cleveland obviously thought someone was trying to move ahead of them for TRich…
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Maybe, but from the sound of what I hear from the Bucs not seriously trading to #3, and really no other team with the right compensation/ammo to do it, I think Cleveland really just gave away 3 good picks for no reason at all. Deer in the headlights.
And take it a step further, who else would have taken Weeden at any pick till the Brownstains next pick at #37? That’s an even worse brainfart.
April 27th, 2012 at 7:41 am
What’s up Ray? I don’t know, kind of mixed about that. Just have this gut feeling…however, watch him go to Indy first tonight?
April 27th, 2012 at 7:43 am
Cleav messed up. 28 yr old rook? Rb at 3? Sloppy
April 27th, 2012 at 7:44 am
The Dts/nts were flying off the board.. alemeda should be long gone
April 27th, 2012 at 7:47 am
Stanford tight end Coby Fleener, Georgia tackle Cordy Glenn, Georgia Tech receiver Stephen Hill (pictured), LSU receiver Rueben Randle, Penn State defensive tackle Devon Still, and Alabama linebacker Courtney Upshaw are all left in the Green Room…
April 27th, 2012 at 7:48 am
78 good for all the other teams..
April 27th, 2012 at 7:48 am
76.Marks hair Says:
April 27th, 2012 at 7:43 am
Cleav messed up. 28 yr old rook? Rb at 3? Sloppy
I agree Mark, and I thought that Holmgren was better than that…
April 27th, 2012 at 7:49 am
77. I beginning to doubt Chapman will be there at #95!
SMH…we need to make some type of trade to get in there early if we want any name we’ve been talking about lately.
April 27th, 2012 at 7:49 am
Hwnrdr Says:
April 27th, 2012 at 7:22 am
Is Bruce that bad, Duck? I don’t know…never followed really anyone
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He’s a 240-lb outside ‘backer who’s a good pass rusher, but does NOTHING else well, nor does he show any willingness to. He doesn’t cover or play the run well, and refuses to play special teams. Oh, and he’s been arrested a couple of times and dropped out of High School back in the day.
So, he’s basically a smaller Kam Wimbley with way bigger character issues.
April 27th, 2012 at 7:50 am
If I wasn’t guaranteed to be picked in the top half of the first round, I’d never volunteer to enter the green room. Those guys are going to be asked to empty out the waste baskets and turn off the lights as they leave. Thanks for coming. Who are you anyway?
April 27th, 2012 at 7:50 am
HairyBush Says:
April 27th, 2012 at 7:25 am
RaiderDuck Says:
April 27th, 2012 at 7:21 am
Wife’s a Seachickens fan (but didn’t watch the draft last night). I just explained the ins and outs of Bruce Irvin. She was NOT happy.
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Is she from Seattle?
Or was she just so enamoured with guys like the original Curt Warner, Tez Kennedy, Steve Largent, Jim Zorn, Dave Kreig, “the Boz”, and Mack Strong?
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She’s from the Seattle area, and loved Zorn, Kreig, Largent, Easley and that whole group.
April 27th, 2012 at 7:51 am
beginning to doubt Chapman will be there at #95!
SMH…we need to make some type of trade to get in there early if we want any name we’ve been talking about lately.
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Chapman has knee issues (ACL) and is off a lot of draft boards. I think he does fall to us, but we have to make a decision if we want him, even though he may end being a PUP candidate.
April 27th, 2012 at 7:52 am
82.RaiderDuck Says:
April 27th, 2012 at 7:49 am
Hwnrdr Says:
April 27th, 2012 at 7:22 am
Is Bruce that bad, Duck? I don’t know…never followed really anyone
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He’s a 240-lb outside ‘backer who’s a good pass rusher, but does NOTHING else well, nor does he show any willingness to. He doesn’t cover or play the run well, and refuses to play special teams. Oh, and he’s been arrested a couple of times and dropped out of High School back in the day.
So, he’s basically a smaller Kam Wimbley with way bigger character issues.
OUCH!!!
April 27th, 2012 at 7:52 am
Chapman’s my pick for 95.
If he’s gone, then Ta’amu.
If he’s gone, then Wagner.
If he’s gone, then Kendricks.
If he’s gone, then Spence.
April 27th, 2012 at 7:53 am
81 ive been saying that for a month bud.
April 27th, 2012 at 7:55 am
After watching a little of the draft last night, I think the NFC East is gonna be interesting. With the Giants picking David Wilson…who has 990 yards after contact (even though he does have fumblitis)…and RGIII…like I said, should be interesting…
April 27th, 2012 at 7:55 am
I dont want a bad knee at 95 anyway. We need help now.
April 27th, 2012 at 7:56 am
According to Bill Huber of the Packer Report, the Packers are considering a trade for Browns QB Colt McCoy.
Related: Browns
Source: Scout.com
April 27th, 2012 at 7:56 am
89. Might be the best div in football
April 27th, 2012 at 7:57 am
Ray, seriously? Well, I guess because they did lose Flynn
Mark, I know
April 27th, 2012 at 7:58 am
RaiderDuck Says:
April 27th, 2012 at 7:52 am
Chapman’s my pick for 95.
If he’s gone, then Ta’amu.
If he’s gone, then Wagner.
If he’s gone, then Kendricks.
If he’s gone, then Spence.
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All the names mentioned after Chapman will be gone before #95! Lol…
April 27th, 2012 at 8:03 am
R8eray Says:
April 27th, 2012 at 7:58 am
RaiderDuck Says:
April 27th, 2012 at 7:52 am
Chapman’s my pick for 95.
If he’s gone, then Ta’amu.
If he’s gone, then Wagner.
If he’s gone, then Kendricks.
If he’s gone, then Spence.
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All the names mentioned after Chapman will be gone before #95! Lol…
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Most of the mocks I’ve seen have at least one of those guys (particularly Spence) on the board that late.
April 27th, 2012 at 8:04 am
I’m not too keen on the undersized Spence. Someone who likes him please sell him to me again. I’m not feeling that pick.
April 27th, 2012 at 8:05 am
RaiderDuck Says:
April 27th, 2012 at 8:03 am
R8eray Says:
April 27th, 2012 at 7:58 am
RaiderDuck Says:
April 27th, 2012 at 7:52 am
Chapman’s my pick for 95.
If he’s gone, then Ta’amu.
If he’s gone, then Wagner.
If he’s gone, then Kendricks.
If he’s gone, then Spence.
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All the names mentioned after Chapman will be gone before #95! Lol…
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Most of the mocks I’ve seen have at least one of those guys (particularly Spence) on the board that late.
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If Wagner and Alameda are there, I would snatch them before too!
But I highly doubt it…
April 27th, 2012 at 8:06 am
And thats why ive been predicting 4man fronts.. No nt.
April 27th, 2012 at 8:10 am
I yhink we go best player… But I think it will be at one of these pos:
Rt, guard, olb, de, te
April 27th, 2012 at 8:11 am
Trade up for DE/OLB C Upshaw. I would trade our 3rd next year, TK, and a 4th or 5th this. year.
April 27th, 2012 at 8:12 am
Good Day Nation.
April 27th, 2012 at 8:13 am
Marks Hair Says:
April 27th, 2012 at 8:06 am
And thats why ive been predicting 4man fronts.. No nt.
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Fangupo could probably start at NT, but his age (27) will probably keep him on the board until our first 5th-round pick.
He doesn’t do anything except occupy the middle OLs, but that’s all we need.
April 27th, 2012 at 8:13 am
Raider O Says:
April 27th, 2012 at 8:11 am
Trade up for DE/OLB C Upshaw. I would trade our 3rd next year, TK, and a 4th or 5th this. year.
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Nah. We already have someone on the roster who exactly duplicates Upshaw’s skill set in Curry.
April 27th, 2012 at 8:15 am
O.. good morning brother !!
April 27th, 2012 at 8:15 am
Upshaw is a DE/ OLB. He is 6′1 270 pounds and he is a pass rusher. Curry is a LB and not a pass rusher.
2 different players.
April 27th, 2012 at 8:17 am
Mike,
Getting ready for breakfast of champs. lol
I can’t believe C Upshaw is still available.
April 27th, 2012 at 8:19 am
I think Upshaw will be a better fit for 4-3 teams as a DE. He is too stiff to play LB.
April 27th, 2012 at 8:22 am
LDE: Shaughnessy, Tollefson
DT: Seymour/ Houston
DT: Bryant/ NT
RDE: Upshaw
April 27th, 2012 at 8:23 am
Upshaw slipped cause hes a little too short. But id take him. Tk & mmyd & next yrs 3rd.. Move up
April 27th, 2012 at 8:23 am
Everything I’ve read about Upshaw says he struggles in space and coverage. So we either stick him in the logjam at DE, or have him duplicate Curry’s strengths and weaknesses at LB.
April 27th, 2012 at 8:24 am
Mm34
April 27th, 2012 at 8:26 am
@109.
MM34 is not worth a future 7th rounder.
April 27th, 2012 at 8:27 am
According to RRS MM34 is just as good as Branch
April 27th, 2012 at 8:28 am
Manning and Rivers are in our division, so we need Pass rushers and CBs.
Trade up for Upshaw. He is a pass rusher!
April 27th, 2012 at 8:33 am
If the Raiders were going to trade up (99% chance they won’t), I’d rather it be for Andre Branch or Vinny Curry than Upshaw.
April 27th, 2012 at 8:33 am
The Giants had Osi and Tuck and still drafted JPP. Shaughnessy is the only DE capable of applying pressure consistently and he can’t stay healthy.
Draft Upshaw!!
April 27th, 2012 at 8:34 am
Or, for that matter, Janoris Jenkins.
April 27th, 2012 at 8:34 am
I like Branch and Curry a lot, but I like Upshaw more.
April 27th, 2012 at 8:35 am
would be cool to have another Upshaw on the team!!
April 27th, 2012 at 8:35 am
I like Jenkins too. I also like Z Brown, but Upshaw is the best player available IMO.
April 27th, 2012 at 8:38 am
I’d rather trade for Osi then trade up to grab Upshaw!
April 27th, 2012 at 8:39 am
Mike,
Upshaw was a Raider. He will hit you before and after the whistle.
April 27th, 2012 at 8:39 am
If he’s available at 95
I hear what you’re saying O about the Giants. But was he drafted to start or to be rotational like they do so well? Or…was JPP BPA?
April 27th, 2012 at 8:40 am
I think Upshaw is better against the run than Osi, but I will be happy with Osi too.
April 27th, 2012 at 8:42 am
so true O. but that was back when they played “real” football. him and Shell were beasts !!
April 27th, 2012 at 8:42 am
If Branch refuses to sign the franchise tag then trade up into the 2nd round if u can.
Guys say don’t worry…he’ll sign, but until he does it concerns me.
I’m guessing Branch has a high opinion of himself.
He’s good…but I don’t recall him being a guy who is a game changer.
Game changers find a way to step up and make a play when it really counts…like when all you have to do is make ONE STOP to save your season….and you don’t.
Cork said himself that this defense is w/o any real playmakers. Branch included.
April 27th, 2012 at 8:43 am
A sleeper WR/TE prospect is South Dakota St Dale Moss
He crushed his Pro Day running in the low to sub 4.4’s, and jumping 41.5”, all while being over 6’3, and around 220 lbs.
He’s everything they are hoping they have in Andre Hardy, but with a real football background (5 year eligibility) and measurables.
Hope we can get him in the later rounds.
April 27th, 2012 at 8:44 am
Hwnrdr,
I doubt he will be the BPA at 95. lol
Hard to tell what the Giants were thinking when they drafted JPP, but I like the results. You can’t have enough pass rushers and CBs. We have Manning and Rivers in our division, 2 elite QBs, so I do think we need to add another pass rusher.
April 27th, 2012 at 8:48 am
Janoris Jenkins is far and away the best player available right now. Top ten pick if he didn’t get kicked off Florida’s team. And most of the reported character flaws (ie, repeated failed drug tests at North Alabama) were fabricated.
Wouldn’t mind having McKenzie trade up to get him, then share a celebratory blunt with the kid afterward.
Still… the Raiders will stand pat at #95. It’ll be hard seeing good prospects come off the board, especially as the end of the 3rd round nears, but the Raiders will be fine.
April 27th, 2012 at 8:48 am
I know the thought is Reggie’s working on a long term deal for Branch. I’d think it would make sense to do it soon so as to free up some $$$ to pick up some guys in FA.
I don’t doubt Reggie is working on it.
April 27th, 2012 at 8:49 am
Trade our 3rd next year, L Murphy, and another pick to the rams.
April 27th, 2012 at 8:49 am
Did you guys hear about the cruel joke someone pulled on the WR from Rutgers?
There’s a good chance that Rutgers wide receiver Mohamed Sanu will be off the board by the end of Friday night, but for a brief moment he thought he was a first-round draft pick.
Sanu was watching the draft with his family on Thursday night when his phone rang. The Bengals were on the clock for the 27th pick, and the voice on the phone said that he was from the Bengals and that they would be selecting Sanu. As you might imagine, Sanu’s draft party exploded in joy that stopped just long enough for them to watch Roger Goodell announce the pick.
Which was Kevin Zeitler, an offensive lineman from Wisconsin.
April 27th, 2012 at 8:50 am
Jenkins may be the BPA, but I don’t blame teams from shying away from him. Even in the second round, you need to take players with high probability of not washing out. Jenkins is a bit of a wildcard. He’s got that potential to be good or flame out entirely in the NFL.
April 27th, 2012 at 8:50 am
According to the experts, Upshaw is the BPA.
April 27th, 2012 at 8:50 am
Wouldn’t mind having McKenzie trade up to get him, then share a celebratory blunt with the kid afterward.
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imo. we should all take a celebratory puff after we draft the BPA at 95 !!!!
April 27th, 2012 at 8:51 am
L Murphy has about as much value as a 7th rounder.
April 27th, 2012 at 8:52 am
To move up to the early 2nd round, it would take a pick AND a player this year, and multiple picks next year.
McFadden is the only player who would get them close.
April 27th, 2012 at 8:54 am
Again, the Raiders will stay at #95. BPA will likely be at DL, CB, LB, or WR.
April 27th, 2012 at 8:55 am
All the reason more to stand pat and wait it out till pick 95.
April 27th, 2012 at 8:55 am
Trade TK, LM, and our 3rd next year. Is that good enough?
April 27th, 2012 at 8:57 am
Raider O Says:
April 27th, 2012 at 8:55 am
Trade TK, LM, and our 3rd next year. Is that good enough?
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I doubt it. Teams with multiple picks today can offer much better packages.
April 27th, 2012 at 9:02 am
Do you REALLY know what you’re getting when it comes to the draft?
How do you rely on what the draft “experts” say when it comes to certain players?
Here is an example:
Janzen Jackson FS McNeese St.
PFW says:
“Last season, Jackson notched five interceptions with 69 tackles and six passes broken up. In 2009, he started as a freshman next to Eric Berry and recorded 37 tackles with three passes broken up and an interception. Jackson is a FAST AND PHYSICAL DEFENDER who could have been a third-round pick if he had stayed at Tennessee and improved his production.”
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Then…Walter Football says:
“struggles to break down and come to balance in space. Soft, inconsistent tackler. TURNS DOWN CONTACT AND SHRINKS IN THE BOX(looked like was playing not to get hurt as a junior).”
So which is it?
He isn’t the only player you get such differing views of.
April 27th, 2012 at 9:06 am
I think the only way Reggie would’ve used McFadden to move up is if he could of done it to get into the 1st.
That’s history now, so it appears he’ll stand pat.
A move to move up by dealing McFadden NOW(to get into the 2nd), would definitely raise alot of eyebrows and questions.
April 27th, 2012 at 9:11 am
First of all, it’s absolutely possible for scouts to have different takes on the same player. Teams draft boards are, by and large, VASTLY different from one another. Teams see different qualities in different players depending on what they’re looking for, and what they’d be asking the player to do on the field.
When it comes to internet scouting reports, you have to know what you’re looking for. Walter Football is a site run by guys who have no access to coaching tape. PFW, on the other hand, has been around since the 60s and has quite a few established football minds who work with them.
April 27th, 2012 at 9:11 am
137.YoungAmerican Says:
April 27th, 2012 at 8:52 am
To move up to the early 2nd round, it would take a pick AND a player this year, and multiple picks next year.
McFadden is the only player who would get them close.
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You’re saying Reggie would have to give up McFadden AND a pick just to move into 2nd round?
Wow. Definitely wouldn’t even consider that.
April 27th, 2012 at 9:14 am
You’re saying Reggie would have to give up McFadden AND a pick just to move into 2nd round?
Wow. Definitely wouldn’t even consider that.
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Yeah, it’s very likely. Those high 2nd round picks are in demand right now. I don’t see a team giving one up for a running back who can’t stay healthy, no matter how dynamic he is when he’s on the field. Other teams will gladly give up a 2nd and a 3rd, maybe more.
April 27th, 2012 at 9:16 am
Yes, a lot of guys here are quoting Walter Football as a reputable source who know what they’re talking about but I find them suspect.
They rank the Raiders 27th (power rankings) because of changing defensive schemes…(yeah, don’t wanna make any changes there) AND cuz Carson Palmer is the QB.
April 27th, 2012 at 9:17 am
#Browns GM Heckert told ESPN’s Bob Holtzman about 28-yr-old Brandon Weeden, “You don’t take him if he’s not going to start.”
So long, Colt.
April 27th, 2012 at 9:18 am
I’m sorry, Walter Football cited NOT the defensive “schemes” but losing defensive players.
April 27th, 2012 at 9:20 am
If you read their analysis of Raiders players, it’s clear they don’t watch Raiders games. Can’t really fault them for that – as far as I can tell, it’s just two guys who run the site. Hard to watch every NFL team on a weekly basis when there are just two of you.
April 27th, 2012 at 9:23 am
Yeah, Walter Football joked “..and why do the Raiders change their HC every year? Is Art Shell still coaching there?”
Hahahahaha. They are just hilarious.
April 27th, 2012 at 9:32 am
Morning/afternoon peoples!
April 27th, 2012 at 9:35 am
DMAC…what’s up man?
April 27th, 2012 at 9:37 am
DMAC, good morning sir !!
April 27th, 2012 at 9:39 am
PFW is run by a guy named Hub Arksuh. Hub is a Chicago guy who is always on the radio in Chicago analyzing the Bears, Cubs and BHawks. He seems to know alot about the Bears as he is the “go to expert” with anything Bears.
He was one who was saying Seymour was having an defensive MVP type yr. the first half of last season and “tailed off a bit” the latter half.
He also had KC as a “lock” in that game at Arrowhead against Raiders. No big deal, but I wonder about his expertise in regard to other team NOT Bears.
April 27th, 2012 at 9:39 am
People here make statements with nothing to back it up. I said Upshaw was the BPA available, but YA disagrees and thinks Jenkins is the BPA. I pointed out that the experts such as M Mayock have him as the BPA to give my argument more credibility. It doesn’t mean Mayock, Walter, etc.. are right, but it does give the argument more credibility.
April 27th, 2012 at 9:43 am
I have a feeling Jenkins is going to be thee for the taking.
April 27th, 2012 at 9:43 am
I think people are more surprised Upshaw is not a 1st round pick. People expected Jenkins to fall.
But talent-wise? Jenkins is a top ten player. Upshaw is not.
April 27th, 2012 at 9:44 am
Teams are already talking about trading up with the Rams to secure Jenkins.
April 27th, 2012 at 9:47 am
Rams want too much for that 33rd pick. Too bad.
April 27th, 2012 at 9:50 am
D don’t dance to the music…use it…..hammer on my lap and I’m dying to use it….now move it…clear out da crowd…..pull the trigger back(click clack)….now watch how ngaz act
April 27th, 2012 at 9:50 am
How many rounds go 2day?
April 27th, 2012 at 9:50 am
2nd and 3rd
April 27th, 2012 at 9:52 am
I need a fleet footed RdE to rock a qb’s blinside and a damn young fat NT….Reggie McRibzie trade Tommy Faily slide Houston to UT and slide Shaughnessy over to LDE cuz he ain’t a 12 sack type of guy!
April 27th, 2012 at 9:54 am
Get Alameda Ta’Amu and get Jonathan Massaqoui….come on McRibzie you can do it!
April 27th, 2012 at 9:54 am
What up B?
Whats good bruh?
April 27th, 2012 at 9:55 am
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/draft-2012/tracker/best_available/index.html
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SI has Cordy Glenn as the BPA
April 27th, 2012 at 9:55 am
Do u guys see hw rugged KC’s defense will be next year? Not excited about that
April 27th, 2012 at 9:57 am
157.DMAC Says:
April 27th, 2012 at 9:43 am
I have a feeling Jenkins is going to be thee for the taking.
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Where? At 95? No chance. The Rams have 3 of the next 12 picks. It is 100% lock that he will be taken by their 3rd second round pick.
April 27th, 2012 at 9:57 am
Dmac…aw ya know same ole schit…..anxious to see what McRibzie does today and tomorrow
April 27th, 2012 at 9:57 am
168.Method To My Madness Says:
April 27th, 2012 at 9:55 am
Do u guys see hw rugged KC’s defense will be next year? Not excited about that
Exactly, but…I never worry about them…I just hope that come Monday, we will all be happy with our 5 picks!
April 27th, 2012 at 9:58 am
Dmac…..Yoenis Cespedes…….B@uce!
April 27th, 2012 at 9:59 am
Method To My Madness Says:
April 27th, 2012 at 9:55 am
Do u guys see hw rugged KC’s defense will be next year? Not excited about that
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KC got D, but I’m not impressed at all w/ Poe. Dude is overrated and might turn out to be another Glen Dorsey if he’s lucky.
April 27th, 2012 at 10:00 am
OL Jeff Allen might be an option at #95.
April 27th, 2012 at 10:00 am
Method To My Madness Says:
April 27th, 2012 at 9:58 am
Dmac…..Yoenis Cespedes…….B@uce!
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Cespedes = Beast
April 27th, 2012 at 10:01 am
175.DMAC Says:
April 27th, 2012 at 10:00 am
Method To My Madness Says:
April 27th, 2012 at 9:58 am
Dmac…..Yoenis Cespedes…….B@uce!
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Cespedes = Beast
He sure is keeping things alive for the A’s!
April 27th, 2012 at 10:01 am
To me, Poe is more a 2-tech or 1-tech. Maybe even a 3-tech. I don’t think he anchors well enough to be a true NT, so if that’s what KC is expecting they’ll probably be disappointed. But, with that said, Crennel is a good defensive coach. Maybe he can tap into Poe’s potential.
April 27th, 2012 at 10:02 am
Cespedes is incredible. You A’s fans got a great one in the making.
April 27th, 2012 at 10:03 am
I’m just glad that Barron didn’t go to KC. Could you imagine Berry and Barron?
April 27th, 2012 at 10:03 am
Hwnrdr…..KC defense will be a factor man…let’s hope the offense doesn’t gain steam man
April 27th, 2012 at 10:04 am
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If @melkiperespn knew anything about football he’d get fired! I wonder how it feels to be known for being inaccurate. #Analyst? Riiiiiight.
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April 27th, 2012 at 10:05 am
Poe way better as run stuffer than dorsey….young NT and he will plug up middle….Romeo Crennel knows what he is doing this time around
April 27th, 2012 at 10:06 am
Dorsey is just bad, though. What a bust.
April 27th, 2012 at 10:08 am
McRibzie……trade up in 3rd to get Alameda Ta’amu!….use Tommy Faily in the deal and another pick….we need a young NT….Houston is our UT of future and Shaughnessy is the LDE….draft a pass rusher for RDE in 4th dammit!
April 27th, 2012 at 10:10 am
YA…we shall see my friend….I just believe with Crennel there and Hali Johnson Berry Routt and Flowers…Poe will be fine and that d will be stingy….hope Carson ready to lead
April 27th, 2012 at 10:12 am
Method To My Madness Says:
April 27th, 2012 at 10:08 am
McRibzie……trade up in 3rd to get Alameda Ta’amu!….use Tommy Faily in the deal and another pick….we need a young NT….Houston is our UT of future and Shaughnessy is the LDE….draft a pass rusher for RDE in 4th dammit!
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Agree here. Although all the RDE types ended up going pretty early. Branch and Curry are the only ones left on the board, IMO. Shaughnessy will do for one more year. But yes, going forward, he should platoon with Bryant at LDE with Houston at UT and a true run stuffer who can rotate in at 1-tech and NT.
Would LOVE for the Raiders to find a late-round sleeper at RDE, though.
April 27th, 2012 at 10:13 am
Dmac how do ya like that Tank Job by the Warriors after Monta was dealt?……Tank Daddy Tank Daddy…btch I go to work! Lol….now we can have for draft picks and also rumors of Lamar Odom being our SF arr swirling in the bay mayne!
April 27th, 2012 at 10:13 am
It wouldn’t surprise me to see Poe eventually moved to DE like Dorsey was. Thing is, I think he’ll be MUCH better at it than Dorsey.
Poe is a good player, he just needs to be coached up and put in the right situation.
April 27th, 2012 at 10:16 am
Chapman might be a better pure NT than Ta’amu. I think Ta’amu is a little more disruptive, but not as good against double teams.
Mike Martin is undersized, but would be a great run stuffer in 4-3 looks. Can rush the passer, too. Will occasionally struggle against double teams, but is so good with his leverage and motor that he’ll overachieve. Size won’t be much of an issue for him.
April 27th, 2012 at 10:16 am
Method To My Madness Says:
April 27th, 2012 at 10:13 am
Dmac how do ya like that Tank Job by the Warriors after Monta was dealt?……Tank Daddy Tank Daddy…btch I go to work! Lol….now we can have for draft picks and also rumors of Lamar Odom being our SF arr swirling in the bay mayne!
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I love it. Lamar would fit perfect here. Wright off the bench if he’s still around.
Curry
Thompson
Odom
Lee
Bogut
+ drafts picks
Playoffs fa’ sho next season if we can stay healthy.
April 27th, 2012 at 10:17 am
YA my buddy…..Jonathan massaqoui is from Troy State like Demarcus Ware and Osi Umenyiora….pass rushing demon from small school….will be there in fourth….6′2 265…I like him as our 4-3. RDE…….speed around the edge baby!
April 27th, 2012 at 10:20 am
Dmac….send wright the f on……he sucks….Dominic McGuire or a young drafted SF can do for us….alsoo draft an athletic rugged PF in 2nd round…but dubs will play real basketball
April 27th, 2012 at 10:21 am
O Mock Draft 6.0:
3- LB Sean Spence
4- DE Jonathan Massaquoi
5- CB Coryell Judie or Chris Greenwood
5- LB Miles Burris
6- FS J Jackson, NT N J Baptiste, HB T Ganaway, or OT Joe Long
April 27th, 2012 at 10:22 am
Method To My Madness Says:
April 27th, 2012 at 10:17 am
YA my buddy…..Jonathan massaqoui is from Troy State like Demarcus Ware and Osi Umenyiora….pass rushing demon from small school….will be there in fourth….6′2 265…I like him as our 4-3. RDE…….speed around the edge baby!
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Massaquoi could definitely be an impact guy, and would help the Raiders show multiple looks on defense.
Another sleeper is DE Frank Alexander from Oklahoma.
April 27th, 2012 at 10:22 am
Lamar will play for an l.a team if they’ll take him
April 27th, 2012 at 10:24 am
YA….I just don’t like Chapman at 6′0 315….I favor bigger NTs all the time in the 4-3…but if Chapman is taken well he is my guy and I’m gonna back him a 100 pct cuz he was drafted Raiders
April 27th, 2012 at 10:26 am
Lamar ain’t playing for a LA team….Dallas gonna trade him to warriors in summer
April 27th, 2012 at 10:27 am
Method To My Madness Says:
April 27th, 2012 at 10:24 am
YA….I just don’t like Chapman at 6′0 315….I favor bigger NTs all the time in the 4-3…but if Chapman is taken well he is my guy and I’m gonna back him a 100 pct cuz he was drafted Raiders
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Remember, NT is a leverage game. If you can get under the pads of the guy in front of you, you’ve won the battle. Because of his ability to do that, Chapman was VERY strong at the point of attack and could take on double teams. Wonder why these Alabama linebackers make so many plays? They never have to shed OGs to get to the ball carrier.
Pad level is the biggest concern for Ta’amu. But I think he can still be a good player. Might take him a little more time to get his technique polished, though.
April 27th, 2012 at 10:28 am
Ya I like your thinking! Frank Alexander wouldn’t be bad as well…just time to find our RDE…been since 2000
April 27th, 2012 at 10:30 am
Yeah YA….I do agree on the leverage thing but how will he fare vs NFL centers and Guards at that size? Maybe I’m just bias to pac 12 players cuz I am from the coast
April 27th, 2012 at 10:32 am
Bring Alameda to the O.
April 27th, 2012 at 10:32 am
Warriors find out in r0 minutes their draft lottery fate with a coin flip!
April 27th, 2012 at 10:33 am
I think Chapman will be fine against NFL competition, although guys like Martin and Jean-Baptiste might struggle. But Chapman faced the closest thing you can find to NFL-level players in the SEC.
If Ta’amu falls, I wouldn’t be unhappy with the pick at all. But since defenses can move him around, and he has some ability to be disruptive in the backfield, I’m not sure he’ll be on the board. I’m hoping he will, but we’ll see.
April 27th, 2012 at 10:34 am
Yes dmac…..Alameda will be happy to fly to Oakland and go around the corner from the airport to HQ in Alameda
April 27th, 2012 at 10:35 am
Yeah, one thing’s for sure, with a name like that the kid was born to play in Oakland.
April 27th, 2012 at 10:36 am
Yea good point Ya…bama defense was stout and Chapman anchored it….Raiders did have him in alameda for a visit….so I’m sure if he is there in 3rd he is coming here
April 27th, 2012 at 10:36 am
Yo JFB,
I get your drift on Irvin’s personal behavior outside of football. Big risk there for sure. I hope the young man has turned it around. Dude has had a rough childhood.
April 27th, 2012 at 10:38 am
62 picks till we know for sure. I’m gonna need some alka-seltzer.
April 27th, 2012 at 10:41 am
G123 lmao
April 27th, 2012 at 10:43 am
Dennis Allen said dline was a strength of team…I highly disagree with him….Seymour is done but will pretend to play this season….Houston is outta position as is Shaughnessy…Tommy Faily needs to go….I’m sick of him
April 27th, 2012 at 10:44 am
Welcome back Brien.. You’re a man of your word
April 27th, 2012 at 10:45 am
Too bad we don’t have a number 1 wr anywhere near our roster…but do we go after a WR this weekend?
April 27th, 2012 at 10:46 am
Marvin Jones from Cal is a WR I wouldn’t mind with the #95 pick.
Raiders have also shown interest in Texas A&M’s Jeff Fuller, who could be around in the 5th or 6th. Also Beloit’s Derek Carrier, who is a WR with borderline TE size.
April 27th, 2012 at 10:47 am
Too bad we don’t have a number 1 wr anywhere near our roster…but do we go after a WR this weekend?
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No. No #1 calibur WR available when we pick…
April 27th, 2012 at 10:47 am
212
no
I personally think we go w/ a NT, DE, LB’s and OT. Not in that specific order.
April 27th, 2012 at 10:48 am
Plunk….don’t I always stand by my stuff? Lol…at least I picked a great time and some good semi pro convo is going down but where is Vegas Raider….and Raider O…Jhill? Real Raider Ray? La to Bay? Thec? Ya know the regs? And others I missed on the lis…Plunketthead? Exla?
April 27th, 2012 at 10:48 am
Reggie said we need depth.
We’ll see what happens.
April 27th, 2012 at 10:50 am
There are quite a few semi’s absent from school today…. it is abnormal
April 27th, 2012 at 10:50 am
And bigman Bcz…how could I forget about the King of Western NY?
April 27th, 2012 at 10:51 am
Don’t trip B.
You still got your playa patna DMAC in da house.
April 27th, 2012 at 10:52 am
I hope Carson is ready mayne and that Knapp is designing a killer scheme for us to succeed in 2012…..Palmer and Knapp should be in Alameda this weekend to greet the new guys! Show some solidarity
April 27th, 2012 at 10:54 am
Welcome back B.
April 27th, 2012 at 10:55 am
Yeah dmac you a true Raider…it was tough for us that day Jan 1st when we lost to SD….roguh times…but we get a chance to get em back on MNF….if I can get a ticket you can roll fa sho again mayne
April 27th, 2012 at 10:57 am
Someone join me in the next post
I’m a loner
April 27th, 2012 at 11:01 am
180.Method To My Madness Says:
April 27th, 2012 at 10:03 am
Hwnrdr…..KC defense will be a factor man…let’s hope the offense doesn’t gain steam man
Agreed! Bring Alameda to Alameda!!!
April 27th, 2012 at 11:21 am
I hate waiting this sux , we only get one pick out of the first 2 days . I like Kelly but if we can get a early 3rd rounder ill take it. He’s already gettin old so time to reload on some youth. Get nt and a de for Kelly make it happen regmack!!!!!
April 27th, 2012 at 11:31 am
199.Method To My Madness Says:
April 27th, 2012 at 10:28 am
Ya I like your thinking! Frank Alexander wouldn’t be bad as well…just time to find our RDE…been since 2000
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I saw a replay of the OK vs. Baylor game from last season and Frank Alexander DOMINATED. He was all over RGIII…bringing him down behind the l.o.s..chasing down and bringing down RB’s etc. etc. and I thought “how come no ones been talking this guy up?”
Dr’s discovered a heart issue at the combine…thought it was serious but was later found to be no big deal.
He could be a big steal if Reggie gets him in the 3rd. Kind of like a Ron Bartell…where u have concerns about his health even though he is supposedly healthy.
April 27th, 2012 at 1:06 pm
The Nashville Tennessean passes along “some buzz” that the Titans might be working on a trade for Osi Umenyiora.
“Don’t get your hopes up,” beat writer Jim Wyatt cautioned. If Osi is going to be traded, it will almost certainly happen today in exchange for a 2012 second-day draft pick. It’s believed Umenyiora could be gotten for a third-rounder.
Related: Titans
Source: Jim Wyatt on Twitter
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Oh well….
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