Raiders going extra mile for Oakland public schools
By Steve Corkran
Saturday, April 28th, 2012 at 11:09 am in Oakland Raiders.
Raiders chief executive Amy Trask visited the media room a short time ago to hand deliver the news that 10 percent of gross proceeds from new season-ticket sales from May 1-June 30 will be given to the Oakland Unified School District.
“We are thrilled to announce our newest youth and community-based initiative and we are delighted to assist the Oakland Unified School District,” Trask said in a press release.
Quite a gesture from the Raiders, to say the least. It’s even more impressive when you consider the Raiders are donating 10 percent of the gross proceeds before the NFL takes its 34 percent cut.
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April 28th, 2012 at 11:10 am
on the draft….
please let this freakin’ nightmare end. Reggie get eff out!
April 28th, 2012 at 11:10 am
PeymourGlen, here is a Denv Bronco fan. Make sure and talk about this for 5 years!
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DKnight007 Says:
April 28th, 2012 at 11:03 am
Wow. Broncos having a solid draft. Oooff!
April 28th, 2012 at 11:11 am
plenty of guys that could help us in RD5
April 28th, 2012 at 11:11 am
From Greg Cossell, NFL films:
Diamonds in the rough.
Miles Burris:
The San Diego State linebacker was one of my favorite players to watch on tape. I loved his intense, urgent playing style.
He primarily aligned outside on the right, almost always in a two-point stance, but was at times utilized as a movable chess piece all over the defense.
Burris was not a quick-twitch, sudden athlete, but he played with balance, body control and play speed. He was more of a speed/power rusher than a bend-the-edge/quickness rusher.
I’m struggling to transition him to a specific position in the NFL.
Can he be a rush linebacker? He might be too small, and lack flexibility and burst off the edge. Is he a strong-side linebacker in a 4-3 base defense? A middle linebacker?.
I don’t know yet, but Burris will play in the NFL.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:11 am
(RP)
Dakota,
was laughing at that last night.
Kell must be coming unglued.
Again, Reggie is putting together a MC Grand Master Flash O-line (White Lines)
April 28th, 2012 at 11:12 am
Good work Amy and the Raiders!!
Burris!!!
Burris!!!
Burris!!!
April 28th, 2012 at 11:12 am
Great article on Mile Burriss:
“Miles Burris officially bench-pressed 225 pounds 31 times at the NFL scouting combine, good for third-best among all linebackers. Unofficially? Thirty-four reps. And that would’ve been second. His last three didn’t count since he lifted his rear off the bench.
Still, this exercise may not be a true indicator of how strong Burris is.
“At 225, compared to what I can bench, that’s really not one of my strengths,” he said. “I’ve benched 455 before. For somebody that can bench that much, I probably should be able to do a little more on the reps.”
He’s strong and he can jump. Burris’ vertical leap of 37 1/2″ ranked fourth at his position.
The week in Indianapolis was a glimpse at Burris’ versatility.
San Diego State’s defense required him to play both the inside and outside positions.
Thus, Burris believes he can play any LB position in a 4-3 or 3-4 scheme. The Aztecs have produced five NFL linebackers the last seven years. Burris is next in line.
While his lack of experience in man coverage hurts his stock, the 245-pounder’s ability to handle different positions could warrant a mid-round selection.
“For me, I pride myself on football knowledge,” said Burris, who had 72 tackles and eight sacks last season.
“I have a pretty good understanding of the game — of coverages and where people fit. It’s on to me, when I get into a camp, to get into the playbook and try to not only understand the position they’re going to have me in but the overall concept of the defense and why people do what they do.”
Burris did meet with the Green Bay Packers in Indianapolis and could be an option.
“With the Packers, I’m not sure what my role would be with them but I did talk with them at the Combine,” he said.
“I really do believe I can play any linebacker spot in a 4-3 or a 3-4.”
At his pro day, he ran a 4.67 in the 40 and was in the 6.80-6.85 range in the three-cone drill prompting Burris to do a backflip in excitement.
Burris had been an inside linebacker his whole life before this past season, when coaches moved him to the outside. Above all, he plays with tenacity and strength. In addition to his 455-pound bench, Burris has also squatted 650 pounds.
The concern? Coverage.
Burris admits he never had to play much man coverage in college.
The scheme called for him to play inside and outside, but he didn’t have to match up on tight ends in space.
Considering NFL offenses are built on finding mismatches — especially with bigger, faster, stronger tight ends — he’ll need to improve this part of his game.
However, he does say his weight-room strength does help on the field. He shouldn’t be overwhelmed.
“Shedding blocks is where I notice it the most,” Burris said.
“When a big guy tries to engage you, you can give them that pop and separate. You have the strength to grab on and stroll off at the end. It has definitely worked for me.”
April 28th, 2012 at 11:13 am
Al_is_theraiders Says:
April 28th, 2012 at 11:10 am
on the draft….
please let this freakin’ nightmare end. Reggie get eff out!
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HAHAHAHA. That’s quite a good Andy Kaufman shtick you have going. Give us some more!
April 28th, 2012 at 11:14 am
Burris = Good player…Welcome to the NATION…
April 28th, 2012 at 11:14 am
Massaquoi, Winn, or Josh Norman!
April 28th, 2012 at 11:14 am
Wonder if Reggie knows much about the Linebacker position…
April 28th, 2012 at 11:14 am
what about CB alphonzo dennard? some have him as a 2nd rounder
April 28th, 2012 at 11:15 am
Thec,
I like both players. I also like Cordarro Law.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:16 am
Gettis is undersized, but that’s a solid pick for the ZBS Redskins.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:16 am
C’mon Burris, push McClain outta the lineup…or push him to OLB.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:16 am
Lowdown_in_Beijing Says:
April 28th, 2012 at 11:14 am
Wonder if Reggie knows much about the Linebacker position…
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Not according to that “Al is the Raiders” dude. He’d rather we draft some combine freak who started one game his entire D-2 career or something…
April 28th, 2012 at 11:16 am
Reading about Miles Burris, he reminds of Teddy Bruschi in terms of size, skills and versatility.
He can probably contribute right away as an edge rusher on passing situations as he develops his overall game into a starter, somewhere.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:16 am
I trust what the org is doing.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:16 am
If Reggie didn’t want Chapman and enough GM’s in the league passed on him 4 times it’s enough to be suspicious that the knee is right or ever will be right. We have 5 picks and Reggie is being careful to get 5 potential starters….at least maximize his chances.
It would be different if we had a boatload of picks. Reggie’s picking guys who like to play football.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:17 am
Clear to me that Reggie is determined to use his limited number of picks on players that can’t miss this year — noone recovering from injury or projects, even if huge upside. So far two players that can compete to start this year and seem certain as first backup if don’t make it into the starting lineup. Don’t think he had any choice with so few picks at his disposal.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:17 am
I can’t believe Norman is still falling- keep falling makes the chance for a trade out better and better…
April 28th, 2012 at 11:18 am
And whoever brought up the subject of if they are black or white is clueless. It aint about color of your skin.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:18 am
I think we can get Fangupo or NJB at #168
I like Sammy Brown, Cam Johnson or Massaquoi with this pick!!
April 28th, 2012 at 11:18 am
I get very suspicious when an injured player’s agent says, “Oh, that knee will be ready to go by Training Camp, no problem.”
Apparently, I’m not the only one.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:19 am
It’s a great day. Can we please not talk about race and politics.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:19 am
Hmm…which D player is more scheme diverse between Mossaquio, Johnson, Winn, Manning?
Or does McK look best offensive player on the board like Jones or Polk?
April 28th, 2012 at 11:19 am
I love RM draft strategy so far…
This guy Burris is a player… Mean, high motor LB… never would Al David picked a guy like that…
Welcome to the new raiders…
Gotta love it.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:20 am
Josh Norman to Carolina
April 28th, 2012 at 11:20 am
Great political ploy from Amy, to butter up the local politicians and attempt to create some community goodwill in case a public financing measure for a stadium goes to the ballot.
Well played Raiders.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:20 am
Watch Chapman anchor that Colts defense for years.
No worries, though. Raiders can focus on NT next year. Several very good players will be available at that position.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:20 am
Cam Johnson should be the pick
April 28th, 2012 at 11:20 am
Wow I bet the Panthers had Burris ahead of Marshall on their board. I don’t think he would of lasted till 13th in the 5th.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:20 am
who is andy kaufman? All i know is athletic ability trumps effort every time….if you don’t know…we’ll just leave it at that.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:20 am
You all realize how bad we’ll let Cork have it if Reggie DOES pick Burfict?
April 28th, 2012 at 11:21 am
Just a few more picks to go.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:21 am
Al_is_theraiders Says:
April 28th, 2012 at 11:20 am
who is andy kaufman? All i know is athletic ability trumps effort every time….if you don’t know…we’ll just leave it at that.
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Now I KNOW you’re satirizing. Nicely done, though…
April 28th, 2012 at 11:21 am
I love this Burris kids demeanor. You can tell by the film on him he likes violence and collisions. He enjoys mixing it up. High motor & high effort. I think this guy will kick Ro’s ass in TC if he halfasses it and jogs.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:21 am
Yeah, if anything Fangupo can be had at #168 possibly.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:21 am
There is a chance that Chapman will recover and become good. It is just that there is a better chance he becomes the Chaz Shillens of NT’s and we just don’t need that right now.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:21 am
Burris is an aggressive guy who sometimes overplays.
Smart, aggressive guy who loves football.
There was speculation that the dischargers wanted him.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:22 am
Norman off the board
April 28th, 2012 at 11:22 am
This is a refreshing draft, even though we didn’t even get a pick until the last pick of the third.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:22 am
Bills got Zebrie Sanders.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:23 am
Massaquoi or Winn at 148, guys!
April 28th, 2012 at 11:23 am
David Shaw is a very bright guy. Might be a good potential NFL head coach in the future.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:23 am
Last year I had Dennarius Moore as my 5th round pick in my mock.
This year, I have Kheeston RAndle.
Let’s do this again!!!
April 28th, 2012 at 11:23 am
Agreed Guest,
Every vet here is waiting for KKEll to bring it up and go ground zero on the board.
T-minus 20 mins and counting…(by my estimation).
April 28th, 2012 at 11:23 am
Marvin Jones, anyone?
April 28th, 2012 at 11:24 am
I like Massaquoi or Kaddu
April 28th, 2012 at 11:24 am
Carolina just got a steal….
April 28th, 2012 at 11:24 am
1960AutumnWind Says:
April 28th, 2012 at 11:20 am
Wow I bet the Panthers had Burris ahead of Marshall on their board. I don’t think he would of lasted till 13th in the 5th.
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You may be right…Was a run a lb’s good thing guys like me have zero influence on our big board. Could have missed out on a really good player.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:24 am
Ten per cent of gross will donated by the Raiders to the Oakland USD?!
That’s a great move by the Raiders.
Does that tell us that the team is staying in Oakland?
April 28th, 2012 at 11:24 am
I think Marv Jones will slip to the 6th
April 28th, 2012 at 11:24 am
Trade!
April 28th, 2012 at 11:24 am
Never know, McK might consider trading down here if he gets a decent deal and if there a bunch if players he likes still on the board, that are rated evenly.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:25 am
2 for 2 ..so far…The next pick will be a Punter…(lecher 38) ha…..all seriousness Think it .will be a safety to back up Huff
April 28th, 2012 at 11:25 am
Let’s see if we get a surprise pick for the 3rd time.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:25 am
ENGLANDRAIDER Says:
April 28th, 2012 at 11:24 am
Ten per cent of gross will donated by the Raiders to the Oakland USD?!
That’s a great move by the Raiders.
Does that tell us that the team is staying in Oakland?
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It says they’re making a concerted effort to mend their bridges with the Oakland populace. Well done, Mark. Money for schools is always a winning issue.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:26 am
J Jackson is still available?
April 28th, 2012 at 11:26 am
i’d take Kaddu as well, G123
forgot about him
April 28th, 2012 at 11:26 am
Denarius was a steal, for sure!!!
April 28th, 2012 at 11:26 am
Shark catcher..lighter snatcher ….damn where beech doggy ..I need another line
April 28th, 2012 at 11:26 am
We should have waited on Burris til 148 and taken Norman with 129….
WRITE THAT DOWN!
April 28th, 2012 at 11:26 am
1960AutumnWind Says:
April 28th, 2012 at 11:20 am
Wow I bet the Panthers had Burris ahead of Marshall on their board. I don’t think he would of lasted till 13th in the 5th.
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I meant Jags not Panthers… Sorry
April 28th, 2012 at 11:27 am
Mossaqui, Johnson, Winn I would think McK should be considering, but who knows what McK’s GUT is telling him now…he might be hungry.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:27 am
BTW, if anyone else has the new Facebook Timeline, somebody just put up a NICE background image:
https://twitter.com/#!/usnikefootball/status/196257978691760128/photo/1
April 28th, 2012 at 11:27 am
Jags were actually really high on Tahir Whithead.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:27 am
I think we can get Fangupo or NJB at #168
I like Kaddu, Sammy Brown, Cam Johnson or Massaquoi with this pick!!
April 28th, 2012 at 11:27 am
Lots of good players still on the board…the org will make good on ALL these picks…
April 28th, 2012 at 11:27 am
#63 Burris would have been gone! Jags would have had Burris higher than Marshall – similar teams regions etc.. Burris the better player.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:28 am
Man, the Chiefs may steal our guy.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:28 am
I’m not too keen on Cam Johnson. Word is he’s got health issues.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:28 am
Backstageatapuppetshow Says:
April 28th, 2012 at 11:26 am
We should have waited on Burris til 148 and taken Norman with 129….
WRITE THAT DOWN!
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Obviously, Reggie didn’t think we could wait without losing the player. Besides, we have CBs (although their quality is yet to be determined). We don’t have LBs (and Burris helps a lot).
April 28th, 2012 at 11:28 am
I bet Kc gets a player we want.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:29 am
KC milking it…get on!!!
April 28th, 2012 at 11:29 am
Yep, there goes Menzie.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:29 am
I think we go secondary here. Antonio Allen or Iloka
April 28th, 2012 at 11:29 am
David Shaw was my pick for Head Coach, he’s ready and should get an NFL job soon, I like Allen, hope he works out but we missed out on a good one.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:29 am
Ping to be safety from Boise or a nt
April 28th, 2012 at 11:30 am
Raiders met with Menzie at the Senior Bowl.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:30 am
MASSAQUOI AT 148. Come on Reggie!
April 28th, 2012 at 11:30 am
Don’t know squat about Burris but I’m glad we took a LB.
Going into 2012 with just Slow, Curry, Wheels, Goethel and Ihenacho was a disaster waiting to happen.
As for Leinart ?
He STINKS.
A savvy QB can get by with marginal arm strength.
Problem is Leinart’s helium balls make Chad Pennington and Kellen Moore look like they’re throwing Nolan Ryan fastballs.
Hell NO to Leinart.
I’d rather lose with TP and find out what he can do than waste any time on Leinart.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:30 am
Billy Winn
April 28th, 2012 at 11:31 am
We need d line depth badly, Reggie!
April 28th, 2012 at 11:31 am
O, I answered your question on the previous article.
marley, great call on shaw.
boss01, yeah, i’d love to hear romonowskis take on things so far.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:31 am
Billy Winn is considered a high motor, high efficiency tough football who just needs to be coached up on some technique.
Might be McK’s type of player at this point in draft?
April 28th, 2012 at 11:32 am
Winn can probably hold the edge as a DE in 3-4 looks as well.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:32 am
Menzie ran a 4.67 40
April 28th, 2012 at 11:32 am
Here we go
April 28th, 2012 at 11:32 am
I’d be good with the DE from BST
April 28th, 2012 at 11:32 am
83. Massaquoi is my first choice, Winn 2nd.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:32 am
Sweet!
April 28th, 2012 at 11:32 am
Trade
April 28th, 2012 at 11:32 am
Trade?
April 28th, 2012 at 11:32 am
Trade?
April 28th, 2012 at 11:32 am
TRADE ?
April 28th, 2012 at 11:33 am
trade!
April 28th, 2012 at 11:33 am
Reggie trading down!
April 28th, 2012 at 11:33 am
traded to Lions, for what ??
Megatron?
April 28th, 2012 at 11:33 am
Well, we gave Detroit the pick, for what???
April 28th, 2012 at 11:33 am
Maybe the Raiders really did want Menzie…
April 28th, 2012 at 11:33 am
WOW
April 28th, 2012 at 11:33 am
Did the Raiders trade down?
April 28th, 2012 at 11:33 am
OK who’s the man now! I predicted trade twice in the last 2 hours. Just call me Shark Catchers apprentice LOL…
April 28th, 2012 at 11:33 am
We get their 23rd in 5th and prolly 7th ?
April 28th, 2012 at 11:33 am
Leinart isn’t going to be anything more than the backup QB so why the hate? He brings a lot of institutional knowledge of Greg Knapp’s offense. That can only be good for TP
April 28th, 2012 at 11:34 am
R u fikkkin serious we trade it after all that gawd am wait and anticipation.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:34 am
dang. Reggie is getting more picks. Yeah.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:34 am
Raiders pick at #158 now
April 28th, 2012 at 11:34 am
this is stupid…reggie sux
April 28th, 2012 at 11:34 am
Nice…I was thinking McK would look to trade down.
Smart move!
April 28th, 2012 at 11:34 am
LOL 1960AW.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:34 am
Where’s the Lions pick at next?
April 28th, 2012 at 11:34 am
Sorry Reggie didn’t know u were waiting
April 28th, 2012 at 11:35 am
we got Megatron and their next year’s 3rd rounder!
April 28th, 2012 at 11:35 am
Ok steve and Jerry stop with the donation of Season ticket puff pieces and find out what the trade terms are….
April 28th, 2012 at 11:36 am
We just picked up avril
April 28th, 2012 at 11:36 am
Not stupid. If McK has a bunch of player rated evenly and if does down 9-10 spots and gets an extra pick or two…why not trade down?
April 28th, 2012 at 11:36 am
Call me Miss Cleo 2 for 2
April 28th, 2012 at 11:36 am
damn, rock beat me to it
April 28th, 2012 at 11:36 am
Lions have a pick at 158. I’m assuming we get that and maybe a sixth-rounder, too?
April 28th, 2012 at 11:36 am
picked up a 7th rounder #230
April 28th, 2012 at 11:36 am
So far we got 2 players that played and produced on the field. No more freak athlete trying to play football. Thank you Reggie.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:36 am
Steve Corkran @CorkOnTheNFL
#Raiders trade pick No. 148 to the Detroit Lions for No. 158 and No. 230 in this year’s draft.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:36 am
We get their 23 in 5th and 23rd in 7th round
April 28th, 2012 at 11:36 am
Oakland trades 5th round (148) for Detroit’s 5th (158) and Detroit’s 7th (230)
April 28th, 2012 at 11:36 am
Dakota Says:
April 28th, 2012 at 11:35 am
we got Megatron and their next year’s 3rd rounder!
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
You forgot about Suh. They traded Megatron and Suh for our 5th.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:36 am
I would have said Walter Mercada..but not sure how many folks know who he is..
April 28th, 2012 at 11:37 am
wow Leinart likely to sign soon! per adam sh!tter
April 28th, 2012 at 11:37 am
So now we have six picks in the draft. Cool beans.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:37 am
guess Pryor isn’t quite ready for a backup roll yet, or is Matty going to be a 3rd stringer?
April 28th, 2012 at 11:37 am
Interesting how many offensive linemen are going in the middle rounds.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:38 am
I think we wanted Menzie and traded down to regroup
April 28th, 2012 at 11:38 am
# 158, Will Massaquoi or Winn still be alive?
April 28th, 2012 at 11:38 am
You forgot about Suh. They traded Megatron and Suh for our 5th.
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hahahahahahaha…yeah thats value
April 28th, 2012 at 11:38 am
Can I get a little help cathcing up?
I thought we had 2 4th rd picks?
April 28th, 2012 at 11:39 am
They offered Megatron but we could not afford the cap hit so we took a 7th LOL…
April 28th, 2012 at 11:39 am
Shark-esoteric that one…
April 28th, 2012 at 11:40 am
Hill
We had a 3rd comp
4th comp
5th real
5th comp
6th real
6th comp and now a 7th via trade.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:40 am
new post
April 28th, 2012 at 11:40 am
and it’s Mercado (no sharpshooting, just saying)
April 28th, 2012 at 11:40 am
xraided Says:
April 28th, 2012 at 11:37 am
guess Pryor isn’t quite ready for a backup roll yet, or is Matty going to be a 3rd stringer?
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I could see them letting pryor compete in camp for the 2 spot and if he’s not ready they have leinert ready to step into that spot.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:40 am
I called him trading down the fourth
April 28th, 2012 at 11:42 am
NEW POST Jerry and Steve doing their job!!!
April 28th, 2012 at 11:44 am
Mossaqiuo sould still be there at 158, hope Winn is.
Johnson could still be there, Kaddu. On offense…Rainey, Polk, Jones