Bergstrom had no intention of being late
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Saturday, July 28th, 2012 at 2:34 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Tony Bergstrom didn’t put pen to paper until 10:07 p.m. the previous night, but his arrival at Raiders’ training Sunday was a foregone conclusion.
“It was hashed out a long time ago,’’ Bergstrom said after stepping off one of two busses arriving from the club facility in Alameda. “I’m an old school guy. I like to do things in person, and I think that kind of fits in well with our organization. It was basically just getting out here and signing.’’
Bergstrom also added, “I’m not about to be the first holdout of the new CBA as a third-rounder.’’
According to ESPN, that honor could belong to Juron Criner a fifth-round pick, who reportedly wants a signing bonus of $158,000 instead of the $144,000 the club is offering.
Criner was a standout in some OTA sessions during the offseason.
Criner’s performance was one of the reasons the Raiders felt comfortable dealing three-year veteran wide receiver Louis Murphy for a conditional draft pick.
Bergstrom was happy to get off the bus, which was held up in traffic near the Discovery Kingdom amusement park in Vallejo. Bus passengers were mostly rookies and undrafted free agents, with veterans filtering in throughout the day in their own vehicles.
“I think everybody kind of got on with a nervous tension, then about 20 minutes into the bus ride everybody was just kind of wanting to get off the bus,’’ Bergstrom said.
The Raiders check in to their rooms and undergo preliminary physical examinations as well as meet Sunday before practicing for the first time Monday morning.
“I kind of like to just get after it. I kind of figure you learn swimming by being tossed into the water. That’s generally what happens,’’ Bergstrom said.
– Veterans are filtering in slowly. One of the first arrivals was place kicker Sebastian Janikowski, who arrived toting a set of clubs over his shoulder in a priceless Raiders Twitter photo which illustrated the life of a kicker in training camp.
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July 28th, 2012 at 2:37 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSe7d0t_XKo
hoist the fk colors baby
July 28th, 2012 at 2:37 pm
GO RAIDERS # 1
July 28th, 2012 at 2:37 pm
Come on Criner. Just show em’ what you can do and you will be paid.
July 28th, 2012 at 2:40 pm
Bergstrom knows what is best for him and the team.
July 28th, 2012 at 2:43 pm
New fu¢k over the compensatory picks rule aside.. Criner only want to be paid more than the guy drafted right after him and less than the guy right before him.. Not like a pick in the middle of rd 6.. Just do whats right reg..
July 28th, 2012 at 2:43 pm
Bergs=stand up dude
July 28th, 2012 at 2:44 pm
Raider O Says:
July 28th, 2012 at 1:46 pm
One idiot calls Criner a Diva, and You People assume he is one.
The man is trying to get an additional 10%, it’s not like he is asking for 2nd round money, and that makes him a diva?
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Raider HO you are not much on thinking are you? There are 12 count them, 12 players in the ENTIRE DRAFT that are currently unsigned. One is a third rounder the rest are all lst and 2nd rounders. Then there is a 6th rounder. Criner. You can’t even really call him a 5th rounder because the 5th round came and went and he wasn’t taken. Why don’t you encourage him to hold out for lst rounder money since basically the ones left.
July 28th, 2012 at 2:44 pm
You don’t think Reg is pissed it got out? He ain’t budging imo.
July 28th, 2012 at 2:44 pm
Just fking sign already Cryner, whhhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
July 28th, 2012 at 2:45 pm
Marks Hair Says:
July 28th, 2012 at 2:43 pm
New fu¢k over the compensatory picks rule aside.. Criner only want to be paid more than the guy drafted right after him and less than the guy right before him.. Not like a pick in the middle of rd 6.. Just do whats right reg..
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That’s exactly what Reggie’s offering, and is in line with the NFL slotting system. Criner is being unreasonable.
July 28th, 2012 at 2:45 pm
Then there is a 6th rounder. Criner. You can’t even really call him a 5th rounder because the 5th round came and went and he wasn’t taken.
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LMAO
Your ignorance is amazing seymour Biotch!
July 28th, 2012 at 2:46 pm
Criner, be a humble young man and set an example for kids….take the bonus!
July 28th, 2012 at 2:46 pm
Marks Hair Says:
July 28th, 2012 at 2:43 pm
Just do whats right reg
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That is exactly what he is doing.
July 28th, 2012 at 2:47 pm
You people should stop saying Criner is a 5th round pick. According to the troll’s logic, he is a 6th round pick.
Still LMAO
July 28th, 2012 at 2:49 pm
well he isn’t really a 5th or 6th, LMAO
July 28th, 2012 at 2:49 pm
You don’t think much do you Raider HO. go back to washing cars. It’s your career.
July 28th, 2012 at 2:49 pm
The reason Criner looks unreasonable is the fact that it’s 14k! Like someone mentioned before..why piss off the bus-driver?
July 28th, 2012 at 2:50 pm
Still LMAO
The troll is so ignorant, he thought he was making sense and posted that dumb post twice.
July 28th, 2012 at 2:51 pm
Thx troll. That was funny. He was a 5th round compensatory pick. That counts as a 5th round pick.
July 28th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
Raider HO you are getting skewered in here. Just like a shish-kabob. But you are too stupid to realize it. But it’s OK. Keep sticking up for the 6th round hold out. That makes sense. If you’re a complete dummass.
July 28th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
Cry-ner already being considered a Diva and already has a nickname, not a good start. Just fking sign
July 28th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
10. No he isnt.. The new rule allows reggie to pay a compensatory pick less money than his slot.. Pick 169 gets more than criner, pick 168 only because of that rule.. That rule is bullshlt. So criner would like the regular slot price..
July 28th, 2012 at 2:53 pm
He needs to fire his agent, apologize to RM(Boss-man) for any inconvenience and sign the paper. By COB today.
July 28th, 2012 at 2:53 pm
Raider O Says:
July 28th, 2012 at 2:51 pm
Thx troll. That was funny. He was a 5th round compensatory pick. That counts as a 5th round pick.
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No. He was taken AFTER the 5th round came and went. But don’t worry, there has to be a car wash job open somewhere in America.
July 28th, 2012 at 2:54 pm
Keep sticking up for the 6th round hold out. That makes sense
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ROFLMAO
6th round!
July 28th, 2012 at 2:54 pm
Again, there were two players drafted as 5th round comp picks, right behind Criner.
They both signed 2 months ago, and were on the bus ride with the rest of the rookies going into camp. Criner already missed that.
I don’t know if he is a “diva” or “prima donna” on the whole, but in this case, he sure is acting like one.
July 28th, 2012 at 2:55 pm
Id sign. Play my ass of then sign my next deal with our rival.. If reg wont pay 14k to make a guy feel like he’s getting a fair deal & that he’s in good hands, then fa arent going to do us any favors..
July 28th, 2012 at 2:56 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
July 28th, 2012 at 2:54 pm
Again, there were two players drafted as 5th round comp picks, right behind Criner.
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Didn’t you get the memo?
They are 6th round picks!
LMAO
July 28th, 2012 at 2:57 pm
Marks hair Says:
July 28th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
10. No he isnt.. The new rule allows reggie to pay a compensatory pick less money than his slot.. Pick 169 gets more than criner, pick 168 only because of that rule.. That rule is bullshlt. So criner would like the regular slot price..
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What I don’t get is every other comensatory pick didn’t have a problem signing, they were in the same situation, no?
July 28th, 2012 at 2:57 pm
Nobody can sign him, he has zero leverage.
July 28th, 2012 at 2:57 pm
Marks Hair Says:
July 28th, 2012 at 2:55 pm
Id sign. Play my ass of then sign my next deal with our rival.. If reg wont pay 14k to make a guy feel like he’s getting a fair deal & that he’s in good hands, then fa arent going to do us any favors..
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Exactly.
Thats not worth 14k.
July 28th, 2012 at 2:57 pm
There’s a few problems with this. lst off, he hasn’t proven anything to dictate he shouldn’t sign and get his ass into camp. 2ndly, he is not coming off well with the fans or organiztion at this point. And lastly, we traded our best receiver in 2 of the last 3 years for a conditional pick to make room for a guy who isn’t showing up. None of that is good.
July 28th, 2012 at 2:58 pm
realtruraider Says:
July 28th, 2012 at 2:57 pm
Marks hair Says:
July 28th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
10. No he isnt.. The new rule allows reggie to pay a compensatory pick less money than his slot.. Pick 169 gets more than criner, pick 168 only because of that rule.. That rule is bullshlt. So criner would like the regular slot price..
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What I don’t get is every other comensatory pick didn’t have a problem signing, they were in the same situation, no?
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Maybe Criner doesn’t appreciate playing football for a living, just yet…
July 28th, 2012 at 2:59 pm
Raider HO you are foaming at the mouth because of your own stupidity. Whatever you are on, cut the dose.
July 28th, 2012 at 2:59 pm
22-the rule may be BS,but it is the rule-like it or not.Society has many rules that many would disagree with but they are the rules.You can’t go into a courtroom and use the defense that the rule is BS so you don’t have to follow it.This is an obvious attempt by the NFLPA to weaken and circumvent the rule.Reggie is correct in standing his ground.If he doesn’t others will attempt the same thing and chaos will once again reign.
July 28th, 2012 at 2:59 pm
Its not criners fault we traded murphy.
July 28th, 2012 at 3:01 pm
Streater and Calhoun may take his job if he doesn’t report, Reg won’t play favorites and he’s in the dawg house already.
July 28th, 2012 at 3:01 pm
Criner is only hurting himself holdingout….more reps for R. streater and company
July 28th, 2012 at 3:02 pm
I don’t think this will have ANY impact on signing future FA’s.
I mean really? FA negotiations is so completely different from draft pick ones.
90% of the players go to who offers the most money anyways, so as long as our checks clear, we will be just fine.
July 28th, 2012 at 3:03 pm
If Reggie were to cave if he were to leave the Raiders it is likely no organization would hire him because he was the one who helped weaken the CBA they all worked so hard to finalize.
July 28th, 2012 at 3:05 pm
Lefty12 Says:
July 28th, 2012 at 2:59 pm
22-the rule may be BS,but it is the rule-like it or not.Society has many rules that many would disagree with but they are the rules.You can’t go into a courtroom and use the defense that the rule is BS so you don’t have to follow it.This is an obvious attempt by the NFLPA to weaken and circumvent the rule.Reggie is correct in standing his ground.If he doesn’t others will attempt the same thing and chaos will once again reign.
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AMAZING!!!!
What about all those people who challenged unfair rules/ laws and won.
LOL
July 28th, 2012 at 3:05 pm
Exactly, maybe add incentives in the actual contract, but don’t mess with the bonus requirements.
July 28th, 2012 at 3:06 pm
Marks hair Says:
July 28th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
10. No he isnt.. The new rule allows reggie to pay a compensatory pick less money than his slot.. Pick 169 gets more than criner, pick 168 only because of that rule.. That rule is bullshlt. So criner would like the regular slot price..
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But think about it another way. And this is what Raider HO is too stupid to realize. Say, you were taken past the midway point in the 5th round. And then here comes a guy taken basically at the beginning of the 6th and he is demanding the same money as you? You would be pissed.
July 28th, 2012 at 3:08 pm
If he’s not worth an extra 14k, so that he isnt paid like a mid 6th rd pick. Then just cut him.. We spend 14k giving away free t-shirts during the games.. This is stupid..
July 28th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
We’re truly beating a dead horse here.lol
July 28th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
43. True. But thats not the scenario for criner..
July 28th, 2012 at 3:11 pm
Marks Hair Says:
July 28th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
43. True. But thats not the scenario for criner..
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Yes, it is. He’s being offered less than the regular 5th-round picks, and more than the top 6th-round picks. Simple.
July 28th, 2012 at 3:12 pm
Streater Has already passed criner..
July 28th, 2012 at 3:13 pm
Hothead,they are showing women’s soccer from the Olympics.Maybe you should watch that,you might have a clue about what is happening-or probably not.Maybe there are some Oprah re-runs on somewhere.That is more your speed.
July 28th, 2012 at 3:14 pm
Marks hair Says:
July 28th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
43. True. But thats not the scenario for criner..
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It is to some extent tho. Basically the way the league looks at compensatory picks is that they are paid more like the next round down than the one they are selected. In other words those compensatory players have to take a bit of a kick. Criner doesn’t want to do that. There’s your stalemate.
July 28th, 2012 at 3:14 pm
Reg is trying to build a team to where almost any player is expendable, which equates to depth.
July 28th, 2012 at 3:15 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
July 28th, 2012 at 3:11 pm
Marks Hair Says:
July 28th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
43. True. But thats not the scenario for criner..
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Yes, it is. He’s being offered less than the regular 5th-round picks, and more than the top 6th-round picks. Simple.
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Exactly.
July 28th, 2012 at 3:15 pm
47. Nope he’s a comp pick. So he gets the hose again.. When you line up the pay scale next to the draft picks, criner gets cut short on 14k.. Its not an arbitrary number.
July 28th, 2012 at 3:16 pm
Does anybody have a link to the actual pay scale, so we can settle this?
July 28th, 2012 at 3:17 pm
I think Criner will tell his agent to sign the fking contract before the days over. What else can he do? Hold out? LMFAO! He would get killed in the media and by Raider Nation, a 5th/6th rounder holding out with this new slot system, Pluuuueeeeaaaazzzz!!!
July 28th, 2012 at 3:19 pm
Grumpy Old Man,
Maybe you need to stop making ignorant statements in a blog, and go read a book.
Plenty of people challenged unfair laws/ rules and won especially in this country. Go read a history book, and maybe you can learn something.
July 28th, 2012 at 3:19 pm
50. Exactly! And since its just beer money for mark d. Reg should just do the right thing.. This makes us look cheap. Nobody looks like a diva asking for a measly 14k..
July 28th, 2012 at 3:19 pm
It was explained in Williamson’s article.Some just won’t accept it,just like Criner’s agent.However,it is what it is and I doubt Reggie will be the one to weaken it.
July 28th, 2012 at 3:21 pm
55. He wont hold out.. But reg should still pay..
July 28th, 2012 at 3:22 pm
We’ll know tomorrow if he’s holding out or not.
July 28th, 2012 at 3:22 pm
Ok, since the new CBA is in place, Reg doesn’t want to overpay by Guidelines and standards. Bottom line, he wins this battle.
July 28th, 2012 at 3:23 pm
Some people obviously don’t understand theres a new slot system, Reg is sticking with the system, like everybody else.
July 28th, 2012 at 3:24 pm
The 1st pick of the 6th round is Greg Zuerlein, a kicker, and rotoworld says his signing bonus was 128K.
Both Asa Jackson and Vick Ballard, the two other 5th round comp picks selected after Criner, got 144K on their signing bonus. And George Iloka, taken with the last pick of the regular 5th round, got 160K.
So basically, Criner is completely off his rocker.
July 28th, 2012 at 3:25 pm
Read the last paragraph of williamsons article, its pretty clear..
July 28th, 2012 at 3:25 pm
Criner is a 6th round pick.
People should accept the laws/ rules even if they are unfair, and they can’t challenge them.
PRICELESS!!!
LOL
Later Gents and Monkeys.
July 28th, 2012 at 3:26 pm
“CantWait”
July 28th, 2012 at 3:26 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
July 28th, 2012 at 3:24 pm
The 1st pick of the 6th round is Greg Zuerlein, a kicker, and rotoworld says his signing bonus was 128K.
Both Asa Jackson and Vick Ballard, the two other 5th round comp picks selected after Criner, got 144K on their signing bonus. And George Iloka, taken with the last pick of the regular 5th round, got 160K.
So basically, Criner is completely off his rocker.
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That’s what we are saying. But somehow Idiot Raider HO thinks Criner is the new Cesar Chavez.
July 28th, 2012 at 3:28 pm
People should accept the laws/ rules even if they are unfair, and they can’t challenge them.
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Dude, this isn’t some civil rights issue.
This arrangement in place, was collectively bargained LAST YEAR.
Criner has nary a leg to stand on.
July 28th, 2012 at 3:28 pm
So Reggie should go against protocol and reach out to Criner, please ..he’s the Boss and Juron is the employee.
July 28th, 2012 at 3:28 pm
61. Yup. But we all lose because the raiders come out looking cheaper than the A’s. And come contract time guess who we’ll have to use the franchise tag on? You guessed it Cry-ner…
July 28th, 2012 at 3:31 pm
Raider O Says:
July 28th, 2012 at 3:25 pm
Later Gents and Monkeys.
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Dr. Phil or Oprah must be on.
July 28th, 2012 at 3:31 pm
Whether he signs tonight or Monday, when he gets in the lockerrom, somone on the team should throw a few grand of cash right in his face for being an azz and missing things, like this bus ride EVERY OTHER rookie had to take.
July 28th, 2012 at 3:31 pm
No, Criner hired a dirt-bag agent, another reason Reg won’t budge. He has to deal with Reg until that next contract FYI
July 28th, 2012 at 3:32 pm
Lefty12 Says:
July 28th, 2012 at 2:59 pm
22-the rule may be BS,but it is the rule-like it or not.Society has many rules that many would disagree with but they are the rules.You can’t go into a courtroom and use the defense that the rule is BS so you don’t have to follow it.This is an obvious attempt by the NFLPA to weaken and circumvent the rule.Reggie is correct in standing his ground.If he doesn’t others will attempt the same thing and chaos will once again reign.
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Chico,
I was responding to this ignorant statement.
LOL
July 28th, 2012 at 3:33 pm
Highly doubt Criner would get the franchise, they would tender him first when his rookie deal is up if he does as well as some in here believe he will.
July 28th, 2012 at 3:35 pm
Lefty12 Says:
July 28th, 2012 at 3:31 pm
Raider O Says:
July 28th, 2012 at 3:25 pm
Later Gents and Monkeys.
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Dr. Phil or Oprah must be on.
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Thats all you know, talk shows? Pathetic!
Read a book, maybe you can learn something.
LOL
July 28th, 2012 at 3:35 pm
End of the day, all Criner has to lose is 14k and some jersey sales.lol
July 28th, 2012 at 3:38 pm
Old Grumpy Monkey,
Try to read books sober, it helps!
July 28th, 2012 at 3:39 pm
NO! He missed the bus ride!! NOOOOoooo!!!
July 28th, 2012 at 3:40 pm
They’re not even making criner jerseys..
July 28th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
Hothead,go into court after getting arrested for a dui with a .09 reading and tell the judge that the .08 limit is BS so you don’t have to follow the rules.What is hilarious is when you call others ignorant it is a perfect example of the pot calling the kettle black.
July 28th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
NO! He missed the bus ride!! NOOOOoooo!!!
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Well compare that the time when Seymour took the rookie bus ride, and in here he was deemed the greatest human on the planet for doing so.
One huge overreaction deserves another, lol
July 28th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
Breaking News:
Lodger Goodell
Criner is lucky he didn’t catch the bus, since fellow team-mates had planned to shrink-wrap him to the goal-post, for fussing over 14k.
July 28th, 2012 at 3:42 pm
The last pick of the 5th rd got 160k. Criner wants 158k instead of 144;. Seems in line. Its not his fault he’s a compensatory pick. Or that the nfl is socialist.
July 28th, 2012 at 3:43 pm
Wonder how Chaz is digging the Tebow spectacle?
July 28th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
BTW,I’d tell you to read a book,but I realize you can’t read and comprehend the words at the same time.Having to look every word up in your dictionary(you do know what one of those are,don’t you) it must take you forever to read Jack and Jill.
July 28th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
Is the NFL socialist or more like Robin Hood?
July 28th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
LMAO.
Talk shows and DUI (drinking).
Like I said, go read a book, and try to do it sober, it helps.
July 28th, 2012 at 3:45 pm
Or that the nfl is socialist.
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The NFL, or the NFLPA, which agreed to this arrangement?
This was all collectively bargained, ABOUT ONE YEAR AGO.
This is just plain stupid that 33 supplemental picks were taken, and 32 signed the deal as the Union agreed to.
Only one dumbazz is holding out, for no reason because he isn’t getting the money anyways.
July 28th, 2012 at 3:45 pm
Steve Corkran@CorkOnTheNFL
For those asking, here’s a sneak peek at the 2012 #Raiders media guide. Feedback? http://pic.twitter.com/YYIZ8jKA
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July 28th, 2012 at 3:45 pm
Old Grumpy Monkey getting angry? Must have drinking issues.
July 28th, 2012 at 3:46 pm
Or is Jack and Jill too advanced for you.
July 28th, 2012 at 3:47 pm
“A new era of Excellence”.
Interesting. Still a bone to the old days by using the word “excellence” like Commitment to, but “New Era” screams Mark Davis all over it.
July 28th, 2012 at 3:47 pm
87. More like socialist.. Does the nfl live in the forest wiping with leaves, while giving their money to the poor?
July 28th, 2012 at 3:47 pm
Maybe he wants the 14k since he knows Bartell’s going to T-off on him..lol
July 28th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
Lefty12 Says:
July 28th, 2012 at 3:31 pm
Raider O Says:
July 28th, 2012 at 3:25 pm
Later Gents and Monkeys.
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Dr. Phil or Oprah must be on.
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Or maybe a new car wash is hiring one of those guys to towel off the water spots. For minimum wage. But he probably can’t even do that right.
July 28th, 2012 at 3:49 pm
Marks Hair Says:
July 28th, 2012 at 3:42 pm
The last pick of the 5th rd got 160k. Criner wants 158k instead of 144;. Seems in line. Its not his fault he’s a compensatory pick. Or that the nfl is socialist.
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Then Criner should yell at DeMaurice Smith for not negotiating such a bonus for compensatory picks.
July 28th, 2012 at 3:50 pm
Jack & Jill
Talk shows
Let me guess, you are a HS dropout.
July 28th, 2012 at 3:50 pm
89. How do you know that criner wants it for no reason? Maybe his girls tatas are a complete mess, and his kid needs braces…
July 28th, 2012 at 3:50 pm
If he bites Reggie’s hand, he will sock him.
July 28th, 2012 at 3:51 pm
Marks hair Says:
July 28th, 2012 at 3:50 pm
89. How do you know that criner wants it for no reason? Maybe his girls tatas are a complete mess, and his kid needs braces…
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Easily taken care of with 144k..thanks.
July 28th, 2012 at 3:53 pm
If the other five picks were signed according to the NFL guidelines, why should an exception be made for Criner?
I do not understand the logic.
July 28th, 2012 at 3:53 pm
LMAO,hothead.You know nothing about me and it shall stay that way.And I could care less what you believe.
July 28th, 2012 at 3:54 pm
I hope Criner doesn’t have any kids old enough for braces, LOL.
Don’t you wait on braces until your like 8-9 years old?
July 28th, 2012 at 3:57 pm
Twocents,you probably hit the nail on the head earlier.His agent is trying to weaken and circumvent the new agreement.That is the only reason that makes any sense.
July 28th, 2012 at 3:57 pm
Lefty12 Says:
July 28th, 2012 at 3:53 pm
LMAO,hothead.You know nothing about me and it shall stay that way.And I could care less what you believe.
$$$$$$$$
ROFLMAO
I was right, you are a HS dropout.
Allow me to correct you, you Couldn’t care less.
Still LMAO
July 28th, 2012 at 3:59 pm
If you want to talk perspective, Criner’s bonus could get braces for all 14 of Octomom’s kids.lol
July 28th, 2012 at 3:59 pm
Lefty12 Says:
July 28th, 2012 at 3:57 pm
Twocents,you probably hit the nail on the head earlier.His agent is trying to weaken and circumvent the new agreement.That is the only reason that makes any sense.
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I doubt that’s the case but if it is, Criner should fire the agent immediately. Criner’s paying the agent to represent HIM, not be some kind of tenth-rate Moses (”Let My Wideouts Go!”).
July 28th, 2012 at 3:59 pm
My bad Duck. You’re absolutely correct….Criner and his agent are being jerks. Anyway…I’m hoping it all ends well because we are surely weak in the WRs position. No doubt about it…Criner does not need to start out in the NFL being a diva. I also hope… Reggie is not a cheap paying GM and doesn’t want to pay the players especially if they have proven themselves..
July 28th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
97. he’s not going to yell at anybody. he’s gonna wait until the last minute hoping reggie will do him right. and when reggie doesent, criner will sign.. And we come out heros to cheapskates everywhere..
July 28th, 2012 at 4:01 pm
Take an English class,hothead.
July 28th, 2012 at 4:02 pm
Goldie7 Says:
July 28th, 2012 at 3:59 pm
I also hope… Reggie is not a cheap paying GM and doesn’t want to pay the players especially if they have proven themselves..
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Given that we signed Wheeler, Brisiel and others to market-level deals, I don’t anticipate any issues on that front.
July 28th, 2012 at 4:03 pm
How do we look like cheapskate when all we are doing is following the guidelines set by the CBA and was followed by every other team in the league?
July 28th, 2012 at 4:03 pm
You can burn alotta cash on tlttles & teeth…
July 28th, 2012 at 4:04 pm
No Reg is supposed to bend the rules and pay more for Criner guys, and open himself up to criticism.
July 28th, 2012 at 4:04 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
July 28th, 2012 at 4:02 pm
Goldie7 Says:
July 28th, 2012 at 3:59 pm
I also hope… Reggie is not a cheap paying GM and doesn’t want to pay the players especially if they have proven themselves..
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Given that we signed Wheeler, Brisiel and others to market-level deals, I don’t anticipate any issues on that front.
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good.
July 28th, 2012 at 4:04 pm
Go care less!
LOL
July 28th, 2012 at 4:06 pm
So long Raider fans.You too hothead.It is a shame all those years of education was such a waste of time and money.LMFAO
Criner will sign and be in camp but it’s been fun discussing his situation.
July 28th, 2012 at 4:07 pm
113. Because the new cba is unfair to the comp picks.. He’s asking reg to pay him as #168. Instead of *168 comp pick.. The difference is only 14k. Nothing to us. A lot to the kid…
July 28th, 2012 at 4:08 pm
If you can care less, it means you care.
It’s simple unless you are a HS dropout.
Later Grumpy.
July 28th, 2012 at 4:09 pm
http://www.silverandblackpride.com/2012/7/28/3199058/oakland-raiders-invite-udfa-wr-muhammad-to-training-camp
And we’ve just signed UDFA wideout Dre Muhammad.
July 28th, 2012 at 4:09 pm
Reggie wins, a lot to the kid? A used Kia Rio maybe….it’s a fair offer.
July 28th, 2012 at 4:10 pm
Whats next!? On criners 2nd deal he holds out for 100k?!! What a prima donna fu¢k!
July 28th, 2012 at 4:14 pm
The wheels are back on track for a freeway series
LA vs LA
Barry Zito looked awesome today
July 28th, 2012 at 4:14 pm
Rabble rabble rabble!!! Lets all bocot criner!! He missed the Bus! And he want enough money to buy his own CAR!! FU¢K THAT!! lol
July 28th, 2012 at 4:14 pm
Way to sign a WR and make a statement Reg!
July 28th, 2012 at 4:15 pm
Maybe Athletics – Dodgers
July 28th, 2012 at 4:15 pm
As good as Criner may perform, Team comes before that.
July 28th, 2012 at 4:15 pm
Marks Hair Says:
July 28th, 2012 at 4:14 pm
Rabble rabble rabble!!! Lets all bocot criner!! He missed the Bus! And he want enough money to buy his own CAR!! FU¢K THAT!! lol
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You think a $144,000 signing bonus is not enough to buy a car with?
July 28th, 2012 at 4:16 pm
127. That would be cool
July 28th, 2012 at 4:18 pm
129. Should he rent a 1bdrm apt in the hood?
July 28th, 2012 at 4:20 pm
Reg hasn’t stumbled signing any other player, so who’s the problem here?
July 28th, 2012 at 4:22 pm
And RM signed a WR the same day…classic.
July 28th, 2012 at 4:22 pm
Marks Hair Says:
July 28th, 2012 at 4:18 pm
129. Should he rent a 1bdrm apt in the hood?
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LOL. A $144,000 signing bonus on top of whatever else he’s making, and you think he’ll be on food stamps.
July 28th, 2012 at 4:22 pm
132. There is no problem. Players report sunday.
July 28th, 2012 at 4:23 pm
JerryMac’s comment regarding signing Bergstrom and Criner:
For anyone who thought either wouldn’t be there for Day 1 . . . you worry too much.
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Could Jerry eat crow for this comment?
July 28th, 2012 at 4:24 pm
Yeah like the bonus is his entire income, please. If he holds out the D’s will just hit him harder.
July 28th, 2012 at 4:24 pm
Criner is not srarting his Raider career on the right foot. what a punk. Get to camp already!
July 28th, 2012 at 4:25 pm
*starting
July 28th, 2012 at 4:26 pm
These kids dont know how to save.. Im sure he already promissed that 14k to some snagle toothed girl with no tlts… Gotta fix her shlt, and buy mom a house..
July 28th, 2012 at 4:26 pm
When does Jerry take back his rightful title as blog pimp?
July 28th, 2012 at 4:29 pm
some snagle toothed girl with no tlts
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lol
July 28th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
141. When he starts reseaching the raiders half as hard as some of our own blog weirdos do…
July 28th, 2012 at 4:32 pm
Anyone else think Burris may land a starting role over Curry or McMayor?
July 28th, 2012 at 4:33 pm
Marks hair Says:
July 28th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
141. When he starts reseaching the raiders half as hard as some of our own blog weirdos do…
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so true! We do have some well informed whack jobs on this blog! lol
July 28th, 2012 at 4:35 pm
Dont worry baby ill fix your face up. Pick 168 should get 158k.. Oh no! Since im a comp pick I get the hose again? 14k short? But her face man! Butterface!
July 28th, 2012 at 4:36 pm
My point is Jerry>Steve
July 28th, 2012 at 4:37 pm
It’s really quite simple-
Until you have proven to be an elite NFL player (not college) you have NO right to even consider holding out imo.
July 28th, 2012 at 4:39 pm
So what are the odds of DMAC making it through the preseason uninjured?
I would say it is a tossup 50-50
July 28th, 2012 at 4:39 pm
Should be a simple concept. I’m out Raider on fellas!
July 28th, 2012 at 4:42 pm
If I were an NFL rookie, I couldn’t imagine being so stupid thinking 14k is worth possibly getting on the bad side of the guy who makes your contract and perhaps the HC who decides how much playing time you get. As someone stated earlier, it’s all about proving yourself and landing that monster 2nd contract. I guess Criner didn’t get the memo.
July 28th, 2012 at 4:43 pm
Plunketthead Says:
July 28th, 2012 at 4:39 pm
So what are the odds of DMAC making it through the preseason uninjured?
I would say it is a tossup 50-50
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I think DMAC will be used like Tomlinson was used in previous preseasons with the Chargers. Maybe a little more, but not much.
July 28th, 2012 at 4:44 pm
Agent: Hey, Criner baby! What do I owe the
Pleasure of this call?
Criner: Hey I’ve been reading this blog online
And they’ve been talking about how I
Haven’t signed yet, some saying they
Think im gonna hold out. I mean if I was
The best receiver at camp like they say,
Couldn’t I get more money if I did hold out?
Agent: Your right, I could probably get your signing
Bonus up a little, ah…………. Say about… Up
To 158,000.
July 28th, 2012 at 4:48 pm
I am not worried about him getting hurt in a preseason game. He is more likely to tweak something minor and miss time. He is not the type to bite the bullet and play through injury. If something does not feel 100% right, he will shut it down till opening day
July 28th, 2012 at 4:51 pm
People talking about middle fifth round vs. middle sixth round bonus money; wrong. Here’s the numbers. http://www.nyjetscap.com/2012_Articles/rookiecap.php
July 28th, 2012 at 5:00 pm
Intrepid Says:
July 28th, 2012 at 4:51 pm
People talking about middle fifth round vs. middle sixth round bonus money; wrong. Here’s the numbers. http://www.nyjetscap.com/2012_Articles/rookiecap.php
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Thank you! We can see from this matrix that Criner is set to make a cool one mil over the next two years. Somehow I don’t think $14K is going to break him.
July 28th, 2012 at 5:04 pm
Cant Criner see what holding out did to Jamarcus. Maybe Jamarcus could step up and give Criner a call and let him know not to listen to the greedy agent, and holding out retards your learning curve and missing all that camp time is not good, specially since it hurt Jamarcus’ game. Holding out is not for the new era of Raider football. F that.
July 28th, 2012 at 5:04 pm
I think the teams should band together and make a commitment to fire these players who do this and make an agreement no other teams will pick him up. Ever. Make an example out of a few players and it will NEVER happen again.
July 28th, 2012 at 5:06 pm
Number One Fan Says:
July 28th, 2012 at 5:04 pm
Maybe Jamarcus could step up…
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JaMarcus? Step up? To anything other than the buffet line? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Thanks for the laugh.
July 28th, 2012 at 5:06 pm
Raid Uh Max Says:
July 28th, 2012 at 5:04 pm
I think the teams should band together and make a commitment to fire these players who do this and make an agreement no other teams will pick him up. Ever. Make an example out of a few players and it will NEVER happen again.
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That would be collusion. Can’t do it.
July 28th, 2012 at 5:08 pm
Cornfucious dont like to see holdout. Not good. If he hold out, he then sit around while players get better in training. He sit out too much he get hemroids.
July 28th, 2012 at 5:11 pm
Maybe agent want more money cuz he wants to buy new truck. But Criner miss too much training while agent drive away in new truck.
July 28th, 2012 at 5:13 pm
Meanwhile, per Twitter, Kyle Boller has retired.
July 28th, 2012 at 5:16 pm
Adam Caplan@caplannfl
Three draftees remain unsigned: WR Justin Blackmon (1st rd/Jaguars); WR Kendall Wright (1st rd/Titans); WR Juron Criner (5th rd/Raiders).
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All WR’s, fking Diva’s, Criner looks like the biggest one though… 5th/6th rounder…… C’MON MAN
July 28th, 2012 at 5:17 pm
New post.
July 28th, 2012 at 5:17 pm
Cornfucious glad to see Reggie big man and doesnt like shake down. Criner need to tell agent where bear shіts in woods.
July 28th, 2012 at 5:19 pm
Screw Criner. Let him sit and not make ANY money.
5th rounder “holding out”?
Raiders have the rights to him so make him sit the rest of his life.
July 28th, 2012 at 5:20 pm
Stanford Routt@SRoutt26
Red and Yellow!! #ChiefsNation
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Fk this muthafka
C’MON Criner sign and burn this muthafka when we play him
July 28th, 2012 at 5:23 pm
Well In secret then.
July 29th, 2012 at 8:53 am
no biggie………..criner will get signed