Raiders sign two more rookie free agents
By Steve Corkran
Sunday, July 29th, 2012 at 12:02 pm in Oakland Raiders.
The Raiders signed linebacker Chad Kilgore and wide receiver DeAundre Muhammad on Sunday. That brings their roster total to 89 on the eve of the first practice.
Teams are allowed to carry as many as 90 players, so it wouldn’t be surprising to see the Raiders add one more player today or tomorrow.
Kilgore was a two-time Division II All-America selection at Northwest Missouri State, the same college that produced Raiders defensive lineman David Tollefson.
Kilgore, 6-foot-1, 230 pounds, posted 2 1/2 sacks and 11 1/2 tackles for loss his senior season.
Muhammad, 5-10 and 180, played in 20 games in three seasons at Indiana. He recorded 26 receptions for 238 yards his senior season.
Kilgore and Muhammad are expected to be at practice Monday, when the Raiders convene on the field for the first time.
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July 29th, 2012 at 12:04 pm
2nd!
July 29th, 2012 at 12:04 pm
Let’s Go Reg, sign one more guy!
July 29th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
Some good camp bodies to keep the guys fresh
July 29th, 2012 at 12:06 pm
Marks hair Says:
July 29th, 2012 at 12:04 pm
78. Of course ppl love to hate.. The traffic on this thing went waay up after the lol (holdout) was reported.. Mosty hate posts, and there was alot of ppl on that havent been around for awhile.. suddenly they had lots to say.
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Yeah, I plan on given reminders when the youggin makes a good play…
July 29th, 2012 at 12:07 pm
Kilgore in da house!!
July 29th, 2012 at 12:07 pm
Testing
July 29th, 2012 at 12:08 pm
Hey Steve, hope all is well. Can we get an TPRYOR?
Want to know how he is handeling the loss?
July 29th, 2012 at 12:09 pm
at this point no cbenson. thats ok with me, TJONES is more dynamic.
July 29th, 2012 at 12:10 pm
Can we get a TPRYOR update?
July 29th, 2012 at 12:11 pm
Marks Hair said I was delusional. LOL! I almost fell off my unicorn!
July 29th, 2012 at 12:12 pm
I guess peytons already blowing minds in denver..
July 29th, 2012 at 12:12 pm
Marks hair Says:
July 29th, 2012 at 12:08 pm
Im looking at carolinas wrs.. I think murph will easily be the 3rd, maybe 2nd wr by camps end.. And if smith goes down who knows.. Could have a big yr…
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This would bode quite nicely for the Raids…
His production impacts the trade.
Hope he balls out.
July 29th, 2012 at 12:12 pm
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July 29th, 2012 at 12:13 pm
Camp meat…
July 29th, 2012 at 12:13 pm
Peyton will get hurt this season, maybe by the Raider’s defense.
July 29th, 2012 at 12:13 pm
I’m done. I can’t talk crap about Mich?
July 29th, 2012 at 12:13 pm
10. I did not.. I dont even know how to spell dillusional..
July 29th, 2012 at 12:15 pm
Q: Will RoMcClain be suspended? For how long?
July 29th, 2012 at 12:15 pm
OMG!!
I hate Mich!!!!
July 29th, 2012 at 12:16 pm
18 lets hope not. who else do we have toplay MLB?
July 29th, 2012 at 12:17 pm
All i wanna see is Shonasty coming off the edge and smashing Peyton Manning straight in to the field.
July 29th, 2012 at 12:17 pm
Some of the Lion’s players this off-season were probably in jail at the same time.lol
July 29th, 2012 at 12:17 pm
Shonasty and Miles Burris from the blind-side, someone will get to him.
July 29th, 2012 at 12:18 pm
12. I thought the best we can get is a 7th. Only if he makes the team..
July 29th, 2012 at 12:19 pm
Of course Peyton looks like a stud in Denver after Tebows duck throwing fest last year.
July 29th, 2012 at 12:20 pm
I think it’s a conditional pick, but couldn’t get better than maybe a 5th, based off performance. Just a random guess..lol
July 29th, 2012 at 12:20 pm
ODB,
I agree that McClain has not played like a top 10 pick (not an impact player), but he is still the best LB on the roster IMO.
July 29th, 2012 at 12:20 pm
I just hope we learn this offense at light speed..
July 29th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
26. Nobody seems to know for sure. Jerry sucks
July 29th, 2012 at 12:23 pm
Update on TP.. He’s still tall
July 29th, 2012 at 12:25 pm
Marks hair Says:
July 29th, 2012 at 12:23 pm
Update on TP.. He’s still tall
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No funny guy, he just lost 2 people in his life in less than a week. Just hope he is holding up.
July 29th, 2012 at 12:27 pm
This kid’s a natural:
Chad Kilgore
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6R9noK10gpU
July 29th, 2012 at 12:28 pm
Thec it will be good for him to get around his team mates. Distraction is always good.
July 29th, 2012 at 12:29 pm
I hope TP can overcome this situation, but man… Losing a father and a mentor in the same week is hard.
July 29th, 2012 at 12:30 pm
Now, if Kilgore can shed blocks in the NFL like that…
July 29th, 2012 at 12:32 pm
I am constantly amazed at the hatred towards Rolando.
Has he lived up to his top 10 billing? No, not yet. Has he acted the azz at times off the field? Yup, guilty as charged.
But this a guy who played MLB for 30 games as a 21 and 22 year old, and we are 16-14 in those thirty games.
The two games he didn’t play (Den last year, Jax the year before) we lost, gave up 38 points in each game and a bazillion rushing yards.
The team is, WITHOUT ANY DOUBT, better when he is on the field.
July 29th, 2012 at 12:33 pm
I want to see Kilgore play the 49ers.
July 29th, 2012 at 12:33 pm
31. He’s not holding up. Jerry should leave him alone
July 29th, 2012 at 12:34 pm
Well at least when we signed these two undrafted FA’s, people aren’t saying they are here to replace McCLain and DHB.
Looking at you, Marquette King lovers!!!!
July 29th, 2012 at 12:35 pm
Bob Marley Says:
July 29th, 2012 at 9:01 am
What I see is a veteran Agent trying to work his way around the new CBA agreement, see how far he can take this issue not only for Criner but for future clients, he’s dealing with a rookie GM and probably testing Reggie’s negotiating skills as well.
Juron Criner is caught in the middle and is probably enticed to get a few more bucks his way too, but he should give his Agent today to work it out or report on his own tomorrow, maybe not even dress for practice, just show up and prove he’s no head-case and get a new Agent and sign the contract so he’s ready to go on tuesday.
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100% correct. Criner was being used to crack a piece of the new CBA. But the ploy failed. Hey he signed and is in on time. No harm, no foul.
July 29th, 2012 at 12:36 pm
The team is, WITHOUT ANY DOUBT, better when he is on the field.
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If he had half the instincts of a guy like kilgore, he would be a bomb azz mike.
July 29th, 2012 at 12:37 pm
40. Exactly.. No reason to hate on the kid & talk shlt.. He was always going to show on time.
July 29th, 2012 at 12:38 pm
Chico,
The guy just turned 23 this month. He is as old/ young as most kids drafted this year. Avg age is 22/23.
July 29th, 2012 at 12:39 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
July 29th, 2012 at 12:32 pm
I am constantly amazed at the hatred towards Rolando.
Has he lived up to his top 10 billing? No, not yet. Has he acted the azz at times off the field? Yup, guilty as charged.
But this a guy who played MLB for 30 games as a 21 and 22 year old, and we are 16-14 in those thirty games.
The two games he didn’t play (Den last year, Jax the year before) we lost, gave up 38 points in each game and a bazillion rushing yards.
The team is, WITHOUT ANY DOUBT, better when he is on the field.
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True, but it’s not like we are 16-5 with him, and 10-20 without him. We are basically a .500 team with him, and considering his draft status he has not lived up to his billing. Does he get one more year to improve in my mind? Absolutely. The big question I have about McClain is why is he in the sub packages? He does not excel in them, in fact he is a liability in them and teams have exploited that liability (See Detroit v. Raiders 2011).
July 29th, 2012 at 12:40 pm
Kilgores just hear to play sp teams..
July 29th, 2012 at 12:41 pm
when my phone hears’ here it thinks I mean hear..
July 29th, 2012 at 12:43 pm
I here you.
July 29th, 2012 at 12:44 pm
LOL
July 29th, 2012 at 12:44 pm
Downloadable copy of 2012 Media guide available on Raiders.com.
July 29th, 2012 at 12:48 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
July 29th, 2012 at 12:32 pm
I am constantly amazed at the hatred towards Rolando.
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The other thing is when you are giving up 5+ yards per rush attempt and you were drafted and paid to be the guy to stem that hemorrhage, you can understand the fans frustration.
July 29th, 2012 at 12:51 pm
Kilgore looks to be a football guy, you da man Reggie!
July 29th, 2012 at 12:54 pm
Kilgore tackles well. He’s a little small for NFL LB duty but he’s just about right for safety. Let me see, can tackle – check, can hit – check, full field mobility – check, ball-hawk – check. Maybe we have a new developing strong safety. That would let us move Branch to FS when Huff doesn’t get it done.
July 29th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
Don’t think Kilgore will ever play SS running a 4.69.imo
July 29th, 2012 at 1:01 pm
Probably right TxRaider. Maybe just wishful thinking.
July 29th, 2012 at 1:03 pm
Now if he lost 15 lbs, man watch out!
July 29th, 2012 at 1:03 pm
Would like to see how McCheese does in the 3-4 alignment. That’s his natural position, ILB. Put him in there with Curry at ILB. Wheeler at SS-OLB & maybe Gothel or Burris at WS-OLB.
July 29th, 2012 at 1:04 pm
If he dropped weight and focused on running faster, who knows, he may get in the 4.5 range would isn’t too bad.
July 29th, 2012 at 1:04 pm
LDE: Houston, Crawford
DT: Seymour/ Bryant
DT: TK, (Hamilton or Bilukidi)
RDE: Shaughnessy, Tollefson, Brodine
OLB: Curry, Burris
MLB: McClain, Goethel, Stupar
OLB: Wheeler, Burnett
CB: Bartell, (Black or Lee)
CB: Specer/ DVD/ Chekwa
FS: Huff, Gio
SS: Branch, MM
July 29th, 2012 at 1:04 pm
which*
July 29th, 2012 at 1:05 pm
JB Says:
July 29th, 2012 at 1:03 pm
Would like to see how McCheese does in the 3-4 alignment. That’s his natural position, ILB. Put him in there with Curry at ILB. Wheeler at SS-OLB & maybe Gothel or Burris at WS-OLB.
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Goethel is strictly and ILB. I would like to see Curry inside too.
July 29th, 2012 at 1:08 pm
Any chance the last roster guy will be Peprah from GB? Get it done Reg! MM34 needs to go
July 29th, 2012 at 1:11 pm
JB Says:
July 29th, 2012 at 12:54 pm
Kilgore tackles well. He’s a little small for NFL LB duty but he’s just about right for safety.
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He is almost exactly the same size as one of the best MLB’s in the league, Jon Vilma. In a 4 man you want a smaller MLB. Maybe Kilgore can come in and compete.
July 29th, 2012 at 1:12 pm
Camp fodder
July 29th, 2012 at 1:15 pm
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/60766/juron-criner-ends-dispute-gets-in-camp
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Reggie won the dispute, just following guidelines.
July 29th, 2012 at 1:20 pm
Over/under on the dolts trying to bring back Jeff Garcia or Kurt Warner..lol
July 29th, 2012 at 1:20 pm
Funny reading the excitement over guys that will get cut in 6 weeks.
JFB, nice seeing you in here keeping things real.
Some knuckleheads were calling the Criner situation a huge ordeal, ready to cut the kid for having the gall to let his well-regarded agent actually work.
July 29th, 2012 at 1:20 pm
QB: CP, Lionheart (lol), TP
RB: DMAC, Jones/ Goodson
FB: Reece, Schmitt
WR: DHB, Moore, Ford, Criner, Streater, (Carrier or Calhoun)
TE: Myer/ Ausberry, Gordon
LT: Veldheer, Barksdale
LG: CC aka Savage, 26 YO rookie
C: Wiz, ?
RG: MB, 26 YO rookie
RT: Barnes, Barksdale
July 29th, 2012 at 1:21 pm
LS: Condo
P: Lechler
K: Jano
July 29th, 2012 at 1:21 pm
oldschoolraider Says:
July 29th, 2012 at 1:12 pm
Camp fodder
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I don’t discount Div II guys anymore. Waaaaay too many good players come out of Div II. He has size, speed and strength. Let’s see what he does with a jump in competition level. Veldheer certainly held up OK.
July 29th, 2012 at 1:23 pm
I thought Carrier could long-snap??lol
July 29th, 2012 at 1:26 pm
My friend coached him in HS and he was an entitled POS. In fact, he transferred to Canyon Springs HS after his 10th grade season and the coaches were glad to see him go, in spite of his huge talent. Criner is a gifted athlete with great hands, Hopefully his attitude will not prevent him from fulfilling his huge potential. There was a reason, besides his speed, that he was available to take in the 5th.
July 29th, 2012 at 1:26 pm
Offense
QB: CP, Lionheart (lol), TP
RB: DMAC, Jones/ Goodson
FB: Reece, Schmitt
WR: DHB, Moore, Ford, Criner, Streater, (Carrier or Calhoun)
TE: Myer/ Ausberry, Gordon
LT: Veldheer, Barksdale
LG: CC aka Savage, 26 YO rookie
C: Wiz, ?
RG: MB, 26 YO rookie
RT: Barnes, Barksdale
Defense
LDE: Houston, Crawford
DT: Seymour/ Bryant
DT: TK, (Hamilton or Bilukidi)
RDE: Shaughnessy, Tollefson, Brodine
OLB: Curry, Burris
MLB: McClain, Goethel, Stupar
OLB: Wheeler, Burnett
CB: Bartell, (Black or Lee)
CB: Specer/ DVD/ Chekwa
FS: Huff, Gio
SS: Branch, MM
STs:
LS: Condo
P: Lechler
K: Jano
KR: Ford
PR: Ford, Lee
July 29th, 2012 at 1:27 pm
TxRaider210 Says:
July 29th, 2012 at 1:23 pm
I thought Carrier could long-snap??lol
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Cut Condo! lol
July 29th, 2012 at 1:28 pm
Well I’m sure Reggie believes that “The beatings will continue until moral improves”lol
July 29th, 2012 at 1:29 pm
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Nice depth chart! I’d agree with most but MM and possibly DB’s, but we’ll see soon.
July 29th, 2012 at 1:30 pm
alex7 Says:
July 29th, 2012 at 1:20 pm
Funny reading the excitement over guys that will get cut in 6 weeks.
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They said the same thing about NFL Defensive MVP James Harrison, and Antonio Gates and Tony Romo and Wes Welker and….
July 29th, 2012 at 1:32 pm
89052RAIDER Says:
July 29th, 2012 at 1:26 pm
My friend coached him in HS and he was an entitled POS. In fact, he transferred to Canyon Springs HS after his 10th grade season and the coaches were glad to see him go, in spite of his huge talent. Criner is a gifted athlete with great hands, Hopefully his attitude will not prevent him from fulfilling his huge potential. There was a reason, besides his speed, that he was available to take in the 5th.
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Well that’s an unfortunate bit of insight, though we could somewhat surmise this based on that ridiculous standoff as a 5th round pick. SMH
July 29th, 2012 at 1:33 pm
I think I should add more OL.
Correction:
Raider O Says:
July 29th, 2012 at 1:26 pm
Offense
QB: CP, Lionheart (lol), TP
RB: DMAC, Jones/ Goodson
FB: Reece, Schmitt
WR: DHB, Moore, Ford, Criner, Streater, (Carrier or Calhoun)
TE: (Myer or Ausberry), Gordon
LT: Veldheer, ?
LG: CC aka Savage, 26 YO rookie
C: Wiz, ?
RG: MB, ?
RT: Barnes/ Barksdale
Defense
LDE: Houston, Crawford
DT: Seymour/ Bryant
DT: TK, (Hamilton or Bilukidi)
RDE: Shaughnessy, Tollefson, Brodine
OLB: Curry, Burris
MLB: McClain, (Goethel or Stupar)
OLB: Wheeler, Burnett
CB: Bartell, (Black or Lee)
CB: Specer/ DVD/ Chekwa
FS: Huff, Gio
SS: Branch, MM
STs:
LS: Condo
P: Lechler
K: Jano
KR: Ford
PR: Ford, Lee
July 29th, 2012 at 1:36 pm
Tx,
I like Henry, but it’s difficult to predict the 53 roster without watching pre season. Just having a little fun with it.
I don’t think Ivey will make the roster.
July 29th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
Probably a huge drop-off from Div. II players drafted in the third round (especially since he played LT), and guys that go undrafted.
Kilgore shows low functional strength on his highlights, usually diving and being dragged during his tackles.
July 29th, 2012 at 1:44 pm
Whoa dude , you are seriously underestimating Chekwa, that kid is a baller! He nearly shut down Plex in the jets game, he’s been playing with injuries but now he’s had surgery and is now good to go, he’s the next Nnamdi!
July 29th, 2012 at 1:45 pm
Laguna Seca motogp starting now on first row sports dot tv fyi gents
July 29th, 2012 at 1:46 pm
Bryant, Reece, and TK were undrafted.
July 29th, 2012 at 1:47 pm
Chekwa and Bartell will ball out! print it
July 29th, 2012 at 1:48 pm
I’m sorry gp is on vip box dot tv…my bad
July 29th, 2012 at 1:49 pm
Chekwa, DVD, and Spencer will compete for that position IMO.
July 29th, 2012 at 1:50 pm
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You’re right, Go Chekwa OSU!
July 29th, 2012 at 1:51 pm
I’ll guess Casey Stoner wins the MotoGP race, he’s due for one and has a cool last name.lol
July 29th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
Raider-O,
Alex Parsons will be a backup guard.
July 29th, 2012 at 1:53 pm
Laguna Seca baby yeah!!
July 29th, 2012 at 1:54 pm
Go Buckeyes!
July 29th, 2012 at 1:55 pm
Reece and TK were not Division II.
If you go div. II AND you go undrafted… not looking good.
July 29th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
Alex7,
You are probably right. I’m not that familiar with backup OL, and that’s why I only listed 2 players that I think will make the roster.
July 29th, 2012 at 1:59 pm
alex7 Says:
July 29th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
Probably a huge drop-off from Div. II players drafted in the third round (especially since he played LT), and guys that go undrafted.
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Tony Romo is a Div II guy who went undrafted. He seemed to do OK.
July 29th, 2012 at 2:01 pm
If you go div. II AND you go undrafted… not looking good.
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You are right.
July 29th, 2012 at 2:03 pm
Years back Valentino Rossi’s helmet during the post-race interview had a sticker on the front that said Pu$$y! I was ROFLLMAO
July 29th, 2012 at 2:03 pm
New deal for howie longs kid.. Way to go..
July 29th, 2012 at 2:04 pm
Is there really a LFL?
July 29th, 2012 at 2:06 pm
Guess Zach Miller wasnt as good as some thought. Then again JRuss our QB.
Single SEason
Receptions
95 Todd Christensen, 1986
92 Todd Christensen, 1983
82 Todd Christensen, 1985
80 Todd Christensen, 1984
66 Zach Miller, 2009
62 Dave Casper, 1978
60 Zach Miller, 2010
Receiving yards
1,247 Todd Christensen, 1983
1,153 Todd Christensen, 1986
1,007 Todd Christensen, 1984
987 Todd Christensen, 1985
852 Dave Casper, 1978
805 Zach Miller, 2009
Average gain (min. 15 rec.)
19.7 Billy Cannon, 1967
16.9 Raymond Chester, 1972
16.8 Ken Herock, 1963
16.4 Rickey Dudley, 1997
15.8 Raymond Chester, 1971
15.7 Ken Herock, 1964
15.7 Billy Cannon, 1968
15.3 Rickey Dudley, 1998
Touchdowns
12 Todd Christensen, 1983
10 Billy Cannon, 1967
Dave Casper, 1976
9 Dave Casper, 1978
Rickey Dudley, 1999
8 Raymond Chester, 1972
Raymond Chester, 1979
Todd Christensen, 1986
July 29th, 2012 at 2:06 pm
LMAO
I just googled it.
I’m a huge fan!
July 29th, 2012 at 2:08 pm
There is a LFL and you people don’t talk about it?
LFL rules!
July 29th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
Good stuff in this media guide.
Tyvon Branch
• First name is pronounced ty-VAHN.
• Oakland is 6-0 when he has a takeaway (three
interceptions, three fumble recoveries). The
team is 5-1 when he records a sack.
• Led Raiders in tackles in both the 2010 and ’11
seasons, and topped the 100-tackle mark for a
third straight year in 2011.
• Named an alternate for the 2011 Pro Bowl.
• Has started 48 straight games entering 2012,
having last missed a game while on injured
reserve at the end of his rookie campaign.
• In 2011, ranked second among NFL defensive
backs with 109 tackles (80 solo).
• In 2010, tied for NFL lead among defensive
backs with a career-high four sacks.
• Was the first UConn player ever to return two
kickoffs for TDs in the same season.
July 29th, 2012 at 2:11 pm
LFL rocks. Those chick can hit!
July 29th, 2012 at 2:15 pm
More then just a long snapper! He can play RB.
Jon Condo
• Athletic veteran has handled all long-snapping
duties for the Raiders the last five seasons,
snapping successfully for Pro Bowl specialists
Sebastian Janikowski and Shane Lechler.
• Has earned two trips to the Pro Bowl, in 2009
and ’11.
• Owns 26 career special-teams tackles.
• In college, was atop the depth chart at long
snapper for 38 straight games at Maryland.
• Was a first-team all-state running back in high
school, competing in Central Pennsylvania.
July 29th, 2012 at 2:22 pm
Why not line up Condo at full back then? Hmmm.
July 29th, 2012 at 2:48 pm
Casey Stoner won!! Schit I should gamble.lol
July 29th, 2012 at 3:07 pm
Thec Says:
July 29th, 2012 at 12:12 pm
This would bode quite nicely for the Raids…
His production impacts the trade.
Hope he balls out.
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yea, and he’ll probably do it against us! always seems to happen. let us hope Routt and Boss don’t get off against us either…
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