Reports: Raiders sign Hanson, to cut Van Dyke
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Monday, September 3rd, 2012 at 7:53 am in Oakland Raiders.
The Raiders have signed veteran cornerback Joselio Hanson, according to Philadelphia-based reporter Adam Caplan.
In a separate report, Profootballtalk.com reports cornerback DeMarcus Van Dyke will be cut to make room for Hanson.
Hanson was released by the Philadelphia Eagles in their final cutdown to 53 players. He played for the Eagles for the last six seasons after beginning his career with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent.
He has played in 104 games with 19 starts with four career interceptions, with his biggest play of note a Week 17 87-yard return of a fumble against Dallas that helped put the Eagles in the playoffs.
Hanson reported visited the Raiders Sunday. They begin practice today in preparation for the season opener against the San Diego Chargers on Monday night, Sept. 10.
Van Dyke struggled during the preseason after as strong start during the first week and a half of training campp.
The Raiders completed their practice squad Sunday night with the signings of cornerback Chimdi Chekwa, defensive tackle Vaughn Meatoga, center Colin Miller and running back Jeremy Stewart.
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September 3rd, 2012 at 7:55 am
Beeeww
September 3rd, 2012 at 7:56 am
Al Davis is God.
Just Win BABY!
September 3rd, 2012 at 7:56 am
Well I guessed DVD would be kept and one of adams or Francies would cut. The new Reggime aint messing around! Francies on one play in the last game made a tackle that we could only hope DVD makes. Out with the old, in with the new.
September 3rd, 2012 at 7:56 am
Im sailing!!!!!
September 3rd, 2012 at 7:57 am
Will we try to get dvd on the ps?
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:00 am
Now we need a te and de.. cooley & carter might get a call sunday..
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:01 am
Going forward, production trumps potential unless you are really a special talent. HWS alone won’t cut it. I hope the vets get that message this year. Cause next offseason Reggie will have picks and salry cap space
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:01 am
Was DVD active In less than 9 games to be eligible for the practice squad?
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:04 am
Now if we could teach one of our real players to long snap.
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:05 am
Practice squad is good for now. DVD was a gamble. Undersized and couldnt even start in college. I hope he took advantage of his education. NFL is a tough biz
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:05 am
With all these changes on defense, there is one common theme. They can all TACKLE!!!
FrOm Bartell to Burris we have guys that can get people on the ground. If a team is gonna drive 90 yards on us it’s not going to be with 30-40 yard chunks at a time.
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:07 am
Not eligible for ps.. dvd is going to be a pat..
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:11 am
Marks Hair Says:
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:07 am
Not eligible for ps.. dvd is going to be a pat..
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Exactly what I was thinking
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:12 am
The Raiders are improving their technology.
They just went from a DVD player to something akin to Bluray.
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:12 am
Barksdale better show improvement each week. He might become an in season roster casualty.
Good thing Taiwan Jones showed some talent. Last yrs draft getting torn down.
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:14 am
I hope he lands somewhere. Watching his “Thank God im still on the team” tweets?
It IS a tuff biz.
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:14 am
yo
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:16 am
All of als high talent low production players are going down.. right along with the “out of whack” contracts..
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:17 am
DJ Johnny Says:
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:14 am
I hope he lands somewhere. Watching his “Thank God im still on the team” tweets?
It IS a tuff biz.
Better put a a little “I Will Survive” in the mp3 player and see what shakes out. Wish him luck just not against us. Life is tough and he is in the same boat as about 850 other guys.
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:18 am
I hope goodys being held to the same standards.
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:20 am
The big question to me is how long does Reg give Knapp if he happens to tank say the first 2 games. I am pulling for Knapp cause I want my Raiders to when and that is the only reason. I don’t care who calls the plays as long as we come out on top.
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:20 am
How do you pronounce this dude’s name?
Hose-A-Leo?
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:21 am
Ho selio
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:22 am
Hosed job. hope he don’t get hosed.
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:25 am
Hey did you hear it’s been reported that Floyd Mayweather bet 3 mil on Michigan? Now it’s being reported he won 3 mil when Alabama won.
Either way Mayweather should stick to boxing.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1320174-floyd-mayweather-alabama-michigan-bet-shows-money-is-smartest-athlete-in-sports
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:25 am
It puts the lotion on its skin or else it gets the joseilo again…
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:25 am
Well, not a minute to late if you ask me.
So, every one of you “fluid hip” evaluators care to fess up?
I knew this kid couldn’t play, from the first AZ preseason game last year.
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:26 am
24. Jim, we used to have a corner that got “Routed” now we have one to get Hosed!
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:27 am
Now that was truly funny!
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Marks hair Says:
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:25 am
It puts the lotion on its skin or else it gets the joseilo again…
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:28 am
DVD was a sure fire first-ballot member of the Colt Brennan Do-Nothing Blog HOF club.
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:30 am
Does anyone edit these blog posts? There are more typos in that report than a 3rd grade essay on a kids favorite color.
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:31 am
Could you imagine chris berman saying joselios name that way in an int highlight?
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:32 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:25 am
Well, not a minute to late if you ask me.
So, every one of you “fluid hip” evaluators care to fess up?
I knew this kid couldn’t play, from the first AZ preseason game last year.
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He had all the physical tools – yes, including fluid hips (although he wasn’t going to be taking down Marshawn Lynch in the open field any time soon). The downfall for most CBs is the inability to change direction quickly.
DVD had the ability, just none of the awareness. Told everyone he’d probably be a 3-year project if he was going to work out. Apparently McKenzie didn’t want to wait that long, and it’s hard to blame him.
DVD, Barksdale, Chekwa… the problem for me is that there were better players on the board that were passed on. Frustrating, but hopefully there are better days ahead.
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:32 am
DVD =Rod Woodson pick not Mr.Davis[rip]
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:32 am
DVD only did one thing, play the outside corner, and didn’t even do that well.
If he stayed on the 53, he would have replaced Bruce Campbell as a healthy inactive on gamedays.
Didn’t play the slot, couldn’t tackle, didn’t play ST.
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:34 am
For me, I would rather have a guy who wasn’t in position all the time, but when he was, he made plays. Kind of like Gio.
DVD, seemed to have decent position BUT NEVER MADE PLAYS.
You can teach positioning, watch film and pick up stuff, but you can’t teach a guy to be a ball-hawk.
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:35 am
Also, let this show that the overreaction in here to practice tweets is comical.
Happens every year.
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:35 am
I knew this kid couldn’t play, from the first AZ preseason game last year.
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Wasn’t it the saints game where he started and got picked on repeatedly. There’s no doubt the kid can run…
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:35 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:34 am
For me, I would rather have a guy who wasn’t in position all the time, but when he was, he made plays. Kind of like Gio.
DVD, seemed to have decent position BUT NEVER MADE PLAYS.
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Completely agree.
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:35 am
Can anyone really blame RMac & DA for trying to separate themselves from the past? DVD was the kinda player that made AD nut all over himself in the film room.
For that I suppose we can blame Cliff Branch. He had speed to burn but…
He also had football skills.
Ever since Cliff AD was trying to find another. He never did.
If Lynn Swan is in the HOF cliff Branch needs to be there too.
Branch for HOF.
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:37 am
Aaron Schatz @FO_ASchatz
Wait, the Raiders are waiving Demarcus Van Dyke? From our Top 25 Prospects list? 4.6 yards per pass in limited sample last year? WTF?
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The opposing viewpoint, for your consideration.
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:37 am
I just feel bad for the guy…but since they made the move…gotta figure it was the right one. I thought he was getting better just not good enough.
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:38 am
Pro Football Focus @PFF
DVD is young, runs a 4.28, and put up some coverage numbers not dissimilar to Stanford Routt in the Raiders scheme as a rookie. Odd cut
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And another.
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:39 am
Aaron Schatz @FO_ASchatz
If the Colts don’t use that first waiver shot to grab Van Dyke they are freaking NUTS. You can’t even argue he’s struggled so far. He hasn’t
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:40 am
Raidernationdave Says:
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:35 am
Can anyone really blame RMac & DA for trying to separate themselves from the past? DVD was the kinda player that made AD nut all over himself in the film room.
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I hear ya! But I really have a hard time believing that an AD pick has anything to do with Reg’s decision making.It is preformance based and maybe character based.
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:41 am
4.6 yards per pass in limited sample last year?
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The most important thing in evaluating statistics, is sample size.
He played 9 games total last year, and was rarely on the field as a DB.
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:41 am
One man’s garbage another mans treasure.
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:42 am
Watch, the Patriots will pick up DVD.
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:43 am
The Reggime wants guys that can tackle. That means corners that can play the run as well as the pass, not just keep up with guys down field and hopefully learn to make plays on the ball.
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:43 am
DVD had 3 ints his entire college career and didnt even start for Miami. his speed was his only asset .
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:45 am
Joe Seal ioed the deal takes it to the house. He could go all the way. The Raaaaiddahs
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:46 am
Only to cut him a week later
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morilla Says:
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:42 am
Watch, the Patriots will pick up DVD.
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:48 am
Was just going through some old threads for DVD’s comments and came across this gem from the Saints preseason game.
456.priesttj Says:
August 28th, 2011 at 5:31 pm
DVD will be fine guys he’s just getting the sme treatment Charles Wooson got his rookie year. By mid season that kid will be legit. He has the goods he has guys covered he just has to finish and he will. Al Davis knows a good DB when he sees one.
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:48 am
DVD is going to be an elite CB in a few years time. Nothing against Hanson, but cutting DVD was a foolish move. Kid has a ton of upside. And nobody knew how to find hidden gem DBs like Al Davis.
I’m getting more and more nervous that McKenzie is basically turning the Raiders into a west coast version of the Rams, Bills or Jaguars. Basically, a nondescript lousy team.
I have serious doubts about the guy right now, but let’s see how it all shakes out. If we don’t make the playoffs this year, barring major injuries or something of that nature, there should be hell to pay.
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:48 am
Which is all the proof we need to know this was an AD pick and not a Rod Woodsen pick.
A Rod Woodsen pick?
RW never said a word in the draft room.
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:54 am
DVD is going to be out of the league in a few years, if not sooner.
He can’t play, and DB is not really a “developmental” position.
You have to play well, or at least play ST’s if you are in the back end of the rotation.
He does neither.
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:57 am
I thought DVD caused a fumble during a punt last season?
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:58 am
The Seattle game was what did these guys in. The way Seattle’s backups torched ours forced Reggie to go out and find guys that could step in and play if needed. DVD might have had upside, but he still wasn’t ready to produce right now. The AFC West is wide open, and I for one would rather not wait around for DVD to develop and bring guys in that can help win the division this year.
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:59 am
Eva Longoria is trying to get with Mark Sanchez!
He’s done.
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:59 am
He was not credited with a forced fumble or a fumble recovery on the season.
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:00 am
Talk is cheap. Players have to produce. 2nd year players need to show sizeable improvement.
These guys getting cut and PS’D can’t play right now. Potential belongs on the practice squad. Not on the 53 man roster getting inactivated each week.
Developmental QBs are the only “potential” inactive guys that should take up a roster spot. Or a guy like Michael Bush who was injured in college and dropped in the draft and needed time to heal
Corners, running backs etc, if you can’t play its either practice squad or a 9to5
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:01 am
From the same thread from the Saints game:
1282.priesttj Says:
August 28th, 2011 at 9:12 pm
The Forty niners are in real trouble their starting QB may end up being the rookie. Alex Smith looks horrible their Oline is a mess they can’t block anybody. They can’t pick up blitzes as a results they may go thru several QB’s and will be lucky to win 5 games.
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:01 am
No NHRA today thanks to Isaac. Bummer.
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:02 am
Chris In NY Says:
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:48 am
DVD is going to be an elite CB in a few years time. Nothing against Hanson, but cutting DVD was a foolish move. Kid has a ton of upside. And nobody knew how to find hidden gem DBs like Al Davis.
I’m getting more and more nervous that McKenzie is basically turning the Raiders into a west coast version of the Rams, Bills or Jaguars. Basically, a nondescript lousy team.
I have serious doubts about the guy right now, but let’s see how it all shakes out. If we don’t make the playoffs this year, barring major injuries or something of that nature, there should be hell to pay.
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Not sure I can agree about DVD being a potential elite CB, but agree that reggie hasnt done enough during the offseason with respect to our CB position. their were alot of quality cbs available and reggie brought in spencer who imo is a 3rd down corner at best and bartel who is a big question mark bc of injury. Just seems like Reggie is getting a pass and IMO we should make the playoffs and anything less is a failure. Manning must be licking his chops to putting 4 wrs on the field spreading us out and picking on our suspect Cbs..my hope is a healthy DMAC combined with a creative defensive focus developed by DA will override Reggies lack of personal moves
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:04 am
And…..finally some wisdom from that thread:
1322.Just Fire Baby Says:
August 28th, 2011 at 9:32 pm
Who would have thought CJ37 getting hurt was so dire to this team.
DVD doesn’t even compete with the WR’s he is covering. He fails miserably at the eye-test.
Taiwan passes the eye test. Same with D Moore, and hell even Wiz 2.0
Get that guy off the field. It was obvious Brees tried to look elsewhere after the first drive, just to get some run at some other stuff.
IN a real game, they would have thrown 20 passes on DVD, and probably completed 17 of them.
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:04 am
Carl Weathers Says:
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:01 am
Was DVD active In less than 9 games to be eligible for the practice squad?
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He was active pretty much every game last year. He’s gone.
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:05 am
Mo-Jo had to go back with the Jags with his tail between his legs and the owner’s *ick in his mouth.
Dumbass.
Great back. That hit he laid on Merryman is all-time classic. He’s just a dumbass.
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:05 am
Raidernationdave Says:
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:48 am
Which is all the proof we need to know this was an AD pick and not a Rod Woodson pick.
A Rod Woodson pick?
RW never said a word in the draft room.
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But Woodson, by all accounts, worked DVD out down in Miami and told Al he could coach him up.
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:07 am
nB Offense Defense Specialteams Says:
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:00 am
Talk is cheap. Players have to produce. 2nd year players need to show sizeable improvement.
These guys getting cut and PS’D can’t play right now. Potential belongs on the practice squad. Not on the 53 man roster getting inactivated each week.
Developmental QBs are the only “potential” inactive guys that should take up a roster spot. Or a guy like Michael Bush who was injured in college and dropped in the draft and needed time to heal
Corners, running backs etc, if you can’t play its either practice squad or a 9to5
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nB Offense Defense Specialteams Says:
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:00 am
Talk is cheap. Players have to produce. 2nd year players need to show sizeable improvement.
These guys getting cut and PS’D can’t play right now. Potential belongs on the practice squad. Not on the 53 man roster getting inactivated each week.
Developmental QBs are the only “potential” inactive guys that should take up a roster spot. Or a guy like Michael Bush who was injured in college and dropped in the draft and needed time to heal
Corners, running backs etc, if you can’t play its either practice squad or a 9to5
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nnamdi asomugha
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:08 am
If DVD got up to 190lbs and learned how to tackle, only then would I feel good about having him on the roster.
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:10 am
Chris in NY,
If the Raiders miss the playoffs, it won’t be because DVD, Checkwa, bruce campbell, kamerion wimbley and stanford routt are off the roster.
It will be because Palmer, DMaC, Seymour and Kelly couldn’t pull through. And if that happens, you will be really upset at the roster/draft moves one year from now
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:10 am
DVD isn’t physical, plays scared in games and doesn’t make plays (picks)…Other than that he’s okay I suppose…Oh yeah, he’s not good on special teams either.
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:11 am
The ultimate decision to draft DVD was Al’s. To suggest otherwise goes against what we’ve known about Al for 50 fricken years.
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RaiderDuck Says:
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:05 am
Raidernationdave Says:
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:48 am
Which is all the proof we need to know this was an AD pick and not a Rod Woodson pick.
A Rod Woodson pick?
RW never said a word in the draft room.
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But Woodson, by all accounts, worked DVD out down in Miami and told Al he could coach him up.
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:12 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:34 am
For me, I would rather have a guy who wasn’t in position all the time, but when he was, he made plays. Kind of like Gio.
DVD, seemed to have decent position BUT NEVER MADE PLAYS.
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He made a great play in the last practice game where he jumped a pass from Flynn at the 5 yard line, and knocked it down. So this is simply not true.
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:12 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:01 am
From the same thread from the Saints game:
1282.priesttj Says:
August 28th, 2011 at 9:12 pm
The Forty niners are in real trouble their starting QB may end up being the rookie. Alex Smith looks horrible their Oline is a mess they can’t block anybody. They can’t pick up blitzes as a results they may go thru several QB’s and will be lucky to win 5 games.
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He really said that LOL!!!! Also DVD was just like Rod Woodson I can’t stand it… Was not Priest one of the big Jbustus boosters as well back in 07. Back when I was a racist that just hated black QBs because I thought he was a terrible draft pick… Some people on this blog crack me up.
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:14 am
NYRaider,
Nnamdi was a 1st round draft pick. Also, he was able to contribute, not be inactivated each week.
Hopefully the Raiders won’t be using 1st round picks on developmental players anyway. Meaning guys that can’t even get on the field
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:16 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 3rd, 2012 at 5:27 am
@ RM99
I know you’re a big fan of Vince Young and he is a free agent right now
add him and kick Leinart to the curb??
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Wouldn’t say I’m a big fan of VY’s, but I do respect his ability. He’s obviously a head case and his professionalism and desire is highly suspect – but in the right circumstance, he could win games for you in a pinch. Matt Lice will not win games, under any circumstances.
Still don’t understand how Lice has a job just bcz he knows Krapp’s system. Thought Krapp was getting paid a million a year to design, implement, and teach his system.
In short, yes – I’d roll with VY instead of ML in a heartbeat.
If CP goes down, I roll with TP before I waste time on ML. If VY was on the roster instead of ML, I still might play TP instead of VY – but that would be a tougher call and would depend on if the Raids were in playoff contention.
Thoughts on DVD getting axed to come…
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:17 am
To me DVD is basically what DHB was as a rookie minus the high draft status. DHB struggled catching the ball but he did make some plays and turned heads by blocking his butt off. He was also lauded for his big-time work ethic. DVD didn’t make plays either like int’s or breakups. And he also didn’t play STs to make him more valuable to team. And nobody said anything special about his work ethic.
Hate to see him get cut but I won’t lose sleep over it.
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:17 am
Correction on 75 Charles Woodsen. Priest was saying DVD was getting burned like our 4th overall pick and later Defensive MVP of the entire league Charles Woodsen. He is saying just like CW that DVD would be fine. My guess DVD will never be CW! I know the guy was working hard and trying but talent is talent.
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:21 am
Sorry but Vince Young can only play in one simplistic type of offense…We’re better off with Leinhart.
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:23 am
74.Gdog Says:
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:12 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:34 am
For me, I would rather have a guy who wasn’t in position all the time, but when he was, he made plays. Kind of like Gio.
DVD, seemed to have decent position BUT NEVER MADE PLAYS.
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He made a great play in the last practice game where he jumped a pass from Flynn at the 5 yard line, and knocked it down. So this is simply not true.
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Gdog,
With all due respect, take one post off and slap yourself for that comment. He made a play on Flynn in garbage time of a preseason game? LMAO!
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:26 am
SnB Offense Defense Specialteams Says:
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:14 am
NYRaider,
Nnamdi was a 1st round draft pick. Also, he was able to contribute, not be inactivated each week.
Hopefully the Raiders won’t be using 1st round picks on developmental players anyway. Meaning guys that can’t even get on the field
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Nnamdi first INT came in 2006 which was his 4TH season.
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:27 am
This is how bad our CB play was last year. Not 1 CB from last year made this years roster. None of them. I can’t believe some of you are crying about DVD getting cut. He got cut because he isn’t a good football player. Al Davis is dead folks, the memo has been sent WE PAY FOR PRODUCTION NOT POTENTIAL!
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:29 am
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Well said man, how long can the Nation wait for these fast guys to develop, Reg is ready to win now!
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:31 am
bcz24 Says:
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:27 am
This is how bad our CB play was last year. Not 1 CB from last year made this years roster. None of them. I can’t believe some of you are crying about DVD getting cut. He got cut because he isn’t a good football player. Al Davis is dead folks, the memo has been sent WE PAY FOR PRODUCTION NOT POTENTIAL!
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Amen! Hansen >> DVD. And for all of you out there I wonder if DVD will clear waivers because our 4th rounder Chewka did! If these guys are so good why are 31 other GM’s and scouting staff’s passing on them. This one pick up may have made our record a game or so better this year!
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:31 am
It doesn’t matter to me that Nnamdi’s first pick took him a few years, he was bigger than DVD, had better instincts and could tackle.
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:31 am
OMG. Every CB we draft is not Nnamdi Asomugha. That sh1t just doesn’t happen in the NFL. It is a freak accident when a guy suddenly develops into an all-star in his 4th year. Do you want to sit around through mediocre year after mediocre year waiting for this potential to be achieved or do you want to go out and be competitive each year and have a shot with the best 53 guys you can put out there.
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:32 am
Dennis Allen has been buttering his bread as a DB coach for quite some time now.
If he doesn’t think DVD is worth a roster spot, I will roll with him.
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:32 am
NYraider,
1st round picks are going to get extra time no matter how bad they are because of the money invested in them.
As a general rule in my humble opinion, 4 yrs is too long to wait for a guy to start contributing if he’s not a QB.
By contributing, I mean the coaches feel comfortable putting the guy in the game more times than not
The Bruce Campbell’s of the world kill your ability to add “meaningful” depth
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:32 am
Bcz24 Says:
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:27 am
This is how bad our CB play was last year. Not 1 CB from last year made this years roster. None of them. I can’t believe some of you are crying about DVD getting cut. He got cut because he isn’t a good football player. Al Davis is dead folks, the memo has been sent WE PAY FOR PRODUCTION NOT POTENTIAL!
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great point, just not sure this years group assembled by reggie is much better. we will see, hoping DA will be a defensive wizard and make our dunit alot better than last year
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:33 am
The division is there for the taking. I’d rather win right now and not wait for DVD to develop.
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:35 am
Bartell Spencer and Hanson are a MUCH better unit that Routt Lito and CJ/DVD/Chewy. These guys are football players, good tacklers, and wont get you killed because they simply are lost out there, they are also all pretty disciplined guys, so the yellow laundry will decrease on the back end too.
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:35 am
WOW now of teh 2011 CB’s on the roster any more. Routt, Chris Johnson, Sheppard,DVD, Checkwa. Out with the old in with the new. Check out this video below dude rips J. Ford #12
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s500EURmHx0&feature=share&list=UUsHirDT_EqUoeIq5k1lw8mA
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:38 am
bcz24 Says:
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:31 am
OMG. Every CB we draft is not Nnamdi Asomugha. That sh1t just doesn’t happen in the NFL. It is a freak accident when a guy suddenly develops into an all-star in his 4th year. Do you want to sit around through mediocre year after mediocre year waiting for this potential to be achieved or do you want to go out and be competitive each year and have a shot with the best 53 guys you can put out there.
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BCZ is on fire! The problem with NA is he was not that good his first few years then good for a few years then we loose him to FA. We really did not get that much out of him and when we did it was when we had the Art Shell B and B offense and were rebuilding with Jbustus etc and those were lost years anyways.
Although he could cover he really did not get that many turnovers nor did we even use him properly to consistently take away a #1 reciever and put him in places to make plays. I have followed the Raiders for over 40 years and am thankful to AD for bringing many awesome players and teams to Oakland and LA but the last 10-15 years have been awful with the exception of Grudens time here and the year after Gruden when the players coached the team.
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:43 am
Happy Labor Day fellas.
So DVD kicked to the curb.
It appears as though Reg and DA are looking for DB’s that show some toughness, and can tackle.
An elite shut down corner is a rare commodity.
Even the elite get beat from time to time.
I’ll take a group of DB’s that can provide average ability in coverage, with an INT sprinkled in that are SURE tacklers.
It makes the entire Defense better overall.
It builds confidence and limits the deflating episodes created by missed tackles.
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:46 am
DVD getting cut should NOT come as a surprise to anyone that watched the pre-season games.
His tackling ability is beyond pathetic. He is a puny gnat that gets swatted away with ease. He looks like a spitball bouncing off a battleship when attempting to tackle a TE.
His ONLY hope of making the roster would be if his coverage was good enough to overcome his tackling and weight deficiencies.
Problem is, his coverage was pathetic as well.
At first it seemed like he was tight in coverage but was lacking in ball awareness.
More recently, his coverage wasn’t even adequate.
This is a kid with terrific speed and pretty good athleticism. It is possible that if he bulks up, without losing too much speed, and once again shows an ability to mirror – he COULD be a decent player one day.
At best, he can be viewed as a project. A team with a deep secondary that can give him 2 years to bulk up and refine his coverage might eventually have something.
While it is unlikely that axing DVD will turn out to be a mistake that we will come to regret – it is possible.
Sometimes, you can kick a player to the curb and have absolutely no fear that he’ll come back to bite you.
JaMoron was a high profile example of this.
DVD might be OK one day, but it’s unlikely the Raids will severely regret today’s decision.
Now it’s time to pick up another RB and DUMP GOODSON.
He won’t be missed and will not succeed with another franchise.
Goodson is a stiff, and his fumbling will cost the Raids if he gets touches.
If any airline is running a 2 for 1 ticket special – I’d urge Reggie to book Goodson a seat right next to DVD.
Can’t dump Goodson quick enough. Need a replacement before next Monday.
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:54 am
Moore off to the side with Curry working out with a trainer.
Not sure he’ll be in uniform for the opener…
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:56 am
Seymour and Wiz both back at practice
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:58 am
Good read on some draft prospects, including Oregon DE/OLB Dion Jordan:
http://rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/40862/51/love-at-first-sight
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:02 am
Goodson won’t get dumped because Reggie made an awful trade giving up a physical freak of an olineman for a dime-a-dozen RB with fumbilitis. Cutting Goodson is admitting RM screwed up on that move, which everyone already knows, but still.
As for the ongoing immediate production vs longterm potential debate … it shouldn’t be one or the other. It should be about finding a balance between the two. For me, guys like DVD and Bruce Campbell are worth holding onto to develop in hopes they can be special, differemce-making players. You need players who can play now, but I wouldn’t sacrifice potentially great players just to have a mediocre roster with little to no hope of greatness. It’s a recipe where average is the best-case scenario.
Not a philosophy Al Davis would have much use for. I myself don’t get it. But. Apparently that’s how Reggie McKenzie rolls.-
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:02 am
100
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:03 am
missed it by one;
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:06 am
Exactly what I was thinking
14.Raidernationdave Says:
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:12 am
The Raiders are improving their technology.
They just went from a DVD player to something akin to Bluray.
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major upgrade;
cornerbacks for the Raiders are 100% completely different this season;
Bartell, Spencer, Hanson, Lee, Francies, Adams; I believe they are all one year contracts as well; so they should be playing there butts off for paydays next season.
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:07 am
100. Al Davis was the worst evaluator of talent for so long. In Reggie I trust!
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:07 am
bcz24 Says:
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:35 am
Bartell Spencer and Hanson are a MUCH better unit that Routt Lito and CJ/DVD/Chewy. These guys are football players, good tacklers, and wont get you killed because they simply are lost out there, they are also all pretty disciplined guys, so the yellow laundry will decrease on the back end too.
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I agree 100% that last years cbs were one of the worst raider units in last 25 years. but Bartell is coming off 2 neck fractures, only played 1 game in 2011, his last INT was in 2008. Spencer who has been around for 9 years has never had more than 4 ints in a season and was a 3rd corner for most of his career. Hanson is one of the lower ranked slot corners in the nfl. Maybe you have a crystal ball and can say they are MUCH better, but these concerns are legit and time will tell.I hope your right and my hope is DA will make this unit much better than last.
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:08 am
Carl Weathers Says:
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:05 am
With all these changes on defense, there is one common theme. They can all TACKLE!!!
FrOm Bartell to Burris we have guys that can get people on the ground. If a team is gonna drive 90 yards on us it’s not going to be with 30-40 yard chunks at a time.
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most important improvement on Raiders defense since Haynes was paired with Hayes.
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:09 am
Center Stefen Wisniewski back from calf injury and practicing.
9:59am – 3 Sep 12
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Thank God!!
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:09 am
Fans that pay good money to go the games are tired of the losing that went along with the Bruce Campbell’s and DVDs of the world.
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:13 am
SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:12 am
Barksdale better show improvement each week. He might become an in season roster casualty.
Good thing Taiwan Jones showed some talent. Last yrs draft getting torn down.
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hadn’t noticed that, you are correct though;
we were all hyped up on last years picks primarily because of Wisniewski;
same thing with year before;
MCClain, Goethel, Ausberry, Gordon, & Co. I hope you are hearing footsteps you need to step up or payoff your mortgages, student loans, auto loans, credit cards, etc…
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:13 am
Darren McFadden averages a fumble every 49 touches
Mike Goodson averages a fumble every 35 touches
Jacoby Ford average a fumble every 20 touches
Not worried about Goodson, being he might not get more than 35 touches THIS SEASON.
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:14 am
Chris in NY Says:
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:02 am
Goodson won’t get dumped because Reggie made an awful trade giving up a physical freak of an olineman for a dime-a-dozen RB with fumbilitis. Cutting Goodson is admitting RM screwed up on that move, which everyone already knows, but still.
As for the ongoing immediate production vs longterm potential debate … it shouldn’t be one or the other. It should be about finding a balance between the two. For me, guys like DVD and Bruce Campbell are worth holding onto to develop in hopes they can be special, differemce-making players. You need players who can play now, but I wouldn’t sacrifice potentially great players just to have a mediocre roster with little to no hope of greatness. It’s a recipe where average is the best-case scenario.
Not a philosophy Al Davis would have much use for. I myself don’t get it. But. Apparently that’s how Reggie McKenzie rolls.-
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One thing you don’t say is Mike Goodson got a very bad stinger, walked out of the hospital and played a little over a week later. Bruce Campbell could never get onto the field. He’s another of a long list of guys who loves the weight room, loves the life style, in fact loves every aspect of the game, but the actual game. Reggie hates those kinds of guys.
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:16 am
For me, guys like DVD and Bruce Campbell are worth holding onto to develop in hopes they can be special, differemce-making players. You need players who can play now, but I wouldn’t sacrifice potentially great players just to have a mediocre roster with little to no hope of greatness.
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Can not argue with this philosophy at all.
However, if you come to the conclusion that a guy you drafted on potential and hoped would eventually develop into a good player isn’t ever going to cut the mustard – then you have to move on.
Sometimes you’ve got to settle for someone that provides depth and could offer some immediate help if needed, rather than having a player with potential that can’t make a contribution now and probably won’t in the future.
Hopefully, the staff got a long enough look at DVD and Campbell and made the right call on them.
Only time will tell. Regardless of what happens down the line, it sucks that valuable draft choices were expended on Campbell and DVD, with no return. Hard to win championships if you do that.
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:16 am
100, I agree with you, however Bruce Campbell will be a free agent pretty soon anyway, would not have gotten much playing time this season with the improvement of Vehldeer & Barnes; maybe we will resign him in a couple of sesons; when he is ready to be a starter.
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:17 am
Steve Corkran @CorkOnTheNFL
Criner practicing despite apparent nagging injury
When did this happen?
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:17 am
How many offensive lineman don’t ever play for 2 years (it will be 3 after this season for Lochness Campbell) and then turn out to be great?
If you can play, you can play.
Right now, he is a backup for a 6-10 team that gave up the 4th most sacks in the NFL last season.
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:19 am
Only time will tell. Regardless of what happens down the line, it sucks that valuable draft choices were expended on Campbell and DVD, with no return. Hard to win championships if you do that.
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no to mention whoever that 4th round selection was on for Randy Moss.
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:20 am
I’ll never understand the Bruce Campbell fascination.
The few times the Raiders put him out on the field, he never showed any understanding of his blocking assignments. Even in the power-blocking scheme he couldn’t get on the field. So why does anyone think he’d be a fit in a slightly more complex zone-blocking scheme?
The dude simply doesn’t have skills that translate to the football field. He’s a waist-bender who reaches for his blocks. When he’s not bending at the wait, he’s letting linemen get into his body, dominating him by gaining leverage on him.
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:20 am
Raiders for life Says:
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:17 am
Steve Corkran @CorkOnTheNFL
Criner practicing despite apparent nagging injury
When did this happen?
Raider O Says:
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:09 am
Center Stefen Wisniewski back from calf injury and practicing.
9:59am – 3 Sep 12
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Thank God!!
not so good news< Great news
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:21 am
Goodson won’t get dumped because Reggie made an awful trade giving up a physical freak of an olineman for a dime-a-dozen RB with fumbilitis. Cutting Goodson is admitting RM screwed up on that move, which everyone already knows, but still.
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Hate to burst your bubble but Campbell didnt even play in the 3rd preseason game for the Panthers. DIDNT EVEN PLAY, in the all important dress rehearsal. How many 3rd year olineman suddenly develop into starters. Freakish athletes are not automatically good football players, nor does it mean the have potential to become so. Cutting Goodson wouldn’t mean a thing. Reggie was going to cut BC, and he found a team to give him a player for him, if Goodson gets cut that means we rented him for a camp body for a player we were going to cut anyways.
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:21 am
only two WRs 100% now?!
DHB & Streater
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:22 am
Goodson will impress this season.
The haters came out in droves because of 1 preseason game(his first in over a year).
To say that our GM won’t gut him to save face is, well, a little ‘dramatic’. This isn’t a book son.
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:22 am
Comparing this year’s CBs to Hayes & Haynes? LOL.
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:23 am
I knew we should’ve traded for Armstrong
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:23 am
The few times the Raiders put him out on the field, he never showed any understanding of his blocking assignments.
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If you have the time, you can look at the Buffalo game last season in a goalline Bush TD run.
Hue put Lochness in as an extra TE.
He never got out of his stance. They hiked the ball, his guy just ran around him, and thankfully the play was a designed run to the other side of the line and we scored anyways.
He didn’t even move!!!!
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:24 am
What about D. Moore? Is he practicing?
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:24 am
Bruce is the 4th tackle on the Panthers roster, and I set the over under at 4 for # of games he dresses for, and 0 for the # of games he actually appears in.
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:25 am
I’ll never understand the Bruce Campbell fascination.
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6′6, 320, strong like a bull, and runs a sub 4.8 40.
Athletic Freak!!
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:25 am
Beach Says:
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:24 am
What about D. Moore? Is he practicing?
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No
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:26 am
What about D. Moore? Is he practicing?
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Nope, off to the side with Curry and trainers
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:26 am
Campbell made the Panthers’ 53. So obviously they’re intrigued.
Speaking or 3rd preseason games … isn’t that the one where Goodson fumbled twice with limited touches.
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:26 am
Chris in NY Says:
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:22 am
Comparing this year’s CBs to Hayes & Haynes? LOL.
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not comparing this years CBs to Haynes & Hayes at all; (maybe their backups…lol);
I’m just saying that the degree of improvement in Raiders emphasizing tackling is the greatest amount of improvement the Raiders have made to our defense since Al traded for Haynes and started him opposite Hayes to create the greatest CB combo in NFL history.
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:27 am
120. This is why I am concerned about next Monday night. We need wide receivers that can play!
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:27 am
I like DVD’s potential.
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:27 am
Raider O Says:
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:25 am
I’ll never understand the Bruce Campbell fascination.
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6′6, 320, strong like a bull, and runs a sub 4.8 40.
Athletic Freak!!
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Who can’t play at this level. For that matter, he wasn’t even that good in college.
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:27 am
we received John Bowie for Randy Moss. Super fast cornerback. Because we don’t play zone, so things like ball-skills, tackling, and coverage ability don’t matter – just how fast you run. Bowie ran a 4.3 forty so Davis selected him with that 4th round pick.
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:28 am
Raider O Says:
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:25 am
I’ll never understand the Bruce Campbell fascination.
$$$$$$$$$$$
6′6, 320, strong like a bull, and runs a sub 4.8 40.
Athletic Freak!!
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Nice that he can run in straight line. Can he play football? If you watched him play at Maryland, the guy clearly didn’t have any of the traits that are most important for NFL tackles.
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:28 am
I can’t believe we kept the guy from Seattle (Francis) over DVD.
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:29 am
How can we score with Palmer having nobody to throw the ball to?
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:29 am
Al could sit on potential all he wanted, because he was the judge and the jury.
We no longer have that option, people can ACTUALLY be fired now for wasting draft picks and waiving guys who can play today, for the sake of holding onto a guy who MIGHT be able to play tomorrow.
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:29 am
to be fair, this offense isn’t WR driven. Lots of runs, bootleg passes to the tight ends, two-TE sets, throws to Reece, screens…
The Texans had Andre Johnson followed by projects Jacoby Jones and Kevin Walters.
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:29 am
Love the Hanson signing; everyone does realize we kept all four safeties- Branch, Huff, Giordano, & Mitchell; we cut ALL cornerbacks starters and backups
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:30 am
If you watched him play at Maryland
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LOL
Who watches Maryland games?
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:31 am
Speaking or 3rd preseason games … isn’t that the one where Goodson fumbled twice with limited touches.
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No, Goodsons fumbles were at AZ. This is where you are going wrong though, you are defending Bruce Campbell by disparaging Goodson’s play, I am not relating the 2 at all. Campbell is NOT AN NFL CALIBER PLAYER. Tell me what exactly constitutes potential? I can find you 100 body builders that can outlift BC, does that make them quality football players? I can show you 100 sprinters that can beat DVD in a foot race, does that make them NFL CBs?
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:31 am
I don’t like cutting players especially 3rd and 4th rounders after one year. Some kids need more time to develop. It took Nnamdi 3 years.
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:33 am
Alex, I think we will see McFadden, Reece, & Jones going into motion as a reciever quite a bit.
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:33 am
I hope our defense is ready for the challenge. It will take a lot just to score 17 with half our offense on the sidelines!
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:33 am
Raider O Says:
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:28 am
I can’t believe we kept the guy from Seattle (Francis) over DVD.
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It isn’t hard to believe at all. Frances can and will play special teams. DVD will get killed trying to cover a kick. If it came down to coverage only, DVD probably would have been retained over Coye, but at the bottom of the roster the spec teamers always win out.
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:34 am
DVD gone? Any word on how much cap space that free’d up or will there be a penalty? Reggie working hard on rehauling the entire team, who’s next? Ford? McClain? DHB?
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:34 am
First play on Monday, screen to Reece for 50 yards.
Had it in a dream last night.
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:35 am
Raiders have not completly given up on Chekwa; we did sign him to our practice squad; I wonder if coaching staff are considering converting him to one of the safety positions.
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:35 am
reggie has gone bat sht crazy….he is killing this team down…
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:36 am
corners that run 4.68….high schoolers run faster than that
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:37 am
I am concerned about Denarius becoming another Chaz Schilens.
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:37 am
Raiders must dominate the line of scrimmage; Vehldeer, Barnes are the key to the Monday Night Football game; those two dominate Raiders will be victorius!
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:37 am
if dmac touches the ball 25 times against sd we will win regardless of what wr are out there. reggie does need to get some bodies in here for wr though..
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:38 am
underscoreisunderscore
you’re just ignorant
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:40 am
118. What is wrong with Criner??? Why does the news keep getting worse?
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:41 am
dvd and chekwa were given a fair shake to proove themselves and show improovement
dvd remained inconsistent and dodged takles
didnt even notice chekwa in the pre season games
but it all appears to be going according to plan give the young players a chance in camp and preseason show something
if not then pick up on the leagues final cuts
happy with the cut and pickup lock down the slot hanson!
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:43 am
RaiderRetribution Says:
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:38 am
underscoreisunderscore
you’re just ignorant
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No, he’s just trolling.
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:43 am
Reggie improved one of the best DLines in the NFL and decresed the depth of one of the best (New York) by signing Tollefson;
Reggie improved our linebacker corp and saved the team about $10 million;
kept our safeties (no team is as deep as the Raiders in these two positions) intact;
revamped the cornerbacks and saved over $10 million without any long term commitments; if these do not work out we have salary cap space to sign top free agents with a first and third round draft selections to make it happen.
Reggie is the man with the plan!
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:44 am
Considering the cap problems and dearth of draft picks Reggie had to work with, it’s a little difficult to gauge where he’s going and grade him fairly.
His first priority was getting a coaching staff assembled.
Then he had to decide which players he wanted to retain and which had to go based largely on cap restrictions.
Next, he blew up the scouting department.
Then came the FA signings and the draft.
So, here’s are the major actions we need to consider when evaluating Reggies performance so far:
Hired DA. Tarver. Knapp.
Let Wimbley, Routt, Bush walk.
Brought in his brother and someone he was familiar with to revamp the scouting dept.
Decided to retool the interior of the OL by signing Breisel, drafting Bergs and letting Satele go.
Signed Wheeler and Bartell as key replacements on D.
Those are the major decisions and actions he’s taken so far, which will impact 2012 and beyond.
I’ll leave it to the semi’s here to grade his performance so far.
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:50 am
Bluray is better O.
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Raider O Says:
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:27 am
I like DVD’s potential.
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:54 am
That’s actually an extremely good point. Al could do anything he wanted because, well, he was Al. Lots of us over the last 10 years didn’t like what he did because, well, he was Al.
The “hamstring injury” of having an owner well past his ability to GM the team is now over and if Reggie wants to keep his job he has to produce.
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Just Fire Baby Says:
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:29 am
Al could sit on potential all he wanted, because he was the judge and the jury.
We no longer have that option, people can ACTUALLY be fired now for wasting draft picks and waiving guys who can play today, for the sake of holding onto a guy who MIGHT be able to play tomorrow.
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:55 am
These cuts and acquisitions tell me that Reggie Mac and DA are building a roster that gives the Raiders the best chance to win in 2012-13.
This is not a developmental league. Waiting on potential can cost victories. It also takes coaching time away from game prep to spend full seasons building a players fundamental skills. Thats why there is a practice squad.
The message is clear. Do you job or find a job. That in itself can lead to more professionalism and focus on execution on the field.
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:58 am
Raiders’ jersey #’s for new acquisitions:
28 Adams, Phillip
29 Hanson, Joselio
57 Clayton, Keenan
79 Smith, Willie
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:59 am
nyraider Says:
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:07 am
bcz24 Says:
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:35 am
Bartell Spencer and Hanson are a MUCH better unit that Routt Lito and CJ/DVD/Chewy.
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Amen nyraider! The CB position has been upgraded this year. For those that agree with this statement, but wish we upgraded the CB position more, you’re being too harsh/unrealistic.
We got our CB, now lets focus on getting a TE (#1 Winslow, #2 Cooley, #3 Shockey)!
September 3rd, 2012 at 11:03 am
164
J great point, teams do not even give their qbs drafted in the 1st round that much time to develop anymore; win now or go apply at the northtown mall.
September 3rd, 2012 at 11:04 am
166 and at half the price of Routt’s one year salary.
September 3rd, 2012 at 11:07 am
I believe it was Alec or YA, that correctly stated the seasoned TEs the Raiders are probably interested in are all vested veterans; so their salary would be guaranteed for the season should we sign them before game 1.
Reggie waits until after the MNF game, allows the Raiders to cut the player midseason if he does not pan out without having to pay the remainder of the contract for the season.
Also gives Meyrs, Ausberry, & Gordon one meaningful game that counts to prove they belong in the Silver & Black.
September 3rd, 2012 at 11:22 am
RAIDERMAN99 Says:
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:44 am
Considering the cap problems and dearth of draft picks Reggie had to work with, it’s a little difficult to gauge where he’s going and grade him fairly.
…Then he had to decide which players he wanted to retain and which had to go based largely on cap restrictions.
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According to RegMac interviews, his priority is to get the cap and the draft how he wants it to be. In the mean time, it SEEMS that he is signing the best quality players that fit in his budget to short term contracts and letting them play to stay.
I ASSUME that the ones that rise to the top will be rewarded once the books are in order and it will be clear where FA’s and draft pics are needed to move the team fwd.
However, the expectations (reasonable hopes) don’t change.
2012-13: 9 wins or bust (playoffs)
2013-14: playoffs or bust (division)
2014-15: division or bust (AFC champ game)
2015-16: AFC champ game or bust (SB)
Of course, overachievement is acceptable
September 3rd, 2012 at 11:23 am
comment#80 u mean to tell ol’matty aint a one trick pony!haha,ur funny bro!!!sideline to sideline thats all he has in his repitiore,at least vince young could stretch the field,just saying vince young ain’t that good but matt ‘’sideline to sidelinehert”,any better!…
September 3rd, 2012 at 11:39 am
I see Schmitt is listed as RB on raiders.com. Reese will get touches too. I guess that will make Goodson a 5th option. If he cant hold onto the ball with limited touches then I guess Jeremy Stewart will step up from the practice squad. It will probably take some extremely unfortunate circumstances for the Raiders to sign a new RB.
September 5th, 2012 at 12:15 am
Im truely in favor of the last minute moves as long as they are in the best interested of the team go Raiders
September 6th, 2012 at 11:03 am
What is the infatuation for corners that can stop the run when 90 %of the nfl passes?
I’m not impresses so for with shriek I mean mc shriek and our new coach isn’t burden or madden so he better get it done or fire both there asses.
I watched a top 10 offense last year that should have hosted a playoff game get its brain trusted shown the door for a denver broncos shanahan look alike offense that sucked in Washington worked in Huston mostly because Adrian foster is a durable power back like Terrell davis was not a home run hitter like DMc
I’ve got concerns mark davis is trying to run the. Team into the ground to move them back to la
September 6th, 2012 at 11:11 am
I pay a lot of money to see a product that was promised to us on the 2 previous drafts that these bananas want to throw away like yesterday’s news. Why so I can go through another 2 drafts to have these 2 replaced with 2other baboons that will want to go in another direction and throw away their guys they drafted for their own 2year plan?
Work with what you got, stop crying this team has talent it was a bad call or two away from hosting a playoff game with a qb that came off his couch.
You should have gave Al’s plan a year before blowing it up, he forgot more football then you will ever know!
September 6th, 2012 at 11:19 am
The key to being the general all will follow is not to swing it around lopping off people’s heads, everyone knows you have the sword the trick is never having to use it to inspire and drive the team into one true unit!
I want to get behind this and believe it was for the best but so far Im struggling to believe we can compete in a div we dominated 2 years ago and controlled last year!