Myers thinks he may wind up elsewhere
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Monday, March 4th, 2013 at 9:05 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Raiders tight end Brandon Myers happened to have the best season of his career just as his contract expired.
Myers had an exquisite sense of timing with quarterback Carson Palmer and his 79 receptions (or 806 yards) were the most by any Raiders receiver since 2002 and the most for any franchise tight end since Todd Christensen had 92 receptions in 1986.
Although Myers concedes he’s new to unrestricted free agency, he’s not so sure the timing is right to return to the Raiders _ although he’s hoping for the best.
“Obviously, I’d like to stay,” Myers said by phone Monday night. “I’ve got a lot of friendships and know the coaches really well. They took a chance on me when I got drafted. I’d like to be there but it’s not looking like that right now. I guess I just have to stay patient and figure some stuff out. We’re pretty confident I’ll have ajob here in a couple of weeks, but I’ll just try to sti back and not stress about it.”
A sixth-round draft pick out of Iowa, Myers caught 32 passes in his first three seasons. It appeared he would be a starter in his third year when Zach Miller signed with Seattle, but the Raiders signed unrestricted free agent Kevin Boss instead. When given the chance to start in 2012, Myers showed an ability to find holes in zone defenses and on a snap-by-snap basis played more than he had ever played in his career.
`You work so hard in the offseason and during the season and during camp to be in that position,” Myers said. “I’ve worked extremely hard to get to that position and I just always knew that when I was given an opportunity I’d be ready and make the most of it.”
The deadline for putting franchise or transition tags on players expired Monday. Myers’ franchise tag was $5.9 million, the transition number was $5.1 million. The Raiders as of Sunday were just under $1.5 million under the cap. After dealing with contracts of players with big cap numbers such as quarterback Carson Palmer, wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey, defensive tackle Tommy Kelly, there might be room for Myers.
Or perhaps not.
“I’m not very familiar with this. That’s why I have an agent. I’m optimistic that they might give me an offer, but I guess they had a conversation at the combine and it didn’t sound like they were ready to do that,” Myers said. “We’ll just see where it takes is.”
The other tight ends on the roster last season, David Ausberry and Richard Gordon, did little to inspire confidence they could replicate what Myers put up in terms of production as a receiver in 2012.
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March 4th, 2013 at 9:10 pm
Fire Reggie!
March 4th, 2013 at 9:11 pm
let him go…ausberry is ready.
March 4th, 2013 at 9:12 pm
fire shrek now!!!
March 4th, 2013 at 9:13 pm
Myers excelled in Knapp’s system.
Raiders going Jumbo and power Myers is gone.
Hes one of those career yr / contract yr guys you hav eto watch out for and a libaility on ST on occasion.
Let him walk.
Gordon, Ausberry and a late round pick will work just fine…
March 4th, 2013 at 9:13 pm
#2. Yessir
March 4th, 2013 at 9:15 pm
Know who else is gone?
Tommy Kelly.
Raiders one D line commonality all these horrible run D years?
Kelly.
Buh bye, hello Sharrif…
March 4th, 2013 at 9:15 pm
So ET you assume the players Reggie drafts will always be better players than any player Al could draft right?
You think Reggie will ignore the HWS players and get greta players right?
I say you assume a lot. This league is a talent first league and then everything else comes into play. Al Davis knew if a player could do something once he could do it twice. It was up to the coaches to bring it out of him. For you guys who seem to KNOW Reggie will get us all these great players. You might want to let him prove it first.
I see the players he drafts and to tell you the truth I don’t see a whole lot of difference with a few exceptions. There are only soo many bench marks you cna go on and we have always used those. So unless Your boy Reggie knows something no one else does. You just might want to wait and see……….just saying!
March 4th, 2013 at 9:16 pm
By the way Reggie seems to like a lot of those HWS players Al drafted after all…….just so you know!
March 4th, 2013 at 9:18 pm
Especially the kid Reggie seems to like the most is that HWS QB named Terrelle Pryor.
March 4th, 2013 at 9:21 pm
Mcfadden 20
Im getting tired of this “year younger” BS. Seymour was the same unproductive player that got by on name recognition. Kelly wasn’t much less effective last year as the year before last. If wimbley was so vital to our pass rush why cut the dude? His contract was no more out of wack than Palmers is. We improved at LB, Dez had a solid year, and Houston had a breakout year so the give and take was even. You admit that Hue’s offense carried a weak defense to an 8-8 record, I see. Took long enough
March 4th, 2013 at 9:25 pm
#407, I agree with ya Priest. Streater was his best rookie and that is a total Al pick. The biggest problem wih our picks were the constant coaching changes. From 63-94 we kept the same philosophy, minus the Rat, and we had what? a handful of losing seasons. Funny that guys like McGlockton, A. Smith became completely different players once Shell left. That was our mistake more so than picking players, IMO, was constantly changing systems. Now Reggie has done the same thing, scrapped the ZBS and going back to a power scheme, with new coaches. I hope it works, but Bergstrom seems like he will be worthless. Burris missed just as many tackles as Napolean Harris ever did. So far, contrary to what the Chubby Checker apologists say, it’s not promising…but I’m willing to see what he can do this year.
March 4th, 2013 at 9:26 pm
7.Priesttj12 Says:
March 4th, 2013 at 9:15 pm
So ET you assume the players Reggie drafts will always be better players than any player Al could draft right?
You think Reggie will ignore the HWS players and get greta players right?
I say you assume a lot. This league is a talent first league and then everything else comes into play. Al Davis knew if a player could do something once he could do it twice. It was up to the coaches to bring it out of him. For you guys who seem to KNOW Reggie will get us all these great players. You might want to let him prove it first.
I see the players he drafts and to tell you the truth I don’t see a whole lot of difference with a few exceptions. There are only soo many bench marks you cna go on and we have always used those. So unless Your boy Reggie knows something no one else does. You just might want to wait and see……….just saying!
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You’re putting words in my mouth, sir. I said nothing about his being better or worse than Al. What I said was that he should have the right to evaluate players based on his own criteria, and make changes where he feels he needs to. I doubt very seriously that his criteria involves a lack of talent, and I’m sure that he is just as interested in HWS as every other GM in the NFL.
My point is that he’s an NFL general manager. It’s his job to evaluate players and make decisions based on his and his staff’s judgement. I’m just saying he should be allowed to do his job, is all.
I do think he’s going to do good things in Oakland, but that’s beside the point.
March 4th, 2013 at 9:30 pm
OK cool!, I just get a lil tired of the Al bashing in here after everything the man has done good and bad.
I think now that Reggie has kin dof gotten off his high horse looking down on this poor underprivileged org. that he may start to do things much better. he just came in way too arrogant for my taste.
March 4th, 2013 at 9:41 pm
glad there are some smart posters put there…burris was not impressive, neither is bergstrom…criner? cmon…these guys are backups
March 4th, 2013 at 9:42 pm
he is arrogant…one reason i dislike him…
March 4th, 2013 at 9:44 pm
In case anyone didnt know
MATT BARKLEY says he has spoken to the Raiders as well.
March 4th, 2013 at 9:46 pm
Same here, he came in like what a mess! Like he some savior. He didn’t know crap he assummed way too much and didn’t take stock and evaluate before he just made rash decisions. Like firing the coach for going 8-8.
March 4th, 2013 at 9:46 pm
As far as Reggie doing good things for Oakland we are right now at that point where it’s go time. This is it.
It started w/ the restructure of Brisiel and the next couple months is where Reggie is front and center in the spotlight.
The next couple months, and the decisions made now will affect this org for quite some time and may determine Reggies legacy.
He’s got some BIG decisions to make.
March 4th, 2013 at 9:49 pm
13.Priesttj12 Says:
March 4th, 2013 at 9:30 pm
OK cool!, I just get a lil tired of the Al bashing in here after everything the man has done good and bad.
I think now that Reggie has kin dof gotten off his high horse looking down on this poor underprivileged org. that he may start to do things much better. he just came in way too arrogant for my taste.
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I guess I look at it this way; Reggie was hired for one of only 32 jobs available (31 if you count Jerrah, lol). Means he probably has a pretty good knowledge of football and related things.
He has watched a lot film on our players. He has watched a lot of film on players that aren’t on our roster. He has seen the contracts. He has seen the bottom line.
I don’t know what he knows, and I don’t think anyone on this blog does, either.
I’m not sure that it’s him that’s being arrogant regarding the best way to proceed.
March 4th, 2013 at 9:49 pm
I would say BURRIS was more then impressive for a 4th round prospect to come in and start right away is impressive.
yes he struggled but once again the Raiders had him playing out of posistion all year. Even Ex Raider LB coach Jonny Holland was on 95.7 the game a month ago and saying BURRIS is a natural Rusher.
Look at what he did in college. he was OLB and rushed the qb.
Its gonna take time for him to learn pass coverage something he wasnt good at in college.
March 4th, 2013 at 9:50 pm
Can’t stand the heat! you know what they say!
March 4th, 2013 at 9:57 pm
burris is not going to happen man…he has the heart but not the tools.
March 4th, 2013 at 10:00 pm
I should be GM. I’d have the Raiders as contenders in one year flat!
March 4th, 2013 at 10:00 pm
Well i’ll just agree to disagree teach. He just had a condescending demeanor IMO. Contracts are what a player can negotiate they don’t necessarily proportionately relate to worth. Most fans see a player A making so much while player B is making much less but more productive and they immediately think the GM doesn’t know how to gage a players worth.
When it would be great if the world of NFL worked that way. It just doesn’t look at what Flacco sugned for. Does anyone think he’s worth that much?
But they had to pay it because he could WALK if they don’t, it’s better tp keep him. And that is how contracts often times get out of whack. It happens to the best of GM’s of which Ozzie is one.
Reggie will struggle with many issues of that sort throughout his career whether to keep a player who is key to the team and overpay him or lose him. That is how Routts contract got out of whack as well as several others.
You have to weigh the odds and make some very tough decisions. of which fans are absolutely clueless when things go awry. Mr Davis just never let money be an issue when it came to a player he needed.
Reggie may operate differently but can he WIN by doing so and that is the $$$ question.
March 4th, 2013 at 10:01 pm
Priest
You just crack me up. You ask will Reggie be any better than AD? Could he be much worse than Al since 94! We have been the perverbial Clevland Browns since FA.
So So weak and old. The record is the recrod you can talk all the smack you want it can’t change that.
Oh and you are mad that Reggie is arrogant – what about Al!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 4th, 2013 at 10:07 pm
1960AutumnWind Says:
March 4th, 2013 at 10:01 pm
Priest
You just crack me up. You ask will Reggie be any better than AD? Could he be much worse than Al since 94! We have been the perverbial Clevland Browns since FA.
So So weak and old. The record is the recrod you can talk all the smack you want it can’t change that.
Oh and you are mad that Reggie is arrogant – what about Al!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Black men are often accused of being “arrogant”… usually by certain types of people.
March 4th, 2013 at 10:10 pm
Wow Streeter is neigther a pick nor an Al pick. RM invited him to join the team as an undrafted FA. I suppose that Burris is an Al Pick too??? The difference between AD and Reggie is Reggie is geared to thrive in the FA univerise where you build through the draft, getting mid teir FAs and you develop your talent through good coaching. AD did not value coaching that much and frankly did not draft that well the last 15-20 years he was owner/GM. I mean what other guy would draft a kicker in the 1st when he could have traded down a few times and still got Jano in the 3rd and got more picks.
What other owner has his player deals disgregarded by the rest of the league because they are “out of wack”
Loved AD in the 60’s 70’s and 80’s but he got left behind for sure.
March 4th, 2013 at 10:11 pm
Al Davis could afford to be as arrogant as he wanted he was in the HOF as a owner STUPID Reggie has made the playoffs yet?
Some people…
March 4th, 2013 at 10:15 pm
Hating on Reggie at this point………………silly, comparing him to AD more silly.
March 4th, 2013 at 10:15 pm
24.Priesttj12 Says:
March 4th, 2013 at 10:00 pm
Well i’ll just agree to disagree teach. He just had a condescending demeanor IMO. Contracts are what a player can negotiate they don’t necessarily proportionately relate to worth. Most fans see a player A making so much while player B is making much less but more productive and they immediately think the GM doesn’t know how to gage a players worth.
When it would be great if the world of NFL worked that way. It just doesn’t look at what Flacco sugned for. Does anyone think he’s worth that much?
But they had to pay it because he could WALK if they don’t, it’s better tp keep him. And that is how contracts often times get out of whack. It happens to the best of GM’s of which Ozzie is one.
Reggie will struggle with many issues of that sort throughout his career whether to keep a player who is key to the team and overpay him or lose him. That is how Routts contract got out of whack as well as several others.
You have to weigh the odds and make some very tough decisions. of which fans are absolutely clueless when things go awry. Mr Davis just never let money be an issue when it came to a player he needed.
Reggie may operate differently but can he WIN by doing so and that is the $$$ question.
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Al Davis’ cap and Reggie McKenzie’s caps are different. Reggie’s cap grows more slowly than Al’s did, and future monies are counted differently. Al had pushed way too much too far into the future and it put the team in an untenable situation. You have to think he knew it, but weighed that against the time he had left and decided to go all-in.
The problem now is that the upper-level salaries are growing at a rate that’s much higher than the cap is growing. Teams are being forced to put a larger share of their payroll into a smaller number of players and it affects everything an organization is able to do. It’s a myth that we could have kept going the same way we were. It had to change, and unfortunately (or not, depending on how good you thought the players were), it involved a roster purge. Other teams will be doing it (some, like Atlanta, have started) as well.
It sucked for us because we had no depth.
March 4th, 2013 at 10:17 pm
Raiders need Reggie, period.
March 4th, 2013 at 10:20 pm
The ironic thing about the Falcons is that they cut a starting corner, their edge rusher, and their big back. Exactly what Reggie did last offseason.
The difference is that Dimitroff has had a few years to build his team and they will probably have enough depth to be ok.
March 4th, 2013 at 10:22 pm
Wait did Jerry Mcdonalds really say Ausbery has dont litte to prove he can be the man
Im sorry they never even gave the kid a chance.. and when he did get a chance he made stuff happen. Whether it be stiff arming guys off him or fighting for extra yards I have no doubt Ausbery could do what Meyer did or better.
We are talking about Brandon freaking Meyers here LMAOO thats how bad our talent is here. The guy was a horrible blocker, yet was decent in the middle passing game.
March 4th, 2013 at 10:25 pm
Priesttj12 Says:
I think now that Reggie has kin dof gotten off his high horse looking down on this poor underprivileged org. that he may start to do things much better. he just came in way too arrogant for my taste.
Priesttj12 Says:
Well i’ll just agree to disagree teach. He just had a condescending demeanor IMO.
tonedeezy Says:
Black men are often accused of being “arrogant”… usually by certain types of people.
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Damn, tonedeezy, you’re right. Priest is right next door to calling Reggie ‘uppity’.
Go ahead and explode BHP, we know who you are.
March 4th, 2013 at 10:25 pm
All you pro Al guys are idiots, it’s one thing to like Al Davis because he created unique brand , but to criticize new GM in 1 year because under Al D the went 8-8 two years in a row is stupid,
March 4th, 2013 at 10:26 pm
Raiders drafting a defensive player first, it better be pass rush specialist such as Jordan or Mingo, if not then draft OT, Fisher or Joeckel.
No to DT in the top ten, would rather draft Warmack.
Also Brisiel gives our Raiders depth at center, as well as a trade asset, either him or Bergstrom, many teams will want them, with their contracts now.
Nix will ve starting at season opener.
March 4th, 2013 at 10:27 pm
Al Davis’ cap and Reggie McKenzie’s caps are different. Reggie’s cap grows more slowly than Al’s did, and future monies are counted differently. Al had pushed way too much too far into the future and it put the team in an untenable situation. You have to think he knew it, but weighed that against the time he had left and decided to go all-in.
The problem now is that the upper-level salaries are growing at a rate that’s much higher than the cap is growing. Teams are being forced to put a larger share of their payroll into a smaller number of players and it affects everything an organization is able to do. It’s a myth that we could have kept going the same way we were. It had to change, and unfortunately (or not, depending on how good you thought the players were), it involved a roster purge. Other teams will be doing it (some, like Atlanta, have started) as well.
It sucked for us because we had no depth.
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ET, when Bruce was here he handled the sap very well. All Mr Davis would’ve done is what he has always done hire someone to figure it out and move accordingly.
We had a lot more depth than people want to believe it all comes down to perception. This new reggime dismissed alot of that depth for guys who could NOT play. When you do that you better be right sure we needed to add in some areas but that is what we’ve always done whenever we needed to.
We were biulding the right way and on an upswing we needed to allow the HC more time to do his thing. Reggie came in and fired the guy.
You see it one way I see it totally different we could’ve made the postseason is things are done differently. Reggie screwed it up IMHO!
March 4th, 2013 at 10:29 pm
Most guys think you draft a Kid and he is the finished product. UMMM noo. Its only begining when you draft someone. I dont care if they have all the production in the world coming into nfl. Even Chance Warmack will need to be coached, Dion Jordan, J.Jones all of them
U HAVE TO COACH THE KID UP and continue to develop him. TOP NOTCH COACHING is key.
March 4th, 2013 at 10:30 pm
Raiders next move cut Kelly, followed by DHB taking a pay cut bigger than Brisiel’s; allowing Reggie to resign the Predator, Wheeler
March 4th, 2013 at 10:30 pm
Raiders might draft the TE KELCE out of Cincinatti. They dont need Meyers except if its for League MIN
March 4th, 2013 at 10:32 pm
Talk to me when the Raiders get a Charles Woodson type talent again here on defense.. I dont care its at Linebacker our Pass rusher or Corner.. someone that has a chip on their shoulder and plays hard.. has that extra ..i dont what to call it. U know when a player has it
Dashon Goldson has it
March 4th, 2013 at 10:34 pm
Remember how awesome everyone thought Zach Miller was before he left? Myers is no different. He had good numbers because we had garbage at WR. Anyplace else, he is just ok.
March 4th, 2013 at 10:35 pm
Brisiel is restructured – not cut? After all this time and absolutely no news or movement coming from 1220 when the rest of the teams are already moving fast preparing for FA – *this* is what we get – Brisiel *still* a Raider. He is one of (if not the) worst lineman in the whole damn league. This means we still pay this guy, *and* he gets a roster spot *and* possibly starts again? ughh..
Reggie lining it up nicely for that #1 pick in 2014. Expect DHB to be a ‘restructure’ and not a cut – #1 WR again this year – worst #1 in the league hands down. Might as well pay TK and Palmer too, Carlise, Lechler, McClain – all of em. Hell bring em all back – they’ll be just as fun to watch this year as last…
‘Patience’, ‘doesn’t happen over night’ – ‘Rome wasn’t built in a day’ – thats what DA and Reggie are spewing to any and all media – looks like they ain’t kidding..
March 4th, 2013 at 10:36 pm
and Zach Miller was about 3x better then Meyers too.. was at least better in the blocking department.
It was funny when our Punter was speaking up as a leader on the team.. haha u know the Raiders have had it bad when ur Punter is leading the team
March 4th, 2013 at 10:37 pm
Reggie uses his “do it the right way” phrase because he wants TIME to do it. The right way is to WIN there is no other way. Reggie wants people to beieve he has a blueprint to biuld a team and based on what I have seen; HE flat out doesn’t have anything worth talking about as the “right way” just get the job done and that is all that counts. Stop with this right way crap.
Just do your damn job competently is all I ask stop with the “I know what’s best” speechs and do the damn job………..period
March 4th, 2013 at 10:39 pm
Truth. Right now fans are willing to trust him because we have nothing to go by.. and havent had a GM in for EVER
March 4th, 2013 at 10:39 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 4th, 2013 at 10:29 pm
Most guys think you draft a Kid and he is the finished product. UMMM noo. Its only begining when you draft someone. I dont care if they have all the production in the world coming into nfl. Even Chance Warmack will need to be coached, Dion Jordan, J.Jones all of them
U HAVE TO COACH THE KID UP and continue to develop him. TOP NOTCH COACHING is key.
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Amen Sir!
March 4th, 2013 at 10:42 pm
It is going to take 3 seasons to unf*#k this team for Regggie. If Mark Davis pulls the plug before the 4th year, you will have another decade of the same. RM got a chinese clusterphuck when he signed on, and that takes some cajones to put your name on the dotted line to fix this mess. I think, if given the right amount of time, Reggie is going to bring Raiders football back.
March 4th, 2013 at 10:43 pm
41.RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 4th, 2013 at 10:32 pm
Talk to me when the Raiders get a Charles Woodson type talent again here on defense.. I dont care its at Linebacker our Pass rusher or Corner.. someone that has a chip on their shoulder and plays hard.. has that extra ..i dont what to call it. U know when a player has it
Dashon Goldson has it
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So does Alec Ogletree. We won’t take him unless we move down, but I really like his demeanor on the field. He can play, and he has a mean streak.
March 4th, 2013 at 10:44 pm
I’m starting to get that ’sick in the stomach’ feeling that we won’t be very happy with the ‘moves’ that Reggie is going to make in the next 10 days. If any.
Disappointing Brisiel still on the team I guess that’s one of ‘his’ guys so maybe some favoritism there but you can’t honestly say that guy played well enough to be brought back. There’s gotta to be a dozen FA’s or rookies coming out that can go better than him and for less (he’s still going to cost us alot over the whole contract). Hell Lucas Nix is better and he’s at rookie min…
March 4th, 2013 at 10:46 pm
Just Win Baby Says:
March 4th, 2013 at 10:42 pm
It is going to take 3 seasons to unf*#k this team for Regggie. If Mark Davis pulls the plug before the 4th year, you will have another decade of the same. RM got a chinese clusterphuck when he signed on, and that takes some cajones to put your name on the dotted line to fix this mess. I think, if given the right amount of time, Reggie is going to bring Raiders football back.
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Here’s another sucker for reggie line of crap!……….lol
He could take 4 years to win a SB maybe but to have a winning record he could do it next year if he knows what he’s doing.
That’s what I call “the right way”………….period
March 4th, 2013 at 10:46 pm
I think some of our OL problems last year were due to scheme, and I dont think you throw the beby out with the bath water. Just because some guys didn’t excell in the ZBS doesn’t mean they wont be productive here next season, Briesel included.
March 4th, 2013 at 10:49 pm
So what if he doesn’t do it next season, Priest? You going to become a Chiefs fan? Lotta smoke blowers here these days about what it takes to be “Raiders” but they keep coming back to pizz and whine every offseason.
March 4th, 2013 at 10:50 pm
45.Priesttj12 Says:
March 4th, 2013 at 10:37 pm
Reggie uses his “do it the right way” phrase because he wants TIME to do it. The right way is to WIN there is no other way. Reggie wants people to beieve he has a blueprint to biuld a team and based on what I have seen; HE flat out doesn’t have anything worth talking about as the “right way” just get the job done and that is all that counts. Stop with this right way crap.
Just do your damn job competently is all I ask stop with the “I know what’s best” speechs and do the damn job………..period
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Somebody posted an exchange between a Raider fan and a Packer fan the other day. I wish I could remember where it came from, but it was basically the Raider fan asking what the Green Bay fan thought about the way McKenzie was handling the Raiders thus far.
The GB fan’s answer was very interesting; he said that a lot of people got impatient with him and Ted Thompson early on because they kept letting guys go in free agency and trading picks and players to get more picks, all the while cutting the payroll and bringing in guys nobody ever heard of. Then it all came together and those people realized what the two of them had been doing all along. The GB fan said that he understood our frustration but that if we stuck with him Reggie would prove himself and we’d have a stronger organization because of it.
March 4th, 2013 at 10:55 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 4th, 2013 at 10:39 pm
Truth. Right now fans are willing to trust him because we have nothing to go by.. and havent had a GM in for EVER
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Don’t have any choice. I only trust him (a little) because he *was* a Raider and was brought up by Ron Wolf (another Raider) but he hasn’t exactly instilled a whole lot of confidence up to this point to be honest. I have hope. He he could wind up doing well or equally end up being a total flop, we really have no idea at this point.
I’m troubled that winners usually show themselves pretty quickly and he’s been – well lets just say.. more or less the opposite of that so far for the Raiders – granted the cap/picks situation bad but his HC choice and most of the FA moves so far have been terrible IMO (sans Wheeler who giving him a 1 yr deal is now going to bite us on the azz).
His ‘boys’ are now fulling running the show (including the ‘twin’) so we’ll know alot more a month from now..
March 4th, 2013 at 10:57 pm
America has a short attention span. Call it adult ADD if you want, but I think a lot of people just dont have any faith in something that takes a little investment of time to complete. Al Davis was gambling tomorrows draft picks on guys like DHB while backsetting big contracts and now Reggie has to clean up the mess. I understand it’s a win now league, and that’s great if you havent sold an entire generation of draft picks down the river just to stay under the cap.
March 4th, 2013 at 10:57 pm
edward teach Says:
March 4th, 2013 at 10:50 pm
45.Priesttj12 Says:
March 4th, 2013 at 10:37 pm
Reggie uses his “do it the right way” phrase because he wants TIME to do it. The right way is to WIN there is no other way. Reggie wants people to beieve he has a blueprint to biuld a team and based on what I have seen; HE flat out doesn’t have anything worth talking about as the “right way” just get the job done and that is all that counts. Stop with this right way crap.
Just do your damn job competently is all I ask stop with the “I know what’s best” speechs and do the damn job………..period
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Somebody posted an exchange between a Raider fan and a Packer fan the other day. I wish I could remember where it came from, but it was basically the Raider fan asking what the Green Bay fan thought about the way McKenzie was handling the Raiders thus far.
The GB fan’s answer was very interesting; he said that a lot of people got impatient with him and Ted Thompson early on because they kept letting guys go in free agency and trading picks and players to get more picks, all the while cutting the payroll and bringing in guys nobody ever heard of. Then it all came together and those people realized what the two of them had been doing all along. The GB fan said that he understood our frustration but that if we stuck with him Reggie would prove himself and we’d have a stronger organization because of it.
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ET, I get it, I’ve heard it and I know it. I’m not saying he shouldn’t be prudent in some areas but iw watched the Packers biuld and it was mostly thru FA they got Reggie White and Charles Woodson through FA they added some drafts and trades for Farve and got lucky with Rodgers. The difference is the two QB’s that is the ONLY difference here their. that is how they got those Lombardi’s………..period end of story.
This idea that you have to cut and trim is OK with me I don’t want to hear the crap about you can’t win right away because YOU CAN…………..period
March 4th, 2013 at 10:59 pm
Their QB’s were the difference****
March 4th, 2013 at 11:01 pm
but to have a winning record he could do it next year if he knows what he’s doing.
That’s what I call “the right way”………….period
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Winning record next year?
I’m curious to hear your winning formula?
March 4th, 2013 at 11:02 pm
Cutting and trimming is great when you bring in talented players to replace those departing. This garbage Reggie has brought wont work he has to do better…………period
March 4th, 2013 at 11:03 pm
I don’t think you do get it, Priest. The salary cap exists, and the Raiders were in terrible shape with it a year ago. This means you can’t just go out and sign people like you used to be able to do when Bruce Allen was handling the cap. You have to have room to do it. Reggie said himself that he wished he COULD have made a splash in free agency right away; he just couldn’t.
That’s precisely why he’s operating now the way he is; so DOES have that flexibility down the line. I don’t know if this is true or not, but someone estimated earlier that we would be 50 million UNDER the cap in 2014. There, he has flexibilty. Now, he doesn’t have a whole lot. Period.
March 4th, 2013 at 11:07 pm
Jhill,
It’s as simple as playing the right players and knowing who those players are and what they can do BEST. Using them in ways to succeed instead os otherwise.
It boggles my mind how this stuff escapes so many of you. This team was Horriibly mismanaged last year. That staff was a bunch of bungling idiots for the most part…………..fix that and they’ll win NOW!!
March 4th, 2013 at 11:08 pm
Winning record HAS to mean Palmer starting, right?
Pryor would be expected to get at least 9 wins in his first year starting?
March 4th, 2013 at 11:09 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 4th, 2013 at 10:32 pm
Talk to me when the Raiders get a Charles Woodson type talent again here on defense.. I dont care its at Linebacker our Pass rusher or Corner.. someone that has a chip on their shoulder and plays hard.. has that extra ..i dont what to call it. U know when a player has it
Dashon Goldson has it
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I have ben tryin to tell ya’ll that Jarvis Jones is that type of player, he is the best defensive player in this draft, he is the type of impact player this team needs, offenses will have to game plan just for this guy. I know he has the health concerns but what I have heard teams like what they heard from doctors at combine. I hope he is still there when we pick, if so I think Reggie will have a hard time passing him up even if he got a call for a trade down (unless the offer is too good to refuse of course)
March 4th, 2013 at 11:12 pm
That’s pretty general, Priest.
Know who the right players are to get you wins?
The staff were idiots? All of them? I thought it was Palmer not making plays?
March 4th, 2013 at 11:13 pm
Truth be told I should stay out of this place because I just don’t speak the same language as the people in here.
This stuff is soo obvious to me yet many of you just cannot see it.
The managment including Reggie and DA first and foremost severely underachieved it’s NOT even close to being competent yet all you guys ever talk about is our lack of talent.
It’s flat out scary to me….how in hell do you NOT play Reece for NINE WEEKS. You have a 6′6″ 240 QB who can help you in the redzone and he takes ZERO snaps all year LONG..
They did some of the STUPIDEST CRAP I’VE EVER SEEENN!!!!
March 4th, 2013 at 11:14 pm
RAIIIIDEERRRRRRSSS
March 4th, 2013 at 11:14 pm
The ironic thing about the Falcons is that they cut a starting corner, their edge rusher, and their big back. Exactly what Reggie did last offseason.
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WAY better players too.
Pretty sure there are some Falcon fans questioning their GM like we have here, lol.
March 4th, 2013 at 11:15 pm
edward teach Says:
Somebody posted an exchange between a Raider fan and a Packer fan the other day. I wish I could remember where it came from, but it was basically the Raider fan asking what the Green Bay fan thought about the way McKenzie was handling the Raiders thus far.
The GB fan’s answer was very interesting; he said that a lot of people got impatient with him and Ted Thompson early on because they kept letting guys go in free agency and trading picks and players to get more picks, all the while cutting the payroll and bringing in guys nobody ever heard of. Then it all came together and those people realized what the two of them had been doing all along. The GB fan said that he understood our frustration but that if we stuck with him Reggie would prove himself and we’d have a stronger organization because of it.
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Me. This morning. Link;
http://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2013/3/4/4062632/green-bay-packers-news-2013-nfl-free-agency
March 4th, 2013 at 11:16 pm
.how in hell do you NOT play Reece for NINE WEEKS.
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Reece was a week 1 -16 starter, wasn’t he?
March 4th, 2013 at 11:19 pm
It’s flat out scary to me….how in hell do you NOT play Reece for NINE WEEKS. You have a 6′6″ 240 QB who can help you in the redzone and he takes ZERO snaps all year LONG..
They did some of the STUPIDEST CRAP
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Stop being so dramatic, Priest.
Reece and Pryor didn’t get any real looks under Hue the year before either. You’re acting like a couple of stars under the last coach got buried on the depth chart.
March 4th, 2013 at 11:20 pm
There is no bigger Raider fan than I am and they made me HATE my own beloved team.
Why do you think I was scared these idiots would allow TP to leave without even taking a look at what he could do.
We were out of the playoffs and they wouldn’t even play the kid………..HOW STUPID IS THAT??????
You want me to have some faith in these MORONZ??
March 4th, 2013 at 11:26 pm
Jhill, WOW, I wonder can you count to 8. Do you realize Hue was 7-4 at one time. He used his talent masterfully on offense. Comparing the two to me is like YOU don’t know the differenc ebetween blue and red.
So maybe we just stop because i’m getting heated.
Adios!
March 4th, 2013 at 11:26 pm
Bad Reggie moves.
* Firing Hue while still under contract. Terrible – still had to pay his *entire salary* last year and the team was pathetic. They could have been just as terrible with him as HC and would have saved the team millions.
* Hiring Dennis ‘tennis visor’ Allen – an absolutely terrible HC. This will be his first and last HC gig in the NFL guaranteed – he’s not even a proven coordinator.
* Allowing a 1st time HC pick his entire staff – terrible (Tarver *might* be something someday – prob not for us though). Team was awful on every front. Major steps backward in all phases – laughable most of the time.
* Firing or ushering out the ‘Al’ asst coaches and longtime scouts with very little reason or class. Terrible.
* Letting Michael Bush walk and giving the over the hill injury prone Mike Brisiel essentially the same contract Bush got in Chicago. Terrible.
* Trading Bruce Campbell for an avg at best backup RB Mike Goodson and then outright cutting Joe Barskdale – 2 of the more promising young stud power blockers on the team. WTF was all that? They both started NFL games last year, btw.
* Trading Murphy for a practically worthless bottom of the round 7th round pick when he’s better than DHB in every way – and still has 2 years left on a bargain priced contract while DHB gouging the team. Terrible.
* Giving Ron Bartell $4 million and over hill guy coming off of major injury. Nauseating.
* Restructuring Seymour and not just releasing him outright. Terrible.
* The whole charade with Aaron Curry. Terrible. Should have cut him in preseason.
* Cutting DVD and trying to cut Checkwa . Checkwa still on the team but both should have been kept and played alot more last year with all the CB problems we had and the other GB practice squad players were no better and both DVD/Chekwa were under contract for cheap. Now we have a bunch of crap FA’s.
On the good side I guess had a ‘decent’ draft considering and brought in Streater and Wheeler but doesn’t offset all the bad moves IMO.
He needs to have a much better year this year. I’m hopeful but seeing Brisiel back is not a good sign.
I hope he has a real plan – at this point, I really don’t know what it is. Now we’re going *back* to power scheme and we’re keeping Brisiel?
March 4th, 2013 at 11:28 pm
Thanks, Purvisman. Didn’t realize you were the Raider fan that asked the original question.
I have faith in McKenzie, because of his time in Green Bay and also because of the reputation he has around the league. Virtually everything I’ve read from NFL people is that the Raiders made a smart hire. Nice to see a Packer fan that has witnessed his and Thompson’s approach personally is optimistic as well.
March 4th, 2013 at 11:32 pm
Jones and wheeler would be a great start in revamping this LB core and defense
March 4th, 2013 at 11:35 pm
edward teach Says:
I don’t think you do get it, Priest.
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And you just started this discourse with him at 8:11 pm.
Here’s what he’ll say soon. He’s famous for it.
Priesttj12 Says:
March 3rd, 2013 at 9:45 am
This is where you just don’t get it son.
March 4th, 2013 at 11:41 pm
I don’t know why you guys keep bringing up hue
March 4th, 2013 at 11:45 pm
J Hill Says:
The staff were idiots? All of them? I thought it was Palmer not making plays?
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No, no, no. It was Pryor not making plays. Because he wasn’t playing. Because the staff were idiots.
Otherwise known as;
Priesttj12 Says:
March 3rd, 2013 at 9:45 am
This is where you just don’t get it son.
March 4th, 2013 at 11:54 pm
I’m not that high on Myers. He’s OK. A starting-caliber TE in this league, but I think there are several better options available this offseason including rookies Eifert, Ertz and Kelce and free agents like Delanie Walker, Dennis Pitta and Jared Cook and there are probably some others I’m forgetting. Bottom line is there may be 10 better TE options on the market right now while the stats-consumed beat writers have convinced themselves that Myers is a top tight end.
The reality is his numbers were inflated by having a good QB, a TE-heavy system and as a check-down surrounded by underwhelming WR play. Also, his blocking was atrocious this year. Personally, I’d be far more surprised if he ever puts up another 800-900+ yard season than if he never surpasses 500 yards in a season again.-
March 4th, 2013 at 11:57 pm
CDERaider Says:
March 4th, 2013 at 11:26 pm
“Murphy is better than DHB in every way”
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No.
March 4th, 2013 at 11:57 pm
Yeah, i think Myers will be elsewhere also, with T.J.Knowles (Sacramento St), Gavin Escobar (SDSU), Chris Gragg (Arkansas), and Vance McDonald (Rice) on the boards, its likely they’ll let Myers test free agency.
Can we put the “Raiders are moving to L.A.” rumors to rest, also…
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/04/report-aeg-l-a-stadium-proposal-essentially-dead-to-nfl/#comment-2368658
March 4th, 2013 at 11:57 pm
Nice job by Reggie on the Brisiel deal, BTW. Way to clean up those infamous, “out-of-whack” Al Davis contracts, McGenius. LOL.
March 4th, 2013 at 11:59 pm
Haha
March 5th, 2013 at 12:02 am
If you are at 7-4 at one point and 5 games to go n all u need is 2 more wins out of last 5, n u fail to do that , even though the team before you coached was 8-8 also , then ur not agood head coach IMO
March 5th, 2013 at 12:03 am
Myers was just average , TEs these days are averaging over 1k yards since the outside help Ds require
March 5th, 2013 at 12:04 am
I find it funny that writers were calling Meyers a must re-sign/possible franchise tag guy when seemingly everyone here would say re-signing him doesn’t even crack the top 10 of important things for Reggie to do in the offseason.
March 5th, 2013 at 12:22 am
CDERaider @74,
Wow. Pretty scathing but I think even the most ardent “In Reggie We Trust” types would have a tough time defending against most of that.
I haven’t completely written off McKenzie despite his many, many mistakes. Probably the only thing that pardons him for now in my book is that there are many reporters who insist that firing Hue was Mark’s decision. Because that’s where the dumpster fire that was the 2012 season began.
The Dennis Allen hire was a major gamble considering DA had one season as the DC of the 20th ranked defense and not even any direct ties to McKenzie. That’s a helluva gamble to turn over the keys to the franchise to that guy and then stand by and watch as he hires Greg Knapp and a rookie DC to go with the rookie owner, rookie GM and rookie HC.
Was not at all a fan of basically giving away Campbell and Murphy for a backup RB on a 1-year deal and a borderline throwaway draft pick. Brisiel was terrible. His deal was worse. Not having a reliable move the chains and red zone receiver was boneheaded. Entering the season without any kind of speed edgerusher was criminal.
Streater was a great pickup as was Wheeler. I really liked the Burris and Bilukidi picks as well late in the draft. So there were some positives. But, as they say, even a broken clock is right 2x a day. It is disconcerting that we didn’t lock up Wheeler and Desmond Bryant to long-term deals prior to last season.
Bottom line is the next 8 weeks will be huge in determining if Reggie is up to the job and how long he’ll be with the Raiders. I’ll probably have a much stronger opinion about him come May.-
March 5th, 2013 at 12:28 am
Chris in NY Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 12:22 am
CDERaider @74,
Wow. Pretty scathing but I think even the most ardent “In Reggie We Trust” types would have a tough time defending against most of that.
I haven’t completely written off McKenzie despite his many, many mistakes. Probably the only thing that pardons him for now in my book is that there are many reporters who insist that firing Hue was Mark’s decision. Because that’s where the dumpster fire that was the 2012 season began.
The Dennis Allen hire was a major gamble considering DA had one season as the DC of the 20th ranked defense and not even any direct ties to McKenzie. That’s a helluva gamble to turn over the keys to the franchise to that guy and then stand by and watch as he hires Greg Knapp and a rookie DC to go with the rookie owner, rookie GM and rookie HC.
Was not at all a fan of basically giving away Campbell and Murphy for a backup RB on a 1-year deal and a borderline throwaway draft pick. Brisiel was terrible. His deal was worse. Not having a reliable move the chains and red zone receiver was boneheaded. Entering the season without any kind of speed edgerusher was criminal.
Streater was a great pickup as was Wheeler. I really liked the Burris and Bilukidi picks as well late in the draft. So there were some positives. But, as they say, even a broken clock is right 2x a day. It is disconcerting that we didn’t lock up Wheeler and Desmond Bryant to long-term deals prior to last season.
Bottom line is the next 8 weeks will be huge in determining if Reggie is up to the job and how long he’ll be with the Raiders. I’ll probably have a much stronger opinion about him come May.-
March 5th, 2013 at 12:28 am
RediaR Says: March 5th, 2013 at 12:04 am
I find it funny that writers were calling Meyers a must re-sign/possible franchise tag guy when seemingly everyone here would say re-signing
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Goes back to my opinion thhat the beat writers, while more knowledgeable than the national media types, do not have as good a handle on this team and its personnel as many (not all, but many) of the diehards who post to this blog on a regular basis.
March 5th, 2013 at 12:32 am
Chris In NY Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 12:28 am
RediaR Says: March 5th, 2013 at 12:04 am
I find it funny that writers were calling Meyers a must re-sign/possible franchise tag guy when seemingly everyone here would say re-signing
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Goes back to my opinion thhat the beat writers, while more knowledgeable than the national media types, do not have as good a handle on this team and its personnel as many (not all, but many) of the diehards who post to this blog on a regular basis.
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Yeah, we do it because we love the team. They do it because nobody was hiring to write for the niners.
March 5th, 2013 at 12:42 am
It funny ET wants to tell me I don’t understand the
new cap situation………..lol
Boy I guess I should just give up…
All that needs to happen is get a greta capologist it may take a couple of years to learn how to massage that cap and you move forward. YOU hav eto know your roster first and that is where he screwed up in firing Hue. because Hue could’ve helped him immeasurably when it came to who to trim and who to keep.
Reggie cut off his nose to spite his face which mad ethings much more difficult where the cap is concerned.
Reggie just made one mistake after another so it made it even more difficult whene massagung said cap………period
March 5th, 2013 at 12:45 am
priest
March 5th, 2013 at 12:47 am
These excuse makers like to point to the cap for their logic but money was being paid to players who I thought should’ve have been shown the door first. WE could not afford to lose Bush and Wimbley but we could afford to lose Seymour he didn’t play half the seaosn last year. Why re-sign him and then Palmer could’ve offered relief as well.
My point is Reggie DID NOT KNOW THIS ROSTER because he fired the one coach who did…………….period
March 5th, 2013 at 12:47 am
I think it’s a few things.
1) The writers don’t care nearly as much about the success of the team as the diehards, so they don’t watch the games and follow the team with the same eye.
2) The writers are far more concerned about staying on the good side of most players, coaches, etc, than in giving their own entirely honest assessments of the team. Gotta make sure those sources of quotes and info are in good standing.
3) They don’t have the courage or confidence to go by what they see and instead rely largely on the opinions of pros and certain pundits than what is plainly obvious to outside observers. I will say that Cork at least gives opinions on things and will make some attempt to suggest what he thinks the team should do. Back when Jerry Mac was running the blog and chats trying to get a simple, legitimate answer to an opinion question was like drawing blood from a stone.-
March 5th, 2013 at 1:24 am
We sure are getting more posts now.
For awhile it looked like Cork was trying to kill the blog although some of the posters do a pretty good job of that.
It’s hard to see why they restructuring Brisiel although he’s not going make that much.
He’ll have to prove that he can work in a power scheme and he didn’t do that well for the zone blocking he was brought in for.
March 5th, 2013 at 3:18 am
Y’all are jokes judging McKenzie & co. based off of one season. Especially if you’re doing this and completely ignoring the fact that they were given no draft picks AND a tough cap-room situation. Thanks to Hue Jackson for the former, and Al Davis for the latter. (the people you should blame for the 6 ft hole the organization is trying to climb out of.) Note that I think Davis was the best thing to ever happen to football, and I think Hue Jackson is a stud play-caller.
Nevertheless, both McKenzie & Allen made mistakes but to me that’s okay since they were both rookies in their positions. It wouldn’t be okay if they didn’t own up to their mistakes or learned from them. But based on interviews this off season and moves they’ve made, it looks like they’ve learned quite a lot their rookie year. Allen sure as hell owned up to his mistake by firing Knapp and that horrible ST coach. I like all 3 signings of Olsen, Sparano, and April as well. Olsen looks like his style & scheme goes in hand with the offense this roster has, barring this group of o-linemen. But that’s where Sparano comes into play, an excellent lineman coach. It’s become a trend for o-line coaches to be asst. HCs, and Sparano seems the perfect role for that in Oakland. If you watch April’s introduction interview, he clearly has a great understanding of how important STs are. example: put an emphasis that a good ST always strives to put their team in good field position.
the linebackers coach, Bob sanders, looks like he just does a good job relaying the message…. Tarver specializes in linebackers so just have to have good communication between the two
The things we don’t see is what matters most to a team’s success during regular season. Those things being coaches meetings, team meetings, and practices. It matters a whole deal that the staff meshes together and understands each others philosophies. Maybe I didn’t pay attention as much last year or maybe I did, but I don’t remember getting the impression that the staff was working hard together on getting on that same level of speaking the same language, in terms of scheming and playbooking, that I do this year.
So I have a better sense of comfort with this staff than I do last year, that’s for sure. But now for the roster, us fans still have to wait and see, in order to fairly judge the front office. For me to have the same comfort that I do with Allen’s offseason moves, I would like to see the following from McKenzie:
Reconstruct Palmer OR cut him and draft Geno Smith — either way sign Matt Moore for competition
-Matt Moore has ties w/ Sparano, actually they flourished w/ each other, having their best seasons production-wise as a duo
resign Mike Goodson, definitely looked like a play-maker when given the ball last season, his PFF backs this up too +6.9 on 145 snaps
reconstruct DHB that gives a bigger aid to cap room than Brisel pay-cut, if he doesn’t want to, Cut him
attempt to sign WR Brian Hartline if Dolphins don’t resign him, another player that has ties w/ Sparano, i would say Greg Jennings but his asking price is ridiculous
-could even draft a WR, class is deep w/ hidden gems (Marquess Wilson)
attempt to sign TE Delanie Walker, if power scheme is what Olsen wants, Walker would be great fit, good run blocker that can line up anywhere on the field (sorta like Reece but as blocker instead of play-maker catcher/runner, although Walker can sometimes make spectacular catches, he just isn’t consistent) if i were passing though, i would just sub Reece or Ausberry in for Walker
-could even draft a TE, class is deep
let Myers walk, won’t fit new scheme
let Barnes walk, draft a RT
if Jets put a 2nd round tender on OT Austin Howard, and McKenzie trades back for one, attempt to sign the restricted free agent who has ties w/ Sparano
let Carlisle walk unless he takes vet minimum
attempt to sign OGs Brandon Moore and Matt Slauson from Jets, Sparano familiar w/ them as well…. Jets made strides when they switched to gap-blocking from zone-blocking late in the season
trade Brisel and Bringstrom for draft picks if they can’t adjust to gap-blocking scheme, otherwise keep them for competition
im HIGH on Brandon Ross, Phillip Adams and Joselio Hansen. resign them all if possible. Ross played great at end of season!! Can do good at both corner and safety imo. Adams is good reserve DB (held his own when name called) and can be good punt returner w/ coach April. Hansen is one best nickelbacks in league. FA class is deep so would like McKenzie to attempt to sign following: Adam Jones, Terrence Newman, Sheldon Brown, Chris Houston, Greg Toler, Darius Butler, EJ Biggers, Keenan Lewis, Kyle Arrington. whichever falls to 3rd tier in the FA in terms of pricing $$..
i can see McKenzie drafting CB McFadden out SDSU if he falls late mid rounds
resign Wheeler !! attempt to sign Nick Barnett (ties w/ McKenzie), attempt to sign Brad Jones (he loves him some Packers)
attempt to sign DE Michael Bennett (TA&M), definitely attempt to sign DE Juqua Parker–browns moving to 3-4 so he won’t resign with them; can come at cheap 1-yr deal, attempt to sign DE Wallace Gilberry
-draft Bjoern Werner (very high on him), Mingo, or Ansah
resign Bryant !! despite his mugshot LOL, you can’t knock Desmond’s coming along year last season (highest PFF rating for interior d-linemen +16.5) i think the mugshot helps Raiders leverage in resigning him matter of fact
cut Tommy Kelly if he doesn’t reconstruct
attempt to sign DT Vance Walker
or draft Sharriff Floyd, Star, Sheldon Richardson
reconstruct Huffs contract, maybe Branch too.. move Huff back to FS..
draft a safety, class is deep
PLZ cut Giordano,
resign Mike Mitchell if cheap (ST player, good reserve for depth)
can always play Brandon Ross at FS if Huff needs to be cut
sadly, let Shane Lechler walk and use that $$ elsewhere… I like King’s potential.. have King or Pryor be Jano’s new holder
March 5th, 2013 at 3:39 am
I’m starting to get that ’sick in the stomach’ feeling that we won’t be very happy with the ‘moves’ that Reggie is going to make in the next 10 days. If any.
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CDE,
I think BigMac is 5-for-5 so far this offseason
1. Seymour contract voided (good)
2. Brisiel paycut (good)
3. Myers can test the waters in FA (good)
4. Knapp fired
5. Palmer has to compete for the starting job, if he’s even on the team. He will not be back at his current salary
I’m still waiting to see Reggie swallow his pride and do something about Ty Branch’s contract. That was an UGLY rookie mistake
March 5th, 2013 at 3:45 am
China beats Brazil. What a game. China scores 5 in the bottom of the 8th to win 5-2.
World Baseball Classic is awesome.
March 5th, 2013 at 3:46 am
100
March 5th, 2013 at 3:50 am
Fellas,
Palmer, DHB & Kelly aren’t the only ones with “out of whack” contracts..
Huff, Branch & McClain join them
DMAC (contract year) counts almost $10 million towards the cap this year too
Looking at his injury history, that’s over $1 mil per game!!
March 5th, 2013 at 3:51 am
whats up Green?
how have u been sir?
coffee is on me today
March 5th, 2013 at 3:53 am
G-Men TE Bennett is a UFA .. anybody think Kevin Boss will take his damaged coconut back to New York and beg to play for vet minimum?
March 5th, 2013 at 4:06 am
I think Reggie might let all of our players test the waters in free agency so that he can gauge their value. Then he’ll make offers that are competitive rather than overpaying for their services like Al Davis used to. Grandpa Davis might have given Wheeler & Bryant 5-year $30 million contracts. Reggie might get them for HALF that
Right now he doesn’t have any money to play with, so I would expect to hear a few more paycuts in the coming week
People whine about the lack of activity by our new GM, but I think it’s a breathe of fresh air. no knee-jerk reactions or making moves just to make them when you don’t have to. Reggie will probably be the NFL’s most active GM on draft day. He finally has his own scouting dept and can fill the team with “his guys”
March 5th, 2013 at 4:13 am
sadly, let Shane Lechler walk and use that $$ elsewhere… I like King’s potential.. have King or Pryor be Jano’s new holder
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RNG,
I think Lechler is another player Reggie & Dennis would like to retain. Keep the best trio of special teamers in the league intact with Seabass, Shane & Condo.
Unfortunately, we can’t afford to pay Lechler what he’s worth. He probably wants to go play for a winner and be closer to home (Texas) anyways. It’s unlikely he would give us a hometown discount after the last few HUGE contracts he received from Al Davis. He might get 2-year $6 million contract on the open market
March 5th, 2013 at 4:16 am
by the way, I don’t think King automatically gets the new punter job … he’ll have to compete for it
before preseason – we might find out that he got beat out by a scrawny white guy with a weird haircut who was an undrafted rookie outta Podunk U
March 5th, 2013 at 5:15 am
* Trading Bruce Campbell for an avg at best backup RB Mike Goodson and then outright cutting Joe Barskdale – 2 of the more promising young stud power blockers on the team. WTF was all that? They both started NFL games last year, btw.
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Funniest thing I ever read.
Cambpell didn’t start any games, and was active for only 5 games. We absolutely fleeced Carolina on that trade.
Barksdale isn’t any good either.
“Promising young stud power-blockers”
Too funny
March 5th, 2013 at 5:18 am
2) The writers are far more concerned about staying on the good side of most players, coaches, etc, than in giving their own entirely honest assessments of the team. Gotta make sure those sources of quotes and info are in good standing.
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As are the writeres bosses, the papers themselves and the advertisers. And opinions are ONLY to be done by columnists, not the beat writers.
This isn’t the New York Post, where people buy tons of papers on the streets just to read the back-page headlines.
March 5th, 2013 at 5:20 am
Priesttj12 Says:
March 4th, 2013 at 11:20 pm
There is no bigger Raider fan than I am and they made me HATE my own beloved team.
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Can an entire sentence be an oxymoron?
March 5th, 2013 at 5:30 am
Myers not even going to get an offer? I’m a little suprised by that.
I guess he is still worth a 10% raise to stay. Unless he wants some Jason Witten money. But good for Myers. Let him test the waters. This is his best chance at a decent payday.
March 5th, 2013 at 5:33 am
Priesttj12 Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 12:47 am
These excuse makers like to point to the cap for their logic but money was being paid to players who I thought should’ve have been shown the door first. WE could not afford to lose Bush and Wimbley but we could afford to lose Seymour he didn’t play half the seaosn last year. Why re-sign him and then Palmer could’ve offered relief as well.
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Easy answers to both questions. While Wimbley’s production tailed off as the year went on, Seymour (and most people forget this) went to the Pro Bowl.
We were 30 million over the cap. Bush wanted starter money, and he’s not a starter. Couldn’t have given him that kind of money if we wanted to, and shouldn’t if we could have.
Oh. And Palmer did give us cap relief. Here’s the proof, should it matter to you;
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7666192/carson-palmer-oakland-raiders-restructures-contract-source-says
The cap DOES matter. It’s not an excuse. Ask Atlanta. They released a starting corner, their big back and their edge rusher this week, just like Reggie did a year ago. For salary cap reasons. If you DID know about the cap, you would know that it does not grow at ten per cent annually like it used to. It grows at less than three per cent, and salaries for the top echelon are growing much faster than that. It’s simple math, and hiring a capologist doesn’t change that.
Like I said, you can deny reality all you want. Doesn’t change it, though.
March 5th, 2013 at 5:41 am
Reece and Ausberry have career years, get more playing time and touches then ever, and Priest blames the current staff for not using them like the previous staffs.
March 5th, 2013 at 6:08 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Not really feeling it today, but hey! It’s not Monday!!!
March 5th, 2013 at 6:08 am
BTW, not sure if this is true…
If Broncos release DJ Williams, I heard DA will bring him in???
March 5th, 2013 at 6:10 am
DJ Williams gots all kinds of steriod issues doesn’t he?
Maybe get him with Romo and beat the tests???
March 5th, 2013 at 6:11 am
Good Morning Hwnrdr,
I’m not feeling it either today. Everything’s a little skittish today. Feeling like I’m chasing after my tail instead of calmly letting it come to me. But it’s Tuesday! at least it aint monday!
March 5th, 2013 at 6:12 am
Plans to Build Downtown LA NFL Stadium Reportedly Not Likely to Happen
By Justin Onslow(Featured Columnist) on March 5, 2013
Los Angeles may have to wait a little longer for a chance at an NFL team.
According to Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports, the NFL has all but officially eliminated AEG’s proposal for a stadium in downtown Los Angeles:
Less than six months after the L.A. city council voted unanimously to support AEG’s plan, the concept is essentially dead to the NFL, according to two sources. The problems with the plan are numerous, but the most essential one is the economics.
According to Cole’s report, AEG hopes to build a football facility across from the Staples Center, but the cost of such an undertaking would be in the vicinity of $1.8 billion. The NFL believes that figure would make the numbers “unworkable,” according to the league source he quotes.
The NFL is still open to AEG’s plans to build a complex for an NFL team in Los Angeles, though. It just seems the company will have to find a way to make the project more financially sound.
Another limitation for such a project is the inadequate space in which to build a stadium in the area. According to Cole, the league has been entertaining the idea of the project for some time, but the “cramped conditions” that close to the Staples Center would make adding a football facility a difficult task.
Last September, Los Angeles city council approved a potential stadium project with a unanimous vote. Despite the city’s eagerness to bring an NFL team back to Los Angeles—and the league’s reported interest—no real progress has been made (per Cole).
In July, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell sent a memo to the league outlining stipulations for relocation to Los Angeles. In the memo, he also stated his desire for any new facility in Los Angeles to be able to house two franchises (per ESPN).
Los Angeles hasn’t hosted an NFL team since 1995 when the Rams and Raiders relocated. The interest to bring back another franchise is present, but the circumstances aren’t right—at least not right now.
March 5th, 2013 at 6:15 am
It’s interesting (or not) that out of the “Top 100 Players of 2011″ as voted on by his peers Seymour was one of only 3 pro bowlers who didn’t make that list.
I will grant that Seymour always seemed to rate high by PFF (or whatever who does the rating) for his work, even though he rarely made any impact plays that you’d see. I guess they count double teams or making the tackle when a runner is in his area etc.
Seymour is one of those guys that everyone says is doing a great job, even though our defense ranks close to last in the league and you never see him making any impact. I have to trust the folks that “rate” these things I guess and he’s had a good overall career.
March 5th, 2013 at 6:16 am
115.Just Fire Baby Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 6:10 am
DJ Williams gots all kinds of steriod issues doesn’t he?
Maybe get him with Romo and beat the tests???
LOL
March 5th, 2013 at 6:17 am
I feel ya, Guest!
Good Morning all!
March 5th, 2013 at 6:17 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S..WILL PROBABLY REGRET THIS,BUT WHAT EXACTLY IS THE “IT” UR NOT FEELING ?
March 5th, 2013 at 6:19 am
Seymour at $5 million per would be a steal.
Seymour at $15 million is akin to him stealing.
March 5th, 2013 at 6:22 am
I’ll gladly you trade you guys a day or normal work, for this dog and pony show, regional sales meeting I have from 8-5 today.
And tomorrow………
March 5th, 2013 at 6:25 am
121.DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 6:17 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S..WILL PROBABLY REGRET THIS,BUT WHAT EXACTLY IS THE “IT” UR NOT FEELING ?
Oh you know…blah! Yuk! Spring is coming, there goes my allergies! LOL! Oh, and dummies on te road this morning!!!
March 5th, 2013 at 6:25 am
I was suprised the Titans didn’t tag Jared Cook.
I hope we make a play for him in FA.
If not, expect to use one of our first 3 draft picks on an athletic TE.
March 5th, 2013 at 6:26 am
I’ll gladly you trade you guys a day or normal work, for this dog and pony show, regional sales meeting I have from 8-5 today.
And tomorrow………
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where do I sign up for that show? I’m here chasing after old spreadsheets made by others who don’t even bother to label the column headers. Just numbers I have to reconcile with my spreadsheets. Doesn’t matter if the baseline is ridiculous. I gotta make it mesh. Trying to mesh with idiocy give me a headache. Let me smile a greasy smile and offer donuts to your clients for a day or two. I’m ready!
March 5th, 2013 at 6:27 am
These excuse makers like to point to the cap for their logic but money was being paid to players who I thought should’ve have been shown the door first. WE could not afford to lose Bush and Wimbley but we could afford to lose Seymour he didn’t play half the seaosn last year. Why re-sign him and then Palmer could’ve offered relief as well.
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Why can’t anyone grasp that Bush didn’t give us the opportunity to even make an offer. He was still pissed at the org for tendering him as a RFA in 2011. He thought he deserved to be a UFA. He was never going to come back here.
March 5th, 2013 at 6:27 am
Only good things with these conferences is the dinners they take you to.
Went to WillieG’s steakhouse here in Denver, supposedly pretty well known, had some Oysters and Prime Rib, served rare.
Awesomeness. Going to the Red Square tonight.
March 5th, 2013 at 6:28 am
Oh you know…blah! Yuk! Spring is coming, there goes my allergies! LOL! Oh, and dummies on te road this morning!!!
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Bingo!!
That was me. Evading close wrecks this morning…some people following too close, others with phones or distracted. And to make it worse, it was garbage pickup day along the expressway. They never pick up garbage during rush hour to work. But today they did. Spilled my coffee. Ugh! @!#%^%%!
March 5th, 2013 at 6:32 am
Yeah, covering for others mistakes blows azz.
I hate these things though. And they are taking me away from work, so when I get back my first 2-3 days are just slammed to make up.
And I learn next to nothing!!!!
March 5th, 2013 at 6:33 am
THE WHOLE CELL PHONE’S AND DRIVING IS SCARY I TELL U..THESE PEOPLE R AS BAD OR WORSE THAN DRUNKS..
March 5th, 2013 at 6:35 am
DLF,
But everyone always says “it is not me, I am a good driver with me knee and on the phone. I can text and drive no problem”.
March 5th, 2013 at 6:37 am
Will the Dow close at an all-time high today?
It is hovering right at it now.
March 5th, 2013 at 6:39 am
JFB…….They say the same things about being Drunk, and OR High….
SCARY
March 5th, 2013 at 6:42 am
I agree that texting and driving is hazardous and stupid, but I think it is ridiculous that I can’t TALK and on the phone and drive. The worst part is, in NY, it isn’t illegal to talk on the phone while driving, it is only illegal to hold the phone while you are talking. I mean, I literally NEVER use 2 hands on the wheel. Why is it any more dangerous to hold my phone and have a convo than it is to hold my shifter and and have a convo with a passenger. It is a silly law designed for nothing more than generating revenue.
March 5th, 2013 at 6:48 am
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 4th, 2013 at 10:29 pm
Most guys think you draft a Kid and he is the finished product. UMMM noo. Its only begining when you draft someone. I dont care if they have all the production in the world coming into nfl. Even Chance Warmack will need to be coached, Dion Jordan, J.Jones all of them
U HAVE TO COACH THE KID UP and continue to develop him. TOP NOTCH COACHING is key.
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Bingo!
I had a revelation when I read the Teryel Pryor piece last fall when he said for a whole year no one even talked to him under Hue. Hue carried no QB coach and was light on staff (maybe not his fault) but the end result was that players were not being developed. This year Plamer took TP under his wings (probably at the encouragement of the coaches) and there was a QB coach that was working with TP even though he was 3rd string. Now this year he is now up to 2nd String and there will probably be packages for him so he gets more development. With (you got fit into my system Knapp gone) I expect even more development work on the offensive side. Even what Saunders has been allowed to do with the TEs this year in comparison to previous years was different.
Now comes this year. There have been signficant upgrades at OL coach, Linebackers Coach, ST coach, and I would say OC. A lot of what they did last year was last minute on the fly kind of hires but with more time they put serious consideration into recruiting and hiring high value experienced coaches. With a few exceptions I have not seen this in the past.
March 5th, 2013 at 6:50 am
Will the Dow close at an all-time high today?
It is hovering right at it now.
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keep hearing all sorts of “the sky is falling” type reports telling you to take your money outta the market and into a mattress.
March 5th, 2013 at 6:54 am
135.bcz24 Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 6:42 am
I agree that texting and driving is hazardous and stupid, but I think it is ridiculous that I can’t TALK and on the phone and drive. The worst part is, in NY, it isn’t illegal to talk on the phone while driving, it is only illegal to hold the phone while you are talking. I mean, I literally NEVER use 2 hands on the wheel. Why is it any more dangerous to hold my phone and have a convo than it is to hold my shifter and and have a convo with a passenger. It is a silly law designed for nothing more than generating revenue.
BINGO! I could hold my phone in one hand, a cig in the other and still shift and …well, you get the pick! It isn’t hard to multi-task at work, nor on the road. BUT…it is teh law here in Cali, so…blue-tooth it is! (And I don’t smoke in the cars anymore)!
March 5th, 2013 at 6:55 am
[...] Raiders tight end Brandon Myers said Monday he’d like to be back with the team, but it’s “not looking like that right now,” according to Jerry McDonald of the Contra Costa [...]
March 5th, 2013 at 6:57 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 5:20 am
Priesttj12 Says:
March 4th, 2013 at 11:20 pm
There is no bigger Raider fan than I am and they made me HATE my own beloved team.
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Can an entire sentence be an oxymoron?
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I just read one!!!
Priest how did you think I felt when we brought in the Bed and Breakfast offense or kept Rob (I live of my family name) Ryan all those years or all the stupid moves too numerous to mention. While you were sucking up getting access, I was sitting out on the outside watching the almost unwatchable because I really am an Oakland Raiders fan even with the moves, the down times because they are a part of my life and kind of what I hold on to and ID with from Oakland.
I have much better access to my College team I root for and graduated from twice. Access to free seats on the 50 yard line and I even know some of the players and a relative is friends with the head coach. The team even wins most the time. But my #1 team will always be the Raiders!
March 5th, 2013 at 6:57 am
I was suprised the Titans didn’t tag Jared Cook.
I hope we make a play for him in FA.
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I think he’s overrated. I don’t think we can afford him if he was a potential franchise TE. What has he done in his career to merit that kind of money?
We can get a similar skill set TE in the 4th round this year.
March 5th, 2013 at 7:02 am
[...] Raiders tight end Brandon Myers said Monday he’d like to be back with the team, but it’s “not looking like that right now,” according to Jerry McDonald of the Contra Costa [...]
March 5th, 2013 at 7:05 am
Reggie’s doing fine Myers wasn’t that good of a walker with a new offense for running there’s lots of tight ends out there
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I think the team will be much better this year
can you imagine what it would be like if Al was still alive
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we would be in salary HELL whole new coaching staff in a different quarterback
March 5th, 2013 at 7:16 am
when i read this i think reggie has certain requirements for a contract and won’t budge. thank goodness no more inflating contracts to keep players, if you want to be a raider you have to help the team on the field and off. no better way right now to help than to free up cap space by leaving or negotiate a reasonable contract. it’s time players stop coming here for money and we become a team players lobby their agents for because of opportunity
March 5th, 2013 at 7:21 am
I was suprised the Titans didn’t tag Jared Cook.
I hope we make a play for him in FA.
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@JFB
as a member of your staff, I just can’t support this.
I know i’m already on thin ice after declaring hope that we don’t draft ANY qb this year and still tell Palmer to take a paycut or kick rocks..
I think between Ausberry & Gordon we’ll be fine. If Myers tests the waters in FA and doesn’t find much, I can see Reggie bringing him back at a reasonable rate. I think BigMac is anticipating Myers asking price to be high since he lead the AFC in receptions for a TE and was Top 3 in receiving yards. I think some team will offer more than we’re able to. We might just bring back Kyle Efaw or some other undrafted rookie to compete with AusGord.
Reggie will GO CHEAP in free agency … and also the draft if he follows my plan to trade down TWICE in RD1 (or maybe just once with a team like GB or SF)
March 5th, 2013 at 7:38 am
@Bcz
the blog’s senior capologist is in!
please weigh in on the Palmer debate. I value your input. You have that ornate ability to look at things from a financial/value aspect rather that the caveman approach “Palmer good, Pryor bad”.
Do you think he’ll restructure and take less money, like Brisiel? If so, what is he worth?
After we get his contract “in whack” , does that make him more or less likely to be traded?
If he refuses, what kind of cap implications does that have by us cutting him? There are a lot of numbers floating around and it’s hard to know who is right..
Is that ANY CHANCE we keep him at his current rate of pay?
March 5th, 2013 at 7:48 am
From what I remember reading, Kelly and Palmer’s contracts are worse next year for our Raiders, cut them now.
McFadden and DHB, both UFAs after this season, hopefully they both take a paycut without an extension.
McClain just get rid of him for the last pick in the draft.
March 5th, 2013 at 7:49 am
Seymour at $5 million per would be a steal.
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Attn: JFB
I don’t think Seymour is worth anything. I wouldn’t take him for vet minimum. He’s had 18 sacks in 4 years with Oakland
You take a guy that averages less than 5 sacks per season the highest paid defensive player in football
He claims to be a leader, but he doesn’t show up during the offseason and he doesn’t practice during the week in the reg season. Very inconsistent on the football field. stupid penalties and taking plays off. Made zero impact versus the run.
Made the Pro Bowl by reputation, not his play …
March 5th, 2013 at 7:51 am
Bcz24 Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 6:42 am
I agree that texting and driving is hazardous and stupid, but I think it is ridiculous that I can’t TALK and on the phone and drive. The worst part is, in NY, it isn’t illegal to talk on the phone while driving, it is only illegal to hold the phone while you are talking. I mean, I literally NEVER use 2 hands on the wheel. Why is it any more dangerous to hold my phone and have a convo than it is to hold my shifter and and have a convo with a passenger. It is a silly law designed for nothing more than generating revenue.
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You are a smart guy, so I’m sure you can manage 2 tasks like driving and talking on the phone.
How many monkeys can do that? There are more monkeys than smart people on the road. That’s one reason I stopped riding motorcycles.
Effin Monkeys!!
March 5th, 2013 at 7:53 am
McClain just get rid of him for the last pick in the draft.
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Retribution, that would be hilarious! (but impossible)
Mr. Irrelevant > McClain
the last few picks in the last few rounds are always compensatory picks, which can’t be traded
I’d ship him to a team for the 235th overall pick or something, lol
March 5th, 2013 at 7:54 am
Anyone watch that Brandon Meyers interview on NFL A.M.?
pretty uncomfortable. He wasn’t exactly “smooth”.
March 5th, 2013 at 7:55 am
What’s up, O? Been awhile!
March 5th, 2013 at 7:56 am
I had a dream last night we are picking at # 17 in this years draft. I don’t even know who currently holds that slot. It seemed pretty real at the time though lol.
March 5th, 2013 at 7:56 am
Hwnrdr Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 6:54 am
135.bcz24 Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 6:42 am
I agree that texting and driving is hazardous and stupid, but I think it is ridiculous that I can’t TALK and on the phone and drive. The worst part is, in NY, it isn’t illegal to talk on the phone while driving, it is only illegal to hold the phone while you are talking. I mean, I literally NEVER use 2 hands on the wheel. Why is it any more dangerous to hold my phone and have a convo than it is to hold my shifter and and have a convo with a passenger. It is a silly law designed for nothing more than generating revenue.
BINGO! I could hold my phone in one hand, a cig in the other and still shift and …well, you get the pick! It isn’t hard to multi-task at work, nor on the road. BUT…it is teh law here in Cali, so…blue-tooth it is! (And I don’t smoke in the cars anymore)!
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A phone in one hand, a cig in the other, and you still manage to steer and shift? I’m impressed.
March 5th, 2013 at 7:59 am
Hwnrdr,
My wife traveled home to see her sick dad, the girl stayed with me, and I’m losing my mind bro.
God bless single parents.
I used to think its an excuse for not raising kids the right way, but I’m beginning to understand the difficulties of being a single parent.
I missed you people.
March 5th, 2013 at 8:00 am
Do you think he’ll restructure and take less money, like Brisiel? If so, what is he worth?
After we get his contract “in whack” , does that make him more or less likely to be traded?
If he refuses, what kind of cap implications does that have by us cutting him? There are a lot of numbers floating around and it’s hard to know who is right..
Is that ANY CHANCE we keep him at his current rate of pay?
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I can’t see any scenario where Palmer holds us over the coals for his current salary. He took a flat out pay cut from 8 mill to 2.5 mill in 2011 when he joined the team, and he was happy to restructure last year for cap relief. As far as his worth is concerned, that is tough. A restructure in Palmers case, won’t provide any relief to the team unless he extends his contract for a number years (entirely possible) but that will put us in the position of kicking the cap can down the road further and further.
The numbers on Palmer this year are $17 mill cap charge ($13 mill salary, 3.8 mill bonus charge) as his deal stands. If we cut him today, we will accelerate next years bonus charge to this year giving us just shy of $8 mill in dead money, but with no further obligation to Palmer.
The truth of the matter is, everyone including Palmer knows he isn’t getting that kind of jack on the open market. However, if he is willing to take a straight paycut to about 8mill salary which will give us about $5 mill cap relief he will be our starter next year. If not, he will probably be manning the helm in Buffalo or AZ
March 5th, 2013 at 8:01 am
A phone in one hand, a cig in the other, and you still manage to steer and shift? I’m impressed.
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lol lol you forgot eating Mcdonalds value meal and a beer between yout knees !!
March 5th, 2013 at 8:04 am
GOOD MORNING NATION !!
and my GreenParty brothers !!
March 5th, 2013 at 8:05 am
LOL ODB.
Long Live The ODB.
Green Party rules.
March 5th, 2013 at 8:07 am
155.Raider O Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 7:59 am
Hwnrdr,
My wife traveled home to see her sick dad, the girl stayed with me, and I’m losing my mind bro.
God bless single parents.
I used to think its an excuse for not raising kids the right way, but I’m beginning to understand the difficulties of being a single parent.
I missed you people.
Sorry to hear that, bro! But yeah I know, it’s hard work! ABout 4 yrs ago, I almost went through a divorce and had the kids for a while! Yeah, it gets hard!
March 5th, 2013 at 8:07 am
Good morning Mr. ODB.
March 5th, 2013 at 8:11 am
Raideraholic (AKAHairyBush) Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 7:56 am
I had a dream last night we are picking at # 17 in this years draft. I don’t even know who currently holds that slot. It seemed pretty real at the time though lol.
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It’s a sign…we will be trading with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 17th pick!!
They also have the 48th pick overall, so I’m assuming we’ll be getting that too!!!
March 5th, 2013 at 8:13 am
Haven’t read or commented yet on the Bresiel’s restructure. Coming off surgery and injured last year and underperformed in the old ZBS system. Moving fwd, with the new PBS we could just as easily draft his replacement. I hear he gets a $3 million bonus next week. Is this an outta wack contract? Honestly, I think Reggie is making a mistake here. Someone tell me different.
March 5th, 2013 at 8:15 am
Hwnrdr,
Kids?! I bet. I’m having issues with ONE kid.
I’m glad it worked out for you bro.
March 5th, 2013 at 8:15 am
Ha! going crazy taking care of one kid on your own. try taking care of 4 kids while wife is away. this getting old thing aint for wussy’s!
March 5th, 2013 at 8:17 am
I hate being a drill sargeant at home, but some times it’s the only way. I’m hypocritical about it too, and don’t bother denying it. Sometimes the best answer to some legit questions to my authority are “because I say so!”.
March 5th, 2013 at 8:19 am
The agent for Raiders RG Mike Brisiel clarified that his client lost no money upon restructuring his contract.
Initially believed to have taken a pay cut, Brisiel will instead receive a guaranteed roster bonus of $3 million next week in exchange for slashing his salary from $4.35 million to $1.35 million. The $3 million payment will be treated like a signing bonus and prorated over the contract’s life, lowering Brisiel’s 2013 salary cap charge but increasing his cap number in future years.
Source: Associated Press Mar 5 – 12:15 AM
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Looks like it wasn’t a pay cut. I’m not feeling this move at all guys. WTF is Reggie doing?
March 5th, 2013 at 8:21 am
Guest123 Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 8:13 am
Haven’t read or commented yet on the Bresiel’s restructure. Coming off surgery and injured last year and underperformed in the old ZBS system. Moving fwd, with the new PBS we could just as easily draft his replacement. I hear he gets a $3 million bonus next week. Is this an outta wack contract? Honestly, I think Reggie is making a mistake here. Someone tell me different.
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Rotoworld says Briesell did not take a pay cut. I find that disapointing since he is coming back from injury and did so badly last year. The guy should have been cut if he did not take a paycut! I mean he is not a special player in a PBS and may not even make the squad!
March 5th, 2013 at 8:21 am
Guest,
One is all I can handle at this time.
Homeschool, meals, playing, supervising, preparing to sleep/ start the day, etc…..
Its good to know your limits.
March 5th, 2013 at 8:24 am
Its good to know your limits.
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that’s a good quote from ‘Dirty Harry’
raising kids is a grind. non-stop work and no rest. actually i come to work for that.
March 5th, 2013 at 8:24 am
O !!
Mr. V.P. !!
kids are easy brother… plop their little butts in front of the T.V. give them a bowl of dry cereal….
go out back and burn a few trees !!! after that its all down hill !!! lol lol lol … just kidding brother.. they can be a handful, for sure .
glad to see ya back sir !!
March 5th, 2013 at 8:25 am
Actually reading this more carefully is that it is Roster bonus. I wonder when it will be paid? If not fully guarunteed this amounts to a paycut but the agent who is the source may be trying to save face here. These contracts are so complicated, I think they do this so agents have to be invovled.
March 5th, 2013 at 8:25 am
J Hill Says:
March 4th, 2013 at 11:01 pm
but to have a winning record he could do it next year if he knows what he’s doing.
That’s what I call “the right way”………….period
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Winning record next year?
I’m curious to hear your winning formula?
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Its pretty simple really, and much of it has already been done. Replace the narcissistic abject idiot that ran our entire offense into the ground trying to prove that the ZBS works (without any counter plays) and CP doesn’t need to run any no-huddle.
That has been accomplished already.
Secondly build an offense AROUND CP and McF, instead of making the an entire afterthought. Use our early picks on o-line so CP has more time, and McF has bigger holes to run through. Pick up a true number one WR in free agency (we’ve been kinda crossing our fingers and hoping on this for 5 years now IT ISNT WORKING.)
Keep coaching up the defense and plug in a true FA free safety. Our last line of defense last year was manned by a guy that will almost certainly be out of the league this year… Gio cost us at least 4 wins last season. Horrible horrible horrible player. The worst starting free safety in Raider history.
Thats really all we need to do for a winning season… remember, we damn near had to TRY to lose games in 2011 to avoid a 9 win season… the NFL is that mediocre.
March 5th, 2013 at 8:26 am
Rotoworld says Briesell did not take a pay cut. I find that disapointing since he is coming back from injury and did so badly last year. The guy should have been cut if he did not take a paycut! I mean he is not a special player in a PBS and may not even make the squad!
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I highly doubt he won’t make the squad with a $3 million check in the bank. I agree. He’s damaged goods, not special. Nix could beat him out for his spot. Much better suited for the PBS. We could draft someone. Maybe Joeckel and put him on the right side. We should be cutting this chump instead of rewarding him. SMH
March 5th, 2013 at 8:27 am
guest123 Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 8:19 am
The agent for Raiders RG Mike Brisiel clarified that his client lost no money upon restructuring his contract.
Initially believed to have taken a pay cut, Brisiel will instead receive a guaranteed roster bonus of $3 million next week in exchange for slashing his salary from $4.35 million to $1.35 million. The $3 million payment will be treated like a signing bonus and prorated over the contract’s life, lowering Brisiel’s 2013 salary cap charge but increasing his cap number in future years.
Source: Associated Press Mar 5 – 12:15 AM
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Looks like it wasn’t a pay cut. I’m not feeling this move at all guys. WTF is Reggie doing?
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disapointing
March 5th, 2013 at 8:30 am
I was aboard the “Reggime” going into last year, even though I was disappointed that they didn’t retain Hue. I even felt that after the season they needed to give him some time. My patience is wearing thin. This $3 million bonus check is money we can’t have back come March 14 free agency when we really are going to need it. Not feeling the “Reggime” anymore. Been that way for awhile.
March 5th, 2013 at 8:32 am
Actually corky dhb had 900+ receiving yards a couple seasons ago
March 5th, 2013 at 8:33 am
Fkn figures! Botom lip cant do anything right.You have an 80 catch 800 yard TE in your lap and he gonna let him walk? What a moron.I cant stand this retard.#1 overall pick in 2014 book it!
March 5th, 2013 at 8:34 am
guest123 Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 8:30 am
I was aboard the “Reggime” going into last year, even though I was disappointed that they didn’t retain Hue. I even felt that after the season they needed to give him some time. My patience is wearing thin. This $3 million bonus check is money we can’t have back come March 14 free agency when we really are going to need it. Not feeling the “Reggime” anymore. Been that way for awhile.
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It just doesn’t make sense.
Seeing as we are going to a PBS and his play last year/injury.
I just don’t get it!
March 5th, 2013 at 8:34 am
Looks like it wasn’t a pay cut. I’m not feeling this move at all guys. WTF is Reggie doing?
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We aren’t giving him any more money than he was already due, just spreading it out over a few years for cap purposes. Brisiel is a better lineman than he gets credit for in here. I realize its a show me opinion in here and he didn’t show us, but he will get a chance to prove himself next year, and if he still sucks we will take the cap hit in 2014 when we have a better ability to do so.
March 5th, 2013 at 8:35 am
da trinity Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 8:32 am
Actually corky dhb had 900+ receiving yards a couple seasons ago
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My guess is he meant TE’S
March 5th, 2013 at 8:37 am
We aren’t giving him any more money than he was already due, just spreading it out over a few years for cap purposes. Brisiel is a better lineman than he gets credit for in here. I realize its a show me opinion in here and he didn’t show us, but he will get a chance to prove himself next year, and if he still sucks we will take the cap hit in 2014 when we have a better ability to do so.
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Was that money we gave him already guaranteed? Couldn’t we have just cut him and saved real money if not cap space? Tell me there wasn’t an assumed obligation to carrying him on the roster with this move? Tell me you feel comfortable with a guy coming off a second major surgery to his ankle and badly underperformed as a roster ‘lock’?
March 5th, 2013 at 8:38 am
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March 5th, 2013 at 8:38 am
Meyers isn’t anybody I would lose sleep over not resigning.
Meyers has no outstanding skills, Palmer just happened to use him as his safety valve because he has decent hands. YAC and Meyers are 2 words you will rarley here.
March 5th, 2013 at 8:39 am
Kids? I’m done with that. Got a one year old border collie early december and trying to get him on the same page as me is wearing me out.
Morning Nation.
March 5th, 2013 at 8:41 am
Kids? I’m done with that.
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Now here’s something I don’t ever think I’ll say or even think. Maybe when they bury me.
March 5th, 2013 at 8:42 am
Myers has the best hands on the team. Just because we aren’t running Knapps O next season doesn’t mean our WR’s will suddenly develop the ability to hold on to the ball. He has some value, however, he needs to price himself in that value range. TE’s are very popular in the NFL right now so he may feel he has a leg to stand on to get a bigger deal than he is worth. I think in the end he will be retained.
March 5th, 2013 at 8:43 am
bcz24 Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 8:34 am
Looks like it wasn’t a pay cut. I’m not feeling this move at all guys. WTF is Reggie doing?
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We aren’t giving him any more money than he was already due, just spreading it out over a few years for cap purposes. Brisiel is a better lineman than he gets credit for in here. I realize its a show me opinion in here and he didn’t show us, but he will get a chance to prove himself next year, and if he still sucks we will take the cap hit in 2014 when we have a better ability to do so.
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Someone needs to send Reggie the 26 bucks so he can subscribe to PFF. Brisiel was the 73rd ranked guard our of 81 players last year, and much of the negatives came from PENALTIES (which has nothing to so with his ankle.)
This was almost as stupid as restructuring Seymour last year.
I have the sinking feeling that Reggie is going to waste all of his draft picks on flavor-of-the-week defensive flops, and completely ignore the much safer picks on the o-line… thinking everything is fine there. We are two or three players away from an elite offense, and 7 or 8 players away from an elite defense… I know which one I’d attack in the OFFENSE ONLY NFL…
March 5th, 2013 at 8:46 am
Oh I also agree that Myers has some value. He’s a strong special teamer, and a decent TE with good hands and good body control to catch Carson’s checkdowns reliably. There is a value to that. He’s due a raise for retroactive stats. It doesn’t sound like the Raiders are even interested in that. Hard to believe they are giving such a cold shoulder to Myers considering the stats he put up last year. Unless Myers agent leaked out what his contract demands are. It looks doubtful he’d come back the way it sounds.
March 5th, 2013 at 8:47 am
Actually, I would say the penalties are direct result of his ankle. Penalties like false starts are a lack of concentration (hard to concentrate on snap count if you are in pain) and if his ankle was week he would be more apt to holding since it would cause him to be offbalance and weak.
March 5th, 2013 at 8:48 am
bcz24 Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 8:42 am
Myers has the best hands on the team.
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True. Which would be great if he were a WR. He’s not, and at TE he is expected to BLOCK. He can’t and never could block my 83 year old mother. If Reggie throws any money at all at a one-dimensional player, he truly has no clue what he is doing.
Myers is good for fantasy football only.
March 5th, 2013 at 8:48 am
FIRE REGGIE NOW.
March 5th, 2013 at 8:49 am
good morning Purvisman
how the he11 are ya ??
March 5th, 2013 at 8:50 am
Zach Miller couldn’t block for sh!t, most people in here were beside themselves when Al and Hue let him walk…
March 5th, 2013 at 8:50 am
guest123 Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 8:19 am
The agent for Raiders RG Mike Brisiel clarified that his client lost no money upon restructuring his contract.
Initially believed to have taken a pay cut, Brisiel will instead receive a guaranteed roster bonus of $3 million next week in exchange for slashing his salary from $4.35 million to $1.35 million. The $3 million payment will be treated like a signing bonus and prorated over the contract’s life, lowering Brisiel’s 2013 salary cap charge but increasing his cap number in future years.
Source: Associated Press Mar 5 – 12:15 AM
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So Reggie’s gonna kick his flop free agent signing down the road? Why, because it was one of his guys? Wow.
March 5th, 2013 at 8:50 am
bcz24 Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 8:47 am
Actually, I would say the penalties are direct result of his ankle. Penalties like false starts are a lack of concentration (hard to concentrate on snap count if you are in pain) and if his ankle was week he would be more apt to holding since it would cause him to be offbalance and weak.
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Pfffffftttt. If so, he has no reason to be in the NFL.
“I can’t remember the snap count because my ankle hurts???”
Sack groceries then Bubba.
Romo would kick his ass…. we need BOAR HUNTERS as Raiders!!
March 5th, 2013 at 8:51 am
we’d have to overpay for jenkins, and pretty much any good vet player
March 5th, 2013 at 8:51 am
Mike Bresiel turns 30 next week, coming off major surgery and who knows if he can be the player that Reggie thought so much of. He’s switching blocking schemes and his replacement is likely available with the #3 pick of the draft this April. Especially if Joeckel is available. And he gets paid a $3 mill thank you present for last year’s play?
March 5th, 2013 at 8:52 am
166.guest123 Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 8:17 am
I hate being a drill sargeant at home, but some times it’s the only way. I’m hypocritical about it too, and don’t bother denying it. Sometimes the best answer to some legit questions to my authority are “because I say so!”.
yup, that has become my answer to all of those, “why?” questions!
March 5th, 2013 at 8:52 am
Myers is good for fantasy football only.
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Maybe not even that. He benefitted from being the safety valve in Krapp’s offense. His contribution will be negligible next year, if retained.
March 5th, 2013 at 8:54 am
How would Joeckel be Brisiel’s replacement? You went to spend the #3 overall pick on a tackle and move him to guard?
March 5th, 2013 at 8:54 am
bcz24 Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 8:50 am
Zach Miller couldn’t block for sh!t, most people in here were beside themselves when Al and Hue let him walk…
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HUH????
PFF has him 7th in the league in run blocking… Myers?
62nd out of 62?
That was a horrible mistake by Al to let Zach go!
March 5th, 2013 at 8:55 am
bcz24 Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 8:42 am
Myers has the best hands on the team. Just because we aren’t running Knapps O next season doesn’t mean our WR’s will suddenly develop the ability to hold on to the ball. He has some value, however, he needs to price himself in that value range. TE’s are very popular in the NFL right now so he may feel he has a leg to stand on to get a bigger deal than he is worth. I think in the end he will be retained.
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Respectfully disagree.
Someone will pay Meyers whatever his agent told him he’s worth.
Meyers knows this is his chance to get paid, perhaps his only.
I would be shocked if he was a Raider next year.
What incentive does he have to give the Raiders a hometown discount? We won’t be contenders anytime soon.
I wish I could say he would cut the Raiders a break because they gave him his shot.
Unforunetley people don’t have morals/loyalty like they did back in the day. Just sayin.
March 5th, 2013 at 8:55 am
The Big Banana Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 8:52 am
Myers is good for fantasy football only.
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Maybe not even that. He benefitted from being the safety valve in Krapp’s offense. His contribution will be negligible next year, if retained.
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Absolutely 100% true.
March 5th, 2013 at 8:55 am
Myers is good for fantasy football only.
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Maybe not even that. He benefitted from being the safety valve in Krapp’s offense. His contribution will be negligible next year, if retained.
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Actually I think if anything, if the offense opens up under Olson, the TE position should scale back to 40 to 50 catches tops. Whenever you have a TE pushing 80 catches, you know the WR’s weren’t utilized the right way. We should pay Myers and then tell him to expect 40 balls next year, and ask him to hustle extra hard on kickoffs.
March 5th, 2013 at 8:57 am
bcz24 Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 8:54 am
How would Joeckel be Brisiel’s replacement? You went to spend the #3 overall pick on a tackle and move him to guard?
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nope, but I would collect as many blue chip linemen I could get ahold of and sort them out later.
March 5th, 2013 at 8:58 am
And he gets paid a $3 mill thank you present for last year’s play?
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What kind of message is that sending?!?!??!?!?
Sooooooooo disappointing!
March 5th, 2013 at 8:58 am
HUH????
PFF has him 7th in the league in run blocking… Myers?
62nd out of 62?
That was a horrible mistake by Al to let Zach go!
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he was always injured, wanted more money than offered, and oh yeah, he didn’t want to be in oakland
March 5th, 2013 at 9:01 am
Miller>Meyers
March 5th, 2013 at 9:01 am
Tried to tell you we had no chance at getting bowe… no chance for jennings either.. so whos our real wr target?. Maybe amendola, or the big kid from the giants?
March 5th, 2013 at 9:02 am
207.Raideraholic (AKAHairyBush) Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 8:58 am
And he gets paid a $3 mill thank you present for last year’s play?
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What kind of message is that sending?!?!??!?!?
Sooooooooo disappointing!
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It isn’t a present that he is getting. His salary got converted to bonus. Same money, just changes the structure for the cap.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:02 am
Marks hair Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:01 am
Tried to tell you we had no chance at getting bowe… no chance for jennings either.. so whos our real wr target?. Maybe amendola, or the big kid from the giants?
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you can cross Amendola of the list.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:03 am
bcz24 Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 8:54 am
How would Joeckel be Brisiel’s replacement? You went to spend the #3 overall pick on a tackle and move him to guard?
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I am hoping for Warmack to replace Cooper.
The bonus would be if we trade down a few spots first.
Briesel had great ratings until the middle of 2011. Maybe it _IS_ all injury related? It still pisses me off one can’t play with a frigging injury, but lets just cross our fingers and hope that Reggie knows what he is doing here…
March 5th, 2013 at 9:05 am
Marks hair Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:01 am
Tried to tell you we had no chance at getting bowe… no chance for jennings either.. so whos our real wr target?. Maybe amendola, or the big kid from the giants?
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Hixon? LOVE him!
March 5th, 2013 at 9:06 am
the only big contracts Reggie did last year were for brisel and Palmer and now they need to be restructured? Great start to the no more bad contracts era..
March 5th, 2013 at 9:06 am
It isn’t a present that he is getting. His salary got converted to bonus. Same money, just changes the structure for the cap.
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Are you telling us there would be no savings by just flat cutting him?
March 5th, 2013 at 9:07 am
Reggie did not give Palmer a big contract last year. He restructured the contract Cincinatti gave him.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:07 am
Myers kept on plugging away and the stars aligned for him and he’s going to get a payday. Good for him. If he gets offered a lot let him walk. If it’s reasonable, keep him. Didn’t like seeing Zach walk, but he got his payday and the Seahags got screwed. I’m cool with that, too.
With Briseil, I’d imagine there’s medical/physical language in his restructure, so if he’s good to go and was hurting that bad last year, I don’t see a problem.
Tom Cable said too much is made of ZBS vs. PBS where ‘O’ linemen are concerned. “It’s football” he said, “You take care of your man, period.”
March 5th, 2013 at 9:08 am
bcz24 Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:02 am
207.Raideraholic (AKAHairyBush) Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 8:58 am
And he gets paid a $3 mill thank you present for last year’s play?
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What kind of message is that sending?!?!??!?!?
Sooooooooo disappointing!
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It isn’t a present that he is getting. His salary got converted to bonus. Same money, just changes the structure for the cap.
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The fact that he is still on the team is a present if you ask me.
Just so you know I am not a Reg “basher” but this moves just smells of someone not admiting a mistake.
You really believe Briesel is going to be successful in our new scheme?
I respected the signing last year and could easily see how it made sense. This is a different year and based on what we know it just doesn’t seem like a good fit for the $$. I would rather be grooming some 5th round draft pick for seasons to come. 2013 is just going to be a long preseason anyways. No?
March 5th, 2013 at 9:09 am
With Briseil, I’d imagine there’s medical/physical language in his restructure, so if he’s good to go and was hurting that bad last year, I don’t see a problem.
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I don’t think any amount of language in his restructure will be able to pull back the $3 million check he gets next week.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:10 am
i think they will restructure palmer, restructure dhb, cut kelly, and extend dmac contract to spread out the cap hit and make it more cap riendly this year, probably with something in there that voids the contract if he doesn’t play a certain amount of games/snaps. They obviously want DMac around for awhile or they wouldn’t be changing the system to fit his running style. So y wait for him to have a big year and then have to pay him big as a free agent or see him walk. They should do what the warriors did with curry and sign him to an extension before the season starts. that would be a good start to free agency/offseason.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:10 am
Tom Cable said too much is made of ZBS vs. PBS where ‘O’ linemen are concerned. “It’s football” he said, “You take care of your man, period.”
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Since when is what Tom Cable says gospel?
March 5th, 2013 at 9:11 am
I don’t remember was the charges equated to specifically but his cap charge prior to the restructure was a little over 5 mill, and to cut him would have been about 4 mill. This restructure lowered him to under 3mill on this years cap. 3 million for a 16 game starting guard is hardly out of whack.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:12 am
Gdog Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:05 am
Marks hair Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:01 am
Tried to tell you we had no chance at getting bowe… no chance for jennings either.. so whos our real wr target?. Maybe amendola, or the big kid from the giants?
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Hixon? LOVE him
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Barden, not hixon. Barden is actually my friend. went to college with him. Ran track with him
March 5th, 2013 at 9:12 am
224.NGRaiderfan Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:12 am
Gdog Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:05 am
Marks hair Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:01 am
Tried to tell you we had no chance at getting bowe… no chance for jennings either.. so whos our real wr target?. Maybe amendola, or the big kid from the giants?
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Hixon? LOVE him
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Barden, not hixon. Barden is actually my friend. went to college with him. Ran track with him
^ so obviously i would like to see him in S&B
March 5th, 2013 at 9:12 am
I read that brisel actually took a pay cut and there is no language of anything being converted into a bonus.. the article said that this was cheaper than cutting him.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:13 am
3 million for a 16 game starting guard is hardly out of whack.
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He’s anything but a lock as a starting guard this year in the PBS. He could just as easily be depth, depending on free agency and the draft. Could be $3 mill tossed in the dumpster too.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:14 am
guest123 Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:09 am
With Briseil, I’d imagine there’s medical/physical language in his restructure, so if he’s good to go and was hurting that bad last year, I don’t see a problem.
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I don’t think any amount of language in his restructure will be able to pull back the $3 million check he gets next week.
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Yup. We basically rewarded him for sucking.
Oh well, I guess its blind faith for here on out this off-season. Not a great way to kick it off..
March 5th, 2013 at 9:14 am
I think DMac would be foolish not to take a new deal with us this year based on his injury history, but players love to bet on themselves. I have faith that in this, his contract year, DMac will have career best #s all around.
DHB will not restructure, he will take a flat out pay cut or he is gone, same with Palmer. I agree with Kelly being shown the door too.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:14 am
I guess Cullen jenkings is coming in for a visit?
March 5th, 2013 at 9:16 am
DHB will not restructure, he will take a flat out pay cut or he is gone, same with Palmer. I agree with Kelly being shown the door too.
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DHB $ Palmer – that is what i meant. Like a Brisiel restructure. took a pay cut.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:16 am
I still don’t understand why you say he was rewarded? He didn’t get anymore money than he was already due, we just made that money count against multiple years caps instead of just this year.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:16 am
and yeah I meant Barden. He’s huge but what are h is hands like?
March 5th, 2013 at 9:17 am
Branch’s contract looks disgusting after last year. Huff’s looks bad, but not as bad if he is our starting corner and performs like a #1 starting corner. he showed flashes last year. needs to be consistent
March 5th, 2013 at 9:17 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
good morning Purvisman
how the he11 are ya ??
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Doing great. I’m in baby(cria)watch mode. Gotta look at llama buts every half hour or so and see if there’s any feet sticking out.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:17 am
OK I admit it the whole Briesell thing really bothers me. Last year I was hoping we would sign a center and keep Wiz at gauard where he was nearly all pro. Instead we get this Briesell guy and give him a 20 million contract. He is largely injured and worthless
March 5th, 2013 at 9:18 am
I don’t see DMAC cutting a new deal either. He saw what Joe Flacco did on his last year and how much money that made him. He’s looking for some other team to give him his career payday, won’t be the Raiders. They don’t have the money now or in the future.
I don’t understand Reggie’s loyalty to DMAC. He should be shopping him around for a draft pick and let his injury history and impending UFA status be some other team’s one year rental worry.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:19 am
233.Marks hair Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:16 am
and yeah I meant Barden. He’s huge but what are h is hands like?
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he has good hands. actually broke J. Rices D-IAA record for consecutive games with a TD. i think the knock on him was his route running and getting off press coverage. He had a good game the one time he started for the giants this past yr. but it was against the panthers so i dont know. He’s a legit 6′5 25 though and pretty fast.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:19 am
Visiting the niners.. he might stop in to see if we’ll pay double and then when Reggie opens his empty wallet he’ll just get back on the plane..
March 5th, 2013 at 9:19 am
225*
March 5th, 2013 at 9:20 am
Free agent DL Cullen Jenkins is scheduled to visit the Raiders Wednesday.
Jenkins is making use of his time in the Northwest. He also visited the Seahawks on Monday and the 49ers Wednesday following last week’s meeting with the Giants. Jenkins’ ability to rush the passer from the interior is appealing.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:20 am
He’s anything but a lock as a starting guard this year in the PBS. He could just as easily be depth, depending on free agency and the draft. Could be $3 mill tossed in the dumpster too.
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They didn’t sign that contract thinking he wouldn’t be a starter. The guy was always ranked pretty highly in both run and pass blocking (ZBS or PBS doesn’t mean dick in pass blocking) until last year when he struggled with an injury all season.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:20 am
bcz24 Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:16 am
I still don’t understand why you say he was rewarded? He didn’t get anymore money than he was already due, we just made that money count against multiple years caps instead of just this year.
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Suppose we don’t pay him what he’s due? Is it all about the cap hit?
March 5th, 2013 at 9:21 am
I know we can’t afford him but…
The Sacramento Bee pegs C.J. Spillman and Darcel McBath as candidates to replace free agent FS Dashon Goldson.
Goldson already has one foot out the door. Spillman is a thumper that has been used in goal-line situations, while McBath is a restricted free agent that is better in coverage. The Niners could also address the position in the draft with one of their 15 picks.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:21 am
I have heard several times that they’re moving huff back to free safety. Apparently we really enjoy having the most overpaid safeties in the NFL
March 5th, 2013 at 9:23 am
Bcz24 Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:16 am
I still don’t understand why you say he was rewarded? He didn’t get anymore money than he was already due………..
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He didn’t get more, but he still got something/ money, and some think he should have been cut after last years performance.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:23 am
Instead we get this Briesell guy and give him a 20 million contract. He is largely injured and worthless
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Not for nothing, but 4 mill per year for a starting offensive lineman is peanuts. The tag # for Olineman is 10 million, so we are talking less than half of that number.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:23 am
HHHHmmmm…Could anybody see Tommy Kelly traded to the Cowboys?
Cowboys going 4-3 with Monte…
March 5th, 2013 at 9:24 am
Overpaid safeties or no, the book is out on how to stop the gimmicky pistol offensive set. and it includes heavy use of the single high safety and man press coverage while turning the DE’s loose. Raider football!
March 5th, 2013 at 9:24 am
guest123 Says:
I don’t think any amount of language in his restructure will be able to pull back the $3 million check he gets next week.
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Probably not, but someone expressed concern about him coming off his second major surgery. I was addressing that and too much being made of the ZBS vs. PBS, according to Cable.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:25 am
Doing great. I’m in baby(cria)watch mode. Gotta look at llama buts every half hour or so and see if there’s any feet sticking out.
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LMAO
March 5th, 2013 at 9:25 am
247.bcz24 Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:23 am
Instead we get this Briesell guy and give him a 20 million contract. He is largely injured and worthless
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Not for nothing, but 4 mill per year for a starting offensive lineman is peanuts. The tag # for Olineman is 10 million, so we are talking less than half of that number.
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Only thing that drives me crazy is that if the dudes ankle was so bad, why was he playing? Our backups were so bad that they couldn’t beat out a guy playing on one leg?
March 5th, 2013 at 9:26 am
He didn’t get more, but he still got something/ money, and some think he should have been cut after last years performance.
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Yeah but for us as a team, if you want to argue cap charges, we are keeping a potential starter for the same cap charge it would have cost us to cut him. Even if he is mediocre this year mediocre is STILL better than him NOT playing! Like I said, the potential the guy has is worth that risk.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:26 am
Cullen Jenkins? He’ll have many other options but this is where it was assumed Reggie would excel. Not only with bringing in those hidden gems from udfa land and the draft but also in attracting solid free agents.
Wasn’t one of the knocks on Al (of recent vintage) that he couldn’t attract any decent fa’s w/o grossly overpaying? Well that was supposed to change with the new regime right?
I guess we’ll see if he can pull this off.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:27 am
Raideraholic (AKAHairyBush) Says:
Since when is what Tom Cable says gospel?
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It’s not. But it is his area of expertise. He certainly knows more about it than I do. Not that that’s any great feat.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:27 am
Brisel has never proven that he is a starter in my opinion..
and I’m getting pretty tired of Reggies out of whack contracts excuse. He did branch cp and brisels lame deals.. its hard for me to imagine old al not finding a few million dollars to spend on a few big free agents this year after tightening the belt last year..
March 5th, 2013 at 9:27 am
And actually we are keeping him for about 1.5 million LESS than it would have cost us to cut him. That makes it a no brainer to me.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:28 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 8:24 am
O !!
Mr. V.P. !!
kids are easy brother… plop their little butts in front of the T.V. give them a bowl of dry cereal….
go out back and burn a few trees !!! after that its all down hill !!! lol lol lol … just kidding brother.. they can be a handful, for sure .
glad to see ya back sir !!
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I gave her a bowl of cereal, and she is watching TV (my little pony). lol
March 5th, 2013 at 9:29 am
Some of you are even dumber then Reggie which is saying alot.Myers had 79 catches for 800 yadrs last year.You cant dispute that no matter what you say about his blocking.Probably the same dumb as$es from last year who said we would be alright because ROD STREATER was here. Where are you gonna find a tightend who can produce those stats now? And dont say anything about Ausberry or Gordon.Give me a fkn break! #1 overall pick in 2014. Fire bottom lip…
March 5th, 2013 at 9:29 am
Doing great. I’m in baby(cria)watch mode. Gotta look at llama buts every half hour or so and see if there’s any feet sticking out.
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COOL… makes my day of selling parts seem kinda dull !!! lol lol lol
?? do you pass out cigars after the baby llama is born ??
March 5th, 2013 at 9:29 am
Yeah… Reggie paid Brisiel 20 million over 5 years. Terrible contract. But Al… man Al was a genius. Look at the contracts he did… Jamarcus, DHB, DHall etc etc all shining examples of exactly how you should treat the cap.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:29 am
anybody hear about that wr from northern iowa running a 4.19 40. damn
March 5th, 2013 at 9:31 am
Brisel is a fking BUM fellas.A BUM. So is Reggie.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:34 am
Oakfshow Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:31 am
Brisel is a fking BUM fellas.A BUM. So is Reggie.
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And he’s an NFL General Manager. You’re…what again???
March 5th, 2013 at 9:34 am
261.bcz24 Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:29 am
Yeah… Reggie paid Brisiel 20 million over 5 years. Terrible contract. But Al… man Al was a genius. Look at the contracts he did… Jamarcus, DHB, DHall etc etc all shining examples of exactly how you should treat the cap.
AL has been dead for a year and half.Enough of that bullshi!Thats the only thing you Reggie lovers can come with???
March 5th, 2013 at 9:34 am
we can’t fire al or change the past but I’m looking at this new GM and wondering what the f he’s been doing…
March 5th, 2013 at 9:35 am
264.Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:34 am
Oakfshow Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:31 am
Brisel is a fking BUM fellas.A BUM. So is Reggie.
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And he’s an NFL General Manager. You’re…what again???
Soon to be fired.Go suck on his bottom lip now while you have the chance slick.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:36 am
Even if he is mediocre this year mediocre is STILL better than him NOT playing!
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Mediocre is still better than him not playing?
So you are happy settling for mediocracy? I rather try to upgrade the position. That’s what a good GM is suppose to do. I’m willing to give him another chance due to his injury last year, but I can’t tolerate mediocracy anymore.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:36 am
food for thought:
Alex Smith is 3-16 as a starter when asked to throw 35+ times. Andy Reid’s Eagles threw the ball 35.7 times per game over the past 4 years.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:37 am
I think Reggie is blowing it bigtime here. Just because Al Davis made a ton of bad deals does not excuse this. I really do not understand giving this guy a 3 million dollar bonus. He is a vet minimum kind of guy at this point.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:38 am
bcz24 Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:16 am
I still don’t understand why you say he was rewarded? He didn’t get anymore money than he was already due, we just made that money count against multiple years caps instead of just this year.
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We rewarded him with more guaranteed money. One should never restructure a player you don’t want to keep. NFL GM 101. Its why it was such a colossal mistake last year to restructure Seymour, and its a mistake this year to restructure a ZBS guard when we are switching to PBS.
These are things that makes me think Reggie has no clue what he is doing. I am scratching my head here as much as I did with Seymour last year…
March 5th, 2013 at 9:38 am
Do we still believe Reggie has a plan or vision?
March 5th, 2013 at 9:38 am
Oakfshow Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:35 am
264.Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:34 am
Oakfshow Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:31 am
Brisel is a fking BUM fellas.A BUM. So is Reggie.
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And he’s an NFL General Manager. You’re…what again???
Soon to be fired.Go suck on his bottom lip now while you have the chance slick.
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You’re soon to be fired? Not buying it. In order to be fired, you first have to have a job. Not happening in your case, pally.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:38 am
KC is crazy to do with they did with Alex Smith. Moore is a better QB and you get him cheaper and do not have to give up draft picks! Worse than what RM is doing with Briesell but still do not get it. Maybe someone can ask RM why are you overpaying for an injured RG that played horribly last year?
March 5th, 2013 at 9:39 am
He blew it the second he came and fired Hue and went zoneblocking with this tranny Denise.I knew he was a piece of sht from that exact moment.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:39 am
Bcz24 Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:29 am
Yeah… Reggie paid Brisiel 20 million over 5 years. Terrible contract. But Al… man Al was a genius. Look at the contracts he did… Jamarcus, DHB, DHall etc etc all shining examples of exactly how you should treat the cap.
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Great!!!!!
We had a SB winning GM/ owner who gave bad salaries, and now we have an inexperienced/ unproven GM doing the same thing?!
“FML”
March 5th, 2013 at 9:39 am
Marks Hair Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:38 am
Do we still believe Reggie has a plan or vision?
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He absolutely does. Plain as day.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:39 am
At the time of the signing, Briesel was a good move by the GM. Solid reviews, his Oline coach came to Oakland, and we needed a starting OG.
Easy to Monday morning QB something.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:40 am
273.Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:38 am
Oakfshow Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:35 am
264.Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:34 am
Oakfshow Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:31 am
Brisel is a fking BUM fellas.A BUM. So is Reggie.
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And he’s an NFL General Manager. You’re…what again???
Soon to be fired.Go suck on his bottom lip now while you have the chance slick.
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You’re soon to be fired? Not buying it. In order to be fired, you first have to have a job. Not happening in your case, pally.
Same fkn moron who predicted playoffs last year.Shut up idiot.Yea you know your football.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:40 am
DutchRaider77 Says:
Only thing that drives me crazy is that if the dudes ankle was so bad, why was he playing? Our backups were so bad that they couldn’t beat out a guy playing on one leg?
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Apparantly, yes. That’s the point. Why I disagree with the ‘All D, all draft’ crowd.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:40 am
Marks Hair
I am not sure how Briesell fits in any plan. Did not like the signing last year wanted to spend on center not Guard. I know others wanted RT instead. I hope he does not give his guys scholarships like AD did!!!!
March 5th, 2013 at 9:41 am
277.Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:39 am
Marks Hair Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:38 am
Do we still believe Reggie has a plan or vision?
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He absolutely does. Plain as day.
#1 overall pick next year.Plain as day.Raiderdick dumber then a sack of hammers.Also plain as day.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:42 am
Reggie gets credit for Wheeler and his contract, so I don’t see the problem of blaming a bad contract like MB’s on him.
We couldn’t afford a pass rusher or CB, but we could afford a mediocre OG?
March 5th, 2013 at 9:42 am
280.Purvisman/Intrepid/Eternal Optimist Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:40 am
DutchRaider77 Says:
Only thing that drives me crazy is that if the dudes ankle was so bad, why was he playing? Our backups were so bad that they couldn’t beat out a guy playing on one leg?
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Apparantly, yes. That’s the point. Why I disagree with the ‘All D, all draft’ crowd.
You know its sad when a one-legged bandit beat out everyone for a starting job! I guess the others only had boots for walking!
March 5th, 2013 at 9:43 am
oakfshow Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:29 am
Some of you are even dumber then Reggie which is saying alot.Myers had 79 catches for 800 yadrs last year.You cant dispute that no matter what you say about his blocking.Probably the same dumb as$es from last year who said we would be alright because ROD STREATER was here. Where are you gonna find a tightend who can produce those stats now? And dont say anything about Ausberry or Gordon.Give me a fkn break! #1 overall pick in 2014. Fire bottom lip…
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Myers is all smoke and no fire. A TE that can’t block and then only catches non-clutch passes (name ONE clutch pass from last year he didn’t drop) is a definition of WORTHLESS in the NFL.
He’s the anti-Gronk.
Good riddance…
March 5th, 2013 at 9:43 am
#1 overall pick means RM is going on a long vacation with DA and Tarver. That is no plan at all. Seriously what is RM thinking here?
March 5th, 2013 at 9:43 am
Just like Al made the smart decision to let Miller walk due to $, the new GM is making the same smart decision.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:44 am
Fire this fat bag of chittlens now Mark jeeezus.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:44 am
Saunders has been developing Ausberry and Gordon. I think it was close going with Myers over Ausberry. Why would you pay 15 million when you can get Ausberry for a tenth of that.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:45 am
Oakfshow Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:40 am
Same fkn moron who predicted playoffs last year.Shut up idiot.Yea you know your football.
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Never predicted playoffs last year. Get yer facts correct.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:45 am
278.J Hill Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:39 am
At the time of the signing, Briesel was a good move by the GM. Solid reviews, his Oline coach came to Oakland, and we needed a starting OG.
Easy to Monday morning QB something.
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hindsight is always 20/20. I was juiced when we signed him, then pissed when i watched him play. I’m “ehhh” with this contract restructure. we’ll see how it plays out. just put the best players on the field doesn’t matter who is getting paid what or reputation or anything. put the players that give the team the best shot to win on the field. could be brisiel, could be someone else. if it is someone else, trade brisiel to a zbs team for a mid round pick next season.he could end up being a good pbs guy, u never know.u have to be quick for zbs, and u have to be quick to pull. could be a good pulling guard.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:45 am
Hwnrdr Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:42 am
280.Purvisman/Intrepid/Eternal Optimist Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:40 am
DutchRaider77 Says:
Only thing that drives me crazy is that if the dudes ankle was so bad, why was he playing? Our backups were so bad that they couldn’t beat out a guy playing on one leg?
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Apparantly, yes. That’s the point. Why I disagree with the ‘All D, all draft’ crowd.
You know its sad when a one-legged bandit beat out everyone for a starting job! I guess the others only had boots for walking!
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What about the 26 yo rookie OL he drafted with his 1st pick?
I’m not impressed with Reggie. The only moves I liked were Wheeler, Criner, and Burris.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:46 am
J Hill
I get the Meyers walking thing and maybe even Bryant walking but what about this Briesell thing. I find this disturbing. I feel like it is something AD would do with one of his players. 3 million signing bonus for that???!!!
March 5th, 2013 at 9:46 am
290.Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:45 am
Oakfshow Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:40 am
Same fkn moron who predicted playoffs last year.Shut up idiot.Yea you know your football.
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Never predicted playoffs last year. Get yer facts correct.
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i thiknk a lot of ppl predicted playoffs last yr, or at least hoped for it. we were one game away last yr and were getting dmc and palmer playing at the same time. our offense alone should have taken us to the playoffs, but knapp killed that.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:46 am
290.Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:45 am
Oakfshow Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:40 am
Same fkn moron who predicted playoffs last year.Shut up idiot.Yea you know your football.
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Never predicted playoffs last year. Get yer facts correct.
Yes you did.Different screen name same stupid bastrd.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:47 am
294.NGRaiderfan Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:46 am
290.Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:45 am
Oakfshow Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:40 am
Same fkn moron who predicted playoffs last year.Shut up idiot.Yea you know your football.
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Never predicted playoffs last year. Get yer facts correct.
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i thiknk a lot of ppl predicted playoffs last yr, or at least hoped for it. we were one game away last yr and were getting dmc and palmer playing at the same time. our offense alone should have taken us to the playoffs, but knapp killed that.
There was about 4 on this blog who predidted playoffs last year.Same zoneblocking Reggie lovers who keep with the excuses.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:47 am
Raider O Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:45 am
What about the 26 yo rookie OL he drafted with his 1st pick?
I’m not impressed with Reggie. The only moves I liked were Wheeler, Criner, and Burris.
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And what other instant impact starters were available when Reggie picked Bergs? Names, please.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:48 am
DJ Johnny Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:26 am
Cullen Jenkins? He’ll have many other options but this is where it was assumed Reggie would excel. Not only with bringing in those hidden gems from udfa land and the draft but also in attracting solid free agents.
Wasn’t one of the knocks on Al (of recent vintage) that he couldn’t attract any decent fa’s w/o grossly overpaying? Well that was supposed to change with the new regime right?
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Newsflash Johnny: We suck! Please explain to me how Reggie is supposed to attract the top FAs without “overpaying”. And no, offering to let them take home free Gatorade ain’t gonna cut it.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:48 am
Oakfshow Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:44 am
Fire this fat bag of chittlens now Mark jeeezus.
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ok dumbass. Just a second.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:48 am
Dumbest football fans in the world continue to show up here.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:49 am
Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:47 am
Raider O Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:45 am
What about the 26 yo rookie OL he drafted with his 1st pick?
I’m not impressed with Reggie. The only moves I liked were Wheeler, Criner, and Burris.
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And what other instant impact starters were available when Reggie picked Bergs? Names, please.
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So you racist and retarded?
Miles Burris!
March 5th, 2013 at 9:49 am
299.KoolKell Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:48 am
Oakfshow Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:44 am
Fire this fat bag of chittlens now Mark jeeezus.
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ok dumbass. Just a second.
You want to suck my what?
March 5th, 2013 at 9:50 am
I wouldn’t call it Monday morning quarterbacking… a lot of us did not want to sign brisel. we needed a right tackle and a center a whole lot more than we needed a guard. Not to mention the gaping holes on the defensive side of the ball most notably the pass rushers… I was backseat driving in real time, I didn’t need to wait to see if the free agent deals or if the krapp signing would go awry. it was pretty obvious to me.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:51 am
Saw myers on nfl network tnis morning solid guy no ego, i wish him well on his new team.
He was asked one of the dumbest questions ever. Brandon who would you rather have as your qb, palmer or pryor…..palmer, no sht really.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:51 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
COOL… makes my day of selling parts seem kinda dull !!! lol lol lol
?? do you pass out cigars after the baby llama is born ??
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Nah. You spend the first 4 hours making sure it’s up and nursing, dipping the navel, weighing it, see if mom’s got milk, etc.
More importantly, you keep your eye on the other mama’s due cuz sometimes they get inspired. Been caught off guard a couple times that way. Fortunately, 90 percent of them birth between dawn and noon so you’re not on high alert 24/7.
Then you have a beer and a cigar.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:52 am
And what other instant impact starters were available when Reggie picked Bergs? Names, please.
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top of my head? Alfred Morris picked by the Redskins in the 6th round.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:52 am
Btw who is the joker here who said burris was a bust, seriously are we watching the same games? He is only going to get better.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:52 am
Oakfshow
You mean yourself. You have had some of the dumbest takes on this blog. I mean you are at Mystic level sometimes.
BTW I always hope the Raiders make the playoffs even in 1996 and 2006, 2007, 2008 when it was really hard to hope. For the record, Last year I thought they would be about 7-9 but said they could go anywhere from 6-10 to 10-6. I had no idea knapp was going to destroy the offense as bad as he did nor did I see the key injuries to McFad and WRs nor could have thought Knapp would persist with his stupid scheme when it was not working with the people he had.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:53 am
Guest123 Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:52 am
And what other instant impact starters were available when Reggie picked Bergs? Names, please.
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top of my head? Alfred Morris picked by the Redskins in the 6th round.
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Why bother looking at other teams? Miles Burris our starting WLB last year was drafted after the 26 yo rookie.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:54 am
The local media guys are savy, they do a decent job conveying information. However once they drift into giving opinion they stink out loud!!!
jerry cork and local radio 95.7 for example. neither of whom wanted to acknowledge Hu jack or jc for the good things they did, and reported their positive impact in a very matter of fact fashion.
When hu jack was fired they said it was the right move. When D.a was hired they applauded.
When plamer signed they danced kn the street and proclaimed it a major boon, and evidence that the raiders have “left the davis era behind”.
Now D.a is clealry floundering, his rookie mistakes have benn exposed. Brought to light by his own back tracking and ridiculous statements almost one week after the next.
Palmer has become a complete basket case that couldnt find a win with a map and a flashlight. A human tornado of turnovers, sideline tantrums, and icy hot ointment, palmer was as helpless against the defense as a new born slug.
what do the local media magicians have to say about it??? CRICKETS!!!!!!
Sure they now will question allen, in some areas, yes they have dialed down the palmer praise.
YET NONE OF THEM HAVE THE BALLZ TO ADMIT THEY WERE WRONG ON ALL COUNTS IN THE FIRST PLACE!!!!
they have lost credibility when it comes to opinion and should stick to the facts. other wise they cant be viewed as anything more than wild eyed propagandist agents of deceit.
Then again why would i ever expect anything different?
March 5th, 2013 at 9:54 am
Raider O Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:49 am
So you racist and retarded?
Miles Burris!
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Who we drafted later on. “Draft later on” means we got him anyway. So, I ask you again: what great impact starters did Reggie miss out on by drafting Bergstrom? Specific names, please.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:54 am
Alfred morris good running back product of shannahan system will be burnt out in 3 years. Personally I like pearce of the ravens.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:54 am
Myers needs to go after the $$. i don’t blame him. Let’s just hope the Raiders are not the ones foolish enough to cut him the big check.
Reggie did give Branch a big long-term deal, so it isn’t out of the question that Reggie would make another mistake.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:54 am
1960AutumnWind Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:46 am
J Hill
I get the Meyers walking thing and maybe even Bryant walking but what about this Briesell thing. I find this disturbing. I feel like it is something AD would do with one of his players. 3 million signing bonus for that???!!!
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If he lets Bryant walk, I think I am going to lose it…
March 5th, 2013 at 9:55 am
1960AutumnWind Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:43 am
#1 overall pick means RM is going on a long vacation with DA and Tarver. That is no plan at all. Seriously what is RM thinking here?
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Clowny ??
March 5th, 2013 at 9:56 am
Never understood why Reggie and Dennis tore up a perfectly good offense that was built and tailored for the personnel in place and went to that garbage zone blocking system.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:56 am
W0W 4.19 Al is trying to draft him right now.
Reggie will let all them players hit the free market they’ll get offers and then he will make a offer he got a number in mind for each one of him
Reggie will turn this team around it will take a while he does not fall in love with players.
I hear the LA Coliseum the DEAL is falling through
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so maybe we’ll get a new stadium here in Oakland
my dream is always been the Raiders and 49ers in a Super Bowl played in the Bay Area may not sell big on the East Coast but it would be great here
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I think in about three years they’re going to play a Super Bowl in the 49ers stadium I can’t wait for the season to start this will be the first year than Reggie and DA had a chance to set down and see what they had plus draft picks to work with GO RAIDERS
March 5th, 2013 at 9:57 am
Alfred morris good running back product of shannahan system will be burnt out in 3 years.
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If you can get 3 good years of starting RB in the 6th round, that’s a bargain!
March 5th, 2013 at 9:58 am
Raider O Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:49 am
Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:47 am
Raider O Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:45 am
What about the 26 yo rookie OL he drafted with his 1st pick?
I’m not impressed with Reggie. The only moves I liked were Wheeler, Criner, and Burris.
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And what other instant impact starters were available when Reggie picked Bergs? Names, please.
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So you racist and retarded?
Miles Burris!
Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:54 am
Raider O Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:49 am
So you racist and retarded?
Miles Burris!
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Who we drafted later on. “Draft later on” means we got him anyway. So, I ask you again: what great impact starters did Reggie miss out on by drafting Bergstrom? Specific names, please.
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LOL
Go argue with gangsta pudding.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:59 am
316 that is one thing that really dumbfounded me why go to zbs, no reason to, all was fine before, and i cringed when Wiz walked off, an all time raider great quit! That’s on reggie.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:59 am
The biggest problem with bergs and brisel is that we brought them in specifically for the zbs… because that was Reggie’s vision. Because that’s what he believes in. Except that Reggie changed his mind after less than a year of being GM. Way to stick with the vision guy you have an iron will.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:00 am
3 million signing bonus for that???!!!
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Sure, we can sit back after the fact and say that. But all things considered, bringing in a highly thought of Oline cat from Knapp and the Oline coaches system makes all the sense in the world. Now it turns out Krapp and the whole gang sucked, true enough. Maybe we should have taken his injury history into consideration befoe signing him? More Monday morning QB’ing.
Would anyone really be upset if the new OC was able to bring in some of his players?
Isn’t that the name of he game?
March 5th, 2013 at 10:00 am
oakfshow Says:
Dumbest football fans in the world continue to show up here.
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It’s funny. I’m always thinking the same thing right about when you say that.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:00 am
Exception was portis, he played well for a long period of time, i know high draft pick but the coach wears his rb’s out big time
March 5th, 2013 at 10:01 am
Guest123 Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:56 am
Never understood why Reggie and Dennis tore up a perfectly good offense that was built and tailored for the personnel in place and went to that garbage zone blocking system.
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That bothered me a lot.
DA said he believes in that system and that’s why he was willing to change things on offense. After one bad year, he fired Knapp, and hired a guy with similar scheme to the one he replaced.
Titty Monkey!!
March 5th, 2013 at 10:02 am
Brandon myers may walk?
THANK GOD!!!!!!
Myers is a dime a dozen, a slow runner, a marginal blocker with soft hands. he and palmer were roomies ,a nd seemed to connect more than palmer did with the wr group. maybe it was the soft hands, im sure they put in many hours late at night in their room together.
When jc was here he and the wr group used to actually hang out togetehr, pryor is that guy now.
Myeres benefited greatly from palmer inability to relate with his wrs and get them the ball down field.
palmer was fixated on myers (soft hands?)and pumped with balls repeatedly, to the tune of nearly 80 catches.
I alos fualt allen for failing to play the wizard of aus. Aus made plays when thrown the ball and if his blocking needs work, then he is on par with myeres. Only far more upside as he has explosive speed.
Myers…..who cares
March 5th, 2013 at 10:02 am
I dont fault RM for his draft picks. What he is supposed to do with end of 3rd round pic? Getting Burris and Criner when he did was all right. I liked what he did with developmental players with later round pics and he got Streeter walking on esstentially. Not bad. Still I do not get the Brisell thing. Does anyone get this move? I am stunned because I thought he was smarter than this.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:03 am
Jenkins coming to visit reggie
March 5th, 2013 at 10:03 am
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
Palmer has become a complete basket case that couldnt find a win with a map and a flashlight. A human tornado of turnovers, sideline tantrums, and icy hot ointment, palmer was as helpless against the defense as a new born slug.
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If I wasn’t such a basket case, I might take offense.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:03 am
The biggest problem with bergs and brisel is that we brought them in specifically for the zbs… because that was Reggie’s vision. Because that’s what he believes in. Except that Reggie changed his mind after less than a year of being GM. Way to stick with the vision guy you have an iron will.
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but we are supposed to trust his vision, his instincts as a football guy. he’s got a plan and it will work. or he’ll completely scrap it and start over again with a new plan! trust Reggie#
March 5th, 2013 at 10:04 am
I ama definite ausberry supporter don’t understand lack of usage, as well Pryor, boy i am starting to get pissed off again with Dennis.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:04 am
321.Marks hair Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:59 am
The biggest problem with bergs and brisel is that we brought them in specifically for the zbs… because that was Reggie’s vision. Because that’s what he believes in. Except that Reggie changed his mind after less than a year of being GM. Way to stick with the vision guy you have an iron will.
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I hope it was inept coaching…it seems that even our vet ZBS players didn’t really know what was going on and were either wiffing or didn’t know their assignments (Coop and Briesel). Wish we kept Samson…although he might land us a 6th round comp pick.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:05 am
Bcz looks like the voice of reason on all things Palmer & Brisiel this morning …
I’ve only been at my new job like 2 weeks and already I had a big meeting with the execs, yikes!
I feel like a rookie again
P.S. the meeting wasn’t about my blogging, lol
March 5th, 2013 at 10:06 am
LOL RR.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:06 am
if you wear out a 6th round running back then he was a fantastic pic..
March 5th, 2013 at 10:08 am
327.1960AutumnWind Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:02 am
I dont fault RM for his draft picks. What he is supposed to do with end of 3rd round pic? Getting Burris and Criner when he did was all right. I liked what he did with developmental players with later round pics and he got Streeter walking on esstentially. Not bad. Still I do not get the Brisell thing. Does anyone get this move? I am stunned because I thought he was smarter than this.
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Which move? What am I missing? Sorry, I have not read the blog in a few days. Are you talking about his restructured deal to free up cap space? Or his original signing in the first place?
March 5th, 2013 at 10:10 am
bcz24 Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 9:23 am
Instead we get this Briesell guy and give him a 20 million contract. He is largely injured and worthless
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Not for nothing, but 4 mill per year for a starting offensive lineman is peanuts. The tag # for Olineman is 10 million, so we are talking less than half of that number.
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Tag for offensive lineman is 10 million ?
Maybe for a franchise tagged OT that’s getting top 5 at his position money – but Briesel is an injured OG, that definitely wouldn’t be getting ‘franchise’ money anywhere else.
I’ll buy that restructuring Briesel might have been the best move Regina could make as far as the cap goes, but I’m not buying that 4 million a year for a OG is peanuts. My guess would be that the average OG doesn’t get 4 mill a year.
Hard to spin the Briesel signing as a good one.
If he can’t come back and play well, his signing goes down as a disaster.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:10 am
I’m willing to give Brisiel another year, he will want to prove he’s worth the contract.
If the Raiders draft either Fisher or Joeckel at RT, which we should do if we can’t trade back then Brisiel will have a much improved season, Smith, barksdale, Bergstrom, Barnes were the RTs he had to play next to.
I think Nix will be starting at either LG, RG, or RT and be a beast.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:10 am
Flacco the highest paid player ever?
LMAO I guess even SB winning GMs can make mistakes.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:10 am
Biggest gripe I have with “Reggie’s vision” is that he turned over the keys to the old mans car to a teenager before he got used to the road. Reggie never should have entrusted that much power and influence over the hiring decisions as he gave to coach Allen. Rookie coaches need oversight. Need someone to hold their hand. Reggie needed to shape the vision, rather than allow it to be shaped for him. He should have been down in the trenches vetting Allen’s coaching hires and unilaterally vetoing the ones that didn’t meet the vision. That’s on Reggie.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:11 am
Everybody is getting so pissy about the O-Line. Look, it’s already etched in stone. Barnes & Carlisle will be re-signed to 1-year vet minimum deals.
Bergs will compete with Carlisle & Brisiel at guard, maybe even Barnes at RT. He’ll have to earn it. It will not be handed to him. Nix may compete for one of those guard spots too
We’re not drafting a O-Liner in the first 4 rounds and we’re probably not signing a free agent OL who costs more than vet min either.
the O-Line problems died with Knapp & Pollack
March 5th, 2013 at 10:11 am
if Reggie keeps changing plans, I will have no problems changing GM’s. we should have never went away from Raider football on offense, not with the players we currently have on the roster. And now we immediately scrap it and go back.. just ridiculous. I must have typed wasted season about 1000 times last year starting with the signing of Greg krapp
March 5th, 2013 at 10:12 am
Brisiel or Bergstrom will be traded.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:13 am
DutchRaider77 Says:
I hope it was inept coaching…it seems that even our vet ZBS players didn’t really know what was going on and were either wiffing or didn’t know their assignments (Coop and Briesel)
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Been my opinion all along. Nothing wrong with ZBS. Everything wrong with Knapps version of it.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:13 am
the O-Line problems died with Knapp & Pollack
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I’d say they were just born there.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:13 am
Sorry, I have not read the blog in a few days. Are you talking about his restructured deal to free up cap space? Or his original signing in the first place?
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Suck it Dakota..you and the rest of the Out of Towners who were wishing for the L.A. Raiders.
“L.A. NFL stadium proposal falls through, per report”
http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/3/4/4065126/nfl-los-angeles-aeg-stadium-proposal
March 5th, 2013 at 10:14 am
Brisel was a highly respected ZBS guard. And only 29 years old. The move was good in theory as Knapp convinced him to go with the ZBS.
The Texans obviously knew he was damaged goods, and our docs missed something.
Not a great signing in retrospect, but the theory behind it was sound.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:14 am
cullen jenkins in for a visit?
no thanks. an older guy with sagging production and no super bowl hardware. What does he have to offer? leadership cant be gleaned from a payer that busted in his last free agent stop and won very few games.
if we are going to look at d line additions through free agents, and we are looking at former F A and draft Bust then go with youth and upside.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:16 am
Brisel was a highly respected ZBS guard. And only 29 years old. The move was good in theory as Knapp convinced him to go with the ZBS.
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He’s 30 yo next week. He’s going on his second major surgery on his bum ankle. And he’s converting to a whole new blocking system he’s unfamiliar with.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:16 am
346.DutchRaider77 Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:13 am
Sorry, I have not read the blog in a few days. Are you talking about his restructured deal to free up cap space? Or his original signing in the first place?
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Suck it Dakota..you and the rest of the Out of Towners who were wishing for the L.A. Raiders.
“L.A. NFL stadium proposal falls through, per report”
http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/3/4/4065126/nfl-los-angeles-aeg-stadium-proposal
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That does suck….really hurts the Raider’s chances of becoming a relevant NFL team once again. I hope whatever town they land in is decent. A place where quality free agents will want to go.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:17 am
I was looking at a mock the other day that had Fisher and Joeckel going 1 and 2.. that’s an interesting scenario which would really put us in the driver seat for a trade.. or at least for grabbing the best offensive player in the draft.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:17 am
Reggie hired Denise the tranny,Knapp the idiot.All falls on him.All of it.I cant wait till he fired and the lovers go somewhere else like Cleveland and predict playoffs.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:18 am
349.guest123 Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:16 am
Brisel was a highly respected ZBS guard. And only 29 years old. The move was good in theory as Knapp convinced him to go with the ZBS.
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He’s 30 yo next week. He’s going on his second major surgery on his bum ankle. And he’s converting to a whole new blocking system he’s unfamiliar with.
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30 next week….what is your point? Lots of linemen play into their mid 30s yo.
I said it was a good signing at the time in theory. Now we are stuck with his bad contract, and have to hope he can contribute in some way.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:19 am
347.Dakota Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:14 am
Brisel was a highly respected ZBS guard. And only 29 years old. The move was good in theory as Knapp convinced him to go with the ZBS.
The Texans obviously knew he was damaged goods, and our docs missed something.
Not a great signing in retrospect, but the theory behind it was sound.
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Again easily blamed on Knapp and Knapp’s Oline coach he brought with him from the Texans…these guys saw him everyday in practice and signed off.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:19 am
He’s 30 yo next week. He’s going on his second major surgery on his bum ankle. And he’s converting to a whole new blocking system he’s unfamiliar with.
He’s a bum,and a Reggie bum at that!
March 5th, 2013 at 10:19 am
I was looking at a mock the other day that had Fisher and Joeckel going 1 and 2.. that’s an interesting scenario which would really put us in the driver seat for a trade.. or at least for grabbing the best offensive player in the draft
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just watch Reggie draft Geno. Then trade back into the 2nd round for Te’O. My head will explode.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:19 am
@G123 #340
It’s pretty typical for a GM to allow the HC to pick his own staff, including all 3 coordinators.
I think us Raider fans are just so used to having the owner/gm force coordinators and asst coaches on our HC that we think thats the normal way of doing business.
It isn’t!
part of “changing the culture” was Mark hiring Reggie and not meddling, then Reggie hiring Dennis and not meddling. No more dysfunctional BS that scares off future potential coaches from coming to Oakland for an opportunity. Reggie is setting the tone. If Dennis fails, he can’t blame anybody but himself and he will be the one fired (by Reggie). Then thats one strike against Reggie for choosing the wrong HC, but not for allowing that HC to do his thang. BigMac will mainly be judged on his ability to bring in players via draft & free agency at a reasonable rate who can help us win ballgames. If he strikes out with both players & coaches, he won’t last long. Too many other potential GM’s out there waiting for an opportunity. Mark Davis only interviewed 1 guy and thats the guy he hired.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:19 am
If he can’t come back and play well, his signing goes down as a disaster.
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Disaster???
4 million spread over a couple of years is not disasterous.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:20 am
So a GM should have oversight over the head coaches choices as coaches? Didn’t everyone complain that was a big problem with A.D.?
March 5th, 2013 at 10:20 am
defensive player.. I don’t know how my phone misunderstood that 1
March 5th, 2013 at 10:21 am
Reggie wantedededded his owns guy or girl.Sheeeeeeeeeet.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:21 am
Oakfshow Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:17 am
Reggie hired Denise the tranny,Knapp the idiot.All falls on him.All of it.I cant wait till he fired and the lovers go somewhere else like Cleveland and predict playoffs.
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Funny that you’re criticizing DA’s physique, when he’s in better shape than you’ll ever be.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:21 am
My ten pack llamas are whole males and live on pasture about ten miles away, in relative harmony cuz there’s no females around. I overfeed ‘em every couple days.
Miss Tick and Oakfoshow have inspired me to go do so now.
And Golden Haired Hero, too. Hah! Later.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:22 am
DutchRaider77 Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:20 am
So a GM should have oversight over the head coaches choices as coaches? Didn’t everyone complain that was a big problem with A.D.?
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Exactly. Rookie GM plus rookie HC means some mistakes are gonna get made.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:22 am
So a GM should have oversight over the head coaches choices as coaches? Didn’t everyone complain that was a big problem with A.D.?
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If it was an experienced HC, I’d have no problem with him bringing in “his guys”. But a rookie HC? Too much leash too soon, imo.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:22 am
for all of you bùttholes in the snow it’s sunny and at least 60 degrees here at 10:20 am
March 5th, 2013 at 10:23 am
Zak Gilbert, the Raiders director of media relations, issued the following statement:
“Mike Brisiel is the next Steve Hutchinson or Alan Faneca. get over it!”
March 5th, 2013 at 10:23 am
for all of you bùttholes in the snow it’s sunny and at least 60 degrees here at 10:20 am
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right back at you 68 degrees with an expected high of 82
March 5th, 2013 at 10:24 am
Reggie is an over matched rube.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:24 am
365.guest123 Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:22 am
So a GM should have oversight over the head coaches choices as coaches? Didn’t everyone complain that was a big problem with A.D.?
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If it was an experienced HC, I’d have no problem with him bringing in “his guys”. But a rookie HC? Too much leash too soon, imo.
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It is like a parent with a teenager, Reggie wanted to give DA the space he needed to sign his assistants, but when DA was making such an obviously bad choice with Knapp, Reggie should have stepped in and strongly recommended a different path.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:24 am
362.Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:21 am
Oakfshow Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:17 am
Reggie hired Denise the tranny,Knapp the idiot.All falls on him.All of it.I cant wait till he fired and the lovers go somewhere else like Cleveland and predict playoffs.
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Funny that you’re criticizing DA’s physique, when he’s in better shape than you’ll ever be.
Really? Got news for you punk.Im in better shape then that fkn woman or you when drunk.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:26 am
If it was an experienced HC, I’d have no problem with him bringing in “his guys”. But a rookie HC? Too much leash too soon, imo.
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@G123
what experienced or proven HC’s were willing to come here?
HC job description remains the same, whether you’re 1 month or ten years into the job
March 5th, 2013 at 10:26 am
361.oakfshow Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:21 am
Reggie wantedededded his owns guy or girl.Sheeeeeeeeeet.
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Do you type in some kind of regional dialect?
Is English your second language? Maybe some kind of online translator could help you?
March 5th, 2013 at 10:26 am
just watch Reggie draft Geno. Then trade back into the 2nd round for Te’O. My head will explode.
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I will officially know how everyone else felt when we drafted DHB @ 7 and Mitchell in rd 2.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:27 am
it never made sense to sign brisel last year.. if we were this cap strapped it should have been a fire sale year.. instead it was a lame fùck around. A waste of time…
March 5th, 2013 at 10:27 am
373.DutchRaider77 Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:26 am
361.oakfshow Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:21 am
Reggie wantedededded his owns guy or girl.Sheeeeeeeeeet.
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Do you type in some kind of regional dialect?
Is English your second language? Maybe some kind of online translator could help you?
Read between the lines little man.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:28 am
there’s 32 head coaching jobs and you don’t think we could have gotten a guy was some experience?
March 5th, 2013 at 10:28 am
It is like a parent with a teenager, Reggie wanted to give DA the space he needed to sign his assistants, but when DA was making such an obviously bad choice with Knapp, Reggie should have stepped in and strongly recommended a different path
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Dakota,
you gotta be careful with these young rebellious HC’s.
they might embarrass you & use you as a stepping stone, like Kiffin
March 5th, 2013 at 10:29 am
Kansas City tagging their LT, Albert; could that possibly mean Milner be the first overall draft pick?
Note; Fisher and Joeckel are the two best offensive players in this years draft, them and Warmack who could also be in position to be number one overall.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:31 am
there’s 32 head coaching jobs and you don’t think we could have gotten a guy was some experience?
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experienced HC’s willing to coach in Oakland = Dennis Green, Jim Fassel or Brian Billick. Maybe Mooch or Mangini?
Reggie didn’t want a proven loser or retread. Go with a young kid who has potential. Kinda like what SD did replacing Turner with McCoy!
March 5th, 2013 at 10:31 am
377.Marks hair Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:28 am
there’s 32 head coaching jobs and you don’t think we could have gotten a guy was some experience?
Exactly,because the GM is over his head and a retard at that.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:31 am
I think if you want a
March 5th, 2013 at 10:32 am
@G123
what experienced or proven HC’s were willing to come here?
HC job description remains the same, whether you’re 1 month or ten years into the job
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@ RRS,
That’s a good question for sure. You hire a GM with the personnel connections to instantly be attracting veteran coaches. You saw that in Cleveland when they hired a new GM and tabbed Chudzinski as HC and Norv Turner was linked as the OC within hours of Chud taking the job.
If Mark had bothered to interview more GM candidates than just Reggie, maybe he’d have been able to find a GM with an actual plan instead of wait and hope.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:32 am
J Hill Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:26 am
just watch Reggie draft Geno. Then trade back into the 2nd round for Te’O. My head will explode.
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I will officially know how everyone else felt when we drafted DHB @ 7 and Mitchell in rd 2.
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A bad day indeed. JaMarcus was especially pissed. Crabtree and Vollmer would’ve been nice.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:33 am
Oakfshow Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:24 am
Really? Got news for you punk.Im in better shape then that fkn woman or you when drunk.
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Whatever. Just…whatever.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:33 am
Reggie wanted Knapp.
DA wanted to run the spread.
The WCO was completely Reggie’s idea.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:36 am
Billick Superbowl winner,Fassel super bowl appearrence,Dennis Green coached one of the best offenses of all time.Allen one time d-coorinator who has never accomplished anything besides wearing a training bra on the sidelines.Yea I think I’ll take the others.Give me a fkn break.Reggie is a loser.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:37 am
If Ol Al was alive today this would be our #1 pick. Yes, a WR! LOL!!!
DHB you have been replaced!!!
Al loved him some speed RIP!
http://www.usatoday.com/story/gameon/2013/03/05/nfl-northern-iowa-terrell-sinkfield-fastest-40/1964593/
March 5th, 2013 at 10:38 am
would’ve been nice.
385.Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:33 am
Oakfshow Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:24 am
Really? Got news for you punk.Im in better shape then that fkn woman or you when drunk.
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Whatever. Just…whatever.
Maybe you will find out one day when I introduce you to the pavement.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:38 am
that is one thing that really dumbfounded me why go to zbs, no reason to, all was fine before, and i cringed when Wiz walked off, an all time raider great quit! That’s on reggie.
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That’s when I really knew something was “INDEED” Wrong. I tried to have faith in the new moves, and get on board with the ORG….
Then Coach Wiz leaves to “Spend time with family”….
I smelled BULLSH*T……
That whole thing REEKED of Wiz saying “FU*K THIS, and FU*K YOU…I don’t want any part of this Bullsh*t.”
March 5th, 2013 at 10:39 am
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:33 am
Reggie wanted Knapp.
DA wanted to run the spread.
The WCO was completely Reggie’s idea.
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I have read this here before but where does it come from?
March 5th, 2013 at 10:39 am
384.RaiderDebo Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:32 am
J Hill Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:26 am
just watch Reggie draft Geno. Then trade back into the 2nd round for Te’O. My head will explode.
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I will officially know how everyone else felt when we drafted DHB @ 7 and Mitchell in rd 2.
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A bad day indeed. JaMarcus was especially pissed. Crabtree and Vollmer would’ve been nice.
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I think DHB is better than Crabtree (said it with a straight face).
March 5th, 2013 at 10:39 am
Reggie didn’t want proven losers or retreads but he allowed da to hire krapp?
March 5th, 2013 at 10:40 am
I think DHB is better than Crabtree (said it with a straight face).
………and a gun to my head. : )
March 5th, 2013 at 10:40 am
390.theghostronin79 Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:38 am
that is one thing that really dumbfounded me why go to zbs, no reason to, all was fine before, and i cringed when Wiz walked off, an all time raider great quit! That’s on reggie.
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That’s when I really knew something was “INDEED” Wrong. I tried to have faith in the new moves, and get on board with the ORG….
Then Coach Wiz leaves to “Spend time with family”….
I smelled BULLSH*T……
That whole thing REEKED of Wiz saying “FU*K THIS, and FU*K YOU…I don’t want any part of this Bullsh*t.”
You would think some of these bottom lip lovers could see that also.Wait,forgot who I was dealing with here.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:42 am
Oakfshow Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:38 am
Maybe you will find out one day when I introduce you to the pavement.
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
You’re killing me here…
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
March 5th, 2013 at 10:42 am
I knew it was over the second Reggie said I wantedededdeededeededdeded my owns guy.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:43 am
IF YOU score 30 points a game and your defense gives up 40 you still lose
without a pass rush you will give up 40 points a game we needed outstanding player on defense we haven’t had one for years . 4 million for offensive lineman is about right sometimes wonder how many people on this blog are 49er fans because all they do is gripe PSN moan about everything Reggie does
and as far as Myers goes he’s a decent T END he hasn’t gone yet anyway thay is bunch of T END IN DRAFT Reggie has a four-year contract and they will give him four years
I don’t think some of you will make it you will drive yourself crazy in three more years you’re pressing and moaning and jumping up and down
Reggie has spent his whole life in football how many years you spent in football; just keep up that pissing and moaning and the Raiders will be in the playoffs this year;; it doesn’t hurt to dream I buy a lottery ticket every week I tell my wife and is buying a dream and when WIN I’ll get a skybox and invite all the old RAIDERS fans
March 5th, 2013 at 10:43 am
Our draft philosophy under A. Davis: “Cannot coach speed.”
Ok, so you take phenom athletes and coach them into spectacular football players.
But for the last 12 years we had the bottom of the barrell of NFL coaches.
The system was doomed to fail.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:43 am
that is one thing that really dumbfounded me why go to zbs, no reason to, all was fine before
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What does “all was fine” mean?
We got a few good runs out of DMac as the highlight of our season. Some of the best backs in the league run out of the ZBS.
The offense certainly wasn’t some high powered impose your will type of offense. Look how many gimmick double reverse type plays we ran the year before. That was not “fine” at all.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:43 am
396.Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:42 am
Oakfshow Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:38 am
Maybe you will find out one day when I introduce you to the pavement.
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
You’re killing me here…
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Exactly what I had in mind.You dont deserve to be a Raider fan.Way to fkn stupid.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:44 am
if Reg doesn’t have a stellar year this should be his last. I don’t want to wait 4 yrs to decide if this guy is Matt Millen part 2. start showing me some smart moves that I can get on board with that will actually produce some wins if you want to keep the job fatty.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:44 am
RaiderDebo Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:32 am
A bad day indeed. JaMarcus was especially pissed. Crabtree and Vollmer would’ve been nice.
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So how’s the Great JaMarcus Comeback coming? Who’s signed him yet? What multitude of offers is coming his way? Has he gotten his weight below that of an average offensive lineman?
March 5th, 2013 at 10:45 am
Hi, I’m Oakfoshow. People call me Oakfoshow.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:46 am
400.J Hill Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:43 am
that is one thing that really dumbfounded me why go to zbs, no reason to, all was fine before
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What does “all was fine” mean?
We got a few good runs out of DMac as the highlight of our season. Some of the best backs in the league run out of the ZBS.
The offense certainly wasn’t some high powered impose your will type of offense. Look how many gimmick double reverse type plays we ran the year before. That was not “fine” at all.
We were a top 10 offense guy. get it yet? Wait.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:47 am
404.Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:45 am
Hi, I’m Oakfoshow. People call me Oakfoshow.
Your wife calls me horsepecker.HP for short.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:47 am
You’re going to introduce me to the pavement I’m old I don’t fight I fire
March 5th, 2013 at 10:48 am
all was fine b4 meant running out of the power blocking system we were 1 of the top running teams for 2 years in a row and moving to the zone blocking system we crumbled to pure rubbish… so compared to last season yeah I’d say cable and Hue add things going ” fine” with the O line.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:49 am
Speaking of JaMarcus, his comeback is right on schedule. Get your bandwagon tickets now because by Aptil, they’ll be through the roof!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1553656-comeback-2013-jamarcus-russell-airs-it-out
March 5th, 2013 at 10:49 am
oakfshow Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:42 am
I knew it was over the second Reggie said I wantedededdeededeededdeded my owns guy.
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LMAO…..
Yeah, it was hard not to get that sickening feeling after that.
I mean Sh*t…One of our sister companies got bought… The new boss comes in
YER FIRED…..You Aaarrree FIARD….Fired, fired…
Just started Sh*t canning managers…GOOD MANAGERS at that. They didn’t care….Wantededeedededed they owns guysessss.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:49 am
Draft me
March 5th, 2013 at 10:49 am
407.willy91137 Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:47 am
You’re going to introduce me to the pavement I’m old I don’t fight I fire
Nobody talking to you,and you fire your little willy in boys backsides.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:50 am
RaiderDebo Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:49 am
Speaking of JaMarcus, his comeback is right on schedule. Get your bandwagon tickets now because by Aptil, they’ll be through the roof!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1553656-comeback-2013-jamarcus-russell-airs-it-out
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No I will wait till Aptil hahahhaha
March 5th, 2013 at 10:51 am
Fatty Maggoo!
March 5th, 2013 at 10:51 am
Oakfshow Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:49 am
407.willy91137 Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:47 am
You’re going to introduce me to the pavement I’m old I don’t fight I fire
Nobody talking to you,and you fire your little willy in boys backsides.
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There it is , the guy who thinks he’s funny but seriously is the saddest person on this blog
March 5th, 2013 at 10:51 am
411.mcfadden20. Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:49 am
Draft me
Speaking of koolaid drinkers.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:52 am
RaiderDebo Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:49 am
Speaking of JaMarcus, his comeback is right on schedule. Get your bandwagon tickets now because by Aptil, they’ll be through the roof!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1553656-comeback-2013-jamarcus-russell-airs-it-out
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Who was that overweight nose tackle taking snaps in the video? Oh, THAT was JaMarcus. Never mind.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:52 am
Code just win baby
March 5th, 2013 at 10:53 am
Mcfadden20 mr. playoffs this year has arrived.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:53 am
“With the way this league works, I knew that if we just took our picks as they fall, it’d be a long time til we’d be any good.” Jimmy Johnson (not verbatim)
Trade!
March 5th, 2013 at 10:53 am
I mean Mcfaggen20
March 5th, 2013 at 10:53 am
I Am going to drink kool-aid two nights in a row 10-6 baby just win
March 5th, 2013 at 10:53 am
This offense has GLARING holes, imo, and has for quite some time.
Our Oline situation is a mess. No RT on the roster at the moment. Injury prone RG penciled in as of now. A LG that most of us think should retire is penciled in to start.
Our best WR, imo, is a 2nd year UDFA named Streater. And by best, I mean potential to be a difference maker. I think DHB and Moore can be decent 2nd and 3rd type WRs.
We are HOPING Gordon or Ausberry can play TE.
We are HOPING DMac didn’t really lose a step and it was all Knapp’s fault.
SMH!!
Someone PLEASE give me some Kool Aid to sip!
March 5th, 2013 at 10:54 am
Oh eff that 16-0 baby
March 5th, 2013 at 10:54 am
Code Clean your shorts! God dammit! Like a big boy!
March 5th, 2013 at 10:55 am
Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:52 am
RaiderDebo Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:49 am
Speaking of JaMarcus, his comeback is right on schedule. Get your bandwagon tickets now because by Aptil, they’ll be through the roof!
Jamarcus is and will always be a fat piece of sht,just like our current gm.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:55 am
Top 10 offense????
March 5th, 2013 at 10:55 am
You’re right Jhill, we need a RT,AtE and #1 wide receiver
March 5th, 2013 at 10:56 am
A TE
March 5th, 2013 at 10:56 am
422.mcfadden20. Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:53 am
I Am going to drink kool-aid two nights in a row 10-6 baby just win
Theres a shock.retards dont learn lessons well.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:57 am
427.J Hill Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:55 am
Top 10 offense????
Did I studder son?
March 5th, 2013 at 10:57 am
Dakota Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:08 am
327.1960AutumnWind Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:02 am
I dont fault RM for his draft picks. What he is supposed to do with end of 3rd round pic? Getting Burris and Criner when he did was all right. I liked what he did with developmental players with later round pics and he got Streeter walking on esstentially. Not bad. Still I do not get the Brisell thing. Does anyone get this move? I am stunned because I thought he was smarter than this.
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Which move? What am I missing? Sorry, I have not read the blog in a few days. Are you talking about his restructured deal to free up cap space? Or his original signing in the first place?
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I am talking about just moving his base salary to roster bonus with no pay cut for Brisell. RM could have saved 2.82 million this year by cutting him and not had the cap hit next year. Briesell has been injured and terrible why does he deserve anything over vet minimum at this point? Also he may not fit the PBS system very well. I did not like the move last year to sign him and I like this move even less.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:57 am
397.oakfshow Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:42 am
I knew it was over the second Reggie said I wantedededdeededeededdeded my owns guy.
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lmao….yeah, Reggie is not a smooth talker.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:58 am
Marks hair Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:54 am
Code Clean your shorts! God dammit! Like a big boy!
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LMMFAO……..(breathe)………LMMFAO
Picturing “Oramon” Chasing Reggie around his bedroom with a Bull-horn….
March 5th, 2013 at 10:59 am
Or thinker.
March 5th, 2013 at 11:00 am
We need a pass rusher a MLB n FS on D
March 5th, 2013 at 11:01 am
Hey gayfoshow Raiders will go 16-0 , now go wear your 49ers panties
March 5th, 2013 at 11:02 am
I’m watching the Brandon Myers interview on the NFLN and they start showing some clips of Coach Tits on the sidelines.
Revulsion. Nausea. Disgust.
I actually hate this androgynous doofus.
Don’t have any expectations of the Raids turning things around as long as Krapp’s little sister is HC.
Can’t wait til Tits is fired.
March 5th, 2013 at 11:03 am
J Hill Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 10:53 am
This offense has GLARING holes, imo, and has for quite some time.
Our Oline situation is a mess. No RT on the roster at the moment. Injury prone RG penciled in as of now. A LG that most of us think should retire is penciled in to start.
Our best WR, imo, is a 2nd year UDFA named Streater. And by best, I mean potential to be a difference maker. I think DHB and Moore can be decent 2nd and 3rd type WRs.
We are HOPING Gordon or Ausberry can play TE.
We are HOPING DMac didn’t really lose a step and it was all Knapp’s fault.
SMH!!
Someone PLEASE give me some Kool Aid to sip!
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If we are ever going to get out of this hole someone has to step up. Maybe Ausberry is just as good as Meyers after all the work Saunders has put in with him and Gordon. No one thought Myers was going to be good last year. I have to admit though it is hard for me to think one of the WRs magically becomes a #1. I think D. Moore if he can start catching again may be the closest we have. The others are #2 – #4. To think we can play Oline like in 2011 with Carlise older, Santelli gone, Wiz at center and Barnes older is a strech as well. I guess we have to see how FA and Draft plays out but not looking to good right now.
March 5th, 2013 at 11:04 am
Gayfoshow was cheering for the whiners with kappernick tattoo on is lower back , n go whiners sign with an arrow pointing downward
March 5th, 2013 at 11:06 am
RAIDERMAN99 Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 11:02 am
I’m watching the Brandon Myers interview on the NFLN and they start showing some clips of Coach Tits on the sidelines.
Revulsion. Nausea. Disgust.
I actually hate this androgynous doofus.
Don’t have any expectations of the Raids turning things around as long as Krapp’s little sister is HC.
Can’t wait til Tits is fired.
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Okay wait till 2025
March 5th, 2013 at 11:06 am
oakfshow Says:
Really? Got news for you punk.Im in better shape then that fkn woman or you when drunk.
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He11, I’ve been lord god master of the universe when drunk. What’s your point?
March 5th, 2013 at 11:07 am
[...] at the combine and it didn’t sound like they were ready to do that,” Myers said, via the Oakland Tribune. “We’ll just see where it takes [...]
March 5th, 2013 at 11:09 am
Code win
March 5th, 2013 at 11:11 am
Purvisman/Intrepid/Eternal Optimist Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 11:06 am
oakfshow Says:
Really? Got news for you punk.Im in better shape then that fkn woman or you when drunk.
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He11, I’ve been lord god master of the universe when drunk. What’s your point?
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Hahahaha don’t worry Gayfoshow is on her periods
March 5th, 2013 at 11:13 am
361.oakfshow Says:
Reggie wantedededded his owns guy or girl.Sheeeeeeeeeet.
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DutchRaider77 Says:
Do you type in some kind of regional dialect?
Is English your second language? Maybe some kind of online translator could help you?
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I kinda thought he was using google translate which isn’t very good with English/Spanish, let alone Elbonian.
March 5th, 2013 at 11:17 am
Gayfashow is really undercover SF fan or something
I’ve never seen so much hatred toward a team before lol
March 5th, 2013 at 11:19 am
Purvisman/Intrepid/Eternal Optimist Says:
March 5th, 2013 at 11:13 am
361.oakfshow Says:
Reggie wantedededded his owns guy or girl.Sheeeeeeeeeet.
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DutchRaider77 Says:
Do you type in some kind of regional dialect?
Is English your second language? Maybe some kind of online translator could help you?
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I kinda thought he was using google translate which isn’t very good with English/Spanish, let alone Elbonian.
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Oakfoshow wants us all to believe he’s this big bad mofo gangsta straight from da hood, but he’s trying waaaaay too hard.
March 5th, 2013 at 11:27 am
Bears looking to add Jared Cook as a replacement for TE Kellen Davis … per PFT
March 5th, 2013 at 11:30 am
Here is some kool aid for you J Hill,although it could use some sugar.RT will either be addressed in the draft or Berg will win the position.I wouldn’t call our RG injury prone because he got injured,played while injured,and had surgery after the season-it happens all the time with many players.CC isn’t brought back and Nix or Berg-if he doesn’t move to RT-wins the LG spot and is as good or better than CC.Our new OC puts Moore and DHB back into the positions they had before Knapp for some reason switched them around.We also draft a good TE to work in while Ausberry and Gordon get their shots and just maybe one of them steps up.An optimistic outlook,I’ll admit,but it is possible.
March 5th, 2013 at 11:32 am
DBowe is the league’s 3rd highest paid WR now, just under Megatron & Fitz.
Mike Wallace, Percy Harvin & Greg Jennings are all going to cash in this week too
Funny, weren’t we bragging about Stan Routt shutting this guy down a time or two?
March 5th, 2013 at 11:32 am
Jokefosho , gayfosho, fagfosho, lesbofosho
March 5th, 2013 at 11:33 am
447-he doesn’t have a monopoly on hating the Raiders on here.There is plenty and they all claim to be these great fans with names that include Raiders or Al.
March 5th, 2013 at 11:36 am
Our wide receivers seriously are way too much over-rated by folks in here , some do it because of speed n some (tick tock) for obvious reasons (if you don’t know what I’m talking about , it starts with P and ends with R
March 5th, 2013 at 11:36 am
RaiderDebo Says:
A bad day indeed. JaMarcus was especially pissed. Crabtree and Vollmer would’ve been nice.
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I remember that. He threw his drank 70 yards from a prone position.
March 5th, 2013 at 11:37 am
New post
March 5th, 2013 at 11:55 am
453- most annoying thing ever. Fans don’t hate on their own team. Can be a realist still and say they aren’t up to par or close to being so. But hate is something else smh
March 5th, 2013 at 10:07 pm
[...] Raiders tight end Brandon Myers told Jerry McDonald of the Contra Costa Times that he’d like to re-sign with the Raiders, but it doesn’t look like he’ll be [...]