Potential targets for Raiders in free agency
By Steve Corkran
Tuesday, March 12th, 2013 at 12:14 am in Oakland Raiders.
By Jerry McDonald
A look at positions of need and players the Raiders might consider when free agency opens at 1 p.m. Tuesday:
Cornerback
The most expensive cornerbacks figure to be Aqib Talib (Patriots) and Sean Smith (Dolphins), with Talib having the most baggage in terms of character but also the most skill. Smith’s size (6-foot-1, 210 pounds) and ability probably put him out of general manager Reggie McKenzie’s price range. Keenan Lewis (Steelers) had an excellent season and is only 26. Brent Grimes (Falcons) is 29 and coming off a torn Achilles, so the Raiders might be reluctant to go in that direction. Greg Toler (Cardinals) is a year removed from an ACL injury and is a year younger than Grimes. Cary Williams (Ravens) held up in coverage on a championship team.
Defensive line
If the Raiders are looking to squeeze a last double-digit sacks season out of a veteran player, John Abraham (Falcons) and Dwight Freeney (Colts) are available, although both probably will be looking to go to a contender. Some names to keep in mind: Elvis Dumervil if Denver declines to pay him the $12 million he is due, and 49ers interior linemen Isaac Sopoaga and Ricky Jean Francois.
Linebacker
Paul Kruger (Ravens) is an option if the Raiders plan to play lots of 3-4 defense and surprise everyone by spending big. Erin Henderson (Vikings) is a two-down player who can stop the run. Lorenzo Alexander (Redskins) is a good locker-room guy and a special-teams standout. Shaun Phillips (Chargers) has been a thorn in the Raiders’ side for years as a pass rusher.
Offensive line
Phil Loadholt (Vikings) would fit nicely at right tackle in the Raiders’ gap and power blocking scheme, but he will be costly. Other players who could get snapped up quickly for big bucks include tackle Sebastian Vollmer (Patriots), tackle Jake Long (Dolphins), tackle Andre Smith (Bengals) and guard Andy Levitre (Bills). The second tier includes tackles Sam Baker (Falcons) and Jermon Bushrod (Saints). The Raiders have seen plenty of AFC West opponent Louis Vasquez (Chargers), who probably would come cheaper than fellow guard Brandon Moore (Jets).
Wide receiver
The Raiders have needed a smart, tough, productive veteran for a few years. Greg Jennings (Packers) has a history with McKenzie.
Tight end
Jared Cook (Titans) hasn’t had the kind of production to match his talent, and Tony Gonzalez (Falcons) reportedly wants to avoid training camp altogether not to mention make $7 million. Fred Davis (Redskins) is on the mend from a torn Achilles and could be had at a decent price. Delanie Walker (49ers) isn’t a move-the-chains receiver but is a punishing blocker, a special-teams player and a locker-room guy.
Running back
The Raiders need a reliable backup. Ahmad Bradshaw (Giants) has been productive in that role. Michael Turner (Falcons) is past his prime but could be a factor in a reduced role.
Quarterback
Presuming Carson Palmer returns, the Raiders are looking for a third quarterback to go along with Terrelle Pryor. Quarterbacks on the market include Jason Campbell (Bears), Tarvaris Jackson (Bills) and Drew Stanton (Colts).
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March 12th, 2013 at 12:15 am
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March 12th, 2013 at 12:16 am
Our FA banquet will be barren
March 12th, 2013 at 12:16 am
Its after 12 and we get a new post….WTF
March 12th, 2013 at 12:23 am
“By Steve Corkran
Tuesday, March 12th, 2013 at 12:14 am in Oakland Raiders.
By Jerry McDonald”
When you turn in another students work, Steve, make sure to erase their name from the paper.
March 12th, 2013 at 12:40 am
If it aint on the IHOP menu, doubt there is potential. You did however forget to include Green Bays dumpster.
March 12th, 2013 at 12:46 am
Biggest need is CBs and pass rushers. Can we spend the bucks for top players? Or is reg mac gonna hold out?
March 12th, 2013 at 12:57 am
I just don’t see reg mac having the money to procure top players since he decreased revenue by cutting attendance. He basically shut out asses for the seats. Lowest seating for the most popular team in all sports on the planet. I don’t get it. Money builds winners. It is the foundation of a successful club. Reg Mac does not have the coaches to go cheap on players. We need football players who know the game. I’m afraid green bays dumpster is going to disappoint reg mac. If him and his lil bud bud ain’t burnin the midnight oil right now, you know they ain’t got football on their minds. They got a ihop menu. WTF. Really?
March 12th, 2013 at 1:04 am
Here are a few posts from the day of the draft last season where I plainly called out RM for not drafting a DB….
I was the only one on this entire BLOG that day who didn’t have his head up his azz.
This season….RM will again prove that this job is beyond his expertise….
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backstageatapuppetshow Says:
April 28th, 2012 at 11:44 pm
In order to get to the playoffs we are most likely going to need to win our division.
To win our division we are going to need to beat the Chargers, Chiefs, and Broncos.
The Chargers Chiefs and Broncos will have our Nickle Corner on the field at least 2/3 of the snaps when we compete against them….and that’s if the game is close….If we are winning…it will be a higher percentage…if we are losing…it doesn’t really matter…
So…to beat those teams we are going to need to cover at least 3 WRs and a TE….or 2 WRs and 2 TEs….
To do that we need corners…
Refer to post #186 and #193 for what recent experience we totaled from our supposed 2012 starters…
And today…we didn’t draft anything remotely close to a cover skills player….
Just Sayin
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backstageatapuppetshow Says:
April 29th, 2012 at 8:27 pm
This is a pass happy league now a days…
Going into a season with corners who didn’t have quality time the previous season is a huge risk….
A risk that is not necessary.
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backstageatapuppetshow Says:
April 29th, 2012 at 11:04 pm
All this talk of our QBs and we should be discussing our GM……
Why?
A draft is a huge portion of his duties, and neglecting our greatest need, Defensive Back, is a problem.
I am a little confused that “REGGIE” wasn’t asked why “HE” didn’t draft a DB. Why ask Coach Allen, is it his job?
NOPE
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backstageatapuppetshow Says:
April 29th, 2012 at 11:16 pm
I am not sold on Reggie McKenzie.
The jury is still out in my mind. I have not heard anything but optimism from anyone and everyone.
Based on what I have to go on….I am undecided.
Leading up to the draft I like every move.
His inability to address a huge need in our secondary for a long term solution at this point is a mistake.
He still has time to correct it.
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backstageatapuppetshow Says:
April 29th, 2012 at 11:33 pm
Hot Shot Says:
April 29th, 2012 at 11:25 pm
Damn give our GM some credit.The guy stepped into a mess.He was left with little draft picks over paid players Salary cap issues.Can,t solve it in one season.So Many haters in the world.Why do some of you even cheer for this team anyways always hating.
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Stepped into a mess?
How so?
He is in charge of the Oakland Raiders. Or is he?
He is paid a huge sum of money and is replacing a legend. I’d say that comes with some criticism. I am providing that. If he does something of value, I will address that with the same amount of praise.
How is it a mess?
He fired the Coach the first day.
He wants to throw blame….so I can too!
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Hardline Says:
April 29th, 2012 at 11:31 pm
869.backstageatapuppetshow Says:
April 29th, 2012 at 11:04 pm
All this talk of our QBs and we should be discussing our GM……
Why?
A draft is a huge portion of his duties, and neglecting our greatest need, Defensive Back, is a problem.
I am a little confused that “REGGIE” wasn’t asked why “HE” didn’t draft a DB. Why ask Coach Allen, is it his job?
NOPE
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Backstageatapuppetshow,
I know you have been agitated for awhile regarding our CB situation. It seems Reggie has done everything else spot on. If we truly have a need (notwithstanding what you believe) to bolster our CB crew, I am sure Reggie has a remedy ready and waiting, and in time that will unfold.
As far as you “speaking for Mr. Davis”: why not go out and just stick your head in a operational buzz saw. Davis was in a state of dementia and almost total incompetence for the past 10 years. Even if you wanted to speak for AD, you couldn’t: the lights were on but no one was home.
Don’t try to pretend that you are old enough to have been a fan in AD’s early and middle years, when he was a genius. I know by your flawed arguments and the language you use, you aren’t old enough to have experienced those years.
Our CB unit will be fine Backstage, just wait and see
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backstageatapuppetshow Says:
April 29th, 2012 at 11:33 pm
Hot Shot Says:
April 29th, 2012 at 11:25 pm
Damn give our GM some credit.The guy stepped into a mess.He was left with little draft picks over paid players Salary cap issues.Can,t solve it in one season.So Many haters in the world.Why do some of you even cheer for this team anyways always hating.
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Stepped into a mess?
How so?
He is in charge of the Oakland Raiders. Or is he?
He is paid a huge sum of money and is replacing a legend. I’d say that comes with some criticism. I am providing that. If he does something of value, I will address that with the same amount of praise.
How is it a mess?
He fired the Coach the first day.
He wants to throw blame….so I can too!
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backstageatapuppetshow Says:
April 29th, 2012 at 11:36 pm
Hardline…great post….I appreciate you reading my flawed arguments…as you so describe them….how is my age of any importance…my character is all that matters…and I can speak to Mr. Davis’s if I desire to do so.
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Hardline Says:
April 29th, 2012 at 11:49 pm
Backstage,
No disrespect intended.
However, your age is important since you never witnessed the Raiders of old in AD’s early and middle years. Raiders were the greatest show on Earth. Them just coming onto the field was half the battle: smell the fear and smell the blood of Raider opponents. The Raiders’ greatest talent was their talent to win, led by their maverick owner, the greatest owner in the history of professional sports, AD.
However, AD lost it in his later years. To understand the Raiders and AD one must analyze them and him in the early, middle, and later years.
You can “speak for Mr. Davis” but you are merely speaking at a shadow of fallen greatness, and speaking for someone who effectively was lost after the year 2000.
You are very sincere Backstage, and an excellent contributor to the blog.
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backstageatapuppetshow Says:
April 29th, 2012 at 11:58 pm
Thanks Hardline…I appreciate your words.
I am 37 years old. I can appreciate what I know of a man who dedicated his life to what he believed in….
He and I share this same quality.
You forgot to mention that he dominated every area of his life and every area of this business and organization.
Reggie McKenzie does not possess this skill. I do.
I am disgusted by Reggie’s mistake within yesterdays draft picks by neglecting a huge area of need and believe Mr. Davis would want me to speak to it….
Reggie already received a personal email on the matter…and will wake in the AM to know that I publicly shared my disgust on this blog.
Reggie can never fully RUN this team. It is beyond that. The Raider Nation runs this show now. It is bigger than one man.
Reggie is merely a hired figurehead….
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After reading my posts from last year….perhaps I should be our GM….
The score after 1 season is:
Reggie McKenzie 0
Backstageatapuppetshow 1
March 12th, 2013 at 1:07 am
Corner
We need to pick up at least one in the draft and get at least a couple in FA that are worth having on the roster. Unless TJ surprises we don’t have much of anything back there.
D-Line
Right now our D-Line would be Houston-Bilukudi-Kelly(who is most likely cut)-Crawford. I’d love to get Des back. I’d be fine with getting Shaughnassy back at the min as a rotational player. If we don’t come out of this draft with someone who can start on the D-Line, Reggie done goofed. Draft Jordan, DA can use that multiple D he gabs so much about.
Linebacker
Come back Wheeler! We need two starters and also backups. Cheap free agents might be the target.
O-Line
Some good names in free agency. I’m not convinced Reggie gets any of them though. Probably just a late draft pick or two brought in to compete with the guys already on the team. Can Knapp take Willie Smith with him to Denver?
WR
Convince DHB to take that pay cut. Bring in low cost FAs to compete. Let the best players win. Hopefully next year we’ll have the cap to go after a FA #1 and/or draft Marqise Lee. Maybe if certain people here are correct, Pryor can make a transition if he falls on his face as a QB.
TE
I doubt we see any bank breaking here. While having a speedy Cook-Ausberry tandem is tempting, it is highly unlikely and severely lacking in blocking skill (no Willie, I’m not talking about you this time). Probably stay in house with Aus and Gordon. Maybe Myers comes back super cheap if free agency isn’t kind to him. Other than that probably a few undrafted guys battling for a roster spot. Reese might be our main tight endish tool. Maybe they’ll get him the ball in the beginning of the season, there’s an idea.
Running Back
Bradshaw and Turner? Unlikely at best. Probably go cheaper than we should here considering McFadden’s injury history.
QB
Come on… when does anyone here ever discuss QBs?
March 12th, 2013 at 1:13 am
one RFA who has suddenly become very available is WR Danario Alexander because the Chargers tendered him at the mimimum yesterday (no compensation if signed be another team). Hmmm
Is Reggime waiting until this afternoon to make cuts because it helps them with cap? Once we dump/salary slash Kelly, DHB then do we have enough to spend on a mid level FA? It seems amazing we have so much cap money tied up in lousy team. Right now we can’t afford our own better UDFAs. That should change later today. I’m assuming Reggime knows what it’s doing. I’m about 80% confident in that assumption. Well, maybe 71% confident.
CB is buyers market in Free agency which is great for us since we need at least 2 of them
I think its value guys up and comers and a few vet leaders all the way, 1-2 mid market guys tops. Only way a lousy team can get top FA talent is by overpaying. So Raiders likely to watch market first few days (+ maybe re-sign a few of our FA’s we want to keep) and then go bargain hunting
CB, pass rush, defense, OL,backup RB priority. TE Anthony Fasano makes more sense than any other FA TE, including Myers
March 12th, 2013 at 1:18 am
since he hurt his shoulder Shaughnessy has been a one-armed player who is probably still stuck on a block 3 months after the season ended. If that shoulder doesn’t come around, he can’t be effective anymore. He looked like a comer before he got hurt
March 12th, 2013 at 1:31 am
re: Reggime not picking a DB in draft last year, I don’t agree. The draft last year (esp. in the rounds Raiders had picks) was very weak at DB esp. CB. There were 2 CB 2011 draft pick prospects on roster (DVD gone, Chekwa a disappointment) and Reggime took calculated gamble on 2 vets coming off injury and unfortunately struck out on both, + added Pat Lee as FA who had been a good ST and effective backup corner in Green Bay. What he really needed was a solid #1 or at least #2 type CB but realistically couldn’t afford one in free agency and the draft was a seller’s market at CB and there were not viable value picks below 90 that were apparent to anyone. Who made all rookie team as CB? Even the top picks were injured and/or disappointing in 1st year, I believe. 2012 just wasn’t a good year to draft a CB at the end of the third round or lower.
No pass rush, no coverage anyway.
March 12th, 2013 at 1:39 am
Here’s all I can say about Reggie. He stepped into a team that had won 8 wins 2 years in a row. He changed a lot of things and one year after his inception the team looks worse.
Now, no matter what you say about a leader of any company, organization, group etc. if that organization looks considerably worse a year after he took over, he’s not doing a good job.
Now, is that to say he couldn’t potentially turn things around in the future? No, I am not saying that. I’m just saying, this year will be very telling to see if he’s moving in the right direction. Another season with less than 8 wins, and the boat which was being righted will suddenly be stuck in the quagmire again.
March 12th, 2013 at 1:40 am
I think D. Alexander would be a good choice at WR. Probably cheap (not too expensive) and a calculated risk. If he’s healthy he’s a top WR. If he’s not, we have the players we have and not a hellova lot of loss.
March 12th, 2013 at 1:40 am
He forgot Williams from Denver at LB.
March 12th, 2013 at 1:47 am
I didn’t know that about Alexander. Couldn’t hurt to throw something out there.
March 12th, 2013 at 1:48 am
there is a buyer’s market in free agency for OL and I expect the Raiders to sign at least one value OL and I hope they are considering RT Winston though he’s more experienced in ZBS.
However there are slim pickings at center, so I guess Wiz 2 will be back at center in 2013
March 12th, 2013 at 1:48 am
Would Jason Campbell come back as our # 3? Or do we draft one late? What happens if CP3 is gone. We need a legit # 2 and a # 3. Got my doubts Reggie has even played this one out. Green Bays dumpster might not have a QB in it. Reg Mac cannot rely on that.
March 12th, 2013 at 1:53 am
Wonder if Rusty Hilger is still out there. Remember when Plunkett went down against the seahacks and Hilger had to come in. We were like losing 95-0 and Hilger got his ass handed to him. I’m sure Reggie remembers. Do not count on Green Bays dumpster. Please. It’s your call. Not mine. I’m just a paying fan who wonders about the seating arrangements now.
March 12th, 2013 at 1:53 am
Dunno Raider Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 1:48 am
Would Jason Campbell come back as our # 3? Or do we draft one late? What happens if CP3 is gone. We need a legit # 2 and a # 3. Got my doubts Reggie has even played this one out. Green Bays dumpster might not have a QB in it. Reg Mac cannot rely on that.
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GB had a QB on their practice squad last year so……
March 12th, 2013 at 1:58 am
Don’t expect any FA signings any time soon. Reggie will hold out and wait till the only FA s left can be had for a dime on the dollar. That is cheap as cheap gets.
March 12th, 2013 at 2:02 am
re: #12
Reggie Mac has a lot to prove and hopefully he’s up to it.
It will be interesting to see how much he sticks to a building “the right way” & “for the future” philosophy when he obviously needs to start winning pretty darn soon to save his own azz
he has the credentials including a rep as a good talent evaluator. But his first year was pretty spotty. Wheeler was the best FA signing the Raiders made in years and Goodson trade was good, but the rest was not very good. They found out about some of their “finds” like Willie Smith. Maybe with a training camp and a lot more strength he could develop. Reggie Mac is gonna have to get better at finding talent and the coaching staff is going to need to get better at developing and utilizing it. Dumping Knapp and that lousy OL coach for Olson and Sparano should help.
March 12th, 2013 at 2:05 am
And then there is always green bays dumpster in Reggie’s back pocket.
Two 8-8 seasons to 4-12 doesn’t generate a lot of confidence. Coulda tweaked a few components instead of sh!t canning Hue. Bold move letting knapp pull DAs strings. If I’m the GM I sure as hell know who my HC is gonna hire as an OC and sign off on his scheme. Pass the buck. Throw’em under the bus. 4-12 sucks ass.
March 12th, 2013 at 2:06 am
Thec Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:16 am
Our FA banquet will be barren
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No way. We have to sign some FAs, probably not expensive ones, but hopefully bargains
March 12th, 2013 at 2:09 am
We will be lucky to crack .500 next season. A five year plan is just an excuse for losing this year. These are not you fathers Raiders.
March 12th, 2013 at 2:11 am
AlzadoX Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 2:06 am
Thec Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:16 am
Our FA banquet will be barren
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No way. We have to sign some FAs, probably not expensive ones, but hopefully bargains
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Our FA banquet will be a courtesy of Green Bays dumpster. I hear there is a QB in there.
March 12th, 2013 at 2:13 am
Oh BTW, we will get bargain FA s. You can bet the back side of your ass on that one. Reggie is gonna be all about bargains. Basement level type bargains.
March 12th, 2013 at 2:17 am
If I’m Reggie, I’m licking IHOPs balls to get them to sponsor a new stadium deal with naming rights. Why not. It could be a win/win for everybody. Do the math. It’s a no brainer.
March 12th, 2013 at 2:19 am
I dont see Reggie Over spending on high priced Free Agents. It’ll be a shame gentlemen when it’s all said and done, but im sure we’ll have a well rounded team…
March 12th, 2013 at 2:25 am
Whatever became of the Holmgren rumor?
March 12th, 2013 at 2:35 am
Probaly didnt work out, Reggie doesnt want anyone over him telling who he can and cant sign or cut…..Reggie wants to build this from the ground up!
March 12th, 2013 at 2:40 am
Dunno Raider Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 2:25 am
Whatever became of the Holmgren rumor?
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Yeah, I was wondering about that myself. And the other guy whose name came up before H’s….the guy from the NFL main office.
March 12th, 2013 at 2:42 am
Will the Raiders Sign Aaron Berry? Reggie Smith? Jeff Otah??
March 12th, 2013 at 2:42 am
Ray Anderson..
March 12th, 2013 at 2:44 am
Fart In An Elevator Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 2:40 am
Dunno Raider Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 2:25 am
Whatever became of the Holmgren rumor?
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Yeah, I was wondering about that myself. And the other guy whose name came up before H’s….the guy from the NFL main office.
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Must a been a smoke screen.
March 12th, 2013 at 2:45 am
OR, yeah, that’s the guy. Thanks.
March 12th, 2013 at 2:45 am
Yea…. would of been nice if we could of gotten atleast one of them!!!
March 12th, 2013 at 2:46 am
Wonder how Jeff Otah rehabbing????? Is Ben Ijlama a free agent???
March 12th, 2013 at 2:47 am
Could be, Dunno, but for what? Mebbe they had Holmgren in to IHOP for consultations re: personnel moves and that was all?
March 12th, 2013 at 2:50 am
What bout Ray Edwards? any takers on this wanna be boxer??
March 12th, 2013 at 2:53 am
Fart In An Elevator Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 2:47 am
Could be, Dunno, but for what? Mebbe they had Holmgren in to IHOP for consultations re: personnel moves and that was all?
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Or to taste the bacon waffle with logan berry syrup.
March 12th, 2013 at 2:55 am
I’d really like to get Cary Williams& Tracy Porter, Mike Jenkins and Delanie Walker, Larry Grant, Terrance Knighton that’s my wish list!!!
March 12th, 2013 at 2:57 am
Lazy hacks ive read this like 4 times elsewhere
March 12th, 2013 at 2:57 am
No news is bad news
March 12th, 2013 at 3:03 am
One things 4sho Bryant loves the Raides,which in turn explains his out of character mug-shot,the guy is no fool,he`s smart,he`s trying to scare teams away and lower his price,the complete-opposite of McClain anda true Raider
March 12th, 2013 at 3:06 am
Well, I’m gonna take another stab at sleep. This insomnia is dragging me down. Hopefully, two beers will help. Later today, gents….
March 12th, 2013 at 3:18 am
Packers | Evan Dietrich-Smith gets low tender
Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:41:45 -0700
The Green Bay Packers have offered restricted free-agent C Evan Dietrich-Smith the lowest tender. The team would not receive any compensation if they lost him this offseason.
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March 12th, 2013 at 3:30 am
Thec Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:16 am
Its after 12 and we get a new post….WTF
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thats how it was in the old days, when Jerry ruled the world, ehh well this site =)
March 12th, 2013 at 3:31 am
I’d go for leon Washington, trade or snag him, if he gets released, good backup RB and out ST would instantly be better..
March 12th, 2013 at 3:42 am
The Minnesota Vikings offered restricted free-agent CB A.J. Jefferson the lowest tender. Would not require compensation if signed. Don’t know much about him
Leon Washington…interesting, if he gets released…
March 12th, 2013 at 3:45 am
Y not Chris Rainey??? He led the league in kickoff return yardage??? Wtf??? Put him next to Jacoby Ford!!!
March 12th, 2013 at 3:49 am
What do ya’ll think about Jeff Otah playing RT for us? We can get him real cheap if he’s healthy????
March 12th, 2013 at 3:52 am
Im pulling for Jeff Otah, Chris Rainey, Reggie Smith to be picked up by Reggie!!!! No love lost if they dont make it!!
March 12th, 2013 at 4:12 am
Spotrac.com@spotrac
By designating LB R. McClain a June 1st cut, the #Raiders will save $3M in 2013 cap space http://bit.ly/ZIAyjV
Retweeted by Steve Corkran
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Attn: Chris in NY
yeah – $10 million against the cap if we cut him. By designating LB R. McClain a June 1st cut, the #Raiders will only suffer a $7 million cap hit (still in the red)
Granted, 7 is better than 10 … but he’s still not SAVING us any money. that “june 1st cut” thing just eases the burden a little bit
If we have 8.5 mil cap space and release McClain today we’ll have 1.5 mil cap space!
March 12th, 2013 at 4:22 am
I would have loved to have seen Jennings join the Raiders. we surely would have adequate cash & cap space if we:
• cut Kelly
• cut McCheese
• cut Lechler
• cut Seymour
• cut DHB
• cut Brisel
• cut Carlisle
• renegotiate Palmer
• renegotiate DMac
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JB,
few things. Seymour, Lechler & Carlisle are already free agents. McClain will be cut, but that doesn’t go in your “saves cap money” bucket – it goes in your other one. the one you crap in
I agree with you that Heyward-Bey & Kelly will be cut. Brisiel just restructured to a cap friendly number this year, so he’s staying whether we like it or not (most of us NOT)
I think they are currently working with Carson on a restructure or paycut of sorts. Who knows if he’ll accept?
You can’t renegotiate with McFadden, but you can give him a contract extension. Questions are: how much is he worth and does he want to be here?
Greg Jennings would instantly be our #1 WR, but i’m hearing he wants to be paid like a Top 5 wideout. We can’t afford that
March 12th, 2013 at 4:44 am
For all the Reggie apologists, no one is saying we’ve gotta go out and get Mike Wallace and Talib and a bunch of the splashiest, most high priced free agents money can buy. At least, I’m not.
But we’re not willing to accept another year of a Mike Brisiel signing being our free agency splurge. I’d be content if we just brought back Bryant, Wheeler, Mitchell and grabbed one of the top RTs (Loadholt, Smith, Vollmer), a TE like Delanie Walker, and then some nice, good but inexpensive guys after that.
March 12th, 2013 at 4:47 am
But we can’t just sit around and watch all the good players get taken so Reggie goes dumpster diving on average castaways and guys with injuries.
Who know though. Free agency hasn’t officially begun and it seems the new regime plays it pretty close to the vest. maybe they’ll surprise.
March 12th, 2013 at 4:52 am
Reggie seems to move at a snails pace. last year he had the excuse of cap hell. this year its very manageable. we at a minimum should be active and pick up a pass rusher and wr. Reggie has to prove himself, the excuses from last year dont exist
March 12th, 2013 at 4:53 am
Strong praise for Reggie’s 1st draft. Of course, the list doesn’t include his best pick, who was the undrafted FA with great measurables….Then again PFW labels Burris a “hit”. That’s funny.
http://www.profootballweekly.com/2013/03/08/oakland-raiders-2013-team-needs
2012 DRAFT REWIND
3rd round (95): OG Tony Bergstrom / Utah (GP/GS: 9/1)
Skinny: Concerning that he did not work his way into starting lineup.
4th round (129): SLB Miles Burris / San Diego State (GP/GS: 16/15)
Skinny: A bright spot that could get look at MLB in offseason.
5th round (158): DE Jack Crawford / Penn State (GP/GS: 4/0)
Skinny: Project could still develop into contributing backup.
5th round (168): WR Juron Criner / Arizona (GP/GS: 12/0)
Skinny: Could be buried on depth chart again next season.
6th round (189): DT Christo Bilukidi / Georgia State (GP/GS: 13/0)
Skinny: Can factor in rotation as run-stuffing specialist.
7th round (230): OLB Nate Stupar / Penn State (GP/GS: 0/0)
Skinny: Spent time on practice squad with Eagles and 49ers.
SUMMARY: Trades by his predecessor handcuffed GM Reggie McKenzie, and Burris is the only true hit thus far.
March 12th, 2013 at 4:55 am
Chris In NY Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 4:44 am
For all the Reggie apologists, no one is saying we’ve gotta go out and get Mike Wallace and Talib and a bunch of the splashiest, most high priced free agents money can buy. At least, I’m not.
But we’re not willing to accept another year of a Mike Brisiel signing being our free agency splurge. I’d be content if we just brought back Bryant, Wheeler, Mitchell and grabbed one of the top RTs (Loadholt, Smith, Vollmer), a TE like Delanie Walker, and then some nice, good but inexpensive guys after that.
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If he makes Wheeler(my hunch he will because “my guy” is so important) a priority over Bryant, we will be debating between Clowney & Bridgewater for our #1 overall pick next year.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:23 am
Regarding Reggie and his “dumpster diving”, as some of you call it;
Percy Harvin could make 12 million this year. Latest rumor is Mike Wallace getting a bigger offer than that from the Vikings, and Stephen Ross is just dumb enough to get into a bidding war for him. Stupid, stupid money. As contracts get bigger for the top tier and the salary cap continues to grow at a slower rate than it ever has, we’re looking at a smaller number of players getting a larger share of the money. That doesn’t bode well for a guy that’s trying to eliminate as many bad contracts as he can and still field a competetive team. You can’t add guys at these ridiculous rates when you already have bad contracts on your books. It’s different than it used to be with the cap. Hence, the “dumpster diving” that folks mistakenly give him a hard time about.
Some of you guys are just not seeing the big picture. Reggie is getting there, but no amount of pissing and moaning by the fan base is going to make it happen any faster. By this time next year we’ll see the fruits of his labor. Just be patient.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:37 am
I agree about the silly money some free agents are getting these days. It’s putting a widening gap between the top echelon players and the bottom. It’s effectively wiping out the middle class since the salary cap is pretty much flat.
I’m not giving Reggie a hard time regarding his upcoming “dumpster diving”. It’s his only choice and we will sit here and watch on the sidelines as other teams proudly unveil their newly acquired stud players in free agency. We’ll continue to hear reports that the Raiders are interested in some name only to hear later that a rival signed them away.
I can be patient, even to wait until the draft to unwrap our yearly goodies if need be. But I am not patient about accepting another down year. This is why they hired a “football man” like Reggie to cull through the leftovers and find some gems in free agency and the draft.
Regarding losing, I’m defininitely not patient!
March 12th, 2013 at 5:39 am
All in for Kruger at Linebacker, I would be okay dumpster diving the rest,
Draft Jones or Jordan in round one, draft vest available DT in round 3 works for me
March 12th, 2013 at 5:41 am
Percy Harvin making $12 million a year! Wow! And the Seahags coughed up a first round pick and a 4th round pick! For a slot receiver with migraines and frail body who is also a headcase. Good luck with that Seattle!
Now reports are that Mike Wallace is going to sign for $13 mill/year? That’s insane! Free Agency day one is for the rube GM’s of the league.
Greg Jennings is going to also break the bank in Minnesota as they are starving for WR help now that they lost most of their WR’s from last year and Harvin.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:44 am
Top WR’s making $12M and $13M per year, even slot guys and over the hill guys like Jennings? It’s insane!
But it tells you the value of a #1WR. Look at teams dump former first round picks like Beanie Wells like they are hot garbage, but will overpay for a #1 wideout. It’s a fact that a team can’t compete at the next level without one. We won’t add one in free agency but we sorely need a #1 wideout. Darrius Heyward Bey isn’t and never will be one.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:44 am
Making McClain a June 1st cut also allows us time to trade him on draft day, if he doesn’t show up to otas we can suspend him and keep more of his paychecks.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:45 am
Good morning Nation!
Reggie probably will be sitting on his hands today as usually just the big buyers make noise. Hopefully we don’t see Wheeler walk today(or at all). Shoulda signed him for a few years last year instead of Briesel.
If we do spend big on one position, I bet it’s WR. Too many corners available to have to spend big IMO.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:48 am
Wow, a new post.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:48 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
FINALLY!!! A new post!
March 12th, 2013 at 5:48 am
Think back on the 2009 draft. Guys we passed on who are breaking the bank as top FA WR’s.
Percy Harvin = $12M/yr
Mike Wallace = $13M/yr
Michael Crabtree = Superbowl #1 WR
Hakeem Nicks = Giants furiously trying to resign/extend
Kenny Britt = Where is that guy anyway?
DHB = $10M and sure to be restructured or cut.
What might have been?
March 12th, 2013 at 5:49 am
Read one of your posts, one of you stated, Palmer has ZERO guaranteed dollars coming to him, if that is true how can Cork state the Raiders have zero leverage.
Best case scenario, Palmer restructures: 2 years 20mill traded to Arizona to play with Fitzgerald for a 2nd round draft pick.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:50 am
G123,
Jennings has said the quarterback will determine the team he goes to. Will he want to play with Ponder?? If he does then we all know that it’s the $$$ talking.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:51 am
POST-61,WELL SAID..
March 12th, 2013 at 5:52 am
FWIW,
I heard a radio interview on the way to work in the car. Jason LaConfora was talking about Carson Palmer. Says close sources are telling him that Reggie is close to getting Carson to restructure and take a pay cut to stay in Oakland. Also that the salary cap situation is not so bad that Reggie has to do any moves immediately (they are $8 mill under the cap as of today). And added that the Raiders are very high on Geno Smith and think it’s likely the Raiders can carry both Geno and Carson because of the reasonable rookie salaries of the new CBA.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:53 am
I expect Reggie to make one trade today!
March 12th, 2013 at 5:55 am
Jennings has said the quarterback will determine the team he goes to. Will he want to play with Ponder?? If he does then we all know that it’s the $$$ talking.
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With Jennings, he’s already said he wants to be paid in the top 3 WR group. That salary range increases by the hour. He wants insane money and he’s turning 30 years of age and missed half of last 22 games injured. But as much as I like Jennings game, he’s way overpriced. Someone desperate for WR’s like Minny will jump on him you can bet.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:55 am
I understand that a team or two out there is going to make a big splash and they’ll be better for it. Those are usually the teams that are one or two players away from making a serious run at things.
What I also know is that, for every team like that there are three or four that will spend mad money and it won’t do them any good at all, in fact with them tying up money in just a few guys they’ll probably be worse off in the long run.
Kinda like your Oakland Raiders.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:59 am
74.guest123 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 5:52 am
FWIW,
I heard a radio interview on the way to work in the car. Jason LaConfora was talking about Carson Palmer. Says close sources are telling him that Reggie is close to getting Carson to restructure and take a pay cut to stay in Oakland. Also that the salary cap situation is not so bad that Reggie has to do any moves immediately (they are $8 mill under the cap as of today). And added that the Raiders are very high on Geno Smith and think it’s likely the Raiders can carry both Geno and Carson because of the reasonable rookie salaries of the new CBA.
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Very interesting. Time will tell I suppose, but if the whole thing is true it makes you wonder about Terrelle Pryor’s future. In Philadelphia, lol.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:59 am
Anyone else think the Anquon Boldin trade seems fishy?
So Boldin doesn’t want to take a pay cut. Ravens offer $4 mill and he won’t budge at wanting $6 mill. They could have split the difference maybe? Boldin was nails in the playoffs and especially the super bowl. They just paid mad money to keep their franchise QB happy and they let his primary target go for table scraps? This doesn’t add up.
Tell me there isn’t a team out there that would not offer up a 4th rounder or 5th rounder for Boldin’s contract of $6 million. I tell you I think Reggie would have done a deal if it was offered.
This reeks of a Harbaugh to Harbaugh wink-wink deal.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:59 am
77, ET
See the Bucs last year… Spent a ton on offense and their defense is a mess.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:02 am
The Ravens most likely feel Boldin will not come close to what he did this post season. He was a big reason they raised the Lombardi trophy and the 6 mil he demands is needed to bring back some of the defense that are FA’s. They have Torrey Smith, Jones at WR and 2 very good receiving TE’s in Pitta and Dickson. They’ll draft a WR and probably add a vet in FA for cheap. Ozzie knows what he’s doing.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:03 am
Speaking of the Bucs, (I happen to live in Tampa)
local reports from the beat writers are linking the Niners FS Golson to sign with the Bucs. Looks like they are ready to break the bank. Could this mean the end for Ronde Barber?
March 12th, 2013 at 6:05 am
80.Carl Weathers Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 5:59 am
77, ET
See the Bucs last year… Spent a ton on offense and their defense is a mess.
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Yep. Carl Nicks is a great player, but they sure did spend a lot of money for a guard.
Call me crazy, but teams that aren’t close should stick to building through the draft and with lower-tier FAs, only occasionally making the big move. Carl Nicks wasn’t going to put that team over the top.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:08 am
If I;m not mistaken, Nicks missed quite a few games and his backup did just fine. So they had the right man on their roster the whole time!
I agree, be patient, build through the draft and sign middle tier FA’s to bolster your roster.
I’m out, have a great day guys!
March 12th, 2013 at 6:08 am
Andre Smith, Sam Baker, Volmer and Jake Long.
All first round picks that the team drafting them didn’t even offer a new contract once their rookie one expired.
Reason #1,769 why you don’t draft O-lineman in the first round.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:10 am
The Bucs lost Davin Joseph and Carl Nicks on the OL and the muscle hampster Doug Martin still reeled off 1400+ yards rushing.
They spent a wad of money on VJAX and it paid off initially. They were a 4-12 team that got off to a fast start last year at 6-4. They were talking playoffs for a while. But the defensive secondary was a mess even though their D line was very strong.
They had a rookie HC in Schiano who went thru his learning curve. They are in a position to compete this year and in great shape with their cap situation.
I’d say the Bucs are rebuilding it the right way. I’d also say we are at least a year away from being where they are right now.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:11 am
If we do draft Geno keep Palmer, does Reggie have a trade partner for Pryor?
SF maybe as a backup to Kaepernick; a 2nd rounder for Pryor would work just as well.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:12 am
The Bucs last year drafted a Safety and a RB in the first round, both the best prospects at their position.
Wouldn’t mind doing something like that if possible.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:16 am
The Bucs safety Barron did well ‘in the box’ but struggled in coverage. He was drafted for his ‘in the box’ play especially in run support. But that’s Ronde Barber’s forte. If they go after Goldson as their free safety and Ronde retires, it opens up a better spot for Barron.
Their RB is a stud. Bonafide stud. Wish we had a stud RB. I’m envious.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:18 am
Ideal draft day one:
We trade back with Philadelphia- puck up a 3rd,
Trade back with Detroit, pick up a 3rd,
Probably we’ll need to throw in our 7ths to each;
Trade back with Buffalo for two number 1’s.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:20 am
85.Just Fire Baby Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:08 am
Andre Smith, Sam Baker, Volmer and Jake Long.
All first round picks that the team drafting them didn’t even offer a new contract once their rookie one expired.
Reason #1,769 why you don’t draft O-lineman in the first round.
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Don’t necessarily agree with that one. Ruling out entire position groups for the first round is foolish. There are plenty of first round o-linemen that are doing just fine in the NFL.
You look at the player, not the position group.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:20 am
yeah how in the world can anyone justify paying 12mill/Year for a migraine-ridden punt returner?? Im sure he’ll do good, but his games per year is reclining..
That was Percy.. now Mike Wallace, absolute a good WR, but 13mill/Year.. its ridiculous, he’s not worth that number, he is a glorified #2 WR…
March 12th, 2013 at 6:22 am
I suppose there could always be some breaking news today. Maybe Reggie cuts someone, or re-signs one of his own. I also wouldn’t be surprised if there is no new post today or tommorrow. Today is like Christmas day for some fans, but Santa won’t be visiting Raiderland. Sorry
March 12th, 2013 at 6:23 am
now Mike Wallace, absolute a good WR, but 13mill/Year.. its ridiculous, he’s not worth that number, he is a glorified #2 WR
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Jason LaConfora agrees with you. Says he’s worth $10 mill at best. But interestingly thinks Harvin is worth his $12 mill/year deal.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:25 am
We trade back with Philadelphia- puck up a 3rd,
Trade back with Detroit, pick up a 3rd,
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You need to look at last years drafts and trade downs, because getting a 3rd for trading down one spot is not happening, even with tossing in a 7th.
Tampa traded from 5 to 7 and got a 4th. Minny traded from 3 to 4 and got a 4th and a 7th.
And I think, just my opinion, this years draft depth will diminish the trade values even more.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:25 am
If Reggie is committed to drafting Geno, we we will need to sign a stud RT, Loadholt, Smith, or Long in FA.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:25 am
This post seemed to just gloss over the elephant in the room by “presuming” Palmer will still be on board.
This Palmer thing is a good test run for how much stock I will place in the ‘experts’ and their speculations.
Rappaport is making it sound like Palmer is as good as gone so if it turns out Palmer takes the offer for a cut then I probably will not take much stock in that Rapp guy in the future.
Although the Raiders are famous for doing the opposite of what the “experts” predict.
I think even our own FA’s wanna know where we’re going with that position. Other prospective receivers are gonna want an idea of who might be tossing them the ball as well.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:26 am
St. Louis traded down from #6 to #14 and got a 2nd (the 14th pick in the 2nd; so mid-2nd).
I think that is about what we will have to do to get a 2nd rounder, maybe not move down 8 spots, but 6 or 7 for sure.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:27 am
I think Mike Wallace was one of the league leaders in drops last season.
We need guys who can hang on to the ball..imo.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:27 am
Has Raiderdebo heard the news about his boy Garrard signing with Jest yet? Sorry to burst his bubble. Won’t be a Raider.
The QB free agent pool is shrinking. And Carson’s trade value climbs.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:28 am
98.Just Fire Baby Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:26 am
St. Louis traded down from #6 to #14 and got a 2nd (the 14th pick in the 2nd; so mid-2nd).
I think that is about what we will have to do to get a 2nd rounder, maybe not move down 8 spots, but 6 or 7 for sure.
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It would be interesting to see what Reggie would do if Buffalo wanted to move up for Geno Smith.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:30 am
It would be interesting to see what Reggie would do if Buffalo wanted to move up for Geno Smith.
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I think Arizona would be a good trade partner at #7. They are very high on Geno.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:30 am
Except that Detroit really wants Miliner, best cb available and their greatest need, Philadelphia might be a tough one if Joeckel is still available, they might ve willing to ante up to keep Detroit from getting their guy (detroit also needs a LT).
Not expecting, just hoping.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:32 am
100.guest123 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:27 am
Has Raiderdebo heard the news about his boy Garrard signing with Jest yet? Sorry to burst his bubble. Won’t be a Raider.
The QB free agent pool is shrinking. And Carson’s trade value climbs.
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I think the JaMarcus Russell “bidding war” ended when the one team that Debo thought would be rolling out the red carpet decided to go with an aging, broken down veteran instead.
Poor JaMarcus, lol.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:34 am
Mike Wallace is a Randy Moss clone. Best in the game at running a 9 route, but cant do sh1t else to help the team (except using his speed to house the occasional screen pass) Not a posession receiver, and never gonna go across the middle for the tough yards. There is a reason Pitt is ok with letting him walk.
Harvin, is on of the most versatile weapons in the league. Not sure where you come up with the “migraine riddled punt returner” from. He got the migraine issue solved, and hasn’t missed time to that in awhile. He is very strong outside or inside at WR, he is also deadly from the backfield. IF they line up in a “pistol” deal with Wilson, Harvin and Lynch Seattle is going to be nearly unstoppable. There isn’t a better 24 year old receiver they could possibly have gotten in the 27th or 28th overall pick.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:34 am
I remember Reggie mentioning at the combine raiders still might try to move up.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:35 am
104.edward teach Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:32 am
100.guest123 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:27 am
Has Raiderdebo heard the news about his boy Garrard signing with Jest yet? Sorry to burst his bubble. Won’t be a Raider.
The QB free agent pool is shrinking. And Carson’s trade value climbs.
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I think the JaMarcus Russell “bidding war” ended when the one team that Debo thought would be rolling out the red carpet decided to go with an aging, broken down veteran instead.
Poor JaMarcus, lol.
NE?
March 12th, 2013 at 6:37 am
Oh sorry, the Jets!
March 12th, 2013 at 6:38 am
102.guest123 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:30 am
It would be interesting to see what Reggie would do if Buffalo wanted to move up for Geno Smith.
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I think Arizona would be a good trade partner at #7. They are very high on Geno.
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The best thing to happen for the Raiders was Geno doing a private workout for Philly. If someone wants him they’ll probably feel like they have to jump the Eagles now, instead of trading with them to move up. It’s more likely than not that the workout was just a smokescreen, but if you’re desperate and you want the guy you’d have to have nerves of steel to just let it play out and take your chances that you MIGHT get him.
When I first read that Geno had done that workout I wondered if Reggie had a friend in the Eagles’ front office.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:39 am
107.hwnrdr Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:35 am
104.edward teach Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:32 am
100.guest123 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:27 am
Has Raiderdebo heard the news about his boy Garrard signing with Jest yet? Sorry to burst his bubble. Won’t be a Raider.
The QB free agent pool is shrinking. And Carson’s trade value climbs.
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I think the JaMarcus Russell “bidding war” ended when the one team that Debo thought would be rolling out the red carpet decided to go with an aging, broken down veteran instead.
Poor JaMarcus, lol.
NE?
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You’re right. He did say that Belichik would take a run at him. Probably to replace Brady in 2014
March 12th, 2013 at 6:40 am
I think the plan all along has been to move back and accumulate extra picks, but it takes 2 to tango. You have to find a willing partner to move up.
I had heard Buffalo was interested in moving up for Geno, BUT almost their entire coaching staff is from Syracuse, so I think it would be more likely they try to move back, and then snag Nassib in the 2nd.
AZ would be a nice spot to move back to. Hell if Im Reggie, knowing the challenges (like JFB mentioned)of trading back, I would take just their 2nd to swap with them.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:41 am
If jarvis jones is 100% I don’t see him getting past both KC & Jax
March 12th, 2013 at 6:42 am
Agree that Harvin is the better overall WR than Wallace and flashes a diverse skill set and that could be used effectively in the ‘pistol’ set.
Glossing over the ‘migraine’ issue, he does have a slight frame and he’s a slot guy who hasn’t proven to hold up well over a 16 game season other than in 2011.
He’s young and talented for sure. But he reminds me of a DMAC at WR. When he plays, he’s dynamite. But he’s just not going to produce the numbers that his contract gives him. I am still skeptical. It’s a big time gamble by Seattle considering they also gave up a first round and 4th round pick.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:42 am
Speaking of AZ, they cut Beanie Wells yesterday. I think he would be a nice compliment to DMac and Goodson. Limit both of them to under 20 total touches per game which hopefully could keep them both healthy through the season. Wells and Dmac would be a nice 1 2 punch imo
March 12th, 2013 at 6:43 am
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March 12th, 2013 at 6:45 am
115.R8ER MIKE Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:43 am
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March 12th, 2013 at 6:45 am
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March 12th, 2013 at 6:46 am
lol Hwnrdr !!
how the he11 are ya today sir ??
March 12th, 2013 at 6:50 am
Percy Harvin breaks more tackles than just about anybody in the league. Crazy how many times 2-3 guys can’t bring him down.
But, he is a major diva, with multiple injury issues.
If things go bad in Seattle, he will be one of the first to check out.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:50 am
I do expect that Detroit would highly consider trading up to #3 with us to make sure they get Milner ahead of Philly.
I wouldn’t expect much in compensation though. A 4th this year and 5th in 2014, something like that.
I would still do it.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:56 am
AZ seems like a trade partner, but I think they will just sit tight at #7 and take Smith or Barkley.
No need to trade up for them. If we don’t take Geno, pretty sure both will be on the board at #7 for them.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:57 am
I don’t know about you, but I’m hoping for some more meat and potatoes from a trade down. A second round pick is vital considering the dropoff of talent into round #3. A 4th this year and 5th next year is like kissing your sister.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:59 am
A 4th this year and 5th next year is like kissing your sister.
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Historically, unless a QB is involved, that’s the market.
Look at last years draft movements, that is the baseline.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:59 am
I wonder what the deal is with AZ. They can’t be just letting fate pick their future QB. Can they? Certainly they have their druthers with their choice. I don’t think it’s one and one A as far as Geno and Barkely. I think that’s just a smokescreen. I definitely don’t see both QB’s falling to them at #7.
March 12th, 2013 at 7:00 am
Again, STL went from #6 to #14 to get a 2nd.
Now granted to #3 as opposed to #6 is more valuable, but if we trade down 8 spots, that 2nd we would recieve from said team is higher than the one STL got.
So between 6-8 spots is what I would put as how far we need to move down to get a 2nd.
March 12th, 2013 at 7:02 am
I threw this trade idea out a few days ago. Tampa owns #13 and #43. I could see an unexpected name fall to the #13 spot and with the #43 there will be a lot of good names on the board. Perhaps we could grab Howie’s son and plug him in at our starting RT?
March 12th, 2013 at 7:02 am
119.R8ER MIKE Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:46 am
lol Hwnrdr !!
how the he11 are ya today sir ??
Doing good! I’m alive at least…lol
March 12th, 2013 at 7:04 am
http://walterfootball .com/ freeagents2013CB.php
Take the spaces out. When I look at this list, man there is a LOT of free agent talent at CB. I would love to see Reg make a run for Sam Shields, we have 8 million in space now, with some more room on the horizon with Slo, Kelly, DHB, and Palmer all possible restructure/pay cut/outright releases.
March 12th, 2013 at 7:07 am
I also think we can do a hell of a lot better than Mitchell and Giordano as depth for our Safeties, and it wont cost much either. We could really improve our back end with some bargains this year, something we could not last year.
March 12th, 2013 at 7:10 am
Shane Lechler, P, Raiders. Age: 37.
Shane Lechler has been recognized as one of the NFL’s top punters over the years, but he appears to be finished at 37. His net punting average ranked in the bottom 10.
Lechler may be the first guy ever to have his worst year in a contract year. I think we can retain him on the cheap and let him finish out his career. I am not nearly as high as some of you on letting him walk. Your in for a rude awakening when King starts shanking 20 yard punts.
March 12th, 2013 at 7:10 am
LOL…I just seen a tweet from one guy talking about the Raiders typical “no news”…he said, ‘Man I am more frustrated than a dog that cannot take a crap in his favorite spot in the back yard!”….Buwahahaha!
March 12th, 2013 at 7:11 am
131.bcz24 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 7:10 am
Shane Lechler, P, Raiders. Age: 37.
Shane Lechler has been recognized as one of the NFL’s top punters over the years, but he appears to be finished at 37. His net punting average ranked in the bottom 10.
Lechler may be the first guy ever to have his worst year in a contract year. I think we can retain him on the cheap and let him finish out his career. I am not nearly as high as some of you on letting him walk. Your in for a rude awakening when King starts shanking 20 yard punts.
Agreed! But isn’t Shane talking about going to Houston? Or, that’s where he wants to be!
March 12th, 2013 at 7:12 am
Shane was awful last year.
Bottom 10 in net, and one of the worst touchbacks to inside 20 ratio’s.
March 12th, 2013 at 7:15 am
Take the spaces out. When I look at this list, man there is a LOT of free agent talent at CB. I would love to see Reg make a run for Sam Shields.
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I thought the Packers put a 2nd round tender on Shields?
March 12th, 2013 at 7:16 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:08 am
Andre Smith, Sam Baker, Volmer and Jake Long.
All first round picks that the team drafting them didn’t even offer a new contract once their rookie one expired.
Reason #1,769 why you don’t draft O-lineman in the first round.
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Ok “money guy”…Over the last 5 years how many 1st rd trenchmen did pan out?
March 12th, 2013 at 7:18 am
The FA banquet menu will consist of burgers, slaw, and a laptop, running powerpoint.
You guys thinking we will sign some of these top FA’s, wont happen…
March 12th, 2013 at 7:18 am
lol Hwnrdr !!
March 12th, 2013 at 7:19 am
I am not advocating breaking the bank for him, but if we can get him signed to a reasonable deal, especially one we can get out of without a nasty cap hit if last year wasn’t a fluke, then I think we should go for it.
I’m just not sold on the wave of the punting future.
March 12th, 2013 at 7:19 am
Barkely = a mirage
March 12th, 2013 at 7:19 am
guest123 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:57 am
I don’t know about you, but I’m hoping for some more meat and potatoes from a trade down. A second round pick is vital considering the dropoff of talent into round #3. A 4th this year and 5th next year is like kissing your sister.
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?? whats your sister look like ??
?? she got all her teeth ??
March 12th, 2013 at 7:20 am
Over the last 5 years how many 1st rd trenchmen did pan out?
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Depends on the definition of “pan out” I guess.
I would say Baker and Volmer certainly played well, Smith was good on the back end of his deal, Long the front end.
Point is, these teams CLEARLY didn’t feel they got value for their compensation they paid.
Get your O-lineman in the mid-rounds and in FA. I would love to bring in Jake Long, but drafting him #1 overall??
Might as well put a bullet in your head.
March 12th, 2013 at 7:20 am
The Pack may have signed Shields, the site didn’t have that listed, which they are usually pretty good about.
March 12th, 2013 at 7:23 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 7:20 am
Over the last 5 years how many 1st rd trenchmen did pan out?
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Depends on the definition of “pan out” I guess.
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Pan = Still starting on the oline
March 12th, 2013 at 7:25 am
Linert > barkely
March 12th, 2013 at 7:25 am
lmao…this guy is availble but reggie wont pay that…oh this guy is looking but is asking too much and this guy had a good season but too expensive…i guess that leaves old injured players and….gasp! GB practice squad players!
March 12th, 2013 at 7:26 am
I am not a Matt Barkeley fan at all, and wouldn’t be suprised if he got the Claussen treatment in the draft.
But the word is AZ loves him, so we shall see.
March 12th, 2013 at 7:31 am
Thec Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 7:23 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 7:20 am
Over the last 5 years how many 1st rd trenchmen did pan out?
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Depends on the definition of “pan out” I guess.
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Pan = Still starting on the oline
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
According to your definition, Gallery did “pan out” and I don’t agree with that.
Pan out (interior OL in the 1st): multiple PBs and a great career.
Pam out (OT in the 1st): a franchise OT who doesn’t switch to OG.
March 12th, 2013 at 7:31 am
Pan*
March 12th, 2013 at 7:32 am
Good morning nation and Green Party.
March 12th, 2013 at 7:34 am
The OT from Texas A&M scares me. I heard the same things about him as I did about Gallery.
Safest pick, no risk, no gamble, etc….
March 12th, 2013 at 7:34 am
Jake Long #1 overall, underpeforms at LT, is told to beat it, and will now play RT for half the pay somewhere else.
Call me crazy, but I would rather be on the backend of that instead of the front end.
I think that will happen to Joeckel, BTW.
March 12th, 2013 at 7:35 am
O dawg !!!
good morning Mr. V.P. !!
March 12th, 2013 at 7:35 am
No news is boring news.
March 12th, 2013 at 7:37 am
WTF? I just seen that Raiders are tryna deal with Seattle for Flynn???
March 12th, 2013 at 7:37 am
Mr. ODB!!!!!
How are you sir and how are things at the compound?
Long Live the ODB!!!
March 12th, 2013 at 7:38 am
Hwnrdr Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 7:37 am
WTF? I just seen that Raiders are tryna deal with Seattle for Flynn???
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
What does that mean for CP?
March 12th, 2013 at 7:38 am
155.hwnrdr Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 7:37 am
WTF? I just seen that Raiders are tryna deal with Seattle for Flynn???
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Where?
March 12th, 2013 at 7:40 am
Ok, sorry…just rumors!
March 12th, 2013 at 7:41 am
I opened up an article and it was just trade rumors…I hope that is all that is though!
March 12th, 2013 at 7:41 am
Thx a lot Hwnrdr.
March 12th, 2013 at 7:42 am
Hmmm, what would we be giving up for Flynn? His contract isn’t too bad, but I just can’t see Reggie giving up picks. Maybe a player swap? Who would we have that could improve Seattle to get that deal done?
March 12th, 2013 at 7:45 am
Send them Jacoby or Slo
March 12th, 2013 at 7:46 am
going well sir !! just trying to get the
compound ready for spring and summer..
think the weather here has finally broke !!
March 12th, 2013 at 7:50 am
152.Just Fire Baby Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 7:34 am
Jake Long #1 overall, underpeforms at LT, is told to beat it, and will now play RT for half the pay somewhere else.
Call me crazy, but I would rather be on the backend of that instead of the front end.
I think that will happen to Joeckel, BTW.
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DRAFT JOECKEL!
March 12th, 2013 at 7:58 am
Cards cut Beanie Wells. He could be an option for us as a bargain basement Power Back.
March 12th, 2013 at 7:59 am
High-priced free agents usually don’t worked out SAP FOUR ONE MONEY MONEY
I think he will pay pretty good for a linebacker most of the corners will probably come out of the draft and free agent
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
will get couple veteran corners
He’ll spend more money this year that he did last year
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March 12th, 2013 at 8:03 am
WOW, it’s a big day!
It’s our weekly blog update!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 12th, 2013 at 8:04 am
Title says “Oakland Raiders deal from Seattle coming” then in the article it’s just kind of “well if Raiders part ways with Palmer it’s a possibility” or something like that.
http://www.sportsworldreport.com/articles/11709/20130312/matt-flynn-nfl-trade-rumors-oakland-raiders-deal-seattle-seahawks.htm
March 12th, 2013 at 8:04 am
Beanie is a more pussified version of Mike Bush.
240 pounds and wants to act like a scat back. Not a “big” back at all, from what I have seen.
AZ was massively frustrated with him.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:06 am
I grew to really enjoy this site over the last yr. But it just wont work for a phone unless they start splitting these responses into pages. Such an easy fix. They just don’t seem to care about the readers.. 2000+ posts won’t fit on 1 phone screens page it overlaps you cant leave a resonse, and it burns up alot minutes to fill 1 page with all that information it’s absurd.. or how about just posting an article every once in awhile that would be fun too
March 12th, 2013 at 8:09 am
Boldin for a 6th?? Get out of the ihop reggie!
March 12th, 2013 at 8:09 am
Don’t need another injury prone RB. Pass on Beanie, always hurt and wants to play hurt.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:10 am
Don’t need another injury prone RB. Pass on Beanie, always hurt and NEVER wants to play hurt.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:10 am
I would easily given a 4th for Boldin.
Assuming he would even agree to the trade.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:12 am
Over the air waves – “Raiders supposedly have released McClain.”
March 12th, 2013 at 8:12 am
Wonder what it would take to snag Dashon Goldson
March 12th, 2013 at 8:14 am
What’s all this Flynn talk?
March 12th, 2013 at 8:15 am
177.boss01 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 8:12 am
Wonder what it would take to snag Dashon Goldson
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A taser, duct tape and some rope. But getting him to sign long term might require some lawyers.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:15 am
Elvis Dumervil and DJ Williams would be nice additions.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:15 am
Adam Schefter@AdamSchefter
Four teams – SF, PHIL, DET, TB – in play on Dashon Goldson – but DET, TB considered favorites. TB also in on CBs Sean Smith, B. Grimes, DRC.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:15 am
Adam Schefter@AdamSchefter
More cuts and more players on market: Jets releasing Sione Pouha.
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More cuts coming today: Panthers releasing LB James Anderson.
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March 12th, 2013 at 8:17 am
180.boss01 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 8:15 am
Elvis Dumervil and DJ Williams would be nice additions.
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I think i’d rather have Shaugn Phillips
March 12th, 2013 at 8:17 am
DJ Williams asked to Alameda for a visit.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:17 am
177.boss01 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 8:12 am
Wonder what it would take to snag Dashon Goldson
8 million
March 12th, 2013 at 8:17 am
All right, it’s about go-time (finally).
Let’s get these cuts and acquisitions going!!!
March 12th, 2013 at 8:18 am
Jay Glazer@JayGlazer
One of best lineman I’ve ever seen play Steve Hutchinson just texted me that he’s retiring tomorrow. Big congrats to him on a great career
March 12th, 2013 at 8:19 am
Bolden it didn’t have final say on the trade.. reggie just never called Baltimore to see what was going on with a guy who was often talked about being released or traded as a cap casualty… our biggest need on offense is a wide receiver and Reggie isn’t shaking all the bushes and knocking on all the doors he looks like an idiot this morning.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:20 am
Jason La Canfora@JasonLaCanfora
Chase Daniel may not be a household name, but he is a hot commodity: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/jason-la-canfora/21860361/ex-saints-backup-daniel-in-demand-in-shallow-free-agent-qb-class …
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March 12th, 2013 at 8:20 am
From Bill Williamson, ESPN: Alameda Officials have reported that Oakland Raiders Reggie McKennzie has release the IHOP night crew without incident this morning.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:20 am
Jason La Canfora@JasonLaCanfora
Of all the QB opportunities out there, most are strictly back-up gig, with the exception of the Jets, who seek real competition for Sanchez
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March 12th, 2013 at 8:20 am
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In LB news – the Cardinals are strong favorites to sign Larry Foote from Pittsburgh, while Dan Connor likely to visit Steelers this week
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March 12th, 2013 at 8:21 am
Jason La Canfora@JasonLaCanfora
Would not be surprised if the Steelers ended up parting with OL Willie Colon. More cuts still to come around the league
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March 12th, 2013 at 8:21 am
I’m really losing all hope and faith in this fat f***
March 12th, 2013 at 8:22 am
Shaun Phillips would never play for the Raiders.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:22 am
I make Reggie out to be more of a Cracker Barrel guy myself.
I bet he loves that Triangle Peg Board game they have at every table.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:22 am
183.The_Judge37 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 8:17 am
180.boss01 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 8:15 am
Elvis Dumervil and DJ Williams would be nice additions.
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I think i’d rather have Shaugn Phillips
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Need to be 3rd tier to qualify for the Reggime.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:22 am
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/21858975/freeagency-forecast-with-underwhelming-class-expect-more-trades
March 12th, 2013 at 8:24 am
185.hwnrdr Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 8:17 am
177.boss01 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 8:12 am
Wonder what it would take to snag Dashon Goldson
8 million
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TB ready to break the bank for him, there goes that idea.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:25 am
Oakland’s Desmond Bryant, despite his recent arrest, is being seriously evaluated by the Raiders, Patriots, Seahawks, Eagles and Browns, sources said
March 12th, 2013 at 8:25 am
HAPPY NEW LEAGUE YEAR EVERYONE!!!!!
Man…this is an exciting day if your a football fanatic!!!
I didn’t say Raider fanatic, I said “Football Fanatic”.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:26 am
Ok Reggie 1st day of free agency is upon us. Time to wake up from hibernation and step into Raidernation.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:27 am
you guys are too fucn funny! How do you all know what Reggie is doing? Not getting all the guys we all want? Wow! Calm down guys!
March 12th, 2013 at 8:27 am
Anyone expecting Reggie to make any huge splashes just doesn’t know how he builds teams. Go talk to some GB fans and visit their boards.
It’s all about the draft and picks. Quit wasting posts with the same complaints.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:27 am
Smh…. smh. Just enjoy those johnycakes reg… dont work.. its fine
March 12th, 2013 at 8:27 am
Adam Schefter@AdamSchefter
Chargers released TE Randy McMichael.
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March 12th, 2013 at 8:28 am
I just hope Green Bay replenishes their Practice Squad this year, we’re going to need em.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:28 am
And besides, that Boldin trade to SF seemed a bit Harbaughish! So come on now…
March 12th, 2013 at 8:29 am
who would Al sign? abraham? harrison? trade for revis?
March 12th, 2013 at 8:29 am
morilla Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 8:27 am
Anyone expecting Reggie to make any huge splashes just doesn’t know how he builds teams. Go talk to some GB fans and visit their boards.
It’s all about the draft and picks. Quit wasting posts with the same complaints
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GB didn’t break out into contention until they went out and signed Charles Woodson
March 12th, 2013 at 8:30 am
what’s the over under on practice squad guys we sign this year from other teams?
March 12th, 2013 at 8:31 am
REGGIE IS ON TO SOMETING!!!!
CROSS YOUR FINGERS!!
http://thesciencenerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/free-groceries.jpg
March 12th, 2013 at 8:32 am
Smith is in charge of player personnel in Baltimore not Harbaugh. If we offered a fifth round pick we could have had Boldin over San Francisco it’s that cut and dry. Reggie just needs to work the phones when it comes to players were going to be cut/traded like Boldin. HUGE mistake.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:33 am
Harrison would be the quintessential Al deal. Tail end of his career, would come cheap too.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:33 am
The_Judge37 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 8:29 am
morilla Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 8:27 am
Anyone expecting Reggie to make any huge splashes just doesn’t know how he builds teams. Go talk to some GB fans and visit their boards.
It’s all about the draft and picks. Quit wasting posts with the same complaints
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GB didn’t break out into contention until they went out and signed Charles Woodson
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…and never win a Super Bowl w/o snagging Reggie White.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:34 am
We didn’t have a 5th round pick to offer, due to the ingenious move of picking up Aaron Curry.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:35 am
According to Tafur we won’t see anything until Reggie has his belly full.
“After lunch Tuesday, the Raiders will start trying fill many roles for many holes. But with only $6 million under the salary cap ($13 million when they release defensive tackle Tommy Kelly and linebacker Rolando McClain), McKenzie won’t exactly be knocking down the doors of top-tier free agents.”
March 12th, 2013 at 8:35 am
214.boss01 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 8:33 am
Harrison would be the quintessential Al deal. Tail end of his career, would come cheap too.
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Offer to pay his fines might seal the deal at a League Minimum, consider it like an incentive filled contract.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:35 am
No sheet Mark, but you don’t think the HC’s have any influence????
March 12th, 2013 at 8:35 am
Tells you all the difference between both Bay Area teams.
Raiders give up a 5th and 7th to get a horrendously awful player in Aaron Curry.
49ers give up a 6th round pick to pickup postseason stud Anquan Boldin.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:36 am
In about a week or two (owners meetings) we’ll find out what our comp picks are…I wonder if Mark is going?
March 12th, 2013 at 8:36 am
Seattle in San Francisco got a lot better yesterday..
March 12th, 2013 at 8:36 am
Just saying guys…calm down!
March 12th, 2013 at 8:37 am
I am all about signing James Harrison.
Need some toughness on Defense, and not the after the whistle toughness that TK and Seymour brought here.
Talking, you know, actually toughness when the ball is still in play.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:37 am
220.. sad bingo
March 12th, 2013 at 8:37 am
SF is also tryna deal with the fact that Dashon Goldson is leaving by tryna get Ed Reed? Better, same, or worse?
March 12th, 2013 at 8:38 am
In about a week or two (owners meetings) we’ll find out what our comp picks are…I wonder if Mark is going?
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You think he will pass on that party opportunity?
Hell he probably gets to expense the rooms and meals.
Party on!!!!!
March 12th, 2013 at 8:38 am
Morilla Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 8:17 am
DJ Williams asked to Alameda for a visit.
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Apparently a “visit” to Alameda is merely a free lunch for people.
“Many come….few stay”.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:38 am
If you think Reggie will spend big $ on Fa’s you’re dreaming. He wouldn’t, even if we were not in cap hell.
Too many holes to fill and not enough money. If we spend any money at all it will be to keep guys like Bryant, Wheeler and Shonasty. They won’t be talking about Raider FA signings on ESPN.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:38 am
aqib talib wouldve been a raider already but hey maybe shrek is signingvtge dennys night crew over to ihop?
March 12th, 2013 at 8:38 am
I would love to have Harrison, but like someone said yesterday, maybe not a character guy for Reggie’s taste. We all know Al would have done it, but with RM, at what price?
March 12th, 2013 at 8:40 am
226.hwnrdr Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 8:37 am
SF is also tryna deal with the fact that Dashon Goldson is leaving by tryna get Ed Reed? Better, same, or worse?
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Who gives a $h!t what they do, take that question to the GayBay Blog
March 12th, 2013 at 8:40 am
BTW: Where did all this IHOP stuff come from???
March 12th, 2013 at 8:40 am
Sf will probably draft a safety as well.. theyve got a ton of pics and there’s several nice safeties to look at.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:41 am
Hwnrdr Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 8:37 am
SF is also tryna deal with the fact that Dashon Goldson is leaving by tryna get Ed Reed? Better, same, or worse?
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IMO Ed Reed is basically playing out the string at this point.
I saw a piece on NFLN where the analysts were saying he’s all but done.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:42 am
232.The_Judge37 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 8:40 am
226.hwnrdr Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 8:37 am
SF is also tryna deal with the fact that Dashon Goldson is leaving by tryna get Ed Reed? Better, same, or worse?
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Who gives a $h!t what they do, take that question to the GayBay Blog
Sarcasm! A few on here has said that they got better. Are we so sure! And you’re right…who gives a f**k!?
March 12th, 2013 at 8:42 am
The closer the free agency the more i want wr Greg Jennings, he might command 8-9mill but is a risk RM has to take, you can’t win in this league with average wr’s.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:43 am
Ed Reed is all but done! He may have a game or two of crazy stuff left but…
March 12th, 2013 at 8:43 am
Jason La Canfora@JasonLaCanfora
Can confirm reports that DL Chris Canty is on another free agent visit – this time in Baltimore
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March 12th, 2013 at 8:44 am
DJ Johnny Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 8:38 am
Morilla Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 8:17 am
DJ Williams asked to Alameda for a visit.
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Apparently a “visit” to Alameda is merely a free lunch for people.
“Many come….few stay”.
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You can’t go wrong with Pier 35’s Fisherman’s Wharf!!
Mmmm…
Or the Raider Raza Burger from Ricky’s!!
March 12th, 2013 at 8:44 am
I dont see another opportunity to pick up a #1 wr this yr..
March 12th, 2013 at 8:44 am
hwnrdr Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 8:40 am
BTW: Where did all this IHOP stuff come from???
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i guess there was word that Raiders were in talks with ihop for endorsement deals
March 12th, 2013 at 8:45 am
Ron69, If you look at the pattern at GB over Reggie’s tenure there you see they go after a ton of WR’s and they are loaded at that position:
Jennings, Jordy Nelson, James Jones, Randall Cobb-currently and all the past ones from ‘92 on.
GB likes their HOF QB’s and loaded WR crew.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:45 am
My idea: Get James Harrison then Ed Reed at the end of FA. I’m looking for leadership for the defense, someone that will set the tone on how to be a Pro, get the Tommy Kelly Mentality out of the locker room.
James Harrison is a mean SOB who I think would love to play with a QB Pryor. Ed Reed could teach a thing or 20 to our pathetic DBs…
March 12th, 2013 at 8:45 am
I agree Mark, but Boldin was never a #1, unless he was considered that in Baltimore???
March 12th, 2013 at 8:46 am
242.inonewordraider Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 8:44 am
hwnrdr Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 8:40 am
BTW: Where did all this IHOP stuff come from???
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i guess there was word that Raiders were in talks with ihop for endorsement deals
Gotcha! thanks!
March 12th, 2013 at 8:47 am
If the Raiders somehow come up on a 2nd rd pick, They are going for Barkley.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:47 am
Smith is in charge of player personnel in Baltimore not Harbaugh. If we offered a fifth round pick we could have had Boldin over San Francisco it’s that cut and dry. Reggie just needs to work the phones when it comes to players were going to be cut/traded like Boldin. HUGE mistake.
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We dont have a 5th round pick
March 12th, 2013 at 8:49 am
he was Baltimore’s number 1 wide receiver. and he clearly would have been are number 1.. The guy has played in like 8 playoff games and has 6 touchdowns. and we are the team that stinks in the red zone and can’t get the ball to a wide receiver…
March 12th, 2013 at 8:49 am
boldin is the exact opposite of all our other receivers, slow with hands
March 12th, 2013 at 8:49 am
Dont worry guys, Reggie has some tough decisions to make today…..
Maple or Blueberry??
March 12th, 2013 at 8:50 am
if you’re balt would you rather trade boldin to a legitimate threat (9ers) or to the raiders?
March 12th, 2013 at 8:50 am
Next yrs 5th
March 12th, 2013 at 8:52 am
After lunch Tuesday, the Raiders will start trying fill many roles for many holes. But with only $6 million under the salary cap ($13 million when they release defensive tackle Tommy Kelly and linebacker Rolando McClain), McKenzie won’t exactly be knocking down the doors of top-tier free agents.”
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Well since free agency doesn’t open until 1pm pacific, it is fair to say it will be after lunch.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:52 am
Baltimore would’ve taken the best pic they’re all about getting value.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:52 am
249.Marks hair Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 8:49 am
he was Baltimore’s number 1 wide receiver. and he clearly would have been are number 1.. The guy has played in like 8 playoff games and has 6 touchdowns. and we are the team that stinks in the red zone and can’t get the ball to a wide receiver…
Ok, I stand corrected! Didn’t know he was Baltimore’s #1
March 12th, 2013 at 8:53 am
Marks hair Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 8:52 am
Baltimore would’ve taken the best pic they’re all about getting value.
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our 6th has to be better than the 9ers
March 12th, 2013 at 8:53 am
Guys
We are NOT signing any free agent over 27/28 years old.
Certainly not for more than a minimal amount.
How many Seymour experiences do you want?????
The older guys will go where they might have a shot at a title and will play for a very low salary to do so.
Younger free agents will go for the money since they have usually only one shot at it in a career.
That is usually bad for the team because very few EVER play up to those contracts. That is why these younger guys are available in the first place!!!!!!!Their present employers do not think they are worth the money they are asking for.
That is why we need to build through the draft and why it will take us till 2014 to be relevent again.
NOT enough picks and too many holes.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:53 am
That Boldin deal was a wink wink deal between Harbaughs, sure Ozzie pulled the trigger, but I’m sure Harb went down and said, hey my brother is interested, why don’t we send him out there.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:54 am
I’ve been reserving judgement on Reggie the days like yesterday are really shaking my resolve.. wtf is he doing???
March 12th, 2013 at 8:54 am
One thing is for sure we don’t need another 5th rounder with potential average wr.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:55 am
What’s with all this Ravens/Boldin talk? Seems like there are a lot of closet whiner fans in here.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:55 am
259.bcz24 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 8:53 am
That Boldin deal was a wink wink deal between Harbaughs, sure Ozzie pulled the trigger, but I’m sure Harb went down and said, hey my brother is interested, why don’t we send him out there.
That is what i was tryna say!
March 12th, 2013 at 8:55 am
Ron69 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 8:42 am
The closer the free agency the more i want wr Greg Jennings, he might command 8-9mill but is a risk RM has to take, you can’t win in this league with average wr’s.
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Gee, ya think? Poor JaMarcus.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:57 am
In one word.
Remember-you have to have the money to pay the contract!!!!!
He is also 32 and has a huge six year deal!!!!
Simply not a strategy a rebuilding team can afford or should even pursue.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:57 am
Wink wink my àss. They have an owner to answer to. Reggie was asleep in a pool of syrup yesterday. Boldin should be a raider and we should all be geeking over next yrs offense…
March 12th, 2013 at 8:58 am
Bcz24 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 8:53 am
That Boldin deal was a wink wink deal between Harbaughs, sure Ozzie pulled the trigger, but I’m sure Harb went down and said, hey my brother is interested, why don’t we send him out there.
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It was more of a consolation prize for his little brother than anything!!
March 12th, 2013 at 8:58 am
This article appeared in the Oakland Tribune at 4:00pm yesterday, and 18 hours later Corkran slaps his name on it and posts it here. WTF?
March 12th, 2013 at 8:58 am
But wait…didn’t Bolding blow us off prior to going to Baltimore! I swear he said that he is never playing for the Raiders!
March 12th, 2013 at 8:59 am
Ravens don’t want to have to see Boldin in the AFC playoffs, that’s why we never stood a chance as a trade partner. It was a football decision.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:59 am
this is the second time Bouldin has been traded for cheap. both times I thought we should have stepped in and got this guy.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:02 am
270 . he was a cap casualty Baltimore was looking for the best value they could get in return…
March 12th, 2013 at 9:02 am
Yeah, it would have been a brilliant idea for us to give up next years 5th for a 1 year rental on a guy who probably wouldn’t want to be here, and certainly wouldn’t reup his contract. He also wouldn’t be the 1 piece that could put us over the top. Sure though, keep mortgaging the future for a couple of wins now. That has definitely proven a successful business model.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:03 am
Boohoo/wahwah Raiders didn’t get Boldin. Reggie is a dumbass for being to get Boldin for only a 6th rd pick (Sarcasm)… Don’t u guys realize the only reason the whiners got that deal is probably because of the whole Family connection?
March 12th, 2013 at 9:03 am
Charlie Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 8:57 am
In one word.
Remember-you have to have the money to pay the contract!!!!!
He is also 32 and has a huge six year deal!!!!
Simply not a strategy a rebuilding team can afford or should even pursue.
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do you think a one year 6.25 mill contract is a bad value for what would be our #1 receiver/end zone target?
March 12th, 2013 at 9:04 am
**For not being able to get him
March 12th, 2013 at 9:04 am
yeah Reggie should focus on getting DA’s broken down linebackers from Denver instead. That’s what we need is more Broncos around here instead of a number 1 wide receiver. This place is starting to stink like horseshìt.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:05 am
bcz24 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 9:02 am
Yeah, it would have been a brilliant idea for us to give up next years 5th for a 1 year rental on a guy who probably wouldn’t want to be here, and certainly wouldn’t reup his contract. He also wouldn’t be the 1 piece that could put us over the top. Sure though, keep mortgaging the future for a couple of wins now. That has definitely proven a successful business model.
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what would you suggest regarding our wr situation? stand pat? more inexpensive/younger target like say hartline?
March 12th, 2013 at 9:05 am
274. Brilliant use of Sarcasm. If the Boohoo didn’t let people know where the post was going, the (Sarcasm) definitely sealed the deal.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:06 am
During a secretly taped phone conversation, Bills GM Buddy Nix hinted that he sees Ryan Fitzpatrick as a backup.
Source: Deadspin.com Mar 12 – 11:57 AM
I could see Buffalo as a potential trade partner!
8th and their 71st picks (3rd round) for our 3rd.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:06 am
Feel free to move on… you wont be missed
March 12th, 2013 at 9:06 am
Qb
Wr
De
Thats the nfl now
March 12th, 2013 at 9:07 am
Not saying the WR position doesn’t need attention, but trading away draft picks for 1 year rentals doesn’t solve the problem.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:08 am
I don’t expect a damn bit of exciting news from Raider HQ. Actually I expect nothing. Oh, maybe a project outta Green Bays dumpster on the cheap. But really, nothing is gonna be the extent of it.
But one good selling point I think Reg Mac can make when we do have a potential visitor. Players don’t need to worry about the press here like they do in NY or Philly, and even across the bay. You just can’t feel the heat of the spotlight.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:08 am
This team is not going to sign the Big Name Free Agents. With the bad cap situation,
It’s simply not possible. The Raiders are going to have to build its future success through the next couple of drafts.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:11 am
235.DJ Johnny Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 8:41 am
Hwnrdr Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 8:37 am
SF is also tryna deal with the fact that Dashon Goldson is leaving by tryna get Ed Reed? Better, same, or worse?
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IMO Ed Reed is basically playing out the string at this point.
I saw a piece on NFLN where the analysts were saying he’s all but done.
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he played all of last year with a torn labrum in his shoulder and a messed up hip. also sprained his knee a couple times last season including early in the super bowl. then got a pick. if he’s healthy he is far from done. ask p. manning and tom brady. both of them said after their recent playoff games they threw away from reed.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:11 am
Marks hair Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 9:04 am
yeah Reggie should focus on getting DA’s broken down linebackers from Denver instead. That’s what we need is more Broncos around here instead of a number 1 wide receiver. This place is starting to stink like horseshìt
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Wow. Never thought of that. Here we have spies hangin at Green Bays dumpster site, but I haven’t heard of any hangin at Denvers. Weird.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:12 am
In one word
YES. Very bad deal.
You need an Oline to pass protect like the Ravens and Oline that can allow you to run like the Ravens.
That is why Boldin was so effective with them.
He gets neutralized with Oakland because he can be triple teamed in the end zone TILL WE FIX THE OLINE!!!
WR are the last piece of the puzzle. If they were not then Detroit would win the Super Bowl every year with the best WR in the world!!!!
March 12th, 2013 at 9:12 am
if anyone thinks for a minute that the Raiders could’ve gotten Boldin for anything less than a king’s ransom, it was never going to happen. Boldin wanted to go somewhere that had a decent chance of winning a Super Bowl next year – and as I’m sure we would all agree – that ain’t us!!!
March 12th, 2013 at 9:14 am
Ed Reed is not going anywhere. He is comfortable, insulated within the Ravens’ D. If he goes anywhere else, he will be exposed — and with declining skills.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:14 am
289.raidertbone Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 9:12 am
if anyone thinks for a minute that the Raiders could’ve gotten Boldin for anything less than a king’s ransom, it was never going to happen. Boldin wanted to go somewhere that had a decent chance of winning a Super Bowl next year – and as I’m sure we would all agree – that ain’t us!!!
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No, we don’t all agree. Despite the bleek outlook i still expect a lot from my Raiders.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:15 am
r8eray Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 9:06 am
During a secretly taped phone conversation, Bills GM Buddy Nix hinted that he sees Ryan Fitzpatrick as a backup.
Source: Deadspin.com Mar 12 – 11:57 AM
I could see Buffalo as a potential trade partner!
8th and their 71st picks (3rd round) for our 3rd.
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i like it. go get us WARMACK at #8 … DONE DEAL!
March 12th, 2013 at 9:15 am
Raidertbone Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 9:12 am
if anyone thinks for a minute that the Raiders could’ve gotten Boldin for anything less than a king’s ransom, it was never going to happen. Boldin wanted to go somewhere that had a decent chance of winning a Super Bowl next year – and as I’m sure we would all agree – that ain’t us!!!
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Exactly, agree 100%
March 12th, 2013 at 9:15 am
I would be all for signing James Harrison, then Ed Reed, then top it off with Dumervil and DJ Williams. We would become one mean a$$ hard hitting defense, but no faith in the Reggime to be able to wheel and deal such moves.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:15 am
You’re not getting it Mark! Don’t let your emotions get you, bro!
March 12th, 2013 at 9:16 am
Lets also not forget, take away Boldins stellar post season play, and look at his regular season last year. Very underwhelming.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:16 am
Oh please. A 6th rd pick probably will be cut anyway.. hardly morgaging the future.. and he might like playing for the raiders. He might not like moving.. your just blindly defending reg for no reason other than some strange loyalty to a new manager who has never done anything for the Raiders.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:17 am
if boldin would have heard he got traded to the raiders he probably would have retired. let’s be real. boldin had a great postseason,avg. regular season. just like flacco. can’t always get so hyped up on a postseason. especially when a guy is getting older and a lot slower.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:17 am
When the bell announces free agency, the landscape across the NFL will be like the frenzy on a stock market floor. Meanwhile, Reg Mac and Allen will be enjoying bacon waffles, hot cakes and maple syrup, scrambled eggs, and all the other fine quisine IHOP has to offer.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:17 am
294.boss01 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 9:15 am
I would be all for signing James Harrison, then Ed Reed, then top it off with Dumervil and DJ Williams. We would become one mean a$$ hard hitting defense, but no faith in the Reggime to be able to wheel and deal such moves.
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At least for a few years, the Defense would be entertaining to watch for a change. Harrison’s and Reed’s declining skills are miles better that what the Raiders have had in decades.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:18 am
RE: Post 246
I have it – “Welcome Ladies and Gentlemen, to the IHOP/O.co Coliseum”!!
March 12th, 2013 at 9:18 am
Also, the Boldin trade wasn’t even shopped. He was about to be cut and Harb called his brother and made the deal.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:19 am
Nation!
Pretty excited about free agency for the first time in a long time. Raiders have a bit of cap room to play with and if they need more can always ax Kelly and restructure Palmer and Huff.
Some good talents who can fill legitimate needs on the team out there. Phil Loadholt blasting open holes for DMac? I’ll take that, please.
Really hoping Dungver cuts Dumervil. Then if the Raiders can sign him and draft Jarvis Jones, Allen will have a Dumervil/Miller combo he used so well with the Donks.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:20 am
boss01 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 9:15 am
I would be all for signing James Harrison, then Ed Reed, then top it off with Dumervil and DJ Williams. We would become one mean a$$ hard hitting defense, but no faith in the Reggime to be able to wheel and deal such moves.
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it’s doable.. that all combined will be $15 mill a year or so? that may just be a wild guesstimation…
those moves right there would seal up a lot of holes on our defense, then that way we can go into the draft and get the best OL/DL available.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:20 am
The next news i would like to see is either restructuring or getting rid of (trade/cut) palmer, dhb, and kelly. Just so I can have an idea of how much cap room we are going to have.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:21 am
302. Exactly.. when the writings on the wall about players being released or traded you call them you make the offer that’s the GM’s job. just keep pretending Reggie was active yesterday just keep pretending..
March 12th, 2013 at 9:21 am
Free agency opens today, it doesn’t end today. We will be active with the ‘middle class’ players where we need to be.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:21 am
rooch Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 9:15 am
Raidertbone Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 9:12 am
if anyone thinks for a minute that the Raiders could’ve gotten Boldin for anything less than a king’s ransom, it was never going to happen. Boldin wanted to go somewhere that had a decent chance of winning a Super Bowl next year – and as I’m sure we would all agree – that ain’t us!!!
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Exactly, agree 100%
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not up to boldin where he get’s traded, ravens want the best deal in return
March 12th, 2013 at 9:22 am
Not going to keep explaining to you how fvcking stupid it would have been to rent Boldin for 1 year. If you can’t grasp it thats your problem.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:22 am
dumervil at the right price would be a great pick up and then draft the best pass rusher in the draft and slide houston inside. Sign branch, knighton, dorsey and the DL is solid.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:23 am
not up to boldin where he get’s traded, ravens want the best deal in return
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This is only true to an extent. Boldin could simply have retired.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:23 am
308.inonewordraider Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 9:21 am
rooch Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 9:15 am
Raidertbone Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 9:12 am
if anyone thinks for a minute that the Raiders could’ve gotten Boldin for anything less than a king’s ransom, it was never going to happen. Boldin wanted to go somewhere that had a decent chance of winning a Super Bowl next year – and as I’m sure we would all agree – that ain’t us!!!
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Exactly, agree 100%
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not up to boldin where he get’s traded, ravens want the best deal in return
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but it is up to boldin whether or not to actually play. dude is 33 and just won the super bowl, i’m sure he would have been cool retiring. going out a champ.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:23 am
it’s not like I desperately wanted this 1 trade.. it’s just that I’m losing more and more hope that Reggie is a good GM. 10 and then i guess…
March 12th, 2013 at 9:24 am
Bouldin would not have retired. That’s nonsense he wouldn’t even take a pay cut he knows he still has value.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:26 am
Football players don’t want to retire they love football…and money.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:26 am
Raiders will do nothing today with the FA market. They are not players in that market. Walk-ons are welcome, but going after quality FA’s in a time of rebuilding, no way. You take the slow road. You re-build from the draft.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:26 am
if it’s set in stone that its a 1 year rental I could understand your point. But that’s only the fantasy that you have come up with. Do you see my point?
March 12th, 2013 at 9:26 am
304.xraided Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 9:20 am
boss01 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 9:15 am
I would be all for signing James Harrison, then Ed Reed, then top it off with Dumervil and DJ Williams. We would become one mean a$$ hard hitting defense, but no faith in the Reggime to be able to wheel and deal such moves.
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it’s doable.. that all combined will be $15 mill a year or so? that may just be a wild guesstimation…
those moves right there would seal up a lot of holes on our defense, then that way we can go into the draft and get the best OL/DL available.
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They are all considered 2nd tier players due to their age and don’t need to break the bank for any of them. Cutting TK, McJogger and getting Palmer to take a pay cut would free up enough money to make all those moves.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:26 am
boldin would have been a one year rental, but would he have been worth a 6th conidering what he would have done for the young receivers and for the team this year?
also must factor in we aren’t signing wallace or jennings and amednola is a huge injury risk
March 12th, 2013 at 9:27 am
Boldin did say that if he’s released from Baltimore, he would retire…but we all know players say that all the time!
March 12th, 2013 at 9:27 am
314.Marks hair Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 9:24 am
Bouldin would not have retired. That’s nonsense he wouldn’t even take a pay cut he knows he still has value.
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he said if they cut him he wuld retire. it was pretty well documented. u could be right he could have just been talking but what good does that do him, talking about retiring if cut?
March 12th, 2013 at 9:28 am
We are re-building? I didn’t know we were done with the demolition.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:28 am
It’s fine if Reggie doesn’t go after any 1st tier FA but we should at least hear about the release or restructuring of players we already have.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:28 am
319.inonewordraider Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 9:26 am
boldin would have been a one year rental, but would he have been worth a 6th conidering what he would have done for the young receivers and for the team this year?
also must factor in we aren’t signing wallace or jennings and amednola is a huge injury risk
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also have to factor in that boldin was scheduled to make 6 mil this yr. We don’t have that kinda cash to throw at this point.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:29 am
Raiders are still in rebuild mode for sure and the best way to do that is the draft but let’s not forget how pizzed the team’s owner was at the lack of competitiveness last season.
Allen has to compete or lose his job and Reggie will be on *very* thin ice if 2013 is a repeat of 2012.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:30 am
what the hell is are these cats talking about??!?
Seems like they just looked at the fa list and picked the most popular names, and listed them as “potential targets”.
Get a clue, then get a life.
you dont sign guys because of name value, you sign them according to if they will fit with what it is you want to do first and foremost, then measure that against the price tag.
also the writers fan card is waging in the wind, when he advocates bringing in a wr saying we need a “veteran productive’ guy”. then he compounds it talking qbs under the premise that carson is here.
First off we have veterans on the wr roster, dhb moore both and ford are all vets, not ot mention hagan. production? Dhb and moore were productive in 2010 and only fel off because of aplmer and knapp. I know the writer has never like dhb but this is ridiculous.
lastly why would you assume carson is coming back with out listing possible replacements as if carson being gone isnt on the table.
The writer sounds like the fans on this board desperately hoping that his golden haired hero sticks.
remember that really ridiculous;ous statement “carson validating trade” and billing carson as part of a “dynamic duo’ with dmac.
These guys just cant let go of carson smh
March 12th, 2013 at 9:30 am
Sounds collusion between the Harbaugh Bros with that Boldin deal.
Niners gave up a sack of peanuts for Boldin?
Fishy…
March 12th, 2013 at 9:30 am
Many are saying that we could be surprised today with Palmer walking…
March 12th, 2013 at 9:31 am
it’s fine ignore this year. I’m totally down with that. Cut or trade Carson Palmer next.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:31 am
I hope McK can trade down and get more picks.
I think EJ Manuel might wind up being better than Geno.
Seems like he is more of a natural leader on the field.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:32 am
Son of a Biscut!! Raiders didn’t get Boldin, So what? In the words of the Great AL Davis “Get Over It”.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:32 am
hmmm beani wells cut?
he would fit nicely with dmac, and wouldnt cost a ton
March 12th, 2013 at 9:34 am
I’m over Boldin I’m just not impressed with Reggie..
March 12th, 2013 at 9:34 am
Geno Smith actually reminds me of sam bradford. played in similar system and both had good college careers. If bradford is what geno is going to be, i don’t know if that is good or bad. the book is still out on bradford. right now he is just an avg. qb with potential.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:34 am
what is this boards fasination with over the hill wrs?!?!?
first it was t o. then it was plax, now boldin?!?!?
i dont see the need to bring in another 8o catch guy when we have people on the roster that can do that now….IF YOU THROW THEM THE BALL INSTEAD OF FUGGIN MYERS!!!!
March 12th, 2013 at 9:35 am
bustin up at all the rebuilding crap..lol, we were in tear two of the rebuild! now shrek tears it down to rebuild again? and in another two? this guy svcks…
March 12th, 2013 at 9:35 am
there’s 2 ways to skin this cat you build around Palmer now or you rebuild with young cheap guys. I don’t like screwing around and wasting seasons in some dead middle ground.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:36 am
if garrad stays healthy sanchez is finished
March 12th, 2013 at 9:36 am
beanie svcks even more!
March 12th, 2013 at 9:37 am
First off we have veterans on the wr roster, dhb moore both and ford are all vets, not ot mention hagan. production? Dhb and moore were productive in 2010 and only fel off because of aplmer and knapp. I know the writer has never like dhb but this is ridiculous.
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first off you have to restructure dhb or cut him, no way he’s worth 10 mill this year.
If he’s restructured i’m ok with not signing a #1 receiver because we have so many other holes to fill, but let’s be honest, dhb moore and ford HAVE NOT been consistently reliable receivers
March 12th, 2013 at 9:37 am
harvin sidney rice and golden tate?
seahwks are loaded wilson will tear up the nfl next year
March 12th, 2013 at 9:38 am
Garrard will slip on his pool deck this summer tear his ACL and his career will be over.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:38 am
They are all considered 2nd tier players due to their age and don’t need to break the bank for any of them. Cutting TK, McJogger and getting Palmer to take a pay cut would free up enough money to make all those moves.
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yea that would be perfect. although i doubt Ed Reed is on our radar, unless the team wants to keep Huff at CB, which i wouldn’t be opposed to.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:39 am
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 9:36 am
if garrad stays healthy sanchez is finished
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your not going out on the limb, garrard when healthy was a solid qb
March 12th, 2013 at 9:39 am
inonewordraider Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 9:37 am
First off we have veterans on the wr roster, dhb moore both and ford are all vets, not ot mention hagan. production? Dhb and moore were productive in 2010 and only fel off because of aplmer and knapp. I know the writer has never like dhb but this is ridiculous.
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first off you have to restructure dhb or cut him, no way he’s worth 10 mill this year.
If he’s restructured i’m ok with not signing a #1 receiver because we have so many other holes to fill, but let’s be honest, dhb moore and ford HAVE NOT been consistently reliable receivers
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they were fine in 2010?
they were sen as a strength on an up and coming team
they fell off as a result of the collar bone curse
thanks carson
yes dhb restructure, dont cut him
if your going to cut guys cut the old guys carson kelly
that is prudent buz
March 12th, 2013 at 9:41 am
Al_is_theraiders Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 9:36 am
beanie svcks even more!
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beanie doesnt suck, his issue is health
but if he is in a rotation or the first back up to dmac both he and dmac could actually stay healthy this year.
im not saying sign him as anything more than that
March 12th, 2013 at 9:41 am
I’m expecting us to sign an injury prone player that DA or Reggie has worked with before.. probably not on day 1.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:42 am
Marks Hair Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 8:32 am
Smith is in charge of player personnel in Baltimore not Harbaugh. If we offered a fifth round pick we could have had Boldin over San Francisco it’s that cut and dry. Reggie just needs to work the phones when it comes to players were going to be cut/traded like Boldin. HUGE mistake.
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I agree. We don’t have a 5th, but I’m sure we could have made a better offer than a 6th round pick.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:42 am
Boss01 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 9:38 am
Garrard will slip on his pool deck this summer tear his ACL and his career will be over.
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The guy had his knee scoped a year ago. What do you think this is, 1935?? Newsflash: A knee scope isn’t career ending. Garrard is a badass and we should have signed him.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:42 am
they were fine in 2010?
they were sen as a strength on an up and coming team
they fell off as a result of the collar bone curse
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in 2010 dhb was still very inconsistent with his hands. we were all hoping he would continue to improve while assuming ford would continue to be solid but then he had a problem catching the ball now last year moore had a problem catching the ball. None of our wr’s have proven to be a #1 receiver in this league
March 12th, 2013 at 9:44 am
337.Marks hair Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 9:35 am
there’s 2 ways to skin this cat you build around Palmer now or you rebuild with young cheap guys. I don’t like screwing around and wasting seasons in some dead middle ground.
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if you build around palmer u r building for maybe 3 years. and then what after that. Maybe pryor is ready after 3 yrs of learning. That could possibly work. stil need to restructure though.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:46 am
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 9:34 am
what is this boards fasination with over the hill wrs?!?!?
first it was t o. then it was plax, now boldin?!?!?
i dont see the need to bring in another 8o catch guy when we have people on the roster that can do that now….IF YOU THROW THEM THE BALL INSTEAD OF FUGGIN MYERS!!!!
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I don’t think we have an 80 catch guy on our roster, but we do have potential (Moore, Streater, and maybe Criner).
March 12th, 2013 at 9:47 am
Dunno Raider Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 9:17 am
When the bell announces free agency, the landscape across the NFL will be like the frenzy on a stock market floor. Meanwhile, Reg Mac and Allen will be enjoying bacon waffles, hot cakes and maple syrup, scrambled eggs, and all the other fine quisine IHOP has to offer.
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You missed the breaking news…there’s a report out that Reg switched from Maple to Blueberry.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:47 am
NGRaiderfan Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 9:34 am
Geno Smith actually reminds me of sam bradford. played in similar system and both had good college careers. If bradford is what geno is going to be, i don’t know if that is good or bad. the book is still out on bradford. right now he is just an avg. qb with potential.
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For whatever reason, Stl refuses to give Bradford weapons outside. At least now be has Kendricks at TE. The guy could be really good.
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March 12th, 2013 at 9:49 am
349.RaiderDebo Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 9:42 am
Boss01 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 9:38 am
Garrard will slip on his pool deck this summer tear his ACL and his career will be over.
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The guy had his knee scoped a year ago. What do you think this is, 1935?? Newsflash: A knee scope isn’t career ending. Garrard is a badass and we should have signed him.
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And back surgery and Crohn’s disease…
March 12th, 2013 at 9:50 am
I agree. We don’t have a 5th, but I’m sure we could have made a better offer than a 6th round pick
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Boldin is in the final year of his contract. It would have been a 1 year rental. I don’t think anyone in here would disagree that we are not Anquan Boldin away from winning a Bowl. It would not have been a smart trade no matter how you cut it.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:52 am
354.RaiderDebo Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 9:47 am
NGRaiderfan Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 9:34 am
Geno Smith actually reminds me of sam bradford. played in similar system and both had good college careers. If bradford is what geno is going to be, i don’t know if that is good or bad. the book is still out on bradford. right now he is just an avg. qb with potential.
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For whatever reason, Stl refuses to give Bradford weapons outside. At least now be has Kendricks at TE. The guy could be really good.
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yea the fact that they are ok with letting their best wr go in FA and they aren’t, or at least they don’t seem like players for any other big name wrs, would be worrisome if i were a rams fan. like you are setting him up to fail. but they have a lot of high picks this yr from the redskins trade for the 2nd overall pick. too bad there isn’t a julio jones/aj green type wr in this draft we probably could have gotten them to trade up for that. haha
March 12th, 2013 at 9:52 am
At least just cut Tommy Kelly already, give us that much
March 12th, 2013 at 9:55 am
I heard a radio interview on the way to work in the car. Jason LaConfora was talking about Carson Palmer. Says close sources are telling him that Reggie is close to getting Carson to restructure and take a pay cut to stay in Oakland. Also that the salary cap situation is not so bad that Reggie has to do any moves immediately (they are $8 mill under the cap as of today). And added that the Raiders are very high on Geno Smith and think it’s likely the Raiders can carry both Geno and Carson because of the reasonable rookie salaries of the new CBA.
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Wow what great news! Maybe I have to back off my assertion that Reggie is a complete moron!! I would rather we spend our first on o-line, but if they don’t think Pryor is the guy, the second most important player on a NFL team is the backup QB. I can hold my nose and like the Geno pick IF we keep Palmer.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:55 am
i dont see the need to bring in another 8o catch guy when we have people on the roster that can do that now….IF YOU THROW THEM THE BALL INSTEAD OF FUGGIN MYERS!!!!
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it’s hilarious how you don’t consider anything else but the QB’s/OC’s fault. how many drops did they have combined? how many clankers into int’s? how often were they open? go to the games this year and see for yourself… those were glaring issues all around.
try to think outside the box and consider this.. the niners receivers were pretty stellar wouldn’t you agree? not the best but it got them to a SB, yet they felt the need for a true #1 wideout, and made the move for Boldin… so you’re saying we have one of those on our roster already? are we in better shape than our cross bay rivals? laughable.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:56 am
wow!!!
i still hope this young man gets a shot to hit an nfl field again
in my mind he is redeeming himself simply by virtue of his effort on his own dime and time.
putting himself out here in this way will have a huge impact on the youth of his community that still look up to him to this very day.
If he never makes another nfl roster, he can rest easy knowing he did give it his all in the end.
oh yeah, and so much for all of the “jamarcuss is too dumb” hype, looks like he knows what he is doing to me, and jeff garcia
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1563769-jamarcus-russell-comeback-2013-jamarcus-goes-back-to-qb-school
March 12th, 2013 at 9:57 am
The_Judge37 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 9:52 am
At least just cut Tommy Kelly already, give us that much
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I agree. For fvcks sake, Kelly himself is giving interviews saying he should probably be cut.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:58 am
I like Geno Smith, but I still can’t shake the notion this is all smoke put out by Reggie in hopes a team like Arizona or Buffalo trades up with Jacksonville to grab Smith, thus preventing the Jags from grabbing a defensive player (Jarvis Jones, Sharrif Floyd) the Raiders covet.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:59 am
The_Judge37 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 9:52 am
At least just cut Tommy Kelly already, give us that much
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Prolly still holding out hope for a trade before we cut anyone.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:59 am
OH SHYYYYT HERE WE GOOOOO!
I do miss the excitement Al brought to the free agent signing period…..you never knew what garbage player he was going to make rich!
March 12th, 2013 at 9:59 am
I don’t think anyone in here would disagree that we are not Anquan Boldin away from winning a Bowl. It would not have been a smart trade no matter how you cut it.
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I disagree. Boldin would have been a mentor to the young group of wideouts and for the money would have returned a solid set of stats for his $6 million. The benefit of growing a winning culture and turning around a franchise is continual, gradual growth. There’s no panacea for reaching the SB in one year.
Go back to Reggie’s words he uses over and over. He’s trying to “build this thing”. On the way to building it, you pay one year rentals like an Anquon Boldin and it helps your entire WR crew. He’s one tough SOB and that kind of play is contagious. It would have been money well spent.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:59 am
i dont see the need to bring in another 8o catch guy when we have people on the roster that can do that now….IF YOU THROW THEM THE BALL INSTEAD OF FUGGIN MYERS!!!!
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it’s hilarious how you don’t consider anything else but the QB’s/OC’s fault.
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Knaps wco is abd fit for our wrs they are vertical guys
knapps fault
the qb throws the ball and dialed up meyers more than any one else, and was in love with his roomie
the wrs did not get the ball nearly enough
qbs fault
all wrs drop passes that is not exclusive to our group
by the way there are sevearl hall of fame players that also dropped a ton of passes in their careers
March 12th, 2013 at 10:00 am
A 33y/o #1…OK!
March 12th, 2013 at 10:00 am
Boldin would have been a great pick up…..5 years ago.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:01 am
368.Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 9:59 am
i dont see the need to bring in another 8o catch guy when we have people on the roster that can do that now….IF YOU THROW THEM THE BALL INSTEAD OF FUGGIN MYERS!!!!
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it’s hilarious how you don’t consider anything else but the QB’s/OC’s fault.
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Knaps wco is abd fit for our wrs they are vertical guys
knapps fault
the qb throws the ball and dialed up meyers more than any one else, and was in love with his roomie
the wrs did not get the ball nearly enough
qbs fault
all wrs drop passes that is not exclusive to our group
by the way there are sevearl hall of fame players that also dropped a ton of passes in their careers
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mike wallace was one of the leaders in drops last season. gonna get something like 13 mil a yrs from the dolphins they were reporting.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:02 am
It is amazing how many people on this blog are not aware of the past ten years and want us to repeat the same mistakes.
Seymour, Moss, Wilson, Walker, Sapp, Warren, Kelly, Sands, Boss, Jordan etc etc.
Guys who signed big contracts and had very little to offer.
FA is generally a complete waste of time ESPECIALLY FOR A TEAM REBUILDING.
Build your core through the draft especially on the line of scrimmage.
In the meantime you can use a free agent here and there to buy time till you draft the right guy or let the right guy develop.
Once in a long while will you get a free agent that is a big difference maker (Gannon) and that usually happens when the team releasing the player has a perceived surplus of talent at the position (Grbac). Again, that will only happen when the rest of the base (Oline) is in place.
As a rule free agents are “free” for a reason (injury history, attitude issues, high salary demands etc.) and rarely if ever produce up to their contracts.
On a percentage basis, young hungry rookies with the salary cap in place are much better values.
That is why we are in year two of a 3-5 year project.
TOO MANY HOLES AND NOT ENOUGH PICKS.
Complaints????
Blame a decade of bad drafts, the Palmer deal and horrible cap management since 2007.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:02 am
365.Gdog Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 9:59 am
The_Judge37 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 9:52 am
At least just cut Tommy Kelly already, give us that much
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Prolly still holding out hope for a trade before we cut anyone.
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If that’s Reggie’s angle, TK as trade bait, then just fire him already, because he obviously has no clue what he’s doing at that point.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:02 am
If he never makes another nfl roster, he can rest easy knowing he did give it his all in the end.
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Really? What country are you living in? Cuz in this here US of A, we don’t give awards for “trying hard”.
moral victories are for losers. show me a good loser and I’ll show u a loser.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:03 am
inonewordraider Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 9:42 am
they were fine in 2010?
they were sen as a strength on an up and coming team
they fell off as a result of the collar bone curse
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in 2010 dhb was still very inconsistent with his hands. we were all hoping he would continue to improve while assuming ford would continue to be solid but then he had a problem catching the ball now last year moore had a problem catching the ball. None of our wr’s have proven to be a #1 receiver in this league
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the term # i wr is over used and largely hype
if you have guys that catch 60-80 passes and get close to 1000 yards, and maybe 5-10 tds you are fine
this is why so many teams with a so called number one are always looking for a number 2
fitz calvin johnson no where near a super bowl last year
March 12th, 2013 at 10:03 am
Go back to Reggie’s words he uses over and over. He’s trying to “build this thing”. On the way to building it, you pay one year rentals like an Anquon Boldin and it helps your entire WR crew. He’s one tough SOB and that kind of play is contagious. It would have been money well spent.
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You are assuming Boldin would have been happy to play here and help groom these young guys. The more likely scenario for a 33yo WR that just won the SB is that he would either retire, or come here and be another check casher.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:03 am
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March 12th, 2013 at 10:04 am
Boldin would have been a great pick up…..5 years ago.
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that maybe, but he’s better right now than any WR we got.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:04 am
And Fitz, had Boldin and Brestman (sp?) that got him to the SB!
March 12th, 2013 at 10:04 am
372.Charlie Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:02 am
It is amazing how many people on this blog are not aware of the past ten years and want us to repeat the same mistakes.
Seymour, Moss, Wilson, Walker, Sapp, Warren, Kelly, Sands, Boss, Jordan etc etc.
Guys who signed big contracts and had very little to offer.
FA is generally a complete waste of time ESPECIALLY FOR A TEAM REBUILDING.
Build your core through the draft especially on the line of scrimmage.
In the meantime you can use a free agent here and there to buy time till you draft the right guy or let the right guy develop.
Once in a long while will you get a free agent that is a big difference maker (Gannon) and that usually happens when the team releasing the player has a perceived surplus of talent at the position (Grbac). Again, that will only happen when the rest of the base (Oline) is in place.
As a rule free agents are “free” for a reason (injury history, attitude issues, high salary demands etc.) and rarely if ever produce up to their contracts.
On a percentage basis, young hungry rookies with the salary cap in place are much better values.
That is why we are in year two of a 3-5 year project.
TOO MANY HOLES AND NOT ENOUGH PICKS.
Complaints????
Blame a decade of bad drafts, the Palmer deal and horrible cap management since 2007.
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true, you should only bring in big time free agents in my opinion if they are going to take you to the super bowl or very close to it iwthin 1-2 years. and you have to have a foundation of young talent already in place. thats justmy opinion. i’m cool with signing a couple solid starters though. I still want to put a competitive team on the field every sunday.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:05 am
Jay Glaser@JayGlaser
I was just informed that the Eagles have opened up trade talks with the Raiders to acquire Terrelle Pryor for a late round pick. Looks like Vick and Foles are not in their long-term plan with Chip Kelly.
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March 12th, 2013 at 10:05 am
Hey Reggie, pick up Vasquez from the bolts.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:05 am
I’m having a hard time figuring out how Reggie and his lil bud bud can build around Palmer. If the magic duo takes three years to rebuild, Palmer ought to be ready for retirement by then. So now you have a bunch of guys built for Palmer type football when Pryor has a completely different style. Why not get it over with now. Build for Pryor and see what the next couple years bring. Building around Palmer will cost money. Doesn’t make dollar sense. Seems like Reggie is a slow boat to China type of guy. He will get ‘his guys’ via the draft. FAs if quality will cost. Reggie is not a spender. Besides, he only has eyes for Green Bays dumpster. Not my call.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:05 am
I’m not going to even assume Boldin would want to be a Raider. From his interview on PFT, he sounded surprised at the move. Looks to me like it was just one hand washing the other in the Harbaugh clan.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:06 am
guest123 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:02 am
If he never makes another nfl roster, he can rest easy knowing he did give it his all in the end.
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Really? What country are you living in? Cuz in this here US of A, we don’t give awards for “trying hard”.
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your use of the term “we” is comical because you are not included in what i posted.
wasnt the iig knock that he didnt ‘try hard” now he is showing his community the value of giving your best effort.
Believe me the youth in HIS community are being impacted in a positive way by this, AND NOBODY GIVES A FUGG WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT IT.
This has nothing to do with you or the so called “u s of a”so whats with the “we” stuff
lol
March 12th, 2013 at 10:06 am
Dakota Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:05 am
Jay Glaser@JayGlaser
I was just informed that the Eagles have opened up trade talks with the Raiders to acquire Terrelle Pryor for a late round pick. Looks like Vick and Foles are not in their long-term plan with Chip Kelly.
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LMAO, Dakota stirring the sh!tpot again
(It’s spelled GlaZer, brah
)
March 12th, 2013 at 10:06 am
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 9:56 am
wow!!!
i still hope this young man gets a shot to hit an nfl field again
in my mind he is redeeming himself simply by virtue of his effort on his own dime and time.
putting himself out here in this way will have a huge impact on the youth of his community that still look up to him to this very day.
If he never makes another nfl roster, he can rest easy knowing he did give it his all in the end.
oh yeah, and so much for all of the “jamarcuss is too dumb” hype, looks like he knows what he is doing to me, and jeff garcia
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1563769-jamarcus-russell-comeback-2013-jamarcus-goes-back-to-qb-school
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JaMarcus is showing more character than a lot of the dipsht posters on this board could ever dream of having. All the abuse this guy has taken the last three years hasn’t deterred him from making this comeback. And he’s doing it knowing there will be ridicule from all the loser haters. Redneck haters couldn’t wait to believe he was “stupid and lazy”. The issue here was the supporting cast. He even says in this video that his favorite pass plays were any that included “Zach” as his 1st option. That alone tells me he’s a smart guy.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:06 am
Dakota Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:05 am
Jay Glaser@JayGlaser
I was just informed that the Eagles have opened up trade talks with the Raiders to acquire Terrelle Pryor for a late round pick. Looks like Vick and Foles are not in their long-term plan with Chip Kelly.
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Saw that happening.
Carson stays and we draft Geno if that scenario plays out.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:06 am
374.guest123 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:02 am
If he never makes another nfl roster, he can rest easy knowing he did give it his all in the end.
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Really? What country are you living in? Cuz in this here US of A, we don’t give awards for “trying hard”.
moral victories are for losers. show me a good loser and I’ll show u a loser.
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Carson Palmer? hahaha just messing with you man
March 12th, 2013 at 10:07 am
Enough with Boldin already, there are plenty of other FA we have absolutely no shot at that we can talk about
March 12th, 2013 at 10:08 am
388.morilla Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:06 am
Dakota Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:05 am
Jay Glaser@JayGlaser
I was just informed that the Eagles have opened up trade talks with the Raiders to acquire Terrelle Pryor for a late round pick. Looks like Vick and Foles are not in their long-term plan with Chip Kelly.
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Saw that happening.
Carson stays and we draft Geno if that scenario plays out.
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Chip Kelly Obviously sees something in pryor, did when he was coaching oregon too. We will trade him there and he will proably be a beast. great…of course some raider fans would want that. i wouldn’t.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:08 am
386.SilverNBlackPA Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:06 am
Dakota Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:05 am
Jay Glaser@JayGlaser
I was just informed that the Eagles have opened up trade talks with the Raiders to acquire Terrelle Pryor for a late round pick. Looks like Vick and Foles are not in their long-term plan with Chip Kelly.
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LMAO, Dakota stirring the sh!tpot again
(It’s spelled GlaZer, brah )
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Last thing I need is Jay GlaZer bringing some MMA move down on me for making false statements under his name.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:08 am
Gdog Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 9:55 am
I heard a radio interview on the way to work in the car. Jason LaConfora was talking about Carson Palmer. Says close sources are telling him that Reggie is close to getting Carson to restructure and take a pay cut to stay in Oakland. Also that the salary cap situation is not so bad that Reggie has to do any moves immediately (they are $8 mill under the cap as of today). And added that the Raiders are very high on Geno Smith and think it’s likely the Raiders can carry both Geno and Carson because of the reasonable rookie salaries of the new CBA.
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Wow what great news! Maybe I have to back off my assertion that Reggie is a complete moron!! I would rather we spend our first on o-line, but if they don’t think Pryor is the guy, the second most important player on a NFL team is the backup QB. I can hold my nose and like the Geno pick IF we keep Palmer.
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I don’t think you draft a QB at # 3 in today’s day and age and have him sit on the bench…for any amount of time.
I would be stunned and disappointed if they went with Geno at # 3 and had sit on the bench, and you don’t pay Palmer 8 mill. (at minimum when the smoke clears) to be a backup.
Seattle can do that with Flynn, but Reg would be nuts to do that.
I agree w/u that it must be a smokescreen….if that rumor is true.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:08 am
You are assuming Boldin would have been happy to play here and help groom these young guys. The more likely scenario for a 33yo WR that just won the SB is that he would either retire, or come here and be another check casher.
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what in his past leads you to believe he’d be a check casher? has he not been a professional all of his career?
March 12th, 2013 at 10:09 am
Problem I have with hitching my wagon to Pryor (other than I am not convinced by his one start), is we need an insurance plan. There are some guys who are ready to go with Pryor even if it means we go backward and he falls on his face. Where will all the Pryor supporters be then? Logging in on different user names crying about why they didn’t keep Carson or why they didn’t draft Geno? And then will come the turnover at the end of the season. One more year of tinkering and experimenting and hoping we strike gold with the top QB on the board in ‘14.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:09 am
Dakota Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:05 am
Jay Glaser@JayGlaser
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This might have worked if you had spelled his name right. Jay Glazer.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:09 am
Dakota Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:05 am
Jay Glaser@JayGlaser
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Made me look, lol
March 12th, 2013 at 10:10 am
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That is why we picked up Rice, Woodson and Romo.
The core was in place via draft and those guys helped us BUT it was very shortlived.
That 2002 team was very old and the rebuild attempt failed miserably because of HORRIBLE DRAFTING.
Here we are today.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:10 am
Dakota Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:05 am
Jay Glaser@JayGlaser
I was just informed that the Eagles have opened up trade talks with the Raiders to acquire Terrelle Pryor for a late round pick. Looks like Vick and Foles are not in their long-term plan with Chip Kelly.
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Too bad we couldn’t trade them Allen and Palmer for Kelly and Vick.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:10 am
391.NGRaiderfan Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:08 am
388.morilla Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:06 am
Dakota Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:05 am
Jay Glaser@JayGlaser
I was just informed that the Eagles have opened up trade talks with the Raiders to acquire Terrelle Pryor for a late round pick. Looks like Vick and Foles are not in their long-term plan with Chip Kelly.
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Saw that happening.
Carson stays and we draft Geno if that scenario plays out.
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Chip Kelly Obviously sees something in pryor, did when he was coaching oregon too. We will trade him there and he will proably be a beast. great…of course some raider fans would want that. i wouldn’t.
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If they trade TP to Eagles, than McK better get at least a 4th or 5th for him.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:11 am
Morning/afternoon peoples!
I just dont get some people??
1st they hate DMAC, cuz he’s always hurt, but then advocate for Beanie Wells who’s often injured.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:11 am
Dakota Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:05 am
Jay Glaser@JayGlaser
I was just informed that the Eagles have opened up trade talks with the Raiders to acquire Terrelle Pryor for a late round pick. Looks like Vick and Foles are not in their long-term plan with Chip Kelly.
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Pump pump pump… thats the sound of Mistic giving CPR to his sock puppets (or the other way around.)
March 12th, 2013 at 10:11 am
The issue here was the supporting cast. He even says in this video that his favorite pass plays were any that included “Zach” as his 1st option. That alone tells me he’s a smart guy.
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Wow. I did not know this! Sign him up for MENSA. I was wrong about him. I apologize.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:12 am
220.Just Fire Baby Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 8:35 am
Tells you all the difference between both Bay Area teams.
Raiders give up a 5th and 7th to get a horrendously awful player in Aaron Curry.
49ers give up a 6th round pick to pickup postseason stud Anquan Boldin.
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But, but, but…. Hue is GM material! He was going to succeed Al as GM!
It has to be true because Hue would NEVER lie.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:12 am
JaMarcus is showing more character than a lot of the dipsht posters on this board could ever dream of having. All the abuse this guy has taken the last three years hasn’t deterred him from making this comeback. And he’s doing it knowing there will be ridicule from all the loser haters. Redneck haters couldn’t wait to believe he was “stupid and lazy”. The issue here was the supporting cast. He even says in this video that his favorite pass plays were any that included “Zach” as his 1st option. That alone tells me he’s a smart guy.
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and your blind racism shows yet again kid. yes, we’re rednecks for hating a player that his the lotto then STOPPED TRYING. it was clear as day to everyone else, except your dmbazz of course. LAST ONE TO ARRIVE, FIRST TO LEAVE. this was his routine while he was in the NFL.
and you say there’s no proof he was a druggie. MKAY GUY, then why did his friend show up at his house with cases full of codeine? just a coincidence huh? go ask any cop and ask them if there’s such a thing as coincidence.
hahaha!! of course he didn’t have a good supporting cast. he was the first overall pick of a draft to the worst team in the league. many other #1 overall QB’s have this problem. they overcome or go to another team. why’d he just quit the NFL? you’re so moronic it’s mind numbing.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:12 am
Q-Bo DMAC
March 12th, 2013 at 10:13 am
Guest123 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:02 am
If he never makes another nfl roster, he can rest easy knowing he did give it his all in the end.
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Really? What country are you living in? Cuz in this here US of A, we don’t give awards for “trying hard”.
moral victories are for losers. show me a good loser and I’ll show u a loser.
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Yeah, right. Dorks on this board ready to build statues of Bruise Gradkowski because be supposedly “tried hard”. What a joke.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:13 am
the term # i wr is over used and largely hype
if you have guys that catch 60-80 passes and get close to 1000 yards, and maybe 5-10 tds you are fine
this is why so many teams with a so called number one are always looking for a number 2
fitz calvin johnson no where near a super bowl last year
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regardless
it is very debateable whether our wr group is good enough so that we can even compete. you mentioned the curse of carson but when pryor played, dhb and moore STILL were dropping balls.
i’ll reiterate that if we don’t add to the young group i’m fine since we have many holes to fill but there continues to be serious question marks as to whether or not this group will consistently make the catch and get into the end zone
March 12th, 2013 at 10:13 am
Problem I have with hitching my wagon to Pryor (other than I am not convinced by his one start), is we need an insurance plan. There are some guys who are ready to go with Pryor even if it means we go backward and he falls on his face. Where will all the Pryor supporters be then? Logging in on different user names crying about why they didn’t keep Carson or why they didn’t draft Geno? And then will come the turnover at the end of the season. One more year of tinkering and experimenting and hoping we strike gold with the top QB on the board in ‘14.
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If you switch Palmer’s and Pryor’s name I might agree with you.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:13 am
Gents,
Just scoured Jay Glazer’s official twitter account and there is no mention of the Pryor-Eagles rumor.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:14 am
Boldin is a 1 year rental.
John had a talk w/ his bruh and GM, and came up w/ the best solution to try and repay him for that superbowl ass kicking.
He hooked the lil bruh up thats all.
FK the whiners! They still don’t have anyone to stretch the field.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:14 am
Chip Kelly Obviously sees something in pryor, did when he was coaching oregon too. We will trade him there and he will proably be a beast. great…of course some raider fans would want that. i wouldn’t.
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Don’t ever believe Dakota. He doesn’t even have a twitter account. He just makes this sh1t up to stir the pot
March 12th, 2013 at 10:14 am
RaiderDebo Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 9:42 am
Boss01 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 9:38 am
Garrard will slip on his pool deck this summer tear his ACL and his career will be over.
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The guy had his knee scoped a year ago. What do you think this is, 1935?? Newsflash: A knee scope isn’t career ending. Garrard is a badass and we should have signed him.
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Garrard is a badass?? LMAO…after he slips on a banana peel and breaks his leg, he will have as good a chance as Jamarcus to make an NFL roster
March 12th, 2013 at 10:15 am
Our WR’s are hot garbage. Admit it. Boldin at 33 yo is better than any of ours. It’s sad. It is what it is.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:16 am
Xraided Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:12 am
JaMarcus is showing more character than a lot of the dipsht posters on this board could ever dream of having. All the abuse this guy has taken the last three years hasn’t deterred him from making this comeback. And he’s doing it knowing there will be ridicule from all the loser haters. Redneck haters couldn’t wait to believe he was “stupid and lazy”. The issue here was the supporting cast. He even says in this video that his favorite pass plays were any that included “Zach” as his 1st option. That alone tells me he’s a smart guy.
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and your blind racism shows yet again kid. yes, we’re rednecks for hating a player that his the lotto then STOPPED TRYING. it was clear as day to everyone else, except your dmbazz of course. LAST ONE TO ARRIVE, FIRST TO LEAVE. this was his routine while he was in the NFL.
and you say there’s no proof he was a druggie. MKAY GUY, then why did his friend show up at his house with cases full of codeine? just a coincidence huh? go ask any cop and ask them if there’s such a thing as coincidence.
hahaha!! of course he didn’t have a good supporting cast. he was the first overall pick of a draft to the worst team in the league. many other #1 overall QB’s have this problem. they overcome or go to another team. why’d he just quit the NFL? you’re so moronic it’s mind numbing.
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Your mind is definitely numb. This codeine blsht just gets more and more out of control. Please provide a link that says anyone showed up to JR’s house with a “case of codeine”. Lol!
March 12th, 2013 at 10:16 am
jackasspuria Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:13 am
Gents,
Just scoured Jay Glazer’s official twitter account and there is no mention of the Pryor-Eagles rumor.
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wrong twitter account, need to look at Jay Glasers twitter, he’s the waiter down at the iHOP
March 12th, 2013 at 10:16 am
I understand we can’t possibly avoid the never ending Pryor vs Palmer debate, but is it really necessary to bring Jamarcus Russell into it?
March 12th, 2013 at 10:17 am
lol @ folks believing that Dakota “Chip Kelly wants TP in Philly” story.
Every once in a while that gag works!
March 12th, 2013 at 10:18 am
395.guest123 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:09 am
Problem I have with hitching my wagon to Pryor (other than I am not convinced by his one start), is we need an insurance plan. There are some guys who are ready to go with Pryor even if it means we go backward and he falls on his face. Where will all the Pryor supporters be then? Logging in on different user names crying about why they didn’t keep Carson or why they didn’t draft Geno? And then will come the turnover at the end of the season. One more year of tinkering and experimenting and hoping we strike gold with the top QB on the board in ‘14.
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I completely understand your skepticism. Especially after 11 yrs of futility. and what happened with JR. Isn’t that the risk you take putting any young qb in though? thats the risk seattle took puttin russell wilson in, and he looked extremely shaky his first 5 starts but look at him now. That is the risk rams took on bradofr, dolphins on tannehill, redskins rgIII, colts andrew luck, jags with gabbert. It’s always going to be a risk to go with the young unproven guy. the difference between us and those teams minus seattle is we didn’t give upa first rond pick on the qb who we didn’t know how good they could be in the nfl. i personally would rather take a leap of faith on a young player. maybe we go backwards, but maybe he surprises everybody, including his supporters, and completely balls out. and then we have our qb of the future. if we never give him a chance we’ll never know. and we’ll still be searching for a qb in the near future.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:19 am
NGRaiderfan Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:18 am
395.guest123 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:09 am
Problem I have with hitching my wagon to Pryor (other than I am not convinced by his one start), is we need an insurance plan. There are some guys who are ready to go with Pryor even if it means we go backward and he falls on his face. Where will all the Pryor supporters be then? Logging in on different user names crying about why they didn’t keep Carson or why they didn’t draft Geno? And then will come the turnover at the end of the season. One more year of tinkering and experimenting and hoping we strike gold with the top QB on the board in ‘14.
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Also, if pryor fails, I will be supporting whoever the next raider qb is. thats what real raider fans do.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:19 am
416.poprox13 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:16 am
jackasspuria Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:13 am
Gents,
Just scoured Jay Glazer’s official twitter account and there is no mention of the Pryor-Eagles rumor.
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wrong twitter account, need to look at Jay Glasers twitter, he’s the waiter down at the iHOP
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LOL, well done, great execution
March 12th, 2013 at 10:19 am
He used to get me with the links to PFT he would post that went no where.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:20 am
People are talking about going backwards with Pryor. HELLO we have the 3rd pick in the draft, we can’t go much further backward.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:20 am
I do not have a problem giving the keys over to a top of the draft board type QB. Even after going thru the Jabustus era. But TP is a 3rd rd supp and many teams didn’t have him in the 6th round. He’s an AL pick and as much I loved the AL days, he had a lot more messed up draft picks than good ones in his later years.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:21 am
422.bcz24 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:19 am
He used to get me with the links to PFT he would post that went no where.
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Dammit, what happened to the Pawn Shop stories????
March 12th, 2013 at 10:21 am
He used to get me with the links to PFT he would post that went no where.
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That’s why “O” calls him ‘white devil’
March 12th, 2013 at 10:22 am
jackasspuria Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:13 am
Gents,
Just scoured Jay Glazer’s official twitter account and there is no mention of the Pryor-Eagles rumor.
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lol Captain Obvious
I expect these moves from KK but you should know better
March 12th, 2013 at 10:22 am
Damn Jerry, when I cut n paste, I usually put the source at the bottom of the post. Geez.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:23 am
415.RaiderDebo Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:16 am
Xraided Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:12 am
JaMarcus is showing more character than a lot of the dipsht posters on this board could ever dream of having. All the abuse this guy has taken the last three years hasn’t deterred him from making this comeback. And he’s doing it knowing there will be ridicule from all the loser haters. Redneck haters couldn’t wait to believe he was “stupid and lazy”. The issue here was the supporting cast. He even says in this video that his favorite pass plays were any that included “Zach” as his 1st option. That alone tells me he’s a smart guy.
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and your blind racism shows yet again kid. yes, we’re rednecks for hating a player that his the lotto then STOPPED TRYING. it was clear as day to everyone else, except your dmbazz of course. LAST ONE TO ARRIVE, FIRST TO LEAVE. this was his routine while he was in the NFL.
and you say there’s no proof he was a druggie. MKAY GUY, then why did his friend show up at his house with cases full of codeine? just a coincidence huh? go ask any cop and ask them if there’s such a thing as coincidence.
hahaha!! of course he didn’t have a good supporting cast. he was the first overall pick of a draft to the worst team in the league. many other #1 overall QB’s have this problem. they overcome or go to another team. why’d he just quit the NFL? you’re so moronic it’s mind numbing.
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Your mind is definitely numb. This codeine blsht just gets more and more out of control. Please provide a link that says anyone showed up to JR’s house with a “case of codeine”. Lol!
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i don’t know about a guy showing up to his house with a box of codeine, unless that was the undercover officer who arrested him at his home. but there is this:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5460278
March 12th, 2013 at 10:25 am
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5356585
here you go numnuts
March 12th, 2013 at 10:25 am
oh well there ya go right above as well.. same one
March 12th, 2013 at 10:27 am
Debo go back to bed ur embarrassing yourself again
March 12th, 2013 at 10:28 am
The codeine arrest was dropped. Guilty or not, the courts felt they couldn’t prove it… not a very good example to prove your case.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:29 am
I proudly wear my dunce cap today for falling for that ‘Glaser’ post.
Anyhow, perhaps the Vikings have the most talent deficient wide receiving corp right now. Wonder how long that lasts with signings becoming official at 1 p.m. today?
March 12th, 2013 at 10:29 am
Man, enough with the “hot garbage” and “hot mess” cliches! About as played as You Go Girl!
Oh, and trade DVAG.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:30 am
You know, for Al Davis to cut his losses on a #1 pick should tell you all right there! Al NEVER parted ways with “his” prize position! wanted JaMarcus to succeed, but didn’t, and I really don’t care for why? he didn’t! But if he succeeds with his “comeback”, then good for him!
March 12th, 2013 at 10:30 am
inonewordraider Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:13 am
the term # i wr is over used and largely hype
if you have guys that catch 60-80 passes and get close to 1000 yards, and maybe 5-10 tds you are fine
this is why so many teams with a so called number one are always looking for a number 2
fitz calvin johnson no where near a super bowl last year
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regardless
it is very debateable whether our wr group is good enough so that we can even compete. you mentioned the curse of carson but when pryor played, dhb and moore STILL were dropping balls.
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debatable? not really were we not in the playoff picture in 2010?
my take is if jc never goes down we win the west outright and are in the playoffs
yes they dropped passes for pryor but they also found the endzone and were instantly better with him by virtue of the tds.
we had time brown a true number one for years and it dint help most of the time.
wrs dont make a super bowl unless you have the right qb carson will never be that guy
its not the wrs its the qb
case closed
March 12th, 2013 at 10:31 am
435.Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:29 am
Man, enough with the “hot garbage” and “hot mess” cliches! About as played as You Go Girl!
Oh, and trade DVAG.
Bo, that became your cliche’…lol!
March 12th, 2013 at 10:31 am
Bcz24 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:28 am
The codeine arrest was dropped. Guilty or not, the courts felt they couldn’t prove it… not a very good example to prove your case.
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Am I in the Twilight Zone, or did you just defend JR?
March 12th, 2013 at 10:32 am
Man, enough with the “hot garbage” and “hot mess” cliches! About as played as You Go Girl!
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you go Girl!
March 12th, 2013 at 10:33 am
Hwnrdr
Whats^^^^^?
March 12th, 2013 at 10:33 am
JaWalrus already copped to substance issues.
I wish TP had his arm, and DVAG had his affection for pain meds.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:34 am
guest123 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:20 am
I do not have a problem giving the keys over to a top of the draft board type QB. Even after going thru the Jabustus era. But TP is a 3rd rd supp and many teams didn’t have him in the 6th round. He’s an AL pick and as much I loved the AL days, he had a lot more messed up draft picks than good ones in his later years
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russell wilson was a 3rd round pick. Brady was a 6th. and neither of them had off the field problems. pryor only lost 4 games his entire college career and and he almost single handedly beat arkansas his jr year, on a sprained knee. beat oregon in the rose bowl his sophomore year. he didn’t have he nfl talent around him on his team that a lot of these other qbs had. his leading receiver was dan sanzabacher and his leadig rusher was dan herron, both of them are roster bubble players at best in the nfl. i just want to give the guy the benefit of the doubt as long as he is a raider. I remember watching him in college, he was a game changer.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:34 am
Knicks took a beat last night.
Lets go Dubs!
March 12th, 2013 at 10:34 am
jamarcuss had drug problem alegedly?
so what the key word is HAD.
he is defintily clean now, and worjing hard to be an example for his community
if anyone has a problem with that it doesnt matter.
Black men that reform will face the same obstacles as black men that dont or black men that never had a problem in the first place.
athlete entertainer or not it doesnt matter black in amerikkka means you will always be despised and a target
cue the none black posters telling me how things are better now
lol gtfoh
March 12th, 2013 at 10:34 am
I cannot youtube old Raider highlights without “Jamarcus Russell Sacks himself” eventually showing up in the related videos.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:35 am
This years QB sleeper….
EJ Manuel
March 12th, 2013 at 10:35 am
Xraided Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:25 am
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5356585
here you go numnuts
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So now we’ve gone from “cases of codeine” to a bottle of codeine in a closet close to JR’s bedroom that his friend claimed! You are a dmsht! Please shut up now.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:37 am
Condo is going to get a 5 year $53 million dollar extension:
“Recently, the Steering Committee for the Booster Clubs of the Oakland Raiders (SCBCOR) held the 11th Annual Commitment to Excellence Award Dinner honoring LS Jon Condo at the Hilton – Oakland Airport. Members of Raider Nation, current and former players, Head Coach Dennis Allen, General Manager Reggie McKenzie and the guest of honor, Condo, came together to celebrate the achievements of the veteran long snapper heading into his seventh season with the Raiders.”
http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Condo-Accepts-Commitment-to-Excellence-Award/bd13d948-65d6-4fac-9cae-45b52e0ac193
So that is what Reggie has been doing…..getting this dinner party set up.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:37 am
441.DMAC Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:33 am
Hwnrdr
Whats^^^^^?
Oh, nothing much! How about you?
March 12th, 2013 at 10:38 am
debatable? not really were we not in the playoff picture in 2010?
my take is if jc never goes down we win the west outright and are in the playoffs
yes they dropped passes for pryor but they also found the endzone and were instantly better with him by virtue of the tds.
we had time brown a true number one for years and it dint help most of the time.
wrs dont make a super bowl unless you have the right qb carson will never be that guy
its not the wrs its the qb
case closed
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moore regressed, he was targeted A TON by carson last year. DHB wasn’t carsons favorite target, but he still dropped his share of balls. Ford was dropping everything before he got hurt.
players can regress which our receivers did, no way is the case closed on these receivers, it’s to be determined
March 12th, 2013 at 10:38 am
DMAC Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:35 am
This years QB sleeper….
EJ Manuel
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could be the best in this class, but he and geno are the top with out a doubt
March 12th, 2013 at 10:38 am
hwnrdr Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:37 am
441.DMAC Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:33 am
Hwnrdr
Whats^^^^^?
Oh, nothing much! How about you?
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Waiting to see what Reg has in store for us
March 12th, 2013 at 10:39 am
Vikes bring back WR Simpson.
Thought he would be a nice addition for us.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:40 am
oh blah blah blah blah mistic. no one cares about your ranting black man malcom x crap in this blog, mk? i would have hated his guts just the same if he were a white guy… just like the the chargers HATE Ryan Leaf to death for his ineptitude. it has to do with football and nothing else.
ok he’s all better now. whatever. still hope he fails.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:40 am
453.DMAC Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:38 am
hwnrdr Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:37 am
441.DMAC Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:33 am
Hwnrdr
Whats^^^^^?
Oh, nothing much! How about you?
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Waiting to see what Reg has in store for us
I hear ya! But not getting my hopes up, at least not today!
March 12th, 2013 at 10:40 am
What does Russell’s comeback attempt have to do with the Raiders and this post? If you think Reggie will waste any of his time on that clown, you are delirious.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:41 am
guest123 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:12 am
Q-Bo DMAC
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LOL, Well spelled!
March 12th, 2013 at 10:41 am
Am I in the Twilight Zone, or did you just defend JR?
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I guess you could say that, but if the courts didn’t feel they could prove the drugs were his, I don’t think anyone here should use that as evidence to his drug problem.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:41 am
Special teams coordinator Bobby April
“A lot of times Jon’s position is sort of taken for granted because it’s such a short period of time and you really don’t see him in action, you see the ball in action. But again, it’s a real statement of his qualities as a person, as a teammate, as a competitor, so I would think it is rare because there’s other people, at least fan-wise, that are more dynamic part of their awareness of the game. He’s done a great job. He’s had a great career.”
“Tremendous opportunity to work with a guy like that who has got experience, who is a team player and talented and really talented at what he does. If you don’t get that snap, George Allen said that the most important guy on the field was the snapper because if he doesn’t execute his responsibility, everything is broken down. I agree with that, so Jon has a big role and I’m looking forward to trying to help him help the team.”
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March 12th, 2013 at 10:42 am
inonewordraider Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:38 am
debatable? not really were we not in the playoff picture in 2010?
my take is if jc never goes down we win the west outright and are in the playoffs
yes they dropped passes for pryor but they also found the endzone and were instantly better with him by virtue of the tds.
we had time brown a true number one for years and it dint help most of the time.
wrs dont make a super bowl unless you have the right qb carson will never be that guy
its not the wrs its the qb
case closed
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moore regressed, he was targeted A TON by carson last year. DHB wasn’t carsons favorite target, but he still dropped his share of balls. Ford was dropping everything before he got hurt.
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but why did they fall off
bad scheme fit
no relationship/ CHEMISTRY with palmer
that caused the regression
i guarantee you wont be saying anything about regressed with pryor in the game.
pryor instantly upgraded them dialing them up at putting them in the endzone
carson sucked and the wrs know this
they will hit the ground running based on what they are ALL doing with pryor now
face facts carson led a regression like I TOLD YOU HE WOULD!
March 12th, 2013 at 10:42 am
LS Jon Condo
“First of all, it’s a complete honor and it took me by surprise hearing Coach Allen announce my name as the winner. But seriously, I’m honored. It’s a humbling experience just to be named with some former recipients of this award – Jim Otto, Willie Brown, Fred Biletnikoff, the list goes on and on. It’s great and just to come out and to thank everyone and to raise money also for a charity. It’s just a great event and hopefully it’s a good beginning to the 2013 season.”
“To Mark Davis and Reggie Mckenzie, thank you for allowing me to represent the organization and compete every Sunday. It really means a lot and I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.”
“I would like to thank the fans. You guys are truly an inspiration. I’ll be honest, your loyalty and dedication does not go unnoticed by myself, my teammates and the rest of the organization. You guys are the best fans in all of pro football.”
March 12th, 2013 at 10:43 am
457.The Big Banana Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:40 am
What does Russell’s comeback attempt have to do with the Raiders and this post? If you think Reggie will waste any of his time on that clown, you are delirious.
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Well JR is considered to be a 3rd – 4th tier Free Agent, so definitely can’t count Reggie out.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:43 am
Jim Otto
“This is what we did all our life as a player. We enjoyed being with the fans. Our fans are the most passionate fans in the National Football league and they definitely deserve to see us guys once in awhile and we deserve to see them.”
“The Oakland Raiders, we’ve been a fantastic team, you all know, you’ve been a part of it for all these years, and you know as much about it as any one of us in this room. All of you have been tremendous fans. It’s in my heart and it never left my heart. I turned 75 years old a couple weeks ago and it’ll never leave me. The Raider heart, the Raider love, the spirit, the pride, the poise, the Commitment to Excellence…”
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Richard Condo – Jon Condo’s Father
A message to Jon – “Accept it in a very humble way. Be very happy with it. Be very proud with it. Realize that you’re in a very select group of people receiving this award and just to continue to work hard and continue to do everything you’ve been doing since you’ve been here, Jon.”
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Head Coach Dennis Allen
“I think when you look at the Raiders, the Raiders are a family. I think that’s one of the things that makes the Raiders unique is just that family sense of loyalty to each other and so I think it’s a great thing for families to be able to experience this together.”
“This is a special place, this is a special organization, this is a special town, it’s truly an incredible organization – the fact that we have the most passionate, most spirited fans in all the National League, and really in all of professional sports.”
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GM Reggie McKenzie
“This is a great occasion. Any time you can get Raider Nation together, especially in the form of booster clubs, there’s so many booster clubs all around, not just in California, but throughout the Nation and that’s what it’s all about. You guys should be commended for that.”
March 12th, 2013 at 10:44 am
The Big Banana Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:40 am
What does Russell’s comeback attempt have to do with the Raiders and this post? If you think Reggie will waste any of his time on that clown, you are delirious.
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no body needs your permission to post blog cop
grad fan you wouldnt care if we posted about him would you
March 12th, 2013 at 10:46 am
Was the Condo cerimony held at the IHOP, or was it upgraded to Carrows for the special occasion?
March 12th, 2013 at 10:46 am
Cut Steve Corkran ad Dennis Allen!
March 12th, 2013 at 10:46 am
Man, there was a lot of fan azz kissing at that Condo dinner….sounds like they are trying to butter us up so we are not too hard on them when they let us down this offseason…..
March 12th, 2013 at 10:47 am
Dakota Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:05 am
Jay Glaser@JayGlaser
I was just informed that the Eagles have opened up trade talks with the Raiders to acquire Terrelle Pryor for a late round pick. Looks like Vick and Foles are not in their long-term plan with Chip Kelly.
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Btw, it’s Glazer.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:47 am
shreks an idiot fire him already…
March 12th, 2013 at 10:47 am
xraided Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:40 am
oh blah blah blah blah mistic. no one cares about your ranting black man malcom x crap in this blog, mk?
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of course it blah blah to you, you dont have to survive the trails we face
so if you dont understand why i posted it and cant relate to it, shut the fugg up about it
it wasnt for you
March 12th, 2013 at 10:48 am
469.Raider O Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:47 am
Dakota Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:05 am
Jay Glaser@JayGlaser
I was just informed that the Eagles have opened up trade talks with the Raiders to acquire Terrelle Pryor for a late round pick. Looks like Vick and Foles are not in their long-term plan with Chip Kelly.
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Btw, it’s Glazer.
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I know how to spell it…..I just don’t need a lawsuit this month!
March 12th, 2013 at 10:49 am
dakota…who is glaser?
March 12th, 2013 at 10:49 am
Breaking News on CNN:
Mars may once have supported life!
Was that way back when Al Davis won his last Super Bowl?
March 12th, 2013 at 10:49 am
A lot of 3rd tier FA’s available, James Harrison, Osi, Ed Reed, Brian Urlacher, Abraham to name a few. This year is the year of no excuses for the Reggime, it starts today. Eff the rebuilding talk. Any of you who say this should be a throw away year, get off the “Lean” already.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:49 am
We have many holes in our team, but I’m tired of us plugging in scrubs year after year at RT.
How many times have we seen a drive stall or get a TD called back because of bone headed mistakes by our RT.
Barnes
Smith
Walker
Green
Henderson and so on and so on…….
All scrubs at RT!
March 12th, 2013 at 10:50 am
451.inonewordraider Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:38 am
debatable? not really were we not in the playoff picture in 2010?
my take is if jc never goes down we win the west outright and are in the playoffs
yes they dropped passes for pryor but they also found the endzone and were instantly better with him by virtue of the tds.
we had time brown a true number one for years and it dint help most of the time.
wrs dont make a super bowl unless you have the right qb carson will never be that guy
its not the wrs its the qb
case closed
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moore regressed, he was targeted A TON by carson last year. DHB wasn’t carsons favorite target, but he still dropped his share of balls. Ford was dropping everything before he got hurt.
players can regress which our receivers did, no way is the case closed on these receivers, it’s to be determined
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I don’t think DHB regressed, I just think he didn’t get the ball thrown his way a lot. his avg. pe catch was almost the same as last year (14.8 in 2012 to 15.2 in 2011) and he actually had more tds this year. If he wasn’t carson favorite target my question would be “why?” i don’t want my qb paying favorite unless we have a receiver named calvin johnson, andre johnson, larry fitzgerald, julio jones or AJ Green. get the ball in this guys hands. It’s also kind of funny that as bad as DHB hands are made out to be, he is not on any stat sheets as leaders in dropped passes. moore and streater are for this year. and for the first 3 years of their career crabtree was actually on there for top 10 most passes dropped. that’s kind of interesting to me.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:51 am
Enough of that fugazzi news mullet man!
March 12th, 2013 at 10:53 am
MEX_GHOST Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:41 am
guest123 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:12 am
Q-Bo DMAC
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LOL, Well spelled!
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Pocos peros locos carnal!
March 12th, 2013 at 10:53 am
LOL WD.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:53 am
If he wasn’t carson favorite target my question would be “why?” i don’t want my qb paying favorite unless we have a receiver named calvin johnson, andre johnson, larry fitzgerald, julio jones or AJ Green. get the ball in this guys hands. It’s also kind of funny that as bad as DHB hands are made out to be, he is not on any stat sheets as leaders in dropped passes. moore and streater are for this year. and for the first 3 years of their career crabtree was actually on there for top 10 most passes dropped. that’s kind of interesting to me.
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do you just play fantasy football or do you actually watch the games? i didn’t say dhb regressed i think he continues to improve but as i said he did drop his share of balls.
and vernon davis was targeted alot less with kapernick as qb, so does that make kaepernick a back qb for targeting crabtree instead?
our receivers have inconsistent hands, anybody who watches the games will tell you the same
March 12th, 2013 at 10:53 am
473.Al_is_theraiders Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:49 am
dakota…who is glaser?
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Jay Glaser, of the Leicester Glasers….their name was changed from Glazer to Glaser at Ellis Island when the family moved to the States trying to escape the tyranny of Margaret Thatcher in the 1980s.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:54 am
Mr Prez is here!!!
What’s up Mr. Prez?
Vote Green in 2016?
March 12th, 2013 at 10:54 am
BFAM
Wassup?!
WTF is smoking brotherrrrrrrr?!
March 12th, 2013 at 10:56 am
First on my list would be Walker. Players that can play two positions are of high value. McFadden has proven that he can’t be an every down back due to injuries. With running backs having a short shelf life, it would serve them well to be able to transition to wide receiver at the tail end of their career.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:57 am
So…..
Gonzo is coming back for another year huh?
March 12th, 2013 at 10:58 am
DHBs targets went down because DMos went up.
DHB targeted 115 times in 11, 80 in 12
DMo targeted 76 times in 11, 115 in 12
The 2 swapped. DHB outperformed Moore with the same number of targets.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:58 am
I will not be provoked Dakota!
March 12th, 2013 at 10:58 am
The San Francisco Chronicle says the Raiders don’t view TEs David Ausberry and Richard Gordon as starting-caliber players.
Oakland is set to lose Brandon Myers in free agency, and they’re going to need a replacement. Ausberry and Gordon aren’t those guys. The Chronicle says free agents Anthony Fasano and Kevin Boss “might want to keep their cell line open.”
Related: Anthony Fasano, Kevin Boss, Richard Gordon
Source: San Francisco Chronicle
March 12th, 2013 at 10:59 am
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5460278
ok so it was never a case of codeine. i just know undercovers were following the situation closely and they still found it in his house. and he let his friend take the fall for it, haha so classy!
it matters not though… he’s admitted to being addicted to it. he was clearly still on it while being drafted and the years following. that’s all i’m sayin about the guy. he’s a complete id1ot regardless of race.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:00 am
bcz24 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:58 am
DHBs targets went down because DMos went up.
DHB targeted 115 times in 11, 80 in 12
DMo targeted 76 times in 11, 115 in 12
The 2 swapped. DHB outperformed Moore with the same number of targets.
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didn’t Moore miss 4 games or so?
March 12th, 2013 at 11:01 am
Condo for president
March 12th, 2013 at 11:01 am
I fk’n hate the Whiners, but I think Delanie Walker can be pretty good here.
+ dude can actually block, unlike our TE’s w/ the exception of Gordon’s medicore blocking
Wouldn’t mind seeing Fred Davis 2.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:02 am
NGRaiderfan Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:50 am
I don’t think DHB regressed, I just think he didn’t get the ball thrown his way a lot. his avg. pe catch was almost the same as last year (14.8 in 2012 to 15.2 in 2011) and he actually had more tds this year. If he wasn’t carson favorite target my question would be “why?”
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this has been my contention since carson arrived.
he first tried to install moore as the top target in 2010, it didnt work
this year dhb was also not in the mix and passe over for myers…MEYERS?!?!/.
burns me up that you have a talented guy that has been the best wr on the team yet carson refuses to feed him
JC AND DHB CLEARLY HAD SOMETHING GOING AND DHB WAS BECOMING THE GUY WE HOPED HE WOULD BE UNDER JC’S LEADERSHIP.
this is speculation but when jc was dropped I think DHB and a host of others had a problem with the way it was done and carson being installed as “the greatest trade in football” there was a near mutiny in the locker room as jc was thier leader.
This was compounded with the tj housh deal and benching of dhb.
i dont think he and carson have ever been on the same page.
i remember right after the trade dhb was on 95.7 and the host asked about carson being the new leader and the very first words from dhb were “first of all jason is the leader of this team”
March 12th, 2013 at 11:04 am
481.inonewordraider Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:53 am
If he wasn’t carson favorite target my question would be “why?” i don’t want my qb paying favorite unless we have a receiver named calvin johnson, andre johnson, larry fitzgerald, julio jones or AJ Green. get the ball in this guys hands. It’s also kind of funny that as bad as DHB hands are made out to be, he is not on any stat sheets as leaders in dropped passes. moore and streater are for this year. and for the first 3 years of their career crabtree was actually on there for top 10 most passes dropped. that’s kind of interesting to me.
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do you just play fantasy football or do you actually watch the games? i didn’t say dhb regressed i think he continues to improve but as i said he did drop his share of balls.
and vernon davis was targeted alot less with kapernick as qb, so does that make kaepernick a back qb for targeting crabtree instead?
our receivers have inconsistent hands, anybody who watches the games will tell you the same
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i never said carson was a bad qb. and i do play fantasy football and i also watch every single raider game. i saw dhb drop two easy catches. he doesn’t drop the ball as often as a lot of people in here, probably u included, would have ppl think. I was just pointing out that he doesn’t have as incosistent of hands as u think. He doesn’t make all of the tough catches, but forn the most part he catches the ones the routine passes. every nfl receiver drops the ball. even the elite ones. even andre johnson and calvin johnson drop routine passes from time to time. do they have inconsistent hands too.
as for kaepernik and VD, actually a lot of people were criticizing kaepernik for not getting VD involved in the gamepplan more. and ppl were also criticizing him for going to crabtree 3 time on the final series of the super bowl instead of looking for VD who is a better red zone target. Does that make him a bad qb, no. could he have gotten the ball to his best playmaker more, yes.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:04 am
im done
March 12th, 2013 at 11:04 am
D. Moore played 15 games.. so he missed two, i’m sure he was behind for a large part of the season due to scheme change and being out of shape.
yet he still had 741 yards and 7 TD’s? good lord!
that’s why DHB is not needed. we need to replace him with a true #1 to go along with Streater and Moore
March 12th, 2013 at 11:05 am
that is unless DHB takes a big paycut, then i’d keep him and spend that paycut money on a #1 receiver
March 12th, 2013 at 11:06 am
We desperately need one of these wave of the future TE’s.
Teams just took out our WR’s and let Myers settle, and Carson surrended and took the quick 4 yard pass on 3rd and 6.
Glad all that is coming to an end.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:06 am
Mr President !!
how the hell are you sir ??
March 12th, 2013 at 11:06 am
NGRaiderfan Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:04 am
481.inonewordraider Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 10:53 am
If he wasn’t carson favorite target my question would be “why?” i don’t want my qb paying favorite unless we have a receiver named calvin johnson, andre johnson, larry fitzgerald, julio jones or AJ Green. get the ball in this guys hands. It’s also kind of funny that as bad as DHB hands are made out to be, he is not on any stat sheets as leaders in dropped passes. moore and streater are for this year. and for the first 3 years of their career crabtree was actually on there for top 10 most passes dropped. that’s kind of interesting to me.
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do you just play fantasy football or do you actually watch the games? i didn’t say dhb regressed i think he continues to improve but as i said he did drop his share of balls.
and vernon davis was targeted alot less with kapernick as qb, so does that make kaepernick a back qb for targeting crabtree instead?
our receivers have inconsistent hands, anybody who watches the games will tell you the same
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Moore and streater, as evidence by stats, have incosistent hands. because DHB catches the ball with his body ppl say he has inconsistent hands. I was just pointing out that other than perspective, DHB never shows up in actual stat sheets as having bad drop rates. and that guys with consistent hands, (i.e. crabtree, actually have more drops and more importantly a higher drop% than DHB.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:07 am
The best WR’s in the league catch about 65-70% of their targets. Our best guys max out at about 55%.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:07 am
i never said carson was a bad qb. and i do play fantasy football and i also watch every single raider game. i saw dhb drop two easy catches. he doesn’t drop the ball as often as a lot of people in here, probably u included, would have ppl think. I was just pointing out that he doesn’t have as incosistent of hands as u think. He doesn’t make all of the tough catches, but forn the most part he catches the ones the routine passes. every nfl receiver drops the ball. even the elite ones. even andre johnson and calvin johnson drop routine passes from time to time. do they have inconsistent hands too.
as for kaepernik and VD, actually a lot of people were criticizing kaepernik for not getting VD involved in the gamepplan more. and ppl were also criticizing him for going to crabtree 3 time on the final series of the super bowl instead of looking for VD who is a better red zone target. Does that make him a bad qb, no. could he have gotten the ball to his best playmaker more, yes.
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my bad ng, i thought mistic was the one responding otherwise i wouldn’t come across as much of a di#k. i’m a lot more rude with him because he throws jabs so i throw em back
March 12th, 2013 at 11:08 am
497.xraided Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:04 am
D. Moore played 15 games.. so he missed two, i’m sure he was behind for a large part of the season due to scheme change and being out of shape.
yet he still had 741 yards and 7 TD’s? good lord!
that’s why DHB is not needed. we need to replace him with a true #1 to go along with Streater and Moore
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D moore had the ball thrown to him 115 times to dhbs 80. DHB had the ball thrown to him 115 times in 2011 and had 975 yds.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:08 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:06 am
Mr President !!
how the hell are you sir ??
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Still smokin’ living the middle class life.
Wassup w/ u ODB?!
March 12th, 2013 at 11:08 am
Mr Prez,
The wife is overseas visiting her sick dad, and I’m single parent who has no time to smoke.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:08 am
DHB is still a project player. He is not a proven commodity. Being an Al Davis draft pick he should be kept, only if he agrees to a pay cut.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:09 am
remember felluz dhb is due 10 mill, i like the guy, but 10 mill?
March 12th, 2013 at 11:09 am
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:04 am
im done
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Promises, promises……..
March 12th, 2013 at 11:09 am
@NGRaiderfan
You are right, DHB had some spectacular catches this year, I remember a least two one handed catches.
But it drives fans nuts to see him drop the routine catch…
Are we getting “our” money worth from DHB as a receiver compared other receivers in the league who are similarly compensated?
March 12th, 2013 at 11:10 am
Raider O Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:08 am
Mr Prez,
The wife is overseas visiting her sick dad, and I’m single parent who has no time to smoke.
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Hope everything goes well brother.
Theres always time for at least 1 joint before you go night night.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:10 am
503.inonewordraider Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:07 am
i never said carson was a bad qb. and i do play fantasy football and i also watch every single raider game. i saw dhb drop two easy catches. he doesn’t drop the ball as often as a lot of people in here, probably u included, would have ppl think. I was just pointing out that he doesn’t have as incosistent of hands as u think. He doesn’t make all of the tough catches, but forn the most part he catches the ones the routine passes. every nfl receiver drops the ball. even the elite ones. even andre johnson and calvin johnson drop routine passes from time to time. do they have inconsistent hands too.
as for kaepernik and VD, actually a lot of people were criticizing kaepernik for not getting VD involved in the gamepplan more. and ppl were also criticizing him for going to crabtree 3 time on the final series of the super bowl instead of looking for VD who is a better red zone target. Does that make him a bad qb, no. could he have gotten the ball to his best playmaker more, yes.
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my bad ng, i thought mistic was the one responding otherwise i wouldn’t come across as much of a di#k. i’m a lot more rude with him because he throws jabs so i throw em back
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it’s all good man. i understand everybody, including myself, is strong in their opinion. i don’t take it too seriously. everyone has said insults in the heat of the moment we r all raider fans here at the end of the day.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:10 am
The fact of the matter is DHB isn’t a $10 million per year receiver. No matter how you look at the stats. He just isn’t.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:10 am
Ian RapoportVerified account
@RapSheet
Hearing nothing on #Seahawks and Matt Flynn’s trade market. Remember, they are more than fine having him as their backup.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:10 am
@ 10 million, forget about it!
March 12th, 2013 at 11:11 am
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D moore had the ball thrown to him 115 times to dhbs 80. DHB had the ball thrown to him 115 times in 2011 and had 975 yds.
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nothing wrong with cp having chemistry with moore, moore just failed to deliver. let’s also not forget that myers took alot of targets away from both guys as did streater and reece
March 12th, 2013 at 11:11 am
Uggghhhhhhh……..
@DConnollyNFL: Just got off the phone with QB Vince Young. Says he’s “blessed” for workout with @RAIDERS #raiders next week at their facility #NFL
March 12th, 2013 at 11:11 am
inonewordraider Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:09 am
remember felluz dhb is due 10 mill, i like the guy, but 10 mill?
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Ditto
Take the pay cut/restructure and stay DHB
March 12th, 2013 at 11:11 am
Receiver comparison from Football outsiders…DHB had a catch rate of 51%, Streeter 53% and Moore 45%.
http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/wr
March 12th, 2013 at 11:12 am
Humorous…
Ian Rapoport @RapSheet
Was trying to diagnose and understand the market at a position with one GM. Asked what he knew: “We don’t know s&^t yet.” Summed up nicely
March 12th, 2013 at 11:12 am
DMAC Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:08 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:06 am
Mr President !!
how the hell are you sir ??
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Still smokin’ living the middle class life.
Wassup w/ u ODB?!
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smokin, drinkin, and livin the southern maryland redneck dream !!!
March 12th, 2013 at 11:12 am
510.DutchRaider77 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:09 am
@NGRaiderfan
You are right, DHB had some spectacular catches this year, I remember a least two one handed catches.
But it drives fans nuts to see him drop the routine catch…
Are we getting “our” money worth from DHB as a receiver compared other receivers in the league who are similarly compensated?
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we are def not getting 10 mil worth i am in the crowd of people saying take a pay cut and stay, otherwise, kick rocks. I just likie DHb prbably bc he works hard and actually cares about being a raider, which is more than i can say for a lot of guys on the team. i can admit that he hasn’t been great,, and that he needs to get better still. i would like to see him reach his potential with the raiders, and not some other team though.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:13 am
Darren Connolly IV @DConnollyNFL 38m
Just got off the phone with QB Vince Young. Says he’s “blessed” for workout with @RAIDERS #raiders next week at their facility #NFL
J by @CorkOnTheNFL
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Are you fugging kidding me????
Sounds like the Raiders are thinking about moving on from Palmer.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:13 am
I like DHB, always positive, works his ass off to be better. It isn’t his fault Al took him at #8 overall, he has done everything he can to live up to that pick. IF he were a 4th round project like Ford or Moore we would never have a negative thing to say about him.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:13 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:12 am
DMAC Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:08 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:06 am
Mr President !!
how the hell are you sir ??
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Still smokin’ living the middle class life.
Wassup w/ u ODB?!
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smokin, drinkin, and livin the southern maryland redneck dream !!!
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Now thats the fk’n good life ODB
Happy for u brother
March 12th, 2013 at 11:13 am
poprox13 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:11 am
Uggghhhhhhh……..
@DConnollyNFL: Just got off the phone with QB Vince Young. Says he’s “blessed” for workout with @RAIDERS #raiders next week at their facility #NFL
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wow, cp might be gone, pryor/v young type offense?
March 12th, 2013 at 11:14 am
Maybe we can get VY and Tebow, and with TP in an all out 3 for all.
That would be fun.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:14 am
bcz24 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:13 am
I like DHB, always positive, works his ass off to be better. It isn’t his fault Al took him at #8 overall, he has done everything he can to live up to that pick. IF he were a 4th round project like Ford or Moore we would never have a negative thing to say about him.
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True dat
March 12th, 2013 at 11:14 am
519.DutchRaider77 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:11 am
Receiver comparison from Football outsiders…DHB had a catch rate of 51%, Streeter 53% and Moore 45%.
http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/wr
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catch rate is different han drop rate. A lot of DHB missed passes were miscoomunications with palmer. either wrong route or palmer wrong read. I dont know. they def weren’t on the same page. his drop # and drop rate was lower than both streater and moore. both of them were in the bottom 15 in those categories.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:15 am
You guys hear V. Young rumor?
He’ll be working out for the Raiders this week!
March 12th, 2013 at 11:15 am
528.DMAC Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:14 am
bcz24 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:13 am
I like DHB, always positive, works his ass off to be better. It isn’t his fault Al took him at #8 overall, he has done everything he can to live up to that pick. IF he were a 4th round project like Ford or Moore we would never have a negative thing to say about him.
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True dat
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yea, i agree. it would be nice if he could improve off 2011 though.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:16 am
Shooot….I’m too slow!!
Lol!
March 12th, 2013 at 11:16 am
517.poprox13 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:11 am
Uggghhhhhhh……..
@DConnollyNFL: Just got off the phone with QB Vince Young. Says he’s “blessed” for workout with @RAIDERS #raiders next week at their facility #NFL
NOOO!
March 12th, 2013 at 11:16 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:14 am
Maybe we can get VY and Tebow, and with TP in an all out 3 for all.
That would be fun.
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No it wouldnt
March 12th, 2013 at 11:16 am
RaidingTexas Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:13 am
Darren Connolly IV @DConnollyNFL 38m
Just got off the phone with QB Vince Young. Says he’s “blessed” for workout with @RAIDERS #raiders next week at their facility #NFL
J by @CorkOnTheNFL
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Are you fugging kidding me????
Sounds like the Raiders are thinking about moving on from Palmer.
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Well, Reggie did say they would be bringing in another veteran arm regardless.
I’d say this is a sure sign they are at least moving on from Leinart for sure.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:16 am
word was al did love him some v young paired with his last draft pick pryor? i’d prefer cp on with a paycut while pryor develops
but if he doesn’t take the paycut we still gotta fix oline, dline, lb’s and cb’s with not much money
March 12th, 2013 at 11:17 am
VYoung can longsnap I hear…
March 12th, 2013 at 11:18 am
Vince Young rumors? Was that from Dakota? He already got me once, hahaha!
More proof that Pryor could be in the trade table.
Palmer, Young, Gino.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:18 am
back-up QBs
Young > Leinart
Sorry fellas, I’m rolling w/ VY
March 12th, 2013 at 11:19 am
516.inonewordraider Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:11 am
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D moore had the ball thrown to him 115 times to dhbs 80. DHB had the ball thrown to him 115 times in 2011 and had 975 yds.
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nothing wrong with cp having chemistry with moore, moore just failed to deliver. let’s also not forget that myers took alot of targets away from both guys as did streater and reece
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yea i have no problem with spreading the ball around. I think it makes it harder for the D bc they can’t target 1 guy. and there were plenty of drops to go arond. D Moore’s stuck in my mind more than anyone. I actually didn’t know streater dropped as many passes as he did. I remember for awhile myers caught every pass thrown to him, that was up until like week 5, then he started dropping a lot passes. Reece dropped some pretty routine passes too. everybody just needs to get better. thats pretty much the bottom line. The good thing about DHb is that I know he gonna be working to get better.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:19 am
Darren Connolly IV @DConnollyNFL
Teams in on P. Kruger per source #Broncos #Browns #Colts #Raiders with Broncos and Browns considered front runners #NFL #freeagency
Kruger is Bergstrom’s brother-in-law… doubt it helps, but…
March 12th, 2013 at 11:20 am
Darren Connolly IV @DConnollyNFL
Sources in Oakland disputing Vince Young tryout hearing that it hinges on moves made by team today #Raiders #NFL #freeagency
March 12th, 2013 at 11:20 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:17 am
VYoung can longsnap I hear…
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I also heard he beat Michigan in the rose bowl 2.
lol
March 12th, 2013 at 11:20 am
Here’s Connolly’s twitter account: https://twitter.com/DConnollyNFL
March 12th, 2013 at 11:20 am
Vince Young????
LMFAO
He is not getting a sniff from us next week. Complete BS.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:21 am
Darren Connolly IV @DConnollyNFL
#Raiders denying V. Young tryout for next week to sources, however I can confirm that I have spoken to him directly & he is prep. for tryout
March 12th, 2013 at 11:21 am
DMAC Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:18 am
back-up QBs
Young > Leinart
Sorry fellas, I’m rolling w/ VY
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as long as the beers are cold and the buds are tasty,
i am cool with it !! lol lol.. but thats just my life !!
March 12th, 2013 at 11:22 am
jackasspuria Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:20 am
Darren Connolly IV @DConnollyNFL
Sources in Oakland disputing Vince Young tryout hearing that it hinges on moves made by team today #Raiders #NFL #freeagency
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A sign of hope?
March 12th, 2013 at 11:22 am
If we cut Palmer and DON’T draft Geno, then you almost have to bring in a VY or Tebow type QB to backup TP.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:22 am
http://www.cantonrep.com/browns/x1959354626/Browns-closing-in-on-Ravens-Paul-Kruger
March 12th, 2013 at 11:22 am
is krueger overrated because he plays on the ravens?
March 12th, 2013 at 11:23 am
539.DMAC Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:18 am
back-up QBs
Young > Leinart
Sorry fellas, I’m rolling w/ VY
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That’s like saying: Leinart > Boller
March 12th, 2013 at 11:23 am
This is perhaps Connolly’s (he’s an NFL beat writer for the Atlanta paper) tweets, far-fetched, but interesting…
Darren Connolly IV @DConnollyNFL
Teams in on P. Kruger per source #Broncos #Browns #Colts #Raiders with Broncos and Browns considered front runners #NFL #freeagency
Kruger is Bergstrom’s brother-in-law… doubt it helps, but…
March 12th, 2013 at 11:23 am
The read between the lines says The Reggie is desperately trying to trade Palmer.
Told VY he will call him back if he can.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:23 am
jackasspuria Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:19 am
Darren Connolly IV @DConnollyNFL
Teams in on P. Kruger per source #Broncos #Browns #Colts #Raiders with Broncos and Browns considered front runners #NFL #freeagency
Kruger is Bergstrom’s brother-in-law… doubt it helps, but…
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Not sure we’ll sign the right Kruger
Maybe we’ll sign Freddy Kruger to slice and dice our defense.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:24 am
The_Judge37 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:23 am
539.DMAC Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:18 am
back-up QBs
Young > Leinart
Sorry fellas, I’m rolling w/ VY
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That’s like saying: Leinart > Boller
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Your absolutely right
March 12th, 2013 at 11:24 am
Kevin Walter got cut today. He’d be an upgrade over DHB.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:24 am
DMAC
Hahaha! Team that Kruger up with Jason Vorhees and bam! ‘Killer’ combo!
March 12th, 2013 at 11:24 am
reggie is al davis style with regards to keeping things close to the vest, i like that
March 12th, 2013 at 11:24 am
549.Just Fire Baby Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:22 am
If we cut Palmer and DON’T draft Geno, then you almost have to bring in a VY or Tebow type QB to backup TP.
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or maybe draft manuel in 2nd or 3rd. all of this is moot until we find out what is going on w/ palmer. probably just a precaution by raider in case palmer doesn’t take restructure, same as the flynn rumors. i wouldn’t mind bringning flynn in to compete if palmer departs
March 12th, 2013 at 11:26 am
jackasspuria Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:24 am
DMAC
Hahaha! Team that Kruger up with Jason Vorhees and bam! ‘Killer’ combo!
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Where would they play?
Jason at LB would be 2 slow.
Freddy would probably be a dope ass FS and instantly start for us.
lol
March 12th, 2013 at 11:26 am
Darren Connolly IV @DConnollyNFL
Sources in Oakland disputing Vince Young tryout hearing that it hinges on moves made by team today
Moves made today?
It will be interesting if they are announced…
March 12th, 2013 at 11:26 am
yeah Kruger is a beast.
Browns have a sh1t load of cap space
AND would love to get a guy from a division
rival.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:26 am
Cleveland spending $ on Kruger should take them out of the es Bryant market.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:26 am
558.jackasspuria Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:24 am
DMAC
Hahaha! Team that Kruger up with Jason Vorhees and bam! ‘Killer’ combo!
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Team them up with Ben Roethlisberger and young teenager girls everywhere beware
March 12th, 2013 at 11:27 am
is it just me or are the post Al Davis Raiders BORING!!! I am not even anticipating any big moves….
If I were GM….(possible Raider headlines)
“OAK trades Carson Palmer to AZ for their 2nd round and 4th round picks!”
“The Raiders trade their #3 overall pick to St. Louis for their two 1st round picks (16/22) and their third rounder!”
“Oakland trades McFadden to Cincy for their original 2nd round pick back (#35)and Cincy’s 3rd rounder!”
Yep, I would be a shaker and a mover as a GM! Complete and total youth movement.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:27 am
Indeed, the Browns appear most likely to land Paul Kruger. Like some said, Brownies have ton of cap space.
Plus, Kruger is a 3-4 guy. Raiders are still in 4-3 no?
Won’t see ‘multiple’ sets until we get more ‘talent’.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:28 am
i’ll pass on kruger. has one good year in a contract year.. i’ll pass.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:29 am
@DConnollyNFL: #Raiders denying V. Young tryout for next week to sources, however I can confirm that I have spoken to him directly & he is prep. for tryout
- uh oh. John Herrera back in the building?
March 12th, 2013 at 11:29 am
NGRaiderfan Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:28 am
i’ll pass on kruger. has one good year in a contract year.. i’ll pass.
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so did chris clemmons… just saying
March 12th, 2013 at 11:30 am
Cleveland spending $ on Kruger should take them out of the Des Bryant market.
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The Blog’s Finance/Acquisition department hard at work.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:30 am
Santonio Holmes has agreed to restructure his contract, ensuring he’ll be back with the Jets in 2013.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
March 12th, 2013 at 11:31 am
566.kuhlest Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:27 am
is it just me or are the post Al Davis Raiders BORING!!! I am not even anticipating any big moves….
If I were GM….(possible Raider headlines)
“OAK trades Carson Palmer to AZ for their 2nd round and 4th round picks!”
“The Raiders trade their #3 overall pick to St. Louis for their two 1st round picks (16/22) and their third rounder!”
“Oakland trades McFadden to Cincy for their original 2nd round pick back (#35)and Cincy’s 3rd rounder!”
Yep, I would be a shaker and a mover as a GM! Complete and total youth movement.
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i wish that were a real possibility. Buth there is no way AZ gives up a 2nd rounder for a 33 yr old 13 mil qb.
There is not gonna be anyone available at # that St. Louis would want to give up 2 first rounders for.
With DMACs injury history and overall ineffectiveness, he might be able to get one 2nd rounder at best.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:31 am
NGRaiderfan Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:28 am
i’ll pass on kruger. has one good year in a contract year.. i’ll pass.
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i will pass because hes a 3-4 and we are still runnig a 4-3
March 12th, 2013 at 11:32 am
543.DMAC Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:20 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:17 am
VYoung can longsnap I hear…
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I also heard he beat Michigan in the rose bowl 2.
lol
Hahaha…no, USC and Matt Leinhart!
March 12th, 2013 at 11:32 am
Tom Pelissero@TomPelissero
BREAKING: #Vikings just released Antoine Winfield.
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The Steelers plan to sign WR Plaxico Burress to a 1yr, vet min deal in the coming days, according to league source.
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March 12th, 2013 at 11:32 am
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Jets WR Santonio Holmes’ has agreed to a restructured contract and will remain with the team for the 2013 season.
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Steelers reached agreement on a multi-year deal with veteran LB Larry Foote.
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March 12th, 2013 at 11:32 am
why has reggie not resigned ANY of our FAs yet? he had to have tried to work something out with his guy wheeler at least right?? now all these guys will be able to test the market and we will have to spend much more to keep them. ughhh same old raider organization dragging their fkn feet…
March 12th, 2013 at 11:33 am
Jackasspuria Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:20 am
Darren Connolly IV @DConnollyNFL
Sources in Oakland disputing Vince Young tryout hearing that it hinges on moves made by team today #Raiders #NFL #freeagency
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The shocking part of that tweet is that the Raiders are gonna make moves today.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:33 am
Please sign Antoine Winfield!!!!!!!!!
I don’t care how old he is.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:34 am
DJ Johnny
Exactly, right?
Moves today? We’ll see.
Vikes releasing Antoine Winfield after asking him to take paycut is the type of move the Raiders should make with Carson Palmer today.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:34 am
574.R8ER MIKE Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:31 am
NGRaiderfan Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:28 am
i’ll pass on kruger. has one good year in a contract year.. i’ll pass.
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i will pass because hes a 3-4 and we are still runnig a 4-3
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At this point, we’re not married to the 4-3. So if the best players avaliable are 3-4 guys, it’s the best time to switch. Houston and Burris are the only guys under contract and should be able to play both.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:35 am
bryants the most important guy to re-sign
March 12th, 2013 at 11:35 am
DMAC
Exactly.
One of the best-tackling cornerbacks — despite his diminutive size — in the league.
Loved Winfield when he was coming out of Ohio State. Loved his work with the Bills and Vikings.
For all the people that are in love with Honey Badger Matheiu… Winfield is the original Honey Badger.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:35 am
Guest123 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:24 am
Kevin Walter got cut today. He’d be an upgrade over DHB.
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Definitely. I heard this Walter guy can be counted on to actually hold onto the ball.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:35 am
jackasspuria Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:35 am
DMAC
Exactly.
One of the best-tackling cornerbacks — despite his diminutive size — in the league.
Loved Winfield when he was coming out of Ohio State. Loved his work with the Bills and Vikings.
For all the people that are in love with Honey Badger Matheiu… Winfield is the original Honey Badger.
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Bingo!!!
March 12th, 2013 at 11:36 am
From Vikings beat reporter — also broke the Winfield released news…
Tom Pelissero @TomPelissero
I’m hearing the #Vikings also are close to a deal with Phil Loadholt.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:36 am
Who is CB S. Smith?
March 12th, 2013 at 11:36 am
570.inonewordraider Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:29 am
NGRaiderfan Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:28 am
i’ll pass on kruger. has one good year in a contract year.. i’ll pass.
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so did chris clemmons… just saying
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so did albert haynesworth. Paul kruger was the beneficiary of haloti ngata and terrell suggs,he only had 1.5 sacks in 5 games before suggs came back into the lineup. he isn’t a good enough pass rusher to go up against LT and we alredy have a capable guy in his spot in houston, who is probably a better overall player.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:36 am
Rekleiner Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:32 am
why has reggie not resigned ANY of our FAs yet? he had to have tried to work something out with his guy wheeler at least right?? now all these guys will be able to test the market and we will have to spend much more to keep them. ughhh same old raider organization dragging their fkn feet
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Maybe the FA’s they want to keep WANT to test the market and haven’t agreed to sign a deal yet. They are FREE agents, meaning they are free to choose.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:36 am
that’s just my opinion
March 12th, 2013 at 11:36 am
DJ Johnny Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:35 am
Guest123 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:24 am
Kevin Walter got cut today. He’d be an upgrade over DHB.
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Definitely. I heard this Walter guy can be counted on to actually hold onto the ball.
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We need a #1 WR.
Plenty of #2 WRs on the squad already
March 12th, 2013 at 11:36 am
The_Judge37 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:34 am
574.R8ER MIKE Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:31 am
NGRaiderfan Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:28 am
i’ll pass on kruger. has one good year in a contract year.. i’ll pass.
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i will pass because hes a 3-4 and we are still runnig a 4-3
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At this point, we’re not married to the 4-3. So if the best players avaliable are 3-4 guys, it’s the best time to switch. Houston and Burris are the only guys under contract and should be able to play both.
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true, but we could never pay him what the Browns can.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:37 am
Sean Smith of the Dolphins. Good CB…
March 12th, 2013 at 11:37 am
bryant can play 3-4 end, 4-3 base end, 3 tech or nt
March 12th, 2013 at 11:37 am
hwnrdr Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:36 am
Who is CB S. Smith?
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Dolphins
March 12th, 2013 at 11:37 am
Hwnrdr
He’s the 6-foot-3 former second (or first, can’t remember) rounder from the Dolphins.
Played college ball at Utah.
Tall, rangy corner.
Wanted the Raiders to pick him up in the draft when he was coming out. Size, decent speed.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:38 am
588.hwnrdr Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:36 am
Who is CB S. Smith?
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CB for miami dolphins, has size, speed, athleticism. all the tools to be a shut down corner, but has never really reached that potential. high risk/possibly high reward type guy.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:38 am
594.bcz24 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:37 am
Sean Smith of the Dolphins. Good CB…
Ok, I heard he is on Reggie’s radar!
March 12th, 2013 at 11:38 am
We are far from a 3-4 team, as of right now looks like we’ll be sticking w/ the 4-3.
We dope have dope ass LBs to run a 3-4
March 12th, 2013 at 11:38 am
*dont
March 12th, 2013 at 11:38 am
Thanks guys!
March 12th, 2013 at 11:39 am
Sean Smith and his agent have said they will sign with highest bidder.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:39 am
Jason La Canfora@JasonLaCanfora
So add Winfield to Woodson, Gamble, Robinson, Hall as released vet CBs. Wright and Nnamdi still on deck
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March 12th, 2013 at 11:39 am
For a team that supposedly has so many holes to fill and so many contracts up in the air, shouldn’t the Raiders be doing something?
It’s like we’re sitting here just watching the world go by.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:39 am
Sign Winfield!!!!!!!!
March 12th, 2013 at 11:39 am
Have fun gents!
Off to work for me!
March 12th, 2013 at 11:40 am
The guy has been consistent his entire career!!!
I think he still has something left in the tank.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:40 am
Peace
March 12th, 2013 at 11:41 am
600.DMAC Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:38 am
We are far from a 3-4 team, as of right now looks like we’ll be sticking w/ the 4-3.
We dope have dope ass LBs to run a 3-4
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We’re really not anything at this point. In our front 7, we have 2 starters and 1 pos under contract. Burris, Houston and Kelly.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:41 am
The middle of the pack CB market is huge this year. We will definitely be able to pick up a couple guys on the cheap that will improve the back end. Don’t expect it to happen today, the first day is for the big time signings.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:41 am
DJ Johnny Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:39 am
For a team that supposedly has so many holes to fill and so many contracts up in the air, shouldn’t the Raiders be doing something?
It’s like we’re sitting here just watching the world go by.
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And the trees keep burning
March 12th, 2013 at 11:41 am
Maybe Reg will go after JC again, or DeAngelo Hall?
Probably not.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:42 am
Black smoke!
March 12th, 2013 at 11:42 am
603.jackasspuria Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:39 am
Sean Smith and his agent have said they will sign with highest bidder.
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well that cuts us out as of right now. Someone will probably offer him #1 cb money, something like 10 mil a yr. not worth that in my opinion.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:42 am
@CorkOnTheNFL
For what it’s worth, the guy linking the Vince Young to the Raiders emerged from nowhere on Twitter today. Can’t find any info on the guy.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:42 am
The_Judge37 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:41 am
600.DMAC Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:38 am
We are far from a 3-4 team, as of right now looks like we’ll be sticking w/ the 4-3.
We dope have dope ass LBs to run a 3-4
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We’re really not anything at this point. In our front 7, we have 2 starters and 1 pos under contract. Burris, Houston and Kelly.
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Our base D is 4-3
SO as of right now I would say we’re a 4-3 team
March 12th, 2013 at 11:42 am
Trade the Menace to Victory for picks!
March 12th, 2013 at 11:43 am
poprox13 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:42 am
@CorkOnTheNFL
For what it’s worth, the guy linking the Vince Young to the Raiders emerged from nowhere on Twitter today. Can’t find any info on the guy.
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Mullet man Dakota???
March 12th, 2013 at 11:44 am
HGDaddy Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:29 am
@DConnollyNFL: #Raiders denying V. Young tryout for next week to sources, however I can confirm that I have spoken to him directly & he is prep. for tryout
- uh oh. John Herrera back in the building?
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VY is a little slow….his work out is with the CFL’s Rough RIDERS.
7 on the Wonderlic….
March 12th, 2013 at 11:44 am
611.bcz24 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:41 am
The middle of the pack CB market is huge this year. We will definitely be able to pick up a couple guys on the cheap that will improve the back end. Don’t expect it to happen today, the first day is for the big time signings.
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yea u gotta wait for the guys to see that they aren’t going to get what they really want and then offer them a starting role and a solid salary. there is definitely cbs to be had this yr. we just need a competent secondary next year. one that doesn’t let guys run free 20 yds down field once every 5 pass plays.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:45 am
Doesn’t mean we’re going to stay, or have to stay, a 4-3 team.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:45 am
The guy on Twitter reporting our interest in VY has had a twitter account for about an hour. Wouldn’t place any stock in that.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:45 am
The_Judge37 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:45 am
Doesn’t mean we’re going to stay, or have to stay, a 4-3 team.
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Exactly
Thats why I said as of today, right now
March 12th, 2013 at 11:46 am
DConnollyNFL = D(akota)ConnollyNFL????
March 12th, 2013 at 11:47 am
Which is why we shouldn’t be counting out anybody who plays for a specific defense.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:47 am
Vikings released CB Antoine Winfield.
It’s a financial move. Winfield played on 94 percent of the snaps last season, grading out as ProFootballFocus’ best run-defending corner and also allowing zero touchdowns in the passing game. But he declined a paycut, so the Vikings made the questionable decision to save $7.25 million and move on. Although Winfield is entering his age-36 season, he’ll find plenty of interest on the open market as a physical slot corner and potential team leader.
Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter
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Sign em’ Reg!!
March 12th, 2013 at 11:47 am
566.kuhlest Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:27 am
is it just me or are the post Al Davis Raiders BORING!!! I am not even anticipating any big moves….
If I were GM….(possible Raider headlines)
“OAK trades Carson Palmer to AZ for their 2nd round and 4th round picks!”
“The Raiders trade their #3 overall pick to St. Louis for their two 1st round picks (16/22) and their third rounder!”
“Oakland trades McFadden to Cincy for their original 2nd round pick back (#35)and Cincy’s 3rd rounder!”
Yep, I would be a shaker and a mover as a GM! Complete and total youth movement.
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i wish that were a real possibility. Buth there is no way AZ gives up a 2nd rounder for a 33 yr old 13 mil qb.
There is not gonna be anyone available at # that St. Louis would want to give up 2 first rounders for.
With DMACs injury history and overall ineffectiveness, he might be able to get one 2nd rounder at best.
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AZ is a win now team, veteran guys ready to push now, not wait for development of a rookie QB….Kurt Warner took them to SB as a mid to late 30’s guy, plus no QB in draft are as good as palmer in next 2-3 years…
St. louis is in dire need of a blue chip OT to protect Bradford, and are guaranteed one of the top 3 OT’s at #3 overall.
Dmac is a top 3 RB in the league when healthy, no major injuries, Cincy is in need of a dynamic playmaker in the backfield to go with their QB and WR’s no RB in the draft gives them DMAC’s abilities, so it is a possibility IMO.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:49 am
Hillrod Pawn@HillrodPawn
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March 12th, 2013 at 11:50 am
Damn!
Theres a schit load of solid CBs available.
Lay back and let the sharks attack.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:51 am
629.Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:49 am
Hillrod Pawn@HillrodPawn
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DOUBLE FN NO!!!
March 12th, 2013 at 11:52 am
Hopefully AZ panics and decides not to take Barkley or Geno and gives us their 3rd rounder for Carson.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:52 am
March 12th, 2013 at 10:02 am
It is amazing how many people on this blog are not aware of the past ten years and want us to repeat the same mistakes.
Seymour, Moss, Wilson, Walker, Sapp, Warren, Kelly, Sands, Boss, Jordan etc etc.
Guys who signed big contracts and had very little to offer.
FA is generally a complete waste of time ESPECIALLY FOR A TEAM REBUILDING.
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You’re absolutely right. People here seem to not get that football is a team game, that great to almost great players only get you over the hump to the promised land when there’s a TEAM around those players.
Sadly, Al as he aged, lied to himself each year, telling himself he was just one free agent, one big name away from the Super Bowl. I guess I can understand that since he knew he didn’t have years and years left.
The core of the team, the lines, become mediocre to downright awful. The O-line, especially, something for which the Raiders had always been known in their successful years, was left to rot. The D-line and linebackers were just as bad.
So, I don’t want RM spending money on a big name anything. RM will succeed as a GM or fail as a GM by virtue of his choices in the draft, and those choices have to be given a couple of years to pan out. Even this year’s draft is hampered by our lack of a second round pick. I think it’s totally unreasonable for anyone, including Mark Davis, to expect a Raider resurgence until the end of at least two more years.
Remember how the Niners got all their players? Bad seasons followed by high draft picks. Credit Nolan, who didn’t last as a head coach and Singletary, who didn’t last either, for their input into choosing talent in the drafts. Harbaught inherited a team with super talent where it counts.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:53 am
hwnrdr Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:51 am
629.Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:49 am
Hillrod Pawn@HillrodPawn
Jimmy Clausen to visit the @Raiders, not VYoung, per NFL sources in Alameda
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DOUBLE FN NO!!!
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mel kiper thinks he’ll be a starter in the league
March 12th, 2013 at 11:55 am
They might do other restructures and leave Palmer flying in the wind for a week or so.
Keep working the out of town cafe circuit for a draft pick.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:55 am
For all the Reggie apologists
we can’t just sit around and watch all the good players get taken so Reggie goes dumpster diving on average castaways and guys with injuries.
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Attn: Chris in NY
I’m a Reggie supporter. “apologists” applies that he’s not doing a good job and that we’re making excuses for him.
I think he’s doing a great job. no excuses needed!
Yes – we will be looking at free agents for vet minimum that nobody else wants. We’ll also be looking to unload players for draft picks. I think we might have a record number of rookies (drafted & undrafted) make this year’s 53 man roster
Free Agency starts in 5 minutes. Just because Reggie hasn’t signed somebody to a $30 million contract doesn’t mean he’s lazy or doesn’t care. pfft
March 12th, 2013 at 11:55 am
hwnrdr Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:51 am
629.Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:49 am
Hillrod Pawn@HillrodPawn
Jimmy Clausen to visit the @Raiders, not VYoung, per NFL sources in Alameda
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DOUBLE FN NO!!!
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Also hearing that the Raiders are trying to acquire Brady Quinn.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:55 am
628.kuhlest Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:47 am
566.kuhlest Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:27 am
is it just me or are the post Al Davis Raiders BORING!!! I am not even anticipating any big moves….
If I were GM….(possible Raider headlines)
“OAK trades Carson Palmer to AZ for their 2nd round and 4th round picks!”
“The Raiders trade their #3 overall pick to St. Louis for their two 1st round picks (16/22) and their third rounder!”
“Oakland trades McFadden to Cincy for their original 2nd round pick back (#35)and Cincy’s 3rd rounder!”
Yep, I would be a shaker and a mover as a GM! Complete and total youth movement.
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i wish that were a real possibility. Buth there is no way AZ gives up a 2nd rounder for a 33 yr old 13 mil qb.
There is not gonna be anyone available at # that St. Louis would want to give up 2 first rounders for.
With DMACs injury history and overall ineffectiveness, he might be able to get one 2nd rounder at best.
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AZ is a win now team, veteran guys ready to push now, not wait for development of a rookie QB….Kurt Warner took them to SB as a mid to late 30’s guy, plus no QB in draft are as good as palmer in next 2-3 years…
St. louis is in dire need of a blue chip OT to protect Bradford, and are guaranteed one of the top 3 OT’s at #3 overall.
Dmac is a top 3 RB in the league when healthy, no major injuries, Cincy is in need of a dynamic playmaker in the backfield to go with their QB and WR’s no RB in the draft gives them DMAC’s abilities, so it is a possibility IMO.
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that’s all good in theory. but u ca also look at it like:
AZ saw what happened with warner after he left they were left with nothing and sucked for the next 5 years, so they would rather go young. Y would they trade a 2nd to us for palmer when they can trade a 2nd to seattle for flynn, other than seattle might not make that trade. Az also knows they need a lot more than just a qb, they need OL, RB, #2WR, Safety. U get that through the draft, they know they are not a carson palmer away from the super bowl. QB is a big need, but its not the only need.
This draft is deep at OL and rams already sent a high 1st round pick 2 years ago on a OT and it didn’t work out. doubt they will make that mistake again.
Cincy needs a dynaic Rb, but y trade for mcfadden and lose picks when u ca just sign reggie bush or steven jackson. DMc is definitely better than reggie when healthy, and bush doesn’t have the best track record of being helathy either, but u wouldn’t lose a draft pick or picks doing it. also, cincy has our high second rounder, they can just draft the best RB available, eddy lacy comes to mind. I’m dsure they’re not panicking enough to give up a 2nd rounder on an rb. too many other options out there. thats is just my opinion.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:56 am
Ok, Dakota…lol
March 12th, 2013 at 11:57 am
Dakota Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:55 am
hwnrdr Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:51 am
629.Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:49 am
Hillrod Pawn@HillrodPawn
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DOUBLE FN NO!!!
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Also hearing that the Raiders are trying to acquire Brady Quinn.
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What? No interest in Haine?
March 12th, 2013 at 11:58 am
if any team drafts barkley in the first round their gm and head coach will be looking for a new job soon. most overrated qb ever man. more overrated than sanchez and he went #9.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:58 am
“Raiders are still in rebuild mode for sure and the best way to do that is the draft but let’s not forget how pizzed the team’s owner was at the lack of competitiveness last season.
“Allen has to compete or lose his job and Reggie will be on *very* thin ice if 2013 is a repeat of 2012.”
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We have BAD-MECIOCRE players, dig, Mark Davis? Dig? . Yeah, sure, some of them can be helpful on great teams for their limited, narrow skill set, but as cores, as hubs, as starters for a building team, there are/were NOTHING. That’s Al Davis’ doing. All of it.
Man, I hope Mark understands by now just a little bit of fundamental football, how you build. If he doesn’t, he’ll become his dad’s son, firing at will, and leaving everything in a constant state of upheaval.
A lot of you guys are Al Davis’ sons–dreamers, stupid dreamers.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:59 am
I am not a Barkley fan either, but someone will pick him in the 1st.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:59 am
Dakota Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:55 am
hwnrdr Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:51 am
629.Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:49 am
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DOUBLE FN NO!!!
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Also hearing that the Raiders are trying to acquire Brady Quinn.
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John Ferguson@JFerg
Danny Southwick to visit the @Raiders, not Clausen, per
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March 12th, 2013 at 12:00 pm
638.NGRaiderfan Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:55 am
628.kuhlest Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:47 am
566.kuhlest Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:27 am
is it just me or are the post Al Davis Raiders BORING!!! I am not even anticipating any big moves….
If I were GM….(possible Raider headlines)
“OAK trades Carson Palmer to AZ for their 2nd round and 4th round picks!”
“The Raiders trade their #3 overall pick to St. Louis for their two 1st round picks (16/22) and their third rounder!”
“Oakland trades McFadden to Cincy for their original 2nd round pick back (#35)and Cincy’s 3rd rounder!”
Yep, I would be a shaker and a mover as a GM! Complete and total youth movement.
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i wish that were a real possibility. Buth there is no way AZ gives up a 2nd rounder for a 33 yr old 13 mil qb.
There is not gonna be anyone available at # that St. Louis would want to give up 2 first rounders for.
With DMACs injury history and overall ineffectiveness, he might be able to get one 2nd rounder at best.
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AZ is a win now team, veteran guys ready to push now, not wait for development of a rookie QB….Kurt Warner took them to SB as a mid to late 30’s guy, plus no QB in draft are as good as palmer in next 2-3 years…
St. louis is in dire need of a blue chip OT to protect Bradford, and are guaranteed one of the top 3 OT’s at #3 overall.
Dmac is a top 3 RB in the league when healthy, no major injuries, Cincy is in need of a dynamic playmaker in the backfield to go with their QB and WR’s no RB in the draft gives them DMAC’s abilities, so it is a possibility IMO.
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that’s all good in theory. but u ca also look at it like:
AZ saw what happened with warner after he left they were left with nothing and sucked for the next 5 years, so they would rather go young. Y would they trade a 2nd to us for palmer when they can trade a 2nd to seattle for flynn, other than seattle might not make that trade. Az also knows they need a lot more than just a qb, they need OL, RB, #2WR, Safety. U get that through the draft, they know they are not a carson palmer away from the super bowl. QB is a big need, but its not the only need.
This draft is deep at OL and rams already sent a high 1st round pick 2 years ago on a OT and it didn’t work out. doubt they will make that mistake again.
Cincy needs a dynaic Rb, but y trade for mcfadden and lose picks when u ca just sign reggie bush or steven jackson. DMc is definitely better than reggie when healthy, and bush doesn’t have the best track record of being helathy either, but u wouldn’t lose a draft pick or picks doing it. also, cincy has our high second rounder, they can just draft the best RB available, eddy lacy comes to mind. I’m dsure they’re not panicking enough to give up a 2nd rounder on an rb. too many other options out there. thats is just my opinion.
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my bad, rams spent #3 pick on an OT in 2009, 4 yrs ago.
March 12th, 2013 at 12:01 pm
Damn, people.
If I’m Anquon Boudin, what the hell do I want with the Oakland Raiders, huh? There are over 30 other teams out there!
You guys have your faces brains planted up your asses.
March 12th, 2013 at 12:01 pm
Free Agency starts in 5 minutes. Just because Reggie hasn’t signed somebody to a $30 million contract doesn’t mean he’s lazy or doesn’t care. pfft
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Free agency starts in an hour… 4pm Eastern
March 12th, 2013 at 12:01 pm
Reggie bringing in QB Don Majkowski for a workout.
March 12th, 2013 at 12:03 pm
shutdown Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:01 pm
Damn, people.
If I’m Anquon Boudin, what the hell do I want with the Oakland Raiders, huh? There are over 30 other teams out there!
You guys have your faces brains planted up your asses.
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since when can i guy choose where he get’s traded too?
March 12th, 2013 at 12:04 pm
Atari Bigby would be a nice addition at safety for some depth. Better that Giordano, anyway.
March 12th, 2013 at 12:06 pm
lol…the majic man…reggie bringing in sterling sharpe for a workout….minor neck injury no problem.
March 12th, 2013 at 12:06 pm
Just Win Baby Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:04 pm
Atari Bigby would be a nice addition at safety for some depth. Better that Giordano, anyway.
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You mean better than Huffy.
March 12th, 2013 at 12:08 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:55 am
For all the Reggie apologists
we can’t just sit around and watch all the good players get taken so Reggie goes dumpster diving on average castaways and guys with injuries.
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Attn: Chris in NY
I’m a Reggie supporter. “apologists” applies that he’s not doing a good job and that we’re making excuses for him.
I think he’s doing a great job. no excuses needed!
Yes – we will be looking at free agents for vet minimum that nobody else wants. We’ll also be looking to unload players for draft picks. I think we might have a record number of rookies (drafted & undrafted) make this year’s 53 man roster
Free Agency starts in 5 minutes. Just because Reggie hasn’t signed somebody to a $30 million contract doesn’t mean he’s lazy or doesn’t care. pfft
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100% agree !!
March 12th, 2013 at 12:08 pm
Remember how disappointing FA was last year?
If memory serves me we all thought there would be a flurry of activity and the NFL ESPN heads had it all built up and nothing happened.
March 12th, 2013 at 12:10 pm
How much dead money will there be if we just cut Corky and Jerry already?
March 12th, 2013 at 12:10 pm
yeah reggie svcked at it last year as well
March 12th, 2013 at 12:11 pm
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports members of the Vikings’ organization “aren’t thrilled” with GM Rick Spielman’s decision to cut Antoine Winfield.
Chris Houston 9) Antoine Cason 10) DeAngelo Hall.
Winfield has been the best slot corner in football several seasons running. “It’s a move backwards,” is how one club official characterized the move. Despite his age — 36 in June — Winfield immediately becomes a top-ten cornerback available in free agency. We’d rank them like this: 1) Aqib Talib 2) Sean Smith 3) Brent Grimes 4) Winfield 5) Keenan Lewis 6) Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie 7) Derek Cox
Related: Vikings
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
March 12th, 2013 at 12:14 pm
657.DMAC Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:11 pm
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports members of the Vikings’ organization “aren’t thrilled” with GM Rick Spielman’s decision to cut Antoine Winfield.
Winfield has been the best slot corner in football several seasons running. “It’s a move backwards,” is how one club official characterized the move. Despite his age — 36 in June — Winfield immediately becomes a top-ten cornerback available in free agency. We’d rank them like this: 1) Aqib Talib 2) Sean Smith 3) Brent Grimes 4) Winfield 5) Keenan Lewis 6) Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie 7) Derek Cox Chris Houston 9) Antoine Cason 10) DeAngelo Hall.
Related: Vikings
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
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basically losing two of your best players when your team is already lacking talent is not a good look for a gm.
March 12th, 2013 at 12:14 pm
FA’s were signed over weeks not in 45 minutes when it opens. Last year it was built up just like this year and it sizzled out.
In other words I am not expecting to read of a bunch of FA’s signed by anyone today
March 12th, 2013 at 12:14 pm
I would like to see a move on Pouha from the Jets as well.
March 12th, 2013 at 12:14 pm
if you’re not willing to let go of a garbage sixth round pick for a player like Boldin, then there’s no reason to hold on to guys like McFadden or Palmer. Play for this year or rebuild completely quit wasting my time.
March 12th, 2013 at 12:14 pm
Leon Washington hinted via Twitter that he’s been released.
Source: Leon Washington on Twitter
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Does Leon return punts 2?
March 12th, 2013 at 12:16 pm
You probably have to have a good D coordinator and the right player to do this, but can’t we move a cb to safety and have it work. it has worked before, usually they wait for the cb to lose his corner abilities but we don’t have a ton of guys with corner ability on this team, anyone who can move to safety? ross looked a lot better at safety than cb to me.
March 12th, 2013 at 12:18 pm
NGRaiderfan Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:16 pm
You probably have to have a good D coordinator and the right player to do this, but can’t we move a cb to safety and have it work. it has worked before, usually they wait for the cb to lose his corner abilities but we don’t have a ton of guys with corner ability on this team, anyone who can move to safety? ross looked a lot better at safety than cb to me.
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2 bad Underwood got hurt. That kid was smacking fools at FS.
March 12th, 2013 at 12:18 pm
The New York Daily News reports the Jets are targeting free agent RB Mike Goodson as Shonn Greene’s replacement.
The Jets have no money to spend, so they have to target second- and third-tier players. Goodson does have good burst, and he’d be a decent complement to Bilal Powell. However, he can’t carry a full load, and hasn’t received more than 15 carries in a game since 2010.
Related: Jets
Source: Manish Mehta on Twitter
March 12th, 2013 at 12:18 pm
662.DMAC Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:14 pm
Leon Washington hinted via Twitter that he’s been released.
Source: Leon Washington on Twitter
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Does Leon return punts 2?
YES!
March 12th, 2013 at 12:19 pm
Marks hair Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:14 pm
if you’re not willing to let go of a garbage sixth round pick for a player like Boldin, then there’s no reason to hold on to guys like McFadden or Palmer. Play for this year or rebuild completely quit wasting my time.
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You also have to pay him 6 million dollars this season if you do.
March 12th, 2013 at 12:19 pm
Wait, sorry..not sure…I know kickoffs!
March 12th, 2013 at 12:20 pm
hwnrdr Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:18 pm
662.DMAC Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:14 pm
Leon Washington hinted via Twitter that he’s been released.
Source: Leon Washington on Twitter
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Does Leon return punts 2?
YES!
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Sign em’ for the super cheap. Have him play special teams.
No more starting inside our 5 yd line!!!!!!!!!!
March 12th, 2013 at 12:20 pm
Yes Leon does both KOR and PR’s
March 12th, 2013 at 12:20 pm
We had him here a while back as well, from the Jets, I believe!
March 12th, 2013 at 12:20 pm
DMAC Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:20 pm
hwnrdr Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:18 pm
662.DMAC Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:14 pm
Leon Washington hinted via Twitter that he’s been released.
Source: Leon Washington on Twitter
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Does Leon return punts 2?
YES!
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Sign em’ for the super cheap. Have him play special teams.
No more starting inside our 5 yd line!!!!!!!!!!
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lol
Thanx anyway Hwnrdr
I thought he did 2 tho
March 12th, 2013 at 12:20 pm
Adam Schefter@AdamSchefter
Seahawks planning to release RB Leon Washington.
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March 12th, 2013 at 12:21 pm
NGRaiderfan Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:14 pm
657.DMAC Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:11 pm
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports members of the Vikings’ organization “aren’t thrilled” with GM Rick Spielman’s decision to cut Antoine Winfield.
Winfield has been the best slot corner in football several seasons running. “It’s a move backwards,” is how one club official characterized the move. Despite his age — 36 in June — Winfield immediately becomes a top-ten cornerback available in free agency. We’d rank them like this: 1) Aqib Talib 2) Sean Smith 3) Brent Grimes 4) Winfield 5) Keenan Lewis 6) Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie 7) Derek Cox Chris Houston 9) Antoine Cason 10) DeAngelo Hall.
Related: Vikings
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
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basically losing two of your best players when your team is already lacking talent is not a good look for a gm.
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Antoine Winfield is amazing. Forget most physical corner in the NFL. He’s in my top 5 physical PLAYERS in the NFL. Buffalo has never been able to replace him, or Nate Clements for that matter. It’d be awesome if we could get him.
March 12th, 2013 at 12:21 pm
hwnrdr Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:20 pm
We had him here a while back as well, from the Jets, I believe!
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That was Miller, remember?
Ran a few back 2
March 12th, 2013 at 12:22 pm
Jason La Canfora@JasonLaCanfora
At least three teamsd vying for the services of Texans pass rusher Connor Barwin. Likely next man up after Avril/Kruger …
March 12th, 2013 at 12:22 pm
Pouha would be a key signing. we need the experience for depth purposes if anything else
March 12th, 2013 at 12:22 pm
I’m going to order a “Sandcastle” Radier jersey.
March 12th, 2013 at 12:23 pm
671.hwnrdr Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:20 pm
We had him here a while back as well, from the Jets, I believe!
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We broke his leg in his contract year costing him millions of dollars.
March 12th, 2013 at 12:23 pm
NGRaiderfan Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:58 am
if any team drafts barkley in the first round their gm and head coach will be looking for a new job soon. most overrated qb ever man. more overrated than sanchez and he went #9.
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To your point, Sanchez actually went #5 overall.
March 12th, 2013 at 12:24 pm
661.Marks hair Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:14 pm
if you’re not willing to let go of a garbage sixth round pick for a player like Boldin, then there’s no reason to hold on to guys like McFadden or Palmer. Play for this year or rebuild completely quit wasting my time.
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how could u even be sure that the raiders knew about the ravens trading boldin. they could have been waiting like most teams to try and sign him once he was cut, not knowing he was even considered being traded. Harbaugh connection could have been at work there. and DMc is only 26 he is the same age as foster, rice, charles, lynch and younger than chris johnson , AP, forte, bush, gore, etc. the only good rbs that are younger than him are trent richardson 21, doug martin 24, mccoy 24, murray 25, morris 24. DMC still has plenty of years left in him. it’s up to the caching staff and trainers to get the best out of those years.
March 12th, 2013 at 12:24 pm
680.RaiderDebo Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:23 pm
NGRaiderfan Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:58 am
if any team drafts barkley in the first round their gm and head coach will be looking for a new job soon. most overrated qb ever man. more overrated than sanchez and he went #9.
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To your point, Sanchez actually went #5 overall.
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my bad haha…yea thats even worse.
March 12th, 2013 at 12:25 pm
682.NGRaiderfan Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:24 pm
680.RaiderDebo Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:23 pm
NGRaiderfan Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:58 am
if any team drafts barkley in the first round their gm and head coach will be looking for a new job soon. most overrated qb ever man. more overrated than sanchez and he went #9.
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To your point, Sanchez actually went #5 overall.
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my bad haha…yea thats even worse.
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to think if barkley didnt get hurt he wold be considered a possible #1 pick. disgusting.
March 12th, 2013 at 12:25 pm
Raiders aren’t looking to waste a 6th on a 32 year old receiver just to they can win a couple of more games.
That’s just crazy talk.
March 12th, 2013 at 12:27 pm
Southwick has Risen!
March 12th, 2013 at 12:28 pm
CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora considers the Browns “almost certain” to land free agent Paul Kruger.
La Canfora is calling the union a near certainty after the Baltimore Sun reported the Browns were “closing in” on the pass rusher Tuesday morning. We anticipate Kruger approaching $10 million in annual value on his Browns deal.
Related: Browns
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
March 12th, 2013 at 12:29 pm
686.DMAC Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:28 pm
CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora considers the Browns “almost certain” to land free agent Paul Kruger.
La Canfora is calling the union a near certainty after the Baltimore Sun reported the Browns were “closing in” on the pass rusher Tuesday morning. We anticipate Kruger approaching $10 million in annual value on his Browns deal.
Related: Browns
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
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i think they’ll regret using that 10mil on him.
March 12th, 2013 at 12:30 pm
NGRaiderfan Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:25 pm
682.NGRaiderfan Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:24 pm
680.RaiderDebo Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:23 pm
NGRaiderfan Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:58 am
if any team drafts barkley in the first round their gm and head coach will be looking for a new job soon. most overrated qb ever man. more overrated than sanchez and he went #9.
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To your point, Sanchez actually went #5 overall.
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my bad haha…yea thats even worse.
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to think if barkley didnt get hurt he wold be considered a possible #1 pick. disgusting.
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There’s enough holes in his game that people could find once they really started looking. Wood and Lee bailed him out sooo many times.
March 12th, 2013 at 12:30 pm
The schit stains are goin to be cashin out big time in FA
March 12th, 2013 at 12:31 pm
doe anyone have a stat on how many DE/OLB wre signed as big free agents and actually lived up to the signing? it would be interesting, I already know of a couple that haven’t. can’t think of any that have.
March 12th, 2013 at 12:31 pm
DMAC Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:30 pm
The schit stains are goin to be cashin out big time in FA
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I think they are like 80M under the cap.
March 12th, 2013 at 12:32 pm
688.rediaR Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:30 pm
NGRaiderfan Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:25 pm
682.NGRaiderfan Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:24 pm
680.RaiderDebo Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:23 pm
NGRaiderfan Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:58 am
if any team drafts barkley in the first round their gm and head coach will be looking for a new job soon. most overrated qb ever man. more overrated than sanchez and he went #9.
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To your point, Sanchez actually went #5 overall.
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my bad haha…yea thats even worse.
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to think if barkley didnt get hurt he wold be considered a possible #1 pick. disgusting.
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There’s enough holes in his game that people could find once they really started looking. Wood and Lee bailed him out sooo many times.
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yea i know..had two all american wrs. he has no pocket presence.
March 12th, 2013 at 12:32 pm
Trade DVAG for He Hate Me!
March 12th, 2013 at 12:34 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:32 pm
Trade DVAG for He Hate Me!
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enlighten me sir…
who is DVAG ??
March 12th, 2013 at 12:35 pm
NGRaiderfan Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:29 pm
686.DMAC Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:28 pm
CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora considers the Browns “almost certain” to land free agent Paul Kruger.
La Canfora is calling the union a near certainty after the Baltimore Sun reported the Browns were “closing in” on the pass rusher Tuesday morning. We anticipate Kruger approaching $10 million in annual value on his Browns deal.
Related: Browns
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
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i think they’ll regret using that 10mil on him.
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I don’t know. Kind of like this guy. I’ve seen him bull rush guys onto their backs. He doesn’t just do it with speed. Tough guy too. I think he got stabbed in a fight and lost a kidney or something. Wish we could get him.
March 12th, 2013 at 12:35 pm
NGRaiderfan Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:32 pm
688.rediaR Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:30 pm
NGRaiderfan Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:25 pm
682.NGRaiderfan Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:24 pm
680.RaiderDebo Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:23 pm
NGRaiderfan Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:58 am
if any team drafts barkley in the first round their gm and head coach will be looking for a new job soon. most overrated qb ever man. more overrated than sanchez and he went #9.
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To your point, Sanchez actually went #5 overall.
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my bad haha…yea thats even worse.
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to think if barkley didnt get hurt he wold be considered a possible #1 pick. disgusting.
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There’s enough holes in his game that people could find once they really started looking. Wood and Lee bailed him out sooo many times.
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yea i know..had two all american wrs. he has no pocket presence.
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Barkley is definitely overrated, but I’m also a lil iffy w/ Geno Smith, because he had some pretty good Wrs to throw 2.
March 12th, 2013 at 12:37 pm
Jim Thomas@jthom1
Rams have agreed to terms with DE William Hayes.
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Seahawks releasing return man Leon Washington – shopped him after Harvin deal and as reported, would cut him otherwise
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The Revis derby isn’t limited to one team. Several have had trade talks, including the Eagles and Bucs, and NYJ highly motivated to move him
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Teams in the market for younger pass rushers include HOU (his current team), IND, DEN, PHI, TB, DET, CLE (almost certain to nab Kruger)
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March 12th, 2013 at 12:37 pm
Adam Schefter@AdamSchefter
Philadelphia Eagles will release former Pro Bowl CB Nnamdi Asomugha today.
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March 12th, 2013 at 12:37 pm
Adam Schefter@AdamSchefter
Philadelphia Eagles will release former Pro Bowl CB Nnamdi Asomugha today.
March 12th, 2013 at 12:38 pm
Nnam and Revis together this year? Nah….
March 12th, 2013 at 12:41 pm
f any team drafts barkley in the first round their gm and head coach will be looking for a new job soon. most overrated qb ever man. more overrated than sanchez and he went #9.
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I have been saying this a while…
Barkley is a mirage, fools gold. Some dupe is going to take him in the first rd.
I agree 100, the GM, and HC will both get run.
BTW…. Snachez > Liono > barkley
March 12th, 2013 at 12:43 pm
Geoff Hobson@GeoffHobsonCin
Sources say #Bengals have come to terms with LE Robert Geathers
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March 12th, 2013 at 12:46 pm
DVAG is Darren McFragile.
Al dies, playoffs within reach, pigeon is deployed, and DVAG refuses a pain shot for his tootsie…
Even the pigeon took a shot!
March 12th, 2013 at 12:48 pm
Eagles released CB Nnamdi Asomugha.
It’s fascinating to examine where Asomugha ranks among the biggest free-agent busts in NFL history. He’s awfully high up there. Signed to a five-year, $60 million contract in 2011 that made him the league’s top-paid cornerback, Asomugha gave Philly one season of mediocre play and another of truly putrid performance. An easy burn victim in 2012, Asomugha came away with 55 tackles and one interception. Going on age 32, Asomugha’s recovery speed and confidence seem to have evaporated. There were rumors in Philadelphia that he’s also lost his passion for the game. Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter Mar 12 – 3:38 PM
March 12th, 2013 at 12:49 pm
I’d love Nnamdi back. put him on the island again like he knows best(the only way he knows that is) … yea he wont make plays but half the field is shut down. it’ll do nothing but help our front 7
March 12th, 2013 at 12:50 pm
xraided Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:49 pm
I’d love Nnamdi back. put him on the island again like he knows best(the only way he knows that is) … yea he wont make plays but half the field is shut down. it’ll do nothing but help our front 7
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depends on how much $ he wants
March 12th, 2013 at 12:52 pm
yes true. he should come back for a discount for many reasons. one being loyal to the davis family for making him uber rich. 28 mill in 2 years was it?! then he bounced after those 2 years.
March 12th, 2013 at 12:52 pm
i speculate pats ravens bucs chargers amonst teams that will have interest in nnamdi
March 12th, 2013 at 12:52 pm
Inonewordraider Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:50 pm
xraided Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:49 pm
I’d love Nnamdi back. put him on the island again like he knows best(the only way he knows that is) … yea he wont make plays but half the field is shut down. it’ll do nothing but help our front 7
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depends on how much $ he wants
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vet minimum
March 12th, 2013 at 12:53 pm
B.S.
March 12th, 2013 at 12:53 pm
Thec Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:52 pm
Inonewordraider Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:50 pm
xraided Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:49 pm
I’d love Nnamdi back. put him on the island again like he knows best(the only way he knows that is) … yea he wont make plays but half the field is shut down. it’ll do nothing but help our front 7
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depends on how much $ he wants
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vet minimz–
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dayum that bad?
March 12th, 2013 at 12:54 pm
Andrew Brandt @adbrandt
Nnamdi Asomugha has a “no offfset” $4M guarantee w/Eagles. He makes that in addition to whatever new deal he gets w/other team.
March 12th, 2013 at 12:54 pm
Damn.raiders are like me.Always broke!
March 12th, 2013 at 12:55 pm
not one peep all week about possible targets for raiders
March 12th, 2013 at 12:55 pm
why the fu#k did they sign a man to man guy to play a zone scheme? as stupid as having a north south back run a zbs scheme
March 12th, 2013 at 12:55 pm
Free agency starts in 6 minutes and Reggie doesn’t have a freakin’ clue what he’s doing.
His fat azz is probably stuck in a booth at the ihop with a team of rescuers trying to extricate him so he can pretend he’s actually working on something.
March 12th, 2013 at 12:55 pm
Nnamdi for 2 million a year sound about right.
March 12th, 2013 at 12:55 pm
Philly is worlds apart from the west coast. Of coarse Nnamdi lost his passion. He didn’t want to be there. I wouldn’t either.
Bring him back home.
March 12th, 2013 at 12:57 pm
reggie taking his time with it, maybe he’s a straight g and we don’t even know it
March 12th, 2013 at 12:58 pm
Kevin Seifert@espn_nfcnblog
No way they were letting him go to #Bears RT: @TomPelissero: BREAKING: #Vikings have agreed to a multiyear contract with Phil Loadholt.
March 12th, 2013 at 12:58 pm
Philly is worlds apart from the west coast. Of coarse Nnamdi lost his passion. He didn’t want to be there. I wouldn’t either.
Bring him back home.
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agreed. Ever been to philly? it’s phugly.
March 12th, 2013 at 12:58 pm
I have a feeling Reg is goin to get er’ done right in FA. He’ll sit back and let the hyenas go at then, he’ll strike like wreck-it-ralph.
Got your back Reg!
March 12th, 2013 at 12:59 pm
why would they leak their targets and then drive up the price…it sux for us but silence is golden for the team
March 12th, 2013 at 12:59 pm
I agree with RRS.
Great job, Reggie.
Stay the eff outta the 10 million for a Paul Kruger type of deals.
13 millions for Wallace????
Hell to the nawwwww!!!!
March 12th, 2013 at 12:59 pm
696.DMAC Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:35 pm
NGRaiderfan Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:32 pm
688.rediaR Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:30 pm
NGRaiderfan Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:25 pm
682.NGRaiderfan Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:24 pm
680.RaiderDebo Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:23 pm
NGRaiderfan Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 11:58 am
if any team drafts barkley in the first round their gm and head coach will be looking for a new job soon. most overrated qb ever man. more overrated than sanchez and he went #9.
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To your point, Sanchez actually went #5 overall.
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my bad haha…yea thats even worse.
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to think if barkley didnt get hurt he wold be considered a possible #1 pick. disgusting.
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There’s enough holes in his game that people could find once they really started looking. Wood and Lee bailed him out sooo many times.
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yea i know..had two all american wrs. he has no pocket presence.
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Barkley is definitely overrated, but I’m also a lil iffy w/ Geno Smith, because he had some pretty good Wrs to throw 2.
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and an offense that continually produces gaudy stats for qbs.
March 12th, 2013 at 1:00 pm
Jim Thomas@jthom1
This is the guy from MOONSHINERS. Sheesh
tryin to pull a fast one.
March 12th, 2013 at 1:00 pm
Nnamdi in a zone defense????
I like our young FAST guys Chekwa, Jones, and Adams.
No long striders like Nnamdi. Maybe at FS to replace Huffy.
March 12th, 2013 at 1:01 pm
It’s 4:00 PM EST
March 12th, 2013 at 1:01 pm
It wasn’t to long ago we were linked to every free agent on the market. Over the last decade the Raiders were most relevent in the offseason making “splashy” moves.
Now we are irrelevent in both the offseason and regular season.
Just be bored baby!
March 12th, 2013 at 1:02 pm
J Hill Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 1:00 pm
Nnamdi in a zone defense????
I like our young FAST guys Chekwa, Jones, and Adams.
No long striders like Nnamdi. Maybe at FS to replace Huffy.
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Bring back Underwood
March 12th, 2013 at 1:02 pm
715.inonewordraider Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:55 pm
why the fu#k did they sign a man to man guy to play a zone scheme? as stupid as having a north south back run a zbs scheme
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^ truth
March 12th, 2013 at 1:02 pm
HA
March 12th, 2013 at 1:02 pm
Bring Nmamdi back
March 12th, 2013 at 1:03 pm
First announced FA signing.
Martellus Bennett is a Chicago Bear
March 12th, 2013 at 1:03 pm
727.J Hill Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 1:00 pm
Nnamdi in a zone defense????
I like our young FAST guys Chekwa, Jones, and Adams.
No long striders like Nnamdi. Maybe at FS to replace Huffy.
May not be a bad idea! Nnam is what, 30? Worked good for CWood!
March 12th, 2013 at 1:03 pm
Well Barkley would be throwing to NFL caliber WRs in the pros, so what’s the difference?
The guy was pretty much a consensus Heisman candidate and target for he #1 overall pick. You sure it wasn’t the Kiffin’s for USC like it was Knapp for Oakland?
March 12th, 2013 at 1:03 pm
Bring back crash dummy to back up DMAC
March 12th, 2013 at 1:03 pm
Lions signed CB DeAngelo Hall, formerly of the Redskins
March 12th, 2013 at 1:03 pm
734.guest123 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 1:03 pm
First announced FA signing.
Martellus Bennett is a Chicago Bear
Wow, Giants let him go huh?
March 12th, 2013 at 1:04 pm
Bring back Underwood
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Agreed!
March 12th, 2013 at 1:04 pm
hwnrdr Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 1:03 pm
727.J Hill Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 1:00 pm
Nnamdi in a zone defense????
I like our young FAST guys Chekwa, Jones, and Adams.
No long striders like Nnamdi. Maybe at FS to replace Huffy.
May not be a bad idea! Nnam is what, 30? Worked good for CWood!
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Yeah, but I wouldn’t say Nnamdi is a ball hawk.
March 12th, 2013 at 1:04 pm
Mike Wallace taking his talents to South Beach
March 12th, 2013 at 1:04 pm
Goodson is a FA????
Not as happy with that trade for him if he walks.
March 12th, 2013 at 1:05 pm
Dolphins and Wallace are close to getting deal done!
March 12th, 2013 at 1:05 pm
Adam Schefter@AdamSchefter
Dolphins and Mike Wallace are negotiating a five-year deal that one source familiar with the talks said is “very, very likely” to get done
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March 12th, 2013 at 1:05 pm
Vikings re-signed RT Phil Loadholt to a multi-year contract.
March 12th, 2013 at 1:05 pm
True, DMAC!
March 12th, 2013 at 1:06 pm
J Hill Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 1:04 pm
Goodson is a FA????
Not as happy with that trade for him if he walks.
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post 665 ^^^^^^^^^^
March 12th, 2013 at 1:06 pm
Jets after Goodson to replace Shonn Greene
March 12th, 2013 at 1:06 pm
NFL.com’s Daniel Jeremiah is “hearing” the Bucs are the favorite for free agent S Dashon Goldson.
March 12th, 2013 at 1:07 pm
where are all of you getting your info-im on profootballtalk.com, nfl.com and I am not seeing a thing
March 12th, 2013 at 1:07 pm
Oakland Raiders are in serious contract discussion with the following:
Ray Man
Jimmy Jack higgins
Howard Longo
Richard Cannon
March 12th, 2013 at 1:08 pm
devilr8er Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 1:07 pm
where are all of you getting your info-im on profootballtalk.com, nfl.com and I am not seeing a thing
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I go to rotoworld.com
March 12th, 2013 at 1:08 pm
Jets are reportedly interested in Goody to replace Shonn Green
March 12th, 2013 at 1:09 pm
750.DMAC Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 1:06 pm
NFL.com’s Daniel Jeremiah is “hearing” the Bucs are the favorite for free agent S Dashon Goldson.
Dam and the faves to land Reevis! They will have a pretty darn good secondary there!
March 12th, 2013 at 1:09 pm
twitter dude
March 12th, 2013 at 1:10 pm
Martellus Bennett@JoeGryffindor
I’m proud to say I’ll be joining my other brother @bmarshall next season. #BEARDOWN
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March 12th, 2013 at 1:10 pm
Well, free agency is underway for most teams and here we lay like a big ol’ turd log… just like last year.
This team just isn’t fun in the offseason anymore like it used to be with Al. But hey, we’ll get a couple of banged up corners and some washed up OL guy that no one else wants, Reg will shove some square pegs in some round holes and we’ll go to work this season!
March 12th, 2013 at 1:12 pm
hwnrdr Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 1:09 pm
750.DMAC Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 1:06 pm
NFL.com’s Daniel Jeremiah is “hearing” the Bucs are the favorite for free agent S Dashon Goldson.
Dam and the faves to land Reevis! They will have a pretty darn good secondary there!
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plus they already have Barron, who’s pretty good 2
March 12th, 2013 at 1:12 pm
raiderjhawk Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 1:10 pm
Well, free agency is underway for most teams and here we lay like a big ol’ turd log… just like last year.
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Yeah… like 30 other teams who havent made a signing yet.
Moron’s around hear.
March 12th, 2013 at 1:12 pm
Adam Schefter@AdamSchefter
Dolphins free-agent running back Reggie Bush is scheduling a visit with the Detroit Lions. Cardinals, Bengals also interested.
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Miami also making major push to sign Titans free-agent TE Jared Cook.
March 12th, 2013 at 1:13 pm
Jason La Canfora@JasonLaCanfora
Former Jets DL Mike DeVito on his KC for a visit. Very likely he doesn’t leave without a deal.
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March 12th, 2013 at 1:13 pm
” even the Pigeon took a shot”…lmaoooooooo
Good one!
March 12th, 2013 at 1:13 pm
raiderjhawk Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 1:10 pm
Well, free agency is underway for most teams and here we lay like a big ol’ turd log… just like last year.
This team just isn’t fun in the offseason anymore like it used to be with Al. But hey, we’ll get a couple of banged up corners and some washed up OL guy that no one else wants, Reg will shove some square pegs in some round holes and we’ll go to work this season!
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O so true
March 12th, 2013 at 1:13 pm
raiderjhawk Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 1:10 pm
Well, free agency is underway for most teams and here we lay like a big ol’ turd log… just like last year.
This team just isn’t fun in the offseason anymore like it used to be with Al. But hey, we’ll get a couple of banged up corners and some washed up OL guy that no one else wants, Reg will shove some square pegs in some round holes and we’ll go to work this season!
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it was that kind “fun” that put us in cap hell.
March 12th, 2013 at 1:14 pm
736.J Hill Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 1:03 pm
Well Barkley would be throwing to NFL caliber WRs in the pros, so what’s the difference?
The guy was pretty much a consensus Heisman candidate and target for he #1 overall pick. You sure it wasn’t the Kiffin’s for USC like it was Knapp for Oakland?
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his best year was with kiffin also. so u can discount that. there is a difference throwing to nfl caliber receivers against college D’s and throwing to nfl caliber receivers against nfl DB’s u cant always rely on throwing it up in the air and having marquise lee burn the defender by 5 yds and get the ball. that just rarely happens in the nfl. Ask Matt Leinhart. Or Mark Sanchez. he racks up a lot of yardage against garbage teams. his numbers against quality teams are alright, nothing special. against pac 10 teams he thrw 26 tds and 14 ints, take away colorado who was 1-11 he only has 20 tds and 14 ints, take away utah who was 5-7 and he only has 17td and 14 ints. he threw for 95% completions against colorado with 6 tds and 0 ints, he threw for 48% against stanford 0 td, 2 ints. He domoinated weak @ss teams and struggled against good defenses. his one good game against a good team was against oregon, and oregon doesnt have a great defense and they were playing from behind the whole game.
March 12th, 2013 at 1:14 pm
NE is reportedly in the running for Josh Cribbs!
March 12th, 2013 at 1:14 pm
R8ER MIKE Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 1:13 pm
raiderjhawk Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 1:10 pm
Well, free agency is underway for most teams and here we lay like a big ol’ turd log… just like last year.
This team just isn’t fun in the offseason anymore like it used to be with Al. But hey, we’ll get a couple of banged up corners and some washed up OL guy that no one else wants, Reg will shove some square pegs in some round holes and we’ll go to work this season!
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it was that kind “fun” that put us in cap hell.
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You ain’t never lied ODB!!!!
March 12th, 2013 at 1:16 pm
Funniest tweet I have seen from Jerry Mac…”All 17 UFAs are on the open market”
Well, if you’re Samoan, you would laugh too!
March 12th, 2013 at 1:16 pm
Appearing on NFL Live Tuesday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the Titans have jumped into the running for free agent Danny Amendola.
March 12th, 2013 at 1:16 pm
People rip on Al for leaving a mess and making bad moves but alot of his moves were fine it was just once a guy got to Oakland they misused him.
DeAngelo Hall sucked when he was here but did fine w. Washington..Randy Moss comes to mind too.
At least Al tried to do something. Sitting on your big butt and being scared to do anything is no way to run a franchise.
No risk no reward and 2-14 staring you in the face.
If Oakland doesn’t wanna do anything than just fold the damn franchise and call it a day.
March 12th, 2013 at 1:17 pm
ASOMUGHA RELEASED
March 12th, 2013 at 1:17 pm
Has anyone even seen Oakland’s name tied to any FA? I sure haven’t. Can’t expect to get better if we don’t bring in any proven players to build around.
March 12th, 2013 at 1:17 pm
Adam Schefter@AdamSchefter
Browns trying to close in on an agreement with Ravens free-agent LB Paul Kruger.
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3 mins Adam Schefter@AdamSchefter
Titans trying to reach agreements in principle with two FA priorities: Bills guard Andy Levitre and 49ers free-agent TE Delanie Walker.
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March 12th, 2013 at 1:18 pm
hwnrdr Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 1:16 pm
Funniest tweet I have seen from Jerry Mac…”All 17 UFAs are on the open market”
Well, if you’re Samoan, you would laugh too!
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I still remember dem crazy ass ufas in high school. They’re no joke!
lol
March 12th, 2013 at 1:18 pm
Asomugha = overated
March 12th, 2013 at 1:19 pm
Slolando cut yet?
March 12th, 2013 at 1:19 pm
Tollefson cut yet?
March 12th, 2013 at 1:19 pm
Adam Schefter@AdamSchefter
Seahawks DT Jason Jones, who lives in Detroit, is scheduling a visit with the Lions.
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2 mins Adam Schefter@AdamSchefter
Steelers free-agent RB Rashard Mendenhall is scheduling visits with the Arizona Cardinals and Denver Broncos.
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3 mins Adam Schefter@AdamSchefter
Eagles free-agent cornerback Dominque Rodgers-Cromartie is scheduling a visit with the Denver Broncos.
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3 mins Adam Schefter@AdamSchefter
Dolphins left tackle Jake Long is scheduling a visit to St. Louis for tonight. The Eagles, Bears and Dolphins also are interested.
March 12th, 2013 at 1:20 pm
Kelly cut yet?
March 12th, 2013 at 1:20 pm
Jets are targeting GOODSON.. no biggie..
March 12th, 2013 at 1:20 pm
Jason La Canfora@JasonLaCanfora
Free agent DL Jason Jones, generating lot of buzz, will begin his free agent tours in Detroit. Reggie Bush as well
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4 mins Jason La Canfora@JasonLaCanfora
Browns nearing a deal wth Paul Kruger. Miami doing the same with Mike Wallace. Falcons pursuing Steven Jackson.
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6 mins Jim Wyatt@jwyattsports
#Bills guard Andy Levitre is scheduling a visit to the #Titans on Wednesday, sources say.
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March 12th, 2013 at 1:20 pm
You ain’t never lied ODB!!!!
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lol .. yeah i have… A LOT !!! lol lol
March 12th, 2013 at 1:20 pm
Chiefs agreed to terms with TE Anthony Fasano.
March 12th, 2013 at 1:20 pm
raiderjhawk Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 1:18 pm
Asomugha = overated
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yet still better than anyone on our roster…
March 12th, 2013 at 1:20 pm
4:20
March 12th, 2013 at 1:21 pm
Raiders need to find a TE that can block! Meyers was horrible at setting the edge in the blocking.
One of the main reasons DMAC could never get to the corner on the sweeps without being stuffed. Remember that long run last year vs the JETS?? DMAC on 75 yards cuz the edge was sealed off.
March 12th, 2013 at 1:21 pm
guest123 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 1:20 pm
4:20
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Pass that schit then vato!
lol
March 12th, 2013 at 1:21 pm
Trade Jon Condo for Tom Walsh!
March 12th, 2013 at 1:21 pm
SBreport @SBreport
Generally speaking, free agents hold their highest value today. Price drops every day. One reason why McKenzie probably not making cuts yet.
March 12th, 2013 at 1:21 pm
Adam Schefter@AdamSchefter
Bills announced they released QB Ryan Fitzpatrick.
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March 12th, 2013 at 1:22 pm
266.Marks hair Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 8:57 am
Wink wink my àss. They have an owner to answer to. Reggie was asleep in a pool of syrup yesterday. Boldin should be a raider and we should all be geeking over next yrs offense…
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Correct me if Im wrong, but didnt Boldin also have $6 Million left on his contract as well…. So SF is really giving a 6th rounder and $6 Million. Of course Im not sure how much of that is going to be a cap hit. My point is, with his contract, maybe it was an afordable option for the Raiders.
March 12th, 2013 at 1:22 pm
almost al of DMC’s long runs were called back this yr. kinda sucks. took at least 100-200 yds away from him.
March 12th, 2013 at 1:22 pm
I could see Dennis Allen could pumped up and fired up after seeing all the talent thats available.. Guys are getting cut and he is saying REGGIE!!
Reggie is just like.. SIT YO AZZZ down son.. control yoself
March 12th, 2013 at 1:22 pm
You guys act like we’re the only team w a salary cap.
Pitt’s in a horrible position and there are many others.
Oh we’re fine…Reggie’s building the right way.
First it’s 4-12 then 2-14 then maybe 4-12 again then maybe 6-10 then we’ll have to regroup of course and drop down to 1-15 before we can really start making some moves.
Hard to get a new stadium when only 22,000 are showing up for your games.
Yeah. This is freakin’ awesome.
March 12th, 2013 at 1:23 pm
Mike Mitchell @MikeMitchell34
Here’s an interesting article… http://gnb.scout.com/2/1273404.html
Retweeted by Steve Corkran
March 12th, 2013 at 1:23 pm
Also meyers sucks at blocking in the passing game..
Remember those playactions or Carson would playaction to the right.. .DEFENDER in his way.. thanks meyers
March 12th, 2013 at 1:24 pm
Bills potential trade partner for no. 3 now
March 12th, 2013 at 1:24 pm
Bills release Fitzpatrick.. a year after giving him a 54 Million dollar contract..
He will invest the money well tho
March 12th, 2013 at 1:24 pm
inonewordraider Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 1:21 pm
Adam Schefter@AdamSchefter
Bills announced they released QB Ryan Fitzpatrick.
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Good, they can trade up to #3 and take Geno
March 12th, 2013 at 1:24 pm
790.RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 1:21 pm
SBreport @SBreport
Generally speaking, free agents hold their highest value today. Price drops every day. One reason why McKenzie probably not making cuts yet.
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if they were going to cut a player, wouldn’t they want to do it sooner then so they would get signed for more money and in turn there wuld be more cap relief for the raiders.
this statement was based on something i heard in the way of when a someone is cut and signed somewhere else, the number they were signed for is taken away from what the team that cut them owes to the player.
March 12th, 2013 at 1:25 pm
bills release QB fitzpatrick.I think they have a deal in place to move up in the draft.raiders bills trade
March 12th, 2013 at 1:26 pm
poprox13 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 1:24 pm
inonewordraider Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 1:21 pm
Adam Schefter@AdamSchefter
Bills announced they released QB Ryan Fitzpatrick.
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interesting. he’ll probably get some interest in the qb market, as a backup or to compete for a job somewhere like jax. that does make the bills a more viable trade partner for the #3. nice.
March 12th, 2013 at 1:26 pm
lol … new post guys !!!
March 12th, 2013 at 1:26 pm
I think he means.. Reggie has no pressure to cut anyone yet… CUZ they dont need the money yet to go after guys in FA.. just gonna wait
March 12th, 2013 at 1:27 pm
You act like signing 1 big free agent as soon as free agency opens is going to put us in the super bowl.
Relax FA opened today, not closed. Who cares if we aren’t connect to every FA on the market.
March 12th, 2013 at 1:29 pm
805.RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 1:26 pm
I think he means.. Reggie has no pressure to cut anyone yet… CUZ they dont need the money yet to go after guys in FA.. just gonna wait
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o fa sho that makes sense. don’t want to wait too long though. got to at least be talkig to ppl
March 12th, 2013 at 1:32 pm
796.Purvisman/Intrepid/Eternal Optimist Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 1:23 pm
Mike Mitchell @MikeMitchell34
Here’s an interesting article… http://gnb.scout.com/2/1273404.html
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interesting article on mitchell. He would be nice,if we didnt have branch in a big contract. him and branch are essentially the same. but you don’t want your safeties to be the same u want them to be different. at least one has to be good against the pass. right now i’m not sure we have any.
March 12th, 2013 at 1:41 pm
inonewordraider Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:03 pm
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shutdown Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:01 pm
Damn, people.
If I’m Anquon Boudin, what the hell do I want with the Oakland Raiders, huh? There are over 30 other teams out there!
You guys have your faces brains planted up your asses.
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inonewordraider says:
“since when can i guy choose where he get’s traded too?”
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That’s not the point. RM is trying to build a culture here, a culture the makes good players want to come here, culture that doesn’t reward loafers, one that rewards guys who strive.
By trading Boldin to a team like the Niners, they’ve rewarded a guy who’s been great and been a team player while still getting something for him in return and by dumping his salary.
Players take note of this kind of thing when becoming free agents, deciding among many suitors with whom to go. Down the road, when we DO have a core of good players, this kind of history of a team (not trading a good player to a dirtball team) can pay off when FAs think about what kind of an org. Oakland is.
If we were a player away from being challengers, then yeah, you hope for a guy like Boldin, but he isn’t going to make the difference.
I have no idea if he were to have been traded to us, if he’d have retired or come. I guess that would depend on how badly he still wanted to play NFL ball and how badly he still wanted an NFL paycheck, but you couldn’t blame him for wanting the team he just led to a Super Bowl win to trade him to another contender in his twilight years. Other players do take notice of such things.
March 12th, 2013 at 2:39 pm
NGRaiderfan Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 12:31 pm
doe anyone have a stat on how many DE/OLB wre signed as big free agents and actually lived up to the signing? it would be interesting, I already know of a couple that haven’t. can’t think of any that have.
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