Raiders release Heyward-Bey, Huff, Tollefson
By Steve Corkran
Tuesday, March 12th, 2013 at 5:04 pm in Oakland Raiders.
The Raiders massive overhaul reached a fevered pitch Tuesday with the release of the following veterans: wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey, free safety Michael Huff and defensive lineman Dave Tollefson.
By releasing Huff, the Raiders increased their salary cap room for 2013. It’s going to take some time to sort through the numbers. They started the day $8.5 million under the cap.
Huff was slated to earn $11.288 million in 2013, with $4 million in base salary, a $4 million roster bonus and the rest as the prorated portion of his signing bonus.
The Raiders re-signed Huff in 2011 to a contract that guaranteed him $16 million. He turned in one of his best seasons last year, much of his handiwork coming after he converted to cornerback after injuries to starters Ron Bartell and Shawntae Spencer.
The Raiders said Huff was moving back to free safety in 2013. Now he’s just moving on, though the Raiders still could attempt to re-sign him again.
Heyward-Bey had a cap figure of $10.6 million for 2013, with $7.721 million of that in base salary. There was no way the Raiders were going to pay that kind of money for a player who hasn’t materialized into the kind of player they envisioned when they selected him No. 7 in the 2009 NFL draft.
The Raiders signed Tollefson last season and handed him a two-year, $3 million contract. Tollefson failed to get much of an opportunity in first-year defensive coordinator Jason Tarver’s scheme, so his dismissal doesn’t come as much of a surprise.
The Raiders also confirmed that they re-signed cornerback Phillip Adams to a one-year contract. He was Oakland’s lone restricted free agent. He received a contract worth $630.000.
Surprisingly, the Raiders didn’t release middle linebacker Rolando McClain or defensive tackle Tommy Kelly on Tuesday, even though they aren’t in a position where they need to made a move.
Even so, it’s likely that McClain will be jettisoned any day. Kelly might be kept around as long as the Raiders are so thin at defensive tackle — Richard Seymour and Desmond Bryant are testing the free-agent market.
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March 12th, 2013 at 5:05 pm
FIRST!
March 12th, 2013 at 5:06 pm
#1 PolarityBlog!
March 12th, 2013 at 5:06 pm
You got me Conrad
March 12th, 2013 at 5:07 pm
Finally some sense,,,,, Now release Branch and Briesal then I know we’re going in the right dir
March 12th, 2013 at 5:07 pm
yo
March 12th, 2013 at 5:07 pm
Add starting FS to the official list of needs.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:07 pm
Not alot of surprises there.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:07 pm
Wonder they release Pryor.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:07 pm
GOOD MOVES! GO RAIDERS!
March 12th, 2013 at 5:08 pm
streater moore ford criner and….
March 12th, 2013 at 5:08 pm
best of luck DHB, you were a class act.
Maybe you will resign for cheap if all goes well.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:08 pm
Adam Schefter@AdamSchefter
DT Kevin Vickerson is re-signing a two-year deal with the Denver Broncos.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:08 pm
Will probably piecemeal the cuts moving forward on a needs basis.
Sign a guy, need some room, can Rolando or something like that.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:08 pm
Tommy Kelly and Slowlando should be cut regardless of their cap number. Only way to clean the toilet is by flushing the turds out first! you can quote me on that.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:08 pm
there are way better safeties then Huff in this draft
March 12th, 2013 at 5:08 pm
They just restructured Branch and Brisiel, no chance in hell they get cut. Sad to see DHB go. Consummate professional. Hope he lands on his feet. Huff was never worth the money.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:09 pm
bills cut Fitzpatrick time to trade Palmer
March 12th, 2013 at 5:09 pm
Raideraholic (AKAHairyBush) Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 5:08 pm
best of luck DHB, you were a class act.
Maybe you will resign for cheap if all goes well.
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Agree class act i hope he does well for whatever team signs him
March 12th, 2013 at 5:09 pm
DHB is not going to have much of any market for his services.
Good kid, and would have liked him back on a restructure.
But this is the NFL, not the everybody gets a trophy for trying league. At some point you have to sack up and make some big plays in big moments.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:10 pm
im fine with letting go of huff and tlefson
not really thrilled with the dhb move, however i doubt he wanted to take apay cut. probably forced the raiders hand
Please cut carson next
I cant stand looking at that dude in a raider uniform
he is rick mirer
March 12th, 2013 at 5:10 pm
Marks Hair Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 5:08 pm
there are way better safeties then Huff in this draft
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We have a lot of needs and not many picks. We have like 4 guys on the roster that can legitimately start on defense. I use the term legitimately loosely.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:11 pm
Huff was a disappointment. DHB was a project. Another freaking project. You would have thought this org would have been tired of projects a decade ago.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:11 pm
Carson Palmer is not getting cut Mystic1 deal with it!
March 12th, 2013 at 5:11 pm
I think they are sitting on Romac until June 1st. You can only designate 2 players with the June 1st tag if cut prior to that. DHB and Huff could be those guys, with Romac being held in limbo until then. Kelly may stick with how thin we are at DT
March 12th, 2013 at 5:11 pm
And the scholarships purging continue….
March 12th, 2013 at 5:12 pm
FA safeties are pretty deep, as are corners, and we have money to play in those areas.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:12 pm
Right now they are working out Pryor and see how his route running is. If he won’t do it, or can’t, fire up the waiver wire.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:12 pm
DHB = another victim of Priest’s ridiculously unreasonable expectations
Remember all the “great decoy” talk with DHB?
Easily, one of the worst moments for many Semi’s. It was all pure mularkey.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:12 pm
Reggie, whacking all of Al’s #1 picks…
Shane FA ..
Slo McWhiff is next…
Seabass, last man standing. When all is said and done…
March 12th, 2013 at 5:12 pm
Wheeler is a Dolphin.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:13 pm
I have nothing but my own opnion to go on but I don’t believe DHB was even offered a paycut, otherwise I think he would still be a Raider.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:13 pm
Silverandblack666 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 5:11 pm
Carson Palmer is not getting cut Mystic1 deal with it!
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cut or not he wont hold off pryor next year for long
lol
carson is toast
March 12th, 2013 at 5:13 pm
Would love Eric Reid in the 3rd round, but don’t think he will fall that far.
Not having that 2nd rounder is a major buzzkill.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:13 pm
According to Spotrac we just saved another 8 mill towards the cap with those cuts.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:13 pm
Cards and bills need a qb.. trade our pick and carson to them for a few picks..
March 12th, 2013 at 5:14 pm
Great now we don’t have a vet WR to school our kids.. to lead our men.. to be our calvin johnson… gg 2-30
March 12th, 2013 at 5:14 pm
I hope Huff’s replacement ends up being the Honey Badger
March 12th, 2013 at 5:15 pm
DHB will get a shot, he’s too young not too. Huff on the other hand, hope he goes broke and homeless within the next two years.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:15 pm
If the right team gets him DHB could do well.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:15 pm
Schefter@AdamSchefter
RT @ProFootballTalk: Phillip Wheeler agrees to terms with Dolphins, per league source.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:15 pm
Kelly needs to go.
Chemotherapy has begun, get rid of the cancer!
March 12th, 2013 at 5:15 pm
ready to take back your silly claims about stevei brown now jfb?
lol wish he was here, huff sucks and so does branch
March 12th, 2013 at 5:16 pm
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March 12th, 2013 at 5:16 pm
Kelly. Slow. Cp… pack your shìt
March 12th, 2013 at 5:16 pm
Now we lost Wheeler the only LB that was worth keeping GREAT JOB REGGIE!!!!!!!
March 12th, 2013 at 5:16 pm
I’m still waiting for Seabass to kick a 70 yarder in the silver and black.
And Fitzpatrick can be our backup.. I like his beard, so.. Reggie should hop on that
March 12th, 2013 at 5:16 pm
The rest of the leauge has been covering DHB now for a few years.
Doubt any of them are moving him up their FA wish lists boards.
Likely he will have to wait awhile until landing somewhere.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:16 pm
I know nobody in here cares but Barcelona 4 Milan 0. LOL, wohoooo! real soccer lives again!
March 12th, 2013 at 5:16 pm
Wheeler was probaly one of my favorite Raiders last year.
Too bad he couldn’t have been retained.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:17 pm
if dhb goes anywhere and post 1000 yards and 5 tds i will be pissed
March 12th, 2013 at 5:17 pm
That really upsets me whats next, are you going to let Bryant go and keep TK?
March 12th, 2013 at 5:17 pm
so what if wheeler is gone he wasnt anything special
March 12th, 2013 at 5:17 pm
ready to take back your silly claims about stevei brown now jfb?
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I liked Steve Brown.
I just made fun of you when you said he made more play in one season than Huff did his whole career.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:18 pm
wow wheeler gone 2
March 12th, 2013 at 5:18 pm
Please Mark bring somebody in to run this team,I have never seen so much damage in so short of time.I guess we bring lee or bartell back to replace huff major upgrade.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:18 pm
Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 5:16 pm
I know nobody in here cares but Barcelona 4 Milan 0. LOL, wohoooo! real soccer lives again!
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best athlete in the world
March 12th, 2013 at 5:18 pm
James Robert Sanos @EastBay_Sports
5 years, $26 million. $13 million guaranteed for Wheeler. dude got paid. #Raiders
March 12th, 2013 at 5:19 pm
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 5:17 pm
if dhb goes anywhere and post 1000 yards and 5 tds i will be pissed
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why? just be happy for the little brother. his time here was up, move on.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:19 pm
Adam Schefter@AdamSchefter
Eagles getting busy. RT @caplannfl: NT Isaac Sopoaga agreed to terms with the Eagles. Source confirmed
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March 12th, 2013 at 5:19 pm
NOW you guys know why I have been saying the RAIDERS NEED DRAFT PICKS
March 12th, 2013 at 5:19 pm
Rotoworld with a doom & gloom prediction for Oakland. Read the last line…
Raiders released DB Michael Huff.
The versatile defensive back was set to make $4 million, and due a $4 million roster bonus. Parked at corner last season, he was supposedly shifting back to safety in 2013. Corners make more money, but we’d assume Huff will shop himself as a safety, with his versatility being a sticking point. Oakland is going to be historically bad in 2013.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:19 pm
So much info, need to spread it over a week, My head is spinning. lol
March 12th, 2013 at 5:19 pm
Silverandblack666 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 5:16 pm
Now we lost Wheeler the only LB that was worth keeping GREAT JOB REGGIE!!!!!!
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Judging by what I read last week, Wheeler didn’t want to come back. Wanted to play for a ‘winner’. Not sure the Dolphins qualify but they sure are throwing the checkbook around today
March 12th, 2013 at 5:19 pm
SBreport @SBreport
5 year deal for Wheeler with Miami. He’ll be there until he’s 34. Gut says Oakland didn’t really have a chance.
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DOLPHINS agree to terms with WHEELER
thats where he always wanted to be anyways
March 12th, 2013 at 5:19 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 5:17 pm
ready to take back your silly claims about stevei brown now jfb?
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I liked Steve Brown.
I just made fun of you when you said he made more play in one season than Huff did his whole career.
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damn you have a good memory
but i think i said 1 pre season
March 12th, 2013 at 5:20 pm
You guys Reggie might not have even given DHB the OPTION for RESTRUCTURE or PAY CUT..
Remember these are not his guys
DHB was tough as nails man.. the season b4 knapp he had almost 1,000 yards and should have except for all the holding penalties the OLINE commited..
and didnt DA or Reggie said HUFF was going back to saftey?
March 12th, 2013 at 5:20 pm
The_Judge37 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 5:15 pm
DHB will get a shot, he’s too young not too. Huff on the other hand, hope he goes broke and homeless within the next two years.
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Just put yourself in the rotation for some bad karma.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:20 pm
Harvin sign for $67 million today and DHB is cut. Think we picked the wrong guy in 2009?
March 12th, 2013 at 5:20 pm
Anything is possible at this point with who REGGIE CUTS…
March 12th, 2013 at 5:20 pm
bcz24 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 5:13 pm
According to Spotrac we just saved another 8 mill towards the cap with those cuts.
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Thats it? Is there alot of deadmoney or something?
March 12th, 2013 at 5:20 pm
wheeler basically said he wasn’t coming back. greener pastures..
March 12th, 2013 at 5:21 pm
DHB is gonna be the Mike Wallace replacement or go to the RAVENS
Steelers or Ravens in play for DHB
Adrian Wilson in play for Raiders..so is mike mitchell
March 12th, 2013 at 5:21 pm
Geez, so long Phillip Wheeler. That sucks, IMO.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:21 pm
Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 5:19 pm
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 5:17 pm
if dhb goes anywhere and post 1000 yards and 5 tds i will be pissed
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why? just be happy for the little brother. his time here was up, move on.
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i meant i will be pissed he isnt doing it for us
in 2010 he looked like a guy growing into a fantastic player
then palmer happened
sigh
March 12th, 2013 at 5:21 pm
I am officially pissed
March 12th, 2013 at 5:21 pm
Inonewordraider Says:
best athlete in the world
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Yup, in the best team in the world. Messi, Xavi, Iniesta, gonna have to wait another 50 years to get 3 fellas like that playing for each other, instead of for themselves.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:22 pm
Conrad0509 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 5:11 pm
And the scholarships purging continue….
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and new ones are formed…see Brisel…of course I’m surprised Wheeler was let go.
So we gonna at least sign Bryant.
DHB will land in Cincinnati, Hue made him productive. I’m sure he would love to play with him again.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:22 pm
Wheeler balled out in a contract year.
He wasn’t THAT good.
Did play with some passion though.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:23 pm
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 5:17 pm
so what if wheeler is gone he wasnt anything special
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Agreed.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:23 pm
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 5:21 pm
Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 5:19 pm
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 5:17 pm
if dhb goes anywhere and post 1000 yards and 5 tds i will be pissed
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why? just be happy for the little brother. his time here was up, move on.
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i meant i will be pissed he isnt doing it for us
in 2010 he looked like a guy growing into a fantastic player
then palmer happened
sigh
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Yep, Palmer’s fault DHB was never good. Your hard on for Palmer is creepy.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:24 pm
but i think i said 1 pre season
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You were only off by one season, lol.
Because last year, that certainly became true.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:24 pm
Thats it? Is there alot of deadmoney or something?
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$15 mill in dead money between the 2.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:24 pm
# RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 5:18 pm
James Robert Sanos @EastBay_Sports
5 years, $26 million. $13 million guaranteed for Wheeler. dude got paid. #Raiders
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Damn! No way was Reggie going to shell out that much coin for Wheeler.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:24 pm
DHB had a huge mountain to climb called 7th Overall pick. Somewhere else he will be the hardworking kid who nobody expects a lot from. Should excel in that role.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:24 pm
i think our wr group took a major hit today, but there is still talent there
moore & ford injury prone but electric with the ball
streeter looks like he will be solid
March 12th, 2013 at 5:24 pm
Chuck Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 5:18 pm
Please Mark bring somebody in to run this team,I have never seen so much damage in so short of time.I guess we bring lee or bartell back to replace huff major upgrade.
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McCloughan is ready and rested, plus he could get back at the fruity whiners.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:24 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 5:22 pm
Wheeler balled out in a contract year.
He wasn’t THAT good.
Did play with some passion though.
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He wasn’t “that good” but…
He was our best LB and he certainly gave me the impression that he was “leaving it all out on the field”.
I like high energy guys.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:25 pm
wheeler gone is probably the biggest statement on the attitude of players towards the raiders…….the raiders wanted him….if he was a priority there was enough room for him if you give him the bonus money and a long contract……..that deal speaks volumes to what we are about to see of the 2013 raiders
March 12th, 2013 at 5:25 pm
Charles Woodson visiting the whiners tomorrow
March 12th, 2013 at 5:25 pm
So rotoworld is reporting wheeler has officially signed with the dolphins on a 5 yr 26 million doller deal.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:25 pm
Wheeler isn’t ‘THAT’ good… but relative to what we have at LB, Wheeler is fvckin Ray Lewis!
March 12th, 2013 at 5:25 pm
CSN Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco says the 49ers are interested in Desmond Bryant. No visit has been scheduled, Maiocco noted.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:25 pm
Raiders could get to like $40 mil under at this rate.
Cap woes excuse = D-E-A-D. I don’t ever want to hear it again.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:25 pm
Was DHB one of the guys in TP’s workout pics over the last few weeks?
March 12th, 2013 at 5:25 pm
Is Reggie drunk at the WHEEL(er)?
Come on man, its like we are already GIVING UP.
Other teams r doing SOMETHING….Another 4-12 season shaping up fellas
Depression for 2013 setting in early….
March 12th, 2013 at 5:26 pm
now i wouldnt be against the raiders takinga wr in the draft
not at number 3 though
March 12th, 2013 at 5:26 pm
I bet gruden could have talked some players into staying or coming to visit as FA’s
holmgren/gruden 2014
March 12th, 2013 at 5:26 pm
I just hope reggie takes advantage of the jets bills and cards qb needs… we should be able to trade cp and our pick…
March 12th, 2013 at 5:27 pm
LOL @ Wheeler’s contract.
WOW
March 12th, 2013 at 5:27 pm
RaiderDebo Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 5:20 pm
Harvin sign for $67 million today and DHB is cut. Think we picked the wrong guy in 2009?
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You think he wouldn’t of demanded to get traded from Oakland a couple years ago? Reggie wouldn’t of paid him anyway, but I guess we would of atleast got some picks
March 12th, 2013 at 5:27 pm
Man Ive been saying it since last week. DONT OVER PAY FOR WHEELER.. and Im glad Reggie didnt. He was an above average LB who played hard.. good work ethic but he was horrible in pass coverage.
AL would have overpaid for a guy like wheeler and we would have been the same with guys like HUFF .. and ROUTT.. OVERPAID average players that fugged up our cap
March 12th, 2013 at 5:27 pm
Wow, we just cut Huff for 1.8 mil cap savings. That one was about being cheap, not managing the cap. Should’ve and could’ve been restructured for bigger cap savings while keeping him on the team.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:27 pm
This is probably just hear-say, but, how much money does Greg Jennings want!?
A source tells ESPN Milwaukee’s Jason Wilde that the Packers previously made free agent Greg Jennings a $10M per year offer.
If true, it’s shocking. The Packers were thought to have moved on from Jennings, instead focusing on a very capable receiving trio of Randall Cobb, Jordy Nelson and James Jones. This news suggests that they are very open to bringing Jennings back. It’s unlikely he’ll fetch more than $10M per year on the open market — even from a receiver-needy team like the Vikings.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:27 pm
This is giving us clues about Reggie. Carson Palmer????
March 12th, 2013 at 5:27 pm
Karlos dansby would b an upgrade to any of our lb positions
March 12th, 2013 at 5:28 pm
51 secs Rick Drummond @PFF_Rick
#Raiders roster almost stripped to the frame — serious, proper, five-year (at least) rebuild fully underway. Few more loose ends to trim.
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March 12th, 2013 at 5:28 pm
Dang, we are about to see a whole new team come in. Doesn’t look good for next season tho’. Might have to wait a couple drafts b4 we see this team contend again.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:28 pm
Tuckrulefool Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 5:25 pm
Is Reggie drunk at the WHEEL(er)?
Come on man, its like we are already GIVING UP.
Other teams r doing SOMETHING….Another 4-12 season shaping up fellas
Depression for 2013 setting in early….
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4-12? Damn that’s optimistic, I’m going with 2-14…Unless of course his great picks from last year really step it up(looking at you Grandpa bergstrom)
March 12th, 2013 at 5:28 pm
Jackie Bibby Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 5:25 pm
So rotoworld is reporting wheeler has officially signed with the dolphins on a 5 yr 26 million doller deal.
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yep….thats not real big money…..
March 12th, 2013 at 5:28 pm
Huff? Great, now down to one DB. I can’t believe McKenzie went into last season with those CBs. Something tells me that’s going to happen again. So far, he’s missed on EVERY single off-season move except Wheeler. Losing confidence that he can do the job.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:28 pm
Well today has been pretty depressing. Not even a mid-tier signing or even report of a guy visiting. Philip Adams and his squished cocunut as the only resing of our own FA. Palmer still on the roster, Wheeler gone.
It’s days like today that I am thankful the Good Lord created titty bars.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:29 pm
How sad that the words “Raiders” and “contender” will not be used in the same sentence anytime soon. Reggie better start getting his schit together lest we be a major contender for the 2014 Clowney Bowl.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:29 pm
It’s official. The pressure wash has begun. Complete overhaul of the Oakland Raiders. I remember saying you won’t even recognize this team in 13. Dint think it would happen, but it is.
Oh well, it needed to be done. Just rip the band aid off and wake me up in 14-15. Carry on Reggie.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:29 pm
Dansby is a career 3-4 guy though, not sure how he would fit in the 4-3… but at this point, we have like 6 defensive players on the roster so who knows what we will do
March 12th, 2013 at 5:29 pm
Chris In NY Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 5:27 pm
Wow, we just cut Huff for 1.8 mil cap savings. That one was about being cheap, not managing the cap. Should’ve and could’ve been restructured for bigger cap savings while keeping him on the team.
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Easy for you to say.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:29 pm
Evan Silva @evansilva
The #Raiders roster is so, so bad. I mean unfathomably bad.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:29 pm
John Clayton speculating Nnamdi may come back
March 12th, 2013 at 5:29 pm
Now that we have cap space, could we sign some real Def linemen? Need to stop the run and pressure the QB. Heck, get me James Harrison and Casey Hampton!
March 12th, 2013 at 5:29 pm
What did I say about ACTUAL DOLLARS
March 12th, 2013 at 5:30 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 5:28 pm
Well today has been pretty depressing. Not even a mid-tier signing or even report of a guy visiting. Philip Adams and his squished cocunut as the only resing of our own FA. Palmer still on the roster, Wheeler gone.
It’s days like today that I am thankful the Good Lord created titty bars.
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Now that’s hilarious!
March 12th, 2013 at 5:30 pm
jackasspuria Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 5:27 pm
This is probably just hear-say, but, how much money does Greg Jennings want!?
A source tells ESPN Milwaukee’s Jason Wilde that the Packers previously made free agent Greg Jennings a $10M per year offer.
If true, it’s shocking. The Packers were thought to have moved on from Jennings, instead focusing on a very capable receiving trio of Randall Cobb, Jordy Nelson and James Jones. This news suggests that they are very open to bringing Jennings back. It’s unlikely he’ll fetch more than $10M per year on the open market — even from a receiver-needy team like the Vikings.
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HIGHLY doubt that is true.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:30 pm
for all of us disappointed in the lack of raiders signing just think how busy the news will be in a couple weeks when everyone is done
March 12th, 2013 at 5:30 pm
Rick Drummond @PFF_Rick
#Raiders roster almost stripped to the frame — serious, proper, five-year (at least) rebuild fully underway. Few more loose ends to trim.
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March 12th, 2013 at 5:30 pm
ooops…
ACTUALY DOLLARS being a greater need than cap space.
Huff was due a $4 million roster bonus. Took the cap hit with the dead money, and told him to get his hand out of our pocket.
These reek of Mark Davis moves honestly.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:31 pm
Guys you really think wheeler worth that contract come on wake up.
And Chris as far as huff, he sucked no matter the cost. He had a free ride for years
March 12th, 2013 at 5:31 pm
Chris Mortensen @mortreport
From Eagles; also agree to terms with: CB Fletcher Bradley, S Patrick Chung, LB Jason Phillips and DL Isaac Sopoaga
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Couple players there would have looked nice in silver and black.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:32 pm
bcz24 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 5:24 pm
Thats it? Is there alot of deadmoney or something?
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$15 mill in dead money between the 2.
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Damn, Huff must of had over $10 mil in deadmoney, DHB couldn’t of had much deadmoney, I don’t think he ever restructured or maybe he did awhile back
March 12th, 2013 at 5:32 pm
I don’t mind these moves, what i would like is to here Reggie speak, and tell the nation his plan!
March 12th, 2013 at 5:32 pm
I can see Huf going home now and signing with the Cowboys. Petfect fit in the Tampa 2.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:33 pm
Vic Tafur @VicTafur
Michael Huff wasn’t up for pay cut, league source said. He should get more interest on free agent market than the last time around. #Raiders
March 12th, 2013 at 5:33 pm
Chris In NY Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 5:27 pm
Wow, we just cut Huff for 1.8 mil cap savings. That one was about being cheap, not managing the cap. Should’ve and could’ve been restructured for bigger cap savings while keeping him on the team.
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Huff wasn’t open to a pay cut, and we weren’t looking to push anymore of his money down the line on the credit card
March 12th, 2013 at 5:33 pm
These reek of Mark Davis moves honestly.
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Seriously? Wtf do you know about Mark Davis, or his moves?
March 12th, 2013 at 5:33 pm
Levi Damien @LeviDamien
#Raiders were working very hard to re-sign Philip Wheeler but they can’t match the $5.4 million per, $13 mil gtd he got from Dolphins.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:33 pm
No problem with cutting Huff at that salary or Heyward-Bey. Both should have been begging to restructure for close to minimum
March 12th, 2013 at 5:33 pm
So which now former Raider will be the first to rip us in either in print or on twitter?
I say Wheeler first with a subtle jab, than Huff a week or so later with a not so subtle one when he signs somewhere else.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:34 pm
I used to like to watch games sober and really take in every minute of Raider football.
FUK THAT! bring on the booze/weed!
2013 will be a loonnnggggg nightmare.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:34 pm
SBreport @SBreport
At the current rate, tarps may go over the benches, but plenty of money for McKenzie to spend now, so that’s a positive. #Raiders
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Ok honestly I would like to keep palmer at 8 million cuz we have no proven talent.. but at this point do u think
REGGIE DOES?
March 12th, 2013 at 5:34 pm
rediaR Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 5:31 pm
Chris Mortensen @mortreport
From Eagles; also agree to terms with: CB Fletcher Bradley, S Patrick Chung, LB Jason Phillips and DL Isaac Sopoaga
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Couple players there would have looked nice in silver and black.
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Philly needed an overhaul on D in the worst way.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:34 pm
This is painful but necessary, it still damn 11 years of depression and i want it to end
March 12th, 2013 at 5:34 pm
RaiderDebo
Huffy could be a Saint.
Rob Ryan loved him Huff.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:34 pm
Now BRYANT? If we lose both those cats we will suck donkey cheese on D (once again)…
March 12th, 2013 at 5:34 pm
We have a lot of needs and not many picks. We have like 4 guys on the roster that can legitimately start on defense. I use the term legitimately loosely.
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and anyone who thinks we aren’t gonna spend any money in free agency is nuts. Not crazy money, but we’ll sign a CB in the +/- 5 million range, I guarantee it.
maybe still trying to get a draft pick in trade for Kelly. At his salary, that remains unlikely, but he actually was pretty good as recently as a 1.3 years ago.
an under the radar guy is WR Danario Alexander Chargers tendered him minimum as RFA and he was a UDFA as rookie so no compensation owed if he’s signed.
hard to spend too much on offense until we have more than 4 legit starting defenders, though. When Kelly dumped, we’re down to 3. Or maybe we’re already down to 3.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:34 pm
Seriously? Wtf do you know about Mark Davis, or his moves?
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I know he put up tarps to not spend as much money generating “sell-outs”.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:34 pm
DHB only had 5 mill in dead money. We never restructured him, and actually did a reverse restructure in the uncapped year (which is why we got penalized) when we gave him a gigantic salary.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:35 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 5:33 pm
So which now former Raider will be the first to rip us in either in print or on twitter?
I say Wheeler first with a subtle jab, than Huff a week or so later with a not so subtle one when he signs somewhere else.
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Don’t leave Seymour out of the running.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:35 pm
RAIDERS NEED DRAFT picks.. we need to be like the niners and have 14 draft picks lol
should all be on defense.. and a couple FA WR
March 12th, 2013 at 5:35 pm
Dropping my 2013 season tickets now looks like an inspired move. No way was I going to pay in excess of $3,500 for the level of schitty play we are going to see in 2013. 4-12 will be our goal & we’ll be lucky to do that well. No koolaide for 2013, just hard knocks.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:35 pm
Woodson visiting 49ers
March 12th, 2013 at 5:35 pm
Raiders are trying to trade MCCLAIN per CORK
March 12th, 2013 at 5:35 pm
I have to say I like what I’m seeing from Reggie and the guys in the front office.
Our team has been absolute crap for a long time filled with overpaid prima donas. It’s about time we cleaned house.
Plenty of guys available through the draft and reasonably priced free agents to fill their spots. Just relax people.
This was all long overdue.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:36 pm
Wheeler signed with the phins.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:36 pm
Well theres goes wheeler…..dolpphins..5 yr..13 mil….add that to the list
March 12th, 2013 at 5:36 pm
All the haters will take a swing at McKenzie, but the man has cajones. He’s doing it his way, it’s his job.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:36 pm
Christopher Hansen @ChrisHansenNFL
26% of the #Raiders cap is dead money right now. If/when Kelly and McClain are cut, it would be close to 40% (if all taken in 2013).
March 12th, 2013 at 5:36 pm
Hey in this era the NFC will make some Super Bowl runs the next few years. To many good NFC teams now. The AFC (older teams) will get dominated for a while. It’s a good time to reload as the NFC rules the next few years anyway. The as they fade out, it’s fade to black time baby!!
In RM I trust (As long as he hits a home run in the draft)
March 12th, 2013 at 5:36 pm
Great huff can whiff for the saints.
Please Reggie tell us what is going on.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:37 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 5:33 pm
So which now former Raider will be the first to rip us in either in print or on twitter?
I say Wheeler first with a subtle jab, than Huff a week or so later with a not so subtle one when he signs somewhere else.
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We got Wheeler paid. For some reason I could see Seymour hammering us though.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:37 pm
Huff sucked, did any of you guys watch the games this year. Overpriced!
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It will be hard to replace him. You can’t just sign anyone to look all around and point at the other guys and have that confused look on his face after getting roasted for a TD. We ar screwed.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:37 pm
2013 clearly is a rebuild year in terms of TALENT ..and CAP
March 12th, 2013 at 5:38 pm
Reggie would if he could cut all but 8 guys, he is doing it his way and it is the right way
March 12th, 2013 at 5:38 pm
That 5 year deal for Wheeler was for 26 mill not 13
March 12th, 2013 at 5:39 pm
We aren’t good enough to afford to pay big $ for anybody. I think we are going for compensatory picks and wait to see if DE Shaugnessy can come back cheap, same for DT Desmond Bryant after his arrest, and our TE is probably gone, too many teams could use him. We need a 12 round draft. We are gonna have less talent but have better coaching next year. Looking bleak
March 12th, 2013 at 5:39 pm
13 million guarenteed
March 12th, 2013 at 5:39 pm
NFL= NOT FOR LONG
I personally will never miss nor argue over an over paid professional that has been cut for lack of performance.
Great job reggie!!
Mclain & Kelly 1800uhaual will bw.on standby.
Palmer, I hope you’re getting the message.. pay cut or trade..
Go Raiders!!!
March 12th, 2013 at 6:09 pm
did this site temorarily crash?
March 12th, 2013 at 6:09 pm
Browns signed DL Desmond Bryant, formerly of the Raiders.
We love it. Bryant shows a relentless motor, can both rush the passer and stuff the run, possesses scheme versatility at 6-foot-6, 300 with athleticism, and played his college ball at Harvard. Cleveland’s 3-4 front seven is coming together with Bryant and Ahtyba Rubin likely on the ends, Phil Taylor at nose tackle, and Paul Kruger and Jabaal Sheard as rush ‘backers. The inside linebackers project to be D’Qwell Jackson and James-Michael Johnson. Looks good to us.
Related: Raiders
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
Mar 12 – 8:59 PM
March 12th, 2013 at 6:11 pm
another one bites the dust.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:11 pm
DESMOND BRYANT GONE to BROWNS .. WOW WOW
March 12th, 2013 at 6:12 pm
Pro Football Focus @PFF
Desmond Bryant was our 6th graded DT last season. Had 4th best Pass Rushing Productivity score
March 12th, 2013 at 6:12 pm
The good news is REGGIE already knows all these agents and telling them whatever UDFA is out there after the draft.. come to the RAIDER cuz “WE HAVING TRYOUTS”
Ellerbe was UDFA, FOSTER, Victor CRUZ etc. .. gonna find some gems
March 12th, 2013 at 6:12 pm
James Robert Sanos @EastBay_Sports
former #Raiders getting $$$$$. Desmond Bryant gets 5 years, $34 Million from browns. And people say everyone on the roster sucked.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:13 pm
Christ, Bryant is gone too?!?!?!?!
March 12th, 2013 at 6:13 pm
Looking at the money reported Wheeler and Bryant got, no way was Reggie going to pay that much coin.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:13 pm
Well we lost our best free agents so far, DT Bryant, LB Wheeler, hope we have 45 guys left when camp starts
March 12th, 2013 at 6:13 pm
LOL! I knew he’d never sign Bryant. PFF graded briesel 74th out of 81 guards & Burris got the worst ranking for OLB in the league, yet the shreg apologists believe in him to build a winner
March 12th, 2013 at 6:13 pm
at this point pay cut or no pay cut ..it doesnt even make sense for PALMER NOW..
he probaly wants to go to another team
March 12th, 2013 at 6:14 pm
the purge continues…
March 12th, 2013 at 6:14 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:12 pm
The good news is REGGIE already knows all these agents and telling them whatever UDFA is out there after the draft.. come to the RAIDER cuz “WE HAVING TRYOUTS”
Ellerbe was UDFA, FOSTER, Victor CRUZ etc. .. gonna find some gems
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We should all start practicing now. Reggie might need us to fill in some spots.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:14 pm
Guys, what are we doing??? Wheeler and Bryant were 2 of our best defensive players. Somebody please explain to me and calm me down???
March 12th, 2013 at 6:14 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit
That seems to be the plan.
Gut the roster to barehones and make Palmer quit. Hahaha.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:15 pm
NOW U GUYS KNOW WHY AL OVER PAID FOR HIS PLAYER!!
its cuz they would have commanded high money on the FA MARKET ANYWAYS
March 12th, 2013 at 6:15 pm
DHB and Huff gone? Why is Palmer even on the Roster? He should have been the first one cut or new “adjusted” contract so they can make some moves.
Reggie is a horrible GM.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:15 pm
Not too happy to see Bryant go, but Cleveland overpaid, man.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:16 pm
Reggie’s BIG FA signing prediction list. Who will be the Raiders top FA signing this season:
John David Booty: Nnamdi Asomugha
Inonewordraider: Desmond Bryant
RediaR: Ryan Fitzpatrick OR Some UFA
Whoknows: A Guard on the Packers practice squad
Chris In NY: Mrs. Buttersworth
Marks Hair: 1 of those broken down Broncos
March 12th, 2013 at 6:16 pm
I know all of us Raiders fans go back and forth.. talk crud to eachother over players.. but at this point.. all we have is eachother lol
No hommo
March 12th, 2013 at 6:16 pm
Riderm
With so many needs, McKenzie didn’t want tie up so much money on Bryant/Wheeler. — That’s one way to look at it.
McKenzie doesn’t know what he’s doing — Another way.
Mark Davis is an idiot and a failure of an owner — That’s another.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:16 pm
And we all know what a great history the Browns have of building through free agency.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:17 pm
165, I believe so, left for a bit and took awhile to get back on..
March 12th, 2013 at 6:17 pm
I love it…and yeah i think this site crashed from the nation. Some people are snapping and getting too crazy with reggie needs to do this and that right now. Please Reggie is doing it the right way and the only way for now. the draft has so many defensive players and free agency too. Go Raiders and make your make Reggie, I was so hoping AL would have done this two three years ago. Now once Tommy Kelly’s gone im happy and a young QB. Build it the right way so we can be one of the best all these years being the laughing stock.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:17 pm
I wish Reggie would have done this last year instead.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:17 pm
John David Booty
I’ll say Adrian Wilson.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:17 pm
Fire Reggie!
This bum does not know what he is doing.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:17 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:12 pm
James Robert Sanos @EastBay_Sports
former #Raiders getting $$$$$. Desmond Bryant gets 5 years, $34 Million from browns. And people say everyone on the roster sucked.
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Chris called that number. This one and the Huff loss bum me out.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:18 pm
Pretty good chance we keep Kelly now?
March 12th, 2013 at 6:18 pm
Wheeler gone…just like that.
Would have been nice to keep a versatile Huff at a reduced rate, but he probably wanted a change.
DHB was overpaid.
Regardless. This Raider team needs to trade down from the #3 and get more picks for this year and even add some picks for next year.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:18 pm
The_Civilian_James_Trapp Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:13 pm
LOL! I knew he’d never sign Bryant. PFF graded briesel 74th out of 81 guards & Burris got the worst ranking for OLB in the league, yet the shreg apologists believe in him to build a winner
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bryant and wheeler were reggie priorities and he couldnt sign them…speaks volumns…….why didnt they buy into the big defensive minds if DA and tarver……….we all know why
March 12th, 2013 at 6:19 pm
182, Palmer will stay, I hope. Papa believes H will stay as well…
March 12th, 2013 at 6:19 pm
J Hill
Pretty much.
Kelly stays unless McKenzie and Co. can ink Knighton or another DT in free agency.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:19 pm
Is KELLY really going to remain a Raider?? There’s no way, is there??
March 12th, 2013 at 6:19 pm
Lol where my boy with the constant Fire Reggie Now! Post? Its relevant right about now. Lol we have to keep kelly now. Dhb was our l
March 12th, 2013 at 6:20 pm
Teams are paying big money for average players. What else is new.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:20 pm
Wow. Who is going to replace Wheeler, Huff, Bryant, DHB?
Why wasn’t a contract worked on to try and keep Bryant earlier?
March 12th, 2013 at 6:20 pm
RaidO
Fire Mark Davis.
He’s the one keeping Reggie McKenzie employed!
March 12th, 2013 at 6:20 pm
Wow. Bryant is gone as well.
Reggie McKenzie = @ssclown
March 12th, 2013 at 6:20 pm
bo problem with these moves, and Wheeler was too expensive. he didn’t want to be here, so best of luck to him.
kelly needs to be gone, and now i’m thinking that palmer should be too. he wasn’t the difference between a mediocre underachieving team making the playoffs, so definitely not worth his salary on a rebuilding team.
DHB won’t get picked up, so if he is wanted, he’ll be available.
lots of decent FAs out there, and we definitely have better coaches this year, so i’m not pouting just yet.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:20 pm
Wheeler’s gone to?
Fire Reggie now!
March 12th, 2013 at 6:20 pm
We Raider fans have never seen this before, I can safely say. Wow!
March 12th, 2013 at 6:20 pm
Over/under 3.5 competitive games next season?
March 12th, 2013 at 6:20 pm
Pouha.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:21 pm
J Hill Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:15 pm
Not too happy to see Bryant go, but Cleveland overpaid, man.
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If that’s the number it took to get the player they wanted over another team, how do you figure the Browns overpaid?
March 12th, 2013 at 6:21 pm
And we all know what a great history the Browns have of building through free agency.
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LOL
Right! It’s not like play off, or “smart team” has picked up any of our players.
So Cleveland and Miami want to continue to be Cleveland and Miami. Let ‘em. We’re done with that mess. Hopefully, lol.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:21 pm
This is getting ridiculous
March 12th, 2013 at 6:22 pm
reggie said last week they were still trying to determine who their “core” players are……lol…..the place is empty…….whatever they define as core obviously isnt on the roster yet…….
March 12th, 2013 at 6:22 pm
Since we are wiping the slate clean, I say get rid of everyone left on the roster except Marcel Reece and …..well, thats about it.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:22 pm
00tt00 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:18 pm
The_Civilian_James_Trapp Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:13 pm
LOL! I knew he’d never sign Bryant. PFF graded briesel 74th out of 81 guards & Burris got the worst ranking for OLB in the league, yet the shreg apologists believe in him to build a winner
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bryant and wheeler were reggie priorities and he couldnt sign them…speaks volumns…….why didnt they buy into the big defensive minds if DA and tarver……….we all know why
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You know what is most hilarious? How everyone said “This roster is crap” yet bryant gets a HUGE payday, heck even Shreg’s only decent move, besides Streeter, got a big payday. But hey you can’t win with this roster.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:23 pm
LMAO at the report Reggie thinks McClain has trade value!
Nobody is trading for that dipsh!t.
The 2013 Oakland Raiders are an expansion team with an imbecile at the helm.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:23 pm
Reggie is planning for a killing in the 2014 Clowney Bowl. 4-12 will look good next year if we are lucky. we are positioned for the #1 pick in the 2014 NFL draft.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:23 pm
00tt00 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:22 pm
reggie said last week they were still trying to determine who their “core” players are……lol…..the place is empty…….whatever they define as core obviously isnt on the roster yet…….
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Branch and Briesel, the core of the team!
March 12th, 2013 at 6:23 pm
i think reggie is a mole
March 12th, 2013 at 6:23 pm
Chris in NY
Exactly. That imbecile is Mark Davis.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:24 pm
McCloughan/Gruden 2014
March 12th, 2013 at 6:24 pm
My jaw drop yo!!! Some head scratchers some had it coming, let the rebuilding process begin!!
March 12th, 2013 at 6:24 pm
The_Civilian_James_Trapp
That won’t happen with Mark Davis as owner.
That combo requires intelligence.
Davis has none.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:25 pm
JB Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:23 pm
Reggie is planning for a killing in the 2014 Clowney Bowl. 4-12 will look good next year if we are lucky. we are positioned for the #1 pick in the 2014 NFL draft.
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We need like three 1sts next year.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:25 pm
Just Win Baby Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:22 pm
Since we are wiping the slate clean, I say get rid of everyone left on the roster except Marcel Reece and …..well, thats about it.
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I’d keep Houston too.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:25 pm
Panick in the Raider Nation! A nation of whimps.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:25 pm
at this point it doesnt matter if PALMER STAYS.. 3 wins at best with this team.. and talent.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:26 pm
Dhb was our most productive reciever these past 2 years wether you want to believe it or not, bryant was by far our best dt this season and we lost him, phillip wheeler was our best lb and we lost him, for half the season huff graded out as our best cb and we lost him… Yes we’re saving money but the goal isnt to save money its to build a team of players that can win games. Its cool to cut them if thats what you want to do but if you dont have the proper replacements then youre just wasting your time. You have to spend money to make money.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:26 pm
mcclain is going to be a june 1st cut to spread the hit over two year……and why give the guy the opportunity to hit the open market while everyone still has money…….dump him out there when everyones roster is set and all the money spent
March 12th, 2013 at 6:26 pm
Chris in NY Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:23 pm
LMAO at the report Reggie thinks McClain has trade value!
Nobody is trading for that dipsh!t.
The 2013 Oakland Raiders are an expansion team with an imbecile at the helm.
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Roger Goodell will introduce the newest franchise to the NFL… Welcome the London Raiders
March 12th, 2013 at 6:26 pm
Yeah I say we are playing for ‘14-’15 but McFadden might be gone then, probably Palmer, so expect like 2-3 wins and us to draft a scrambling excuse me run option QB this or next year
March 12th, 2013 at 6:26 pm
Please let Palmer and McFadden go to real teams. We are officially an expansion team.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:27 pm
Bill Williamson @espn_afcwest -2s
#NFLFreeAgency For the record, DHB-Crabtree 2009 draft debate is over.
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Zing!
I strongly advocated drafting Crabtree that year. Yeah, I’m partial as a Tech fan. But I was right.
So long DHB.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:27 pm
Its no wonder the Raiders tarped off 10,000 seats,at this rate, may STILL have blackouts.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:28 pm
Jackasspuria Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:24 pm
The_Civilian_James_Trapp
That won’t happen with Mark Davis as owner.
That combo requires intelligence.
Davis has none.
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Good point
March 12th, 2013 at 6:28 pm
Right now with what is going on proves that Reggie is going to be around for a very long time. And Mark is fully behind these decisions. He knows what is going on.
Rome is being burnt to the ground and completely rebuilt. This is a 3-4 year process. Long over due.
Keep saying “fire Reggie” and cracking your lame pancake jokes because he is going to end up laughing when all is said and done.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:28 pm
desmond bryant signed with cleveland 5 yr $34,000,000.
FK YOU REGGIE.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:28 pm
Some of you guys can try to sugarcoat it but the truth is Reggie is not a good GM.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:28 pm
Jackie Bibby Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:26 pm
Dhb was our most productive reciever these past 2 years wether you want to believe it or not, bryant was by far our best dt this season and we lost him, phillip wheeler was our best lb and we lost him, for half the season huff graded out as our best cb and we lost him… Yes we’re saving money but the goal isnt to save money its to build a team of players that can win games. Its cool to cut them if thats what you want to do but if you dont have the proper replacements then youre just wasting your time. You have to spend money to make money.
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That’s the new REGGIME in a nut shell.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:29 pm
Hendu
Right?
Seems like Mark Davis new this gutting and cleansing would happen and, to get ready for it, he tarped off Mt. Davis.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:29 pm
Dakota Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:26 pm
Please let Palmer and McFadden go to real teams. We are officially an expansion team.
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Expansion teams don’t start with over a quarter of their cap as dead money.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:29 pm
Raideraholic (AKAHairyBush) Says:
Roger Goodell will introduce the newest franchise to the NFL… Welcome the London Raiders
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haha! I said that very thing on blog a few years back.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:29 pm
veldeer and wiz are keepers….but veldeer will be a FA next year so we could forget about that too….might as well trade him too with everyone looking for quality LT
March 12th, 2013 at 6:29 pm
McFadden and Palmer will be traded for more giant tarps to cover the stands.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:29 pm
RaidingTexas Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:27 pm
Bill Williamson @espn_afcwest -2s
#NFLFreeAgency For the record, DHB-Crabtree 2009 draft debate is over.
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Zing!
I strongly advocated drafting Crabtree that year. Yeah, I’m partial as a Tech fan. But I was right.
So long DHB.
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Me too.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:29 pm
If Houston is moving to the 3 tech, what position did you expect Bryant to earn that $ from?
March 12th, 2013 at 6:29 pm
RaidO
And Mark Davis is a terrible owner.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:30 pm
Palmer might just hang them up. Talk about out of the pan and into the fire.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:30 pm
00tt00 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:26 pm
mcclain is going to be a june 1st cut to spread the hit over two year……and why give the guy the opportunity to hit the open market while everyone still has money…….dump him out there when everyones roster is set and all the money spent
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Yup, payback. They are sticking it to him.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:30 pm
Hendu Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:27 pm
Its no wonder the Raiders tarped off 10,000 seats,at this rate, may STILL have blackouts.
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The original report was misinterpreted. There will be 10,000 seats left untarped.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:30 pm
Sign a big NT to add to Houston and Kelly.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:31 pm
Im going to cry myself to sleep, i cant fathom what this team will look like….
March 12th, 2013 at 6:31 pm
Whats all this bull sch1tt talk about rebuilding. All I see is demolishing with no plan. It’s like a fabricated witch hunt. DHB had fcking steel balls. Palmer is going to be rendered useless by default and Pryor is going to have to run for his life when there is no one to throw the ball to.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:31 pm
Morilla Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:28 pm
Right now with what is going on proves that Reggie is going to be around for a very long time. And Mark is fully behind these decisions. He knows what is going on.
Rome is being burnt to the ground and completely rebuilt. This is a 3-4 year process. Long over due.
Keep saying “fire Reggie” and cracking your lame pancake jokes because he is going to end up laughing when all is said and done.
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Is that why he’s called out Reggie’s coaching hire 3 times in the past year? Keep denying Shreg has shown NO eye for talent, Bergstrom sucks, Burris was graded the worst OLB in the league, Brisel was near the bottom for guards, Criner can’t get open, he let our best DT go, but hey we got Streeter!
March 12th, 2013 at 6:31 pm
hendu Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:27 pm
Its no wonder the Raiders tarped off 10,000 seats,at this rate, may STILL have blackouts.
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Soon they will play there home games at the local civic center that holds 5,000 people.
Hopefully they can sell that out!
People will only come to see if Jano breaks the FG record fo distance.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:31 pm
raiders are 23 mil under the cap as of now. under the new cba dead money can be split in 2 years for up to 2 players per team. 23 mil under the cap before kelly and mcclain cuts. maybe i was wrong and they are stripping and rebiulding around carson….if thats true and it works i will be the first to admit im a bad gm
March 12th, 2013 at 6:31 pm
Palmer might just hang them up.
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Because we let DHB go????
March 12th, 2013 at 6:31 pm
Jackasspuria Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:29 pm
RaidO
And Mark Davis is a terrible owner.
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Terrible owner for giving the keys to Reggie. Big mistake.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:32 pm
J Hill Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:29 pm
If Houston is moving to the 3 tech, what position did you expect Bryant to earn that $ from?
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When was it expressed that Houston is moving?
March 12th, 2013 at 6:32 pm
I’m not sure if i’m alone, but I really do like the fact that this team is letting these players go. As fans we tend to overrate our guys….but lets face it, this team has been garbage for quite some time….and these players have all been a part of it. We need to knock it down to the foundation and build it back up through the draft and with “smart” free agent signings. We went for “name” free agents since 1994 and it hasn’t done us any good. For those of you calling for Reggie’s head and complaining about Dennis Allen…seriously, can we give these guys a few years to see what they can do? I mean, people want to talk about Indy and other teams that came back after 1 year of being down….but no team has been so cap strapped, like the Raiders. I love this team just as much as you the rest of you, but I think we need to show some patience.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:32 pm
Dunno Raider Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:31 pm
Whats all this bull sch1tt talk about rebuilding. All I see is demolishing with no plan. It’s like a fabricated witch hunt. DHB had fcking steel balls. Palmer is going to be rendered useless by default and Pryor is going to have to run for his life when there is no one to throw the ball to.
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Effing BINGO! The purge worked so well last year didn’t it? “A New Era of Excellence” –the Shreg motto before we got our ass kicked on MNF.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:32 pm
Marcel Reece and …..well, thats about it.
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I’d keep Houston too.
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veldeer and wiz are keepers
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Myers, McFadden (w/o Knapp), Lechler, SeaBass
March 12th, 2013 at 6:32 pm
These players that y’all are so hot about managed to win zip last year.
You want Bryant and Wheeler, they will be available next year after they are released.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:33 pm
Man, these people whined about the Roster holding Palmer back, now they whine about house cleaning.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:33 pm
I’m not sure if i’m alone, but I really do like the fact that this team is letting these players go. As fans we tend to overrate our guys….but lets face it, this team has been garbage for quite some time….and these players have all been a part of it. We need to knock it down to the foundation and build it back up through the draft and with “smart” free agent signings. We went for “name” free agents since 1994 and it hasn’t done us any good. For those of you calling for Reggie’s head and complaining about Dennis Allen…seriously, can we give these guys a few years to see what they can do? I mean, people want to talk about Indy and other teams that came back after 1 year of being down….but no team has been so cap strapped, like the Raiders. I love this team just as much as you the rest of you, but I think we need to show some patience.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:33 pm
hendu Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:27 pm
Its no wonder the Raiders tarped off 10,000 seats,at this rate, may STILL have blackouts.
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Or tarp off another 10,000. Thats been one of the Raiders biggest move this off season.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:33 pm
Morilla Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:28 pm
Right now with what is going on proves that Reggie is going to be around for a very long time. And Mark is fully behind these decisions. He knows what is going on.
Rome is being burnt to the ground and completely rebuilt. This is a 3-4 year process. Long over due.
Keep saying “fire Reggie” and cracking your lame pancake jokes because he is going to end up laughing when all is said and done.
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if reggie didnt hire DA and completely flip the offense 2 years in a row and brought in cheap quality young FA instead of injured old guys and the draft picks were particularily impressive…..then I would believe you………but I cant buy in right now
March 12th, 2013 at 6:33 pm
J.D.Booty
My pick is Cedrick Ellis, DT (Saints). We need big help at DT. I’ve wanted Ellis since he first came out – we picked DMac that year.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:33 pm
KAPOW!
DHB gone – thankfully now Streater can be on the field fulltime.
Bit surprised about Huff – he’s underperformed his contract but not a bust thought he’d back – ability to play CB helps him. He prob refused to restructure. He’ll be picked up pretty quick.
Ah well, looking like they are really cleaning house. Let’s get the mess cleaned up and take it on the chin this year so we can have strong 2014.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:33 pm
Bergstrom, Criner, Streater and Burris were rookies.
I never said DA will be around for a long time.
Next.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:33 pm
better sign DJ Williams and Dumervil.
than things might be looking decent….MIGHT…..
March 12th, 2013 at 6:33 pm
FIRE REGGIE NOW.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:33 pm
I’m not sure if i’m alone, but I really do like the fact that this team is letting these players go. As fans we tend to overrate our guys….but lets face it, this team has been garbage for quite some time….and these players have all been a part of it. We need to knock it down to the foundation and build it back up through the draft and with “smart” free agent signings. We went for “name” free agents since 1994 and it hasn’t done us any good. For those of you calling for Reggie’s head and complaining about Dennis Allen…seriously, can we give these guys a few years to see what they can do? I mean, people want to talk about Indy and other teams that came back after 1 year of being down….but no team has been so cap strapped, like the Raiders. I love this team just as much as you the rest of you, but I think we need to show some patience.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:33 pm
Jackie Bibby Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:26 pm
Dhb was our most productive reciever these past 2 years wether you want to believe it or not, bryant was by far our best dt this season and we lost him, phillip wheeler was our best lb and we lost him, for half the season huff graded out as our best cb and we lost him… Yes we’re saving money but the goal isnt to save money its to build a team of players that can win games. Its cool to cut them if thats what you want to do but if you dont have the proper replacements then youre just wasting your time. You have to spend money to make money.
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Take your logic elsewhere.
No team has spent more than the Raiders, and it hasn’t worked.
Spending more doesn’t always = more wins.
Selecting quality players would be a good start.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:33 pm
Or tarp off another 10,000. Thats been one of the Raiders biggest move this off season.
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the BLACK HOLE is taking on a whole new meaning
March 12th, 2013 at 6:33 pm
00tt00 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:29 pm
veldeer and wiz are keepers….but veldeer will be a FA next year so we could forget about that too….might as well trade him too with everyone looking for quality LT
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LMAO! Don’t give Shreg any ideas!
March 12th, 2013 at 6:33 pm
bcz24 Says:
I think they are sitting on Romac until June 1st. You can only designate 2 players with the June 1st tag if cut prior to that. DHB and Huff could be those guys, with Romac being held in limbo until then. Kelly may stick with how thin we are at DT
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If you want to do right by a guy that did right by you, you cut him asap so he can hook up for maximum $$ elsewhere. Romac ain’t that guy. Let him sit and stew. Like he said, he’s got 24 million reasons not to give a sh1t.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:34 pm
I live in Charlotte, Panthers released OLB James Anderson. Wouldn’t mind seeing him as a Raider.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:34 pm
Bryant and wheeler were not worth those deals, but we now have so many holes that with the two decent picks we have in the draft there is no way we can fill out a decent roster, so. We might as well jettison everyone who is taking up big cap space.
At this point what was the point of firing knapp and company? If the goal is to lose game they should have been left in place.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:34 pm
SH00T ME
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/browns-agree-with-desmond-bryant/
March 12th, 2013 at 6:34 pm
JB Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:33 pm
J.D.Booty
My pick is Cedrick Ellis, DT (Saints). We need big help at DT. I’ve wanted Ellis since he first came out – we picked DMac that year.
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S Ellis has already flamed out. He is no good.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:35 pm
some of you guys are ridiculous. huff and dhb were not elite players. the bar has been set so low here in oakland that average players are loved my the fans. glad to see these cuts. hopefully more to come
March 12th, 2013 at 6:35 pm
00tt00 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:33 pm
Morilla Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:28 pm
Right now with what is going on proves that Reggie is going to be around for a very long time. And Mark is fully behind these decisions. He knows what is going on.
Rome is being burnt to the ground and completely rebuilt. This is a 3-4 year process. Long over due.
Keep saying “fire Reggie” and cracking your lame pancake jokes because he is going to end up laughing when all is said and done.
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if reggie didnt hire DA and completely flip the offense 2 years in a row and brought in cheap quality young FA instead of injured old guys and the draft picks were particularily impressive…..then I would believe you………but I cant buy in right now
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A lot of talking heads last year said this was going to happen. Even Jerry and Cork saw it coming. Last year was a bandaid year.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:35 pm
We need to vote for a 10 round draft
March 12th, 2013 at 6:35 pm
People said the roster was bad last season. Looks like it will be worse this season. “Dumpster diving” for players.
Fire Reggie!
March 12th, 2013 at 6:35 pm
jackasspuria Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 5:24 pm
# RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 5:18 pm
James Robert Sanos @EastBay_Sports
5 years, $26 million. $13 million guaranteed for Wheeler. dude got paid. #Raiders
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Damn! No way was Reggie going to shell out that much coin for Wheeler.
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I predicted he would get 5 mill a year last night, but I figured Reggie would pay it.
Now Bryant is gone too? At least Houston wasn’t a free agent or there wouldn’t be a positive PFF-rated defensive player left on our roster!
What is Reggie saving his money for? Dumpster diving the entire defense? This is a grease fire! I figured Reggie would sign one of the two!
March 12th, 2013 at 6:35 pm
Wow they gutted this thing to the fullest this new regime is absolute sch!t fire Mumbles fire DA this is a joke we r the laughing stock of the NFL again this team is gonna win 2 games next year doesn’t matter who our QB is this team is doomed we are officially playing for the Clowney sweepstakes
March 12th, 2013 at 6:35 pm
The one good thing about today is that the Raiders are now the clear favorite to get the number one pick in 2014: Jadeveon Clowney.
We had the worst roster in the league last season. With Wheeler and Bryant gone — and Huff and Myers likely to follow — we will be impossibly bad next year. The defense will be horrifying. And the division will be much stronger.
Reggie seems to be tanking 2014 to get the cap situation under control. But will he be around after 1-15? The worst is yet to come…
March 12th, 2013 at 6:36 pm
Looks like we lost DezBryant (Browns) and Wheeler (Miami).. sux.. Starting over (again).
March 12th, 2013 at 6:36 pm
Reggie is awful, you have to sign your own before they hit fa because you know other teams are going to offer ridiculous numbers. Why let them test the market knowing you dont have the cap space to battle in that arena? Sign the players you want ahead of time. Smh lack of attention to detail on mumbles part.. He is as dumb as he looks.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:36 pm
The biggest indicator Mark Davis has Reggie McKenzie’s back?
Davis hasn’t fired McKenzie.
Davis — if truly done with McKenzie — would fire him.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:36 pm
JB Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:33 pm
J.D.Booty
My pick is Cedrick Ellis, DT (Saints). We need big help at DT. I’ve wanted Ellis since he first came out – we picked DMac that year.
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And how about hiring and keeping good coaches to mold the talent they have huh?
March 12th, 2013 at 6:36 pm
Morilla Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:33 pm
Bergstrom, Criner, Streater and Burris were rookies.
I never said DA will be around for a long time.
Next.
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So you saying Shreg’s “My guy” didn’t work? That means his HC hire must suck then. Yeah Barksdale & DVD were rookies too, they didn’t get a 2nd look did they? I’m just glad that ZBS guard worked out so well last year.
It’s like we hired Scott Pioli for GM & Josh McDaniels for HC last year.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:37 pm
Reggies gonna wait for Peyton to retire, and then he’ll strike!
March 12th, 2013 at 6:37 pm
When was it expressed that Houston is moving?
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Allen’s combine interview, he mentioned it as a possibility and then it was discussed in here for a few days.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:37 pm
My bad. Oh my fckng bad. Reggie does have a plan. Scour Green Bays dumpster then it’s onward for the IHOP quisine.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:37 pm
0-16?
March 12th, 2013 at 6:37 pm
CDERaider Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:36 pm
Looks like we lost DezBryant (Browns) and Wheeler (Miami).. sux.. Starting over (again).
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Their agents knew they would get paid somewhere else and they both probably didn’t want to play here under DA…Simple.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:37 pm
SaneRaiderFan Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:33 pm
I’m not sure if i’m alone, but I really do like the fact that this team is letting these players go. As fans we tend to overrate our guys….but lets face it, this team has been garbage for quite some time….and these players have all been a part of it. We need to knock it down to the foundation and build it back up through the draft and with “smart” free agent signings. We went for “name” free agents since 1994 and it hasn’t done us any good. For those of you calling for Reggie’s head and complaining about Dennis Allen…seriously, can we give these guys a few years to see what they can do? I mean, people want to talk about Indy and other teams that came back after 1 year of being down….but no team has been so cap strapped, like the Raiders. I love this team just as much as you the rest of you, but I think we need to show some patience.
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the biggest problem was the players it was the constant hiring of unqualified coaching staff and the resulting coach and scheme turnover that was the problem…..pick a highly qualified staff and stick to a friggin scheme for more than 3 years and get players that fit and develop into a TEAM……..this team has always been piece meal and reggie continued that trend……..once we realize DA is not the solution the merry go round will spin a couple more times again
March 12th, 2013 at 6:38 pm
hendu Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:27 pm
Its no wonder the Raiders tarped off 10,000 seats,at this rate, may STILL have blackouts.
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They should just tarp the field and mail it in. 4-12 will be our target goal. We’ll be lucky to get 1/2 of that. WE ARE SCREWED FOR 2013!
March 12th, 2013 at 6:38 pm
BTW, how did we have one of the worst rosters last year when Bryant & Wheeler get huge paydays?
March 12th, 2013 at 6:39 pm
So Ellerbe and Wheeler take the place of older and released Dansby and Burnett at linebacker for the Dolphins.
Fins spent almost all of their cap space on Day 1 of free agency.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:39 pm
207.KoolKell Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:20 pm
We Raider fans have never seen this before, I can safely say. Wow!
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A paradigm shift, to be sure.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:39 pm
How do you judge a guy who had to wait till the end of the third round to pick in the draft and then what a couple 5th rounders. Wow come on people . So many will owe Reggie an apology. You guys should do a whose who with names of against reggie and then when this team is better in a year or two. because we havent been good in what almost ten years….. And we never rebuilt the team. Just kept adding high price free agents every year and dafting horribly. Let the man do his job and give him some room.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:39 pm
1-15.
Budget players combined with low level coaching. And 1 win may be a little generous.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:40 pm
We don’t need Fitzpatrick DHD is gone GOOD
Fitzpatrick as a noodle arm
DHB was never good
and Carson will be our quarterback???????????????????????????????
I like the scene Wheeler stick around
good riddance HUFF
March 12th, 2013 at 6:40 pm
Silverandblack666 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 5:17 pm
That really upsets me whats next, are you going to let Bryant go and keep TK?
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Gone. Bryant is a Brown. I have no idea wtf these guys r doing. Gonna try and clear 20 million and sign a ton of FAs? That worked great for Philly a few years ago. What a mess.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:41 pm
how do we know that DA isn’t the answer? One year? Really? We could never get a highly qualified staff in the past…..Al Davis would never allow it.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:41 pm
Giordano could take Huff’s place.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:41 pm
Keeping Palmer would be stupid and disrespectful to Raider fans. If they are going to rebuild then frickin rebuild.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:42 pm
This needed to happen. Sure, Wheeler and Bryant were decent, but I’m not crying about it.
Wish DHB well. I actually think he performed better than I expected, because looking at his college production I didn’t expect much.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:43 pm
298.DKnight007 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:37 pm
CDERaider Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:36 pm
Looks like we lost DezBryant (Browns) and Wheeler (Miami).. sux.. Starting over (again).
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Their agents knew they would get paid somewhere else and they both probably didn’t want to play here under DA…Simple.
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I agree with the first part, but not the second. It’s a business. Players say that all the time. Neither Bryant nor Wheeler had gotten that big contract yet. This was (maybe) the only chance they were going to get. The Raiders couldn’t pay them as much as the Browns and Dolphins, so they did what was best for themselves and their families.
It’s not like they’re taking less money to go to a contender. It’s the Dolphins and the Browns.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:44 pm
Slash and burn! Paying the price for Al’s ridiculous contracts. Hope this all puts us in good shape for 2014. Let the firings continue untile morale improves…
March 12th, 2013 at 6:44 pm
SaneRaiderFan Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:41 pm
how do we know that DA isn’t the answer? One year? Really? We could never get a highly qualified staff in the past…..Al Davis would never allow it.
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we know DA isnt the answer because he hired knapp…..and know we have more evidence because players are bailing out….I was an al davis fan but I regognized his biggest flaw with his selection of coaches…….reggie continued that mess
March 12th, 2013 at 6:45 pm
No issue dumping:
Huff
bey
kelly
and the like
NOT signing productive young players esp bryand it beyond depressin
WHAT IS HIS PLAN?
LOWBALLING EVERYONE AND DUPSTER DIVING?
just go move from oakland already….
March 12th, 2013 at 6:45 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:41 pm
Giordano could take Huff’s place.
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Maybe that is what Reggie is saving his money for?
Giordano signs for 40 million, 15 guaranteed!
March 12th, 2013 at 6:45 pm
Palmer will get hurt, then Pryor will scramble around and we will win against1 or 2 games with him, one with Palmer. 3 wins, that’s it.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:45 pm
irjonny Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:35 pm
some of you guys are ridiculous. huff and dhb were not elite players. the bar has been set so low here in oakland that average players are loved my the fans. glad to see these cuts. hopefully more to come
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Couldn’t have said it better.
Serve nothing but pooh-pooh, and pretty soon people start thinking it tastes alright.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:45 pm
LIST OF STARTERS WE STILL NEED based on the roster at this point:
RT/G
TE
DE
DT
LB
LB
CB
CB
FS
no way we get decent guys at all these positions through free agency and the draft…
we will be horrific next year. FU REGGIE.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:46 pm
RaidO Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:41 pm
Keeping Palmer would be stupid and disrespectful to Raider fans. If they are going to rebuild then frickin rebuild.
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palmer is doing his part to get released by not renegotiating……..im sure he wants to join the others on the way out
March 12th, 2013 at 6:46 pm
00tt00 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:37 pm
SaneRaiderFan Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:33 pm
I’m not sure if i’m alone, but I really do like the fact that this team is letting these players go. As fans we tend to overrate our guys….but lets face it, this team has been garbage for quite some time….and these players have all been a part of it. We need to knock it down to the foundation and build it back up through the draft and with “smart” free agent signings. We went for “name” free agents since 1994 and it hasn’t done us any good. For those of you calling for Reggie’s head and complaining about Dennis Allen…seriously, can we give these guys a few years to see what they can do? I mean, people want to talk about Indy and other teams that came back after 1 year of being down….but no team has been so cap strapped, like the Raiders. I love this team just as much as you the rest of you, but I think we need to show some patience.
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the biggest problem was the players it was the constant hiring of unqualified coaching staff and the resulting coach and scheme turnover that was the problem…..pick a highly qualified staff and stick to a friggin scheme for more than 3 years and get players that fit and develop into a TEAM……..this team has always been piece meal and reggie continued that trend……..once we realize DA is not the solution the merry go round will spin a couple more times again
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EXACTLY!!
March 12th, 2013 at 6:46 pm
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 5:10 pm
im fine with letting go of huff and tlefson
not really thrilled with the dhb move, however i doubt he wanted to take apay cut. probably forced the raiders hand
Please cut carson next
I cant stand looking at that dude in a raider uniform
he is rick mirer
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Hey, supaman, bigot supreme, what you gonna do if they don’t cut Palmer lose now, eh? What’s gonna happen to your dream of a swarthy replacement fo’ the white Californian surfer dude?
If Palmer’s still on the roster next week you’re gonna eat it, dude. But, more interestingly, why don’t you engage me in a debate and I’ll kick your azz all over this blog?
March 12th, 2013 at 6:47 pm
Gents! There is a new post! Come join the fun!
March 12th, 2013 at 6:47 pm
He but we got Phillip Adams back! (snore)
We prob won’t sign much else from our team’s FA – we just lost the 2 best FA we had..
March 12th, 2013 at 6:47 pm
ArtilleryShell Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:45 pm
Palmer will get hurt, then Pryor will scramble around and we will win against1 or 2 games with him, one with Palmer. 3 wins, that’s it.
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I like your optimism!!!
March 12th, 2013 at 6:48 pm
an85 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:35 pm
Wow they gutted this thing to the fullest this new regime is absolute sch!t fire Mumbles fire DA this is a joke we r the laughing stock of the NFL again this team is gonna win 2 games next year doesn’t matter who our QB is this team is doomed we are officially playing for the Clowney sweepstakes.
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we’ve been the laughing stock for about 9 years now….what’s another year or two? We knew this thing had to be gutted…I don’t want to win 8 games or 12 games one year and 6 the next….i want to contend every year. You need smart depth, not just a couple of names. Oh yeah, and a franchise QB wouldn’t hurt.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:48 pm
301.The_Civilian_James_Trapp Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:38 pm
BTW, how did we have one of the worst rosters last year when Bryant & Wheeler get huge paydays?
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The Browns and the Dolphins. That should tell you everything you need to know.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:48 pm
Instead of adding players we are subtracting players. Hope they have a plan in place.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:48 pm
@ Esterik if you want to drink the cool aid go ahead. But I have every right to state my logic on this blog as everyone else so I dont have to take it anywhere, but if you dont agree just say you dont agree. With that being said, I never said dhb was larry fitz, or that wheeler was ray lewis, I simply stated they were the most productive at their positions. The point I was trying to make is you get better by adding talent to your roster not subtracting the little talent you do have. Huff wasnt great but hes sure as hell better than spencer, pat lee, and ron bartell all guys your boy mumbles brought in.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:48 pm
Thanks Hue for the Palmer trade. His contract really hampers us from moving forward in free agency and on top of that we give up a 1st and 2nd. one of the worst trades ever for the Raider organization.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:48 pm
tuckrulefool Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:45 pm
No issue dumping:
Huff
bey
kelly
and the like
NOT signing productive young players esp bryand it beyond depressin
WHAT IS HIS PLAN?
LOWBALLING EVERYONE AND DUPSTER DIVING?
just go move from oakland already….
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If someone had told me Reggie refused to sign BOTH Wheeler and Bryant I would have laughed and pointed.
We now have ONE positive rated player on our entire defense. Houston.
And a GM that refuses to spend money.
Just as well dump Palmer too… even Drew Brees couldn’t score enough points to overcome the worst defense in the NFL.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:49 pm
Rekleiner Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:45 pm
LIST OF STARTERS WE STILL NEED based on the roster at this point:
RT/G
TE
DE
DT
LB
LB
CB
CB
FS
no way we get decent guys at all these positions through free agency and the draft…
we will be horrific next year. FU REGGIE.
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With the 1st pick in the 2014 NFL Draft….The Oakland Raiders select….Jadeveon Clowney, DE South Carolina
March 12th, 2013 at 6:50 pm
You guys should stop wasting your time with this blog and start working out. There’s like mad roster spots available on the Raiders. Reggie must have heard about the regional combines and figured he could fill the roster with these guys. Is there a league minimum cap? I think we are going for that
March 12th, 2013 at 6:51 pm
devilr8er Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:48 pm
Thanks Hue for the Palmer trade. His contract really hampers us from moving forward in free agency and on top of that we give up a 1st and 2nd. one of the worst trades ever for the Raider organization.
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No…Thank Mark and McK for getting rid of Hue waaaay too quickly instead of keeping him (which it is obvious they should have did) and than hiring a dear in the headlights defensive coach who hires a bad retread as his OC.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:53 pm
I absolutely love what I’m seeing from Reggie and the front office! Great job guys!
Get these no good bums out of here….let these other teams overpay and waste money on players not worth it like we used to do. Cleveland signs Desmond Bryant, good bye and good riddance. I’m sure they’ll love him when the Steelers whip the Browns and he’s smiling on the sidelines in the final minutes. Darrius Heyward-Bey — was never any better than below average WR — geez I’m sure we can’t do any better than him. Peace out Huff I’ll miss watching you give up 40 yard TD passes.
I think it’s comical to see everybody in here whining and complaining. Our team has been GARBAGE forever because we used to be the ones like Miami and Cleveland doing this stupid crap and overbidding for free agents.
This is how good teams are built in the NFL and Reggie is cleaning up the mess. We will build through the draft and sign free agents of value. You people need to show some patience. Just look, Miami blows money today then cuts to very solid LB’s because of it, and those are the type of players that are going to be all over the place throughout the league tomorrow that we swoop in and get for great deals.
Keep up the good work Raiders front office…it’s about time we are on the small list of smart teams doing it the right way.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:55 pm
We cant support avg players who makes plays for our team but you want us to rejoice and support reggie when he cuts and replaces them with scrubs??? But my logic is messed up (scratches head). Yea… Ok.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:56 pm
Hey Ian Rappaport…..I thought Palmer was as good as gone. Lol.
Scratch him off the list of reliable sources.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:58 pm
Star, Jones or Jordan will be drafted by McK or the’re will be a trade down for more picks!
Right now trading down needs to be PRIORITY #1.
Hope Spuds Chubby Checker McKenzie can find a trade partner so he can trade the hell down!
March 12th, 2013 at 6:59 pm
We need a 2nd round pick
March 12th, 2013 at 7:00 pm
Jackie Bibby Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:55 pm
We cant support avg players who makes plays for our team but you want us to rejoice and support reggie when he cuts and replaces them with scrubs??? But my logic is messed up (scratches head). Yea… Ok.
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I don’t have the time.
Just read this:
Raida4Life Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:53 pm
I absolutely love what I’m seeing from Reggie and the front office! Great job guys!
Get these no good bums out of here….let these other teams overpay and waste money on players not worth it like we used to do. Cleveland signs Desmond Bryant, good bye and good riddance. I’m sure they’ll love him when the Steelers whip the Browns and he’s smiling on the sidelines in the final minutes. Darrius Heyward-Bey — was never any better than below average WR — geez I’m sure we can’t do any better than him. Peace out Huff I’ll miss watching you give up 40 yard TD passes.
I think it’s comical to see everybody in here whining and complaining. Our team has been GARBAGE forever because we used to be the ones like Miami and Cleveland doing this stupid crap and overbidding for free agents.
This is how good teams are built in the NFL and Reggie is cleaning up the mess. We will build through the draft and sign free agents of value. You people need to show some patience. Just look, Miami blows money today then cuts to very solid LB’s because of it, and those are the type of players that are going to be all over the place throughout the league tomorrow that we swoop in and get for great deals.
Keep up the good work Raiders front office…it’s about time we are on the small list of smart teams doing it the right way.
March 12th, 2013 at 7:03 pm
No big loss with either of them.
DHB is a 3rd receiver at best, and I’ve wondered for two years why Huff was still on the roster.
Keep cleaning.
Get some football players.
By the way, it seems I was right about Nnamdi. I never thought he was that great here, and he showed it in Philly….
March 12th, 2013 at 7:04 pm
ESETERIK78 Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 7:00 pm
Jackie Bibby Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:55 pm
We cant support avg players who makes plays for our team but you want us to rejoice and support reggie when he cuts and replaces them with scrubs??? But my logic is messed up (scratches head). Yea… Ok.
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I don’t have the time.
Just read this:
Raida4Life Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:53 pm
I absolutely love what I’m seeing from Reggie and the front office! Great job guys!
Get these no good bums out of here….let these other teams overpay and waste money on players not worth it like we used to do. Cleveland signs Desmond Bryant, good bye and good riddance. I’m sure they’ll love him when the Steelers whip the Browns and he’s smiling on the sidelines in the final minutes. Darrius Heyward-Bey — was never any better than below average WR — geez I’m sure we can’t do any better than him. Peace out Huff I’ll miss watching you give up 40 yard TD passes.
I think it’s comical to see everybody in here whining and complaining. Our team has been GARBAGE forever because we used to be the ones like Miami and Cleveland doing this stupid crap and overbidding for free agents.
This is how good teams are built in the NFL and Reggie is cleaning up the mess. We will build through the draft and sign free agents of value. You people need to show some patience. Just look, Miami blows money today then cuts to very solid LB’s because of it, and those are the type of players that are going to be all over the place throughout the league tomorrow that we swoop in and get for great deals.
Keep up the good work Raiders front office…it’s about time we are on the small list of smart teams doing it the right way.
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Yeah, we’ll see which “value” FA’s McK can get now.
Don’t be overly optimistic though. haha
March 12th, 2013 at 7:04 pm
March 12th, 2013 at 6:58 pm
Star, Jones or Jordan will be drafted by McK or the’re will be a trade down for more picks!
Right now trading down needs to be PRIORITY #1.
Hope Spuds Chubby Checker McKenzie can find a trade partner so he can trade the hell down!
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Be careful what you wish for, Reggie might trade out of the first round completely
Be careful what
March 12th, 2013 at 7:13 pm
Reggie already looking forward to the composatory picks in 2014…
March 12th, 2013 at 7:27 pm
I actually like the thought of bringing in Fitzpatrick …
March 12th, 2013 at 7:29 pm
Bring in Brian Hartline as one of the receiving corps — veteran enough, good route-runner, good hands …
March 12th, 2013 at 7:57 pm
Yeaaaaaah. Go REG. RM needs to be in charge of the Federal government instead of Barry O. Yesssss, he’s a man who can BLOw_IT_UP! STrip it to the bare bones and start over. NO BLOAT. Go, Reggie.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:06 pm
Why is everyone upset our D was worst in Raider History last year most yards most points bring in all new yea they signed Adams but he was one guy I always seen giving his all….
March 12th, 2013 at 8:11 pm
We need football players high moter guys after season think we signed like 10 guys to check out keep bringing bodies in on D at least have a D that tries I believe our offence can score with a strong running game not here last year
March 12th, 2013 at 9:16 pm
In my opinion, releasing DHB and Huff was not a wise decision. I bet Mr. Allen Davis is very sad, up there in Heaven. I totally disagree with the releading of these two. Thanks for thee update Steve.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:29 pm
Great cuts, as said before…none lived up to expectations.
Nnamdi coming back?
Get em Reggie!
March 12th, 2013 at 9:44 pm
Messi. Single footedly made me a soccer fan. Was crossing center, right to left, defender right on him, goalie in perfect position. Messi left footed the ball, DOWN with top spin. It bounced over the defender, then the top spin caught and it went under the goalie. Flockin’ amazing, they must have replayed that 20 times and every time the announcers went crazy. Love the guy and he looks like he should be bringing out the water bottles during stops.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:53 pm
Tell you what. Reggie is showing guts. We’re gonna see what mettle our coaches got and I HOPE we’re gonna see 45 world class athletes, underachievers to this point, out there busting their butts. A few scarred and pissed off veterans to kick some arse. In other words, folks…the start of some good old fashioned RAIDER football. Bring back some meaning to the term “Raider penalty”, knock their heads off and take the 15 yards. Yep, I’m dreaming but don’t wake me up, I can exist on two planes.
Stop the sniveling and throw some beer on those smoldering brains, guys. Get on board. Now. Or GTFoutta Dodge.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:52 pm
This team is going to make the bed and breakfast look good. We can call it the Ihop Crew, a bunch of scrubs and cast offs with a mix of out of whack losers (if the rest of the out of whack contracts don’t get cut)
March 12th, 2013 at 11:53 pm
About time that DHB is gone! Now if Spuds has balls to do the same to Crybaby. They can move forward! Ahhh…spuds do the same with Seymour and others pena;izing players costing the team W’s! At least that! Go Raiders!@