Raiders sign three veterans in free agency
By Steve Corkran
Wednesday, March 13th, 2013 at 3:01 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Kaluka Maiava
The Raiders signed defensive tackle Pat Sims, linebacker Kaluka Maiava and defensive end Jason Hunter on Wednesday in what amounts to the addition of solid players, even if they arent household names.
“We’re excited to add three veterans through free agency,” Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie said via press release, “helping to create depth and competition on defense. We’ll continue to add free agents as the opportunity surfaces.”
Sims, 27, played for the Cincinnati Bengals the past five seasons, with 23 starts — only one the past two seasons. He recorded 17 tackles in eight games last season.
Sims, 6-foot-2 and 335 pounds, is projected to team with Tommy Kelly in the middle for now, with Richard Seymour a free agent and key backup Desmond Bryant now a member of the Cleveland Browns.
Maiava, 26, started 22 games for the Browns during his four-year career in Cleveland. The Raiders are thin at linebacker, with the defection of Philip Wheeler to the Miami Dolphins and the expected release of Rolando McClain. Omar Gaither is a free agent, also.
Hunter, 29, last played in the NFL in 2011, when he was with the Denver Broncos. He started two games that season. Overall, Hunter has six years’ NFL experience, including three with the Green Bay Packers.
The Raiders are in need of some help at end, with Matt Shaughnessy a free agent, Bryant gone and Dave Tollefson released.
The signings of Sims, Hunter and Maiava represent Oakland’s first foray into free agency since the process kicked off Tuesday. Before now, their only moves consisted of re-signing cornerbacks Coye Francies and Phillip Adams to one-year contracts.
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March 13th, 2013 at 3:03 pm
Good article on Pat Sims here. We finally have a big fat boy in the middle and it’s dirt cheap.
http://www.cincyjungle.com/2012/12/5/3729908/play-pat-sims-if-you-want-to-win
Let’s just go with this: Play Pat Sims if you really want to win. Dating back to 2011, when defensive tackle Pat Sims plays in a game, the Cincinnati Bengals are 11-4. There’s no rhyme or reason for it, only generating 370 snaps in two seasons, including 74 this year (where the Bengals are 4-0 during games he played).
Seriously? Why.
Maybe it’s the schedule. Maybe it’s other players stepping up (Rey Maualuga). Maybe it’s the affect he has on the defense. We’ve been cataloging the team’s rushing defense since he went down with an injury last year. The Bengals were 7-4 when they lost Sims, dropping four of their next six with a nasty 221 yards rushing allowed to Baltimore in the regular season finale and 188 during Cincinnati’s wild card loss to the Houston Texans.
IN 2011 With Sims Without Sims
Games 11 6
Yards Rushing Allowed 1,020 843
Avg. Yards Rushing Allowed (Game) 92.7 140.5
Avg. Yards Rushing Allowed (Carry) 3.5 4.95
Fastforward to 2012. Pat Sims has played four games this year, which is eerily the same amount during Cincinnati’s current winning streak.
Before Sims (8 Games) Currently W/ Sims
Total Defense 357.4 (20th) 331.3 (8th)
Scoring 27.2 (25th) 21.7 (t-14th)
3rd Downs Allowed 42% (24th) 37%
Rushing 117.0 (17th) 110.2 (11th)
It’s weird. Don’t get us wrong, it’s awesome. But it’s just weird. Ultimately we’re not going to fight such oddities. We’re not going to investigate them. No. We’ll just accept it as it is.
Because if you want to win, play Pat Sims. What else do you need to know?
March 13th, 2013 at 3:03 pm
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March 13th, 2013 at 3:03 pm
Dakota Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 2:57 pm
At least these guys never played for the Packers!
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Hunter did
March 13th, 2013 at 3:04 pm
Is this what Jewish people feel like on Christmas morning?
March 13th, 2013 at 3:04 pm
I miss the days of inactivity from Reggie
March 13th, 2013 at 3:04 pm
SCRUBS.
FIRE REGGIE NOW.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:05 pm
Hunter was once a stabbing victim.
Ahh…..your 2013 Raiders
March 13th, 2013 at 3:05 pm
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March 13th, 2013 at 3:06 pm
Dakota Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:04 pm
Is this what Jewish people feel like on Christmas morning?
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No, this is what kids who get clothes for presents feel like
March 13th, 2013 at 3:06 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:05 pm
Hunter was once a stabbing victim.
Ahh…..your 2013 Raiders
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First thing you read is the Wiki page?
March 13th, 2013 at 3:06 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:05 pm
Hunter was once a stabbing victim.
Ahh…..your 2013 Raiders
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This are the kind of guys we’re trying to build around.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:06 pm
7.Just Fire Baby Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:05 pm
Hunter was once a stabbing victim.
Ahh…..your 2013 Raiders
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Hey, that fake knee injury Celtic did okay after getting shanked!
March 13th, 2013 at 3:06 pm
The_Judge37 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:06 pm
Dakota Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:04 pm
Is this what Jewish people feel like on Christmas morning?
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No, this is what kids who get clothes for presents feel like
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LMAO!
March 13th, 2013 at 3:07 pm
9.The_Judge37 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:06 pm
Dakota Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:04 pm
Is this what Jewish people feel like on Christmas morning?
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No, this is what kids who get clothes for presents feel like
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And one of those cakes with weird red and green things in it.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:08 pm
Okay, who are these players? What in the world? Thanks for thee update Cork.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:09 pm
maiava was a 2 down 4-3 OLB … know your football before you talk
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Let MAIVA play in our system and he will MATCH WHEELER production.
he is tougher then WHEELER too
March 13th, 2013 at 3:09 pm
U guys never heard of PAT SIMMS? are u guys football fans or what?
March 13th, 2013 at 3:09 pm
Seems like Reggie is just signing anyone who agrees to visit for a workout.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:09 pm
So far none of the signing’s are “cap unfriendly”.
50% off Reggie Strikes
March 13th, 2013 at 3:09 pm
Dakota Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:04 pm
Is this what Jewish people feel like on Christmas morning?
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Oy vey!
March 13th, 2013 at 3:10 pm
You guys never heard of PHILIP WHEELER last year either..
I remember guys saying MEH at the signing.. now u guys were all crying when he left yesterday
Wheeler was passed on by the DOLPHINS which is the only reason he signed in OAKLAND.. now they sign him to a 26 million dollar contract LMAO
March 13th, 2013 at 3:10 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:09 pm
U guys never heard of PAT SIMMS? are u guys football fans or what?
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I have, it’s a good signing. Wish it wasn’t just 1 year though.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:10 pm
I like Sims size. If he’s healthy, he can be disruptive, but hes always out of shape and hurt. Reggie clearly has a thing for guys that are prone to injury. Sims signing may mean Kelly is gone soon. Reggie is probably just seeing if he can get a draft pick for him, which wont happen.
Not as down on Maiava replacing Wheeler as others are. I think Maiava has his first full productive season with us. Not saying he will be an All-Pro, but I actually think he will have no problem matching, or even surpassing Wheelers production.
2 decent signings, depth at the least, but nothing that someone making an NFL GM salary should be tooting their own horn over.
Lets see what else you got, Reggie.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:11 pm
Jerry McDonald @Jerrymcd
Second-tier Raider FAs such as Maiava, Hunter, Sims . . . Wheeler was along the same lines last year
Retweeted by Steve Corkran
March 13th, 2013 at 3:11 pm
The Don @RaiderGuru
Jack Del Rio on Jason Hunter: “He plays with great temperament, toughness, attitude. Every day he brings it with passion.” (cc. @VicTafur)
Retweeted by Vic Tafur
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but according to our fans MEH MEH.. they want MARIO WILLIAMS
March 13th, 2013 at 3:11 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:10 pm
You guys never heard of PHILIP WHEELER last year either..
I remember guys saying MEH at the signing.. now u guys were all crying when he left yesterday
Wheeler was passed on by the DOLPHINS which is the only reason he signed in OAKLAND.. now they sign him to a 26 million dollar contract LMAO
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Well, Hopefully Maiava plays well enough to leave here via FA next year.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:12 pm
What are the particulates of the Simms deal?
March 13th, 2013 at 3:12 pm
These guys are second-tier?
Yeah right. Dream on.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:12 pm
“Overall, Hunter has six years’ NFL experience, including three with the Green Bay Packers.”
Well, theres Hunters qualifications.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:12 pm
Fourth tier FA’s.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:12 pm
The_Judge37 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:09 pm
Seems like Reggie is just signing anyone who agrees to visit for a workout.
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They walk into a room with Reggie and Releigh and dozens of fun house mirrors. They sign anything just to get out of that room.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:12 pm
Pro Football Focus @PFF
Nice move by the Raiders. Kaluka Maiava turned 2-down role with Browns into our 7th highest grade for 4-3 OLBs last year. Shrewd.
Retweeted by Steve Corkran
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But Raider fans say MEH.. cuz its not REY MALUGUA
March 13th, 2013 at 3:12 pm
ell, Hopefully Maiava plays well enough to leave here via FA next year
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We have him for 3, so yeah hopefully he plays well.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:12 pm
Jerry McDonald @Jerrymcd
Second-tier Raider FAs such as Maiava, Hunter, Sims . . . Wheeler was along the same lines last year
Retweeted by Steve Corkran
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Talk about lazy. Cork can’t even come up with his own 140 characters.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:13 pm
Anyone else in here like shamarko thomas out of syracuse? i think he would be perfect fit for the raiders. just my opinion though.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:14 pm
Well, Hopefully Maiava plays well enough to leave here via FA next year
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Cant .. they signed him for at least 3yrs I beleive.. and he is only 26 yrs old. Tougher then wheeler too
March 13th, 2013 at 3:14 pm
32.RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:12 pm
Pro Football Focus @PFF
Nice move by the Raiders. Kaluka Maiava turned 2-down role with Browns into our 7th highest grade for 4-3 OLBs last year. Shrewd.
Retweeted by Steve Corkran
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But Raider fans say MEH.. cuz its not REY MALUGUA
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Raider fans didn’t say that….it was quoted from Browns’ fan who was analyzing him.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:14 pm
Solid players. Hopefully Hunter can stay healthy enough to be in rotation. I’ll be interested to see what the contract details are.
Now get Nick Roach signed.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:16 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:12 pm
Pro Football Focus @PFF
Nice move by the Raiders. Kaluka Maiava turned 2-down role with Browns into our 7th highest grade for 4-3 OLBs last year. Shrewd.
Retweeted by Steve Corkran
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But Raider fans say MEH.. cuz its not REY MALUGUA
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You and I know that most of the Reggie-haters on this board don’t anything about football or how to build a team.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:16 pm
if these are the only type of moves BigMac is going to make, then yes i will panic.
if these are just the first depth type signings followed by a few big names like Dansby, then i’m on board.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:16 pm
Now get Nick Roach signed.
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Roach signed with the Chargers
March 13th, 2013 at 3:16 pm
Wheeler had a lot of tackles the year he finished with the Colts.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:16 pm
RediaR Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:12 pm
The_Judge37 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:09 pm
Seems like Reggie is just signing anyone who agrees to visit for a workout.
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They walk into a room with Reggie and Releigh and dozens of fun house mirrors. They sign anything just to get out of that room.
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Lmfao.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:17 pm
Kaluka has a 3 yr deal for 6 mil. Sims one yr. I think Sims has a history of injury problem but he’s the big ugly B has been craving for. Hoping it’s not Spencer and Bartell all over again.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:17 pm
Did I or did I not say that Reggie would sign improvements over the guys we lost?
You’re welcome.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:17 pm
Solid players????
More like practice players.
FIRE REGGIE NOW.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:17 pm
You and I know that most of the Reggie-haters on this board don’t anything about football or how to build a team.
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Philip Adams, Coye Francise, Maiava, Simms, and Hunter are not how you build i team.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:17 pm
Reggie’s knee-deep in this dumpster dive now. Just told DA to fetch his snorkel.
In other news, it’s fairly clear that we’re switching to a 3-4 now, no? Sims will likely be a backup or rotational NT. That may be the best fit for Houston and (if we re-sign him) Shaughnessy at DE. Bilukidi is a possibility at either NT or DE.
Wonder what they’re thinking for edge rusher though. Can’t try to play another season without one. Seriously hope it’s not Jarvis Jones at No. 3. That guy is going to be another overhyped LB just like McClain who’s numbers and hype are better than he plays.-
March 13th, 2013 at 3:18 pm
Dakota Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:14 pm
32.RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:12 pm
Pro Football Focus @PFF
Nice move by the Raiders. Kaluka Maiava turned 2-down role with Browns into our 7th highest grade for 4-3 OLBs last year. Shrewd.
Retweeted by Steve Corkran
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But Raider fans say MEH.. cuz its not REY MALUGUA
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Raider fans didn’t say that….it was quoted from Browns’ fan who was analyzing him.
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Maiavia in 16 games at OLB for the Browns 53 tackles. Phillip Wheeler, who he will be replacing, had 109 tackles in the same 16 games….
Hey Reggie….keep working my man…you need to go 12-4 this year just to TIE the precious two season prior to your arrival….
Do you think can out perform an 80+ year old AL DAVIS?
March 13th, 2013 at 3:18 pm
alzadoX Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:10 pm
Vic Tafur @VicTafur
“We’re excited to add three veterans through free agency,” McKenzie said, “helping to create depth and competition on defense.” #Raiders
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DEPTH????????????????????????????? COMPETITION? Competition with who? Better keep working, Reggie Mac
March 13th, 2013 at 3:18 pm
They walk into a room with Reggie and Releigh and dozens of fun house mirrors. They sign anything just to get out of that room.
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LMAO
March 13th, 2013 at 3:19 pm
DJ williams is next
then once ELVIS DUMERVIL is cut.. RAIDERS WILL POUNCE WITHOUT A DOUBT..
March 13th, 2013 at 3:19 pm
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
tebow is garbage not the kind of qb i root for.
next
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Purvisman/Intrepid/Eternal Optimist Says:
Uncerimoniously, Miss Tick throws away the ‘Wins are all that matter’ argument.
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Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
i have never made the argument that “wins are all that matters”
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Why, then, was JC a better QB than CP3 again?
March 13th, 2013 at 3:19 pm
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March 13th, 2013 at 3:19 pm
alzadoX Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 2:57 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 2:42 pm
I’ve been thru many dark times as a Raider fan…we all have, but i’ve never been in an offseason that was so utterly devoid of hope as this one….EVER.
One thing Al did every year was give us reason to hope…not to hope that in SEVEN F’ING YEARS we might get to .500…but hope that we would turn it around.
I know he didn’t deliver all the time but we had some great years…some good ones…and some bad ones…but this new regime has only given us 4-12 so far and what is being called one of the worst teams not only for 2013 but quite possibly OF ALL TIME.
Thanks a lot.
“Just wait till the old man is gone” they said.
Yeah right…..SEVEN F’ING YEARS?
Screw all of that.
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FYI it’s March 13. The season starts in September or maybe the end of August. Lets see where we’re at then. Anyone who suffered through Greg Knapp’s offense last year with the pretend OL coach and lousy free agent signing he brought with him should see Olson and Sparano as hope. The players will come, hopefully enough that we win a few games this year.
The future depends primarily on drafting well. If Reggie Mac can’t get it done in draft, the rest don’t matter. But we’ll know long before 7 years. Most teams have about 85% turnover in 5 years, and about 70% in 4 years. Okay, I haven’t checked those figures, they are estimates. But if we can have 3-4 great drafts in a row we’re sure to be in the playoffs. Haven’t seen that in over a decade. Hopefully Reggie is the man. He needs to prove it after a kinda sputtering start under difficult circumstances.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:20 pm
48.Chris in NY Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:17 pm
Reggie’s knee-deep in this dumpster dive now. Just told DA to fetch his snorkel.
In other news, it’s fairly clear that we’re switching to a 3-4 now, no? Sims will likely be a backup or rotational NT. That may be the best fit for Houston and (if we re-sign him) Shaughnessy at DE. Bilukidi is a possibility at either NT or DE.
Wonder what they’re thinking for edge rusher though. Can’t try to play another season without one. Seriously hope it’s not Jarvis Jones at No. 3. That guy is going to be another overhyped LB just like McClain who’s numbers and hype are better than he plays.-
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considering sims came from the bengals, and the bengals run a 4-3, i dont think u can really come to that assumption. especially when maiava and hunter were 4-3 players also.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:20 pm
RaidingTexas Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:14 pm
Solid players. Hopefully Hunter can stay healthy enough to be in rotation. I’ll be interested to see what the contract details are.
Now get Nick Roach signed.
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Roach just signed with the chargers
March 13th, 2013 at 3:20 pm
Maiavia in 16 games at OLB for the Browns 53 tackles. Phillip Wheeler, who he will be replacing, had 109 tackles in the same 16 games….
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maiva started 13 games and was 2down linebacker. Let him play in our system as a 3 down starter and watch him rake over 100 tackles.. and at least 2 forced fumbles.. 26 million dollars for a guy who gets 100 tackles and sucks in pass coverage!!
WOW what a steal for wheeler.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:21 pm
When is the funeral for the raiders it is over.those guys are backup and Reggie is excited,we should have gotten Matt Millen at least we would have been raiders.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:21 pm
52.RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:19 pm
DJ williams is next
then once ELVIS DUMERVIL is cut.. RAIDERS WILL POUNCE WITHOUT A DOUBT..
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Dj Williams would be a great pick up for us. in my opinion
March 13th, 2013 at 3:22 pm
believe me.. DA is just waiting for ELVIS to be cut..
March 13th, 2013 at 3:22 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:20 pm
Maiavia in 16 games at OLB for the Browns 53 tackles. Phillip Wheeler, who he will be replacing, had 109 tackles in the same 16 games….
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maiva started 13 games and was 2down linebacker. Let him play in our system as a 3 down starter and watch him rake over 100 tackles.. and at least 2 forced fumbles.. 26 million dollars for a guy who gets 100 tackles and sucks in pass coverage!!
WOW what a steal for wheeler.
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Wheeler was actually pretty good in PC for a LB, but i’m sure a 2 down guy from the Browns will be a significant improvement.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:22 pm
Reggie could sign a jelly doughnut and some of you would call it a solid pick up.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:23 pm
Wheeler was actually pretty good in PC for a LB, but i’m sure a 2 down guy from the Browns will be a significant improvement.
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cant be any worse then wheeler and at a fraction of the cost. Cant wait to see DOlphins cap space after missing the playoffs YET AGAIN
March 13th, 2013 at 3:23 pm
The_Civilian_James_Trapp Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 2:57 pm
Shreg is a dog that is constantly chasing his tail.
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And you’re a Troll constantly chasing a dead man.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:23 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:20 pm
Maiavia in 16 games at OLB for the Browns 53 tackles. Phillip Wheeler, who he will be replacing, had 109 tackles in the same 16 games….
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maiva started 13 games and was 2down linebacker. Let him play in our system as a 3 down starter and watch him rake over 100 tackles.. and at least 2 forced fumbles.. 26 million dollars for a guy who gets 100 tackles and sucks in pass coverage!!
WOW what a steal for wheeler.
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Come on. Lets be honest. How often do you expect this defense to get to third down?
March 13th, 2013 at 3:23 pm
and no WHEELER wasnt good in passcoverage especially on the TE
March 13th, 2013 at 3:25 pm
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:17 pm
Solid players????
More like practice players.
FIRE REGGIE NOW.
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Knock it off already. You know less about the Raiders or football than Honey Boo-Boo.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:25 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:23 pm
and no WHEELER wasnt good in passcoverage especially on the TE
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So yours, and Reggie’s, solution is to replace him with a 2 down guy?
March 13th, 2013 at 3:25 pm
Thec Says:
Roach signed with the Chargers
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Where did you see that?
March 13th, 2013 at 3:26 pm
Chuck Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:21 pm
When is the funeral for the raiders it is over.those guys are backup and Reggie is excited,we should have gotten Matt Millen at least we would have been raiders.
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If you hate it so much here, go root for the Chargers or whoever.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:26 pm
Hey Wes Welker, quit signing with teams I hate more than your last team.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:27 pm
RaidingTexas Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:25 pm
Thec Says:
Roach signed with the Chargers
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Where did you see that?
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Just effin with you Mayne, to see if you would bite…
March 13th, 2013 at 3:27 pm
So yours, and Reggie’s, solution is to replace him with a 2 down guy?
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am i the F’n GM?? did i sign him.. im telling u what we have..
Reggie is gonna let him play 3 downs now..cant be any worse then wheeler or ROMAC in coverage
March 13th, 2013 at 3:27 pm
Thec Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:09 pm
So far none of the signing’s are “cap unfriendly”.
50% off Reggie Strikes
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Yeah! we’re attacking the “clearance rack” all sales final. The players aint worth the sheet of paper the contracts drawn on. “Blue Light specials” doing it t”the right way”. wooohooo!!
March 13th, 2013 at 3:27 pm
But Browns were a 3-4 team with these guys when they were picked up, I believe. Not sure, but I think signs are pointing more to 3-4. Which is fine. Just an observation.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:27 pm
rediaR Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:26 pm
Hey Wes Welker, quit signing with teams I hate more than your last team.
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Wes Welker doesn’t scare anybody. Nothing Coye Francise can’t handle.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:27 pm
rediaR Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:26 pm
Hey Wes Welker, quit signing with teams I hate more than your last team.
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Ditto
March 13th, 2013 at 3:28 pm
49.backstageatapuppetshow Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:18 pm
Dakota Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:14 pm
32.RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:12 pm
Pro Football Focus @PFF
Nice move by the Raiders. Kaluka Maiava turned 2-down role with Browns into our 7th highest grade for 4-3 OLBs last year. Shrewd.
Retweeted by Steve Corkran
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But Raider fans say MEH.. cuz its not REY MALUGUA
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Raider fans didn’t say that….it was quoted from Browns’ fan who was analyzing him.
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Maiavia in 16 games at OLB for the Browns 53 tackles. Phillip Wheeler, who he will be replacing, had 109 tackles in the same 16 games….
Hey Reggie….keep working my man…you need to go 12-4 this year just to TIE the precious two season prior to your arrival….
Do you think can out perform an 80+ year old AL DAVIS?
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but he would only need to go 6-10 to match the raiders win % since they lost the super bowl. does that count too? haha jp man.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:28 pm
Chris In NY Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:27 pm
But Browns were a 3-4 team with these guys when they were picked up, I believe. Not sure, but I think signs are pointing more to 3-4. Which is fine. Just an observation.
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We’ll know for sure next month if an obvious 3-4 guy like Lotulelei or Mingo is the first pick.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:29 pm
The_Judge37 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:27 pm
rediaR Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:26 pm
Hey Wes Welker, quit signing with teams I hate more than your last team.
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Wes Welker doesn’t scare anybody. Nothing Coye Francise can’t handle.
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Keep telling yourself that.
Maybe if we pick up Bernard Pollard he’ll injure Manning.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:29 pm
Priesttj12 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:27 pm
Thec Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:09 pm
So far none of the signing’s are “cap unfriendly”.
50% off Reggie Strikes
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Yeah! we’re attacking the “clearance rack” all sales final. The players aint worth the sheet of paper the contracts drawn on. “Blue Light specials” doing it t”the right way”. wooohooo!!
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What Up TJ, yeah we shop at KMART…
March 13th, 2013 at 3:29 pm
The_Judge37 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:27 pm
rediaR Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:26 pm
Hey Wes Welker, quit signing with teams I hate more than your last team.
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Wes Welker doesn’t scare anybody. Nothing Coye Francise can’t handle.
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Yeah, because Stanford Routt, Chris Johnson or John Bowie would have done such a GREAT job against him, and for about 10 times as much money.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:29 pm
if these are the only type of moves BigMac is going to make, then yes i will panic.
if these are just the first depth type signings followed by a few big names like Dansby, then i’m on board.
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Cause Dansby is a great player. Come on bro
March 13th, 2013 at 3:29 pm
74.RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:27 pm
So yours, and Reggie’s, solution is to replace him with a 2 down guy?
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am i the F’n GM?? did i sign him.. im telling u what we have..
Reggie is gonna let him play 3 downs now..cant be any worse then wheeler or ROMAC in coverage
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exactly. wheeler was a 3 down gu out of necessity, we didn’t have anyone else. Not because he excelled on 3rd down. he was horrible in pass coverage, constantly getting abused.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:30 pm
lotta semi pros wanted maiava out of college
March 13th, 2013 at 3:31 pm
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:22 pm
Reggie could sign a jelly doughnut and some of you would call it a solid pick up.
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That jelly doughnut wouldnt last long, Reggie would see it as a solid pick up
March 13th, 2013 at 3:32 pm
Jesus Reggie is awful.Your fired oranga!
March 13th, 2013 at 3:33 pm
rediaR Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:26 pm
Hey Wes Welker, quit signing with teams I hate more than your last team.
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LMAO……….
March 13th, 2013 at 3:33 pm
rediaR Says:
Hey Wes Welker, quit signing with teams I hate more than your last team.
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There is this to console you;
Tom E. Curran @tomecurran
Spoke to someone close to Tom Brady. Beyond enraged at contract details that netted Broncos Wes Welker. “Disgrace” “disservice” were used.
Retweeted by Paul Gutierrez
Lost his go to guy and safety valve.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:33 pm
jballa1223 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:29 pm
if these are the only type of moves BigMac is going to make, then yes i will panic.
if these are just the first depth type signings followed by a few big names like Dansby, then i’m on board.
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Cause Dansby is a great player. Come on bro
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had 134 tackles last year and will come at a good price. he’s a good reason why MIA’s rush D was so stingy. thanks for playing
March 13th, 2013 at 3:33 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:20 pm
Maiavia in 16 games at OLB for the Browns 53 tackles. Phillip Wheeler, who he will be replacing, had 109 tackles in the same 16 games….
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maiva started 13 games and was 2down linebacker. Let him play in our system as a 3 down starter and watch him rake over 100 tackles.. and at least 2 forced fumbles.. 26 million dollars for a guy who gets 100 tackles and sucks in pass coverage!!
WOW what a steal for wheeler.
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He played in 16 games….started in 13…whatever
How about we look at SNAPS then…
Maivia 863 and had 53 tackles with an average of one tackle every 16.2 snaps.
Wheeler 1121 and has 109 tackles with an average of one tackle every 10.2 snaps….
Hey REGGIE….do you have a calculator?
And RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit, go sell tickets someplace else….
March 13th, 2013 at 3:34 pm
Later boys!
March 13th, 2013 at 3:34 pm
Maiava didn’t even play enough to register any ratings at PFF.
Sims has mostly negatives his career but eeked out a positive rating in the playoff game with Cinci, so I guess thats something (not like we are sniffing playoffs until 2017 anyway.)
Hunter actually had some positives the first half of 2010, then nothing. Prolly damaged goods.
Of the players signed so far, only Adams has a positive PFF metric(+4.7.)
(Wheeler was a +9.8, Bryant +16.5, Huff +2.3)
Going entirely by statistics, Reggie needs to hire two players at about +14 to get back anywhere close to where we were last season. I’m not holding my breath.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:34 pm
Gotta love people who claim to hate Reggie and his Raiders, yet can’t stop talking about both.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:34 pm
Now Wheeler sucks and Bryant is nothing more than a bckup quality lineman. The revisionistas are pedal to the medal today.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:35 pm
71.Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:26 pm
Chuck Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:21 pm
When is the funeral for the raiders it is over.those guys are backup and Reggie is excited,we should have gotten Matt Millen at least we would have been raiders.
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If you hate it so much here, go root for the Chargers.======================================================= Yep figured I here from this bottom lip REggie loveing fkn moron
March 13th, 2013 at 3:35 pm
Hey, Hunter is a great pickup! All character. No off the field issues.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwXbd8Ko-jY
March 13th, 2013 at 3:36 pm
95.Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:34 pm
Gotta love people who claim to hate Reggie and his Raiders, yet can’t stop talking about both.
Shut up oranga
March 13th, 2013 at 3:36 pm
Oakland will be the dream location for UDFAs this year. Plenty of spots to compete for.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:37 pm
And here comes Oakfoshow the Internet Tough Guy again. Must’ve gotten tired of pleasuring himself to Justin Bieber/Joan Rivers slash fiction.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:38 pm
PFF has become a joke….
Do your own work…
http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/snapcounts
March 13th, 2013 at 3:38 pm
Chris In NY Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:34 pm
Now Wheeler sucks and Bryant is nothing more than a bckup quality lineman. The revisionistas are pedal to the medal today.
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Seymour should have been cut last year and Bryant should have been extended.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:38 pm
Chris in NY Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:34 pm
Now Wheeler sucks and Bryant is nothing more than a bckup quality lineman. The revisionistas are pedal to the medal today.
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haven’t heard anyone say that, but they’re aren’t game changers and from the looks of it got overpaid of course only time will tell. would you have suggested paying what mia or cle did?
March 13th, 2013 at 3:39 pm
(Wheeler was a +9.8, Bryant +16.5, Huff +2.3)
Going entirely by statistics, Reggie needs to hire two players at about +14 to get back anywhere close to where we were last season. I’m not holding my breath.
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And why were we a doormat last year again?
March 13th, 2013 at 3:39 pm
91.xraided Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:33 pm
jballa1223 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:29 pm
if these are the only type of moves BigMac is going to make, then yes i will panic.
if these are just the first depth type signings followed by a few big names like Dansby, then i’m on board.
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Cause Dansby is a great player. Come on bro
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had 134 tackles last year and will come at a good price. he’s a good reason why MIA’s rush D was so stingy. thanks for playing
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he’s 10X better than any LB on our roster the last couple years.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:39 pm
Thec Says:
Just effin with you Mayne, to see if you would bite…
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Hook line and sinker dammit.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:39 pm
Inonewordraider Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:38 pm
Chris in NY Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:34 pm
Now Wheeler sucks and Bryant is nothing more than a bckup quality lineman. The revisionistas are pedal to the medal today.
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haven’t heard anyone say that, but they’re aren’t game changers and from the looks of it got overpaid of course only time will tell. would you have suggested paying what mia or cle did?
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If we had the cap space (don’t think we did with all of our holes) I would have been fine with Bryant’s deal.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:40 pm
At least Reggie has stopped fiddle fu}king around, ala Emperor Nero in Rome while everything burned around him…
Still one hell of a dumpster fire in Alameda….
Mark, and Amy should consider ordering more tarps for the seats. Just might need them…
March 13th, 2013 at 3:41 pm
Aig-Raiders Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:39 pm
(Wheeler was a +9.8, Bryant +16.5, Huff +2.3)
Going entirely by statistics, Reggie needs to hire two players at about +14 to get back anywhere close to where we were last season. I’m not holding my breath.
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And why were we a doormat last year again?
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Good defenses have more than 3.5 good players usually.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:42 pm
Chris In NY Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:34 pm
Now Wheeler sucks and Bryant is nothing more than a bckup quality lineman. The revisionistas are pedal to the medal today.
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http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2012/03/30/raiders-trade-for-veteran-running-back/
And for your viewing pleasure, check out Chris in NY lamenting the loss of “Beast” Campbell a year ago.
This would be the same “Beast” Campbell who couldn’t even get on the field for Carolina.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:42 pm
52.RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:19 pm
DJ williams is next
then once ELVIS DUMERVIL is cut.. RAIDERS WILL POUNCE WITHOUT A DOUBT..
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I don’t know if anyone cares about this, but Dumervil was a -5.5, and Williams a +3.9.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:43 pm
Chris in NY was just lamenting on the loss of Bruce Campbell yesterday. Forget last year.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:43 pm
Sorry Duck, even you can’t put enough perfume on this pig.
FIRE REGGIE NOW.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:45 pm
We like this move by the Raiders. Per Adam Schefter they’ve signed Kaluka Maiava on a three-year, $6m deal. Nice. The former Brown excelled in a two down role in 2012 and it earned him the seventh highest grade of all 4-3 outside linebackers. There’s reason to believe he might be asked to do a little bit more in Oakland, with his work in coverage flying under the radar in Cleveland. He allowed just 0.5 yards per coverage snap, the lowest of all his peers.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:45 pm
Wheeler gone, Bryant gone. stop crying over spilled milk. they didn’t want to be here anyway. and we didn’t have the money to pay them anywhere near what they got.
They both knew they would make more any signing somewhere else than the raiders would have been able to give them. raiders were only like 3 mil over the cap at the start of free agency, if that. y would they even want to sign a small @$$ contract with us when they knew they could make more money somewhere else. They both knew their stock would never be as high as it was this offseason. Football is a business.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:46 pm
aig-raiders Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:39 pm
(Wheeler was a +9.8, Bryant +16.5, Huff +2.3)
Going entirely by statistics, Reggie needs to hire two players at about +14 to get back anywhere close to where we were last season. I’m not holding my breath.
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And why were we a doormat last year again?
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Our overall rating was 6th from the bottom. (-15)
Jax and Ariz were doormats…
March 13th, 2013 at 3:46 pm
It’s pretty easy to see what Reggie’s strategy is here. Due to the previous regime (or Al for short), most of our players were on scholarship and had a sense of entitlement. Whether it was Kiffin, Cable, DA, etc…Every coach claimed that they wanted to create competition. Well,that’s not going to happen if most of the team is comprised of overpaid underachievers who know that they would never get cut. It’s all about self-entitlement, which is why we’ve sucked for a decade. Remember the presser announcing Kiffin’s firing? Al said in regards to Jamarcus, “He’s a great player, get over it.” That is just blatant arrogance given that JaWalrus never proved a damn thing on the field. Reggie is going to bring in a bunch of second-tier players and have them COMPETE to be a starter. Everything will be earned. So he has to cut all the big contracts so that he can go out and sign a number of second tier players to create depth and fierce competition on the team. This isn’t over either, after the draft, watch how many undrafted FA’s will come to town. This is just the beginning, but this is how you build a football team.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:46 pm
The house may be on fire, but lets not pretend the kids are trapped inside and the fire department isn’t on their way.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:46 pm
Wheeler and Bryant weren’t worth 60 million they got paid. Plain and simple
March 13th, 2013 at 3:47 pm
Any good FA’s in here?…
http://myveronanj.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/MyVeronaNJ-IHOP-Dumpster.jpg
March 13th, 2013 at 3:47 pm
bcz24 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:45 pm
We like this move by the Raiders. Per Adam Schefter they’ve signed Kaluka Maiava on a three-year, $6m deal. Nice. The former Brown excelled in a two down role in 2012 and it earned him the seventh highest grade of all 4-3 outside linebackers. There’s reason to believe he might be asked to do a little bit more in Oakland, with his work in coverage flying under the radar in Cleveland. He allowed just 0.5 yards per coverage snap, the lowest of all his peers.
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Shefter doesn’t do any REAL WORK either…just looks at his phone all day long…
One Tackle every 16.2 snaps is not GOOD….on any level!
March 13th, 2013 at 3:48 pm
NGRaiderfan Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:45 pm
Wheeler gone, Bryant gone. stop crying over spilled milk. they didn’t want to be here anyway. and we didn’t have the money to pay them anywhere near what they got.
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From your idiotic post in the other thread, I assume you think the reason they didn’t want to be here had nothing to do with the losing??
Because I’m pretty sure we are STILL 20 mill under the cap…
March 13th, 2013 at 3:48 pm
Wow awesome signings Reggie what a joke Sims is ok the rest of the guys r scrubs just the way fat boy likes em I can’t believe this is our GM
March 13th, 2013 at 3:48 pm
This is how you build a football team.
LOL!
March 13th, 2013 at 3:48 pm
Reggie….try again my friend…
Like I said, I’ll be here long after you and your weak-azz staff are gone and getting paid by another Billionaire!
You are a SLAVE!
March 13th, 2013 at 3:49 pm
5 weeks till draft day?
We need more picks!
March 13th, 2013 at 3:49 pm
Gdog Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:48 pm
NGRaiderfan Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:45 pm
Wheeler gone, Bryant gone. stop crying over spilled milk. they didn’t want to be here anyway. and we didn’t have the money to pay them anywhere near what they got.
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From your idiotic post in the other thread, I assume you think the reason they didn’t want to be here had nothing to do with the losing??
Because I’m pretty sure we are STILL 20 mill under the cap…
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We also have many a hole yet to fill.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:50 pm
I like this move. You see, next year we are going to have a boat load of cap space. Next year we are going to get our stars, hopefully most of them young FA and through the draft.
What we can do this offseason is create a solid foundation of Pros that will create a good environment for the young ones that will be coming in.
We gotta get rid of the locker room cancers like Slowlando and Kelly.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:50 pm
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:43 pm
Sorry Duck, even you can’t put enough perfume on this pig.
FIRE REGGIE NOW.
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So you’d prefer senile Al giving Bryant $10 mil/year guaranteed?
You’d prefer paying Wimbley even more than that for his mighty three sacks?
I guess you just don’t care about winning.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:50 pm
Hunter and Sims are depth guys, may not even make the roster. Maiava is a very underrated player and we got him locked up for 3 years for less than Wheelers signing bonus in Miami.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:50 pm
Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
And for your viewing pleasure, check out Chris in NY lamenting the loss of “Beast” Campbell a year ago.
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Chris probably had his jersey. Same reason all the DHB apologists are mad right now. $120 down the drain. Could’ve spent that on a lot of beer.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:50 pm
Gdog,
Wheeler said as much … didn’t think he fit here in OAK. i’m sure it wasn’t just the $$$ …
March 13th, 2013 at 3:50 pm
I have watched KULKA since USC DAYS.. he was under the radar there and made plays all over the field.. way more x then rey muaguga and cushing at times.
He is tougher then wheeler without a doubt. Will be a fan favorite.. its a lock. HUSTLES, Doesnt back down ..not a beeech..and will lay you out
March 13th, 2013 at 3:51 pm
3 years 6 million for Maiava is a great deal.
Got us a big ugly NT too.
Just say no to VY!!!!!
March 13th, 2013 at 3:51 pm
Vontaze Burfict tops all NFL players in performance-based pay
Posted by Michael David Smith on March 13, 2013, 6:36 PM EDT
Getty Images
The formula for performance-based pay in the NFL rewards players with the lowest salaries who get the most playing time. And no one fit that bill better in 2012 than Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict.
As an undrafted free agent, Burfict played for the rookie league minimum salary of $390,000 last year. (He also got a $1,000 signing bonus.) And as a starter and every-down player, Burfict got a whole lot of playing time.
So it’s no surprise, via Yahoo Sports, that Burfict got the highest performance-based pay bonus of any player in the NFL, a whopping $299,465.
So Burfict was rewarded, as he should have been, for a great rookie season. Burfict has come a long way since the days when he was complaining that Mike Mayock had hurt his feelings by calling him a “non-draftable kid.”
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Like I said… all Reggie had to do was use a 7th rounder and we’d have a starting MLB for the cheap
March 13th, 2013 at 3:51 pm
Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:50 pm
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:43 pm
Sorry Duck, even you can’t put enough perfume on this pig.
FIRE REGGIE NOW.
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So you’d prefer senile Al giving Bryant $10 mil/year guaranteed?
You’d prefer paying Wimbley even more than that for his mighty three sacks?
I guess you just don’t care about winning.
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exactly what i was thinking
March 13th, 2013 at 3:52 pm
I have injury concerns with Sims:
He has had several injury issues in the past. He missed eight of the team’s 16 games in 2012, five in 2011 and five more in 2008. The only complete season he played in was 2009. In his five seasons with the Bengals, he has made 138 tackles, five sacks and one interception.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:52 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:50 pm
I have watched KULKA since USC DAYS.. he was under the radar there and made plays all over the field.. way more x then rey muaguga and cushing at times.
He is tougher then wheeler without a doubt. Will be a fan favorite.. its a lock. HUSTLES, Doesnt back down ..not a beeech..and will lay you out
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Every 16 snaps he will….
I’d rather have a guy trip you up 10 times a game!
March 13th, 2013 at 3:52 pm
bcz24 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:45 pm
We like this move by the Raiders. Per Adam Schefter they’ve signed Kaluka Maiava on a three-year, $6m deal. Nice. The former Brown excelled in a two down role in 2012 and it earned him the seventh highest grade of all 4-3 outside linebackers. There’s reason to believe he might be asked to do a little bit more in Oakland, with his work in coverage flying under the radar in Cleveland. He allowed just 0.5 yards per coverage snap, the lowest of all his peers.
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yet Raider fans say MEH… never mind they didnt even know who WHEELER was last year lmao.. Kuluka will suprise most ppl here..
March 13th, 2013 at 3:52 pm
Just say no to VY!!!!!
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hahaha lmfao
March 13th, 2013 at 3:53 pm
One Tackle every 16.2 snaps is not GOOD….on any level!
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PFF ranked him how they did not Schefter, they just quoted schefter reporting the signing. I will trust the opinion of those guys over yours
March 13th, 2013 at 3:53 pm
Every 16 snaps he will….
I’d rather have a guy trip you up 10 times a game!
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Give him a chance.. only 26yrs old.. lets see how tarver uses him
March 13th, 2013 at 3:53 pm
Jeff Dickerson @ESPNChiBears
More visits could be upcoming for Roach depending on how visit goes with Raiders. Roach about to board a flight to Bay Area. #Bears
Retweeted by SBreport
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dont come here cuz raider fans wont like u.. they will just say MEH.. nevermind football play
March 13th, 2013 at 3:55 pm
I have watched KULKA since USC DAYS.. he was under the radar there and made plays all over the field.. way more x then rey muaguga and cushing at times.
He is tougher then wheeler without a doubt. Will be a fan favorite.. its a lock. HUSTLES, Doesnt back down ..not a beeech..and will lay you out
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Sold!
March 13th, 2013 at 3:56 pm
here is a pic of him from USC days.. thats his mentality
http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/87852/kaluka_maiava.jpg
March 13th, 2013 at 3:56 pm
I just hope that #3 doesn’t go to waist. Ehem… Geno…
March 13th, 2013 at 3:56 pm
I like the no-name signings. The odds of a big-name signing panning out are pretty low, specially here in Oak where we have PeeWee level coaching.
bring in them cheap dudes with the chip on the shoulder. they will work their ax off for the next contract.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:56 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:56 pm
here is a pic of him from USC days.. thats his mentality
http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/87852/kaluka_maiava.jpg
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Uh oh, personal foul.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:58 pm
Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
And here comes Oakfoshow the Internet Tough Guy again. Must’ve gotten tired of pleasuring himself to Justin Bieber/Joan Rivers slash fiction.
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Who slashes whom? They both get slashed? They slashing other people? I could see Joan rivers in the part.
Wait. I don’t want to know.
March 13th, 2013 at 3:58 pm
Guess which one is MAIVA in this picture.. hint.. the one with the TATS
This is his mentality in another pic.. just all over hte place.. sometimes he doesnt come up in stats.. but the hustle is real
http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Kaluka+Maiava+uelRuhY2oWwm.jpg
March 13th, 2013 at 3:58 pm
I guess it’s not that bad, here are some Kaluka Maiava highlights from USC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuRmELZBimE
March 13th, 2013 at 3:59 pm
Some people just want to be angry in here.
It’s a game….
March 13th, 2013 at 3:59 pm
maiava was all over the field for sc, good in coverage as well, overshadowed by cushing matthews and maualuga
March 13th, 2013 at 3:59 pm
More visits could be upcoming for Roach depending on how visit goes with Raiders. Roach about to board a flight to Bay Area. #Bears
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Pretty sure he already knows what type of $ we’d offer, right?
March 13th, 2013 at 3:59 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:53 pm
Every 16 snaps he will….
I’d rather have a guy trip you up 10 times a game!
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Give him a chance.. only 26yrs old.. lets see how tarver uses him
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3 Man Rush Tarver and his new players will get their chance….and they will fail.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:00 pm
I guess it’s not that bad, here are some Kaluka Maiava highlights from USC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuRmELZBimE
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Thats where that vid came from
“In the 2009 Rose Bowl Game, Maiava became the third straight linebacker from USC to have won the most valuable defensive player of the game, following 2009 bowl game teammates Cushing (2007) and Maualuga (2008).[11]“
March 13th, 2013 at 4:00 pm
Dark times are ahead for the Raider Nation. It’s not Reggie’s fault, it’s the way it has to be. RIP AL, but that guy ran this franchise into the grave with him. All the Reggie haters need to take off those tunnel-vision-goggles and look at the BIG PICTURE. We had some of the worst contracts in the league, thanks to Al, who essentially paid out whoever he liked. Let’s be realistic, if Oakland overachieves this year, they MIGHT win 6 games. I just hope Mark Davis doesn’t get scared and try to move the team. Because attendance will be LOW these next few years.
Seems like half the Nation understands this. And it seems like the other half is still stuck in the old days, when the Raiders had the talent to be playoff contenders year in and year out. If you want to build up a franchise, you have to do it the right way. Last time I checked, you gotta rebuild from the ground up. That’s how you take a team full circle, like the 9ers have done. Otherwise you build a team like the Dolphins, Jets, and Bears, who will forever be stuck in the abyss of mediocrity.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:01 pm
Do I need to remind you all that there are 11 defenders on the field and someone gets tackled nearly every play….so 1 tackle every 16 snaps means the guy isn’t consistently doing his job…..and that goes for any level of football….
March 13th, 2013 at 4:01 pm
Some people just want to be angry in here.
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Without question!
March 13th, 2013 at 4:02 pm
stinger12345 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:00 pm
Dark times are ahead for the Raider Nation. It’s not Reggie’s fault, it’s the way it has to be. RIP AL, but that guy ran this franchise into the grave with him. All the Reggie haters need to take off those tunnel-vision-goggles and look at the BIG PICTURE. We had some of the worst contracts in the league, thanks to Al, who essentially paid out whoever he liked. Let’s be realistic, if Oakland overachieves this year, they MIGHT win 6 games. I just hope Mark Davis doesn’t get scared and try to move the team. Because attendance will be LOW these next few years.
Seems like half the Nation understands this. And it seems like the other half is still stuck in the old days, when the Raiders had the talent to be playoff contenders year in and year out. If you want to build up a franchise, you have to do it the right way. Last time I checked, you gotta rebuild from the ground up. That’s how you take a team full circle, like the 9ers have done. Otherwise you build a team like the Dolphins, Jets, and Bears, who will forever be stuck in the abyss of mediocrity.
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The BIG PICTURE you say?
Reggie knows nothing about it….
March 13th, 2013 at 4:02 pm
Reggie still has a long way to go to prove himself, but if he manages to get Nick Roach to go with Maiava, our LB corps will already be better than its been in a good while. Roach, Maiava, and what we should hope is an improved 2nd year Burriss. All things given and said, that would be a pretty solid place to start. I’ll take Roach, Maiava, and Burris over Wheeler, McClain, and Burris.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:02 pm
Who is angry?
I’m the only one using anything closely related to a FACT!
March 13th, 2013 at 4:02 pm
Do I need to remind you all that there are 11 defenders on the field and someone gets tackled nearly every play….so 1 tackle every 16 snaps means the guy isn’t consistently doing his job…..and that goes for any level of football….
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Pro Football Focus @PFF
Nice move by the Raiders. Kaluka Maiava turned 2-down role with Browns into our 7th highest grade for 4-3 OLBs last year. Shrewd.
Retweeted by Steve Corkran
cry some more
March 13th, 2013 at 4:03 pm
I just hope that #3 doesn’t go to waist. Ehem… Geno…
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Right there with you.
Let’s hope AZ and Buffalo duke it out and we end up with Multiple picks.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:03 pm
Inonewordraider, didn’t realize you picked up the sword with Miss Tick’s backtracking, revisionist azz. Still catching up on the afternoon posts.
Miss Tick’s a remarkable dancer, no?
Maybe the moondance? That’s backtracking.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:04 pm
J Hill Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:01 pm
Some people just want to be angry in here.
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Without question!
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Mostly cross-posting trolls with handles you never heard of.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:04 pm
Enough with these practice squad acquisitions! MF’N PORKER! If you really miss Green Bay then go back out there u mf’er! Stop filling the open spots with garbage that Green Bay and others do not want! Try signing Pollard, Reed, Nam! Just in case you don’t know while you were at HomeTown Buffet the F’N Donks signed Wes Walker and for your information they are going to kick our azz due to that so called talent you picked up from the dumpsters around the league! Get off your fatazzz and start bringing in players not trash and please NO Giordano because that worthless piece of garbage couldn’t even tackle or cover if his life depended on it! UNFKN BELIEVABLE!
March 13th, 2013 at 4:04 pm
JDB,
i like Dansby better. then draft Jones as your last 3-4 LB to rush off the edge.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:05 pm
Raiderduck why didn’t you go root for the chargers when you were trashing Al Davis?
March 13th, 2013 at 4:06 pm
After all the dust settles, Everyone knows that Reggie has made the right moves.
1. I dont think anyone in here can argue that Bryant and wheeler are worth 60 million.
2. You cant pay good players with great ( game changing) money. And Im being generous calling DHB and Huff good.
history shows that outside of getting a star QB in free agency, great additions dont make great teams. theres a reason why the pats, ravens, niners, falcons, packers ect arent making huge movies in day1-2 of free agency. THE VALUE ISNT THERE!!!
So let Reggie do his job, and build the team. And those saying we no defense, seem to forget we were one of the worst defense’s last year…So my question to you, is why would you want the same guys back??The have branch, Houston and Burris, to build around. Would you rather us build around wheeler, bryant and huff and DHB????
Rome wasent built in a day… But the raiders will be competitive this year. mark my words
March 13th, 2013 at 4:06 pm
7th highest grade for 4-3 OLBs last year.
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2 million a year instead of 26 for Wheeler????
Let’s hope he can make a difference here in Oakland.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:06 pm
The Raider EMPLOYEES posting in here are not about telling the truth….
Most of you are only interested in keeping your cushy job and appearing to keep this team competitive.
You don’t fool those of us who know the sport….
You people come on here trying to sell your tickets and you actually create more doubt than anything…
Your behavior is not what is important….it’s all about YOUR INTENTION.
Your intention is not genuine….it is not RAIDER….and it is why YOU WILL FAIL!
March 13th, 2013 at 4:07 pm
128.rediaR Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:49 pm
Gdog Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:48 pm
NGRaiderfan Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:45 pm
Wheeler gone, Bryant gone. stop crying over spilled milk. they didn’t want to be here anyway. and we didn’t have the money to pay them anywhere near what they got.
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From your idiotic post in the other thread, I assume you think the reason they didn’t want to be here had nothing to do with the losing??
Because I’m pretty sure we are STILL 20 mill under the cap…
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are you serious? what idiotic posts? coming from you that doesn’t bother me. because your opinion doesn’t mean anything to me. who cares why they didn’t want to be here. the fact is they didnt. they’re gone stop crying like a little B!tch about it. u like them so much go be a browns fan or a dolhpins fan. wheeler is easily upgradable. there was a reason he came cheap to us last year. so what he had a lot of tackles, we still weren’t stopping the run or the pass, he wasn’t an impact player. he isn’t gonna do sh!t for miami. Desmond bryant was good, not great, definitely not worth 34 mil over 5 years. How many players have we lost and they end up balling out on other teams? not many, only a couple. I’d rather give houston an extension over bryant. U think sims is going to be he only guy we sign to fill in for that spot, or maiava for wheeler. no. having a lot of tackles doesn’t always means you’re an impact player. look at kirk morrison. he was always tops in the nfl in takcles when he was on the raiders. Have u heard from him since we let him go? dude is a journeyman now. tackle #s dont mean sh!t when you’re team is bottom of the nfl against the run and pass. we was always out of position in pass defense also, always getting burned or having someone catch the ball in his zone and seeing his dreads run after them 20 yds downfield. yea he might have made the tackle, after 20 yds. we wont miss him.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:09 pm
nick roach and maiava could be two ilbs in 3-4
March 13th, 2013 at 4:09 pm
If Reg is planning on drafting a D-lineman then we gotta get rid of Tommy Kelly. That dude will ruin whatever rookie you bring in.
How can you not like these signings? They are dirt cheap, and if the dude does not pan out he can be released without the dead money consequences.
I would be very pissed off if I were a Miami fan at the Mike Wallace contract. They just hamstrung the franchise for a mercenary that is a glorified James Jett….pathetic.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:10 pm
Wow!
Gholson got chipped off something nice.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:11 pm
J Hill Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:06 pm
7th highest grade for 4-3 OLBs last year.
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2 million a year instead of 26 for Wheeler????
Let’s hope he can make a difference here in Oakland.
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Wow, Wheeler is going to make $26 million per year? I guess Miami really did over pay.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:11 pm
Fire Reggie!
March 13th, 2013 at 4:11 pm
Ignore me my friends….it tells the whole story!
Gentlemen, as you were!
March 13th, 2013 at 4:12 pm
Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:16 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:12 pm
Pro Football Focus @PFF
Nice move by the Raiders. Kaluka Maiava turned 2-down role with Browns into our 7th highest grade for 4-3 OLBs last year. Shrewd.
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You and I know that most of the Reggie-haters on this board don’t anything about football or how to build a team.
You dumb azz I played at Fresno State and also played in the AFL for the Rattlers! Obviously you like pork why don’t you go suck on him you phag! This is not your fortyphagets so I suggest to move on phag!
March 13th, 2013 at 4:12 pm
If I understand it right, something like 25% of our cap is shot on dead money. Not a lot you can do to get high profile FAs without the big bucks and with a non-contending team. Got to look for second and third tier talent and hope they can produce. Buy stock in whoever distributes Jack Daniels in Cali, I’ll be going through a lot of it this season. Cheers!
March 13th, 2013 at 4:12 pm
I feel bad for people trying to defend Reggie.
It must be very challenging.
FIRE REGGIE NOW.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:13 pm
jordan maiava roach burris?
March 13th, 2013 at 4:13 pm
Raiderduck don’t disappear when we go on a 9 game losing streak like you did last year.How do you explain Reggie saying he change the culture of the team when we became a joke,we had culture problems but Cable and Hue straighten that out now we have them again.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:13 pm
Because I’m pretty sure we are STILL 20 mill under the cap…
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so u would use 10mil of that on 2 players that aren’t game changers when we need at least 6 sarting jobs to fill just on defense. Yea thats a smart move!
March 13th, 2013 at 4:14 pm
Chuck Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:05 pm
Raiderduck why didn’t you go root for the chargers when you were trashing Al Davis?
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Trashing Al Davis? 4 winning seasons since 1994? Trashing?
March 13th, 2013 at 4:15 pm
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:12 pm
I feel bad for people trying to defend Reggie.
It must be very challenging.
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Not really dumbass. Al Davis had 4 winning seasons since 1994.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:15 pm
There needs to be some balance with Reggie “Dumpster Diving” and Al Davis “Future Mortgaging”.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:16 pm
These signings are ridiculous. Worthless acquisitions. There are much more decent players in FA that wouldn’t cost so much but it seems like Reggie is afraid to pull the trigger. How many lbs and cbs are on the market right now? I think more than I’ve seen before. And why not resign shaunessey. How can we rebuild when we’re signing worthless vets to one year contracts. Seems useless and makes me feel like this year is also a “rebuilding” year.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:16 pm
Still need some CBs…
And a pass rusher! A wicked demon wrecking ball of a pass rusher….
March 13th, 2013 at 4:16 pm
Adam Schefter@AdamSchefter
Lions DE Cliff Avril is on a flight to Seattle to take his first visit with the Seahawks.
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March 13th, 2013 at 4:18 pm
I hope Maiava has a breakout season with us, I really do, but $2 million per year for a 2 down player doesn’t sound like a bargain
March 13th, 2013 at 4:18 pm
192.inonewordraider Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:16 pm
Adam Schefter@AdamSchefter
Lions DE Cliff Avril is on a flight to Seattle to take his first visit with the Seahawks.
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damn, must be nice. the rich get richer
March 13th, 2013 at 4:19 pm
Kell, Stop calling me names.
You are hurting my feelings.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:19 pm
My question for you haters is how would YOU bring big name free agents to Oakland? Considering 1.) there’s limited cap space and 2.) let’s be honest, NO free agent in their right mind has Oakland on the top of their list.
Okay, for those calling for the firing of Reggie, STEP UP AND PROVE YOURSELF
March 13th, 2013 at 4:20 pm
Those of you out there who feel that this is the off-season of a rebuilding year, I just gotta say, you are correct.
Its gonna be real fun going after the perfect rebuild season (0-16) we’ve got the coaching staff in place, and Reg is building the perfect roster to go 0-16.
1st over pick in 2014! Superbowl…..say 2018?
better than the 10 and then philosophy, no?
March 13th, 2013 at 4:20 pm
bargain basement GM
bargain basement Coaching Staff
bargain basement Free Agents
basement it is…will be looking up from the bottom this year…2 or 3 wins seems likely.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:20 pm
Scrub signings. Cut players and replace them with worst players expecting a better result.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:20 pm
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:19 pm
Kell, Stop calling me names.
You are hurting my feelings.
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Dumbass Troll. Lol.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:21 pm
The_Judge37 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:18 pm
I hope Maiava has a breakout season with us, I really do, but $2 million per year for a 2 down player doesn’t sound like a bargain
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so your assuming OAK has plans to only use him like he was used in cleveland???? Whattttt ????
Depending on our scheme, multiple or 3-4 or 4-3 he might play 3 downs. value is cheap either way, if he helps stop the run 2 downs then he is worth it.
sick of being ran all over.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:21 pm
Welcome back Barry Sims!
Watch the false starts tho…
March 13th, 2013 at 4:22 pm
stinger12345 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:19 pm
My question for you haters is how would YOU bring big name free agents to Oakland? Considering 1.) there’s limited cap space and 2.) let’s be honest, NO free agent in their right mind has Oakland on the top of their list.
Okay, for those calling for the firing of Reggie, STEP UP AND PROVE YOURSELF
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By mixing some good ole fashioned Al Davis Cap manipulation with some New School Reggie Dumpster diving.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:22 pm
I like Michael Boley at LB
March 13th, 2013 at 4:22 pm
Kell, I’m no troll.
I was FIRE KIFFIN.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:22 pm
RaidO Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:20 pm
Scrub signings. Cut players and replace them with worst players expecting a better result.
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Al Davis, flashy high cost signings every year, with only 4 winning seasons since 1994, and expecting a different result.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:23 pm
I have no problem with signing someone from SC….as long as it’s not a QB
March 13th, 2013 at 4:23 pm
Stringer I would sign maiva first. Restructure Palmer Kelley, cut slomo. Go after solid vets that just got cut possibly dansby for lb look at Winfield at least for a cheap year or two. Wilson got released as a safety. If there’s a will, there’s a way. Done with Regs excuses.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:24 pm
Still catching up on the afternoon posts.
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Did you gloss over my angry llama breeder post, or do I need better writers?
March 13th, 2013 at 4:24 pm
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March 13th, 2013 at 4:24 pm
boss01 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:23 pm
I have no problem with signing someone from SC….as long as it’s not a QB
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Or a WR
March 13th, 2013 at 4:24 pm
At least you could get your hopes up when Al was here.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:24 pm
Sims + Maiava + Te’O + Geno = playoffs
March 13th, 2013 at 4:25 pm
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:24 pm
At least you could get your hopes up when Al was here.
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LOL, true. Even when we were up agains the Cap, offseasons were always exciting with Al.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:26 pm
I wouldn’t sign maiva typo
March 13th, 2013 at 4:26 pm
The_Judge37 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:24 pm
boss01 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:23 pm
I have no problem with signing someone from SC….as long as it’s not a QB
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Or a WR
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What about Robert Woods or Marques Lee?
March 13th, 2013 at 4:26 pm
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:24 pm
At least you could get your hopes up when Al was here.
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Yeah the gullible.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:27 pm
Trade that 1st for a lower 1st and a 2nd then we pick Xavier Rhodes and Mangus Hunt, the 2nd comings of PrimeTime and Howie!
March 13th, 2013 at 4:27 pm
OK, feeling a little better today.
Still think we might be turning into the SuperSonics, but we will pipe down on that until the middle of the season.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:27 pm
thought I’d run my new handle by you guys
maybe get some feedback? ;0
March 13th, 2013 at 4:27 pm
Stop blaming the damn cap. It really starting to look like a cop out.
Having Palmer on the Roster with that “out of whack” contract is just disrespectful to Raider fans. Cutting Palmer and Kelly would of gave them like $30+ mil in cap space to make some moves for a frickin REAL rebuild. Not this half ass nonsense. They did not need to sign all the top FA but damn Reggie has no clue what he is doing.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:28 pm
True Hunter. You never knew what the crazy ol coot was gonna do. Sure was exciting though.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:28 pm
raiderinparadise Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:21 pm
The_Judge37 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:18 pm
I hope Maiava has a breakout season with us, I really do, but $2 million per year for a 2 down player doesn’t sound like a bargain
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so your assuming OAK has plans to only use him like he was used in cleveland???? Whattttt ????
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All we can do is assume. If anything assume DA will use him incorrectly.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:28 pm
The_Judge37 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:25 pm
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:24 pm
At least you could get your hopes up when Al was here.
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LOL, true. Even when we were up agains the Cap, offseasons were always exciting with Al.
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Well, maybe you dumb fkrs can get used to having fun DURING the season.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:28 pm
March 13th, 2013 at 4:28 pm
xraided Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:50 pm
Gdog,
Wheeler said as much … didn’t think he fit here in OAK. i’m sure it wasn’t just the $$$ …
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Yes, its like rats jumping a sinking ship. We have 20 million to spend and we get three chumps.
Denver has next to no money to spend and they get the top rated FA WR.
But it has nothing to do with winning or losing. Just ask idiot NG…
March 13th, 2013 at 4:28 pm
Cliff Avril | DE Previous Team: Detroit Exp: 5 years
Analysis: NFL.com’s Albert Breer reports that Avril has agreed to terms with the Seahawks.
HOLY FCK
March 13th, 2013 at 4:29 pm
Xraided Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:28 pm
Cliff Avril | DE Previous Team: Detroit Exp: 5 years
Analysis: NFL.com’s Albert Breer reports that Avril has agreed to terms with the Seahawks.
HOLY FCK
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Seahawks REALLY building a bully.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:29 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:28 pm
The_Judge37 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:25 pm
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:24 pm
At least you could get your hopes up when Al was here.
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LOL, true. Even when we were up agains the Cap, offseasons were always exciting with Al.
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Well, maybe you dumb fkrs can get used to having fun DURING the season.
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Did you have fun during LAST season?
March 13th, 2013 at 4:29 pm
You guys don’t get it so let me school you.
Based on the comp draft pick formula from last year, signings like Desmond Bryant will most likely yield 3rd round or 4th round picks. Now consider how many FA’s Reggie let go and we could be netting up to five extra draft picks based on all our FA’s. When you look at it like that it isn’t so bad.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:30 pm
Kell, They are going to go 0-16 next year.
Is that what you call fun?
March 13th, 2013 at 4:30 pm
You guys good? as for me im just chillin not surprised at all by the lack of activity by RM and the signings of theese scrubs. We really cant afford to spend much anyway, if we were to make a move make it a big one and get Jake Long or Bushrod who both will be gone pretty soon if they arent already signed. IMO RM is waiting on the draft thats the way he wants to build this team he is not a big FA guy i dont think he may nab a guy here or there but it wont be very often. I believe RM has something brewing for the draft and with teams like buff and ari needing ob’s i think reggie is gonna pull something off at the draft. I also think RM might work something out with the 9ers with the bevy of picks they have we’ll see how it goes im not panicing just yet but if RM doesnt have a stellar draft I will be concerned. Just chill for now nation we dont need to be big spenders in FA but we do need to be the talk of the draft.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:30 pm
Whats going to hapen with Shaugnhessy?
Prob stay on the cheap? NO clue?
March 13th, 2013 at 4:30 pm
yes i agree about Reggie sitting back and signing these bargain deals is disturbing. do something significant BIGMAC! PLEASE!
March 13th, 2013 at 4:30 pm
Well Kell when I said trashing Al the point was the trashing part but you probably couldn’t figure that out.I guess you are ready to throw a Super Bowl party with our new pickups today.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:30 pm
DumbassKoolKell Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:28 pm
dam malibu rum
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Then the weak btch starts cross-posting.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:31 pm
malibu rum?… and what is your husband drinking? LOL
March 13th, 2013 at 4:31 pm
raiderinparadise Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:30 pm
Whats going to hapen with Shaugnhessy?
Prob stay on the cheap? NO clue?
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I hope they resign him. He had a down year last season but so did everyone
March 13th, 2013 at 4:31 pm
wow former pac 10 coaches harbaugh and carroll built up some powerhouses.
hopefully da pans out but if not, david shaw 2014
March 13th, 2013 at 4:31 pm
Arvil is still unsigned
March 13th, 2013 at 4:32 pm
ok I was wrong LOL
March 13th, 2013 at 4:33 pm
BTW this FA class is not that great imo.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:33 pm
Denver has next to no money to spend and they get the top rated FA WR.
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Top rated FAs are initially trying to go to teams that have a shot at a SB. Welker would play for Brady or Manning for 6 million a year. He’d need 10 to come play with Palmer. Which of course we shouldn’t pay.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:33 pm
forgot to get me the big blue letters to signify my position of stature here
like that plastic strip with my name on it that slides in that triangle desk thingy?
they said i could keep that
the plastic strip, not the triangle thingy
i dont have that much stature
March 13th, 2013 at 4:34 pm
Avril would have been nice to have… Seachunks are at it again. i think they are better than SF now.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:34 pm
The_Judge37 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:24 pm
boss01 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:23 pm
I have no problem with signing someone from SC….as long as it’s not a QB
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Or a WR
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Marquise Lee will be a beast in the NFL. Not Calvin, but I’m confident he can be a top 10 guy. He’s the first USC guy I’ve like since, well… I can’t remember any.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:35 pm
Silverandblack666 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:31 pm
Arvil is still unsigned
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Seattle Seahawk, not like we could pay him
March 13th, 2013 at 4:35 pm
226.Gdog Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:28 pm
xraided Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:50 pm
Gdog,
Wheeler said as much … didn’t think he fit here in OAK. i’m sure it wasn’t just the $$$ …
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Yes, its like rats jumping a sinking ship. We have 20 million to spend and we get three chumps.
Denver has next to no money to spend and they get the top rated FA WR.
But it has nothing to do with winning or losing. Just ask idiot NG…
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what are u talking about? when did i ever say it wasn’t about winning and losing. you’re a dumbass. if ur referring to me saying peyton manning didn’t sign with denver because they were winning then you’re an idiot because that is not y they signed him. if peyton manning wanted to go to the winningest team going after him he easily would have went to the niner u FKing moron. 8-8 broncos vs. 13-3 niners? ur an idiot if you’re going to tty and bad mouth me at least put what i said not just try and act like i said something i didn’t. wheeler and bryant situation is a lot different than p-manning situation. and it’s not like the cleveland browns and dolphins are setting the nfl on fire. when was the last time the browns even made the playoffs? just stfu
March 13th, 2013 at 4:36 pm
My sources in Alameda tell me Culpepper is coming in for a workout…
March 13th, 2013 at 4:36 pm
Porkers twin brother should be fired immediately ! He suppose to be a scout not going through garbage dumps! UNF’N BELIEVABLE ! How did Porker manage to hire his twin as a scout when he was previously a high school teacher !
Dam it does show how good these scouts are! A 10yr old will do a better job than these buffoons!
March 13th, 2013 at 4:36 pm
rediaR Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:34 pm
The_Judge37 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:24 pm
boss01 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:23 pm
I have no problem with signing someone from SC….as long as it’s not a QB
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Or a WR
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Marquise Lee will be a beast in the NFL. Not Calvin, but I’m confident he can be a top 10 guy. He’s the first USC guy I’ve like since, well… I can’t remember any.
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They said the same thing about Mike Williams and Dwyane Jarrett
March 13th, 2013 at 4:36 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:23 pm
The_Civilian_James_Trapp Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 2:57 pm
Shreg is a dog that is constantly chasing his tail.
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And you’re a Troll constantly chasing a dead man.
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No just paying respects to the ICON & realizing that your fellow white man’s b!tch has sold nothing but snake oil so far.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:37 pm
yea if Reggie is satisfied with these 3 signings … then he’s really off his dmn rocker.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:37 pm
The_Judge37 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:36 pm
rediaR Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:34 pm
The_Judge37 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:24 pm
boss01 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:23 pm
I have no problem with signing someone from SC….as long as it’s not a QB
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Or a WR
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Marquise Lee will be a beast in the NFL. Not Calvin, but I’m confident he can be a top 10 guy. He’s the first USC guy I’ve like since, well… I can’t remember any.
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They said the same thing about Mike Williams and Dwyane Jarrett
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I didn’t.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:37 pm
Denver has next to no money to spend and they get the top rated FA WR
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Yeah and PM retires den will be a doormat and in salary cap hell, with no rings to show for it.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:37 pm
And what’s all this I hear about the Raiders in preliminary talks with Vince Young?
March 13th, 2013 at 4:37 pm
To be 100% honest, Jennings could be affordable.
Amendola and Welker getting aroun 6 mill a yr ….
DHb was due 7.7 mill LoL
Packer guy, reggie guy, #1 WR target finally for cp3
March 13th, 2013 at 4:38 pm
90210, the only buffon is your daddy, for not wearing a jimmy.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:38 pm
90210 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:36 pm
Porkers twin brother should be fired immediately ! He suppose to be a scout not going through garbage dumps! UNF’N BELIEVABLE ! How did Porker manage to hire his twin as a scout when he was previously a high school teacher !
Dam it does show how good these scouts are! A 10yr old will do a better job than these buffoons!
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Those IHOP jokes about Reggie on this blog are becoming reality.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:38 pm
Backstageatapuppetshow Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:06 pm
The Raider EMPLOYEES posting in here are not about telling the truth….
Most of you are only interested in keeping your cushy job and appearing to keep this team competitive.
You don’t fool those of us who know the sport….
You people come on here trying to sell your tickets and you actually create more doubt than anything…
Your behavior is not what is important….it’s all about YOUR INTENTION.
Your intention is not genuine….it is not RAIDER….and it is why YOU WILL FAIL!
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Now be nice, Raleigh has to take a break from heating up the pizza pockets for the scouting staff.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:39 pm
255.eastoaklandraider Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:37 pm
Denver has next to no money to spend and they get the top rated FA WR
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Yeah and PM retires den will be a doormat and in salary cap hell, with no rings to show for it.
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welker went to denver to spite the pats for lowballig him. he knew that was the one team they didn”t want him going to. and of course bc of peyton manning.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:39 pm
Vince Young is here for one reason only, to completely ruin Terrelle Pryor. Reg is trying to sign him on the cheap, if that doesn’t work they will be calling McDonalds and asking fro Ryan Leaf’s services.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:39 pm
raiderinparadise Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:37 pm
To be 100% honest, Jennings could be affordable.
Amendola and Welker getting aroun 6 mill a yr ….
DHb was due 7.7 mill LoL
Packer guy, reggie guy, #1 WR target finally for cp3
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I agree, can’t eat Top Ramen every night.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:40 pm
257.raiderinparadise Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:37 pm
To be 100% honest, Jennings could be affordable.
Amendola and Welker getting aroun 6 mill a yr ….
DHb was due 7.7 mill LoL
Packer guy, reggie guy, #1 WR target finally for cp3
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i heard the packers offered jennings a contract for like 10 mil a yr. could be mistaken though.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:40 pm
Thec, KMart would be an upgrade to what we’re doing this stuff looks like Goodwill material. My goodness man is this what we’ve been reduced to??
This is a joke right??
Right??
March 13th, 2013 at 4:40 pm
The_Civilian_James_Trapp, Bootlicker,
Al Davis had 7 winning seasons in the entire Free Agency Era. Dumbass.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:41 pm
Raiderinparadise Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:37 pm
To be 100% honest, Jennings could be affordable.
Amendola and Welker getting aroun 6 mill a yr ….
DHb was due 7.7 mill LoL
Packer guy, reggie guy, #1 WR target finally for cp3
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Not going to happen..
“The Green Bay Packers offered wide receiver Greg Jennings about $10 million per year “a while ago,” a source told ESPN Wisconsin’s Jason Wilde. That might not be a bad number considering things have been awfully quiet and a return to the Packers has become a stonger possibility”
March 13th, 2013 at 4:42 pm
NGRaiderfan Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:40 pm
257.raiderinparadise Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:37 pm
To be 100% honest, Jennings could be affordable.
Amendola and Welker getting aroun 6 mill a yr ….
DHb was due 7.7 mill LoL
Packer guy, reggie guy, #1 WR target finally for cp3
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there aren’t really any more #1 receivers left in free agency other than jennings but he said he want like 8-10 mil a yr.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:42 pm
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/vince-young-sent-letter-apology-jeff-fisher-154107793–nfl.html
March 13th, 2013 at 4:42 pm
The_Judge37 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:39 pm
raiderinparadise Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:37 pm
To be 100% honest, Jennings could be affordable.
Amendola and Welker getting aroun 6 mill a yr ….
DHb was due 7.7 mill LoL
Packer guy, reggie guy, #1 WR target finally for cp3
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I agree, can’t eat Top Ramen every night.
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Bigger priorities but a proven #1 WR pro bowl caliber is a great pick up if reggie can get him around 5-6 mill somehow. wallace and harvin deals were insane, but jennings got some age and injury to talk him down.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:43 pm
The_Judge37 Says:
Did you have fun during LAST season?
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I was ready to. Even convinced myself Knapp might have changed and grown in 4 years. Knew we were going to need all the offense we could get, ’cause I didn’t see that much change on the defensive side.
I was wrong. Again. In my optimism.
My assessments remain largely right.
Knapp seriously lowered my percentage there.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:43 pm
Raid0 your knowledge of how the business of football operates is astounding. Your mastery of the salary cap is mesmerizing.
Who knew we could just cut Palmer and Kelly and “poof” get $30 mil to spend on ANYONE we wanted. Gee I wonder why they don’t just do that?
March 13th, 2013 at 4:43 pm
7 Winning Seasons in the last 23 years.
GTFO, Davis Bootlickers. Dead & Gone.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:43 pm
still dont see why every one is crying about big mack doing exactly what he said he would do.
Build through the draft and free agency will be frugal and only used for supplemental reasons providing depth and stop gap measures.
the draft is where the rubber meets the road fro big mack, not dropping cutting bad contracts only to sign more in free agency.
where is the surprise on this?
March 13th, 2013 at 4:44 pm
Bigger priorities but a proven #1 WR pro bowl caliber is a great pick up if reggie can get him around 5-6 mill somehow. wallace and harvin deals were insane, but jennings got some age and injury to talk him down.
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My point is just make one big splash in FA. Doesn’t really have to be a WR.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:44 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:40 pm
The_Civilian_James_Trapp, Bootlicker,
Al Davis had 7 winning seasons in the entire Free Agency Era. Dumbass.
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Weird, how did he get in the HOF then? I’m glad you like Shreg over Al…Oh wait I get it, you’re both crowd pleasers.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:44 pm
the only thing i dont get about these signings is why now? it’s not like any of these guys were hot commodities and we needed to outbid someone for them. i’m not necessarily against the signings but the timing just seems odd. there are better players that we can afford at those positions. just odd.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:44 pm
LOL! all the fired scouts and other former stipend employees on their couches trying to disrespect Big Reg and the new staff.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:44 pm
221.RaidO Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:27 pm
Stop blaming the damn cap. It really starting to look like a cop out.
Having Palmer on the Roster with that “out of whack” contract is just disrespectful to Raider fans. Cutting Palmer and Kelly would of gave them like $30+ mil in cap space to make some moves for a frickin REAL rebuild. Not this half ass nonsense. They did not need to sign all the top FA but damn Reggie has no clue what he is doing.
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Stop blaming the cap? The Raiders were $20 mil OVER the cap last year before FA started. Now, explain to me how you can build a team, sign free agents, and make a fanbase happy if you’re OVER THE CAP by $20 million?
March 13th, 2013 at 4:44 pm
Trade in the draft, get a 2nd and draft defense with first 2 picks. After that I’m pretty sure we’re at the same level of talent we had last year at worst.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:45 pm
Who put a nickel in kooky’s slot? Dumbass!
March 13th, 2013 at 4:45 pm
What’s Reggie supposed to do, emulate somebody with 7 winning seasons in the last 23 years?
Ova, Bootlickers. Don’t Be Stupid.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:45 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:43 pm
7 Winning Seasons in the last 23 years.
GTFO, Davis Bootlickers. Dead & Gone.
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Shreg…0 & counting…
March 13th, 2013 at 4:45 pm
Here’s to the Raiders trading down and selecting Chance Warmack!!! This is where I wanna see RM do his thing the draft is where he is known to find good talent so RM no excuses this year, you have a high pick and a few teasms that should be willing to make a trade for that pick. If RM fails in this draft The Nation will tear him apart even worse than whats already being said.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:45 pm
276.The_Civilian_James_Trapp Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:44 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:40 pm
The_Civilian_James_Trapp, Bootlicker,
Al Davis had 7 winning seasons in the entire Free Agency Era. Dumbass.
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Weird, how did he get in the HOF then? I’m glad you like Shreg over Al…Oh wait I get it, you’re both crowd pleasers.
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because before the FA period he won 3 super bowls and was probably the most influencial person in making the nfl what it is today my being the drving force between merging the afl and nfl.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:46 pm
The answer is: you CAN’T. Because you have dumbass fans who think they can be a better GM because they make it to the Super Bowl every season in Madden on xbox
March 13th, 2013 at 4:46 pm
Weird, how did he get in the HOF then?
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He got in a long time ago, on achievements a long time ago. Dumbass.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:47 pm
Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:39 pm
Vince Young is here for one reason only, to completely ruin Terrelle Pryor. Reg is trying to sign him on the cheap, if that doesn’t work they will be calling McDonalds and asking fro Ryan Leaf’s services.
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If they cut Palmer like they should it would make sense to bring in a guy like VY ( 31-19 W-L record). They could install a “mobile QB” style offense.
QB’s 1. TP 2. VY 3. late round draft.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:47 pm
Stinger12345 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:44 pm
221.RaidO Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:27 pm
Stop blaming the damn cap. It really starting to look like a cop out.
Having Palmer on the Roster with that “out of whack” contract is just disrespectful to Raider fans. Cutting Palmer and Kelly would of gave them like $30+ mil in cap space to make some moves for a frickin REAL rebuild. Not this half ass nonsense. They did not need to sign all the top FA but damn Reggie has no clue what he is doing.
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Stop blaming the cap? The Raiders were $20 mil OVER the cap last year before FA started. Now, explain to me how you can build a team, sign free agents, and make a fanbase happy if you’re OVER THE CAP by $20 million?
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The worst decision from last year was signing knapp, then signing Pollak, then Hoffman, then hiring Denise who gets replaced by a 1,000 times better DC. And what little cap room they had, they signed a dogs!t Guard. Try spinning how these decisions have something to do with the cap.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:47 pm
You’re telling me we needed cap space for this crap?
These guys we’re getting you could’ve had without it. Why did we let Des Bryant go for these bums?
Reggie you have to be kidding man!
If this is what you call “the right way”, you need to catch the first thing smoking get your coat and hat. And “beat it” I mean moonwalk you overblown deadbrain outta here.
This is laughable, you can’t even laugh at it because it doesn’t seem real. Why are letting talented young players go to get these BUMS!!!
March 13th, 2013 at 4:48 pm
We must endeavor to persevere.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:48 pm
The_Civilian_James_Trapp Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:45 pm
Shreg…0 & counting…
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Well you finally got one right, Dumbass.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:48 pm
You guys still don’t get it so let me school you.
Based on the comp draft pick formula from last year, signings like Desmond Bryant will most likely yield 3rd round or 4th round picks. Now consider how many FA’s Reggie let go and we could be netting up to five extra draft picks based on all our FA’s. When you look at it like that it isn’t so bad.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:48 pm
274.Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:43 pm
still dont see why every one is crying about big mack doing exactly what he said he would do.
Build through the draft and free agency will be frugal and only used for supplemental reasons providing depth and stop gap measures.
the draft is where the rubber meets the road fro big mack, not dropping cutting bad contracts only to sign more in free agency.
where is the surprise on this?
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Exactly these guys need to relax and wait on the draft, if RM fails at the draft then have at’em.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:49 pm
“90210, the only buffon is your daddy, for not wearing a jimmy.”
That’s pretty funny Kook….
March 13th, 2013 at 4:49 pm
because before the FA period he won 3 super bowls and was probably the most influencial person in making the nfl what it is today my being the drving force between merging the afl and nfl.
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ANd yet he gets no respect from “Raider” fans. How many other GM’s have 3+ rings I wonder? In fact I wonder why certain fans think Shreg is better than that guy.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:49 pm
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
still dont see why every one is crying about big mack doing exactly what he said he would do.
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I’m not. He said CP3 would be our starter and his HC backed him up and he’s making room to pay the man.
Hasn’t really messed with the O at all.
Loved DHB for attitude and Al’s belief in him and wouldn’t mind him coming back. For less money, of course, to pay the QB.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:50 pm
“He recorded 17 tackles in eight games last season.”
2 tackles a game…
“Overall, Hunter has six years’ NFL experience, including three with the Green Bay Packers.”
you dont say…
as for the other guy…uh yeah….
March 13th, 2013 at 4:50 pm
Al got into the HOF for things accomplished before 1990
His last 22 years he ruined the image, reputation and potential year in and out.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:50 pm
Priesttj12 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:47 pm
You’re telling me we needed cap space for this crap?
These guys we’re getting you could’ve had without it. Why did we let Des Bryant go for these bums?
Reggie you have to be kidding man!
If this is what you call “the right way”, you need to catch the first thing smoking get your coat and hat. And “beat it” I mean moonwalk you overblown deadbrain outta here.
This is laughable, you can’t even laugh at it because it doesn’t seem real. Why are letting talented young players go to get these BUMS!!!
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Look Priest we weren’t shelling out 34 mill for Bryant. Not now, not ever.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:51 pm
How can the Seahawks afford to pay Cliff Avril too? This is nuts.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:52 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
We must endeavor to persevere.
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I think he said preserve. Jellies and jams and such.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:52 pm
stinger12345 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:44 pm
221.RaidO Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:27 pm
Stop blaming the damn cap. It really starting to look like a cop out.
Having Palmer on the Roster with that “out of whack” contract is just disrespectful to Raider fans. Cutting Palmer and Kelly would of gave them like $30+ mil in cap space to make some moves for a frickin REAL rebuild. Not this half ass nonsense. They did not need to sign all the top FA but damn Reggie has no clue what he is doing.
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Stop blaming the cap? The Raiders were $20 mil OVER the cap last year before FA started. Now, explain to me how you can build a team, sign free agents, and make a fanbase happy if you’re OVER THE CAP by $20 million?
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This year we’re close to 2O mill UNDER the cap, and the highest priced signing is a 2 down LB from the Cleveland Practice Squad.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:52 pm
Priesttj12 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:40 pm
Thec, KMart would be an upgrade to what we’re doing this stuff looks like Goodwill material. My goodness man is this what we’ve been reduced to??
This is a joke right??
Right??
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LOL
Why am I not surprised that you don’t approve of our new LB and NT?
March 13th, 2013 at 4:52 pm
Why are people soooo enamored with our 2nd string DT? Jeez guys try to gain some control over the situation.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:53 pm
Look Priest we weren’t shelling out 34 mill for Bryant. Not now, not ever.
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5 years, $15 million guaranteed, that’s the only number that matters. But hey we got a guy that was too fat to play last year. “MY GUY!”
March 13th, 2013 at 4:53 pm
RaiderDebo Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:51 pm
How can the Seahawks afford to pay Cliff Avril too? This is nuts.
its called a competant gm…reggie isnt…
March 13th, 2013 at 4:54 pm
296.The_Civilian_James_Trapp Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:49 pm
because before the FA period he won 3 super bowls and was probably the most influencial person in making the nfl what it is today my being the drving force between merging the afl and nfl.
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ANd yet he gets no respect from “Raider” fans. How many other GM’s have 3+ rings I wonder? In fact I wonder why certain fans think Shreg is better than that guy.
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he was good, especially when he was younger. and his drive to win was the strongest until the end. but his last 10 years he made a lot of bad GM decisions (bad draft picks, especially 1st round, bad coaching moves, bad contracts, bad FA signings, etc.) and he was too controlling. Still remember stories of raider players, players, saying that they would have a gameplan and then on walkthrouhg al davis would come watch, not like it, and cmopletely change it. He didn’t let our defensive coaches coach, he made them coach what he wanted. it was his way or the highway. it was his right as an owner to do that. that doesn’t mean it was best for the team. He was just like a star player playing well past his prime.
All that said I still got a lot of respoect for al. The raiders wouldn’t be the raiders without him, and the nfl wouldn’t be the nfl without him.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:55 pm
Is the free agency signing period over? I think we are going to sign more players. It’s only day two. calm down ppl.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:55 pm
8RaiderReign8 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:29 pm
You guys don’t get it so let me school you.
Based on the comp draft pick formula from last year, signings like Desmond Bryant will most likely yield 3rd round or 4th round picks. Now consider how many FA’s Reggie let go and we could be netting up to five extra draft picks based on all our FA’s. When you look at it like that it isn’t so bad.
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Reggie likes his picks.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:56 pm
307.Al_is_theraiders Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:53 pm
RaiderDebo Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:51 pm
How can the Seahawks afford to pay Cliff Avril too? This is nuts.
its called a competant gm…reggie isnt…
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they are going to be cutting people in the next couple yrs, or losing players to free agency, just like the niners.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:56 pm
Wow Amendola to the patsies for 5 years 31 Mil! That’s not a typical patsy siging.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:58 pm
312.Carl Weathers Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:56 pm
Wow Amendola to the patsies for 5 years 31 Mil! That’s not a typical patsy siging.
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that’s such a slap in the face to welker. hahaha str8 patsy
March 13th, 2013 at 4:58 pm
A GM needs to be a shark.
Reggie is a seal.
FIRE REGGIE NOW.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:58 pm
I thought Al’s winning season total in FA era was 4?
Not 7…
It’s been a lean 25-30+ years. I understand why you’all are so angry. Gotta let it go….
March 13th, 2013 at 4:59 pm
simms has started 1 game over the last two years…lol reggie just cant help himself.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:59 pm
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March 13th, 2013 at 5:00 pm
J Hill Says:
Some people just want to be angry in here.
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KoolKell Says:
Without question!
Mostly cross-posting trolls with handles you never heard of.
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KoolKell Says:
Well you finally got one right, Dumbass.
KoolKell Says:
7 Winning Seasons in the last 23 years.
GTFO, Davis Bootlickers. Dead & Gone.
KoolKell Says:
Well, maybe you dumb fkrs can get used to having fun DURING the season.;)
KoolKell Says:
dam malibu rum
March 13th, 2013 at 5:00 pm
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:58 pm
A GM needs to be a shark.
Reggie is a seal.
FIRE REGGIE NOW.
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Fire him and bring in a Walrus?
March 13th, 2013 at 5:01 pm
Also everyone should realize Meyers & Shaughnessy are value guys … the 1st tier of FA market has passed and they will be fishing for contracts back with oakland if they don’t garner interest soon.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:01 pm
289.The_Civilian_James_Trapp Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:47 pm
Stinger12345 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:44 pm
221.RaidO Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:27 pm
Stop blaming the damn cap. It really starting to look like a cop out.
Having Palmer on the Roster with that “out of whack” contract is just disrespectful to Raider fans. Cutting Palmer and Kelly would of gave them like $30+ mil in cap space to make some moves for a frickin REAL rebuild. Not this half ass nonsense. They did not need to sign all the top FA but damn Reggie has no clue what he is doing.
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Stop blaming the cap? The Raiders were $20 mil OVER the cap last year before FA started. Now, explain to me how you can build a team, sign free agents, and make a fanbase happy if you’re OVER THE CAP by $20 million?
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The worst decision from last year was signing knapp, then signing Pollak, then Hoffman, then hiring Denise who gets replaced by a 1,000 times better DC. And what little cap room they had, they signed a dogs!t Guard. Try spinning how these decisions have something to do with the cap.
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Out of those, you can only blame Reggie for hiring Dennis Allen. He gave Allen full power to hire his OWN coaching staff. But you can’t blame a GM for wanting his head coach to hire a staff he was comfortable with. You’re right, Pollak and Knapp were god awful decisions on Allen’s part. But I’m still on the fence over Dennis as a coach. Sure, last year was a disaster, but Allen took on a lose-lose situation. I like how he handles himself.
IMO, too much blame is being put on Reggie and Dennis for a sh!thole situation given to them by Al. Is it there fault they inherited a garbage roster? Here are some of Al Davis’ first round picks:
Rolando McClain
Heyward Bay
JaMarcus Russel
Michael Huff
Fabian Washington
Robert Gallery
Tyler Brayton
Phil Buchanon
Napolean Harris
Derrick Gibson
That’s since 2001. When you have all of those awful 1st round pics, you’re gonna have a bad team for a LONG time
March 13th, 2013 at 5:02 pm
That’s such a slap in the face to welker. hahaha str8 patsy
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Big time.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:03 pm
No matter who gets cut.. Or who gets signed their will be some fans hysterical about it….
You cant please everybody …. What were seeing has to happen… Were seeing the business side of football not the popular side…any GM that makes decisions based on popularity wont be a GM long …..lets give it a real chance and see what happens….i think were going in the right direction after 11 years of spinning our wheels ….. Long live The Raiders…
March 13th, 2013 at 5:04 pm
Out of those, you can only blame Reggie for hiring Dennis Allen. He gave Allen full power to hire his OWN coaching staff. But you can’t blame a GM for wanting his head coach to hire a staff he was comfortable with. You’re right, Pollak and Knapp were god awful decisions on Allen’s part. But I’m still on the fence over Dennis as a coach. Sure, last year was a disaster, but Allen took on a lose-lose situation. I like how he handles himself.
IMO, too much blame is being put on Reggie and Dennis for a sh!thole situation given to them by Al. Is it there fault they inherited a garbage roster? Here are some of Al Davis’ first round picks:
Rolando McClain
Heyward Bay
JaMarcus Russel
Michael Huff
Fabian Washington
Robert Gallery
Tyler Brayton
Phil Buchanon
Napolean Harris
Derrick Gibson
That’s since 2001. When you have all of those awful 1st round pics, you’re gonna have a bad team for a LONG time
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ANd yet some guy went 8-8 for 2 straight seasons with those the players…Not arguing we don’t need a roster upgrade & more from our 1st rounders but Shreg has shown no eye for talent.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:05 pm
Rolando McClain
Heyward Bay
JaMarcus Russel
Michael Huff
Fabian Washington
Robert Gallery
Tyler Brayton
Phil Buchanon
Napolean Harris
Derrick Gibson
That’s since 2001. When you have all of those awful 1st round pics, you’re gonna have a bad team for a LONG time
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Crushing blows. A dart board might have yielded better results.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:05 pm
And BTW, I’m not on the fence with Denise, he’s a bafoon.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:05 pm
JLofty Says:
I thought Al’s winning season total in FA era was 4?
Not 7…
It’s been a lean 25-30+ years. I understand why you’all are so angry. Gotta let it go….
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30 plus years. Maybe just a little over the top?
March 13th, 2013 at 5:05 pm
Great draft for TRENCHMEN, and TE’s, the hot dog guy can go.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:06 pm
Carl Weathers, what up Mayne? When is the next movie coming out?
March 13th, 2013 at 5:08 pm
Great draft for TRENCHMEN
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Reggie is gonna build inside out. No doubt.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:09 pm
Carl Weathers Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:56 pm
Wow Amendola to the patsies for 5 years 31 Mil! That’s not a typical patsy siging.
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I don’t understand what their issue with Welker is. They gave Danny more than they offered him. Word is even Brady was not happy about them letting Welker walk. Weird.
But hey, another Red Raider for the Pats. Guns up for them I guess.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:09 pm
8-8 then the decent players left! Now back to the list?
March 13th, 2013 at 5:10 pm
DHB on his way to eagles
March 13th, 2013 at 5:10 pm
I want to believe that Reggie knows what he’s doing. That he’ll know how to build this thing up after he’s torn it down and that the decisions he’s botched since arriving were mostly rookie type mistakes and he’ll be better this time around.
The one that burns me is Bryant. That was bad. Wheeler was paid at the outer limits and maybe beyond what I would’ve gone there, but he should’ve been signed to a longer deal last year when he was a bargain. Bryant should’ve been extended long ago and the Browns’ offer could’ve and should’ve been matched.
Top 10 Reggie McKenzie FAILS!
March 13th, 2013 at 5:11 pm
What’s Carl’s best role?
Apollo Creed – Rocky
Dillon – Predator
Chubbs – Happy Gilmore
March 13th, 2013 at 5:11 pm
Wassup thec! Just takin in the entertainment that once was the feared Raiders!
With all the love for zombies lately I was thinking an Apollo Creed comeback could be in the works
March 13th, 2013 at 5:12 pm
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cV5cKJjAdzw/TRpK2Yj4FcI/AAAAAAAAA9c/bHk2xSHHrj0/s1600/71%2BWeathers%2Bf.jpg&imgrefurl=http://boblemke.blogspot.com/2010/12/1971-style-carl-weathers-raiders-card.html&h=1050&w=750&sz=278&tbnid=mvk-_mc0UxGRIM:&tbnh=90&tbnw=64&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dcarl%2Bweathers%2Braiders%26tbm%3Disch%26tbo%3Du&zoom=1&q=carl+weathers+raiders&usg=__X55X-gm3j7AreX6Fy8uuEmgBltk=&docid=IB4hwNPKrOh__M&hl=en&sa=X&ei=0RVBUZmiDarMyQHLyoGAAQ&ved=0CDoQ9QEwAQ&dur=1207
March 13th, 2013 at 5:13 pm
Carl Weathers Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 5:11 pm
Wassup thec! Just takin in the entertainment that once was the feared Raiders!
With all the love for zombies lately I was thinking an Apollo Creed comeback could be in the works
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LOL, That would be awesome
March 13th, 2013 at 5:13 pm
Judge,
Apollo is hands down my best work! There ain’t no tomorrow Rock, THERE AINT NO TOMORROW!!!
March 13th, 2013 at 5:14 pm
The_Judge37 Says:
What’s Carl’s best role?
Apollo Creed – Rocky
Dillon – Predator
Chubbs – Happy Gilmore
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Trick question. Linebacker, Oakland Raiders.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:15 pm
Anyone that would match Bryants offer would be stupid.
Sure he has had flashes aa a primary back-up.
But come on ….. be real. he is not an everydown starter.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:16 pm
RaidingTexas, No lie this time Bruh, someone posted Roach is on his way to visit Oakland.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:17 pm
If DA and McKenzie both knew this Hunter guy, it seems he was available over the last year or so, so why did they wait until today to sign him?
Reggie’s picking off the low-hanging fruit and selling it as production.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:17 pm
Carl Weathers Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 5:11 pm
Wassup thec! Just takin in the entertainment that once was the feared Raiders!
With all the love for zombies lately I was thinking an Apollo Creed comeback could be in the works
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Creed Head Knocking zombies…I can see it.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:19 pm
I am out…You guys have a great one…
1 NATION
March 13th, 2013 at 5:20 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 5:17 pm
If DA and McKenzie both knew this Hunter guy, it seems he was available over the last year or so, so why did they wait until today to sign him?
Reggie’s picking off the low-hanging fruit and selling it as production.
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Hunter had 11 sacks 2 years ago, then Miller & dumerville stole the show in denver, this guy can rush the passer and his value was a great get for our team.
Wake up.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:21 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 5:17 pm
If DA and McKenzie both knew this Hunter guy, it seems he was available over the last year or so, so why did they wait until today to sign him?
Reggie’s picking off the low-hanging fruit and selling it as production.
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What’s up Babe Ruth JFB…lol
I read that Hunter was IR’d by Denver last year.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:21 pm
Purvisman/Intrepid/Eternal Optimist Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 5:14 pm
The_Judge37 Says:
What’s Carl’s best role?
Apollo Creed – Rocky
Dillon – Predator
Chubbs – Happy Gilmore
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Trick question. Linebacker, Oakland Raiders.
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……. You won this round.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:21 pm
If DA and McKenzie both knew this Hunter guy, it seems he was available over the last year or so, so why did they wait until today to sign him?
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Hunter was punt on IR by the donkeys after getting hurt in TC.
Tollefson 2.0
March 13th, 2013 at 5:22 pm
Hunter had 11 sacks 2 years ago, then Miller & dumerville stole the show in denver, this guy can rush the passer and his value was a great get for our team.
Wake up.
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He hasn’t played since 2011 though
March 13th, 2013 at 5:23 pm
He hasn’t played since 2011 though
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Right.
He missed last season.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:25 pm
Hunter had 11 sacks 2 years ago, then Miller & dumerville stole the show in denver, this guy can rush the passer and his value was a great get for our team.
Wake up.
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And i think you’re the one who needs Folgers in his cup, he has 11 CAREER Sacks.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:26 pm
Paul Gutierrez
March 13, 2013, 1:45 pm
Then there was this — Vince Young. Yes, that Vince Young.Of course, in reporting the “preliminary talks” by the Raiders, the NFL Network was tepid in describing the purported interest. Meaning, the quarterback’s agent merely could have called the Raiders and asked for a tryout.
The thought from this corner? If the Raiders are serious about entertaining Young, it would simply be the latest in a game of chicken with incumbent Carson Palmer, who, it is widely thought, needs to take a paycut to return as he is due $13 million in base salary, with a cap number of $15.335 million.
The advice? Stay away from Young. Far away. No need to bring his sideshow to a rebuilding project. Plus, with Huff gone, there is no one left in Oakland for Young to party with shirtless in the club.
Harsh? Maybe. But you get the point.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:26 pm
Carl Weathers Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 5:21 pm
If DA and McKenzie both knew this Hunter guy, it seems he was available over the last year or so, so why did they wait until today to sign him?
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Hunter was punt on IR by the donkeys after getting hurt in TC.
Tollefson 2.0
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Not a chance, Tollefson has the worst pass-rush to sack % in the NFL when he came from giants.
Hunter is proven rusher.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:27 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 5:17 pm
If DA and McKenzie both knew this Hunter guy, it seems he was available over the last year or so, so why did they wait until today to sign him?
Reggie’s picking off the low-hanging fruit and selling it as production.
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Tell us again How Knapp’s offense would score 30+ pts per game, genius.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:27 pm
Raiderinparadise Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 5:15 pm
Anyone that would match Bryants offer would be stupid.
Sure he has had flashes aa a primary back-up.
But come on ….. be real. he is not an everydown starter.
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If the Raiders were “contenders” he would have been kept but this is a rebuild or more like a half ass rebuild so far. Still need to dump Palmer and Kelly to make it official.
Fire Reggie!
March 13th, 2013 at 5:29 pm
No mayne, been 31 years since last supabo right? That’s not over the top. Didn’t right after that Al install Marc “we should NEVER utter his name” Wilson, soon bench Marcus and trade for Jay Shroeder? Other than BO Jackson for a half season wasn’t much to cheer about then either….
The late 80’s and mosta the 90’s also sucked to be Raider fan!
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Purvisman/Intrepid/Eternal Optimist Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 5:05 pm
JLofty Says:
I thought Al’s winning season total in FA era was 4?
Not 7…
It’s been a lean 25-30+ years. I understand why you’all are so angry. Gotta let it go….
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30 plus years. Maybe just a little over the top?
March 13th, 2013 at 5:30 pm
If Hunter was IR’d he was not available until now. Unless he was given an injury settlement an released.
Nothing wrong with plucking a player you’re familiar with.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:31 pm
· The_Judge37 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:31 pm
raiderinparadise Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:30 pm
Whats going to hapen with Shaugnhessy?
Prob stay on the cheap? NO clue?
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I hope they resign him. He had a down year last season but so did everyone
· raiderinparadise Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 5:01 pm
Also everyone should realize Meyers & Shaughnessy are value guys … the 1st tier of FA market has passed and they will be fishing for contracts back with oakland if they don’t garner interest soon.
· irjonny Says:
March 12th, 2013 at 6:59 pm
Reggie is a joke at GM. He waits til last to free up a nice chunk in cap space? Too little, too late, dumbass…..
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lol it’s not a race. still sooooo many good players out there.
Reggies words to Palmer’s agents “pay cut or we cut him june 1st when no team want him and we split cap hit over two years, unless we get a good trade deal” that’s business
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I used to be high on Shaughnessy but he is HURT. That surgical shoulder is obviously still a problem. He was almost a 1 armed player last year, unable to get off blocks despite going all out. Before injury, he was a Sho’Nasty arm thrasher with iron mittens. If that shoulder doesn’t come around, he’ll be nothing more than a grinder. Vet min for now
Myers is always an option at the right price but lets face it he’s a good underneath security blanket for the QB and can be a good special teams player. But he’s not gonna escape a patch of turf and air and his blocking is rather spotty and he concedes the complementary blocking (brush and chips, blocking off snap on play action, for example, really important in slowing down pass rush and keeping rusher’s hands from getting up to swat down passes) seems to forego this to get into underneath zone quickly. On run blocking I’m not even talking about the ZBS disaster last year he’s still pretty spotty. He’s just a cut above a journeyman and only worth about 3 M per year.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:31 pm
RaidO Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 5:27 pm
Raiderinparadise Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 5:15 pm
Anyone that would match Bryants offer would be stupid.
Sure he has had flashes aa a primary back-up.
But come on ….. be real. he is not an everydown starter.
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If the Raiders were “contenders” he would have been kept but this is a rebuild or more like a half ass rebuild so far. Still need to dump Palmer and Kelly to make it official.
Fire Reggie!
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4-12 team with about 30 mill in dead money from AL, and lack of picks from hue trades and it takes time to weed out the losers.
I’m sorry cleveland are contenders because they got Bryant lmao? Did any good team get him? no a loser team, just liek miami with wheeler and wallace… ellerbe….bad teams constantly overpay for average talent.
Reggie is building.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:32 pm
with Huff gone, there is no one left in Oakland for Young to party with shirtless in the club.
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So true. But you never know. They released DHB and kept Slowlando. Maybe Reg likes the VY and Slowlando types.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:33 pm
Vince Young? I suppose a bargain basement signing at 50% of his retail value could be in order.
Today is yellow tag special day. 50% off on all yellow tags. Reggies kind of deals. I’m sure Tyler Brayton is a yellow tag guy. Go get’em Reggie.
Reggies’ criteria for signing players:
Blue tag: Priced as marked NO
Red tag: 25% off NO
Yellow tag: 50% Now we’re talking.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:33 pm
The_Judge37 Says:
Trick question. Linebacker, Oakland Raiders.……. You won this round.
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Still no google, hand to god. Two years, but only part of one of those. In…(jeopardy music)…man, part of me wants to say ‘67,’68….part says ‘72 ‘73.
Probably wrong either way, going with ‘72 ‘73.
Now I google it.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:35 pm
Green Bays dumpster: make an offer
March 13th, 2013 at 5:35 pm
JLofty Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:49 pm
“90210, the only buffon is your daddy, for not wearing a jimmy.”
That’s pretty funny Kook….
That’s not what ur dumpazzBEEATCH thinks of me you f’n phag why don’t u grow a pair and meet me at 1000 Jacklin Road in Milpitas you phagg! I will be there at 630 wearing my Fresno State football practice shirt and shorts. Bring your hoe so u can watch her blow me after ur lameazz gets pounded!
March 13th, 2013 at 5:36 pm
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000150450/article/report-nnamdi-asomugha-49ers-have-mutual-interest
March 13th, 2013 at 5:36 pm
Sims missed half of last season, not the whole season.
Good NT pickup.
Need one more via the draft.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:37 pm
90210 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 5:35 pm
JLofty Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:49 pm
“90210, the only buffon is your daddy, for not wearing a jimmy.”
That’s pretty funny Kook….
That’s not what ur dumpazzBEEATCH thinks of me you f’n phag why don’t u grow a pair and meet me at 1000 Jacklin Road in Milpitas you phagg! I will be there at 630 wearing my Fresno State football practice shirt and shorts. Bring your hoe so u can watch her blow me after ur lameazz gets pounded!
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LOL
From the Zip code of 90210…lol
March 13th, 2013 at 5:37 pm
50% less wins in 2012
March 13th, 2013 at 5:38 pm
90210 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 5:35 pm
JLofty Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:49 pm
“90210, the only buffon is your daddy, for not wearing a jimmy.”
That’s pretty funny Kook….
That’s not what ur dumpazzBEEATCH thinks of me you f’n phag why don’t u grow a pair and meet me at 1000 Jacklin Road in Milpitas you phagg! I will be there at 630 wearing my Fresno State football practice shirt and shorts. Bring your hoe so u can watch her blow me after ur lameazz gets pounded!
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Sure, clown
March 13th, 2013 at 5:38 pm
2-14
50% less wins in 2013
March 13th, 2013 at 5:38 pm
Carl Weathers…
Purvisman/Intrepid/Eternal Optimist Says:
Still no google, hand to god. Two years, but only part of one of those.
In…(jeopardy music)…man, part of me wants to say ‘67,’68….part says ‘72 ‘73.
Probably wrong either way, going with ‘72 ‘73.
Now I google it.
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This led to a brief professional career with the Oakland Raiders, where he played 7 games in 1970 and one game in 1971.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:39 pm
J Hill Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 5:36 pm
Sims missed half of last season, not the whole season.
Good NT pickup.
Need one more via the draft.
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Hey J Hill,
I like that the guy is only 6′2″ at 335.
He should be a fire plug in the middle.
Tough to leverage a guy like that.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:40 pm
I would be very pissed off if I were a Miami fan at the Mike Wallace contract. They just hamstrung the franchise for a mercenary that is a glorified James Jett….pathetic.
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Or the wannabe Rasta .. gloried LINEBACKER wheeler … built like a saftey
March 13th, 2013 at 5:40 pm
Show up and call me a clown u punkazzz!
March 13th, 2013 at 5:40 pm
5 years, $15 million guaranteed, that’s the only number that matters. But hey we got a guy that was too fat to play last year. “MY GUY
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Ya 6.5 million a year with 2 million signing bonus.. Reggie aint paying that for a backup Player.. Browns screwed their cap with this one contract alone..
March 13th, 2013 at 5:42 pm
Okay 90210, I’d be happy to drive 400 miles to Milpitas but I don’t think I can be there by 6:30. Will you wait for me?
Fresno State is the ugly step child of Cal State Universities btw. Even Turlock State looks down on you…
March 13th, 2013 at 5:43 pm
Florio is saying the Broncos called and are interested in the services of Nnamdi.
5-6ish million 2 year contract?
March 13th, 2013 at 5:43 pm
Or the wannabe Rasta .. gloried LINEBACKER wheeler … built like a saftey
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I liked Wheeler.
Dude is lean but 230 lbs.
I had Wheeler pegged in my mind at 12-16 mil over 4 years.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:43 pm
Sup Goobs and Sploogers
Just enjoyin the FA ticker while gettin nasty with my posse
Any of you sploogers want to join in, just give me a shout out by the pool at the Ritz
IF THE WATERS ROCKIN, DONT COME A KNOCKIN, WHUT
March 13th, 2013 at 5:44 pm
Reggies Guy = 50% off.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:45 pm
Todays special: build your own stack, 50% off.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:45 pm
Yawn.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:47 pm
NGRaiderfan Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:55 pm
Is the free agency signing period over? I think we are going to sign more players. It’s only day two. calm down ppl.
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50% by day 4
March 13th, 2013 at 5:48 pm
wtf? reggie aint paying for a backup player….thats all he signs…lol
March 13th, 2013 at 5:48 pm
night fellas. dont wake me if we splurge and sign Vince Young.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:49 pm
Thec Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 5:16 pm
RaidingTexas, No lie this time Bruh, someone posted Roach is on his way to visit Oakland.
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Haha yeah. I saw that tweeted by someone – he was boarding the plane.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:49 pm
NICK ROACH coming into Alameda tommorow if he doesnt sign with raiders he has 4 other stops after
also GUARD LANCE LOUIS from Chi Town. Visiting too. Tom Waddle said he was playing at a pro bowl level b4 getting hurt.
U remember Lance Louise the OLINEMAN that ran down WIMBLEY on the INT during the CHI TOWN GAME.
Reggie getting some BIGS.. PAT SIMS, LOUIS..
March 13th, 2013 at 5:49 pm
wtf? reggie aint paying for a backup player….thats all he signs…lol
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at darn near 7 million a year. UM NO. CAP CAP CAP… realize the Raiders are gonna want at least 40 MILLION next year
March 13th, 2013 at 5:50 pm
Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 5:48 pm
night fellas. dont wake me if we splurge and sign Vince Young.
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Are you sure? I hear he goes to any length to throw himself a party.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:50 pm
Top 10 Reggie McKenzie FAILS!
10. Playing roulette with broken-down, over the hill starting CBs.
This experiement was over before it began. Bartell and Spencer were hurt within the first couple of games and the Raiders were forced to scramble just to have guys to field the position.
9. Not getting a move-the chains/red zone receiving target in 2012.
Even while the season was young and hadn’t slipped away this was an obvious need with some big, proven, inexpensive veteran receivers like Plaxico Burress out there looking for work. Reggie ignored it and red zone and 3rd down failures were an anchor on the team the entire season.
8. Only signing Wheeler to a 1 year deal.
Again, this goes back to talent recognition. Wheeler was the one free agent signing I was excited about last off-season. Reggie should’ve recognized that he was getting a bargain and locked Wheeler into the type of deal he just gave Maiava. Hopefully, the Maiava deal is a sign he learned his lesson on this one.
7. The Tyvon Branch contract.
Branch is an OK, decent player. Not nearly worth the roughly $9 mil per year Reggie forked over last year though. Personally, I like Mike Mitchell better, and MM34 would cost less than 1/3 of what we’re paying Branch.
6. The Mike Brisiel signing/o-line mishandling.
Complete flop. Part of a total mismanagement of the offensive line which included giving Brisiel big money, ditching Satele, replacing our offensive line coach who had really gotten the max out of that unit the two years prior, and having Willie Smith as our starting RT for several weeks. Not to mention using his first draft selection on a 26-year-old rookie who could not get on the field all season. Not to mention trading a huge upside guy like Bruce Campbell for a one-year backup RB who he had no intention of keeping beyond that.
5. Entering the 2012 season without an edge rusher on defense.
This was the single biggest reason our defense actually regressed from the previous year under Chuck B. We played with 4 strong physical linemen up front but no one to bring heat off the edge to force the QB up into that oncoming push. Saw this one coming a mile away and said Reggie needed to do something to address this need as soon as the talk of cutting Wimbley surfaced.
4. Not retaining Desmond Bryant. Bryant didn’t make much money so far coming into the league as an UDFA. Seymour and TK were obviously not in our long-term plans. Bryant probably could’ve been kept for like 5 years, $20 million if this deal was done early last year. This guy could be a Pro Bowl player and at least will be among the most respected defensive linemen in the game by scouts and opponents.
3. Hiring a head coach with one season of experience as a coordinator (of the 20th-ranked defense) and giving him full reign to make hires like Greg Knapp.
2. Pi$$ing on the Raiders identity.
From the beginning Reggie has talked down the Raiders ways and tried to turn the team into another just 1-of-32 franchise where choir boys need only apply. He’s basically killing the most unique and established identity in all of professional sports.
1. Firing Hue Jackson.
Hue instantly breathed life into a long-terrible Raiders offense in 2010. He got us from the 31st to 6th ranked offense as OC in a QB-dominated league while working with a patchwork tag team of Bruce Gradkowski and Jason Campbell. The following season as HC, Hue’s Raiders started off 4-2 and were in great position to take the division for the first time since their last Super Bowl run. Then Campbell and McFadden went down and Al Davis died. The defense, led by a guy who Hue didn’t choose, completely fell apart down the stretch including in the last 10 minutes of Week 17 with us with 5 points, SD inside it’s own 1 yard line, the Coliseum rocking, and a playoff spot up for grabs. We all know how that went and we all know what Hue would’ve done with the defense last off-season.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:51 pm
The team will be build through the draft with middle tier FA. GET OVAH IT.
How man times did Al’s FA workout? Freakin Javon 55 Million, De Anegelo Hall at 1 million per game.. freaking GIBRIL WILSON..
ASOMUGHA at 15 MILLION a year.. SEYMOUR TRADE.. NEVER WORKS
how is that DREAM TEAM COMING ALONG IN PHILLY?? I think the band is no longer there
March 13th, 2013 at 5:51 pm
Nick Roach. I like that name. Roach. Sounds Raiderish. Sign him Reggie. He a yellow tag guy?
March 13th, 2013 at 5:52 pm
Anyone in here aware of a marketing truth called skimming?
It relates to NEW product available on the market where the provider charges a premium to all of the people that have to have the next great thing.
Yesterday was an exercise in skimming.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:52 pm
I like that the guy is only 6′2″ at 335.
He should be a fire plug in the middle.
Tough to leverage a guy like that.
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Sims was a third-round pick for the Bengals out of Auburn in 2008 and he has made his name as a solid run defender. Sims stands at 6-foot-2 and weighs in at 335 pounds and is like a brick wall when it comes to plugging holes on the defensive line.
Sims, when healthy, has been a major part of Mike Zimmer’s defense as he is likely the team’s best run defender on the defensive line
March 13th, 2013 at 5:53 pm
I’d be happy to drive 400 miles to Milpitas but I don’t think I can be there by 6:30. Will you wait for me?
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LMFAO
March 13th, 2013 at 5:56 pm
reggie signs bartell, but wont try to get ASo..idk, Reggie just cant move fast or seems not willing to compete for players. still early, but as of now, looks like Reggie will make little if no impact to the talent level of our team through free agency. The draft is a long term building block, free agency can generate some immediate changes,..just look at the donkeys. Many of you say keep the faith, but time reveals all. eventually , even Reggie will have no more excuses. I hope he steps up soon. We will see. Very disappointed in him leting Bryant go, the WR market is dwindling and the prices for good WRs were reasonable.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:57 pm
Sims was a third-round pick for the Bengals out of Auburn in 2008 and he has made his name as a solid run defender. Sims stands at 6-foot-2 and weighs in at 335 pounds and is like a brick wall when it comes to plugging holes on the defensive line.
Sims, when healthy, has been a major part of Mike Zimmer’s defense as he is likely the team’s best run defender on the defensive line
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Here we go!
It’s a one year deal. Curious to see what Reggie paid.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:58 pm
I can’t believe I am waiting with bated breath to see if the raiders sign some dude named roach.
March 13th, 2013 at 5:58 pm
Chris,
How could trading Beast Campbell not make your list?
March 13th, 2013 at 5:59 pm
Chris In NY Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 5:50 pm
Top 10 Reggie McKenzie FAILS!
10. Playing roulette with broken-down, over the hill starting CBs.
This experiement was over before it began. Bartell and Spencer were hurt within the first couple of games and the Raiders were forced to scramble just to have guys to field the position.
9. Not getting a move-the chains/red zone receiving target in 2012.
Even while the season was young and hadn’t slipped away this was an obvious need with some big, proven, inexpensive veteran receivers like Plaxico Burress out there looking for work. Reggie ignored it and red zone and 3rd down failures were an anchor on the team the entire season.
8. Only signing Wheeler to a 1 year deal.
Again, this goes back to talent recognition. Wheeler was the one free agent signing I was excited about last off-season. Reggie should’ve recognized that he was getting a bargain and locked Wheeler into the type of deal he just gave Maiava. Hopefully, the Maiava deal is a sign he learned his lesson on this one.
7. The Tyvon Branch contract.
Branch is an OK, decent player. Not nearly worth the roughly $9 mil per year Reggie forked over last year though. Personally, I like Mike Mitchell better, and MM34 would cost less than 1/3 of what we’re paying Branch.
6. The Mike Brisiel signing/o-line mishandling.
Complete flop. Part of a total mismanagement of the offensive line which included giving Brisiel big money, ditching Satele, replacing our offensive line coach who had really gotten the max out of that unit the two years prior, and having Willie Smith as our starting RT for several weeks. Not to mention using his first draft selection on a 26-year-old rookie who could not get on the field all season. Not to mention trading a huge upside guy like Bruce Campbell for a one-year backup RB who he had no intention of keeping beyond that.
5. Entering the 2012 season without an edge rusher on defense.
This was the single biggest reason our defense actually regressed from the previous year under Chuck B. We played with 4 strong physical linemen up front but no one to bring heat off the edge to force the QB up into that oncoming push. Saw this one coming a mile away and said Reggie needed to do something to address this need as soon as the talk of cutting Wimbley surfaced.
4. Not retaining Desmond Bryant. Bryant didn’t make much money so far coming into the league as an UDFA. Seymour and TK were obviously not in our long-term plans. Bryant probably could’ve been kept for like 5 years, $20 million if this deal was done early last year. This guy could be a Pro Bowl player and at least will be among the most respected defensive linemen in the game by scouts and opponents.
3. Hiring a head coach with one season of experience as a coordinator (of the 20th-ranked defense) and giving him full reign to make hires like Greg Knapp.
2. Pi$$ing on the Raiders identity.
From the beginning Reggie has talked down the Raiders ways and tried to turn the team into another just 1-of-32 franchise where choir boys need only apply. He’s basically killing the most unique and established identity in all of professional sports.
1. Firing Hue Jackson.
Hue instantly breathed life into a long-terrible Raiders offense in 2010. He got us from the 31st to 6th ranked offense as OC in a QB-dominated league while working with a patchwork tag team of Bruce Gradkowski and Jason Campbell. The following season as HC, Hue’s Raiders started off 4-2 and were in great position to take the division for the first time since their last Super Bowl run. Then Campbell and McFadden went down and Al Davis died. The defense, led by a guy who Hue didn’t choose, completely fell apart down the stretch including in the last 10 minutes of Week 17 with us with 5 points, SD inside it’s own 1 yard line, the Coliseum rocking, and a playoff spot up for grabs. We all know how that went and we all know what Hue would’ve done with the defense last off-season.
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good list , but the handling of seymour to me is in his top 3..that really hurt us big time
March 13th, 2013 at 5:59 pm
J Hill Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 5:58 pm
Chris,
How could trading Beast Campbell not make your list?
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Props
You read it.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:02 pm
Chris In NY Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 5:50 pm
Top 10 Reggie McKenzie FAILS!
10. Playing roulette with broken-down, over the hill starting CBs.
This experiement was over before it began. Bartell and Spencer were hurt within the first couple of games and the Raiders were forced to scramble just to have guys to field the position.
9. Not getting a move-the chains/red zone receiving target in 2012.
Even while the season was young and hadn’t slipped away this was an obvious need with some big, proven, inexpensive veteran receivers like Plaxico Burress out there looking for work. Reggie ignored it and red zone and 3rd down failures were an anchor on the team the entire season.
8. Only signing Wheeler to a 1 year deal.
Again, this goes back to talent recognition. Wheeler was the one free agent signing I was excited about last off-season. Reggie should’ve recognized that he was getting a bargain and locked Wheeler into the type of deal he just gave Maiava. Hopefully, the Maiava deal is a sign he learned his lesson on this one.
7. The Tyvon Branch contract.
Branch is an OK, decent player. Not nearly worth the roughly $9 mil per year Reggie forked over last year though. Personally, I like Mike Mitchell better, and MM34 would cost less than 1/3 of what we’re paying Branch.
6. The Mike Brisiel signing/o-line mishandling.
Complete flop. Part of a total mismanagement of the offensive line which included giving Brisiel big money, ditching Satele, replacing our offensive line coach who had really gotten the max out of that unit the two years prior, and having Willie Smith as our starting RT for several weeks. Not to mention using his first draft selection on a 26-year-old rookie who could not get on the field all season. Not to mention trading a huge upside guy like Bruce Campbell for a one-year backup RB who he had no intention of keeping beyond that.
5. Entering the 2012 season without an edge rusher on defense.
This was the single biggest reason our defense actually regressed from the previous year under Chuck B. We played with 4 strong physical linemen up front but no one to bring heat off the edge to force the QB up into that oncoming push. Saw this one coming a mile away and said Reggie needed to do something to address this need as soon as the talk of cutting Wimbley surfaced.
4. Not retaining Desmond Bryant. Bryant didn’t make much money so far coming into the league as an UDFA. Seymour and TK were obviously not in our long-term plans. Bryant probably could’ve been kept for like 5 years, $20 million if this deal was done early last year. This guy could be a Pro Bowl player and at least will be among the most respected defensive linemen in the game by scouts and opponents.
3. Hiring a head coach with one season of experience as a coordinator (of the 20th-ranked defense) and giving him full reign to make hires like Greg Knapp.
2. Pi$$ing on the Raiders identity.
From the beginning Reggie has talked down the Raiders ways and tried to turn the team into another just 1-of-32 franchise where choir boys need only apply. He’s basically killing the most unique and established identity in all of professional sports.
1. Firing Hue Jackson.
Hue instantly breathed life into a long-terrible Raiders offense in 2010. He got us from the 31st to 6th ranked offense as OC in a QB-dominated league while working with a patchwork tag team of Bruce Gradkowski and Jason Campbell. The following season as HC, Hue’s Raiders started off 4-2 and were in great position to take the division for the first time since their last Super Bowl run. Then Campbell and McFadden went down and Al Davis died. The defense, led by a guy who Hue didn’t choose, completely fell apart down the stretch including in the last 10 minutes of Week 17 with us with 5 points, SD inside it’s own 1 yard line, the Coliseum rocking, and a playoff spot up for grabs. We all know how that went and we all know what Hue would’ve done with the defense last off-season.
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Reads like a indictment.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:02 pm
Nycraider
I don’t even think Nnamdi wants to come back to Oakland.
Dude hasn’t been on a winning team in the NFL and his skills are diminishing and his time is almost up.
He’s probably holding up to see if a contender will take a chance on him.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:02 pm
fvck reggie he svckszzz
March 13th, 2013 at 6:03 pm
Reads like a indictment.
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It is.
Chris is not a happy camper.
Hue was the man.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:03 pm
Ian Rapaport noted Nick Roach was with Pat Sims and the two visited Oakland together.
No word of if Roach left or what.
But Sims was given a contract during the visit.
Roach is being pegged as a LB that can start at any position.
If signed, he’d be the Raiders new MLB, most likely. He did play strong side with the Bears.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:03 pm
nobody but scrubs want to come to oakland now…drafted players will play out there contracts and split as long as mumbles is here…
March 13th, 2013 at 6:04 pm
Al_is_theraiders
Correction!
Players will play out contracts and split as long as MARK DAVIS is here.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:05 pm
Al_is_theraiders Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 6:02 pm
fvck reggie he svckszzz
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That’s Shakespeare.
Brilliant.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:05 pm
Damn, talk about culture shock. You guys are losing it!
This is what an actual rebuild looks like. I know us Raider fans have never seen one here before but this is actually how it’s done. Everybody wants the new shiny hood ornament to put on our broken down POS rusted out Vega but our real hay will be made in the draft the next couple of years.
Criticize all you want but the days of ‘reloading’ are over.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:06 pm
If Hue tops your list, McKenzie isn’t doing that bad.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:06 pm
8RaiderReign8 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:48 pm
You guys still don’t get it so let me school you.
Based on the comp draft pick formula from last year, signings like Desmond Bryant will most likely yield 3rd round or 4th round picks. Now consider how many FA’s Reggie let go and we could be netting up to five extra draft picks based on all our FA’s. When you look at it like that it isn’t so bad.
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Let me inform you so that you may be informed. the reason you get draft picks is to get talented players. I don’t WANT picks when I have a talented player instead.
Stop telling me about PICKS!!!
get me some PLAYERS!!
March 13th, 2013 at 6:06 pm
Bummer, he was already here and no contract…..that sucks.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:07 pm
Remember a while ago when Rich Gannon said the Raiders organization should be blown up?
Well, here it is.
Rebuild is a go.
A full rebuild, however, would include the exodus of Carson Palmer and Darren McFadden, preferably, for draft picks.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:08 pm
SaintKaufman Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 6:05 pm
Damn, talk about culture shock. You guys are losing it!
This is what an actual rebuild looks like. I know us Raider fans have never seen one here before but this is actually how it’s done. Everybody wants the new shiny hood ornament to put on our broken down POS rusted out Vega but our real hay will be made in the draft the next couple of years.
Criticize all you want but the days of ‘reloading’ are over.
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SHUT UP!!
March 13th, 2013 at 6:09 pm
Link to Roach visit…
http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4682809/source-roach-visits-raiders
March 13th, 2013 at 6:09 pm
Players want to get paid.
We all do.
After that, We/They want to Win.
It’s simple.
Winning helps land Guys that are on the fence if the $$$ in equal or close.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:11 pm
Nice retort priesttj!
March 13th, 2013 at 6:12 pm
Probably already post but…
ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting Dorsey has agreed to terms with the San Francisco 49ers.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:12 pm
Shoulda never got rid of Southwick…
March 13th, 2013 at 6:12 pm
I’ve seen more rebiulds than i care to remember. I know what they look like I was a Forty Niner fan back in the day and have been a Raiders fan since forever. I KNOW exactly what a rebiuld looks like.
This is a freakin PURGE not a rebiuld. In a rebiuld you don’t get rid of what few talented players you have you get rid of the old players for young talented players. NOT the reverse you MORON!!
We’ve dumped more young talented players in the last two years than in any time in our HISTORY!
FOR BUMS!!
March 13th, 2013 at 6:14 pm
SaintKaufman Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 6:05 pm
Damn, talk about culture shock. You guys are losing it!
This is what an actual rebuild looks like. I know us Raider fans have never seen one here before but this is actually how it’s done. Everybody wants the new shiny hood ornament to put on our broken down POS rusted out Vega but our real hay will be made in the draft the next couple of years.
Criticize all you want but the days of ‘reloading’ are over.
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LOL
Well said, and I owned a Vega. lol
March 13th, 2013 at 6:14 pm
Lol … Back in the day niner fan.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:15 pm
You are the purgee, Priest. Period.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:15 pm
Trolling priesttj is kinda sad.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:16 pm
What was the name of the massive nose tackle the Raiders had on the practice squad and was expected to be a contributor the following season but was cut because he was too fat?
I can’t remember… DA talked him up all offseason only for McKenzie to cut him because he wasn’t “in shape”.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:16 pm
We’ve dumped more young talented players in the last two years than in any time in our HISTORY!
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Where are they now, and what contributions are they making to their current teams?
March 13th, 2013 at 6:17 pm
SaintKaufman Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 6:05 pm
Damn, talk about culture shock. You guys are losing it!
This is what an actual rebuild looks like. I know us Raider fans have never seen one here before but this is actually how it’s done. Everybody wants the new shiny hood ornament to put on our broken down POS rusted out Vega but our real hay will be made in the draft the next couple of years.
Criticize all you want but the days of ‘reloading’ are over.
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It’s not a rebuild or purge when you have the biggest “out of whack” contract in the NFL on the roster(Palmer’s)
It’s more of a dumb ass GE who knows no idea what the hell he is doing.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:18 pm
Dakota Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 6:15 pm
Trolling priesttj is kinda sad.
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I bit on the bait.
It had enough of the Priest “essence” for me to bite. lol
March 13th, 2013 at 6:19 pm
Reggie is turning the Raiders into a farm team for the rest of the NFL.
Congrats to Wheeler for making to the bigs.
That is Shrek’s sell. We will give you a chance to play and maybe an NFL team will like what they see and offer you a real contract.
MARK DAVIS IS A DISGRACE.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:19 pm
RE: 423
I’ll do you one better — I once owned a Nova.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:21 pm
The Raiders, this year, will be the Pinto of the NFL – i.e. “rear engine barbecue”!!
March 13th, 2013 at 6:21 pm
Man this is the way REGGIE IS GONNA DO IT.. like it or not.
I remember Packer fans saying Reggie will build it like green bay.. most of green bay was bring in guys nobody has ever heard of .. but after 3 yrs it started to make sense.. and build through the draft.
however green bay never had a cap and lack of draft pick problems as much as OAK
March 13th, 2013 at 6:21 pm
Good lord, one comment in the past few weeks and the motor boats fire right up.
Silly kids!
March 13th, 2013 at 6:22 pm
Jackasspuria Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 6:16 pm
What was the name of the massive nose tackle the Raiders had on the practice squad and was expected to be a contributor the following season but was cut because he was too fat?
I can’t remember… DA talked him up all offseason only for McKenzie to cut him because he wasn’t “in shape”.
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Travis Ivey
March 13th, 2013 at 6:22 pm
Nice top 10 list. Even the Reggime apologists can’t argue that & #2 is the biggest issue to me.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:22 pm
Karlos Dansby at 31 is still better then both ELLERBE and WHEELER
March 13th, 2013 at 6:22 pm
Is Reggie trying to “Major league movie” the raiders. It was just a movie Reggie.
Dumpster dive to the super bowl.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:22 pm
Raiders have a BIG NT right now on the roster JOHNNY JONES
March 13th, 2013 at 6:24 pm
Raidertbone Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 6:19 pm
RE: 423
I’ll do you one better — I once owned a Nova.
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Nova far and away a better car. It actually had a steel block, plus Novas could be made into Legit street rods without to much fuss.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:27 pm
Reggie’s not bringing in 2nd or 3rd stringers. He’s bringing in practice squad type guys for starting positions.
Blame it all on cap space uh?? It’s all the cap’s fault. The 2 broke down CB’s Reggie got last year was all the caps fault.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:27 pm
Raiders board room consist off pancakes with players names on them.
DA tosses them across the table, like a frisbee to a dog, if Reggie misses we keep em or sign em. Reggie doesn’t miss many pancakes.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:28 pm
Priesttj12 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 6:12 pm
I’ve seen more rebiulds than i care to remember. I know what they look like I was a Forty Niner fan back in the day and have been a Raiders fan since forever. I KNOW exactly what a rebiuld looks like.
This is a freakin PURGE not a rebiuld. In a rebiuld you don’t get rid of what few talented players you have you get rid of the old players for young talented players. NOT the reverse you MORON!!
We’ve dumped more young talented players in the last two years than in any time in our HISTORY!
FOR BUMS!!
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Because their contracts were out of whack, that’s why. And their production didn’t warrant the big bucks. The way you talk, Father Pride & Poise, you’d think the roster was loaded with future HOFers. Lol.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:28 pm
Whoknows
Thanks for the name, Travis Ivey. Wasn’t he a Browns casts off?
March 13th, 2013 at 6:29 pm
Reggie’s not bringing in 2nd or 3rd stringers. He’s bringing in practice squad type guys for starting positions.
Blame it all on cap space uh?? It’s all the cap’s fault. The 2 broke down CB’s Reggie got last year was all the caps fault.
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Maiva is a PS guy? started for 13 games this year
HUNTER Pass rusher is PS ?? had 11 sacks last year
Pat SIMS is PS???
NICK ROACH is not PS he is looking to be starter now after sitting behind URLACHER cmon doe
Raiders had no draft picks last year
March 13th, 2013 at 6:29 pm
Chris In NY Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 5:50 pm
Top 10 Reggie McKenzie FAILS!
10. Playing roulette with broken-down, over the hill starting CBs.
This experiement was over before it began. Bartell and Spencer were hurt within the first couple of games and the Raiders were forced to scramble just to have guys to field the position.
9. Not getting a move-the chains/red zone receiving target in 2012.
Even while the season was young and hadn’t slipped away this was an obvious need with some big, proven, inexpensive veteran receivers like Plaxico Burress out there looking for work. Reggie ignored it and red zone and 3rd down failures were an anchor on the team the entire season.
8. Only signing Wheeler to a 1 year deal.
Again, this goes back to talent recognition. Wheeler was the one free agent signing I was excited about last off-season. Reggie should’ve recognized that he was getting a bargain and locked Wheeler into the type of deal he just gave Maiava. Hopefully, the Maiava deal is a sign he learned his lesson on this one.
7. The Tyvon Branch contract.
Branch is an OK, decent player. Not nearly worth the roughly $9 mil per year Reggie forked over last year though. Personally, I like Mike Mitchell better, and MM34 would cost less than 1/3 of what we’re paying Branch.
6. The Mike Brisiel signing/o-line mishandling.
Complete flop. Part of a total mismanagement of the offensive line which included giving Brisiel big money, ditching Satele, replacing our offensive line coach who had really gotten the max out of that unit the two years prior, and having Willie Smith as our starting RT for several weeks. Not to mention using his first draft selection on a 26-year-old rookie who could not get on the field all season. Not to mention trading a huge upside guy like Bruce Campbell for a one-year backup RB who he had no intention of keeping beyond that.
5. Entering the 2012 season without an edge rusher on defense.
This was the single biggest reason our defense actually regressed from the previous year under Chuck B. We played with 4 strong physical linemen up front but no one to bring heat off the edge to force the QB up into that oncoming push. Saw this one coming a mile away and said Reggie needed to do something to address this need as soon as the talk of cutting Wimbley surfaced.
4. Not retaining Desmond Bryant. Bryant didn’t make much money so far coming into the league as an UDFA. Seymour and TK were obviously not in our long-term plans. Bryant probably could’ve been kept for like 5 years, $20 million if this deal was done early last year. This guy could be a Pro Bowl player and at least will be among the most respected defensive linemen in the game by scouts and opponents.
3. Hiring a head coach with one season of experience as a coordinator (of the 20th-ranked defense) and giving him full reign to make hires like Greg Knapp.
2. Pi$$ing on the Raiders identity.
From the beginning Reggie has talked down the Raiders ways and tried to turn the team into another just 1-of-32 franchise where choir boys need only apply. He’s basically killing the most unique and established identity in all of professional sports.
1. Firing Hue Jackson.
Hue instantly breathed life into a long-terrible Raiders offense in 2010. He got us from the 31st to 6th ranked offense as OC in a QB-dominated league while working with a patchwork tag team of Bruce Gradkowski and Jason Campbell. The following season as HC, Hue’s Raiders started off 4-2 and were in great position to take the division for the first time since their last Super Bowl run. Then Campbell and McFadden went down and Al Davis died. The defense, led by a guy who Hue didn’t choose, completely fell apart down the stretch including in the last 10 minutes of Week 17 with us with 5 points, SD inside it’s own 1 yard line, the Coliseum rocking, and a playoff spot up for grabs. We all know how that went and we all know what Hue would’ve done with the defense last off-season.
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This is the post of the year.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:29 pm
RaidO Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 6:27 pm
Reggie’s not bringing in 2nd or 3rd stringers. He’s bringing in practice squad type guys for starting positions.
Blame it all on cap space uh?? It’s all the cap’s fault. The 2 broke down CB’s Reggie got last year was all the caps fault.
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OK. It’s the cap’s fault. Stupid cap.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:29 pm
Not one HIGH PRICED RAIDER PLAYER Was a PRO BOWL PLAYER.. NOT ONE.
PUNTER DONT COUNT
March 13th, 2013 at 6:30 pm
If the Packers can find a no-name wide reciever from Miami and turn him into an adequate if not good corner back, I hope Reggie can replicate the feat.
McKenzie was on the Pack staff that turned Sam Shields from WR to CB.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:31 pm
Not retaining Desmond Bryant. Bryant didn’t make much money so far coming into the league as an UDFA. Seymour and TK were obviously not in our long-term plans. Bryant probably could’ve been kept for like 5 years, $20 million if this deal was done early last year. This guy could be a Pro Bowl player and at least will be among the most respected defensive linemen in the game by scouts and
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NO he couldnt thats a lie. Even hearing Adam Schefter today the 3 day window which was on FRIDAY hurt alot of teams MAINLY THE RAIDERS.. REggie did offer wheeler and BRYANT CONTRACTS
THe problem is that their AGENTS were fielding calls from other teams such as the dolphins and BROWNS.. these guys knew what they were gonna get come tuesday.
Even if Reggie did offer Bryant 20 million he turned it down cuz he was just gonna get 34 million dollars 5 yrs on TUESDAY
March 13th, 2013 at 6:31 pm
HUNTER Pass rusher is PS ?? had 11 sacks last year
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Not true.
If you are looking at PFF, in 2011 it was 11 assisted tackles.
11 sacks in His career.
5 in 2009 I believe.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:32 pm
Jackasspuria Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 6:28 pm
Whoknows
Thanks for the name, Travis Ivey. Wasn’t he a Browns casts off?
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First a Miami cast off and then the Brownies
Heres a funny pic
http://larrybrownsports.com/football/dolphins-rookie-travis-ivey-shoulder-pads-hazing/26054
March 13th, 2013 at 6:32 pm
Al_is_theraiders Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 6:03 pm
nobody but scrubs want to come to oakland now
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Prior to Reggie, nothing but retreads and has-beens wanted to come to Oakland. And they got big money to do it.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:33 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 6:21 pm
Man this is the way REGGIE IS GONNA DO IT.. like it or not.
I remember Packer fans saying Reggie will build it like green bay.. most of green bay was bring in guys nobody has ever heard of .. but after 3 yrs it started to make sense.. and build through the draft.
however green bay never had a cap and lack of draft pick problems as much as OAK
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No I heard of Reggie White. BTW, the Packers sucked since SuperBowl II until Wolf/Holmgren got there. They took over a 4-12 team & won 9 games their 1st year. Then they matched it the 2nd year with the same record and never regressed. Can you say that about Shreg?
Side note, Mike Sherman had 5 winning seasons(4 double digit ones) and yet his 6th season they fired him for going 4-12. I guess they didn’t worry “what respectable coach is going to come there.”
March 13th, 2013 at 6:34 pm
Good for Wheeler, he got his money.
I’m glad he didn’t get it from us.
He is in no way a full time every down LB–on a good team. He was for us because we had no one better.
Anyone who thinks we should’ve broke the very little bank we have for him, the way MIA did, is nuts.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:34 pm
Travis Ivey NT Maryland
March 13th, 2013 at 6:36 pm
SaintKaufman Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 6:21 pm
Good lord, one comment in the past few weeks and the motor boats fire right up.
Silly kids!
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That’s their life.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:37 pm
No I heard of Reggie White. BTW, the Packers sucked since SuperBowl II until Wolf/Holmgren got there. They took over a 4-12 team & won 9 games their 1st year. Then they matched it the 2nd year with the same record and never regressed. Can you say that about Shreg?
Side note, Mike Sherman had 5 winning seasons(4 double digit ones) and yet his 6th season they fired him for going 4-12. I guess they didn’t worry “what respectable coach is go
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again they had money. They said alot of Raider fans will be pissed kinda sarcasticly especially when he starters cutting “their ” players and starters bring in “nobodies” but team guys and hard workers..
Its gonna be build through the draft, Checking the waiver wire.. middle tier FA’s and if you have money over the course of a few years
1 HIGH PRICE FA like they did with charles woodson. IT WILL HAVE TO BE THE RIGHT GUY
March 13th, 2013 at 6:39 pm
We all know Wolfe dumped Reggie on us to get his kid the gig up in Green Bay.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:39 pm
Geoff Mosher @GeoffMosherCSN
Dan Connor headed to Oakland. Left Pitt without a contract.
Retweeted by Vic Tafur
March 13th, 2013 at 6:39 pm
I had a Gremlin. Worst car to drive in the snow..couldn’t even get up a small hill.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:39 pm
ALL you guys are forgetting the most important position in the team, at least in Al’s (rest in peace ol’ man) eyes, the punter. WE STILL NEED ONE! Or are we rolling with King?
Which also brings to mind an interesting thought. Noticed how no one has jumped at the once in a lifetime opportunity to sign the only player we have had in probowl recently? that’s right, you guessed it, SHANE LECHLER!
March 13th, 2013 at 6:40 pm
Dan COnnor headed to Oakland for a visit.. just left PITT w/o contract
March 13th, 2013 at 6:40 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
Dan Connor headed to Oakland. Left Pitt without a contract.
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Saw that. But he’s a 3-4 ILB. Not sure if he’s a good fit for Oakland. But we’ll see how it plays out.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:40 pm
OK I loved Big Al but I have to admit I am kind of excited about the direction of this team Al was stuck in the Old ways the last 10 years and N.F.L changed which kind of sucks you draft a gem in the 5th round he develops around his 3rd year now you loose him your his 4th year cause you have no cash.. Fat Reg is just cutting all the fat wasted cash and trying to field a team of players that play hard not just getting paid Huff,Seymore,Kelly ect These days you need a solid Qb for years that’s where your money goes and draft and pick up players that playhardnose football whatever Round they are drafted I am sure we know that. Palmer is not as bad as everyone thinks has a 1/2 year from coming of the sofa and would have made playoffs if D would have stopped someone and full year with no running game and a predictable O and still threw for 4000 not to metion No Ford and Bey as your #1 we have weapons on O and with new scheme I know we will put up points and so all thes great players we lost on D let me remind you we where worst in Raider History Points/yards allowed last year.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:43 pm
Additional Connor information:
Free agent LB Dan Connor will visit the Raiders.
Connor was in Pittsburgh on a free-agent visit on Wednesday, but he’s leaving town without a deal. The Raiders really could use three new starting linebackers, so Oakland could be one of Connor’s better options for playing time. Mar 13 – 9:37 PM
March 13th, 2013 at 6:43 pm
We are definitely rolling with King unless we can get Lechler to sign for %50 off.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:43 pm
Free agent WR Ramses Barden 6′6 . Great red zone threat.
Low cost high reward. Reggie should be on the phone with his agent.
Ramses Barden vs CAR (2012)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0kxrlGXTn4
March 13th, 2013 at 6:44 pm
RaidingTexas
Connor played in the Panthers’ 4-3 defense.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:44 pm
Dan Conner’s son?
March 13th, 2013 at 6:44 pm
Saw that. But he’s a 3-4 ILB. Not sure if he’s a good fit for Oakland. But we’ll see how it plays out.
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I’d say we are going 3-4.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:45 pm
Even more news on Connor, sounds like he didn’t even meet with the Steelers:
Free agent LB Dan Connor will visit the Raiders.
Connor was scheduled to visit the Steelers on Wednesday, but he never actually went. The Raiders really could use three new starting linebackers, so Oakland would be one of Connor’s better options for playing time. Mar 13 – 9:37 PM
March 13th, 2013 at 6:45 pm
RaidingTexas Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 6:43 pm
Additional Connor information:
Free agent LB Dan Connor will visit the Raiders.
Connor was in Pittsburgh on a free-agent visit on Wednesday, but he’s leaving town without a deal. The Raiders really could use three new starting linebackers, so Oakland could be one of Connor’s better options for playing time. Mar 13 – 9:37 PM
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Hell Yeah, lets sign more guys no one else wants. Reggie knows more than the entire league. This was proven with his outstanding moves last year.
Dan Connor, one step closer to building it the right way.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:45 pm
Connor will be Reggie’s big time FA signing this year. Watch. You can put me on that list someone was making as saying so.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:45 pm
Mna I hate to get so angry. But this is some of the stupidest so-called rebiulding I’ve ever seen. you don’t let talent go just so you can go get some more. Keep what you have and get more of the type of talent it takes to win.
Why redo what’s already been done correctly it’s wasted moves. Now you have to use the picks you had to continue biulding to do again what was already done. It smacks of lunacy………..period
March 13th, 2013 at 6:45 pm
J Hill Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 6:06 pm
If Hue tops your list, McKenzie isn’t doing that bad.
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Actually it was an awful move. Need proof? See 4-12 with 3 of 4 wins coming against 2-14 teams! LOL.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:47 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 6:44 pm
Dan Conner’s son?
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No, Sarah Connor’s son.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:47 pm
RaidO Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 6:43 pm
Free agent WR Ramses Barden 6′6 . Great red zone threat.
Low cost high reward. Reggie should be on the phone with his agent.
Ramses Barden vs CAR (2012)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0kxrlGXTn4
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That actually would make too much sense.
I think Barden would be that big WR we have been looking for. I would give that a “+” in Reggie’s big bag of s&*t
March 13th, 2013 at 6:47 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 6:44 pm
Dan Conner’s son?
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Sarah Connor’s son, John Connor’s brother.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:48 pm
If u guys are mad about gettin rid of HUFF.. then IDK what to tell u
DHB at that salary um no 10 miillion.
I hear reggie did try to sign WHEELER tho.. just got way overpaid. whatdayagonnado
March 13th, 2013 at 6:48 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 6:37 pm
No I heard of Reggie White. BTW, the Packers sucked since SuperBowl II until Wolf/Holmgren got there. They took over a 4-12 team & won 9 games their 1st year. Then they matched it the 2nd year with the same record and never regressed. Can you say that about Shreg?
Side note, Mike Sherman had 5 winning seasons(4 double digit ones) and yet his 6th season they fired him for going 4-12. I guess they didn’t worry “what respectable coach is go
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again they had money. They said alot of Raider fans will be pissed kinda sarcasticly especially when he starters cutting “their ” players and starters bring in “nobodies” but team guys and hard workers..
Its gonna be build through the draft, Checking the waiver wire.. middle tier FA’s and if you have money over the course of a few years
1 HIGH PRICE FA like they did with charles woodson. IT WILL HAVE TO BE THE RIGHT GUY
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I’m upset we didn’t re-sign Bryant. I agree we don’t have to make a “splash” in FA. But guess what, EVERY NFL GM wants to build through the draft. So far the only guy that looks like he can be something from Shreg’s draft is Streeter, which is the Al Davis type. I don’t expect every pick to be a HOFer but his 1st pick from last year looks like a complete joke. Burris sucked last year. Criner looks like a nobody. Yes they CAN get better, but that doesn’t mean they WILL and it doesn’t make Shreg some genius GM that I should blindly follow.. Let’s not forget Al found Veldeer, Ford, Moore past the 3rd round of his recent drafts.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:49 pm
Beat me to it EMR.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:49 pm
Wonder if Sparano had anything to do with keeping Briselle. Seems like Tony would have some input.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:50 pm
Priesttj12 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 6:45 pm
Mna I hate to get so angry. But this is some of the stupidest so-called rebiulding I’ve ever seen. you don’t let talent go just so you can go get some more. Keep what you have and get more of the type of talent it takes to win.
Why redo what’s already been done correctly it’s wasted moves. Now you have to use the picks you had to continue biulding to do again what was already done. It smacks of lunacy………..period
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If what is going on doesn’t make you angry, you are either delusional or just don’t really care.
Its seriously that worst strategy I’ve ever seen. If this was their plan from the get go, they were even a year late making the decision to blow it all up.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:50 pm
We are going 3-4 Nose tackles and linebackers will be coming through Headquarters…..
March 13th, 2013 at 6:50 pm
Priesttj12 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 6:45 pm
Mna I hate to get so angry. But this is some of the stupidest so-called rebiulding I’ve ever seen. you don’t let talent go just so you can go get some more. Keep what you have and get more of the type of talent it takes to win.
Why redo what’s already been done correctly it’s wasted moves. Now you have to use the picks you had to continue biulding to do again what was already done. It smacks of lunacy………..period
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Hi priest, with all due respect, I think the reason most of our players were let go was because they knew they could get more money with other teams. At least the FA ones. DHB and Huff were let go to make room in the cap so that we could sign some players. Otherwise I think we wouldn’t have been able to do much in FA. But look at it this way, Huff and DHB are both still out there. So there’s a slim chance they could come back for cheaper, and fair value for their talent. Just a thought…
March 13th, 2013 at 6:50 pm
So far the only guy that looks like he can be something from Shreg’s draft is Streeter, which is the Al Davis type. I don’t expect every pick to be a HOFer but his 1st pick from last year looks like a complete joke. Burris sucked last year. Criner looks like a nobody. Yes they CAN get better, but that doesn’t mean they WILL and it doesn’t make Shreg some genius GM that I should blindly follow.. Let’s not forget Al found Veldeer, Ford, Moore past the 3rd round of his recent drafts.
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dude thats not fair. REGGIE had no PREMIUM picks last year.. ZERO 1-4 BERGSTROM was the start of 4th round really.
Miles Burris would have been alot better on passin situations rushing hte passer cuz thats what he did at SDSTATE.. he was used as 3 down backer.. learned “on the job”
March 13th, 2013 at 6:51 pm
HOw would u guys feel about moving TVYON BRANCH to FREE SAFTEY?? and bring in Adrian WIlson or Pollard?
Get back to me
March 13th, 2013 at 6:53 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 6:50 pm
So far the only guy that looks like he can be something from Shreg’s draft is Streeter, which is the Al Davis type. I don’t expect every pick to be a HOFer but his 1st pick from last year looks like a complete joke. Burris sucked last year. Criner looks like a nobody. Yes they CAN get better, but that doesn’t mean they WILL and it doesn’t make Shreg some genius GM that I should blindly follow.. Let’s not forget Al found Veldeer, Ford, Moore past the 3rd round of his recent drafts.
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dude thats not fair. REGGIE had no PREMIUM picks last year.. ZERO 1-4 BERGSTROM was the start of 4th round really.
Miles Burris would have been alot better on passin situations rushing hte passer cuz thats what he did at SDSTATE.. he was used as 3 down backer.. learned “on the job”
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You’re right, Reggie has no other options. He’s doing a great job! I can’t wait for our division title in 2035
March 13th, 2013 at 6:53 pm
Whoknows Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 6:49 pm
Beat me to it EMR.
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one of my favorite movies of all time.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:53 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 6:51 pm
HOw would u guys feel about moving TVYON BRANCH to FREE SAFTEY?? and bring in Adrian WIlson or Pollard?
Get back to me
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Doesn’t matter, Reggie won’t sign them.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:53 pm
We did it Al’s way. 7 winning seasons in the 23 yr history of Free Agency. Period.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:54 pm
SBreport @SBreport
Per @GeoffMosherCSN, Dan Connor to meet with Raiders. As Adam Schefter said earlier, visits usually mean signings this time of year.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:54 pm
Doesn’t matter, Reggie won’t sign them.
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u dont know that.. he signed CARTER
March 13th, 2013 at 6:54 pm
Good, evening RAD, Jack, Priest, CNY, all…
March 13th, 2013 at 6:55 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 6:54 pm
Doesn’t matter, Reggie won’t sign them.
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u dont know that.. he signed CARTER
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No one else wanted Carter. Totally different situation
March 13th, 2013 at 6:55 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 6:31 pm
Not retaining Desmond Bryant. Bryant didn’t make much money so far coming into the league as an UDFA. Seymour and TK were obviously not in our long-term plans. Bryant probably could’ve been kept for like 5 years, $20 million if this deal was done early last year. This guy could be a Pro Bowl player and at least will be among the most respected defensive linemen in the game by scouts and
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NO he couldnt thats a lie. Even hearing Adam Schefter today the 3 day window which was on FRIDAY hurt alot of teams MAINLY THE RAIDERS.. REggie did offer wheeler and BRYANT CONTRACTS
THe problem is that their AGENTS were fielding calls from other teams such as the dolphins and BROWNS.. these guys knew what they were gonna get come tuesday.
Even if Reggie did offer Bryant 20 million he turned it down cuz he was just gonna get 34 million dollars 5 yrs on TUESDAY
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I was talking about offering that deal last year, not last week.
Last week I said Bryant would command a deal in the neighborhood of 5 years, $30 million. Looks like slightly more than that though some of it is probably back-loaded, non-guaranteed. Basically I was saying he’d command about $6 mil per year.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:56 pm
We did it Al’s way. 7 winning seasons in the 23 yr history of Free Agency. Period.
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YUP and I would agree it was fun to see which new players we were getting in FA.. it was fun hyping up the team.. and the HUFF said the best DBACK tandem in the nfl.. ASO, GIBRIL, HUFF, ME Angelo hall.. it was fun till the GAMES STARTED and it was just a bunch of overpaid guys . a collection of talent.. and no real TEAM BUILDING
remember that opening night MNF game? Cutler torched them
March 13th, 2013 at 6:56 pm
474.rudegruden Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 6:45 pm
RaidingTexas Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 6:43 pm
Additional Connor information:
Free agent LB Dan Connor will visit the Raiders.
Connor was in Pittsburgh on a free-agent visit on Wednesday, but he’s leaving town without a deal. The Raiders really could use three new starting linebackers, so Oakland could be one of Connor’s better options for playing time. Mar 13 – 9:37 PM
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Hell Yeah, lets sign more guys no one else wants. Reggie knows more than the entire league. This was proven with his outstanding moves last year.
Dan Connor, one step closer to building it the right way.
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Wondering how you know the Steelers didn’t want him. There are any number of reasons he could have left Pittsburgh without signing a contract.
Some of you are so anti-Reggie you’ll make things up in order to validate your feelings about him. Unbelieveable.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:56 pm
Anyone heard if P-man’s a llama ddaddy yet?
March 13th, 2013 at 6:56 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 6:51 pm
HOw would u guys feel about moving TVYON BRANCH to FREE SAFTEY?? and bring in Adrian WIlson or Pollard?
Get back to me
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Like it.
Just was talking to my buddy today and said they should def look into Pollard. Like, NOW!
March 13th, 2013 at 6:56 pm
Who the hell do you guys want signed?? Say we signed Kruger and Cliff Avril…..good signings right? then we have no FS no Cb’s and mediochre DT’s NO MONEY!!!!….We would be in the same predicament. Gotta draft a core then add pieces to that….Cant just draft a bunch of players and overpay them and have big holes to fill. Doesnt make sense. You bring in cheap guys that you can interchange with Young players that break the Depth chart. Eventually we will have pieces in place to contend. If you are A REAL football fan then you understand this. If you aint a smart one and you play Madden….here you go….unless you ‘re in Cap space off mode….you gotta trade your best players and acquire draft picks and hit it right on the money w/ scouting. Then maybe you can contend.I know its been a long time since we have been relevant, but you cant build a winner overnight.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:57 pm
Last week I said Bryant would command a deal in the neighborhood of 5 years, $30 million. Looks like slightly more than that though some of it is probably back-loaded, non-guaranteed. Basically I was saying he’d command about $6 mil per year.
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well ya true.. Reggie should have signed wheeler last year to a 3yr 5 million dollar contract I agree.
i dont know what he really thought of Bryant tho
March 13th, 2013 at 6:57 pm
Edward Teach Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 6:56 pm
474.rudegruden Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 6:45 pm
RaidingTexas Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 6:43 pm
Additional Connor information:
Free agent LB Dan Connor will visit the Raiders.
Connor was in Pittsburgh on a free-agent visit on Wednesday, but he’s leaving town without a deal. The Raiders really could use three new starting linebackers, so Oakland could be one of Connor’s better options for playing time. Mar 13 – 9:37 PM
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Hell Yeah, lets sign more guys no one else wants. Reggie knows more than the entire league. This was proven with his outstanding moves last year.
Dan Connor, one step closer to building it the right way.
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Wondering how you know the Steelers didn’t want him. There are any number of reasons he could have left Pittsburgh without signing a contract.
Some of you are so anti-Reggie you’ll make things up in order to validate your feelings about him. Unbelieveable.
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You’re right, I apologize. Dan Connor could be turning down offers to shop around.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:57 pm
An added notation on Mile Burris….
As a fourth-round pick out of SD State, Burris was viewed as back-up material from the onset.
But with Curry unable to hit the field due to injury, Burris not only played all four preseason games but all 16 regular season games. That’s 20 games for a rookie.
No wonder dude was ranked dead-last in the linebacker ratings. He started the ratings off well but tapered and fell off because off the amount of games he played.
He started at the OLB position from preseason day one to end of regular season.
Don’t blame the kid for being gassed.
However!
Now that he’s played all those games, his stamina and endurance should be ungodly this season because he started all those games.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:58 pm
There are reports Dan Connor didn’t even make it out to Pittsburgh for the visit on Wednesday.
Via Rotoworld:
Free agent LB Dan Connor will visit the Raiders.
Connor was scheduled to visit the Steelers on Wednesday, but he never actually went.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:58 pm
Jackasspuria Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 6:57 pm
An added notation on Mile Burris….
As a fourth-round pick out of SD State, Burris was viewed as back-up material from the onset.
But with Curry unable to hit the field due to injury, Burris not only played all four preseason games but all 16 regular season games. That’s 20 games for a rookie.
No wonder dude was ranked dead-last in the linebacker ratings. He started the ratings off well but tapered and fell off because off the amount of games he played.
He started at the OLB position from preseason day one to end of regular season.
Don’t blame the kid for being gassed.
However!
Now that he’s played all those games, his stamina and endurance should be ungodly this season because he started all those games.
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I did feel bad for him towards the end of the year. You can tell he had nothing left in the tank.
March 13th, 2013 at 6:59 pm
BURRIS was a str8 STUD for dealing with what he did all 16 games as a starter on a somewhat weak defense playing a new posistion. he mainly rushed the passer as a 3-4 OLB
March 13th, 2013 at 7:01 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 6:44 pm
Dan Conner’s son?
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The former Raiders linebacker was Dan Conners, with an “s” at the end. No relation.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:01 pm
Get ready for infusion of more GB and now Brownies in preparation for Holmgren.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:01 pm
im hearing rumors that Raiders MIGHT be moving to a 3-4.. could keep McClain another year and trying at his natural spot in a 3-4 defense.
he will need a big NT like sims in front of him. .someone to take on blockers. Sheldon Richardson could be in play.. JJONES.. or DION JORDAN
March 13th, 2013 at 7:01 pm
Reggie is 50/50 with me on his job so far. I don’t think he has done a horrible job, but at the same time he hasn’t done enough for me either. Part of that has to do with the cap situation last year, the number of picks, blah blah blah. you all know the excuses.
The reason I’m still holding hope is that this is only his second year. He did what needed to be done by burning down the house, as hard a decision that is and as hard a pill that is to swallow for all of us fans, actually, for some that was as hard as taking a suppository in. But still, needed to be done. So let’s see where we are this year. We all knew this was going to be a 3-5 year project. Specially once they let go of Hue. (I would’ve liked to see one more year of him by the way, with a better D) But you can’t change the past, so all you can do is move forward. If this year is another complete failure, than you can bet I will be calling for his head as well. Like Mark said, we want to see progress, not regress.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:01 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:10 pm
You guys never heard of PHILIP WHEELER last year either..
I remember guys saying MEH at the signing.. now u guys were all crying when he left yesterday
Wheeler was passed on by the DOLPHINS which is the only reason he signed in OAKLAND.. now they sign him to a 26 million dollar contract LMAO
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This comment is money. Glad someone in here gets it.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:02 pm
C2E
Does that mean Josh Cribbs will get a look-see?
March 13th, 2013 at 7:04 pm
Dan Conners wore #55 for the Raiders. He was a stud MLB on the great teams of the late 60’s and early 70’s.
Rolando did his number a disservice.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:04 pm
I had to step away from all this for a few hr’s…well..I had to actually work for a while..but all the same, as I look at this…the offense has basically not been touched, except for DHB leaving and I wasn’t high on him in the first place. Dropped too many crucial passes. So, the offense is basically intact.
Defense? We were worst in Raider history and Reggie isn’t done yet.
I’m coming off the ledge a bit, but I still have the bottle of cyanide within reaching distance.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:05 pm
Edward Teach Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 7:01 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 6:44 pm
Dan Conner’s son?
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The former Raiders linebacker was Dan Conners, with an “s” at the end. No relation.
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Yeah, I thought so, but a ILB named Dan Conner visiting the Raiders……………….wishful thinking.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:06 pm
Edward Teach
Rolando did Matt Millen a disservice wearing 55.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:06 pm
Plenty .. Plenty of Good CORNERS still on the Market
March 13th, 2013 at 7:08 pm
What’s the word on “Missle” Mike MItchell?
Haven’t heard a peep about any interest from Raiders or any other team on No. 34.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:09 pm
Slo-lando #55, the player = Matt Millen, Detroit GM
March 13th, 2013 at 7:09 pm
There’s a ton of good players period left on the market.
Not many pass rushers left though..or real good ones.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:09 pm
Someone comparing to what Reggie might do next year with better cap .. compared to seattle
one raider fan wrote
“Alot of hawks fans were questioning what the front office was doing. Signing and starting browner from the CFL, trading for Lynch when nobody wanted him, started a 5th round corner in sherman, drafting bruce irving, drafted wilson when they just signed flynn.
Give Reggie a chance to bring in his guys “
March 13th, 2013 at 7:09 pm
Smoke screen or legitimate interest?
Jaguars send group to West Virginia Pro Day
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/13/jaguars-send-large-group-to-west-virginia-pro-day/
March 13th, 2013 at 7:10 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 6:50 pm
So far the only guy that looks like he can be something from Shreg’s draft is Streeter, which is the Al Davis type. I don’t expect every pick to be a HOFer but his 1st pick from last year looks like a complete joke. Burris sucked last year. Criner looks like a nobody. Yes they CAN get better, but that doesn’t mean they WILL and it doesn’t make Shreg some genius GM that I should blindly follow.. Let’s not forget Al found Veldeer, Ford, Moore past the 3rd round of his recent drafts.
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dude thats not fair. REGGIE had no PREMIUM picks last year.. ZERO 1-4 BERGSTROM was the start of 4th round really.
Miles Burris would have been alot better on passin situations rushing hte passer cuz thats what he did at SDSTATE.. he was used as 3 down backer.. learned “on the job”
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When you have a lack of picks and supposed salary cap issues, then you don’t destroy what was working for you, especially when you have to re-build a horrible defense. Hence why I hated all their moves to destroy Hue’s offense last year. That alone, & the hiring of Denise, makes me think Shreg doesn’t know what he’s doing much more than any draft picks he took.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:10 pm
There’s a ton of good players period left on the market.
Not many pass rushers left though..or real good ones.
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abraham, Freeney, Dumbervil if he gets cut. I really think Raiders will be in play for Elvis Dummervil if he is cut. 8 million a year at least we will offer
March 13th, 2013 at 7:10 pm
518.KoolKell Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 7:05 pm
Edward Teach Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 7:01 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 6:44 pm
Dan Conner’s son?
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The former Raiders linebacker was Dan Conners, with an “s” at the end. No relation.
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Yeah, I thought so, but a ILB named Dan Conner visiting the Raiders……………….wishful thinking.
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No kidding. I’m sure you remember watching him, as I do.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:11 pm
jackasspuria Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 7:06 pm
Edward Teach
Rolando did Matt Millen a disservice wearing 55.
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Al never retired a number. We could have that discussion all day.
Did James Trapp deserve to wear #37?
Should anyone ever wear #75 again?
March 13th, 2013 at 7:12 pm
jackasspuria Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 7:08 pm
What’s the word on “Missle” Mike MItchell?
Haven’t heard a peep about any interest from Raiders or any other team on No. 34.
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Yeah Jack. I’ve been watching with interest as to what might happen with Lechler and Seymour for instance in addition to Mitchell.
Would be a humbling experience for our FA’s who fail to garner any interest.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:12 pm
Two years ago, the Eagles paid a ton of money for Nnamdi — how’d that work out?!!
March 13th, 2013 at 7:13 pm
519.jackasspuria Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 7:06 pm
Edward Teach
Rolando did Matt Millen a disservice wearing 55.
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True. Don’t know if you ever got to watch Conners play, but he was a tough SOB and a really good player also.
Millen lived up to the number. Too bad McClain couldn’t have. We needed him to.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:13 pm
All I want to know is how the talks with Carson are going.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:14 pm
Seymour reportedly got interest from Atlanta and Denver. Doubt Denver will sign him now, they got Knighton at DT.
Atlanta always a possibility as Seymour is from the ATL.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:14 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 7:09 pm
Someone comparing to what Reggie might do next year with better cap .. compared to seattle
one raider fan wrote
“Alot of hawks fans were questioning what the front office was doing. Signing and starting browner from the CFL, trading for Lynch when nobody wanted him, started a 5th round corner in sherman, drafting bruce irving, drafted wilson when they just signed flynn.
Give Reggie a chance to bring in his guys “
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Or we could sign the Seahawks “Senior Personnel Executive”
McCloughan/Gruden 2014
March 13th, 2013 at 7:15 pm
Still a strong chance Raiders sign Roach
March 13th, 2013 at 7:15 pm
shonn greene signed with titans for 3 yrs 10 mil. so many good deals out there. welker 2 years at 12 mil..man wish Reggie would get some of these type deals done. Please dont throw javon walker in my face. yes it was a bad signing but that shouldnt prevent you from bringing in talent. Free Agency is just as important as the draft. The draft builds for long term, but you cant ignore Free agency. So many good deals out there but Reggies not active enough yet..
March 13th, 2013 at 7:16 pm
529.ESETERIK78 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 7:11 pm
jackasspuria Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 7:06 pm
Edward Teach
Rolando did Matt Millen a disservice wearing 55.
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Al never retired a number. We could have that discussion all day.
Did James Trapp deserve to wear #37?
Should anyone ever wear #75 again?
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If the Raiders ever do get a new stadium it would be nice for them to do either the ring of honor thing, or (and my preference) do what the Yankees did and have an area of the stadium dedicated to all of their former greats.
There are numbers that need to be retired, in my opinion.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:16 pm
Or we could sign the Seahawks “Senior Personnel Executive”
McCloughan/Gruden 2014
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u neva know.. thats who many wanted to interview for the Raiders GM job.. McCloughan built alot of that NINER team.. harbaugh is enjoying
March 13th, 2013 at 7:17 pm
nycraider Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 7:15 pm
shonn greene signed with titans for 3 yrs 10 mil. so many good deals out there. welker 2 years at 12 mil..man wish Reggie would get some of these type deals done. Please dont throw javon walker in my face. yes it was a bad signing but that shouldnt prevent you from bringing in talent. Free Agency is just as important as the draft. The draft builds for long term, but you cant ignore Free agency. So many good deals out there but Reggies not active enough yet..
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I’m more concerned long term, because I want to see them winning for a long time.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:17 pm
FA is as important as the draft meaning getting the right guys and not going crazy on players money wise. Its not gonna be that way ..so u gotta chill
March 13th, 2013 at 7:17 pm
ESETERIK78 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 7:13 pm
All I want to know is how the talks with Carson are going.
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I don’t think there are any. I think after releasing Huff and DHB that freed up some cap space so now we have what, around 15 mil I think? And that is counting Palmer’s salary too right? So I don’t think we are discussing anything with him. If anything, he might be traded, maybe on draft day. But I think we are sticking with him for now.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:18 pm
edward teach Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 7:16 pm
529.ESETERIK78 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 7:11 pm
jackasspuria Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 7:06 pm
Edward Teach
Rolando did Matt Millen a disservice wearing 55.
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Al never retired a number. We could have that discussion all day.
Did James Trapp deserve to wear #37?
Should anyone ever wear #75 again?
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If the Raiders ever do get a new stadium it would be nice for them to do either the ring of honor thing, or (and my preference) do what the Yankees did and have an area of the stadium dedicated to all of their former greats.
There are numbers that need to be retired, in my opinion.
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Only problem is the Raiders have had so many all time greats, there won’t be enough numbers left. The ring will circle the entire stadium.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:19 pm
EMRaiders Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 7:17 pm
ESETERIK78 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 7:13 pm
All I want to know is how the talks with Carson are going.
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I don’t think there are any. I think after releasing Huff and DHB that freed up some cap space so now we have what, around 15 mil I think? And that is counting Palmer’s salary too right? So I don’t think we are discussing anything with him. If anything, he might be traded, maybe on draft day. But I think we are sticking with him for now.
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I hope your wrong. You don’t give a guy with 20+ INTs a $13M payday. F that.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:19 pm
tonedeezy Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 7:01 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:10 pm
You guys never heard of PHILIP WHEELER last year either..
I remember guys saying MEH at the signing.. now u guys were all crying when he left yesterday
Wheeler was passed on by the DOLPHINS which is the only reason he signed in OAKLAND.. now they sign him to a 26 million dollar contract LMAO
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Not true. I and many others backed the Wheeler signing at the time.
In fact, Wheeler cited the Raider Nation outpouring of support on Twitter during the time he was making his decision as a key to swaying him toward the Raiders.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:19 pm
The good news is the defense cant get much worse then last year and in terms of what they were paying certain players to be that bad.
Seymour, huff
March 13th, 2013 at 7:20 pm
Someone brought up the possibility of us getting as many as 5 comp picks for the fa’s we lose.
Maybe that figured into Reggie’s reasoning for letting every one of our guys have their shot at the outer world.
It’s an interesting stategy that i’ve seen both panned and praised depending on who you read.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:21 pm
Not true. I and many others backed the Wheeler signing at the time.
In fact, Wheeler cited the Raider Nation outpouring of support on Twitter during the time he was making his decision as a key to swaying him toward the Raiders
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Ya thats after the Dolphins chose not to sign him.. he was there a day earlier b4 he came to oakland and his G/F even told him she wanted him to sign with OAK LOL.. was on twitter but they didnt offer him a contract. Fans showed luv after CORK said he was at Raider HQ.. Fans were deseperate like they are now.
and ya u might have knowm..but the majority of ppl were doggn the signing just like they are 2day. n Thats real
March 13th, 2013 at 7:22 pm
I mean his G/F wanted him to sign with MIA cuz she was some wanna be instagram model.. lol
March 13th, 2013 at 7:22 pm
KoolKell Says:
We did it Al’s way. 7 winning seasons in the 23 yr history of Free Agency. Period.
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That’s the 14th time you;ve said that in about 500 comments on this post. I counted.
Wondered if you had the actual win/loss record handy.
Or memorized since you’ve posted those 6,317 times.
I counted those, too.
We’d like to see them again if it wouldn’t be too much trouble.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:22 pm
Somebody will pay Lechler a ton of money, and he will do well for a few more seasons (probably for a playoff-bound team)
Mike Mitchell will be way overpaid by some team and they’ll find out he is more hype than hit
Seymour will most likely end up in Atlanta
March 13th, 2013 at 7:22 pm
Not many pass rushers left though..or real good ones.
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Maybe Dumervil gets released.
Andre Carter for the short term works.
Maybe we draft an edge rusher.
Options………….
March 13th, 2013 at 7:25 pm
Only problem is the Raiders have had so many all time greats, there won’t be enough numbers left. The ring will circle the entire stadium.
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The bar would have to be set pretty high, to be sure.
At this stage you’d even have more than one player with the same number, i.e. Ben Davidson and Ted Hendricks both wore 83, Casper and Raymond Chester wore 87, and so on.
A logjam, no doubt.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:26 pm
Proof:
Chris in NY Says:
March 30th, 2012 at 9:07 pm
Wheeler’s a good pickup. Would prob start Bryant over Houston.
Biggest missing ingredient now is a speed edge rush specialist or two.
http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2012/03/30/report-wheeler-comes-aboard/
March 13th, 2013 at 7:27 pm
Jackasspuria Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 7:02 pm
C2E
Does that mean Josh Cribbs will get a look-see?
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We can always dream. looks like pats or 9ers
March 13th, 2013 at 7:27 pm
#543
Retire:
00 – Otto
63 – Upshaw
78 – Shell
24 – Willie Brown
25 – Fred Biletnikoff
16 – Blanda
2 – just burn it!
March 13th, 2013 at 7:27 pm
ESETERIK78 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 7:19 pm
EMRaiders Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 7:17 pm
ESETERIK78 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 7:13 pm
All I want to know is how the talks with Carson are going.
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I don’t think there are any. I think after releasing Huff and DHB that freed up some cap space so now we have what, around 15 mil I think? And that is counting Palmer’s salary too right? So I don’t think we are discussing anything with him. If anything, he might be traded, maybe on draft day. But I think we are sticking with him for now.
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I hope your wrong. You don’t give a guy with 20+ INTs a $13M payday. F that.
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I know. But he probably figures that he restructured once already and he shouldn’t have to do anything else on his part. Not at “team” attitude if you ask me. Specially if you claim to be a team player. Plus he probably figures we don’t really want to roll with TP just yet, so he kinda knows he has us by the balls. Just wait though, once he gets traded or cut and realizes he should’ve been more flexible with us he’ll be sorry. He is not going to go to a better team and start there, any team better than us will have him as a back up. So if he leaves, he’ll be going to a worse team, to start there, or as a back up to a slightly better team.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:28 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 7:16 pm
Or we could sign the Seahawks “Senior Personnel Executive”
McCloughan/Gruden 2014
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u neva know.. thats who many wanted to interview for the Raiders GM job.. McCloughan built alot of that NINER team.. harbaugh is enjoying
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He also has been successful in Seattle too(before & after his whiner stint). Plus, he was buddies with Al. If only Mark was smart enough to grant him an interview before he settled on his only interview Mr. Chubby Checker.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:29 pm
C2E
Cribbs agreed to deal with Cardinals..
The Cardinals have tentatively agreed to terms with free agent KR/WR Josh Cribbs.
Cribbs chose Arizona over New England, and the deal is expected to be finalized in the morning. The Cardinals don’t have a proven kickoff return man anymore now that La’Rod Stephens-Howling is a free agent, and Cribbs is still one of the best in the game. Arizona could also pull Patrick Peterson off punts, but that’s less certain. As a receiver, Cribbs is no more than the No. 4.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:29 pm
I wanted Dan Connor here last year!!! I hope he signs!!!
March 13th, 2013 at 7:30 pm
EMRaiders,
I’m with you. I hope he restructures AGAIN. He’s not going to be here long enough down the road to merit that type of payday now. Not if they have, in fact, started a complete rebuild. Might as well save the cash and move on.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:31 pm
Here’s what the Seahawks think of Al Davis’s “Way”
http://www.fieldgulls.com/nfl-draft/2013/2/18/4001234/nfl-combine-tests-explained-seahawks-john-scheider
Similarly, Scot McCloughan, who had a major part in building the current 49ers roster (read: he pretty much built it from the lines out), said, “I’ll never lose sight of this, and maybe I’m a dinosaur in this, but it’s a big man’s game. That’s from the standpoint of holding up through a season durability-wise, but also in the playoffs. You have to have some size and some power and strength, I think, to be a contender year in and year out.”
March 13th, 2013 at 7:31 pm
Gotta bouce.
Peace y’all.
See what tomorrow brings….
March 13th, 2013 at 7:32 pm
Rumor mill has Palmer setting his sights on Seattle (USC connections with Carroll) to back-up and serve as mentor for Russell Wilson — heard that in San Diego (of course, those Dolts would put a negative spin on practically anything Silver and Black!)
March 13th, 2013 at 7:32 pm
raidertbone Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 7:27 pm
#543
Retire:
00 – Otto
63 – Upshaw
78 – Shell
24 – Willie Brown
25 – Fred Biletnikoff
16 – Blanda
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I’d have to add 12 to that list. Not talking about Gannon, either. Plunk would share the number with the King of The World (Bill King reference, for you younguns), and 21 gets my vote also. Howie not on your list?
March 13th, 2013 at 7:32 pm
Reggie is playing Palmer.
Reggie has proven he doesn’t want to win soon. Then he will go to Palmer and ask for a pay cut. Palmer will look at the team and like any rational think wow what a bunch of garbage. He then declines, because why would he when they are not playing to win.
Reggie will then say well I tried, he just wouldn’t do it.
Excuse already in place.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:33 pm
Reggie made a mistake of not signing wheeler to a 2yr deal.. or even at the 1yr deal.. he could have re signed him before the season ended like a 2yr 6 Million
March 13th, 2013 at 7:34 pm
*21 is not Nnamdi. But you probably already knew that.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:36 pm
Give Marcus #32 & Jack #31
March 13th, 2013 at 7:36 pm
The only way Palmer is going to Seattle better be via trade. For a second or for a third with a back up player or two. I don’t want to just cut him, then we would have given so much for nothing. But more than likely that is what is going to happen…
March 13th, 2013 at 7:38 pm
569.KoolKell Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 7:36 pm
Give Marcus #32 & Jack #31
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On the fence about Marcus because he chose to be a Chief. Jack, no question. Huge oversight on my part.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:38 pm
Teach:
Yeah, I’d probably have to go with Branch and Howie, too. Plunkett could share #16 with Blanda, As much as Stabler is beloved by the Nation, I could go either way on that one. My second-tier guys would be Stabler, Tatum, Casper, and Marcus.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:38 pm
Palmer is a top 15 QB. He’s not going anywhere to be someone’s backup. GTFOH.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:38 pm
I remember in 1970, Blanda came off the bench 5 games in a row to pull out winners, QB/K.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:40 pm
I guess we would also have to retire #8 – the greatest punter in the history of the NFL!
March 13th, 2013 at 7:40 pm
Jackasspuria Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 7:29 pm
C2E
Cribbs agreed to deal with Cardinals..
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“tentative”, so you’re saying there’s a chance?
March 13th, 2013 at 7:40 pm
PHILIP WHEELERS G/F had a nice message to the Raider nation on her instagram
“ell Oakland, it’s been real…. We were only there 1 season but all the love that #raidernation showed made it seem like we were there much longer. Thanks for all the support you gave to my boo, he really appreciates it! See ya on the flip side! (I’m corny, I know) #RAIDERGANG “
March 13th, 2013 at 7:41 pm
574.KoolKell Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 7:38 pm
I remember in 1970, Blanda came off the bench 5 games in a row to pull out winners, QB/K.
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I almost had five heart attacks that year, and I was only 11 years old, lol.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:42 pm
Priesttj12 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 6:45 pm
Mna I hate to get so angry. But this is some of the stupidest so-called rebiulding I’ve ever seen. you don’t let talent go just so you can go get some more. Keep what you have and get more of the type of talent it takes to win.
Why redo what’s already been done correctly it’s wasted moves. Now you have to use the picks you had to continue biulding to do again what was already done. It smacks of lunacy………..period
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Rebuild is just a pr smokescreen. This is a demolition. Period.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:42 pm
Good Read
Market for pass rushers ends up being a disappointment
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/13/market-for-pass-rushers-ends-up-being-a-disappointment/
March 13th, 2013 at 7:43 pm
Ok Palmer situation been thru Wilson, Shroeder,Hollas,Evans,Walter,Tui should I go on Give Palmer a year with a good O coordinator and a running game and see what happens again I say we have the weapons on O to score by releasing Bey just makes it easier remember he was our starter Palmer could not even look that way that’s why when Moore was in it was Moore all day. have Moore, Ford and Streeter on field and you will see a difference bring back Meyers not fast but gets open and will catch ball.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:43 pm
Maybe Reggie can get Palmer to take 50% paycut.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:45 pm
Reggie walked into a horrible situation. With no draft picks, a suspect newby head coach, overinflated contracts and a legacy of a one-man operation for years and years (that no one else could figure out), it was destined to fail before it succeeded. I don’t necessarily like the direction we’re headed, but I don’t think we really have a whole lot of choice at this point — we need quantity – lots and lots of bodies!!
March 13th, 2013 at 7:46 pm
Brayton is on the 50% off rack.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:47 pm
Nice rack!!
March 13th, 2013 at 7:47 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 7:36 pm
Give Marcus #32 & Jack #31
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Shouldn’t Mike Garrett get # 31? j/k.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:50 pm
ESETERIK78 Says:
I’m with you. I hope he(Palmer) restructures AGAIN. He’s not going to be here long enough down the road to merit that type of payday now. Not if they have, in fact, started a complete rebuild. Might as well save the cash and move on.
Chris in NY Says:
Palmer is a top 15 QB. He’s not going anywhere to be someone’s backup. GTFOH.
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I’m still curious about this complete rebuild, everything is getting blown up take that many have.
Hasn’t touched the offense, only the worst defense in our history two years running.
Apologies to DHB, who most respect, but that was a given.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:50 pm
Cary Williams is still out there!!! Still a lot of talent out there, hope we resign shaugnessy, Gaither , Carter!!
March 13th, 2013 at 7:50 pm
5 mins Levi Damien @LeviDamien
However. #Raiders Jason Hunter also said “I can play multiple roles. I can play outside linebacker or defensive end”
March 13th, 2013 at 7:50 pm
Reggie needs to get these guys at a bargain basement steal:
Wilson Patterson DL
Curtis Grandston DE
Lashir Upton OLB
A 3 for 1 deal.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:51 pm
Levi Damien @LeviDamien
#Raiders Jason Hunter says strengths are “aggressiveness. My work ethic, wanting to get better, trying to do things the right way”
Levi Damien @LeviDamien
I asked Jason Hunter why his best season was as OLB. He said “you’re able to see more of the field and you can read things”
March 13th, 2013 at 7:52 pm
Would the Nation welcome Rey Maulaga? ?
March 13th, 2013 at 7:52 pm
For how many years did we get Hunter? Or is this another Wheeler 1-year deal?
March 13th, 2013 at 7:54 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 7:38 pm
I remember in 1970,
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Good you remember something. We hear the nurses at the old folks home keep reminding you to flush the loo.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:54 pm
Broncos are in win-now mode.
Welker, Knighton, and the this…
Broncos agreed to terms with CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie on a one-year contract.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:55 pm
586.DJ Johnny Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 7:47 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 7:36 pm
Give Marcus #32 & Jack #31
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Shouldn’t Mike Garrett get # 31? j/k.
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Didn’t Mike Garrett wear #21?
March 13th, 2013 at 7:55 pm
Raider Roach
March 13th, 2013 at 7:55 pm
OklahomaRaider18
Watched Rey play high school ball at Eureka High and then college ball at USC.
It’s still mind-boggling to me how bad he’s gotten through the years in the NFL.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:55 pm
I think we’re going 3-4. If no trade down, I’m starting to wonder if Dion Jordan could be the guy at No. 3.
Jordan did pop off the screen for me when watching Oregon games. Very long, very athletic kid. Important traits for me, especially in that role. I also think he’s a bit of a gamble, but intriguing. I’ll have to take a closer look.
For all the sh!t I’ve been giving him, Reggie could still cobble something together. Especially if he goes out and gets us a top-notch RT.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:56 pm
Jackasspuria Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 7:54 pm
Broncos are in win-now mode.
Welker, Knighton, and the this…
Broncos agreed to terms with CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie on a one-year contract.
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Rich gettin richer
March 13th, 2013 at 7:56 pm
@AdamSchefter: Broncos reached agreement on a one-year deal with former Eagles CB Dominque Rodgers-Cromartie.
But we signed the Rocks third cousin, a potential Pro Bowl DT whose always injured and a DE who is best known for getting stabbed by his girlfriend. So everything is going to be just fine right?
March 13th, 2013 at 7:56 pm
Wonder if Raiders contacted/will contact CB Tracy Porter?
Wonder if Oakland looked at Rodgers-Cromartie who just signed with Denver.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:57 pm
How does Denver get Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie?
How do they have all these guys and stay under the cap?
March 13th, 2013 at 7:58 pm
DJ Johnny
One-year deal to DRC, probably not big guaranteed money.
Plus, Broncos are in good shape to challenge for a title. Always a plus when it comes to player signings — ability to win and win now.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:59 pm
Dominque Rodgers Cromartie.. lol the most overated CB right now..
The guy gets toasted on the regular.. DMOORE will work him.. ford too
March 13th, 2013 at 7:59 pm
jackasspuria Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 7:54 pm
Broncos are in win-now mode.
Welker, Knighton, and the this…
Broncos agreed to terms with CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie on a one-year contract.
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The Bronco’s are trying to win with an old team. They better win, otherwise they are screwed.
March 13th, 2013 at 7:59 pm
Jerry McDonald @Jerrymcd
First impression of Raiders DE Jason Hunter _ he has the kind of enthusiasm and eagerness to play the new regime loves.
Retweeted by Vic Tafur
March 13th, 2013 at 8:00 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 7:57 pm
How does Denver get Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie?
How do they have all these guys and stay under the cap?
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As I remember, they were in excellent cap shape last year. With Manning and some of these other signings, it won’t be for long. They’re going for it and will have some dead money to deal with before long.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:00 pm
From Rotoworld:
Broncos agreed to terms with CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie on a one-year contract.
27 in April, chronic underachiever Rodgers-Cromartie finished 2012 with 51 tackles and three interceptions as a 16-game starter in Philly. He broke up 17 passes to lead the team. “DRC” possesses legit No. 1 cornerback talent, so perhaps he’ll learn a thing or two from Champ Bailey. This looks like a boom-or-bust signing. If Rodgers-Cromartie is willing to buy in and play with more physicality, he’ll be a sizable upgrade on 2012 Bailey bookends Tracy Porter and Tony Carter. Chris Harris will remain the slot corner and nickel back.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:00 pm
603.DJ Johnny Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 7:57 pm
How does Denver get Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie?
How do they have all these guys and stay under the cap?
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They’ve never had a GM named Al Davis or Dan Snyder, for starters.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:00 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 7:57 pm
How does Denver get Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie?
How do they have all these guys and stay under the cap?
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By getting rid of Dumervil and DJ Williams.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:01 pm
Seymour Bush
Peyton is not getting younger and if they don’t win the Big Dance this upcoming season, it will unravel rather fast for the Donks.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:01 pm
Good job Reggie – good pickups for cheap. Nice start. Pat Sims is a decent big NT for our 3-4 move and Maiava is a good fit too on the inside with Burris.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:03 pm
“when you play for Oakland you play to win and you play tough. Its not something the coaches teach or talk about. It’s just there. It’s an attitude you are going to hit people and you are going to smash them if you are an Oakland Raider”
I am not sure what happened to my team, but it is imperative to bring back it’s roots. I think Reggie is on the right track. I mean who was Otis Sistrunk before he became a Raider?
March 13th, 2013 at 8:03 pm
Dominque Rodgers Cromartie.. lol the most overated CB right now..
The guy gets toasted on the regular.. DMOORE will work him.. ford too..
will he be able to tackle DMAC when he breaks through that entire Defense
March 13th, 2013 at 8:03 pm
It’s gonna suck this year to hope the Donkeys don’t win. I think New England is done, I don’t think Baltimore can repeat, but Dungver isn’t making any significant upgrades IMO. They will win the division going away.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:03 pm
Id sign Tracy Porter&Cary williams!!!!!
March 13th, 2013 at 8:03 pm
Jerry Mac with a ZINGER!
Jerry McDonald @Jerrymcd
As it stands, Raiders have Phillip Adams, Coye Francies, and who knows to cover Thomas, Welker, Decker vs. Broncos.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:04 pm
Broncos going all in – will love it when they don’t win crap and are in cap hell in 2014-15 when we make our comeback.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:05 pm
611.Seymour Bush Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 8:00 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 7:57 pm
How does Denver get Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie?
How do they have all these guys and stay under the cap?
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By getting rid of Dumervil and DJ Williams.
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It’ll be interesting to see if the Raiders are considering DJ Williams. Dumervil might be out of the price range this year, but Williams could be affordable. Character issues, but DA knows him from his time in Denver…
March 13th, 2013 at 8:05 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit
Rodgers-Cromartie is Philip Buchanon. Only difference is DRC is 4 inches taller.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:05 pm
Jerry Mcdonald is chump sometimes.. just talks shiz to get a rize out of raider fans. chiilll jerrry.. u know where ur sandwhich is buttered.
be nice to reggie
March 13th, 2013 at 8:05 pm
Chris in NY Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 7:55 pm
I think we’re going 3-4. If no trade down, I’m starting to wonder if Dion Jordan could be the guy at No. 3.
Jordan did pop off the screen for me when watching Oregon games. Very long, very athletic kid. Important traits for me, especially in that role. I also think he’s a bit of a gamble, but intriguing. I’ll have to take a closer look.
For all the sh!t I’ve been giving him, Reggie could still cobble something together. Especially if he goes out and gets us a top-notch RT.
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Jarvis Jones looks really good too.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:06 pm
Raider Nation just remember not to be upset with the Broncos loading up on talent for a Super Bowl run. According to the new regime the Broncos are our friends. DA views Fox as a BFF and Dan Reaves is his mentor.
Don’t complain, this is what you wanted. And it’s only going to get worse.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:07 pm
Defense will be better in 2013 fo sho… Has to be, can’t be any worse..
March 13th, 2013 at 8:07 pm
edward teach Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 7:55 pm
586.DJ Johnny Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 7:47 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 7:36 pm
Give Marcus #32 & Jack #31
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Shouldn’t Mike Garrett get # 31? j/k.
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Didn’t Mike Garrett wear #21?
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We’re both right…kind of. Mike Garrett played for KC and wore # 21 but it was CARL Garrett I was thinking of who did wear # 31 as a backup RB for us in late 70’s.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:07 pm
Jackasspuria Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 8:03 pm
Jerry Mac with a ZINGER!
Jerry McDonald @Jerrymcd
As it stands, Raiders have Phillip Adams, Coye Francies, and who knows to cover Thomas, Welker, Decker vs. Broncos.
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He forgot our best corner Chekwa…But if Chubby can get us someone that can rush the passer from the #3 spot we won’t have to worry about the WR weapons, we can just stop Manning from stepping into his throws
March 13th, 2013 at 8:08 pm
Broncos will load up – go 12-4 and lose in the 2nd round of the playoffs – its a Broncos and Manning trait..
March 13th, 2013 at 8:08 pm
jackasspuria Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 8:01 pm
Seymour Bush
Peyton is not getting younger and if they don’t win the Big Dance this upcoming season, it will unravel rather fast for the Donks.
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That’s what I am thinking. And Manning, Welker, and McGehee each have some mileage on them.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:08 pm
The_Civilian_James_Trapp
Indeed!
A terrorizing pass rush can cover for a dismal secondary!
March 13th, 2013 at 8:09 pm
90210 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 4:12 pm
You dumb azz I played at Fresno State and also played in the AFL for the Rattlers! Obviously you like pork why don’t you go suck on him you phag! This is not your fortyphagets so I suggest to move on phag!
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Of course you played for Fresno State and the AZ Rattlers. OF COURSE you did. And I just got elected Pope.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
March 13th, 2013 at 8:10 pm
Maiava received a three-year, $6 million deal from Oakland.
Good contract for a productive player. Reggie knows his LB’s – just don’t ask him to hire a HC or an offensive lineman.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:10 pm
Cmon Reggie sign Tracy Porter&Cary Williams!!!!!
March 13th, 2013 at 8:12 pm
CDERaider
Always signed Maiava as a free agent in Madden and moved him to strong safety. Hahaha.
He did well last season. He was rated as the No. 7 outside linebacker and Maiava is a productive and sound tackler despite his 6-foot, 239-pound frame.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:14 pm
Jackasspuria Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 8:03 pm
Jerry Mac with a ZINGER!
Jerry McDonald @Jerrymcd
As it stands, Raiders have Phillip Adams, Coye Francies, and who knows to cover Thomas, Welker, Decker vs. Broncos.
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Guess I should be expecting a call from Reggie. Talk about bargain basement.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:16 pm
Osi Umenyoura is still out there!!!
March 13th, 2013 at 8:17 pm
CDERaider Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 8:05 pm
Chris in NY Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 7:55 pm
I think we’re going 3-4. If no trade down, I’m starting to wonder if Dion Jordan could be the guy at No. 3.
Jordan did pop off the screen for me when watching Oregon games. Very long, very athletic kid. Important traits for me, especially in that role. I also think he’s a bit of a gamble, but intriguing. I’ll have to take a closer look.
For all the sh!t I’ve been giving him, Reggie could still cobble something together. Especially if he goes out and gets us a top-notch RT.
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Jarvis Jones looks really good too.
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Sorry. Not a Jones fan myself. I know the scouts like him and he put up good numbers, but he just doesn’t look the part and never had that “it” factor for me. Without really knowing anything about either of them character-wse when they were in college and strictly based on what I see, I feel like he’s the OLB version of McClain. Highly touted and decorated SEC backer who’s supposed to be a can’t-miss prospect. But I see a flop instead, just like I said about McClain.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:19 pm
Here is one of the players I was hoping McKenzie would target:
Free agent OLB Victor Butler is visiting the Steelers on Thursday, and drawing interest from “several” teams.
The secret’s out. We’ve been touting Butler as one of the market’s hidden gems, and it appears the league’s GMs agree. He would be a nice get for a Steelers club that’s been shedding talent instead of adding it. The Jets are also believed to be interested.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:19 pm
Winston, Porter, Umenyoura, cary williams still available!!!
March 13th, 2013 at 8:22 pm
Super Bowl matchup: 49ers-Donks
IMO, they were the two best teams this year. Harbaugh and co kind of choked at the end against the Ravens and the Ravens win in Denver was an absolute miracle.
That blown coverage on the TD bomb against Denver probably got Flacco an extra $10 mil per year over what he would’ve got on his new deal.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:24 pm
Tyrann Mathieu said he feels the NINERS are gonna draft him based of his meetings. I bet.. they have 14 draft picks
said he would love to play for them. I dont blame the kid
March 13th, 2013 at 8:27 pm
Maybe they are indeed going 3-4. 335lb NT, Bryant gone, That DE/OLB they just picked up?
March 13th, 2013 at 8:27 pm
“Bargain Shopping” to begin this weekend
A source with knowledge of the NFL market tells Profootballtalk.com that “multiple teams” plan to wait for the weekend to push for top-shelf free-agent cornerback Sean Smith.
The teams want to go “bargain shopping” after a slow initial 30 hours on the cornerback market. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, a top-five free-agent corner, settled for a one-year deal. Chris Houston got an affordable $5 million annually and was a top-seven or eight cornerback. It’s fair to wonder if NFL teams are engaging in collusion, avoiding Smith, Aqib Talib, Brent Grimes, and to a lesser extent Keenan Lewis in order to keep their price tags down.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:30 pm
Dont know Hunter but checked out his bio – looks like a good athlete with decent production can play DE and OLB and has a good attitude. Knows Reggie and DA so they know what they are getting. Francies was ok last year but signed for cheap and can play CB and special teams.
Good day for Reggie. Keep it coming. Need to find a legit RT.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:33 pm
CDERaider Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 8:07 pm
Defense will be better in 2013 fo sho… Has to be, can’t be any worse..
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Thats what we thought about the 2012 season. Ouch!
March 13th, 2013 at 8:35 pm
Thats what we thought about the 2012 season. Ouch!
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ya but this time it really cant be worse then last year and w/o the high priced guys.. thats what made it worse
March 13th, 2013 at 8:36 pm
We should have a good offense by 2028. Maybe sooner.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:37 pm
Hopefully Nick Roach&Dan Conner sign here!!!
March 13th, 2013 at 8:37 pm
Maiva might actually be a player for us. Comes from a good program and He has played well when he was out there.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:39 pm
Maiva might actually be a player for us. Comes from a good program and He has played well when he was out there.
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yep and the dude has a warrior type mentality. seen the kid ball at USC.. he started after keith rivers left… played with all their greats cushing .. clay, REy.. and at times he was the best linebacker.
he had crazy cardio..
March 13th, 2013 at 8:39 pm
No rt.
No te.
No cbs.
No #1 wr.
No backup rb.
Do we have a dozen draft picks I am unaware of?
March 13th, 2013 at 8:41 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 8:37 pm
Maiva might actually be a player for us. Comes from a good program and He has played well when he was out there.
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Got him locked up for 3 years too – for cheap. Big mistake with Wheeler was the 1 year deal. With a 3-4 we need alot of guys like this medium priced productive guys who can play in a team framework.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:41 pm
Maybe Reggie can’t spend the dollars on big FAs like denver and seattle cause he ain’t got no money. Raiders broke or have extremely limited resources?
March 13th, 2013 at 8:42 pm
Roach.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:43 pm
Last I heard we had around 23 million, could be wrong. Dont know the numbers now, im sure its around 12.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:44 pm
So if Shreg fails agains this year, will the messagetoal guys put up another billboard? Or were they were just whining crybabies.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:44 pm
We can get some good RT prospects in the draft and FA this year for cheap. The big splash we need is elite DE/OLB and Safety/CB – if we can get decent play at oline and just get back to power blocking DMAC should ball out in a contract year assuming he’s not getting more than 15-20 carries a game and can stay on the field. I think he will with a legit rotation at RB (big back please)…
March 13th, 2013 at 8:45 pm
Question can Kelly play nose? Could Bryant? is it 3-4?
March 13th, 2013 at 8:45 pm
Dunno Raider Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 8:41 pm
Maybe Reggie can’t spend the dollars on big FAs like denver and seattle cause he ain’t got no money. Raiders broke or have extremely limited resources?
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30 mill in dead money – yep very limited.. That dead money will be more when we cut Kelly and McClain too. And Carson, potentially.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:46 pm
Huffs cap hit was spread into two years, that gave us 23 million before any of the signings.if thats true we should have about 15-18 million….
March 13th, 2013 at 8:47 pm
Def moving to 3-4 – all the moves so far point that direction. DA/Tarver are 3-4 guys.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:48 pm
Vince Young to the Raiders? He might be a good guy to sign considering he’s broke and needs money desperately. He does have a winning record, unlike anyone else on our team.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:50 pm
I heard that too, gotta link?
March 13th, 2013 at 8:51 pm
I am starting to like Jordan more and more in the mix at No. 3 now that it looks like we’re going 3-4. I was kind of overlooking him as a 4-3 team because I don’t think he’s a natural 4-3 DE or OLB. But put him in a 3-4 and just turn him loose against the opposing QB with occasional coverage responsibilities and he could be a stud.
From NFLDraftScout:
A versatile prospect, Jordan played defensive end and linebacker in college, rushing the passer and dropping in coverage. He said he has received a lot of attention from NFL teams that utilize the 3-4 scheme that want him to play linebacker. Jordan agrees that scheme best fits his athleticism. “The whole thing is getting after the quarterback so the pass rush is my No. 1 thing with my athleticism,” Jordan said.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:51 pm
660.oklahomaRaider18 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 8:46 pm
Huffs cap hit was spread into two years, that gave us 23 million before any of the signings.if thats true we should have about 15-18 million….
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Rookie salaries count against the cap also, so it’s probably a fair amount less than that if you remove what we have to allocate for their contracts.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:52 pm
DT42 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 8:06 pm
Raider Nation just remember not to be upset with the Broncos loading up on talent for a Super Bowl run. According to the new regime the Broncos are our friends. DA views Fox as a BFF and Dan Reaves is his mentor.
Don’t complain, this is what you wanted. And it’s only going to get worse.
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And Al Davis started with the Chargers.
Are we four year olds here.
And Denver isn’t loading up. They were already loaded.
They’re picks have worked out (Miller, Dumervil, Decker, Thomas) and ours haven’t.
They had money to sign the biggest FA QB money could buy. We don’t.
McK is being smart about this, and not opening the checkbook for big dollars on guys like Wheeler and Bryant, or $8M on a guy with 41 catches.
DHB I wish well, wish he could’ve seen through Davis’ vision for him.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:52 pm
Not action on Lechler yet – a small surprise considering he’s the best all time..
March 13th, 2013 at 8:53 pm
http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/55947/report-raiders-thinking-about-vince-young
March 13th, 2013 at 8:54 pm
The rookies should take up about $6 million of our cap.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:54 pm
No VY.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:55 pm
Dakota Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 8:54 pm
The rookies should take up about $6 million of our cap.
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Yes. So spending big now would be unwise.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:57 pm
Jordan does look like a pretty solid player – he’s def got edge rush skills. Hate to have to take him at #3 but if you have to you’re getting a starter out the gate with big college productivity in a major program.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:57 pm
Evening, all!
March 13th, 2013 at 8:58 pm
ESETERIK78 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 8:55 pm
Dakota Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 8:54 pm
The rookies should take up about $6 million of our cap.
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Yes. So spending big now would be unwise.
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Gotta to have room for UFA too. Plus you need to prep yourself for next year to have plenty of room to move – 1st time in years we will have a full slate of picks..
March 13th, 2013 at 8:59 pm
CDERaider Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 8:52 pm
Not action on Lechler yet – a small surprise considering he’s the best all time..
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He had a bad year. GM’s know this.
Notice that none of the “big boys” (outside of SF maybe) spend any $$$ on their punters.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:59 pm
We should have plenty of cap room. I heard Huff was designated as a June 1 cut which allows us to defer some of that cap hit to next year. I think, assuming that is true, before accounting for today’s signings. We should’ve had $20 mil in cap room with the ability to clear $8 mil more by simply cutting TK and McClain.
Even with tens of millions in dead money against the cap this year, literally like no one on the roster is making any money aside from Branch (much of cap hit was deferred to future with recent restructure), Palmer and McFadden.
Seriously. Even good players like Houston and Veldheer are on rookie deals as 2nd/3rd round picks. Our entire receiving corps combined is probably making about 1/3 of Mike Wallace’s salary.
Seriously. It’s feasible that we could have $45 million in dead money and still enter the season $10 million+ under the cap.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:00 pm
What up Scourge?
March 13th, 2013 at 9:00 pm
What are you guys worried about ?
Regina can completely whiff in free agency and the draft, and the great TITS ALLEN will salvage the season with his brilliant coaching and inspired leadership.
Yee of little faith.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:01 pm
Chris in NY Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 8:59 pm
We should have plenty of cap room. I heard Huff was designated as a June 1 cut which allows us to defer some of that cap hit to next year. I think, assuming that is true, before accounting for today’s signings. We should’ve had $20 mil in cap room with the ability to clear $8 mil more by simply cutting TK and McClain.
Even with tens of millions in dead money against the cap this year, literally like no one on the roster is making any money aside from Branch (much of cap hit was deferred to future with recent restructure), Palmer and McFadden.
Seriously. Even good players like Houston and Veldheer are on rookie deals as 2nd/3rd round picks. Our entire receiving corps combined is probably making about 1/3 of Mike Wallace’s salary.
Seriously. It’s feasible that we could have $45 million in dead money and still enter the season $10 million+ under the cap.
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True, but there’s the ‘real money’ issue too. Raiders at the bottom in terms of real money with the stadium situation. Probably another factor.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:01 pm
CDERaider Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 8:58 pm
ESETERIK78 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 8:55 pm
Dakota Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 8:54 pm
The rookies should take up about $6 million of our cap.
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Yes. So spending big now would be unwise.
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Gotta to have room for UFA too. Plus you need to prep yourself for next year to have plenty of room to move – 1st time in years we will have a full slate of picks..
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And folks are losing their minds over these cuts of players that have never truly been impact players.
Wheeler is decent, but not nearly elite, and at a higher price than Palmer….PPpsh please.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:01 pm
Bolts ink a corner…
Derek Cox – DB – Chargers
Chargers signed CB Derek Cox, formerly of the Jaguars, to a three-year contract.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:02 pm
676,
Indy had like 32 mill. in dead money last yr. and did ok for themselves as it turned out.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:03 pm
Remember we still have like 5 comp picks coming possibly.
I think.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:03 pm
Remember, a lot of undrafted free agents and other cheap players can be signed over the cap and only the top 53 players in terms of salary count against the cap for a large part of the offseason, so no worries about signing undrafted free agents after the draft. Reggie can sign as many as he wants.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:03 pm
676.Chris in NY Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 8:59 pm
We should have plenty of cap room. I heard Huff was designated as a June 1 cut which allows us to defer some of that cap hit to next year. I think, assuming that is true, before accounting for today’s signings. We should’ve had $20 mil in cap room with the ability to clear $8 mil more by simply cutting TK and McClain.
Even with tens of millions in dead money against the cap this year, literally like no one on the roster is making any money aside from Branch (much of cap hit was deferred to future with recent restructure), Palmer and McFadden.
Seriously. Even good players like Houston and Veldheer are on rookie deals as 2nd/3rd round picks. Our entire receiving corps combined is probably making about 1/3 of Mike Wallace’s salary.
Seriously. It’s feasible that we could have $45 million in dead money and still enter the season $10 million+ under the cap.
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Yep, and next year it’s estimated that we’ll be 50 million under.
I wish people would stop saying that Reggie doesn’t know what he’s doing, because he does.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:04 pm
True, but there’s the ‘real money’ issue too. Raiders at the bottom in terms of real money with the stadium situation. Probably another factor.
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I’m read somewhere that the only real shot at a new stadium/complex is if more than one team are involved.
The Raiders alone don’t generate enough money.
Warriors will be gone soon.
A’s want to move.
Whatchagonnado?
March 13th, 2013 at 9:05 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:02 pm
676,
Indy had like 32 mill. in dead money last yr. and did ok for themselves as it turned out.
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Getting Luck at #1 made that happen. We’ll get our guy in 2014.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:06 pm
I am still partial to Ezekial Ansah as well, but I’m not sure what his role would be in a 3-4.
But you need a freak athlete like these guys to get after the passer, which is the key to any defense. Look at Von Miller, JPP, Demarcus Ware, JJ Watt, Aldon Smith.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:07 pm
ESETERIK78 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:04 pm
True, but there’s the ‘real money’ issue too. Raiders at the bottom in terms of real money with the stadium situation. Probably another factor.
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I’m read somewhere that the only real shot at a new stadium/complex is if more than one team are involved.
The Raiders alone don’t generate enough money.
Warriors will be gone soon.
A’s want to move.
Whatchagonnado?
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Can’t do anything except find a way to make it work in Oakland. The LA deal is dead and the sharing thing with the fags aint gonna happen either. Got to suck it up and focus on the team for the near future.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:09 pm
I have been going back and forth on the real money issue. On one hand it seems mark will not pay any serious up front bonuses and with the crap stadium, maybe he is broke. And the family may have quite an estate tax bill to be paid.
On the other hand the lowly Carolina panthers made a profit of $112 million over the past couple of seasons, so how could the raiders be losing money? Especially with a tv deal that covers the cost of the players before one ticket or jersey is sold….
March 13th, 2013 at 9:11 pm
Raiders still have a huge fanbase worldwide. If they can get this thing cleared out and start being relevant again, fill the stadium consistently, get a legit sponsor deal and some corporate money – they could crawl back to the black and then stadium deals with open up. But, you can’t move mountains when the team sucks. Straight up.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:13 pm
edward teach Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:03 pm
676.Chris in NY Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 8:59 pm
We should have plenty of cap room. I heard Huff was designated as a June 1 cut which allows us to defer some of that cap hit to next year. I think, assuming that is true, before accounting for today’s signings. We should’ve had $20 mil in cap room with the ability to clear $8 mil more by simply cutting TK and McClain.
Even with tens of millions in dead money against the cap this year, literally like no one on the roster is making any money aside from Branch (much of cap hit was deferred to future with recent restructure), Palmer and McFadden.
Seriously. Even good players like Houston and Veldheer are on rookie deals as 2nd/3rd round picks. Our entire receiving corps combined is probably making about 1/3 of Mike Wallace’s salary.
Seriously. It’s feasible that we could have $45 million in dead money and still enter the season $10 million+ under the cap.
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Yep, and next year it’s estimated that we’ll be 50 million under.
I wish people would stop saying that Reggie doesn’t know what he’s doing, because he does.
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We’ll see. Any idiot can slash and burn salary.
What kind of talent does he fill the void with though. Last year reaped basically nothing still under contract other than Streater as an UDFA. Maybe Burris and Bilukidi. Anything else?
March 13th, 2013 at 9:13 pm
Edward Teach Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:03 pm
676.Chris in NY Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 8:59 pm
We should have plenty of cap room. I heard Huff was designated as a June 1 cut which allows us to defer some of that cap hit to next year. I think, assuming that is true, before accounting for today’s signings. We should’ve had $20 mil in cap room with the ability to clear $8 mil more by simply cutting TK and McClain.
Even with tens of millions in dead money against the cap this year, literally like no one on the roster is making any money aside from Branch (much of cap hit was deferred to future with recent restructure), Palmer and McFadden.
Seriously. Even good players like Houston and Veldheer are on rookie deals as 2nd/3rd round picks. Our entire receiving corps combined is probably making about 1/3 of Mike Wallace’s salary.
Seriously. It’s feasible that we could have $45 million in dead money and still enter the season $10 million+ under the cap.
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Yep, and next year it’s estimated that we’ll be 50 million under.
I wish people would stop saying that Reggie doesn’t know what he’s doing, because he does.
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Two points. 1). We still have to fill half of our defense 2). I wish the standings were based on how many $ a team is under the cap.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:14 pm
Anybody sign Pouha yet? A real NT would be the true sign of a shift to more 3-4.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:14 pm
The Plan to develop Colisuem City doesn’t pencil out without the A’s & Warriors. Only 8 home dates with the Raider’s only.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:14 pm
Dakota Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:09 pm
I have been going back and forth on the real money issue. On one hand it seems mark will not pay any serious up front bonuses and with the crap stadium, maybe he is broke. And the family may have quite an estate tax bill to be paid.
On the other hand the lowly Carolina panthers made a profit of $112 million over the past couple of seasons, so how could the raiders be losing money? Especially with a tv deal that covers the cost of the players before one ticket or jersey is sold….
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Raiders need to have their own ‘TV’ network streamed on the internet – seriously there’s a market. I used to live in Europe and they absolutely love the Raiders and they would pay to watch the team play and follow them. Plus there’s a ton of fans in the states and Canada that can’t follow them but want to – build your own network that covers the Raiders 24-7 and stream it.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:15 pm
CDERaider Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:11 pm
Raiders still have a huge fanbase worldwide. If they can get this thing cleared out and start being relevant again, fill the stadium consistently, get a legit sponsor deal and some corporate money – they could crawl back to the black and then stadium deals with open up. But, you can’t move mountains when the team sucks. Straight up.
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The sad thing is, we sold out every game two years ago and we were 8-8.
A winning team will sell out the stadium.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:16 pm
The Broncos are only signing their FAs to one or two year contracts for the most part. They really dont seem to be burying themselves by mortgaging their entire future for their run with Manning.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:18 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:14 pm
The Plan to develop Colisuem City doesn’t pencil out without the A’s & Warriors. Only 8 home dates with the Raider’s only.
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Yeah, that project a pipe dream. But, if the A’s move and we can keep the coliseum make it football only and do a big renovation for 1/4 the cost of a new stadium and its the only game in town it could be big. Bay area in general is blowing up financially and Oakland if they can get the crime situation dealt with can be a big up and comer in the next 10 years- lots of tech companies want but cant move to SF or peninsula but Oakland is viable if they can get it together. Get Larry Ellison involved and things will happen.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:18 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 5:51 pm
The team will be build through the draft with middle tier FA. GET OVAH IT.
How man times did Al’s FA workout? Freakin Javon 55 Million, De Anegelo Hall at 1 million per game.. freaking GIBRIL WILSON..
ASOMUGHA at 15 MILLION a year.. SEYMOUR TRADE.. NEVER WORKS
how is that DREAM TEAM COMING ALONG IN PHILLY?? I think the band is no longer there
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alright moron… this pisses me off. Were you sitting around whining about Al’s FA signings when he brought in Gannon, Rice, Garner, Romo, Rwood, Armstrong, Wheatley, Crockett, Parella, and Adams??
And he nearly won a SB TITLE?
Jeesh, is everybody here born in 2002?
Al brought in some great players when we were WINNING.
Now we are bottom feeding with Clev, Det, Jax, and KC.
Reggie is playing to LOSE.
And people here are pretending this is how the NFL builds champions. It makes me SICK.
You DESERVE Reggie… get used to losing losers….
March 13th, 2013 at 9:19 pm
So I’m watching the NFLN and see shows about some outstanding coaches.
Lombardi
Walsh
Coughlin
Bellichek
Parcells
Landry
Invariably, they get around to detailing the coach’s history, who influenced him, and who he influenced.
This is generally referred to as the ‘coaching tree’.
That got me to thinking about whether TITS ALLEN might have a coaching tree of his own one day.
After some contemplation I came to the conclusion that this loser isn’t even going to have a shrub.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:19 pm
Raiders need to have their own ‘TV’ network streamed on the internet – seriously there’s a market. I used to live in Europe and they absolutely love the Raiders and they would pay to watch the team play and follow them. Plus there’s a ton of fans in the states and Canada that can’t follow them but want to – build your own network that covers the Raiders 24-7 and stream it.
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I am not certain but I am pretty sure the NFL controls all forms of distribution of the product. I don’t think a team can have Yankee-like tv deal.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:19 pm
I’ve asked this before, but no one could give an answer.
Name 5 results that show Reggie has done a good job up to this point?
I understand having blind faith as a fan, but seriously no rational person can say he’s been doing even an average job.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:20 pm
2011 Raiders #31 in wins per dollar.
http://www.forbes.com/lists/2011/30/nfl-valuations-11_Oakland-Raiders_300874.html
March 13th, 2013 at 9:20 pm
CDE, To your point on getting our QB in 2014, I’m hoping we don’t have to go 2-14 to get him.
This isn’t a great time to be the bottom of the barrell losers with the stadium and financial issues etc.
It’d be nice to rebuild but still be competitive while doing so.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:20 pm
Dakota Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:09 pm
I have been going back and forth on the real money issue. On one hand it seems mark will not pay any serious up front bonuses and with the crap stadium, maybe he is broke. And the family may have quite an estate tax bill to be paid.
On the other hand the lowly Carolina panthers made a profit of $112 million over the past couple of seasons, so how could the raiders be losing money? Especially with a tv deal that covers the cost of the players before one ticket or jersey is sold….
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I haven’t done any kind of in-depth study of the finances, but from everything I hear it’s essentially impossible to lose money running an NFL team with all the shared TV money.
I find it hard to believe the real money thing is an issue as far as signing contracts, but think about the fact that between dead money and cap room we could be paying like $50 million+ less in real money this year than a team legitimately spending near the $120 million cap. Since that dead money would’ve already been paid, Mark and his partners must be licking their chops looking at this additional windfall they’re about to get from this season by not paying any real dollars out.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:21 pm
The Warriors might also be staying. The deal in SF pier is very tough to pull off environmentally as well as physically – and its really 50/50 now if its really going to happen , maybe less – if not the Warriors will have no choice but to stay and they are not losing money in Oakland, thats for sure.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:22 pm
693.rudegruden Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:13 pm
Edward Teach Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:03 pm
676.Chris in NY Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 8:59 pm
We should have plenty of cap room. I heard Huff was designated as a June 1 cut which allows us to defer some of that cap hit to next year. I think, assuming that is true, before accounting for today’s signings. We should’ve had $20 mil in cap room with the ability to clear $8 mil more by simply cutting TK and McClain.
Even with tens of millions in dead money against the cap this year, literally like no one on the roster is making any money aside from Branch (much of cap hit was deferred to future with recent restructure), Palmer and McFadden.
Seriously. Even good players like Houston and Veldheer are on rookie deals as 2nd/3rd round picks. Our entire receiving corps combined is probably making about 1/3 of Mike Wallace’s salary.
Seriously. It’s feasible that we could have $45 million in dead money and still enter the season $10 million+ under the cap.
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Yep, and next year it’s estimated that we’ll be 50 million under.
I wish people would stop saying that Reggie doesn’t know what he’s doing, because he does.
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Two points. 1). We still have to fill half of our defense 2). I wish the standings were based on how many $ a team is under the cap.
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Yes, and free agency is two days old. And the draft hasn’t taken place yet. And we’re not under the cap in any meaningful way until next year.
But hey, let’s not let the facts get in the way.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:22 pm
RAIDERMAN99 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:19 pm
So I’m watching the NFLN and see shows about some outstanding coaches.
Lombardi
Walsh
Coughlin
Bellichek
Parcells
Landry
Invariably, they get around to detailing the coach’s history, who influenced him, and who he influenced.
This is generally referred to as the ‘coaching tree’.
That got me to thinking about whether TITS ALLEN might have a coaching tree of his own one day.
After some contemplation I came to the conclusion that this loser isn’t even going to have a shrub.
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LOL! I am not impressed by the Double Agent.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:23 pm
Rudegruden Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:19 pm
I’ve asked this before, but no one could give an answer.
Name 5 results that show Reggie has done a good job up to this point?
I understand having blind faith as a fan, but seriously no rational person can say he’s been doing even an average job.
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Is this John Herrera?
March 13th, 2013 at 9:23 pm
Yep, and next year it’s estimated that we’ll be 50 million under.
I wish people would stop saying that Reggie doesn’t know what he’s doing, because he does.
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Which means he should be signing players NOW. HINT: You can sign players and defer the money to next season.
IS THIS NEWS TO YOU MORONS???
JFC… Reggie doesn’t want to spend money BECAUSE HE IS TOO SCARED!! Not because we have no money.
He has no clue what he is doing.
He thinks he can build a championship by LOSING!!
You people DESERVE this moron!!!
March 13th, 2013 at 9:24 pm
Analyzing NFL Teams by Wins vs Payroll
http://www.smartdraw.com/blog/archive/2012/09/04/analyzing-nfl-teams-by-wins-vs-payroll.aspx
March 13th, 2013 at 9:26 pm
Dakota Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:19 pm
Raiders need to have their own ‘TV’ network streamed on the internet – seriously there’s a market. I used to live in Europe and they absolutely love the Raiders and they would pay to watch the team play and follow them. Plus there’s a ton of fans in the states and Canada that can’t follow them but want to – build your own network that covers the Raiders 24-7 and stream it.
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I am not certain but I am pretty sure the NFL controls all forms of distribution of the product. I don’t think a team can have Yankee-like tv deal.
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Maybe we should do it then.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:26 pm
Gdog Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:23 pm
Yep, and next year it’s estimated that we’ll be 50 million under.
I wish people would stop saying that Reggie doesn’t know what he’s doing, because he does.
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Which means he should be signing players NOW. HINT: You can sign players and defer the money to next season.
IS THIS NEWS TO YOU MORONS???
JFC… Reggie doesn’t want to spend money BECAUSE HE IS TOO SCARED!! Not because we have no money.
He has no clue what he is doing.
He thinks he can build a championship by LOSING!!
You people DESERVE this moron!!!
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Where’s your expertise come from, Dumbass?
March 13th, 2013 at 9:27 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:20 pm
2011 Raiders #31 in wins per dollar.
http://www.forbes.com/lists/2011/30/nfl-valuations-11_Oakland-Raiders_300874.html
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Read the article again. The list is by Team valuations:
1Value of team based on current stadium deal (unless new stadium is pending) without deduction for debt (other than stadium debt).
March 13th, 2013 at 9:27 pm
rudegruden Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:19 pm
I’ve asked this before, but no one could give an answer.
Name 5 results that show Reggie has done a good job up to this point?
I understand having blind faith as a fan, but seriously no rational person can say he’s been doing even an average job.
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BLIND FAITH.
Nothing more, nothing less. The guy has no CLUE!
Two years from now, when we are still 4-12, there will still be people pretending Reggie has all the tools.
I think its because of their hatred of Al.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:28 pm
Dakota Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:23 pm
Rudegruden Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:19 pm
I’ve asked this before, but no one could give an answer.
Name 5 results that show Reggie has done a good job up to this point?
I understand having blind faith as a fan, but seriously no rational person can say he’s been doing even an average job.
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Is this John Herrera?
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Ouch being compared to that P.O.S.
But seriously name 5
March 13th, 2013 at 9:29 pm
Maybe we should do it then.
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Just tell Goodall to go fk himself? Another 50 years of refs tracking us? Lol
March 13th, 2013 at 9:29 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:26 pm
Gdog Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:23 pm
Yep, and next year it’s estimated that we’ll be 50 million under.
I wish people would stop saying that Reggie doesn’t know what he’s doing, because he does.
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Which means he should be signing players NOW. HINT: You can sign players and defer the money to next season.
IS THIS NEWS TO YOU MORONS???
JFC… Reggie doesn’t want to spend money BECAUSE HE IS TOO SCARED!! Not because we have no money.
He has no clue what he is doing.
He thinks he can build a championship by LOSING!!
You people DESERVE this moron!!!
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Where’s your expertise come from, Dumbass?
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Explain why we aren’t spending money in free agency when we are 20 mill under this year and 50 mill under next.. first.
CHOP CHOP…
Step it up Bubba…
March 13th, 2013 at 9:30 pm
GDog,
I love your passion and your aversion to losing. We sure as heck have had enough of it. I’m getting older man…the thought of waiting 7 yr’s or whatever before getting to 8-8 is nauseating to me and should be unacceptable.
Would the Steeler fanbase accept this? Packers?…they’d be outside Packer HQ’s with pitchforks and firebombs.
We should not be so accepting of suckage.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:31 pm
Once the Niners move, the Raiders will be the only team in the heart of the Bay. The stadium is not that bad if it was converted to football only. The temporary bleachers and the dirt field can be fixed, put some upgraded luxury boxes in, fix the screens, parking, bathrooms, and vending situation and its actually a pretty decent place to watch a game. It’s right on the freeway, Bart and near the airport all very desirable things. And they own a ton of land around it to make it viable. Oakland does have alot to offer, considering the location and the stadium already exists.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:32 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:30 pm
GDog,
I love your passion and your aversion to losing. We sure as heck have had enough of it. I’m getting older man…the thought of waiting 7 yr’s or whatever before getting to 8-8 is nauseating to me and should be unacceptable.
Would the Steeler fanbase accept this? Packers?…they’d be outside Packer HQ’s with pitchforks and firebombs.
We should not be so accepting of suckage.
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Can you imagine a NY team being run like this? And I hate NY.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:32 pm
Ever been to Lambough field? Its a dump. And they make big money out there.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:33 pm
The packers had quit a streak of sucking in the 1980s didn’t they?
Hell, you never met a packers fan on the street until favre and reggie showed up in the early 1990s.
We just need a star player.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:33 pm
CDERaider Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:32 pm
Ever been to Lambough field? Its a dump. And they make big money out there.
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I went to Lambough field about 8 years back. That is a dump.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:36 pm
Get Google to be the sponsor. They make 1 Billion a week – they could through 500 mill into the stadium (and the team) and we’re good.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:36 pm
Dakota Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:33 pm
The packers had quit a streak of sucking in the 1980s didn’t they?
Hell, you never met a packers fan on the street until favre and reggie showed up in the early 1990s.
We just need a star player.
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We just need to win. Selling out 8 regular seasons games is not tough.
With all the winning seasons we had, we sold out. The equation is pretty simple.
However, on the other side of the coin Oakland has proven that if you don’t win, the fans will not come.
So if you plan on losing, yes the team needs to move away from Oakland. However, i Rather have us try to win (crazy idea i know)
March 13th, 2013 at 9:37 pm
I just want to apologize to those I name called today. I shouldn’t take out my frustration on you guys. After all you’re not the ones making these stupid decisions it just irks me that some want to make light of the mess these guys are making of my favorite sports team. I take exception to it but I shouldn’t take it out you guys.
So apologies, however as far as Reggie goes I cna’t see what this guy is even trying to do except try to make sure he gets credit for whatever players make good on this team. getting rid of good players is NEVER a good thing.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:38 pm
Why leave the Bay when the most valuable companies in the world, Apple, Google, Chevron, (even Facebook, Oracle) .. are here? Get a corporate sponsorship deal done with them.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:39 pm
How about ‘Google Field’ – thats worth 100 mill yearly right there. Mark, call me, I have ideas..
March 13th, 2013 at 9:40 pm
CDERaider Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:38 pm
Why leave the Bay when the most valuable companies in the world, Apple, Google, Chevron, (even Facebook, Oracle) .. are here? Get a corporate sponsorship deal done with them.
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Thats a good idea. Amy would need to change the BS imagine the media has of the Raiders, but she is trying to do that.
Also, I’m not sure Apple or Google or any south bay companies would want to put their name on the run down coliseum.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:41 pm
Raiders were ranked 109th out of 122 Professional Sports Franchises for Smartest Spenders in Sports. 2012
Businesswee/Forbes
http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-08-30/smartest-spenders-in-sports
March 13th, 2013 at 9:41 pm
rudegruden Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:40 pm
CDERaider Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:38 pm
Why leave the Bay when the most valuable companies in the world, Apple, Google, Chevron, (even Facebook, Oracle) .. are here? Get a corporate sponsorship deal done with them.
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Thats a good idea. Amy would need to change the BS imagine the media has of the Raiders, but she is trying to do that.
Also, I’m not sure Apple or Google or any south bay companies would want to put their name on the run down coliseum.
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$100 mill to Google is like a 20 spot to us my friend. It can be done.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:42 pm
CDERaider Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:41 pm
rudegruden Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:40 pm
CDERaider Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:38 pm
Why leave the Bay when the most valuable companies in the world, Apple, Google, Chevron, (even Facebook, Oracle) .. are here? Get a corporate sponsorship deal done with them.
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Thats a good idea. Amy would need to change the BS imagine the media has of the Raiders, but she is trying to do that.
Also, I’m not sure Apple or Google or any south bay companies would want to put their name on the run down coliseum.
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$100 mill to Google is like a 20 spot to us my friend. It can be done.
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Agreed, but you know how those companies are with their “image”
March 13th, 2013 at 9:43 pm
rudegruden Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:32 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:30 pm
GDog,
I love your passion and your aversion to losing. We sure as heck have had enough of it. I’m getting older man…the thought of waiting 7 yr’s or whatever before getting to 8-8 is nauseating to me and should be unacceptable.
Would the Steeler fanbase accept this? Packers?…they’d be outside Packer HQ’s with pitchforks and firebombs.
We should not be so accepting of suckage.
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Can you imagine a NY team being run like this? And I hate NY.
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I’m just sick of losing and people pretending we can get better BY losing.
It doesn’t work.
I am done… the people sticking up for Reggie deserve him.
Losing begets losers.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:44 pm
Raiders have 1 big thing the others at the bottom of those lists have – history and a worldwide brand. If Mark got his s*hit together this could be huge.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:47 pm
Image is just that, ‘Image’. Image is how you craft it. Money changes that. The NFL is the biggest sports franchise in the US by far and will only get bigger – if I were Google, I would easily consider throwing some chump change money at that to be part of the conversation.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:48 pm
CDERaider Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:44 pm
Raiders have 1 big thing the others at the bottom of those lists have – history and a worldwide brand. If Mark got his s*hit together this could be huge.
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I agree with that. But like Dakota says, Mark may have to sell for the “Raiders” to take advantage of that opportunity.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:49 pm
Is the free agency and draft over with? Did we go 1-15? Bunch of sissies on this board. Let’s see what else transpires before you start filling those buckets up full of tears.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:49 pm
Just saying, if we were the Jags and nobody outside of west florida gave a sh*it, things would look bad, but we’re not, we’re a historic franchise with a global following located in one of the most valuable places in US.
Screams ‘opportunity’ to me.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:51 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:48 pm
CDERaider Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:44 pm
Raiders have 1 big thing the others at the bottom of those lists have – history and a worldwide brand. If Mark got his s*hit together this could be huge.
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I agree with that. But like Dakota says, Mark may have to sell for the “Raiders” to take advantage of that opportunity.
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Fine. Sell 1/5th of your shares to Google for cash (they have $100 billion, btw). They finance the retro fit stadium, put up a new complex around it and put their name on it. Done. Everybody’s happy.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:51 pm
If Reggie signs Vince young, i may have to turn on him. Not that he cares lol, but you people will get an earfull!
March 13th, 2013 at 9:53 pm
I was at GB for a convention 2 yr’s ago and they marched us thru the “Packer Hall of Fame” and toured Lambeau and I didn’t think it was a dump at all. They’ve fixed it up real nice imo but Dakota is right that they didn;t embrace the Packers like they do now UNTIL they started winning around ‘92.
Heck, they were still playing half their home games in Milwaukee.
Now…the whole identity of the state of Wis. is wrapped up in their “Packer-ness”.
Violent crime in the state goes up 40% on nights when the Packers have lost that day. True fact.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:55 pm
man shrek sucks nothing…nada…zip…zilch force in free agency…
March 13th, 2013 at 9:55 pm
Dakota Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:51 pm
If Reggie signs Vince young, i may have to turn on him. Not that he cares lol, but you people will get an earfull!
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Vince Young is not coming here.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:55 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:53 pm
I was at GB for a convention 2 yr’s ago and they marched us thru the “Packer Hall of Fame” and toured Lambeau and I didn’t think it was a dump at all. They’ve fixed it up real nice imo but Dakota is right that they didn;t embrace the Packers like they do now UNTIL they started winning around ‘92.
Heck, they were still playing half their home games in Milwaukee.
Now…the whole identity of the state of Wis. is wrapped up in their “Packer-ness”.
Violent crime in the state goes up 40% on nights when the Packers have lost that day. True fact.
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The Raiders are bigger worldwide than the Packers – even in the states. Just that losing makes people hide their jerseys. Fix the winning thing and the sky’s the limit.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:56 pm
Priest, It’s all good. You want the Raiders to win as much as anybody. I think everyone knows that.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:56 pm
Violent crime in the state goes up 40% on nights when the Packers have lost that day. True fact.
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Red puts his foot in kitty’s azz on those nights.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:57 pm
3 fvcken scrubs…backups to backups…
March 13th, 2013 at 9:58 pm
MiamiRaider78 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:49 pm
Is the free agency and draft over with? Did we go 1-15? Bunch of sissies on this board. Let’s see what else transpires before you start filling those buckets up full of tears.
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THANK YOU!!! What a bunch of sissy ass biches. Most of you should just STFU! What has happened to Raider fan? Now they just bich and whine like little sissy ass biches. Unbelievable.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:01 pm
Al the genius, we have so much cap money to use (we havent drafted yet) and players are flocking to play here. Get a fck’n clue bro, thats what we are going to get right now.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:01 pm
746, Exactly. We need to win. A 5-7 yr. “rebuild”…if that means losing every yr. to acquire draft picks then I don’t think that’s a good approach.
All it means is that after all that misery…losing alot of the fan base etc. that we MIGHT…be in a position to win.
We have very real issues for sure but I don’t think we should just nod our heads that we’re fine with losing.
I’m not certain Reggie is thinking that way for sure. He wants to “build the right way” but I think he has an urgency to win as quick as possible…let’s say I HOPE he does.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:01 pm
The Raiders are worth $700 mill on paper over $1 billion in an actual deal. Mark has approx 2/3rds of that but cant pay the inheritance tax. Easy, sell 1/5th to 1/3rd stake to Google/Oracle/Chevron/Facebook in a deal for cash in return to finance the rebuild of the stadium and develop the land around it. Those companies can easily finance all that at almost no real cost to them. In 5 years time, assuming we’re winning, the money comes flowing back in. Not hard, really.
Mark, you listening?
March 13th, 2013 at 10:02 pm
Fine. Sell 1/5th of your shares to Google for cash (they have $100 billion, btw). They finance the retro fit stadium, put up a new complex around it and put their name on it. Done. Everybody’s happy.
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Davis’s only own 47% anymore. Sell more will probably cost control.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:04 pm
go play with some crocs…reggie got three freakin backups and gave one a 3 year deal…
March 13th, 2013 at 10:05 pm
Ian Rapoport@RapSheet
This is what they always do. It always works RT @MrLorenzoOrsini: @RapSheet us green bay fans are dying, throw us all you know Ian. plz
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GB fans still get frustrated with how they do business in Free agency, even though they have ben good doing it this way for awhile.
We are now doing it the “Packer Way” like it or not. Im not sure how I like yet (heck some Packer fans hate hit, so Im guessing some here will to no matter the end result), but we are goin to have to give Reggie a real chance before we say it won’t work. He will more than likely get another offseason and a full draft, by then we will have a better idea about him.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:05 pm
alright moron… this pisses me off. Were you sitting around whining about Al’s FA signings when he brought in Gannon, Rice, Garner, Romo, Rwood, Armstrong, Wheatley, Crockett, Parella, and Adams??
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If u cant see the difference between that team.. and this team you are the true moron.. an NO the difference is the an MVP QB and future hall of famers on the team.. nor probowlers is the answer etiher “MORON”
March 13th, 2013 at 10:05 pm
Jerry Rice and TIM BROWN are no the answers either “MORON”
March 13th, 2013 at 10:06 pm
Al Davis had owned 67 percent of the Raiders, but that dropped to 47 percent in 2007 when he sold a 20 percent interest to a group of investors led by East Coast businessmen David Abrams, director of the Abrams Capital investment firm, Paul Leff, founder of the Perry Corp. money-management firm, and Dan Goldring, managing director at Perry Corp. The deal gave the group no control of the franchise at the time of the sale or in the future.
Last month, Forbes magazine valued the Raiders at $761 million, second lowest in the NFL, behind only the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/raiders/tafur/article/Davis-family-will-retain-ownership-of-Raiders-2328012.php#ixzz2NUI95576
March 13th, 2013 at 10:06 pm
U can start with Gruden though.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:07 pm
Vince Young is a good sign for us. He has a *winning* – repeat *winning* record as a starter in the NFL. Sign his desperate asz to an incentive laced minimum deal and if he can’t make the team is cut in preseason. Whats the harm in that? All you Pryor haters would be thrilled. But I like the idea, alot.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:08 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:02 pm
Fine. Sell 1/5th of your shares to Google for cash (they have $100 billion, btw). They finance the retro fit stadium, put up a new complex around it and put their name on it. Done. Everybody’s happy.
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Davis’s only own 47% anymore. Sell more will probably cost control.
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The other investors will pony up their shares. Guaranteed.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:08 pm
Im still waiting for you to defend what happened to the Dream Team Moron?
What happened with Mario Williams and Mark Anderson taking up nearly 60 Percent of their cap.. 100 million dollars for Mario WIlliams and they finish 4-12 …and he wont see half of it.
How were those bucs this year?? 6 Win team.. Or the DOLPHINS lol overpaying huge and getting rid of Dansby for Wheeler and Ellerbe.. Guess what ?? ELLERBE cant bring the rest of that Raven defense with him..
Gonna be tough to see when they miss the playoffs YET AGAIN and Pats go to the playoffs
March 13th, 2013 at 10:09 pm
I’m not predicting we’re gonna suck this yr. We’ve got more FA plucking and the draft…we also have the leagues 4th easiest schedule…the offense hasn’t been touched really…except to get better possibly with the scheme switch and we’re talking about a defense that was worst in Raider history.
I was down earlier, but after taking a step back and looking at it…i can see that i’ll be mixing the kool aid up regardless.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:09 pm
The other investors will pony up their shares. Guaranteed.
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Yes, for control of the Franchise.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:11 pm
Last time I checked there are no HALL OF FAME WR’s out there right now like RICE ..
U want Raiders to go SIGN C WOODSON?? and ED REED? will that make u feel better ???
Maybe if we had a Young C WOODSON.. and all VET PRO BOWL OLINE.. a Coach Like GRUDEN.. and TIM BROWN.. I would say ya lets go get some FA’s
Raiders have nothing right now. Its a rebuild GUY. That 2000 team was build slowly with some of talent already in place. GUESS WHAT how did AL’s other superbowl FA’s workout.. the guys he always signed after
March 13th, 2013 at 10:13 pm
U are still gonna need cap space to sign guys long term like Veldehere.. and HOUSTON..
March 13th, 2013 at 10:13 pm
These signings are nothing to sh!t he bed over. This regime is going to build the team through the draft. If you don’t know, well now you know!
March 13th, 2013 at 10:14 pm
and it sucks typing all this from a phone..
March 13th, 2013 at 10:14 pm
These signings are nothing to sh!t he bed over. This regime is going to build the team through the draft. If you don’t know, well now you know!
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Word!
March 13th, 2013 at 10:15 pm
2013 expectations are low. Any success will be a surprise.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:15 pm
Next move should be to cut Palmer and save even more money
March 13th, 2013 at 10:15 pm
PPL will say well at least the BROWNS are tyring to win ..making high price FA deals.. well guess what ?? SO IS REGGIE
the difference is he is not gonna be dumb about it overspend money and getting into a cap mess he was trying to get out of.. Bryant is hardly a diffence maker
March 13th, 2013 at 10:16 pm
Bigsnow81 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:13 pm
These signings are nothing to sh!t he bed over. This regime is going to build the team through the draft. If you don’t know, well now you know!
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The Reggie-haters in here don’t understand that. They’d rather go out and blow all our cap money for the next five years on this offseason’s big sexy FA names, most of whom will never come close to justifying their inflated paydays.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:17 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:15 pm
PPL will say well at least the BROWNS are tyring to win ..making high price FA deals.. well guess what ?? SO IS REGGIE
the difference is he is not gonna be dumb about it overspend money and getting into a cap mess he was trying to get out of.. Bryant is hardly a diffence maker
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Bryant was an OK rotational guy last season, nothing more. The Browns spending $7 mil/year on this guy is a total Al move, and I don’t mean that in a good way.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:17 pm
It sounds like the Packers also let a few guys go in Free agency this year, have a feeling this is goin to be the norm now in Oakland, sure Reggie will have to pay some key guys to keep them, but he will set a price on alot of our guys and if they don’t want it and they test FA and some team overpays in Reggie’s eye’s then he will let them go and try to reload via draft or mid/low tier FA.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:18 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:01 pm
746, Exactly. We need to win. A 5-7 yr. “rebuild”…if that means losing every yr. to acquire draft picks then I don’t think that’s a good approach.
All it means is that after all that misery…losing alot of the fan base etc. that we MIGHT…be in a position to win.
We have very real issues for sure but I don’t think we should just nod our heads that we’re fine with losing.
I’m not certain Reggie is thinking that way for sure. He wants to “build the right way” but I think he has an urgency to win as quick as possible…let’s say I HOPE he does.
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I think he does but he doesn’t know what to do now because he is scared sh_tless. The Seymour deal bit him in the ass and now he is scared to lift a finger.
He’s never actually ran a business before… lets face it.. he has 20 mil of cap money for this year to spend, plus at least 40 mil next year. He has 60 million dollars of capital to spend (remember most all of this years contracts can be paid out as guaranteed bonuses and deferred to next year) and all he is doing is dumpster diving. This is crazy! And there are people STILL saying we couldn’t afford Wheeler, Huff, and Bryant.
Like we can replace them FOR FREE or something!
This is disturbing and anyone not noticing it are prolly Al-haters in denial… that the guy that replaced him cannot possibly be worse.
Not only is he WORSE, he is prolly the worst GM in the NFL. The sooner Mark figures this out, the better off the franchise is.
BTW… I do NOT think DA should be fired. Just Reggie.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:18 pm
These are the same guys who are pissed at Kelly ROMAC, HUFF.. and reggie is cleaning up the mess
and yet they want to go out and OVERSPEND ON MORE guys lol. which is it?
March 13th, 2013 at 10:18 pm
Palmer will likely not be released. He will either be traded or will be restructured again. Its his call, he has the cards (pun intended) on this one.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:18 pm
Irony is after all the losing, people wanted to blow this motha up. Now the team has a GM that is doing just that and people are still pissing and moaning. Truth is 2012 was not the first year of this rebuild, 2013 is.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:19 pm
Again I would love for the RAIDERS to make things exciting like they use to be.. but that never translated into wins.. at least not in the last 10 years.
Im willing to wait n see and let him build something. He has never even had his 1st round choice .. yet
March 13th, 2013 at 10:20 pm
756,
GB fans have gotten greedy. They think it’s their brithright to be SB Champs now.
It’s SB or bust every yr. anymore.
These freaks probably have Lombardi tattoos on their testicles and any little sign that the team isn’t doing everything in their power to bring the trophy back home..they freak out.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:21 pm
The reason is because GB is build on a strong foundation.. they are least competing for something every year.
Thats what reggie wants to build.. and ya we still need to find a long term QB and get the money situation st8
March 13th, 2013 at 10:22 pm
For instance, look at the two biggest FA names for the last two years:
– Mario Williams was signed for big bux last year in Buffalo. The results? 10 1/2 sacks, but the Bills still lost 10 games.
– Al let Nnamdi go two seasons ago, and there was much wailing and gnashing of teeth on this very board. The results? Nnamdi never came close to justifying his ridiculous deal, and the Philly faithful couldn’t wait to get rid of him this offseason.
Now people are mad because Reggie’s not following their example? Insanity. Just pure insanity.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:22 pm
Reggie haters, chill. The last 2 days says he knows what he’s doing. He cut the obvious fat, he made offers to Wheeler and Bryant but they got more elsewhere (alot more) but then he signed 3 quality dudes to replace them for cheap. Things are looking up – Tarver could be the HC in 2014 and we’ll have a clean book, top picks, and money to get back in the game. That’s about as fast as you can raise the Titanic.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:22 pm
CDERaider
What leverage does he really have? Im of the opinion thst the raiders are fully prepared to go a full year with Pryor and McFadden in a more comfortable scheme.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:22 pm
I agree Palmer should be traded or released. Although if he is willing to take a pay cut, retaining him should be considered. A first and a second, wasted!
March 13th, 2013 at 10:24 pm
Sign Eric Winston, Tracy Porter, Cary Williams, Matt Shaugnessy, Andre Carter,.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:24 pm
I like this post a raider fan had.. from another board. I’ll share
“I read this site daily and it is enjoyable at times and frustrating at other times. I didn’t expect us to sign big names this week nor did I think we had enough money to make a huge splash. But when I read other posts: the people we got rid of seems like we got rid of super bowl champs. The people we didn’t resign, were like ray lewis in his prime, Charles woodson, or tony gonzales. When they played we bagged on them for one thing or another, now that they are gone we bag on the organization for not paying boatloads of money to keep us belopw standard. I am in favor of building this thing right. I am not a GM so I can’t play one on this board. I will support those that are paid to make these difficult decisions and are left to be criticised by the fan base. I am anxious to see what a rebuild looks like and how we can have a better decade going forward.
So what do I expect? Small signings that have a chance to build this organization and make us a major player going forward. Pats, Steelers, Ravens, Falcons, Packers, signed zero players yesterday. Neither did we. Emulate what you want to be.”
March 13th, 2013 at 10:24 pm
Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:16 pm
Bigsnow81 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:13 pm
These signings are nothing to sh!t he bed over. This regime is going to build the team through the draft. If you don’t know, well now you know!
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The Reggie-haters in here don’t understand that. They’d rather go out and blow all our cap money for the next five years on this offseason’s big sexy FA names, most of whom will never come close to justifying their inflated paydays.
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Dude… we we have 60-70 million dollars of capital to spend and we have a GM that is dumpster diving. Like the KC Royals of the NFL.
And you are pretending this is a GOOD THING. We sign three never-beens with 20 mil cap room and our division rivals sign the top rated FA WR with NONE! NO PROBLEM HUH???
Keep chugging the reggie koolade… strain the turd floating on the top through your teeth.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:25 pm
I really gotta blame the game MADDEN for some of these fans expectations lol
March 13th, 2013 at 10:26 pm
There is capitol and there is a cap space.. which is a reality. doesnt matter how much money u have.. u be able to use your cap pace wisely. I know u know this.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:26 pm
There’s a difference between wanting Reggie to over spend and wanting to do as much as possible to field a competitive team.
We’re all aware and most of us behind getting the financials right etc. but I think there’s concern that the right guy is not steering the ship.
My opinion is fluid on this. My jury is still out on Reggie.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:26 pm
fire reggie blah blah, aren’t signing big name players blah blah, team is going to explode blah!
goodnight to all the faithful raider fans. here’s to a new raider team!!
March 13th, 2013 at 10:27 pm
739.
Best post.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:27 pm
Gdog Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:24 pm
And you are pretending this is a GOOD THING. We sign three never-beens with 20 mil cap room and our division rivals sign the top rated FA WR with NONE! NO PROBLEM HUH???
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You’re saying Wes Welker would have come to a 4-12 team with Carson Palmer than a 13-3 team with Peyton Manning if we’d just offered him more money? Whatever, pal. Whatever.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:28 pm
Great analogy, Einstein! Denver is in a way better position than Oakland.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:29 pm
The raiders peaked at 8-8 in an uncapped year with a weak schedule in 2010.
Raiders are still paying for that un capped year. Raiders could go sign two high priced FA’s then what about the trenches? two guys that would take up mad cap space.. then what?
Whens the last time the Raiders had a real significant win? Maybe the texans game in 2011?
March 13th, 2013 at 10:29 pm
Let’s see how the draft pans out.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:30 pm
There’s a difference between wanting Reggie to over spend and wanting to do as much as possible to field a competitive team.
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its march 13th. chill get back at it around July for training camp.. Im sure the team will look alot diffent then it does right now
March 13th, 2013 at 10:30 pm
Bigsnow81 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:13 pm
These signings are nothing to sh!t he bed over. This regime is going to build the team through the draft. If you don’t know, well now you know!
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Build through the draft? Some of you guys are delusional.
Raiders have:
First round, No. 3
Third round, No. 4
Fourth round, No. 3
Sixth round, No. 4
Seventh round, No. 3
Seventh round, No. 13
Not much when you have 13+ empty starter positions.
They need or (needed) to make some decent moves in FA. Like starting out with $30+ mil in cap space if they would have done it right by cut Palmer and Kelly for a true rebuild. Not this half ass stuff or whatever the hell Reggie is doing.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:31 pm
Trade Palmer for a third or fourth round pick. Trade down and pick up another pick.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:32 pm
Why did Al Davis never have a problem with spending and FA? Cuz he knew what the fck he was doin.
What has Reg/DA done thats worth a crap? Zero nothing.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:33 pm
Build through the draft? Some of you guys are delusional.
Raiders have:
First round, No. 3
Third round, No. 4
Fourth round, No. 3
Sixth round, No. 4
Seventh round, No. 3
Seventh round, No. 13
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Trade downs.. and this isnt a 1year DEAL.. Reggie needs 3 Drafts to build.. I know u guys dont like that .. but thats the reality of the freakin situation.
U can always fire REGGIE but then you would set urself back another 3 years cuz a new GM would bring their philosophys and their “GUYS” and another rebuild would happen
March 13th, 2013 at 10:33 pm
Bigsnow81 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:31 pm
Trade Palmer for a third or fourth round pick. Trade down and pick up another pick.
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Nobody’s going to give us that high a pick for CP when he’s due $13 million this year, $18 million next year, his skills are declining and he’s not willing to renegotiate.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:33 pm
As disappointed as I’ve been in MANY of Reggie’s moves, I’m willing to hit the reset button … for now.
We’ve got cap room to sign some decent starters. It’s apparent we’re switching to a 3-4. If Reggie does these things I could get on board with the new regime fairly quickly (in no particular order):
1. Sign another 1-2 LBs who fit the 3-4 scheme as solid, good value, workman-like players who can play the run and cover.
2. Draft a difference-making pass rusher for the other OLB spot.
3. Sign a top-notch RT. There are still a few available in free agency.
4. Re-sign Mike Mitchell.
5. Get a quality TE. My 1st choice, Delanie Walker, is gone. Not many options left. Fred Davis, to me, is clearly the best available. I’d also love Travis Kelce in the draft, but without a 2nd rounder I’m not sure how it’s feasible. Options dwindling here.
6. Cut Rolando McClain. I assume this is still coming, though there’s speculation that maybe we’ll hold onto him to try him in a 3-4. I say no. Get this guy out of here.
There’s more work to be done, for sure, but if Reggie can make those moves then I’ll start to feel like things are rounding into form.
But we’ll see. Nothing’s been done yet. But we’ll see.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:34 pm
Why did Al Davis never have a problem with spending and FA? Cuz he knew what the fck he was doin.
What has Reg/DA done thats worth a crap? Zero nothing.
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No Every year was a WIN THE SB now YEAR.. ok.. and the most we got out of it was 8 wins.. and the Raiders never really flashed against good teams.. are put more then a 3 game win streak together.
Reggie is trying to build a solid foundation for the future.. to sustain success and not get all horny of an 8 -8 season
March 13th, 2013 at 10:34 pm
Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:27 pm
Gdog Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:24 pm
And you are pretending this is a GOOD THING. We sign three never-beens with 20 mil cap room and our division rivals sign the top rated FA WR with NONE! NO PROBLEM HUH???
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You’re saying Wes Welker would have come to a 4-12 team with Carson Palmer than a 13-3 team with Peyton Manning if we’d just offered him more money? Whatever, pal. Whatever.
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So we go to 0-16 and attract what free agents moron?
You guys deserve Reggie. Too scared to spend money.. oh boo hoo hoo….
I think you ENJOY losing.
Losing begets losers…
March 13th, 2013 at 10:35 pm
MiamiRaider78 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:49 pm
Is the free agency and draft over with? Did we go 1-15? Bunch of sissies on this board. Let’s see what else transpires before you start filling those buckets up full of tears.
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My bad. Reggie and DA really have shown promise. Taking a 8-8 team and going 4-12 was a fluke. I need to get past the Demo Man Reggie and Green Horn Allen Who Hired Knapp thinking and see the brighter picture. Like a build your own stack at IHOP. Yummy!
March 13th, 2013 at 10:36 pm
Dunno Raider Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:32 pm
Why did Al Davis never have a problem with spending and FA? Cuz he knew what the fck he was doin.
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He’d just wildly overpay people who would loaf and contribute next to nothing (see Larry Brown, Javon Walker, Tommy Kelly, Richard Seymour after 2011, Gibril Wilson, Kam Wimbley, Warren Sapp, blah blah blah).
Reggie’s building the team with high-effort guys who will give you 100% every snap. He’s doing it the right way, too.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:36 pm
My bad. Reggie and DA really have shown promise. Taking a 8-8 team and going 4-12 was
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Torn down to be built back up. 8-8 was our superbowl … its like a house that looks nice on the outside.. but no foundation
March 13th, 2013 at 10:37 pm
Raiders have:
First round, No. 3
Third round, No. 4
That may account for 2 starters. Just 2
The rest are ????
March 13th, 2013 at 10:37 pm
You guys deserve Reggie. Too scared to spend money.. oh boo hoo hoo….
I think you ENJOY losing.
Losing begets losers…
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Al’s way produced 7 winning seasons in the entire era of Free Agency. Why would anybody emulate that, Dumbass?
March 13th, 2013 at 10:38 pm
haha I forgot about WARREN TAKE THE MONEY AND DO NOTHING SAPP
he even said most FA’s didnt want to go to Oakland they just couldnt turn down the money.. thats why they all talked crapped after about the Raiders
1. They were not team guys
2. Check cashers
3. Not really hard workers
March 13th, 2013 at 10:38 pm
Chris in NY Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:33 pm
As disappointed as I’ve been in MANY of Reggie’s moves, I’m willing to hit the reset button … for now.
We’ve got cap room to sign some decent starters. It’s apparent we’re switching to a 3-4. If Reggie does these things I could get on board with the new regime fairly quickly (in no particular order):
1. Sign another 1-2 LBs who fit the 3-4 scheme as solid, good value, workman-like players who can play the run and cover.
2. Draft a difference-making pass rusher for the other OLB spot.
3. Sign a top-notch RT. There are still a few available in free agency.
4. Re-sign Mike Mitchell.
5. Get a quality TE. My 1st choice, Delanie Walker, is gone. Not many options left. Fred Davis, to me, is clearly the best available. I’d also love Travis Kelce in the draft, but without a 2nd rounder I’m not sure how it’s feasible. Options dwindling here.
6. Cut Rolando McClain. I assume this is still coming, though there’s speculation that maybe we’ll hold onto him to try him in a 3-4. I say no. Get this guy out of here.
There’s more work to be done, for sure, but if Reggie can make those moves then I’ll start to feel like things are rounding into form.
But we’ll see. Nothing’s been done yet. But we’ll see.
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Chris, I value your opinion as I’ve read many of your posts over time…..but it must have slipped your mind as to who OUR HEAD COACH is….
And the fact that our GM stands by our Coach makes him guilty by association.
Mark-
Fire RM & DA and Company NOW or waste another YEAR…..
March 13th, 2013 at 10:38 pm
Al’s way produced 7 winning seasons in the entire era of Free Agency. Why would anybody emulate that, Dumbass
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he is just trying to troll on 22’s 2nite..
March 13th, 2013 at 10:38 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:34 pm
Why did Al Davis never have a problem with spending and FA? Cuz he knew what the fck he was doin.
What has Reg/DA done thats worth a crap? Zero nothing.
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No Every year was a WIN THE SB now YEAR.. ok.. and the most we got out of it was 8 wins.. and the Raiders never really flashed against good teams.. are put more then a 3 game win streak together.
Reggie is trying to build a solid foundation for the future.. to sustain success and not get all horny of an 8 -8 season
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he’s got 70 million in possible capital to spend (this years cap money plus next years) and he hasnt spent a DIME of it, nor will he.
And you pretend this is a GOOD THING!
Like he suddenly will start pulling in quality free agents because of his good looks!!
Meanwhile our good players are jumping like rats from a sinking ship and you don’t think this will put us on par with Cleveland, Det, Jax, etc…
You DESERVE Reggie…
Losing begets losers…
March 13th, 2013 at 10:39 pm
The team is strapped this draft, year one of the rebuild. In all honesty I don’t believe this regime is making these moves to win in 2013. This organization didn’t have the foundation conducive to winning.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:39 pm
I guess the point I was tryin to make above about GB fans is, they are frustrated just like some in here because of the lack of free agency signings and letting players leave. The difference is they are in alot better situation and could probably afford to make some moves but they don’t and thats the norm for them.
Its a lil funny because we couldn’t be farther apart from talent/team than the Packers, but some of them sound like some of the fans on here, And I don’t think its a coincidence, so ya’ll mis aswell get used to it as long as Regge’s here
March 13th, 2013 at 10:39 pm
No if your talking about Dennis Allen.. thats a different subject.
I wont doubt he could be canned this year.. which is why Reggie is not gonna let his coach hang out there like that.
Reggie has a few yrs tho
March 13th, 2013 at 10:39 pm
Lmao @798 we lost to the browns last year and tried our darndest to lose tothe jags. Save the weak schedule excuse please
March 13th, 2013 at 10:40 pm
he’s got 70 million in possible capital to spend (this years cap money plus next years) and he hasnt spent a DIME of it, nor will he.
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yet he has 20 million in cap space. u know this
March 13th, 2013 at 10:40 pm
Gdog Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:34 pm
I think you ENJOY losing.
Losing begets losers…
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No, YOU obviously enjoy losing, because all Al ever gave us the last 9 seasons of his life. Losing. He gave us a team full of wildly overpaid speed demons and weight-room freaks who either had zero football sense, zero work ethic or both.
I’m sure you would have fired Bill Belichick after his inaugural 5-11 season in NE whilst saying “Pete Carroll went 8-8 with THE EXACT SAME TEEEEEEEAAAAMMM!”
Now go away and come back if/when you learn something about winning and football.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:40 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:39 pm
No if your talking about Dennis Allen.. thats a different subject.
I wont doubt he could be canned this year.. which is why Reggie is not gonna let his coach hang out there like that.
Reggie has a few yrs tho
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Nope…he doesn’t
March 13th, 2013 at 10:42 pm
Nope…he doesn’t
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yes he does.. and u should hope he does.. cuz any GM fire will set the team back another 3 years.. and there will be more cuts.. and more rebuilding and more bring in my guys ..and more of bull crap
March 13th, 2013 at 10:42 pm
Those late draft picks will be starting on this team. My favorite team won the World Series, can’t win them all. If winning is everything, then why aren’t you a Raven’ fan?
March 13th, 2013 at 10:43 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:58 pm
MiamiRaider78 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:49 pm
Is the free agency and draft over with? Did we go 1-15? Bunch of sissies on this board. Let’s see what else transpires before you start filling those buckets up full of tears.
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THANK YOU!!! What a bunch of sissy ass biches. Most of you should just STFU! What has happened to Raider fan? Now they just bich and whine like little sissy ass biches. Unbelievable.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:44 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:42 pm
Nope…he doesn’t
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yes he does.. and u should hope he does.. cuz any GM fire will set the team back another 3 years.. and there will be more cuts.. and more rebuilding and more bring in my guys ..and more of bull crap
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So many people on this board are completely ignorant about football. They think we can fire Reggie and immediately have dozens of highly-qualified GM candidates with Lombardi trophies in their back pockets just knocking down our doors to come work here.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:44 pm
Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:36 pm
Dunno Raider Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:32 pm
Why did Al Davis never have a problem with spending and FA? Cuz he knew what the fck he was doin.
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He’d just wildly overpay people who would loaf and contribute next to nothing (see Larry Brown, Javon Walker, Tommy Kelly, Richard Seymour after 2011, Gibril Wilson, Kam Wimbley, Warren Sapp, blah blah blah).
Reggie’s building the team with high-effort guys who will give you 100% every snap. He’s doing it the right way, too.
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What with ONE YEAR CONTRACTS?
So if they actually do pan out we lose them to a different team next season?
Face it… reggie is a spineless puzzy… he has never ran a business before and is too scared to make any decisions.
I assume all the big decisions like Palmer, Kelly, McClain and such he is cowering under his pillow hoping they will go away…
March 13th, 2013 at 10:45 pm
Reggies hands are tied. He’s taking a sespool and gonna turn it into a spa. You just wait. You don’t clean a thousand gallons of crusted poo overnight. You roll up your sleeves and get to work. This sespool will be smelling rosy before you can say little bo peep sits at a corner on Bourban Street. Reggie and Allen are the new poster boys of your Oakland Raiders.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:45 pm
Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:44 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:42 pm
Nope…he doesn’t
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yes he does.. and u should hope he does.. cuz any GM fire will set the team back another 3 years.. and there will be more cuts.. and more rebuilding and more bring in my guys ..and more of bull crap
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So many people on this board are completely ignorant about football. They think we can fire Reggie and immediately have dozens of highly-qualified GM candidates with Lombardi trophies in their back pockets just knocking down our doors to come work here.
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Holmgren.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:45 pm
Godeep Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:43 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:58 pm
MiamiRaider78 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:49 pm
Is the free agency and draft over with? Did we go 1-15? Bunch of sissies on this board. Let’s see what else transpires before you start filling those buckets up full of tears.
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THANK YOU!!! What a bunch of sissy ass biches. Most of you should just STFU! What has happened to Raider fan? Now they just bich and whine like little sissy ass biches. Unbelievable.
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The worst part is how they CELEBRATE Hue Jackson: the guy who inherited an 8-8 team and went…8-8, in the process both setting an all-time NFL record for penalties and mortgaging our future with his ridiculous Palmer trade.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:46 pm
“I’m a hungry player right now,” he said. “I have a lot to prove. My actions are going to show it.”
Hunter has familiarity with both McKenzie and Allen. He played the first three years of his career in Green Bay where McKenzie worked in the front office. He then played in Denver in 2011 when Allen was defensive coordinator.
Hunter said he was excited as soon as his agent told him the Raiders were interested in signing him.
“It feels great,” he said. “It feels like you’re wanted and you can come in and contribute. That’s a great feeling. It’s like family. I’m excited. I’m looking forward to getting out to Oakland and back to work.”
March 13th, 2013 at 10:46 pm
Somebody said Al Davis overpaid for Kam Wimbley, the people who make excuses for our 4-12 record routinely cite losing him as the biggest factor in the drastic drop in wins. How much would u pay for a guy that is worth 4 victories?
March 13th, 2013 at 10:46 pm
Dumbass Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:45 pm
Reggies hands are tied. He’s taking a sespool and gonna turn it into a spa. You just wait. You don’t clean a thousand gallons of crusted poo overnight. You roll up your sleeves and get to work. This sespool will be smelling rosy before you can say little bo peep sits at a corner on Bourban Street. Reggie and Allen are the new poster boys of your Oakland Raiders.
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Yea, I sure miss those 8-8 cesspools.
I would swim in them after 0-16 coming this season…
March 13th, 2013 at 10:47 pm
Holmgren.
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ya cuz that worked out for the browns right? and there fans..? ask them about holgren right now.. another check casher who is just chillin
March 13th, 2013 at 10:48 pm
Sir Raiderduck
The team went 8-8 before Hue got here?
March 13th, 2013 at 10:48 pm
buncha idiots even if reggie had the picks, he isnt gonna hit on every one…actually he has shown complete failure at picking…stupar, crawford, bergstrom…with as many holes he has made its the ten year plan…and he wont make it past 3…
March 13th, 2013 at 10:48 pm
Yea, I sure miss those 8-8 cesspools.
I would swim in them after 0-16 coming this season…
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well guess what.. u still would be SOL and out of the playoffs.. the only difference is u would have a crappy draft pick. nothing worse then being stuck in the middle in sports
March 13th, 2013 at 10:49 pm
The worst part is how they CELEBRATE Hue Jackson: the guy who inherited an 8-8 team and went…8-8, in the process both setting an all-time NFL record for penalties and mortgaging our future with his ridiculous Palmer trade.
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Get back to me when a Reggie-led team gets to 8-8.
Any predictions bubba?
2014? Or is it 2015??
March 13th, 2013 at 10:49 pm
buncha idiots even if reggie had the picks, he isnt gonna hit on every one…actually he has shown complete failure at picking…stupar, crawford, bergstrom…with as many holes he has made its the ten year plan…and he wont make it past 3…
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name one AL got right in the 1st round? wow Asomugha a late 1st. BRAVO
March 13th, 2013 at 10:50 pm
Godeep Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:43 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:58 pm
MiamiRaider78 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:49 pm
Is the free agency and draft over with? Did we go 1-15? Bunch of sissies on this board. Let’s see what else transpires before you start filling those buckets up full of tears.
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THANK YOU!!! What a bunch of sissy ass biches. Most of you should just STFU! What has happened to Raider fan? Now they just bich and whine like little sissy ass biches. Unbelievable.
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The team went 4-12. The roster jusr got worst. Yes some cuts were made but the biggest “out of whack” contract in the NFL is still on the roster= Palmer. That cap space could be used right now to make some moves. So far it’s like a half ass rebuild. 13 starter positions empty. Not going to get it down in the draft. Piss poor GM work so far. Don’t try and sugar coat it.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:50 pm
I’d rather have this situation as to signing Javon Walker.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:50 pm
id take holmgren as a gm over mumbles any day of the week and twice on sundays….
March 13th, 2013 at 10:50 pm
Severeraiderz Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:46 pm
Somebody said Al Davis overpaid for Kam Wimbley, the people who make excuses for our 4-12 record routinely cite losing him as the biggest factor in the drastic drop in wins. How much would u pay for a guy that is worth 4 victories?
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Kam is NOT the reason for half as many victories as the previous year. The Double Agent, his Krappy offense, and clown coach carousel are to blame. People can make excuses all they want. We regressed horribly.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:51 pm
2 hrs Jerry McDonald @Jerrymcd
Raiders should be delighted market hasn’t claimed young CBs such as Sean Smith, Keenan Lewis. Greatest position of need at present.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:51 pm
Kam WIMBLEY is the ONE trade i Liked in a long time the Raiders did
March 13th, 2013 at 10:52 pm
I was legit upset when Reggie cut WIMBLEY.. i will give u guys that.
wasnt fond of that move
March 13th, 2013 at 10:52 pm
Al_is_theraiders Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:50 pm
id take holmgren as a gm over mumbles any day of the week and twice on sundays….
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I’d probably take both of them over Al Davis.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:52 pm
hey guys. still giving the blog up for Lent, but with the start of FA and some goings-on, i couldn’t help but chime in.
i see what the plan is and i’m for it.
with 30 million in dead money (an astounding amount), reggie is looking for gold nuggets. young, inexpensive, but talented players, with the chance to prove themselves, like adams did.
put lots of these types in competition and see who rises. next year, keep the keepers, and use ur money to fill holes.
wheeler and bryant got way overpaid. pretty good players but u can find equivalent players for less than half what they got. reggie will not overpay for solid (but not great) guys.
i expect more of the same for the OL, TE, DL, LB, and DB.
and why not gut the defense anyway? it sucked. what it there to love?
houston, burris, and branch are good. bilukidi, crawford, adams (and possibly ross) are comers. get rid of the rest and see what else u can find.
i still believe milliner will be the pick. floyd and lotulelei are possible. and i would still think geno and maybe jarvis jones might be in play.
regarding jones, i think he will be big time. plays in the sec, the best conference in college football, and killed it. led the league in sacks and tfl. a big time recruit for usc and excelled at georgia. what’s not to like? production counts fellas.
green beanie mcdunce and kelly are likely being kept around til after the dust settles and some team may want them to fill a need they couldn’t already get done.
this vince young rumor is interesting. but think about it. the new breed is making waves in the nfl, and VY is 29, a 2-time pro-bowler, and just sitting out there. why not kick the tires?
he’d be a whole lot better than pryor, for sure.
so, have fun until my Easter return.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:52 pm
my point is fool that you guys leep saying “we are building through the draft….” you need quality free agents as well plus you need to keep your good players…this dvmbfvck thinks he is the best freakin drafter ever created…fvckin stupar…dayum…
March 13th, 2013 at 10:53 pm
Al_is_theraiders Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:48 pm
buncha idiots even if reggie had the picks, he isnt gonna hit on every one…actually he has shown complete failure at picking…stupar, crawford, bergstrom…with as many holes he has made its the ten year plan…and he wont make it past 3…
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How many 3rd and 5th-round picks were starters in the NFL this year? How many 7th-rounders even made their respective teams? But don’t let the facts bother you.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:53 pm
Kiss the rings, b!tches! Damn, Huff, and DHB cut! I’m 5000!
March 13th, 2013 at 10:53 pm
841
Al traded up to get Pace and had to settle for Russell, who was a beast before his demons cost him his career and life. DMC is a beast in the right scheme
March 13th, 2013 at 10:53 pm
Severeraiderz Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:48 pm
Sir Raiderduck
The team went 8-8 before Hue got here?
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In 2010, Cable was the head coach and we went 8-8. Fewer penalties than when Hue was the head guy, too.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:53 pm
foolkell youd take…fvck it nevermind.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:54 pm
I will give u NATHAN STUPAR too.. was pissed Reggie didnt get Vontaze “baller” burfict. We’d have a young starting MLB right now.
I’ll give u that one too
March 13th, 2013 at 10:54 pm
4-12 is a fact
March 13th, 2013 at 10:56 pm
McFadden lights up the IR list.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:56 pm
Al_is_theraiders Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:52 pm
my point is fool that you guys leep saying “we are building through the draft….” you need quality free agents as well plus you need to keep your good players…this dvmbfvck thinks he is the best freakin drafter ever created…fvckin stupar…dayum…
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Dumbass, 7 winning seasons in 23 yrs.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:56 pm
might be worse.. might suprise.
the worse thing a team can do is finish 8-8 stuck in the middle.. either go 11-5 or 2-14
March 13th, 2013 at 10:56 pm
Al_is_theraiders Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:52 pm
my point is fool that you guys leep saying “we are building through the draft….” you need quality free agents as well plus you need to keep your good players…this dvmbfvck thinks he is the best freakin drafter ever created…fvckin stupar…dayum…
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Oh, I forgot how every other 7th-round pick this year made his team except for Nate Stupar. Would you like to compare Al’s record with 7th-rounders? Jeremy Ware, Ryan Hoag, Andre Somersell, Ken-Yon Rambo, Clifton Black…yup, All-Pros, all of them. (eyeroll)
March 13th, 2013 at 10:56 pm
some guys want to play football, try as hard as they can, study day in and day out…get on the field and cant keep up physically…its a fact. reggie wants the guys with heart but are too dayum weak, slow or small…reality.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:57 pm
Sir Raiderduck
Did the team go 8-8 before Hue got here? Its a yes or no question
March 13th, 2013 at 10:58 pm
Al_is_theraiders Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:54 pm
4-12 is a fact
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So is seven consecutive 11-loss seasons. When Reggie does that, I’ll listen to you whine about him. But not before.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:58 pm
Severeraiderz Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:57 pm
Sir Raiderduck
Did the team go 8-8 before Hue got here? Its a yes or no question
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Before he was the head coach? Yes. THE YEAR BEFORE.
March 13th, 2013 at 10:58 pm
but they have the tools to suceed not like reggies high hopes…its like trying to sell real estate you may want to but its out of your hands…
March 13th, 2013 at 10:59 pm
and 3 super bowls, 5 appearences, hof…
March 13th, 2013 at 10:59 pm
so what do u wanna do?? fire reggie now? then get?? and will he be better?
March 13th, 2013 at 11:00 pm
Report: Derek Cox gets four years, $20 million with Chargers
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see what i mean? overpaying for average talent. haaariible
March 13th, 2013 at 11:00 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:51 pm
2 hrs Jerry McDonald @Jerrymcd
Raiders should be delighted market hasn’t claimed young CBs such as Sean Smith, Keenan Lewis. Greatest position of need at present.
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Ya suppose they will take the one year contract of two cases of Grain Belt and a 40 of Mad Dog that Reggie the Whimp will offer?
We are having CAP problems, haven’t you heard?? 30 million under and 50 next year doesn’t buy anything these days.
Just ask this forum!
March 13th, 2013 at 11:01 pm
Al_is_theraiders Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:59 pm
and 3 super bowls, 5 appearences, hof…
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Yes. Once upon a time. The last two decades of his life were an embarrassment (save for the Gruden years).
March 13th, 2013 at 11:01 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:59 pm
so what do u wanna do?? fire reggie now? then get?? and will he be better?
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Holmgren.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:01 pm
5 million signing bonus
March 13th, 2013 at 11:02 pm
Sir Raiderduck
Did the team go 8-8 before Hue got here? Can you read the words im writing? I can’t type in Braille
March 13th, 2013 at 11:02 pm
holmgren is not good.. nor would he want the job.. especially with this kinda rebuild.
Reggie is the only one who wants it
March 13th, 2013 at 11:02 pm
Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:44 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:42 pm
Nope…he doesn’t
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yes he does.. and u should hope he does.. cuz any GM fire will set the team back another 3 years.. and there will be more cuts.. and more rebuilding and more bring in my guys ..and more of bull crap
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So many people on this board are completely ignorant about football. They think we can fire Reggie and immediately have dozens of highly-qualified GM candidates with Lombardi trophies in their back pockets just knocking down our doors to come work here.
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You’re right…..”so many on this board are completely ignorant”
and conversely….
You’re also wrong….someone on this board knows we could fire Reggie & Company and have this team headed in the right direction in a MONTH!
March 13th, 2013 at 11:03 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:59 pm
so what do u wanna do?? fire reggie now? then get?? and will he be better?
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Anytime you ask Reggie-haters who they would specifically get to replace Reggie and why they think this person would take the job after Reggie was bounced so quickly, you either get silence or some stupid answer like “MY DEAD GRANDMOTHER COULD DO A BETTER JOB,” which only shows they have no idea what they’re talking about.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:04 pm
Al_is_theraiders Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:59 pm
and 3 super bowls, 5 appearences, hof…
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When, dumbass, troll?
March 13th, 2013 at 11:04 pm
Severeraiderz Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:02 pm
Sir Raiderduck
Did the team go 8-8 before Hue got here? Can you read the words im writing? I can’t type in Braille
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Do you mean as head coach or before he got here at all?
March 13th, 2013 at 11:05 pm
there is no way that reggie is the only guy who wants it…you can get a theatre manager to do better than reggie…
March 13th, 2013 at 11:05 pm
Gdog Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:01 pm
Holmgren.
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You mean the same Mike Holmgren who was run out of Cleveland on a rail for s*cking so bad as GM? No thanks.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:05 pm
Al_is_theraiders Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:05 pm
there is no way that reggie is the only guy who wants it…you can get a theatre manager to do better than reggie…
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See what I mean, everyone? I rest my case.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:06 pm
as for the new players:
sims–really big. has a rep as being talented but injury-prone. could be a steal. will rotate with biukidi and either kelly, star, or shareef. sims has MORE upside than bryant, who will never be better than solid.
maiava–seems like a fair bet to be a quality, if unspectacular, “real LB”. could equal wheeler’s production. think pre-injury goethel or maybe ricky brown, but a little better. with burris, still need another guy (dan connor?) and some depth. are we keeping any of the mystery-lb’s from last season? (kurn, barnett, clayton) are they any good?
hunter–rotational guy with crawford. well known by reggie and DA, so he’s probably a decent contributing DE. with houston, crawford, and hunter, still need a starting RDE/pass rusher.
personally, i’m kinda excited to see a slew of new players. we’re done with all the overpriced guys (goodbye seymour, mcdunce, huff, dhb, lechler). in a year, we’ll find some diamonds from this season, and spray the money around to grab more guys.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:06 pm
Reggie is building the Raiders through the draft, as a few of you have understood; successful teams use FA to fill needs. With the exception of Reggie White, the minister of defense, primetime, and our Woodson; I don’t remember any team winning the superbowl; and each of those teams had an elite franchise QB in Favre, Aikman, and Rogers.
Reggie is the man with the plan.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:06 pm
Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:03 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:59 pm
so what do u wanna do?? fire reggie now? then get?? and will he be better?
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Anytime you ask Reggie-haters who they would specifically get to replace Reggie and why they think this person would take the job after Reggie was bounced so quickly, you either get silence or some stupid answer like “MY DEAD GRANDMOTHER COULD DO A BETTER JOB,” which only shows they have no idea what they’re talking about.
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Third time moron.
Holmgren.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:07 pm
Godeep Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:43 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:58 pm
MiamiRaider78 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:49 pm
Is the free agency and draft over with? Did we go 1-15? Bunch of sissies on this board. Let’s see what else transpires before you start filling those buckets up full of tears.
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THANK YOU!!! What a bunch of sissy ass biches. Most of you should just STFU! What has happened to Raider fan? Now they just bich and whine like little sissy ass biches. Unbelievable.
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Forgive my confusion but i’m not clear on who the ‘whiny azz biches’ or the ‘real Raider fans’ are?
Are u guys referring to the ones complaining that Reggie isn’t doing enough and u think they should hang in there and support Reggie no matter what, or referring to ones that think we should be more accepting of our fate and that makes them not being a real fan?
Not trying to be a smart alek, but we have a couple schools of thought working around these parts and it’s starting to get a little confusing.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:07 pm
RaiderRetribution Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:06 pm
Reggie is building the Raiders through the draft, as a few of you have understood; successful teams use FA to fill needs. With the exception of Reggie White, the minister of defense, primetime, and our Woodson; I don’t remember any team winning the superbowl; and each of those teams had an elite franchise QB in Favre, Aikman, and Rogers.
Reggie is the man with the plan.
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The one year contract plan!
March 13th, 2013 at 11:07 pm
here we go…”reggie is building thru the draft…” it must never get old.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:09 pm
Take a look at the last 4 Super Bowl teams – Ravens/Niners & Giants/Patriots – none have gone nuts in FA. Instead, they have built solid teams through the draft and gathered pieces in FA to fill holes as needed. Sure, they might have made a big acquisition here and there, but nothing like the Redskins or Raiders of the previous decade, or, how the Eagles, Browns, Dolphins, Bucs have been loading up on overpaid talent as of late.
You don’t build a contender by stockpiling high-profiled yet over-priced free agents – you add key pieces to an already good team or a team on the cusp.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:09 pm
Gdog Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:06 pm
Third time moron.
Holmgren.
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I answered that in #882.
882 is between 881 and 883. Can you say “BETWEEN?” So hard to tell with mentally deficient idiots like yourself. God help us if you ever have kids. Who knows what gorker mutants you’ll unleash on the world.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:09 pm
Al_is_theraiders Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:07 pm
here we go…”reggie is building thru the draft…” it must never get old.
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Al’s way produced 7 winning seasons in 23 yrs.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:10 pm
RaiderRetribution Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:06 pm
Reggie is building the Raiders through the draft, as a few of you have understood; successful teams use FA to fill needs. With the exception of Reggie White, the minister of defense, primetime, and our Woodson; I don’t remember any team winning the superbowl; and each of those teams had an elite franchise QB in Favre, Aikman, and Rogers.
Reggie is the man with the plan.
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Was it his plan to draft Bergstrom to play TE last year and block outside line backers?
Was it his plan to sign Wheeler to a 1 year deal, knowing he would have a great season and then underbid him once the season ended?
Was it his plan to hire Allen who in turn hired Knapp and install a ZBS (with draft picks toward the idea) only to gut it and fire Knapp as a scapegoat the day following a 4-12 season?
March 13th, 2013 at 11:11 pm
Al_is_theraiders Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:07 pm
here we go…”reggie is building thru the draft…” it must never get old.
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Because you don’t know what it means, because Al never did that in your lifetime. Why? Because his drafts were terrible the last 25 years of his life. First-round picks on Tyler Brayton, Derek Gibson, Bob Buczowski, Napoleon Harris, JaMarcus Russell, DHB, etc, etc? Ugh.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:11 pm
RaiderRetribution Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:06 pm
Reggie is building the Raiders through the draft, as a few of you have understood; successful teams use FA to fill needs. With the exception of Reggie White, the minister of defense, primetime, and our Woodson; I don’t remember any team winning the superbowl; and each of those teams had an elite franchise QB in Favre, Aikman, and Rogers.
Reggie is the man with the plan.
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LOL, Once again for you delusional guys. Build through the draft?
Raiders have:
First round, No. 3
Third round, No. 4
Fourth round, No. 3
Sixth round, No. 4
Seventh round, No. 3
Seventh round, No. 13
Not much when you have 13+ empty starter positions.
The First round, No. 3
Third round, No. 4
may be starters
March 13th, 2013 at 11:12 pm
Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:05 pm
Gdog Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:01 pm
Holmgren.
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You mean the same Mike Holmgren who was run out of Cleveland on a rail for s*cking so bad as GM? No thanks.
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You deserve Reggie.
He has turned us into a franchise worse than Cleveland.
I ASPIRE to reach Cleveland heights right now.
You prefer to keep losing. Obviously.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:14 pm
the exciting thing is a bunch of young players to watch and evaluate along with a guaranteed excellent player in the draft at #3.
joekel, fisher, star, shareef, milliner. take ur pick.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:14 pm
Gradkowski signed with Pittsburgh; wonder if we could get our 2nd back for Palmer…hee hee hee.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:14 pm
Gdog Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:12 pm
I ASPIRE to reach Cleveland heights right now.
You prefer to keep losing. Obviously.
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Lemme guess: You became a Raiders fan last year because you think the logo is cool. You’ve never been to a football game in your life, and don’t even know what a “cornerback” does.
Now go find a new favorite team, and go play with your mommy’s dolls some more.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:14 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:09 pm
Al_is_theraiders Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:07 pm
here we go…”reggie is building thru the draft…” it must never get old.
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Al’s way produced 7 winning seasons in 23 yrs.
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A winning season… wow. The memories! Reggie is planning on that in what, 2018?
And you are cheerleading this?
You deserve him…
March 13th, 2013 at 11:15 pm
Too bad Gdog never served his country. He might understand what “teamwork” means.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:16 pm
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Charlie Batch PIT 2 64.9 45 70 64.3 475 237.5 6.8 1 4 3 12 1 0
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1 83.3 22 32 68.8 204 204.0 6.4 1 1 3 14 0 0 CHI Russel Wilson Sea
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3 70.8 14 30 46.7 155 51.7 5.2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 000 0 00 0 000 0000 0
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Anybody that thinks stats are for losers can kiss my a$$. Stats don’t lie!
March 13th, 2013 at 11:17 pm
Reggie is a huge disappointment I really thought just maybe he had something we needed. But what he has anyone could’ve done you could put a blindfold on a selected any GM amongst 300 and get what he’s doing.
He’s being led by the nose by someone who’s telling him what to do. Someone who isn’t even employed by the Oakland Raiders they are feeding Reggie a lot of bull so they can use him. He just doesn’t know what the hell he is doing and it is PAINFULLY obvious.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:18 pm
Al’s way produced 7 winning seasons in the last 23 years.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:18 pm
the lack of draft picks and 30 million in dead money is stifling reggie. we are in search of secret diamonds this season. we will spend next season.
what cap space we do have will be spent on filling the roster with promising-but-possibly-underrated players, and probably an OL, a TE, a RDE, and a MLB.
nothing crazy but a step in the right direction.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:18 pm
803. Dunno Raider:
You’re comparing 30 years of GM experience to 1 year of GM experience.
LOL
I’m not comparing Reg to Al, nor do I think Big Reg will ever stack up to Big Al, but you need to put the pipe down, clown.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:18 pm
awww crap…patriotism that will show them…lol
March 13th, 2013 at 11:18 pm
Priesttj12 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:17 pm
He’s being led by the nose by someone who’s telling him what to do. Someone who isn’t even employed by the Oakland Raiders they are feeding Reggie a lot of bull so they can use him.
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And here we go again with the conspiracy theorists.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:19 pm
Priesttj12 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:17 pm
Reggie is a huge disappointment I really thought just maybe he had something we needed. But what he has anyone could’ve done you could put a blindfold on a selected any GM amongst 300 and get what he’s doing.
He’s being led by the nose by someone who’s telling him what to do. Someone who isn’t even employed by the Oakland Raiders they are feeding Reggie a lot of bull so they can use him. He just doesn’t know what the hell he is doing and it is PAINFULLY obvious.
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Best post of the day!
March 13th, 2013 at 11:20 pm
Al’s way produced 7 winning seasons in the last 23 years. Free Agency was not his forte.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:20 pm
no conspiracy just plain stupid…thats reggie….too many comcussions.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:20 pm
i said a LONG time ago that half this season’s team would be gone by next year.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:20 pm
Case in point….
Elliot Wolf replacing Reggie following his departure from Green Bay….
The Devil is in the Details.
Follow the details….
March 13th, 2013 at 11:21 pm
Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:18 pm
Priesttj12 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:17 pm
He’s being led by the nose by someone who’s telling him what to do. Someone who isn’t even employed by the Oakland Raiders they are feeding Reggie a lot of bull so they can use him.
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And here we go again with the conspiracy theorists.
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who exactly is this mystery person leading reggie? wtf are u even talking about priest?
March 13th, 2013 at 11:22 pm
Al_is_theraiders Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:18 pm
awww crap…patriotism that will show them…lol
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Dumbass, Al’s way produced 7 winning seasons in the last 23 yrs
March 13th, 2013 at 11:22 pm
Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:14 pm
Gdog Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:12 pm
I ASPIRE to reach Cleveland heights right now.
You prefer to keep losing. Obviously.
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Lemme guess: You became a Raiders fan last year because you think the logo is cool. You’ve never been to a football game in your life, and don’t even know what a “cornerback” does.
Now go find a new favorite team, and go play with your mommy’s dolls some more.
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No, I actually remember when the Raiders didn’t purposely try to lose. And if they did the fans would be pissed.
Been a fan since 1970. Let me guess… you came aboard when Bo was playing??
March 13th, 2013 at 11:22 pm
Were we really selling 2 for 1 tickets last season?
March 13th, 2013 at 11:22 pm
Sir Raiderduck
You apparently can’t correctly answer the question. Let me ask u this what was the record the year before hue was hired to the organization and what was our record the year after he was dismissed?
March 13th, 2013 at 11:22 pm
2013.
Walk-ons welcome.
The year of tryouts, evaluation, and frustration.
1-15.
Oakland Raiders could do better as a bona fide farm team, with collusion and compensation from the other clubs.
Your 2013 Oakland Raiders.
Beeechy Dawg has spoken.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:25 pm
Gdog Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:22 pm
No, I actually remember when the Raiders didn’t purposely try to lose. And if they did the fans would be pissed.
Been a fan since 1970. Let me guess… you came aboard when Bo was playing??
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Nope. Right before Marcus Allen was drafted. And those of us who understand football know that Reggie is doing the right thing. Mass rebuilds are always painful, which is why Al never did them. But in this case, it’s necessary.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:25 pm
Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:15 pm
Too bad Gdog never served his country. He might understand what “teamwork” means.
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WTF does this have to do with anything?
You pulling a “badge” out or something?
March 13th, 2013 at 11:27 pm
Beeech Dawg with the self-proclained Beeech Lawg all the rasta shorties be slurpin’ on.
LOFL what a joke.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:27 pm
Beeech Dawg Extraordinaire Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:22 pm
2013.
Walk-ons welcome.
The year of tryouts, evaluation, and frustration.
1-15.
Oakland Raiders could do better as a bona fide farm team, with collusion and compensation from the other clubs.
Your 2013 Oakland Raiders.
Beeechy Dawg has spoken.
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Yeah, looks like Raiders may have open try outs this year.
Dust off the cleats fellas.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:27 pm
Dr_robert Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:21 pm
who exactly is this mystery person leading reggie? wtf are u even talking about priest?
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There are people who honestly believe that everybody on every other team and everybody in the league offices gets up every single morning and asks themselves “What can I do to screw over the Oakland Raiders today?”
It’s a form of narcissism that occasional surfaces as mild psychosis. The people who think that aren’t a million miles removed from the people who try killing celebrities or who honestly believe the federal government is wiretapping their homes and sneaking in when they’re gone everyday to look around.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:27 pm
Gdog Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:25 pm
Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:15 pm
Too bad Gdog never served his country. He might understand what “teamwork” means.
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WTF does this have to do with anything?
You pulling a “badge” out or something?
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Means you got a big mouth and never done schit.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:29 pm
Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:25 pm
Gdog Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:22 pm
No, I actually remember when the Raiders didn’t purposely try to lose. And if they did the fans would be pissed.
Been a fan since 1970. Let me guess… you came aboard when Bo was playing??
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Nope. Right before Marcus Allen was drafted. And those of us who understand football know that Reggie is doing the right thing. Mass rebuilds are always painful, which is why Al never did them. But in this case, it’s necessary.
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The “mass rebuild” would be over by now if Reggie had actually done it last year… instead he just toed the line like a puzzy.
And what are we rebuilding for with 70 mill in capital not being spent? Too early???
We can’t start this stoopid WINNING stuff!
March 13th, 2013 at 11:29 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:22 pm
Dumbass, Al’s way produced 7 winning seasons in the last 23 yrs
March 13th, 2013 at 11:32 pm
Gdog Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:29 pm
The “mass rebuild” would be over by now if Reggie had actually done it last year… instead he just toed the line like a puzzy.
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That was a rookie mistake by a rookie GM, rookie HC and rookie owner. And you’re right. Reggie should have burned it all down a year ago. Notice how he’s not making that same mistake this time. As long as he learns from his mistakes, we’ll be fine.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:33 pm
And what are we rebuilding for with 70 mill in capital not being spent? Too early???
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Wtf, dumbass? Reckless spending has produced 7 winning seasons in the last 23 yrs.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:33 pm
Gdog Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:29 pm
Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:25 pm
Gdog Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:22 pm
No, I actually remember when the Raiders didn’t purposely try to lose. And if they did the fans would be pissed.
Been a fan since 1970. Let me guess… you came aboard when Bo was playing??
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Nope. Right before Marcus Allen was drafted. And those of us who understand football know that Reggie is doing the right thing. Mass rebuilds are always painful, which is why Al never did them. But in this case, it’s necessary.
>>>
The “mass rebuild” would be over by now if Reggie had actually done it last year… instead he just toed the line like a puzzy.
And what are we rebuilding for with 70 mill in capital not being spent? Too early???
We can’t start this stoopid WINNING stuff!
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Cutting Palmer and Kelly along with the other cuts would have gave the raiders $30+ mil of cap space. Enough to “start” a legitimate rebuild.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:33 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:22 pm
Dumbass, Al’s way produced 7 winning seasons in the last 23 yrs
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32 winning seasons in 50 years aint bad tho!
March 13th, 2013 at 11:33 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:27 pm
Gdog Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:25 pm
Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:15 pm
Too bad Gdog never served his country. He might understand what “teamwork” means.
>>>>
WTF does this have to do with anything?
You pulling a “badge” out or something?
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Means you got a big mouth and never done schit.
>>>>
The internet is not for wimps… I suggest watching non-interactive tv. Cartoon Network might be more your style..
March 13th, 2013 at 11:35 pm
The internet is not for wimps…
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Do tell, dumbass.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:36 pm
Cutting Palmer and Kelly along with the other cuts would have gave the raiders $30+ mil of cap space. Enough to “start” a legitimate rebuild.
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You mean LAST year? You are right. We now have 70 mill of unspent capital Reggie is sitting on because he is too wimpy to pull any triggers. His butt might get hurt.
What good would more cap room do for a GM too scared to spend any of it?
Do they give Lombardi’s for free cap space too now??
March 13th, 2013 at 11:37 pm
Gdog Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:36 pm
Cutting Palmer and Kelly along with the other cuts would have gave the raiders $30+ mil of cap space. Enough to “start” a legitimate rebuild.
>>>
You mean LAST year? You are right. We now have 70 mill of unspent capital Reggie is sitting on because he is too wimpy to pull any triggers. His butt might get hurt.
What good would more cap room do for a GM too scared to spend any of it?
Do they give Lombardi’s for free cap space too now??
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What do you know about unspent capital, dumbass?
March 13th, 2013 at 11:38 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:35 pm
The internet is not for wimps…
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Do tell, dumbass.
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I sense you are not fond of me.
That really hurts my feelings.
But try to actually debate the issues next time… instead of puffing your chest out.
K?
March 13th, 2013 at 11:38 pm
dr_robert Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:20 pm
i said a LONG time ago that half this season’s team would be gone by next year.
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And 2/3 will be back or playing somewhere else. And besides, I said a LONG LONG time ago that NOBODY will EVER have a team like the RAIDERS of the old days. Allen or Reggie will NEVER come close to this, not in FIFTY years. They will take FUTILITY to another level.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:39 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:37 pm
Gdog Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:36 pm
Cutting Palmer and Kelly along with the other cuts would have gave the raiders $30+ mil of cap space. Enough to “start” a legitimate rebuild.
>>>
You mean LAST year? You are right. We now have 70 mill of unspent capital Reggie is sitting on because he is too wimpy to pull any triggers. His butt might get hurt.
What good would more cap room do for a GM too scared to spend any of it?
Do they give Lombardi’s for free cap space too now??
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What do you know about unspent capital, dumbass?
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I know we have at least 70 mill of it. Do you have a clue WHY?
Dazzle me, Einstein!
March 13th, 2013 at 11:39 pm
Gdog Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:38 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:35 pm
The internet is not for wimps…
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Do tell, dumbass.
>>>>
I sense you are not fond of me.
That really hurts my feelings.
But try to actually debate the issues next time… instead of puffing your chest out.
K?
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What do you know about rebuilding NFL Teams, dumbass?
March 13th, 2013 at 11:40 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:35 pm
Do tell, dumbass.
KoolKell Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:35 pm
Do tell, dumbass.
KoolKell Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:35 pm
Do tell, dumbass.
KoolKell Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:35 pm
Do tell, dumbass.
KoolKell Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:35 pm
Do tell, dumbass.
KoolKell Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:35 pm
Do tell, dumbass.
KoolKell Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:35 pm
Do tell, dumbass.
KoolKell Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:35 pm
Do tell, dumbass.
KoolKell Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:35 pm
Do tell, dumbass.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:41 pm
So….the cap excuse that never was is over.
It never was because, in case you people forget or rather choose to ignore it, the fact is last year Reggie spent money, he added new contracts worth over 10 million dollars on guys like Brisiel, Bartell, Barnes and others, not to mention deciding to keep Seymour and Huff instead of releasing them and biting the bullet last year.
Now we have 16 million in cap space available that can be expanded to 23 million if we want to.
There’s money to get players, what are we going to do with it?.
I would say having 23 million dollars available to sign players as well as 3 selections in the top 100 picks in the draft must mean the 2013 team should be much improved, right?.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:41 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:39 pm
What do you know about rebuilding NFL Teams, dumbass?
March 13th, 2013 at 11:41 pm
Gdog Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:36 pm
Cutting Palmer and Kelly along with the other cuts would have gave the raiders $30+ mil of cap space. Enough to “start” a legitimate rebuild.
>>>
You mean LAST year? You are right. We now have 70 mill of unspent capital Reggie is sitting on because he is too wimpy to pull any triggers. His butt might get hurt.
What good would more cap room do for a GM too scared to spend any of it?
Do they give Lombardi’s for free cap space too now??
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$30+ mil this year. The “dead space $” can be used next year.
I guess if that happened Reggie could not blame the cap anymore. That’s his crutch. The cap does not need to be an issue. That’s all Reggie
March 13th, 2013 at 11:41 pm
here’s an interesting tidbit:
the only players 30+ that are likely to be on the roster next season are palmer, seabass, and condo.
yes, we are going young, in search of gems. next year is the year we spend.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:41 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:37 pm
What do you know about unspent capital, dumbass?
March 13th, 2013 at 11:42 pm
dr_robert Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:41 pm
here’s an interesting tidbit:
the only players 30+ that are likely to be on the roster next season are palmer, seabass, and condo.
yes, we are going young, in search of gems. next year is the year we spend.
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Seabass and Condo, yes. Palmer, Why?
March 13th, 2013 at 11:45 pm
Super Lawg Dawg Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:42 pm
dr_robert Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:41 pm
here’s an interesting tidbit:
the only players 30+ that are likely to be on the roster next season are palmer, seabass, and condo.
yes, we are going young, in search of gems. next year is the year we spend.
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Seabass and Condo, yes. Palmer, Why?
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easily the best qb option. wanna see futility? put pryor in and after week two, realize u have the worst qb in the nfl. and watch palmer lead his new team to the playoffs.
we have no qb of the future.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:46 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
Not trying to be a smart alek, but we have a couple schools of thought working around these parts and it’s starting to get a little confusing.
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A lot of differing opinions, yes.
Schools of thought, not so much.
March 13th, 2013 at 11:51 pm
RaidO Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:41 pm
Gdog Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:36 pm
Cutting Palmer and Kelly along with the other cuts would have gave the raiders $30+ mil of cap space. Enough to “start” a legitimate rebuild.
>>>
You mean LAST year? You are right. We now have 70 mill of unspent capital Reggie is sitting on because he is too wimpy to pull any triggers. His butt might get hurt.
What good would more cap room do for a GM too scared to spend any of it?
Do they give Lombardi’s for free cap space too now??
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$30+ mil this year. The “dead space $” can be used next year.
I guess if that happened Reggie could not blame the cap anymore. That’s his crutch. The cap does not need to be an issue. That’s all Reggie
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Not only that, but we are at least 40 mill under the cap next year under the most conservative estimates, so even if we didn’t have ANY cap space all we would have to do is sign players with bonus money and minimal salary, and backload the rest.
Reggie is sitting on maybe 80 mill in capital and is pretending he is broke so his lemmings won’t notice he is too scared to pull the trigger on any deals.
We are too broke to get anyone good… boo hoo hoo…
March 14th, 2013 at 12:01 am
DR Robert welcome back man
March 14th, 2013 at 12:02 am
Dr_robert Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:45 pm
Super Lawg Dawg Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:42 pm
dr_robert Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:41 pm
here’s an interesting tidbit:
the only players 30+ that are likely to be on the roster next season are palmer, seabass, and condo.
yes, we are going young, in search of gems. next year is the year we spend.
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Seabass and Condo, yes. Palmer, Why?
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easily the best qb option. wanna see futility? put pryor in and after week two, realize u have the worst qb in the nfl. and watch palmer lead his new team to the playoffs.
we have no qb of the future.
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Exactly Pryor is not our future he sucks
March 14th, 2013 at 12:07 am
Sean Smith cb, Miami and/or M. Bennett dl, Tampa Bay at 3 yrs 15 million would be excellent FA signings.
Basically be trading wheeler for smith and Bryant for Bennett (or Kelly hopefully).
We don’t pick up a solid RT, we know Fisher and Joeckel are at the top of The Raiders and Reggie’s draft board.
March 14th, 2013 at 12:08 am
Ian85 Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 12:02 am
Dr_robert Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:45 pm
Super Lawg Dawg Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:42 pm
dr_robert Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:41 pm
here’s an interesting tidbit:
the only players 30+ that are likely to be on the roster next season are palmer, seabass, and condo.
yes, we are going young, in search of gems. next year is the year we spend.
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Seabass and Condo, yes. Palmer, Why?
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easily the best qb option. wanna see futility? put pryor in and after week two, realize u have the worst qb in the nfl. and watch palmer lead his new team to the playoffs.
we have no qb of the future.
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Exactly Pryor is not our future he sucks
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Pryor will do just fine as the Raiders starting QB this season.
2012 Terrelle Pryor’s – 1st Game Start Highlights
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Teq_PArS2SU
March 14th, 2013 at 12:09 am
ian85 Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 12:01 am
DR Robert welcome back man
No two people can diss Pryor exactly the same way you two do. Coincidence? mxcuse20 comes a close 2nd.
March 14th, 2013 at 12:12 am
Q: Pryor not Al’s last pick, is he still even on the Raiders?
March 14th, 2013 at 12:20 am
Looks like we picked up one of those broken bronkos i predicted..
March 14th, 2013 at 12:21 am
Gdog, My man I just want to say I have to agree with you on this one. We have had soem disagreements but when I see talented players leave this Org. and then we bring in one bum after another scraping the bottom of the barrel. I just feel we have lost our way and it bothers the hell out of me.
if you do everything you can to make things happen and they just don’t pan out I can give yo credit for trying. Anyone can fail and everyone does but when I see stuff that makes no sense I just want answers as to the overall plan. What are we doing?
I expect a certain amount of failure due to Reggie’s newness to the job. But I hate losing talented young players and replacing with players who aren’t as good for less money. Not going out a signing big FA’s doesn’t so much bother me as losing young talent that’s coming into it’s own. That gets to me and pisses me off to no ends. Because if no one else knows your talent YOU should know it.
Being smart about spending is FINE with me but being dumb about who can play and who can’t bothers me. Especially when they are on your own team. If it takes a year or two more to get to the SB and greatness I’m good with that. But STOP going backwards start going forward and making smart decisions that help the team in the long run.
Cap Space for the sake of cap space means nothing. If it’s for the health of the team it’s great if it’s just because that’s all you know how to do is trim but can’t biuld……….it’s time to move on!
As I have I’m willing to give Reggie the benefit of the doubt but I cannot deny what I feel and see as mistakes being made. The minute he fired Hue jackson I said he obviously has someone in mind he needs to help him fulfill his plan. UNTIL he hired a green rookie redneck coach and a bunch of newbees I knew we were in trouble. From the first game on I wrote off the season and I’m on the verge of writing off his entire tenure here. He just doesn’t make decisions that makes sense. Players like Des Bryant are hard to come by especially the way we got him. Those are the kind of biulding blocks you cherish in your Org. to biuld a winning Org…..period
March 14th, 2013 at 12:30 am
Dr. Roberts
You don’t have a large enough sample size to say TP sucks imo. There is no reason for Palmer to be on the team, he is on the decline, old, expensive, and ineffecient. Where does any of that fit in with a rebuilding project? Roll the dice with Pryor and find out definitively what u have there and draft accordingly after that
March 14th, 2013 at 12:32 am
Hey guys! Losing Bryant and Wheeler was like a kick in the ball$, but there was no way we were going to pay that kind of cash for them. The Browns and Dolphins can waste all the money they want, but we’re over that kind of plan.
This year looks grim, but what can you do? I can only hope we see an improvement in coaching and knock PM out for the year without seriously endangering his life.
March 14th, 2013 at 12:42 am
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March 14th, 2013 at 12:53 am
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March 14th, 2013 at 12:54 am
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March 14th, 2013 at 12:55 am
Guys what tehy paid Bryant was a BARGAIN for a starting 3tech you guys keep saying he got so much money. It was TIME to pay that kid you cannot biuld a team on a shoestring budget you may as well get out of the business because YOU will NEVER win……..period
If tehy draft Sharif Floyd they will end up paying even more for the same position. You could have kept Bryant and drafted Ansah and YOUR DEFNSE line is finished. Now you have have to get both instead of one.
You guys keep saying we can’t we can’t OK then why even BOTHER trying. YOU are putting LIMITS on yourself that aren’t even there. YOU MUST pay someone sometime……period
March 14th, 2013 at 12:58 am
If we are realistic with ourselves we all know that 2013 will be a “re-building” year, and with all of the rebuilding years we’ve had recently that’s hard to swallow, but sadly its true.
So Big Reg, and the new regime need to face facts and actually re-build, which they have started with the release of DHB and Huff (Huff is the hardest loss, even more so than Bryant IMO)
So that trend needs to continue with the release of Palmer. The fact is this team is looking towards 2014 to being competitive, and another year on the tires for Palmer doesn’t project well to what we’ll see in 14.
In my humble opinion, cut Palmer, eat the dead money in 13, and be poised for a big splash in 2014.
Along the way draft Chance Warmack, (Think of a left side with Veldeer, Warmack and Wis, ANY running back has a shot a 1000yrds with an O-line like that!!)
And keeping with the house cleaning cut Kelly.
With this year’s high pick, and what will probably be a top 10 pick next year, plus a TON of cap space, build for the future now.
And who knows what Pryor may be able to do for us….
My thoughts, not yours….
Go Raiders.
March 14th, 2013 at 12:59 am
Pryor will be as good a starter as we need to win games and by the time this team is ready to compete as a whole he will be one of the better QB in this league. We need his backup and a DEFENSE……….period
March 14th, 2013 at 1:03 am
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mr davis!
March 14th, 2013 at 1:07 am
Priesttj12 Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 12:55 am
YOU MUST pay someone sometime……period
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I really agree with you here. Why keep all the space and not pick up a couple of players. I mean spending 16-23 million is not going overboard right? I’m not opposed to house cleaning but why not keep the good?
M Bush
P Wheeler
Bryant
S. Satele
March 14th, 2013 at 1:16 am
It looks gloomy but I’m not ready to give up on Reggie yet. He still has all of FA and the Draft to save his credibility IMO.
But damn it seems like his employees are here dogging out people who even criticize the moves. That is adding to my sense that this org may be losing it if they are resorting to blogging.
Shoot Wheeler was his acquisition why would he be a part of “house-cleaning”?
March 14th, 2013 at 1:19 am
Just reading today’s posts it alot of “you don’t know chit about building a team” so don’t criticize. Isn’t this a FAN blog? Why would anyone who ACTUALLY ran a team even be here?
That whole line of posting smacks of cronyism and desperation.
March 14th, 2013 at 1:22 am
Wonder what today will bring!!!!!! Go Raiders!!!
March 14th, 2013 at 1:34 am
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March 14th, 2013 at 1:47 am
Mr Green does not like these awfully long off seasons. So much anticipation. Way to much boredom. Time to get back on the road and buy some Walla Walla sweet onions. You have to know the source to get Honey Crisp apples. Wonder if Reggie likes grapples? I’m gonna take the wait and see approach with this team. No more getting attached to players or hoping for players. As a long suffering fan, we’ll just have to wait and see. I’ll be drinking the kool aide, but I’m gonna spike it first. Have to keep it in the shop cause my wife gets mad when I drink to much of the spiked kool aide. Wonder if Reggie spikes his kool aide. I doubt Allen does. But I bet Mark spikes it. Probably has more spike in it than kool aide.
March 14th, 2013 at 2:19 am
Once the Niners move, the Raiders will be the only team in the heart of the Bay. The stadium is not that bad if it was converted to football only. The temporary bleachers and the dirt field can be fixed, put some upgraded luxury boxes in, fix the screens, parking, bathrooms, and vending situation and its actually a pretty decent place to watch a game. It’s right on the freeway, Bart and near the airport all very desirable things. And they own a ton of land around it to make it viable. Oakland does have a lot to offer, considering the location and the stadium already exists.
Football was a lot more fun without all the flipping one year to the next and rooting for a jersey. Remember when it was the ultimate team game?
March 14th, 2013 at 2:47 am
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 3:10 pm
You guys never heard of PHILIP WHEELER last year either..
I remember guys saying MEH at the signing.. now u guys were all crying when he left yesterday
Wheeler was passed on by the DOLPHINS which is the only reason he signed in OAKLAND.. now they sign him to a 26 million dollar contract LMAO
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Well put.
The outcry is a prime example of what a idiot bunch Al trained most in the “nation” to be. Dumba55es.
Reggie is finding “B” players on the cheap that can get us by until our cap situation is fixed. I told you all last season that our troubles with the cap were far from over and that more house cleaning would be in order.
By 2014 the contract messes will be in the past, our draft picks will be plenty, and then Reggie might make some splashy moves. And I say MIGHT.
Miami could have had Wheeler and now they are paying a bundle. We would have signed him initially to a better deal but last year we couldnt. And its no different this year. Not to mention, when you got “B” players basically playing in a contract year, youre going to get the best out of them.
So far so good for the Gut. Now he just has to draft starters across the board with the draft and we will probably be a better team than last year by simple addition by subtraction. No more DHB drops.
At this point, you wouldnt even seem me whine if we dumped Palmer. Sure its more dead money but its also a boat load of savings that we could spend on our defense. Palmer doesnt have the legs to survive behind our current offensive line. So before anyone knocks Pryors accuracy, Palmer’s accuracy means nothing if he’s always on his back. It’s a youth movement folks. Might as well roll with young guns across the board at this point.
March 14th, 2013 at 2:48 am
I would like to see Gaither brought back.
March 14th, 2013 at 2:49 am
Is anyone else bummed we didnt go for Boldin? I mean, for only a 6th round pick?
Then again, we are so short on players and picks. Cant waste one on a guy that will only play another year. We need to use our 6th on a guy that can be a suitable role player for the foreseeable future.
March 14th, 2013 at 2:52 am
Are Jeremy Stewart and Mike Mitchell both still under contract?
March 14th, 2013 at 2:56 am
I think more than a couple of the guys we released may be available for very cheap. I doubt their will be a bidding war for most of our cast off’s services.
Then again, we’ve seen what these guys can do. Its time for some fresh blood. The less re-treads the better.
March 14th, 2013 at 3:03 am
After watching the combine…
My picks for the draft are still the same…
A&M’s D Moore & Honey Badger
Although, the O-lineman were impressive and I wouldnt knock Reggie for going that route with the pick either.
March 14th, 2013 at 3:17 am
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March 14th, 2013 at 4:16 am
What did John Madden say about the Raiders recently…that a coach can’t win without players, and the Raiders need a lot of good players.
Reggie clearing out the roster goes against that. Especially as what he’s focused on is dirt cheap third tier vet free agents with a history of injury or lackluster play.
Re-signing Coye Francies?! The same guy who constantly muffed punts and kick-offs and kept getting the gig…yet Taiwan Jones was in the doghouse for phantom fumbles.
Only have to look at Spencer and Bartell signings last season. Vet players recovering from injury or with a history of it and/or lackluster play.
He’s repeating that with the Hunter and Sims signings.
2013 Raiders roster is going to be the worst of all time, and you just cant expect to win with a team full of scrubs.
March 14th, 2013 at 4:20 am
why is RT Smith still on the roster?
FREE WILLIE !!
March 14th, 2013 at 4:26 am
Mules better pray frankenpeyton stays healthy
Reid knew what he was doing when he picked the Squaws. No rebuild there and I plunkdict they challenge the mules despite the alex smith project.
Discharge will own the basement for the next decade and phillipe will come out of the closet and profess his undying love for mansex.
The Raiders are the greatest team in the universe and are embarking on a journey to join the rest of the NFL in the twenty first century.
You have to have faith and I do in abundance. I just focus it on the Raiders as needed. Having faith that
the team will be greatly improved is half the fun of being a fan. I will not go into the season thinking we are losers.
Reggie will make wise decisions and become a great GM. DA will coach them up and we will have a much better year then many suspect.
I will be realistic and admit that we are in a tough division and we need to improve but I am betting the Raiders win 8 games next year making it the greatest year ever in the era after Al
March 14th, 2013 at 4:30 am
New terms for the Raider dictionary in order to mark time as we enter the new dark ages
AE = Al Era
AA = After Al
March 14th, 2013 at 4:34 am
I am ready to watch the pats blow up. Been waiting for a decade but Brady has been unreal.
Hopefully the weswelker business will blow up and destroy the team. I would be madder then a wet hen if I took a 30%? paycut to help the team and they don’t sign my ace in the hole.
March 14th, 2013 at 4:51 am
Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:15 pm
Too bad Gdog never served his country. He might understand what “teamwork” means.
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And you didn’t either. Just served the bankers & oil companies. The last time this country was served was 1812.
March 14th, 2013 at 4:54 am
Gdog Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:06 pm
Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:03 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:59 pm
so what do u wanna do?? fire reggie now? then get?? and will he be better?
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Anytime you ask Reggie-haters who they would specifically get to replace Reggie and why they think this person would take the job after Reggie was bounced so quickly, you either get silence or some stupid answer like “MY DEAD GRANDMOTHER COULD DO A BETTER JOB,” which only shows they have no idea what they’re talking about.
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Third time moron.
Holmgren.
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Yeah, I’ve been calling for McCloughan. Try to argue how he’s not qualified. Plus, unlike Reggie, he has a respect for Mr. Davis. Don’t worry though, Mark is too stupid to figure he’s getting bamboozled.
March 14th, 2013 at 4:57 am
KoolKell Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:52 pm
Al_is_theraiders Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:50 pm
id take holmgren as a gm over mumbles any day of the week and twice on sundays….
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I’d probably take both of them over Al Davis.
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LOL! Yeah their records are so similar when you compare their work as GM’s.
March 14th, 2013 at 5:04 am
Reggie has shown an excellent ability to cut players. As far as bringing in players , reggie has not impressed me. The lack of cap space is not longer an issue. for Reggie to bring in 3 under the radar guys this early, shows to me he is not focusing on even the middle tier of free agency. the 49ers got Boldin for a 6th rounder, shonn greene signed for 3years at 10 mil, welker even got a manageble contract. imagine signing a back like shonn greene then trading dmac for a 2nd rounder.
Reggie lovers are quick to point out Javon Walker. personally there is a big difference between a 55 mil contract like the one Walker got and a 10-20 mil range for 2-3 years like many quality middle to high tier free agents are getting.
Reggie let bryant go which imo was a mistake, wheeler leaving didnt bother me, but he was one of reggie’s “big” moves last year. now wheeler’s part of the rebuilding.
Keep making excuses and counting on the draft as turning the tide. Reggie as a talent evaluator hasnt done anything to impress me.Reggie has alot to prove imo.
Yes its too early to make any final analysis. But there are no excuses for 2013 .
March 14th, 2013 at 5:12 am
Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:44 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:42 pm
Nope…he doesn’t
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yes he does.. and u should hope he does.. cuz any GM fire will set the team back another 3 years.. and there will be more cuts.. and more rebuilding and more bring in my guys ..and more of bull crap
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So many people on this board are completely ignorant about football. They think we can fire Reggie and immediately have dozens of highly-qualified GM candidates with Lombardi trophies in their back pockets just knocking down our doors to come work here.
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Harbaugh was hired after 2 years of Singletary. Wade Phillips got canned after 2 seasons of .500 football, 1 playoff appearance, for Shannahan. JIm Mora got canned after 1 year so they could hire Carroll. Mike Sherman went to the playoffs 5 o 6 seasons(4 were 10+ win seasons) and Ted Thompson wasted no time firing him after a 4-12 season.
You’ve got 2 superbowl winners in there, a guy with 2 NFC title game apperances & an NFC Championship in there, plus Carroll has Seattle sitting real pretty right now.
THink they worried about “what highly qualified candidates” would come there? Jesus we got Gruden after only giving 1 year to Joe Bugel. Think Gruden gave a sh!t that we were giving another shot to Bugel?
Moral of the story, if there is something better out there, go get it.
March 14th, 2013 at 5:27 am
Riff! Where ya been, buddy? Even the Black hole of Calcutta (which may be the same as the Black Hole this season), would be a better choice than listening to all the nonsense of the past 2 months there.
anyway, hope springs iternal.
March 14th, 2013 at 5:30 am
728.Priesttj12 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:37 pm
I just want to apologize to those I name called today. I shouldn’t take out my frustration on you guys. After all you’re not the ones making these stupid decisions it just irks me that some want to make light of the mess these guys are making of my favorite sports team. I take exception to it but I shouldn’t take it out you guys.
So apologies, however as far as Reggie goes I cna’t see what this guy is even trying to do except try to make sure he gets credit for whatever players make good on this team. getting rid of good players is NEVER a good thing.
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Tell that to Thomas Dimitroff and Ozzie Newsome. Dimitroff got rid of Michael Turner, John Abraham and Dunta Robinson. Ozzie is letting Ed Reed walk, traded Anqun Boldin for a 6th rounder and lost Paul Kruger and Dannell Ellerbee to FA.
And those actually ARE good players. I don’t need to outline the track record of those two GMs for you, do I? They are the ones that built those franchises.
Maybe give Reggie a minute or two before jumping off a bridge.
March 14th, 2013 at 5:31 am
duh, I meant here. but who cares!?
March 14th, 2013 at 5:36 am
Edward Teach Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 5:30 am
728.Priesttj12 Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:37 pm
I just want to apologize to those I name called today. I shouldn’t take out my frustration on you guys. After all you’re not the ones making these stupid decisions it just irks me that some want to make light of the mess these guys are making of my favorite sports team. I take exception to it but I shouldn’t take it out you guys.
So apologies, however as far as Reggie goes I cna’t see what this guy is even trying to do except try to make sure he gets credit for whatever players make good on this team. getting rid of good players is NEVER a good thing.
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Tell that to Thomas Dimitroff and Ozzie Newsome. Dimitroff got rid of Michael Turner, John Abraham and Dunta Robinson. Ozzie is letting Ed Reed walk, traded Anqun Boldin for a 6th rounder and lost Paul Kruger and Dannell Ellerbee to FA.
And those actually ARE good players. I don’t need to outline the track record of those two GMs for you, do I? They are the ones that built those franchises.
Maybe give Reggie a minute or two before jumping off a bridge.
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How many of those good players you listed above is Reggie going after? Or is Reggie content to keep signing under the radar guys? Time will tell, but there are no excuses for Reggie not to bring in 3 or 4 good 4 million a year players. Every team in our division has already improved, I dont think we can make that statement yet. time to panic , NO, but time to be concerned , Yes
March 14th, 2013 at 5:39 am
Wheeler and Bryant are getting paid like pro bowlers. Talk about out of whack contracts. These guys were decent compared to the other garbage on this team, but they are average in the grand scheme of things.
March 14th, 2013 at 5:47 am
How many of those good players you listed above is Reggie going after? Or is Reggie content to keep signing under the radar guys? Time will tell, but there are no excuses for Reggie not to bring in 3 or 4 good 4 million a year players. Every team in our division has already improved, I dont think we can make that statement yet. time to panic , NO, but time to be concerned , Yes
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Well, you understand that we’re rebuilding or you don’t. Pretty simple.
March 14th, 2013 at 5:48 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
I guess pretty solid signings, on the cheap! I heard Dan Connor is expected today…
March 14th, 2013 at 5:50 am
Hopefully Palmer goes to Arizona, we get something for him and we can just roll with Pryor, and running other qb back ups. If we can improve the o & d lines, and a get a little play calling CREATIVITY, we may even give him a running game to mix things up.
March 14th, 2013 at 5:55 am
Edward Teach Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 5:47 am
How many of those good players you listed above is Reggie going after? Or is Reggie content to keep signing under the radar guys? Time will tell, but there are no excuses for Reggie not to bring in 3 or 4 good 4 million a year players. Every team in our division has already improved, I dont think we can make that statement yet. time to panic , NO, but time to be concerned , Yes
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Well, you understand that we’re rebuilding or you don’t. Pretty simple.
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you understand when you 16 mil over the cap with a couple of fat contracts that could be cut or restructured that signing 3 or 4 players in the 4-5 million range is very reasonable. pretty simple
March 14th, 2013 at 5:56 am
*under cap*
March 14th, 2013 at 5:57 am
1000.nycraider Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 5:55 am
Edward Teach Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 5:47 am
How many of those good players you listed above is Reggie going after? Or is Reggie content to keep signing under the radar guys? Time will tell, but there are no excuses for Reggie not to bring in 3 or 4 good 4 million a year players. Every team in our division has already improved, I dont think we can make that statement yet. time to panic , NO, but time to be concerned , Yes
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Well, you understand that we’re rebuilding or you don’t. Pretty simple.
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you understand when you 16 mil over the cap with a couple of fat contracts that could be cut or restructured that signing 3 or 4 players in the 4-5 million range is very reasonable. pretty simple
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And the NFL season is less than three days old. Put your shirt back on, son.
March 14th, 2013 at 5:59 am
Edward Teach Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 5:57 am
1000.nycraider Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 5:55 am
Edward Teach Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 5:47 am
How many of those good players you listed above is Reggie going after? Or is Reggie content to keep signing under the radar guys? Time will tell, but there are no excuses for Reggie not to bring in 3 or 4 good 4 million a year players. Every team in our division has already improved, I dont think we can make that statement yet. time to panic , NO, but time to be concerned , Yes
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Well, you understand that we’re rebuilding or you don’t. Pretty simple.
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you understand when you 16 mil over the cap with a couple of fat contracts that could be cut or restructured that signing 3 or 4 players in the 4-5 million range is very reasonable. pretty simple
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And the NFL season is less than three days old. Put your shirt back on, son.
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its on, you might want to adjust those rose colored sun glasses attached to your head. i said not time to panic but be concerned
March 14th, 2013 at 6:00 am
no please don’t use that dreaded word “son”! I’m begging. Pleading!
March 14th, 2013 at 6:04 am
Look bro, you want to get all worried about Reggie not signing three or four guys at 4 million per right out of the gate, be my guest.
History has shown that, once the big money guys are off the table, the price for everybody else tends to go down.
There are dates on the calendar that also reduce the impact of cutting a few of those “fat contracts” that are currently on the books as well. No doubt Reggie is waiting for the most advantageous time to make certain moves there.
It’s not rose-colored sunglasses, it’s an understanding of how things work.
March 14th, 2013 at 6:06 am
Here is my take for the 100th time. Cut the fat strip the team down, Reggie doing it right. Like the low cost budget signings, but now with frenzy quieting Reggie needs to sign a quality starting corner now, Sean Smith made 825k last year the market for corners is way down, time for him to swoope Smith up. And yes even Keenan Lewis,.I would be happy with Smith big corner and young. Like the idea of Dan Connor also.sure he is still hoping someone wants Kelly for a low round pick, same for Rolando. It is obvious Carson stays restructured, or maybe not?
March 14th, 2013 at 6:07 am
Just heard a teaser on The Game about the “latest Raiders rumor”. Anyone know what it is?
March 14th, 2013 at 6:07 am
We still have draft picks to pay.
March 14th, 2013 at 6:09 am
Just Win Baby Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 6:07 am
We still have draft picks to pay.
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True, but only that #3 overall is likely to have a significant impact on the cap. All the other picks will be 3rd round or later and shouldn’t amount to much.
March 14th, 2013 at 6:10 am
From what I’m reading from Bengal fans, they’re going to miss Sims. They are saying that he’s a real plugger and will occupy blockers for the other guys to make plays. The comments about him are almost exclusively positive.
Hope he plays up to that here.
March 14th, 2013 at 6:11 am
If tehy draft Sharif Floyd they will end up paying even more for the same position.
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Not even close Priest.
Last years #3 pick got 20 million, Desmond got 34.
Your talking about almost half the cost.
March 14th, 2013 at 6:11 am
I still see us trading down.
March 14th, 2013 at 6:13 am
If they can find a trade partner. I don’t know if any teams really have a pressing need to give up multiple draft picks for the #3. But I hope you’re right.
March 14th, 2013 at 6:13 am
1011.Just Fire Baby Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 6:11 am
If tehy draft Sharif Floyd they will end up paying even more for the same position.
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Not even close Priest.
Last years #3 pick got 20 million, Desmond got 34.
Your talking about almost half the cost.
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I read that too. Got a little chuckle out of it.
March 14th, 2013 at 6:14 am
They just continued the teaser. “The latest Raiders rumor is a crazy one. Does it make any sense?”
March 14th, 2013 at 6:16 am
1015.RaidingTexas Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 6:14 am
They just continued the teaser. “The latest Raiders rumor is a crazy one. Does it make any sense?”
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The latest one I’ve heard is Vince Young. That’s pretty crazy.
March 14th, 2013 at 6:17 am
Maybe, but that’s not even really a rumor anymore. He’s headed to Oakland next week to meet.
March 14th, 2013 at 6:19 am
Well, you were right. It is VY. Typical radio trying to keep you tuned in for nothing. LOL
March 14th, 2013 at 6:20 am
Just read that Jamaal Brown is a FA. Great player until he had that serious knee injury (three?) years ago. Played RT after that. The guy had incredible feet and technique coming out of college and was a really good player for the Saints.
He’s be well worth a medical eval. If he’s healthy I’d love to have him on our team.
March 14th, 2013 at 6:20 am
Vince Young used to be a stud. Maybe he healed up and wised up. Raiders could get him for nothing.
March 14th, 2013 at 6:22 am
I thought AZ would want Palmer, but they just signed Stanton right? With Mendenhall and Cribs…well, Stanton is just another Kolb, and Skelton, I believe!
March 14th, 2013 at 6:27 am
VY would be alright as a backup. But no way I would turn the reins over to him. AS the losses pile up, he’ll have a mental breakdown again.
March 14th, 2013 at 6:31 am
Wow tyrann mathieu on nfl network, won’t be a raider huge red flags. They asked him if he were drafted by the saints how would he feel? He said have someone keep him out of harms way, you got to be kidding.
Raider report coming up on nfl network in a minute
March 14th, 2013 at 6:31 am
Reading a little about Brown on Wiki. He was basically IR’d by the Redskins after having hip surgery in the offseason.
Reading between the lines, it looks like he pissed off the Rat by having the surgery and got put on the shelf because of it. The team said he didn’t need it, but he had it done anyway. He could have come off the PUP list after six games but they put him on the season-ending PUP list and it voided his contract, making him a FA.
Worth a look, in my view.
March 14th, 2013 at 6:32 am
Palmer not getting traded wake up. Cut, or restructured, no he is not going to buffalo.
March 14th, 2013 at 6:35 am
If Reg is kicking the tires on VY chances are its to backup TP.
Still hoping we get a third rounder instead of just cutting CP
March 14th, 2013 at 6:40 am
VY may be changed man (let’s hope he has from his “Can’t nobody tell me nothing” quote from 60 minutes) but he is not the ideal backup.
True #2 QB’s, the good ones, are the Gradkowski, Kitna, Steve Bono types, that work harder than anyone in the building, help prepare the #1 for everything with no ego involved and just lack talent, but mechanics, preparation, game recognition, etc, is starter quality.
That is like the exact opposite of VY.
March 14th, 2013 at 6:42 am
i wish folks would stop comparing overall contract numbers like it means something…..the only thing that matters is the guaranteed money and the salary in the first 2 years……..if a guy has a 10M salary in each of the last two years he will never see that money…………bryant got 15M and usually the first year salary is min vet salary…….his cap number for the first couple years will be in the neighborhood of 4M
March 14th, 2013 at 6:43 am
Report on nfl network is what i expected alot of nothing. Guiterrez says Floyd as our pick….great thanks, oh no discussion on free agents and that pal er was the team MVP last year…great.
March 14th, 2013 at 6:45 am
So what did the honey badger say about the Raiders?
March 14th, 2013 at 6:48 am
if a guy has a 10M salary in each of the last two years he will never see that money…………
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Maybe, maybe not, but those salaries WILL BE on the salary cap books, until you cut him (then you have dead money issues) or restructure him.
It all counts man. Some monies just count in real dollars AND cap dollars, and the back end like you said turns into a bargaining chip for a restructure of cap space.
March 14th, 2013 at 6:50 am
I’m out of the loop, Who is honey badger?
March 14th, 2013 at 6:51 am
Tyrann Mathiue
March 14th, 2013 at 6:52 am
Bryant got a $34 million dollar contract, 15 guaranteed.
If he goes and makes two Pro Bowls and the Browns make the playoffs, he will see every penny of it, and probably be looking to ink a new extension going into his final year of it.
March 14th, 2013 at 6:52 am
thanks
March 14th, 2013 at 6:57 am
I hear what your saying Otto, and sometimes the contract is only the guaranteed money.
But not always.
Look at Jamarcus compared to McFadden. Both got huge rookie deals, with about half their contract guaranteed.
Jamarcus got only the guarantees, McFadden has got every penny.
March 14th, 2013 at 6:59 am
What was McFadden’s contract? JaMarcus got 32 mill, right? Guaranteed?
March 14th, 2013 at 6:59 am
Terence Newman visiting Oakland. If you’re spending money on a CB it better be Sean Smith, not an overrated loser…..
March 14th, 2013 at 7:03 am
Terrance Newman? Heard he’s coming in today…huh?
March 14th, 2013 at 7:03 am
I think McFadden has been paid close to $50 million dollars after this final year of his deal ends.
He got every penny of his rookie contract, we never restructured, extended, or anything with it.
Just straight-lined paid it out.
March 14th, 2013 at 7:07 am
1038.raiderguy10 Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 6:59 am
Terence Newman visiting Oakland. If you’re spending money on a CB it better be Sean Smith, not an overrated loser…..
Exactly my thoughts!
March 14th, 2013 at 7:07 am
Thanks JFB!
March 14th, 2013 at 7:07 am
Mornin’ Nation
Still hoping the Donks cut Dumervil. Have to think Allen & McKenzie will be on him like a fly on sch!t.
Still some talented players out there…Michael Bennett, Andre Smith, Sebastian Vollmer, Sean Smith, Keenan Lewis, John Abraham
I think Bennett and Lewis in particular could be steals
March 14th, 2013 at 7:10 am
Didn’t we have Michael Bennett in here before?
March 14th, 2013 at 7:11 am
Raiderguy10 Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 6:59 am
Terence Newman visiting Oakland. If you’re spending money on a CB it better be Sean Smith, not an overrated loser…..
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He was actually solid last year. Terrible in Dallas, but did OK in Cincy.
I would only bring him in to be a backup though.
March 14th, 2013 at 7:12 am
hwnrdr Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 7:03 am
Terrance Newman? Heard he’s coming in today…huh?
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Meh, if he’ll sign for the vet minimum or slightly more, it’s no harm. May not even make the roster. Still decent in run support.
March 14th, 2013 at 7:12 am
hwnrdr Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 7:10 am
Didn’t we have Michael Bennett in here before?
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That’s the running back (now retired)
This is the defensive end.
March 14th, 2013 at 7:14 am
1047.SilverNBlackPA Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 7:12 am
hwnrdr Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 7:10 am
Didn’t we have Michael Bennett in here before?
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That’s the running back (now retired)
This is the defensive end.
Gotcha! Thanks!
March 14th, 2013 at 7:14 am
Andre Smith is a straight mauler on the right side. He could open some serious holes for DMac. The only question is if Allen, Sparano and Olson could keep him motivated.
March 14th, 2013 at 7:16 am
I think Sparano can…he’s a mean SOB! But how much would Smith be asking?
March 14th, 2013 at 7:17 am
hwnrdr Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 7:16 am
I think Sparano can…he’s a mean SOB! But how much would Smith be asking?
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Word was he wanted $9M a year, which is beyond the Raiders. But it’s been a couple days now and he’s not signed anywhere so you figure that price will have to drop.
He’s exactly what the Raiders need on that side.
March 14th, 2013 at 7:25 am
Here’s an off-the cuff plan I just came up with:
Cut Palmer. 6 million in cap savings.
Sign Ryan Fitzpatrick. If Pryor can’t beat HIM out, then he’s not the answer.
And frankly I’m not sure Fitzpatrick is all *that* much worse than Palmer at this stage
Thoughts? Haven’t really had time to process it
March 14th, 2013 at 7:26 am
We will be hitting up the CB market, but when guys like Smith and Talib sign for lower #s that will set the market for us to move in on the blue light specials.
March 14th, 2013 at 7:40 am
1046.SilverNBlackPA Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 7:12 am
hwnrdr Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 7:03 am
Terrance Newman? Heard he’s coming in today…huh?
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Meh, if he’ll sign for the vet minimum or slightly more, it’s no harm. May not even make the roster. Still decent in run support.
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Newman? Maybe just camp fodder. He’s horrible.
Just feels like Marks ran out of money and this team is being prepared to be sold.
March 14th, 2013 at 7:42 am
I thought AZ would want Palmer, but they just signed Stanton right? With Mendenhall and Cribs…well, Stanton is just another Kolb, and Skelton, I believe!
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@ hwnrdr
peep this. I dont think AZ is keeping Kolb
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/14/kolbs-future-still-to-be-determined/
Palmer is still very much in play
March 14th, 2013 at 7:43 am
If Arizona will offer their 2nd for Palmer, Reggie needs to do that immediately
March 14th, 2013 at 7:43 am
GOOD MORNING NATION !!
and my GreenParty brothers !!
March 14th, 2013 at 7:44 am
anybody else think we should go after Pollard ??
March 14th, 2013 at 7:47 am
hwnrdr Says:
What was McFadden’s contract? JaMarcus got 32 mill, right? Guaranteed?
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Think Russell got 39 mil. Al asked for 9 mil back. Hah.
Dmac at 50 million? that can’t be right.
March 14th, 2013 at 7:47 am
Corey Williams is visiting today as well. RM is looking D at least.
March 14th, 2013 at 7:48 am
*A source tells CSN Bay Area that the 49ers are not involved with free agent Sean Smith.
*A source tells CSN Philly that the Eagles are out of the running for free agent CB Sean Smith.
His stock is dropping every day…time to bite!!
Wake up Reggie!!
March 14th, 2013 at 7:49 am
Cut Palmer. 6 million in cap savings.
Sign Ryan Fitzpatrick. If Pryor can’t beat HIM out, then he’s not the answer.
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PA,
it all depends on Fitz contract demands. if we could sign Ryan for peanuts, it would be a no brainer. This guy is the #1 QB in the FA pool. I can see him staying in the AFC to compete with a young QB like Gabbert or Weeden. I don’t think he’s ready to accept anything close to vet minimum at this stage in his career
if we sign him for 5 or 6 million per season, he’s just another expensive stopgap. At least he wouldn’t have an “out of whack” contract like Palmer though
March 14th, 2013 at 7:49 am
SilverNBlackPA
Yup. There is no room in a rebuilding team for a 32 yr old QB on the decline that has a bloated contract
March 14th, 2013 at 7:49 am
anybody else think we should go after Pollard ??
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I dunno. What’s his asking price?
March 14th, 2013 at 7:50 am
DRAFT ANDRE SMITH!!!!!
Looks a bit better than DHB now huh?
Always listen to Dakota.
March 14th, 2013 at 7:50 am
Thanks Rockstar!
Carey Williams? Interesting!
March 14th, 2013 at 7:50 am
Hey guys! Just figured out our slogan for this coming season.
TO THE PAIN 2013
It’s from that speech at the end of The Princess Bride. We can use it as a toast after every brutal loss we’ll suffer next season.
March 14th, 2013 at 7:50 am
DMAC is riding the last year of a 6 yr $60 mill contract. He will get every penny of it.
March 14th, 2013 at 7:51 am
there is absolutely no reason to be looking at 35 year old CB’s…..CB’s tend to go downhill fast after 30
March 14th, 2013 at 7:52 am
Good Morning Raider Nation!!
Normally sane people going crazy yesterday wanting to spend, spend, spend, and seemingly not understanding the cap picture in the tiniest little bit. Wow!
March 14th, 2013 at 7:52 am
raiderguy10 Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 7:47 am
Corey Williams is visiting today as well. RM is looking D at least.
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That’d be a nice signing. Shouldn’t cost too much. Reggie looking to get beefy on the interior
March 14th, 2013 at 7:52 am
if we sign him for 5 or 6 million per season, he’s just another expensive stopgap. At least he wouldn’t have an “out of whack” contract like Palmer though
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the cummulative effect is still ‘outta wack’
5 or 6 mill + 9.3 mill of dead money = $14 to $15 mill.
March 14th, 2013 at 7:52 am
Raiderguy10 Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 7:47 am
Corey Williams is visiting today as well. RM is looking D at least.
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Williams is wearing down quickly as he enters his age-33 season and has garnered no other known interest. In other words, he’s a perfect fit for the bumbling Raiders. A knee injury and the emergence of Nick Fairley conspired to limit Williams to just nine tackles and two sacks a year ago. Mar 14 – 7:59 AM
lol
March 14th, 2013 at 7:53 am
Matt Cassel is a free man. KC finally axed him today
why are the Jets still holding on to Tebow??
March 14th, 2013 at 7:54 am
If a player is 30 or older at a skill position they should not be on our radar
March 14th, 2013 at 7:54 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 7:42 am
I thought AZ would want Palmer, but they just signed Stanton right? With Mendenhall and Cribs…well, Stanton is just another Kolb, and Skelton, I believe!
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@ hwnrdr
peep this. I dont think AZ is keeping Kolb
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/14/kolbs-future-still-to-be-determined/
Palmer is still very much in play.
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IMO I think Palmer would be a great fit in Arizona…they draft Barkley and let him sit behind Palmer for a year.
Geno will be gone by 7, from the Bills trading with us.
March 14th, 2013 at 7:54 am
why are the Jets still holding on to Tebow??
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same reason we are holding onto Slo.
March 14th, 2013 at 7:54 am
papertiger418 Says:
! Just figured out our slogan for this coming season.
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I believe many here would rather play the theme song from MASH
March 14th, 2013 at 7:55 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 7:53 am
Matt Cassel is a free man. KC finally axed him today
why are the Jets still holding on to Tebow??
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Better question is why are you monitoring the two worst QB’s in the NFL?
March 14th, 2013 at 7:56 am
the cummulative effect is still ‘outta wack’
5 or 6 mill + 9.3 mill of dead money = $14 to $15 mill.
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G123
I dont think anybody looks at it that way…
if you add 9.3 mil to any starting QB next year that would be like saying Pryor is a $10 mil QB !!
March 14th, 2013 at 7:56 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 7:53 am
Matt Cassel is a free man. KC finally axed him today
why are the Jets still holding on to Tebow??
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Now the Patriots could trade Mallet to the Browns for a 2nd and then some.
There on the phone with Cassel’s agent as we speak!
March 14th, 2013 at 7:56 am
Reggie’s master plan must be to sign players with a recent injury, or who have been unable to break into the starting lineup for their last team, to short, cheap contracts in order to duck tape us through season after season while he clears cap room and increases our talent level through the draft.
Might have been a decent plan if we HAD draft choices our first two seasons.
I doubt Reggie gets the additional 3-4 years it is going to take to get it done that way.
March 14th, 2013 at 7:57 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 7:53 am
Matt Cassel is a free man. KC finally axed him today
why are the Jets still holding on to Tebow??
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They probably think there’s a sucker owner or GM out there that will trade for him.
Can NFL teams trade with Canadian football teams? Player for cash deal?
March 14th, 2013 at 7:57 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 6:57 am
I hear what your saying Otto, and sometimes the contract is only the guaranteed money.
But not always.
Look at Jamarcus compared to McFadden. Both got huge rookie deals, with about half their contract guaranteed.
Jamarcus got only the guarantees, McFadden has got every penny.
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well….usually(not raiders)…..if a guy sticks on the roster then he earned the money……….so I have no problem with that…….all the jamarcus stuff is the reason we now have rookie salary caps….look at what luck got paid compared to jamarcus
March 14th, 2013 at 7:57 am
severeraiderz Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 7:54 am
If a player is 30 or older at a skill position they should not be on our radar
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Of course they should, we’re signing nothing but stop gaps. No point in trying to develop any youngsters on 1 year contracts
March 14th, 2013 at 7:57 am
why are you monitoring the two worst QB’s in the NFL?
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Judge, both have starting experience and could be signed ON THE CHEAP
March 14th, 2013 at 7:58 am
I dont think anybody looks at it that way…
if you add 9.3 mil to any starting QB next year that would be like saying Pryor is a $10 mil QB !!
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How about if Palmer accepts that same 5 od 6 mill though thru a pay cut?
Then we are back to comparing apples to apples. Fitz vs Carson.
March 14th, 2013 at 7:58 am
Dakota Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 7:56 am
Reggie’s master plan must be to sign players with a recent injury
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Right out of the Al Davis playbook.
March 14th, 2013 at 7:58 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 7:57 am
why are you monitoring the two worst QB’s in the NFL?
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Judge, both have starting experience and could be signed ON THE CHEAP
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That be like Reggie going from Dumpster diving to sewage scavanging.
March 14th, 2013 at 7:59 am
Guest123, 60 mil, wow. Never realized it was that high. If he’d played even 12 games a year at 80 percent of the level he played at in 2011, that’d be OK. How come he wasn’t routinely mentioned in the same breath as DHB?
March 14th, 2013 at 7:59 am
Bernard Pollard……Team:Baltimore Ravens
Contract: 1 yr(s) / $2,250,000
2013: 2,250,000
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guest123 Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 7:49 am
anybody else think we should go after Pollard ??
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I dunno. What’s his asking price?
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what do ya think ???
March 14th, 2013 at 7:59 am
I can see the Pats re-signing Cassel … or the Pats going after Tebow, neither would shock me
March 14th, 2013 at 8:00 am
1088.RaidingTexas Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 7:58 am
Dakota Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 7:56 am
Reggie’s master plan must be to sign players with a recent injury
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Right out of the Al Davis playbook.
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Well, the difference is that Reggie gets the player for what he is worth….Al showered them with a multi-year big contract.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:02 am
If we are able to trade Palmer, or if he is cut, I wouldn’t mind Cassel being our backup to Pryor. He is certainly better than Boller or Matty Ice.
At the Vet minimum or close thereto though…..
March 14th, 2013 at 8:02 am
We talk about Al always making it rain on players and ruining our Cap, but yet he never had a problem spending in FA every year. His problem was only that he always picked the wrong players in FA.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:03 am
Dakota Says:
Well, the difference is that Reggie gets the player for what he is worth….Al showered them with a multi-year big contract.
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Yep. Tommy Kelly #1 example.
But gotta give Al credit for the risk he took on Michael Bush. It was low risk though. I think he was a second day draftee.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:04 am
If the Pats signed Teblow they would first sit down with him and say listen here dumbfk, you are not a QB, but we think you can be a ____________.
Just what the Raiders should do with Pryor.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:04 am
Plunketthead Says:
I believe many here would rather play the theme song from MASH
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With the lyrics:
Suicide is painless
It brings on many changes
…
March 14th, 2013 at 8:04 am
How about if Palmer accepts that same 5 od 6 mill though thru a pay cut?
Then we are back to comparing apples to apples. Fitz vs Carson.
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sign me up, GMoney!!
word on the street is Carson wont accept any less than what he’s scheduled to haul in. Of course Reggie could restructure again and have Mark write him another fat bonus check and increase that dead money for his eventual cut NEXT offseason. I dont guess that would go over well with the boss, writing two checks to Palmer in back2back offseasons for over $10 million each then watching him lead us to another 4-12 record and Top 5 draft pick. Reggie wants to keep his job, remember?
I know you think we’re doomed if Palmer isn’t a Raider this year, but I don’t subscribe to that
March 14th, 2013 at 8:04 am
Judge
For the same money you could sign a young under the radar player that has a chance of sticking beyond the 1 year deal
March 14th, 2013 at 8:04 am
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what do ya think ???
^^^^^^^
I’d sign off on Pollard for a cool mill, bargain hunting mode.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:05 am
By Bill Williamson | ESPN.com
The Oakland Raiders are reportedly visiting with more defensive players.
Oakland signed three defensive players Wednesday. However, these players are different because they are over 30.
Oakland is visiting with Cincinnati cornerback Terrance Newman and Detroit defensive tackle Corey Williams.
Newman is 34 and he has a long, nice career. He had a solid season in 2012. There are a lot of cornerbacks on the market and Newman should come cheap. He is not near the top of the list, can he would have been Oakland’s best cornerback last season. He’d be an upgrade. Oakland needs two starting cornerbacks.
Williams’ production has slipped. He was a solid player earlier in his career with Green Bay where Oakland general manager Reggie McKenzie was. If Williams is signed, he’d probably be a cheaper version of Tommy Kelly. He is expected to be cut.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:05 am
I’d rather resign Shane Lechler to be our 2nd string QB than Matt Cassell. I was only a fan of Matt Cassell when he was ruining the Chiefs.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:06 am
Dakota Says:
If the Pats signed Teblow they would first sit down with him and say listen here dumbfk, you are not a QB, but we think you can be a ____________.
Just what the Raiders should do with Pryor.
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If Belichick brought in Tebow after telling Welker to take a hike, then he has officially lost it.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:06 am
severeraiderz Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:04 am
Judge
For the same money you could sign a young under the radar player that has a chance of sticking beyond the 1 year deal
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No point, reggie will not resign them if they play well.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:07 am
60 mil, wow. Never realized it was that high. If he’d played even 12 games a year at 80 percent of the level he played at in 2011, that’d be OK. How come he wasn’t routinely mentioned in the same breath as DHB?
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DMAC flashed enough ’superstar’ highlight reel games to convince everyone that he was a stud and no one ever questioned his salary. It’s all about perception. DHB has never had that one game that everyone said, “this guy is a stud”. He’s always been just a guy.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:07 am
love these headlines at NBA.com
Heat win 20th straight
Kobe out indefinitely after spraining ankle
Devastating loss for Lakers
it’s a great day to be a basketball fan, isn’t it?
March 14th, 2013 at 8:08 am
If Al was alive our roster would look completely different.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:08 am
1095.The_Judge37 Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:02 am
We talk about Al always making it rain on players and ruining our Cap, but yet he never had a problem spending in FA every year. His problem was only that he always picked the wrong players in FA.
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Al was always willing to spend his cash. If he had hooked himself up with a decent GM in the last decade, I doubt we would be one of the cellar dwellers right now. An owner willing to spend the cash, plus a competant GM would have been magic.
Al couldn’t bring himself to do it though. He would rather drive his team into the ground than allow another man to come in and get the credit for the Raiders winning. Just Win Baby did not apply to him. Can’t blame him though….it would be difficult to not meddle if you are owner.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:09 am
RaiderRockstar
They need to cut bait with Palmer now, no point in trying to be mediocre during a rebuild. We should go for rock bottom and build up from there
March 14th, 2013 at 8:09 am
Are you serious Terrance Newman, Corey Williams……And please no to ryan Fitzpatrick
March 14th, 2013 at 8:10 am
Plunketthead Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 7:54 am
papertiger418 Says:
! Just figured out our slogan for this coming season.
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I believe many here would rather play the theme song from MASH
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LMAO !!
March 14th, 2013 at 8:10 am
I’d rather resign Shane Lechler to be our 2nd string QB than Matt Cassell.
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Cassel has went to a Pro Bowl & postseason more recently than Palmer.
Shane > Matt?
lol
March 14th, 2013 at 8:10 am
lakers should get the 6th seed and face the clippers
March 14th, 2013 at 8:10 am
1107.RaiderRockstar Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:07 am
love these headlines at NBA.com
Heat win 20th straight
Kobe out indefinitely after spraining ankle
Devastating loss for Lakers
it’s a great day to be a basketball fan, isn’t it?
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lol, bandwagon fans can’t celebrate things like that Rock! Check yourself!
March 14th, 2013 at 8:11 am
Please I am all about the draft and garnering picks, but please sign at least one younger free agent sign sean smith damn it!
March 14th, 2013 at 8:12 am
Severe,
release Palmer = rock bottom ??
LOL
We won’t win less than 4 games games next year. print that
March 14th, 2013 at 8:12 am
Riff.
“Reggie is finding “B” players on the cheap that can get us by until our cap situation is fixed. I told you all last season that our troubles with the cap were far from over and that more house cleaning would be in order.”
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Quit the cap excuse.
We had 16 million available to spend as it is, we can expand it to 23 if we decide to and we could gain even more room by releasing Kelly and McClain.
What cap issues?.
Since when a team with up to 23 million available and probably more (Kelly-McClain) is considered a cap-strapped team?.
Why even bother to bring back Palmer and his salary if we are already quitting on the 2013 season, as it looks like right now?.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:12 am
Are you kidding me? Reggie is Marks hero right now. He has us $20 million under the cap PLUS $25 mill in dead money which counts towards the cap but isn’t cash mark has to pay out. Reggie is operating $50 million under the salary cap with more cuts to come. Say what you want about Mark, but I think the guy is MOST interested in lining his own pockets, and you better believe that the team owner gets to pocket the surplus. Why do you think guys like Mike Brown and Ralph Wilson, and the family that owns the Bucs perenially don’t spend big (the bucs just recently started).
March 14th, 2013 at 8:13 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
it’s a great day to be a basketball fan, isn’t it?
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I hate the Heat though. But yeah I’m not crying about Kobe’s injury. Hope the Lakers fall apart and my Mavs can slip into that 8th.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:14 am
Judge
He brought Adams back
March 14th, 2013 at 8:14 am
The cap isn’t a problem today Marley, but how long do you think it would take to become a problem again if you started pitching paydays to FA’s? $20 million? The dolphins spent that in an hour on Tuesday.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:14 am
lakers should get the 6th seed and face the clippers
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go Warriors!
go Jazz!
go Rockets!
go Mavs!
March 14th, 2013 at 8:15 am
Reggie and his apologists insist this is a rebuilding year. If tht’s the case why are. We chasing after DBs and dlinemen in their mid-30s while letting a young guy like Bryant walk? How do 35-year old corners fit into a long-term, foundation-up rebuild. Feels more like a haphazard dumpster diving mission.-
March 14th, 2013 at 8:16 am
Why even bother to bring back Palmer and his salary if we are already quitting on the 2013 season, as it looks like right now?.
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Why are we giving up the 2013 season before it even begins? The cap and dead money aren’t excuses.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:16 am
The cap is still a problem because we have 20 million in space but another 25 million in dead money we cant use. We are essentially operating at 80% of the rest of the leagues salary cap.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:16 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:10 am
I’d rather resign Shane Lechler to be our 2nd string QB than Matt Cassell.
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Cassel has went to a Pro Bowl & postseason more recently than Palmer.
Shane > Matt?
lol
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I’ve seen enough of Cassel to be confident in my judgement.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:16 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:07 am
love these headlines at NBA.com
Heat win 20th straight
Kobe out indefinitely after spraining ankle
Devastating loss for Lakers
it’s a great day to be a basketball fan, isn’t it?
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If you are a Laker Hater and you love the Heat!!
March 14th, 2013 at 8:17 am
We have to hope that DMAC can hold up this season because it’s a contract year and the team is going to ride him for all he’s worth. No way Reggie signs him to a big deal regardless of how successful he is; we’re in austerity mode, which means DMAC is playing for the open market.
If DMAC starts off the season well and stays healthy, I wonder if Reggie will trade him during the season to a contender who’s desperate for an RB. Could get some draft picks that way.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:18 am
Why do you think guys like Mike Brown and Ralph Wilson, and the family that owns the Bucs perenially don’t spend big (the bucs just recently started).
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The guys who own the Bucs own the worlds most expensive franchise Manchester United. They got tons of money and just signed Goldson to a $41.25 mill deal with $22 mill gtd. And they are hot on the trail of Revis who wants to be paid $15 mill/year. They spent over $135 mill on free agency last year. Bad example.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:18 am
Reggie also needs to sign WR Danario Alexander STAT!
March 14th, 2013 at 8:20 am
It’s cool to be a NBA fan but to celebrate an injury is Bad Karma! It will come back on you and the Mav’s! Bet that!
March 14th, 2013 at 8:21 am
CNN:”Saudi Arabi beheads 7 for stealing”…….If we had those rules here, Javon Walker, DeAngelo Hall, Tommy Kelly, Jamarcus Russell, DHB, Michael Huff, T. Branch, Slowlando McLazy and many other current and former Raiders would be a lot shorter right now.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:21 am
Reggie and his apologists insist this is a rebuilding year. If tht’s the case why are. We chasing after DBs and dlinemen in their mid-30s while letting a young guy like Bryant walk? How do 35-year old corners fit into a long-term, foundation-up rebuild. Feels more like a haphazard dumpster diving mission.-
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Chris in NY
did you hear Reggie yesterday? he said he’s looking for depth & competition. I’m pretty sure Newman is better than guys like Chekwa, Jones & Francies. I think BigMac is gonna draft a few CB’s anyway and make it an open competition
letting Bryant & Wheeler walk isn’t accurate. you’re implying that he didn’t want either player back, which isn’t true. He wanted both, but both got bigger bucks than we could offer. it happens
March 14th, 2013 at 8:22 am
We chasing after DBs and dlinemen in their mid-30s while letting a young guy like Bryant walk?
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I like Bryant a lot but $34 million dollars over 5 years? I’d have been pizzed if Reggie gave him that.
If Reggie can find at least one decent corner (Keenan Lewis), one more offensive lineman (Andre Smith) and one good pass rusher (Michael Bennett) and draft smart in April, this year could still be something.
I have no problem with Newman/Williams type players as depth but if it looks like they’re going to be starters? Yikes.
If so, I’ll believe a total tank job is in the works for 2013 year in hopes of landing Manziel or Clowney.
Allen will be fired, but them’s the breaks in the NFL if your GM wants to blow up the building before erecting his own.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:22 am
The guys who own the Bucs own the worlds most expensive franchise Manchester United. They got tons of money and just signed Goldson to a $41.25 mill deal with $22 mill gtd. And they are hot on the trail of Revis who wants to be paid $15 mill/year. They spent over $135 mill on free agency last year. Bad example.
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Or you just failed to read the part in parethesis where I said UNTIL RECENTLY for the Bucs. Prior to last year the perenially operated at 30+ million below the cap. Many people complained how they were syphoning unused cap money to put into the United.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:22 am
By the way, Maiava is a decent signing, but still a 2 down player for the Browns 4-3 D last year, didn’t even log 500 snaps for them, if we’re going with Burris and Maiava as our starting OLB’s we’re in trouble.
Jason Hunter is 30 and Pat Sims is injury-prone, if we’re going with the youth movement as some say, better to play Christo and Crawford, see what we have there.
Lots of contradictions in our moves, I can’t say I understand what we are doing but I trust Reggie does.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:22 am
*Arabia
March 14th, 2013 at 8:23 am
@ lization
karma = made up
bryant = douche
March 14th, 2013 at 8:25 am
Its 3 days into the league year. You can’t say who looks like starters and who doesn’t. I mean come on, no one wins an award for the fastest team to fill out its roster. If Sims or Hunter are the best names we have signed come June then you have a legit gripe, but today? Nonsense. There are literally HUNDREDS of free agents available.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:25 am
It appears that Reggie is signing a bunch of stop gap one year rentals in anticipation of blowing up the roster again in 2014, but by then he’ll be swimming in cap space and rid of most of the dead money.
He may end up signing his one big “Mike Bresiel” type splurge contract, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he goes out and continues to add roster filler camp body types. Guys who will work for $630k and be happy about it. I don’t sense any urgency to fill the roster with “his guys”.
I wonder if the Bresiel signing made him a bit gun shy?
March 14th, 2013 at 8:25 am
@ Lakota
you forgot to add Palmer!
March 14th, 2013 at 8:26 am
RaiderRockstar
Won’t win less than 4 games with or without Palmer
March 14th, 2013 at 8:26 am
Al was always willing to spend his cash. If he had hooked himself up with a decent GM in the last decade, I doubt we would be one of the cellar dwellers right now. An owner willing to spend the cash, plus a competant GM would have been magic.
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Dakota
Which is exactly what happened when Davis had a trust level with his Assistant GM such as Davis-Wolf and Davis-Allen. When he tried to do it himself or was at odds with his Assistant GM such as Davis-Lombardi that is when the problems occured.
I have been saying this for years. Davis came to a point where he had a really competent team of guys he picked and influeced Allen + Gruden and then he clutched it back. Major mistake! We have all been suffering through it for the last 10 years.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:26 am
I wonder if the Bresiel signing made him a bit gun shy?
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Seymour & Branch too
March 14th, 2013 at 8:27 am
how much better is bryant than houston? they’re the same type of player solid against the run, play base end in a 4-3, 3 tech, or can be a 3-4 end neither is good as a pass rusher and actually houston is better at getting to the qb.
so why would you spend all that money on bryant when you have basiscally the same player on the roster? in a 4-3 putting both in the middle is risky proposition, probably not enough beef. neither is anyting special at end. if you go 3-4, shaugnessey can be had for much cheaper and man the end, so why such panic?
March 14th, 2013 at 8:28 am
Jason Hunter has 11 career sacks in an 8 year career.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:28 am
Or you just failed to read the part in parethesis where I said UNTIL RECENTLY for the Bucs. Prior to last year the perenially operated at 30+ million below the cap. Many people complained how they were syphoning unused cap money to put into the United.
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A lot of folks blame the Glazers, but it wasn’t until Bruce Allen and Jon Gruden got canned that they started to open the pocketbooks. I think the Glazers were going thru some financial problems with their soccer team and Allen/Gruden sold them a bill of goods that they could field a winner on the cheap.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:28 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:10 am
I’d rather resign Shane Lechler to be our 2nd string QB than Matt Cassell.
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Cassel has went to a Pro Bowl & postseason more recently than Palmer.
Shane > Matt?
lol
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Remember. Cassell got shut out by the Raiders.
Yes…they had a shot at a couple fg’s in the redzone but one of those times was result of a fumble by DMAC, so they basically mustered ONE good drive against us.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:29 am
Bz24,
We can esily shed another $8 mil when TK and Mlain are cut. Tht is a ton of room for this stage in free agency, especially when we have a TON of free space in future years and contracts can be structured to move some of the cap hit out to then.
We’ll see, but the ft that Reggie is out shopping for dudes in their mid-30s as 1-2 year stopgaps is very troubling. We’ll see who he actually signs, but right now it looks like our pln is to pick #1 in 2014, no?
March 14th, 2013 at 8:29 am
DesBryant isn’t going to do much for Cleveland. it’s Cleveland
the Raiders will have more wins than the Browns this year, even if we start a bunch of rookies and free agents that nobody else wanted
I just hope we don’t have to face CLE with Palmer starting again. that was UGLY
March 14th, 2013 at 8:29 am
guest123 Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:25 am
It appears that Reggie is signing a bunch of stop gap one year rentals in anticipation of blowing up the roster again in 2014, but by then he’ll be swimming in cap space and rid of most of the dead money.
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If we take RM at his word – he is going to build through the draft and only go into FA for needs and bargins. Even if he is rid of his dead money do not expect a Wallace type signing except once every few years such as when the Packers got Woodson.
I hope his scouting dept is good or lucky or else we are in for a long ride.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:30 am
1149. In a game where they only ran the ball like 6 times.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:30 am
CNN:”Saudi Arabi beheads 7 for stealing”
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
I used to think that was extreme but now I know better.
My neighbor’s house was robbed by a convicted felon (thief).
Cut their hands and heads.
Kill all rapists and child molesters!!!!
Stop wasting taxes payers money on this BS (prisons).
March 14th, 2013 at 8:30 am
Jason Hunter has 11 career sacks in an 8 year career.
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…and they are paying him the league minimum so who the fvck cares. No guarantee the guy even makes the roster. Id rather have roster full of guys making league minimum that will give everything they have than sign a couple of free agents who are gonna come to oakland cash some checks and move on.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:30 am
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:47 pm
Holmgren.
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ya cuz that worked out for the browns right? and there fans..? ask them about holgren right now.. another check casher who is just chillin
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Holmgren was a disaster here in Cleveland. Alienated the fan base. Spent more time at his home in Seattle. He’ll gladly grab the big bucks so long as he can maintain his semi-retired and lavish lifestyle. Wouldn’t touch the guy.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:30 am
Cassell got shut out by the Raiders.
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I thought that was Lady Quinn?
March 14th, 2013 at 8:31 am
severeraiderz Says:
RaiderRockstar
They need to cut bait with Palmer now, no point in trying to be mediocre during a rebuild. We should go for rock bottom and build up from there
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I’m not getting this point of view unless it is yet another way of expressing dissatisfaction with Palmer by his critics.
I’m seeing nothing indicating a rebuild or blowing up on the offensive side of things, only on a defensive that was historically bad the last two seasons.
I mean historically bad not just in Raider terms but NFL in general.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:31 am
guest123 Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:25 am
It appears that Reggie is signing a bunch of stop gap one year rentals in anticipation of blowing up the roster again in 2014, but by then he’ll be swimming in cap space and rid of most of the dead money.
He may end up signing his one big “Mike Bresiel” type splurge contract, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he goes out and continues to add roster filler camp body types. Guys who will work for $630k and be happy about it. I don’t sense any urgency to fill the roster with “his guys”.
I wonder if the Bresiel signing made him a bit gun shy?
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Bing bing bing! Yup! Exactly. Someone here gets it. He’s too scared to do anything besides dumpster dive now.
Isn’t this exactly what got CP pissed off at Cinci?
March 14th, 2013 at 8:31 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:29 am
DesBryant isn’t going to do much for Cleveland. it’s Cleveland
the Raiders will have more wins than the Browns this year, even if we start a bunch of rookies and free agents that nobody else wanted
I just hope we don’t have to face CLE with Palmer starting again. that was UGLY
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It was always a good fall back to at least be able to make fun of the Cleveland Browns, until we lost to the Cleveland Browns.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:31 am
Seymour & Branch too
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good point Rockstar.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:32 am
Tax*
March 14th, 2013 at 8:32 am
Reggie told you all the very day he was hired that he was NOT going to make big free agent splashes. The failure rate on those deals is even worse than 1st round picks.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:33 am
bcz24 Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:30 am
Jason Hunter has 11 career sacks in an 8 year career.
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…and they are paying him the league minimum so who the fvck cares. No guarantee the guy even makes the roster. Id rather have roster full of guys making league minimum that will give everything they have than sign a couple of free agents who are gonna come to oakland cash some checks and move on.
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I care, because i’d rather not have a guy who averages 0.73 sacks per year even if he volunteered to play for FREE.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:33 am
And yes, Reggie has plenty of time left to make a couple of decent moves and then hopefully kill the draft, at least when it comes to our first 3 picks that are in the top 100.
Nobody is saying he should go out and spend every dime of the up to 20 million we can have available, if he doesn’t like the players out there then he might as well save a good chunk.
Later, good to be back people, it was awful in here for a few weeks.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:33 am
Bob Marley Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:22 am
By the way, Maiava is a decent signing, but still a 2 down player for the Browns 4-3 D last year, didn’t even log 500 snaps for them, if we’re going with Burris and Maiava as our starting OLB’s we’re in trouble.
Jason Hunter is 30 and Pat Sims is injury-prone, if we’re going with the youth movement as some say, better to play Christo and Crawford, see what we have there.
Lots of contradictions in our moves, I can’t say I understand what we are doing but I trust Reggie does.
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Maiava is generally considered a strong special team player. Get some quality starts at LB but maybe not a starter.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:33 am
Here is another thing – if we take RM at his word he is going to build around his hey pieces – Right now that is Branch, Houston, Veldeer and Wiz. Look to see long term contract offers for Houston, Veldeer and Wiz with the new cap room if indeed these are foundational pieices.
One thing I am learning is RM usually follows what he says. I know that is hard to comprehend for some of us after Hue, Kiffin and even AD at times but it is not that hard to see what is coming.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:35 am
Raiderlization Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:20 am
It’s cool to be a NBA fan but to celebrate an injury is Bad Karma! It will come back on you and the Mav’s! Bet that!
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I didn’t celebrate it fool. I said I wasn’t crying about it. Big difference.
It should have been called a foul. I don’t know that he was intentionally trying to hurt him, but his trajectory into the jump was too aggressive. Should be a foul.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:35 am
Palmer is the best quarterback we have if we don’t have Palmer we need a veteran quarterback Carson Palmer is that man
Who will take his place Vince Young Matt Cassel Cobb. Carson is better than all those guys’And sure hope we don’t draft one
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if they get rid of Palmer it will be the biggest mistake they ever made well not quite the biggest mistake was changing
the offense last year
so don’t flock up again Reggie get your fat ASS out of the IHOP and get Carson’s agent on the phone and tell him that Palmer will take a pay cut will get a number one receiver . When the season starts will all be happy after three games will pretty much know what we have and I hope it’s better than last year GO RAIDERS
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March 14th, 2013 at 8:36 am
Chekwa could be decent. Adams too. Let them sink or swim and if you want competition get a guy in his mid-20s who’s under the radar and could pan out to be a long-term piece. Another reson we shouldn’t have cut DVD last year. He was cheap, young, great upside, and if you look at the stts he fared well in limited action his rookie year.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:37 am
Purvisman/Intrepid/Eternal Optimist Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:31 am
severeraiderz Says:
RaiderRockstar
They need to cut bait with Palmer now, no point in trying to be mediocre during a rebuild. We should go for rock bottom and build up from there
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I’m not getting this point of view unless it is yet another way of expressing dissatisfaction with Palmer by his critics.
I’m seeing nothing indicating a rebuild or blowing up on the offensive side of things, only on a defensive that was historically bad the last two seasons.
I mean historically bad not just in Raider terms but NFL in general.
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When you let go three guys that together had a PFF rating of +28, one would expect some signings to equate that just to stay about the same.
At least statistically speaking.
Reggie-roo has yet to sign a player with a positive rating.
And I am not holding my breath he will.
Shouldn’t this concern people?
March 14th, 2013 at 8:38 am
Gdog Says:
Bing bing bing! Yup! Exactly. Someone here gets it. He’s too scared to do anything besides dumpster dive now.
Isn’t this exactly what got CP pissed off at Cinci?
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No. He was pissed off because they drafted Dalton and the writing was on the wall.
Cincy has been competitive since CP quit on them.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:39 am
I agree, should have been a foul!
But it is what it is…
March 14th, 2013 at 8:39 am
oh snap!
Raiders just re-signed Barnes & Carlisle to 1-year deals
PLAYOFFS!!!!!!!!!!!
March 14th, 2013 at 8:39 am
Dakota Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:21 am
CNN:”Saudi Arabi beheads 7 for stealing”…….If we had those rules here, Javon Walker, DeAngelo Hall, Tommy Kelly, Jamarcus Russell, DHB, Michael Huff, T. Branch, Slowlando McLazy and many other current and former Raiders would be a lot shorter right now.
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No white guys on your list??
March 14th, 2013 at 8:40 am
Wait, I thought Palmer decided to retire before they drafted Dalton?
March 14th, 2013 at 8:40 am
1174.RaiderRockstar Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:39 am
oh snap!
Raiders just re-signed Barnes & Carlisle to 1-year deals
PLAYOFFS!!!!!!!!!!!
WHAT???
March 14th, 2013 at 8:41 am
Ohioraider
He Maiava is considered a starter and most analysts say he will start for Oakland. PFF has him rated the #7 rated outside LB for crine out loud. He might even be as good as Wheeler at 1/5 the price.
The other guys are for depth and rotational and if we load up in the draft by trading down – may not even make the team. On the other hand what if Hunter blossoms? It is worth a vet minimum gamble to have him be a rush linebacker on 3rd down. Sims can be a ast down DT used like we used Henderson a few years back.
I would love to hear complaints next year from the usual supsects on why we did not sign Hunter to a multi year deal. LOL.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:41 am
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March 14th, 2013 at 8:42 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:39 am
oh snap!
Raiders just re-signed Barnes & Carlisle to 1-year deals
PLAYOFFS!!!!!!!!!!!
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Diving in our own dumpster this time.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:43 am
1960AutumnWind Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:41 am
Ohioraider
He Maiava is considered a starter and most analysts say he will start for Oakland. PFF has him rated the #7 rated outside LB for crine out loud. He might even be as good as Wheeler at 1/5 the price.
The other guys are for depth and rotational and if we load up in the draft by trading down – may not even make the team. On the other hand what if Hunter blossoms? It is worth a vet minimum gamble to have him be a rush linebacker on 3rd down. Sims can be a ast down DT used like we used Henderson a few years back.
I would love to hear complaints next year from the usual supsects on why we did not sign Hunter to a multi year deal. LOL.
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vs run maiava=wheeler
vs pass maiava=wheeler
rushing the passer wheeler>maiava
again what were you all saying when reggie signed wheeler?
March 14th, 2013 at 8:43 am
#1177 WOW.
I hope the Raiders are not done with the RT tackle positon! I hope Barnes is for depth as well as Carlisle.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:43 am
http://www.mercurynews.com/raiders/ci_22789102/oakland-raiders-meeting-cornerback-terence-newman
March 14th, 2013 at 8:44 am
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/74028/oakland-raiders-hosting-veteran-defenders
March 14th, 2013 at 8:45 am
1175.RaiderDebo Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:39 am
Dakota Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:21 am
CNN:”Saudi Arabi beheads 7 for stealing”…….If we had those rules here, Javon Walker, DeAngelo Hall, Tommy Kelly, Jamarcus Russell, DHB, Michael Huff, T. Branch, Slowlando McLazy and many other current and former Raiders would be a lot shorter right now.
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No white guys on your list??
Errrr, ummmmm, Kevin Boss?…..not a lot of white guys getting big contract in sports these days…..not counting soccer and Hockey of course lol.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:45 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:30 am
Cassell got shut out by the Raiders.
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I thought that was Lady Quinn?
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You’re right.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:45 am
Inonewordraider
I do not think Wheeler was better tha Maiava at rushing the passer. When we took Wheeler last year we probably would of thought Maiava was the better player.
I basically thought of Wheeler like I am thinking of Hunter right now. See above.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:45 am
1960AutumnWind Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:41 am
Ohioraider
He Maiava is considered a starter and most analysts say he will start for Oakland. PFF has him rated the #7 rated outside LB for crine out loud. He might even be as good as Wheeler at 1/5 the price.
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The Browns considered him a good special teams player and a solid backup. I hope the guy succeeds as a starter.
I live in Cleveland. I watched him.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:45 am
get Carson’s agent on the phone and tell him that Palmer will take a pay cut will get a number one receiver .
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Willy,
you don’t think that has been done?
Why would Reggie address several “out of whack” contracts and ignore the other ones?
Reggie has a plan. Just because it hasn’t been unveiled yet doesn’t mean he’s lazy or doesn’t care
Palm could be shopped on draft day for all we know. I doubt he’s just going to cave if he insists Caren Palmer take a paycut and he says no
March 14th, 2013 at 8:46 am
bcz24 Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:16 am
The cap is still a problem because we have 20 million in space but another 25 million in dead money we cant use. We are essentially operating at 80% of the rest of the leagues salary cap.
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Just curious… what difference does it make how much dead money we have when there is plenty of cap space, and maybe even more importantly, we will be swimming in cap space next season?
March 14th, 2013 at 8:47 am
just kidding guys…
Barnes & Carlisle haven’t been re-signed (yet)
March 14th, 2013 at 8:47 am
00tt00 Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 7:57 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 6:57 am
I hear what your saying Otto, and sometimes the contract is only the guaranteed money.
But not always.
Look at Jamarcus compared to McFadden. Both got huge rookie deals, with about half their contract guaranteed.
Jamarcus got only the guarantees, McFadden has got every penny.
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well….usually(not raiders)…..if a guy sticks on the roster then he earned the money……….so I have no problem with that…….all the jamarcus stuff is the reason we now have rookie salary caps….look at what luck got paid compared to jamarcus
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Complete blsht! The owners have wanted a rookie cap for years. It was happening no matter what when the old CBA expired. If there’s any one player responsible for it, it’s Sam Bradford. $50 mill signing bonus.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:47 am
I’m really starting to wonder if some people understand that when you release a player and save cap space, you do have to replace that player and spend some of that savings to do so.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:48 am
And that game against us here in Oakland, he was all over the place, on the ball! We’ll see!
March 14th, 2013 at 8:48 am
can’t find anywhere that we signed barnes or carlisle
March 14th, 2013 at 8:48 am
1175.RaiderDebo Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:39 am
Dakota Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:21 am
CNN:”Saudi Arabi beheads 7 for stealing”…….If we had those rules here, Javon Walker, DeAngelo Hall, Tommy Kelly, Jamarcus Russell, DHB, Michael Huff, T. Branch, Slowlando McLazy and many other current and former Raiders would be a lot shorter right now.
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No white guys on your list??
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Hmmm, I read this and it never crossed my mind what race these guys were until debo brought it up. Guess its just me. I would like to add Sapp to this list tho
March 14th, 2013 at 8:49 am
Inonewordraider Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:43 am
http://www.mercurynews.com/raiders/ci_22789102/oakland-raiders-meeting-cornerback-terence-newman
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Oh no. Please not him.
My Cowboy fan friend will never let me hear the end of it.
He hates Newman…thinks he’s the biggest loser Dallas has had in years.
He follows the Cowboys pretty close and lives and dies with em basically…and he just hammers on Newman.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:49 am
Debo, they were saying that Russell was part of that too! I remember hearing about it that year as well! So maybe Bradford pushed that final button, but Russell was up there too! But you are right, they wanted it for years!
March 14th, 2013 at 8:49 am
johnnie lee higgins coming in for a workout
March 14th, 2013 at 8:50 am
By the way on the Plamer thing, I think his beef was not investing in the offense vs. defense and a Personal conflict with Brown. How would you like your #1 and #2 to be the biggest divas in the league and both be hosting reality shows. If Tom Brady is mad right now – it would be Palmer * 10 back then.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:51 am
1196. Add in Dennis Allen, Lame Kiffin and Mike Brisel for diversity.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:51 am
inonewordraider Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:49 am
johnnie lee higgins coming in for a workout
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awesome, lol
March 14th, 2013 at 8:51 am
Debo,
Russell won more games and threw fewer INT’s than Caren Palmer … in the same number of starts with a much worse supporting cast. He was a 23 year old, not a 33 year old.
Trade #3 for purple drank, sleep apnea & fur coats !!
March 14th, 2013 at 8:52 am
DJ Johnyy
I get the Cowboys thing with Newman but he was decent last year for Cincy. Why not a 2 year deal for cheap? Better than Routt or Johnson or any CB on our roster right now (yes I know that is not saying much).
March 14th, 2013 at 8:52 am
Miliner as #3 overall, definitely now in play or Rhodes/Trufant should we move back;
Now Minnesota has two 1st round picks the Raiders could trade with as well as St. Louis.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:53 am
I was thinking T.Newman???
Why not the kid out of B-more Cary Williams kid has ball skills good hips and plays with a chip on his shoulder!!!
I know he won’t break the bank!
March 14th, 2013 at 8:53 am
johnnie lee higgins coming in for a workout
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trade JFORD for a signed Darren McFadden walking boot !!
March 14th, 2013 at 8:55 am
vs run maiava=wheeler
vs pass maiava=wheeler
rushing the passer wheeler>maiava
again what were you all saying when reggie signed wheeler?
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Maiava graded out as the best OLB in the league in coverage, so you can’t say he is equal to wheeler in this category. Even if he is slightly worse than Wheeler we got him for 3 years for less than Wheelers signing bonus. This is simply good business.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:55 am
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/14/drew-stanton-i-want-to-be-the-answer/
Stanton got $20 million ?
March 14th, 2013 at 8:56 am
RaiderRetribution Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:52 am
Miliner as #3 overall, definitely now in play or Rhodes/Trufant should we move back;
Now Minnesota has two 1st round picks the Raiders could trade with as well as St. Louis.
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the fact that we signed maiava and bringin in roach for workout makes me think maiava and roach as ilb’s in which case star or jordan/jones as olb
of course roach could play mlb in which case i’m thinking milliner, an olineman or possibly geno
lot of ways we can go still
March 14th, 2013 at 8:56 am
The_Judge37 Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:51 am
1196. Add in Dennis Allen, Lame Kiffin and Mike Brisel for diversity.
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Since we need to be diverse on these beheadings go all the way and throw in Mervyn Fernandez…just becuz and may as well add good ole Ed Wang.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:56 am
where is Bo?
Code Southwick!!
March 14th, 2013 at 8:57 am
Purvisman/Intrepid/Eternal Optimist Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:47 am
I’m really starting to wonder if some people understand that when you release a player and save cap space, you do have to replace that player and spend some of that savings to do so.
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Where’s your GM expertise come from? How many SB rings do you have?
Close your ass for a minute.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:57 am
DJ Johnny Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:49 am
Inonewordraider Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:43 am
http://www.mercurynews.com/raiders/ci_22789102/oakland-raiders-meeting-cornerback-terence-newman
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Oh no. Please not him.
My Cowboy fan friend will never let me hear the end of it.
He hates Newman…thinks he’s the biggest loser Dallas has had in years.
He follows the Cowboys pretty close and lives and dies with em basically…and he just hammers on Newman.
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just txted my knowledgeable cowboy buds
one says solid
the other says decent at best
March 14th, 2013 at 8:58 am
Stanton got $20 million ?
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A good deal of that is in incentives. IF he ends up the backup he wont see it.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:59 am
Corey Williams, left town without a contract!
March 14th, 2013 at 8:59 am
Hwnrdr Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:49 am
Debo, they were saying that Russell was part of that too! I remember hearing about it that year as well! So maybe Bradford pushed that final button, but Russell was up there too! But you are right, they wanted it for years!
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A lot of nutty dudes who want to keep piling on JaMarcus. He’s to blame for every loss, every failed draft pick and FA signing the last 10 years according to them. People need to wake up! Been down on Reggie myself for not being Al and for firing Hue. But that ends today. Gannon annoys the hell out of me sometimes, but he was right: The place needs to be blown up. Looks like Reggie is doing the job.
March 14th, 2013 at 9:00 am
1960AutumnWind Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:52 am
DJ Johnyy
I get the Cowboys thing with Newman but he was decent last year for Cincy. Why not a 2 year deal for cheap? Better than Routt or Johnson or any CB on our roster right now (yes I know that is not saying much).
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Yeah, according to Williamson in that article he did pretty good last yr. with Cincy.
At the end of that article he says Corey Williams is expected to be cut? Wouldn’t that have already happened if he’s coming for a visit?
March 14th, 2013 at 9:00 am
Mervyn Fernandez can vouch for this
Jay Schroeder > Caren Palmer !!
March 14th, 2013 at 9:00 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:51 am
Debo,
Russell won more games and threw fewer INT’s than Caren Palmer … in the same number of starts with a much worse supporting cast. He was a 23 year old, not a 33 year old.
Trade #3 for purple drank, sleep apnea & fur coats !!
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LOL LOL RRS !!
but dont forget the big azzed diamond ear ring !!!
March 14th, 2013 at 9:01 am
I can’t confirm Carlisle and Barnes nor can I confirm Higgens – whowever is finding these is hoaxing or I want to know what twitter feed he is using.
March 14th, 2013 at 9:01 am
DJ Johnny Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:56 am
The_Judge37 Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:51 am
1196. Add in Dennis Allen, Lame Kiffin and Mike Brisel for diversity.
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Since we need to be diverse on these beheadings go all the way and throw in Mervyn Fernandez…just becuz and may as well add good ole Ed Wang.
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don’t forget leo araguz
March 14th, 2013 at 9:01 am
OAKLAND RAIDERS@RAIDERS
#Raider Nation: please RT and help us wish Raiders G Mike Brisiel a very Happy Birthday!
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hahahaha
March 14th, 2013 at 9:01 am
@bcz24
What do you think of the signinings?
Interesting that Denver used Hunter as a LB in 2010.
Pat Sims played some 3-4 end.
Kaluka Maiava played some ILB in Cleveland.
March 14th, 2013 at 9:02 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:51 am
Debo,
Russell won more games and threw fewer INT’s than Caren Palmer … in the same number of starts with a much worse supporting cast. He was a 23 year old, not a 33 year old.
Trade #3 for purple drank, sleep apnea & fur coats !!
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Facts are facts. I’m convinced the Palmer Bunch would rather go 0-16 with him than 8-8 with JC or JR.
March 14th, 2013 at 9:02 am
LOL, yup, Reggie is doing his job of starting over! Something that we, especially long…time fans is not used to, but something that has to be finally done!
March 14th, 2013 at 9:02 am
Mervyn Fernandez can vouch for this
BC Lions (CFL) > Detroit Lions (NFL)
March 14th, 2013 at 9:02 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:51 am
Debo,
Russell won more games and threw fewer INT’s than Caren Palmer … in the same number of starts with a much worse supporting cast. He was a 23 year old, not a 33 year old.
Trade #3 for purple drank, sleep apnea & fur coats !!
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LOL LOL RRS !!
but dont forget the big azzed diamond ear ring !!!
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Frankly I would put up with all that if he could of played. He was Teblow like on his quick swing and screen passes I mean he did not just miss the mark but missed by 5 yeards at times.
March 14th, 2013 at 9:02 am
1960AutumnWind Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 9:01 am
I can’t confirm Carlisle and Barnes nor can I confirm Higgens – whowever is finding these is hoaxing or I want to know what twitter feed he is using
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rockstar was joking, so i wanted to burst his bubble when he found out no jlh workout
March 14th, 2013 at 9:03 am
Bring back Football Jesus!
March 14th, 2013 at 9:04 am
Newman had a +10 PFF rating which would more than replace Huff’s +2.
I wouldn’t mind this! Looks like Newmans best year before last was in 2009… no wonder Cowboy fans got sour on him. The Rob Ryan effect?
Cmon Reggie.. don’t be scared. 34 isn’t that old!
March 14th, 2013 at 9:04 am
30 yo Briesel can enjoy his birthday & thanks to Reggie’s generosity he gets to cash a $3 mill check this week.
March 14th, 2013 at 9:04 am
DJ Johnny Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:56 am
The_Judge37 Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:51 am
1196. Add in Dennis Allen, Lame Kiffin and Mike Brisel for diversity.
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Since we need to be diverse on these beheadings go all the way and throw in Mervyn Fernandez…just becuz and may as well add good ole Ed Wang.
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You must be a Rabbi is you want to decapitate Wang
March 14th, 2013 at 9:05 am
D-Smooth, the stormin mormon … undefeated
March 14th, 2013 at 9:06 am
RaiderDebo Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 9:02 am
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Facts are facts. I’m convinced the Palmer Bunch would rather go 0-16 with him than 8-8 with JC or JR.
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You can stop trolling now.
Most of the Carson Cult would prefer to see him traded now that it is clear Reggie is gutting the team.. at least from what I have noticed.
March 14th, 2013 at 9:07 am
Inonewordraider Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:57 am
DJ Johnny Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:49 am
Inonewordraider Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:43 am
http://www.mercurynews.com/raiders/ci_22789102/oakland-raiders-meeting-cornerback-terence-newman
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Oh no. Please not him.
My Cowboy fan friend will never let me hear the end of it.
He hates Newman…thinks he’s the biggest loser Dallas has had in years.
He follows the Cowboys pretty close and lives and dies with em basically…and he just hammers on Newman.
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just txted my knowledgeable cowboy buds
one says solid
the other says decent at best
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I think my friend has never forgave him for not pushing a guy out of bounds on a huge play..I wanna say it was DeSean Jackson…and Newman gave him this half hearted attempted shove and the guy just blew past and scored.
He questions his effort….not necessarily his talent.
March 14th, 2013 at 9:07 am
@ Inonewordraider
Higgins turned down Reggie’s offer. Said he made more money driving the ice cream truck
March 14th, 2013 at 9:08 am
Facts are facts. I’m convinced the Palmer Bunch would rather go 0-16 with him than 8-8 with JC or JR.
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You are out of your mind and have no idea what consitatues a good QB. Although I liked JC as a game manager and felt like the trade for CP was a desperate stupid move. Now that we have him – he does give us our best chance to win – that is the only reason I want him here. We can eat nearly 10 million if we cut him or eat 15 million if we play him. For 5-6 million he is a good stop gap QB for next year to see if TP can play and to mentor TP.
I was down on JR from the very begining of the draft and called all sorts of racist names on this board. He had Ryan Leaf’s profile and had a worse carreer than Ryan Leaf in the end. After we drafted him I supported him but look where it got us. JR sucks flat out and his contract desimiated this team.
March 14th, 2013 at 9:08 am
The_Judge37 Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 9:04 am
DJ Johnny Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:56 am
The_Judge37 Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:51 am
1196. Add in Dennis Allen, Lame Kiffin and Mike Brisel for diversity.
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Since we need to be diverse on these beheadings go all the way and throw in Mervyn Fernandez…just becuz and may as well add good ole Ed Wang.
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You must be a Rabbi is you want to decapitate Wang
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Very good. Lol.
March 14th, 2013 at 9:08 am
1225.DutchRaider77 Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 9:01 am
@bcz24
What do you think of the signinings?
Interesting that Denver used Hunter as a LB in 2010.
Pat Sims played some 3-4 end.
Kaluka Maiava played some ILB in Cleveland.
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I like the Maiava signing. By all accounts he is a good kid and a good teammate. He graded out as well or better than wheeler last year and we got him locked in for 3 years for less than Wheelers signing bonus. When you look at our LB core Maiava looks even better
Hunter and Sims in my opinion are camp fodder who can compete for a spot for depth. They weren’t signed to be starters. They cost us peanuts. Very low risk with low to middle reward.
March 14th, 2013 at 9:08 am
KoolKell Says:
Where’s your GM expertise come from? How many SB rings do you have?
Close your ass for a minute.
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At 9:00 AM, we know that’s not the real Kooky one.
Trolls are out early.
March 14th, 2013 at 9:09 am
Palmer on returning to Oakland next season:
“it’s like being a garbage man. the work stinks, but it pays good”
March 14th, 2013 at 9:10 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 9:07 am
@ Inonewordraider
Higgins turned down Reggie’s offer. Said he made more money driving the ice cream truck
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i thought he was a personal trainer?
March 14th, 2013 at 9:11 am
I was down on JR from the very begining of the draft and called all sorts of racist names on this board.
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False, AW
the only two guys that hated JaMarcus the day he was drafted were Norcal Bob & Mr Brown
March 14th, 2013 at 9:13 am
JLH a personal trainer?
ok then. Can’t be any worse than Brad Roll!
March 14th, 2013 at 9:13 am
I never wanted Jamarcus, I just wasn’t a member here back then. I didn’t find this place until late in 2010. Maybe 2009 but I dont think so.
March 14th, 2013 at 9:14 am
The more i think about it the more it looks like.
The transition to 3-4 might be already set, at least the front 7
DE Houston
NT Sims
DE Kelly
OLB Maiava
ILB Burris
ILB Mclain
OLB Jarvis Jones or Dion Jordan
CB Adams
SS Branch
FS ?
CB ?
What do you think?
March 14th, 2013 at 9:14 am
Davis should change the name of the team to the Oakland Players Nobody Else Wants.
March 14th, 2013 at 9:14 am
Rockstar
I appeal to Kell for a witness, him and I sparred about this. I was probably so depressed the day we drafted him I did not even go on this board. However I said plenty before the draft. I wanted AP or CJ instead, I wanted to trade down with the Browns anything but him.
And by the way who made you the keeper of the record for this board?
March 14th, 2013 at 9:14 am
the Wash DC “native americans” just signed Jeremy Trueblood.
dang, wanted that guy
March 14th, 2013 at 9:16 am
ron69 Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 9:14 am
The more i think about it the more it looks like.
The transition to 3-4 might be already set, at least the front 7
DE Houston
NT Sims
DE Kelly
OLB Maiava
ILB Burris
ILB Mclain
OLB Jarvis Jones or Dion Jordan
CB Adams
SS Branch
FS ?
CB ?
What do you think
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Been having these exact same thoughts
Think McClain is gone regardless, though. Kelly too unless he restructures.
March 14th, 2013 at 9:16 am
who made you the keeper of the record for this board?
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it’s well documented. everybody has access to the blog archives
March 14th, 2013 at 9:16 am
I like the Maiava signing. By all accounts he is a good kid and a good teammate. He graded out as well or better than wheeler last year and we got him locked in for 3 years for less than Wheelers signing bonus.
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I like the signing too, but its not true he graded out better than Wheeler last year, unless you know of stats better than PFF’s.
Maiava was basically a zero. Wheeler a +9.8.
Much of Wheelers positives came from the Pitts game (+7.2) where he nearly won it on his own.
He face planted vs Balt on contrast.
March 14th, 2013 at 9:17 am
Another thing Rockstar after we drafted JR I did support him. I am a Raiders fan and I tend to support the players on the team even if I have issues with them. I also (probably should not do this) try to give players and coaches a chance to prove themselves even if I have my doubts. I got burned pretty bad on this with both Knapp this year and Walsh in 2006.
March 14th, 2013 at 9:17 am
I should add, Burris would fit better as an OLB in the 3-4 and Maiava as an ILB. Just one guy’s opinion though.
March 14th, 2013 at 9:17 am
Yeah, most likely camp fodder, but the Raiders signed NT Johnny Jones? They call him a NT instead of DT, just saying?
March 14th, 2013 at 9:19 am
Rockstar
The just go back to the weeks prior to the draft you will see me in there blasting JR making jokes about him throwing the ball 70 yards on his knees etc.
March 14th, 2013 at 9:19 am
Davis should change the name of the team to the Oakland Players Nobody Else Wants.
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Oakland Camp Fodder
March 14th, 2013 at 9:20 am
DutchRaider77 Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 9:17 am
Yeah, most likely camp fodder, but the Raiders signed NT Johnny Jones? They call him a NT instead of DT, just saying?
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The 4-3 has a NT spot too, the term is just mostly used to the guy playing the zero technique (lined up directly over center) in the 3-4.
March 14th, 2013 at 9:21 am
1248.ron69 Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 9:14 am
The more i think about it the more it looks like.
The transition to 3-4 might be already set, at least the front 7
DE Houston
NT Sims
DE Kelly
OLB Maiava
ILB Burris
ILB Mclain
OLB Jarvis Jones or Dion Jordan
CB Adams
SS Branch
FS ?
CB ?
What do you think?
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I think you are jumping to conclusions a bit. 1. McClain definitely wont be on the roster and 2. Sims definitely wasnt signed to be a starter.
Not saying we arent going to switch to a 3-4 but at this point there is no way to tell.
March 14th, 2013 at 9:22 am
I was on record on Usenet saying we should trade for Matt Schaub and draft AP before we drafted JaMoney.
It wasn’t my idea, but I loved it.
Can you imagine how different our franchise had been?
March 14th, 2013 at 9:24 am
I expect DMAC to up his production in his contract year.
Injuries to BOTH feet, yet more fumbles.
March 14th, 2013 at 9:24 am
SilverNBlackPA Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 9:17 am
I should add, Burris would fit better as an OLB in the 3-4 and Maiava as an ILB. Just one guy’s opinion though.
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You’re right Maiava is too short to play OLB in the 3-4
March 14th, 2013 at 9:25 am
My idea in 2007 was to draft Joe Thomas and give Andrew Walter another shot. So I had half a good idea.
March 14th, 2013 at 9:26 am
1251.RaiderRockstar Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 9:14 am
the Wash DC “native americans” just signed Jeremy Trueblood.
dang, wanted that guy
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He graded out as the 5th worst tackle in the league in 09 and 11 (when he played considerable snaps) and was flagged for 19 penalties in those 2 years. Sounds like Willie Smith, Id rather ride it out with Barnes!
March 14th, 2013 at 9:26 am
We are playing NFC East this year “just a thought” I think we need a Vet.
March 14th, 2013 at 9:27 am
Bucs fans threw a party the day they got rid of Trueblood. I remember that day well.
March 14th, 2013 at 9:28 am
Rockstar
So I went back to the archives for April 2007 on the side and there were only like 5 posts on the side with truncated comments. Unless you have a better sources – shut up! Much of the record is missing.
March 14th, 2013 at 9:29 am
Seems like we’re definitely going 3-4. Mkes sense. Reggie better drft a good pass rusher though or he may not see year 3 of this rebuild. If we win like 2 gmes and have a top pick in a QB rich draft + 90 mil in cap space the Grudens and other high profile types may come calling. If Reggie can’t hit on some of his bargain buys and draft picks this year Mark may decide that Reggie did a fine job with the demo work, but I’m going to hire someone else 4 the construction.
March 14th, 2013 at 9:29 am
Chris in NY Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 9:29 am
Seems like we’re definitely going 3-4. Mkes sense. Reggie better drft a good pass rusher though or he may not see year 3 of this rebuild.
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First name Jarvis
Last name Jones
March 14th, 2013 at 9:30 am
I was on record on Usenet saying we should trade for Matt Schaub and draft AP before we drafted JaMoney.
It wasn’t my idea, but I loved it.
Can you imagine how different our franchise had been?
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You think that drafting different players would have yielded different results?
The reason players did not develop in Oakland was the system put in place. Clueless scouting, scrap heap coaching, and out o whack relationships between owner-players-coaches, no clear line of authority, etc
heck, if we had drafted Peyton Manning he would be the best Tire Salesman in Tennessee by now
March 14th, 2013 at 9:31 am
I like the Maiava signing. By all accounts he is a good kid and a good teammate. He graded out as well or better than wheeler last year and we got him locked in for 3 years for less than Wheelers signing bonus. When you look at our LB core Maiava looks even better
Hunter and Sims in my opinion are camp fodder who can compete for a spot for depth. They weren’t signed to be starters. They cost us peanuts. Very low risk with low to middle reward.
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Agreed!
March 14th, 2013 at 9:31 am
1258.guest123 Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 9:19 am
Davis should change the name of the team to the Oakland Players Nobody Else Wants.
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Oakland Camp Fodder
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Seems like every time I see a recent players’ highlight film on ESPN it always has a player making a spectaular play against the Raiders…naturally we should change our name to the Oakland “Generals.”
March 14th, 2013 at 9:35 am
Seems like every time I see a recent players’ highlight film on ESPN it always has a player making a spectaular play against the Raiders
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You noticed that too?
Same with NFLN
March 14th, 2013 at 9:35 am
I wanted Megatron in the 1st and Troy Smith in the 3rd
March 14th, 2013 at 9:37 am
outside of miavia i dont expect much out of the guys we have signed so far, and if newman joins my opinion will not change.
These guys should all be viewed as stop gap measures and some of them will have their replacements selected in this years draft.
Reggie is plugging holes with thrifty spending. He is not going to get super stars this way, but he is hoping tyo squeeze solid production out of them so we may be at least competetive.
he is really putting all of his eggs in the draft, and just patching the tires with the free agents.
I like it. It will take another year or two, and he must hit big on at least 2 of these picks coming. i mean instant starters and impact players.
I think a pass rusher makes a lot more sense now because of the free agent philosophy.
The d line is thin, and the houston and shougnessy (unsigned) are not good enough to carry scrubs. we need a guy that can create 10 or more sacks a year to mask the talent deficiency in the defense.
March 14th, 2013 at 9:37 am
Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 9:30 am
I was on record on Usenet saying we should trade for Matt Schaub and draft AP before we drafted JaMoney.
It wasn’t my idea, but I loved it.
Can you imagine how different our franchise had been?
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You think that drafting different players would have yielded different results?
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Uhh cmon man. We would have had a rock solid starting QB to this day… plus no reason to draft McFadden. No reason to trade for CP. AP really doesn’t need any blocking.
Be fair… Schaub and AP would have kept our franchise around 8-8 for a lot of years… regardless of coaching or anything else really. I’m not saying we would have won rings… but I could tolerate 0-16 now if we had been competitive all those years since we drafted JaMoney.
March 14th, 2013 at 9:37 am
Dakota Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:21 am
CNN:”Saudi Arabi beheads 7 for stealing”…….If we had those rules here, Javon Walker, DeAngelo Hall, Tommy Kelly, Jamarcus Russell, DHB, Michael Huff, T. Branch, Slowlando McLazy and many other current and former Raiders would be a lot shorter right now.
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Russell should volunteer to be beheaded.
Gets him closer to an acceptable playing weight and wouldn’t reduce his IQ much.
March 14th, 2013 at 9:38 am
severeraiderz Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 9:35 am
I wanted Megatron in the 1st and Troy Smith in the 3rd
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i want a beer and a bong hit !!
GreenParty in 2016 !!
March 14th, 2013 at 9:38 am
Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 9:30 am
I was on record on Usenet saying we should trade for Matt Schaub and draft AP before we drafted JaMoney.
It wasn’t my idea, but I loved it.
Can you imagine how different our franchise had been?
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You think that drafting different players would have yielded different results?
The reason players did not develop in Oakland was the system put in place. Clueless scouting, scrap heap coaching, and out o whack relationships between owner-players-coaches, no clear line of authority, etc
heck, if we had drafted Peyton Manning he would be the best Tire Salesman in Tennessee by now
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Post of the day. A lot of dudes in denial on this board.
March 14th, 2013 at 9:39 am
J Hill Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 9:35 am
Seems like every time I see a recent players’ highlight film on ESPN it always has a player making a spectaular play against the Raiders
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You noticed that too?
Same with NFLN
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lol, I noticed this happens a lot on PFT pictures as well.
March 14th, 2013 at 9:39 am
and IF my aunt would add balls should’ve been my uncle
March 14th, 2013 at 9:40 am
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Russell should volunteer to be beheaded.
Gets him closer to an acceptable playing weight and wouldn’t reduce his IQ much.
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roflmfao !!!!!!
March 14th, 2013 at 9:40 am
After we drafted JR I came on here and threw a tantrum and said thst the pick set us back five years……I guess I under estimated the damage
March 14th, 2013 at 9:41 am
ron69 Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 9:14 am
The more i think about it the more it looks like.
The transition to 3-4 might be already set, at least the front 7
DE Houston
NT Sims
DE Kelly
OLB Maiava
ILB Burris
ILB Mclain
OLB Jarvis Jones or Dion Jordan
CB Adams
SS Branch
FS ?
CB ?
What do you think?
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I think we’re FK’d
March 14th, 2013 at 9:43 am
Hunter and Sims in my opinion are camp fodder who can compete for a spot for depth. They weren’t signed to be starters. They cost us peanuts. Very low risk with low to middle reward.
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That’s fine, but now is the time to sign starters, then fill out the roster with camp fodder
March 14th, 2013 at 9:45 am
That’s fine, but now is the time to sign starters, then fill out the roster with camp fodder
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except we do that process in reverse order.
March 14th, 2013 at 9:45 am
Why is Palmer still on the team? We are rebuilding, no need to keep him on the roster
March 14th, 2013 at 9:45 am
i have read a lot of belly aching in here around the notion that ‘players dont want to come to oakland” or “oakland isnt attractive destination”.
While this may have some merrit with regards to the so called top free agenst, it could also be said that oakland has no interest in that particular group of flashy expensive players.
The guys that reggie is looking for do want to come and will come. Why?
There are only so many nfl jobs available and players want to get paid. see wheeler last year. Still dont believe? look at this
http://larrybrownsports.com/football/manny-lawson-buffalo-bills/179024
March 14th, 2013 at 9:46 am
Severeraiderz Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 9:35 am
I wanted Megatron in the 1st
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Yep. Biggest draft mistake in NFL history.
March 14th, 2013 at 9:47 am
SilverNBlackPA Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 9:20 am
The 4-3 has a NT spot too, the term is just mostly used to the guy playing the zero technique (lined up directly over center) in the 3-4.
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In the 4-3, the NT plays the 1-technique (between the center and guard). It’s kind of confusing, which is why a lot of 4-3 teams just call both guys “defensive tackles.”
March 14th, 2013 at 9:47 am
RaidingTexas Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 9:46 am
Severeraiderz Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 9:35 am
I wanted Megatron in the 1st
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Yep. Biggest draft mistake in NFL history.
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I thought for sure Al wouldn’t be able to resist Calvin, then JR had to sit on his but and throw a football through the uprights.
March 14th, 2013 at 9:48 am
I get people sying we have to “build through the dratf”. To an etent I’m on board with that, but you need to blend that with retaining your own young, good players and getting some quality free agent pieces. How long is it going to tke to get 53 draft picks together? Mny of the of the Nate Sttupar variety. Are we giving Reggie 10 years now? LOL.
March 14th, 2013 at 9:48 am
DMAC pick was worse… cuz the menace is still here!
March 14th, 2013 at 9:49 am
We better get a pass rush. Or secondary doesnt mach up well with denver. Or anybody really
March 14th, 2013 at 9:49 am
1288.severeraiderz Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 9:45 am
Why is Palmer still on the team? We are rebuilding, no need to keep him on the roster
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You don’t think it could mean a possible trade?
March 14th, 2013 at 9:49 am
buffalo fans drooling for DHB
read the comment section
i wish we could have restructured this young man, I WISH PALMER THREW HIM THE DAMN BALL!!!!!!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1565490-darrius-heyward-bey-being-recruited-to-buffalo-by-bills-star-stevie-johnson
March 14th, 2013 at 9:49 am
Marks hair Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 9:49 am
We better get a pass rush. Or secondary doesnt mach up well with denver. Or anybody really
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We already did in Jason Hunter. FML!
March 14th, 2013 at 9:51 am
RaiderDebo Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 9:02 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 8:51 am
Debo,
Russell won more games and threw fewer INT’s than Caren Palmer … in the same number of starts with a much worse supporting cast. He was a 23 year old, not a 33 year old.
Trade #3 for purple drank, sleep apnea & fur coats !!
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Facts are facts. I’m convinced the Palmer Bunch would rather go 0-16 with him than 8-8 with JC or JR.
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Lol! I got news for you…Reggie can dump Palmer and pick up Captain Checkdown and JaPorkchop BOTH for much less than we’re paying Palmer right now if he thought it would better out team. What’s taking so long? No brainier, right? Hurry up and scoop up those guys before someone else does! Oh, wait…
March 14th, 2013 at 9:51 am
severeraiderz Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 9:45 am
Why is Palmer still on the team? We are rebuilding, no need to keep him on the
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hoping for a trade
March 14th, 2013 at 9:52 am
i wish we could have restructured this young man, I WISH PALMER THREW HIM THE DAMN BALL!!!!!!
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He did before Krapp arrived. More so than Soup, in fact.
March 14th, 2013 at 9:54 am
From Twitter, 40 minutes ago:
terence newman @terencenewman
Wheels up. #Oakland
March 14th, 2013 at 9:56 am
Chris in NY Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 9:48 am
I get people sying we have to “build through the dratf”. To an etent I’m on board with that, but you need to blend that with retaining your own young, good players and getting some quality free agent pieces.
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You missed the boat
what “young good players” have we lost that cant be replaced?
last i checked we did not have a probowler or star player, braynt wheeler, meyers?
the term you use “quaility free agent” is relative to what it is you are trying to do.
If you are a team missing one or two players, and you are coming off a deep playoff run, sure spend big to get the guy that makes it work.
however after a 4-12 season you dont break the bank for one or two big name guys that may or may ot work out.
Cautionary examples namdi to the eagles and the dream team
mcnabb and hayneworth to the skins
mario williams to the bills
no reggie is right. Patch the tires in free agancey and put most of the weight on the draft where you can not only find star talent but also baggage free youth.
Another thing about free agenst, you have to make room for thier persona, rookies are trying to fit in (unless its romac).
This creates a far better atmosphere, then bringing in a guy like bernrad pollard for example.
if anybody should know this raider fans should
sapp, j walker, i could go on forever
March 14th, 2013 at 9:57 am
Kinda funny to watch Mistic and his minions trolling by CP bashing and nobody even biting anymore.
Their lives must feel so incomplete!
March 14th, 2013 at 9:58 am
Terence Newman and Tracy Porter on one or two-year deals would solve our corner problems nicely, methinks…
March 14th, 2013 at 10:00 am
1302.Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 9:54 am
From Twitter, 40 minutes ago:
terence newman @terencenewman
Wheels up. #Oakland
Oh no…
March 14th, 2013 at 10:00 am
I hope that just meant that he flew away!
March 14th, 2013 at 10:01 am
The Big Banana Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 9:52 am
i wish we could have restructured this young man, I WISH PALMER THREW HIM THE DAMN BALL!!!!!!
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He did before Krapp arrived. More so than Soup, in fact.
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not nearly enough
Jc also would throw to DHB in the clutch palmer never has
remember the opener in denver jc witha stick throw to DHb for the first down that iced the game
How about the late td in texas in the davis funeral bowl.
No plamer never got on the same page with dhb and i dont think dhb cared much for plamer either.
the team has not been the same since the collar bone curse and it is undeniable.
hopfully when palmer is benched/cut/traded the curse will be lifted and we can be the raiders again.
The impostor qb simply doesnt fit here
March 14th, 2013 at 10:01 am
Not a lot of Terence Newman fans on this board, I’m guessing…
March 14th, 2013 at 10:01 am
Scrubs.
March 14th, 2013 at 10:02 am
Im still hoping to add a big wr like barden. We got even smaller losing dhb
March 14th, 2013 at 10:02 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 9:48 am
DMAC pick was worse… cuz the menace is still here!
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I wouldn’t cry if they traded him. But if he’s still here for the 2013 season, I hope he has a full (16 games), productive season.
March 14th, 2013 at 10:04 am
Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 10:01 am
Not a lot of Terence Newman fans on this board, I’m guessing…
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I’m not a fan or a hater. He was OK last year. There’s no guarantee he gets signed, or even if he does that he makes the 53 man.
March 14th, 2013 at 10:05 am
Btw Duck, were you engaged in a twitter argument with Mike Silver the other day?
March 14th, 2013 at 10:05 am
I think Reggie was posting in here under the handle “Fred”
10 and then…..
March 14th, 2013 at 10:06 am
If the plan is to clown for clowney, bring in Newman and pay him Reggie’s standard $630k/one year deal.
March 14th, 2013 at 10:06 am
if you notice a lot of the free agent signings are for big money but they are players that are not stars.
GUYS ARE BEING WAY OVERPAID
because the players in free agency hold all of the cards when a team is desperate to fill a hole or feels they are just a few players away.
Al davis was notorious for blowing the doors off with hs check book, yet players showed up and failed routinely.
At least davis staked his claim to guys that had previous star power and success, but des brayant and wheeler?!?!?!
kruger?!?!?!
come on
Im glad big mack is playing it the way he is
March 14th, 2013 at 10:07 am
1308 – clutch or not, one thing that can’t be denied is Palmer completed more passes for more yards to DHB than Soup in Hue’s offense.
What I will give you is that Palmer isn’t the leader you’d expect from that type of salary and is prone to picks in the clutch.
March 14th, 2013 at 10:08 am
RaidingTexas Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 10:05 am
Btw Duck, were you engaged in a twitter argument with Mike Silver the other day?
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Oh, yeah. It was fun, too.
March 14th, 2013 at 10:08 am
damn
mendenhall would have been a guy i wanted to be here with dmac, low risk solid veteran player with something to prove.
he is a major upgrade over goodson
March 14th, 2013 at 10:09 am
The Big Banana Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 10:07 am
1308 – clutch or not, one thing that can’t be denied is Palmer completed more passes for more yards to DHB than Soup in Hue’s offense.
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only because he played more games than jc did in 11
March 14th, 2013 at 10:09 am
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 9:49 am
buffalo fans drooling for DHB
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Yeah, they don’t get to watch too many Raider games on the East Coast.
Seriously though, maybe getting out of Oakland will be good for the young man. He can stop trying so hard to live up to his draft status and relax and play football.
March 14th, 2013 at 10:10 am
Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 9:58 am
Terence Newman and Tracy Porter on one or two-year deals would solve our corner problems nicely, methinks…
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I didn’t see a lot of Newman last year, but he was my long time source of joke material for my Cowboy’s friends. But considering that Reggie could always do much, much worse, i guess he’d be alright.
March 14th, 2013 at 10:11 am
Sir RaiderDuck, OMS Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 9:58 am
Terence Newman and Tracy Porter on one or two-year deals would solve our corner problems nicely, methinks…
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sign Portet !!!
March 14th, 2013 at 10:12 am
I think i’d rather gamble on Marcus Trufant rather than Newman, both are injury prone and pretty old.
March 14th, 2013 at 10:12 am
?? any thoughts on bringing in Felix Jones and re-unite him with DMAC ??
March 14th, 2013 at 10:13 am
I just think wide receiver is a “cherry on top” pick in the early first round. You need to already have other pieces in place for a WR to really help.
Wasn’t Megatron a part of 0-16? Has he won any playoff games?
Larry Fitzgerald without Kurt Warner?
March 14th, 2013 at 10:13 am
edward teach Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 10:09 am
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 9:49 am
buffalo fans drooling for DHB
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Yeah, they don’t get to watch too many Raider games on the East Coast.
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i think they respect his 4.2 speed and his explosive run after the catch skill.
I have long contended he was a guy that need to be fed and fed early in games.
DHB was severely under utilized by palmer, and knapps wco was a piss poor fit
March 14th, 2013 at 10:14 am
SilverLining20 Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 10:13 am
I just think wide receiver is a “cherry on top” pick in the early first round. You need to already have other pieces in place for a WR to really help.
Wasn’t Megatron a part of 0-16? Has he won any playoff games?
Larry Fitzgerald without Kurt Warner?
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exactly
the so called number one receiver myth
March 14th, 2013 at 10:14 am
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 10:09 am
The Big Banana Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 10:07 am
1308 – clutch or not, one thing that can’t be denied is Palmer completed more passes for more yards to DHB than Soup in Hue’s offense.
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only because he played more games than jc did in 11
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Not true. Go ahead and average it out. Palmer completed more passes for more yards on average per game than Soup.
March 14th, 2013 at 10:15 am
1320. Reg doesnt do major upgrades
March 14th, 2013 at 10:15 am
Post 1330 should read mire passes for more yards *to DHB
March 14th, 2013 at 10:16 am
The_Judge37 Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 10:12 am
I think i’d rather gamble on Marcus Trufant rather than Newman, both are injury prone and pretty old.
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I’d rather gamble on Chris Gamble. No way he’s actually asking for the money he had to get cut for.
March 14th, 2013 at 10:18 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 10:12 am
?? any thoughts on bringing in Felix Jones and re-unite him with DMAC ??
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I’d rather bring Goodson back over Felix, but they’re about the same player. We need a Power Back
March 14th, 2013 at 10:19 am
does a great wide receiver guarantee you the playoffs? No. But once in the playoffs the team with the fewest mistakes will win. A great wr can ofter be the difference maker.
March 14th, 2013 at 10:20 am
It’s too bad, but football’s just like baseball, which I gave up on years ago. Got tired of watching guys come up through the minor league system, get to the show, develop, become good or great and take off for other teams. Football’s now the same way–rent a player.
You never get tied to the player anymore, or if you do, rooting for him to succeed, to get better and being happy when he does, he goes off to another team–true for bad teams like us, true for great teams like the Pats, the Niners, whatever.
You’re only rooting for uniform colors. That’s it. It’s hard to remain emotionally connected to nothing but colors. That’s what dumb gang members do… to their detriment.
March 14th, 2013 at 10:21 am
Oh oh…Schefter just tweeted that Sean Smith is visiting KC today and feels that KC is a very viable option!
March 14th, 2013 at 10:21 am
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March 14th, 2013 at 10:23 am
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
DHB was severely under utilized by palmer, and knapps wco was a piss poor fit
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I’d under-utilize a guy who can’t run the right route and drops balls too!
March 14th, 2013 at 10:23 am
I will miss that crazy, whatever you call it, thing DHB did after a big play.
March 14th, 2013 at 10:23 am
1336. Sad but true. Rooting for a team color and artist rendering and a bunch of numbers is what it all is reduced to anymore.
March 14th, 2013 at 10:25 am
Hunter is a good pickup he will fit in good HER
Allen coached him in Denver
keep going Reggie don’t stop now spend it all
March 14th, 2013 at 10:26 am
Looks like Bengals are making a push to keep Newman as he heads to Oakland for a visit.
http://www.cincyjungle.com/2013/3/14/4104190/free-agency-2013-bengals-terence-newman-raiders
March 14th, 2013 at 10:26 am
1337. Clearly we are the weakest team in the west..
March 14th, 2013 at 10:26 am
Guest123 Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 10:23 am
1336. Sad but true. Rooting for a team color and artist rendering and a bunch of numbers is what it all is reduced to anymore.
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Was it Jerry Seinfeld who said we’re all basically just rooting for laundry (i.e. the jerseys the players wear) because the players themselves come and go so often?
March 14th, 2013 at 10:27 am
willy91137 Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 10:25 am
Hunter is a good pickup he will fit in good HER
Allen coached him in Denver
keep going Reggie don’t stop now spend it all
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I don’t see it. He hasn’t had much impact at all in his entire career.
March 14th, 2013 at 10:27 am
sounds like he plays 4-3 end
March 14th, 2013 at 10:28 am
Marks hair Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 10:26 am
1337. Clearly we are the weakest team in the west..
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Chiefs still suck, Alex Smith only reinforces that
March 14th, 2013 at 10:28 am
I’m sure it’s a repeat, but NFL AM is about to cover the Raiders after Mathieu’s interview.
March 14th, 2013 at 10:28 am
Mistic
No offense but DHB was hardly an AllPro prior to Knapp.
Coaching is not a big factor.
Talent,durability,work ethic and knowledge are.
DHB is simply an average NFL player at this time. Not remotely worth the money he was due to make.
March 14th, 2013 at 10:30 am
Hwnrdr Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 10:21 am
Oh oh…Schefter just tweeted that Sean Smith is visiting KC today and feels that KC is a very viable option!
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Looks like Reid brought the same all out free agent Philly-osophy to KC.
March 14th, 2013 at 10:30 am
DHB had a good year in 2011, he was making slight improvments each year until DA arrived and the decline was across the board. I won’t deny he wasn’t worth the money he was making though, so his loss in not that big of a deal. But he was alright.
March 14th, 2013 at 10:31 am
RaidingTexas Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 10:30 am
Hwnrdr Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 10:21 am
Oh oh…Schefter just tweeted that Sean Smith is visiting KC today and feels that KC is a very viable option!
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Looks like Reid brought the same all out free agent Philly-osophy to KC.
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FANTASTIC! This means a division rival is going to completely hamstring themselves with a bunch of high-dollar signings that will cripple their finances for years to come.
March 14th, 2013 at 10:34 am
The simple truth about DHB–you’ll never be able to trust his hands.
He was a track guy made into a wr on a non-passing college team. Good guy, will NEVER be more than a serviceable 3rd or 4th receiver for a team that can afford to carry a guy with such a small skill set.
Even his flat out speed (he’s not a good route runner) on a fly pattern is not enough to force the other team to double him because his hands are so mediocre and he has trouble following the ball on such routes.
March 14th, 2013 at 10:37 am
willy91137 Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 9:39 am
and IF my aunt would add balls should’ve been my uncle
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Just general culture. In Spanish traslated literally we use this:
“If my grandma would add wheels should´ve been a bicycle”
March 14th, 2013 at 10:38 am
A couple of weeks ago, on the radio, I heard an NFL scout talk about what they look for in WR’s a the combine. I can’t remember the scout’s name, but he said the main thing that he looks for is the 10 yard split. Much more important than the 40 time. Said he rarely watches the end of 40’s, just times the 10 yard split and walks away.
What jumped out at me from this interview was the next thing he said. “I have no interest in the next Darrius Heyward Bey”.
March 14th, 2013 at 10:39 am
1328.Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 10:13 am
edward teach Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 10:09 am
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 9:49 am
buffalo fans drooling for DHB
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Yeah, they don’t get to watch too many Raider games on the East Coast.
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i think they respect his 4.2 speed and his explosive run after the catch skill.
I have long contended he was a guy that need to be fed and fed early in games.
DHB was severely under utilized by palmer, and knapps wco was a piss poor fit
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I was joking, which I’m sure you know since you failed to paste the rest of my comment.
DHB was ok, but not worth what we were going to have to pay him this year. I will reiterate the part of my comment that you so conveniently left out, and that is that it may actually be good for him to leave Oakland. In my opinion he felt too much pressure to live up to his draft status here and it affected his play. A new team gives him a new lease on life, and he can relax and just play.
March 14th, 2013 at 10:39 am
Terrence Newman and Corew Williams both in for a visit. I wouldn’t mind signing both of these players.
March 14th, 2013 at 10:40 am
ummm new post guys !!
March 14th, 2013 at 10:41 am
Free agent signings are still full of peril;
Hunter-30 years old with injury issues
Sims-27 years old with recent injury issues
Maiava-26 years old. Could have promise.
The good news is these guys are about the same as the guys they may replace for a lot less money. (Shaugnessy,Bryant,Wheeler).
Maybe we get lucky and they are durable. Then again we could have a Spencer/Bartell repeat.
This will not cahnge our draft strategy at all.
We will go Oline, DT and CB in that order with our first three picks.
March 14th, 2013 at 10:45 am
The nonsense in Philly in recent years was not Reid.
It was Howie Roseman.That is why Reid left/was fired.
Reid will bring the NFC East mentality to the Chiefs.
Build the lines and win games 16-10.
Fortunately we will build our lines as well through the draft.
Reid is tough and the Chefs will be as well in a couple of years.
March 14th, 2013 at 10:58 am
Been following the board when I can. Throwing my totally worthless two cents into the herd.
On deep cuts: I, for one, am ecstatic that we’re cutting so many overpaid, and under-performing players. The guys we’re bringing in now are placeholders so we won’t make it look too obvious that we’re planning to finish number one for next year’s draft.
on Reggie’s plan: I’m on board. Oakland hasn’t been a place players have wanted to come to play. No unless you roll out a carpet made of gold for them. The new understanding the league has to come to embrace is that Oakland isn’t going to beg you with fistfuls of cash to play. No more free fries. I know some people knock high character guys, but those are the ones who don’t quit, who restructure, who help bring in the new guys to the Raider fold. Look at Manning last season. Even his coaches were admitted performing better because of him. Yeah, talent is important too, of course. Not dumb enough to think otherwise, but what’s wrong with shooting for both and when between a rock and a hard place, going with a high-motor, passionate player?
On 2013& 2014: 2013 will be ugly in ways we can’t imagine; and I’ve got zero problem with this. Cut the costs, take a brutal in-season beating, and then show up for 2014 with BIG bank and a prized draft position. It’s one season of really true pain. And, if somehow, this team manages to find a gem or two in 2013, we’re in prime position to re-sign them with our deep pockets, or add bonus picks.
As much as I despise the Pats, this organization would benefit from learning to stockpile picks. No better leverage in any business that deep pockets and the ability to choose first among the best available talent.
On Reggie: I don’t know if I believe in Reggie 100% (the coaching debacle is hard to ignore.) but he looks to be playing this right. He did inherit a terrible CAP and contract situation. Among the league’s worst.
On picking #3: Now I’m hoping Buffalo continues to overreach and beg us for the #3 pick. I generally believe in taking blue chip guys anytime you can get them, but not in this particular situation. Stockpile those picks. Blue chips come 2014. “With the #3 pick in the draft…Oakland has traded with Buffalo.”
Palmer: We’re stuck with him. We may as well play him. Yeah, give Pryor his chances too. Maybe he surprises. I’d rather Palmer was in there earning his check and taking a weekly beating than the kid.
On VYoung: He’d be a horrible signing. Horrible. There’s a reason no one will touch him. I’d rather have Firzpatrick, though I doubt he’d be cheap enough.
DHB: bye-bye stone hands.
Dansby: I fill in guy. He’s lost a lot of speed though. Cheap is all that matters. Id he’ll play for next to nothing, fine.
March 14th, 2013 at 10:58 am
KC just nabbed Sean Smith. awesome.
March 14th, 2013 at 12:30 pm
a 35 year old corner…smh…