Archive for August, 2005

In Tough For The Final 53

NFL writer Jerry McDonald

Posted by NFL Editor and ANG football writer Jerry McDonald
A few thoughts on some players the Raiders may watching very closely as the final cut down approaches:

  • WR Randal Williams. Has special teams experience with Dallas and has been a solid receiver ever since he arrived shortly after training camp began. Faces an uphill climb with roster spots already locked up by Randy Moss, Jerry Porter, Ronald Curry, Doug Gabriel and Alvis Whitted…with Johnnie Morant as a probable No. 6. Any chance of getting help at running back, in the secondary or a mid-range draft pick for Gabriel probably ended when he underwent surgery on his left hand.

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    Posted on Wednesday, August 31st, 2005
    Under: Preseason (2005) | 22 Comments »

    Bring on Clarett

    NFL writer Jerry McDonald

    Posted by NFL Editor and ANG football writer Jerry McDonald
    The guy’s really only played one year of football since graduating from high school and seems to have serious character issues, but the Raiders ought to consider rolling the dice anyway and seeing if they can get lucky with Maurice Clarett.

    Clarett will never come at a lower price than right now after getting his exit visa from a Denver team foolish enough to draft him in the third round.

    If the Raiders wait for Clarett to first clear waivers, they can sign him for the minimum. Or they can claim Clarett and honor the deal he signed in Denver - one laden with incentives they’ll only have to pay if he is actually productive.

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    Posted on Monday, August 29th, 2005
    Under: Preseason (2005) | 22 Comments »

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