Simmons replaces Otis
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008 at 12:10 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Linebacker Shane Simmons, who was with the Raiders through organized team activities, was signed to the roster because of a knee injury suffered by strongside linebacker Robert Thomas.
No. 4 quarterback Jeff Otis was waived to make room for Simmons.
Thomas’ injury is not believed to be serious, but he is one of several players who will be sitting out the Seahawks game Friday night.
With Ricky Brown winning the strongside linebacker position, Thomas is no lock to make the 53-man roster. It would appear Thomas, Sam Williams or perhaps both are in jeopardy of being cut when teams reduce rosters Saturday.
As the Raiders went through drills before the team session Wednesday, Javon Walker, who was excused Tuesday for personal reasons, was back at practice and was catching slant passes from JaMarcus Russell during drills.
Those who did not appear to be practicing incldued Thomas, cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha (ankle), Rashad Baker (ankle) and safety Hiram Eugene (hip).
In another development, Fred Wakefield is on the move again. He donned a black jersey and was going through drills with the defensive line. Wakefield has been a backup offensive lineman in recent weeks.
More to come later . . .
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August 27th, 2008 at 12:13 pm
1st
August 27th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
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August 27th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
Javon was actually catching the passes?
August 27th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
i hope thomas will be alright
August 27th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
ATLEAST WALKER WAS THERE!!
August 27th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
Sorry to say, but this might be a blessing in disguise. Thomas was always good enough to make the roster and is versatile, but we’ve given him a chance to “win” the SLB spot for 3 years now, and couldn’t even take it away from Sam Williams. We should have an injury settlement with him and just move on.
August 27th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
Bum knees R us!
Wakefield for Power FB!
Thanks for the update Jerry.
August 27th, 2008 at 12:21 pm
new thread, fellas
August 27th, 2008 at 12:24 pm
Truly enlightened.
August 27th, 2008 at 12:25 pm
BSPN picks us 3rd…Clayton says 2nd…
http://sports.espn.go.com:80/nfl/preview08/team?team=oak
August 27th, 2008 at 12:28 pm
Maybe Wakefield can play WR or FB…just a thought…
August 27th, 2008 at 12:31 pm
Ricky Brown proved himself and looked good doing it,quick to ncover the outside cant be pushed around.Congrats Ricky,and only in your 3rd year GO RAIDERS!!!
August 27th, 2008 at 12:49 pm
LosT-
Thanks for the link. Good stuff. The video says look for Morrison to make the pro bowl!
August 27th, 2008 at 1:06 pm
[...] [Raiders] Raiders Waive QB Jeff Otis, Sign LB Shane Simmons Linebacker Shane Simmons, who was with the Raiders through organized team activities, was signed to the roster because of a knee injury suffered by strong side linebacker Robert Thomas. No. 4 quarterback Jeff Otis was waived to make room for Simmons. Thomas injury is not believed to be serious, but he is one of several players who will be sitting out the Seahawks game Friday night. Source: Oakland Tribune [...]
August 27th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Wakefield should be used as a blocking tight end. maybe we could even throw a ball his way once or twice.
August 27th, 2008 at 2:17 pm
This is the major problem I have with this team. First, we have a owner who wants to win, but personally I don’t think he understands that the game has really pasted him by. Now I know there will be fans that say he is still the most knowledgeable owner in the NFL when if comes to football knowledge. Well that might be true, but the decisions he have made and continue to make don’t put us in the best position to win. Not now or in the future. I was very optimistic when he hired Kiffin and I really expected him to take his hands off this team like he did when Gruden first came to Oakland. Well he hasn’t and probable won’t until me are morning his death. Sorry but true. If the old man wants to win allow the young coach to put us in the best possible position to perform…. There is no reason we should have so many starter nick up at this stage of preseason. The old man should have brought in more players so our starters wouldn’t be so tired going in to the season opener. Also we need to know when to get rid of players. We hang onto james (jett) until he really was james (air bus), then we move tyler brayton to so many positions, he didn’t know if he was on offense or defense. We need to do exactly what the bengals have done with rudy johnson. Put Vargas on the market for a legit
WR. He has more up side and younger than johnson, he comes a little cheaper, and he is more versatile. AL is pasted his prime, and he needs to focus on a successors instead of messing with his young coach who may(is)looking for an exit strategy out Oakland.This is the major problem I have with this team. First, we have a owner who wants to win, but personally I don’t think he understands that the game has really pasted him by. Now I know there will be fans that say he is still the most knowledgeable owner in the NFL when if comes to football knowledge. Well that might be true, but the decisions he have made and continue to make don’t put us in the best position to win. Not now or in the future. I was very optimistic when he hired Kiffin and I really expected him to take his hands off this team like he did when Gruden first came to Oakland. Well he hasn’t and probable won’t until me are morning his death. Sorry but true. If the old man wants to win allow the young coach to put us in the best possible position to perform…. There is no reason we should have so many starter nick up at this stage of preseason. The old man should have brought in more players so our starters wouldn’t be so tired going in to the season opener. Also we need to know when to get rid of players. We hang onto james (jett) until he really was james (air bus), then we move tyler brayton to so many positions, he didn’t know if he was on offense or defense. We need to do exactly what the bengals have done with rudy johnson. Put Vargas on the market for a legit
WR. He has more up side and younger than johnson, he comes a little cheaper, and he is more versatile. AL is pasted his prime, and he needs to focus on a successors instead of messing with his young coach who may(is)looking for an exit strategy out Oakland.
August 27th, 2008 at 3:47 pm
Joehuff24–
Do you really want Al Davis’ son and Amy Trask running the Raiders?
August 27th, 2008 at 3:48 pm
Simmons is back! he seemed to be doing well early on in camp. and i love seeing a guy i graduated with at Western Washington now playing for da Raidaz… i covered this guy at Western, now hopefully he can add something to Oakland.
-WR
August 27th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
Good to see Simmons back, that boy’s got heart and he can help specialty teams also.
August 27th, 2008 at 9:06 pm
What happen to Ronnie Pentz ??? I think we should try wakefield @ FB & move sam Willams to DE position
I think are receivers should be
Curry I guess walker Shields Chaz cut Higgins he dose to much stupid stuff with the ball & Watkins has not impressed me in any games so cut him
I think we should sign Korean Robinson or wait till Sat & sign a receiver then … No to Horn he washed up !!!
we should also look @ FB jamal cook …
I think getting rid of Hartwell & spires was a stupid move they added dept …
Also maybe we should add another DT if anyone good get cut
I think are starting D line should be Burgess kelly warren edwards … Tommy kelly better be like sapp said he will be and be a beast in the middle this year !!!
August 28th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
21ST !!! STOP THE BLACK MUSLIM RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT !!! WAKE UP BEFORE ITS TOO LATE !!!