I like what the Raiders have done so far.

by GeorgeakaFROSTY on Mar 31, 2009 1:17 PM PDT Comment 12 comments

This Raiders offseason has been perfect for the organization. Re-Signing Nnamdi Asomugha and Shane Lechler, when most people said one player is leaving regardless somehow the old man we hate pulled it out. Then restructuring contracts, releasing players, and signing (LT) Khalif Barnes and trading for (C) Samson Satele. Those to young players are both very talented and will definitly help our offensive line.

Now the only thing the Raiders have to do to really help themselves and Jamarcus Russell is to start Mario Henderson. He is really looking to be a sleeper from the 2007 NFL Draft (round 3) if we start him at RT if will definitly give this team something else to look for in the NFL Draft. Prospects like Micheal Crabtree, B.J. Raji, Jeremy Maclin, Brian Orakpo, and possibly even trading out the seventh pick to possibly get Ray Maualuga, so they could put Kirk Morrison in his natural position as an OLB.

This team has plenty to prove to the NFL, The Fans, The Media, and most important themselves. They can make strides this year i personally think they can win the division. The AFC West is not strong anymore, think of it this way

Kansas City Chiefs: Are a young and talented team and will be back at top flight considering how well Matt Cassel plays (personally he is a bust he threw to Randy Moss and Wes Welker in one of the best passing systems in the NFL) this team needs a couple years to reach its true potential.

San Diego Chargers: Is a veteran team with plenty of talent but is pushing on age and are on the verge of losing Ladainian Tomlinson. They have this year and maybe next year to actually win the super bowl. But lets face it the Chargers dont have much longer to actually make the playoffs every year.

Denver Broncos: Very explosive offense, one of the best i have seen. They just need a running back to help Jay Cutler if he is even going to play for them next year. Regardless if he does or not they have no defense my High School team could Drop 28 on them. They have potential but every year they are blazing threw thier oppenents, but then they lose at the end of the season its hilarious.

Oakland Raiders: The Oakland Raiders have no passing game but have a nice running game. They have a nice pass D but no run D. They have some of the best talent in the league. They just need a consistent offense, surround Russell withe dependable players.

AFC West Standings: (Mock)

1. San Diego (10-6)

2. Oakland Raiders (8-8)

3. Denver Broncos (7-9)

4. Kansas City Chiefs (4-12)

So let ke know what you think, you can leave a comment whether it be positive or negative.

Raider 4 Life!!

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nice...

I personally will be happy with a 7-9 season. I agree that for once, Mr Davis had a good offseason. But we were also saying that last year with hall, walker, and wilson signings.

At least these pickups werent expensive and they are young. I want crabtree but I am worried he might get grabbed right before us.

What we need is Russell to take a step forward this year. He is the biggest piece to our offensive puzzle. Assuming he continues to progress, Mr Davis just needs to continue to protect Russel with a good line and good weapons.

Defensively, we are not that far off. We have a good secondary, even without knowing our safties. We just need work on our front 7.

It is all starting to come together….MUAHHHHHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!

by gl12ox05 on Mar 31, 2009 1:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Nicely put

I agree with what you said but, Don’t worry we should be able to get Crabtree. Though i saw some mock drafts that had us taking Maclin over Crabtree Naw unbelievable.

"We want to Win. The Raider fans deserve it. The Raider players deserve it,even my organization deserves it. You have to Win and Win with a vision of the Super Bowl. That's our passion here"- Mr. Davis

by nishal26 on Mar 31, 2009 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm with you guys..

I was on the happy train last offseason, but this season I’m optimistic, but I’m also going to play the Realist.. I say I’ll be extremely pleased if we go 8-8 or even 9-7.. those numbers aren’t to far fetched..

I like to believe my best HITS border on Felonious ASSAULT
-Jack Tatum

by DarksideJU08 on Mar 31, 2009 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think...

I truly believe that the Raiders might just pull it off this coming season and will possibly get an 8-8 record.
As for Mario Henderson I would like him to start at LT, but I will be satisfied as long as he starts somewhere, because in those few games he had, he really started looking like a Gene Upshaw to me.
And as for the draft, I really hope that we can get Michael Crabtree, although I would really like to have Brian Orakpo, because Orakpo is a beast and can probably be switched to play OLB which is something that we need. Michael Crabtree will really help us in the solving of our “Offensive puzzle pieces”, but I say that we still need to grab a vet WR so he can mentor our young WR’s including Crabtree if we grab him.

by L.A. Raiders on Mar 31, 2009 4:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Veteran Reciever

Just a note on the whole veteran reciever thing that so many people have commented that we need.
I’m just putting this out there and I look forward to any replies/opinions.
Here goes: Is Javon Walker not a veteran reciever?
I know he had a couple of issues last year with the whole drunken eppisode and then deciding if he wanted to play at all and injury. But the way I see it, the guyhas been in the league awhile and is now on his third team.
Surely(?) he has learned from last years mistakes (and we all make them, no mater how old we are) and he has something to prove this year. After all, there have no rumblings this year about him thinking of quitting and I think he has been around enough to really lend some insight to our younger guys.
Of course maybe he’s not the tutoring type and I’d be happy if someone could point out anything I may have missed (after all I don’t get to see too many Raiders games here in New Zealand)
So just a thought. Anyone?

by KiwiRaiderFan on Mar 31, 2009 9:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

You are right

Walker is a veteran Receiver I don’t really know if he is the tutoring type but I think he is. Good point i really forgot about him I’m more focused on the young WR . By the way you live in New Zealand what games did you see last year hopefully they were good games.

by nishal26 on Mar 31, 2009 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes...

Javon Walker is veteran, but he is not the type to really tell you how to oget things done one the field and give our young WR’s tips and all. If he was that type of veteran then he would have already done that by now.

by L.A. Raiders on Mar 31, 2009 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Javon

Needs to focus on himself and not take on the role of mentor. I am sure he can do both but I really want him to just go out there and prove himself. He should lead by example this year, but we need him to produce and get over himself. This year is his reality check with himself and thus far (by taking his pay cut down to 2.5 Mill) he has done so.

"I need a couple A's for Q's, I'm not an Asshole I'm just a little confused"
-Aesop Rock

by DarthDavis on Apr 1, 2009 4:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey Guys This is kinda off topic but informational

http://www.raiders.com/home/

Watch the behind the shield show featuring Chad .

Tell me what you think.

by nishal26 on Mar 31, 2009 10:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Schilens

I like the fact that he’s taking the responsibility and putting in the effort in the off season. It also shows that ending the season with wins has given our team confidence to go into next year renewed; along with a better sense of stability.

…can’t wait for the season to start and for our team to return to glory.

Just HIT somebody.

by SBcitizen on Apr 1, 2009 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I am not sure

I am at a stand still They signed a couple people for the O line but not really big time proven players now with that said i’m glad we didnt make the mistake of letting go in my opinion the best CB in the league and best Punter in the league. Also i am glad we passed on Terrell Owens great move by Mr. Davis, but on a down note we haven’t jumped on the chance of grabbing a 6 time Pro Bowl SS in Roy Williams so i am like WTF we only have 5 picks in the draft here we have a chance to sign one of our needs to let us concentrate on other positions in the draft and we are just letting him slip through our fingers. so i guess i wont really be sure of how i feel til after the draft.

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Pillaging just for fun
He’ll knock you ’round and upside down
And laugh when he’s conquered and won.

by Clarkkent559 on Apr 1, 2009 1:52 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Many good points

this could be a supprise season for the Raiders… Many good comment from in house and what the Raiders could do to be better. if we back track into the division and see what bodes for our rivals, we may be looking at a clearer picture (we have six of out 16 games against these guys).
1. San Diego… Again getting older and the clock is ticking. SD’s main liabilty is the fact that Norv Turner is the coach and LT’s days as a feature back are growing shorter… Look to Sprooles to carry the load and Rivers to show the same flash from 08. SD only hope at an above .500 season is that D-fense. I see the Raiders with a split provided we have a viable run-stopping D and the offense can grind the clock more keeping SD off the field.
2. Denver… New coach? Problems with Cutler? A wishy washy ownership, and no run game? This offseason does not bode well to the ponies. Even though they have firepower on offense, I see a slide to 6-10 and a Raider sweep for the first time in years. TOO MUCH DRAMA FOR THIER MAMA’S
3. K. C…. Young is right. They have not really addressed the core needs and I am sorry Cassel is not the answer (Tony G. ain’t getting no younger either). They have a couple of years to go but win two more 4-10 and a sweep by the Raiders as long as they stay focused (again, we have to stop the run).
In a nutshell, we could be 5-1 against division if we are setting our sights right. We are looking at more competition on the offensive line to protect Russell, promote the run, and free up Miller to improve on his 53 catches from last year. ENCOURAGING. Defensive line needs to be addressed to stop the run at the point of attack (All three division rivals can run if they need to and KC, SD better than Denver. STILL A QUESTION MARK. A strong MLB would help in getting Morrison back out the outside and contribute with the blitz, and finally some depth at Safety… we are way too thin to pick up castoff and not have competition in training camp. We can get hosed deep by Denver not matter what CB’s we have

looking forward to the next 30 years of this team

by 30yearR8RFan on Apr 2, 2009 11:17 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs