Why do we need another distraction especially from a proven veteran? Dont we already have that in Javon Walker? If the raider organization wants to change its identity it needs to stay away from those players that are cheap purely because of off the field issues. Theres a reason why their cheap…..because no one else wants them that should be a red flag in itself! Build through the draft

Plaxico is a great talent, but at age 31 he will be in decline, has an injury, will probably do jail time and then face a certain NFL imposed suspension. He has obvious character issues that clearly do not mesh with coach Cable’s unselfish/team first operation.

If this were the Raiders of the 70’s, 80’s Plaxico would be here, but not now.

in case you have not noticed with us not signing T.O. letting go of negative nay sayers, resigning the players who give 110%,knowing we only have 5 picks so we look to free agency and pick up a few that have good potential so we may concentrate on bigger needs in the draft. we are finally replacing the tire on our vehicle instead of just patchin it up and hoping we make it to our destination. and I’m Jacked up cuz we are barley in april meaning we still have at least 3-4months before the first pre-season game to upgrade our team whether that be through the draft,’ FA, or Trade.

When is Plaxico supposed to join the Raiders, or any NFL team for that matter? He’s staring 3.5 years in prison right in the face, plus probably another half-season to full season suspension from Goodell. Even if he works out some type of plea deal with the NY DA’s office there’s no way he’s playing in 2009.

On top of that, like what others have said, Plaxico obviously has character issues that make him a bad fit for the Cable-era Raiders. He shows up to team meetings late, is a no-show for practice without explanation, etc. Plax shows up when he wants to show up and plays when he wants to play. It would be Randy Moss circa 2006 all over again.

on one side we do have a rebuilding team that has a direction and promising personel. We do want a playmaker in a wide receiver to really explode the offense-which Buress is. He is also a “been there, done that” player that, lets face it, played most of the season, playoffs, and Superbowl injured and still was a factor.
Then again I hear Michael Vick is looking for work, why don’t we shelf JaMarcas Russell and start him? We can pay him enough that he could avoid bankrruptcy and not ruin his credit… We can also give off our first and second round picks to Dallas for Pacman Jones, I am sure we can use his talent as well…

about Plax w/ the silver and black. As many have stated , he may be facing jail time. His attorneys are working on a plea bargain as far as I know. If the man is not facing jail time, he could only help the raiders. I doubt he will be in a raiders uni, but I really don’t think hes that bad of a guy as others have stated. NFL players are assaulted at an alarming rate, check youtube for the inside the nfl story on it, its pretty good. The move in the club was STUPID, but doesn’t necessarily indicate he is a bad person. 30yearR8fan….. Im assuming that is a joke.. lol.. Pacman is garbage, hes the one that deserves to be in jail. Vick should get his second chance, but I def. dont want him in oakland.

I actually agree w/ getting some experienced WR help and drafting for the D and lines.

Al is 79 and looks like his body is deteriorating. Coincidentlly, the old raider ways are dying. No longer are we a throw it deep, have a team of misfits, and are the bullies of the NFL. The ladder hopefully returns, but for now the other 2 are not what we are about. This raider team we have is a team of selfless guys like justin fargas and nnamdi asomouga who are good people and play hard and keep their mouths shut and stay out of trouble. Ted Tollner will try to return us to a play action deep team, but for now we mostly take conservative throws and run the ball and try to control the clock. And We no longer are going out after these high profile players who have attitude questions.

I dont think plaxico has attitude problems, but like TO we will not pursue him because there are too many questions.

I will also say that plaxico may be guilty for illegally having a gun, but his intentions were good. A week before he shot himself, Mario Manningham was held at gun point and robbed in front of his apartment. The next day the receivers coach had wrned all of the players to protect themselves. This is why Plaxico had a weapon when he entered the club. I dont think he is another hoodlum.

And lastly if we could get him for league minimum salary, then that would be a good option in case he is aquitted.

A LOT of talk going around that the raiders will trade for chad “ocho cinco” johnson…. for a second round pick.

I think he would turnout like moss. Ilike what we got at wideouts i think we need help on d