Antonio Pierce Cut loose By The Giants: If Healthy, He'd Be a Great Raider
by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Feb 11, 2010 11:07 AM PST
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PrintPierce had 55 tackles, one sack and one forced fumble in nine games last season. He led the Giants in tackles the previous three seasons and missed only four regular-season games since leaving the Washington Redskins to join the Giants.
Antonio Pierce was a huge part of their Super Bowl run three seasons ago and could be the middle linebacker that we've been looking for.
I'd still love to see Rolando McCalin in Silver and Black, BUT, adding Pierce would allow us to draft Brian Bulaga in the First Round and a DT or CB in the 2nd.
Let the rumor mill begin!!!
Go RAIDERS!!!
Raider fans react:
Remix - "He’s probably my least favorite LB in the league. I would waaaaaay rather take our chances at waiting for Rolando than sign Antonio. And, didn't he talk smack on Oakland earlier this year?"
Rated-R Superstar - Pierce said playing the Raiders was like a scrimmage. I highly doubt he’s coming here.
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Besides, he can take Russell out clubbing
Better yet, he can escort JaMarcus Russell in sweats to the club.
by Older_than_Moses_Shaq on Feb 11, 2010 11:20 AM PST reply actions
I hope not
He’s probably my least favorite LB in the league. I would waaaaaay rather take our chances at waiting for Rolando than sign Antonio. And, didnt he talk smack on Oakland ealrleir this year?
BR3AKF4 St 0N CR4ACK
Yes
Pierce said playing the Raiders was like a scrimmage. I highly doubt he’s coming here.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Feb 11, 2010 11:33 AM PST up reply actions
Do you think that
Having the Giants former D-Line Coach would effect his decision?
BR3AKF4 St 0N CR4ACK
No
I don’t think that matters the least bit unless there’s some sort of personal relationship those guys have.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Feb 11, 2010 11:39 AM PST up reply actions
Im glad
I’ve never like Pierce, even before he made those comments. And I think your right, Unless they have some friendship, its unlikely
BR3AKF4 St 0N CR4ACK
Friendship?
$$$$$$$$$: With Al writing the checks…New friendships are fostered everywhere.
Your team is your child...You love it no matter what.
by TheRaiderWay on Feb 11, 2010 12:32 PM PST up reply actions
pierce is a Good LB
But, Morrison is just as good if not better in the middle. We need a GREAT MLB like McClain will be one day
by B.A.Armstrong on Feb 11, 2010 4:38 PM PST up reply actions
Yes. to hell with Pierce, and his lame comments that he followed up with looking like a scrimmage player
No NY rejects please.
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
Right...I forgot it was Pierce that said that:
It is all about coming together as a team. At the end of the day, the team is all we have. - T. Branch 10-14-09
by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Feb 11, 2010 11:43 AM PST up reply actions
True...
…plus how often do ANY trade or sign rumors ever come true? Not that often.
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AP Report
Scouting Report
Assets: A defensive quarterback. Lives in the film room, diagnoses offenses and can read a play before the snap. Gambles and guesses well. Great range and good speed. Is an extension of the coaching staff on the field.
Flaws: Not a lights-out hitter. Occasionally free lances too much. Needs to time his blitzing rushes a little better. Sometimes gets distracted in coverage.
Career Potential: Excellent starter.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Feb 11, 2010 12:16 PM PST reply actions
The way we played
against the Giants his words were meritted
Whether true or not, the guys you want, NEVER, voice that type of shit
Think it all you want. It wouldn’t be so bad if he went on to whoop up on the league. For three weeks following, it was them who looked like scrimmage and practice squads. Karmas a mother fletcher.
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
Well the team did step up and
beat the Eagles the following week.
No more raining on BN's rainy parade, they took their ball and went home, lmao.
Yay! I freaking fixed it!, I couldn't log in...anyways...
Pierce sux he’s 31 and Seymore doesn’t like him, resulting in bad team chemistry. And Al won’t write him a check cuz he is slow…
The RaiderLaker
I hope this bum never signs another contract
Yeah, he talked some smack. Saying playing the RRRAIDERS was like a scrimmage. Then his team begun it’s choking away its division. They pounded a few weak teams early and then got worked. If he does get a job, I hope it’s on suck ass team. See how much he talks then. Guy should be in the clink anyway for helping Plax.
"Guy should be in the clink anyway for helping Plax."
Says the man named “Golfswithglock.”
At that point in the season, his comments about the Raiders were warranted. And people were basically saying as much on this board. So quit whining about that. Say what you want about the Giants choking away their season, but at least they were still in the hunt right up until the end. For as much as I love them, you can’t exactly say the same thing about the Raiders. With all that being said, Oakland should pass on Pierce.
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-- Lamar Odom
"We had the skull-and-crossbones on our helmets, the black jerseys, and the whole bit... and we lived it."
-- George "The HitMan" Atkinson
"WE STOMPED YOU OUT!"
-- Michael Strahan
by 5_Giant_Raider_Clipper_Laker_13 on Feb 12, 2010 3:37 PM PST up reply actions
hell ya....
have someone like pierce on our team even if it’s only for a couple of seasons would be a dream come true.to have a legit mlb someone who can call the plays and stop the run gives me a stiff one :) just to stop the run for atleast alittle while and for not will be better then another year with everybody and there mother running for a billion yards against us.so i say HELL YA.
HELL YES
He would be a great fit! Get him now! He’d bring that tough attitude on defense,
Rookie: "Why did you bench me?"
Nellie: "You're a rookie"
what is the matter with some of you people?
Peirce is a beast. Why would you not want him? Lets go get another bust in the draft….thats it. So he said something that was TRUE that hurt everyone’s feelings. Boo-fucking hoo. Its that loser attitude that will keep the Raiders down for years to come. Your the same clowns that hated Romanowski, but then jumped on the bandwagon after his first game with the Raiders.
you smell that? that's what a winner smells like....
by stonewall jackson on Feb 11, 2010 3:34 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
It'll fuck up the chemistry and seymore may drop his ass and the Hence, the lawsuits and the distractions.
Not only seymore, other players heard his comments. There will be a dark cloud. Didn’t Romanowski get in a fight with a teammate? Deja Vu…
The RaiderLaker
Romo
Im pretty sure he broke another guys face or something.haha. I liked Romo when he was a player, but as a commentator, I strongly dislike him
P.S.
It Seymour, Not Seymore.
BR3AKF4 St 0N CR4ACK
I guess
Romo wants to get into coaching now
by B.A.Armstrong on Feb 11, 2010 4:40 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah
He applied for the Denver job last year, the Oakland job this year and now I hear he’s the strength and conditioning coach with Washington
BR3AKF4 St 0N CR4ACK
He has the juice
Romo knows all the chemistry of getting into shape. His weakness is from the very many concussions his memory is shot completely. I am not quite sure if he can coach on the field in terms of player development or strategy.
Win at all costs! Winning ugly is still winning! Remember the past and what got us to the top before. Jim Plunkett and winning ugly......enough said!
by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Feb 12, 2010 12:39 PM PST up reply actions
Your calling me a clown
Because I dont want a 32 Year old Linebacker who is on the downside of his career? Beast? Not hardly! He’s an over weight, out of shape disgruntled player. The last thing Oakland needs
BR3AKF4 St 0N CR4ACK
I agree
Good LB, not Great—- McClain for 2K10!
by B.A.Armstrong on Feb 11, 2010 4:41 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, he's a geriatric beast. Pass the prunes and bran muffins
In football terms, you do not take a guy like this. He’s way past his prime, and McClain should be the only MLB on our radar.
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
Hahafrickinho +1
we’re not in the assisted living business, Oakland is not a nursing home
by Sons-of-Blanda on Feb 13, 2010 11:43 AM PST up reply actions
Have any of you thought he talked smack on the Raiders ( playing a scrimmage) because the Raiders came out like wimps that week? I do. It was warranted, he called them out for like like women, which they were doing. He also said he was a Raider fan growing up and said that he was saddened by the way the team cant stop losing.
This guy is a legitimate leader and a football player, something we need desperately. Maybe I am a little bias, being from the same high school as him, but I’d have him as a Raider in an instant.
by agoodolpr1ck on Feb 11, 2010 3:35 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
But still why run your mouth? it was disrespectful and a asskicking is warranted.(Pierce's comments).
The RaiderLaker
I dont think it was disrespectful. And I dont have a problem with a player calling out his peers.
by agoodolpr1ck on Feb 11, 2010 3:45 PM PST up reply actions
fine when you don't get crushed following saying that. When you do, you look like a dumbass
for opening your mouth.
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
HILARIOUS!
Wow, how long did it take you to come up with that? That was brilliant! Your mastery of the English language is astounding.
"We're Rock Stars... We're Lakers."
-- Lamar Odom
"We had the skull-and-crossbones on our helmets, the black jerseys, and the whole bit... and we lived it."
-- George "The HitMan" Atkinson
"WE STOMPED YOU OUT!"
-- Michael Strahan
by 5_Giant_Raider_Clipper_Laker_13 on Feb 12, 2010 3:41 PM PST up reply actions
NO. BIG MISTAKE. DO NOT THINK ABOUT THIS GUY.
This guy, dai in and day out, talks the utmost amount os crap inside the Giants locker room. He turned from being a Leader, to being a Cancer. Also, his play Regressed. Just when we FINALLY have leadership in that Locker room, ESPECIALLY on D, beinging him in will destroy that Chemistry Completely.
Trust me. I live in New York, and I am surrounded by Giants Fans. THEY WILL AGREE.
by NFLanalyzerfromhome on Feb 11, 2010 8:45 PM PST reply actions
yessir
Even still thats no reason to not pursue a guy … especially since Big Al has a history of going after other teams castoffs and malcontents.
However i jus dont think the Al is gona pursue this guy … he is slow and we all know Al is in love with his stopwatch
by TheRealRocWill on Feb 11, 2010 9:56 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
No thank you. Antonio is not the answer. His biggest weakness is against the run, which is our biggest weakness. By the way, we do not have a problem at MLB. Morrison played very good all year long, he’s just got nothing around him. Thomas Howard (and his inability to shed blockers) needs to go, and we need to get a run stuffing DT.
by mattrice on Feb 12, 2010 10:27 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
I for one don't blame him for saying playing us was like a scrimmage
But I also don’t think that he would be a positive addition to our beloved Raiders…
by DJ Strick9 on Feb 12, 2010 10:56 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
Joey Porter got released today
SIGN HIM!
"Mel Kiper has his opinion and I respect it. But what does it mean? My 9-year-old nephew can watch film and make an opinion. I think I value the opinion of scouts who get paid to make their opinions. It will carry me through my career. It will serve as motivation for me." - Mike Mitchell
"I'll be the guy on top of the Quarterback" - Richard Seymour
Here they come baby, Just win baby, Feel the storm of the cold autum wind baby
Its the Oakland Raiders, Get your mouthpiece
You in the black hole, With the black beast! - Ice Cube 'Raider Nation'
Yeah he's good against the run although he's old...wasn't he a former Steeler....yeah, maybe it wont happen.
He’s a sack machine though…
The RaiderLaker
Yeah he won a superbowl there
I dont see why him playing for the steelers would make any difference since he has been away from pittsburgh and in Miami for a few years now.
"Mel Kiper has his opinion and I respect it. But what does it mean? My 9-year-old nephew can watch film and make an opinion. I think I value the opinion of scouts who get paid to make their opinions. It will carry me through my career. It will serve as motivation for me." - Mike Mitchell
"I'll be the guy on top of the Quarterback" - Richard Seymour
Here they come baby, Just win baby, Feel the storm of the cold autum wind baby
Its the Oakland Raiders, Get your mouthpiece
You in the black hole, With the black beast! - Ice Cube 'Raider Nation'
I respect the Steelers, no team has accomplished what they have (though their fans fill me with contempt)
Why is it we regularly trade players back and forth with the Traitors and not the Steelers? The IR was at least a legitimate play (we only played 59:55 that day) went down in history never to be forgotten and does no dishonor to us.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Feb 13, 2010 11:58 AM PST up reply actions
sorry he got put back on the roster today (i really should read the article before posting :)
for salary cap reasons but will likely be cut again, I’ve always liked Joey Porter.
"Mel Kiper has his opinion and I respect it. But what does it mean? My 9-year-old nephew can watch film and make an opinion. I think I value the opinion of scouts who get paid to make their opinions. It will carry me through my career. It will serve as motivation for me." - Mike Mitchell
"I'll be the guy on top of the Quarterback" - Richard Seymour
Here they come baby, Just win baby, Feel the storm of the cold autum wind baby
Its the Oakland Raiders, Get your mouthpiece
You in the black hole, With the black beast! - Ice Cube 'Raider Nation'
Maybe...
We could pick this guy up, and draft McClain, then start playing a 3-4 like we should. I can’t stand this 4-3 man press crap when our players are all suited to the 3-4 scheme.
"We can't stop here... This is bat country."
I agree. We have Howard, Scott and Morrison and get McClain then with Ellis and Shaughnessy we get a Yokozuna NT
What we have now is just unacceptable and the mirror image of how poorly players and sets have been utilized on the other side of the ball. Well, not quite that bad.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Feb 13, 2010 12:03 PM PST up reply actions
Giants fan here...
I can’t say you all would be wise to get Pierce. He’s been shot since the middle of 2008. He played with heart in the Super Bowl run…but to be honest, he’s just a defensive coordinator on the field.
He’s slow as molasses, talks a ton of crap, and doesn’t exactly paint the picture of a “sure tackler”.
…and that was when he was 100% and good.
The only reason he wasn’t cut after last season was because they had no young replacement on the roster.
Don’t the Raiders have Kirk Morrison? Even if he’d be better off on one of the outside spots…he’s light years better then Pierce.
….tho maybe if you sign him….McClain can fall to #15?
That said….don’t draft Rolando McClain. He’s supposed to fall to #15 :)
Bye, AP :(
Hah! Good One - I had to check to confirm that the Giants indeed have the 15th pick.
McClain must wear Silver & Black it is his destiny,
by Sons-of-Blanda on Feb 15, 2010 8:57 AM PST up reply actions
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