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Rumor Mill: Wide Receiver Antonio Bryant Has Visits Lined Up

Last season, Oakland Raiders wide receivers were simply not a productive bunch. While not all of that falls onto their shoulders due to inept quarterback "play," we do need to upgrade at that position. Young guys like Chaz Schilens and Louis Murphy could use a veteran presence to sort of guide them along the way.

That leads me to Antonio Bryant, an eight-year veteran who has spent time with the Dallas Cowboys, Cleveland Browns, San Francisco 49ers and most recently the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Hit the jump for the information and vote on the poll.

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According to a recent Twitter report, free agent wide receiver Antonio Bryant left Cincinnati Bengals headquarters without a contract today. His agent, per the St. Petersburg Times, denied an upcoming visit with the Washington Redskins; however, his agent did say that the receiver has "another couple of visits lined up." That leads me to wonder that there is a very remote possibility of the Raiders being a potential landing spot for the free agent wide receiver.

This move, in my opinion, would make sense for Oakland. Although Bryant caught just 39 passes in 13 games this past season, he could provide some other things as previously mentioned. Still, he's just one season removed from career-best 2008 season in which he caught 83 passes for 1,248 yards and even added seven scores. If the knee is totally healthy from last season's issues, Bryant could push youngsters Schilens and Murphy for a starting gig. Some competition for those guys could be good and everyone would be striving to do their absolute best. If not, Bryant would be a very nice slot receiver and gives the team another legitimate option on the field.

What say you, nation? Is bringing in Antonio Bryant a good idea?

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If the price is right, should the Oakland Raiders sign free agent wide receiver Antonio Bryant?
Yes
400 votes
No
184 votes

584 votes | Poll has closed

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what i think..

I always liked Bryant but he was never in the right fit. I do think it could be ideal at this point in his career to be the vet withyoung guys and he would probly take a sense of pride and place out of it that he doesnt seem to have gotten out of previous situations. Plus we just cut Walker so we have a spor for him or Marshall.

I even cum Black & Silver...

by Tramp "Raider Roxxxtar" on Mar 9, 2010 3:11 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

I voted yes on the poll

But I think Derrick Mason would be a better fit and could help the wideouts learn Hue Jackosns methods

Don't Trade Nnamdi Idiots!!!
Bring Back Bruce!!!

by B.A.Armstrong on Mar 9, 2010 3:13 PM PST reply actions  

I like that idea!

If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score?
- Vince Lombardi

by Remix. on Mar 9, 2010 4:56 PM PST up reply actions  

totally agree...

best qb he played with was mmm. Yeah like i said never was in a good fit. I know he can catch anything and in the middle too! He’s no super star but i bet he could bring out the star in some of our guys through leadership and experience.

I even cum Black & Silver...

by Tramp "Raider Roxxxtar" on Mar 9, 2010 4:02 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

kc sucks more than we do!

With fargas gone DMC and Bush will tear kc up!

I even cum Black & Silver...

by Tramp "Raider Roxxxtar" on Mar 9, 2010 4:13 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

Chiefs

They’ve made some nice moves and I think they’re improving their team.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 9, 2010 4:19 PM PST up reply actions  

You must admit that they have a damn good coaching staff, raider rox, and they may improve as will we in the draft.

So its pretty much a toss up until after the draft and first preseason game, to see our team in action, Damit I cant wait!

The RaiderLaker

by JaggerJaw on Mar 9, 2010 4:30 PM PST up reply actions  

same spy cam coaching staff...

That won their first championship on the tuck! Then beat phili and carolina who would of lost to any afc team in the SB, sorry i just think crennel is a meek glutton and dont give weis or haley tp if they asked.

I even cum Black & Silver...

by Tramp "Raider Roxxxtar" on Mar 9, 2010 4:37 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

yes, yes, yes

and a thousand times over YES!!!

by patriotguy on Mar 9, 2010 4:30 PM PST reply actions  

lets put our money on some guys that can either

stop the run or block for the run and the qb. we have bigger needs than a coming 9 year vet in my mind and we found out we have guys that can catch with just decent qb play, hell even johnny lee came to life the last 5 weeks. i thought we did that 2 years ago with javon and that bag of shit sure hit us in the face!

by rodeosnake12 on Mar 9, 2010 4:31 PM PST reply actions  

Hey why not

another underachieving veteran wide-out to replace Javon Walker with would be perfect.

The Airman of Westwood

by S Jay Bruin on Mar 9, 2010 4:33 PM PST reply actions  

I voted no

Antonio Bryant is a moron with plenty of off field problems (ie distractions) and I don’t want T.O. either. These type of players think they are above the game.Schillens and Murphy did fine last year as soon as we had a QB capable of delivering the ball near them and instilling confidence in them. This bullshit of them needing a veteran presence is just that, we had a veteran presence in Javon Walker last year. Time for our kids to grow up and fly.

by rambis64 on Mar 9, 2010 4:37 PM PST reply actions  

Any team with as many youngsters can use a vet...

As to who, i dont know, not that our young guys shouldnt start but whose third down besides miller?

I even cum Black & Silver...

by Tramp "Raider Roxxxtar" on Mar 9, 2010 4:40 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

they had their vet the last 2 seasons.

even though walker didnt do dick on sundays they did praise him for helping the young recievers. plus listen to chaz speak pre or post game, this guy is mature and all business making him an instant leader and coming into his 3rd year he should really take off!

by rodeosnake12 on Mar 9, 2010 4:50 PM PST reply actions  

everyone forgets we had an injury plagued season...

Almost everyone every position! Chaz,bruce,gallery,higgins,nick miller,mcfadden i mean seriously i dont hear anyone talking about that…

I even cum Black & Silver...

by Tramp "Raider Roxxxtar" on Mar 9, 2010 5:10 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

I'd rather have our running problem addressed first.

You know, the problem of not being able running the ball and stopping others from running. I really think we need to bring in a good FB (not one that is going to get cut and retire in training camp.)

To be honest though, I don’t think there are too many good FAs out there this offseason; just people to add depth.

Cable Bumaye! Raiders Bumaye!

by SBcitizen on Mar 9, 2010 5:43 PM PST reply actions  

we dont have aproblem running...

We just hardly ever go out and estblish the run. My theory is that they know the run works. But those first and second year wrs have to get game experience at some point so why not just get it over with right? It makes sense in an al davis way.

I even cum Black & Silver...

by Tramp "Raider Roxxxtar" on Mar 9, 2010 5:58 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

davis like a 70/30 pass tp run ratio

in his perfect world there wouldnt be any rb’s

by rodeosnake12 on Mar 9, 2010 9:12 PM PST up reply actions  

as long as it gets the job done who cares!?!?!?

in a perfect world id have the ravens superbowl defense and shane lechler and punt on first down so i could watch the PAIN!!!!! lmao im actually serious!

I even cum Black & Silver...

by Tramp "Raider Roxxxtar" on Mar 9, 2010 9:16 PM PST up reply actions  

whats sad is back in the day we used to have that kind of defense. we owned other teams!

we need to get back to the “old school days” and get guys who love to play ball, hurt others, and are good at both.

by rodeosnake12 on Mar 9, 2010 10:22 PM PST up reply actions  

He has good hands & could mentor the younger guys...

I still think Mason would be the better fit. He knows Hue Jackson who could help push for Al to sign him for 2 years & help develop the young guys. Both would be solid pick-ups as long as Al doesn’t go nuts & try a crazy deal making them one of the highest paid receivers in the league again. ugh…nevermind, don’t want to give him any ideas.

by TAW on Mar 9, 2010 6:18 PM PST reply actions  

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