as long as it keeps russell on the bench

by splatford on Apr 15, 2010 5:08 PM PDT

ughh

ALAMEDA, Calif. -- The Oakland Raiders have signed free agent quarterback Kyle Boller.

The team announced the deal with the former first-round pick for Baltimore on Thursday. Boller will be added to the quarterback mix with former No. 1 overall pick JaMarcus Russell, Bruce Gradkowski and Charlie Frye.

Boller never lived up to the billing after being drafted 19th overall by Baltimore in 2003. The former Cal star has made 46 starts in his career, throwing 50 interceptions and only 48 touchdown passes. His career passer rating is 70.6.

Boller spent one year in Baltimore with new Raiders offensive coordinator Hue Jackson. But he did not play in the 2008 season because of a shoulder injury.

Boller played in seven games last season for St. Louis

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This post pisses me off.

I don’t like Russell but he has major skills I say let him compete with Bruce and the best man wins. Most likely both will start a few games because of our Oline being so bad and some of u people think we should pick Mays or mcclain anyway which won’t help us at all.

by raiderfan21 on Apr 15, 2010 5:22 PM PDT reply actions

This was already posted, by the way.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 15, 2010 5:27 PM PDT reply actions

We sign a guy to throw at camp and ppl go crazy

by raiderfan21 on Apr 15, 2010 5:28 PM PDT reply actions

Seriously.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 15, 2010 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions

+1

by patriotguy2 on Apr 15, 2010 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions

+2

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"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
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by Ozraider on Apr 15, 2010 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions

I hope this means we cut Ja...who gives a shit what his name is!!!

Hooray, happy days are here again…

by TAW on Apr 15, 2010 5:52 PM PDT reply actions

+3

You need four arms in camp. It does not mean squat.

by Mallard Davis on Apr 15, 2010 8:19 PM PDT reply actions

I'd rather try out Losman before Boller

Boller has been one of the most disappointing busts at QB ever since he was drafted. Boller is taking reps away from our other guys and it’s pointless considering how terrible he is. Cut Russell and Boller, trade our first round pick for Roethlisberger, and we’ll have a solid QB core with Big Ben, Gradkowski, and Frye. Then dedicate the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th round to getting an OT, a DT, and a MLB.

Win, Lose, or Tie, Raiders til' I die.

by thepunisher00187 on Apr 15, 2010 9:59 PM PDT reply actions

try this idea, trade or sawp picks in the 1st round with steelers.

we get big ben and the 18th pick and ship russell and a db like routt/ safety like branch. then pick up ot or luptai on the 18th pick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by sports with steve on Apr 16, 2010 1:31 AM PDT up reply actions

Big Ben isnt coming to Oakland, nor do I want him here.

And why are you always suggesting that we trade Tyvon Branch?

Phillip Rivers Is A Fag.

by JaKe. on Apr 16, 2010 5:47 AM PDT up reply actions

there is a better safety than him but it would help the steelers. me i like huff/mitchell

by sports with steve on Apr 16, 2010 11:33 PM PDT up reply actions

So you like to avoid stats, personality and all around talent? Oh. Thats makes more sense.

Phillip Rivers Is A Fag.

by JaKe. on Apr 17, 2010 5:56 AM PDT up reply actions

Yep

That’s what I was thinking. Losman could end up being better than all of our guys.

by rightnasty on Apr 18, 2010 12:01 AM PDT up reply actions

They are just throwing QBs at the wall to see who might stick

Also Grad pulled a peck muscle yesterday lifting weights, hell have surgery today. He is expected to be ready for preseason.

by rambis64 on Apr 16, 2010 9:24 AM PDT reply actions

not sure he will be ready

The post-surgery recovery for torn pecs is much longer than the 4 weeks reported initially. The ray of hope comes from the report that he tore his left pec, not the right.

by Spirals galore on Apr 16, 2010 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions

is that the reason why we signed kyle?

by sports with steve on Apr 16, 2010 11:34 PM PDT up reply actions

we signed him for depth

we clearly are trying to get Cal fans to show up to home games. Please show up all of you so I can watch these games in the NW. I can’t authentically tell if you guys are right about the team.

tatum, davidson, romanowski, wisniewski...LET'S GET NASTIER!!!!

by angelesoterica on Apr 17, 2010 1:22 AM PDT reply actions

we signed ky;e, cut the fatman at qb

by sports with steve on Apr 17, 2010 4:45 AM PDT reply actions

More wide open now

Bruce blew/tore his pec. Whatever the media hears, whatever the Raiders say tearing your pec muscle is not fun and you really dont recover that well and fast especially if it requires surgery. It will affect his throwing no matter his arm will be weaker.

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 Apr 17, 2010 10:06 AM PDT reply actions

Thanks, Dr. LyleAlzadoPunch

Does it matter that his torn pec is the left one (the non-throwing arm)?

by Spirals galore on Apr 17, 2010 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Yes

The shoulder gurdle is balanced and the rotation will twist with throwing on follow through just obviously not as much as if it was his right. He will hold his left tighter and make it harder to relax when letting go of the ball.

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 Apr 19, 2010 6:24 AM PDT reply actions