Raiders Sign S Chinedum Ndukwe
Sorry to break up the flow of our discussion about the future of the QB position for the Oakland Raiders, but I have some other news to report. According to his Twitter page, safety Chinedum Ndukwe has signed with he Raiders. Last week NFL Network's Jason La Canfora reported that Ndukwe had a workout for the Raiders, along with several other players.
Ndukwe was originally drafted by the Bengals in 2007 and played with them until last year when he tore his MCL. In 53 career games Ndukwe has managed to rack up 257 tackles, 7.5 sacks, 6 INTs, 3 FRs, and 18 PDs. At 6'2" 225 lbs. Ndukwe has a similar build to Mike Mitchell.
The Raiders have not confirmed this transaction or made a corresponding roster move to make room for Ndukwe, but my guess would be that S Ron Parker would be the odd-man out. Ndukwe may also push Jerome Boyd for playing time.
So welcome Chinedum Ndukwe to the Raider Nation!
7 months ago
LiveAdam
31 comments
0 recs |
Email
PrintComments
perhaps
we’re compensating for the loss of campbell by bolstering our D, as opposed to finding a new starting qb…makes sense to me seeing as the Boller is definitely our best option at QB (no qb we sign week 6 is going to come in and play better than a qb who’s been with us as long as Boller has). If we can keep the opposing team to 17 or under – and score with the run/screens/special teams/occasional deep ball we’ll be ok.
This made me want Mcdonalds, cuz im lovin it!
Great stats for only 53 games and a playmaking safety that size is awesomeness incarnated.
"We want to win. The Raider fans deserve it. The Raider players deserve it, even my organization deserves it. You have to win and you have to win with a vision for the Super Bowl. That's our passion here."--Al Davis
"Winning isn't everything, but wanting to win is."--Vince Lombardi
by Marcus Allen Krause on Oct 17, 2011 9:27 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
As much as our DC plays nickel and dime, this makes sense. Also shows Hue is serious about our rush defense
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
"I made a trade for Seymour. ..I thought it was a great trade. Still do. [Al Davis 1/2011]
"I love to win, even against my daughters, I want to win" Hue "Action" Jackson 8/19/11
Sounds like a good pick up, kudos to Hue, but only time will tell. In the meantime we have another problem at hand.
by americaneagle510 on Oct 17, 2011 9:37 PM PDT reply actions
what other problem......? lol jk
"We want to win. The Raider fans deserve it. The Raider players deserve it, even my organization deserves it. You have to win and you have to win with a vision for the Super Bowl. That's our passion here."--Al Davis
"Winning isn't everything, but wanting to win is."--Vince Lombardi
by Marcus Allen Krause on Oct 17, 2011 9:40 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
From Vittorio Tafur via tweet
“Talked to Raiders & they can’t confirm Ndukwe signing … have to cut someone to make room on roster. Premature eTweetalation by the safety”
my guess is boyd goes or blackstock but who knows
Ron Parker
The Autumn wind is a Raider
Pillaging just for fun
He'll knock you 'round and upside down
And laugh when he's conquered and won.
by duballers23 on Oct 17, 2011 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
yup most likely. i had already forgot about him lol
if he go’s then how manny cbs do we have left. 4? that seems to low
by SmashmouthFB on Oct 17, 2011 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Boyd is good in Dime and nickel and Blackstock is one of our top special teamers
The Autumn wind is a Raider
Pillaging just for fun
He'll knock you 'round and upside down
And laugh when he's conquered and won.
by duballers23 on Oct 17, 2011 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Ciao Porte, thanks for gumball
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
"I made a trade for Seymour. ..I thought it was a great trade. Still do. [Al Davis 1/2011]
"I love to win, even against my daughters, I want to win" Hue "Action" Jackson 8/19/11
by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 17, 2011 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Porter first, then Tonga, should be sacrificed if Gordon or Reece are ready to play
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
"I made a trade for Seymour. ..I thought it was a great trade. Still do. [Al Davis 1/2011]
"I love to win, even against my daughters, I want to win" Hue "Action" Jackson 8/19/11
by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 17, 2011 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Smashmouth is right, Porter was cut today (mildly elated)
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
"I made a trade for Seymour. ..I thought it was a great trade. Still do. [Al Davis 1/2011]
"I love to win, even against my daughters, I want to win" Hue "Action" Jackson 8/19/11
by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 17, 2011 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Dude Is Raw As Hell
Check the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I8BAcUlq9c&feature=related
Blackstock is raw too, so he isn’t going anywhere. It will be either Joe Porter, Ron Parker
If Winning Isn't Everthing, Why Do They Keep Score? - Vince Lombardi
He is pretty good
I guess injuries are the only reason he was an FA. He must have been rehabbing because young talented safeties with starting experience aren’t FA’s for long. Now he’s healthy and he adds to our arsenal of defensive weapons. I expect to see the safety blitzes to keep coming. Huff, Branch, Mitchell, Giordano, Boyd, and now Ndukwe. That’s a pretty stacked group.
The Autumn wind is a Raider
Pillaging just for fun
He'll knock you 'round and upside down
And laugh when he's conquered and won.
by duballers23 on Oct 17, 2011 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I loke the move NFl player and he looks stout that will continue to improve the run D
Al Davis the Greatest Raider of all times... You will live forever in the hearts of true Raider fans...RIP
Didn't Expect This?
But im for anything to help out the Defensive Backfield
RAIDER NATION
"There only can be one nation, The Raider Nation"
Raiderss
Hey guys what’s up I’m new to this as a writer but I’ve been following this website for quite some time now. This looks like a great signing for us he’s big and physical somewhat like huff and mitchell.
Letss go Raidersss!
by 2Raiders0 on Oct 18, 2011 12:08 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
Welcome
GO RAIDERS!!
"We’re going to be a tough, rugged football team that walks with a swagger and plays the way the Raiders used to play." Hue Jackson
RIP Mr Davis 1929 - 2011
sweet pick up!
does this mean Huff will be the permanent nickel CB, or even the #2?
"In football, I root for the Oakland Raiders because they hire castoffs, outlaws, malcontents, and f*ck -ups, they have lots of penalties, fights, and paybacks, and because Al Davis told the rest of the pig NFL owners to go get f*cked... Someday, the Raiders will be strong again, and they will dip the ball in **** and shove it down the throats of the wholesome, white, heartland teams that pray together and don't deliver late hits"
– George Carlin
"I'll do anything to score a touchdown. And I'm not afraid like some people, their afraid to call those plays. I'm not. That's the way I like to live my life, I like to live on the edge. And that's the way it is, and that's the way it's gon' be."
-Hue Jackson
They are turning Parker into a CB
Could be Parker but Parker is playing corner for us. They cut Sterling Moore to bring in Parker and then they cut Joey Porter. Something tells me they must really like Parker’s potential as a cornerback. Huff is playing a lot of corner though so you never know, we could go with only 4 corners. We dont need 6 safeties regardless, I’m guessing Giordano or Boyd will be cut fairly soon.
We Saw That "52" Again This Week...Could It Be That We See It Even More???
5 man front
DeathRo-n-Curry
4 "S"s..?? or 2 "CB"s n 2 “S” set?
That 4 “S” thing would prolly be great against a run team like “KC”…
keep the 5-2 fronts coming, our defensive line is the heart and soul of the D
I love all of the blitz looks Bres is throwing as well, just letting his freakish athletes loose on the field, similar to how Hue and Saunders have built the offense. Ndukwe seems (by description) to be yet another naturally talented player to fit well in this scheme, or at least another special teams monster.
"In football, I root for the Oakland Raiders because they hire castoffs, outlaws, malcontents, and f*ck -ups, they have lots of penalties, fights, and paybacks, and because Al Davis told the rest of the pig NFL owners to go get f*cked... Someday, the Raiders will be strong again, and they will dip the ball in **** and shove it down the throats of the wholesome, white, heartland teams that pray together and don't deliver late hits"
– George Carlin
"I'll do anything to score a touchdown. And I'm not afraid like some people, their afraid to call those plays. I'm not. That's the way I like to live my life, I like to live on the edge. And that's the way it is, and that's the way it's gon' be."
-Hue Jackson
by AlDavis4Prez on Oct 18, 2011 2:07 AM PDT up reply actions
I've seen a lot of Ndukwe over the years here in Cincy
He’s a decent player but his playing time came more as a result of injuries and lack of better options than him being a good player. I’ve liked him a lot but his injury last year prevented him from being an opening-day roster option. He got a sniff by the Giants last week too.
I’m not sure who we get let go though. Boyd has played well enough and knows the defense that this signing (if it’s even real) makes sense. Tonga goes back to the PS when Reece is healthy again, which would open up a roster space. Haven’t heard though how Reece is progressing.
Good pickup!
better than gio and boyd.
"Just Win Baby..." - Coach Al Davis
1929 - FOREVER
by Al Davis *Commitment to Excellence* on Oct 18, 2011 6:35 AM PDT reply actions
Nice move.
Girlfriend: So the guy who catches the ball is the catcher, right?
Me: No. They are called wide-receivers. Catchers play baseball.
Girlfriend: Samething.
From Vittorio Tafur via tweet
“Raiders cut safety Jerome Boyd to make room for safety Chinedum Ndukwe”
i guess they like ron parker. interesting
Something to say? Choose one of these options to log in.
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recommended FanPosts
Recent FanPosts
In Association With
Shutdown Corner - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
- Lawrence Taylor was told his Super Bowl ring was bought by Charlie Sheen
- Chad Ochocinco gets robbed, mourns loss of Starbucks gold card
- Robert Griffin III will be first NFL player with Roman numerals on his jersey
- Alex Smith joins the burgeoning ‘stats are for losers’ movement
- Roger Goodell wants Wi-Fi in every stadium
