Raiders Chat with Trevor Pryce a Bad Sign for Matt Shaughnessy

by Rich Langford on Oct 6, 2011 7:59 PM PDT

Adam Schefter tells us that the Raiders are trying to coax Trevor Pryce out of retirement. I don't like this at all. That has nothing to do with Pryce. He was a fabulous player and would probably still have solid value in a limited role. This has to do with what it means for Matt Shaughnessy.

It seems unlikely to me that the Raiders would bring in Trevor Pryce right now if there was not a long term injury concern with Shaughnessy. Yes, the Raiders have been horrid on defense, but the defensive line is not the place to start looking for new additions to solve that problem.

Obviously, that is all speculation on my part. This is not. Pryce was a beast in his career. He is currently 36 and has not played this season. Pryce was last listed at 6'5" and 290 pounds. Pryce and Hue Jackson spent time together in Baltimore. That fact, and Pryce's solid reputation tell me this guy would be a solid addition to the locker room.

If he does join this team, and Shuaghnessy is out for a while, Pryce would likely be used as a run down defensive end. Jarvis Moss and Trevor Scott are capable D-ends, but they are not the stoutest players against the run. Pryce could also get some snaps as a defensive tackle.

Check out a couple of Pryce vids after the Jump....

Trevor Pryce Safety (via abm1)

Trevor Pryce jokes about 48 Hours in Owings Mills (via WNST)

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Pryce played Left DE. Maybe it's not Shaughnessy's shoulder thats motivating this. Houston had a bad game vs NE

At any rate, at 36, Pryce is a one-year stop-gap and if he can help stop the rush I’m down for it.

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by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 6, 2011 8:11 PM PDT reply actions

Time to slide Houston in at DT

by samiam2112 on Oct 6, 2011 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions

DT is the one position we're loaded. Kelly, Henderson, Seymour, Bryant and Houston ... at least they'd get rested in rotation

but I’d prefer they all rest together on the sidelines this week as the O burns time with our ground game.

by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 6, 2011 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Now we can trade one...

to Seattle… Send them Kelly for Curry

by samiam2112 on Oct 6, 2011 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions

U on crack kid?

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by ClipperBEAST on Oct 6, 2011 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Kid uh no...

by samiam2112 on Oct 6, 2011 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Curry is not respected in Seattle, he's a big disappointment ... never fullfilling the promise he showed in college

by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 6, 2011 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions

So Kelly has lived up to his end of the Hype

12 tackles in 3 games be still my heart… We need help we have a position of strength. Curry contract expires…

by samiam2112 on Oct 6, 2011 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Seymour has 13 tackles and nobody criticizes him (aside from penelties). For a DT a 4 tackle average/game is decent

Kelly isn’t the problem.

by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 6, 2011 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions

Seymour's new contract makes him untradable

Henderson has little value…

by samiam2112 on Oct 6, 2011 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Just want some LB help!

by samiam2112 on Oct 6, 2011 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions

Corks article

Interesting statement, a lot of statements have been made by the media about gap responsibility and that the Raiders don’t play it…

"It’s just a matter of taking care of your responsibilities," Seymour said. "My job is the B gap, take care of the B gap. As simple as it sounds, that’s the defense that we play, a one-gap responsibility defense. You have to take care of your responsibility, first and foremost. That’s what we preach around here, do your job. If everyone takes the same approach we won’t have any problems."

by samiam2112 on Oct 6, 2011 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Hes a DT

DTs dont get a bunch of tackles, plus he has 2 sacks, i wouldnt give him away for a prospect and thats exactly what curry is

by 925RAiDER on Oct 6, 2011 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions

a prospect that a terrible team wants to give up on

No thanks

by lchristmas on Oct 7, 2011 5:36 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions

i would be more than willing to trade for him because he is still young and a change of scenery can do wonders

I would not in a million years trade Kelly for him though. 12 tackles and 2 sacks through 4 games is pretty solid for a DT, not sure where the hate comes from.

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by Marcus Allen Krause on Oct 7, 2011 11:45 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions

Not hate

I believe in that area we a dealing form a position of strength and we need LB depth badly. You moves out some cap space. Sometimes you have to give up something and we only play Seattle like once every 3 years or so…

by samiam2112 on Oct 7, 2011 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions

Ok ill give them louis murphy

And a new wheelchair for brokeback bob

by lchristmas on Oct 7, 2011 9:11 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

oops 4 games...

by samiam2112 on Oct 6, 2011 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Time for Houston to get hungry again

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by Rich Langford on Oct 6, 2011 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Time For That 5 Man Front!!...Add Price And What We Have Is Solid!!!

Kelly, Henderson, Seymour, Bryant and Price…
ShawNasty, Houston, Moss, and Scott

Now we have a 3 “DT” rotation and 2 “DE” rotation….Than any combination of 4-3 that we need…

But I’m also in favor of bringing in Curry…That would rally make our front 7 wicked!!!

by PantyRaider on Oct 6, 2011 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Lamar has definitely taken a step back form his form last season

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by Ozraider on Oct 7, 2011 7:42 AM PDT up reply actions

Trevor Pryce

has experience, but i’m not sure if he still got it in the tank. If the jets didn’t want the guy back it just shows age has either taken its stage in his career or he just doesn’t have it because they could have signed him for the vet minimum. If he is still playing at a high level then i wouldn’t mind the pickup. Still, there are other DL that I think can help us that are in the FA. Guys like Jacob Ford (DE from Tennessee) Tank Johnson ( DT from Cincinnati) Jamal Williams ( From Denver) -has injury problems though.

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by AlwaysWinBaby on Oct 7, 2011 12:52 AM PDT reply actions

yeah but i think Trevor might be the only guy that could give quality snaps at both DE and DT in a 4-3

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by Marcus Allen Krause on Oct 7, 2011 11:46 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions

That's

if he still can play. I’ll be glad to have him if he can still perform, but if hes just a guy to provide an extra man then I wouldn’t like it. Raiders have depth on the line even with Matt out? Im not sure why are we not looking for CB’s when we are playing DVD or Porter as of now. CB’s is the spot were you would look for depth. If not i would be happy with any of the guys i said in the post above, even with 3-4 techniques, im sure these guys can play 4-3 as well.

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by AlwaysWinBaby on Oct 7, 2011 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions

We need help

on the defensive side of the equation. The sooner we bring in SOMEBODIES, the better! We are not winning the championship with what we have at this point; no sense in fooliing ourselves anymore. Go Raiders!!!!

by Realtooreal on Oct 7, 2011 2:39 AM PDT reply actions

I Have To Agree Partially Due To Injuries In Our Secary...

But addressing that front 7 also assist with the weakness at “DB” because they no longer need to concern themselves so much with the run…

I already posted that “DT” would be our target of the 1012 draft so bringing in a seasoned vet now to help till than looks to be a smart move…But Damn!!!…I would really like to have Curry too and we be sitting on some unspent $$$$ Cap!!!

by PantyRaider on Oct 7, 2011 5:15 AM PDT up reply actions