Robert Gallery Leaves The Oakland Raiders, Bruce Gradkowski Next:

by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Jul 27, 2011 12:18 PM PDT

John Clayton via Twitter - Now that Robert Gallery has signed with the Seahawks, they will work today on re-signing DT Brandon Mebane

It was apparent from the moment that Cable was hired and then subsequently hired by Seattle that Robert Gallery would be joining him.

I have some fond memories of our former First Round Draft Pick.

I remember seeing him on the first day that he arrived in Oakland. My son and I went to the Airport Hilton to pick up a friend from the airport and also do my old Podcast with Fooch of Niners Nation. When we parked I saw this huge young man in 1980's style weight lifter's pants and a huge mane of hair . I realized right away that he was Robert Gallery and that I'd picked the best day possible to show up at the Hilton.

The next time that I saw him, it was a few years later and he was pulling into the parking lot with three made up women and his glow definitely eclipsed his performance on the field at that point which was pretty dismal.

Regardless of his performance, I always rooted for him and he turned out to be a great guard when he was healthy.

So, good-bye "Undertaker", you will like the Pacific Northwest. Just be sure to false start a few times the first time that you line up against the Silver and Black.

Now, it looks like the man who led us to our most exciting victory of the last 8 years, Bruce Gradkowski, is negotiating with the Bengals.

AdamSchefter Adam Schefter

On day Mike Brown insisted he will not trade Carson Palmer, Bengals continued contract discussions with former Raiders QB Bruce Gradkowski.

That would be a great fit for Bruce Almighty as it gets him closer to his home in Pittsburgh and will provide him with a couple of chances a year to play the Steelers.

Of course, this also means that SonsofBlanda will be late to tailgates while because he will be waiting to get a chance sighting of Bruce in an early game!

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We should be getting

a comp pick for gallery , right?

by RyanTheRaider on Jul 27, 2011 12:22 PM PDT reply actions

depends on who the Raiders pick up

and measure FA gains vs. losses in some equation I don’t understand

Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it.

by Rich Langford on Jul 27, 2011 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions

dam nfl and their equations

by RyanTheRaider on Jul 27, 2011 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions

Sad

Such high hopes for a “can’t miss” prospect. Glad we didn’t dump any more money into him.

by Not Jamarcus! on Jul 27, 2011 12:25 PM PDT reply actions

Don't let the door hit your fat ass on the way out Bob!

Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it.

by Rich Langford on Jul 27, 2011 12:34 PM PDT reply actions

On the Bengal's site, a fan announced he heard Gallery speak on Sirius radio

According to that source, Gallery said that he was leaving Oakland because he was tired of playing for a loser. So he goes from an 8-8 team to a 7-9 team, which does not make sense. I think Gallery left because he was used to No.1 draft status money and hopes to earn a bigger paycheck before retiring, which was not going to come from Oakland.

by RaiderPsycho on Jul 27, 2011 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions

He seems like a smart enough guy not to burn bridges with the people who enabled and supported his overpaid, underproducing ass

so I’ll believe that when I see the quotes myself, but if true, FUCK YOU Big Bob and good luck yelling “look out” at Tarvaris Jackson and Charlie Whitehurst…

I think he left because he was not wanted here any more. not that complicated.

by lchristmas on Jul 27, 2011 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions

He signed a 3-year deal. I wonder what he is getting paid?

by RaiderPsycho on Jul 27, 2011 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions

Too much! i heard 8 mil a year.

"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 Jul 27, 2011 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions

i feel sorry for grad if he gets signed by the bungles.

he would get crushed.

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Jul 27, 2011 12:37 PM PDT reply actions

Holmes has resigned with the Jets

5 years 50 million

I know absolutely nothing about this guy but if he is fast I say sign him up.
Long live Al

I think it's about time we all just agreed that NaS is the greatest of all-time.

by Ozraider on Jul 27, 2011 12:44 PM PDT reply actions

That means that the Jets are saying bye bye Braylon Edwards

Do we want to make a move for him? He only had 1 dropped pass last year.

"Winning isn't everything, but wanting to win is."--Vince Lombardi

by Marcus Allen Krause on Jul 27, 2011 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions

i think the price would be too high

by RyanTheRaider on Jul 27, 2011 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions

yeah same here.

although he is a good blocker too.

by Jack'sAxe on Jul 27, 2011 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Braylon is an awesome receiver

I would love that

by Raaddad on Jul 27, 2011 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions

hopefully means they are out of the Nnamdi race

I know absolutely nothing about this guy but if he is fast I say sign him up.
Long live Al

I think it's about time we all just agreed that NaS is the greatest of all-time.

by Ozraider on Jul 27, 2011 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions

great news from jerry mcd

“Jacoby Ford says he’s impressed with Jason Campbell’s command and grasp of offense. Worked with him in DC with DHB, Murphy.”

by RyanTheRaider on Jul 27, 2011 12:50 PM PDT reply actions

awesome. Glad to have JC as our #1 QB.

by Jack'sAxe on Jul 27, 2011 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Ausberry has been signed

He will receive a $45,900 signing bonus but no other terms were disclosed

http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl

by RyanTheRaider on Jul 27, 2011 12:51 PM PDT reply actions

noice. I am stoked to see what he can do.

by Jack'sAxe on Jul 27, 2011 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions

I think he could turn into our second receiving tight end

by Trho14 on Jul 27, 2011 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Or replace DHB

Not as fast, but much better routes and hands

by Raaddad on Jul 27, 2011 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Gallery

I thought Gallery would sign with any team OTHER than the Hawks – shows what I know.

by P. Rathbun III on Jul 27, 2011 1:34 PM PDT reply actions

I was just over at Field Gulls

and they are WAY too excited about this. you’d think they signed 1974 Gene Upshaw and not brokedown Bob.

by lchristmas on Jul 27, 2011 1:41 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

It's amazing how other teams overrate Gallery

I have friends in Pittsburgh who texted me and asked how it felt to lose one of the top guards in the NFL. I told them I didn’t know, because Robert Gallery isn’t one of the top guards in the NFL.

MexicAN AmericAN VegAN

by Mike Garza on Jul 27, 2011 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Bye Bye Grad, you will be missed, but your play wont be

“The Cincinnati Bengals have agreed to terms with free-agent QB Bruce Gradkowski (Raiders) on a two-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.”

by RyanTheRaider on Jul 27, 2011 1:53 PM PDT reply actions

Bruce was always exciting

especially at a time when we finally had no Jafatass Russell to deal with anymore.

by Raaddad on Jul 27, 2011 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions

"DON'T CHECK DOWN"?

MexicAN AmericAN VegAN

by Mike Garza on Jul 27, 2011 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions

...

The obvious one isn’t something you’d chant to rev him up, so I’m out of ideas.

"In football, I root for the Oakland Raiders because they hire castoffs, outlaws, malcontents, and fuck -ups, they have lots of penalties, fights, and paybacks, and because Al Davis told the rest of the pig NFL owners to go get fucked. Someday, the Raiders will be strong again, and they will dip the ball in shit and shove it down the throats of the wholesome, white, heartland teams that pray together and don't deliver late hits." - George Carlin.

by Screwfish on Jul 27, 2011 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Good point

How bout JAAAYYY-SON! JAAAYSON!!! (repeat as needed)

by Raaddad on Jul 27, 2011 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions

The fins game did it for Bruce and if I'm a bit sad at his departure I need only remember that game for relief

Papa, how does one concoct that hideous pink drink?

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]
Patience advances a man to better times.

by Sons-of-Blanda on Jul 27, 2011 6:27 PM PDT reply actions