Nnamdi Asomugha: Can the Cowboys Stop the Jets From Landing Asomugha?

by Rich Langford on Jul 29, 2011 11:25 AM PDT

The reports are flowing in that Nnamdi Asomugha is close to becoming a New York Jet. Last time I checked though we weren't talking about horseshoes or hand grenades—so close is not going to cut it. There is still time for any team to swoop in and land Asomugha.

NFL.com's Michael Lombardi reports that the 49ers have pulled out, but the Cowboys are in the fold.

"Just updated the Nnamdi situation... Right now, Dallas and Jets, Ryan brothers are battling. Stay tuned."

Lombardi also added a little insight on the Cowboys secret weapon in recruiting:

"Both Jets and Cowboys can recruit, as someone once told me about Jerry Jones as a recruiter--"he could talk a cat off a fish truck" true"

Despite the Cowboys involvement it appears the Jets still have the inside track. Adam Schefter said in a radio interview the the Jets had an 80 percent chance to land Nnam. Jump over for more details....

Rich Cimini who works for ESPNNewYork.com tweeted:

Got a feeling that Rex Ryan and Mike Tannenbaum are going to be high-fiving each other real soon. #Nnamdi #Jets

And what happened to the 49ers? It appears they have bowed out. Michael Lombardi tweeted it, and no one appears to be refuting that fact—which sucks. The 49ers landing Nnam would have made it much easier for the Raiders to sign FS Dashon Goldson away from the 49ers.

This comes to us from our blog across the bay, Niners Nation:

As it currently stands, odds would appear to be long that Nnamdi will end up in San Francisco in 2011. If he does great, but it's probably best to move past it...at least until the next rumor changes my tune. One sign to look for that they are in fact out is if they get a deal done with Dashon Goldson or another moderately priced free agent that might remove a decent amount of the team's current cap space

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No

but the Raiders can….and will

by RyanTheRaider on Jul 29, 2011 11:29 AM PDT reply actions

Seems like this deal is holding up free agency for a lot of players and teams

I just wish he would decide already so we can move on one way or another.

I almost feel like we should just let Nnamdi go and go after Cromartie because whoever loses out on Nnamdi between the Jets and Cowboys are going to go after him.

You know what would make a good story? Something about a clown who make people happy, but inside he's real sad. Also, he has severe diarrhea.

by Buster Bluth on Jul 29, 2011 11:32 AM PDT reply actions

fuck it sucks were about o be losing this fool

however thank god the niners arent getting him!!

by yaboyrafa on Jul 29, 2011 11:41 AM PDT reply actions

ya cause you play us so many times in the season and it matters?

Your a fool.

Californa is world PVP at it's finest.

by Sammallory on Jul 29, 2011 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions

you’re a fool.

Do it right, dick.

I love Nnamdi Asomugha.

by JaKe. on Jul 29, 2011 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Naw you guys blow. Being with the Jets will give him wins but no SB because of Sanchez.

I prefer him in a good place, don’t want him to get ripped off with San Fran.

The RaiderLaker

by JaggerJaw on Jul 29, 2011 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions

No Sammallory

I can say objectively as a Raider hater….they don’t want him to go to San Fran cause they are a disaster. The Raiders are true to their own and want Nnamdi to have success. Not San Failure…

Pick 21: OLB Justin Houston
Pick 30: C Rodney Hudson
Pick 86: NT Kenrick Ellis. (Ellis in the 3rd = Taylor in the 1st + 1st round pick).
Problems solved. Please forget about Phil Taylor.

by Kblomfiee on Jul 29, 2011 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions

LOL, let that fool go and get 3 fools in he's place.

by Captain Chaos on Jul 29, 2011 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions

I am thinking Al Davis has already locked Nnamdi up for the next 3 - 4 yrs

and simply waiting to announce it in typically Raider fashion, FA’s cant sign until 6pm EST anyway…

NO MERCY!

by RAIDERSNOMERCY on Jul 29, 2011 11:48 AM PDT reply actions

you know it

"Just Win Baby..." - Coach Al Davis

by Al Davis *Commitment to Excellence* on Jul 29, 2011 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions

If Nnamdi is leaving, plz got to any team except the Jets!

I cannot stand that fat turd Rex Ryan.

Clippers own staples center!!!

by ClipperBEAST on Jul 29, 2011 11:49 AM PDT reply actions

THIS!!!!!!!!!

I would rather have him on the cowgirls.

Actually…. i would rather him them on the raiders.

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 29, 2011 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions

He's gone

we just need to realize it and move on.

"We can't stop here... This is bat country."

by Kwester421 on Jul 29, 2011 12:05 PM PDT reply actions

Love Nam but...

12 MILLION DOLLARS… 8 Career int’s He’s not Dion Sanders… Very few corners have been worth that kind of scratch with today’s rule set. He set the market for what a top corner is to be paid. Great Guy! Great Player! Never made a difference seriously… I would love to keep him but too pricey time to let youth reign…

by samiam2112 on Jul 29, 2011 12:10 PM PDT reply actions

God damn right he’s not Dion Sanders.

I love Nnamdi Asomugha.

by JaKe. on Jul 29, 2011 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions

He's not but he's great. The Jets will go far when they shut down opposing teams passing game like nothing.

Watch him also get picks. This time teams will test him and Revis equally. Expect picks. For all those crybabies about him not getting picks, he will get some now.

The RaiderLaker

by JaggerJaw on Jul 29, 2011 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions

hes not with the jets

yet lol

by RyanTheRaider on Jul 29, 2011 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions

It's true

We will likely get more now too since teams won’t be as afraid to throw on us. We will give up more pass plays, but also create more turnovers.

by duballers23 on Jul 29, 2011 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions

If he's gone...

Then he would have been gone a long time ago. I honestly think he is mulling over his options. His heart is in the Bay Area, and he’s stuck with the Raiders through the worst of times. Samiam 2112, it’s hard to get picks when QB’s don’t throw it your way. Charles Woodson didn’t have a lot of picks for the Raiders either….look at him balling now.

by BoJackson on Jul 29, 2011 12:13 PM PDT reply actions

C Wood

Had a bad attitude and work ethic from all reports always injured never practiced with turf toe…… They have been getting rid of those bad locker room seeds. I really like Nam I do! I would like to keep him but at what cost to the development of the franchise back to the top! That’s what is important.

by samiam2112 on Jul 29, 2011 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions

Nnamdi for 12 mill is bargain compared to what we paid him the last 2 years

"When you believe in yourself......you will conquer many of your fears before they even manifest."

-Zen Master, Nnamdi "The Awesome One" Asomugha

by DarthDavis on Jul 29, 2011 12:13 PM PDT reply actions

But we need LT Gaither more and I wouldn't mind getting Chrome for a consolation prize

"When you believe in yourself......you will conquer many of your fears before they even manifest."

-Zen Master, Nnamdi "The Awesome One" Asomugha

by DarthDavis on Jul 29, 2011 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions

we can get both

Nnam and Gaither

by RyanTheRaider on Jul 29, 2011 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions

Nam was considered a bust until...

Rod Woodson made Nam not a bust. Time to let Rod Woodson coach up the kids! Al got mocked pretty bad for the pick.

by samiam2112 on Jul 29, 2011 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions

I agree that we need Gaither

O-line is a must. I just don’t trust CJ at the 2nd CB position. I’m still shaky on Routt too.

by BoJackson on Jul 29, 2011 12:27 PM PDT reply actions

Just glad we are talking about Raider Footbal That's just AWESOME!!

by samiam2112 on Jul 29, 2011 12:31 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

Good News!!!!

The New York Jets have shown interest in free-agent WR James Jones (Packers).

by RyanTheRaider on Jul 29, 2011 1:06 PM PDT reply actions

My 2Cents

The media is very narrow mind at times. They keep calling Nnamdi a Right Cornerback because he only plays ont he left side, and Revis the best corner because he moves around and gets picks. The both are true, but only for one reason. Defensive scheme. Switch nnamdi and revis, and nnamdi would get more picks than revis. Nnamdi’s 8 picks in 06(?) wasnt a flook(spellcheck?) he can make the picks when the ball is thrown at him and/or moved around like revis, I dont want to loose him, but if he does go to the jets, I think he will actually get the full and true respect he deserves. As much praise as he gets, he’s still being under rated and underestimated, pigeon holed if u will. Anyways, my last rant will be quicker, NFL Network was discussing how the cowboys getting Nnamdi would be a good move. Saying even though he wants to play for a winner/contender, you still cant disregard the cowboys as a playoff team even after a 5-11 season….WHAT? I understand they have talent on their team, but it takes more then that to win, ask the 06 raiders, hell ask the 03 raiders. We go 8-8 this year and we’re still being left out of the playoff picture this year by most people. Can we go, sure they’ll give us that, but who do they pick to win the west and go? Chiefs or Chargers. I say if he’s even concidering dallas, oakland should definately be concidered in the mix. I wouldnt mind getting cromartie as a constilation prize, but like everyone else said, his contract better not be comparable to nnamdi’s….rant over

by Marcofromda510 on Jul 29, 2011 1:07 PM PDT reply actions

he probably will only play one side in NY too

are they gonna just put either Nnamdi on the #1 receiver? thats a recipe for a controversy.

by RyanTheRaider on Jul 29, 2011 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions

*either Nnamdi or Revis

by RyanTheRaider on Jul 29, 2011 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions

how did they

use cromartie last year? How they use their corners im not to sure on.

by Marcofromda510 on Jul 29, 2011 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions

they put Revis on

the #1, but Revis is better than Cromartie

by RyanTheRaider on Jul 29, 2011 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions

If they move revis around

wouldnt that mean moving cromartie(or nnamdi) around too? Or would they play the same side of the field some plays and revis gets bumped into the slot? I know rex will find a way to make it all work but was just curious though

by Marcofromda510 on Jul 29, 2011 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions

yes

but whos gonna cover the #1? Nnamdi? Revis? are they gonna split time covering the #1? and if they do then they might as well only play one side

by RyanTheRaider on Jul 29, 2011 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions

im guessing

revis gets the nod only because already established in NY and know the defence. If both joined at the same time, then that would be a big head scratcher

by Marcofromda510 on Jul 29, 2011 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions

good points all around. 8 ints was no fluke thats for sure!

"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 29, 2011 1:11 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

second sentence mistake..

They keep calling Nnamdi a Right Cornerback because he only plays on the right side

by Marcofromda510 on Jul 29, 2011 1:09 PM PDT reply actions

Can someone tell my why the Raiders are letting him leave?

From my understanding you don’t have a lot of stars at the skill positions so you should have cap space + with the man type of D you play who needs him more than you? Why are the Raiders letting him walk?

Pick 21: OLB Justin Houston
Pick 30: C Rodney Hudson
Pick 86: NT Kenrick Ellis. (Ellis in the 3rd = Taylor in the 1st + 1st round pick).
Problems solved. Please forget about Phil Taylor.

by Kblomfiee on Jul 29, 2011 1:12 PM PDT reply actions

contract technicality

languaging in his last contract made it void and null due to unreached incentives and the promise of no longer being franchised.

by Marcofromda510 on Jul 29, 2011 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions

there are plenty of us here that dont think they will be letting him walk

Its all about money and spending it right though. Im sure al is still in this even if mainstream media wont mention us.

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

by Marcus Allen Krause on Jul 29, 2011 1:14 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

we are not

“letting” him leave if he wants to leave he will,if not he will stay.Its not like we dont want him.

by RyanTheRaider on Jul 29, 2011 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions

Tell me if I am wrong

But the Raiders play man coverage almost every down to open up the rest of the defense to stop the run / blitz. If this is right….Nnamdi’s place is with the Raiders.

And Ryan. Does he not likeOakland? If Al gave him the best offer wouldn’t he stay?

Pick 21: OLB Justin Houston
Pick 30: C Rodney Hudson
Pick 86: NT Kenrick Ellis. (Ellis in the 3rd = Taylor in the 1st + 1st round pick).
Problems solved. Please forget about Phil Taylor.

by Kblomfiee on Jul 29, 2011 1:16 PM PDT reply actions

its not that he doesnt like oakland

the reason he would leave is to play for a contender, thats why the jets are the favorites to get him.

by RyanTheRaider on Jul 29, 2011 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Nnamdi

is used to our style of play and mastered it. But it doesnt mean he cant florish in another system. I think he does want to stay to a certain degree, but nothing is garenteed. He’s also got his post career to think about it, and general belief is, he wants to get into acting after football, and NY looks the most attractive in that aspect. Them being playoff/super bowl contenders and willing to spend the big bucks on him only make it that more compelling for him. Cant blame him. But I still think he’ll always be a raider at heart though….he’s not the type to forget where he came from and go “hollywood” on us.

by Marcofromda510 on Jul 29, 2011 1:21 PM PDT reply actions

Good luck. I hope you get to keep him.

Even though I wouldn’t mind him not playing against my team 2x a year. I feel like he is kinda the pride of the Raiders. Would be sad to see him go…..

Pick 21: OLB Justin Houston
Pick 30: C Rodney Hudson
Pick 86: NT Kenrick Ellis. (Ellis in the 3rd = Taylor in the 1st + 1st round pick).
Problems solved. Please forget about Phil Taylor.

by Kblomfiee on Jul 29, 2011 1:24 PM PDT reply actions

its appreciated

always good to have a civil conversation with a rival. Surprised you let waters go though

by Marcofromda510 on Jul 29, 2011 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions

I think Al Davis passed that torch to Richard Seymour

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

by Rich Langford on Jul 29, 2011 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions

i believe

that Al has something up his sleeve! the jets have been on nnamdi for a while but no deal has been done! i wonder what nnamdi is thinking?

by Assassin32 on Jul 29, 2011 1:25 PM PDT reply actions

Nnamdis mind

“i cant believe they think they have a shot at me, IM A RAIDER FOR LIFE!!!!”

by RyanTheRaider on Jul 29, 2011 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions

cant help but believe

Al is making some type of push. Nearly everyone outside of the Nation has forgetten that Al is the biggest X factor here. Al never had issues with spending money, Al keeps who Al wants. So its not over til its over.

by Marcofromda510 on Jul 29, 2011 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions

He's thinking

hey Mike Tannenbaum, hurry up and free up the cap space you need to give me my contract.

Even without Aso the Raiders have competent starting corners in Routt and Johnson, who are statistically above average in the league. With the pass rush the Raiders are going to bring on opposing QBs this year, those guys will be plenty good in pass coverage.

It’s like Al Davis said before the lockout, we’d love to have him, but for the money we’ve got to bring in a few other guys. OL help like Jared Gaither may be more important to this team at this point.

"When we play tough, and we play physical, and when we play the way we're supposed to play, can't nobody beat us." - Richard "SeaMonster" Seymour

by LiveAdam on Jul 29, 2011 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Nnamdi's money could likely cover Gaither, Goldson and another servicable corner

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

by Rich Langford on Jul 29, 2011 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions

all this speculation is tiring

this sounds more like a lockout report. I just its all over once its 3 or 3:01, dont wanna keep wondering whats goin on when i start work at 5, Nnamdi or not, my season tickets are coming in the mail next week. If he does leave, what should i do with my Nnamdi gear? Dry clean the jersey and hat(that he signed with bush n d hall) and save it? Dunno yet.

by Marcofromda510 on Jul 29, 2011 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions