We need at LB help I want Kenny Rowe to be a Raider!
Rowe was always around the ball somehow he wasn't drafted overshadowed by the hair of the lesser Matthews brother. There's not a lot of guys out there right now looks like there's a few. Do we sign now or wait for cut down.
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There isn't much sex appeal in the names although the always mentioned Morrison, Tatupu and Tully Banta-Cain are available. Beyond that it just looks like slim pickings.
Unsigned Linebackers according to WaltersFootball.com
ILB
Lofa Tatupu, ILB, Seahawks. Age: 28. 

Lofa Tatupu is no longer the elite inside linebacker he once was. Tatupu is coming off two knee surgeries and was already somewhat of a liability in coverage. Perhaps he can recover and improve his play a bit, but it's doubtful that he'll ever be a Pro Bowl-caliber athlete again.
Kirk Morrison, ILB, Jaguars. Age: 29. Signed a one year deal with the Bills


Kirk Morrison is a decent middle linebacker who thrives in run support. He's not terrible in coverage, but could be better in that department.
Jameel McClain (ERFA), ILB, Ravens. Age: 26. Somebody said he signed

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Jameel McClain is serviceable as Baltimore's two-down inside linebacker next to Ray Lewis, but can be upgraded
Kevin Bentley, ILB, Texans. Age: 31. 
Kevin Bentley did a decent job filling in for DeMeco Ryans in the second half of the season. He could be brought back as a reserve 3-4 inside linebacker.
Gerald Hayes, ILB, Cardinals. Age: 30. 

Marvin Mitchell, ILB, Saints. Age: 26. 

Dannell Ellerbe (ERFA), ILB, Ravens. Age: 25. 

Tavares Gooden (RFA), ILB, Ravens. Age: 26. 

Brandon Chillar, ILB, Packers. Age: 28. 

OLB
Tully Banta-Cain, DE/OLB, Patriots. Age: 31. 

Tully Banta-Cain has 15 sacks in the past two years, but at 31, he's a declining rush linebacker who'll need a very good pass rusher across from him to be effective going forward. He's still good in run support.
Pisa Tinoisamoa, OLB, Bears. Age: 30. 
Pisa Tinoisamoa missed some time with a knee scope, but otherwise had a pretty solid year as Chicago's two-down strongside linebacker
Jamar Williams, OLB, Panthers. Age: 27. 

Julian Peterson, OLB, Lions. Age: 33. 

Landon Johnson, OLB, Lions. Age: 30. 

Keith Ellison, OLB, Bills. Age: 27. 
Jordon Dizon, OLB, Lions. Age: 25. 

Ashlee Palmer, OLB, Lions. Age: 25. 

Courtesy of AloAloysius
Just added this interesting highlight reel since he had to chase TP all game
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Signing Rowe would be good
but we also need to sign a LB that can step in and start right away and one that can backup McClain.
We are really thin there now!
I hope they make some cuts of the dead wood CB’s now it has to happen we also need safety help. Is Hayden still available? His price went up last night if so. There has been a lot of injuries. I hope the Comish and the Owners are happy!
Could he be worse than the scrubs we have?
Somethings gotta give for us we have a shot at the division if they square this quickly! Although sometimes quickly and the Raiders are not synonymous…
not really
but we could get a veteran guy who could produce more right away.
by RyanTheRaider on Aug 23, 2011 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Why are there question marks on all the poll responses?
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
Cause it was my first poll
Hadn’t used this tool before so I was unsure. I Will leave them out next time.
Cry, then get Mad, then Drink, then Do Something Positive - like fix your pole questions so I can vote
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
yes you can, it will not affect the poll results [click the yellow eraser next to the poll]
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 Aug 23, 2011 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Thx. I voted Sign Now because there is no other option that a sane person could possibly justify
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 Aug 23, 2011 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Makes me wonder about cap issues though.
by RaiderPsycho on Aug 23, 2011 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
last i seen
we were 5-6 mil under the cap
by RyanTheRaider on Aug 23, 2011 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions
hes not going to be a big cap number 500k + bonus for the year something like 2.4 for 4 years?
Just added an interesting highlight match up TP vs KR in the Rose Bowl. I love the kids Motor and yeah he got beat when lined up on a WR but that will happen to most LB’s. Ducks played him on the edge mostly.
i know
its going to be 5-6 mil – TPs contract
by RyanTheRaider on Aug 23, 2011 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
if it is 5-6 mil id think it would be only if he hit incentives
"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 Aug 23, 2011 9:04 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
no i mean our cap space is going to be 5-6 mil
minus pryors contract.
by RyanTheRaider on Aug 23, 2011 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions
oh duh lol my bad
"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 Aug 23, 2011 9:27 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
he didn't mention them he was specifically asked about them
big difference
"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
"Just win baby. That’s what Al Davis says and that’s all I want to do. . . . I just want to be the best, and I just want to win." - Terrelle Pryor
either way i think the OLB position will be filled by Groves and Mitchell
a best we can only hope for a decent backup at this stage unfortunately
"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
"Just win baby. That’s what Al Davis says and that’s all I want to do. . . . I just want to be the best, and I just want to win." - Terrelle Pryor
Goethel is gone for the season, so Groves will likely start.....we need some veteran, unsigned, who can kick ass.
The cowards never started, the weak died along the way....
by BlackHeartSilverEyes on Aug 23, 2011 11:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I can't wait for Mitchell to be back
He plays with attitude and intensity like you should play the game!
KIRK
"There is nothing like a wise phrase or quote to help convince others that your decision makes sense." - Anon
"If you're ever in a fair fight, then your tactics suck." ಠ_ಠ
Reports are he won't play OLB
Now that we need a MLB backup I wonder if he will be here. Anybody wishing we still had Thomas Howard still?
a little
I still think Mitch will play a lot of OLB though
"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
"Just win baby. That’s what Al Davis says and that’s all I want to do. . . . I just want to be the best, and I just want to win." - Terrelle Pryor
Morrison
is who I’d like to see come back. But. I’d also like to see what Tatupu can bring to the team.
just saw in comments elsewhere kirk just signed with the bills. boooo!
"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 Aug 24, 2011 4:28 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
KIRK MORRISON...
is a Buffalo Bill
Success is not measuredby what you accomplish, but by the opposition you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds...
-Orison Swett Marden
Wait for the cuts
Possibility’s include,
LB Ricky Elmore -Green Bay
LB Chris White -Buffalo Bills
I will never recover from Al Davis saying, "I should never have fired Art Shell"

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