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After camp 53 man roster projection


Now that camp is over I have spent some time going through the current roster and looking at what our 53 man roster might look like.  The delicate balance with 53 man rosters is that inevitably there you get to a position where you have to make decisions as tow whether you keep that extra skill position player the fans want on the roster or do you keep that extra LB or lineman for depth.  Luckily for us from looking at it I think pretty much all of our favourites will make the roster but as we all know we still lack some depth on some areas like LB and S.  Luckily for us it seems that we have some versatile players that may be able to cover these spots which i will go in to further later.....

Star-divide

 

Here goes (this is not a depth chart):

QB: J.Campbell, K.Boller, T.Edwards (T.Pryor - week 6) (3)

RB: Darren McFadden, Michael Bush, Taiwan Jones, Rock Cartwright (4)

FB: Marcel Reece (1)

WR: Jacoby Ford, Darrius Heyward Bey, Denarius Moore, Louis Murphy, Chaz Schillens, D.Hagan (6)

TE: Kevin Boss, David Ausberry, Brandon Myers (3)

OL: J. Barksdale, K.Barnes, B.Campbell, C.Carlisle, S.Heyer, D.Loper, S.Satele, J.Veldheer, S.Wisniewski (9)

DL: D.Bryant, J.Henderson, L.Houston, T.Kelly, J.Moss, T.Scott, R.Seymour, M.Shaughnessy (8)

LB: Q.Goves, R.McClain, S.Williams, K.Wimbley, D.Blackstock (5)

CB: C.Chekwa, C.Johnson, L.Sheppard, DVD, J.Ware, S.Routt, S.Moore/W.McFadden (7)

S: S.Brown, T.Branch, M.Huff, M.Mitchell  (4)

ST: J.Condo, S.Janikowski, S.Lechler (3)

FINAL CUTS: R.Gordon, B.Davis, M.Giordano, J.Bullocks, M.Tonga, T.Hill, N.Miller, W.McFadden/S.Moore, J.Boyd

IR: H.Eugene, T.Goethal

Well there it is, I am pretty confident that this will be close to the exact positional breakdown the two players I found it hardest to cut were R.Gordon, T.Hill and N.Miller who I have been very impressed with. In regards to Gordon I think he has a slight chance to beat out Myers but in the end i think Myers will wn out due to experience and I am hoping Hill and Gordon make it through waivers to the practice roster.  The two positions I see us as thinest in are LB and Safety but keep in mind Mitchell will spend time at LB and it looks like Chekwa can be at least an emergency safety, if we sign another LB obviously Blackstock would not make the roster.  When TP comes in we will have to cut Boller or Edwards but a lot of water to go under the bridge before we need to make that call.

So basically the only real position battle is Moore vs McFadden which while Moore has been getting all the wraps it has been hard to judge as McFadden has been going against starters in games whereas Moore has been going against backups, I have a feeling they will keep McFadden and try and slip Moore through to the practice squad a la Stevie Brown last year (also keep in mind last year Mitch had a bad camp and many were pissed that he stayed on the roster instead of Stevie).

Pretty happy that it looks like we will be able to fit in most of 'our' guys and I think we have some good depth across the board especially on the lines.  

Pretty sure I havent missed anyone now - comment away :)

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you forgot about s.routt

by Areyes408 on Aug 26, 2011 10:18 PM PDT reply actions  

fuck.

"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

by Ozraider on Aug 26, 2011 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

fixed.

"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

by Ozraider on Aug 26, 2011 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

it was supposed to be Hagan

"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

by Ozraider on Aug 26, 2011 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

i agree with every thing

except i think we will keep 1 more LB and only carry 6 CBs

by RyanTheRaider on Aug 26, 2011 10:29 PM PDT reply actions  

I think they will fill that spot with Mitch/Boyd

"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

by Ozraider on Aug 26, 2011 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

*Mitch

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"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

by Ozraider on Aug 26, 2011 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

so you think they will cut Walter AND Moore?

even if they sign another LB i would be surprised if Blackstock stayed ahead of either of them

"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

by Ozraider on Aug 26, 2011 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Blackstock > Davis Jr.

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by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 28, 2011 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions  

Good call on roster AND cuts with exception of Giordano, IMO.

I think they keep him as he is a strong hitter and from film looks as if he can move faster than the wind from a duck’s ass.

The cowards never started, the weak died along the way....

by BlackHeartSilverEyes on Aug 26, 2011 10:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Agree, Keep Giordano. Safeties total 5; delete a CB = 6 ... need to consider STs where Matt Giordano > most CBs

Otherwise,agree with roster.

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"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 27, 2011 1:40 AM PDT up reply actions  

Oh, and delete Barnes, and pick up the best waived OT

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"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 27, 2011 1:58 AM PDT up reply actions  

visited Canal St. Chronicles and learned that Stich is missed on the Saints OL

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"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 28, 2011 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions  

I could see us cutting Walter and keeping one of those guys

The saints game will probably shed a lot of light when we see who is getting in rotations with the first team which should at least play in to the third quarter

"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

by Ozraider on Aug 28, 2011 1:42 AM PDT up reply actions  

I’d like to see Hagan stick at WR. From what I understand, he lacks Raider speed but does have good hands and runs efficient routes. I’m done with Mr. Glass a.k.a. Schillens

by ChronicMasticator on Aug 26, 2011 10:39 PM PDT reply actions  

dammit forgot Hagan lol

edit – Boyd out.

"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

by Ozraider on Aug 26, 2011 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ware over SMoores?

No way!! Ware sucks!!

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by ClipperBEAST on Aug 26, 2011 10:53 PM PDT reply actions  

I think he has played pretty well, and did some good things last season

was apparently a standout a couple of days ago. I like moore and if it were my pick from what I know it would be Moore over McFadden but I was aiming more for what we are likely not end up with no so much who i like personally.

"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

by Ozraider on Aug 26, 2011 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Idk But walter making the team?

only way i see him making the team is if we don’t want to spend any money to get any CB’s

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by AlwaysWinBaby on Aug 27, 2011 12:28 AM PDT reply actions  

It's based on the fact that the Raiders very rarely give up on a draft pick this early

also as pointed out in the article we had a similar situation last year and the drafted player was kept so I think it will be the same this year and Moore will be on the practice squad. In the Stevie Brown situation he was also activated during the season so just not making the team initially does not mean he cant be called up at some stage. I think this gives us more flexibility.

"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

by Ozraider on Aug 27, 2011 12:43 AM PDT up reply actions  

that's a shame

For Qb’s i realize that it takes 3 years for them to develop, but for a CB that can’t cover guys or even show burst’s of speed(niners game). I seem to feel that he gives no depth to our CB position, I understand the Brown situation but still even stevie struggles alot. It’s Walter 2nd year here and i believe if he can’t cover 1 string guys, you think the other team wouldn’t notice that? I mean if you watch the raider games, they always target walter mcfadden? why? well because hes always in 1v1 situations, very undersized and get thrown around alot, not once have i seen him show an inch of trying? it seems like he doesn’t look hungry to play, even when last year nnamdi got injured, they was going for walter all day and he got owned, im just saying though, steerling should make the team, not practice squad, walter should go there and maybe he’ll realize that positions aren’t just given to him just because he’s the next in line.

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by AlwaysWinBaby on Aug 27, 2011 1:00 AM PDT up reply actions  

Hehe

Quentin “Goves”. But I do agree for the most part. I concur with the 6 CB deal, I do see them cutting Walter and SMoore getting cut just because of Walter’s pure lack of production and low draft position anyways. Would’ve loved to see Gordon or Tonga work out though.

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by R5U2S on Aug 27, 2011 12:45 AM PDT reply actions  

Sterling has impressed. Tonga hasn't done anything significant and Gordon is sporatic ... suspect hands(?)

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"I love to win, even against my daughters, I want to win" Hue "Action" Jackson 8/19/11

by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 27, 2011 1:44 AM PDT up reply actions  

Need Six Linebackers

I don’t thnk we can get through with just five linebackers, I really don’t. We need to sign a competent backup (although Trevor Scott could play linebacker well at a pinch).

I’m also going to stick my neck out and say that I don’t think Lito Sheppard will make the final cut. He may have the experience, but he was bad last year. Thankfully we have some versatility in the secondary and Michael Huff can play nickel corner pretty well. Branch was a college cornerback too.

Otherwise, I think it’s a very good list.

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by Linebacker41 on Aug 27, 2011 3:35 AM PDT reply actions  

i hope Blackstock makes the cut somehow

groves is trash, and does not fit on this team imo

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by The MoonMan 804 on Aug 27, 2011 7:45 AM PDT reply actions  

he was a bust in Jacksonville playing End

"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

by Ozraider on Aug 28, 2011 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

O.T. but..

Who would win in a race between Jacoby Ford, DVD, Chris Johnson, DHB, Taiwan Jones, and Darren McFadden? My money is on Mr. Ford lol

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by ClipperBEAST on Aug 27, 2011 9:24 AM PDT reply actions  

If the race is on a football field (and not a track) then Branch is in that group

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 27, 2011 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions  

What's new Sons? We're riding the storm out in VB. Damn rainy & windy.

The worst will be here later in the day. Just hanging and dipping into the Stoli cache.

The cowards never started, the weak died along the way....

by BlackHeartSilverEyes on Aug 27, 2011 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions  

muscle relaxants and ibuprofen since last night - poped hamstring playing football yesterday... kept me up last

with a good book at least.

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 27, 2011 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions  

Try discovering a wasp nest under a deck rail hidden by foliage

As I was zip- tying a vined trellis pre-hurricane. Bastards fucking hurt when they sting! So have a fat right hand now; motrin, benadryl and Stoli.
That hamstring must hurt like fuck too. Give it lots of heat too. And as a Raiders fan I advise you to drink heavily.

The cowards never started, the weak died along the way....

by BlackHeartSilverEyes on Aug 27, 2011 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wasps, like Sharks, should be exterminated. Who do they think they are attacking humans with impunity

Like the Raiders, I discovered my own weakness in yesterday’s 2 on 2 game… femoral bicep muscles, the left cramped last night and again this morning (though it was the right one I popped) and had me on the floor desperately trying to find a position of respite from the black tide of pain rushing through my body and mind … nearly leading me into despair.

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 27, 2011 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

a raider fan...

in fetal position on a floor, curling up with a good book….

wait… what? lol

sucks bout ur hammy tho dude

Bo knows the Chiefs can suck it...

by jypsypimp on Aug 27, 2011 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Damn, that's the only position I didn't try, maybe tonight.

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 27, 2011 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

The position "reaching for vodka" is best.

The cowards never started, the weak died along the way....

by BlackHeartSilverEyes on Aug 27, 2011 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

takes planning .. a flask under the pillow aside the glock

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 27, 2011 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

aside you then ... and Your glock

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 27, 2011 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

In my case, ice bucket to keep it smooth & cold.

Ice cold shots….
I usually leave my Roscoe locked up when I drink.

The cowards never started, the weak died along the way....

by BlackHeartSilverEyes on Aug 27, 2011 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

One thing about Vagina

The are plenty of bugs, Its like Viet-fuckin-nam here.

Refuse to tiptoe through life only to arrive safely at death

by spec on Aug 28, 2011 7:53 AM PDT up reply actions  

natural grass, I should have said

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 27, 2011 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions  

And actually...

I believe if you’re talking on a track, Stan is also one of the fastest Raiders. He was was in the top 5 at the combine in the year he was drafted, if memory serves. Not sure if he’s still that fast.

And lets not forget the speedy Pryor … he needs to be in that race as well!

Probably Ford and DHB are the two fastest Raiders though I’d have to guess.

by Brett J Valjalo on Aug 28, 2011 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions  

Unless there is a big showing this week...

Barnes is a huge factor for a few guys on the edge… I’m hoping he doesn’t make the grade!

Stevie Brown who everyone oohed and ahhed over last year seems tentative at best. I’m wondering if Giordano doesn’t edge him out with special teams play and real experience?

Walter McFadden has been almost as bad as Jerrome Boyd but nobody has seemed as lost as Boyd they both should be gone!

Lito is not a lock until he has played it may be a stretch for him to make it… Sterling Moore I am hopeful for! Has had a very solid camp.

Zach Etheridge being injured has been a bummer as he was listed early as a riser before he got hurt. Does he get on the injury list and then after cuts some other decisions will be made?

I still have a feeling there is gonna be a surprise in the end…

by samiam2112 on Aug 27, 2011 5:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Agree verbatim on this except Etherridge had no other direction to go (but rise)

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 27, 2011 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Something I saw on comcast that was interesting was that Gutierez said that Boyd was a camp standout

certainly not translating to games thats for sure.

"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

by Ozraider on Aug 28, 2011 1:39 AM PDT up reply actions  

In one of Hue's

practice interviews he was praising Boyd very highly I think he is one of his favorites.

I've been bleeding Silver and Black for 40 years its time they get back to playing Raider's football

by old raiderdude on Aug 28, 2011 8:08 AM PDT up reply actions  

If that report is within the past two weeks then the piece below is even more valid

http://www.silverandblackpride.com/2011/8/21/2375859/does-raiders-hc-hue-jackson-lack-talent-for-evaluating-players

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 28, 2011 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions  

I saw the interview where Hue praised Boyd...

I almost threw up in my mouth when I watched that. That was before the Niners game if I remember correctly? He said they have asked Boyd to do a lot of different things. Well whats on tape isn’t different it’s just awful.

by samiam2112 on Aug 28, 2011 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions  

When I saw the interview

I was wondering why he was praising him so highlly when it’s obvious that he hasn’t played very good at all in the preseason games maybe Hue is only going off of how he is in practice.

I've been bleeding Silver and Black for 40 years its time they get back to playing Raider's football

by old raiderdude on Aug 28, 2011 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions  

Or he was deflecting...

Maybe kindness motivates Boyd… I hope he plays better if he’s not getting cut!

by samiam2112 on Aug 28, 2011 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions  

Could be

let’s hope we something good out of him tonight if he gets major playing time.

I've been bleeding Silver and Black for 40 years its time they get back to playing Raider's football

by old raiderdude on Aug 28, 2011 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions  

Boyd = smaller Groves

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 28, 2011 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions  

I wanna see Groves today in person

Then I can really have a true judge of him. I want to like him he seems like such a good dude he just needs to get it and play with a better feel. Although I will probably come away with the same opinion. Maybe Groves could be a back up Fullback?

by samiam2112 on Aug 28, 2011 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions  

He may have had a good camp but not carried the form to the games

"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

by Ozraider on Aug 28, 2011 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

It seems like that

with a lot of players when he asked about them in his practice interviews.

I've been bleeding Silver and Black for 40 years its time they get back to playing Raider's football

by old raiderdude on Aug 28, 2011 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions  

I also think Hue has avoided the negative in the press

What is said behind closed doors, I’m sure is very different. Hue has enjoyed the first drama free camp in many years. I just hope that’s all it is. He hasn’t really said a negative thing about any player. I think he has maintained his calm and composure. Most of his phrasing has been of optimism. So that leads me to believe that he understands the media bias. He has deflected with all the TP talk before and after as well. So in Hue we trust!

by samiam2112 on Aug 28, 2011 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions  

I'll wait till Tuesday's cuts (and the outcome tonight) before siding one way or the other about Hue's Trust Index

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 28, 2011 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions  

Tuesday there will be a lot of movement

I feel a lot of teams will be scrambling through the bodies in the aftermath. This has been an odd preseason and I’m sure we are not the only team feeling it.

by samiam2112 on Aug 28, 2011 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions  

We definitely need another linebacker (6 not 5) so we are two deep at each position

so we probably keep Bruce Davis unless/until someone better comes along.
I think Sterling Moore goes to the practice squad, and McFadden gets cut.
Also one more FB (Tonga) instead of Rock Cartwright, although he will be missed on special teams.
Edwards has passed Boller, who will be cut when Pryor is activated.
Hopefully Khalif Barnes replaced before the season starts.

by Oceanside Raider on Aug 27, 2011 9:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Boller Is Gone...I Agree...My Boy Pryor Escorts Him Out The Door!!!..."JC"s NOT A Lock To Start!!!

Will no doubt get thrashed for that but I just don’t see it if Hue keeps his word to play “Best Man Up”!!…“JC” just leaves too damn many plays on the field and his hesitation kills our game speed…If he can’t pull the trigger when the man is there than let him sit while Trent helps us win…Prolley wouldn’t stay healthy for long anyway…

“JC” is a good back-up if the run is working and he’s best at handing off and making the “D” guess “Who Got’s the Pig”…Shitty at the long ball and hesitates even with the wide open Back coming free and the “TE”…They can have separation but by the time “JC” pulls the trigger the "DB"s have a chance to make up ground or make a play on the under thrown ball…Rarely hits a target in stride…

So unless he shows me something Sunday I for one would look for Trent to start the season…

by PantyRaider on Aug 27, 2011 11:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

You have to remember Mitchell will play a lot of LB and T.Scott can play there in an emergency

This allows us to carry less LB’s

"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

by Ozraider on Aug 28, 2011 1:37 AM PDT up reply actions  

Cartwright is worth far more to this team than Tonga

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 28, 2011 3:13 AM PDT up reply actions  

Definitely

"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

by Ozraider on Aug 28, 2011 3:48 AM PDT up reply actions  

+1

As a leader in the locker room he has more to offer than Tonga…

by samiam2112 on Aug 28, 2011 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions  

Sam Williams Really Needs To Go...His 16 Tackles/Season On "ST"s Just Dosen't Warent His Roster Spot..

There has got to be a better answer than that out there…He gets cut every year and brought back every year but now I that it’s over…He won’t get picked up so if it turns out we need him again he can always come back…

by PantyRaider on Aug 27, 2011 11:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Maybe Giordano?

Can grab a special teams spot. But please somebody pull Moore off of the punt coverage, for the love of god!

by samiam2112 on Aug 27, 2011 11:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes I saw that also

what on earth is our #1 WR doing on punt coverage;

yes Mr. D. Moore is the Raiders’ #1 WR;

Mr. Tim brown did return punts as the Raiders #1 WR, but Denarius should not be covering punts, especially since our best WR last season, Mr. J. Ford (also in the arguement for Raiders’ #1 WR) returns KOs.

by rnpljnsn on Aug 28, 2011 12:41 AM PDT up reply actions  

TJones

will be returning punts, he is good at it and a great way to get the ball in his hands in space

NO MERCY!

by RAIDERSNOMERCY on Aug 28, 2011 5:36 AM PDT up reply actions  

5 players of which 2 will make the roster

Mr. Schuening
Mr. Lamaak
Mr. Davis II
Mr. Francis
Mr. Gordon

I think one of our 3 most experienced OLs will be cut: Mr. Carlisle, Mr. Loper, or Mr. Barnes (or will be traded).

by rnpljnsn on Aug 28, 2011 12:43 AM PDT reply actions  

Condo? Really?

There’s no way they’re keeping him on the roster and cutting or not being able to sign someone who could actually be useful.

I don’t see SMoore getting cut in favor of McFadden either. Walt has been consistently shown to be a useless sack of shit, whereas Sterling busted his ass in camp.

by Jason Scarbrough on Aug 28, 2011 1:32 AM PDT reply actions  

he is the best long snapper in the league

"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

by Ozraider on Aug 28, 2011 1:35 AM PDT up reply actions  

He retracted already. Don't know about you, but I'm getting jittery about this game

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 28, 2011 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions  

i think if were gons take a step forward it will be tonight , my biggest worry beleive it or not is sproles , as hungry as our d is to crush the run , we could get nailed by sproles if too agressive and caught outa position

hes one of the most underrated weapons in the game , i really hope this team buys into the kool aide hue is mixing up though , they really need to get him a big win even if its only preseason

by aa420 on Aug 28, 2011 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions  

Sproles leads their team in a.y./carry and is having an impressive preseason. But, we've dealt w/him successfully before

Brees picking apart our LBs and corners worries me much more.

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 28, 2011 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions  

I would keep Gordon instead of Myers

i heard he’s very physical and has a mean tenacity plus he’s a blocking tight end, we need him in the trenches.

I got more cars than you got friends Wooo!! - Ric Flair 1987

It's easy, you just reach in the back of his mouth and pull his teeth out!!- Blood on a Chef's Apron Mixtape 2009

by SlaughtaHouse on Aug 28, 2011 5:15 AM PDT reply actions  

not sure, Myers is a solid ST guy and Gordon had that dropped pass last week that was right to him

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 28, 2011 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions  

looks about right for what they have

But when I look at the LBs I see 3 that need to be working at the lumber yard not starting in the NFL. Yea Barnes should be gone and replaced with a bag of laundry , it would be a step up. I like Rock over Tonga…but mostly I like whiskey over the rocks….SOB take care of that Hammie

by Canadian Raider on Aug 28, 2011 6:03 AM PDT reply actions  

In One We Hope...Maybe In Two!!!

*Stephon Heyer, Joseph Barksdale, Daniel Loper and Bruce Campbell getting a final long look to see if they are worthy of a starting job on the offensive line.

Entering tonight’s game, it appears as if Jared Veldheer is set at left offensive tackle and Samson Satele at center. Stefen Wisniewski at left guard, Cooper Carlisle at right guard and Khalif Barnes at right offensive tackle have surged ahead in the competition for those jobs.

Yet, Jackson has been hesitant to name a starting five, which means there’s at least some level of concern about the projected five and hope for Heyer, Barksdale, Loper and Campbell to alter Jackson’s plans.

by PantyRaider on Aug 28, 2011 12:01 PM PDT reply actions  

I think either Hagan or Miller will be on the practice squad

‎"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

by dubzfan on Aug 28, 2011 12:30 PM PDT reply actions  

I dont think either qualify for the practice squad

"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

by Ozraider on Aug 28, 2011 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Practice Squad rules

Players cannot have played more than nine regular season games or been on the active roster for an entire year, nor can players be allowed to spend more than two seasons on the same team’s squad unless that team’s active roster never dips below 53 players.

by dram5780 on Aug 28, 2011 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

W.McFadden and J.Boyd should be cut

what are the qualifications for practice squad?

by SmashmouthFB on Aug 28, 2011 1:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Boyd saved his ass tonight, did okay

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 28, 2011 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

there are other dbs getting released~~~

merriweather ,a safety was cut by the pats and so was sanders. sanders is old and injury prone. bad news on cox from denver , he can play corner but to much trouble / baggage with him . he was released from the broncos. chester taylor released, a good back up at running back. finally ,old man dawkins another safety was cut by the broncos.
those jackasses cut alot of players and have 2nd choice on the wavier wire. i know were thinking about our players but you need to look who is getting released and who can help. i hope and like sterling moore as a corner and hope he makes it with the raiders
as the countdown continues on cuts.

by sports with steve on Sep 3, 2011 2:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Dude, just poste on Meriweather - see front page

As for SMo, I’m not as big on him as I was earlier. He totally blew a couple of key plays, i.e. the Clayton TD yesterday – missed a clear shot tackle and also the 2pt conversion v NO. He’s better than Porter or wMcFadden but that ain’t saying much.

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 Sep 3, 2011 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

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