Oakland Raiders Roster Cuts: Sheppard and McFadden Get Axe

by Rich Langford on Sep 3, 2011 2:34 PM PDT

The first wave of announced cuts are a bit of a surprise. Walter McFadden and Lito Sheppard were both released. This is good news for Sterling Moore. The fact that Moore may make this team is a testament to Hue Jackson's statement that on-field performance was going to be the determining factor in cuts.

Moore has consistently been the one Raider backup CB that has made plays.

What does not lend credence to Hue's statement is the fact that Lito Sheppard was cut before Joey Porter. Sheppard's late acquisition meant that he was only able to get on the field for one game in the preseason, but in that one game he vastly outperformed Porter.

Porter may have been the worst player on the field against Seattle. He was easily tossed aside in coverage and he whiffed on several tackles. Meanwhile, Sheppard was not spectacular, but he showed solid instincts and closing speed.

I'll still be surprised if Porter makes this team. We will find out shortly.

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I dont

know if I like the cut of Sheppard. He played well last night

by RAIDER_FAN15 on Sep 3, 2011 2:36 PM PDT reply actions

i think

lito didn’t do anything but just cover, nothing reallly stand out

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by AlwaysWinBaby on Sep 3, 2011 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions

In this economy I don't like seeing anyone loose their job

Walter did not show the growth needed to be better than last year and I hope this means Sterling Moore made the grade.

I still feel after the dust settles if they still need a corner Lito could be brought back in,

by samiam2112 on Sep 3, 2011 2:37 PM PDT reply actions

Losing a job isn't funny

Walter should have played better, he had the most playing time, which means they was giving him a chance, but its the nfl and only the strong survive. lito played alright, nothing really stood out? i dont think the raiders was impressed with his age, meaning his speed, i think he just looked slow on the defense to the raiders and slowed the pace for the D.

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by AlwaysWinBaby on Sep 3, 2011 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Yup indeed

Walter never looked comfortable and the Raiders gave him more than an ample shot of making the team. When the team gives you an opportunity you have to rise, or be part of the fallen…

by samiam2112 on Sep 3, 2011 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions

The thought of anyone losing a job is sad, but I don't think anyone feels guilty for Walt.

He has been observed for 2 preseasons and one full regular season. He had his fair share of showing what he could do and perhaps more of a chance than others. Same applies to Ware and Brown. These players might have had their bright spots but not enough to convince.

by RaiderPsycho on Sep 3, 2011 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions

I at times felt that Ware and Brown were going to make the team, but presumably the Raider coaching staff knows better.

by RaiderPsycho on Sep 3, 2011 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah I too thought Brown was gonna make it the fact that we have suprises is probably a positive

by samiam2112 on Sep 3, 2011 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions

I wonder if Hue or Bresnehan are influencing Davis into this?

If so, I think this is good in the long run. Note that Sam Williams is now gone. Something is going on because Sam was an Al favorite.

by RaiderPsycho on Sep 3, 2011 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions

I always thought Lito Sheppard was a much better player than he got credit for

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by Bro Namath on Sep 3, 2011 2:57 PM PDT reply actions

Porter is poo poo. Yes he had the blocked kick but I was surprised after AZ,SF,NO that he even took reps from legit prospects

Also, Sterling Moore is receiving way too much love – probably stemming from his play against AZ which was quite good. Since then SMo was torched on the 2pt conversion v NO and last night pulled a Groves on the goalline stand in Seattle, totally whiffing his shot at Clayton who scored the Hags 1st TD

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by Sons-of-Blanda on Sep 3, 2011 3:12 PM PDT reply actions

porter

should be a ST player

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by AlwaysWinBaby on Sep 3, 2011 3:13 PM PDT reply actions

This means SMoores should make the team!!!!

im glad they didnt surprise us by keeping McFadden

by RyanTheRaider on Sep 3, 2011 3:13 PM PDT reply actions

WOW

THEY CUT S. BROWN AND WARE!

by RAIDER_FAN15 on Sep 3, 2011 3:13 PM PDT reply actions

wow

maybe we are gonna sign another safety then

by RyanTheRaider on Sep 3, 2011 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions

Meriweather is

out there

by RAIDER_FAN15 on Sep 3, 2011 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions

nah huff and branch are good were there at

we dont need another FS

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by AlwaysWinBaby on Sep 3, 2011 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions

we need a backup

by RyanTheRaider on Sep 3, 2011 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions

surprised

on the ware cut

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by AlwaysWinBaby on Sep 3, 2011 3:16 PM PDT reply actions

Guess that means the Chekwa move to safety is official

by ChronicMasticator on Sep 3, 2011 3:17 PM PDT reply actions

He

played a little better besides that PI I didnt really see it, unless he held?

by RAIDER_FAN15 on Sep 3, 2011 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions

I thought he covered the guy well.

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by Jack'sAxe on Sep 3, 2011 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions

thats terrible

huff better not play CB cuz thats stupid, hes a ball hawk and is way better then chekwa so they better not put huff at CB or we are screwed

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by AlwaysWinBaby on Sep 3, 2011 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions

chekwa or Sterling Moore should be slot CB

by Jack'sAxe on Sep 3, 2011 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions

kk

i hope so

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by AlwaysWinBaby on Sep 3, 2011 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions

In OTHER cuts

Kiffen is managing to cut his teams comfortable lead in the USC game I’m watching

Kick their ass and take their stuff!

by AllyRdr on Sep 3, 2011 3:24 PM PDT reply actions

Barkley is great

by RyanTheRaider on Sep 3, 2011 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions

I

hope your joking lol

by RAIDER_FAN15 on Sep 3, 2011 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions

what?

Barkley IS great

by RyanTheRaider on Sep 3, 2011 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions

LOL

Barkley is Horrible aka Matt Leinart, Pryor was scouted and was wanted to play for USC he would be starting over Barkley

by RAIDER_FAN15 on Sep 3, 2011 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions

ok

Matt Leinart was a heisman winner, thanks for proving my point that Barkley is great.Lots of players could be playing different places.

by RyanTheRaider on Sep 3, 2011 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions

You know what he means

Clippers own staples center!!!

by ClipperBEAST on Sep 3, 2011 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions

what does he mean?

by RyanTheRaider on Sep 3, 2011 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions

He means that Barkely is the next NFL version of Matt Leinart.

Clippers own staples center!!!

by ClipperBEAST on Sep 3, 2011 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions

i was under the impression we were speaking about

college football

by RyanTheRaider on Sep 3, 2011 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions

he is good

reminds me of mark sanchez

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by AlwaysWinBaby on Sep 3, 2011 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions

SMOORES SMOORES SMOORES

This may also mean Mitchell is closer to being back!

by samiam2112 on Sep 3, 2011 3:25 PM PDT reply actions

Oh God . . . Friggin’ Mitchell. Really wish we had let the Bears use up a second round pick on him.

by ChronicMasticator on Sep 3, 2011 3:33 PM PDT reply actions

why?

by RyanTheRaider on Sep 3, 2011 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions

Breaking news: Mike Mitchell isn’t that good. Not a ball hawk. Decent in coverage. Won’t beat out Branch for starting spot anytime soon.

by ChronicMasticator on Sep 3, 2011 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions

News Flash You may be seriously misinformed!

by samiam2112 on Sep 3, 2011 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Mitchell

is decent in coverage, but a very hard hitter, he is alright but he needs to learn how to play better coverage, especially man 2 man coverage. He often over shoots sometimes and i notice that he is raw still, but he does bring a good versatility to the raiders, he is quick and can cover ground alot and a great tackler.

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by AlwaysWinBaby on Sep 3, 2011 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions