CONFIRMED: Oakland Raider Cornerback Stanford Routt Gets Released
by raiders797 on Feb 9, 2012 2:38 PM PST
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(Editor's Note: This news has been confirmed from multiple sources and from where I am sitting I see this as a shot over the bow to players who were overpaid by Mr. Davis. Stanford was our best corner last year and definitely had some trade value, so I am curious to know more about his structure )
The official Facebook for the Oakland Raiders just posted:
"The Raiders have released cornerback Stanford Routt."
Confirmed by Official Raiders Site: http://www.raiders.com/team/transactions.html
So far I don't see this news listed anywhere else but if it's legit it just goes to show that this team is in for a HUGE shake up this off-season. I can't say for certain whether this is a good thing or not. What we saw from the secondary this year was less than spectacular, but we've already been hard-pressed to find good corners, so to release our "star" corner is definitely an interesting move.
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This is amazing
Talent is being evaluated! Great move.
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haha yeah
I must have refreshed this blog like 8 times and I was finally like “well, screw it I’ll post this up”
I'm confused
He was our only solid corner albeit extremely overpaid. Maybe he refused to restructure his deal? Guess were gonna be big players in FA
Lot of penalties
and he did get burned a decent amount for a corner that was suppose to be our Nnamdi replacement. I think this wasn’t a decision made lightly but I just don’t know. I’d be very worried if we don’t find some solid CB’s to add this off-season.
Thats what i thought
Routt probably refused to take a pay cut. I would like him to be on our team, just not for 10 mil. Maybe for 4 million at most+ incentives.
New Defense..New Players
Now we can probably go after finnegan and porter or maybe someone in the draft
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This was all that was new on Radiers.com posted 6 min ago
The Oakland Raiders have added two more assistants to the 2012 coaching staff, assistant special teams coach Keith Burns and linebackers coach Johnny Holland.
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NBC just posted about it
Could be posted up shortly on the official site? You know, social networking sites seem to be the new age breaking news medium.
thats the raiders page though easier to launch their
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It's posted under transactions
I think we’ll be reviewing that link pretty frequently over the coming weeks.
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They may look to resign but either way it's a stong cap move.
Routt is a solid number 2 just cant justify his cap number vs production
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Agreed
Getting paid just far too much. We’ll see what happens.
This is what I love about fans
First it was "Routt is just as good if not better than “the False Raider”’ or whatever the hell people started calling Nnamdi to convince themselves they were ok with him leaving.
Now everyone is coming out saying oh this makes sense, he’s only a #2 CB anyway.
Everyone here but you is pretty much an overreacting exuberant irrational child
Thank you for ALWAYS being here to set everyone straight
by lchristmas on Feb 10, 2012 7:26 AM PST via Android app up reply actions
I'm just wondering
Why does everyone turn on a player/coach 5 minutes after he leaves/gets cut?
Terps is the "Central Scrutinizer"
I’m so glad he is around to tell me what i should think!
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Didn't tell you to think anything
Just think it’s funny that after we gave Routt that ridiculous contract last year and basically sent Nnamdi packing that everyone was pretty excited about Routt’s incredible “burn rate” (which is by far the worst statistic I’ve ever seen used as a measure of competency).
This season he was still cheered as a top CB by most on here, and now he gets cut and he’s suddenly “only a #2 CB anyway.”
After the contract I was at least hopefull he would hold up to what he was being paid for.... Fact is he didn't.
After the play on the field you can’t pay him number 1 money. If the net yield of his body of work was as awful as it was… therefore some decisions have to be made.
Most people in the league view him as a 2nd corner so why is that so shocking?
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My shock was more that anyone got hyped for him as a #1 to begin with
It may surprise you, but I was never on the Routt bandwagon haha. He cashed in on a contract year. We got stuck with the average CB play for insanely above average money. I’d say he’s a #1, but not a top tier guy. Maybe in the 25-35 range.
I don’t necessarily agree with cutting him (unless he was refusing to restructure). Secondary was the weakest aspect of the team and he was definitely not the weakest aspect of the secondary. Unless the front office thinks they can lure two strong CBs in free agency with that money, I think this move makes us weaker.
And again, I don't have a problem with you
I responded to your comment because it was one of the first I saw to say Routt wasn’t a top guy
I follow college basketball recruiting pretty heavily and the same shit happens with that. Anytime a recruit eliminates Maryland from his list, immediately people resort to “well he has a bad attitude”, “no thanks”, or “$$$$” implying the other school paid him. I think it’s weak to act like you don’t care about a player who left/got cut/chose a different school when you had previously liked him. Not saying this is you. If you soured on him during the season that’s fine, but its all too common for this site to turn on someone at the drop of a hat.
Tough to be a top guy like this.
He allowed nine touchdown passes and led the league in penalties with 17.
17/120 defensive penalties 14% supposedly a league high but I can’t confirm it.
19 passes defended and 4 picks ranked 13th in this category
I don’t dislike Routt or blame him for the contract he signed. I also think he tried just sometimes things don’t work out… Rumor is they are not looking to resign him.
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No I completely agree with you
I never thought he was good enough to replace Nnam still would like to see him on the roster as the #2 or as a #1 with better support.
54 of the 433 total points allowed
12.4% of the points were scored on Routt
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He can always be resigned. He might even command more here than on the open market… Just not 10.5 or whatever his # would have been…
by lchristmas on Feb 9, 2012 2:54 PM PST via Android app reply actions
He was due $5 million with $5 bonus which i beleive gives us a cap penalty of the 5 for 2013
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re read that out loud to yourself lol
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..then read it out loud.
The cowards never started, the weak died along the way....
by BlackHeartSilverEyes on Feb 9, 2012 3:34 PM PST up reply actions
i think
Routt’s contract was only guaranteed if he was on the roster as of Friday.
Great move.
"If U Dont Like That U Dont Like Kings Basketball" - Peaches
That's what I've been hearing
That the wording of the contract could save the team a huge amount of money. If this turns out to be the case, I’m going to go ahead and give the GM a big Kudos on the good work.
@caplannflAdam Caplan
Stanford Routt’s $5 million base salary was guaranteed if he was still on the roster as of Friday, a source confirmed.
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oh my god
I dont know what to say!!!! Routt wasnt ugly, he did commit penalties but he was pretty good specially on man to man. Wow, if it was because of the contract then maybe they asked him to re-structure and he refused, bbut wow, Im surprised…I liked Routt
They may resign him...
The operative word this week from McKenzie were ‘some contracts are out of whack’….
The cowards never started, the weak died along the way....
by BlackHeartSilverEyes on Feb 9, 2012 3:35 PM PST up reply actions
this reminds me of last year when the packers released AJ Hawk
They intended to keep him they just wanted to not pay the signing bonus. so instead of restrucring his contract they are waiving him and trying to draw up a new contract?
could be
He doesn’t seem cut out to be a number 1 CB, and there’s no way his contract could be justified so that could be the plan. Make a more reasonable contract. But lets face it, new management, new coaching, they may be cleaning house.
The second-best player in the secondary....
…which doesn’t say much. Great cap move, they’ll probably try to re-sign him for cheaper.
by RdrsNeedaStablerQB on Feb 9, 2012 3:04 PM PST reply actions
idk
He did severely under-perform, and given the situation with almost entirely new staff, this may be a matter of cleaning out players they see as detrimental to getting the team in top form.
Let the chaffe blow away...
For better or worse, Routt was burned during key situations and on some occasions, the Raider reputation was the impetus for trigger happy referees to pull out the yellow flag. He’s a good player but I had the impression, our team expected more out of him. Some of his mistakes revealed a lack of intelligence in his play which left our defense vulnerable. I would have hoped that Coach Woodson would have had a larger impact on players such as Routt.
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Penalties
He had more flags than the entire Packers defense
You can be sure that will come up in contract negotiations
First shoe to drop in terms of rebuilding the defense
Too many overpaid guys on defense for the lack of production. Routt had a good year in a contract year, but struggled with consistency this past year. If he refused to restructure his overpaid contract, then I trust the team did the right thing here. With the lack of depth on defense across the board, keeping one overpaid guy limits at least a couple other positions of depth.
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Two ways to look at it
On one hand, this could be a move to pay Routt less. I think they released him and may resign him at a lower pay wage. I mean seriously, for what he was paid there are no excuses for that many penalties. On the other hand, the Raiders just said fuck it and cut their losses. I wouldn’t blame them either way. Facts, Routt was over paid, committed far too many penalties for an “elite” corner, and his pay was hurting our cap. I like Routt, I think some of those penalties were bullshit, but most were good calls against him. He needs to have better discipline then he has showed so far in his career. I hope he resigns under a reasonable contract and earns back the status many felt he was about to achieve. If its true and he’s gone, we are pretty much screwed at corner. He was the best we had. So lets see how this plays out. Interesting off season so far :P
by lakers007raiders on Feb 9, 2012 3:14 PM PST reply actions
Or another way to look at it.
The Defense is going to change. Not looking for “man corners” suggests the 3-4 will be in effect more than usual. Steelers don’t have a CB that would make another teams roster, but have a good defense. If the pressure is there on the QB and the run is stopped at the line of scrimage, the DB’s will look a lot better than they are. Look at the NY Giants. Everyone said Tom Brady would do this or that to their secondary. It seems like the front four had something to say about that. Especially in the fourth quarter. Looks like they have a Superbowl winning secondary now. Hmmm. I wonder…This is where we need to be.
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I think almost any dynamic young coach will not be predominantly any single alignment, and expect to see they hybrid he sells
it will be interesting to see what personnel is retained to indicate just how much, and I feel Allen is kinda like Hue was with offense, who will use your personnel to your advantage, as they did with Von Doom. I think we’ve had guys that would benefit from some 34 for awhile, and even let some great guys go, so it will be nice to see and if it emerges as a strength and turns weaknesses into opportunities for us to make plays, I won’t mind if we go full time that way.
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For the record
Michael Huff is next, he is due 9.8 million if he is on the roster on 3/16
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Should be interesting
Looks like there will be very big changes this year in terms of defense.
he should have been first!
At least Routt can tackle, and cover (albeit with a large sum of penalties). But I can’t see keeping Huff and letting Routt walk for the same pay
Makes sense
Routt, like too many of our defensive players, was getting paid too much for results that weren’t worth the money. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Huff released too.
A rebel
I think his attitude is what got him canned. He has a lot of maturing to do, but could be a great CB if he actually tries. I do not think he was happy in Oakland. I talked to him a few times via private messages on Twitter. He is a really cool guy, but misunderstood. I do not think he takes criticism too well n likes attention. When your back is against the wall and a mob is screaming to chop your head off….how would you react? He has a short temper and playing in Oakland is why he had so many penalties. I’d say he would only have ~10 penalties if he was on another team. If he can translate his short temper into smart decision making rather than committing penalties he will be a force to be reckoned with. If a team can pick him up fairly cheap and they have someone work with him on his attitude…wow, it will be like Charles Woodson all over again.
He's no Charles Woodson
I’m not saying Routt can’t be good, but nothing I’ve seen from him is on the level Woodson is or was back in the day. I’d be perfectly happy having Routt on our team, just not for the money he was being paid. And that’s not even his fault.
And I do agree that on another team he probably would have fewer penalties called against him.
he was paid like the 3rd best corner in the league...
but considering the penalties and the big mistakes, played like the 30th best…id be willing to bring him back at a highly reduced salary
the $10m. Rout would get this season
will be well spent elsewhere, especially with the revamped scouting and evaluation that McKenzie has started to rebuild.
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was 10 for 2011. supposedly would've been 6.25 if not released by Fri., will cost us a penalty of 5, for a cap savings of 1.25
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any chance of rodgers-cromartie being waved?
hes too good to be just a nickel back. Theres no reason the eagles need Nnamdi, Samuel and RC
None
Still so young with so much upside. Samuels is the odd man out of that equation if you’re going to cut anyone
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by waive kent huskins on Feb 9, 2012 7:54 PM PST up reply actions
Some 2012 Cap Numbers
Seymour 15 million
Palmer 12 million
Wimbley 11 million
Kelly 8.8 million
McFadden 6,7 million
Curry 5.7 million
McClain 5.5 million
Huff 5.5 million
Henderson 4.7 million
These are just Cap numbers listed through spotrac.com for the 2012 season, don’t know whats bonus or garaunteed or base. Some big numbers that could possibly be reworked or removed considering what we have seen today. The numbers below Henderson are all 2.5 mil and below quickley dropping to below a million a year. This also doesn’t account for the 16 or what ever FA’s on the team.
"Committed To Excellence" Mostly just "Committed" though
IMO
Seymour is worth the money. Still is a stud with attitude and commands the double team.
Palmer is the QB, and it should be the highest paid position.
Wimbley was over paid. He is an edge rusher, no more
Kelly is paid too much at 9 mil, but he did come on as of late. Needs a restructure for sure
McFadden, worth the dough… Pay him a little more for some better damn shoes too would ya?
Curry at 5.7 mil is too much. He was traded fro a 7th round pick. This deal has to be redone.
McClain at 5.5 seems a bit too much too. He regressed last year, and does stupid stuff off the field
Huff at 5.5 is a joke.
Henderson at 4.7 also seems high for a situational player. seems way too high when you add up the money to Jason and Tommy and John and see what they are paying for DTs
No way Seymour is worth 15 million
You know our Defense had a ton of flags the past two season. Seymour was getting just as many flags as the rest of the team. teams don’t play oakland and say the only way we can win is if we double seymour. The same goes for Palmer no team is afraid of Palmer we have too many over paid player on this team. When you are paying the type of money we are paying you can’t lose 4 of 5 no matter who the DC is.
I agree, we have way too many needs across the board on defense to be paying one guy that much
The need for starting linebackers and corners is going to be huge.
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The Money seems high.....
But what RM57 started, is oh so true !!!! And mike, you know from watching, Seymour receives double teams 60 to 70% of the time he’s on the field. And if he moves to the end position, he sees the tackle, plus a chip from the t.e., or a rb!!! Hopefully he renegotiates his contract !!!
Seymour isn’t Double most of the time its Kelly. When you look at long runs McClain has to feel holes the size of a Truck. I am not saying thats all on seymour but since Seymour has been on our team we still haven’t stop the Run. Seymour playing end still doesn’t put fear in a OC. All you have to worry about when playing us is the bull rush. Seymour is a good player But he isn’t a 15 million dollar player
How is everyone better
We haven’t stopped the run since seymour We still allow long drive. Seymour is a good player but he isn’t close to 15 million. Truth be told Kelly has been more productive.
I believe the new regime will be much more in line with much of what you've argued for a long time
and this is the first of many moves to be an indicator of what’s to come. Wimbley, Kelly, Seymour, and Huff will be the next to either restructure significantly, accept what’s offered to them, or be waving goodbye.
""The massive Raider Nation is beyond doubt the sleaziest and rudest and most sinister mob of thugs and wackos ever assembled."--Hunter S. Thompson
"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.
Im pretty sure Seymour will restructre if asked.
He was a Raider fan as a kid, and I’m pretty sure he loves being a Raider.
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
I get that impression too. I hope he does. He's one guy I want to stick around no matter what happens.
""The massive Raider Nation is beyond doubt the sleaziest and rudest and most sinister mob of thugs and wackos ever assembled."--Hunter S. Thompson
"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.
Seymour will receive a 7.5 mil roster bonus (no due date)
Huff gets a $4 mil roster bonus due 3/16.
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routt be gone
He was good in burn % but tooooo many tds!! I hope that means they will go after brent grimes or porter. is DMC really safe? What’s gonna happen with Rich?
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... and they have."
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by RaiderKilluminati on Feb 9, 2012 4:24 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Or brandon carr.
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"The greatest hypnotist on the planet Earth is an oblong box in the corner in the room. It is constantly telling us what to believe is real. If you can persuade people that what they see with their eyes is what there is to see you've got them. Because they'll laugh in your face of an explanation then which portrays the big picture of what's happenin'
... and they have."
"Lots of people in America know that the system is fucked up. All of them know it. I think everybody in this country knows the government’s corrupt. They’re conscious of it, but they’re not gonna do a fucking thing about it. There are people that will, and me, I consider those people revolutionary"- Immortal Technique
by RaiderKilluminati on Feb 9, 2012 4:25 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I think curry, huff, and hiram eugene will be next.
"I'm not saying I'm gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world." - Tupac Amaru Shakur
"The greatest hypnotist on the planet Earth is an oblong box in the corner in the room. It is constantly telling us what to believe is real. If you can persuade people that what they see with their eyes is what there is to see you've got them. Because they'll laugh in your face of an explanation then which portrays the big picture of what's happenin'
... and they have."
"Lots of people in America know that the system is fucked up. All of them know it. I think everybody in this country knows the government’s corrupt. They’re conscious of it, but they’re not gonna do a fucking thing about it. There are people that will, and me, I consider those people revolutionary"- Immortal Technique
by RaiderKilluminati on Feb 9, 2012 4:27 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Curry? nahhhhh
He played with some intensity while he was on the field this past season. And an important factor, he was making tackles. Too many of our players were making poor tackle after poor tackle, but Curry would land some hard hits and get after the ball.
I still can’t believe we didn’t keep a hungry CB like Sterling Moore, yet look at our CB roster. Didn’t make any sense. Makes me glad the team is under entirely new management.
I would love to keep curry but he is due like 4-5 million like some post above says. I think he might be next.
"I'm not saying I'm gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world." - Tupac Amaru Shakur
"The greatest hypnotist on the planet Earth is an oblong box in the corner in the room. It is constantly telling us what to believe is real. If you can persuade people that what they see with their eyes is what there is to see you've got them. Because they'll laugh in your face of an explanation then which portrays the big picture of what's happenin'
... and they have."
"Lots of people in America know that the system is fucked up. All of them know it. I think everybody in this country knows the government’s corrupt. They’re conscious of it, but they’re not gonna do a fucking thing about it. There are people that will, and me, I consider those people revolutionary"- Immortal Technique
by RaiderKilluminati on Feb 9, 2012 4:33 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Not to mention he is one dimensional.
I would rather have Seymour cover the pass than him.
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
exactly but does it send a good/bad
message to the team?
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by AlwaysWinBaby on Feb 9, 2012 4:50 PM PST up reply actions
OLE SCHOOL RAIDER
SHOULD OF BEEN SHOCKED WHEN AL OVERPAYED THIS SECOND HAND ROUTT AND LET NAMDI ,A PREMEIR PRO BOWL CB GET AWAY1
I fear for MY BOY DMC now!!! I can see Reggie keeping Bush and trading DMC!! If bush is tagged he would be payed like 8 mill. 6 is already going to DMC. Unless he’s willing to invest big bucks in the backfield, one of them is gone for sure…
"I'm not saying I'm gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world." - Tupac Amaru Shakur
"The greatest hypnotist on the planet Earth is an oblong box in the corner in the room. It is constantly telling us what to believe is real. If you can persuade people that what they see with their eyes is what there is to see you've got them. Because they'll laugh in your face of an explanation then which portrays the big picture of what's happenin'
... and they have."
"Lots of people in America know that the system is fucked up. All of them know it. I think everybody in this country knows the government’s corrupt. They’re conscious of it, but they’re not gonna do a fucking thing about it. There are people that will, and me, I consider those people revolutionary"- Immortal Technique
by RaiderKilluminati on Feb 9, 2012 4:38 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I like the big roster shake up though. Get rid of the boneheaded fools that don’t have heart! Also, of course, the overpayed, underperforming players.
"I'm not saying I'm gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world." - Tupac Amaru Shakur
"The greatest hypnotist on the planet Earth is an oblong box in the corner in the room. It is constantly telling us what to believe is real. If you can persuade people that what they see with their eyes is what there is to see you've got them. Because they'll laugh in your face of an explanation then which portrays the big picture of what's happenin'
... and they have."
"Lots of people in America know that the system is fucked up. All of them know it. I think everybody in this country knows the government’s corrupt. They’re conscious of it, but they’re not gonna do a fucking thing about it. There are people that will, and me, I consider those people revolutionary"- Immortal Technique
by RaiderKilluminati on Feb 9, 2012 4:41 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
big bucks are being spent on the DTs more than anywhere else!
Jason at 15mil, Tommy at 8.8 mil, and John at 4.7 as a role player!
Thats were are strengths are thats why.
so it is understandable. They are the most productive then any other position on our defense.
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by AlwaysWinBaby on Feb 9, 2012 4:48 PM PST up reply actions
They better not get rid of DMC
I bought his authentic Jersey! haha I was expecting such a big season from him so I bought the Jersey in August, all was going well till KC =( I love DMC versatility and style, so I hope they keep him. Bush is a situational back up RB, he’s not your all purpose starter.
MAN!
I really want to purchase one, but the fear of losing DMC the next season hits me! I bought an authentic nnam jersey in 09!! What do I do with it now?!
"I'm not saying I'm gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world." - Tupac Amaru Shakur
"The greatest hypnotist on the planet Earth is an oblong box in the corner in the room. It is constantly telling us what to believe is real. If you can persuade people that what they see with their eyes is what there is to see you've got them. Because they'll laugh in your face of an explanation then which portrays the big picture of what's happenin'
... and they have."
"Lots of people in America know that the system is fucked up. All of them know it. I think everybody in this country knows the government’s corrupt. They’re conscious of it, but they’re not gonna do a fucking thing about it. There are people that will, and me, I consider those people revolutionary"- Immortal Technique
by RaiderKilluminati on Feb 9, 2012 4:51 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I would but my bro is an eagles fan! When I heard the news of nnam signing with them, he wore the jersey and pranced a round like a little bitch! I felt like crap…
"I'm not saying I'm gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world." - Tupac Amaru Shakur
"The greatest hypnotist on the planet Earth is an oblong box in the corner in the room. It is constantly telling us what to believe is real. If you can persuade people that what they see with their eyes is what there is to see you've got them. Because they'll laugh in your face of an explanation then which portrays the big picture of what's happenin'
... and they have."
"Lots of people in America know that the system is fucked up. All of them know it. I think everybody in this country knows the government’s corrupt. They’re conscious of it, but they’re not gonna do a fucking thing about it. There are people that will, and me, I consider those people revolutionary"- Immortal Technique
by RaiderKilluminati on Feb 9, 2012 4:54 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Nnamdi was a great Raider
no shame in sporting that. I still wear my Jerry Rice, Tim Brown, hell I still have a Napolean Kauffman!
Kauffman = Beast
RAIDER NATION
"There only can be one nation, The Raider Nation"
by AlwaysWinBaby on Feb 9, 2012 4:57 PM PST up reply actions
mad at him for leaving early.
glad he is doing well
true
It just makes it weird cuz my hermano is an eagles fan. That’s just my opinion though. Y’all do what y’all want!
"I'm not saying I'm gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world." - Tupac Amaru Shakur
"The greatest hypnotist on the planet Earth is an oblong box in the corner in the room. It is constantly telling us what to believe is real. If you can persuade people that what they see with their eyes is what there is to see you've got them. Because they'll laugh in your face of an explanation then which portrays the big picture of what's happenin'
... and they have."
"Lots of people in America know that the system is fucked up. All of them know it. I think everybody in this country knows the government’s corrupt. They’re conscious of it, but they’re not gonna do a fucking thing about it. There are people that will, and me, I consider those people revolutionary"- Immortal Technique
by RaiderKilluminati on Feb 9, 2012 5:01 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Yikes...
Between picking the Patriots to win the Super Bowl, and buying a Nnamdi jersey, you sure don’t have a great track record when it comes to quality decision making. I bet you also voted for Obama, didn’t you? From here on, we should all do the exact opposite of everything you do.
"If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless."
--Woody Paige
Oakland Raiders, New York Giants, Los Angeles Lakers, Anaheim Angels... and Quentin Tarantino.
by The_Power_and_the_Glory_of_Robert_Horry on Feb 9, 2012 9:08 PM PST up reply actions
i bought the nnamdi jersey before the 09 season soi had a good two year run with it. Im sure im not the only one that picked the pats to win. They lost didnt they? FUCK NO i didnt vote for obama bin laden!!! DONT YOU SEE MY AVATAR!!!!!!!!
"I'm not saying I'm gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world." - Tupac Amaru Shakur
"The greatest hypnotist on the planet Earth is an oblong box in the corner in the room. It is constantly telling us what to believe is real. If you can persuade people that what they see with their eyes is what there is to see you've got them. Because they'll laugh in your face of an explanation then which portrays the big picture of what's happenin'
... and they have."
"Lots of people in America know that the system is fucked up. All of them know it. I think everybody in this country knows the government’s corrupt. They’re conscious of it, but they’re not gonna do a fucking thing about it. There are people that will, and me, I consider those people revolutionary"- Immortal Technique
by RaiderKilluminati on Feb 9, 2012 10:04 PM PST up reply actions
I’m even scared of buying a moore jersey!!
"I'm not saying I'm gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world." - Tupac Amaru Shakur
"The greatest hypnotist on the planet Earth is an oblong box in the corner in the room. It is constantly telling us what to believe is real. If you can persuade people that what they see with their eyes is what there is to see you've got them. Because they'll laugh in your face of an explanation then which portrays the big picture of what's happenin'
... and they have."
"Lots of people in America know that the system is fucked up. All of them know it. I think everybody in this country knows the government’s corrupt. They’re conscious of it, but they’re not gonna do a fucking thing about it. There are people that will, and me, I consider those people revolutionary"- Immortal Technique
by RaiderKilluminati on Feb 9, 2012 4:53 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
ha!
you guys sound like those people afraid to buy an iphone because next year there will be a better one…Then never end up getting one because the next one is always around the corner
Not like that mayne! Reggie is for real! What if I drop 200 on a moore jersey and the dude is gone by the next two years? I’m not saying he is but you never know. I still have 2 jruss jerseys, do u suggest I wear those?? Hell naw! Once a raider always a raider doesn’t really apply with him! For the record I don’t like iphones!!
"I'm not saying I'm gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world." - Tupac Amaru Shakur
"The greatest hypnotist on the planet Earth is an oblong box in the corner in the room. It is constantly telling us what to believe is real. If you can persuade people that what they see with their eyes is what there is to see you've got them. Because they'll laugh in your face of an explanation then which portrays the big picture of what's happenin'
... and they have."
"Lots of people in America know that the system is fucked up. All of them know it. I think everybody in this country knows the government’s corrupt. They’re conscious of it, but they’re not gonna do a fucking thing about it. There are people that will, and me, I consider those people revolutionary"- Immortal Technique
by RaiderKilluminati on Feb 9, 2012 4:59 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
hahahahahahaha
well two problems… You don’t like iphones, and you bought two JR jerseys. Do us all a favor, and DON’T get a Moore Jersey! We like him and don’t want to jinx it ;)
Hey we didn’t know he was gonna turn out to be a monstrous bust haha! Honestly I don’t remember why I bought to. Yes I am ashamed but I’m no jynx!
"I'm not saying I'm gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world." - Tupac Amaru Shakur
"The greatest hypnotist on the planet Earth is an oblong box in the corner in the room. It is constantly telling us what to believe is real. If you can persuade people that what they see with their eyes is what there is to see you've got them. Because they'll laugh in your face of an explanation then which portrays the big picture of what's happenin'
... and they have."
"Lots of people in America know that the system is fucked up. All of them know it. I think everybody in this country knows the government’s corrupt. They’re conscious of it, but they’re not gonna do a fucking thing about it. There are people that will, and me, I consider those people revolutionary"- Immortal Technique
by RaiderKilluminati on Feb 9, 2012 5:05 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
*two
"I'm not saying I'm gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world." - Tupac Amaru Shakur
"The greatest hypnotist on the planet Earth is an oblong box in the corner in the room. It is constantly telling us what to believe is real. If you can persuade people that what they see with their eyes is what there is to see you've got them. Because they'll laugh in your face of an explanation then which portrays the big picture of what's happenin'
... and they have."
"Lots of people in America know that the system is fucked up. All of them know it. I think everybody in this country knows the government’s corrupt. They’re conscious of it, but they’re not gonna do a fucking thing about it. There are people that will, and me, I consider those people revolutionary"- Immortal Technique
by RaiderKilluminati on Feb 9, 2012 5:05 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
hahahahahahaha
Wear that Moore Jersey proudly
If I am a jynx then there is no way in hell im purchasing a DMC jersey this year!! Only two years left on his contract, plus all the trade talk!! NO WAY!
"I'm not saying I'm gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world." - Tupac Amaru Shakur
"The greatest hypnotist on the planet Earth is an oblong box in the corner in the room. It is constantly telling us what to believe is real. If you can persuade people that what they see with their eyes is what there is to see you've got them. Because they'll laugh in your face of an explanation then which portrays the big picture of what's happenin'
... and they have."
"Lots of people in America know that the system is fucked up. All of them know it. I think everybody in this country knows the government’s corrupt. They’re conscious of it, but they’re not gonna do a fucking thing about it. There are people that will, and me, I consider those people revolutionary"- Immortal Technique
by RaiderKilluminati on Feb 9, 2012 5:10 PM PST up reply actions
hahahahahahahahaha
Please don’t buy a Ford Jersey either.
Ok.
What players don’t you guys like, so I can buy their jersey instead haha.
"I'm not saying I'm gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world." - Tupac Amaru Shakur
"The greatest hypnotist on the planet Earth is an oblong box in the corner in the room. It is constantly telling us what to believe is real. If you can persuade people that what they see with their eyes is what there is to see you've got them. Because they'll laugh in your face of an explanation then which portrays the big picture of what's happenin'
... and they have."
"Lots of people in America know that the system is fucked up. All of them know it. I think everybody in this country knows the government’s corrupt. They’re conscious of it, but they’re not gonna do a fucking thing about it. There are people that will, and me, I consider those people revolutionary"- Immortal Technique
by RaiderKilluminati on Feb 9, 2012 5:28 PM PST up reply actions
Rivers, Brady, Romo, Vick, Tebow, Orton...
Buy any of those, and you’ll be good to go. Knowing you, you’ll probably go for the Brady.
"If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless."
--Woody Paige
Oakland Raiders, New York Giants, Los Angeles Lakers, Anaheim Angels... and Quentin Tarantino.
by The_Power_and_the_Glory_of_Robert_Horry on Feb 9, 2012 9:11 PM PST up reply actions
Even if i knew i can ruin one of their careers by wearing their jersey
I WOULD NEVER WEAR RIVERS JERSEY!!! EVERRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!! Id die as soon as i put it on!!!! MY EYES BURN WHENEVER I SEE A STUPID CHARGER FAN WEAR ONE!!!!!!! I dont like romo and VICK was ok until he became the male version of cruella deville!!!! SAME GOES WITH TEBOW!!!!!! WHY WOULD I WEAR A DONKEY JERSEY?!!!! ORTON!!! id rather throw that money in the fire!!!!!! I wont put on a brady jersey either!!!! Id use it to clean my dogs shit but I WONT WEAR IT!!!! How about you wear a lebron jersey or a stupid blake griffin one? jynx those assholes!!!
"I'm not saying I'm gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world." - Tupac Amaru Shakur
"The greatest hypnotist on the planet Earth is an oblong box in the corner in the room. It is constantly telling us what to believe is real. If you can persuade people that what they see with their eyes is what there is to see you've got them. Because they'll laugh in your face of an explanation then which portrays the big picture of what's happenin'
... and they have."
"Lots of people in America know that the system is fucked up. All of them know it. I think everybody in this country knows the government’s corrupt. They’re conscious of it, but they’re not gonna do a fucking thing about it. There are people that will, and me, I consider those people revolutionary"- Immortal Technique
by RaiderKilluminati on Feb 9, 2012 10:13 PM PST up reply actions
Hows about i wear an eli jersey so all that HOF talk can die down!!
If plunkett isnt in the HOF why should eli be??!!
"I'm not saying I'm gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world." - Tupac Amaru Shakur
"The greatest hypnotist on the planet Earth is an oblong box in the corner in the room. It is constantly telling us what to believe is real. If you can persuade people that what they see with their eyes is what there is to see you've got them. Because they'll laugh in your face of an explanation then which portrays the big picture of what's happenin'
... and they have."
"Lots of people in America know that the system is fucked up. All of them know it. I think everybody in this country knows the government’s corrupt. They’re conscious of it, but they’re not gonna do a fucking thing about it. There are people that will, and me, I consider those people revolutionary"- Immortal Technique
by RaiderKilluminati on Feb 9, 2012 10:19 PM PST up reply actions
the difference is if your caught in public using last years iphone its no biggie
but if your wearing someones jersey thats currently playing for the eagles then everyone will point and laugh at you
thats why i wear the old school jerseys, no one laughs at a Bo jackson. i even got myself a Prime time jersey from his time with the falcons. no school like the old school
by ryanmoore57 on Feb 10, 2012 10:43 AM PST up reply actions
I've never had a jersey problem
Because I won’t wear a shirt with another man’s name on the back of it. The few I have bought for gifts to my son, no longer play for the Raiders, so it’s a waste of money. Players I thought that would be on the team for awhile Like TE Miller and a couple of others. My Son has 3 Raiders jersey’s hanging in his closet of players that are no longer on the team and he don’t wear them, two are authentic jersey’s to boot.
You want to be safe about a jersey? Buy a throw back players jersey.
by Captain Chaos on Feb 10, 2012 3:52 AM PST up reply actions
Our OC is a heavy run type of guy.
Doubt DMC will be touched. But i don’t think Reggie would give up bush either. Bush can play every down where DMC can’t. But the draft is where players like DMC maybe gone, His injury has caused us a fortune of games and the game where we have a chance to play in a potential playoff game he doesn’t play? Jacoby did, and so did Moore. Too me imo, i would believe we can turn any RB into a star with our line. Dmac is exceptional but w/o him, i think we can get a player out of college with explosiveness as well. If Dmac stays then i’ll be happy as well. Either way im fine, just matters who we get for him. If not we still have one of the best RB’s in the league.
RAIDER NATION
"There only can be one nation, The Raider Nation"
by AlwaysWinBaby on Feb 9, 2012 4:55 PM PST up reply actions
He may or may not go, but if there's anything valuable entertained in return, it will absolutely be a possiblity
""The massive Raider Nation is beyond doubt the sleaziest and rudest and most sinister mob of thugs and wackos ever assembled."--Hunter S. Thompson
"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.
this is what most GMs league-wide would do, and would've done all along
I think finally you can say we’re not a team that is always bucking the system with a move. Then, Al was always trying to be the genius and see things no one did. He was still occasionally right in the end, but the head scratchers got even more puzzling, and it was more miss than hit. I still miss him, but look forward to going down this new road.
Darren’s a stud, and love it if we could keep him forever, but in the business league that it is, you have to believe McKenzie will act as many other GMs would when you have a guy who is healthy for half the games in the season. It sucks, but it’s a reality.
""The massive Raider Nation is beyond doubt the sleaziest and rudest and most sinister mob of thugs and wackos ever assembled."--Hunter S. Thompson
"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.
Great, I Liked Routt
While he once again held opponents to a low completion percentage (47.4 percent) and allowed less than 6 yards per pass attempt for the season, according to STATS, Routt was credited with allowing eight touchdown passes — tied for the second-most in the NFL - and led the league with 17 penalties committed, according to STATS. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d826d1780/article/routt-released-by-raiders-one-season-into-threeyear-contract?module=HP11_MYNFL
It could have easily been fixed with a defensive minded coach which we have. Routt has the size and natural ability to shut down WR’s. His aggression and that was his biggest downfall, those P.I’s are bs, and if you watched you can clearly see fighting for position but but we get called for it. Because he is so aggressive, refs tend to look at him more and won’t be hesitate to see any pulling by him. I hope he gets resigned, he just needs tweaks thats all, but after only one year? and cut? Give the guy a chance. Now we are fucked at the CB position. And don’t expect huff to be #1 because then that will be even worse.
RAIDER NATION
"There only can be one nation, The Raider Nation"
I'm so sick and tired of the "THOSE PI FLAGS WE BS" argument
The reason Routt drew so many flags is because he has horrible technique and always throws his arm over the shoulder or gets beat and ends up grabbing the receiver. Thank god I don’t have to watch people make excuses for his poor play any more.
No mikev, no peace
Know mikev, know peace
by Mike Garza on Feb 9, 2012 10:01 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Just hope they got somebody lined up to replace him
Otherwise this shaky secondary is going to be in even worse shape. We have no idea if DVD or Chekwa are ready to be starters.
More like
Are they even ready to be on the active roster? They played like they belonged on the practice squad.
if he is not resigned
We BETTER get a top FA. If not we will get owned terribly in the passing game.
RAIDER NATION
"There only can be one nation, The Raider Nation"
by AlwaysWinBaby on Feb 9, 2012 4:56 PM PST up reply actions
Phily
Maybe they can get that Nmamdi guy from Phily?
by Mallard Davis on Feb 9, 2012 5:45 PM PST up reply actions
Looks like Routt will not be a Raider.
https://twitter.com/#!/caplannfl/status/167751635374850048
RAIDER NATION
"There only can be one nation, The Raider Nation"
This is a sign that Huff is moving to corner
RM and Dennis must have thier eyes on one of the top FA’s to go along with Huff.
"These type of games are why you do what you do in February, March, April, May when nobody is watching," "It's why you stay up late at night watching film. This is why you do that, to be prepared....Carson Palmer
Tracy Porter is the rumored FA
to come to Oakland. http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/39693/mailbag-englishs-days-numbered-in-san-diego
RAIDER NATION
"There only can be one nation, The Raider Nation"
by AlwaysWinBaby on Feb 9, 2012 5:03 PM PST up reply actions
Rumor has it he doesn't play well in man.
"These type of games are why you do what you do in February, March, April, May when nobody is watching," "It's why you stay up late at night watching film. This is why you do that, to be prepared....Carson Palmer
Al is no longer here
We will be playing man a lot less.
yup. lol. don't think we'll have to be having that conversation anymore!
""The massive Raider Nation is beyond doubt the sleaziest and rudest and most sinister mob of thugs and wackos ever assembled."--Hunter S. Thompson
"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.
WOW
Reggie ain’t fucking around.
Don’t really agree with the move personally from what I can gather it only saved us $1.25 million this season anyway as his cap hit is still $5million but I will reserve definitive judgement when I see the plan unfold in its entirety.
OREGON DUCKS ROSE BOWL CHAMPIONS - Time to drink Dr Pepper and ship stuff with UPS!!!!!
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ONE NATION UNDER AL
Respect the reputation or it's an altercation.
It's worth keeping an eye on
As long as this move isn’t the start of a true salary dump, but is just the start of a true restructuring and rebuilding of the defense, it can work out. If it’s the start of a salary dump, we could be in for a rough transition.
"Today I step into the shoes of a great man, a man by the name of Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho."
Yeah I can't really gauge where this is all headed at all at this early stage
only time will tell at this point
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ONE NATION UNDER AL
Respect the reputation or it's an altercation.
I read someplace
That the 5 million salary was only against the cap if he made the squad according to his contract. The other 5 million was a bonus due tomorrow if he was still on the team. I’m thinking we saved quite a bit in cap money on this guy. I’ve read so much about this in the last couple hours my brain is going into overload, thats what I get for not going to Thirsty Thursday.
"Committed To Excellence" Mostly just "Committed" though
by GoldCityRaider on Feb 9, 2012 6:06 PM PST up reply actions
saving 1.25 million against the cap by releasing him
""The massive Raider Nation is beyond doubt the sleaziest and rudest and most sinister mob of thugs and wackos ever assembled."--Hunter S. Thompson
"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.
that's taking a five million cap penalty hit.
""The massive Raider Nation is beyond doubt the sleaziest and rudest and most sinister mob of thugs and wackos ever assembled."--Hunter S. Thompson
"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.
This is perfection
REAL DEAL CHANGE!
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
Chill
gives us more money to attempt to sign a good free agent, Finn or Porter, and resign my dog Tyvon Branch.
We would be wise to make a big play for KC's Brandon Carr
"These type of games are why you do what you do in February, March, April, May when nobody is watching," "It's why you stay up late at night watching film. This is why you do that, to be prepared....Carson Palmer
seems like a good hire. hopefully he can help coach up roro
“Johnny Holland, a veteran of seven NFL seasons as a player and 16 seasons as an assistant coach, comes to Oakland after serving as linebackers coach for the Houston Texans for five years (2006-10). Holland coached two AP Defensive Rookies of the Year during his time in Houston, tutoring DeMeco Ryans (2006) and Brian Cushing (2009).”
"I'm not saying I'm gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world." - Tupac Amaru Shakur
"The greatest hypnotist on the planet Earth is an oblong box in the corner in the room. It is constantly telling us what to believe is real. If you can persuade people that what they see with their eyes is what there is to see you've got them. Because they'll laugh in your face of an explanation then which portrays the big picture of what's happenin'
... and they have."
"Lots of people in America know that the system is fucked up. All of them know it. I think everybody in this country knows the government’s corrupt. They’re conscious of it, but they’re not gonna do a fucking thing about it. There are people that will, and me, I consider those people revolutionary"- Immortal Technique
by RaiderKilluminati on Feb 9, 2012 5:36 PM PST reply actions
Read the tea leaves fellas....
Why keep and continue to pay for expensive niche players when the whole salary cap system has been adjusted. Rookie minimums/ Veteran max. Now look at what we need. FS/SS, CB, OL, LB. Theres alot of FA talent at CB this year. Nixing Routt could of opened the cap to sign CB McFadden, CB Carr, CB Finnigan, FS Porter,CB Carlos Rogers, CB Ladarius Webb, SS Laron Landry, CB Brent Grimes or possibly even two at that money. You have to admit that any two of the above is better than one CB Routt at that amount of money. Now dump DT Henderson and pick up DT Solani from the Dolphins. On O-line we can make offers to T Ryan Harris, T Joe Staley, G Ben Grubbs, G Deuce Lutui,and C Matt Birk. Heck, throw LB Curry or LB Wimbleys money at Super Mario. Money well spent.
correct. might be hard to recognize us pretty soon, but that might be a good thing and a necessary thing to make it work
make no mistake. The new regime will start off right—with a new team, one that our new coaches and staffers have settled upon.
Gonna be tough to be patient and endure it all, and a bit sad on many levels, but all in all, it’s a welcome change that’s been a long time coming in Oakland. RIP Al. I can sense a lot of rolling in the grave in the near and distant future!
""The massive Raider Nation is beyond doubt the sleaziest and rudest and most sinister mob of thugs and wackos ever assembled."--Hunter S. Thompson
"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.
Cap hit for routt is 2.2 mill check your guys shit.
DT John Henderson is due $4 million base salary in 2012. Prime candidate to be released. No way Raiders paying that much.
Free safety Michael Huff is due $4 million base salary in 2012, as well as $4 million roster bonus in mid-March.
Linebacker Rolando McClain’s base salary for 2012 is only $970,000. DT Richard Seymour is due $15 million, of which $7.5 million guaranteed.
LB Kamerion Wimbley set to earn $11 million in base salary in 2012. Guaranteed most of that amount. Might be targeted for restructured deal.
Other players at risk of being cut by Raiders: DT Tommy Kelly ($6 million), CB Chris Johnson ($3.5M) and G Cooper Carlisle ($3M).
There’s more, this is funny: They still owe him a fully guaranteed $5 mil roster bonus left over from the March 2011 deal.
My understanding is the Raiders will not pursue signing Routt. So time for the younger CBs to compete for more playing time.
adam caplan
Cutting Routt will cost the #Raiders $2.2 million in salary-cap space in 2012
I'm not too familiar with him
But the few times I’ve watched him play he’s always come off like a major hot-head. And if that’s the case then I don’t think we need him on the team.
Not at all. He's a solid corner who'd thrive in the right situations
nothing taken from what he’s done in Tennessee. Huge heart. No one can fault him for the situation against Andre Johnson. That was some physical football by both sides, and they got heated. No more, no less.
""The massive Raider Nation is beyond doubt the sleaziest and rudest and most sinister mob of thugs and wackos ever assembled."--Hunter S. Thompson
"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.
Not the right guy you want to bring in if you want some discipline on your D
He’s a prick.
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Horrible move that does not bode well for our future
By cutting the one decent corner we had without having a surefire replacement was a bold, and stupid, move. If we are unable to acquire a top prospect for corner we are looking at CJ (assuming his is retained) and DVD or Chekwa all three of which should be, at best, third or fourth stingers. This could be the start of a complete overhaul that is going to take several more years or losing season before this is corrected. Effing RETARDED!
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I wouldn't rush to call it stupid before we've had a chance to see how this all plays out
It’s not like our secondary was good this past season. Only the Vikings gave up more passing TDs than we did, so it’s not like we can get that much worse. At the very least releasing Routt might make it easier for us to shop around for good FAs.
FUCK.
Things just got real. But who’s next?
Seymour, Jacoby, murphy, who?!
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by DEBACLE OF MASS ERUPTION. on Feb 9, 2012 8:39 PM PST reply actions
Notice to Raider Players:
YOU ARE ON NOTICE. YOU WILL BE CUT IF YOU HAVE UNDERPERFORMED.
That being said, if we do not sign him back, we could be in for some REAL touch times on defense, no matter what ever system we play.
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by NFLanalyzerfromhome on Feb 9, 2012 9:16 PM PST reply actions
Jerry Mcdonald said on Twitter
That Routt won’t be coming back, and that the Raiders are not trying to resign him.
I FEAR FOR THE SECONDARY.
I am a Raider Fan. But I also a player's person as well.
by NFLanalyzerfromhome on Feb 9, 2012 9:32 PM PST reply actions
Guys relax. This is the start of the first quarter in the offseason game.
We saved money because Reg found a loophole in the Davis contract. Now he’s going to see if he can undo some of Al’s other mistakes and also keeping Al’s good picks. (Branch, and Bush) Then will add some of his own ( Landry, and Cortland) Then allow Allen to coach up a good defense.
by raiderfan21 on Feb 9, 2012 11:25 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I don't agree with the last part and even if he was our best that's not saying much.
That’s like being the smartest kid on the short bus with the way our corners covered and tackled. His contract is what did him in mainly but I’m sure the penalties had a hand in it along with the new defensive philsophy not wanting to make man to man coverage a priority.
Stanford was our best corner last year and definitely had some trade value
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by BlackHeartSilverEyes on Feb 10, 2012 9:55 AM PST up reply actions
No cred. No respect. Cant erase what you wrote.
The cowards never started, the weak died along the way....
by BlackHeartSilverEyes on Feb 10, 2012 10:37 AM PST up reply actions
He's even a fair weathered quitter!
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Lol..well put.
The cowards never started, the weak died along the way....
by BlackHeartSilverEyes on Feb 10, 2012 1:04 PM PST up reply actions
This is what you wrote...
im done
with rfaiderss football i dont care no more we continue to make stupid moves
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Thing is
People have been throwing out names to replace Routt, etc. but it’s not like these people are just on the shelf at Walmart waiting to get bought. IF their respective teams let them go, it will still be a bidding war for their services if they’re any good. And if they come cheap we can expect to get what we paid for.
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