Oakland Raiders News: Let's Give A Shout Out To Zach Miller
Perhaps the most underrated rookie in 2007 was our very own tight end, Zach Miller.
He did everything he was asked to do and DID not back down or complain about his assignment.
He developed into a VERY strong blocking tight end and was one of the top reasons for the Raiders #6 rushing offense.
Coming out of College he was EXACTLY who I said the Raiders needed to draft along with JaMarcus Russell.
I said this because at ASU he showed that he had very good hands and ran great routes. Little did I know that he would develop into such a strong blocker.
After he was allowed to go out for more passes he ended up leading all rookie tight ends in receptions and also broke the Raider rookie record for receptions by a rookie tight end.
HERE'S TO YOU ZACH:
Silver and Black Pride's Raider Rookie Of The Year.
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The Raiders have a history
What Al likes is speed at that position and speed is what we have. If the Raiders had any kind of pass rush then perhaps the DB's would look better. Today and tomorrow are big days, guys getting let go, and guys signing with new teams, exciting time for NFL fans.
by chinabob on Feb 28, 2008 12:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Well the same article, I quoted with the Kelly
Potential targets this year include defensive end Jevon Kearse, wide receiver Bernard Berrian and safety Gibril Wilson.Berrian would be a nice fit in an offense that lacked a big-play threat last season and could be without Jerry Porter if he signs with another team. The Raiders learned first-hand about Berrian's game-altering abilities in a game Nov. 11 at McAfee Coliseum. Berrian blew past cornerback Chris Carr for a 59-yard touchdown that turned a 6-3 deficit into a 10-6 lead in the fourth quarter.
Wilson is the hard-hitting, big-play safety the Raiders have lacked since Rod Woodson retired after the 2003 season. He also played a vital role in the New York Giants' run to a Super Bowl victory last season.
Kearse was cut by the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday and hasn't been the same player he was since his Tennessee Titans days. However, Davis has a penchant for taking a gamble on such players.
The Raiders hit pay dirt with just such a gamble in 2005 when they signed defensive end Derrick Burgess after his Eagles career ended. Burgess made the Pro Bowl in 2005 and '06 and tied Clemons for the team lead in sacks last season.
by theblackpearl on Feb 28, 2008 1:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I just read about the Kelly signing
by chinabob on Feb 28, 2008 1:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
KC Joyner "get's it"
KC Joyner: (4:45 PM ET ) He's everything they want in a player, so that's a big plus. I think Oakland knows they have a great set of defensive personnel and they don't want to change the chemistry on that side of the ball. They kept their DC, didn't let Asomugha hit the market and pay Kelly big dollars. There is something to be said for stability and Oakland seems to know this.
by theblackpearl on Feb 28, 2008 2:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
When Kelly got hurt this year
by chinabob on Feb 28, 2008 2:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

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