2010 Oakland Raiders Season Thread - Page 5

Paranoidmoonduck · 05-06-2010, 05:45 PM

Holy crap, we're free. FREE!

Abaddon · 05-06-2010, 06:02 PM

MLK just put on his Raiders cap and started doing an Arsenio style fist pump.

Free at ******* last.

slightlyaraiderfan · 05-06-2010, 06:42 PM

For a while I thought Al would make sure we didn't cut Russell for some stupid/stubborn reason. Really happy he is no longer around!

thenewfeature06 · 05-06-2010, 06:45 PM

I am going to be mad if the Pats sign him.. think long term? As fas as Bradys age and injury.

Michael Wilbon said maybe they take a shot I dont see it but Id be super pissed if he turned out.

Don Vito · 05-06-2010, 07:00 PM

I don't think we'll see JaMarcus in New England any time soon, that was just speculation on Wilbon's part.

EvilNixon · 05-06-2010, 07:03 PM

We need a young guy to develop while the line gets upgraded.

619 · 05-06-2010, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by EvilNixon

We need a young guy to develop while the line gets upgraded.

I'm still kinda let down that we didn't draft Kafka (even after the Campbell trade) before the Eagles did. I see him as an efficient game manager type with a few years of seasoning; that's more than what could be said for the majority of players at his position in this year's draft class. What a crappy draft if you were looking for a QB to develop.

Stash · 05-06-2010, 08:19 PM

Best news ever.

RaiderNation · 05-06-2010, 10:47 PM

Raiders day tomarrow wear your gear!!! Its a holliday for us fans.

Komp · 05-08-2010, 07:52 AM

Let's not forget that Cambell is only 25 years old....If he performs well this year I don't think we are in dire straits if we wait a year or so to get a development QB....

NIN1984 · 05-08-2010, 09:40 AM

is Wimbley a will or sam?

RaiderNation · 05-08-2010, 12:40 PM

Wimbley is our SLB I believe

Paranoidmoonduck · 05-08-2010, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Komp

Let's not forget that Cambell is only 25 years old....If he performs well this year I don't think we are in dire straits if we wait a year or so to get a development QB....

Campbell is 28, actually.

RaiderNation · 05-08-2010, 04:21 PM

Heres what gets me excited for the upcoming season. Looking at Baltimores RB stats, Ray rice had 1300+ yards rushing with 7 tds along with 78 catches for 700+ yards and 1 td. Im 99% sure Darren McFadden is going to be used similar to Ray Rice as a option for running and catching for alot of yards. Looking at DMC's highlights over his short career here alot of his big plays were off screens and swing passes. I expect if he is healthy to be our go to option on offence and probably will have the most catches on the team(maybe 2nd to Miller...)

Then looking at Willis McGahee he had 500+ yards and 12 tds. Michael Bush will likely be our power back again but I expect him to get more running attempts than McGahee did for Baltimore since Bush has shown he is our best running back so far.

RaiderNation · 05-09-2010, 05:51 PM

slightlyaraiderfan · 05-09-2010, 06:14 PM

haha that's great/sad

Abaddon · 05-09-2010, 09:35 PM

Still a great offseason, despite the lack of O-line upgrades. A veteran WR and a vet OL sure would be a nice thing.

RaiderNation · 05-10-2010, 12:11 AM

I dont see any WR or OL that can really help us now and the future. Terrel Owens on our roster means we have to a cut/ less playing time for a young WR. Flozel Adams was the most flagged OT in the league I believe.

Abaddon · 05-10-2010, 12:54 AM

Would cutting Todd Watkins to make room for TO really be that bad?

RaiderNation · 05-10-2010, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Abaddon

Would cutting Todd Watkins to make room for TO really be that bad?

Less playing time for Schilens, Murphy and DHB. And it would be a matter of time of him bitching at us about not getting the ball. Its been awhile since he has bitched so he is due for one of those seasons

Paranoidmoonduck · 05-10-2010, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Abaddon

Would cutting Todd Watkins to make room for TO really be that bad?

Worse than cutting Higgins or Holland, in my estimation. Watkins has largely been the most consistent backup on the team and with Schilens in a state of questionable health constantly I don't think it'd be wise to cut him.

RaiderNation · 05-10-2010, 01:32 AM

JLH should be the first WR to go with Ford coming in and likely taking over the punt return duties and maybe a similar role as JLH would have for us. Also Rock Cartwright coming in as a returner too

Komp · 05-10-2010, 07:46 AM

I'd rather see us developing DHB as a deep threat than renting TO for a couple years. Personally I'd rather not see TO in Oakland unless he is wearing an opponents jersey...

My bad on Campbell's age, I thought he was quite a bit younger...

RaiderNation · 05-10-2010, 04:29 PM

Reports are Desmond Bryant is around 310lbs. Maybe we are thinking he can turn into our NT?

619 · 05-10-2010, 04:53 PM

Does anyone remember what Bryant's listed playing weight was during last season? I thought it was sub-280, which calls into question whether such a substantial weight gain is really a good idea.