Finally a decent hire... Another retread, but in my opinion I think he did well with what he had to work with in Miami. He did lead them to the playoffs before the wheels fell off and he was canned.
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Finally a decent hire... Another retread, but in my opinion I think he did well with what he had to work with in Miami. He did lead them to the playoffs before the wheels fell off and he was canned.
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
Yeah, I think you hang that on Rex Ryan and his infatuation with Tebow. Sparano as line coach is a luxury, mostly only the better playoff caliber teams can boast a line coach with HC experience. As uninspiring as the Olson hire was, this looks like a very positive sign that the power run blocking scheme is here to stay.
UnknownCoach
Footballguy
I like the hire. It should help having two experienced OCs. Though neither is really known for their playcalling. If we can get Saunders to stick around as a WRs and TE coach we'd really have a lot of good experience on the offensive coaching staff. We already hired the most experienced ST coach possible. I dont think Olson was Allen's first choice, some guys took other jobs. I think we could have done better than Olson for OC but I do feel like Allen has made wiser hires in his second year. We have at least two solid assistants and Olson surely does some things well. I think the players will be much better prepared. We'll have to wait and see on the playcalling.
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
I think it's interesting that he's got two titles, OL coach and assistant HC. I can't remember the last time I saw a combo line coach/Asst HC combo before. Seems odd that he comes in working down in the trenches but also has some executive status. Interim HC if the wheels come off for Dennis Allen next year?
Autumn Wind
Footballguy
Just speculating, but it could have to do with his last job title and some kind of NFL rule about assistants? In any case, I wouldn't put too much stock in it.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
Sparano has to be 
about his career path.2011 - Dolphins head coach2012 - Jets offensive coordinator 2013 - Raiders offensive line coach2014 - Jaguars quality control coach?
about his career path.2011 - Dolphins head coach2012 - Jets offensive coordinator 2013 - Raiders offensive line coach2014 - Jaguars quality control coach?UnknownCoach
Footballguy
Its seems like more and more coaches are getting the AHC title. I believe they get paid more that way and could be how we afforded Sporano. Or it could just be a way of making a good assistant look more prestigious. Regardless of title, a coach is still going to do his best coaching and the assistants will work where they are most needed. You can call a guy a cook, a chef, a sous chef, a head cook, or a lead chef and it could still apply to same job.
massraider
Footballguy
My guess is that it has to do with his duties, as well as the fact that coaches under contract can only interview for jobs that are a promotion. so Sparano can only interview for a HC job while a Raiders employee
ICON211
Footballguy
I thought he could still interview for a coordinator job, but I could be wrong. Either way I like the hire.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
Seymour was on Inside the NFL tonight, and he started giggling like a school girl as soon as Collinsworth mentioned that he's a free agent. Seems like he can't get out of town fast enough, not that we can blame him.
Autumn Wind
Footballguy
I say don't let the door hit his usually injured ### on the way out.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
Oakland's staff is coaching the North squad in the Senior Bowl which is just about to start.Tons of talent on this field they'll be getting a close-up look at. The Raiders couldn't screw up this draft if they tried.
The North squad sure is playing like a Raider coached team....Oakland's staff is coaching the North squad in the Senior Bowl which is just about to start.Tons of talent on this field they'll be getting a close-up look at. The Raiders couldn't screw up this draft if they tried.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
The North squad sure is playing like a Raider coached team....Oakland's staff is coaching the North squad in the Senior Bowl which is just about to start.Tons of talent on this field they'll be getting a close-up look at. The Raiders couldn't screw up this draft if they tried.
Awful in all phases.
joey
Footballguy
Wow. I didn't think i could feel any worse about this year...then this.The North squad sure is playing like a Raider coached team....Oakland's staff is coaching the North squad in the Senior Bowl which is just about to start.Tons of talent on this field they'll be getting a close-up look at. The Raiders couldn't screw up this draft if they tried.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
If it helps any, Allen's team did show some life in the 2nd half, and the South definitely had better players.Wow. I didn't think i could feel any worse about this year...then this.The North squad sure is playing like a Raider coached team....Oakland's staff is coaching the North squad in the Senior Bowl which is just about to start.Tons of talent on this field they'll be getting a close-up look at. The Raiders couldn't screw up this draft if they tried.
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
Nah. I doesn't help
UnknownCoach
Footballguy
Now someone went and started rumors that the Raiders really like Geno Smith. If Oakland selects a QB with the number 3 pick and they miss on that selection it could set Oakland back another 3-4 years. On the other hand if they hit it could mean a lot of happy fans and potentially a return to glory. IMO I dont think we'd be upgrading the QB position with the selection of Smith. We would get younger which might pay off in the long run but it would hurt in the short term. In order to select Smith, we'd have to pass up a promising prospect that could fill a more immediate need. If you keep Palmer to groom Smith you also hurt the salary cap. If you get rid of Palmer then you commit to playing a rookie QB in 2013 which will likely end up another frustrating season.I really did not like the Russell pick and said that before he was even drafted. While I'm not a big fan of drafting Smith either, its certainly not like picking Russell again. Smith should have some success in the NFL. I just dont know if will be enough success. We wouldnt be passing up on a player of Megatron's caliber this time around either. I can see more logic this time around to drafting a QB. I'm not always against taking the QB. I was completely shocked when we passed up Aaron Rodgers. Smith actually has some good qualities I really like. I'm almost nuetral to the selection. I'd rather just not take the chance now when we already have a good QB on the team. We went through too many QBs between Gannon and Palmer. Let's try to keep Palmer around a few years without strapping our salary cap to his successor.I know some people's opinions are influenced by Pryor. Mine isnt. I wont bet on Pryor. Not because I dont like him. I do... as a backup. He just doesnt seem to have the neccessary arm.I say no to Geno Smith but I wont be too terribly disappointed if we do get him.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
The better the competition West Virginia faced, the poorer Smith played. He feasted on garbage teams.
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
Agreed with both of you. No to GeNO.My wish list is for an edge rusher that can instantly upgrade the line and consistently hurry and sack the QB. My choice if available is Werner. But really there are a lot of players thru about pick 18 or so that would be instant upgrades, as long as we pass over the QB. It's why I hope that Reggie can move back to the teens and pick up a second rounder and maybe another pick or even a future pick. There's a lot of value in the front half of the first round, all we got to do is not blow the pick on upside QB's.
massraider
Footballguy
Give me a big fat Star.
LawFitz
Footballguy
I don't trust this guy's work ethic. Otherwise I'd be all over this pick too. IMO 1-technique DT's are the most underrated players in the game. There aren't that many of them to begin with and most of the ones that do exist in the league are bums. It takes a special type of person to be that big and play this position at a high level for a long time. It's the first line of defense. Literally.I wish Star was that guy and if he is, then great. But I don't think so. I don't think there are any guys worthy of the top picks this year. I'd rather see us trade down to get extra picks.'massraider said:
UnknownCoach
Footballguy
The extremely Early 2013 Roster Prediction.QB (2) PALMER, Pryor :: Unless we draft a rookie or they dont think Pryor can handle the backup role then I think we can get away with only 2 QBs on the roster. Since they dropped the emergency QB rule (as well as before it was enacted), its a common practice. Drafting a rookie is a real possibility but I'd rather use the picks elsewhere.RB (5) McFADDEN, Reece, Goodson (FA resigning), Jones, Rookie (Drafted or UDFA between the tackles runner) :: I'm hopeful Goodson will decide to stay even though we are going away from zone blocking. He's still a useful RB and special teams player. We need to upgrade our wide bodied backups (Stewart/Olawale) and an inexpensive rookie is usually the best way to improve RB depth.WR (6) DHB (restructed), MOORE, Streater, Ford, Criner, FA-low budget :: I cant see spending big on a FA WR and I think DHB will restructure his contract. Someone in this group needs to step up as the new punt retuner. We had the worst punt return game in the league in 2012. Ford will be back on kickoffs if not also in punt returns. Streater could push Moore or DHB for a starting spot. TE (3) FA starter - medium to low budget, Gordon, Rookie (Drafted or UDFA) :: While its possible Myers could resign, I think he'll get a better offer somewhere else. There are FA alternatives at least as good who wont cost a lot. When Ausberry bulked up last year, I think it hurt his special teams play and general quickness. If he slimmed back down it would help him but I'm predicting we'll find a more natural rookie TE that is favored by the new regime.OL (9) VELDHEER, WISNIEWSKI, ROOKIE (drafted), BERGSTROM, BARNES (resigned), Nix, FA - low budget tackle, Parsons, Rookie (drafted or UDFA) tackle :: Yep, I'm predicting Barnes will be back another season. I'm also predicting the newly signed Brisiel will get cut. Out also in my prediction is Carlisle who could retire if he he isnt offered another contract with the Raiders. Its not a bad idea resigning him for competition but that kinda depends on who we draft. I hope to draft a guard on the first day to replace one of the lost starters. I'd love to trade down a few spots and still be able to draft Chance Warmack... he would make a huge improvement to our team. Unfortunately its hard to trade down and the rookie salary structure makes it hard to pick him at the third spot. The return to power blocking will help Barnes. It wont help Bergstrom but Bergstrom is still the favorite to win the other guard spot. He'll compete with Nix and Parsons. That still leaves us lacking for depth at tackle. Grabbing a FA veteran to replace Smith and drafting another to replace the promoted Bergstrom will solve that problem. I'd like to see two draft picks on the offensive line but with so many needs it might not happen. Until we fix this group it wont matter what we do with the rest of the offense.total offense 25Before I present my super early defense prediction I have to make this comment. There isnt a player currently under contract who cant play in either a 4-3 or a 3-4 defense. Even our FAs could play in either system. The base D could very well depend on who we draft.DT/NT (1) ROOKIE (drafted) :: Even if we use a 3-4 we only need one pure NT type DT. Kelly or Bilukidi can fill in for relief. A lot of people are predicting us to draft Star Lotulelei with our first pick. We might even be able to trade down a little bit and still get him. This draft actually has a few prospects who could probably start right away. Having no second round pick hurts though so Star might indeed be the best pick at third overall. You'll see I'm hinting at the Star pick in my prediction though I'd rather get Warmack and there are a few serious edge rushers worthy of the pick also. DT/DE (5) KELLY (cut and resign), HOUSTON, Bryant (resigned), Rookie (drafted), Bilukidi. :: Let's hope Bryant decides to stay. If he leaves we'll have a real need for better depth here. Fortunately there should be good value to be found here in the middle and late rounds of the draft. Even if Bryant does stay we should take advantage of that. Kelly doesnt get a lof of respect from fans because of his salary, outspoken personality, and tendacy to jump offsides. Really though he's a good defensive linemen. If the most recent rumors about Kelly's contract are true then we almost have to cut him. I do think he'd be willing to resign on a smaller deal so I still have him coming back.DE/OLB (5) CARTER (resigned), rookie (drafted), Tollefson, Crawford, Burnett :: Carter is considered one of our priority signings along with Wheeler. Out is Shaughnessy though if he'll resign for cheap he could be brought back. I think he'll want to move on and find a team where he has a better chance of regaining his starting status. There are probably 4 extremely good edge rushing prospects at the top of this draft. If we dont get Star or Warmack in round 1 that is the direction I would take next. This draft is also deep in pass rushers. We'd be crazy not to at least upgrade the depth with Carter as old as he is. It wont be easy at all for Burnett to keep his roster spot at backup Sam LB but he's grown on me. Project Crawford will also have to show that he has improved after a year of development but he has the athletic ability to stick around. My prediction is roster heavy at DE and someone like Crawford could be the odd man out if we need more help somewhere like LB. I'd actually like to cut Tollefson but that is dependant the draft picks. Someone on this list probably wont make it in my next installment.LB (4) WHEELER (resigned), BURRIS, FA starter- medium to heavy budget, Rookie (drafted) :: It'll be a crime if we dont bring back Wheeler. McClain is sure to be cut as soon as the new salary cap effects make it more friendly to do so. I also think we can do much better than Gaither. I cant see going with a rookie Mike LB unless maybe we regain a second round pick or get lucky on the second day. I'd rather keep Burris at the Will LB position but he could probably be moved. Either way I think we need a veteran and a only a good one will help us forget about McClain. Gaither's experience at the two positions means he'll have a real shot of making the team again if he resigns. Yet I think McKenzie can improve our depth. McKenzie was a former LB and its where he's had his most success so far as a GM. I'm challenging him to find another good rookie LB in the second day of the draft. If we do get that rookie like I hope then I expect to use another roster spot here. Just havent decided yet where to make the cut. S (3) BRANCH, FA -low budget, Giordano (resigned) :: I've pimped Mitchell a lot because I think he'll make a good starter if he can stay healthy with his aggressive hitting style. Someone should give him that opportunity now that he's a FA. Giordano barely made my extremely early roster prediction. I'd rather spend draft picks elsewhere and I'm having reservations about making Ross or Chekwa a Full time safety.S/CB (2) HUFF, Ross (resigned) :: Out is Chekwa but I want him to make the team and I want him to do it as a safety. That means beating out Giordano and more importantly it means staying healthy. There isnt the evidence that the new coaches intend to make him a safety and staying healthy is a big concern. I like Ross more than Chekwa at this point as the tweener extra DB but that's another spot Chekwa can challenge for as well as CB. He'll have a realistic chance to make the team if he stays healthy.CB (5) FA starter - Heavy budget, SPENCER (resigned), Hanson (resigned), Adams (resigned), FA -low budget :: I know you all want to see more new faces here and so do I. In order to spend big on one FA though its probably better to just open the other spot up to lots of cheap competition. Spencer can win that competition. Hanson is a turnover producer in the slot and Adams showed good potential between injuries. Fortunately I like to be deep at CB even though McKenzie might not care to keep this many around (I admit I'm thin at LB). I put another FA on the bench. There is an alternative to to signing a high priced FA and that's picking a corner in round 1. I'm not that sold on the top corners in this draft though. Unless we trade back to the second half of round 1 I'm hopeing against it. Total defense 25Special teamsK JANIKOWSKI - You dont cut the league's best. P LECHLER (franchise tag) - Yes franchise tag. Should cost about 2.6 million according to my estimation.LS CONDO - Possible cap casualty but I sure want Condo backTotal ST - 3
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Footballguy
This is the second or third time you have posted about Barnes returning, which he may. But I have to wonder if you have ever watch his play cllosely. He is terrible. IMO he is by far the worst player on the OLine and his pass protection would get him arrest in some states. The Raiiders need to part ways with this clown. The sooner the better.
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
QB: Palmer is the unquestioned starter despite his hefty salary, the bulk of which is sunk investment. I could see Reggie Mck going after a scrap heap backup QB to compete with Pryor and by no means is Pryor safe, but he will at least get a shot to be the backup.RB: Not much will change here. But they need to find a role for Taiwan or let him go. No reason to carry him all season only to promote the practice squad guy when the DMC and Goodson went down to injury. Taiwan is on the roster bubble imo. WR: Not a good season at all for the WR’s last year. They need to step up and hopefully a new offensive coaching staff and philosophy will help. The power run game goes hand in hand with the deep vertical strike offense, and Ford returning healthy will hopefully help the entire group. I’m not optimistic about DHB because he has to come way off his contract number of $7.7 million. He’s worth about ¼ of that number for his production, although he still has some value in comparison to the FA market. Speaking of FA market, I’m daydreaming but I can hope that Reggie will go after Packers WR Greg Jennings. The Green Bay connection is there and Jennings should come at a reasonable price for all his injury history. Not likely, but if Reggie could reincarnate the spirit of Al Davis for a day, this is the move he makes.TE: Myers will be brought back as his skillset on offense and his special teams play will get him a nice raise in salary, but not an “outta wack” contract either. Gordon should continue to fill in as TE2 and hopefully develops his pass catching. I think the Ausberry era is all but done though, and could see a low budget free agent or late draft pick to compete for TE3.PS, without going into a full writeup on the OL, I agree that Barnes sucks and needs to kick rocks
RaiderBones
Footballguy
I agree with you about Barnes. He has to be about the worst starting RT in the league. I have wanted him gone for 3 seasons now and he keeps finding his way back on the roster. I can only hope that the 2012 season was his last with the Raiders.
32 Counter Pass
Footballguy
Good to hear. Every time I would see Barnes in your posts I would immediately discount everything in the post. You have redeemed your self in my eyes with this info.
UnknownCoach
Footballguy
Do you or do you just judge by reputation? Willie Smith was terrible. Barnes aint bad, especially in a power blocking system where the TE and RBs dont always run routes instead of protecting the QB. Reggie didnt give him a 2 million one year contract for sucking. Get over the bad false start game already. That's not a reflection of a career. Barnes is getting older but he can still provide valueable experience to our line while we groom some young guards. Just one new player, a change in philosophy, and a couple of switched positions on our line really affected chemistry. Putting 3 new faces, esepcially young faces on our line all at once is asking for trouble. That's why I'm suggesting bringing Barnes back. He's also the only guy we have actually capable of backing up the LT position. I wish Barksdale was still here but he isnt. Bringing Barnes back again makes sense. Look past the gossip and judge him fairly and you might see that.
UnknownCoach
Footballguy
Knapp didnt know how to use a player's strengths. Streater and Criner were rookies and Ford missed the season. Moore battled an injury while both he and DHB werent used appropriately. I still like our WRs. Like I said I believe DHB is willing to restructure his contract. Jennings will get a big contract, when you see what he signs for you'll probably be glad we didnt make that move. Best to spend on the offensive line and defense first and see if any of our current WRs breakout this year.Almost forgot. Jones already contributes a lot to special teams. He can keep his roster spot even if that's all he does. He's certainly capable of contributing at RB also but I dont expect much of a role if Goodson returns. We are going back to a power system to feature McFadden. We need to add another RB who can run inside. I'm not ignoring Reece he just shouldnt be the only option. If Goodson leaves then Jones can contribute more but he's not an every down back.
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RaiderBones
Footballguy
By looking at your commments you must have me and unknowncoach mixed around because I never bring up Barnes because I think he isn't very good. I'm in the let Barnes go camp.Good to hear. Every time I would see Barnes in your posts I would immediately discount everything in the post. You have redeemed your self in my eyes with this info.
ICON211
Footballguy
I do not think Barnes is as bad as he is being made out to be by some here, however, I am not going to point to Reggie giving him a contract as evidence of how good he is. There are GMs that are bad talent evaluators and good ones that make mistakes all the time. The jury is still out on Reggie.
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Footballguy
That is entirely possible.By looking at your commments you must have me and unknowncoach mixed around because I never bring up Barnes because I think he isn't very good. I'm in the let Barnes go camp.Good to hear. Every time I would see Barnes in your posts I would immediately discount everything in the post. You have redeemed your self in my eyes with this info.
32 Counter Pass
Footballguy
But the jury isn't out on Barnes. It has been ruled he is brutal. Have you actually watch him pass bock? He could be arrested and charged as an accessory to assault. Brutal.
UnknownCoach
Footballguy
Barnes was also resigned by Davis. That made more sense though than resigning him for the zone blocking and lack of TE help system we used last year. Now we are going back to a simuliar system we used in 2011. It should fit Barnes better. Not that he's a long term solution. Since I'm already suggesting replacing both starting guards, I'd like to see Barnes back so we dont have too many new faces starting all at the same time. Brisiel is overpaid, damaged goods, and a zone blocking guy. Brisiel needs to go and its time to replace the old man Carlisle as well.btw Barnes could also play left guard if we got a right tackle. Though I'm clearly on the Warmack bandwagon until that's no longer an option.'ICON211 said:
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Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
Palmer may be overpaid, but even if they release him, they absorb a huge cap hit. I can't imagine a scenario where the Raiders avoid paying Palmer, one way or the other.
32 Counter Pass
Footballguy
That is all fine and dandy, but Barnes is a major liability in pass protection.
32 Counter Pass
Footballguy
I agree. The only other option is to trade him. If it freed a hoard of cap space and we got a a couple of high draft picks, I wouldn't have a problem with a trade.
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
The end of Mount Davis is good for reducing blackouts, but the tarp will be embarassing to see. Just furthers the point that a new stadium is badly needed.
massraider
Footballguy
Ha ha ha, yeah I wouldn't have a problem with it either.I agree. The only other option is to trade him. If it freed a hoard of cap space and we got a a couple of high draft picks, I wouldn't have a problem with a trade.
UnknownCoach
Footballguy
A lot of power blocking RTs are. The system used last year didnt make much sense for the players we had in so many ways I cant even list them all. Barnes is actually a better pass protecter than quite a few starting right tackles. That doesnt mean you leave him one on one against Denver's edge rushers. Even if we keep all 11 starters our offense is going to improve this year. Where we most need to upgrade our offensive line though is at the guard positions. We have two zbs guys one who just had major surgery and the other who is in his mid thirties. We need to solve our problems on the interior first then we can worry about right tackle.
UnknownCoach
Footballguy
Raider cap relief cut candidates. Figures arent completely accurate but that information is diffacult to find.1. McClain. 2013 salary 4 million. 2013 cap cost 6.6 million. It will reportably cost over 5 million in dead money to cut McClain but that will divided between the 2013 and 2014 salary cap after June 1. So expect McClain to be cut on June 1. That should increase the cap savings from just over a million to over 3 million for 2013 if numbers are to be believed.2. Brisiel. 2013 salary 4.35 million. 2013 cap cost 5 million. Rumors put the dead money cost around 2.7 million. Dont be surprised when Brisiel "fails" his physical. It will save the Raiders over 2 million in cap space in 2013 plus the remaining two years on the contract. Brisiel just had major ankle surgery after playing poorly on his bad ankle in 2012. He's a zone blocking specialist who wont justify his salary in the new scheme even if he's healthy. He's had trouble staying healthy his whole career and I doubt his ankle will ever be normal again. 3. Kelly. 2013 salary 6.5 million. 2013 cap cost 11 million. Rumors are that Oakland can actually save over 9 million against the cap by cutting Kelly. That would mean even if he was resigned at the same salary it would save Oakland money by cutting him. So the contract is very cut friendly. Of course you risk him signing elsewhere if you make that cut. At 32 years old cutting Kelly isnt as much of a risk as it is a way to improve our cap situation. We can try to resign Kelly at a lower salary even or move in a different direction. 4. DHB. 2013 salary 7.7 million. 2013 cap cost 10.6 million. DHB is a prime restructure or cut candidate. He didnt improve on his 2011 production though that was partly the fault of the coaching change. He is signed through 2014 with a simluliar salary and cap hit in 2014. He needs to improve his production to justify that kind of pay. Oakland could give him an extension now that significantly lowers his pay. The other options are just cutting him now or letting him play this year to see if he improves and having to make a simuliar decision in 2014. The team should have the upper hand in negotiations. Cant find the dead money details but the 7.7 million salary makes him a candidate regardless of dead money. 5. Palmer. 2013 salary 13 million. 2013 cap hit 15.3 million. Dead money rumors are around 9.3 million which doesnt make Palmer a very attractive cut for cap purposes. However it can save the team 13 million actual dollars. If drafting a QB like Geno Smith is an option then cutting Palmer is an option. If we dont draft a replacement then it makes more sense to keep Palmer and try to restructure his contract to save some cap space.6. Ford. 2013 salary 1.2 million(with bonus)?. A performance bonus kicked in despite Ford missing most of the last two seasons. Ford is worth the money if he's healthy. He could be another candidate to "fail" his physical. The emergence of Streater could push Ford further down the depth chart if DHB is retained or replaced with another starter. Ford is one of the league's best kick returners though and IMO should be given the chance to show that he's healthy in training camp.7. Janikowski. 2013 salary 3.8 million. 2013 cap hit 5.1 million. This is the last season on Janikowski's contract. So odds are they just let him play it out. However cutting him is an option because of the cap savings (3.8 million saved but with a 1.3 million dead money hit). He's a fan favorite so its an unlikely move.8. Tollefson. 2013 salary 900k. There isnt much cap savings in cutting Tollefson. However he got lost on the depth chart after Andre Carter was signed. With Carter, Shaughnessy, and Bryant all FAs it seems likely Tollefson will be kept. However if you resign two of those guys and draft a rookie then there might not be a spot for Tollefson. He's cheap so Tollefson should be kept at least in training camp. He could request his release if it looks like he's been replaced. Dont forget last year's project Crawford who will get more of chance to earn playing time if he makes the team again.9. McFadden. 2013 salary 5.8 million. 2013 cap hit 9.6 million. Its the last year of McFadden's contract. So expect it would save at least the 5.8 million in cap space to cut him with the dead money cost close to 3.8 million. Unless he suffers an injury setback I still dont see it. We could offer him an extension in return for cap relief. Most likely we'll just let him play out his contract and see if he can remain healthy in 2013. Then we can offer him a new contract in 2014 or go in another direction.10 Huff. 2013 salary 4 million. 2013 cap hit 11.2 million. It would probably hurt the 2013 cap more to cut Huff than to retain him. Huff we be back at free safety so that thankfully we wont have to watch Giordano back there all the time again. 11. Condo. 2013 salary 1.2 million. He's expensive for a long snapper but when he was injured it showed how valueable he really is. Still the team could save money and wouldnt even need to use a draft pick on a replacement.12. Branch. 2013 salary 6 million. 2013 cap hit 10.9 million. Mitchell could have been a cheaper option but the team already made the decision last year when they gave Branch a new long term deal. As far as salary cap moves those are really the only candidates. The top 4 are the likely moves. The middle 4 are more dependant on who we like in the draft. The last 4 would be shockers.
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RaiderBones
Footballguy
Good Info
Here is an article I found on Palmer's cap situation, comparing the cap penalty if he stays or gets cut. Its from Bleacher Report so I don't know how accurate the info is, but here is the article:Palmer's Contract
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UnknownCoach
Footballguy
Its over 2 million less dead money than the rumors I've heard. I'll change my post to reflect this number since I dont have anything more reliable to go by. Also made a couple of simple math corrections. Still far from accurate. Contract details arent public information.Good Info
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Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
I think it's time for the UnknownCoach to become the KnownCoach.
Tell us where you got all of this knowledge from. ARE YOU ART SHELL???
Tell us where you got all of this knowledge from. ARE YOU ART SHELL???
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Footballguy
Do the Raiders take a cap hit if they trade Palmer?Rex Ryan to the courtsey phone please! 
UnknownCoach
Footballguy
Depends on his contract. I'd expect it to at least lower the cap hit. Trade or cut Palmer is all dependant on the draft IMO. I've stated my opinion already against drafting Geno Smith. Aquiring more picks though does help make it a better selection.Do the Raiders take a cap hit if they trade Palmer?Rex Ryan to the courtsey phone please!
UnknownCoach
Footballguy
Odds of FAs resigning. I'm making up the odds I think we can/will resign our FAs95% Adams, Ross, Parsons - These guys are restricted or exclusive rights FAs and I cant see not wanting them to compete for roster spots.80% Burnett, Francies, Hurd, Stewart - More restricted/exclusive guys that are likely to brought back at least for camp competition.75% Wheeler - Our top priority UFA. Shouldnt get any ridiculous offers elsewhere and the fans have voiced their support for him. I think he'll want to come back.60% Carter, Gaither - Carter is another priority. Might command more money this time around since he's healthier and could receive some heavy interest elsewhere. I see him fitting in our budget. He signed here last year when he could have signed elsewhere. Gaither is cheap and can play both the Will and Mike LB positions. He started for McClain at the end of the season but he's really a backup who will have to compete for a roster spot. 50% Myers, Barnes, Hanson, Goodson - These guys depend largely on their market value. Myers we'd like back but could easily get priced out of our budget by other teams. Barnes fits in our budget but we might elect to sign someone else instead. Hanson and Goodson may or may not recieve a lot of interest from other teams but we'd like them back if they agree.40% Spencer, Giordano, Calhoun - These guys will be cheap and should want to return but do we want them back or do we sign someone better? Spencer likely wants to stay in the Bay area and would help with our competition at CB. Giordano has started a lot of games for us the past couple of seasons but he's getting old and should be on the bench. Calhoun is an exclusive rights FA who would only be training camp competition if he can even make it that far. 33% Lechler, Bryant - Guys we want back but maybe cant afford. Lechler will likely want to come back. After we make some salary cap moves and replace some other guys its still going to be diffacult fitting him into the budget. Bryant is likely going to receive a lot of interest from other teams. That gives him the upper hand to take the money and play for someone else. We'd have to make Bryant a very attractive offer and I doubt he's worth it.25% Carlisle, Shaughnessy - Guys I think we attempt to replace. If we dont bring Carlisle back he may decide to retire. He would be good for our competition at the guard spots if we dont add obvious starters. He's not as attractive of a starter in a power blocking system and he's old so I expect an effort to replace him. I also think we try to replace Shaughnessy with a more dangerous edge rusher. In fact I think he was already replaced by Carter at the end of the season. He's still capable of starting somewhere and should get a decent offer from another team. 20% Mitchell, Hagan - I think these guys will want to go somewhere else where they'll have more opportunity for playing time. I believe Mitchell will get a chance to start somewhere else. Otherwise he would be great to have again as a backup. Hagan is at the bottum of what is currently a deep group of WRs. 10% Seymour, Leinart - We need a DT and Seymour wont get as much interest from the market as when he was younger. Still I'm sure he'll find a team willing to give him a nice paycheck and maybe contend for a ring. Leinart was brought in because of his experience in Knapp's system. He doesnt fit the deep ball system we are exepected to install.
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If I am understanding the Raider's cap situation correctly they are slightly over the cap at this time. They will save 10 million by releasing DHB and Kelly. And another 14 million by releasing Seymore. Is that correct?I also believe they will save a few million once they release McClain. They would then be under the cap by about 27 million, which would give them a good opportunity to sign some much needed help.Is my understanding off base?
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