2014 Oakland Raiders Regular Season Thread

[Raiderfan32904]

The way I look at it is, there's a QB they want. They have 'their guy'. But there's no guarantee they get him. Schaub is the vet, the starter, unless he gets beat out by a rookie.

I figure all the teams have their guy. Houston is going to get theirs. Jacksonville, Cleveland, Minny, I assume they all like at least one of the QBs. But if you are Cleveland, and Manziel is your guy, if Jax takes him, you aren't just going to take Teddy because he's the next guy.

It's looking more and more like QBs are going to be there when we pick. All the mocks now will have Teddy falling to us, and who would have thought that two months ago?

I wish I watched these guys more in college, to have an informed opinion, but I don't. All I know is, I want one.

Bortles and Manziel make me nervous, I still want Teddy.

I like Teddy too. But I got a nervous pang in my stomach that Reggie will take Carr at 5. He just looks the part. Like Jim Drunkenmiller looked the part.

I don't know what there is to not like about Carr. Had a less than great day vs. USC, but has a better arm than the other three, and doesn't have the size questions of Teddy and Johnny.

Just going by the rankings now, I'd prefer a trade down if they like Carr, but the draft is a month away. The Texans could draft Carr. And none of these mocks right now has the top 5 right. Guaranteed.

Johnny Football could go 1 or 21. Bortles could go 1 or 8.

The draftniks all have herd mentality, one guy hears from a scout that this guy or that is moving up, and everyone adjusts. Then everyone that reads the rankings takes the latest ranking as gospel. Every week they change, and every week people don't even question them!!

Take a look at this chart http://: http://i.imgur.com/db0HWPQ.jpg and you'll see that Carr looks like a checkdown charlie compared to the big 3 (Bortles, Manziel and Bridgewater). His passes fluttered and sailed whenever there was pitter patter around his feet in that SC bowl game. In controlled workouts and 7 on 7 practices, he looks like an elite QB. But put some pressure in his face and he's not the same guy.

Derek Carr played in a pro-style offense his first three years at Fresno State. To me if you really want to know what he can do find film from 2012. They moved to a spread offense in 2013.

Contrast that to Johnny Manziel who played out of a spread. I don't know if he took a single snap over center. Whoever takes him has a lot of learning curve to work thru. Carr is ready either way.

 

[Raiderfan32904]

And maybe it's overblown. I still remember the Marc Wilson era when we had a decent team and Marc would move the team between the twenties and call timeouts in his own stadium b/c he couldn't deal with the crowd noise. Third downs in the red zone and he fold up like a cheap carpet. I'm afraid that Carr is Wilson part 2. Also not feeling his brother always tagging along to rob his spotlight. He's ok with that. I want a starting QB to be his own man, have a little moxie and grab the glory while the light's shining on him. He ended up puking his guts out the night before his pro day and bigger brother fielding questions from the media in his absense. For his own good, he needs to tell his brother to step aside and make his own impression. I don't doubt his arm strength, size, mobility to be elite, he's got all the tools. He just needs to prove he is a leader. Apart from that awful USC bowl game, he's never won a meaningful game in his life.

I remember reading a quote from a scout that said something along the lines of, "It's too bad his brother is David Carr, or people would be talking about him as the top pick."

I also have been reading that none of these QBs are worth first rounders, and McShay said he ranks all four over Geno Smith. I love the draft. Nothing but

I don't like Geno Smith, so I'm ok with McShay saying he's got 4 QB's better than him. That doesn't say much imo. I wonder if the trade for Schaub will impact who they choose at 5 if they go QB. The one guy that I think complements Schaub in a vet/mentor relationship is Derek Carr. I keep looking at the entire QB draft list and it circle back to Carr now that we have Schaub.

 

[massraider]

Manziel scares the heck out of me. Cosell was talking about how he saw Manziel bail out of plays where he had open receivers, for no apparent reason. Also, Mike Evans' highlight reel is pretty much taking away interceptions from opposing defensive backs that Johnny chucked up there. Won't call him a bust, but he is the definition of boom or bust.

 

[massraider]

And maybe it's overblown. I still remember the Marc Wilson era when we had a decent team and Marc would move the team between the twenties and call timeouts in his own stadium b/c he couldn't deal with the crowd noise. Third downs in the red zone and he fold up like a cheap carpet. I'm afraid that Carr is Wilson part 2. Also not feeling his brother always tagging along to rob his spotlight. He's ok with that. I want a starting QB to be his own man, have a little moxie and grab the glory while the light's shining on him. He ended up puking his guts out the night before his pro day and bigger brother fielding questions from the media in his absense. For his own good, he needs to tell his brother to step aside and make his own impression. I don't doubt his arm strength, size, mobility to be elite, he's got all the tools. He just needs to prove he is a leader. Apart from that awful USC bowl game, he's never won a meaningful game in his life.

I remember reading a quote from a scout that said something along the lines of, "It's too bad his brother is David Carr, or people would be talking about him as the top pick."

I also have been reading that none of these QBs are worth first rounders, and McShay said he ranks all four over Geno Smith. I love the draft. Nothing but

I don't like Geno Smith, so I'm ok with McShay saying he's got 4 QB's better than him. That doesn't say much imo. I wonder if the trade for Schaub will impact who they choose at 5 if they go QB. The one guy that I think complements Schaub in a vet/mentor relationship is Derek Carr. I keep looking at the entire QB draft list and it circle back to Carr now that we have Schaub.

I have no problem with the Schaub trade, assuming it doesn't impact the QB position in any way. If their plan was to take Tedy or Carr anyway, and Schaub is the vet bridge, great. If they don't draft a QB they like because they have Schaub, well, lordy.

I don't think that's even remotely possible, but.....

 

[Raiderfan32904]

Manziel scares the heck out of me. Cosell was talking about how he saw Manziel bail out of plays where he had open receivers, for no apparent reason. Also, Mike Evans' highlight reel is pretty much taking away interceptions from opposing defensive backs that Johnny chucked up there. Won't call him a bust, but he is the definition of boom or bust.

Manziel scares me too. I saw same thing in Evans winning jump balls over shorter less athletic defenders. Manziel has talent, but for what people are expecting of the Johnny Football legend, I think it's highly likely to underperform. He spins and looks up field like a running back far too early after giving up on his first read. He seems like a slightly better version of Terrelle Pryor. Pass.

 

[LawFitz]

The one guy that I think complements Schaub in a vet/mentor relationship is Derek Carr. I keep looking at the entire QB draft list and it circle back to Carr now that we have Schaub.

:facepalm:

 

[LawFitz]

If they're not sold on Bridgewater, they should avoid QB until later rounds. Gimme Mack, Clowney, Watkins or a trade down at this point.

 

[RBM]

I think Schaub still has something to offer. But I'm just lost on this Raider offseason. I just don't see them moving forward at all. They need good, young players more than any team in the league and they have not added one. This is most likely a 4 win team again.

I'll take the over. Name the stakes.

Don't care enough to wager but Ill def come back to eat crow if wrong. I just don't see how you're better. Woodley will be playing a position he's never played, plus he pretty much stinks as is. And I can't even imagine the effort Tuck will be putting in to a 2-6 team, in front of all the empty seats at the Colisseum. He's not exactly known as a high effort guy. Penn stinks too. I just don't see how you can shine these turds.

 

[Raiderfan32904]

If they're not sold on Bridgewater, they should avoid QB until later rounds. Gimme Mack, Clowney, Watkins or a trade down at this point.

agree, but add Robinson @ 5 to the list....or trade down for another 2nd, at least get Cooks. No trade up scenarios.

 

[RBM]

I definitely admire the optimism and as a fan of the league think its terrible how bad the Raiders have been. I'm not trying to blindly knock them.

 

[Raiderfan32904]

I think Schaub still has something to offer. But I'm just lost on this Raider offseason. I just don't see them moving forward at all. They need good, young players more than any team in the league and they have not added one. This is most likely a 4 win team again.

I'll take the over. Name the stakes.

Don't care enough to wager but Ill def come back to eat crow if wrong. I just don't see how you're better. Woodley will be playing a position he's never played, plus he pretty much stinks as is. And I can't even imagine the effort Tuck will be putting in to a 2-6 team, in front of all the empty seats at the Colisseum. He's not exactly known as a high effort guy. Penn stinks too. I just don't see how you can shine these turds.

Woodley played 43 DE in college. He's currently at the weight that Lamarr Houston was playing at last year. So we'll see how he transitions to playing with his hand in the dirt. Tuck is coming off an 11 sack season. I don't get how anyone can try to say he's on a downturn. Not with that kind of recent production. Penn is a turnstile I agree, but at least run blocks well. Not trying to shine a turd or be a homer, but wait till the draft at least before you damn us to 4-12 again. For my part, I won't commit to being better or worse than 4-12 until we see the post draft roster. Keep an open mind. Nobody is claiming this team is ready for the playoffs. Just hold onto your rotten eggs until after the draft to throw them at us.

 

[massraider]

I definitely admire the optimism and as a fan of the league think its terrible how bad the Raiders have been. I'm not trying to blindly knock them.

We can tell. You've been great.

 

[RBM]

I think Schaub still has something to offer. But I'm just lost on this Raider offseason. I just don't see them moving forward at all. They need good, young players more than any team in the league and they have not added one. This is most likely a 4 win team again.

I'll take the over. Name the stakes.

Don't care enough to wager but Ill def come back to eat crow if wrong. I just don't see how you're better. Woodley will be playing a position he's never played, plus he pretty much stinks as is. And I can't even imagine the effort Tuck will be putting in to a 2-6 team, in front of all the empty seats at the Colisseum. He's not exactly known as a high effort guy. Penn stinks too. I just don't see how you can shine these turds.

Woodley played 43 DE in college. He's currently at the weight that Lamarr Houston was playing at last year. So we'll see how he transitions to playing with his hand in the dirt. Tuck is coming off an 11 sack season. I don't get how anyone can try to say he's on a downturn. Not with that kind of recent production. Penn is a turnstile I agree, but at least run blocks well. Not trying to shine a turd or be a homer, but wait till the draft at least before you damn us to 4-12 again. For my part, I won't commit to being better or worse than 4-12 until we see the post draft roster. Keep an open mind. Nobody is claiming this team is ready for the playoffs. Just hold onto your rotten eggs until after the draft to throw them at us.

Tuck had something like 10-11 sacks over like a 2 1/2 year span. I'm just a bit suspicious of him turning it on for half a season before he hit FA.

 

[Chaka]

I think Schaub still has something to offer. But I'm just lost on this Raider offseason. I just don't see them moving forward at all. They need good, young players more than any team in the league and they have not added one. This is most likely a 4 win team again.

I'll take the over. Name the stakes.

Agreed. This team is better just not built for the long haul yet.

With adding Schaub my guess is they want to move out of the 5th spot.

That could be true. I actually saw it the other way. By locking up the QB before the draft, the Raiders now have options with that 5th pick. They either take the BPA and start that building for the long haul or if someone gives them something they can have the flexibility to move out. I don't see how they can trade down if Sammy is there at 5.

Yeah this is a tough situation. I love Watkins and think he will be the real deal but how many more years do they have with Schaub? And if they win 6, 7, 8 games next year that may put the out of the running for a franchise QB in next years draft.

Much as I like Watkins I kind of agree that if you have the opportunity to get your franchise QB then you need to swing for the fences and do it.

If the rumors about them loving Carr are true then I think they can drop down to around 10-15 to get him and add some picks along the way. I like that move in theory but it all depends on how Carr pans out and I am not entirely sold on him.

 

[Chaka]

The way I look at it is, there's a QB they want. They have 'their guy'. But there's no guarantee they get him. Schaub is the vet, the starter, unless he gets beat out by a rookie.

I figure all the teams have their guy. Houston is going to get theirs. Jacksonville, Cleveland, Minny, I assume they all like at least one of the QBs. But if you are Cleveland, and Manziel is your guy, if Jax takes him, you aren't just going to take Teddy because he's the next guy.

It's looking more and more like QBs are going to be there when we pick. All the mocks now will have Teddy falling to us, and who would have thought that two months ago?

I wish I watched these guys more in college, to have an informed opinion, but I don't. All I know is, I want one.

Bortles and Manziel make me nervous, I still want Teddy.

I like Teddy too. But I got a nervous pang in my stomach that Reggie will take Carr at 5. He just looks the part. Like Jim Drunkenmiller looked the part.

I can't see them just taking Carr at 5 especially if Bortels, Manziel or Bridgewater are on the board. If they really like Carr that much, I cannot imagine a scenario where they don't trade out of the spot.

 

[Raiderfan32904]

I think Schaub still has something to offer. But I'm just lost on this Raider offseason. I just don't see them moving forward at all. They need good, young players more than any team in the league and they have not added one. This is most likely a 4 win team again.

I'll take the over. Name the stakes.

Agreed. This team is better just not built for the long haul yet.

With adding Schaub my guess is they want to move out of the 5th spot.

That could be true. I actually saw it the other way. By locking up the QB before the draft, the Raiders now have options with that 5th pick. They either take the BPA and start that building for the long haul or if someone gives them something they can have the flexibility to move out. I don't see how they can trade down if Sammy is there at 5.

Yeah this is a tough situation. I love Watkins and think he will be the real deal but how many more years do they have with Schaub? And if they win 6, 7, 8 games next year that may put the out of the running for a franchise QB in next years draft.

Much as I like Watkins I kind of agree that if you have the opportunity to get your franchise QB then you need to swing for the fences and do it.

If the rumors about them loving Carr are true then I think they can drop down to around 10-15 to get him and add some picks along the way. I like that move in theory but it all depends on how Carr pans out and I am not entirely sold on him.

Watkins getting too much love by the Cleveland scribes to think we will ever have a shot at him. If by some crazy chance he's there, we need to rush to the podium and secure him. I want to get a franchise QB as bad as anybody, but there are no safer picks in the draft than Watkins.

 

[ICON211]

Manziel scares the heck out of me. Cosell was talking about how he saw Manziel bail out of plays where he had open receivers, for no apparent reason. Also, Mike Evans' highlight reel is pretty much taking away interceptions from opposing defensive backs that Johnny chucked up there. Won't call him a bust, but he is the definition of boom or bust.

Manziel scares me too. I saw same thing in Evans winning jump balls over shorter less athletic defenders. Manziel has talent, but for what people are expecting of the Johnny Football legend, I think it's highly likely to underperform. He spins and looks up field like a running back far too early after giving up on his first read. He seems like a slightly better version of Terrelle Pryor. Pass.

I think part of him chucking those passes up there was because he knew he had Evans on the other end. He is definitely a gambler though in general which is probably the bigger point. The guy is just a playmaker. Running, passing he just makes things happen. I think he will be great in the NFL, but we shall see.

 

[massraider]

The other thing is, all we hear is that this is a deep draft, and no one is looking to trade up.

Would someone trade up for Watkins? Or Teddy (If Carr is the guy)? I dunno.

 

[Raiderfan32904]

The other thing is, all we hear is that this is a deep draft, and no one is looking to trade up.

Would someone trade up for Watkins? Or Teddy (If Carr is the guy)? I dunno.

Yes, and I think the trade offers will be nice ones. You can go up and down the consensus mock draft boards thru the 2nd round and find nice talent everywhere. Maybe even land Carr and extra second rounder. A lot of "experts' have said that the first half of the second round is really a typical first round pick.

 

[Chaka]

I think Schaub still has something to offer. But I'm just lost on this Raider offseason. I just don't see them moving forward at all. They need good, young players more than any team in the league and they have not added one. This is most likely a 4 win team again.

I'll take the over. Name the stakes.

Agreed. This team is better just not built for the long haul yet.

With adding Schaub my guess is they want to move out of the 5th spot.

That could be true. I actually saw it the other way. By locking up the QB before the draft, the Raiders now have options with that 5th pick. They either take the BPA and start that building for the long haul or if someone gives them something they can have the flexibility to move out. I don't see how they can trade down if Sammy is there at 5.

Yeah this is a tough situation. I love Watkins and think he will be the real deal but how many more years do they have with Schaub? And if they win 6, 7, 8 games next year that may put the out of the running for a franchise QB in next years draft.

Much as I like Watkins I kind of agree that if you have the opportunity to get your franchise QB then you need to swing for the fences and do it.

If the rumors about them loving Carr are true then I think they can drop down to around 10-15 to get him and add some picks along the way. I like that move in theory but it all depends on how Carr pans out and I am not entirely sold on him.

Watkins getting too much love by the Cleveland scribes to think we will ever have a shot at him. If by some crazy chance he's there, we need to rush to the podium and secure him. I want to get a franchise QB as bad as anybody, but there are no safer picks in the draft than Watkins.

Many people said the same thing about Robert Gallery.

If Cleveland thinks Brian Hoyer is the solution at QB of the future they should just move to Baltimore again. And with Gordon already on the roster, and him being quite possibly the best WR in the game, Watkins doesn't make much sense for them.

Cleveland has to go with a QB or Clowney.

 

[Chaka]

The other thing is, all we hear is that this is a deep draft, and no one is looking to trade up.

Would someone trade up for Watkins? Or Teddy (If Carr is the guy)? I dunno.

Yes.

 

[Raiderfan32904]

I think Schaub still has something to offer. But I'm just lost on this Raider offseason. I just don't see them moving forward at all. They need good, young players more than any team in the league and they have not added one. This is most likely a 4 win team again.

I'll take the over. Name the stakes.

Agreed. This team is better just not built for the long haul yet.

With adding Schaub my guess is they want to move out of the 5th spot.

That could be true. I actually saw it the other way. By locking up the QB before the draft, the Raiders now have options with that 5th pick. They either take the BPA and start that building for the long haul or if someone gives them something they can have the flexibility to move out. I don't see how they can trade down if Sammy is there at 5.

Yeah this is a tough situation. I love Watkins and think he will be the real deal but how many more years do they have with Schaub? And if they win 6, 7, 8 games next year that may put the out of the running for a franchise QB in next years draft.

Much as I like Watkins I kind of agree that if you have the opportunity to get your franchise QB then you need to swing for the fences and do it.

If the rumors about them loving Carr are true then I think they can drop down to around 10-15 to get him and add some picks along the way. I like that move in theory but it all depends on how Carr pans out and I am not entirely sold on him.

Watkins getting too much love by the Cleveland scribes to think we will ever have a shot at him. If by some crazy chance he's there, we need to rush to the podium and secure him. I want to get a franchise QB as bad as anybody, but there are no safer picks in the draft than Watkins.

Many people said the same thing about Robert Gallery.

If Cleveland thinks Brian Hoyer is the solution at QB of the future they should just move to Baltimore again. And with Gordon already on the roster, and him being quite possibly the best WR in the game, Watkins doesn't make much sense for them.

Cleveland has to go with a QB or Clowney.

I agree about the bolded. It's not just the media. Go check out the Cleveland Browns offseason thread. It's a Sammy Watkins lovefest in there. They all think Brian Hoyer is the next Tom Brady. It's unreal. They all seem adamnant not to draft a QB early in round one.

 

[Chaka]

I think Schaub still has something to offer. But I'm just lost on this Raider offseason. I just don't see them moving forward at all. They need good, young players more than any team in the league and they have not added one. This is most likely a 4 win team again.

I'll take the over. Name the stakes.

Agreed. This team is better just not built for the long haul yet.

With adding Schaub my guess is they want to move out of the 5th spot.

That could be true. I actually saw it the other way. By locking up the QB before the draft, the Raiders now have options with that 5th pick. They either take the BPA and start that building for the long haul or if someone gives them something they can have the flexibility to move out. I don't see how they can trade down if Sammy is there at 5.

Yeah this is a tough situation. I love Watkins and think he will be the real deal but how many more years do they have with Schaub? And if they win 6, 7, 8 games next year that may put the out of the running for a franchise QB in next years draft.

Much as I like Watkins I kind of agree that if you have the opportunity to get your franchise QB then you need to swing for the fences and do it.

If the rumors about them loving Carr are true then I think they can drop down to around 10-15 to get him and add some picks along the way. I like that move in theory but it all depends on how Carr pans out and I am not entirely sold on him.

Watkins getting too much love by the Cleveland scribes to think we will ever have a shot at him. If by some crazy chance he's there, we need to rush to the podium and secure him. I want to get a franchise QB as bad as anybody, but there are no safer picks in the draft than Watkins.

Many people said the same thing about Robert Gallery.

If Cleveland thinks Brian Hoyer is the solution at QB of the future they should just move to Baltimore again. And with Gordon already on the roster, and him being quite possibly the best WR in the game, Watkins doesn't make much sense for them.

Cleveland has to go with a QB or Clowney.

I agree about the bolded. It's not just the media. Go check out the Cleveland Browns offseason thread. It's a Sammy Watkins lovefest in there. They all think Brian Hoyer is the next Tom Brady. It's unreal. They all seem adamnant not to draft a QB early in round one.

Maybe so but I doubt the front office looks at it that way. That is potentially a lot of money to put on the table at one position.

 

[Bruno2]

I doubt Watkins gets past St Louis

 

[massraider]

Done deal. 6th round pick.

 

[Faust]

Done deal. 6th round pick.

Chris Mortensen ‏@mortreport 2m

Matt Schaub officially a Raider after passing his physical. 6th round pick in May to Texans

 

[massraider]

Hindsight:

Check this top 100 list of free agents from 2011:

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/2011-nfl-free-agent-tracker-191300786--nfl.html

 

[massraider]

Schaub will count 10.9 on Raiders cap.

And 10 mill on Texans cap.

 

[GregR]

Done deal. 6th round pick.

With as many pick 6's as he gave the Texans last season, leaving behind a 6 pick in his departure was only fitting.

 

[massraider]

Done deal. 6th round pick.

With as many pick 6's as he gave the Texans last season, leaving behind a 6 pick in his departure was only fitting.

Doug Farrar had an interesting comment on Ross Tucker's podcast. Said that he spoke to Daryl Smith and Richard Sherman (both proud owners of Schaub pick-6s) and they both said that what they practiced against on game week was exactly what Texans did on Sunday.

Good time for a new QB and a new coach.

 

[RaiderBones]

I think Schaub still has something to offer. But I'm just lost on this Raider offseason. I just don't see them moving forward at all. They need good, young players more than any team in the league and they have not added one. This is most likely a 4 win team again.

I'll take the over. Name the stakes.

Don't care enough to wager but Ill def come back to eat crow if wrong. I just don't see how you're better. Woodley will be playing a position he's never played, plus he pretty much stinks as is. And I can't even imagine the effort Tuck will be putting in to a 2-6 team, in front of all the empty seats at the Colisseum. He's not exactly known as a high effort guy. Penn stinks too. I just don't see how you can shine these turds.

The bolded is incorrect. Woodley played DE in a 4-3 in college. So he knows how to play the position even if it has been a while.

 

[RaiderBones]

Paul Gutierrez‏@PGutierrezESPN2 hrs

In last 8 seasons, #Raiders have had a qualified QB post a QBR above 50 just once-Palmer in '11. Schaub has 7 plus-50 QBRs in that span

 

[Tool]

Done deal. 6th round pick.

With as many pick 6's as he gave the Texans last season, leaving behind a 6 pick in his departure was only fitting.

Doug Farrar had an interesting comment on Ross Tucker's podcast. Said that he spoke to Daryl Smith and Richard Sherman (both proud owners of Schaub pick-6s) and they both said that what they practiced against on game week was exactly what Texans did on Sunday.

Good time for a new QB and a new coach.

Interesting.

 

[Sarlakticacid]

The other thing is, all we hear is that this is a deep draft, and no one is looking to trade up.

Would someone trade up for Watkins? Or Teddy (If Carr is the guy)? I dunno.

if 2 of the supposed top 3 QBs are gone by pick 5 i can see an attempt to put the squeeze on Minn for a trade

 

[GregR]

Done deal. 6th round pick.

With as many pick 6's as he gave the Texans last season, leaving behind a 6 pick in his departure was only fitting.

Doug Farrar had an interesting comment on Ross Tucker's podcast. Said that he spoke to Daryl Smith and Richard Sherman (both proud owners of Schaub pick-6s) and they both said that what they practiced against on game week was exactly what Texans did on Sunday.

Good time for a new QB and a new coach.

Sounds about right.

I think there is a chance Schaub can rebound, but he might also be at that point where people just drop off. The way things went down in Houston it just became so toxic he has no chance of doing anything there.

I was surprised how poorly he played when he got back in at the end of the year though. I think for the Raiders to have much chance at all with him they have to give him solid protection on the offensive line. When he had that in Houston he did well, when he didn't is when the slide (which went back to the last quarter of 2012) began for him. I would hope for you guys's sake that Schaub is just seen as a 1 year bridge to help a young QB learn his way in the NFL.

 

[massraider]

I don't imagine he is seen as the answer at QB.

 

[Chaka]

So get Schaub for a 6th and get one or two years at 11 mil this year or get Sanchez for no picks and less than 11 mil/year and maybe get a 6th (or better) for him next year?

I am not sure the Raiders made the right move. Then again I don't think it is a coincidence that Sanchez was released shortly after the Raiders made the move for Schaub.

 

[BustedKnuckles]

Raiders acquired QB Matt Schaub from the Texans in exchange for a 2014 sixth-round draft pick.
Same story, different year. The Raiders have now traded for Carson Palmer, Matt Flynn, and Schaub over the last four years, none remotely a long-term solution or even a viable short-term fix. Schaub, 33 in June, was benched for Case Keenum in Houston last year and has a 16:20 TD-to-INT ratio since Thanksgiving of 2012. The fact that any team -- let alone a Raiders squad that should be holding onto draft picks with a vice grip -- gave up compensation for this player is utterly incomprehensible. Schaub has a $10 million base salary plus $1 million in per-game roster bonuses due in 2014. He's a lock to open the season as Oakland's starting quarterback, regardless of what happens at the No. 5 overall pick. This trade was a job well done by Texans GM Rick Smith.

 

[Bob Magaw]

I doubt Watkins gets past St Louis

If they pick from there, IMO there is a strong possibility they would also be looking at the LTs, Robinson and Matthews.

I think CLE is looking at those same players (maybe Clowney or Mack, too, depending on if JAX takes one of them or a QB).

If Watkins is a Julio Jones-type prospect (opinion divided, some think he is), than CLE would be able to simply take him with their pick, and not have to blow up several drafts like ATL.

Are Robinson or Matthews expected to be in the mix for the 1.5 with Watkins, Mack and a possible QB? Robinson has been surging up the board, and could get a top 2-3 overall grade. I've seen Matthews in the top 3-5 range as far as overall grade. In mocks, I rarely see Robinson get past ATL, Matthews sometimes gets to BUF.

 

[Bob Magaw]

Paul Gutierrez‏@PGutierrezESPN2 hrs

In last 8 seasons, #Raidershttps://twitter.com/search?q=#Raiders&src=hash have had a qualified QB post a QBR above 50 just once-Palmer in '11. Schaub has 7 plus-50 QBRs in that span

I'm not a football historian, but that stretch didn't sound good.

I knew it was bad, but not THAT bad.

 

[Silver & Black]

A little birdie told me that Schaub is as good as a Raider. They were VERY interested in Sanchez a few weeks ago, but lost interest when the Jets didn't release him. I am led to believe that Oakland won't pursue Sanchez unless they lose out on Schaub, and Oakland very much wants Schaub. That's why you're hearing the trade talk now, Oakland doesn't want to chance him going somewhere else if he gets released. I'm hearing Schaub will be a Raider by this time tomorrow. Then, they take Watkins at 5, unless they trade down. But if they get Schaub, I'm told Watkins is their guy. For what it's worth, I'm also told Oakland really, really wanted Petigrew. That would have given them a sort of security blanket for Schaub while Watkins got his sea legs. Just what I'm hearing from a normally very reliable source within the organization.

Looks like you need to find a new birdie.

Maybe not, huh.

For what its worth, my little unreliable birdie tells me this deal should have been done long before now. However, Cleveland's sudden interest in Schaub made Houston try and get more than a 6th out of Oakland. Oakland stood fast and got what they wanted, albeit, a little after when my little birdie said it would happen. In the future, you may want to curtail your sarcastic commentary on people's dissemination of inside information or the chirping of the world's little birdies may never hit boards such as these. Know what I'm saying?

In case the rest of you are wondering, the selfsame birdie is still whispering that Watkins is absolutely Oakland's number one choice at number 5. However, if the opportunity presents itself, Oakland is willing to trade down to take Carr, who they are REALLY high on in order to grab a few more picks. Absent that, I'm told its Watkins all the way. Just me and my birdie's Mr. 32 counter pass, please feel free to ignore me and my birdie at will.

 

[Chaka]

I doubt Watkins gets past St Louis

If they pick from there, IMO there is a strong possibility they would also be looking at the LTs, Robinson and Matthews.

I think CLE is looking at those same players (maybe Clowney or Mack, too, depending on if JAX takes one of them or a QB).

If Watkins is a Julio Jones-type prospect (opinion divided, some think he is), than CLE would be able to simply take him with their pick, and not have to blow up several drafts like ATL.

Are Robinson or Matthews expected to be in the mix for the 1.5 with Watkins, Mack and a possible QB? Robinson has been surging up the board, and could get a top 2-3 overall grade. I've seen Matthews in the top 3-5 range as far as overall grade. In mocks, I rarely see Robinson get past ATL, Matthews sometimes gets to BUF.

Why would Cleveland be looking at LTs? They may have the best one in the NFL.

They also, arguably, have the best WR in the game so I don't see Watkins in play either.

Clowney, Mack or a QB seems like the move in Cle.

Rams I could see going either OT or Watkins.

 

[Chaka]

A little birdie told me that Schaub is as good as a Raider. They were VERY interested in Sanchez a few weeks ago, but lost interest when the Jets didn't release him. I am led to believe that Oakland won't pursue Sanchez unless they lose out on Schaub, and Oakland very much wants Schaub. That's why you're hearing the trade talk now, Oakland doesn't want to chance him going somewhere else if he gets released. I'm hearing Schaub will be a Raider by this time tomorrow. Then, they take Watkins at 5, unless they trade down. But if they get Schaub, I'm told Watkins is their guy. For what it's worth, I'm also told Oakland really, really wanted Petigrew. That would have given them a sort of security blanket for Schaub while Watkins got his sea legs. Just what I'm hearing from a normally very reliable source within the organization.

Looks like you need to find a new birdie.

Maybe not, huh.

For what its worth, my little unreliable birdie tells me this deal should have been done long before now. However, Cleveland's sudden interest in Schaub made Houston try and get more than a 6th out of Oakland. Oakland stood fast and got what they wanted, albeit, a little after when my little birdie said it would happen. In the future, you may want to curtail your sarcastic commentary on people's dissemination of inside information or the chirping of the world's little birdies may never hit boards such as these. Know what I'm saying?

In case the rest of you are wondering, the selfsame birdie is still whispering that Watkins is absolutely Oakland's number one choice at number 5. However, if the opportunity presents itself, Oakland is willing to trade down to take Carr, who they are REALLY high on in order to grab a few more picks. Absent that, I'm told its Watkins all the way. Just me and my birdie's Mr. 32 counter pass, please feel free to ignore me and my birdie at will.

Were you the first person to call Schaub to Oak in this thread?

ETA: First mention was a repost of a Len Pastabelli prediction of Schaub to Oak on Feb 4.

 

[Tool]

So get Schaub for a 6th and get one or two years at 11 mil this year or get Sanchez for no picks and less than 11 mil/year and maybe get a 6th (or better) for him next year?

I am not sure the Raiders made the right move. Then again I don't think it is a coincidence that Sanchez was released shortly after the Raiders made the move for Schaub

My guess is schaub trade took away Vick's only better possible option. Once Vick signed, Jets cut Sanchez which they were going to do at some point anyway.

 

[RaiderBones]

A little birdie told me that Schaub is as good as a Raider. They were VERY interested in Sanchez a few weeks ago, but lost interest when the Jets didn't release him. I am led to believe that Oakland won't pursue Sanchez unless they lose out on Schaub, and Oakland very much wants Schaub. That's why you're hearing the trade talk now, Oakland doesn't want to chance him going somewhere else if he gets released. I'm hearing Schaub will be a Raider by this time tomorrow. Then, they take Watkins at 5, unless they trade down. But if they get Schaub, I'm told Watkins is their guy. For what it's worth, I'm also told Oakland really, really wanted Petigrew. That would have given them a sort of security blanket for Schaub while Watkins got his sea legs. Just what I'm hearing from a normally very reliable source within the organization.

Looks like you need to find a new birdie.

Maybe not, huh.

For what its worth, my little unreliable birdie tells me this deal should have been done long before now. However, Cleveland's sudden interest in Schaub made Houston try and get more than a 6th out of Oakland. Oakland stood fast and got what they wanted, albeit, a little after when my little birdie said it would happen. In the future, you may want to curtail your sarcastic commentary on people's dissemination of inside information or the chirping of the world's little birdies may never hit boards such as these. Know what I'm saying?

In case the rest of you are wondering, the selfsame birdie is still whispering that Watkins is absolutely Oakland's number one choice at number 5. However, if the opportunity presents itself, Oakland is willing to trade down to take Carr, who they are REALLY high on in order to grab a few more picks. Absent that, I'm told its Watkins all the way. Just me and my birdie's Mr. 32 counter pass, please feel free to ignore me and my birdie at will.

I like the inside info Silver & Black. Keep them coming or feel free to PM me.

 

[32 Counter Pass]

A little birdie told me that Schaub is as good as a Raider. They were VERY interested in Sanchez a few weeks ago, but lost interest when the Jets didn't release him. I am led to believe that Oakland won't pursue Sanchez unless they lose out on Schaub, and Oakland very much wants Schaub. That's why you're hearing the trade talk now, Oakland doesn't want to chance him going somewhere else if he gets released. I'm hearing Schaub will be a Raider by this time tomorrow. Then, they take Watkins at 5, unless they trade down. But if they get Schaub, I'm told Watkins is their guy. For what it's worth, I'm also told Oakland really, really wanted Petigrew. That would have given them a sort of security blanket for Schaub while Watkins got his sea legs. Just what I'm hearing from a normally very reliable source within the organization.

Looks like you need to find a new birdie.

Maybe not, huh.For what its worth, my little unreliable birdie tells me this deal should have been done long before now. However, Cleveland's sudden interest in Schaub made Houston try and get more than a 6th out of Oakland. Oakland stood fast and got what they wanted, albeit, a little after when my little birdie said it would happen. In the future, you may want to curtail your sarcastic commentary on people's dissemination of inside information or the chirping of the world's little birdies may never hit boards such as these. Know what I'm saying?

In case the rest of you are wondering, the selfsame birdie is still whispering that Watkins is absolutely Oakland's number one choice at number 5. However, if the opportunity presents itself, Oakland is willing to trade down to take Carr, who they are REALLY high on in order to grab a few more picks. Absent that, I'm told its Watkins all the way. Just me and my birdie's Mr. 32 counter pass, please feel free to ignore me and my birdie at will.

Ok, so you and your birdie got it half right. Remember you said the deal would be done on Martch 17. Don't get your panties all in a bind. It might be the deal got delayed because of the Browns interest, or more likely because Sanchez was going to be released. We will never know for sure. Let's just hope this ends better than the Flynn trade.

Let's see, now it is Watkins or trade down. Sounds like your little birdie knows about as much as peeps like Florio and that ilk.

 

[Sweetness_34]

Paul Gutierrez‏@PGutierrezESPN2 hrs

In last 8 seasons, #Raidershttps://twitter.com/search?q=#Raiders&src=hash have had a qualified QB post a QBR above 50 just once-Palmer in '11. Schaub has 7 plus-50 QBRs in that span

I'm not a football historian, but that stretch didn't sound good.

I knew it was bad, but not THAT bad.

LOL.... from 2003 onwards, here are the records:

4-12

5-11

4-12

2-14

4-12

5-11

5-11

8-8

8-8

4-12

4-12

That is 53-123 .... LOL

 

[Bob Magaw]

Paul Gutierrez‏@PGutierrezESPN2 hrsIn last 8 seasons, #Raidershttps://twitter.com/search?q=#Raiders&src=hash have had a qualified QB post a QBR above 50 just once-Palmer in '11. Schaub has 7 plus-50 QBRs in that span

I'm not a football historian, but that stretch didn't sound good. I knew it was bad, but not THAT bad.

LOL.... from 2003 onwards, here are the records:

4-12

5-11

4-12

2-14

4-12

5-11

5-11

8-8

8-8

4-12

4-12

That is 53-123 .... LOL

STL was 15-65 in a half decade stretch not too long ago, you guys were pikers in the ineptitude department.They had the #1 and two #2 overall picks in a three year span (that's how you get to 15-65).

 

[Bob Magaw]

I doubt Watkins gets past St Louis

If they pick from there, IMO there is a strong possibility they would also be looking at the LTs, Robinson and Matthews.I think CLE is looking at those same players (maybe Clowney or Mack, too, depending on if JAX takes one of them or a QB).

If Watkins is a Julio Jones-type prospect (opinion divided, some think he is), than CLE would be able to simply take him with their pick, and not have to blow up several drafts like ATL.

Are Robinson or Matthews expected to be in the mix for the 1.5 with Watkins, Mack and a possible QB? Robinson has been surging up the board, and could get a top 2-3 overall grade. I've seen Matthews in the top 3-5 range as far as overall grade. In mocks, I rarely see Robinson get past ATL, Matthews sometimes gets to BUF.

Why would Cleveland be looking at LTs? They may have the best one in the NFL.They also, arguably, have the best WR in the game so I don't see Watkins in play either.

Clowney, Mack or a QB seems like the move in Cle.

Rams I could see going either OT or Watkins.

For the same reason STL might, Jake Long is nearing 30, no longer playing at a 4 X Pro Bowl level but still serviceable, signed for three more years, some think it would be best for Robinson to play guard for a year, Matthews played more RT at A&M and could play anywhere on the OL. Thomas is IMO the best LT in the business, turns 30 this year. If Robinson or Matthews (or Watkins) grade out top 2-3 prospects overall on their board, and it is possible that is the case, than it makes sense BPA-wise. Robinson or Matthews could be bookend OTs with Thomas for a few years and groomed as LT of the future (as noted, it might be best to get some coaching up on pass pro technique for Robinson instead of playing LT immediately). CLE would probably have the best OTs in the league.Same with Watkins, Gordon is great, one of the best WRs in the game, but Watkins probably would give them the best young 1-2 punch at WR in the league. Gordon might not be valued ahead of some of the other top 3-5 WRs in that he could be an indiscretion away from a suspension, so Watkins could double as knucklehead insurance.

Soulfly's Deep Throat source, for what its worth, initially had a short list of Watkins and the two LTs, no QB, and Clowney was added when speculation began he could drop.

If the scouts aren't sold on the top QBs, or like Carr about the same later, Clowney isn't there and Watkins or the LTs grade the highest on the board at 1.4, I could definitely see them in play.

 

[massraider]

I believe S+B called Tyvon's deal getting done way back when. Good enough for me.

But you gotta pump him for more info!