ICON211
Footballguy
Never liked him in the first place. If Carr goes down we are looking at a total collapse again.
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2017 Raiders - how's the 2018 draft looking? (2 Viewers)
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Chadstroma
Footballguy
He doesn't seem to be developing. I would say that if Carr goes down we are in big trouble but not as bad as it was last year. EJ is much better than McGloin or Cook and could keep us in the fight to win some games. Are we a contender with him? No. But we could still have some hope as opposed to last year where it was an instant pile of ash.
ICON211
Footballguy
Agree on the backup QB point, but I was also thinking about the defense which I am not holding out much hope for. This team does not appear to have the luxury of being able to lean on the defense at all if Carr were to go down.
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
Hi Raiders fans, couple questions:
- Are there any impressions of OC Todd Downing or what kind of offense he will run this year? What's his background?
- Any impressions of Jared Cook so far? Are you expecting he will be rosterable or even valuable?
- Are there any impressions of OC Todd Downing or what kind of offense he will run this year? What's his background?
- Any impressions of Jared Cook so far? Are you expecting he will be rosterable or even valuable?
32 Counter Pass
Footballguy
I have been very impressed with Dowling. I think the offense will be unpredictable and high scoring. Bump Carr. Bump Cook.
RaiderBones
Footballguy
I think Downing will try and get the TE's more involved in the offense compared to his predecessor.
I have been very impressed with Todd Downing so far. Him and Carr have a great rapport together. The Raiders think so highly of Downing that they didn't bring Musgrave back even though the Raiders were a very good offense under Musgrave. I wouldn't be surprised if he gets a head coaching opportunity in the near future.
I also think that Downing will be more aggressive then Musgrave was.
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massraider
Footballguy
Holy crap I think they cut Jelani.
JoeSteeler
Footballguy
massraider
Footballguy
I think so, and I think you'll see a vet added. Maybe Riley, maybe Jenkins after week 1.
Chadstroma
Footballguy
Have not seen any cuts that make me want to jump on.
Chadstroma
Footballguy
Yea, a bit of a head scratcher. He seemed to have shown something during the pre-season in a position of need and lack of depth.I'm more upset they cut LaTroy Lewis. Dude was straight ballin this preseason. I'm gonna be even more upset when the Pats or Cowboys claim him.
They must have really not liked something about Hood. They didn't seem to give him much of a chance in pre-season. He only played in two of the games I believe- nothing amazing but didn't fall on his face either. Maybe they are hoping to bring him into the PS?
Chadstroma
Footballguy
No pick ups.
I am not quite sure what the plan at LB is. I am pretty confused.
I am not quite sure what the plan at LB is. I am pretty confused.
joey
Footballguy
A little google answered my own question. Found this page:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.silverandblackpride.com/platform/amp/2017/9/3/16249592/ian-silberman-only-waived-raiders-player-claimed-now-to-fill-out-practice-squad
SDJohnny
Footballguy
I can't see a plan either. Wouldn't have killed us to trade for a talent upgrade at LB. A 4th or 5th isn't the end of the world.
Chadstroma
Footballguy
Cookiemonster
Footballguy
Sarlakticacid
Footballguy
So they all went to waivers but we didn't get any claims. Did we make any? The link above said L Lewis opted to sign with Houston. Did he choose them over us
Also seeing we did not win any claims does that move us up the waiver rank?
Also seeing we did not win any claims does that move us up the waiver rank?
massraider
Footballguy
Sarlakticacid
Footballguy
Apparently this is who we have signed so far
Signed to Raiders' practice squad today.
Two spots remain and these players below are tentatively on the practice squad.
WR Hatcher
WR Whitney
RB Hood
TE Brown
G Simmons
DL Brown
OLB Calhoun
CB Borders
Signed to Raiders' practice squad today.
Two spots remain and these players below are tentatively on the practice squad.
WR Hatcher
WR Whitney
RB Hood
TE Brown
G Simmons
DL Brown
OLB Calhoun
CB Borders
Chadstroma
Footballguy
Hood on PS makes sense considering he wouldn't see the field at all as long as Lynch is healthy.Sarlakticacid said:
What ever happened with Gabe Holmes? It seemed like they loved this guy but he didn't get his chance because of injury. He gets cut and not even on PS.
Calhoun is interesting. I guess they looked at him as still being a guy that has the tools but needs the development.
Chadstroma
Footballguy
I am still confused on what the plan is at LB. I think overall Mackenzie has earned the benefit of the doubt (though his record on LB's is less than good) but I am just totally shuked here.
Stompin' Tom Connors
Footballguy
Calhoun and Hood go to the practice squad, so while they may be signed by other teams, at least it keeps these supposed talents closer to the team. Guess we're just giving up altogether on LB this year and going to a 5-0-6 formation?
Mike Nugent, Josh Lambo and Marshall Koehn -- all of whom were cut from other teams -- worked out for the Raiders today. Think this was following Tavvecchio's release, and hopefully not indicating any trouble in Seabass Land.
Sorry to see Atkinson go -- again. The guy has been a bubble sitter for a few years, and while he never flashed consistently, he always seemed to give it his all. Maybe he will get back to our practice squad or get a shot on another squad -- will be pulling for him.
Mike Nugent, Josh Lambo and Marshall Koehn -- all of whom were cut from other teams -- worked out for the Raiders today. Think this was following Tavvecchio's release, and hopefully not indicating any trouble in Seabass Land.
Sorry to see Atkinson go -- again. The guy has been a bubble sitter for a few years, and while he never flashed consistently, he always seemed to give it his all. Maybe he will get back to our practice squad or get a shot on another squad -- will be pulling for him.
Sarlakticacid
Footballguy
Stompin' Tom Connors
Footballguy
Great catch as to why the influx of kickers this year.
Have to think Seabass restructures -- the guy strikes me as a "Raider for Life" kinda dude, and I know there has been some contract angst in the past, it's not as if tons of other teams will be lining up to nab a 39 year old who has been more erratic and injury prone over the last few years. Or as if Janikowski will have a shot to move to another deep playoff contender team.
That said, I think that's more wishful thinking on my part. But Reggie & Co. look like they are playing some hardball with bringing in multiple guys to workout for leverage.
Sarlakticacid
Footballguy
I can't recall but how many game winners has he hit for us the last 2 years?
Sarlakticacid
Footballguy
Rooting for a tie, out of the question?
32 Counter Pass
Footballguy
Isnt Seabass one if the highest paid kickers in the league? Maybe Reggie wants to use some of that money to make Penn happy.
RaiderBones
Footballguy
2nd highest paid kicker this season. Only Gostkowski is making more this season.
Chaka
Footballguy
massraider
Footballguy
Been reading there's a back issue with SeaBass.
If he's not healthy, it makes good sense to save the money. He's the 2nd highest paid kicker in the league, and has been overpaid since his first contract. That's what, 16 years?
If he's not healthy, it makes good sense to save the money. He's the 2nd highest paid kicker in the league, and has been overpaid since his first contract. That's what, 16 years?
Moonshine
Footballguy
Per Rappaport:
#Raiders worked out three kickers today [Monday], as K Sebastian Janikowski’s back continues to give him issues. Source said he looked “awful” today.
Didn't even realize he was dealing with back issues. Losing SeaBass would officially feel like the end of an era for me.
joey
Footballguy
Hankmoody
Footballguy
He doesn't seem to fit what we want though, much like in Buffalo. Everyone they have brought in has been a small/speed guy, Ragland is a thumper and probably a 2 down guy only.
kaso
Footballguy
Denver Kirkland and Obi Melifonwu to the IR. Both can return in 8 weeks. Too bad, was really excited about Obi.
Raiders sign Erik Harris (S) and Xavier Woodson - Luster (LB).
Not a great sign when your second round pick is unavailable for 8 weeks, and your first round pick may or may not be able to contribute early this season due to missed camp and practices.
Raiders sign Erik Harris (S) and Xavier Woodson - Luster (LB).
Not a great sign when your second round pick is unavailable for 8 weeks, and your first round pick may or may not be able to contribute early this season due to missed camp and practices.
Stompin' Tom Connors
Footballguy
Agree with all of this-- maybe it was out of necessity (his back issues really only started to flare and cause problems over the last few weeks as opposed to earlier in the off-season) or maybe it is a calculated play by the brass to create a ticking clock for leverage in negotiations.ICON211 said:
Either way, the team has, what, until Saturday midday to work this out (at that point the $4.05M becomes guaranteed) -- given Jano's overpaid status for multiple years, sounds like this may have been handled in a different way, at the least around Carr's contract signing, to bring in Jano had sell the notion of taking a pay cut for the better of the team. Now that it's forced, can see why both sides may be dug into their positions more.
Bottom line, fine with moving on from Seabass, but at this point, the options they are bringing in don't exactly seem to be at equal talent levels, even with Jano's sometime erratic performance over the last year or two.
DocHolliday
Footballguy
If Jano's back is not well, it is time to move on. This seems to have been handled horribly since waiting for the last minute is rarely a smart move.
joey
Footballguy
I wonder if they waited this long dude to new roster cut down rules that didn't have anyone cut until the recent 90-> 53 cutdown?
Chadstroma
Footballguy
It may have been that they believe he is a better fit as a true 3-4 ILB thumper than a 4-3 MLB and the indications I have seen is that they want a more athletic guy in the middle.
Chadstroma
Footballguy
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