Atomic Punk
Footballguy
Not a lot being said about the Raiders this off-season other than the (re)hiring of Art Shell. I'm not too excited about that move, but the Raiders may be able to redeem themselves this year? Well here's hoping!
QB - Collins will either have to re-negotiate or get cut. I think he wants to stick around and unfortunately the Raiders may give him another shot. Tui and Walters will also be around for another season.
RB - Jordan looked awesome and will only get better if the o-line improves on last years play. Depth is a concern. Fargas hasn't shown much and Crockett has to be near the end.
TE - Not much to speak of here, but considering the depth at TE the Raiders may be able to nab a top talent with their second or third round picks.
WR - Moss, Porter, Curry amd Gabriel make this a low priority heading into 2006.
OT - Gallery hasn't lived up to expectations. Sims is solid but nothing special. Depth and someone to push for starts wouldn't hurt.
OG - Some beef in the middle would really help the interior running game. Stone and Badger have both seen better days.
C - Grove and Treu are solid.
DT - Sapp should be back, as will big Ted Washington. Tommy Kelly is an excellent #3 and will start often. With both of the big fellas getting big and fat, expect some new blood.
DE - Biggest weakness and has been for quite a while. Burgess needs help putting pressure on the QB, but a more complete DE that can also stuff the run is their most pressing need.
LB - Morrison is a stud. Other than Danny Clark, there isn't a lot to speak of with this group. Another big need area.
S - Gibson and Cooper are both FAs. Schweigert looks like he has some potential, but he will need help if Gibson isn't re-signed.
CB - Woodson is as good as gone but the young 2005 draft picks- Washington and Routt - look pretty good along side Asomugha. A need but not as bad as most think.
Likely Scenario - The Raiders will most likely take either DE M. Williams or LB A.J. Hawk and they can't go wrong with either. Both would be able to make a significant impact almost immediately and address an area of need.
Dreaming - I'd like to see them try and trade up and get Leinart. If Collins is cut the Raiders have the ammo (# 6 or 7) to possibly move up in the first round. This would probably require their third round pick as well as their 2007 #1 and #3. Highly unlikely, as it isn't Davis' style but I think it would be great for the long term.
Thoughts?
QB - Collins will either have to re-negotiate or get cut. I think he wants to stick around and unfortunately the Raiders may give him another shot. Tui and Walters will also be around for another season.
RB - Jordan looked awesome and will only get better if the o-line improves on last years play. Depth is a concern. Fargas hasn't shown much and Crockett has to be near the end.
TE - Not much to speak of here, but considering the depth at TE the Raiders may be able to nab a top talent with their second or third round picks.
WR - Moss, Porter, Curry amd Gabriel make this a low priority heading into 2006.
OT - Gallery hasn't lived up to expectations. Sims is solid but nothing special. Depth and someone to push for starts wouldn't hurt.
OG - Some beef in the middle would really help the interior running game. Stone and Badger have both seen better days.
C - Grove and Treu are solid.
DT - Sapp should be back, as will big Ted Washington. Tommy Kelly is an excellent #3 and will start often. With both of the big fellas getting big and fat, expect some new blood.
DE - Biggest weakness and has been for quite a while. Burgess needs help putting pressure on the QB, but a more complete DE that can also stuff the run is their most pressing need.
LB - Morrison is a stud. Other than Danny Clark, there isn't a lot to speak of with this group. Another big need area.
S - Gibson and Cooper are both FAs. Schweigert looks like he has some potential, but he will need help if Gibson isn't re-signed.
CB - Woodson is as good as gone but the young 2005 draft picks- Washington and Routt - look pretty good along side Asomugha. A need but not as bad as most think.
Likely Scenario - The Raiders will most likely take either DE M. Williams or LB A.J. Hawk and they can't go wrong with either. Both would be able to make a significant impact almost immediately and address an area of need.
Dreaming - I'd like to see them try and trade up and get Leinart. If Collins is cut the Raiders have the ammo (# 6 or 7) to possibly move up in the first round. This would probably require their third round pick as well as their 2007 #1 and #3. Highly unlikely, as it isn't Davis' style but I think it would be great for the long term.
Thoughts?