Random Offseason Stuff Thread

Silver&Black88 · Joined: 24 Feb 2009 Posts: 25030 Location: Rochester, NY

I figured to make a place for things that may not be worthy of their own threads, but still worth posting. Almost like the 'Random Raiders' thread (that no one used even though they sometimes use TART for the same purpose)

Anyway, Carson Palmer did an interview on Ibabuzz.
http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2012/02/29/palmer-speaks-for-first-time-since-season-ended/

I'll admit, I'm one of his bigger critics around here but reading this got me pumped. Sounds like he's bought in and has good chemistry with teammates and around the league. If he can be what Hue thought he could then *noise* this could be an exciting time. (Tank from the Matrix scene)

This is the first thing since Routt getting cut that has piqued my interest in this team or football, really.
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ZoomWaffle · Joined: 25 Apr 2010 Posts: 4602 Location: AZ

I'm really excited about Palmer next season. When we first made the trade, I was furious. Then I thought about it more and once everything settled down I was actually happy with the move. We have beaten the horse to death talking about what contributed to Palmer having so many interceptions last season, so i wont even dive into that. However, just the thought of him working with the WRs over the offseason, then having a full camp and preseason really gives me a ton of confidence going into next season.

It sounds like Allen is sold on him as the starting QB, which is always a good thing. I'm guessing with Knapp back we wont have to see Carson throw it 40 times a game too often. If we can get another capable RB and get a good ground game going, Palmer is going to do some big things throwing the football.
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big_palooka · Joined: 30 Mar 2006 Posts: 19234 Location: ATL

Carson is a competitor and grinder. I have no worries about him. He's going to put in the work, be a leader and rally with his offense. That's what competitors do.

Anyone hating on Palmer for for his INTs last season is just blind. You line a QB up off the couch with no TC or work with his new team and expect perfect results is just dumb.

Palmer showed more positive as a leader and passer than any QB I've seen since Gannon. The INTs suck, but what do you expect given the situation?

Give him this season before you judge. He's owed that. The only reason people hate on him this early is because of the trade compensation, that's it.
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Preacher · Joined: 20 Jan 2009 Posts: 760

I look forward to seeing how the offense clicks after an offseason and training camp together. I don't worry about the O that much.....the defense on the other hand.... scares me.
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ZoomWaffle · Joined: 25 Apr 2010 Posts: 4602 Location: AZ

LivingLegendWFC · Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 12:37 pm Post subject:

My thoughts on Palmer really havent changed since we traded for him. Hes a good, not great QB, but we were in no position to negotiate. We needed someone in the worst way. We had to overpay or seriously risk losing the next ten games.

We gave up too much, but im over that. Now im excited to see what he can do with a good, young, fast WR core, and a full off season. Carson is a pros pro. He comes to work everyday, tries to get better, and tries to make his teammates better. He needs to cut down the INTs, obviously he wont get rid of them all together, but he needs to improve the bad decision INTs, the ones where your like what in the world were you doing. If he can do that we have the ability to be an elite offense, and we will probably have to have an elite offense with the defense we have.
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BigMike1b · Joined: 27 Apr 2008 Posts: 1879 Location: 626, CA

RiversideR8RFan · Joined: 02 Aug 2011 Posts: 5 Location: So Cal

He decided to post this on twitter...using religion to hide his hate and intolerance. I hope they cut him.

"If a man lies with a male as he lies with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination. They shall surely be put to death. Their blood shall be upon them."

Aaron Curry ‏ @AaronCurry51 Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
If a man lies with a male as he lies with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination. They shall sur… bible.us/Lev20.13.NKJV

Totty · Joined: 05 Jan 2006 Posts: 9313 Location: Oswego NY

Raiiiiidersssss · Joined: 23 Jan 2007 Posts: 4134 Location: The Black Hole

To be honest tho... Curry's tweets are a tad annoying in general. Thinking about unfollowing him, only like 5% are about the Raiders
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norcalraider510 · Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 7:59 pm Post subject:

Chris Carr anyone? Cheap and good depth
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TiberiusRising · Joined: 03 Jan 2008 Posts: 5633

DOCLEW 28 · Joined: 10 Nov 2006 Posts: 10599 Location: East Oakland

Not with the way he tried to trash the organization on his way out the door the first time. Evil or Very Mad

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big_palooka · Joined: 30 Mar 2006 Posts: 19234 Location: ATL

LivingLegendWFC · Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 8:15 pm Post subject: