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JTagg7754
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Well we could boot McClain and solve that problem also. He's eating up quite a bit. More than his play on the field is showing and his actions off the field also.
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you wouldnt want Rodgers Brady or Manning in his prime as your QBs? |
not with the way the nfl is right now. id take a guy like kaep over them |
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oakdb36
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| Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 11:13 am Post subject: |
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| JTagg7754 wrote: | | Dreadymatt wrote: | | we can make cap room when we really need to |
Oh I'm sure we can by cutting people like Lechler, Branch, etc people who are making too much money. Seems like McKenzie has wanted to get cap space for quite some time but can't seem to work the magic to fix what Al screwed up. |
McKenzie wants to sign Branch to a long term contract. That's the number one thing in his plan. If he does, he gets cap room in the process. If not, he'll get to step 2 of the plan. Restructuring a vet. |
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JTagg7754
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| Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 11:32 am Post subject: |
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| oakdb36 wrote: | | JTagg7754 wrote: | | Dreadymatt wrote: | | we can make cap room when we really need to |
Oh I'm sure we can by cutting people like Lechler, Branch, etc people who are making too much money. Seems like McKenzie has wanted to get cap space for quite some time but can't seem to work the magic to fix what Al screwed up. |
McKenzie wants to sign Branch to a long term contract. That's the number one thing in his plan. If he does, he gets cap room in the process. If not, he'll get to step 2 of the plan. Restructuring a vet. |
I personally can't see why it's taking so long for this to happen. Palmer and everyone got restructured in one week it seemed.... this has been going on forever.....
Do you have any info on this??
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you wouldnt want Rodgers Brady or Manning in his prime as your QBs? |
not with the way the nfl is right now. id take a guy like kaep over them |
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oakdb36
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| Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 11:43 am Post subject: |
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| JTagg7754 wrote: | | oakdb36 wrote: | | JTagg7754 wrote: | | Dreadymatt wrote: | | we can make cap room when we really need to |
Oh I'm sure we can by cutting people like Lechler, Branch, etc people who are making too much money. Seems like McKenzie has wanted to get cap space for quite some time but can't seem to work the magic to fix what Al screwed up. |
McKenzie wants to sign Branch to a long term contract. That's the number one thing in his plan. If he does, he gets cap room in the process. If not, he'll get to step 2 of the plan. Restructuring a vet. |
I personally can't see why it's taking so long for this to happen. Palmer and everyone got restructured in one week it seemed.... this has been going on forever.....
Do you have any info on this?? |
Don't want to restructure unless we have to. Restructuring will only push more money back into future years which we'd rather avoid. If Branch signs long term, no need for it. |
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TiberiusRising
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| Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 12:45 pm Post subject: |
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Makes me want fried chicken. lol |
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JTagg7754
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| Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 1:33 pm Post subject: |
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| oakdb36 wrote: | | JTagg7754 wrote: | | oakdb36 wrote: | | JTagg7754 wrote: | | Dreadymatt wrote: | | we can make cap room when we really need to |
Oh I'm sure we can by cutting people like Lechler, Branch, etc people who are making too much money. Seems like McKenzie has wanted to get cap space for quite some time but can't seem to work the magic to fix what Al screwed up. |
McKenzie wants to sign Branch to a long term contract. That's the number one thing in his plan. If he does, he gets cap room in the process. If not, he'll get to step 2 of the plan. Restructuring a vet. |
I personally can't see why it's taking so long for this to happen. Palmer and everyone got restructured in one week it seemed.... this has been going on forever.....
Do you have any info on this?? |
Don't want to restructure unless we have to. Restructuring will only push more money back into future years which we'd rather avoid. If Branch signs long term, no need for it. |
That part makes sense but any idea why Branch is taking forever? He has to know signing a long term deal would be extremely beneficial to the team.
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you wouldnt want Rodgers Brady or Manning in his prime as your QBs? |
not with the way the nfl is right now. id take a guy like kaep over them |
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big_palooka
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| Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 2:04 pm Post subject: |
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| JTagg7754 wrote: | | oakdb36 wrote: | | JTagg7754 wrote: | | oakdb36 wrote: | | JTagg7754 wrote: | | Dreadymatt wrote: | | we can make cap room when we really need to |
Oh I'm sure we can by cutting people like Lechler, Branch, etc people who are making too much money. Seems like McKenzie has wanted to get cap space for quite some time but can't seem to work the magic to fix what Al screwed up. |
McKenzie wants to sign Branch to a long term contract. That's the number one thing in his plan. If he does, he gets cap room in the process. If not, he'll get to step 2 of the plan. Restructuring a vet. |
I personally can't see why it's taking so long for this to happen. Palmer and everyone got restructured in one week it seemed.... this has been going on forever.....
Do you have any info on this?? |
Don't want to restructure unless we have to. Restructuring will only push more money back into future years which we'd rather avoid. If Branch signs long term, no need for it. |
That part makes sense but any idea why Branch is taking forever? He has to know signing a long term deal would be extremely beneficial to the team. |
You serious?
This is a business. Branch has representation in the form of and agent. It's about the dollar man.
Fact is, right now it's a business negotiation between GM McKenzie and his agent. The Raiders don't need the cap space right now, the core roster is set until the next wave of cuts.
There is no reason for either party to blink. Branch's agent job is to get him as much money as he can. They don't care about the team or how it helps them.
No different than your job. The people you work with are a team and rely on you. If you don't feel you are being compensated enough for the work you do are you going to cave to help Mary Jo in accounting get a raise?
Fans forget this is a money game. Get as much as you can while you can. Period.
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oakdb36
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| Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 2:12 pm Post subject: |
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| What he said. For as much as we'd like to think the players really care about OUR team, they care a lot more about themselves. All of them. See Brees, Drew. |
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JTagg7754
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| Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 2:44 pm Post subject: |
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| oakdb36 wrote: | | What he said. For as much as we'd like to think the players really care about OUR team, they care a lot more about themselves. All of them. See Brees, Drew. |
Not always the case. I've seen plenty of people take cuts to stay w/ their own team or to help sign anyone. Would like to think someone who has to know they're being overpaid and on this team which needs help would understand, but I guess not. Not only was I overvaluing him as a player before but also a person. Maybe it's b/c I'm selfless also and would like to think there's not a huge difference between 3 mill and yr for many years and 6 for one year.
Oh well.....
I have faith someone will get something done b/c we need it to happen.
EDIT: And to those who are worried, don't be. I'm not getting into any more Branch convos. Hopefully he just annoys me less this season haha
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not with the way the nfl is right now. id take a guy like kaep over them |
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oakdb36
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| JTagg7754 wrote: | | oakdb36 wrote: | | What he said. For as much as we'd like to think the players really care about OUR team, they care a lot more about themselves. All of them. See Brees, Drew. |
Not always the case. I've seen plenty of people take cuts to stay w/ their own team or to help sign anyone. Would like to think someone who has to know they're being overpaid and on this team which needs help would understand, but I guess not. Not only was I overvaluing him as a player before but also a person. Maybe it's b/c I'm selfless also and would like to think there's not a huge difference between 3 mill and yr for many years and 6 for one year.
Oh well.....
I have faith someone will get something done b/c we need it to happen.
EDIT: And to those who are worried, don't be. I'm not getting into any more Branch convos. Hopefully he just annoys me less this season haha |
I kinda doubt you've seen plenty taking straight paycuts. |
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JTagg7754
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| Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 4:20 pm Post subject: |
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| oakdb36 wrote: | | JTagg7754 wrote: | | oakdb36 wrote: | | What he said. For as much as we'd like to think the players really care about OUR team, they care a lot more about themselves. All of them. See Brees, Drew. |
Not always the case. I've seen plenty of people take cuts to stay w/ their own team or to help sign anyone. Would like to think someone who has to know they're being overpaid and on this team which needs help would understand, but I guess not. Not only was I overvaluing him as a player before but also a person. Maybe it's b/c I'm selfless also and would like to think there's not a huge difference between 3 mill and yr for many years and 6 for one year.
Oh well.....
I have faith someone will get something done b/c we need it to happen.
EDIT: And to those who are worried, don't be. I'm not getting into any more Branch convos. Hopefully he just annoys me less this season haha |
I kinda doubt you've seen plenty taking straight paycuts. |
That is possible. I could look into it more, it's just a few names come to mind:
Jason Smith
Tyson Jackson
I thought I remembered hearing something of Jason Peters
Ocho Cinco I believe is who it was from the Patriots....
Those are the names that came straight to my mind but if I looked into them, I'm sure they're similar of what we did. Could be wrong though.
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not with the way the nfl is right now. id take a guy like kaep over them |
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Dreadymatt
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| Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 5:00 pm Post subject: |
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This is why we need cap space, Shirley is the genuine run stuffer we need
| Dreadymatt wrote: | | Dreadymatt wrote: | | I see the Panthers just cut 345lb DT Jason Shirley, sounds like the kind of size we need competing for the DT positions |
...(from nfl.com's draft preview of run stuffing DT Jason Shirley - just released by the Carolina Panthers):-
"...When Jason Shirley is on the field, he has the ability to dominate...he has the ability to clog the middle and handle multiple blockers, much like Pat Williams and Ted Washington have done in the league for more than a decade...has everything you look for in an NFL nose guard from an athletic standpoint -- long, thick arms, wide back, broad shoulders, thick chest, wide hips and very thick thighs and calves that help him anchor and obliterate double-team activity...Best when stationed at the point of attack to generate run containment, as he is an immovable force when he anchors and keeps his pad level down...Football comes easy to him because of his size and strength...Shows good quickness and good timed speed, agility, body control, and ability to redirect for a player his size...Learns and retains football information with normal reps...Flashes a nasty streak and shows good initial quickness when motivated...For a player of his size and girth, he has quickness and the ability to generate quick penetration to disrupt...Flashes a short, quick burst to close on the quarterback, but is best when planted at the line to clog rush lanes and generate kick-backs when driving into ballcarriers to prevent forward progress...Stays low in his pads to shoot the gaps, but would be even more effective if he had a better feel for blocking schemes...Makes plays in the short area, but his motor is not consistent, as he will throttle down rather than generate long pursuit...When his head is in the game, he has no problems clearing his feet and getting into backside pursuit...Has more than enough strength to lock up and control multiple blockers...Needs better rush moves, but when he keeps his hands active, he gets a strong push off the snap, but he can be overaggressive and starts taking wild arm swipes...If he breaks free from the cut blocks, he has enough burst to close on the pocket...Powerful bull rusher who can instantly collapse the pocket if he gets a free lane...Has a decent rip-and-swim move combination working past the blocker's outside shoulder with a very effective arm-over move...If he gets his hands on a blocker, he will generally beat his man with power or by yanking the opponent to the ground...Is quite inconsistent, but when his head is in the game, he plays with great aggression." |
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big_palooka
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| Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 6:49 pm Post subject: |
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| Dreadymatt wrote: | This is why we need cap space, Shirley is the genuine run stuffer we need
| Dreadymatt wrote: | | Dreadymatt wrote: | | I see the Panthers just cut 345lb DT Jason Shirley, sounds like the kind of size we need competing for the DT positions |
...(from nfl.com's draft preview of run stuffing DT Jason Shirley - just released by the Carolina Panthers):-
"...When Jason Shirley is on the field, he has the ability to dominate...he has the ability to clog the middle and handle multiple blockers, much like Pat Williams and Ted Washington have done in the league for more than a decade...has everything you look for in an NFL nose guard from an athletic standpoint -- long, thick arms, wide back, broad shoulders, thick chest, wide hips and very thick thighs and calves that help him anchor and obliterate double-team activity...Best when stationed at the point of attack to generate run containment, as he is an immovable force when he anchors and keeps his pad level down...Football comes easy to him because of his size and strength...Shows good quickness and good timed speed, agility, body control, and ability to redirect for a player his size...Learns and retains football information with normal reps...Flashes a nasty streak and shows good initial quickness when motivated...For a player of his size and girth, he has quickness and the ability to generate quick penetration to disrupt...Flashes a short, quick burst to close on the quarterback, but is best when planted at the line to clog rush lanes and generate kick-backs when driving into ballcarriers to prevent forward progress...Stays low in his pads to shoot the gaps, but would be even more effective if he had a better feel for blocking schemes...Makes plays in the short area, but his motor is not consistent, as he will throttle down rather than generate long pursuit...When his head is in the game, he has no problems clearing his feet and getting into backside pursuit...Has more than enough strength to lock up and control multiple blockers...Needs better rush moves, but when he keeps his hands active, he gets a strong push off the snap, but he can be overaggressive and starts taking wild arm swipes...If he breaks free from the cut blocks, he has enough burst to close on the pocket...Powerful bull rusher who can instantly collapse the pocket if he gets a free lane...Has a decent rip-and-swim move combination working past the blocker's outside shoulder with a very effective arm-over move...If he gets his hands on a blocker, he will generally beat his man with power or by yanking the opponent to the ground...Is quite inconsistent, but when his head is in the game, he plays with great aggression." |
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We need cap space to sign a nobody? He'd come for a minimum deal if a team wanted him.
He didn't fit at NT in Cincy, they tried him a G. Seattle took a shot and cut him loose and now cut by the Panthers.
While I welcome competition, I seriously wish fans would realize that just because a guy is big body, it doesn't mean he can play the position.
Shirley wouldn't fix any problems on the Dline anymore than Ivey who is on the roster.
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| Panthers fans are sad to see Jason Shirley cut but they seem to ? his discipline (by all accounts he ain't no choirboy). I'm Travis Iveys biggest supporter but Jason Shirley at this point offers a lot more |
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