Author Topic: NFL FREE AGENCY 2013 (Read 7921 times)

Randy · « **Reply #89 on:** May 14, 2012, 02:45:51 AM »

OT Haslam says he's signed with Raiders

http://www.csnbayarea.com/football-oakland-raiders/raiders-talk/OT-Haslam-says-hes-signed-with-Raiders?blockID=707212&feedID=2801

http://blog.sfgate.com/raiders/2012/05/13/raiders-sign-tackle-kevin-haslam/

Revolutionary Raider · « **Reply #88 on:** May 13, 2012, 05:34:36 PM »

Quote from: Matty Raider on May 13, 2012, 10:38:58 AM

Quote from: Randy on May 12, 2012, 02:43:23 PM
Cedric Benson not expected to sign with Raiders unless we lose an RB to injury
http://www.cincyjungle.com/2012/5/12/3016267/cedric-benson-not-expected-to-sign-with-oakland-raiders-barring

Don't like this. Jones and Goodson as the perennial back up to a didiculous good RB like DMac...not this fan. Benson is solid, getting older, but would be solid in a back-up role. Let's just hope Darren stays healthy. If he's stays healthy for the whole season anyway, we easily win 9+ games.

Man, I haven't said anything on this blog for a long time. Still here daily though due to Randy's Commitment to Excellence on keeping this site going. Thanks again comrade.

I totally agree with you Matty. Not too impressed with the fact that we do not have a legitimate back up for Run DMC. There's really no logical reason to not get him for the veteran minimum and at least have him come in and compete. There were many good free agents at RB this season that could fill a back up role for a cheap cost and we acted on none. Instead, we traded our freak of nature lineman (Who I was hoping to see possibly used in a Refrigerator Perry situation. I mean, imagine trying to tackle that dude.) to the Panthers for a guy who fumbles a lot. DMC has been known to drop a ball or two also, so well see what the turnovers look like from the ground game.

Matty Raider · « **Reply #87 on:** May 13, 2012, 10:38:58 AM »

Quote from: Randy on May 12, 2012, 02:43:23 PM

Cedric Benson not expected to sign with Raiders unless we lose an RB to injury
http://www.cincyjungle.com/2012/5/12/3016267/cedric-benson-not-expected-to-sign-with-oakland-raiders-barring

Don't like this. Jones and Goodson as the perennial back up to a didiculous good RB like DMac...not this fan. Benson is solid, getting older, but would be solid in a back-up role. Let's just hope Darren stays healthy. If he's stays healthy for the whole season anyway, we easily win 9+ games.

Randy · « **Reply #86 on:** May 12, 2012, 02:43:23 PM »

Cedric Benson not expected to sign with Raiders unless we lose an RB to injury
http://www.cincyjungle.com/2012/5/12/3016267/cedric-benson-not-expected-to-sign-with-oakland-raiders-barring

Randy · « **Reply #85 on:** May 08, 2012, 01:11:14 PM »

Getting to Know Raiders UDFA DT Dominique Hamilton
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/getting_to_know_dominique_hamilton/10738907

Randy · « **Reply #84 on:** May 08, 2012, 01:08:30 PM »

Raiders Add Offensive Lineman Colin Miller

The 6-foot-3, 300-pound Miller was originally signed by the Steelers as an undrafted rookie free agent out of Central Michigan in 2011 where he made 46 starts -- all at the center position.

http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Add-Offensive-Lineman-Colin-Miller/f4dbf974-88f3-4e9a-9cf9-220d1c427c53

http://www.csnbayarea.com/football-oakland-raiders/raiders-talk/Raiders-sign-C-Colin-Miller-?blockID=704284&feedID=2801

Randy · « **Reply #83 on:** May 07, 2012, 07:02:32 PM »

Raiders safety Tyvon Branch signs franchise tender

Raiders strong safety Tyvon Branch signed his franchise free agent tender Monday, guaranteeing him $6.212 million this season.

A starter for the past three seasons and Oakland's leading tackler in 2011, Branch can now participate in the club's offseason. He has until July 15 to negotiate a long-term deal which would guarantee him even more money and reduce his salary cap number, enabling the Raiders to sign their own rookie draft picks and add free agents.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7902061/tyvon-branch-oakland-raiders-signs-62m-franchise-tender

Randy · « **Reply #82 on:** May 07, 2012, 01:05:31 PM »

Tyvon Branch will sign tender today

Branch, the free agent safety who is the Raiders’ franchise player, will sign his one-year tender offer and report to the team, NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora reports. That means he’ll get a guaranteed base salary of $6.22 million this season.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d828eb838/article/oakland-raiders-safety-tyvon-branch-to-sign-franchise-tag

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/07/tyvon-branch-to-sign-franchise-tender-today/

http://www.csnbayarea.com/football-oakland-raiders/raiders-talk/Branch-to-report-sign-Raiders-franchise-?blockID=703522&feedID=2801

Randy · « **Reply #81 on:** May 04, 2012, 08:32:05 PM »

Derek Carrier's journey to free-agent contract
http://www.foxsportswisconsin.com/05/04/12/Beloits-Carrier-trying-to-make-rare-jump/landing.html?blockID=723326&feedID=5065

Matty Raider · « **Reply #80 on:** May 04, 2012, 08:46:36 AM »

Raiders looking at Ryan Grant and Cedric Benson to back up DMac. Either one of those guys I would be happy with. However, I lean more toward Benson but seems like the personnel Department here wants guys of sound character and Cedric has had his off the field issues in Cincinnati. He already has a relationship with Carson and would be playing with a chip on his shoulder, which is always good. We could sign him for cheap....let's do it

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/oakland-raiders-reportedly-looking-running-backs-ryan-grant-185100945--nfl.html

http://www.silverandblackpride.com/2012/5/3/2997906/raiders-looking-at-cedric-benson-ryan-grant

Randy · « **Reply #79 on:** May 02, 2012, 07:19:55 PM »

Raiders sign ex-Bills OL Wang

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/eXAKM3HDXiI" target="_blank" class="new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/eXAKM3HDXiI</a>

http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Sign-Offensive-Lineman-Ed-Wang/adfbf087-5a73-4bbc-83a3-6deaaa1e3d43

http://www.csnbayarea.com/football-oakland-raiders/raiders-talk/Raiders-sign-ex-Bills-OL-Wang?blockID=701034&feedID=2801

http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/13491/bills-draft-pick-wang-made-for-this-moment

http://www.silverandblackpride.com/2012/5/2/2994599/raider-sign-offensive-lineman-ed-wang

Tokai Raider · « **Reply #78 on:** May 02, 2012, 07:34:07 AM »

Quote from: Randy on May 02, 2012, 04:25:40 AM

Quarterback Matt Leinart Signs with Raiders

http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Quarterback-Matt-Leinart-Signs-with-Raiders/51831430-240c-4771-ba69-5f11436412a8

http://www.insidebayarea.com/raiders/ci_20523791/oakland-raiders-sign-matt-leinart-quarterback

http://www.csnbayarea.com/football-oakland-raiders/raiders-talk/Raiders-make-sensible-play-sign-QB-Leina?blockID=700622&feedID=2801

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/05/01/SP1R1OBUF1.DTL

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/01/matt-leinart-signing-with-raiders-today/

Welcome, Leinart! Now, please, never ever play. Ever. Because you suck.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/i4XKjutYERU" target="_blank" class="new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/i4XKjutYERU</a>

Randy · « **Reply #77 on:** May 02, 2012, 04:25:40 AM »

Quarterback Matt Leinart Signs with Raiders

http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Quarterback-Matt-Leinart-Signs-with-Raiders/51831430-240c-4771-ba69-5f11436412a8

http://www.insidebayarea.com/raiders/ci_20523791/oakland-raiders-sign-matt-leinart-quarterback

http://www.csnbayarea.com/football-oakland-raiders/raiders-talk/Raiders-make-sensible-play-sign-QB-Leina?blockID=700622&feedID=2801

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/05/01/SP1R1OBUF1.DTL

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/01/matt-leinart-signing-with-raiders-today/

Matty Raider · « **Reply #76 on:** May 01, 2012, 09:30:45 AM »

Quote from: Randy on May 01, 2012, 12:56:23 AM

Matt Leinart and Jim Sorgi reportedly to work out for Raiders tomorrow
http://profootball.scout.com/2/1182468.html

Duuuuuuuuude, Terrelle Pryor must suck major balls.

Randy · « **Reply #75 on:** May 01, 2012, 12:56:23 AM »

Matt Leinart and Jim Sorgi reportedly to work out for Raiders tomorrow
http://profootball.scout.com/2/1182468.html

Randy · « **Reply #74 on:** April 30, 2012, 01:25:09 PM »

Raiders bring in former Colts backup QB Jim Sorgi for tryout

Sorgi, a sixth-round pick of the Colts in 2004 out of Wisconsin, has appeared in 16 games in his career without a start. He has a career 89.8 passer rating with six touchdowns and one interception while throwing for 929 yards on 99 of 156 passing (63.5 percent).

He has not played in an NFL game since 2009, though, and was on Injured Reserve with the New York Giants in 2010.

Complete article:
http://www.csnbayarea.com/football-oakland-raiders/raiders-talk/Raiders-bringing-in-Sorgi-for-tryout?blockID=699614&feedID=2801

Randy · « **Reply #73 on:** April 29, 2012, 09:51:15 AM »

McKenzie confirms Tyvon Branch and Marcel Reece still haven't signed their tender offers
http://www.csnbayarea.com/football-oakland-raiders/raiders-talk/McKenzie-confirms-neither-Branch-nor-Ree?blockID=698987&feedID=2801

Randy · « **Reply #72 on:** April 28, 2012, 04:52:29 PM »

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7865952/matt-leinart-visit-oakland-raiders-sources-say-signing-likely

Matty Raider · « **Reply #71 on:** April 28, 2012, 12:28:40 PM »

Reports fom ESPN that Leinart visiting today and will be likely signed.

Randy · « **Reply #70 on:** April 20, 2012, 03:58:50 PM »

Raiders sign former NY Giants WR Duke Calhoun

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/20/raiders-sign-duke-calhoun/

Randy · « **Reply #69 on:** April 17, 2012, 01:13:57 PM »

Updated Raiders Free Agent Primer
4/17/12

http://www.csnbayarea.com/football-oakland-raiders/raiders-talk/Updated-Raiders-free-agent-primer?blockID=691058&feedID=2801

Randy · « **Reply #68 on:** April 06, 2012, 10:34:33 PM »

Raiders make Tollefson signing official
http://www.csnbayarea.com/football-oakland-raiders/raiders-talk/Raiders-make-Tollefson-signing-official?blockID=684730&feedID=2801

McKenzie gets his guy in Tollefson
http://blog.sfgate.com/raiders/2012/04/06/mckenzie-gets-his-guy-in-tollefson/

Tollefson a solid addition in Oakland
http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/42644/tollefson-a-solid-addition-in-oakland

Raiders sign defensive end Dave Tollefson
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/raiders_sign_defensive_end_dave_tollefson/10500992

Defensive end Dave Tollefson to sign with Raiders
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/04/06/SPCT1O00GI.DTL

Raiders Reel In Dave Tollefson
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/06/raiders-reel-in-dave-tollefson/

Tollefson 'verbally agrees' to sign with Raiders
http://www.csnbayarea.com/football-oakland-raiders/raiders-talk/Tollefson-verbally-agrees-to-sign-with-R?blockID=684498&feedID=2801

Raiders, Tollefson reach agreement on contract
http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2012/04/06/raiders-tollefson-reach-agreement-on-contract/

Randy · « **Reply #67 on:** April 03, 2012, 06:52:14 PM »

Tollefson leaves Oakland without contract

http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2012/04/03/tollefson-leaves-oakland-without-contract/

Randy · « **Reply #66 on:** April 03, 2012, 05:06:39 PM »

Raiders to host Giants DE Dave Tollefson

http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/42496/raiders-to-host-dave-tollefson

Randy · « **Reply #65 on:** March 29, 2012, 06:57:24 PM »

LB Phillip Wheeler to visit Raiders

Philip Wheeler, considered one of the bright spots on a poor Indianapolis Colts defense in 2011, said Thursday on his Twitter account he is making a free agent visit to the Raiders.

Wheeler, 27, would be a candidate to replace Kamerion Wimbley, released last week when he declined to accept a pay cut, as the starting strong side linebacker.

"On my way to Oakland to see the Raiders," Wheeler tweeted Thursday morning. "Which team would be a better fit for me this season? This is a tuff career choice."

http://www.insidebayarea.com/raiders/ci_20283139/raiders-get-visit-from-linebacker-phillip-wheeler

Matty Raider · « **Reply #64 on:** March 29, 2012, 05:00:17 PM »

Per ESPN -

NFL.com reports the Raiders are visiting with Colts’ free agent linebacker Phillip Wheeler. He started games last season and he had 84 tackles. If he comes cheaply, he could be the player the Raiders plug into the starting lineup.

Also, long-time Raiders trainer George Anderson passed away this morning at 82. Rest in Peace.

Randy · « **Reply #63 on:** March 27, 2012, 08:51:14 PM »

KAWAKAMI: Reggie McKenzie quietly pulls Raiders away from free agent splurging
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_20268045/tim-kawakami-g-m-reggie-mckenzie-quietly-pulls

Randy · « **Reply #62 on:** March 25, 2012, 10:35:46 PM »

Raiders have little cap space breathing room
http://www.csnbayarea.com/football-oakland-raiders/raiders-talk/Raiders-have-little-cap-space-breathing-?blockID=676668&feedID=2801

Randy · « **Reply #61 on:** March 24, 2012, 10:39:41 PM »

LB Manny Lawson on Raiders' radar?
http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2012/03/24/lawson-on-raiders-radar/

Raiders, Packers vying for same free agents
http://blog.sfgate.com/raiders/2012/03/24/raiders-packers-vying-for-same-free-agents/

Randy · « **Reply #60 on:** March 22, 2012, 09:55:55 PM »

Raiders announce deal with Barnes
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2012/03/22/sports/s140948D12.DTL

Randy · « **Reply #59 on:** March 22, 2012, 09:52:21 PM »

Raiders G.M. Reggie McKenzie says Michael Bush's departure as free agent was inevitable
http://www.mercurynews.com/raiders/ci_20235102/oakland-raiders-g-m-reggie-mckenzie-says-michael

NCRaider · « **Reply #58 on:** March 22, 2012, 09:42:48 PM »

Tracy Porter heads to Denver. We probably couldn't afford him anyway.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/22/peytons-nemesis-joins-the-broncos/

NCRaider · « **Reply #57 on:** March 21, 2012, 09:43:28 PM »

Quote from: Randy on March 21, 2012, 05:09:19 PM

Bush may see return to Raiders as his best option

http://www.silverandblackpride.com/2012/3/21/2891860/michael-bush-may-see-return-to-oakland-raiders-as-his-best-option

http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/03/20/at-least-four-teams-in-hunt-for-rb-bush/

http://bayarea.sbnation.com/oakland-raiders/2012/3/21/2891236/benjarvus-green-ellis-bengals-michael-bush-oakland-raiders

Here Kitty Kitty.......Here Kitty Kitty......

Randy · « **Reply #56 on:** March 21, 2012, 05:09:19 PM »

Bush may see return to Raiders as his best option

http://www.silverandblackpride.com/2012/3/21/2891860/michael-bush-may-see-return-to-oakland-raiders-as-his-best-option

http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/03/20/at-least-four-teams-in-hunt-for-rb-bush/

http://bayarea.sbnation.com/oakland-raiders/2012/3/21/2891236/benjarvus-green-ellis-bengals-michael-bush-oakland-raiders

Randy · « **Reply #55 on:** March 21, 2012, 05:03:14 PM »

Raiders sign CB Pat Lee from Green Bay
"Lee was almost exclusively a special teams player last season. He had just one defensive tackle and was targeted just once all season in pass coverage. He will likely compete with last year's draft picks, DeMarcus Van Dyke and Chimdi Chekwa, for playing time."

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/football/nfl/wires/03/21/2020.ap.fbn.raiders.free.agency.1st.ld.writethru.0400/index.html

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/143686156.html

http://blogs.greenbaypressgazette.com/blogs/gpg/insider/2012/03/21/report-lee-leaves-for-oakland/

Randy · « **Reply #54 on:** March 21, 2012, 05:00:07 PM »

Raiders bring back OT Khalif Barnes
http://www.mercurynews.com/raiders/ci_20223208/raiders-bring-back-ot-khalif-barnes

NCRaider · « **Reply #53 on:** March 21, 2012, 12:28:47 PM »

Quote from: NCRaider on March 20, 2012, 04:32:55 PM

Quote from: Randy on March 20, 2012, 04:28:02 PM
Quote from: Matty Raider on March 20, 2012, 03:17:47 PM
Quote from: Randy on March 20, 2012, 12:25:29 PM
Quote from: NCRaider on March 20, 2012, 12:05:50 PM
Anyone know if Porter has come to town for a visit? With the the additions we've made so far at CB and if we land Porter I think we have a serviceable CB core. I read last night that Yermiah Bell was released from the Phins. He's a beast against the run and has suspect coverage skills but would love to see us entertain bringing him in for a visit.

The article on Sunday said the Raiders were bringing him in, "within the next couple of days." So maybe today? tomorrow at the latest I would think.

I thought he was actually in Oakland yesterday???
This article says he's visiting Denver tomorrow. The only thing it says about the Raiders is that they showed interest.
http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/32610/tracy-porter-to-visit-broncos

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Looks like he's now visiting Denver. His visit has been postponed after the the spencer signing....ARRGGHHH

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/20/broncos-next-on-tracy-porters-free-agent-tour/

Pure speculation on my part but I wonder if the Raiders have postponed his Oakland visit until after they wait and see if he is a player that will end up being suspended as a result of bounty gate? He's visited a number of teams now with no contract and at this point seems to be the top CB remaining right now in free agency. I'm sure DA has some insight in his involvement with bounty gate....

NCRaider · « **Reply #52 on:** March 20, 2012, 04:32:55 PM »

Quote from: Randy on March 20, 2012, 04:28:02 PM

Quote from: Matty Raider on March 20, 2012, 03:17:47 PM
Quote from: Randy on March 20, 2012, 12:25:29 PM
Quote from: NCRaider on March 20, 2012, 12:05:50 PM
Anyone know if Porter has come to town for a visit? With the the additions we've made so far at CB and if we land Porter I think we have a serviceable CB core. I read last night that Yermiah Bell was released from the Phins. He's a beast against the run and has suspect coverage skills but would love to see us entertain bringing him in for a visit.

The article on Sunday said the Raiders were bringing him in, "within the next couple of days." So maybe today? tomorrow at the latest I would think.

I thought he was actually in Oakland yesterday???
This article says he's visiting Denver tomorrow. The only thing it says about the Raiders is that they showed interest.
http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/32610/tracy-porter-to-visit-broncos

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Looks like he's now visiting Denver. His visit has been postponed after the the spencer signing....ARRGGHHH

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/20/broncos-next-on-tracy-porters-free-agent-tour/

Randy · « **Reply #51 on:** March 20, 2012, 04:28:02 PM »

Quote from: Matty Raider on March 20, 2012, 03:17:47 PM

Quote from: Randy on March 20, 2012, 12:25:29 PM
Quote from: NCRaider on March 20, 2012, 12:05:50 PM
Anyone know if Porter has come to town for a visit? With the the additions we've made so far at CB and if we land Porter I think we have a serviceable CB core. I read last night that Yermiah Bell was released from the Phins. He's a beast against the run and has suspect coverage skills but would love to see us entertain bringing him in for a visit.

The article on Sunday said the Raiders were bringing him in, "within the next couple of days." So maybe today? tomorrow at the latest I would think.

I thought he was actually in Oakland yesterday???

This article says he's visiting Denver tomorrow. The only thing it says about the Raiders is that they showed interest.
http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/32610/tracy-porter-to-visit-broncos

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NaganDaRaider · « **Reply #50 on:** March 20, 2012, 03:48:16 PM »

Just read that with the signing of Spencer the visit for Porter was postphoned. Now dude is visiting with the Donks.....go figure. I am pleased with our CB signings, but was hoping we would have also landed Porter as well. The only thing we would need to draft is a TE, another CB, S, and LB's. I'm hoping we land a half decent LB seeing that we are toying with going to 3-4....we need them. We lost Trevor Scott to the Pats....and Gallery signed with the Pats too. Finally Wimbley signed a 35 million 5 year gig with the Titans. No news on Bush....hoping that we can re-sign him. I wouldn't mind us taking a look at Yeremiah Bell for a backup Safety spot.

Matty Raider · « **Reply #49 on:** March 20, 2012, 03:17:47 PM »

Quote from: Randy on March 20, 2012, 12:25:29 PM

Quote from: NCRaider on March 20, 2012, 12:05:50 PM
Anyone know if Porter has come to town for a visit? With the the additions we've made so far at CB and if we land Porter I think we have a serviceable CB core. I read last night that Yermiah Bell was released from the Phins. He's a beast against the run and has suspect coverage skills but would love to see us entertain bringing him in for a visit.

The article on Sunday said the Raiders were bringing him in, "within the next couple of days." So maybe today? tomorrow at the latest I would think.

I thought he was actually in Oakland yesterday???

Randy · « **Reply #48 on:** March 20, 2012, 12:25:29 PM »

Quote from: NCRaider on March 20, 2012, 12:05:50 PM

Anyone know if Porter has come to town for a visit? With the the additions we've made so far at CB and if we land Porter I think we have a serviceable CB core. I read last night that Yermiah Bell was released from the Phins. He's a beast against the run and has suspect coverage skills but would love to see us entertain bringing him in for a visit.

The article on Sunday said the Raiders were bringing him in, "within the next couple of days." So maybe today? tomorrow at the latest I would think.

NCRaider · « **Reply #47 on:** March 20, 2012, 12:05:50 PM »

Anyone know if Porter has come to town for a visit? With the the additions we've made so far at CB and if we land Porter I think we have a serviceable CB core. I read last night that Yermiah Bell was released from the Phins. He's a beast against the run and has suspect coverage skills but would love to see us entertain bringing him in for a visit.

NCRaider · « **Reply #46 on:** March 20, 2012, 12:01:51 PM »

M. Bush has visited with the Seaducks and Bears. Does he really think he'll get more playing time behind M. Lynch and M. Forte? Based on RUN DMC's injury past he's surely to get more playing time with us. I hope his agent gives us an option to match an other he receives. The longer he stays on the market it could increase our chances in resigning him. Considering he's still on the market he obviously hasn't received a blockbuster $ contract.

NCRaider · « **Reply #45 on:** March 20, 2012, 11:58:18 AM »

As details emerge of Wimbley's deal (5yr 35 mill) with the titans it looks like he's getting a larger paycut than what has been reported the Raiders were asking in restructure. Surely if he wanted to be a Raider he would have for that amount of $$. Oh well.....

Randy · « **Reply #44 on:** March 19, 2012, 09:35:03 PM »

Raiders Bring Back Cooper Carlisle and Add Shawntae Spencer
http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Bring-Back-Carlisle-and-Add-Spencer/29586730-5de3-4184-88e0-e983268d58b5

Raider_D · « **Reply #43 on:** March 19, 2012, 08:25:32 PM »

Quote from: Randy on March 19, 2012, 03:10:08 PM

Which free agent will Raiders replace Wimbley with?
SF Chronicle

http://blog.sfgate.com/raiders/2012/03/19/do-raiders-replace-wimbley-in-free-agency/?gta=commentlistpos#commentlistpos

Dont forget that we will have Matt Shaughnessy back who in my mind always played like a beast when he was on the field and was going to be a starter and was just lost due to a major injury. Wimbley was good and was listed as a OLB but did most of his work as a DE on the line. Once we get Matt back that will take care of that issue and we will just need to find us a descent OLB in FA for the other side of McClain and Curry

Raider_D · « **Reply #42 on:** March 19, 2012, 08:19:22 PM »

Quote from: Randy on March 19, 2012, 07:03:28 PM

Multiple media outlets are reporting the signing of CB Shawntae Spencer

http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_20208643/raiders-sign-cb-shawntae-spencer

http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2012/03/19/spencer-reportedly-added-to-roster/

http://www.csnbayarea.com/football-oakland-raiders/raiders-talk/Report-Raiders-agree-with-Shawntae-Spenc?blockID=672954&feedID=2801

http://blog.sfgate.com/raiders/2012/03/19/raiders-add-former-49ers-cornerback-spencer/

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/19/shawntae-spencer-stays-in-the-bay-area/

https://twitter.com/#!/adamschefter

Im liking these pick-ups, good natural cover corners that are big and can size up to most WRs. I dont understand why these articles tho say were done. I feel we should still sign Tracy Porter. Would give us three vets and two 2nd years corners then add Huff, Mitchell, and Branch then i would say that our secondary is set and we can move on too a OLB and resigning BUSH!!!!!!!!!!!

Randy · « **Reply #41 on:** March 19, 2012, 07:03:28 PM »

Multiple media outlets are reporting the signing of CB Shawntae Spencer

http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_20208643/raiders-sign-cb-shawntae-spencer

http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2012/03/19/spencer-reportedly-added-to-roster/

http://www.csnbayarea.com/football-oakland-raiders/raiders-talk/Report-Raiders-agree-with-Shawntae-Spenc?blockID=672954&feedID=2801

http://blog.sfgate.com/raiders/2012/03/19/raiders-add-former-49ers-cornerback-spencer/

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/19/shawntae-spencer-stays-in-the-bay-area/

https://twitter.com/#!/adamschefter

RaiderNik · « **Reply #40 on:** March 19, 2012, 05:08:39 PM »

Quote from: Matty Raider on March 18, 2012, 11:44:36 AM

Quote from: Randy on March 17, 2012, 04:54:32 PM
Raiders meet with former 49ers CB Shawntae Spencer

http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/raiders-talk/post/Released-49er-Spencer-visits-Raiders?blockID=671744&feedID=2801

http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/41502/raiders-look-at-another-cornerback

http://www.insidebayarea.com/raiders/ci_20197384/raiders-meet-former-49ers-cornerback-shawntae-spencer

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/17/raiders-hosted-free-agent-cornerback-shawntae-spencer/

Another solid player with a nice upside if we can get him reasonably priced.

Schefter reporting on Twitter that we've signed him.