Comments on: The top 10 reasons why Michael Oher could be a Raider

By: cj

cj — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:00:48 +0000

ya …those same experts pre-season picked cardinals to make it to the superbowl???…not…those same experts that said ryan leaf over payton…yah….those same experts who unanamously chose tampa bay to crush the raiders to get to the playoffs last year…ya …and i suppose they said miami and atlanta would have a complete turn around after being dismal??? ya those experts really saw the whole m.ryan resurecting atlanta as a rookie qb thing!!!! listen your just as much an expert.

By: Raider Joe

Raider Joe — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 16:34:16 +0000

This scenario makes good sense. I wouldn’t be disappointed. I agree all the fans hoping Oakland will trade down are dreaming. Al won’t and never has. I have been in the Crabtree camp.Or more to the point the WR as top priority based on our inablilty to move the ball and score TD’s. I don’t follow college football all that close, so I rely on expert analysis.So,That said, my whole thing is: if they take a WR at 7 overall then it HAS to be somebody that than can start on day one, contribute immediately and make plays.Somebody that can make an immediate impact out of the gate. Like I said based on everything I’ve read, Crabtree is the WR fits that bill far better than any other WR in the draft.Now, I also agree that he probably won’t be on the board at #7.But if it’s a WR he has t be able to contribute immediately.

By: Chris Shellcroft

Chris Shellcroft — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 03:50:55 +0000

Kep,

That might the best Raider mock I’ve seen. I think those picks are solid values for each round. There might not be a franchise player in any of those picks, but all look like the are set to be pros for a long time.

By: kep

kep — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 03:44:18 +0000

The trade down, while rare to Al’s Raiders, is intriguing. The raiders have needs at OT, WR, DT, DE, LB, and S. Excluding a miracle draft in rounds 1,2,3,4, and 6, stockpiling could gain a coveted 1st round pick such as Michael Oher, and picking up another pick or two. I would be happy with Oher, 1st, OT; Brian Robiskie, 2nd, WR; Ron Brace, 2nd, DT; Chip Vaughn, 3rd, S; Jason Williams, OLB, 4th.

By: Mikey

Mikey — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 21:47:24 +0000

Good points.. But you watch the tape and decide for yourself, but Raji is a W.Sapp type player and I think his career turned out alright. You make some great points and thats what I have said before is the best thing to do would be trade down get Maualuga, H,Nicks or DHB or even B.Robiskie and Brace or best OT then DT in the third….either way you get the point. But I dont think for one Al has tooooo much pride to trade down. So Raji is the best player for the money that the selection at #7 will cost. He is going to be a solid player, you cant teach size and agility and this guy has it. So all Im saying if we stay and Crabtree is off Raji has to be the pick. The ZBS doesnt need a hall of famer to be productive in that system. And this is a deep draft for solid OL within the first 2 rounds. I would like to see us trade Fargas and Andrew for maybe a 2nd or high 3rd and things really get interesting!!! Your right on though, I beleive the defense is the quickest way to make an impact with this roster..

By: cj

cj — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 20:16:21 +0000

THINK OF THIS IF YOU GET RAJI #1 (WHOM I LIKE)THEN YOU MISS THE CHANCE OF PUTTING A GAP THUMPER BEHIND HIM…I LOVE MORRISON & HOWARD, BUT THEY WOULD BECOME EVEN MORE FORMIDABLE IF THEY PLAYED TO THEIR TALENTS RATHER THAN WATCHING THEIR MAN/GAP/ZONE AND COVERING FOR BROWN/BURGESS/SCOTT,LETS FACE IT THOSE GUYS ARE PASS RUSH ONLY! THE OPPOSING BACK WILL RUN AWAY FROM MORRISON AND TOO OUR D-ENDS AND BROWN AND HOWARD!!!

By: cj

cj — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 20:03:36 +0000

YOUR STATEMENT ON RAJI IS TRUE,HE ALONE CANT STOP THE RUN…THIS IS WHY I’V BEEN PREACHING “REY” #1 THE WHOLE TIME!!! I’VE ASKED OVER & OVER WHATS THE DIFF.BETWEEN RAJI & BRACE, NO ONE HAS A GOOD ANSWER,SO IF EVERYONE KEEPS SAYING WE CAN GET BRACE #2,AND HE’S THE SAME AS RAJI?? THEN WE GET REY #1 BRACE #2 CHIP VAUGHN #3 AND YOU HAVE INSTANT RUN STOPPING IMPACT FROM DAY 1(MONDAY NIGHTER)BRACE AT THE POINT, REY BEHIND HIM,MORRISON NEXT TO RAY(STRONG SIDE)& CHIP VAUGHN IN THE BOX NEXT TO HOWARD!!

By: Mikey

Mikey — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 17:18:47 +0000

Their is no way Cable didnt see the impact of a good blitz scheme and their is no way in hell we arent more aggresive in that department. Although there is some validity to your post I have to agree to disagree to some degree. I think Crabtree is a gamer and yes he would be a luxury rather than need.
And if he is there we take him and try to make up for it later in the draft (DT-OT-S) in that order. But we have no one on our line that can stop the run in the 4th quarter when its 3rd and 1 or 2. I agree we need OT to help the defense stay fresh, but if we cant get the ball in the offense hands then its a mute point, and it wasnt the offense that could get it done in the 4th quarter last year it was the D not able to stop the run late. Also if you ook at all the positions in the draft and the Raiders needs Raji is hands down the best at his position and one of the Raiders biggest needs (DT). And besides it doesnt take an elite tackle to be a dominant force in the Zone B.S. so I feel we could get great value later in round 2-3-or even 4. There are some great OL that will be available in round 2, like Wood,D.Robinson, A.Mack, Beatty to name a few. Or maybe even B.Robiskie in the second round. But I feel we spent to many draft choices on WR last year so unless its Crabtree I say Defense in the 1st and Raji may just be there for the taking.

By: Chris Shellcroft

Chris Shellcroft — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:24:31 +0000

I hear you Mikey. I like Raji and if he’s there at 7 I say take him. My concern is that Cable said Marshall’s “D” will be no different than Ryan’s. If that’s the case then what difference will Raji make? You can have all the talent but defense in the NFL is all about scheme and communication. Two things that never existed under Ryan. I hope you’re right and Raji alone will be the difference, but I doubt one DT can make that big a difference when you have other holes too.

And Curry could seriously drop. I’m not saying he’s going to fall out of the top 10, but depending on trades and other issues, Curry could very well be there at number 7.

By: Howie

Howie — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:21:19 +0000

You hit the nail on the head, the Raiders have too many needs and not enough draft picks. I am a great organizer and have always had an ability to see the over all picture. It is my concerted opinion that the Raiders need to take care of the “O” line first with making it the very best in the NFL. So concentrate on the “O” line this year and the “D” line next year. A great “O” line sustains the run which elevates the game of everyone, including the defense by keeping them off the field and fresh. Al Davis’s hit and miss, bandaid approach has brought the Raiders six straight losing seasons and the scorn of the NFL. Lets bring back the swagger by fixing one unit at a time with real talent, talent that cannot be had in the lower rounds. Besides, I think John Marshall, the new DC in Oakland is a much better coach than Rob, I can’t see my toes Ryan and will do wonders for the “D” unit.