Official Oakland Raiders Forum Thread

[Tailback U]

Why would you want them to take B.J. Raji?? They need to address their O-line and WR WAYY before DT.

I think the OL is good for at least next year. I don't think Raji is a good choice at 7 though because the AFC West as a whole is no longer a run-first division.

The Broncos and the Chargers have both become pass-first offenses. We need a DEnd to compliment Burgess or replace Burgess more than a DTackle.

But even more so than that, we need a WR. Maclin or Crab at 7.

[Juggernaut]

I think the OL is good for at least next year. I don't think Raji is a good choice at 7 though because the AFC West as a whole is no longer a run-first division.

The Broncos and the Chargers have both become pass-first offenses. We need a DEnd to compliment Burgess or replace Burgess more than a DTackle.

But even more so than that, we need a WR. Maclin or Crab at 7.

If crab isnt avaiable at 7, then they wont take maclin that early. I can see them grabbing either crab, orakpo, or curry (if he falls) at that spot.

[Aso]

Doesn't really matter if it's not a run first division anymore. The offense right now is just fine as it is. Raji would make that defense complete. The Raiders run defense is always close to last (if not last) almost every year. With a run defense that horrific the Raiders won't be winning anything.

The Raiders acquired tackles Erik Pears and Khalif Barnes and could easily pick up a decent tackle such as William Beatty with the 40th overall pick. Walker restructured his contract and the Raiders have young prospects at WR. Without Al Davis seeing Crabtree's fourty people close to the Raiders organization says they likely won't draft him. Maybe Maclin at 7.

I really want the Raiders to draft B.J. Raji if he's available to them at #7 overall.

[~Chance~]

Aso is partly right about Raji and the divison. But wouldnt you want some young talent at least trying to clog up the hole aganist a LT? LT run up the Raiders ass last year.

I say we take Brain Orakpo. If he's not there of course Crabtree and Jmac are still fine picks.

[Aso]

Raiders signed former Viking Marcus Johnson. He can play right tackle and both guard positions.

[Tailback U]

First bay area radio interview with DHB:

[media]http://www.knbr.com/common/global_audio/201/6825.mp3[/media]

Sounds like a great kid, very down to earth and well-grounded. Says he wants to wear #12. I'm rooting for him.

[Tailback U]

Raiders sign Lorenzo Neal at fullback, love this move, as it will only make our running game even stronger.

There is no reason not to think that the Raiders will have a very potent rushing attack this season.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4152424

Updated: May 8, 2009, 9:01 PM ET
Raiders to sign fullback Neal
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By Bill Williamson
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ALAMEDA, Calif. -- The Oakland Raiders have added some experience and toughness to their offense in the form of fullback Lorenzo Neal.

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Neal

Neal had been discussing a contract with the Raiders and apparently a deal has been consummated. While the Raiders have yet to make an announcement, Neal was participating in the team's mandatory minicamp Friday morning wearing No. 41.

Oakland will be the 38-year-old Neal's eighth NFL team since he entered the league in 1993. Known as one of the best blocking fullbacks ever to play in the NFL, Neal spent last season with the Baltimore Ravens and the previous five with the San Diego Chargers.

Oakland did not have a settled fullback. Neal will now be the lead blocker for Oakland's talented threesome of running backs, Darren McFadden, Justin Fargas and Michael Bush.

The Raiders also signed running back Gary Russell, who was most recently with Pittsburgh and Cincinnati.

Bill Williamson covers the AFC West for ESPN.c

[Raidersabc123]

This video gets me fired up for this season
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iByBO8aZ0g[/media]

[Raidersabc123]

Raiders sign

http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/06/15/greg-ellis-picks-the-raiders/

[Raidersabc123]

http://www.insidebayarea.com/ci_12615729?source=most_viewed

Russel stepping up to be a leader and some camp news

[Epidemik]

I Say Seymour has 4-5 sacks next game

[Epidemik]

Jamarcus Russel

[theMINI]

Russel went 58 minutes completing only 3 passes. WTF

[Epidemik]

Honest Question

From a Raider Front Office Stand Point
Assuming Russel does not get any better

How long before they consider drafting a Quarterback Rd 1 2011 is out of the question cuz of Seymour

[Epidemik]

Any league backups you would consider trading for

Vick, Carr, Nate Davis