The Official 2011 Oakland Raiders offseason thread
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Satele stepped his game up last season, so did walker, and you completely forgot to mention veldheer, who played great for being a rookie
Our offensive line is the same as it was last year minus gallery... And we have a draft and possible fa and trades ahead of us.... Relax man
The only bad move so far is overpaying route, I would have like to keep gallery, but it is what it is
Don't be a negative nancy jack
Our offensive line is the same as it was last year minus gallery... And we have a draft and possible fa and trades ahead of us.... Relax man
The only bad move so far is overpaying route, I would have like to keep gallery, but it is what it is
Don't be a negative nancy jack
jack is being honest and real. no homerism from him hes calling it how it is
but anyways, some Raider LULZ
pretty amusing really this comment from the site is my exact thoughts
"They think Wimbley is worth $11M, Routt is worth $10M, Seymour is worth $15M, but Gallery is only worth $2.5M, & Asomugha is expendable?"
Good job Al
but anyways, some Raider LULZ
pretty amusing really this comment from the site is my exact thoughts
"They think Wimbley is worth $11M, Routt is worth $10M, Seymour is worth $15M, but Gallery is only worth $2.5M, & Asomugha is expendable?"
Good job Al
people seem to forget Gallery was drafted #2 overall to play LT.. and failed miserably!! he's finally become an serviceable guard and think he's wroth top $$ in tha league.. nope! and I can't wait for Routt to shut tha haters up.. dudes gonna become Mr. SHUTDOWN.. jus watch.. even if Aso walks away bet Routt will hold it down this season
Oakland Raiders tender contracts to Zach Miller and Michael Bush
The Raiders tendered one-year contracts to tight end Zach Miller and running back Michael Bush, their top two free agents.
Bush and Miller received restricted first- and third-round tenders, which were worth $3.168 million last season. It remains to be seen what the new figure will be because the league and the players have yet to work out a new collective bargaining agreement.
Bush and Miller are four-year players who earned less than $1 million each last season. Miller has led the Raiders in receiving each of his four NFL seasons. Bush has solidified himself as the primary backup to Darren McFadden.
The deadline to tender offers was noon Thursday.
http://www.insidebayarea.com/raiders/ci_17541783?source=rss
The Raiders tendered one-year contracts to tight end Zach Miller and running back Michael Bush, their top two free agents.
Bush and Miller received restricted first- and third-round tenders, which were worth $3.168 million last season. It remains to be seen what the new figure will be because the league and the players have yet to work out a new collective bargaining agreement.
Bush and Miller are four-year players who earned less than $1 million each last season. Miller has led the Raiders in receiving each of his four NFL seasons. Bush has solidified himself as the primary backup to Darren McFadden.
The deadline to tender offers was noon Thursday.
http://www.insidebayarea.com/raiders/ci_17541783?source=rss
If they change the blocking scheme who knows how our line will look.
I dont know much about Wylie other than he has a lot of experience and it seems very little stability with teams..
2010 Denver Broncos O Line Coach
2009 Offensive Line Coach Saskatchewan Roughriders
2007 Offensive Line Coach Winnipeg Blue Bombers
2005-06 Offensive Line Coach Syracuse
2004 Offensive Line Coach Arizona Cardinals
1999-2003 Offensive Line Coach Chicago Bears
1997-98 Tight Ends Coach Cincinnati Bengals
1996 Offensive Line Coach University of Cincinnati
1992-95 Offensive Line Coach Tampa Bay Buccaneers
1990-91 Tight Ends Coach New York Jets
1988-89 Offensive Line Coach Colorado State
1985-87 Offensive Coordinator Ohio University
1983-84 Offensive Line Coach Holy Cross
1980-82 Offensive Line Coach Brown University
I dont know much about Wylie other than he has a lot of experience and it seems very little stability with teams..
2010 Denver Broncos O Line Coach
2009 Offensive Line Coach Saskatchewan Roughriders
2007 Offensive Line Coach Winnipeg Blue Bombers
2005-06 Offensive Line Coach Syracuse
2004 Offensive Line Coach Arizona Cardinals
1999-2003 Offensive Line Coach Chicago Bears
1997-98 Tight Ends Coach Cincinnati Bengals
1996 Offensive Line Coach University of Cincinnati
1992-95 Offensive Line Coach Tampa Bay Buccaneers
1990-91 Tight Ends Coach New York Jets
1988-89 Offensive Line Coach Colorado State
1985-87 Offensive Coordinator Ohio University
1983-84 Offensive Line Coach Holy Cross
1980-82 Offensive Line Coach Brown University
Found more
http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/tag/_/name/bob-wylie
Offensive line schemes have become important in the AFC West recently.
It appears the Oakland Raiders will likely move from a zone-blocking scheme to a power-blocking scheme. Oakland just hired Bob Wylie to run the offense. Wylie specializes in a power-blocking scheme. Former Oakland coach Tom Cable used a zone-blocking scheme.
Wylie coached the offensive line in Denver in 2009. Former coach Josh McDaniels moved away from the zone-blocking scheme that Mike Shanahan used and that McDaniels adopted in 2008. Wylie was not retained by new Denver coach John Fox. There has been speculation that Fox could move back to a zone-blocking scheme but Fox hasn’t publicly made any announcements.
A reader, Drew in Denver, who said he is a Raider fan, asked if we could explain the differences in the two schemes so he can know what to expect if Oakland makes the scheme switch. I enlisted Matt Williamson of Scouts Inc. to discuss the differences. Here are his thoughts:
“The zone-blocking scheme depends on athletic, smaller linemen who can move together. When used correctly, it opens up the running game and works well with a downhill runner. The thing about using the zone-blocking scheme is you don’t have to spend a first-round pick on a lineman. You can look for smaller, athletic guys and find them in the later rounds. I don’t have a preference between the zone or power scheme. Both can be effective.
“The power-blocking scheme is traditional and a lot of teams use it. You get big, 300-pound plus fat, strong powerful guys and tell them to go knock down their guy. It’s straight forward, go-get ‘em scheme that a lot of teams use.”
Williamson said while both schemes can be effective, it is difficult to make the transition because the two schemes are so drastically different as far as personnel goes. It takes awhile to successfully switch because it’s difficult to find a new group of linemen to use the new scheme.
Williamson said doesn’t think Oakland should switch because it was effective using the zone-blocking scheme. Oakland had the No. 2 ranked run offense in the NFL last season.
“I don’t think they have great offensive linemen, but they got a lot lot out of the in the run game,” Williamson said. “Darren McFadden could be good in the power-blocking scheme, too, but why change? It’s going to take a long time to get new personnel to fit the scheme if that’s what they are going to do. I know coach Hue Jackson came from Baltimore and he is used to that AFC North power scheme, but I just don’t why Oakland would mess with its run-game success.”
Williamson said Denver has personnel to fit both schemes because it made the move last year. He doesn’t think second-year center J.D. Walton and second-year guard Zane Beadles are good fits for the zone-blocking scheme while the other linemen can work in both. Williamson said the Broncos might want to stick with the power-blocking scheme for now because they need to use all draft and free-agency resources on a defense that was ranked last in the NFL last year.
http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/tag/_/name/bob-wylie
Offensive line schemes have become important in the AFC West recently.
It appears the Oakland Raiders will likely move from a zone-blocking scheme to a power-blocking scheme. Oakland just hired Bob Wylie to run the offense. Wylie specializes in a power-blocking scheme. Former Oakland coach Tom Cable used a zone-blocking scheme.
Wylie coached the offensive line in Denver in 2009. Former coach Josh McDaniels moved away from the zone-blocking scheme that Mike Shanahan used and that McDaniels adopted in 2008. Wylie was not retained by new Denver coach John Fox. There has been speculation that Fox could move back to a zone-blocking scheme but Fox hasn’t publicly made any announcements.
A reader, Drew in Denver, who said he is a Raider fan, asked if we could explain the differences in the two schemes so he can know what to expect if Oakland makes the scheme switch. I enlisted Matt Williamson of Scouts Inc. to discuss the differences. Here are his thoughts:
“The zone-blocking scheme depends on athletic, smaller linemen who can move together. When used correctly, it opens up the running game and works well with a downhill runner. The thing about using the zone-blocking scheme is you don’t have to spend a first-round pick on a lineman. You can look for smaller, athletic guys and find them in the later rounds. I don’t have a preference between the zone or power scheme. Both can be effective.
“The power-blocking scheme is traditional and a lot of teams use it. You get big, 300-pound plus fat, strong powerful guys and tell them to go knock down their guy. It’s straight forward, go-get ‘em scheme that a lot of teams use.”
Williamson said while both schemes can be effective, it is difficult to make the transition because the two schemes are so drastically different as far as personnel goes. It takes awhile to successfully switch because it’s difficult to find a new group of linemen to use the new scheme.
Williamson said doesn’t think Oakland should switch because it was effective using the zone-blocking scheme. Oakland had the No. 2 ranked run offense in the NFL last season.
“I don’t think they have great offensive linemen, but they got a lot lot out of the in the run game,” Williamson said. “Darren McFadden could be good in the power-blocking scheme, too, but why change? It’s going to take a long time to get new personnel to fit the scheme if that’s what they are going to do. I know coach Hue Jackson came from Baltimore and he is used to that AFC North power scheme, but I just don’t why Oakland would mess with its run-game success.”
Williamson said Denver has personnel to fit both schemes because it made the move last year. He doesn’t think second-year center J.D. Walton and second-year guard Zane Beadles are good fits for the zone-blocking scheme while the other linemen can work in both. Williamson said the Broncos might want to stick with the power-blocking scheme for now because they need to use all draft and free-agency resources on a defense that was ranked last in the NFL last year.
History of the Oakland Raiders courtesy of Mallard Davis
http://www.silverandblackpride.com/2010/5/29/1492726/raiders-history-101-courtesy-of
Don't forget about Steve Wisniewski, the former Raider and 8 time pro bowler who is only our assistant offensive line coach.
http://www.silverandblackpride.com/2010/5/29/1492726/raiders-history-101-courtesy-of
Don't forget about Steve Wisniewski, the former Raider and 8 time pro bowler who is only our assistant offensive line coach.
Zach Miller optimistic he’ll stay in Oakland
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on March 5, 2011, 2:42 PM EST
Zach Miller
Oakland’s choice to place their franchise tag on pass rusher Kamerion Wimbley comes with a risk. Tight end Zach Miller could hit unrestricted free agency as an extremely productive, reliable 25-year-old.
The Raiders placed the first- and third-round tender on Miller as a restricted free agent. As a player with four years of experience, it’s more likely that Miller will be free to leave after a new CBA is reached. Miller appreciated getting the high tag.
“It does feel good,” Miller told Jerry McDonald of the Oakland Tribune. “It’d be great to be back in Oakland. I really feel like we’re headed in the right direction with Hue Jackson and the way things are going. We had preliminary discussions [on a contract] before deadline and I’m sure they’ll pick up again once there’s a CBA in place and we get back to business.”
The Raiders aren’t afraid to pay big bucks to keep their players and Miller may be one of the most attractive players on their roster. He’s one of the most complete tight ends in football and has averaged more than 60 catches a year the last three seasons.
With Marcedes Lewis and Owen Daniels staying put, Miller is easily the best tight end that will be available. (New York’s Kevin Boss is probably next.)
We’re a little surprised the Raiders made sure to keep Richard Seymour, Stanford Routt, and Wimbley before locking up Miller.
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on March 5, 2011, 2:42 PM EST
Zach Miller
Oakland’s choice to place their franchise tag on pass rusher Kamerion Wimbley comes with a risk. Tight end Zach Miller could hit unrestricted free agency as an extremely productive, reliable 25-year-old.
The Raiders placed the first- and third-round tender on Miller as a restricted free agent. As a player with four years of experience, it’s more likely that Miller will be free to leave after a new CBA is reached. Miller appreciated getting the high tag.
“It does feel good,” Miller told Jerry McDonald of the Oakland Tribune. “It’d be great to be back in Oakland. I really feel like we’re headed in the right direction with Hue Jackson and the way things are going. We had preliminary discussions [on a contract] before deadline and I’m sure they’ll pick up again once there’s a CBA in place and we get back to business.”
The Raiders aren’t afraid to pay big bucks to keep their players and Miller may be one of the most attractive players on their roster. He’s one of the most complete tight ends in football and has averaged more than 60 catches a year the last three seasons.
With Marcedes Lewis and Owen Daniels staying put, Miller is easily the best tight end that will be available. (New York’s Kevin Boss is probably next.)
We’re a little surprised the Raiders made sure to keep Richard Seymour, Stanford Routt, and Wimbley before locking up Miller.