The Official 2011 Oakland Raiders offseason thread
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I honestly think Routt will have a breakout season, dude will flourish under Rod Woodson.. and if we don't resign Aso, keep in mind that Cromartie and Bailey will most likely be available so I wouldn't mind takin shot on either of them.. they def. arent on Asos level but they're both above average and would contribute to this D
Ramifications of Seymour deal
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Wednesday, February 16th, 2011 at 2:04 pm in Oakland Raiders.
On a per-year basis, it was a good deal for Richard Seymour.
From a longterm perspective, it was a good deal for the Raiders.
The two-year deal which keeps Seymour in Oakland through 2012, as confirmed by beat writer Steve Corkran, will pay $30 million over two seasons, with $22.5 million of that guaranteed. ESPN is reporting it makes Seymour the NFL’s highest paid defensive player at $15 million, although a CNN-SI graphic puts the wages of Julius Peppers this season at $15.3 million.
(No confirmation on the deal as yet from the Raiders _ the top story on Raiders.com is that the iPad app is now available).
But in this case, it’s hard to make a case for Oakland going overboard in terms of pay as they did in the cases of cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, punter Shane Lechler and place kicker Sebastian Janikowski.
What Seymour got would seem to be the going rate for a regular Pro Bowl performer who showed he can still be somewhere near the very top of his game. The beauty of the deal for the Raiders is they didn’t make the mistake of making it a multi-year deal where Seymour would be due big money when clearly past his prime. Seymour will be 33 when the contract expires.
The ripple effect of the deal is this:
– It just got harder to bring back Nnamdi Asomugha. Asomugha isn’t going to get the $17 million or more his original deal would have brought in Oakland, but he’s a good bet to exceed the $11.5 million figure paid to Darrelle Revis this year and young enough to get a longterm deal with a big signing bonus.
But this shouldn’t come as a surprise. Al Davis made it clear Jan. 18 he loved the trade that brought Seymour to the Raiders, and seemed interested in bringing back Asomugha only if the price was right. Davis may think it more prudent to bring back both Stanford Routt and Michael Huff plus another player or two rather than sink huge money into Asomugha.
For what it’s worth (maybe not much since the Raiders of late have been getting younger, and not older) Denver free agent Champ Bailey put his house up for sale and the Broncos won’t put a franchise tag on him.
– There’s speculation that Zach Miller is now in line for the franchise tag, but I’m not so sure. Once there is a new collective bargaining agreement, there is no guarantee four-year players will be unrestricted free agents. The possibility exists that Miller and Michael Bush could be retained through tender offers, depending on the CBA. As good as Miller is, I’m not sure the Raiders are eager to pay him $7.3 million.
– As for Seymour’s pay relative to a potential salary cap, don’t be surprised if a few extra years with even more bloated salaries showed up on the deal in the event of a CBA with a cap to spread out the hit.
– The Raiders will get two more years to develop Lamarr Houston before he settles into the three-technique tackle currently manned by Seymour.
– Getting a respected veteran like Seymour to return is good for the Raiders’ league-wide reputation. He wasn’t going to get more money per season somewhere else, but on the open market, he probably could have gotten more guaranteed money in a longer term deal. His claims about wanting to remain a Raider carry with it some validity.
– Interesting to see if any other teams follow suit before the March 3 deadline and lock up their players, or if the Raiders will do more than just sign Seymour. Agent Drew Rosehnaus hopes so, and said as much on his Twitter page.
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Wednesday, February 16th, 2011 at 2:04 pm in Oakland Raiders.
On a per-year basis, it was a good deal for Richard Seymour.
From a longterm perspective, it was a good deal for the Raiders.
The two-year deal which keeps Seymour in Oakland through 2012, as confirmed by beat writer Steve Corkran, will pay $30 million over two seasons, with $22.5 million of that guaranteed. ESPN is reporting it makes Seymour the NFL’s highest paid defensive player at $15 million, although a CNN-SI graphic puts the wages of Julius Peppers this season at $15.3 million.
(No confirmation on the deal as yet from the Raiders _ the top story on Raiders.com is that the iPad app is now available).
But in this case, it’s hard to make a case for Oakland going overboard in terms of pay as they did in the cases of cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, punter Shane Lechler and place kicker Sebastian Janikowski.
What Seymour got would seem to be the going rate for a regular Pro Bowl performer who showed he can still be somewhere near the very top of his game. The beauty of the deal for the Raiders is they didn’t make the mistake of making it a multi-year deal where Seymour would be due big money when clearly past his prime. Seymour will be 33 when the contract expires.
The ripple effect of the deal is this:
– It just got harder to bring back Nnamdi Asomugha. Asomugha isn’t going to get the $17 million or more his original deal would have brought in Oakland, but he’s a good bet to exceed the $11.5 million figure paid to Darrelle Revis this year and young enough to get a longterm deal with a big signing bonus.
But this shouldn’t come as a surprise. Al Davis made it clear Jan. 18 he loved the trade that brought Seymour to the Raiders, and seemed interested in bringing back Asomugha only if the price was right. Davis may think it more prudent to bring back both Stanford Routt and Michael Huff plus another player or two rather than sink huge money into Asomugha.
For what it’s worth (maybe not much since the Raiders of late have been getting younger, and not older) Denver free agent Champ Bailey put his house up for sale and the Broncos won’t put a franchise tag on him.
– There’s speculation that Zach Miller is now in line for the franchise tag, but I’m not so sure. Once there is a new collective bargaining agreement, there is no guarantee four-year players will be unrestricted free agents. The possibility exists that Miller and Michael Bush could be retained through tender offers, depending on the CBA. As good as Miller is, I’m not sure the Raiders are eager to pay him $7.3 million.
– As for Seymour’s pay relative to a potential salary cap, don’t be surprised if a few extra years with even more bloated salaries showed up on the deal in the event of a CBA with a cap to spread out the hit.
– The Raiders will get two more years to develop Lamarr Houston before he settles into the three-technique tackle currently manned by Seymour.
– Getting a respected veteran like Seymour to return is good for the Raiders’ league-wide reputation. He wasn’t going to get more money per season somewhere else, but on the open market, he probably could have gotten more guaranteed money in a longer term deal. His claims about wanting to remain a Raider carry with it some validity.
– Interesting to see if any other teams follow suit before the March 3 deadline and lock up their players, or if the Raiders will do more than just sign Seymour. Agent Drew Rosehnaus hopes so, and said as much on his Twitter page.
– There’s speculation that Zach Miller is now in line for the franchise tag, but I’m not so sure. Once there is a new collective bargaining agreement, there is no guarantee four-year players will be unrestricted free agents. The possibility exists that Miller and Michael Bush could be retained through tender offers, depending on the CBA. As good as Miller is, I’m not sure the Raiders are eager to pay him $7.3 million.
so looks like Miller may not be tagged after all?? hmm....
I love Namdi, I really do, but paying him that kind of money is not in our best interest. We still gave up 30+passing tds last year. He brings alot to the team not just on the field, but we have been bringing in quality people. Haters can hate but cannot deny that. We got some young guns ready to step up. I would give him a 4-5 year deal for 8-10 million a year, guarantee 30 million and lets roll. We know what we get with Aso. I wouldn't give him 12-15 million just becto top Revis. Let someone else pay him if that is the case. That is Brady/Manning money, does he have that big of an impact in the big scheme of things? We all know Al breaks the bank though so don't count us out the running either.
Routt get the extension????? What the?
http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/02/24/2083832/report-raiders-tag-wimbley-give.html
Raiders tag Wimbley, give Routt extension
By Sports Network
The Sports Network
The Oakland Raiders have placed the franchise tag on linebacker Kamerion Wimbley and reportedly signed cornerback Stanford Routt to a three-year contract extension.
Wimbley will receive $10.151 million, the average of the five highest paid linebackers in 2010, next season.
"Kamerion is a great young talent and we are excited about him continuing his career as a member of the Silver and Black," head coach Hue Jackson said.
The Oakland Tribune is reporting that Routt will be guaranteed $20 million over the first two years with the contract potentially being worth $31.5 million overall.
Wimbley, who came to Oakland last season after spending his first four with Cleveland, led the team in sacks with nine and also had 58 tackles while starting all 16 games.
Over his five years in the NFL, he has totaled 35 1/2 sacks and 306 tackles. He has appeared in all but one game over his time in the league and has started every game except for one in his rookie season.
Routt is a six-year veteran and has spent his entire career in Oakland. Last season he started 15 of the 16 games he appeared in and had two interceptions, 13 passes defensed and 55 tackles.
During his time in the NFL, he has appeared in 94 games and has six interceptions, 35 passes defensed and 188 tackles.
Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/02/...t-raiders-tag-wimbley-give.html#ixzz1EvATEIZM
http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/02/24/2083832/report-raiders-tag-wimbley-give.html
Raiders tag Wimbley, give Routt extension
By Sports Network
The Sports Network
The Oakland Raiders have placed the franchise tag on linebacker Kamerion Wimbley and reportedly signed cornerback Stanford Routt to a three-year contract extension.
Wimbley will receive $10.151 million, the average of the five highest paid linebackers in 2010, next season.
"Kamerion is a great young talent and we are excited about him continuing his career as a member of the Silver and Black," head coach Hue Jackson said.
The Oakland Tribune is reporting that Routt will be guaranteed $20 million over the first two years with the contract potentially being worth $31.5 million overall.
Wimbley, who came to Oakland last season after spending his first four with Cleveland, led the team in sacks with nine and also had 58 tackles while starting all 16 games.
Over his five years in the NFL, he has totaled 35 1/2 sacks and 306 tackles. He has appeared in all but one game over his time in the league and has started every game except for one in his rookie season.
Routt is a six-year veteran and has spent his entire career in Oakland. Last season he started 15 of the 16 games he appeared in and had two interceptions, 13 passes defensed and 55 tackles.
During his time in the NFL, he has appeared in 94 games and has six interceptions, 35 passes defensed and 188 tackles.
Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/02/...t-raiders-tag-wimbley-give.html#ixzz1EvATEIZM
