The Official Oakland Raiders 2012 Offseason Thread

[nrodgers]

I wouldn't mind keeping hue, but I just want the gm to have complete control. the decision should be mckenzie's. if he wants to keep hue, then cool, but he shouldn't have to.

i agree 100% it should be mckenzie's decision. id just like to see him give hue a shot and fix the defense and see what happens. but if he can bring in someone better whole will make the team a lot better im all for it.

 

[nrodgers]

i think someone mentioned wondering who the free agents will be. here is what i came up with.

OFFENSE

Jason Campbell QB – UFA
Khalif Barnes T – UFA
Kyle Boller QB – UFA
Michael Bush RB – UFA
Rock Cartwright RB – UFA
Stephon Heyer OL – UFA
T.J. Houshmanzadeh WR – UFA
Marcel Reece FB — UFA
Samson Satele C – UFA
Chaz Schilens WR – UFA

DEFENSE

Darryl Blackstock LB – UFA
Desmond Bryant DL – RFA
Tyvon Branch SS – UFA
Matt Giordano – UFA
Quentin Groves LB – UFA
Jarvis Moss DE – UFA
Trevor Scott DE – UFA
Lito Sheppard – UFA

SPECIAL TEAMS

Jon Condo LS – UFA
Bryan McCann – UFA

 

[corinthian]

bush
reece
satele
branch
bryant
condo
rock

everyone else can go.

 

[nrodgers]

bush
reece
satele
branch
bryant
condo
rock

everyone else can go.

the only one id add is giordano, ive seen him make some plays on special teams this year and would like to keep him around 1 more year see what he can do.

 

[corinthian]

I fear that hue wants to put him at FS full time, that's why he's moving huff to cb. it's nice that giordan got those picks, but he messes up way too much. huff is better.

 

[RAPresentah]

anyways... ignore DTroll, back to the Raiders... as depressing as the past week has been as a Raiders fan since we lost that SD game, we should be juiced right now

how long have us Raiders fans been saying we need a GM, well, here it is... finally. and we're getting a guy is viewed around the league as a GREAT potential GM and great talent evaluator, just look at the guys on Green Bay that he's found

if this shit is true and we get McKenzie I think we're gonna see some big changes in Oakland, and we're gonna see the Raiders FINALLY come back to where they need to be... believe that shit

FUCK YEA HELLA AMPED BLESSIN IN DISGUISE

 

[nrodgers]

I fear that hue wants to put him at FS full time, that's why he's moving huff to cb. it's nice that giordan got those picks, but he messes up way too much. huff is better.

yeah id like to see us keep giordano on special teams.

 

[Solitary 1]

McKenzie was as huge hire and win for the Raiders.

We're on the right path.

 

[Rusto]

I don't know shit about football?

ha ha you're right.. I don't know shit.......

Palmer is getting 0 INT's next season...right?

Add "dumb" to the list. No one is saying hes going to throw 0 INT's, learn how to argue properly

 

[MaC A$$ ViC]

What receivers were mad that palmer got signed? Hope this shit comes true!! We need a gm to clean house

 

[Defy]

no, no "cleaning house" we don't need that. we aren't far away from having a really good team. the GM needs to find a compatible capable DC and then focus on bringing in talent to add to our roster. we don't need to fire hue or have a fire sale of all our players. no rebuilding or any of that garbage. I expect the GM to find ways to get players to join the Raiders and make good decisions on prospects.

 

[BROWN GUERRERO]

Maybe next year you guys can break your own record for most penalties. Or maybe you can come in not prepared for more games. Hue needs more time at the mic too. The guy reminds me of a smarter version of Singletary with a love for the spotlight. All talk, no substance.

 

[RAPresentah]

What to expect from Reggie McKenzie
January, 6, 2012
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By Bill Williamson
It’s not official, but it appears Green Bay executive Reggie McKenzie will be hired as the new general manager of the Oakland Raiders. McKenzie is the first new decision maker in Oakland after the October death of owner Al Davis.

Here are some initial thoughts:

* It’s no surprise. McKenzie emerged as the leading candidate shortly after Davis’ death. He clearly impressed the Raiders in his Wednesday interview. While they were expected to look at several other candidates, it was McKenzie all the way.
* What about Hue Jackson? ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that how much power McKenzie will have will be determined. But remember McKenzie was in a good situation in Green Bay and he would have had other opportunities in the future. He would have likely taken this only if the Raiders gave him significant say in the organization.
* Where will it leave Jackson? He had been the primary decision maker since October and there have been whispers that perhaps a new general manager would want to bring in his own coach. The fact that the Raiders moved quickly to hire McKenzie may stoke that talk. Will Jackson be replaced? The odds are against it, but crazier things have happened.
* McKenzie has Raider blood. He was a Raider linebacker from 1985-1988. Davis selected him in the 10th round of the draft nearly 27 years ago. Davis never knew he was choosing his replacement.
* Former Davis associates Ron Wolf and Ken Herock have some influence with Mark Davis. Herock and Wolf recommended McKenzie to Davis and they were clearly listened to.
* Are the Raiders going to become Green Bay West? It’s not the worst thing that could happen to the franchise. There has been talk that McKenzie could bring the Ron Wolf's son, Eliot, with him.
* Does this mean Darren Perry and Winston Moss, two Green Bay assistants, could be in the mix? They were mentioned as head coaching candidates last year. Maybe one of them emerges as a defensive coordinator candidate or as a head coach if a change is made. Green Bay’s key free agents are tight end Jermichael Finley, running back Ryan Grant and quarterback Matt Flynn. None of those players fill an immediate need for the Raiders.
* When will he be able to start the job? Under league rules, McKenzie can’t be hired until after the Packers’ season. That may not be until February. However, the Packers can let McKenzie move on. I bet they will. He has been a good soldier and it’s not like they need him for next week’s game plan.


I’ve known McKenzie for several years. He is a friendly, quiet and laid back guy. Don’t expect him to be a swash buckler. He is a football man who will put in his work. He will not a be a headlines maker and he won’t make moves just to make moves. He will bring stability to the franchise and will do what it takes to improve the team.

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[radiostationrep]

Giordino wouldn't make another roster in the NFL. He has made a few big plays but is too slow to be safety in he NFL. He wont be back. McKenzie is a good pick up.

 

[Solitary 1]

Maybe next year you guys can break your own record for most penalties. Or maybe you can come in not prepared for more games. Hue needs more time at the mic too. The guy reminds me of a smarter version of Singletary with a love for the spotlight. All talk, no substance.

1 and done. can't wait.

 

[BROWN GUERRERO]

If so that's 1 more than your garbage ass team. The streak and commitment to failure continues for another year. Al would be proud lmao.

 

[5-Dime NwK]

I tell you this though...don't expect the receivers to be happy next season..they don't want Palmer, they want Campbell ..

that right there can bring a season down ... was reading a players twitter ...they don't like Hue either..

what players? link it.
Or are you just talking our your ass again? Dtroll at it again.

 

[MaC A$$ ViC]

lol thats what were gunna hear when niners lose, AT LEAST WE MADE THE PLAYOFFS! lol you still lost.

 

[MaC A$$ ViC]

CorkOnTheNFL Steve Corkran
Word from Green Bay is that the Packers expect Reggie McKenzie to start work with Raiders right away and not finish out season with Packers

Time to make some moves! good riddance chuck!

 

[Defy]

Fuck Chuck!