...possible consideration for ILB next to DJ? Thoughts?
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...possible consideration for ILB next to DJ? Thoughts?
I was worried when he went to OAK. This guy was set to be one of the great ILBs EVER. Not sure what happened with this guy, but I for one would like to bring him in just to see what the hell is wrong with the guy.
His only problem is Oaklanditis! It happens a lot to players that go there and are not trouble makes or are normal they see the way the fans dress and are scared.Quote:
Originally Posted by texaschief
My initial thought was no, why risk bringing in another ex-raider (a la Routt) and risk screwing up the chemistry with the LB's...but given Belcher's absence, and letting Studebaker go, at least bring the guy in for a look.Quote:
Originally Posted by brdempsey69
Did he even show anything in oakland?
In 2011, he had 77 tackles and 5 sacks. His problems are he's getting into trouble off the field. If he can clean up his act off the field & stay out of trouble and focus on football, then who knows? The thing with him is that he was a 3-4 ILB in college and a very good one. The Raiders run a 4-3, and he had to deal with 3 different HC's in 3 years. Would it really be so bad to give him a looksee, if he can get his act together, to see him try and team with DJ, Hali, and Houston? Talent-wise, he may be better than any ILB that they can draft & they would not have to give up anything to bring him in.Quote:
Originally Posted by jason1981
bring him in, he can get revenge against the Raiders
I'd like to give him a try. Say a very good incentative only, type of contract. One that is also based on and off the field. He certainly had huge expectations that he has not lived up to. He is very athletic and but his biggest problem is himself. He could make us a beter team.
I was hoping the Chiefs would take him that year. I hope he comes in.
I would give him a look for sure. He would be fired up anytime he would play the faiders
I am guessing and this is just pure speculation bu there is probably some pending news about him soon to come out. Why would the Raiders to release him at this point in time. What was their motive. Maybe a suspension, or arrest. Maybe he just does not get along with the team but you would have thought they would have cut him sooner if that was the case.
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McClain should have no problem clearing waivers. The 23-year-old has two seasons and $10.31 million remaining on his five-year, $40.25 million rookie contract and is scheduled to earn $4.255 million in total cash compensation 2013 and another $6.055 million in 2014.
According to a source with knowledge of McClain's rookie contract, $3.635 million of the $10.31 million that remains on the contract is fully guaranteed with no offset language. Any team that willingly acquires McClain's contract, also acquires the $3.635 million in fully guaranteed base salary.
In 41 games over the last three seasons, McClain has 246 tackles, 6.5 sacks and one interception. McClain's most impressive season came in 2011 when he posted five sacks and a career-high 14 passes defensed as a 14-game starter.
McClain started nine of 11 games for the Raiders last season, totaling 62 tackles and a sack. In late November, McClain got into a verbal argument with head coach Dennis Allen and was suspended for two weeks for conduct detrimental to the team. After his suspension, McClain was inactive for the final three games of the season, setting the stage for the two sides to go their separate ways this offseason. The Raiders had granted McClain's agent, Pat Dye, to seek a trade, but with a toxic contract, a run-in with a head coach and off-field issues, there were no takers.
I also was keenly interested in him and have wondered where his production has been. I haven't seen many games but I also think he'd be a nice option and if he were to improve and stick, well that would be just great twice, maybe three times a year going up against Oakland with him.
Early consensus has him fitting well with Baltimore, Chicago or Atlanta, can't say where that's all coming from but I've heard thise teams in speculation concerning him whether founded or no.
So letting him go so late in Free Agency is a screw you gester. Wait until most teams spend their cap on other free agents and then release him so that the demand and dollar amounts are not there for him.
You know, I hadn't thought of that, but you could be right.Quote:
Originally Posted by Seek
Looks like he's going to Ravens.
You just described what is commonly held as a prerequisite for most Raiders.Quote:
Originally Posted by Seek