Word is the Raiders are bringing in O-line free agent Cooper Carlisle (a starter last year for the Broncos) for a look-see.
At 29, he's got low miles, and experience in the blocking schemes of new coach Cable.
Seahawks and Tampa looking at him as well... here's a pretty good report out of Tampa on him:
http://www.sptimes.com/2007/04/02/Bucs/ ... ve_l.shtml
That they're looking should make those very down on the line feel a little bit better.
Raiders look to shore up the O-line
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Raiders look to shore up the O-line
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Cooper Carlisle, the Raiders newest acquisition, is scheduled to earn $4.4 million over the next two seasons, money which indicates he will be the starting right guard for the Raiders in 2007.
Carlisle has been a solid if anonymous starter for the Broncos for the past two seasons, starting 32 games.
http://www.ibabuzz.com/raidersblog/
Good news to see the o-line continue to be solified. Adding well-respected line coach Tom Cable could be a big help (his Falcons led the league in rushing last season). Lincoln Kennedy leaving may be more of a plus than a minus (though I'll miss his mig mitts on special teams, where he always had a shot at blocking a FG attempt). And now they add another starting-caliber player. He's also familiar with Cable's (contoversial if effective) blocking schemes.
I really think that if we can improve - even just a little - on the o-line and at QB, we've got a shot at a much improved record this season.
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jrhester wrote:Cooper Carlisle, the Raiders newest acquisition, is scheduled to earn $4.4 million over the next two seasons, money which indicates he will be the starting right guard for the Raiders in 2007.
Carlisle has been a solid if anonymous starter for the Broncos for the past two seasons, starting 32 games.
http://www.ibabuzz.com/raidersblog/
Good news to see the o-line continue to be solified. Adding well-respected line coach Tom Cable could be a big help (his Falcons led the league in rushing last season). Lincoln Kennedy leaving may be more of a plus than a minus (though I'll miss his mig mitts on special teams, where he always had a shot at blocking a FG attempt). And now they add another starting-caliber player. He's also familiar with Cable's (contoversial if effective) blocking schemes.
I really think that if we can improve - even just a little - on the o-line and at QB, we've got a shot at a much improved record this season.
Langston Walker?
Great signing for us though... I'd love to see us with a good O-line again.
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