Raiders parting ways with Rolando McClain?

**leachisabeast** · 11-29-2012, 02:42 AM

Originally Posted by landspeed

Would you rather pay ~6 million next year for Ray or 10 million for Rolando?

The only way Ray isn't on the roster next year is if he retires. Personally speaking, I'd rather have neither scenarios. Both players are not worth that much. I'd argue that no ILB is worth 6-10 million dollars in todays league unless their name is Patrick Willis, Brian Cushing, or Novoro Bowman.

However, a young Ray Lewis is probably worth as much as a top flight QB, he was that good.

**wickedsolo** · 11-29-2012, 03:17 AM

Originally Posted by Captain Silver

Seriously, anytime anyone is ever cut, released, or available I know dollars to donuts there will be a thread on it here no matter HOW improbable the signing.

You know Cap'n...you dont HAVE to go into those threads. :)

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**wickedsolo** · 11-29-2012, 03:20 AM

Originally Posted by landspeed

Babin was a stretch and a horrible idea for us at that.

Rolando McClain, maybe... hes a great idea however with all of these teams needing linebacking help - not so sure if he'll pass waivers... his contract is hefty though.

I still cannot for the life of me figure out why EJ Henderson is not on anyones radar or a team for that matter.

He had over 100 tackles last season, 2 sacks and 3 FF. Hes only 32... W T F?

EJ Henderson is a 2 down linebacker. He isnt fast enough to cover anymore and he has a pretty large list of injuries.

I had hope the Ravens would have considered him back in August, but I understand why they didnt. Erin Henderson was available as well.

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**Ash55** · 11-29-2012, 08:03 AM

I would take him if given the chance. The kid can play and I think if you surround him with veteran leadership in the locker room and have a stable organization around him he will flourish.

**GOTA** · 11-29-2012, 08:36 AM

Sounds more like Rolando McClain wants to part ways with the Raiders. I'm not so sure they are going to do anything in season

**kronusthebonus** · 11-29-2012, 09:10 AM

No way anyone signs a "headcase" with that contract. Though the Raiders would LOVE it if someone claimed him

**HoustonRaven** · 11-29-2012, 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by Captain Silver

Seriously, anytime anyone is ever cut, released, or available I know dollars to donuts there will be a thread on it here no matter HOW improbable the signing.

Very true, but this particular player is, at least, a good fit for us if not probable.

**Captain Silver** · 11-29-2012, 09:46 AM

Originally Posted by HoustonRaven

Very true, but this particular player is, at least, a good fit for us if not probable.

Sure he is, but under what cap space?

It would be like me test driving a Bentley, not happening... wait let me check my PowerBall tickets....

**Paintballguy** · 11-29-2012, 09:48 AM

It's not going to happen unless he clears waivers. Even then, I really doubt it.

**MinnesotaRaven** · 11-29-2012, 10:34 AM

First, they have to cut him. Then, there is NO WAY he gets through waivers. We are close to the bottom of the list... and with bumbling teams like Dallas, Cleveland, Buf, Jets, Jags, TB, SD, KC, Redskins, Rams, Cards, etc... there is no way one of those crappy teams would not pick him up.