Raiders parting ways with Rolando McClain?

**Rxdoxx** · 11-29-2012, 11:14 AM

I have to couple this news with Aaron Curry being released.

It is starting to smell like a locker room/ management power play going on.

I saw Schottenheimer do it in Washington
Haley do it in Denver
Some decent players with tread on the tires surfaced for free to other teams, and some traded.

Now I get the impression that since Oakland has train-wrecked, the hack and wack has started
Just guessing though.... no idea of the details except what I've seen mentioned here, I'll be reading what I can

**jonboy79** · 11-29-2012, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by wickedsolo

He'd be a great fit in the Ravens' D, IMO.
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He would be if it weren't for the contract we gave Jameel, as it sits, I can't see them both being on the field at the same time at any point.

On scout, someone posted a statistical breakdown a raiders fan did based on PFF stats that painted Rolando as amongst the very best LBers in the loeague against the run, and amongst the very worsst LB'ers in the league agaisnt hte pass. that basically mirrors what i have seen watching him, the limited ammount that I have.

**HoustonRaven** · 11-29-2012, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by Captain Silver

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....

Agreed, that's why I said not probable.

**The Excellector** · 11-29-2012, 12:28 PM

The money he is due, might actually lend itself to escorting him clear through waivers.

**PalladinInNC** · 11-29-2012, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by wickedsolo

Yea, but this guy was REALLY good up until this year. I still think he'd be an ideal 3-4 ILB. He is everything the Ravens wanted in Dont'a Hightower, but with better speed and quickness.

When he came out I wanted him really bad for the Ravens (he looked like a perfect replacement for Ray) but figured we'd never get him and I was right. If he is let go I'd still want him (after the Ravens did their usual investigation) but I do not think we will have a chance at him (someone will pick him up first or his cap will be too high).

**RavensQB** · 11-29-2012, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by Rxdoxx

I have to couple this news with Aaron Curry being released.

It is starting to smell like a locker room/ management power play going on.

I saw Schottenheimer do it in Washington
Haley do it in Denver
Some decent players with tread on the tires surfaced for free to other teams, and some traded.

Now I get the impression that since Oakland has train-wrecked, the hack and wack has started
Just guessing though.... no idea of the details except what I've seen mentioned here, I'll be reading what I can

Dont forget Seattle when Pete Carrol came in also..

**leachisabeast** · 11-29-2012, 02:06 PM

I feel sorry for the Raiders, they are a vital historic part of the NFL, I wish they were better than they are, Al Davis will be turning in his grave right now.

**Jsmoove** · 11-29-2012, 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by leachisabeast

I feel sorry for the Raiders, they are a vital historic part of the NFL, I wish they were better than they are, Al Davis will be turning in his grave right now.

more like doing cartwheels, but you know Al Davis did his fair share towards his end.

**MD Boy** · 11-29-2012, 03:05 PM

I would love to get McClain. If he is released, no way the Ravens will have an opportunity to claim him off waivers -even if they wanted him.

Could it be possible to give up a 6th or 7th Rd pick and restructure his deal? Is that even an option?

I really wanted the Ravens to make a play for Aqib Talib, head case or not, and feel the same way about McClain - if they can restructure his deal.

**GOTA** · 11-29-2012, 03:46 PM

Originally Posted by MD Boy

I would love to get McClain. If he is released, no way the Ravens will have an opportunity to claim him off waivers -even if they wanted him.

Could it be possible to give up a 6th or 7th Rd pick and restructure his deal? Is that even an option?

I really wanted the Ravens to make a play for Aqib Talib, head case or not, and feel the same way about McClain - if they can restructure his deal.

The trade deadline already passed so that's not an option. Honestly I don't see the Ravens cutting him just because he's pissed at the coach. In the off season though when they are worried about cap space it's a different story

**MD Boy** · 11-29-2012, 04:22 PM

Originally Posted by GOTA

The trade deadline already passed so that's not an option. Honestly I don't see the Ravens cutting him just because he's pissed at the coach. In the off season though when they are worried about cap space it's a different story

D'Oh...I should have realized that. "Sources" say that he will be cut. I'm assuming he will then have to go through the waiver wire process? If so, I doubt we have a shot at him but would be ecstatic if we brought him in.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/86...cording-source

**Ravenswintitle** · 11-29-2012, 07:13 PM

look at film, he's getting blocked and becoming a non factor in the run game; of course with a solid D line that might not happen.

I seriously have no idea what the Raiders are doing.... is there a master plan - post Al?