Warpath
08-01-2007, 11:44 AM
If he makes it on the field I would expect more of the same... Raiders opponents sacked their QB 72 times last season. NFL.com - Oakland Raiders Team Stats (http://www.nfl.com/teams/stats/OAK/2006/regular) With limited mobility, I don't think he'll be productive. Also he doesn't really have a good receiving core to throw to... (yards/stats 06 season)
Will Buchanon 1/9
Ronald Curry 62/727
Carlos Francis no stats
Doug Gabriel 30/428
Johnnie Lee Higgins Rookie
Chris McFoy Rookie
Johnnie Morant 7/70
Rich Parson 2 yrs w redskins? no stats
Joey Porter 1/19
Travis Taylor 57/651
Alvis Whittied 27/299
Lauren Williams no stats
Mike Williams 8/99
44_Riggins_44
08-01-2007, 12:25 PM
he got signed as a message to Russel to get into camp, and as insurance if Russel gets hurt.
chrisl13
08-01-2007, 12:49 PM
I wonder how Josh McCown and Andrew Walter are gonna take. i know they are not gonna keep 4 QBs on the roster. i say that Andrew Walter gets cut and Culpeper backs up Russell and McCown gets the 3rd string spot.
GMScud
08-01-2007, 02:26 PM
I think this is a great move. First of all, it sends a message to Russell - don't think you're the one and only. Secondly, Culpepper is only 30 and nearly 2 years removed from that injury. He still has a great NFL body and a missle launcher for an arm, plus plenty of experience. It's also low-risk for Oakland- 1 year deal, not a lot of money, why not? If he works out they got a great bargain. If McGahee can recover from his shredded knee and become an elite RB anyway, why can't Daunte return to form? If he does he probably has 4-5 very good years left in him.They are coming off one of the most miserable offensive seasons EVER, can't hurt to bring in a guy 2 seasons removed from throwing 39 TDs. He's got a career passer rating of 91 as well. Good job Oakland, IMO.
Monkeydad
08-01-2007, 04:28 PM
I think this is a great move. First of all, it sends a message to Russell - don't think you're the one and only. Secondly, Culpepper is only 30 and nearly 2 years removed from that injury. He still has a great NFL body and a missle launcher for an arm, plus plenty of experience.
You weren't paying attention last year, were you? :D
GMScud
08-01-2007, 09:42 PM
You weren't paying attention last year, were you? :D
But last year he was clearly not healthy. He came back way to early - only like 9 months after a ripping all 3 major knee ligaments. He has had plenty of time to get right. I like Culpepper. I wish him well.
skinsfan_nn
08-01-2007, 09:52 PM
Good for the traiders....they still have nothing! Do you think Miami would have dumped DC after 1 aweful and costly season and then sign TG if they thought they had anything in DC, of course not.
DC is very fragile, they better get russell signed. They are gonna need him.
Luxorreb
08-02-2007, 04:49 AM
Smart move by Raiders. Don't know if it'll work out for Culpepper. Culpepper has lotsa time left in the NFL barring a major setback. He's big, tough and got a power arm. Lacks accuracy and a good team AGAIN in Oakland... Wasn't the guy born in prison?
Monkeydad
08-02-2007, 12:09 PM
But last year he was clearly not healthy. He came back way to early - only like 9 months after a ripping all 3 major knee ligaments. He has had plenty of time to get right. I like Culpepper. I wish him well.
When he stepped onto the field last year, he already had enough recovery time. This is my point, his knee is done and so is his career.
I don't wish anything bad on him, I'm just being realistic.