Rolando McClain About to Get His Walking Papers. Should We Claim Him?

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by mbedner3420

Why? Because of his contract or the odd nature of his release?

I still think we should claim him too, but I don't think we win it.

I just have a gut feeling that it would be either one of these two things (or both). Plus the Raiders always get the shaft in these situations. I don't know, just a gut feeling.

[los panda]

has he even been released yet?

[mbedner3420]

Originally Posted by los panda

has he even been released yet?

If he is, he'll pop up on the waiver list at 4pm

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

Why the hate on Fletcher? Granted, he's been hurt regularly this year but he's played through it. While he's lost a step, he's still playing at a high level. Why the doom and gloom on Fletcher?

No hate. Dudes been giving it 110 % for years. All good things must end though.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by punch it in

No hate. Dudes been giving it 110 % for years. All good things must end though.

I agree. I just dont see that his performance has fallen off as starkly as some other ones of you have observed. To me, he still appears to be among the best LBs in the league.

[SmootSmack]

Latest on McClain

Rolando McClain not welcome at Oakland Raiders practice - NFL.com

[CultBrennan59]

^to summarize it he hasn't been released and they may not even release him.

[sdskinsfan2001]

All you need to know about Rolando McClain can be found out by looking at that picture that was posted of him getting arrested and seeming to be having a good time doing so. The guy is what I call a LOSER! If you're getting cut by th Raidas you know there's a problem. Keep him away from our team. We are building something good here, don't need him.

[SFREDSKIN]

Just like I suspected, why would you release a malcontent #1 pick and fulfill his wish? They are going to pull a Haynesworth on him and try to get something for him in the off season.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

Just like I suspected, why would you release a malcontent #1 pick and fulfill his wish? They are going to pull a Haynesworth on him and try to get something for him in the off season.

Yep.
I think they're gonna make a stand against him. There's obviously some hard feeling going on here just like with Haynesworth. I doubt they'll get a whole lot for him considering his salary and recent performance. It sounds like it's gotten personal and they're not gonna just let him walk.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

Just like I suspected, why would you release a malcontent #1 pick and fulfill his wish? They are going to pull a Haynesworth on him and try to get something for him in the off season.

Which will not work because teams know they can just wait it out.

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[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Which will not work because teams know they can just wait it out.

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Did the Redskins not get a 5th rounder from NE for fat ****? Same thing here, they'll get a draft pick instead of nothing.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

Did the Redskins not get a 5th rounder from NE for fat ****? Same thing here, they'll get a draft pick instead of nothing.

Well thats b/c NE likes to throw away their picks.

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[punch it in]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

I agree. I just dont see that his performance has fallen off as starkly as some other ones of you have observed. To me, he still appears to be among the best LBs in the league.

A few weeks ago I noticed that Fletch went from fan favorite - ageless wonder to over the hill liabilty almost overnite on this forum. I was shocked. Than as i watched him i started thinking - ok he is getting toasted in pass coverage. He is. Thing is though that our terrible safety play i think has left him exposed against opposing tight ends. I dont know? I think he still has game - im not so much saying he looks like crap or he has lost a step really. Im just looking at the clock and realizing that like i said , all good things come to an end and we need to start grooming another ilb real soon.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by punch it in

A few weeks ago I noticed that Fletch went from fan favorite - ageless wonder to over the hill liabilty almost overnite on this forum. I was shocked. Than as i watched him i started thinking - ok he is getting toasted in pass coverage. He is. Thing is though that our terrible safety play i think has left him exposed against opposing tight ends. I dont know? I think he still has game - im not so much saying he looks like crap or he has lost a step really. Im just looking at the clock and realizing that like i said , all good things come to an end and we need to start grooming another ilb real soon.

Thats exactly my point. We shoudl be grooming a young ILB to place Fletcher at whatever point he/coaches decide he cant start anymore. Unless we dont plan on Fletcher being our starter next year, we shouldnt sign a pricey free agent ILB. It just doesnt make financial sense given our cap situation. Now, if Fletcher retires after this season or the coaches dont think he can start in 2013, then by all means, cut fletcher and spend the money on a free agent (if we have it). Just dont spend big bucks on Fletcher AND another ILB at the same time.