Rolando 8th to Oakland!

[Black Warrior]

I was a Raider fan for decades, and especially when Stabler and Madden were there. Dave Casper, Biletnikoff, The Stork, Matusak, Lester the Molester. How could you not like a team of bad boys like that. I liked them when Tom Flores was coach and Jim Plunket was QB and Bo was setting the world on fire, and when Gruden was there because Gruden made them winners again. Since that time, I don't think I've watched a single game. That pinhead Al Davis keeps hiring bargain basement coaches and just doesn't put the money where it needs to be to make them winners again.
A hate it that Ro is going to Oakland. I hope he does what John Elway did back in his day when he was drafted by Baltimre (Colts) and refused to even negotiate with them. They soon traded him to Denver. I'd like to see Ro do something like that where he went to a team where he could have a chance of winning.

 

[jangalang]

Kipers getting on my nerves...what a dweeb.

I'm watching NFL Network and enjoying it much more than I have ESPN in the past.

 

[RedWave]

Guess I will echo the thoughts on this one. Yes, I am really proud for Rolando, and wish him all the best. But I really hate it that he had to go to the Raiders. I would have been happier had he made it to the middle of the round and gone to the Giants or one like that.

 

[Tide_At_Work]

Does anyone know if the Raiders run a 3-4 or a 4-3?

 

[CapstoneGrad06]

I loved seeing him in the top ten, but anyone but Oakland would have been better. That organization has already turned two former SEC stars into busts.

 

[Jessica4Bama]

I was a Raider fan for decades, and especially when Stabler and Madden were there. Dave Casper, Biletnikoff, The Stork, Matusak, Lester the Molester. How could you not like a team of bad boys like that. I liked them when Tom Flores was coach and Jim Plunket was QB and Bo was setting the world on fire, and when Gruden was there because Gruden made them winners again. Since that time, I don't think I've watched a single game. That pinhead Al Davis keeps hiring bargain basement coaches and just doesn't put the money where it needs to be to make them winners again.
A hate it that Ro is going to Oakland. I hope he does what John Elway did back in his day when he was drafted by Baltimre (Colts) and refused to even negotiate with them. They soon traded him to Denver. I'd like to see Ro do something like that where he went to a team where he could have a chance of winning.

I doubt he will do that. He looked pretty excited when his name was called.

 

[Trobinson97]

So, Kareem is next I'm assuming, any thoughts on where he goes?

 

[PalmBayBama]

Ro needs to take Jemarcus Russel out to the woodshed and give him an attitude adjustment.

That was my thought as well.

 

[bamamoss2]

Kipers getting on my nerves...what a dweeb.

Kiper underestimated Ro's value. Congrats on being 8th ovrall and don't be surprised to see Oakland trade him to someone who will know how to utilize his talents better than the Raiders.

Congrats to Ro.

 

[jeremy]

Congrats to Ro! But I dont wanna be a raiders fan

 

[CrimsonSEC]

Kipers getting on my nerves...what a dweeb.

Someone said earlier not to get mad about his Rolando comments, I don't pay attention to much of anything he has to say. He has the easiest job in sports...just going on TV and guessing who picks who, and he's right only about half the time. Besides, it's hard to take anyone serious when they look like Bella Lugosi. :eek2:

 

[PalmBayBama]

Does anyone know if the Raiders run a 3-4 or a 4-3?

Apparently they ran a 4-3 last year, but this article suggests that it looks like they're putting together the pieces for a switch to a 3-4. Drafting Ro seems to provide further evidence of this.

 

[CrimsonSEC]

I was a Raider fan for decades, and especially when Stabler and Madden were there. Dave Casper, Biletnikoff, The Stork, Matusak, Lester the Molester. How could you not like a team of bad boys like that. I liked them when Tom Flores was coach and Jim Plunket was QB and Bo was setting the world on fire, and when Gruden was there because Gruden made them winners again. Since that time, I don't think I've watched a single game. That pinhead Al Davis keeps hiring bargain basement coaches and just doesn't put the money where it needs to be to make them winners again.
A hate it that Ro is going to Oakland. I hope he does what John Elway did back in his day when he was drafted by Baltimre (Colts) and refused to even negotiate with them. They soon traded him to Denver. I'd like to see Ro do something like that where he went to a team where he could have a chance of winning.

Same here. I was a fan back in those days when I was just a kid. Later, I lived in the Denver area for 15 years during the Elway era and am a diehard Bronco fan. I now hate the Raiders with a passion.

 

[MemphisBamaDude]

So, Kareem is next I'm assuming, any thoughts on where he goes?

I would think around 25 but this draft has been kinda crazy so who knows.

 

[Elefantman]

Someone please hurry and put he and his friend's/family's celebration on You Tube. That was epic! :biggrin:

go to this site and click Video on the line with Ro's name

National Football League: NFL Draft Tracker 2010

 

[PalmBayBama]

Apparently they ran a 4-3 last year, but this article suggests that it looks like they're putting together the pieces for a switch to a 3-4. Drafting Ro seems to provide further evidence of this.

If they draft Cody in the second round, I think it will be safe to say that they are making the switch. And a lot of us will have to learn to root for the Raiders.

 

[jangalang]

Does anyone know if the Raiders run a 3-4 or a 4-3?

NFL Network said 4-3 with Ro being the Mike.

 

[REBELZED]

That organization has already turned two former SEC stars into busts.

I think that was more about the players themselves and their internal drives rather than the organization. Rolando is way too driven to let himself fail. He may be the ONLY player on the Raiders to do well, but by God he will be sure that he gives his all.

 

[TIDE-HSV]

Kiper underestimated Ro's value. Congrats on being 8th ovrall and don't be surprised to see Oakland trade him to someone who will know how to utilize his talents better than the Raiders.

Congrats to Ro.

My thought exactly. The Giants were trying to trade up to get him at the last minute, and Davis knows that. It might be one of those tactical moves...

 

[Crimson Speed]

I hope he makes the most of it, but living with Al Davis, oh man.