Comments on: Raiders tender Stanford Routt at first- and third-round level

By: jb10

jb10 — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:44:42 +0000

JimmySmith obviously you haven’t watched any raiders games.
ampats i wouldn’t bank on that pick being a top 10. on top of that the trade hasn’t turned out so well for you team either. how was the run defense? or team chemistry? on top of that seymour would be betting 12M no matter where he signs. butt hurt much?
as far as rout goes, the tender is over paying him. even if he starts ahead of chris johnson.
i hope morrison is let go or some one else signs him. he is a liability in the run game. always out of position and over peruses all the time

By: Big Tex

Big Tex — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:03:55 +0000

@oakfan23
So the Falcons tendered the punter at the 2nd round level. The Raiders tendered the Deep Snapper at the 2nd level.

By: Big Tex

Big Tex — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:59:25 +0000

2 sacks and 4 INTs in 5 seasons. Oh yeah. Let me hurry up and get THAT guy.

By: drummer1279

drummer1279 — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:12:02 +0000

I don’t like this move, IF, indeed it happens. Routt has improved since being drafted, and occasionaly makes a great play. But it seems like for every good play, their is a blown play or two to offset it at the end of the day or season. This seems to be more of an Al Davis move, overpaying a player he likes, rather than a player that has performed especially well. I hope I’m wrong, and he shows more on the field.
I can’t say that I agree with the tender on Kirk Morrison as well. I think he should be kept. Maybe move him to the outside, but they could do worse than him. Also solidifying the DL would be a huge help to Morrison or any LB that they bring in.

By: Justin

Justin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:39:06 +0000

He’s not that great @ Nickel and he seems more suited to the outside. I think the Raiders looked at Chris Johnson’s production last year and are worried that he may have lost a step so it makes sense to keep a guy that you’ve been grooming over the past couple of years.
Raiders do like corners and seem to be good evaluators of talent in this area but they really need to fix their defensive line. 4 man pressure may be ancient but you need the talent there to generate that pressure and they only have 2 guys at end that can generate pressure play after play. Warren will do some good things but he will never consistently play well for an entire game.
Give these corners help in the middle and it won’t matter how talented the group is. The pressure would hide their deficiencies.
I hope this tender means they won’t take Haden and I hope that Branch and Huff did enough to keep them away from Taylor Mays.

By: 1nationraidernation

1nationraidernation — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:04:56 +0000

seems like when routt comes in on the nickel packages , they always throw against him, and we always give up a first down. In my opinion 3 million is a lot for him, but maybe good for team chemistry and continuity to get everybody back, and improve right side o-line. Hopefully J-Russ shows up at 255, and wants to earn his dough.

By: Joe in Toronto, Canada

Joe in Toronto, Canada — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:47:34 +0000

ampats: Get over it, Seymour doesn’t want anything to do with the Pats.
Let it go and move on with your life, son.

By: Joe in Toronto, Canada

Joe in Toronto, Canada — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:34:59 +0000

mpoles hit it out of the park on Routt.
He’s a big strong CB who plays very well on the outside.
He has problems in space though, primarily because he’s not fluid enough and doesn’t swing his hips quickly enough.
When he’s on the outside, his speed makes up for his hips and closes really well.
As for this story, it’s just that, a story.
Kirk Morrison just received what amounts to a 3rd round tender, by the way.

By: formerly dystopianow

formerly dystopianow — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:33:34 +0000

Stanford Routt? Aww. I guess I can’t hate on the guy too much, he did have one key play when he drew a 1st and goal penalty, but came back the next play and sacked the qb. All in all.. 1st and 3rd, even though it probably won’t happen is grossly overpaying. If I were Al Davis and wanted to keep him I’d put a 7th round tender, no other team would want him.

By: ampats

ampats — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:29:09 +0000

The off season is like the magical mystery tour for Raider fans.
I couldn’t stop laughing at oakfan23 comment, maybe they are fielding calls from other teams.
For a player who started one game?? Maybe Nami .
Dear Mister Fantasy, I am raiders fan and we are going to the playoffs.
Thanks again for your 2011 1st round draft pick which is sure to be a top ten.
Glad to hear Big Sey is getting over 12 million for next season for his 4 sacks.

By: ballergac22

ballergac22 — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:28:49 +0000

You when I first read the headline.. I laughed to myself.. I’m a die hard raider fan… and u know, thinking about it this doesn’t surprise me… but come seriously Routt does not deserve this tender offer.. idk wats going on.. but i, we as raider fans gotta give the benefit of doubt cuz they did strike gold with ndami.. but we’ll see….

By: Ghost2thePost

Ghost2thePost — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:24:20 +0000

Mpoles, you are exactly right. Routt played well in 07 and again this year on the outside. Iin the slot, he’s probably too big to really excel. Have no problems with him being back, someone definitely would have made a bid for him. Do have to question the compensation level though. I’d like to know if they could have just set a first rounder as the compensation and what that would have saved over the rumored tender. First rd pick seems more than an adaquette deterrent to me.

By: Oakfan23

Oakfan23 — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:20:58 +0000

Hey the falcons just gave a 2nd rd. tender to their punter, are they nuts too??

By: brasho

brasho — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:13:08 +0000

Routt ran something like a 4.33 40… and you know it might take a few years to develop…at least you know he can run…which we found out when he scorched that 40 a few years back… but wait, that means nothing according to Picked-last Florio.

By: Junior

Junior — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:11:19 +0000

First off, the title to this RUMOR states that the Raiders have already tendered Routt at this amount. Yet the article clearly states that the Raiders will likely tender Routt at this amount. Until you hear confirmation from either the Raiders or the league don’t believe anything.
If it is true I can’t say I agree, unless the Raiders are planning on trading one of their starting corners. Even then, it seems like $3+ million is too much.

By: bigrig

bigrig — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:08:37 +0000

With all the speed the Raiders have on their roster each year, it’s no surprise they are the fastest team to ten losses each year.

By: dogma1

dogma1 — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:02:05 +0000

No cap so who cares.

By: JimmySmith

JimmySmith — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:58:51 +0000

Raiders are still playing football? you can’t tell by watching their games.

By: RaiderRedleg

RaiderRedleg — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:44:22 +0000

Snnyjcbs,
Couldn’t said it better myself…Good Post
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That amount for Routt though?
Who knows…Al does better on CBs evaluation than any other position…Maybe Al thinks Routt can be the next “Chris Johnson” or Chris Johnson may be on the chopping block (tough year last year, but every year is tough when you play opposite Nnamdi).
At any rate if the Raiders don’t start improving run defense GREATLY soon it really doesn’t matter who is in the secondary does it?

By: mpoles

mpoles — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:40:38 +0000

Routt is a perfect example of how cornerback and nickelback are now very different positions in the modern defence. He’s something of a liability in the nickelback position he plays in normally, but when either Asomugha or Chris Johnson has been injured, he’s generally played very well as an outside corner.
Still – if he gets $3million, he’s probably getting overpaid.
PS Tyler – do you really think Asomugha is overpaid? He’s paid a lot – but if you watch every Raiders game, you’ll know why.

By: JSpicoli

JSpicoli — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:39:23 +0000

If you spent more time watching actual games instead of studying the book of urban legends on the Raiders with your hands down your pants, you might find out that Routt had a decent year. But why bother reporting accurately when smarm sells.

By: oraph

oraph — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:37:53 +0000

“@ the comment regarding the persons head turning when they read about this team, turn this. No team in the NFL has produced or stole from other teams more Hall of Fame Corners than the Raiders.”
…go ahead and finish your thought…. let me help..
..and still have had one of the worst Ds in the nfl the last 5 years counting.

By: raiders177

raiders177 — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:33:42 +0000

So did they tender him or not?

By: Oakfan23

Oakfan23 — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:31:44 +0000

First of all Routt isn’t a bad player for those who actually WATCH the raiders, and secondly, MAYBE just maybe they’ve been fielding phone inquiries for him and realize other teams are interested and don’t want to lose him. He’s fast AND tall which is a hard combination to find at corner. Let’s stop all the hysteria at EVERY little thing Oakland does, its moronic

By: raidersteve413

raidersteve413 — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:26:54 +0000

Routt is awsome.
you bandwagoners just dont want to admit it.
THE RAIDERS ARE THE FUTURE.
THE DYNASTY STARTS NOW!!!!!
THE BRUCE IS LOOOOSSSEEEEE!
FLORIo HAD TO WITNESS THAT IN PTT THIS YEAR, so he hasnt got over it yet so he trys to bash the raiders, wahhhhh florio!
You cant beat us Florio

By: Tdk24

Tdk24 — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:19:14 +0000

Routt has shown he can be a good player. I wonder if they might move him to safety. He needs to play to get better and that won’t happen with Aso and Johnson playing the way they are.

By: BUNYAN

BUNYAN — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:15:28 +0000

The Raiders have not tendered Routt with a 1st and 3rd round draft pick. The above article reads Adam Caplan of scouts.com reports that the Raiders WILL LIKELY tender Routt at the 1st and 3rd round level. He doesn’t really know. Yet two paragraphs later PFT states that ” So why did the Raiders tender Routt at such a high level?” As if it’s already a fact. Please differentiate speculation from reality PFT.

By: snnyjcbs

snnyjcbs — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:12:44 +0000

@ the comment regarding the persons head turning when they read about this team, turn this. No team in the NFL has produced or stole from other teams more Hall of Fame Corners than the Raiders.
They laughed when the Raiders drafted Nnamdi late in round one and were calling him a bust his first few years in the NFL as the Raiders were teaching him to play corner from safety.
Say what you want about the Raiders but when it comes to top corners no team does it better than the Raiders. Hell in another few years the Raiders will have more corners in the Hall of Fame than many a club has all players combined.

By: jermely

jermely — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:53:06 +0000

Please tell me this is a joke?
3.2 mil for a guy who couldn’t cover Grady Jackson, Man-Man on a Go route if his life depended on it..
I really had a feeling that Al Davis didn’t these surprise moves.. Well, once again the opponments slot receiver is going to abuse us..

By: Raiders4Life26

Raiders4Life26 — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:52:57 +0000

well….ok