Comments on: Raiders lose Travis Goethel for the season

By: radrntn

radrntn — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:27:26 +0000

brientomas says:
Aug 24, 2011 4:45 AM
Goethel was the back up MIKE
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not to contradict you but they had him playing and starting on the weak side this season. Although he is listed as the #2 MLB on the depth chart, Breshnahan had him on the weak side.

Other option right now which I do not like is to have Trevor Scott rotate between DE/OLB. I prefer that bring back the hometown boy who I agree is built more for and better suited for OLB.

By: brientomas

brientomas — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:45:19 +0000

Goethel was the back up MIKE. Considering his draft status he was a nice find and a very good special teamer. Baring injury there was a chance this kid could have moved to the outside in Groves place. *Groves is going into his 2nd season w/the Raiders.

There is a reason Lofa has not been signed by any teams. Too much money and too long in the tooth.

Regardless the Raiders are empty in the LB position and need some body’s. Right now Kirk Morrison is intriguing due to the face I always thought he should have play the WIL instead the middle. Which is where he was replaced at by Rolando McClain. Oakland also traded Morrison last year to Jacksonville for a 4th round pick in 2010 which turned out to be Jacoby Ford! Would be nice to see the home town, home grown fan of the Raiders back in black!!

By: silkyjohnson937

silkyjohnson937 — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 07:43:04 +0000

A fan did it to him in the parking lot sorry ass california fans dont know how to act at any sporting events.

By: anhdazman

anhdazman — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 06:48:50 +0000

Honestly, Goethel didn’t really stand out on defense in the first 2 pre-season games. Some said he had the edge at the WLB, but it’s because Q. Groves hasn’t done much in the 2 years. Definitely a weak area that just got weaker. Absolutely no depth at LB. Raiders would be wise to sign both Tatupu and Morrison.
The 49ers marched up and down the field vs. the 1st unit. This was already a huge problem from last year. What was being used at LB has not been working. We definitely over spent on Wimbley, he’s strictly a rush the passer type of LB, he’s too slow and stiff to be a drop back coverage LB.

By: jcdurden88

jcdurden88 — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 04:41:54 +0000

the Raiders lose everything!

By: snnyjcbs

snnyjcbs — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 04:34:20 +0000

Good to see so many comments from the Experts here lol. The Kings of the Video Game Player Personnel Department, with JOYSTICK in HAND. lol a bunch

By: edukator4

edukator4 — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 04:31:44 +0000

tatupa is good enough to be on an nfl roster, is there a reason why hes not?

By: marcsasharc

marcsasharc — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 03:59:31 +0000

you guys realize that if Oakland has a bad season their fans will point to injuries as the excuse… when everyone else in the world will know thats not the case. LOL

By: Chairman Al

Chairman Al — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 03:50:26 +0000

To the people laughing, that’s wonderful. Glad you feel the need to laugh at a guy’s misfortune over the computer. I’ve seen a lot of people on other posts agree that losing a player to injury is never they way you want to see a rival stumble.

Bring back Kirk Morrison. He’s still got some gas in the tank, and experience to go with it. Snatch him up while he’s out there.

Even if this guy never plays another snap, get well soon.

By: 7pints

7pints — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 03:30:16 +0000

Where are all the loud mouth Raiduh fans when things go south??? Perhaps the local dept of corrections shuts off internet access at this hour.

By: iamgoodkid

iamgoodkid — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 03:26:34 +0000

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By: nomoreseasontix

nomoreseasontix — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 03:25:23 +0000

The kid is good, but it’s hard to miss him if he’s never there.

By: JackLeone

JackLeone — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 03:24:55 +0000

They’ll probably sign both kirk & lofa….

By: RussianBreadMaker

RussianBreadMaker — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 03:20:17 +0000

Lofa is sure taking his time picking a team.

By: hammertoe11

hammertoe11 — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 03:17:37 +0000

best of luck to him next year.

By: flagstaffphotos

flagstaffphotos — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 03:11:04 +0000

Dude has got one hell-of-a chin! He may have a future as a head coach for the Steelers…

By: My Last Victim Escaped

My Last Victim Escaped — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 03:08:40 +0000

Man… him and Chaz Schilens have some of the worst luck. Both look promising only to be taken out by injuries.

By: bloggingpoodlewalker

bloggingpoodlewalker — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 03:07:29 +0000

Please,..dude sucked, wouldnt have made special teams…non story. (par for the course here)

By: suckleague

suckleague — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 02:58:18 +0000

I feel bad for him, I hope he bounces back next year with some team.

As to the Raiders, he couldn’t have helped, no one can.

By: radrntn

radrntn — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 02:56:28 +0000

that hurts ….tight end and olb is where we are most thin at. At least we drafted 2 te”s and signed boss…kirk would love to come back home.

By: eaglesdynasty

eaglesdynasty — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 02:51:50 +0000

thats gotta be a crushing blow to a guy with the odds already stacked against him.

sucks to hear, let it motivate you further and come back in 2012 a better player than ever. good luck Travis

By: danglybanging

danglybanging — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 02:47:08 +0000

AH HAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHHAAHHAHAHHA!!!!!!!!

By: valman61

valman61 — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 02:46:43 +0000

Are you sure he doesn’t really play for the giants?

By: canetic

canetic — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 02:46:01 +0000

Was he fast?

By: ny82jy

ny82jy — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 02:44:40 +0000

Dam this team is getting killed already with injuries and the season hasnt even started yet. Tough break.

By: tfbuckfutter

tfbuckfutter — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 02:44:03 +0000

If it eases the pain any for Raider fans……

He never would have made a real football team in the first place.