Comments on: Raiders bring in Nick Roach from Bears

By: 4ever85 (aka Butch DeadLift)

4ever85 (aka Butch DeadLift) — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 05:29:37 +0000

I think Emery believes this draft is deep at LB. The one’s at the top have some question marks, but guys like Aurthur Brown would be solid. It’s all about getting the right guy in the right system. Ppl have probably forgotten that Briggs was a 2nd rounder.

By: wnstonchill

wnstonchill — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 16:07:33 +0000

Nick Roach?! Wow! Raider fans, start pre-ordering those Super Bowl tickets. You guys have hit the jackpot! :-/

By: kabasaman

kabasaman — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 04:01:18 +0000

Nick Roach is a great pick up for the Raiders. He is not only a great player. But, to put up with being the “other guy” for all those years makes him a humble leader. Kudos to you Nick and as a Bears fan , I wish you and yours success.

By: efriedo

efriedo — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:50:31 +0000

Everyone is assuming he’ll step right into the MLB spot. Rumor has it they may move Burris inside and Roach will play the SAM.

By: tone360

tone360 — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:03:05 +0000

Bears fan here. Good signing for the Raiders. Smart, healthy and ready to bust out. Didn’t see a ton of action so solid vehicle with low mileage. Chicago would’ve kept him but we’ve got cap issues. Good luck N.R!!!

By: tdubdizzle

tdubdizzle — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:43:00 +0000

Great replacement for Rolando, way cheaper and probably way more useful. Don’t know anything about the guy, but a Bears linebacker is always exciting and the fact that Bears fans seemed to like him is encouraging. Interesting pattern with the players Reggie signs, they all have proven to be durable. Most played 16 out of 16 games for consistent seasons with their old teams.

By: larryboodry

larryboodry — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:09:39 +0000

I was really hoping the Bears kept him…Very good pickup for the Raiders. As much as I like what Emery has done so far, I am a bit concerned at our sudden lack of depth at LB, and our failure to find a decent backup for Cutler.

By: nomesayin

nomesayin — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:52:04 +0000

noeffinway says:Mar 15, 2013 8:38 AM

Roach? Isn’t he a little burned out? haha

Rick Spielman is a Magician says:Mar 15, 2013 9:33 AM

I remember Nick Roach got called for clipping on a kickoff return. It was a Roach clip.

I see what you guys did there

By: bahoto34

bahoto34 — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:46:21 +0000

Ouch…as a bears fan this is tough to see him go. always did what was asked, played all three lb positions. played hard and never got enough credit because of having urlacher and briggs on that team. great pickup oakland

By: chadman128

chadman128 — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:45:30 +0000

Nice pick up for the Raiders. Never going to be a star but good solid player who started at SAM LB for a couple years and moved inside when Urlacher went down. As a Bears fan I would have rather kept him and let Urlacher go but it’s not like either one of those guys were impact players the last couple years.

By: urlacherbacker

urlacherbacker — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:46:39 +0000

I’m not sure I understand this from the Bears end. Roach is a solid player and as much as I hate to say it, Brian is on his last good leg. I assume we will be after a MLB in round one or two? If that Georgia kid (Ogletree) pulls his head out of his arse we should take a long hard look at him… and for God’s sake stay away from Teo!

By: rextraordinaire

rextraordinaire — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:43:23 +0000

I wish the Bears could’ve kept him. He’s a solid player. Lovie, Urlacher and Briggs taught him well.

By: therolandobottom

therolandobottom — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:37:41 +0000

Great job, hope its true. Roach is a more than serviceable starter at MLB. The defense instantly improves with this guy. Moneyball baby!!

By: piratesofthecoliseum

piratesofthecoliseum — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:03:30 +0000

Great pickup RM!!! At age 27 he could be our MLB for a while to come!!! Keep it going!! GO RAIDERS!!

By: ch8878

ch8878 — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:00:10 +0000

See Ya McClain by by loser !

Getting exicted about big Reg building a D under the radar.

By: mullman76

mullman76 — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:45:10 +0000

Just trying to plug the holes until some $$$ gets free in 2014.

Carry on Big Reg, do what you gotta do.

By: mazblast

mazblast — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:38:25 +0000

The Raiders have a great many needs, so they are better off making the across-the-board modest but definite upgrades like Roach.

By: Rick Spielman is a Magician

Rick Spielman is a Magician — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:33:56 +0000

I remember Nick Roach got called for clipping on a kickoff return. It was a Roach clip.

By: psychoraider904

psychoraider904 — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:30:50 +0000

anybody will be an upgrade over what we have.

By: bearfan3454

bearfan3454 — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:17:17 +0000

Smart and solid. Nothing flashy but gets the job done.

By: autumnwind999

autumnwind999 — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:16:04 +0000

What say you, Bears fans. This guy pretty good? Looks like we might be transitioning to a 3-4 or at least some hybrid mix. Roach a good fit at ILB?

By: chi01town

chi01town — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:11:01 +0000

with Roach gone Chicago needs to keep Urlacher’s old a$$. I wanna see Chicago win the superbowl but
to do that they have too get Younger.

By: philvil41

philvil41 — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:08:43 +0000

This is year two of the Reggie McKenzie era,and mark my words ,by year four he will be regarded as one of the best GM’s in the NFL.

By: tdk24

tdk24 — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:05:15 +0000

I like what Reggie is doing. Making smart moves now to get the cap down will allow us to get better at every position in the future. It just takes a little time.

By: louiespoon

louiespoon — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:01:46 +0000

Chucking the deuce, Chicago will miss you….

By: alyopal69

alyopal69 — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:01:32 +0000

never thought I would see it when anything with the word “raid” need would be would be saving a roach. His introduction song should be la cucaracha.

By: rundmc81

rundmc81 — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:00:35 +0000

Big Reg gettin it done one league minimum at a time!

By: jblandbeardown

jblandbeardown — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:44:34 +0000

Wonder what kind of money?? Tough to get some wins in that division. Denver and resurgent KC. Good luck Roach

By: jaewest304

jaewest304 — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:44:04 +0000

They should not cut McClain and carry all that dead $. If you can’t trade him then keep him and make him run scout team and play special teams. Either way the $ is spent why give it away for free.

Roach is a quality guy. He can play. I’m very disappointed in the acquisitions so far this off season. Oakland needs impact players on defense. At corner and now the entire D line needs bodies as well and a new starter at FS as well.

By: demolition510

demolition510 — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:38:49 +0000

With a due respect, you might want to do some research on that cap room.

There’s a reason they aren’t going after A Class FAs. They are rebuilding via the draft. It’s a new regime.