Terrelle Pryor is too raw to be trusted with the Oakland Raiders' starting quarterback position. However, that's still better than overpaying Carson Palmer and continuing to be saddled with his comically large contract.Carson Palmer is due $13 million in 2013, which is a downright bargain in comparison to the $15 million he is set to make in 2014. In every other way, it is a terrible value. The large cap numbers and the Raiders' lack of other proven options at quarterback have fueled speculation that the Raiders would attempt to restructure Palmer's deal.Palmer is not a fan of that option. At least ...
The Oakland Raiders may end up releasing Carson Palmer soon. But drafting a quarterback with the No. 3 overall pick of the 2013 NFL draft isn't the best option for the team, should this happen.ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Monday that Palmer is "highly unlikely" to restructure his current deal:Releasing Palmer would be the smart move for the Raiders at this point, even though he'll cost the team $9.34 million in dead money, per Spotrac.com. But once he's gone, Oakland would have just one quarterback on its roster: Terrelle Pryor. Pryor may well be the team's long-term answer at the quarterback position. ...
News that Carson Palmer is not willing to renegotiate his contract is slowly reverberating throughout the Raider Nation. The knee-jerk reaction to this development is to simply just cut Palmer and roll with Terrelle Pryor. Many are of the opinion that the Raiders are likely to struggle either way. By playing Pryor outright, the team can assess if he can be the team's future signal-caller moving forward. In theory, that is a very sound and logical analysis.But the reality is this: Carson Palmer is the only proven quarterback the Oakland Raiders have.Beyond that, his cap figure does more harm than good ...
In October 2011, the Oakland Raiders sent their first-round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, along with a second-round pick in the 2013 draft, to the Cincinnati Bengals for quarterback Carson Palmer, hopeful that the veteran would lead the team to its first postseason berth since 2002.Now, less than two years later, the Raiders aren't any closer to the playoffs than they were when Palmer arrived. It's time for the team to bite the bullet and end the Carson Palmer "era" in Oakland.The reason for this is simple. Money.As in the Raiders don't have much of it under the salary ...
Perhaps one of the most under-the-radar quarterback situations in the entire league is the one in Oakland. Carson Palmer is due $13 million in 2013 if the Raiders don’t release him or get him to take a pay cut. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, it’s now “highly unlikely” that Palmer will be willing to restructure his contract. If that report is accurate, the Raiders would either have to pay Palmer what his contract stipulates or release him. The latter choice means going into 2013 with Terrelle Pryor, a rookie or a veteran free agent as the starter. The Raiders are ...
Carson Palmer is far too expensive for the Oakland Raiders in 2013, and the franchise will be better off in the long run to simply release the veteran quarterback before the season begins.ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Monday that Palmer is "highly unlikely" to restructure his current exorbitant deal:As Schefter reports, Palmer's base salary in 2013 is set to be $13 million. Should the team decide to release him, $9.34 million would count as "dead money" against the cap, per Spotrac.com.While $9.34 million is no small amount, cutting Palmer would allow the team to save $4.66 million, which the team ...
Spring training is not over for another week, but the Oakland A's have already taken away many lessons so far.There were some surprises and some struggles, but the team appears to be rounding into shape with the opener just a week away. Currently, the roster sits at 36 players. Much of the remaining debate is about bullpen arms as opposed to the position players who may or may not make the club. Barring any injuries or other unintended roster changes, the 13 or 14 position players appear set.Therefore, it is a good idea to take stock of what the spring has ...
For months and months, the uncertainty surrounding the quarterback situation in Oakland has swirled, but with the emergence of new reports on Monday afternoon, clarity might be closer than we thought.On one hand, it was clear from the start that the $13 million Palmer was owed would never be paid. The question, however, was what that meant for Palmer's future.Would he restructure? Would he be cut?The answer to that question seemed to be hinted at this afternoon when ESPN's Adam Schefter sent out the following tweet:So what does that mean for Oakland?Has the Terrelle Pryor era finally arrived? Will Geno ...
In 2012, the Oakland A's called up a minor league first baseman named Brandon Moss, and he proved his worth to the team, hitting 21 home runs with a batting average of .291. In 2013, the A's are taking another risk on a minor league first baseman. This year, it is Nate Freiman who is getting his chance after the A's claimed him off waivers from their new division rivals in Houston (via CSNCalifornia.com).Why is it significant that the A's are claiming some minor league first baseman off waivers? First of all, he is automatically on the 40-man roster now. ...
After just one week of NFL free agency, we already have a significantly better idea of how the Oakland Raiders’ starting lineup is shaping up for the NFL season. On the offensive side of the ball, all positions will feature returning players, most of which are subject to potential upgrade. On the defensive side, recent signings at defensive tackle and linebacker have all signs pointing toward sticking with a 4-3 base front. As far as the secondary goes, there are many more questions than there are answers. The offseason is still in its early stages, but there is never a ...