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I dont think there is one player i would want from the Raiders entire team.

They have not drafted well in over 20 years, and with the exception of a couple RBs, the team is full of FAs and garbage. Any player that had promise was damaged by a weak development program and bad work environment.

The only bright side i see here is that most players in Oakland would do anything to get out of there and into a more healthy professional environment.

No offense to any Raiders fans that may be lurking. wink.png

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Stanford Routt, Oakland Raiders: 39.4%, 39 burns on 99 targets, 635 yards, 5 TD, 13 passes defensed

A lot of people thought the Raiders were nuts for giving Routt a first- and third-round tender and then signing him to a large contract extension, but the numbers and the game tape will tell you that Routt lived up to that validation after a difficult start to his career. Of course, the question is whether he will be able to take over that Oakland secondary with Asomugha almost certainly out the door. Early indications are positive.

He had a very good 2010.

http://sports.yahoo....?urn=nfl,wp2995

I talked to Routt about the recent "Burn Rate" statistic used to designate which cornerbacks were most and least efficient though the 2010 season. The statistic, which divides receptions by targets, showed that Routt was the second-best cornerback in the league last season with 50 or more passes in his direction — he allowed just 39 completions on 99 targets (39.4%) for 635 yards, five touchdowns, and 13 passes defensed.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/higher-education-stanford-routt-and-the-touchdowns-that-werent-his-fault?urn=nfl,wp3180

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He's not a bad CB. I wouldn't be opposed to having him on the roster, but he should be right up there with Brandon Carr, Courtland Finnegan, and Brent Grimes in terms of value in the open market at that position. Which basically means he's probably going to be seeking a substantial payday.

If we don't re-sign Brent Grimes, then I see no reason why we would pick up any other "top flight" CB available in the free agent market.

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Stanford Routt, Oakland Raiders: 39.4%, 39 burns on 99 targets, 635 yards, 5 TD, 13 passes defensed

A lot of people thought the Raiders were nuts for giving Routt a first- and third-round tender and then signing him to a large contract extension, but the numbers and the game tape will tell you that Routt lived up to that validation after a difficult start to his career. Of course, the question is whether he will be able to take over that Oakland secondary with Asomugha almost certainly out the door. Early indications are positive.

He had a very good 2010.

http://sports.yahoo....?urn=nfl,wp2995

I talked to Routt about the recent "Burn Rate" statistic used to designate which cornerbacks were most and least efficient though the 2010 season. The statistic, which divides receptions by targets, showed that Routt was the second-best cornerback in the league last season with 50 or more passes in his direction — he allowed just 39 completions on 99 targets (39.4%) for 635 yards, five touchdowns, and 13 passes defensed.

http://sports.yahoo....?urn=nfl,wp3180

Exactly.

Routt has done a pretty good job these past seasons, and only gotten better. I know a lot of Raiders fans really appreciated him, and are questioning his release from the organization.

I wouldn't mind bringing him in, if Grimes leaves.

Saying that you don't want him because he is a Raider, or that you wouldn't want to sign anybody from the Raiders (or any other organization for that matter), is a great way of missing available talent. We should at least look at him.

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