Trade for a Raiders CB!!

[DerekLee1]

I'd sell next year's farm to get one of the Raiders' corners right about now.


http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5695925

The Oakland Raiders called around the league this week and let it be known that any of their players are available in a trade, according to league sources.

Raiders players that have drawn interest around the league since training camp began include linebacker Thomas Howard and cornerback Chris Johnson.

This is not the first time the Raiders have made exploratory calls of this variety, offering up any number of players on their roster.

The same thing happened at this time last year as well, just before the trade deadline, when the Raiders were willing to conduct a fire sale of their roster but then never made any moves.

The same could happen this year, but if the Raiders do not perform the way they hope Sunday versus San Francisco, the likelihood that the team makes a deal or two before Tuesday's trade deadline could increase.

[fiasco west]

hmmm...

Chris Johnson is a pretty good CB

[TheMatrix31]

I would also give up a ton to grab one of them.

[Ranger Tom]

I don't suppose Mr. Asomugha is on that list?

[JB]

Originally Posted by Ranger Tom

I don't suppose Mr. Asomugha is on that list?

Supposedly everyone is on the list.

[RagingBull]

How about all of our draft picks next year for Seymour (DT), Asomugha (CB), C. Johnson (CB), and Huff (FS)? I would do it.

[LikeMike]

Originally Posted by JB

Supposedly everyone is on the list.

Offer next years 1st and a 2012 3d round for Asomugha... I truly believe that besides our secondary the Texans have very few holes...

[Goatcheese]

Originally Posted by LikeMike

Offer next years 1st and a 2012 3d round for Asomugha... I truly believe that besides our secondary the Texans have very few holes...

Do it. Now.

Fly him in at half time.

[Ranger Tom]

Originally Posted by Goatcheese

Do it. Now.

Fly him in at half time.

"Hey there, Coach. Sorry I'm a little late, but the circumstances here are a little strange."

"You're fine. Here's the only play you need to know: Dwayne Bowe. Go out there and stop him."

"I'm still wearing a Raiders uniform."

"Just GO!"

[Kulluminatii]

This is some great news to wake up to . I highly doubt any of our top players will be traded (mainly Aso, McFadden, & Miller), unless a team offers something crazy...at least I hope thats the case. Man these next few days are going to be nerve-wracking.

[TexanSam]

If Kubiak and Rick Smith want to save their jobs, they should seriously consider trading for a cornerback.

[Wolf]

I don't think Frank bush would know what to do with them

[HJam72]

Can we also trade for a DC?

[Texecutioner]

Originally Posted by DerekLee1

I'd sell next year's farm to get one of the Raiders' corners right about now.


http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5695925

The Texans won't ever do that with Rick Smith as our GM. As badly as we need a guy like Nnamdi to turn this secondary around, we won't do it. We've had all kinds of chances to go after safeties that we really needed in free agency and we wouldn't even do that. We rolled the dice with a rookie and a 2nd year player going into this season at CB and Eugene Wilson at safety. SMith will go after another CB in the draft maybe, but there is no way he trades early picks like that and that's what it would take.

[DerekLee1]

Originally Posted by Texecutioner

The Texans won't ever do that with Rick Smith as our GM. As badly as we need a guy like Nnamdi to turn this secondary around, we won't do it. We've had all kinds of chances to go after safeties that we really needed in free agency and we wouldn't even do that. We rolled the dice with a rookie and a 2nd year player going into this season at CB and Eugene Wilson at safety. SMith will go after another CB in the draft maybe, but there is no way he trades early picks like that and that's what it would take.

If Bob McNair goes to Rick Smith and says, "you fix this defense NOW or you're fired", he would.

[phantom17]

Originally Posted by HJam72

Can we also trade for a DC?

This one! ^

[DerekLee1]

The Texans have one of the youngest teams in the league, and we're pretty solid in most positions outside of the secondary. With no major contracts expiring this year and considering our youth, losing a couple of draft picks is NOT going to hurt us much long-term. PULL THE F-ING TRIGGER!!! Get ASO!!

[Dash]

Its becoming quite clear that we won't be solving our defensive problems via free agency and with DeMeco out for the season we need to make a move. McNair has dig into his pockets and has to be willing to let go of an asset (draft picks, etc) if we want to make an impact this year. Doubtful either happens.

[nero THE zero]

I'd rather trade for one of Denver's CB. Either Goodman or Bailey; they're older and would cost much less.

I'd rather have an impact DT that can pressure the QB though.

[fiasco west]

Originally Posted by Dash

Its becoming quite clear that we won't be solving our defensive problems via free agency and with DeMeco out for the season we need to make a move. McNair has dig into his pockets and has to be willing to let go of an asset (draft picks, etc) if we want to make an impact this year. Doubtful either happens.

Pretty much. I'm guessing we'll here the "We gotta roll with our guys, we have faith in the guys we have here." mess.

Texans need a lot of help on defense on top of a DT, CB, and FS...now a LB. Raiders actually have a lot of talent on their defense, and some of these guys will be happy to come to a 4-2 team.