June 30, 2003

Inside slant | Strategy and personnel --There are numerous questions on the team's defensive line as training camp approaches. The only certain starter is John Parrella at right tackle. Starting end Tony Bryant may not play again after suffering a severe neck injury mid-year. Another end, Trace Armstrong, is 37 and coming off a torn groin. That's why they drafted a grinder in round one, end Tyler Brayton, and situational rushers Sam Williams and Shurron Pierson in Rounds 3-4. Their top pass rusher remains tackle Roderick Coleman.

QUOTE TO NOTE
"Sack wise, it's not as if we were on the bottom of the league. We still applied pressure with what we had. But you are always looking to take it to that next level." -- Defensive coordinator Chuck Bresnahan, on his unit which provided 43 sacks a year ago.

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TiMbRoWn8118 Reputation:89 Level:All-Star Since:Sep 1, 2009	December 2, 2009 10:11 pm Score: 135 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: offseason what are we going to do at coach?? i wouldn't mind charlie weis as our OC or HC actually. I would rather have a coach that is disipline and has some fire. I really don't want another coach because we need some stability i would liek to see a OC in here. i think we should move mike huff to cornerback  get rid of stanfford routt and have tyvon and mitchell start at safety. ...(more) Reply to this thread
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Its Time : 420 Reputation:98 Level:Superstar Since:Feb 1, 2008	November 30, 2009 2:34 pm Score: 238 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Read this article from 1996 and tell me whats new http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/va ult/article/magazine/MAG1008197/1/i ndex.htm June 03, 1996 White Tornado Al Davis is still cutting a destructive swath as the Raiders try to revive their proud heritage ...(more) Reply to this thread (22 replies)
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TruRaider40 Reputation:94 Level:All-Star Since:Sep 9, 2008	November 30, 2009 3:19 pm Score: 187 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: our new outside linebacker? Trevor Scott in my opinion did a fantastic job. Hes a much better linebacker then a pass rush defensive end. he was even making plays in pass coverage. (see the bubble route on Felix ...(more) Reply to this thread (24 replies)
LeslieVernon Reputation:97 Level:Superstar Since:Aug 23, 2007	December 1, 2009 11:22 am Score: 190 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: disillusions from this season ... Kirk Morrison is really not good at all.  Sure he can wrap up well, but he needs to be in the right place first.  He is not smart enough or have the right instincts to get that done consistently to be our starting MLB.  He is a serious liability on 3rd downs, and especially on passing plays.  I'm sure he can f ...(more) Reply to this thread (21 replies)
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