budlitebrad Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Adam Schefter of NFL Network is reporting that the Oakland Raiders have signed free agent DE Kalimba Edwards, formerly of the Lions.The latest in a string of Raiders' off-season purchases is expected to receive a two-year deal for $5 million. The Raiders run defense is cured. Draft DMC with confidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Return Of S&B Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 (edited) I actually like the move...he is a decent pass-rusher who will replace Clemons and complement Burgess on the outside. With Gerrard Warren, Tommy Kelly, Terdell Sands and William Joseph (acquired from NY) in the middle the DT spot should be fine. People seem to forget that both Gerrard Warren and Tommy Kelly were both out for more than half the season last year...the rush defense suffered when they both were out. http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8...mp;confirm=true Raiders bolster pass rush by signing DE Edwards NFL.com Wire Reports Free Agency 2008 ALAMEDA, Calif. -- The Oakland Raiders signed defensive end Kalimba Edwards to a two-year contract on Friday as they try to improve their pass rush for next season. NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports Edwards agreed to a two-year, $5 million deal. Edwards was cut earlier this month by the Detroit Lions. Edwards, a second-round pick out of South Carolina in 2002, has 26 sacks and 10 forced fumbles in six seasons in the NFL. His best year came in 2005, when he recorded a career-high seven sacks. Edwards played only eight games last season as he was slowed by a knee injury and eventually lost his job with the Lions. His best game happened to come in the opener against the Raiders, when he had two sacks, forced two fumbles and recovered another to help Detroit beat Oakland 36-21. Edwards had only one more sack the rest of the season. The Raiders had been in search of a pass rusher from the right side to complement left end Derrick Burgess ever since Chris Clemons left to sign with Philadelphia earlier this offseason. Oakland had the fifth fewest sacks in the NFL last season with 27, with eight coming from Clemons. Oakland has been extremely active this offseason trying to upgrade a defense that was ranked 22nd in the NFL last season and contributed to a fifth straight losing season. The Raiders went 4-12 last season and have only 19 wins the past five years. The team re-signed defensive lineman Tommy Kelly to a deal that guarantees him more than $18 million. It also used the franchise tag on cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, guaranteeing him about $10 million for next season. The Raiders also traded for cornerback DeAngelo Hall and gave him a contract that included $24 million in guarantees, and signed free agent safety Gibril Wilson and defensive tackle William Joseph. Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press Edited March 29, 2008 by Return Of S&B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Return Of S&B Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 (edited) from kffl.com Raiders | Gholston to visit with team -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:06:54 -0700 SIRIUS NFL Radio Movin' The Chains reports Ohio State DL Vernon Gholston is scheduled to visit with the Oakland Raiders. Darren McFadden...Arkansas HB Darren McFadden has visits scheduled with the Rams, Jets, Patriots and Raiders. Edited March 29, 2008 by Return Of S&B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted March 29, 2008 Author Share Posted March 29, 2008 (edited) He had 3 sacks last season and 2 were against the Raiders. That means he can only give you 1 in 2008 before he gets benched in October. Edited March 29, 2008 by budlitebrad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 He is a wasted use for a uniform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 He should of been cut years ago, Oakland isn't gaining anyhting here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Return Of S&B Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 (edited) Not much to do in Wisconsin this time of year budlitebrad? Face it, regardless of the state of the Defense...the Raiders will take McFadden if he's there at #4 because he would be the Best Player Available Only way they wouldn't is if Howie's son was there or if another franchise offered a blockbuster trade. Edited March 29, 2008 by Return Of S&B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Not much to do in Wisconsin this time of year budlitebrad? He lives in upstate New York. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Return Of S&B Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 He lives in upstate New York. Probably not much to do up there either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted April 2, 2008 Author Share Posted April 2, 2008 Ellis ran about a 5.0 flat and put up 36 reps. Hint, hint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Ellis ran about a 5.0 flat and put up 36 reps. Hint, hint. I think that went out the window whenever they signed Kelly to his hugh contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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