Raiders Pick Up Culpepper

[GMScud]

I think this is a great move. First of all, it sends a message to Russell - don't think you're the one and only. Secondly, Culpepper is only 30 and nearly 2 years removed from that injury. He still has a great NFL body and a missle launcher for an arm, plus plenty of experience. It's also low-risk for Oakland- 1 year deal, not a lot of money, why not? If he works out they got a great bargain. If McGahee can recover from his shredded knee and become an elite RB anyway, why can't Daunte return to form? If he does he probably has 4-5 very good years left in him.They are coming off one of the most miserable offensive seasons EVER, can't hurt to bring in a guy 2 seasons removed from throwing 39 TDs. He's got a career passer rating of 91 as well. Good job Oakland, IMO.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by GMScud

I think this is a great move. First of all, it sends a message to Russell - don't think you're the one and only. Secondly, Culpepper is only 30 and nearly 2 years removed from that injury. He still has a great NFL body and a missle launcher for an arm, plus plenty of experience.

You weren't paying attention last year, were you?

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Buster

You weren't paying attention last year, were you?

But last year he was clearly not healthy. He came back way to early - only like 9 months after a ripping all 3 major knee ligaments. He has had plenty of time to get right. I like Culpepper. I wish him well.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by GMScud

But last year he was clearly not healthy. He came back way to early - only like 9 months after a ripping all 3 major knee ligaments. He has had plenty of time to get right. I like Culpepper. I wish him well.

When he stepped onto the field last year, he already had enough recovery time. This is my point, his knee is done and so is his career.

I don't wish anything bad on him, I'm just being realistic.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Buster

When he stepped onto the field last year, he already had enough recovery time. This is my point, his knee is done and so is his career.

I don't wish anything bad on him, I'm just being realistic.

Enough recovery time?

Do you realize he absolutely shredded his knee blowing out 3 of the 4 major ligaments on 10/30/05??

So less than a year later he was on the field starting opening day, sorry but that clearly was not enough time to fully recover from that injury and you're definitely not being realistic here.

He states he was probably 85-90% healthy when he tried to come back, but in reality I'd bet he was no better than 70-75%. He then required a 2nd surgery on Nov. 30 to clean up the knee, which turned out to be a more serious surgery than the Dolphins initially let on.