Rolando McClain About to Get His Walking Papers. Should We Claim Him?

SmootSmack · 11-29-2012, 12:27 AM

Before someone posts about this in yet another thread let's go ahead and start a fresh thread about this

SFREDSKIN · 11-29-2012, 12:30 AM

Other lesser teams have priority, say the Cowboys put a claim due to no Lee or Carter and the skins beating them. They get him, right? He'll be a hot commodity if he's cut.

FRPLG · 11-29-2012, 12:32 AM

Yes. Upside is high. Deal is probably friendly and we could cut him after the season with no hit if he tanks. He was really very good as a 3-4 ilb in college. He should get one more shot in NOT Oakland.

punch it in · 11-29-2012, 12:43 AM

I say yes. He is young and it sounds like he will be thrilled to play somewhere else - looking to prove something. Everyone deserves a second chance and ilb is an area of need. Cant believe some other teams wont be looking to give him the same second chance though.

NC_Skins · 11-29-2012, 12:46 AM

You'd have to know why a top first round pick was being cut in the middle of the season 2 years after he was drafted. From what I've been reading, his play has been reduced due to poor play and bad conditioning.

I'm sure many teams will put in a claim for him on waivers. Hell, even Babin had 10 teams put in a claim.

53Fan · 11-29-2012, 12:50 AM

In this case I'd say yes. He's young, very talented, and the Raiders usually don't know what they're doing. Maybe being around Fletch could be the best thing that's ever happened to him.

punch it in · 11-29-2012, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 53Fan

In this case I'd say yes. He's young, very talented, and the Raiders usually don't know what they're doing. Maybe being around Fletch could be the best thing that's ever happened to him.

Two really good points.

The Goat · 11-29-2012, 01:30 AM

I didn't know Yolanda Mcdale so here:

Rolando McClain, MLB for the Oakland Raiders at NFL.com

Big kid!! I think if we're staying in the 3-4 bring him in, because Fletcher will mentor him like he mentored Riley and they'll be our starters (the three will rotate next two years and then McClain and Riley will go full time when London retires at 39!!). I don't see Zoe or Robinson ever getting to that level.

CultBrennan59 · 11-29-2012, 01:38 AM

YES! He isn't an immediate need like safety, CB, RT, but he is a need. Especially when looking at the future, and seeing London is clearly showing more age this year than other years. He was a BEAST 3-4 ILB in college. You have to wonder why they're cutting him. I think it may have to do with his trouble with the law. For those that don't know or remember, he was the guy who took a rather 'happy' photo when he was being arrested...

As I mentioned in the other thread, I'm sure the Chiefs will pick him up, they're the worst team in the NFL (first dibs at everyone), they have no ILB opposite Derrick Johnson, and its the same division opponent so they have a chance at using him against his old team. But damn, I would get Rolando and cut Kehl in a heart beat.

skinsfan69 · 11-29-2012, 08:30 AM

Big difference between college and pro. Some guys can make the adjustment and some can't. McClain has never been able to make that adjustment. No thanks.

JoeRedskin · 11-29-2012, 08:58 AM

From what everyone is saying, it seems like he would be a great add. At the same time, if that is true, I slipping past the teams ahead of us on the waiver wire.

53Fan · 11-29-2012, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

From what everyone is saying, it seems like he would be a great add. At the same time, if that is true, I slipping past the teams ahead of us on the waiver wire.

Unless his attitude totally sucks he'd be a great addition. But yeah, our chances of actually getting him are pretty slim.

celts32 · 11-29-2012, 11:40 AM

I would actually offer the Raiders a 7th round pick for the guy since he will not get to us in waivers. Only 23 years old and miscast in 43 defense. Could be worth the risk.

SFREDSKIN · 11-29-2012, 11:41 AM

It would be a major miracle if we get a chance to claim him, there will be a waiting list for Rolando.

CultBrennan59 · 11-29-2012, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by celts32

I would actually offer the Raiders a 7th round pick for the guy since he will not get to us in waivers. Only 23 years old and miscast in 43 defense. Could be worth the risk.

I was thinking the same thing. Its a seventh rounder. Hell had we of spent a seventh on Vontaze Burfict in this draft we would have had londons replacement there, guy is a beast right now for Cincy.

11-29-2012, 12:27 AM	#1
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SFREDSKIN Living Legend Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 15,164	Re: Rolando McClain About to Get His Walking Papers? Should We Claim Him? Other lesser teams have priority, say the Cowboys put a claim due to no Lee or Carter and the skins beating them. They get him, right? He'll be a hot commodity if he's cut. __________________ Joe Gibbs- The best coach of all time, Lombardi trophy should be renamed Gibbs. Art Monk- Art was like an OL playing WR, doing the dirty work and not getting the glory. Darrell Green- Best DB ever. Purveyor of fine Filth

11-29-2012, 12:32 AM	#3
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 10,164	Re: Rolando McClain About to Get His Walking Papers. Should We Claim Him? Yes. Upside is high. Deal is probably friendly and we could cut him after the season with no hit if he tanks. He was really very good as a 3-4 ilb in college. He should get one more shot in NOT Oakland.

11-29-2012, 12:46 AM	#5
NC_Skins Gamebreaker Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 14,480	Re: Rolando McClain About to Get His Walking Papers. Should We Claim Him? You'd have to know why a top first round pick was being cut in the middle of the season 2 years after he was drafted. From what I've been reading, his play has been reduced due to poor play and bad conditioning. I'm sure many teams will put in a claim for him on waivers. Hell, even Babin had 10 teams put in a claim. __________________ "So let me get this straight. We have the event of the year on TV with millions watching around the world... and people want a punt, pass, and kick competition to be the halftime entertainment?? Folks, don't quit your day jobs."- Matty

11-29-2012, 12:50 AM	#6
53Fan Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kill Devil Hills, N.C. Posts: 7,570	Re: Rolando McClain About to Get His Walking Papers. Should We Claim Him? In this case I'd say yes. He's young, very talented, and the Raiders usually don't know what they're doing. Maybe being around Fletch could be the best thing that's ever happened to him. __________________ Defense wins championships. Bring it!

11-29-2012, 12:43 AM	#4
punch it in From a Land Down Under Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: toms river, nj Age: 53 Posts: 23,696	I say yes. He is young and it sounds like he will be thrilled to play somewhere else - looking to prove something. Everyone deserves a second chance and ilb is an area of need. Cant believe some other teams wont be looking to give him the same second chance though.

11-29-2012, 01:30 AM	#8
The Goat Pro Bowl Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,662	Re: Rolando McClain About to Get His Walking Papers. Should We Claim Him? I didn't know Yolanda Mcdale so here: Rolando McClain, MLB for the Oakland Raiders at NFL.com Big kid!! I think if we're staying in the 3-4 bring him in, because Fletcher will mentor him like he mentored Riley and they'll be our starters (the three will rotate next two years and then McClain and Riley will go full time when London retires at 39!!). I don't see Zoe or Robinson ever getting to that level. __________________ 24-34 Last edited by The Goat; 11-29-2012 at 03:10 AM.

11-29-2012, 01:38 AM	#9
CultBrennan59 Pro Bowl Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6,526	Re: Rolando McClain About to Get His Walking Papers. Should We Claim Him? YES! He isn't an immediate need like safety, CB, RT, but he is a need. Especially when looking at the future, and seeing London is clearly showing more age this year than other years. He was a BEAST 3-4 ILB in college. You have to wonder why they're cutting him. I think it may have to do with his trouble with the law. For those that don't know or remember, he was the guy who took a rather 'happy' photo when he was being arrested... As I mentioned in the other thread, I'm sure the Chiefs will pick him up, they're the worst team in the NFL (first dibs at everyone), they have no ILB opposite Derrick Johnson, and its the same division opponent so they have a chance at using him against his old team. But damn, I would get Rolando and cut Kehl in a heart beat. __________________ "Anyones better than Madieu Williams"

11-29-2012, 08:30 AM	#10
skinsfan69 Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 17,319	Re: Rolando McClain About to Get His Walking Papers. Should We Claim Him? Big difference between college and pro. Some guys can make the adjustment and some can't. McClain has never been able to make that adjustment. No thanks.

11-29-2012, 08:58 AM	#11
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 62 Posts: 10,401	Re: Rolando McClain About to Get His Walking Papers. Should We Claim Him? From what everyone is saying, it seems like he would be a great add. At the same time, if that is true, I slipping past the teams ahead of us on the waiver wire. __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.

11-29-2012, 11:40 AM	#13
celts32 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hackettstown NJ Age: 53 Posts: 2,665	Re: Rolando McClain About to Get His Walking Papers. Should We Claim Him? I would actually offer the Raiders a 7th round pick for the guy since he will not get to us in waivers. Only 23 years old and miscast in 43 defense. Could be worth the risk. __________________ Section 116 Row 19 “Goal line, goal line. I-left, tight wing, 70 chip on white.” www.facebook.com/HackettstownBeerClub

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SFREDSKIN Living Legend Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 15,164	Re: Rolando McClain About to Get His Walking Papers. Should We Claim Him? It would be a major miracle if we get a chance to claim him, there will be a waiting list for Rolando. __________________ Joe Gibbs- The best coach of all time, Lombardi trophy should be renamed Gibbs. Art Monk- Art was like an OL playing WR, doing the dirty work and not getting the glory. Darrell Green- Best DB ever. Purveyor of fine Filth

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