Being released by former team is not totally a bad thing as the player is now with the freedom to choose a new team to join. That’s exactly what veteran running back Justin Fargas has now after failing his physical and being released by the Oakland Raiders right before he was due to get a $1.7 million roster bonus, and his first visit is with the Kansas City Chiefs.
"I don’t see that happening, no," Fargas told the San Francisco Chronicle. "I was told by the coach that they were moving in a different direction. They said it was strictly about money. I know some things were put out there, I guess they said I didn’t pass a physical. I’m a little disappointed by the way it happened but I understand it’s a business.”
Therefore, with the determination not to wear back the Raiders jersey, Fargas began his visit and research of possible new teams. After the visit to Chiefs, the next stop could be the San Francisco 49ers, which have been in contact with Fargas’ agent.
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Sunday, March 7, 2010
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
After winning Steelers, Gradkowski proved he is worth being started
By throwing an 11-yard touchdown pass to Louis Murphy with 9 seconds left in the Oakland Raiders’ 27-24 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, quarterback Bruce Gradkowski now has his starting role solidified.
“I’m pretty confident in my abilities and being a starter in this league,” Gradkowski said. “If yesterday cemented it, that’s good. My goal is to continue to be successful and put this team in position to win football games. And that’s my job, and I have to just be the manager on offense. And whatever happens after that will happen.”
Raiders coach Tom Cable gave his confirmation that Gradkowski will keep the starting job as long as he keeps performing as good as he has been so far. Gradkowski seems to have his time come again. He was starter when he was a rookie in Buccaneers jersey in 2006, but got cut by the Bucs, Rams and Browns in less than a nine-month stretch.
“I’m pretty confident in my abilities and being a starter in this league,” Gradkowski said. “If yesterday cemented it, that’s good. My goal is to continue to be successful and put this team in position to win football games. And that’s my job, and I have to just be the manager on offense. And whatever happens after that will happen.”
Raiders coach Tom Cable gave his confirmation that Gradkowski will keep the starting job as long as he keeps performing as good as he has been so far. Gradkowski seems to have his time come again. He was starter when he was a rookie in Buccaneers jersey in 2006, but got cut by the Bucs, Rams and Browns in less than a nine-month stretch.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Raiders re-signed KR Miller and put DB Bowie on IR
On Wednesday, the Oakland Raiders made the decision to bring back kick returner Justin Miller after they had to place defensive back John Bowie on season-ending injured reserve.
Miller can also play as defensive back, but he was released in the Raiders last cuts before season. Comparing to Bowie, who has played in just five games since putting on NFL jersey and recorded no tackles, Miller’s performance was a big better. He returned two kicks for touchdowns, averaging 24.8 yards per return, after joining the Raiders halfway through last season. He may be reliable to improve the returning rate of Raiders, which is averaging 19.3 yards per return this season.
The Wednesday move might prove it an unwise choice for the Raiders to trade wide receiver Randy Moss to the New England for the 2007 draft pick and select Bowie in the fourth round.
Miller can also play as defensive back, but he was released in the Raiders last cuts before season. Comparing to Bowie, who has played in just five games since putting on NFL jersey and recorded no tackles, Miller’s performance was a big better. He returned two kicks for touchdowns, averaging 24.8 yards per return, after joining the Raiders halfway through last season. He may be reliable to improve the returning rate of Raiders, which is averaging 19.3 yards per return this season.
The Wednesday move might prove it an unwise choice for the Raiders to trade wide receiver Randy Moss to the New England for the 2007 draft pick and select Bowie in the fourth round.
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